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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Engineers: CAFE Won't Be Easy

Wards has published a survey of 1,100 automotive engineers (I am sure I was one respondent) which highlights the trade-offs required to meet the new high CAFE standards.

The best part of the article is some of the comments left in the open ended comment box:

In all, survey respondents left 100 pages worth of comments.

"Consumers don't understand what this will cost, and environmental groups don't care," is a typical comment.
"Aerodynamic blobs on the way," another quips.

New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS pictures and reviews

In July 2011, in the car lots in Germany a new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS will appear with a price tag on it; a Cabriolet version will also be available. This is an impressive combination of 408hp (300kW) engine from the Carrera GTS models with the PTM (Porsche Traction management) all-wheel drive. What makes it more impressive is its Economical capabilities. The all-wheel 911 uses 11.0 L on 100 km (25.7 mpg imp) and 11.2 L on 100km (25.2 mpg imp) on the Cabriolet.

To reach the 408 hp, the Porsche uses an addition 23 hp from the intake duck. All this is backed up with 3.8 liter, six cylinder Carrera S engine. In the middle and lower engine, the torque curve is very giving indeed; The total output of power is achieved with a special aspiration system. 1.500 rpm kick off 320 Newton meters; 420 Nm are delivered from the six cylinder engine from 4.200 rpm to 5.600 rpm. Adding a cherry on top of all this is the roaring unique sound that comes out of the exhaust system.

New Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS reaches 0 -100 km/h (62mph) in just 4.6 seconds; The Cabrilates is capable of reaching that in 4.8 seconds. The manual transmition comes in six gears. Seven speeds are available as an option by the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) which takes of 0.2 seconds of the 0-100km/h equation.

The key to the all-wheel drive in The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is in the multiple plate clutches, which delivers an optimal torque to the front wheels.

There aren’t much visual differences between the previous rear-wheel drive Porsches and the new all-wheel drive. One of the things that distinguish the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS is the reflective stripe between the taillights. The front apron is Sport-Designed with special side skirts and spoiler lip in black. A sporty black Alcantra is used to cover the steering wheel, handbrake, gearshift door storage box, door handles and the centre panels.

New 2012 Audi A6 Avant Review, Engine, Price, Performance

The Audi family is launching a new breed of station wagon on the roads of Europe with lightweight large proportions entirely made of aluminum. The Audi6 Avant retains the reputation of a sporty outlook and smooth ride on the asphalt. What is more interesting about this car is its multimedia systems and the easy assistance selection.
With a light weight body of sporty proportion, the Audi A6 Avant measures in length are 4.93 meters (that is 16.17 ft) and 30 kg (66.14 lb) of body weight. Compared to the previous model it is lighter with 70 kg.

2012 Audi A6 Avant:

New 2012 Audi A6 Avant

The luggage capacity is 565 liter. The rears seats are can be easily folded down with a rail luggage fixing system, increasing the capacity up to 1,680 liters. Adding to these luggage settings is the Audi A6 Avant’s capability of transporting heavy cargo up to 2.100 kilograms (that’s 4,629,71 lb). This is great for those planning on loading a bicycle in the back.

Under the hood, the Audi A6 Avant offers a choice of six engines with direct fuel injection; five V6 and one four cylinder unit. The 2.0 RDI producing 130 kW (177hp) consumes around 5.0 liters on 100 km (47.04 in US mpg) and 132 g per km CO2 emission (212.43 g/mile). Three variants are available of the 3.0 TDI – the 150 kW (204 hp), 180 kW (245 hp) and 230 kW (313 hp). It takes 5.4 seconds to reach naught to 100 km (62.14 mph); the speed is limited electronically to 250 km (155.34 mph).

New 2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Review, Engine, Price, Performance and pictures

New 2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Review, Engine, Price, Performance and pictures
Opel Zafira Tourer has decided to take a big step forward in terms of internal flexibility, comfort and experience. Not only is this decision that have to do for his "ability to breathe 15 to 25 September 2011 64 Main Frankfurd International Car launch.

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer:
Seven food is a Vauxhall for 12 years. This is a new direction for the comfort and maneuverability of the vehicle is no reason to back the additional tax prostor.Tourer Zafira Felx7 concept to remove not sitting at a desk, but in some places and ready to assemble at any time, please.

Headlines in the second row, which is able to offer convertible comfort, you can center seat on the second row seats folded down provides flexibility beyond 210 mm in length and 50 mm for the cost center kabine.Kapacitet space is 710 liters, while a five-digit sets, it is more 65 l of the Zafira. When all seats are short, a total of 1860 liters, 40 liters more than today Zafira.
Three versions Tourer Opel Zafira is available with a choice under the hood 81kW/110hp, 96kW/130hp one of the 12 kW/165hp. Transition Manual six-speed automatic is also available.

