|
|
---|
|
|
---|
Friday, August 13, 2010
Best Audi R8 Valkyrie Wallpaper
Best 2011 Range Rover Wallpapers
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Ferrari 612 GTO Design Concept by Sasha Selipanov
We acknowledge that a fair number of independent design concepts found on the web are of mediocre quality, but every once in a while we stumble upon an study that has us really sitting up and taking notice. The Ferrari 612 GTO concept by Sasha Selipanov of Berlin, Germany is one of them.
A pure conceptual study for a top-end Ferrari, possibly a future generation of the 612 Scaglietti, Selipanov design proposal appears to borrow bits and pieces from certain supercars like the Aston Martin One-77 as well as Maranello's own 458 Italia and the classic 250 GTO, mixed with some unique styling cues.
Toyota RAV4 and Lexus RX Prototypes
Earlier this month, a Tesla executive announced that the maker of the electric Roadster will deliver two EV prototypes to Toyota by the end of July, without providing any specific details about the cars.

The unnamed insider added that while Toyota also plans to test an all-electric Corolla, the two SUV models "are better suited to the weight of Tesla's battery pack".
Toyota partnered up with Tesla in May 2010. As part of the deal, Tesla acquired Toyota's joint-venture NUMMI plant in California to build its Model S and other vehicles, while Toyota bought a US$50 million stake in electric-car producer.
New Luxury Volvo V60 Sports Wagon: 2011 S60 gets Practical

Volvo describes the low slung V60 as a sports wagon with a coupe-like roofline. "The typical sports wagon customer is an S60 buyer who would like some extra space and flexibility, but without the slightest compromise on sporty design and exciting driving properties," says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell.

