THE AUTO BLOG

2008 BMW M6 New

2008-11-11T08:24:00.000-08:00

With the new BMW M6 presents the BMW M GmbH 6 Series luxury coupe in its sportiest expression. This is the big BMW M6 coupe as the noblest and most powerful 6 Series, which always: five liters capacity, ten cylinders, 507 hp (373 kW) power, 520 Newton meters torque and engine speeds on the 8000-borders.

Along with its uncompromising sportiness trimmed to gear catapulted this engine BMW M6 to the rank of a super-snazzy sports cars. Unlike its competitors, usually two, however, the M6 offers space and comfort of a typical 2 +2 seater and a BMW luxury equipment of the upper class.

Is also the BMW M6 Series conspicuously present, especially for the M6. Clever, but discreet design measures from the M Coupe from the family is still powerful and sporty. As with all design activities for an M car is also the function to the forefront: The V10 engine requires about twice as much cooling air as the V8 engine in the BMW 645Ci. Its shape of openings at the same time strengthening the sports character.

Below the doors stresses from aerodynamic reasons heavily contoured side also the impression of dynamic athletes. Visually, he stretches the coupe, the BMW M6 is still flat on the road seems to crouch. The car specially designed for this 19-inch forged aluminum wheels with their five double-spokes highly sensitive and easily into the eye is almost completely free of the large brake discs.

The rear apron with its characteristic diffuser opening also met primarily an aerodynamic function, but is also an attractive visually stunning. A unique design improves the underbody airflow and reduces lift.

BMW M6 new interior
For the BMW M3 CSL was the first time a roof made of carbon developed and manufactured. After this small series is now the M6 coupe with a carbon roof. The racing derived from the carbon fiber material weighs at the same stability and crash safety considerably less than aluminum or steel. Reduced mass, the focus shifts to the bottom, and are not accelerated or slowed need.

BMW M6 new engine

Inside the M6 presents itself at the base model with the nobler Merino leather interior in three different colors or - at extra cost - with a full leather interior, which no longer wishes open.

Even the ride is over the base model barely lower. And in consumption and environmental impact, the M6 fits seamlessly into the BMW automobile portfolio.

BMW M5 and M6 have with the V10 engine of a rare high-speed engines in sedans and coupe series. Within the brand embodies the V10 is technically demanding and engine concept. But power is not everything. Rather, it depends on the acceleration behavior and driving dynamics. This depends to a weight of the vehicle, on the other side, straight through the alignment of the drive wheels. The latter derives from the engine torque and translation.

The compact, naturally aspirated torque, the Royal among all strategies, maximum engine power. From 8250 min-1 moves the V10 speed in a region that until recently was reserved for racing cars. As a result, he exceeds the magical limit of 100 hp per liter engine capacity. His performance is so specific to racing level. M5 differs from the M6 by an even stronger, more athletic sound.

The concept of a high-speed motor, if the engine with a properly translated gearbox. Only thus can the engine, the available torque over short translation into optimum thrust implemented.

With the seven-speed gearbox is exactly the SMG gearbox is available, the power of the V10 engine in Idealf

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sports Wagon

2008-11-11T08:17:00.000-08:00

The Impreza is the basic vehicle for the World Rally Car, the Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship starts. In Europe, the Impreza 2.0R as Sports Wagon (Wagon) from a price of 24,990 euros ( NoVa. & VAT) in 2006.

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sports Wagon

In Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW, the optimized 2.0-liter DOHC boxer engine with variable valve timing with a capacity of 118 kW / 160 hp place. It is an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual gearbox with gear ratios "Dual Range" for the election. With an activated shifter is the reduction gear "Dual-Range". The driver turns in a "low-range" and thus increases the torque considerably, which on steep slopes, gentle terrain and operating in the trailer very useful.

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sports Wagon

The aerodynamics of the Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW has been further improved, the more stresses individuality and the functionality increased further. Fuji Heavy Industries has a long history as an aircraft manufacturer, recalled when the Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW a wing-like grille. Together with the sharp cut headlamps modeled he is a fearless face. On the bonnet run by the unions characteristic grille from diagonally backward. The bonnet accentuates get a three-dimensional look.

