Sunday, January 31, 2010

KIA soul-Review 2009 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva


2009 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva

Maximum speed (km / h) - 182
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) - 11.3
Urban consumption (l/100 km) - 6.3
Extra consumption (l/100 km) - 4.6
Average consumption (l/100 km) - 5.2
CO 2 (g / km) - 137
RT - 4.75%



2009 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva

Size, weight, capacity

Body Type - Van
Number of doors - 5
Length / width / height (mm) - 4105 / 1785 / 1660
Wheelbase / Front track - rear (mm) - 2550 / 1570 - 1575
Weight (kg) - 1345
Fuel Tank Capacity (l) - 48
Number of seats - five



2009 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva

Motor

Fuel - diesel
Maximum power HP - kW / rpm - 128 - 94 / 4000
Maximum torque Nm / rpm - 260 / 1900-2750
Location - Front transverse
Number of cylinders - 4
Material block / butt - cast iron / aluminum
Bore x stroke (mm) - 77.2 x 84.5
Displacement (cm3) - 1582
Compression ratio - 17.3
Distribution - 4 valves per cylinder. Two camshafts in the cylinder head.


2009 KIA Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva

Transmission

Traction - front
Gearbox - Manual five-speed
Developments (km / ha 1000 rpm):
1st - 8.1
2nd - 15
3rd - 24.8
4th - 34.9
5th - 44.6


2009 Kia Soul 1.6 CRDi VGT Diva Chassis Front suspension - independent. McPherson. Helical. Stabilizer. Rear Suspension - Semi-independent. Shoulder throw. Transverse torsion beam. Helical. Stabilizer. Brakes front (mm) - ventilated discs (280 mm) rear (mm) - Plates (262 mm) wheel speed over buffer - 2.69 tires - 195/65 R15 wheels - 6.0 x 15

KIA soul-Review


2009 KIA Soul 1.6 DOHC Diva

Maximum speed (km / h) - 177
Acceleration 0-100 km / h (s) - 11
Urban consumption (l/100 km) - 7.9
Extra consumption (l/100 km) - 5.7
Average consumption (l/100 km) - 6.5
CO 2 (g / km) - 153
RT - 4.75%



2009 KIA Soul 1.6 DOHC Diva

Size, weight, capacity

Body Type - Van
Number of doors - 5
Length / width / height (mm) - 4105 / 1785 / 1660
Wheelbase / Front track - rear (mm) - 2550 / 1570 - 1575
Weight (kg) - 1245
Fuel Tank Capacity (l) - 48
Number of seats - five



2009 KIA Soul 1.6 DOHC Diva

Motor

Fuel - Gasoline
Maximum power HP - kW / rpm - 124 - 91.2 / 6300
Maximum torque Nm / rpm - 156 / 4200
Location - Front transverse
Number of cylinders - 4
Material block / butt - aluminum / aluminum
Bore x stroke (mm) - 77 x 85.44
Displacement (cm3) - 1591
Compression ratio - 10.5
Distribution - 4 valves per cylinder. Two camshafts in the cylinder head. Variable Distribution



2009 KIA Soul 1.6 DOHC Diva

Transmission

Traction - front
Gearbox - Manual five-speed
Developments (km / ha 1000 rpm):
1st - 7.5
2nd - 13.9
3rd - 21.2
4th - 28
5th - 32.4



2009 Kia Soul Diva 1.6 DOHC Chassis Front suspension - independent. McPherson. Helical. Stabilizer. Rear Suspension - Semi-independent. Shoulder throw. Transverse torsion beam. Helical. Stabilizer. Brakes front (mm) - ventilated discs (280 mm) rear (mm) - Plates (262 mm) wheel speed over buffer - 2.69 tires - 195/65 R15 wheels - 6.0 x 15

Instruction for buyers of car parts

Body kit for muscle car

Car fans may be in a position to get the details of new car accessories from various web sites. There are very many web sites that offer comprehensive information to consumers of the car accessories. One may also find new car accessories from auctions that take place online (eBay, or other). Internet sellers can also offer new accessories at lower prices since their overheads are essentially less.