Volvo has no problem admitting that the V60 isn't going to satisfy traditional estate buyers.
"From the design viewpoint the focus was on making the car as close to a coupe as possible, while retaining that handy extra space at the rear," say Örjan Sterner, head of exterior design for the new Volvo V60. "Our sports wagon does not aim to compete with the traditional estate car. For the customer who wants a lot of load space, there is our V70 or XC70."
Being a "sports wagon", Volvo claims the V60's handling and dynamics match those of the S60. The estate model will be offered with a choice of two chassis set ups, the standard in Europe dynamic chassis and the touring chassis. The difference between the two chassis concerns the dampers and the front and rear subframes, with the touring variant featuring a somewhat softer setting.
In addition to the two standard chassis, all variants of the V60 can be specified with the optional FOUR-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept) active chassis, while there are also AWD versions of the V60.
The V60's engine lineup mirrors that in the S60 sedan and includes a variety of petrol and diesel units. There are five gasoline units, spanning from the 150HP 1.6-liter turbo to the flagship 304HP 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six that propels the V60 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 6.6 seconds while returning a combined fuel consumption of 10.2lt/100km (23mpg US or 27.7mpg UK).
The diesel lineup includes three engines, a 1.6-liter with 115HP, a 2.0-liter with 163HP and a 2.4-liter with 205-horsepower.
New Luxury Peugeot 508 Officially Unveiled
The all-new Peugeot 508 has been officially revealed following the leakout of the first photos earlier today. Available in sedan and station wagon body styles, the 508 replaces two cars in Peugeot's range, the 407 and 607. The French marque's Ford Mondeo and Volkswagen Passat contender will make its world debut at the Paris Motor Show in late September and go on sale early next year.
The 508 is the production version of the '5 by Peugeot' concept car seen in Geneva this past March, and according to Peugeot, it introduces the firm's new -and more subtle- design language as previewed on the SR1 Concept sports car. Expect to see the same type of grille finding its way on all future Peugeot models.
For the first time we get a look at the 508's interior, which according to the French carmaker, combines hi-tech features with the use of "high quality materials" both "visually and to the touch".
Based off the PSA Group's platform 3 that also underpins Citroen's C5 as well as the outgoing 407, the 508 sits between the 407 and 607 in terms of size. At 4.79 meters in length, the sedan variant of the 508 is about 100mm longer than the 407 saloon but 100mm shorter than the 607. The more practical Station Wagon model is slightly longer than the sedan measuring 4.81 meters in length.
Peugeot did not release many technical details on the 508, but it did confirm the availability of a HYbrid4 version after launch - most likely in mid 2011. This model will combine a turbo diesel engine mounted at the front of the car with an electric motor located at the rear, providing a combined output of 200-horsepower with all-wheel drive and emissions of 99g/km of CO2 or zero in electric mode.
The French automaker added that the 508 will be offered with a variety of diesel and petrol engines, all benefiting from the latest fuel-saving technologies such as a start and stop system.
The European market versions of the new 508 will be produced in Rennes in France, while Peugeot also revealed plans to build the car in China for the local market starting from next year.
New Luxury AMG variants for the new C-Coupe and the future A-Klasse
The newly appointed boss of AMG, Ola Kallenius, will continue the extensive AMG Performance 2015 programme, which started under former head Volker Mornhinweg. Among the key models to be launched during the 2010-2015 period, he suggested possible supersport versions for the upcoming C-Klasse Coupe and A-Klasse.
The future C-Coupe AMG will feature a 5.5 liters twin turbo V8 under its bonnet. This powerplant is prone to produce around 500 BHP, which instantly transform the car into a powerful BMW M3 fighter(as in the case of the outgoing CLK 63 AMG). The forthcoming A-Klasse lineup will include a small class coupe, tipped to be badged CLC. This new model will sport a rear-wheel-drive platform, developed using the MFA underpinnings as basis. But the CLC AMG version, expected to show up at the end of 2012, might go for an all-wheel-drive architecture instead, joined with a new 4-cylinder inline, twinturbocharged engine, that could be capable of achieving over 300 BHP.
New Active Brake Assist 2 system in the Mercedes-Benz Actros
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
Stuttgart, Germany, Jul 15, 2010
- Active Brake Assist 2 also applies the brakes if stationary obstacles are detected in front of the vehicle
- Active Brake Assist: tried and tested over a total of more than three billion kilometres
- Radar-controlled system detects stationary obstacles
- Decisive advantage: effective from 0-89 km/h and robust under all weather and light conditions
The world's safest truck is now even safer: Mercedes-Benz is introducing second-generation Active Brake Assist for the heavy-duty Actros truck. This unique and multi-award-winning safety system now has even greater capability: whereas the first-generation system applied the brakes automatically if it detected a risk of a head-to-tail collision with a slow-moving obstacle in front of the vehicle, Active Brake Assist 2 is also activated if a stationary obstacle is detected. Active Brake Assist has already proven its worth in more than 14,000 trucks and over a total of more than three billion kilometres on Europe's roads.
Active Brake Assist: tried and tested over a total of more than three billion kilometres
Anti-lock braking system, acceleration skid control, disc brakes all round, electronically controlled braking system, high-pressure braking system, Brake Assist, Lane Assistant, roll control, proximity control – the list of safety technologies and systems that have celebrated their world premiere in Mercedes‑Benz trucks is a long one. One development highlight is the revolutionary Active Brake Assist system, which was introduced for the Mercedes-Benz Actros heavy-duty truck in 2006 and has since proven itself time and time again out on the road.
Many truck drivers have reported situations in which the safety system has prevented accidents. The experts are agreed: Active Brake Assist has saved lives – not only those of Actros drivers and occupants but also those of the people in the vehicles in front. Many insurance companies are also convinced that this system is good for their customers and, therefore, ultimately for themselves, prompting them to offer discounts on premiums for commercial vehicles equipped with this technology.
The new Active Brake Assist 2 system sets yet another milestone. Whereas the first-generation safety system only initiated emergency braking if there was a risk of a head-to-tail collision with a vehicle in front, Active Brake Assist 2 also applies the brakes if stationary obstacles are detected, for instance a suddenly encountered traffic tailback on the motorway. Daimler Trucks has therefore taken a further step towards realising its vision of accident-free driving, as part of its "Shaping Future Transportation" global initiative.
Radar-controlled system detects stationary obstacles
The radar used by the Active Brake Assist 2 system scans an area of 1-200 m in the lane ahead of the truck whilst continuously determining the distance to a vehicle in front or a stationary obstacle as well as the difference in speed between the two vehicles. If, based on the current driving style, an accident is unavoidable, the driver initially receives visual warnings in the form of a red triangle which lights up and an audible alarm. If the situation gets any worse, the system responds by applying the brakes.
The warning concept is designed to allow drivers to diffuse critical situations themselves; that's because braking initiated by Active Brake Assist 2 with 50% of the maximum braking power gives drivers the time that is needed to avoid an accident themselves.
Decisive advantage: effective from 0-89 km/h and robust under all weather and light conditions
Active Brake Assist 2 offers decisive advantages over other systems currently under development. The tried-and-tested radar technology operates robustly under all weather and light conditions, for instance. What's more, Active Brake Assist is effective across a truck's entire speed range – from 0 km/h or slow driving at brisk walking pace to motorway speeds of up to 89 km/h (when the speed limiter is activated).
Although Active Brake Assist 2 cannot always prevent accidents, the automatic application of the brakes does reduce the collision speed and, therefore, mitigates the consequences of accidents substantially.
Active Brake Assist 2 will replace the previous system at the turn of the year. As in the past, Mercedes-Benz will be doing all it can to ensure that Active Brake Assist 2 is installed in as many trucks as possible by offering packages incorporating this and other safety systems at attractive prices.
Active Brake Assist 2 is celebrating its premiere in the Mercedes-Benz Actros in late September at the International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover.
Monday, July 12, 2010
How BMW HID Kit Can Change Your Car


