new Audi Q3

The latest Audi models are numerous, including the A3, A4, A5, A6, A8, Q7, Allroad Quattro, RS4, R8, S4, S5, S6, S8 or the TT. The Audi A8 is one of the current full size luxury models made by this famous subsidiary of Volkswagen. The model was launched in 1994 and has been a great success. It was meant to replace the V8 and one of the most amazing features is the all wheel drive. Ever since its launch, the A8 has been improved and the Second Generation of A8 appeared in 2004. It is available in a 4 door sedan as well as in the coupe model.

The Audi S8 resembles the Mercedes Benz AMG models, but shares many common features with the Audi V8 engine and some A8 features. The S8 was introduced in 2001, while the Second Generation came in 2006. The Second Generation S8s feature a Volkswagen D3 platform, have a 6 speed transmission and have a four wheel drive layout. The magazine reviews of the S8 have praised this model

The newest racing models include the Sport Quattro, R8 and the R10. The R10 is the trendiest racing car launched by Audi. It was presented to the audience in late 2005 and has won many races in 2006 such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and 24 Hours of le Mans, followed by many other races in 2007. The car is diesel powered and had a TDI turbo diesel engine. The R10 has a more developed technology so as to make the car more suitable for a competition and to make it a sure winner. It surpasses the possibilities and of the R8, while the size of the engine is smaller. The aerodynamic style makes this racing car more up to date with the latest racing trends. And did you know that it is said that the R10 can reach the speed of 354 kilometers per hour?

 

Our prediction is that we're about to enter the "early majority" phase of Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovations theory. Say what? It's during this stage that innovations (i.e. hybrid technology) take off. It's at this point that many of the people who said they'd never buy a hybrid somehow end up staring at a Google results page for "How Hybrids Work".

The Storm is Brewing. Gas prices are nearing 6 month lows, and at the same time - record oil prices and $100 barrels of crude are in the news. People aren't going to stop driving...but they will start looking for ways to avoid the $75 fill up.

Besides the Prius, hybrid vehicles are currently scarce. At the same time, the 2008 models are about to come to the rescue, including more Highlanders, Escapes, Vues, Camrys, and Altimas...and let's not forget about the long awaited Tahoe and Yukon and Durango. Manufacturers are rolling out the hybrids, and more are coming.

Green is Queen, and About to Become King. Only 6 months ago, you could go all week without reading or hearing about how we can save the environment. Now, I seldom go a day without seeing several stories. (A quick jump over to the MSN homepage

2012 the Honda CR-Z has been available in Asia for some time now

Across the pond in Japan the Honda CR-Z has been on sale for quite some time. Here in the states, not much has been said about this new sporty hybrid. In fact, unless you are an automobile enthusiast you may have never even heard about the CR-Z, but oh wait, you will soon. Honda is shining the limelight on the CR-Z as it did in the past with the Acura NSX and Honda S2000; which both revolutionized the Honda lineup.. Honda is taking a risk with the hopes that the CR-Z will attract the sports car crowd. From first looks the 2011 Honda CR-Z seems like a confused car. Yes it is identified as a hybrid sports car, but it does not get that great of gas mileage nor is it very sporty. So, what gives? Why is Honda devoting time and energy to a vehicle that is middle of the road? The CR-Z has an underwhelming 122 HP and fuel economy figures are 36 MPG in the city and 38 MPG on the highway. For comparison; the S2000 produced 200 HP and the Civic Hybrid gets 40 MPG city and 45 MPG highway.