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sports Wagon

The Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW delivers high-quality interior and complete safety equipment with active head restraints (front), 3-point seat belts and head restraints for all three funds passengers. Airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags with head airbags integrated, and a 4-channel ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) belong to the serial standard. In addition, the Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW on ISOfix child seat fixings, outside temperature display, a height-adjustable driver's seat, rear window heating and more.

Subaru Impreza 2.0R Sports Wagon

The characteristic symmetrical all-wheel drive Subaru means for the Subaru Impreza 2.0R SW built a security advantage. The Subaru all-wheel system "Symmetrical AWD" consists of a combination of boxer engine and permanent four-wheel drive, the number of basic building elements: Low focus, optimum weight distribution and symmetrical, linear drive train.

To Pass or Not to Pass

2008-10-21T08:21:00.001-07:00

Passing another car can be tricky for the new driver. Whenever in DOUBT on whether you can safely pass, don't try it. Here are some passing tips, many of them listed in the Drive Right book.

Don't Pass

* When there is a solid yellow line on your side
* When you're uncertain there is enough time or space
* When you can't see around a curve or over a hill
* When behind multiple cars and passing one car doesn't really make any difference
* On two lane roads, don't pass tractors or trucks or other vehicles you can't see around
* In hazardous weather conditions
* When another car is coming toward you in the opposite lane
* When a car is passing you
* When there is construction or road work
* When the car in front of you is going the maximum speed limit
* When on narrow roads, on bridges, or in tunnels
* When you are unfamiliar with the car you are driving and its capabilities
* Don't play leap frog by passing a friend that just passed you

Don't pass in any of the above situations.
Passing with Caution

* Only pass if there's a dotted line on your side.
* Check that the passing lane is clear.
* Make sure you have plenty of space to pass safely.
* Signal before you pass.
* Pass at least ten miles per hour faster than the car you're passing while not exceeding the speed limit.
* Make sure you have cleared the passed car with enough space before pulling back into your lane.

Parallel Parking

2008-10-21T08:20:00.000-07:00

Dave from the Freedom Driving School suggests the following:
The S method

1. Signal and pull up approx. 3 feet away from the car you want to

park behind, aligning your rear tires with the other car's rear bumper.

2. Put car into REVERSE, and turn wheels ALL THE WAY to the

RIGHT.

3. Slowly back-up until you are at a 45 degree angle. STOP.

4. Turn the wheels ALL THE WAY to the LEFT. (Walter from a driver's school in Canada from yd.com recommends that you roll very slowly while you turn the wheels to avoid putting damaging stress on the tire sidewalls and steering components.)

5. Slowly back-up until you are parallel with the curb.

If done correctly you should be less then 12 inches from the curb.

Practice will improve your judgment.
The Drive Right book offers these tips:

1. Select a space that is at least six feet longer than your car.

2. Flash your brake lights and put on your turn signal before you pull in.

3. Always look back to check traffic.

4. Take it slow and ease into the spot.

Exiting a parallel parking space

1. Back-up straight as far as you can go without touching the car behind.

2. Turn your wheels all the way to the left (in the U.S.) Then make sure that you put your car in drive. (When I took the driver's test, the person before me parallel parked their car fine, but forgot this important step when pulling out of the space--and failed their test.)

3. Put on your turn signal.

4. Check traffic, including your blind spot.

5. Make sure your right fender has enough room to clear the car in front of you.

6. Turn wheels slowly to the right when you are half-way out of the parking space.

General Tips

2008-10-21T08:19:00.000-07:00

* Always wear your seat belt--and make sure all passengers buckle up, too.

* Adjust your car's headrest to a height behind your head--not your neck--to minimize whiplash in case you're in an accident.

* Never try to fit more people in the car than you have seatbelts for them to use.

* Obey the speed limits, Going too fast gives you less time to stop or react. Excess speed is one of the main causes of teenage accidents.

* Don't run red lights.

* Use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn or to change lanes. Turn it on to give the cars behind you enough time to react before you take the action. Also, make sure the signals turns off after you've completed the action.

* When light turns green, make sure intersection clears before you go.

* Don't drive like you own the road; drive like you own the car.

* Make sure your windshield is clean. At sun rise and sun set, light reflecting off your dirty windshield can momentarily blind you from seeing what's going on.

* Drive into your garage straight, not on an angle. Another teen thought her car would straighten out before she got inside, but instead she dented the car and broke the molding on the garage.

