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Review: 2010 Volkswagen GTI

Michael — Sun, 30 May 2010 13:29:00 +0000

2010 Volkswagen GTI – click above for high-res image gallery
In 1983, Run-DMC was fresh (which meant dope), Volvo 760 Turbos weighed 3,300 pounds and the 2,200-pound Volkswagen GTI made its U.S. debut. In 2010, the Rabbit-turned-Golf entered its sixth generation and attempted to draw a clear line to the first-generation car. The historical link has been made especially clear in the 2010 Volkswagen GTI, though it’s gone through the typical changes you face when you hit your 30s. The GTI is now 1,000 pounds porkier, but it’s still as slick as a greased pig when it comes to handling.

Inside, there’s plaid seat upholstery and higher-quality materials. Just like it was back in ‘83, the underhood motivation is only available from a four-cylinder, a change from recent generations that could be stuffed with Volkswagen’s VR6. At a glance, the 2010 model promises to be more visceral than its direct predecessors, but does it come anywhere near the primal magic of the original, or is it just playing dress-up? Click through to the jump to find out.

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Hybrid Cars: The Car of the Future Available Today

Michael — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:29:00 +0000

If you are thinking about purchasing a new car, it may be the right time for you to consider getting rid of the idea of purchasing another kind of gas-guzzling conventional car and start thinking about the future. Not just your financial future, but also the future of the environment.

If you noticed that there is another increase in the already expensive gasoline prices, you couldn’t help but think that you need a car that conserves fuel efficiently. Also, if you are concerned about the increasing air pollution in the planet today, you can’t help but think that you should stop using a regular car and start using alternative modes of transportation.

However today, you don’t need to worry about either the constant oil price hikes or the environment with the latest technology being integrated today by car manufacturers in their new car models. Today, car manufacturers are now designing hybrid cars. Some even added a new line in their factories devoted to producing hybrid cars.

Car manufacturers, such as Toyota and Honda, are now considered to be one of the leading companies to produce one of the best hybrid cars available in the market today. Because hybrid cars are both fuel efficient and emits far lower levels of pollutants, this car is definitely the car of the future.

Hybrid cars work by combining the gasoline engine and electric motor to run the car. With this kind of innovation, it will enable you to cut fuel consumption in half. With this kind of benefit, you will definitely want to have a hybrid car of your own. However, you first need to fully understand how hybrid cars work or at least have an idea on how it works.

First of all, hybrid cars have two engines. The first is the electric motor and the second is the conventional gasoline engine. When your car is running idle, or it is not in motion but is turned on, the gasoline engine automatically switches off and will purely run on electricity. When you step on the accelerator pedal, the gasoline engine will automatically switch on again and use the fuel to propel the car. This means that when you are stuck in gridlock traffic, you will not waste precious and expensive gasoline when the car isn’t even running at all. It will purely run on electricity.

Also, when the car is running, the electric motor and the gasoline engine will share the task of propelling the car. This is the reason why hybrid cars emit far lower pollutants than conventional cars that only has gasoline engines.

This is also the reason why hybrid cars are so quiet when running.

Today, other car manufacturers are now following to develop their version of their hybrid cars. In fact, some car manufacturers have now shown the public their concept hybrid cars and are now planning to include a hybrid car line in their production. The hybrid car is indeed the car of the future.

Not only will a hybrid car enable you to save a lot of money from the rising cost of gasoline, but it will also allow you to help reduce the pollution in the environment. In the near future, most people will be driving hybrid cars. With this car, you can help in reducing the consumption of expensive and finite fuel supply, and you will also help in creating a healthier environment.

BMW Security vehicle testing

Michael — Tue, 04 May 2010 09:58:28 +0000

Checkout the video below. BMW is the leader in providing Security vehicles to the diplomatic personalities and who ever need that.

BMW 3 Series – Specification

Michael — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:29:01 +0000

BMW 3-Series 325i (Petrol) Features and Specifications

Overview

Make	BMW
Model	3-Series
Variant	325i
Body Type	Sedan
Number of doors	4

Fuel Efficiency

City Mileage	5.6 kmpl
Highway Mileage	10.6 kmpl
Fuel Capacity	63 litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel Grade	-

Engine Parameters

Displacement	1995 cc
Bore	84 mm
Stroke	90 mm
Cylinder Configuration	4
Valve Gear Operation	Valvetronic
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
No. Of Valves	16
Aspiration	Naturally-aspirated
Fuel System	Manual
Horse Power	158@6500 ps@rpm
Torque	246@4000 Nm@rpm

