31/10/11

2012 Infiniti M35 Hybrid

Infiniti has confirmed that its first production hybrid vehicle will be part of the recently announced line of 2011 Infiniti luxury performance sedan M, which is scheduled to go on sale in Spring 2010 at Infiniti dealers nationwide. The Infiniti M35 Hybrid is expected to reach about 12 months later as a 2012 model. It is Infiniti's first hybrid in its 20 years of existence, and the cleanest and most economical car in the history of Infiniti.

Realizing the high performance / emissions under the promise of the latest Infiniti Essence concept car, the hybrid M35 has been designed and manufactured not to add, remove, the driving experience, a key part of any appeal of Infiniti. The M35 hybrid M is based on completely new, which includes stylistic features of the Essence, the show-stopper that made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show in early 2009.

The M35 luxury hybrid maintains a profile of high-performance sedan, overlapping with the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of a smaller car, while driving offers a touch to satisfy any fan - with charismatic V6 and rear wheel management unit.

Infiniti hybrid system, developed exclusively within the Infiniti parent group, is a single motor / dual clutch arrangement. Innovative, the first clutch is installed between the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 and the electric motor. The result of this configuration, where all components act on a single propeller shaft to the rear differential is consistent driving feel in all conditions with linear performance and "direct response" to the engineers sought.


The electric motor acts as a propulsion unit, drive V6 in "power assist" mode when maximum acceleration is required, and also as a generator. Along with the battery in normal mode, the motor recovers energy otherwise lost during deceleration and braking.

The hybrid M also can function only in its electric motor in certain driving conditions, increased fuel efficiency and optimize energy use across the widest possible range of driving conditions. Details of the driving range, performance and transmission will be announced later.

As you would expect from Infiniti, several new technologies are introduced in the new M35 hybrid, with a "laminated" lithium-ion battery pack (Li-ion) which is the same size as conventional batteries, but offers twice the potency. Lamination enhances the cooling performance of the herd, while the temperature stability is further enhanced through the use of manganese positive electrode. A final result of this is the exceptional reliability of the battery.


The conventional hybrid joins M35 engine equipped 2011 M versions - including a new V6 diesel engine high performance in Western Europe - as the first lady who sold in all global markets Infiniti, currently 33 countries. All models of the new generation Infiniti M are on track to surpass its predecessors in fuel consumption and emissions - despite everything, the board performance improvements - thanks to a series of measures to improve efficiency.

30/10/11

2012 Isuzu D-MAX in Thailand

Specialist distributor of Isuzu UTE ute Australia celebrates the revelation of the new generation Isuzu D-MAX, which recently launched in the Thai market.

First seen globally in the launch of Thailand in Bangkok, the disclosure of all new Isuzu D-MAX has introduced an exciting new model lineup of the new generation of 1 ton of public services.

As a model of production, design and specifications are indicative of what the bid when the product arrives on Australian shores next year. Time for the launch of Australia has not yet been set, but scheduled for the second quarter of 2012.

As a completely new generation vehicle, the Isuzu D-MAX design and forms design pieces from the current model and previously associated competitors.

IUA New Managing Director, Mr. Yasuhiro Takeuchi said the news of the new generation D-MAX represents the arrival of an exciting new chapter of the UIA and the Isuzu D-MAX mark.

"With growing competition in the market for dynamic light commercials are very excited to bring this vehicle brand new in showrooms next year," said Mr. Takeuchi.
"I am sure that this vehicle will be welcomed by the Australian market and the height of the fundamental values ​​that the Isuzu D-MAX is synonymous with durability, reliability and economy."

Exterior and interior highlights
The exterior lines, complemented by stylish and modern and bulkier new aggressive stance on the road. The larger exterior dimensions allow a considerable increase in the interior space to raise levels of occupant comfort and improved access to rear seats in the crew and models of space in the cabin.
A script complements the stylish and contemporary interior design. Functional enhancements include increased stowage areas. A new audio system with portable music player connectivity and Bluetooth ®.