* Make sure your car has gas in it. Don't ride around with the gauge on empty--who knows where you might get stranded.

* Don't drink and drive, and don't ride with anyone who has been drinking. Call parents or friends to take you home if you need a ride.

* Don't take drugs or drive if you've taken any. Don't ride with anyone who has been using drugs. Even some over the counter drugs can make you drowsy. Check label for warnings.

Safe Driving Tips

2008-10-21T08:15:00.000-07:00

Parents, when your teen took on-the-road lessons, the instructor had his/her own rear view mirror. You can also get one for approximately $4 at any Wal-Mart, Target or baby supply store. They can be found in the baby section and were designed for looking at your baby in the rear seat. They work wonderfully for seeing traffic behind the car when driving with your teen.

bullet Before driving a car, do a simple safety check. Turn on the lights and walk around the vehicle to ensure that all lights are in working order. Also check your blinkers for proper operation. Look for any fluid leaks or things hanging from the vehicle. Check that the tires are properly inflated.

bullet When you get into the car, adjust all mirrors and seats before placing the key in the ignition. To properly adjust the left mirror place your head against the left window and adjust the mirror so that you can just see the left side of the car. For the right, move your head towards the center of the vehicle and adjust the right mirror in the same way. When you are sitting correctly in the driver's seat, you will not be able to see your vehicle, but your

spots will be greatly reduced!

Always wear your seatbelts

Always drive with your headlights on, a car is visible for nearly 4 times the distance with it's headlights on even during daytime hours.

When stopping at a stop sign, be sure to feel the car rock backward and spell S-T-O-P to yourself before proceeding. Always turn your head to look left, then right, straight ahead, then left again before proceeding.

When a light turns green, look left, then right, straight ahead, then left again before proceeding through the light. Notice all vehicles and ensure that someone else is not going to run the light.

Keep your eyes moving. Notice what is happening on the sides of the road and check behind you through your mirrors every 6-8 seconds.

When driving on a two lane road that allows parking on the right, stay toward the center line to allow for room if someone were to open their door to exit their vehicle in front of your car. This forethought will help you from swerving to miss an opening door. If there is no parking allowed on the road position your car toward the right to allow for more room between you and oncoming traffic.

Expect the other drivers to make mistakes and think what you would do if a mistake does happen. For example, do not assume that a vehicle coming to a stop sign is going to stop. Be ready to react if it does not stop. Never cause an accident on purpose, even if a pedestrian or another vehicle fails to give you the right-of-way.

Every time that you re-fuel, check your oil and other fluid levels. Look for noticeable leaks throughout the engine compartment.

If your car stalls on the road, do not leave your car. Wait for the proper authorities to come to your aid. Do not let someone talk you into leaving your vehicle.

When traveling behind other vehicles, there should be at least a 4 second space between your vehicles. When the car in front of you passes a stationary object, slowly count to yourself. If you pass the object before the allotted time, you should back off. When traveling at night or inclement weather, these times should be doubled.

Don't talk on a cell phone while driving. Phones detract from your ability to concentrate on the road and increase your chance of a collision by nearly 400%. If you must use the phone, pull over to a safe, well-lit parking lot and place your call there. After completing your call you may continue on your way.

Take a lesson from pilots. When leaving for an out of home trip, be sure to give an itinerary to someone back at home with the route of travel, approximate time of arrival and a contact number at your destination. Do not deviate from this plan without informing your at-home contact. If you are traveling a long distance, check in throughout the trip with a current location and any changes in your route or times. If something were to happen, this information may be used to narrow the search.

When being approached by an emergency vehicle, pull to the right shoulder of the road and STOP. Put on your hazard lights to allow others to see you better.

Carry in your vehicle, in an easy to find place, all contact numbers that you may need as well as Emergency contact information, personal information and any outstanding medical needs that you may have.

Leave early, plan to arrive 10 minutes before the appointed time. Speeding does not increase your ability to arrive on time, rather it only increases your chances of not arriving at all.

When traveling on a multiple lane road, keep in mind that the left most lanes are for passing only. If not actively passing a vehicle, stay in the right lanes, allowing others to pass.

Avoid the "No-Zone" with trucks or busses, they cannot see you from many areas. Remember if you cannot see the driver in the truck's rear view mirrors, they cannot see you! Also remember that trucks make large right turns.