Only original car accessories

Once the car accessories have been selected, one can shop around and compare the various price offers. Due to special demands for these types of things, one will find many shops offering the unique parts. Before buying at Internet market, ensure that you gain a full information regarding the car accessory since one may come across unfair sellers who claim to have the most original car accessories and charge exorbitantly for them.

HID Kits

Find out the add-ons to the accessories being bought by inquiring from persons who have purchased the parts to avoid buying other accessories that may not necessarily be part of the main accessory that is required.

Trust only to authoritative dealers!

The accessory should be inspected properly to ensure that it is as ordered. This will guarantee from sellers who require one to sign on the receipt waving their right to return such parts in case they are faulty or non-standard. For people purchasing in online store this option of returning faulty parts may not be available. Such purchases therefore should only be from a dealer who is really reputable.

Xenon VS Halogen

Thursday, January 28, 2010

2010 Callaway Chevrolet Corvette SC580

Callaway Cars are on the new Callaway Chevrolet proud corvette SC580: class class-competing supercar against a fraction of the costs of its European collega' s to introduce. To hold to a design philosophy forged more than thirty years of the construction of " Powerful Engineered serious Fast" auto' s, the Callaway SC580 offer intimidating strength during reflecting refined manners: Low 11-seconden ET-mogelijkheid file properties perfect with no petrol mileage punish, one 3 years/36,000 miles of aandrijflijn guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic improvements.2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC580 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
• Roots-style Eaton CS2000 Supercharger, with polished finish
• Liquid-to-air intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
• Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
• Body-color Injector Covers
• Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
• Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
• Callaway RTM Fiberglass Hood Bulge
• Callaway Door Sill Panels
• Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
• Callaway Badging, Exterior and Interior, including Dash Plaque with engraved VIN
• Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
• Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty



Performance Specs
Maximum Power: 580 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
Top Speed: 204 mph
Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
• Callaway Short Throw Shifter
• Callaway Exhaust Tip Slats
• Hood Accent Color, C16 Hood or Carbon Fiber Hood Bulge
• Callaway 9-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Callaway/Dymag Wheel & Tire Package
• Callaway LMGT Brake Packages
• Callaway Deutschleder Interior Group
• Callaway Sport Seats w/ Optional Harnesses
• Cast, Machined Valve Covers with Remote Ignition Coil Mounting
• Callaway/Eibach Multi-Pro Coil-Over Suspension

MSRP: 2010 Callaway Corvette SC580 Package $19,400

2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette

The last 2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette SC606 has maximum Power 606 pk 6500 rotations by, the maximumkoppel 553 pond-ft 4500 rotations per minute minute, maximum toerental 6500 goes for a ride per minute, top Speed 205 miles per hour, fuel Economy MT 15/25 mpg - 14/24 mpg ATE, the newest Callaway SC606 bring curb of the power, whereas refined vogue 11-seconden ET capacity without fuel kilometres punishment, perfect file properties expose condominium, 3 year/36, 000 miles gearing guarantee and a scale to optional performances and aesthetic sweetenings, for more newest Chevrolet to the house of bacon are possible you to cheap sports car.
2010 CALLAWAY CORVETTE SC606 STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
• Eaton/Magnuson Roots-style TVS2300 Supercharger, with black housing
• Liquid-to-air Intercooler, integral to intake manifold base (patent pending)
• Increased flow rate Fuel Injectors
• Callaway Carbon Fiber Injector Covers
• Electronic Fuel Pump Controller
• Callaway Double-D Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Callaway Honker High Flow Intake System
• Callaway Carbon Fiber Louvered Hood Center Bulge, with “Supercharged” emblems
• Callaway Door Sill Panels
• Callaway Embroidered Floor Mats
• Callaway Badging, exterior and interior, including dash plaque with engraved VIN
• Callaway Corvette Authenticity Documentation
• Callaway 3 year/36,000 mile limited powertrain warranty
Performance Specs
Maximum Power: 606 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 553 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed: 6500 rpm
Top Speed: 205 mph
Fuel Economy: MT 15/25 mpg – AT 14/24 mpg