Powertrain improvements
Power and torque has improved both technological sophistication and renowned Isuzu 3.0L diesel power plants. The update inline 4-cylinder diesel engine offers maximum torque output of 380 Nm and peak power output of 130 kW. The pair is delivered through a flat curve through a vast majority of the revolutions of power to help manageability and ease of making the trailer.

As you would expect from an Isuzu diesel engine, offers exceptional fuel economy, even with the increased power and torque outputs.

An automatic transmission of all the new offers of a gearshift map through five speeds. This joins the 5-speed manual in the range.

Chassis Development
A ladder frame chassis of new development in the D-MAX is based on the engineering achievements of the class-leading platform. It has a rigid design with the best reinforcement cross in the back, and improve stability, while both loaded and towing time. It also ensures long term durability when used regularly in hostile environments.

A basis of length greater than the wheel of the current 3050mm to 3095mm ute body is now standard across the line of vehicles.

Focus on safety
With a growing importance in the safety of the occupants, the new D-MAX has focused on this area as a priority.

New side airbags that deploy from the side to strengthen the front bucket seats protect the driver and passengers of the chest region of the lateral impact forces. It also includes side curtain airbags to protect occupants even more of these situations. A driver and front passenger the system completes the range of airbags offered as standard.

Electronic Stability Control is also fitted as standard.

Emergency assistance and new brakes Anti-lock Brake System is designed to detect an emergency braking situation during the application of the brakes hard. These systems work together to stop the vehicle without locking the wheels and help the stability. Electronic Brake Distribution helps to detect more payload weight and the modulation of the breaking force back to compensate.

The range of models and exact prices for the Australian market has not yet been finalized, but the UIA can confirm that the range of models are offered with single space, and body double cab options.

"We are very anxious to the arrival of the new D-MAX to dealers in 2012," said Paul Vuko General Manager Sales and Banking Operations.

"The combination of the famous heritage with the new Isuzu solid formation, which will be a serious contender in the services market of 1 ton of new opportunities to further strengthen the growth Isuzu D-MAX brand in Australia."

26/10/11

2012 Jeep Wrangler

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler has been operating on a 3.8 Liter V6 engine. This engine has been operating with a four speed automatic transmission. Makers of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler have promised to change quite a number of features to improve the previous version. For example, they have promised to install another engine.
 


The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most preferred car worldwide for off road sports. Many people especially in the United States of America have treasured the off road ventures they undertake using the jeep models. These cars possesses the ultimate strength and endurance for off road adventures and sports. However the 2011 Jeep Wrangler did not satisfy the people’s expectations since it lacked speed and consumed a lot of fuel. The capability and strength of the of this ultra modern machine is expected to improve from this year’s model though the move is coming way too late. Chrysler has announced that they have given the go ahead, for their engine model to be installed on the jeep.
Chrysler’s 3.6 liter Pentastar V6 engine will replace the former engine. This new engine is expected to come with a five speed automatic transmission. The new engine will also run at 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet. Compared to the previous model this is a substantial increase in power though not the best.


The most important benefit that is expected from this modification is off course the lower consumption. The consumption of the engine will be a little less. The previous model was consuming approximately one gallon for every 15 miles.



The new engine is expected to be more economical by consuming one gallon for every 16 miles. These facts have been issued by the manufacturer’s themselves and this means that the new engine has actually already been tested in a jeep model. It was tested with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 and it performed fairly well.

The exterior of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is also expected to change though slightly. This time round there will be two variants based on the number of doors. There will be the two-door model which will have two seats only. Then there will be the four door model which will also have seats.


Other improvements or modifications expected include the addition of an air bag one side of the door for extra safety, the introduction of a stability control mechanism to ensure the vehicle’s stability is increased as well as the improved anti-lock disc brakes that will offer a better braking system especially during emergencies.


Many of the people who use the jeep often find it very aggressive off the road but have always complained that it is a rather slow vehicle on the road. There will be some changes when this modified machine is rolled out of the warehouse for them. Due to the lightness of the new engine and the increased horsepower the 2012 Jeep Wrangler model offers more open road fun to the drivers. They should be eager for the launch of this model so that they can have a feel for themselves.

