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Top Cars of the year 2011

December 30, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

The Nissan Leaf is the Car of the Year 2011. It won a close contest with the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Just Eleven points, 257 to 248, separated the two leading contenders, while the Opel/Vauxhall Astra took third place, with 244 points. And also Fourth and Fifth places are goes to Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max and Citroën C3/DS3 with their points are 224 and 175.

 

Nissan Leaf: Rank- 1
Points: 257

Nissan and Renault-made a big bet on electric vehicles. Undeniable social convenience is the alternative to more political support than promises of potential customers in a short period of time. The cars of a leaf can function to change public opinion, even if broad recognition will not be ensured without less expensive battery of more, something to the next.

 

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Nissan Leaf

The pioneer is the practical proposals from the standpoint of usability and performance. In fact, is the equivalent of a compact car and a more effective sound comfort; you may be too large for security purposes. Public incentives will partly resolve the question of “severe” price. Operational NET recharging will need to leaf out of the scene, the urban/suburban.

 

Alfa Romeo Giulietta: Rank- 2
Points: 248

Named as a celebrated 50 years of model that Alpha was the first mass-produced, the successor to the Alfa Romeo147 rose to the occasion with a nice style which does not betray the expectations and an attitude of road replete with agile handling and good comfort. The model 5 doors debut a new architecture in the Fiat group designed to increase the structural rigidity, reduced weight and noise suppression and climate control.

 

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta

Although the coupé-like roof, cabin and boot are fairly extensive. Euro NCAP results are the best of a sofar compact car. The Giulietta has a supply of assorted engine, including an efficient hydraulic valve actuator with 1.4 Multicar and 170 hp. all engines have a device stop-start as default, except the 1,750 distortive TB (235 hp).

 

Opel/Vauxhall Meriva: Rank- 3
Points: 244

Small MPVs have not been saved, but historically high sales of the Meriva have always been the head of this segment. The second generation keeps its nameplate, but extends the spectrum of customers. Approach is entirely different, bigger, roomier car-the Zafira, the use of all the changes from the platform begins. Looks like a profile that stands out more similar to that of a normal hatchback less tall. -Road handling closer to the conventional car.

 

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Opel Vauxhall Meriva

Internal diversity, as well as at the top of any of the Century the new Meriva expectable premium access to their cabin, thanks to its rear hinged rear doors, agreement, which is an unusual recent currently safe. Flex correction, Opel, well known integrated bicycle rear carrier Meriva too is also available.

 

Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max: Rank- 4
Points: 224

C Max was Ambassador for the second generation of focus, and this mini-buses are also precede focus III, a car in the year be launched 2011. In fact, the basis for at least ten Ford models by a total of two million units per year is this global C-platform. Completely updated in equipment and cabin versatility, improves the range in sophistication and comfort of the new C-Max.

 

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Ford-C-Max / Grand-C-Max

A new generation of Turbo, direct injection gasoline engines EcoBoost-with up to 180 HP, much torque and good fuel efficiency, is along the popular diesel versions go. First C-Max was criticized, with seven seats. This is the task of new Grand C-Max, its wheelbase stretched 140 mm allow for the folding third row, increase the total length of the vehicle to 4.52 m.

 

Citroen C3/DS3: Rank- 5
Points: 157

After a commercial life has long been the first C3, Citroen almost repeated recklessness, towers in the shape of its small car 5 doors, now with the best quality, a new platform and a spacious cabin and boot. He is also the special option of the panoramic windscreen Zenith, where the glass in the roof area significantly expanded the angle of vision. The character is centered in the convenience and comfort, while the engine line is addressed to energy efficiency.

 

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Citroen C3 DS3

At the same time, this new platform is also used in the first delivery of the online market of the DS models Citroen, multiplexing, with a bias “premium”. It is a beautiful look three doors with the lower line, specific style, richer and more dynamic equipment suspension/Direction of the parameters as the C3. The engines are more powerful too.

 

Mercedes-Benz to present Two latest Hybrids at Detroit Auto Show

December 26, 2011 in Detroit-motor-show

Well, looks like Volkswagen won’t be the only carmaker introduction a new multiple automobile at next month’s Detroit Auto Show.