2010 Callaway Chevrolet corvette engine



2010 Carlsson C25 Super-GT

How dense we at the 2010 fairs of Geneva in March, the lake reveals car manufacturers their plans for of the most important car shows of the year. Carlsson, well-known Mercedes-Benz, have announced specialist today that it will shake the covers from C25, which she describes as a company " first own developed car. And that, Carlsson mean in fact that she limited its own edition super car using a lot of bits and smatterings of Mercedes-Benz " to share has created bin. Although the tuner not said which model C25 the haircut has been based, to judge to the teaser outline and the fact that it is operated by 6,0-liter bi-turbo V12 an engine, our first gambles AMG go to Mercedes-Benz SL 65. Nevertheless, the drawings appear that C25 own unique styling is individuality, whereas the tuner claims that the same applies that to the new interior a large-scale use of real carbon paper, buffalos receives tanned leather and ultra-suèdeultra-suède suede ultra-suède in special colours. Under the plate work, it is all concerning tuning Mercedes-Benz " course work. Power come from getweaked 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 engine which crutches from 753-pk and a mouth leave falls 1.320 Nm or 974 pond-ft (!) Of pick cross-belt which is available at 3,750 tpm.



Honda Civic 2006


The future becomes a reality. 2006 Honda Civic debuted in the market for gasoline engine 1.4 i-DSI and 1.8 i-VTEC 2.2 i-CTDi Turbo 140 hp. High-tech performance and efficiency in consumption, but also practically and without compromise.

The construction of the Honda Civic, which has its premiere at the Honda dealer in January 2006, faithfully reflects the main theme of the Honda Make Dreams , which does not mean hand to new ideas, but the determination to implement it in the practical to implement.

Honda Civic combines excellent handling and performance levels of the previous generation with a spacious interior has an almost seamless continuity is confirmed, the compact dimensions and a large cockpit and roomy for comfortable driving and reduced fuel consumption

Honda Civic has always been that the Honda Civic Honda traveled different paths, new standards and better value for its customers. At a time when the Honda Civic of the market still produced samples are similar, with the eighth generation of the Honda Civic and would like an original interpretation of the auto segment suggests C.

To create a key position on European roads and improve the quality of design in this market, Honda, Honda Civic car and an individual should be characterized in general by a vigorous style. It was completely different from other vehicles in traffic, which now seems completely outdated.

In a situation where the general trend in the automotive industry that each new generation of more than one generation who did not know before his surprising perhaps that the size of the interior Honda Civic much more compact than the current model.

The amount length lives 4250 mm and top of 1460 millimeter, both bluer than 35 mm equated with the former car. The information may look even a lot storming is that the interior dimensions are not feigned at all. Altho it has contracted the distance and elevation, on the other give, Honda has expanded the overall breadth of the Honda civil 65 mm, broadening to 1760 mm, and track breast and rear, severally, to 1,504 mm (addition of 34 mm) and 1510 mm (growth of 45 mm), to create a more active and bigger manoeuvrability


May at first glance to think of a new interior limited practicality, but the Honda Civic is redefining the standards for an area, the futuristic design, versatility, functionality and benefits of their combination were transferred to a new level will be implemented.

Honda Civic Dash introduces the term dual-link that the area of the bridge in two different functional areas: one for the provision of visual information for the driver and another separated for individual commands

2006 Honda Civic in the Dual Link dashboard is integrated into the dashboard multiplexing technology, appears in the important information on driving, including driving speed, the upper part of the tools displayed all the other information in the lower zone.

2006 Honda Civic impressive electronic display, which takes the upper, middle is gaining momentum, pointer speed (the reference is the torque)) on the left side and the ratio Eco to his right (showing instant fuel consumption.

The lower section is a multi-information display with miles of full or partial double-temperature indicator, automatic climate control (consumption, independence, speed and diameter shown), and numerous stories and indicators.

2006 Honda Civic The materials are soft to the touch on top of the dashboard and door panels, while covering the lower part of the instrument panel, center console and door panels with the lower skin effect.

The current Honda Civic is widely credited for the area within and yet, despite the compact exterior dimensions, the new model offers even clearer evidence of progress in the interior.

2006 Honda Civic For practicality, the rear seats can be raised at the meeting to create the second largest in the rear cargo area for your personal use. The rear seats are also equipped with an innovative system jump-down , which allows them to completely disappear into the ground killing of a single movement, instantly creates a completely flat load floor

2006 Honda Civic Trunk capacity 485 l there is substantial excess capacity, and D-segment car, is setting new standards in segment C. In addition, the soil can be increased, disclosed by the department.