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20/10/11

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Surprisingly, regardless of the model (non-US) crazy, RSI VR6 powered along by the lifting of the mid-cycle meeting, the publicity surrounding the new Volkswagen Beetle die for more than a few years earlier, and the car because it is a new design. Right after all, was still using the PQ34 platform two generations old Golf IV, which is solely in emerging markets like China.

Volkswagen Beetle 2012-cola many whiteIn 12 years, VW has built models one.two million with the New Beetle, with the U.S. becoming the biggest-and most important result of the market. Not the poor to get a compact car, which started out as being the crazy dream of a designer. Conceived in 1994 by the idea of ??J Mays and his group in the study of style VW California, said this kind of enthusiasm that Ferdinand Piƫch decided to push for a manufacturing model. In 1998, the New Beetle was launched at the Detroit auto screen. Your package square tabloids contained a vase of flowers, which would become the brand inside the beetle. The car was as cheerful as the sellers of VW, which finally had a car delivered to your tons that could promote a lot more than the sticker.

Volkswagen has decided to set up the trust and make a second version. The cutesy compact enthusiasts can expect the all-new and redesigned New Beetle to become the next spring and looks thrown to the sellers in the summer of 2011 as a 2012 model, the U.S. market is likely to start serving. Beetle production take place in Puebla have VW, Mexico, plant, along with the 2011 Jetta.


Volkswagen Beetle 2012-compared Redin-output design, the next generation of New Beetle sports angle considerably more detail, along with a source who has seen the car he describes as "a sharper, more powerful, the car much more substantial. "finish draws its input horizontal trace characterizes the portfolio without the presence of VW is abandoning the brand spherical lights, needless to say. The windows of the house describes the issues, and back finish looks much more effectively than the current design. However, the opinion will probably be instantly recognizable.

Propulsion systems that front-driver will Bin major components of VW, with the naturally aspirated 115-hp, two. 0 liters 4 servings most likely due to the engine of U.S. market access so. Much more energy could come from two. 5-liter five-cylinder, but VW also can make the shift to more compact, but much more efficient turbo and supercharged one.4 liter TSI, which can make over 170 hp, and turbo 200 - or 210 two.0 liter TSI-hp GTI and its GLI. The prospects of this platform are endless: There may be a model R 270 hp with some, the return of a design TDI-wheel drive versions, or perhaps a hybrid. Although the entry-level beetle is likely to maintain its Aisin automatic design, turbo designs have double clutch transmissions VW autoguider.

Although the engine choices are nevertheless in the process of change, a physical extra is really a certainty: a convertible that appears again and is due to be released a year later to the right or the rear window is in the market. Appear for the New Beetle new screen debut in the New York Auto back in April.

17/10/11

2012 Lamborghini LP700-4 first drive Aventador

It took an upshift at full speed in 4th gear, while tracking a vertex outside to remind us that the 2012 Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador is a monster. The team opens at home with such authority that the final shake ass next instant a few feet before the Aventador can mix appropriate countermeasures to prevent avalanches of its V12 power have their way with the carbon fiber chassis the car, big tires and around the field.
With the Aventador, Lamborghini has a completely new top end to replace its aging Murcielago supercar. It's big, extravagant and powerful. In other words, it is a typical Italian supercar.

There is a new wrinkle here, though - the Aventador is a kitten. A kitten from 690 horsepower to break at 62 mph (100 km / h) in 2.9 seconds, reaching 124 mph (200 km / h) 6 seconds later and cheat to 10.5 seconds quarter mile .

A new 12-cylinder engine
Italian supercar and V12 go together like grappa and eat food, so naturally the Aventador (ie ah-ah-vent-DOR) assembles a hand-built normally aspirated folded longitudinally-12 between the rear wheels and the cabin. That's where the Aventador get your LP (posterior longitudinal) designation.

Known internally as L539 is a clean-sheet output unit that shares nothing with the power plant output beyond its 6.5 liters. Cam phase variable intake and exhaust facilitates a compression ratio of 11.8:1, quite high for an engine that uses direct injection (DI). Engineers say DI was discarded due to upcoming European regulations on particulate emissions, which would have required a particulate filter and a backpressure penalty associated. In addition, performance objectives were met without ID, so why bother?