Mercedes-Benz unveiled a couple of multiple E-Class sedans in Malaysia, the first with an energy V-6 website and the second with a turbocharged diesel-powered four. The E 400 Hybrid will arrive at U.S. sellers next season as a 2013 design. It’s the first E-Class hybrid; so far, Mercedes-Benz has provided only the S 400 Hybrid automobile and the now-defunct ML 450 Hybrid sport utility vehicle. Like the multiple S 400, the E 400 Hybrid uses 1 generator unit between a 302-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 website and a altered edition of the organization’s normal seven-speed automated indication.

But the motor in the hybrid E-Class is more highly effective than the previously designs, offering high energy of 20 kilowatts (27 hp) and a significant twisting of 184 pound-feet. The organization says the E 400′s 0-to-60-mph speed time is 6.7 mere a few moments, with top rate restricted to 130 mph. The organization’s first diesel-electric car, the E 300 Bluetec Hybrid, was previewed as extensive ago as the Geneva Motor Present in Goal 2010. At that factor, its generator unit result was only given as 15 kilowatts. The car we’ll see next 30 days uses a 201-hp, 2.1-liter turbo diesel engine(smaller than the Geneva car 2.2-liter) which makes 369 pound-feet of twisting and is installed to the same 20-kw generator unit and altered seven-speed automated as the energy multiple E 400. For the diesel-powered multiple, 0-to-62-mph speed is offered at 7.5 mere a few moments, and top rate is (curiously) greater than the energy multiple, at 150 mph.

The E 400 Hybrid has “27 mpg” proven on its home, likely its EPA freeway report. (The bigger, heavy 2012 S 400 Hybrid is ranked at 19 mpg town, 25 mpg freeway, for a mixed 21-mpg report.) As for the E 300 Bluetec diesel-powered multiple, the magic size diesel-powered multiple design from 2010 was said to obtain 57.4 mpg on the Western routine (which dividends statistics 20 to 30 % greater than U.S. EPA usage figures). Both E-Class multiple designs use a 0.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion energy supply in the footwear. Under light loads and at rates of speed less than 35 mph, Mercedes-Benz statements that each car can move itself electric for less than 1 kilometer.

Other fuel-efficiency variations involve a “sailing mode” that decouples the website from the gear box to energy the car electric at rates of speed up to 100 mph, low-rolling level of resistance wheels, sleek variations, and of course the restorative healing stopping and start-stop functions of all complete compounds. Both E-Class hybrids will be legally released in Detroit, though only the energy E 400 hybrid has been verified to go available in the U.S. Keep an eye on these websites for all our 2012 Detroit Automatic Present protection. As we depend down the times and months major up to the display, more vehicles, principles, and other new things are sure to appear.

Swedish massage S60 for Australia’s Motor Show 3-Series rival.

December 16, 2011 in Australia-motor-show, Motor Show

Volvo had delivered on it’s assure with a faster version of its smooth S60 sedan, but it only 50 cars will be offered here – for now 2012.

The S60 Polestar (Brand’s Swedish motor sport division) was shaped by Volvo’s Australian supplementary following strong attention in the roadway-ready concept version at the 2011 Australia motor show.

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Swedish Massage Volvo S60 Polestar

Priced from value of $82,990, the S60 Polestar costs $10,000 more than the sportiest S60 at present available, the all-wheel-drive T6 R is based on Designing.

For our, customers get an extra 18kW of power to 242kW and a torque increase of 40Nm to 480Nm thank you to software improves to the T6’s 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbocharged steam engine.

Similar to an upgrade cost (approximately 1500 $) can be used in the United States, or even a portion of the software available online, even if less, the changes inserted into the car’s diagnostic but back to three-year/unlimited mileage warranty is made by Volvo car manufacturers cut off Australia.

Unlike the Us version however, the only of its kind in Australia, S60 Polestar to receive other changes, including the stiffer springs, 15 mm less than the height ride and unique 19-inch alloy wheels, still stronger processing sporty T6 R-model.

 

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Swedish Massage Volvo S60 Polestar 2011

A sport exhaust system with four outputs Mercedes-Benz AMG style is also equipped and offer official figure more torque than the advertised to understand.