New 2012 Opel Zafira Tourer

View of the car has an impressive wing taste with a simple silhouette gives a better view of the river and large windows.

After all these positive Tourer Opel Zafira, two words to describe properties - Flexible udobnost.Tourer Opel Zafira, you can only put a speck of space - it is provided to all guests with a selection of the best comfort for their size.

New 2012 Suzuki Swift – The Model of The Future

New 2012 Suzuki Swift – The Model of The Future
Good news for all fans of the Suzuki: the company will begin production of a modernized version of the previous generation Swift Sport quickly, clearly showing that the replacement for the latest model is expected to be marketed in the early 2012.

2012 Suzuki Swift
There are also some rumors that the three-door version of the fourth generation of the Swift hatchback, available for sale in Australia since early 2011 will certainly be produced in right hand drive guise this time. But this question the remainder of the requirement for the three-door Suzuki Swift Suzuki as the Australian branch may not be able to a successful business case for this model to create. And three-door body derivatives are unlikely to be available, if toppings Swift Sport guise, as evidenced by the Swift-S Concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

New 2012 Suzuki Swif

Anyway, the new AZ-Swift Sport series published with a larger 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine capable of delivering 100 kW - 8 kW 92 kW more than the previous 1.6-liter Swift Sport, and up to 30 kW in comparison with a standard 1.4-liter 70 kW Swift. This model will be equipped with manual and automatic transmission. Plus, just take full advantage of the low volume of sales, the new Suzuki models available in two or three versions of the pedal. The first three-door version of AZ Swift was equipped with a large black grille, Bi-Xenon headlights, four-sided air intakes, sport side sills, boot spoiler and a large amount of the lower scale, the twin chrome exhaust pipes have. As for the interior, combined with yellow-box concept of black leather Recaro sport seats with yellow side reinforcements, three leather and chrome steering wheel and the number of multi-chrome interior items on the pedals and instrumentation.
According to Toshihiro Suzuki, global marketing director for Suzuki Motor Corporation, Swift S concept finds the perfect balance between practical and physical education and hopes to release new models give fans a feel of the new Suzuki Swift with great features.

New Aston Martin V12 Zagato in Production

Who does not dream of his own car from the infamous "Bond" brand? Patterned after a popular set of wheels 007 is excited about the car enthusiasts for decades, the newest of the British car manufacturer hit from the production line is no exception. V12 Zagato concept car that debuted at the Como Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa d'Este in May and took fourth place overall at the Nürburgring 24 hours endurance race in June was born from a collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato Design House Milan ( long-term supporters all the labels can not remember the last team 1960 Aston Martin Zagato DB4GT). But what will be their newly restored relationship gives fans a long and winding road? A lot.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato:

Body is familiar to anyone who anxiously watched an Aston Martin in recent years. Foxy curvature, low-lying, aggressive face, tapering tail, and overall elegance talks about how the car reacts to the ground. You can tell by just looking at that sharp turn and embrace almost kiss the asphalt at high speeds. Double Bubble roof is consistent with the signature of Zagato design style (as shown, rounded tail looks more like Ferrari). The buyer did not want to breathe the outside of the car was absolutely fantastic.

Of course there is more than this beautiful piece of machinery than it seems. Lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber body (hand built by Zagato) reduces the poundage, but the 6.0-liter V12 under the hood and more than compensate. And drivers can expect to pull something over 500 hp and around 420 pounds feet of torque from the sample engine (based on the Vantage V12). Aston Martin announced that the 6-speed manual gearbox will be available in both left and right, asking the international market.
There are a few details, but on the inside, but also a concept race car trunk a minimalist single race, with not much more than racing and a full cage instead of testing the driver inside. But anyone who has sat on the edge of one of the other Aston Martin models have almost certainly beat all the bells and whistles you would expect from this luxury sports car line.

And now for something completely different. V12 Zagato goes into production in Warwickshire, Aston Martin's Gaydon headquarters in UK. Because of "overwhelming interest in encouraging customers", the car is expected to hit the market next year. Consumers can expect a price around $ 540,000 face amount, but the privilege of owning one of only 150 of these vehicles must be currently scheduled for production.

Aston Martin predicts that despite a long history of vintage cars (98 years), then ends up creating one of the most popular models. And with glasses to watch, and prestigious shows directly from the door, which eventually would be right.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

The Mighty Have Fallen

Wow.

Consumer Reports, formerly certified fanboys of Honda, have utterly dogged the 2012 Civic.

It isn't recommended. Too boring, too plasticky.

Honda had better be careful.. if they stray too far from their zippy heritage, they are going to get eaten by the very aggressive new up and comers such as Elantra and Focus.