L539 is a conventional engine, apparently elsewhere too, with forged steel bar connection instead of the titanium that is fashionable and steel sleeves instead of the unicorn's tears are sprayed on the walls of cylinder other modern engines. However, it is hard to argue with the results.

Their numbers are staggering - maximum power of 690 hp is reached at 8,250 rpm and its maximum 509 pounds-feet of torque arrives at 5,500 rpm. Dry sump short distance of 12 cylinder design lends itself to high speed and breathing - 48 valves provide a huge area of ​​the valve curtain, and each piston and rod can be relatively weak, reducing piston forces at the end inferior.

Despite its absurd power, the engine is said to weigh only 518 pounds and is about 3 inches lower than the old V12 to keep the center of gravity control.

Sharp and manageable at low speeds, but devastatingly powerful, is a jewel of an engine. The combination of flat torque curve wide and achieve excellent results in the speed that the batteries in the seemingly fast. The lazy sound engine is also difficult. Sounds of three thousand revolutions per minute as inactive, and the 8500 rpm redline - which comes in a hurry - no emergency hearing, a tenor whine a little flat-6 drones. As a result, you are traveling much faster than expected when it comes time to visit the carbon-ceramic brake department, which, fortunately, offers a broad resistance to fading.
Seven-speed gearbox and AWD system
Appropriately, the new engine is mated to a new transmission and all wheel drive. The exchange with a new single-clutch seven-speed automated manual gearbox and a Haldex clutch pack differential IV which replaces the central viscous coupling of the Murcielago.

The gear shift firmness varies from mild to where's brutal-the-ibuprofen.

At 154, one 2012 Lamborghini Aventador clutch gearbox - called ISR or Independent Rod Change - is said to be lighter than a dual-clutch unit provides gear speeds as fast as 50 milliseconds. The result is that while SRI may disconnect a computer, while the involvement of the following, shaving precious time. The smallest of Gallardo e-gear transmission requires more than double the time between shifts (120 ms).
The pressure unit handling Haldex clutch to actively adjust the amount of torque is sent to the front differential, which is the variety of locking brake. Springing from the passenger side of the transaxle is a driving force in making a mechanical limited-slip rear differential.

Carbon fiber-Bones
Fanning is carbon fiber-intensive construction is much more sophisticated than the outgoing car welded steel chassis, and points the way to the future of Lamborghini.
Produced in the Lamborghini factory in Sant'Agata, the car begins life as large spools of carbon fiber cloth in a room with controlled temperature. The fabric is cut into pieces with a knife guided by ultrasound and manual CNC molds set in carbon fiber before being sent to expensive ovens known as an autoclave for curing. All this forms the base of the bathtub Aventador and roof sections.

Other parts are molded in place until the two halves of the clam fuse, forming a single rigid monocoque central subframe that bolted aluminum front and rear.

The monocoque carbon fiber stiffens the chassis extremely high, while cutting weight. The torsional rigidity of the vehicle, measured between the axles is 25,800 pounds-feet of torque per degree, about 150 percent more than the Murcielago. At 506 pounds, with subplots, all-white body is 30 percent lighter than the outgoing car.

On the sidewalk, 3472 pounds of Aventador means that there is a good flyweight, but at least resists the common tendency to swelling of the model. And the masses are centrally located, so when the point of throwing into a corner now becomes, like a shark missile lock on a meal.

Taming the beast
All of this level of sophistication of the newly discovered propulsion system is intended to exploit the power of the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador ridiculous in a controlled manner. Three driving modes - Strada, Sport and the Corsa - stupid rule can only be gradually loosen the belt permissible slip angle, reducing understeer and add weight to management. Similarly, the gear shift firmness varies from mild to the brutality Strada where's-the-ibuprofen Corsa.

In the Vallelunga racing circuit located just outside of Rome, which extended Aventador legs. Lamborghini forbade anyone from driving with the online stability control completely off, protection against the costly consequences of a car delivering 700 horsepower to over-confidence, jet-lagged journalists.