Space reserved for port-space objects is defined by large, multi-use and better usability. There is a door, lit places 14 liters, and capable of large central pocket (1 liter), detachable ash tray, double portabibite high capacity (6.9 liters) with a sliding-(double-up, with the ) head first, and all four doors are equipped with an ideal space contains one bottle (500 ml)) and maps (front doors.

There are three engines: 1339 cc 61 hp kW/83 petrol, 1798 ccm kW/140 hp from 103 petrol and diesel, 2204 cc of 103 kW/140 hp. All engines are equipped with the 6-speed customized reports, and this makes the Honda Civic the first car, the C-segment, the proposed amendment 6-speed transmissions for the entire series. Gasoline engines will be able to meet the specific exchange of Honda i-SHIFT transmission with manual 6-speed robot adapted

2006 Honda Civic All three engines that her debut in scope and Honda Civic 1.8 liter i-VTEC engine is completely new. Make sure that all levels of driveability, efficiency in consumption, emissions and performance, which confirms the excellent reputation as a modern Honda engine technology and its role as the largest manufacturer of engines in the world.

2006 Honda Civic top priorities, which began to develop to 1.8-liter engine was an engine capable of better performance at low and medium-sized programs with surprising rapidity of reaction created.

2006 Honda Civic System electronically controlled DBW (drive-by-wire) provides precise control of gas while changing the timing and offers good service and the union which it imperceptible to the driver torque fluctuations.

2006 Honda Civic With acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds and fuel consumption of 6.4 l/100 km (combined in a way), 1.8-liter engine sets new expectations for all drivers familiar with the performance, the standard engine of equal size on the market today.

2006 Honda Civic Honda Civic The eighth-generation debut sees the introduction of the diesel engine Honda 2.2 i-CTDi 140 hp at 4,000 rpm / min and a maximum torque of 340 Nm at just 2000 rpm, the entire series. Thanks to its excellent properties in terms of performance, fuel economy and driveability, sets a new standard in this segment. Outstanding quality engine is complemented in the combined cycle consumption of 5.1 l/100 km.

2006 Honda Civic motor 1,4 i-DSI (intelligent Dual and Sequential Ignition), a control valve drive-by-wire system and a new intake manifold with a compact variety of resin intake and a new exhaust system with linear oxygen sensors.

2006 Honda Civic fuel consumption 6,1 l/100 km (5.7 l/100 km for the automatic gearbox), which leads the production of CO2 to 143g/km.

New speed manual 6-speed has the same structure of the previous 5-speed manual gearbox, but the features are the change in the shorter sleeve travel has improved, the synchronization is for variable selection and shoulder specific exchange to improve coupling Devices of 3 in 6.a. Time has been reduced to improve closer relations between the races and the overall performance.

Manual transmission is also the basic robotic gearbox, the first in the Honda brand new. So-called. \ "I-Shift \" drive system takes over the clutch and change management ensures that higher fuel consumption, and of course the driver to switch between an automatic mode, which can ensure a relaxed, driving a manual mode, helps choose which change management will be sequential with other sports equipment.

2006 Honda Civic Honda system "i-SHIFT for petrol engines, 1.4 and 1.8 la combines fuel efficiency changes for sweets available. 2006 Honda Civic Stability Control has been further improved optimization of the attacks and shock rifle, and the overall performance is improved by sophisticated design of the shock.

2006 Honda Civic Later torsion bar configuration is designed to create a virtual arm length, which optimizes the position of the role of Wednesday. The suspension geometry has been carefully calculated to achieve excellent speed stability.

2006 Honda Civic electrical compressor provides the best handling class, higher yield, lower inertia, higher stiffness, reduced friction, improved handling and fuel economy are some of the main advantages over hydraulic system.

Honda Civic is one of the safest cars in its class. The whole series is equipped with ABS and ensure optimum performance, EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Electronic Brake Force Distribution), give to get the maximum brake pressure for maximum stability.

Developed Honda Civic over a wide range of support systems for vehicle stability (VSA) to the driver control during cornering, acceleration and sudden stop with the wheels on the right, or as necessary and appropriate management of throttle and brake on the left.