Although small the CR-Z is not very light for a two seater car. It weighs in at 2560 lbs. The CR-Z draws power from the same 1.5 liter engine as the Honda Fit, this combined with an electric only generates 122 HP and a mere 128 lb-ft of torque.. However, what 2011 Honda CR-Z is missing in power it makes up with a stiff chassis and great suspension. The inside of the CR-Z is distinctly Honda.. The futuristic guages are perfectly placed. The ergonomics are great and the space is plentiful enough for two adult passangers. As with any new Honda, you can purchase extra options, but this can swell the price to upwards of $28k. The small 1.5 liter engine features an aluminum block with Hondas famed DOHC V-tech. The compression ratio is 10.4:1. This makes for 111 HP and 106 lb-ft. torque from the engine. The additional power from the electric motor increases horsepower by 11 and adds 22 extra lb-ft. torque very low in the RPM range which helps off the line acceleration. The CR-Z also has Honda's integrated motor assist which is present in all Honda hybrids. The CR-Z also has start/stop technology which in essence turns off the engine any time you are idle. The engine is activated again by simply hitting the accelerator pedal. The continuously variable transmission keeps the engine in its sweet spot.

 

The UK range of Honda CR-Zs has three different trim levels on offer, ranging from £17,000 rising £22,179.

Honda CR-Z as a fleet car
The Honda CR-Z has a combined economy of 56.5mpg and CO2 emissions of 117g/km which means in reality that it falls behind the Toyota Prius which manages 72.4mpg and 89g/km.

Having said that the CR-Z will appeal to the fashion conscious, it is a car for the iPad generation, so in terms of fleet it may be desirable to certain fleet drivers whose image may be important.

Passengers and Luggage
The Honda CR-Z has a 2+2 layout, which means that it can carry smaller adults for short distances or children on longer journeys in the back. There is 225 litres of luggage space but the rear seats can be flattened to increase capacity, in an easy one-touch motion.

Security and Safety
It is rated one of Europe's safest cars, after independent crash test results from Euro NCAP.
More on the safety features of the Honda CR-Z.

Honda CR-Z at a Glance
- The world's first 6-speed manual hybrid car
- Agile and responsive handling
- Sporty and aerodynamic, 2+2 coupe form
- 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine coupled to Honda IMA hybrid system
- Emissions of 117 g/km and fuel economy of 56.5mpg
- Unique 3-Mode Drive System
- Luggage space 225 litres
- Road Tax Exempt
- Stop-Start Technology
- Congestion Charge Exempt

2012 Nissan 370Z

Japan based leading car maker Nissan has rolled-out its much awaited sports car Nissan 370Z in the Indian market. The Nissan 370Z is basically a two-door coupe that has space for two people to sit. The sports car was first introduced in the US market in year 2008. The car is available in many other world markets where it has been receiving an overwhelming response from the buyers of this segment, thanks to its power-packed performance and sporty and stylish looks. The car is available in both manual and automatic transmission versions and is currently being imported in the Indian market through CBU (completely built unit) route. While the manual transmission version of the car is available with a price tag of Rs 53.5 lakh, the automatic transmission version is priced at Rs 54.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi prices). Both variants of Nissan 370Z sports the 3.7L, 3696cc, engine that is capable of generating a peak power of 332Bhp. It takes just 6.8 seconds to break the speed barrier of 100 km/hr. The car is available in nine exciting colors in the Indian market that comprises of Brilliant Silver, Diamond Black, Vibrant Red, Blade Silver, Premium Lemans Blue, Brilliant White Pearl, Black Rose and Metal Quartz.

Engine & Specifications:-
The Nissan 370Z model is available in two variants that come equipped with the same 3.7L, 3696cc, DOHC V6 engine. The Powerful engine of the car comes blessed with highly advanced CVVTCS (Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System) and VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technologies which makes it highly fuel efficient and enhances its performance. The engine of this car is capable of producing a peak power of 332Bhp at 7000rpm along with a peak torque of 365Nm at 5200rpm.