The steering is linear and well weighted, if a curtain of silence, as if as a result of the magic that is keeping the car on the straight and narrow. Exploring the limits of Aventador is child's play, and the car seems very large to reduce speed, feeling sharper the faster you go. This is a beast with good manners. Pour in power out of corners and pin Aventador excavations in the seat, absolutely yes scratching out a way that would be impossible with only two wheels.

Even in Corsa mode, the Aventador is infallible. Although this way allows one or two degrees of power oversteer, the car is still accessible even indulgent and full stroke. Its balance sheet is driving the nose aimed at low speed and you can feel the difference in braking and all-wheel drive system fine job of keeping his composure vehicle entering a curve at high speed. In this sense, less drivers look like heroes, but expert users will be looking for the "ESP Off" for a more absorbent.


The strength of the shock of shocks driven by bell crank Ohlins is fixed. Apparently, Lamborghini believes that there is only one level of damping required - correct. We did not drive the fan in the street, but absorbs the braking bumps without flinching FIA, however, stays flat in corners, making it a good omen. In addition, we all went Aventadors were fitted with Pirelli P Zero Corsa, sticky street-legal R-compound jobs to be offered as an option. Do not expect to get a lot of their lives.

A feast for the eyes
Fanning is undoubtedly a Lamborghini. Its scissor doors at the end of the subsequent imposition mass and the only plane formed by the hood and windshield, point to a super down the Countach.


Brutal rather than beautiful, however, has some organic adornments like roofline that makes it look like a snake emerging from a pile of irregular stones. Two panels on each side of the engine bay to the free speed, like the exoskeleton of an insect, the air supply for the transmission and oil coolers. When this happens as the rear spoiler increases the body, the Aventador seems eerily alive.

Its cabin is spacious modern and useful, wearing a hood and brightwork incredibly deep minimum. Headroom is decent, though the top of the windshield is a bit low for tall drivers, they will also learn to duck lower as the car turn to avoid a bump on the head.

An easy pull down the handle and the door closed with a whump. A manual release lets you take the wheel right to your chest if you like (and us). The seats are supportive without relying on overly intrusive reinforced. In fact, it worked so well that not even think of them as they attacked the Vallelunga circuit, which tells you all you need to know.

All hexagons of the trapezoid body and repeated elements in the interior, all the way to the buttons on the center console and seat panels. It's a bit much, especially the swing-cover fool the engine start button, which is also hexagonal. On the other hand, luxury cars are the theater and the occasion, and gives the Aventador.

An interesting feature is the switchable LCD screen on the dashboard. Hold down the button on the wiper stalk for 3 seconds to go from a big tachometer and digital display of speed to the opposite: a circular speedometer and tachometer numerical size.

It remains a Supercar
The 2012 Lamborghini Aventador really is a super easy to use, some might consider an oxymoron. While making sure the wheel is more or less command points directly to an upshift, the Aventador performance is docile and most easily accessible. Maybe a little too easy, because it can give you a beating, insane speeds and then jump from the cab as fresh as ever. This, then, is a supercar of the new school.

Affordable performance, however, is one thing. Really get your hands on one and another very different. Fanning is labeled $ 393,695 including destination and gas guzzler tax when it comes to U.S. shores in late summer. But even money can not buy time, as the first 18 months of production Aventador already talking about.

2012 Acura TSX

If today you and your family are in the market for premium compact SUV or sedan in its price range $ 31,200 - $ 39,900, the 2012 Acura TSX Premium from 2012 Acura division of Honda cars is for you. Because, of course, changes that occur in reality only for display on the client version of the Acura TSX. Because this version is part of a five-speed automatic transmission with six-speed automatic transmission. In addition, this car is the cheapest way to test the luxury Acura. And you can also expect a new Acura in 2012 can be seen on many cars and dealers in the fall of 2012. But the big question on everyone's mind today, what about the current economic situation? If in this case would be better off buying a new Acura TSX 2012, or by buying a new Acura or even better buy the TSX earlier 2012th after the production of a large change in the Acura TSX 2014? Because in reality each year have the same basic model, except for miles 2012 Acura TSX.
Model 2012 is part of the second generation in which the first four-door trucks. And for the second version of the sedan and station which is less than the Acura, American Honda has sold in Europe. Because they have established a country slowly coming into the class below the average in the U.S. online Acura TL above. Acura TSX is the 2012 in the premium compact category, through internal and external dimensions with ample space for the front seats, although the rear seat a bit cramped.

