Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Audi Q3 will be produced in the SEAT factory in Martorell

Audi Q3 will be produced in the SEAT factory in Martorell, Catalonia, SPAIN "Now the audi will release and produce variant q3, Tuesday (06/07/2011) at the SEAT Martorell factory located in Catalunya, Spain. This is for first time principals in the Ingolstadt-based car is wearing SEAT facility, which employs 10,000 employees.

In building a sport utility vehicle (SUV) is small, the VW Group has invested Rp 4.09 trillion. Such an amount is used to improve production facilities and infrastructure.
Parties Audi says Q3 wearing platform Group 5 (the same as those used on the VW Tiguan, VW Golf MK5 GTI and SEAT Tribu) will produce 100,000 units per year with a three-stage


To machine affairs Audi Q3 Audi offers three different machines, each of 4 cylinders. One engine and two TDI TFSI engine. All three will combine direct injection with q3 turbocharge.sehingga make more efficient and have excellent performance.
 
These engines provide power ranging up to 211 hp 140 hp.
Version 2.0 TDI Audi Q3 capable of providing fuel efficiency rate 5.2 liters per 102 kilometers.

Engines petrol and diesel Audi Q3 will each be paired with all-wheel drive quattro permanent and seven-speed S tronic capable of bringing the audi is faster in acceleration,


The interior is offered Audi Q3 is very wide and ergonomics. Same as for the exterior,
Besides Audi also offers a wide selection of materials and colors correspond with joy riders. Audi Q3 trunk sections have capacities of up to 1365 liters or 16.24 to 48.2 cubic feet, making it the ideal vehicle for long trips and recreation with family.

The riders were also offered the standard specifications with many options right from the luxury class. Such as adaptive light technology adding to xenon headlights, which can light the way up around the corners of the vehicle. And the addition of warning the driver to park the vehicle,

Audi Q3 offers a charming infotainment, such as hard drive navigation system, Bose surround sound system, with the lights on the front woofer. Besides Audi Q3 provide a phone system using Bluetooth, and WLAN hotspots to provide Internet connectivity in penuh.inilah Q3 audi greatness would not be surprised if this car price ready $ 27.270 - $ 30.850
# Invoice: $ 25.361 - $ 28.690, the price offered in accordance with the engine performance and driving comfort for you.

1984 Vauxhall Carlton


1.8GL Saloon, Red [Similar car shown]

Driven: 1987
Place: Horam, East Sussex, UK
Context: Dads car

Memory byte:
Only one driver recollection when Dad let me drive it to work once. Seemed like a really easy car to drive, comfortable too. Was always pleasant to get carted about in. Ooh yes, almost forgot, it was quite cool at the time as it had the new reversed registration format with A as the prefix.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

2011 Cadillac Escalade

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The Cadillac Escalade serves many purposes for the brand. For starters, it is their largest offering in the SUV segment and has become a best seller. Ever since it was first introduced as a meagerly disguised GMC Yukon the car has been a hit. It effectively saved the Cadillac brand in association with their razor edge styling that is now seen on all the models in the lineup. A favorite choice of celebrities, musicians, and athletes alike, the Escalade has become a status symbol and was immediately accepted by the “in crowd.”

As time has gone on the Escalade lineup has come to include three models with a pickup and extended wheelbase version being added. As the SUV market has been hit hard by the recession, the Escalade too suffered, but has remained alive. Its closest competition in nearly every aspect, the Lincoln Navigator, has struggled much more than the Cadillac and will cease production sooner rather than later.

Cadillac has been able to keep this vehicle moving forward, but some VIP clients still expect more. When a Range Rover is too small and a large scale van is not classy enough, Becker Automotive Design is there to take your Escalade to the next level. After this company gets done with their conversion, the Escalade has been transformed into a Gulfstream 5 for the road.

Design

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The starting point of these Limo Escalade conversions is the ESV version of the vehicle. The long wheelbase provides the most interior space for which to add all the new equipment. Becker utilizes a 33,000 SF facility outside of Los Angeles at which the design and construction of these custom cars takes place. The idea behind the vehicle is to provide the most comfortable, secure, and useful means of transportation for VIP clientele.

In order to keep the Escalade conversion exclusively enjoyed from the passengers inside rather than gawking onlookers, Becker has left the exterior unmodified. These vehicles can roll down any street alongside a million or so other Escalades and remain discrete. This is a priority for many VIP clients and with the ¾ ton chassis that the Escalade ESV rides on, the company can fit all the necessary accoutrements.