 

The 2010 Nissan 370z engine is finely tuned to bring on full performance that is found with larger engines, compacted into a smaller package and sleeker style. The engine is very powerful comprised of the following specs:

- 3696 cc 3.7 liter V6 front engine
- Bore and stroke of 95.5 x 86.0
- 11:1 compression ratio
- Double overhead cam
- 4 valves on each cylinder(6)
- Iridium dipped sparkplugs

2012 the Fiat 500

After 27 years, Fiat is making its return to the United States. This change comes after Fiat took a controlling interest in the Chrysler brand, and made plans to combine the two automakers to become a larger player in the global auto industry. This month, the first "Fiat Studio" is opening at Village Motors in Los Angeles, and will be followed by 130 others around the country. Seven of these dealerships will be opened by AutoNation, the largest automobile retailer in the world.

The first model making its way to the U.S. will be the Fiat 500, a small, four passenger hatchback. The vehicle, which will compete with the likes of the Mini Cooper, Toyota Yaris, and Hyundai Accent, is likely to appeal to those looking for a cute, stylish, and exciting vehicle. The body shape is reminiscent of the 1960s Volkswagen Beetle, while the plastic body color appliqués on the dashboard offer a fun reminder that this is a newer and younger hatchback. With 300 hundred different color and trim combinations to choose from, the hatchback is also highly customizable. The three different trim levels, the Pop, Sport, and Lounge, and 10 different interior and exterior color choices allow consumers to design a vehicle that fits their needs and style, and gives a one-of-a-kind feel.

A jury comprised of 76 journalists and industry experts from 36 different countries were convinced by the 875 cc unit's low emissions, high fuel economy and impressive output for its size, awarding it four awards: “Best New Engine 2011”, “Best Green Engine 2011”, “Best Sub 1-Liter Engine” and the “International Engine of the Year 2011” overall award.

Currently available in a turbocharged configuration developing 85-horsepower, the TwinAir is offered on the Fiat 500 and 500C, and will soon find its way under the hood of the new Lancia Ypsilon supermini. Fiat is also planning the introduction of a naturally aspirated version producing 65-horses as well as another high-performance turbocharged variant with 105HP. The TwinAir will also be offered in a more eco-friendly 80HP Turbo bi-fuel version.

“Fiat has now produced one of the all-time great engines,” said Dean Slavnich, editor of Engine Technology International and co-chairman of the International Engine of the Year Awards. “Who would have thought that a two-cylinder unit could have won the International Engine of the Year title when we launched the Awards in 1999? Its triumph is a clear signal that less is more: people want low-emission, fuel-efficient yet po

the Fiat 500 which will be a 2012 model

It can't be much "newer" than this one - the Fiat 500 which will be a 2012 model and not available until next year. It was unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show last week and I was lucky enough to have a front row seat during the press conference. During the two day media frenzy, this press conference and unveiling probably received the most attention of all the events.

After some loud music and swirling spotlights, a small, red 1957 Fiat 500 drove onto the stage. A very attractive lady got out of the car. Attractive females and shiny automobiles have always been a part of car shows. But it became instantly obvious that this was not a typical female model or product specialist employee. This was Laura Soave, the Chief Executive for Fiat North America.

Soave has been with the North American Volkswagen team for several years, but Fiat recently hired her to take control of the brand in the United States. She is a first-generation Italian-American with a lot of her family still in Italy. She commented, "This is not just a job for me, it is a passion and very near and dear to my heart." She showed a photo on the large screen, of her as a small girl standing on the hood of a Fiat back in Italy.

The 2012 Fiat 500 will be called a Cinquecento and will compete directly against the Mini-Cooper and other small cars. Besides looking very cute, the anticipated price of $15,500 attracts a lot of attention. The Cinquecento will have a six speed automatic transmission for the North American market. Standard shift is all that is available in Europe. The styling and overall looks will remain true to the Fiat heritage and Soave is almost passionate about that. Her sense of duty to Fiat was obvious throughout her talk. "My job is to protect the Fiat brand and keep it consistent around the world," she said.

The Fiat 500 Cinquecento will retain the European names for the three trim levels - Pop, Sport, and Lounge. Each of these models was driven onto the stage during the press introduction. There are 14 exterior colors and 14 interior colors, and these will all have Italian names. This was Soave's idea also. "I renamed all our colors in Italian to distinguish ourselves more and have more Italian-ness in the brand," she commented. For example, red will be called "roso."