Release Date

If you as a driver, then you can expect the 2012 Acura TSX will be released in the fall of 2011. However, until now, no exact release date was announced.

Exterior Features

Maybe you know that the Acura TSX is always offered as a sedan only. Rumor is happening, even though 2012 Acura TSX is available with the coupe body as well. But so far no announcement from the company that was created by Acura. So this makes it even in the field of pure speculation. As before, you can expect the new TSX will be available at the primary level and finishing V6.
2012 acura tsx2

When doing research on the 2012 Acura TSX, then this can help you get an idea of ​​how the model year. What has gone in terms of reliability, performance, and then resold to other areas. This compact entry-level luxury sedan always get a decent value in terms of reliability, such as JD Power and Associates, who has served as the model 2010 has the reliability of 7.0. So, traditionally, luxury sedans that includes four-year/50 complete service package, 000 miles, which comes with concierge service, roadside assistance 24 hours in transit and emergency services. The resale value for the TSX, in general, is half way, but for 2012 TSX could be different.
Security Features

Then, when you have felt at this time to a safe place, then you can expect the 2012 Acura TSX is really excellent. Although in the previous year's model "has gained the highest score in the safety of government crash tests, but the luxury sedan can always do a test and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Moreover, the existence of a group of standard safety features and equipment - such as anti-lock brakes and six airbags - 2012 Acura TSX must include vehicle stability assist system and the design of advanced compatibility engineering, so You can draw strength away from passengers in a collision during the accident.
Improvement

After repairs, rumored as a possible way the 2012 Acura TSX is a V8 engine option. But here is the fact that no company would neither confirm nor deny this, but this may be too good to be an illusion by TSX fans.

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16/10/11

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Before the Genesis Coupe, which was the Tiburon. Ex entry-level Hyundai sports coupe did not make a lasting impression here in the U.S., but the Korean automaker is ready to try again with your new Hyundai Veloster 2012. Like the shark, the Veloster front-wheel drive, compact and sportyish, but the new car has some important differences.
We kept an eye on the Veloster diligently since its inception in 2007 show that Los Angeles, at the time it was just a broad concept of eyes then marginal mark is not yet known to convert the vehicles weight. A little over three years later, with the automaker's boiling enjoy the visibility of the brand sales record here in the U.S., Hyundai has decided the time is now Veloster.

Unlike Jaws, the Veloster does not fit the classic definition of a coupe, although Hyundai marketing spin. Although it has a coupe-like profile, the Veloster is a hatchback. Furthermore, a hinged door to the third in the passenger side of the vehicle with a recessed handle for a smooth and clean.
Hyundai was inspired sports bikes to the body of the Veloster is. The A-pillars collapsed and the elements of the Hyundai design language "sculpture tire" manifest along the plate. Up front, the grill marks brand complements hexagonal mouth open, with wraparound headlamps and sculpted air intakes massage at the edges of the fascia is. Not a roadster, but the optional panoramic sunroof will allow the elements.

2012 Hyundai Veloster front three quarters
Like most high-performance sport bikes, the Veloster comes with standard 17-inch wheels with 18 inchers available. Hyundai will also offer a special 18-inch alloy wheels with painted inserts, a feature is the automaker's sales in the first segment. Whatever the size of tire, they will work in conjunction with a MacPherson strut front and torsion beam rear suspension with integrated anti-roll bar.
Really connect with the youth of America, Hyundai Veloster is to give each a 7-inch multifunctional touch screen (optional navigation). Blue Link, the automaker announced recently in the car telematics / connectivity system will be widely promoted. Two sound systems will be listed in order: one of 196 watts, six speakers outfit with the iPod / USB / auxiliary inputs, and optional 450-watt, eight 8-inch speakers, subwoofer and external amplifier. Game enthusiasts will delight in the integrated RCA jack and 115 volts, although it is better to stay away from any action in split screen.
Hyundai is particularly proud of interior volume is Veloster. Total to 105.3 cubic meters, including passenger and cargo space, which exceeds the Honda CR-Z, and both the Mini Cooper and Clubman. Headroom, legroom and shoulder in four places limits were the most of all, because as Hyundai is well aware, most of the coupes and hatchbacks have filtered through narrow cabins.