Interior

As a client walks into the Becker studio, they are greeted by a member of the company and initial plans for what they want inside their custom SUV is laid out. Becker is capable of putting any number of modifications in the vehicle, but the main idea is to create a comfortable space for the two most important occupants. In place of the second row bench and third row seats are two fully electric reclining bucket seats. The removal of the bench seats provides more than ample leg room for any occupant. The seats can also be fitted with leg extensions and massage features. Two more seats are placed facing the buckets, but they fold up much like the seats at a baseball stadium. This allows easy access from the rear doors.

Other than these changes just about anything one can dream up is possible. The biggest choice is to have a partition placed between the rear cabin and the front seats. In the section that moves up and down a large television monitor is fitted to face the rear seats. More screens and a myriad of electronics are able to be placed in the vehicle as well. Most of the controls are placed on either side of the bucket seats along with fold out wood tables. Many clients use these vehicles as a type of mobile office and need advanced communication networks that Becker has the experience to handle.

For safety and convenience, the Escalade is fitted with revised cooling and ventilation systems that can come complete with Hepa filters. The electronic system has been heavily changed and features extra batteries in order to handle the load. Becker is certified to add armor plating to the vehicle as well and many of the clients in this market opt for that. Exterior cameras and an intercom system help the occupant remain in control of the environment outside of the vehicle while remaining inside.

Performance

The Cadillac Escalade is available from the factory with only one engine, but thankfully it’s a powerful unit. The 6.2-liter V8 pumps out 403hp at 5,700rpm and 417 lb-ft of toque at 4,300rpm. This is enough to get the over 7,000lb vehicle moving rather quickly and much faster than the Chevrolet/GMC competition with the smaller Vortec engine. Undoubtedly, the new interior and armor added by Becker weigh quite a bit and will slow the vehicle down. This is why they insisted on using the bigger 3/4 ton vehicle frames, because they are already designed for heavy duty applications. Being born from heavy duty pickup trucks really helps the Escalade in this respect.

Pricing

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Becker Automotive Design does not have a set price for this vehicle simply due to all the bespoke options available. You do have to provide your own Escalade, which will set you back around $60,000-$70,000. With all the advanced electronics, luxury leather and wood, armoring and professional service these conversions can easily exceed $250,000. Once you have decided on all the options to be included, it will take Becker around five months to complete the project and then they will ship it anywhere in the world.

Competition

Completely custom limousine SUVs have little competition in today’s market and Becker has been on the forefront of this conversion since the beginning. There are several options in terms of armor plating for vehicles of all types and several different grades of armoring are available. Becker handles up to a certain point, but you will have to go to someone like Texas Armoring to receive T7 & T8 armor piercing protection. One vehicle that is built from the ground up to be protective and luxurious is the Knight XV by Conquest Vehicles. It features a V10 engine that can run on bio-fuel and it literally dwarfs a Hummer H2 in size.

2010 Renault Clio and Megane World Series

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Renault has unveiled today two new special editions for the UK market: the Renault Clio World Series and the Renault Megane World Series. Both models will debut at Silverstone on 4th and 5th July.

Clio World Series by adds an extended front spoiler, side skirts, a sports rear bumper plus WSR badging. Customers can choose from the 1.2 16V 75, the highly efficient TCe 100 or the frugal dCi 86 engines. Prices for this special edition start from £12,170.

Megane Hatch World Series adds an extended front spoiler, Coupe-style bumper inserts, side skirts, a sports rear bumper, rear spoiler, WSR badging and 17” alloy wheels. Customers can choose from the 1.6 16V 110 or the dCi 106, both with a six-speed gearbox. Prices for this special edition start from £16,595.

Renault raises the temperature this summer launching hot special edition versions of New Clio and New Megane. Due to be unveiled at the World Series by Renault spectacular at Silverstone on the weekend of 4th and 5th July, the World Series by Renault special editions exude style and panache in an insurance-friendly package.

World Series by Renault will light up the 3.2-mile Silverstone Grand Prix circuit as Renault’s free festival of motorsport is expected to draw a crowd of over 100,000 as fans flock to see a thrilling weekend of action-packed racing including the 500hp Formula Renault 3.5.

Based on the most popular Dynamique trim level in the Clio, Megane Hatch and Coupe ranges, the three World Series versions add extra equipment with savings for the customer of up to £1,190.