 

The Fiat 500 scores extremely well for its safety features. The car might be attractive but it is tough as well. The car consists of seven air bags which is key feature for a small city car. It scored a full five stars following EuroNCAP tests.

As BMW captured what was best about it and built a Mini giving it modern features. However, the Mini bulked up significantly on the journey, the Fiat continued to focus on small. That's what Fiat is good at. The new 500 inherits the original's period chic, while doing the sensible transitions, like moving the engine to the front, letting a hatch into the rear and giving it a modern stylish car incorporated with excellent safety characteristics.

The earlier generation of Fiat 500 were liked by most of its buyers

The Fiat 500 model soon became the iconic car after the development and design of the car by Dante Giacosa. The model made its debut in the year 1957 and since then Fiat has produced about 3,893,294 fiat 500 units until the end of the year 1975. The 2011 Fiat 500 will be an Italian made Mini Cooper with great looks.

The earlier generation of Fiat 500 were liked by most of its buyers, but the American market was exception for these cars, as its sales struggled a lot in the initial stages. But nowadays, the Fiat 500 is counted among the major cars. The sales of the Fiat cars has increased since 2004.

The Fiat Company has also tied up with the famous Chrysler group as a part of the global strategic alliance. The 2011 Fiat 500 will be equipped with the same engine as the ones equipped in the electric or gas hybrid vehicles.

 

In a single swift maneuver, Fiat managed to hush any naysayer of the 500. It firmly planted itself on the world's conscience by managing to look...well...the same as it did 50 years ago, albeit slightly more sporty. The Fiat 500 became an instant fashion accessory and orders at the forecourts hit an unprecedented high.

As far as the competitors go, the main rival would be the newly redesigned Ford Ka, with whom the 500 shares basic underpinnings. With so much in common, how is it possible to split the two apart? Well firstly, the new Ford Ka slightly annoyed me by evolving into nothing more than a baby Fiesta, rather than a perfectly serviceable model in its own right. Secondly, the Fiat 500 does everything just a little better than the Ka. It handles better, feels nippier and looks a lot better than the characterless shell the Ka has become. The only downside is that the 500 is slightly more expensive, but remember that you're paying for style here people!

It seems that the Fiat 500 [http://www.sandicliffe.co.uk/new-cars/fiat/500.aspx?Manufacturer=17] has been warmly welcomed back, not as a novelty relic of the past, but as a superb design that has caught the imaginations of all consumers who are in the market for a sporty runabout. The 500 ticks the two main boxes that all the potential customers will be wanting; it has an economical engine and gorgeous looks. There is very little else your average estate agent in Bermondsey will be interested in.

Whether the 500's current appearance will last as long as its previous 20 year tenure remains to be seen, that is dependent on ever-important fashion trends and what they dictate is de rigueur. For now, however, it is enjoying a resurgence in popularity- and I for one welcome the Fiat 500 back.

In keeping with the tradition it started in 2001 by allowing famous fashion designers to play around with its vehicles for Europe’s biggest AIDS charity event, Life Ball, Mini will once again reveal a special one-off model at this year’s happening. After established names like Gianfranco Ferre, Donatella Versace, Diesel and Calvin Klein got their way with the MINI, this year the honor has been awarded to DSquared².

The designer duo formed by Canadian twins Dean and Dan Caten have revealed the initial sketches of the Mini Red Mudder, created exclusively for the 2011 Life Ball event that takes place on May 21 in Vienna. Described by the two designers as an “absolute Mini must-have for men”, the one-off model will be auctioned with proceeds going to projects fighting against HIV/AIDS.

The new 2010 Camaro is a sure thing for drivers

When it comes to the body trims, Chevy made it their purpose to give buyers several options to choose from. The 2010 Camaro comes in five different trim levels, which includes: base LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, and the 2SS. The V6 comes in the LS, 1LT and the 2LT trim levels, while the V8 option will be found in the 1SS and 2SS trims.