Steering and Suspension

Steering Type	Rack and pinion, power assist
Power Steering	Yes
Front Suspension	Double-joint spring strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link rear Suspension

Dimensions

Length	4520 mm
Height	1421 mm
Width	1817 mm
Wheelbase	2760 mm
Clearance	-
Boot	min: 460 litre max: 460 litre
Front Head Room	min: 86.5 mm max: 86.5 mm
Front Leg Room	- -
Rear Head Room	min: 86.5 mm max: 86.5 mm
Rear Leg Room	min: 62.5 mm max: 86.5 mm
Kerb Weight	min: 1460 kg max: 1460 kg
Gross Weight	1880 kg

Drive Train

Type	Automatic
Gears	6
Drive Line	RWD

Comfort Features

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Cruise	-
Power Door Locks	Yes
Power Windows	Yes
Power Mirrors	Yes
Power Seat	Yes
Moon Roof	No
Sun Roof	Optional
AM / FM Radio	Yes
Cassette Player	No
CD Player	Yes
Navigation	-
Leather Seats	Yes

Safety Features

Antilock Braking System	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes
Front Airbag	Yes
Rear Airbag	Yes
Depowered Airbag	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes
Central Locking	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes
Anti-theft System	Yes

BMW X5 – Specification / Technical Figures

Michael — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:21:02 +0000

BMW X5 – Sports Utility Vehicle

The BMW X5 is 4 door Sports Utility Vehicle – SUV. The variant xDrive48i is equipped with a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 350-horsepower engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims. X5 Combines power with stylish design. BmW has proved, once again, its cutting edge designs.

Features and Specs

Weight

Unladen

5225 lbs

Weight distribution, front/rear

49.8/50.2 %

Engine

Liter/type/valves per cylinder

3.0/inline 6/4

Bore/stroke

3.31/3.54 inch

Nominal output hp/rpm

265/4200

Max. torque lb-ft/rpm

425/1750-2250

Compression ratio

16.5

Fuel grade

diesel

Approximate tank capacity

22.5 gal

Transmission

Automatic gear ratios – I/II/III

4.17/2.34/1.52 :1

Automatic gear ratios – IV/V/VI

1.14/0.87/0.69 :1

Reverse gear ratio

3.40:1

Final drive ratio

3.64 :1

Performance

Drag coefficient

0.35 Cd

Top speed¹

130 mph

Acceleration 0-60 mph – Automatic Transmission²

6.9 sec

Fuel consumption

City/Highway ³

19/26 mpg

Tires and wheels

Tire dimensions

255/55

Wheel dimensions

18 x 8.5

Material

light-alloy

Performance and efficiency

3.0-liter, 24-valve inline 6-cylinder dual overhead cam (DOHC) with TwinPower Turbo technology, aluminum engine block and third-generation piezo common rail direct injection

6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Transmission Control and steptronic gear selection, including Sport mode


Handling, ride and braking
xDrive all-wheel-drive system	Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant, Brake Drying, and Brake Stand-by features, with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), and Dynamic Brake Control
Hill Descent Control (HDC)	Double wishbone front suspension
Lightweight multi-link integral rear suspension	Engine-speed-sensitive power steering
4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes; electronic front/rear proportioning


Exterior
Star Spoke (Style 210) 18 x 8.5 light alloy wheels, and 255/55 run-flat¹ all-season tires	Xenon Adaptive Headlights with auto-leveling and Corona headlight-rings
Halogen free-form foglights with Cornering Lights function	Dual power outside mirrors
Intermittent rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable and vehicle-speed-sensitive wiping interval, single-wipe control, windshield-washer system with heated washer jets	Rear-window wiper/washer with adjustable wiping interval
Chrome exhaust tips	Metallic paint
Body-color exterior door and tailgate handles


Instrumentation and controls
Dynamic Cruise Control	Service Interval Indicator and Check Control vehicle monitor
Electronic analog instrumentation with LED illumination	Outside-temperature display
iDrive system with on-board computer and Controller, and 6 programmable memory buttons	Time-delay courtesy lights with actuation from driver’s exterior door handle or remote control; automatic switch-on when engine is turned off
Rear-window defroster	Tire Pressure Monitor


Audio system
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo CD radio with Radio Data System (RDS), MP3 capabilities, and 3-channel FM diversity antenna system	HD Radio™ with “multicast” FM station reception
Satellite radio preparation


