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Car Makes

  • 2011 Audi A7 Sportback completes the line-up

    A7 Sportback is the new vehicle presented by Audi. It is big, five-door model, which combines practicality and unique style. The vehicle features advanced technologies such as super lightweight body, powerful and efficient V6 engines, sporty chassis, superb safety and premium multimedia systems. Audi A7 Sportback starts at €51 650 as a direct oponent of BMW Gran Turismo.

    Audi A7 Sportsback has four V6 engines – two diesel and two petrol units. The output ranges from 204hp to 300hp. The new 3.0 TDI with  204 hp and multitronic consumes on average just 5.3 l per 100 km (44.38 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of just 139 g per km. All engines use Audi’s innovative thermal management system, a recuperation system and a start-stop system.

    The car is very big, it measures 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long and 1.91 meters (6.27 ft) wide, but only 1.42 meters (4.66 ft) high. Featuring long hood, , the short front overhang, the long wheelbase, the sportily flowing C-pillars and the sharply dropping rear create a dynamic overall impression.

    The trunk capacity is 535-liter and with the rear seats folded down – 1 390 liters.

    The LED headlights come as an option and further emphasize the unique style of A7 Sportsback. Bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights come standard. The innovative all-weather light function has also been integrated into the headlights, replacing the classic fog lights.

    Audi A7 Sportback combines a new level of technical intelligence with logical, intuitive ergonomics and self-explanatory operation. The advanced MMI operating system with central menu button and reduced number of buttons comes standard, while one of the options is a new head-up display that projects the most important information on the windshield. The MMI touch system combines a hard drive navigation system with the convenience of touchpad input.

    The driver can use the touchpad to perform numerous functions, such as using his or her finger to write the letters of the destination or the digits of the telephone number.

    The online services work together with Google to connect the five-door Audi coupe to the Internet via the Bluetooth car phone. A UMTS module delivers images and information from Google Earth to the monitor and combines them with the navigation route. A WLAN hotspot is used to connect mobile devices. Further to the Bose sound system, the top-of-the-line option is the Advanced Sound System from Bang & Olufsen featuring 1 300 watts of power and 15 speakers.

    The standard automatic transmissions also play a role in the high efficiency of the Audi A7 Sportback. Audi offers two different transmissions depending on the engines: The continuous multitronic sends the power to the front wheels, while the sporty seven-speed S tronic works together with quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

    A7 Sportback stands on huge 18” to 20” wheels. Furthermore, the optional adaptive air suspension with controlled damping ensures perfect handling and driving dynamics.

    Audi A7 Sportback (2011)
    Audi A7 Sportback (2011)

    Audi A7 Sportback

    Design and body

    • Elegant coupe design with four doors and a large, wide-opening luggage compartment hatch that opens and closes electrically (standard)
    • 4.97 meters (16.31 ft) long; variable luggage compartment with up to 1,390 liters (49.09 cu ft) of capacity
    • LED headlights optional; bi-xenon headlights and LED tail lights standard
    • Lightweight body, large percentage of aluminum and high-strength steels

    Interior and controls

    • Elegant, modern lines, a craftsman’s level of workmanship, elegant colors and materials, novel layered wood inserts
    • Start-stop button standard
    • Front seats optionally with ventilation and massage function
    • MMI radio operating system standard; head-up display available as an option
    • Optional MMI navigation plus system with touchpad and large 8-inch display, Internet services from Google, Audi music interface and Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System
    • Optional ambient lighting package with LED technology in the roof module, in the center console ringed with lights and the illuminated door sill trims
    • Advanced safety and assistance systems such as Audi pre sense, adaptive cruise control with stop & go function, Audi active lane assist, night vision assistant, speed limit display and park assist system
    • Highly efficient, fuel-saving climate control system

    Engines

    • Four V6 engines – two powerful and highly efficient gasoline and TDI units each  with power ranging from 150 kW (204 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp)
    • All engines with thermal management, start-stop system and energy recovery
    • 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) and multitronic (front-wheel drive) with just 139 g CO2/km (223.70 g/mile)

    Drivetrain

    • Front-wheel drive with multitronic; quattro all-wheel drive combined with seven-speed S tronic
    • quattro with crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring
    • quattro with sport differential for the active distribution of power at the rear axle available as an option

    Chassis

    • Sophisticated chassis construction, aluminum control arms
    • Newly developed, high-efficiency electromechanical power steering
    • Audi drive select assistance system comes standard
    • Optionally available adaptive air suspension with controlled damping
    • 18-inch to 20-inch wheels, powerful brakes
  • 2011 Audi RS5 will hit the US market

    Audi confirmed the RS5 model for the US market. The car is powered by 4.2 liter V8 delivering 450hp at 8 250rpm and 430 Nm of torque (317.15 lb-ft).

    The 4.2 FSI catapults the heavy sports coupe ( 1725kg) from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155mph). The limiter can be put on 280 km/h at customer’s request. The mighty V8 engine returns 21 mpg, which perfect for such brutal force.