With a 0.3-second earlier 0-100km/h time of 5.8 seconds, the S60 Polestar competitions its donor car’s of official fuel use and emissions figures of 10.2 liters per 100 kilometers and 243g/km CO2.

Internal build number plaque contained within a floating dash while the label for the Volvo of international motorsport’s marriage and the partner user decoy discretely road.

Volvo Car Australia CEO Matt Braid says the company has been toying with the idea of a variation on performance for some time.

Although regular S60 variants rival likes of BMW’s 3 series and Mercedes-Benz C-class sedans, he highlights the S60 Polestar will not take on Germany’s performance power centers – both of which are powered by 300kW-plus V8 engines.
Braid said S60 Polestar came to life from clients requesting more work and even sportier handling than the current proposal of the brand and highlights Australia’s appetite for performance cars.

“Australia has one of the largest proportions of the sports model penetrations of most other markets. These facts show that we love driving; we like things go fast and the performance is a powerful motivator, particularly in the luxury segment, “he said.

Baird says S60 Polestar is the enforcement of the toe in the water for the test of public acceptance, but would not confirm whether the many cars built or whether Polestar’s tuning would reach across to other Volvo models.

Top 10 List of Fuel Efficient Cars: 2011-2012

December 14, 2011 in Auto News, Top 10's, World Top 10 Cars List

1. Toyota Prius:
51 City/48 Hwy (50 Combined), Base Price: $23,050. 1.8-liter,
4-Cylinder engine and 134 hp, 0-60 mph in 9.8 secs.
Toyota Prius is the most fuel efficient car as well as the most demanding car on the market. Its a small sedan which can accommodate 5 persons and its the perfect choice for those who drive over 100 miles a day.

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Toyota Prius

2. Lexus CT 200h:
43 City/40 Hwy (42 Combined), Base Price: $29,120. 1.8-liter, with 4-Cylinder engine and up to 134 hp, 0-60 mph in 9.8 secs.

The Lexus CT 200h offers great mileage as well as luxury. It offers an MPG rating of 42 with advanced technology and lower CO2 emissions.

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Lexus CT 200h

3. Honda Civic Hybrid vs Honda Insight: These Honda cars were on tie for the third place. Both these cars give an mpg rating of 41. Civic offers more room space while the Insight is much more affordable.

Honda Civic Hybrid: 40 City/43 Hwy (41 Combined), Base Price: $23,950. 1.3-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 110 hp, 0-60 mph in 11.3 secs.

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Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Insight: 40 City/43 Hwy (41 Combined), Base Price: $18,200. 1.3-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 98 hp.

Honda-Insight

Honda Insight

4. Ford Fusion Hybrid vs Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: Two cars from Ford Motors were on tie for the fourth spot with a
an mpg rating of 39 and gives out 191 hp. The Fusion Hybrid is more affordable, while the MKZ Hybrid has more class and style.

Ford Fusion Hybrid: 41 City/36 Hwy (39 Combined), Base Price: $28,405. 2.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 191 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.4 secs.

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Ford Fusion Hybrid

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: 41 City/36 Hwy (39 Combined), Base Price: $34,645. 2.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 191 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.2 secs.

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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

5. Honda CR-Z or Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: The fifth spot is occupied by two cars; Honda CR-Z and the Sonata Hybrid each has a combined mpg rating of 37. Honda offers a sporty coupe at a comfortable price range while Hyundai offers a full sedan with great gas mileage.

Honda CR-Z: 35 City/39 Hwy (37 Combined), Base price: $19,345. 1.5-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 122 hp. 0-60 mph in 9.7 secs.

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Honda CR Z

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: 35 City/40 Hwy(37 avg.) Base Price: $25,795. 2.4-liter, 4-Cylinder engine with 206 hp. 0-60 mph in 9.2 secs.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

6. Smart for Two: 33 City/41 Hwy (36 Combined), Base Price: $10,990. 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder runs on high-priced premium fuel with only 70 hp. 0-60 mph in 12.8 secs.