There is an old saying... "If the roads are wet, then drive like it's snowing. If the roads have snow, then drive like they're icy. If the roads are icy, then don't drive."

In inclement weather, if it is necessary to reduce one's speed, the brake should be applied slowly without making sudden moves. When making sudden moves it's much easier to lose control of your vehicle.

Remember as your speed increases so does your braking distance. If you double your speed, you quadruple your braking distance. If you double the weight of your vehicle, you double the stopping distance.

Make the best of your behind-the-wheel time

2008-10-15T10:28:00.000-07:00

The test drive is one of the most important parts of buying a car. No matter what the car reviews say, if a vehicle doesn't fit you and your lifestyle, you're going to become dissatisfied with it long before that payment book is empty. The test drive is your opportunity to make your own personal assessment in a thorough, hands-on manner. If you're attentive to the details here, you can quickly tell whether or not you and the vehicle are meant for a long-term relationship.
When it comes to test driving a vehicle, the more time behind the wheel on various roads, the better. If you can arrange to rent a vehicle that's similar to the one you're considering, it could be worth the cost to be able to spend several days in it. Besides helping you become familiar with the vehicle, a rental car—without the new-car gloss—can also provide a reality check by showing you what yours might be like a year or more down the road. Most often, though, you'll have to make the most of the dealership test-drive.

Here are some tips:

1.Don't rush. Allow yourself the time to do it properly. A car's true personality (the side you won't find on paper) really only shows up while driving. Also, make sure you can concentrate on the vehicle. If you feel self-conscious or distracted by the salesperson, politely ask him or her if you can drive alone.

2.Take another person to the dealership. Your friend can give you a second opinion, take notes while you're driving, or run interference with the salesperson, if necessary.

3. Start with the basics. How easy is it to get in and out of the vehicle? Some taller vehicles require a high step-up, which can be awkward for shorter people.

BMW M3 Sedan

2008-10-08T07:58:00.000-07:00

BMW has unveiled the sedan body variant of the new BMW M3 which has made it’s return after a decade-long hiatus. From the front, the BMW M3 Sedan looks nothing like it’s lesser E90 Sedan brother, instead from A-pillar forward onwards it uses the BMW M3 Coupe’s nose which is actually longer than the sedan.
The rear of the M3 Sedan is similiar to the normal E90 sedan (this means those ugly rear brake lights too unfortunately) except for a different rear bumper which incorporates a diffuser and four exhaust tips, and a little bootlid spoiler on the top. The M3 sedan also lacks the M3 coupe’s exposed carbon fibre roof, but the press release doesn’t really say if the sedan lacks it or it is just painted over.

Under the bulging hood is the same 4.0 liter high compression double-VANOS V8 in the M3 coupe which makes 414 hosepower (SAE) at 8,300rpm and 400Nm of torque at 3,900rpm, with 340Nm available consistently up to 6,500rpm. More details on the engine available by clicking here. Mechanically, the chassis of the new BMW M3 Sedan is also identical to the M3 Coupe - the same suspension, differential, brakes, aluminium chassis, and a 50:50 weight balance body.

While the new M3 Coupe does not look all that outrageous like say, a Lancer Evo, but it still has very obvious sporty intentions. The M3 Sedan however looks more like a sleeper car - except for the M badge and the bumpers of course. BMW even chose a rather conservative color for the M3 Sedan used for these product shots. It’s obvious the M3 Sedan was designed to discretely hide it’s potential until the driver decides to open wide all eight individual throttles.

Look at more photos after the jump, or read more about the new M3 in my posts on the coupe body model and it’s V8 engine below.

source: BMW

2011 AUDI Q3

2008-10-07T04:25:00.000-07:00

Now, the SUV minaturized, compact-rization have already become the future inevitable developing trend. That height paints price and environmental protection has been one aspect , step by step diffused USA financial crisis has firmed manufacturers' determination then. AUDI asks Q3 to want the information debuting , is that X1 appears together prior to be accompanying BMW at any time. BMW has already announced the X1 concept vehicle approaching amounts products on Paris vehicle exhibition opening in No. 2 now,but Q3 has been but still difficult to expect that. Get up fictitious , also natural much.