2006 Honda Civic Passive safety has always been a top priority for Honda and Honda Civic has an innovative early warning system for the connection of the rear passenger seat belts.

2006 Honda Civic Special attention was also paid to the passengers sitting in the front seat and both front seat belts are equipped with two belts. Active front headrests have a decisive role in protecting the public from dangerous whip in an accident.

2006 Honda Civic for the Euro NCAP test Honda Civic Honda expects and rated 5 stars for safety in frontal and side impact safety, 3 stars for pedestrian protection and 4 stars in child safety, which one of the safest cars in its class and is an outstanding result for the front overhang of the contents of the segment is C.

Compared to Honda Civic Hybrid



Increased compared to previous Honda Civic Hybrid, updated 4-door has in many cases, a 1.3-liter gasoline engine is now 95 hp (12 hp), electric power is 20 horses are now more than doubled.

Pressed Honda Civic Hybrid with a fuel consumption from 4.9 to 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers Motorline was the first trip and with greater determination than road. There are also differences in the circuit that has IMA with a conventional five-speed manual gearbox is now equipped hybrid 3-phase training, which is very well suited for hybrid drives.

Honda Civic Hybrid Acceleration values are in a vehicle, not a decision criterion number one with 12.1 seconds to 100 km / h takes the Japanese, but do not hide too.

Honda Civic Hybrid still marked contrast to his predecessor in the acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h S 9 seconds is good, that not less than 12 seconds faster than the old IMA

Honda Civic Hybrid has also enhanced security features, head curtain airbags, in addition to VSA (name Honda ESP), in the same row as the cruise control and CD changer. Also extended warranty circuit, for example, the skeptics that the Honda hybrids eight years or 160,000 kilometers warranty

Honda Civic Hybrid speaks of hybrid components, electronics and batteries are behind the rear seat back, accommodation, and thus also the biggest drawback of the Honda Civic Hybrid. First, it is only because of the constant mountable charger would be no possibility exists, on the other hand, strain 350 liters, with a rather modest.

In addition, Honda Civic Hybrid Honda Civic Hybrid, but the whole car with a large room on the second row, Honda, Austria is accessing the younger customers. 2006 100 pieces are sold. Value of 24,300 - a perfectly realistic that ultimately the cost of a hybrid is not much more than five comparable diesel engine.



Internal combustion engine operates under the control valves for low speed and is assisted by an electric motor. Work under the control valves for high speed with an electric motor. Of all cylinder valves closed and combustion engine fuel supply is switched off.Electric cars only. The motor operates under control valves for low speed and driving alone. Of all cylinder valves closed and combustion engine fuel supply is switched off. The electric motor acts as a generator and back of the energy stored in the battery.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Fiat has created "glamour" version FIAT 500

Glamour FIAT

Italian concern Fiat announced release of the special "glamour" version minipenalty FIAT 500. As it is informed in the press release of the motor-car manufacturer, the limited series in 500 copies has received name Pink and differs hypertrophied use of pink colour.

Very pink FIAT

The hatchback body, rugs, decorative elements of an interior is painted in pink colour. As a whole 500 Pink is based on complete set Lounge with the 1,2-l petrol engine and it is in addition equipped by system "Start/Stop", the hatch and leather salon.

Interior PINK FIAT

Interior glamour FIAT

As consider in Fiat, the pink car will be popular among modern young women, for which car first of all a fashionable accessory. In Great Britain FIAT 500 Pink it is possible to order already now at the price of 11,700 pounds sterling ($19,090US).

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Americans have informed on cost Buick Regal

Buick Regal

American motorcar giant General Motors, having shown in Los Angeles new sedan Buick Regal, has informed cost of the car which is the North American version of German model Opel Insignia.

Buick Regal by Opel Insignia

Standard complete set Buick Regal includes a 6-step automatic transmission, some pillows of safety, 18-inch disks, the electric drive of a driver's armchair, a leather upholstery of salon, Bluetooth, a socket for i Pod, USB-port, satellite radio, system OnStar, the system of stabilisation StabiliTrak protecting from overturning, system Brake Assist, an automatic manual brake, disk brakes on all wheels and many other things.

For a novelty 2.4-l unit Ecotec power of 182HP is base, full updating of a sedan is equipped by V-2 turbo-engine with 220HP.