The concept is a 2-Theta. 0 liters four-cylinder as the engine placeholder, but the production model put forward a new version of Hyundai's Gamma 1.6-liter inline-four. Gamma uses a fuel supply system at high pressure and continuous dual variable to help deliver an estimated 30 city and 40 mpg highway - beating the hybrid-powered CR-Z of the numbers on the road. The maximum is set at 138 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 123 lb.-ft. of torque at 4850 rpm.
Like the old Tiburon, a true manual transmission is available for the faithful of three pedals. For those who can not or do not manually change the six front teeth, the Veloster is equipped with the automaker's brand new home a six-speed dual-clutch automatic. As with similar configurations, one clutch is responsible for the odd gears and one for peer relationships (and reverse). To reduce the loss of parasite transmission line, the car uses electric motors to drive the gear changes. Hyundai says its dual-clutch produces a 5 - to 6 percent improved fuel efficiency and 3 - to 7-percent increase in acceleration in a conventional car.
An Echo mode, selectable by the driver, it changes the configuration of the engine and transmission to achieve a 7 percent increase in fuel economy real world.

2012 Hyundai Veloster rear three quarters
For those who expect the Veloster is push a little more under the hood, help may be on the horizon of the rear window unpublished. Hyundai Curb Concept also shown at the Detroit Motor Show, which is an extra motivation through a turbocharger, and the same 1.6-liter Gamma is hit healthy 175 horsepower and 169 pound-feet of torque. No astronomical by any means, but given the empty weight Veloster relatively slender (reaching a maximum of approximately 2700 pounds), we're guessing a turbo version are amplified ratio of motor sport.

Hyundai's market is Veloster target for Gen Y, although the 20-somethings are considered a legitimate contender to be seen. And no doubt the Veloster sheet will attract more than its share of critics (see comments section). Of course, we reserve the trial until you can not drive and test it, but one thing is certain - relentless campaign to reinvent Hyundai is showing no signs of slowing.


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15/10/11

Volvo XC90

The Volvo XC90 offers classic Volvo attributes in a midsize SUV. An IIHS Top Safety Pick for several years running, is safe, comfortable and practical. For 2012, Volvo has moved to a finishing line that includes Premier, Premier Plus and platinum ornaments. The V8 engine is no longer available.

The XC90 seats seven people. Passenger seats fold flat front and rear to provide additional cargo space. A second-row seat booster is standard equipment. The 240 horsepower 3.2-liter six is ​​available with front-or all-wheel drive, coupled with a six-speed Geartronic automatic transmission, allowing driver to select the change. When equipped for towing it can tow up to 5,000 pounds. Sirius Satellite Radio and Bluetooth are standard features. Safety features include electronic stability control, side-impact and side curtain airbags, Roll Stability Control, Blind Spot System Information, and all anti-lock disc brakes with electronic brake force distribution.

The 2012 XC90 is a carryover from 2011. 







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First Drive: 2012 Jaguar XF

While Jaguar works far into the design of a new "right" C-segment car to replace the lamented X-Type (which is three to four years away), the rows XF as the volume model. As such, the company has been clucking and complaining about it almost constantly since its 2008 release. By 2012, the interior and exterior to get a good going-over. Exterior improvements were predicted by the CXF concept which appeared just before the release of the production and use technology that is now part of a production style that the concept of possible signals. Examples include LED daytime running lamp treatment (which has come to expect from cars in the class), and "Tron", look at the light sheet illumination of the rear lights, which now extends to the trunk lid.

The nose is all new, including the bumpers, fascia, grille and aluminum hood, which features a power bulge longer, taller and a small film on the trailing edge to remove air and noise wiper reduce wind. (XFRs also have functional output bell.) Hatch grille establishes an inch and a bit more upright to resemble more that of XJ, and comes in a chrome or gloss black finish (only XFR). The bell cutoff above the headlights lends the face a little more sinister grin. Chrome blades very little in the lower front panel has a touch more sculptural, while the XFR gets a much more aggressive chin sticking with two chrome-ringed air vents. (The one in the driver's side is blocked to improve aerodynamics, as it was necessary for cooling.)