GM applied confirmation that it will sell the HUMMER and the France factory

2008-10-07T04:19:00.000-07:00

Borst expresses GM's financial controller Walter On 9th at the end of this month , is applied or used universally between 2 billion ~ 4 billion U. S. dollar planning the change gear factory , Walter Borst selling the fierce horse brand and Strasbourg being applied or used universally in France formally expressing the value being applied or used universally considering the assets selling in course of.

This has news report to fit in the front, the inclination being applied or used universally gives China , India or Muscovite enterprise in the person being sold , enterprise at present does not respond to but in an open manner. "Selling part assets is not able to affect GM's strategy plan ". Borst expresses Walter when attending Germany bank Leveraged finance convention.

Borst investment website being readjusted oneself to a certain extent having been member of GM in the filmstrip that the institute uses in giving a lecture has stood Walter. Data being applied or used universally estimating that faction sends out propagating selling the fierce horse brand and the France change gear factory being applied or used universally on October. France change gear factory employee about 1300 people who at present, is applied or used universally.

But since already being in deficit state, the American vehicle sells as early as the stage gliding, be applied or used universally automan has all come across flowability other as well as beautiful the inadequate fund problem, is applied or used universally from three kinds way raise funds have announced one plan on August. Be to comply with the disbursement cutting down 10 billion U. S. dollar in cost respectively; By the fact that assets sells acquisition 5 billion U. S. dollar; And continue arriving at bright end of the year borrowing money, more assets being applied or used universally on this fourth quarter may possibly have sells.

BMW X1

2008-10-07T04:11:00.000-07:00

X1 has already announced by BMW on Paris vehicle exhibition , there has is not big difference between this front hypothesis picture and , BMW X1 concept vehicle model being exposed originally time also has been writing in an ornate style in accordance with expectation , through again, similar to that the BMW pair of kidneys of 7 new departments air admission grille is especially tall and straight , the big lamp model is that one breaks , abnormal fog-lamp location designs that the institute sees not much in being also SUV in the front. This brand-new X1 concept vehicle will be BMW start a brand-new vehicle is. This vehicle is in the process of design quite setbacks-consuming , lets us walk into BMW designing that the room takes a look at industrious fruit of labour of designers now

About that BMW X1 marketplace fixes position, the BMW company hopes that X1 can find a location belonging to self between 1 department three wings printing plate and 3 department take a trip printing plate, forecast according to Europe medium, BMW X1 price certainly is more substantial than X3 much, batch of BMW X1 future price general complies with 34,000 .

Car show girl this week

2008-10-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

Motorshows are never complete without the beautiful show babes.

Here are more pics of the sexy car show girls/models.

Car show girl this week

2008-09-25T08:12:00.000-07:00

New Jeep Patriot

2008-09-21T22:13:00.000-07:00

With the introduction of the new Jeep Patriot, the Jeep brand to expand into new market segments. The new compact SUV delivers freedom, utility and Jeep 4x4 technology to one for the Jeep brand new entry price

Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot is a modern interpretation of classic Jeep design and combines charisma and internal flexibility of an SUV with the performance, handling, economy and the price of a compact car.

Jeep Patriot

The new Jeep Patriot is unmistakably a classic Jeep, the approach that buyers of compact SUVs directed the emphasis on traditional Jeep styling and cross. The face of the Jeep Patriot is "classic Jeep" with the typical with seven grill vents, the arched bonnet, strong bumpers and round headlamps.

Jeep Patriot

The Jeep Patriot, there are indestructible and displays the Jeep brand values sovereignty, authenticity, freedom and adventure. At the same time, he convinced economy, interior flexibility and utility at a very competitive price.

Jeep Patriot

The drive system of the Jeep Patriot offers performance, efficiency and driving culture. Series offers for the Jeep Patriot a modern 2.0-liter turbo diesel with high-pressure direct injection, variable geometry turbocharger and four-valve technology.

Jeep Patriot Interior

Jeep Patriot

The engine is 88 kW (120 hp) and makes the Jeep Patriot to particularly spirited alternative in its class. Is the standard diesel engine with a six-speed manual gearbox combined. With a low consumption of only 6.6 litres of diesel per 100 kilometers in combined driving cycle belongs to the Jeep Patriot 2.0 CRD to the savings in its class masters.