Smart for Two is a Small, affordable 2-seat coupe that has a small engine, capable of saving you a lot of money due to it low cost and 36 combined fuel efficiency. If you prefer style, go with the cabriolet model, a convertible version that start at $17,690.

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Smart For Two

7. Volkswagen Jetta TDI & Golf TDI: Each of these cars has an mpg of 34 and they run on diesel and not on the regular gasoline. Prices are almost similar and based on your style, you can go with the Jetta or Golf.

Volkswagen Jetta TDI: 30 City/42 Hwy (34 avg), Base Price: $22,995. 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine with 140 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.7 secs.

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Volkswagen Jetta

Volkswagen Golf TDI: 30 City/42 Hwy (34 avg), Base Price: $23,225. 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder TDI clean diesel engine with 140 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.6 secs.

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Volkswagen Golf

8. Ford Fiesta vs Hyundai Elantra: Both these are affordable sedans with an mpg of 33 and is available at less than $15k. Fuel efficiency should not be the only factor when trying to save money. Buying a car that cost much less with fewer mpg is actually better to buy one with high mpg but costing you over $10k more.

Ford Fiesta SFE: 29 City/40 Hwy (33 Combined), Base Price:$14,420. 1.6-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 119 hp. 0-60 mph in 8.7 secs.

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Ford Fiesta

Hyundai Elantra: 29 City/40 Hwy (33 Combined), Base Price: $14,830. 1.8-liter, 4-cylinder engine with 148 hp. 0-60 mph in 10.5 secs.

Hyundai-Elantra

Hyundai Elantra

9. Nissan Altima Hybrid vs Toyota Camry Hybrid: Averaging 33 mpg, the Altima Hybrid and Camry Hybrid are roomy mid-sized sedans starting at less than $27,000.

Nissan Altima Hybrid: 33 City/33 Hwy (33 avg), Base Price: $26,800. 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder gas engine with 198 hp, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 7.5 secs. Nissan Altima Hybrid is a midsize sedan made for the Nissan lovers which is a bit sportier than most hybrids.

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Nissan Altima Hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid: 31 City/35 Hwy (33 avg), Base Price: $26,675. 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder with 187-horsepower, reaching 0-60 mph in 7.7 secs. If you love the original Camry, then you should try the Camry Hybrid because it has better fuel economy and it can be a big saver after a few years.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid

10. Ford Escape Hybrid: 34 City/31 Hwy (32 Combined), Base Price: $30,110. 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder with 171 hp.

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel efficient SUV in the world with a better gas mileage and at the same time, it can also performed heavy duty jobs.

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Ford Escape Hybrid

World’s Top 10 Best Car Interiors for 2011

December 7, 2011 in Auto News, Top 10's, World Top 10 Cars List

A research institution from United States recently announced the results of the world’s top 10 cars based on its interior. The aspects considered here are the quality of materials used, design, safety, convenience and the latest technologies used. Apart from these they have also considered the environmentally friendly concepts used for the interior.

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2011 Audi A8 Interior

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2011 BMW X3 XDrive 20D

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2011 Chevy Cruze 2LT

2011-dodge-charger-rallye

2011 Dodge Charger Rallye

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2011 Ford Focus Titanium

2011-honda-odyssey-touring

2011 Honda Odyssey Touring

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2011 Hyundai Elantra

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2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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2011 Kia Optima Ex Interior

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2011 Volvo S60 Interior

World Top 10 Fastest Land Speed Record in 2011-2012

December 3, 2011 in World Top 10 Cars List

Land speed records are synonymous with those who the fastest speed on a wheeled vehicle to reach. It would be a motorcycle, a car; even a jet powered vehicle is eligible. The truth is told, in setting speed records, “cars” are non-existent. Different associations from different countries worked together to establish land speed records. They follow certain criteria when recognizing land speed records. They are as follows: The first recognized land speed record on a vehicle on wheels dating from 1898 in Acheres, France. The speed was just less than 40 miles per hour. Many attempts over the next 40 years since that first record were created for wheeled vehicles. The last record to stand for vehicles with steering wheel was in 1938, on the Bonneville Salt Flats with a speed of 345 MPH, nearly ten times faster than that first. The record was 25 years old, after 1938, the world was okopali from WWII, Korean War and the cold war. Suddenly in the 60s that “need for speed” found on the road to men’s psyche. They saw how jet and rocket engines the fuel has been used to win the war. No: 01 Thrust SSC – Great Britain (763 mph)Former British Royal Air Force pilot Andy Green set the fastest speed recorded in October 15, 1997 at Black Rock Desert, Nevada. In 763 mph, Green is the first to reach supersonic speed on Earth. The ThrustSSC mixed the know-how of 4 British colleagues, Glynne Bowsher, Ron Ayers, Jeremy Bliss and Richard Noble, himself a record holder. They used a gas turbine engine (turbofan) from Rolls Royce, the recognized leader in aircraft engineering.