New sedan Buick Regal

In the USA cost Buick Regal CXL 2.4L makes $26,995, model with the 2-l engine — $29,495. Hardly later Buick promises to present a variant of the car with more economic complete set...

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SEAT Ibiza FR TDI has received diesel acceleration

SEAT Ibiza

SEAT announced the plans concerning sports hatchback Ibiza FR which is going to complete with a new turbo-engine, that, certainly, only will even more warm up sports image of the car.

SEAT Ibiza for the Great Britain

Since March in the market there will be right-hand drive updating SEAT Ibiza FR TDI which will be intended for realisation in the Great Britain, with the new diesel engine. It is a question of a 2-l turbo-engine, 143HP developing power and 320Nm of the twisting moment.

In the Great Britain cost SEAT Ibiza FR TDI begins from $26,700.

New SEAT Ibiza FR TDI

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

In Chicago will show prototype Kia Ray

Kia Ray

On a motor show in Chicago (since February, 10th) company Kia Motors will present concept car Kia Ray.

Kia Ray by Hyundai Genesis

No other details about this car while are present. Earlier, the truth, it was informed, that in Kia Motors do not exclude possibility of a conclusion to the market compact rear-wheel sport coupe, constructed on the modernised platform of model Hyundai Genesis.

However, as in interview to magazine Autocar main designer Kia Peter Shrejer has declared, sport coupe Kia will appear in the market not earlier than in some years, and only when buyers will be ready to the similar car made in South Korea.

Concept coupe Kia Ray

"Taking into consideration proceeding improvement of financial indicators in Europe, we can be ready to the beginning of manufacture of such car as Kee, say, in five years", — chief-designer Kia has specified.

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Company Mini has officially presented crossover Countryman

Crossover Countryman

On Wednesday, on January, 20th, company MINI has extended the official information and photos of crossover Countryman which will be presented general public in the beginning of March of this year at the international automobile exhibition in Geneva. About it it is spoken in the press release of the British manufacturer.

MINI One D Countryman

In the European market the novelty begins to be offered with three petrol and two diesel engines power from 90 (in version MINI One D Countryman) to 184HP (for updating "S") which can work together with a 6-step mechanical transmission. To petrol motors as an option also it will be accessible 6-step automatic transmission Steptronic.

Also crossover MINI already "in the standard" will receive system of indemnification of energy at the braking, recharging the accumulator, system of an automatic stop and start of the engine and the special indicator on the panel of the devices, prompting optimum from the point of view of profitability time for a gear change. Cars MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper D Countryman begin to be equipped with new system of full drive All4.

Countryman

Interior Countryman

Interior crossover Countryman

Crossover MINI Countryman

As an option the panoramic glass roof, adaptive headlights of head light, the sports suspension bracket underestimated on 10 millimetres and a wide set of wheel disks will be accessible to a novelty dimension from 16 to 19 inches. In Europe the crossover will appear current year. Cost MINI Countryman is not known yet.

By 2011 company Volvo will update C70

Cabriolet Volvo C70

Volvo C70 2011 modelling years will receive a new forward part in style XC60 and S60 and new back lanterns. More pleasant news will be that car complete sets have improved.

New Cabriolet Volvo C70

Among new standard options: the 5-step automatic machine, satellite radio Sirius and furnish of salon by a skin. Among other innovations wider tool panel which is feature C70 in comparison with other models Volvo. It will be completed new Volvo C70 with 2011 2,5-l engine power of 227HP.

Potential competitor BMW

New Volvo C70 2011 will cost from $39,950US. The American prices will be approximately on 30% above. Thus, at the price of Volvo C70 it will be equated, for example, to BMW Z4.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Opel releases new images of the small MPV Meriva 2010, including the first recordings of the Interior



It last won't be long before we see the new Opel Meriva with its rear doors suicide in the body, like the Geneva Motor Show 2010 is just around the corner, but lead to the consumer and media interest, such as cooking, went Opel and published before the new series of photographs of small MPV, which includes the first photographs of the interior.

f you've ever seen or even sat in the cockpit of the new Opel Astra or alias Insignia 2011 Buick Regal in North America, the Meriva's design of the instrument panel looks very good.