The LS standard equipment is loaded with front bucket seats with power-reclining seatbacks, cloth upholstery, keyless entry, a tilt/telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 system and 18-inch black steel wheels. And yes, the CD/MP3 audio system does have satellite radio equipped with an auxiliary audio jack. The 1LT comes with added foglamps, a six-way power driver seat and 18-inch alloy wheels. The 2LT adds a little more equipment with heated side mirrors, leather upholstery, a USB audio system with Bluetooth technology, auto-dimming capability for the driver-side and inside mirrors, heated power front seats, as well as a Boston acoustics audio system with the controls located on the steering wheel.

 

The 1SS has SS-exclusive interior and exterior styling with 20-inch aluminum wheels. It also comes with Brembo brakes, and the engine is a 6.2-liter V8. The 2SS combines the 2LT's standard equipment and the 1SS's sporty style and performance hardware.

Available with the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro are two optional packages. With the 1LT model you can add the Convenience and Connectivity package. This package adds a USB port, a cargo net, remote start, Bluetooth technology, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and mounted audio controls on the steering wheel. The other package is the RS package, which is available on all V6 models excluding the LS model. The RS package adds a spoiler, 20-inch aluminum wheels, xenon headlights and other enhancements on the exterior. More options available on all except the LS model are options for special graphics on the exterior and a sunroof.

The new 2010 Camaro is a sure thing for drivers who are attracted to muscle cars. It's powerful, attractive and has a host of equipment that will definitely satisfy. It can give luxury performance vehicles a run for their money, thanks to its raw power, superb handling and incredible suspension tuning. The price for the V6 model is a bargain at around $22K and it produces great speed and a sophisticated feel, while the V8 is priced thousands more, it'll deliver at full throttle the classic roar that you would expect from a muscle car.

The makers of the fire-breathing Phoenix T/A that we saw at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas are back with yet another proposal for a Pontiac model based on the latest iteration of Chevy’s Camaro pony car. This time the people over at Trans Am Depot will give birth to a modern day interpretation of Pontiac’s famed 1969 GTO Judge. The tuner named its creation “The GT9 Goat”.

Merc’s second special Mercedes G-Class Edition Select

Interiors of the G500 are plush and complemented by burl walnut interior trim. It comes with the standard power windows and locks and also heated power seats. It also has a GPS navigation system and the Mercedes Benz Telemetric aid system which is infact emergency and anti theft system. G500 does not offer any options other than choice of interior and exterior colors and and a installed hand's free phone with the electronic voice recognition. This is a good driver friendly vehicle with a good stereo and a satellite linked navigation system. There are good amounts of leather and wood inside the vehicle for the décor.

It is adapted from the S-class sedan engine and SL class roadster all aluminum 5.0 liter V8 gives 300 hp and 300 pounds torque. Each of the engines has three valves and a twin spark ignition mechanism. Five speed automatic transmission sends the required power to all the four drives with low range which is fully adapted to "shift and fly" operation on 15 mph. Mercedes lattés skid control system, called ESP is also installed. The power output of the car is very strong at 292 hp which is fed through five speed automatic transmission system. The four wheel drive is regularly engaged with high and low gear as also the front center locking sides. Antilock brakes in the car have a Brake assist mechanism for the full power panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution increases the vehicles stability when brakes are applied on the curves.

 

Inside, limited edition SWB model boasts ventilated and heated front seats covered in black leather, burr walnut wood trim and chrome highlights on the gearshift lever, seat adjustment controls and loudspeakers in the front doors. Standard features include a mobile phone package, rubber floor mats and a load compartment cover with additional stowage boxes.

In Germany, the 211HP G 350 BlueTEC “BA3 Final Edition” is priced at €90,511 ($134,500), while the 388HP G 500 version costs €100,686 ($149,600).