Jeep Patriot
As an alternative, the Jeep Patriot has a 2.4 liter gasoline engine with electronically controlled, dual variable valve timing (Dual VVT), the torque course of the entire tape speed optimized. The 2.4 liter engine makes 125 kW (170 hp), develops a torque of 220 Nm and 100 km per consumes 8.7 litres of cheap gasoline in combined cycle.

Jeep Patriot

As an alternative to the standard five-speed manual gearbox is available on request variable CVT automatic gearbox available. Compared to a conventional four-speed automatic gearbox, the CVT transmission to six to eight percent more economical.

Jeep Patriot

The new Jeep Patriot offers its customers a safety equipment at a high level. The security components include standard airbags for driver and front passenger, side curtain airbags, ESP, traction control with no brake handle, brake, ERM (electronic-over protection), ABS with detection and slip on request a tire pressure monitoring system (TPS) and side airbags in the front.

Jeep Patriot

The four-wheel drive Freedom Drive I provides Jeep Patriot drivers throughout all collateral. Freedom Drive I is a permanent, active four-wheel drive system with manually sperrbarer torque distribution. This active 4x4 system is based on the requirements of everyday driving-designed - including snow and rain. Freedom Drive I has an electronically controlled Sperrmöglichkeit the torque distribution of 50 percent to both axles transfers.

Jeep Cherokee

2008-09-21T21:51:00.000-07:00

The new Jeep Cherokee retains its legendary 4x4 heritage and offers customers while driving more comfort and amenities. It takes over the indestructible Jeep body design and now has the new permanent all-wheel drive system Selec-Trac II.

Jeep Cherokee

In addition to the new interior design, comfort facilities, innovations, as well as loading and storage space to improve. A completely new, exclusive design feature is available on request Sky Slider fabric folding roof, which Jeep Cherokee buyers an open-air experience.

Jeep Cherokee

The body design of the new Jeep Cherokee applies its core elements directly from the over 65 year history of the brand. Known design features such as the bowl-figuratively curved bonnet, the typical Jeep grille with seven vents, and the trapezoidal wheel niches impression of indestructibility give the car its classic Jeep-style. The spare wheel is now under the car floor and can be more space in the interior.

Jeep Cherokee

With the in the automotive industry unique Sky Slider folding fabric roof of the Jeep Cherokee delivers a new open-air experience. The Sky Slider roof can be conveniently and easily via switch into different positions.

Jeep Cherokee

The wish for the Jeep Cherokee Limited and Limited Sky Plus available slider folding roof consists of an acrylic-reinforced material (similar to a convertible roof) and is weatherproof and waterproof.

Jeep Cherokee

The interior of the new Jeep Cherokee is characterized by pure, functional styling and offers plenty of stowage space and sorting. The front and rear seats have a wide seat and pronounced side cushion and give the passengers a good feeling of security. The seats have large, broad shoulders, the situation of the inn run cushion has been extended.

Jeep Cherokee

The seats of the Sport and Limited are equipped with YES Essential related substances. At the request provides for the Jeep Limited heated leather seats.

Jeep Cherokee Interior

Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee is a variety of audio systems available, including the hard drives MyGIG multimedia infotainment system with integrated navigation system. About a monitor with touch-screen function can be audio systems, navigation and the free use. The system includes a 20 gigabyte hard drive with space for photos and music. On the hard drive fit around 1,600 songs - more than 100 hours of music. In addition, the system has a voice memo function.

Jeep Cherokee Engine
Jeep Cherokee

The navigation system has a 2D and 3D display and offers several versions of the route calculation. Map and route guidance will be on a 6.5-inch TFT screen.

Jeep Cherokee

All audio systems of the Jeep Cherokee include a 3.5 millimeter jack for connecting to an MP3 player. The Infinity premium sound system offers a total of nine speakers, including a 6.5-inch subwoofer and an eight-channel amplifier with 368 watts.

Jeep Cherokee

In the large cargo space of the Jeep Cherokee are diverse congestion and comfort items. Two bars on each side give access to a ten centimeters deep, under a watertight door specialist free - the perfect place for dirty boots or flowers shells.

Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee is a 2.8 liter DOHC common-rail turbo diesel available. The modern turbo diesel turbocharger with variable geometry (VTG) and four valves per cylinder makes 130 kW (177 hp) at 3,800 rpm and delivers fast response. With this engine and the five-speed automatic gearbox the Jeep Cherokee reached the class torque of 460 Nm at 2,000 rpm, the outstanding attachments load of up to 2,800 kilograms and a range of 725 kilometers.