Interior
10-way power-adjustable driver’s and passenger’s seat and memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors	Front-seat center console with armrest, storage compartment, and auxiliary input
Rear-seat center armrest	Split folding rear seats
Leatherette upholstery (not available with Sport Activity Package, Active Ventilated Seat Package, optional 20-way multi-contour seats, or optional heated rear seats)	Dark Burl Walnut Wood trim
Fully finished cargo area with velour carpeting	Retractable cargo cover


Comfort and convenience
Vehicle & Key Memory	Panoramic moonroof with 2-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector and electric interior sunshade
Power windows with key-off operation; “one-touch” opening and closing of all door windows, anti-trapping feature	Automatic front climate control with separate left/right temperature settings, automatic air conditioning and recirculation control
Active-charcoal micro-filter ventilation	Automatic headlights
Dual cupholders front and rear	Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors
Automatic tilt-down of right outside mirror for visibility of curb when backing up	Pre-wiring for trailer hitch


Safety and security
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with advanced technology: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment; and front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment	3-point safety belts and head restraints at all seating positions
Front safety belts with automatic pretensioners	Active Head Restraints in front seats
Front- and rear-compartment Head Protection System (HPS) with front side-impact airbags	Roll-over sensor that triggers airbags and safety-belt pretensioners in the event of a roll-over
Adaptive Brake Lights	Battery Safety Terminal
Central locking system and Coded Driveaway Protection	Alarm system with keyhead remote operation interior motion detector Source: Bmw Official Site

Bmw X6 – Specification / Technical Figures

Michael — Sun, 02 May 2010 07:14:11 +0000

BMW X6 – Sports Activity Coupé.

The BMW X6 is the world’s first SAC – Sports Activity Coupé. It combines the agility, performance and athletic design of a big BMW Coupé with the versatility and raised seating position of an SAV. Once again, BMW has defined a totally new vehicle concept. What’s more, the BMW X6 offers two world premieres: Dynamic Performance Control (fitted as standard), and the all-new Twin Turbo V8 petrol engine with High Precision Injection – the most efficient engine in its class.

Models

1) X6 xDrive35i
2) X6 xDrive50i
3) X6 xDrive30d
4) X6 xDrive30d

ActiveHybrid X6

• 19 mpg hwy*
• 480 Horsepower
• Starting at $88,900 MSRP

X6 xDrive35i

• 20 mpg hwy*
• 300 Horsepower
• Starting at $56,500 MSRP

X6 xDrive50i

• 18 mpg hwy*
• 400 Horsepower
• Starting at $67,200 MSRP

*EPA-estimated figures only. Your actual mileage will vary.

Features & Specs

Weight

Unladen weight

4894 lbs

Weight distribution, front/rear

49.5/50.5 %

Engine

Liter/type/valves

3.0-liter/twin-turbocharged/inline 6

Bore/stroke

3.31/3.53 inches

Nominal output/rpm

300/5800 (320/5800-6000) hp

Max. torque/rpm

300/1400-5000 (330/1600) lb-ft

Transmission

Automatic gear ratios – I/II/III

4.17/2.34/1.52 : 1

Automatic gear Ratios – IV/V/VI/VII/R

1.14/0.87/0.69/–/3.40 : 1

Final drive ratio

3.91 : 1

Performance

Drag Coefficient

0.35 Cd

Top speed¹

130 [150] mph

Acceleration 0-60 mph²

6.5 (6.3) sec

Fuel Consumption³

Automatic Transmission – City/Highway

15/20 mpg

Approx. tank capacity

22.5 gal

Tires, wheels and brakes

Tire dimensions and type – standard

255/50 run-flat all-season

Wheel dimensions/material – standard

19×9.0/light alloy

Brakes, front/rear

13.7/13.6 inches

Source: Bmw Official Site

Autoness Forums Launched

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Mega Factories – Audi

Michael — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:10:22 +0000

If your DNA has built in Supercars then probably you must have watched the production of these supercars. If not then you must watch them to refresh you DNAs

Below I’ve posted MegaFactories – Audi Series from Youtube.

Enjoy

Hyundai i10 Electric and diesel.

Raiyan — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 02:09:22 +0000

South Korean company Hyundai motors is goin to launch DIesel and electric version of its current best seller i10 in INDIA. the best thing is that, the Electric version will be priced in the same range as of current available models while the diesel will be expensive by 50K form its petrol counterpart.

Will bring you full review once i get my hands on it. Fingerscrossed.

Audi A5 Wallpapers and pics

Raiyan — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:30:37 +0000

Check out the wallpapers and pics of Audi A5

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