These days, BMW HID Kit have created a craze among people. The manufacturers started to install them from the mid-nineties and since then they have become a ready option for the car.

The latest model of this HID kit is the 6 series Hid (04-09) that is giving good service to the latest models. Another model is the Z4 Hid Kit (02-09), which is applicable for the latest designed models and have a high illuminating power. There are various colors of HID kits available such as crystal white, crystal blue, aqua blue, purple white and bright white. This gives the buyer an opportunity to match the color of HID according to the color of the car. Manufacturing team works thoroughly to make sure that there is no compromise with the quality and the looks of BMW kits
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dylan_Benjamins
Types of BMW 7 Series Headlights
So if you want to look into the options of different types of BMW 7 series headlights, you can easily search in the search engine and browse through the different stores and identify the best headlight for the brand new BMW 7 series. Whether it is to replace the old headlight or get new models, it is all there reflected online with images. Therefore, you can choose the best headlight and add to your cart.
If in case you do not trust such online shopping modules visit your neighborhood store and find the right BMW 7 series headlight right away. Some loyal customers of BMW will never go in for any other accessories other than the brand. Well, in that case their search ends with the company store. Some of the companies which provide good headlights for all makes of cars are, angel eye headlights, halo headlights, and LED headlights to name a few. Getting the best headlight will ensure better visibility while driving nighttime. This is very important, as it is very risky to drive at night with poor visibility or less luminous headlights. Finding the best BMW 7 series headlights is easy as you have to just name the vehicle and the stores have them all.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Faisal_Farrukh
BMW X5-A 7 Seater Cars Study
BMW has been a well known car manufacturer since ages. But the year when BMW entered the industry of 7 seater SUV was in 1999. BMW launched the X5, which was the first 7 seater car from BMW. Back in those years, the SUVs were more often used for the on road purposes compared the usage pattern of these days. Thus BMW manufactured a car that had more purpose on the road than off road on terrain. BMW also took care that the car had the best on road performance and handling, and to date it remains one of the best cars. By the looks of the car you can easily tell that it is a stretched sedan with the chassis combined. This 7 seater car was first brought in Spartanburg of South Carolina.

Change in the BMW's X5
Initially in 1999 when the car was brought to the market, it could seat only 5 people, and you must be wondering why I called it a 7 seater car? It has a reason; Around in 2005-06 BMW noticed that there was more craze for the larger cars which could go off road on the terrains too. Thus in 2007 BMW redesigned the X5 to make it look similar to the generation 5 cars. It was in this year they introduced third row with 2 more people.