Clio World Series by Renault builds on the sporty Dynamique level and adds an extended front spoiler, side skirts, a sports rear bumper plus WSR badging. Customers can choose from the 1.2 16V 75, the highly efficient TCe 100 or the frugal dCi 86 engines. Priced from £12,170 on the road, the customer will save £680 from the price of the equipment if ordered separately.
Megane Hatch World Series by Renault is based on the popular Dynamique five-door and adds an extended front spoiler, Coupe-style bumper inserts, side skirts, a sports rear bumper, rear spoiler, WSR badging and 17” alloy wheels. Customers can choose from the 1.6 16V 110 or the dCi 106, both with a six-speed gearbox. Priced from £16,595 on the road, customers save £1,190 over the price of the equipment were it ordered separately.

The Megane Coupe World Series by Renault adds to the rakish design of the standard car with an extended front spoiler, side skirts, sports rear bumper and 17” alloy wheels. Priced from £16,995, customers save £940 over the price of the items ordered separately.
Version Engine CO2 g/km BIK OTR Price
  • Clio World Series by Renault 1.2 16V 75 139 15% £12,170
  • 1.2 TCe 100 137 15% £12,870
  • 1.5 dCi 86 115 13% £13,820
  • Version Engine CO2 g/km BIK OTR Price
  • Megane Hatch World Series by Renault 1.6 VVT 110 162 20% £16,595
  • 1.5 dCi 106 120 13% £18,095
  • Version Engine CO2 g/km BIK OTR Price
  • Megane Coupe World Series by Renault 1.6 VVT 110 162 20% £16,995
  • 1.5 dCi 106 120 13% £18,495

2011 Honda Fit Specifications

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Honda may have unveiled the Fit EV Concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but that doesn’t mean they have forgotten about their petrol version of the Fit. For 2011, the Honda Fit gets more comfort, more convenience features, and VSA as standard. The car is already on sale with prices starting at $15,100 for the standard version and $16,860 for the Sport version.
The 2011 Fit is offered with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that delivers a total of 117 HP at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engine can be mated to either a 5-Speed Manual or a 5-Speed Automatic transmission.
The Fit comes with standard amenities such as air conditioning, cruise control, remote entry, an AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, USB audio interface2, auxiliary audio input jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), power windows, power mirrors and power door locks. The Fit Sport adds or replaces: carpeted floor mats, alloy wheels, an underbody aero kit, rear roofline spoiler, fog lights and a security system.

The Exterior and interior

New features on the Fit (base model) include cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio interface and VSA. The Fit Sport (non-navigation) also gains VSA for 2011, along with carpeted floor mats. The Fit Sport with Navigation (previously equipped with VSA as standard equipment) receives carpeted floor mats as standard equipment. Four new colors become available - Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Celestial Blue Metallic and Vortex Blue Pearl - and replace similar colors from the previous model year.

Compact on the outside yet spacious inside, the Fit stands apart from other entry-level vehicles with its multi-functional interior and emphasis on quality and refinement. The exclusive 60/40 split rear Magic Seat® offers multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations - tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five-passenger mode.
Compact on the outside with an overall length of 161.6 inches, the interior provides an impressive passenger volume of 90.8 cubic feet for its class and a rear cargo volume of 20.6 cubic feet. The rear Magic Seat provides convenient one-motion dive-down functionality and can fold flat into the floor to create a rear cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet.

Safety highlights include the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, standard VSA, anti-lock brakes and more. Dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, dual front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side-curtain airbags are standard equipment on all models.
The Fit Sport audio system provides six speakers. The Fit Sport is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition3, featuring a 6.5-inch screen and more than seven million points of interest.

The engine

The 2011 Honda Fit is powered by a 1.5-liter, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine produces 117 HP at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4,800 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic transmission is available. Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters on Fit Sport models equipped with the available automatic transmission allow for manual gear selection.

The engine The Fit equipped with the available automatic transmission has an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 28/35/31 miles per gallon . The Fit Sport with the available automatic transmission has an EPA city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/30 miles per gallon1. All manual transmission-equipped models have an EPA city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/29 miles per gallon.1

The front MacPherson strut suspension and torsion beam rear suspension settings are tuned to provide a sporty, refined and dynamic driving experience. Fifteen- and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport, respectively) feature 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The standard anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated discs in the front and 7.9-inch drums in the rear.

The Competition

On the US market, the Honda Fit has strong competitors. There are lots of small hatches priced under $20k, including Mazda2, Scion xB and of course the recently added Ford Fiesta.
And while it might have no problems competing with all the others, the new Fiesta will give it lots of head aches. It features a sportier and much younger design and is powered by a 1.6-liter DOHC I-4 engine that delivers 120 HP and 112 ft.-lb. of torque.

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