    Further details about equipment and pricing will be released later this year. (more…)

  • 2011 BMW X3 priced at 39 100 Euro

    2011 BMW X3 is priced at 39 100 Euro. The small SAV is expected to arrive in the market in November this year. The vehicle will make its public debut this September at the Paris Auto show.

    The engine line-up will start with only two power units – a 2.0 liter diesel in X3 xDrive2.0d with 184 hp and 380Nm of torque. It’s top speed is 210 km/h and it needs 8.5 seconds to reach 100 km/h.

    The other model has a 3.0 liter twin-turbo charged I6 in X3 xDrive35i delivering 306hp and 400Nm of torque. The top speed of the car is 245 km/h and the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is covered in 5.7 seconds. (more…)

  • TechArt Power Kit for Porsche Panamera Turbo

    Porsche Panamera Turbo is just astonishing car. It comes with 4.8 liter twin-turbo V8 engine delivering 500PS (368 kW) and 700Nm (516 ft lb) between 2 250 and 4 500rpm.

    The TECHART power kit TA 070/T1 for the Porsche Panamera Turbo provides the sports car with an extra boost of power whenever the driver needs it – all the time. The overall power of the sports car is 580 hp and 830Nm of torque. This results to the time from 0 to 100km/h, which now is 3.8 sec, but the sprint to 200 km/h is more interesting – just 12.5 sec and top speed of 315 km/h. Pretty impressive for 4-door car with 4 seats, air conditioning, etc. (more…)

  • 2011 Ford Explorer – the outstanding SUV

    The new Ford Explorer is entirely new vehicle. It is something different than all its predecessor. It features fuel efficiency, safety, technology, capability and quality.

    “The all-new Explorer will deliver today’s SUV buyers the attributes they really want and value, and a few they might not even have dreamed of,” commented Mark Fields, Ford president of The Americas. (more…)

  • Audi Q7 S-Line pimped by JE Design

    Complete body kit, optimised engine and enormous wheels for Audi Q7 S-Line from the famous tuning company JE Design. All parts come with TUV Certificate so the quality is guaranteed.

    Firstly, the 3.0 litre diesel is pumped from 233hp to 285 hp and the maximum torque raised from 500 to 550Nm and the top speed from 210 to 219 km/h. The enormous 2 300kg SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, rather than 9.1 with the old version of the ECU settings. (more…)

  • 2012 Skoda Joyster is going in production

    The concept was unveiled back in 2006 and now 2012 Skoda Joyster will go in production. Joyster is expected to be the cheapest vehicle in the model lineup. The car is base on the Volkswagen Up!

    The model is scheduled for sale in the first half of 2012 for under EUR 9 000. Its direct rivals are the Toyota iQ and Peugeot 107, which models will be outdated.

    The entry-level of Skoda Joyster will be a choice of two engine variants, namely a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol and a 1.2 three-cylinder diesel. (more…)

  • G-Tech Abarth 500 RS-S – the small and mighty scorpion

    Abarth 500 is a hot super-mini, which originally delivers 135hp and 206 Nm from its small 1.4 liter turbo engine. Now, the tuning company G-Tech offers a performance package for Abarth 500, which blasts the car to the open space.

    The result is 210PS and 310Nm of torque and acceleration of 6.9 seconds to 100km/h. If you are brave enough, you can try to reach the top speed of 226 km/h, which is electronically limited due to safety reasons.
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  • 2012 Ford Focus ST will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show

    In 2005 Ford unveiled one of the hottest hatchbacks on the market – Focus ST, which was available in either three or five door variant. The vehicle is powered by Ford Duratec ST turbocharged engine – 2.5 liter 5 cylinder developing 225hp.

    In 2008 the company introduced power kit, which raises the power to 260bhp. The performance package consists: K&N sport air intake, larger intercooler and ECU remap. (more…)

  • 2010 Volkswagen Caddy will make its debut at IAA Hanover

    2010 Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi will make its official debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival in UK Volkswagen Van Centres in November.

    The previous Caddy was exceptionally successful with over 800 000 units sold during 6 years of production. The new Caddy range promises to be more economical to run, with more safety features, enhanced quality and refinement, plus improved environmental credentials.  (more…)

  • 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi – the legend is alive

    The right word for the 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi is a legend. This is a milestone in BMW’s history since they have been making cars. As a very important symbol, the BMW 3.0 CSi model deserves a full restoration. The Classic Center’s new Customer Workshop refurbished the famous model and handed back to its owner at BMW Welt. (more…)

  • RDX Racedesign refined Seat Ibiza 6J and 6J sc

    RDX Racedesign gave more temperament of Seat Ibiza 6J by making the car more individual. The hot hatchback definitely need some upgrades to become something better than “another car on the parking lot”.

    RDX Seat Ibiza 6J has a new body kit consisting of:

    • front spoiler (except FR and Cupra) – 169 Euro
    • side skirts – 129 Euro
    • rear bumper extension (except FR and Cupra) – 189 Euro
    • roof spoiler – 149 Euro

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