Thrust SSC – Great Britain (763 mph)

Thrust SSC – Great Britain (763 mph)

No: 02 Thrust2 – Great Britain (633 mph)Richard Noble land speed records black babe Rock Desert, Nevada, on account of his Thrust2 scene. October 1983. Six hundred thirty-three miles per hour, using a single Rolls Royce Jet engine inlet, Noble became the first Brit since George Eyston to create a land speed record.

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Thrust2 – Great Britain (633 mph)

No: 03 The Blue Flame – United States (630 mph)Driver Gary Gabelich, a native of San Pedro, California, sitting on the cab of the rocket powered vehicle while setting a speed record of 630 miles per hour across the Bonneville Salt Flats on October 23, 1970. Built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, blue flame used in engineering saw the combination of hydrogen peroxide and LNG (liquid natural gas).

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The Blue Flame – United States (630 mph)

No: 04 Spirit of America Sonic 1- United States (600 mph)Craig Breedloves last attempt on the salt flats Dee flat, on 15 November 1965. An updated version of the spirit of America Sonic 1, he passed an average speed of 600 miles per hour using a turbojet engine.

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Spirit of America Sonic 1- United States (600 mph)

No: 05 Green Monster – United States (576 mph)Art Arfons found itself in the Bonneville Salt Flats 07. November 1965. Horse riding is a turboprop propelled the Green Monster several times, he established the short-lived land speed record of 576 miles per hour. Art Arfons and his brother Walt built vehicles, which ranged from dragsters and turboprop engines, mostly of hydrogen powered motor vehicles, on the Green Monster.

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Green Monster - United States (576 mph)

No: 06 Wingfoot Express – United States (415 mph)The vehicle is a jet powered car 2008 directed by Tom Green on in 1965 at Bonneville Salt Flats. The Wingfoot Express is a product of the collaborative effort between the Green and Walt Arfons.

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Wingfoot Express - United States (415 mph)

No: 07 Thunderbolt – United Kingdom (345 mph)Using two Rolls Royce R-Type V12 aero engines to drive this vehicle, Captain George Eyston set the record that was 25 years. Registration was set on August 28, 1938 at the Bonneville Salt Flats; one year later 2 world war thus began the reason of calm between the records.

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Thunderbolt - United Kingdom (345 mph)

No: 08 Campbell-Railton Blue Bird – United Kingdom (301 mph)With the Brits move restrictions Blue Bird was driven by 2300 km 36.7 liter supercharged Rolls Royce, V12 engine in setting the record at the time. Sett

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Campbell-Railton Blue Bird - United Kingdom (301 mph)

ing the record at Bonneville Salt Flats in September 1935, Malcolm Campbell was first to reach the mark of 300 mph land locked vehicles. No: 09 The record set in March 11, 1929 was done by Henry Seagrave, who holds the distinction of establishing speed records of land and water at the same time. A 925 hp, 23.9 liter Napier Lion W12 aero aspirated (ice, without radiator cooling) provided the impetus for this registry setting run in Daytona Beach.

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Irving-Napier Golden Arrow - United Kingdom (231 mph)

No: 10 White Triplex Spirit of Elkdom – United States (207 mph)Using the freedom of the three engines from the previous war, aero, Ray Keech, is an American record in the land speed record for a British wrestled once. It was the second run later in the same vehicle, but when you travel, Lee Bible, a man died in his second test.

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White Triplex Spirit of Elkdom - United States (207 mph)