As a model, which is aimed at slightly younger audience, get Meriva more trendy colors and designs, upholstery options, as well as some unique design features, like the style of ventilation holes, but feel differently than the Astra driver at home.

When the rear hinged door that is open at the back almost 90 degrees, mounted the second-generation Meriva will also receive FlexSpace rear bench seat system makes it possible to regain more independent boot legs or arms, tilt, or fully optimal cargo-carrying flexibility.

For the new Meriva is a so-called FlexRail bottom center console between the seats, a concept which can be the repository for a wide range of everyday objects from handbags and magazines for iPod, CD, and tissue boxes for the front and rear passengers.

Other new features include the optional panoramic roof, full of 's making for almost two meters long and bicycles FlexFix carrier, slides and the rear bumper like a drawer

The new Meriva will be offered with a total of six turbo-charged diesel and petrol units with a capacity between 75 to 140 hp.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Honda fact sheet on the HSV-10 GT Racer



Today, Honda officially his new all-HSV-010 GT, a racing car with which they compete in the GT500 class of Super GT series in Japan 2010,HSV-010 GT, which can accommodate Racing NSX will be variations, is all that remained was to get from Honda's drive V10 supercar project that at the end of 2008 due to the recession in cans.

Instead of wasting all the work that went into the development of Honda / Acura NSX \ 's intellectual exchange, decided to use the Japanese company to a supercar as the basis for its candidate for Super GT to.

Although HSV-10 GT has a work in progress model \ 's front-mounted engine, rear-wheel drive layout, Honda \' s engineers dropped V10 engine in favor of the naturally aspirated 3.4-liter V8 unit that churns more-than 500 PS and 392Nm, and more than 289 foot-pounds of torque at the top.


Honda HSV-010 GT Spec Sheet

Specifications and performance characteristics

Length x Width x Height (m): 4.675 x 2.000 x (not disclosed)

Wheelbase (m): 2.700

Vehicle weight (kg): 1,100 or more

Engine name: HR10EG

Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8

V angle (°): 90

Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC: 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder

Displacement (cm3): 3,397

Bore x stroke (mm): 93.0 x 62.5

Compression ratio: (Not disclosed)

Maximum output: 500 or more

Maximum torque(Nm): 392 or more

Throttle control system: Mechanical

Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI)

Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline

Lubrication: Dry sump

Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh

Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter

Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric power steering (EPS)

Tyres: Front 330/40R18, Rear 330/45R17

Brake type and mechanism: Hydraulic ventilated disc system

Suspension system: Double wishbone

Stabilizer: Torsion bar

Note: The letters "HSV" stand for Honda Sports Velocity

Sunday, January 17, 2010

2010 Car Launches

Written by News Team | January 14 2010
Confirmed Launches: Team Date Location Mercedes GP: January 25th - Stuttgart Ferrari: January 28th - Maranello McLaren: January 29th - UK Renault: January 31st - Valencia, Spain Sauber: January 31st - Valencia, Spain Lotus: February 17th - Jerez, Spain* _*Mercedes GP*_ will launch its 2010 contender at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart on January 25th, according to reports in the German press. _*Ferrari*_ will launch the successor to the F60 later this month at Maranello, it has been announced. The unveiling of the Scuderia's 2010 F1 car will take place on January 28, four days prior to testing commencing at Valencia in Spain. *_McLaren_* have said: “We will be launching our 2010 car, the MP4-25, on the morning of Friday 29th January in the UK.” *_Renault _*will launch its 2010 car on the day before it is tested for the first time at Valencia. The unveiling will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 31 January, by which time a teammate for Robert Kubica will have been decided. *_Sauber _*will launch its 2010 car to the media in Valencia on January 31. *_Lotus_* F1 team will officially launch its new Formula 1 car on 12th February, team boss Tony Fernandes has revealed.Writing on his Twitter account on Thursday, Fernandes said the team will turn on its car's engine for the first time on 5th February, before holding an official launch event a week later.The team is then scheduled to test the car for the first time at Jerez in Spain from February 17. *_USF1_* have said they wont be at the 1st Pre-season tests, instead they are launching at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama the circuit was nominated by the FIA for them.