Fender offices of graphic ornamentation for an elegant vertical horizontal over a candle in the form of "expulsion" of the CXF. Around the back, chrome base concealing the opening of the boot, reversing camera, lighting and license plate no longer period of Jaguar, and therefore has thinned strip visually piano black. A cat jumping over is centered on the chrome strip now offers brand identity, and new oval tailpipes replace the more difficult to align the trapezoid. R models get a new aerodynamic spoiler to balance the more aggressive front chin and the lower fascia looks Venturi (which is never very functional, with this much ground clearance). New wheels for all models to complete the exterior transformation.
 
 Inside, the style, but difficult to read silver switches replaced by the white-on-black-soft-touch buttons and the dashboard now includes a full color center post. The steering wheel and seats are new, and blue color combo-so-on is sure to delight all the Yacht Club, while the ivory stitching black dresses XFR seats. Carbon fiber also replaces wood in the model to go fast.


Not much new under the skin of U.S. models, but the rest of the world will have a third generation of 2. 2 liters I-4 diesel adapted from the Land Rover Freelander 2 (LR2), tuned to produce 187 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. A significant improvement, however, is a novel start-stop feature worth noting, as it could be adapted for use in gasoline engines. What little upset about the start-stop 12-volt hybrid cars is not that the restart may take longer than you'd like, especially when just stopping the traffic clears, and you try to go again. Jaguar addresses this problem with an attack on two fronts. If an engine shutdown has been ordered and the engine is spinning faster than about 350 rpm, the fuel line (which remains under pressure), it simply resumes in both injection and compression cycles of the engine starts to operate new.



Below 350 rpm, the starter is needed, but instead of waiting for it to stop, then engage the starter gear and start the boot, the XF diesel can safely start the engine before stop rotate. This is accomplished by using a double solenoid starter that uses a solenoid to operate the starter motor and a separate one for moving the gear in mesh with the flywheel. On the motor pinion to the speed of the engine, there is no crisis when the pinion hits the steering wheel, and without wasting time restarting. The third technology that is a spring-piston accumulator in the ZF eight-speed automatic this engine is exclusively linked. For the restart, and its spring releases enough hydraulic pressure to make the switch elements needed to launch instant.



My experience only unit in the XF 2012 was with the diesel, and start-stop technology works splendidly, restart as soon as a high-voltage hybrid (like the Buick LaCrosse eAssist) stops in touch and go. Even the line breaks seem a little faster to go, because the gear is already engaged by lifting the brake. A second battery ensures that enough power to run all the ancillaries with the engine off (compressor A / C is still driven by the engine, however). Automatic shutdown can be turned off and locked whenever you are using the cams. Another interesting feature: If the auto-XF stops when it reaches its parking spot or garage, just unbuckle the belt and the transmission is shifted into park, then the engine shuts off completely.




The eight-speed shift quality is impeccable, delivering swift, decisive 8-2 downshifts when called to action, then float to the perfection of the relationship of proportion as a CVT, while to strut around town. The sooner we have this relationship transgender fuel efficiency, the better. Noise isolation is pretty good, and the acceleration is reasonably fast (8.0 seconds to 60 and a top speed of 140 mph are the estimates of company). Fuel economy is also outstanding in the equivalent of 43. 5 miles per gallon in much start-stop-friendly European combined cycle. It's a slam-dunk that XF should increase the market share of Jaguar in Europe, where 49 percent of segment CD is 5-series/upper four-cylinder diesel. However, that percentage is zero here, and no doubt this engine for anything more than a four-cylinder diesel engine, and therefore do not have to yearn for it. (It meets Euro 5 standards, but EPA and CARB, so it's not coming.) No, we'll probably be happier with future hybrid models, which global brand director Adrian Hallmark referred to in the works , along with four-wheel-drive to increase sales in the northern states. I tell you the amount of 2012's 5.0-liter variants pining for a value as soon as they get a ride this summer.

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