The Current BMW X5
Currently the BMW X5 comes in 3 different tags, and they are xDrive35d, xDrive 30i, xDrive48i, and all of them mainly differ in their engines. For example the 35d has 425 pound feet torque and 265hp power capability with turbocharged diesel engine.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sameer_A_M
The BMW 5 Series Sedan - New Upcoming Series in the Month of June

The new model is bigger and better and has got all those essential features that may drive you crazy. The new 5 Series is 58mm longer while its width is up 14mm (1464mm) and the wheelbase is 80mm longer at 2968mm. Its exterior look is totally dynamic and has the longest wheelbase in the BMW series segment, a sleek engine compartment lid, short overhangs front and rear and refined roofline. In fact, the most artistic look of this new series is its BMW kidney grille that is slightly inclined forward and on the prominently chiseled engine compartment lid. This provides the car with a classy and elegant side view that is beyond compare.

Talking in context of its interior, the dynamics and grace are represented in one flowing movement from the instrument panel to the door. The interior of the BMW 5 series Sedan has got the perfect look and incomparable style. All of the high-quality control elements are ergonomically positioned for a perfect fit. It has got the clear orientation in the cockpit that guarantees a strictly unique driving and travelling experience.

Moreover, the new 5 Series has also got new suspension architecture and a vast range of hi-tech options. In fact, the new Sedan series is making its debut in the auto market with one eight-cylinder and three six-cylinder petrol engines as well as two six-cylinder diesels. However, all of the engines have more power and torque. The High Precision Injection in the BMW 535i have the efficiency to deliver maximum output of 225 kW/306 hp. The two straight-six power units in the BMW 528i feature High Precision Injection that can develop output of 190 kW/258 hp.
Apart from this, talking in terms of its performance, the new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be available with a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The new generation BMW 5 series sedan also features an all-wheel drive optional, denoted by an "x" followed the numeric model name. It also has Park Distance Control and an around view monitor system, similar to Infiniti's Around View Monitor.
In addition, the new series has also got Active Roll Stabilisation, which will help in maintaining a level ride nearly under all driving conditions. And to complement this Active Roll Stabilisation, the car is also featured with Active Steering, which uses electronic steering to increase and improve the stability controls acting on the wheel brakes and power. This new model has a class of its own that one should not neglect.
For years, every BMW series car has been one of the most renowned luxurious car models worldwide. Now with the introduction of yet another new model you can anticipate even better performance. The introduction of this brand new BMW 5 series Sedan will open up the latest chapter in automotive industry. Without doubt, it is going to be a truly next impressive story of BMW success.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Amit_Kothial
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Your Can Take From Exemple Automobile Luxury
Options that will improve the look and feel of your BMW include the following; corner, tail and head lights, mirrors, wheels, and grills can all allow you to customize the car so it fits your individuality and the impression you are attempting to personify.
With the internet you no longer have to waste your time running around from dealer to dealer looking for what you need. It is all available online today and usually at a lower cost than you can purchase it for locally. These products are all fully guaranteed and can be shipped directly to your doorstep in no time at all.
Authentic BMW Accessories are a fantastic way to personalize your car to meet your uniqueness. It is all waiting for you and the only decisions you have to make are what extremes do you want to take your automobile too, because nothing is impossible today.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthew_Ethan
New Features - New in Indian Cars
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe just came into the Indian market. This is one aggressive and muscular car that can drive anyone crazy. The best equipment, first-class technology and high safety standards; all come to life in this luxury car. It is the first coupe from Mercedes-Benz in India.
The special 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission makes the gears change with small sudden moves allowing optimum ratios to be maintained anytime and every time. The consumption of fuel is also less. The remarkable acceleration of the car makes sure that the E-Class Coupe stands ahead in all traffic situations.
Coming to the new Volkswagen Polo, it is a premium car from the stables of VW. The designs of the sizzling hot car have been taken from the Tiguan and Golf car. Space, safety, comfort and fuel efficiency - these are features that the Polo has not compromised on. The Polo was the European Car of the Year for the year 2009 and this year, it has come into the Indian market. With its tilt and telescopic power steering, the Polo does not add strain on the driver during long journeys which are believed to be tiresome. The new Polo also comes with the luxury of space.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Deepthi_Alvares
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
The American 2008 Buick Enclave is a Quality Luxury Car
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Y._Tilden