Confirmed Launches:

Team Date Location

Mercedes GP: January 25th - Stuttgart
Ferrari: January 28th - Maranello
McLaren: January 29th - UK
Renault: January 31st - Valencia, Spain
Sauber: January 31st - Valencia, Spain
Lotus: February 17th - Jerez, Spain*

Mercedes GP will launch its 2010 contender at the Mercedes-Benz museum in Stuttgart on January 25th, according to reports in the German press.

Ferrari will launch the successor to the F60 later this month at Maranello, it has been announced. The unveiling of the Scuderia's 2010 F1 car will take place on January 28, four days prior to testing commencing at Valencia in Spain.

McLaren have said: “We will be launching our 2010 car, the MP4-25, on the morning of Friday 29th January in the UK.”

Renault will launch its 2010 car on the day before it is tested for the first time at Valencia. The unveiling will take place on the afternoon of Sunday 31 January, by which time a teammate for Robert Kubica will have been decided.

Sauber will launch its 2010 car to the media in Valencia on January 31.

Lotus F1 team will officially launch its new Formula 1 car on 12th February, team boss Tony Fernandes has revealed.Writing on his Twitter account on Thursday, Fernandes said the team will turn on its car's engine for the first time on 5th February, before holding an official launch event a week later.The team is then scheduled to test the car for the first time at Jerez in Spain from February 17.

USF1 have said they wont be at the 1st Pre-season tests, instead they are launching at the Barber Motorsport Park in Alabama the circuit was nominated by the FIA for them.

The American car market starts to be restored

American car

The financial crisis which has burst in the world markets about two years ago, has struck notable blow practically to all industries.

The American car market leaves crisis

The US car market became one of the most suffered branches: following the results of last year sales of cars in the USA have fallen to a 27-year-old minimum.
However gradually the economic is restored from crisis. Also motor-car manufacturers who operate with 10 percentage growth of the American car market following the results of 2010 more optimistically look ahead.

Moreover, this week General Motors, along with Toyota Motor Corp. and Honda Motor Co., have informed, that are going to increase manufacture volumes in the USA. Now instead of a suspension of factories and dismissal of employees more and more autoconcerns start to come back gradually to pre-crisis levels of production.

The automobile branch is restored

Though, of course, now heads of autoconcerns do not hurry up to give optimistical forecasts. According to former economist GM, it is normal reaction to crisis. «Affairs and during recession of the beginning of 90th years of the last century similarly were», — he speaks. However, thus the expert adds, that it is required to the American autoindustry couple of years to return on pre-crisis levels of production of cars.

«This branch is restored, but slow enough rates», — the expert considers. By estimations of former economist GM, sales volumes of new cars in the USA will grow following the results of 2010 to 12 million units. In 2011 in States it will be already realised an order of 13 million cars, and in 2012 — about 15 million piece.
Such sales volumes aloud above indicators of 2009 when number of the cars sold in the USA it was reduced to 20% to 10,4 million units.

Brabus has presented crossover GL 63 Biturbo

Brabus GL 63 Biturbo

The German tuning studio Brabus, preferring to be engaged in operational development of lineup Mercedes-Benz, on the last motor show in Arab Emirates has presented last working out on the basis of crossover Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG.

Crossover Brabus GL 63 Biturbo

The crossover which has received name Brabus GL 63 Biturbo, obviously is necessary to liking not only the Arabian sheikhs, differing special passion to all magnificent and quickly moving, but also the motorists simply well provided in the financial plan, ready to pay for a novelty €368,000.

The all-wheel drive model is completed with modernised engine V8 which develops 650HP and provides to the car dispersal to 100 km/h for 4,7 seconds the Maximum speed of the car — 300 km/h. The engine with the twisting moment of 850Nm works together with advanced 7-step transmission SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC.

Interior Brabus

Interior Brabus Biturbo

Interior Brabus GL 63 Biturbo

Outwardly Brabus GL 63 Biturbo from the donor differs not only more powerful power unit, but also an excellent aerodynamic weather-cloth. The crossover is equipped by new "aprons", thresholds with light-emitting diode illumination and a back spoiler.

In the car salon, which studio suggests to issue under the individual order of the client, it is possible to place the new speedometer marked to 320 km/h, multimedia system with the 7-inch LCD-monitor, folding little tables.

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