Moving onto Merc’s second special G-Class, the long-wheelbase “Edition Select” package is offered exclusively on the V8-powered G500. It comes in a two-tone paintwork, with the bumpers, AMG side flaps and exterior mirrors finished in obsidian black metallic. The stainless-steel running boards and spare wheel cover, together with the black 18-inch alloy-wheels add further contrast to the rugged 4x4’s body. Other exterior elements include the carbon-fiber inserts on the protective strips, underbody protection and an AMG sports exhaust system.

2012 Hyundai Accent are coming back to the spotlight

 

Both body styles of the new Accent ride on a 101.2 inch wheelbase, 2.8-inches longer than the previous generation. The 66.9-inch width on all 2011 models increased by 0.2 inches for 2012. The Accent 4-door's overall length has increased by 3.5 inches to 172 inches, while total length of the new five-door version is 162 inches.

Pricing for the new Accent starts at $12,445 for the GLS four-door and $14,595 for the GS five-door, not including a $750 freight fee.

New Wilmington Dodge Kowalski-Edition Dodge Challenger

forty years after the film premiered, New Wilmington Dodge dealer and long-time fan Bob Frederick has unveiled a special edition model to celebrate this genre classic. All of the “Kowalski Edition” cars are based on the 2011 392 Inaugural Edition Challenger SRT8, as white was not available for standard SRT8s.

Frederick explains: “I met with the team and told them what I wanted: 2011 Challenger SRT8 392, six-speed manual, Bright White, stripe delete, Dark Slate SRT seats, WP3 Alcoa SRT aluminum [sic] 20-inch wheels, 730 Nav and SRT Option Group II…. I reminded them that the paint was already in the plant and that the unique SRT8 parts were already there in white as well, so it seemed logical that it could be done.”

 

2011 Volkswagen Article Golf-Cabrio 2011 Geneva Motor Show

There are a lot of factors on the applicants part which play important role in reducing the monthly premium of your insurance. On an average taking an average individual the annual insurance cost can be approximately over $1500. This can drastically vary depending on many of the factors as told earlier.

 

The Volkswagen Golf is good at performance eith models

The Volkswagen is good at performance and reliability ensuring you with a comfortable journey. Due to all these factors the insurance companies come forward with a good premium rate for these cars.

Your Volkswagen Golf insurance amounts can be lessened based on various factors. For instance if you have done certain modification it can be used for a reduced premium like an alarm system which is the best in the market then you can have a pretty less premium to pay.

There are many such fancy quotes which can be very useful for you and for this you must do some searching on the internet and in magazine which have advertisements of all competitive insurance companies that give a good rate. Just give your details in the estimation and you will have your payment details generated for trial basis.

 

Many people buy used cars because it comes cheap and they are in urgent need of vehicle. But most of them forget about maintaining it in a way that it deserves and end up hurting the parts of their car badly and irreversibly. Thus this is the article to help you with your Used Car Volkswagen Golf in order to teach you how to maintain it properly such that it gets a longer life span.

2012 Volkswagen Golf the Best All-Round Vehicle on the Market

When you are driving your used Volkswagen golf, always make sure that the engine oils are at its marked levels. If that is not the case, you might have just dried up your engine oil, and neglecting that would create a chain of problems for you. Engine oil is what keeps the ever running engine friction free. By periodically replacing and refilling the engine oil, you keep your engine friction free and make sure that it gets a longer life period.

Every time you go for servicing make sure to get your water pump and belts checked, because most of the used cars would have problems in these areas. At the same time get your car periodically cleaned as the dust and dirt that accumulates in the car parts might eventually become a reason for the unwanted rusting of the car parts.

 

The replacement of the roof with an electrically operated cloth top, the redesigned rear end and the more swept-back angle of the front windscreen frame along with the necessary structural reinforcements pretty much sum up the changes over the standard Golf hatchback upon which the Cabriolet is based.