Jeep Cherokee

The turbocharger with variable turbine geometry now has an electronically controlled regulator. This improves the cold start behavior and accelerates the launch of the turbocharger from the idling, which minimizes the turbo hole and plenty of torque at low and high speeds provides.

Jeep Cherokee

The special order available in 3.7-liter SOHC V6 petrol engine of the Jeep Cherokee brings competitive power and torque and delivers smooth running simultaneously and proven reliability. The engine develops 151 kW (205 hp) at 5,200 rpm and maximum torque of 314 Nm at 4,000 rpm.

Jeep Cherokee

This premium system has a car 4WD mode, for the permanent operation is exactly right. In Auto Mode 4WD system uses the vehicle sensors to the torque distribution between the front and rear axles based on the actual driving conditions to regulate and to provide optimal traction.

Jeep Cherokee

For the Jeep Cherokee, depending on the motorization three gear for the election - a six-speed manual gearbox and a five course and a four-speed automatic gearbox.

Jeep Cherokee

The six-speed manual gearbox is the 2.8 CRD Sport offered and offers perfect switching, quiet running and high quality. In addition, all models with the 2.8 liter engine CRD a five-speed automatic available. This unit is the same as in the Jeep Grand Cherokee, and thanks to some improvements, the gearbox now even quieter. The four-speed automatic gearbox is standard in conjunction with the 3.7 liter V6 engine.

Jeep Cherokee

For the new Jeep Cherokee with automatic transmission, the system developed by Jeep Hill Descent Control available. The system operates in the position 4WD low and steep slopes facilitated by the speed of the system more accurate and more evenly than the limited with no easy brake handle possible. Unlike most of its competitors, the new Jeep Cherokee with Hill Descent Control extremely soft-speed transitions and allows the rider, gas and brake use, without being off the system would have.

Jeep Cherokee

Hill Descent Control was possible for soft transitions developed - even after a full stop on extremely steep and slippery surfaces. The standard for all models Hill Start Assist system is also new to the Jeep Cherokee. It gives the driver time for the transition from brake to the accelerator, so that it can easily start on a slope. After the driver has solved the brakes, the system stops the brakes two seconds upright.

Jeep Cherokee

The standard equipment of all Jeep Cherokee includes, in addition to the above-described safety equipment, among other things already automatic climate control, electrically heated and retractable door mirrors, sound system with CD player and 4 speakers, electric windows with comfort circuit on the driver side and front fog lights and alloy wheels.

Jeep Cherokee

The top model Jeep Cherokee Limited Plus also offers the above-mentioned MyGIG multimedia system with navigation, 20 GB hard drive and 9 speakers, leather upholstery, including heated seats, leather interior applications in space, an automatically blacking out interior rear-view mirror and dark tinted windows in the Fund and free.

2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2008-09-21T19:29:00.000-07:00

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee - it is more innovative technology, modified body and interior design and more high comfort and security.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a progressive and flexible Hill Descent Control for significantly improved vehicle control away from paved roads. A new Uphill Start Hill Start Assist prevents the vehicle ability automatically at the back wheels and ensures gentle and controlled start.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Externally, the current Jeep Grand Cherokee for the model year 2008 mainly due to new, larger headlamps to see. The interior evaluate new, high-quality materials, new colors and dark wood decor.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee of the new model provides its customers with two engines to choose from - each connected with five-speed automatic gearbox:

- 3.0 V6 common rail diesel engine with serial diesel particulate filters for Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo, Limited and Overland;- 6.1 HEMI V8 gasoline engine, standard on Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Is the first advanced 3.0 CRD V6 with 160 kW (218 hp) and 510 Newton metres torque for the base model Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo standard. With four valves per cylinder, piezoelectric injection, a variable-geometry turbocharger and serial diesel particulate filter, the 3.0 V6 CRD not only cultivated power in all situations, but also satisfied with 10.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometers (according to EU Standard in combined driving cycle).

Jeep Grand Cherokee

For friends of the particularly strong motor, there are still sporting the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with a 6.1 liter V8 large and 313 kW (426 hp).

Jeep Grand Cherokee Interior

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a wide range of systems and technologies of active and passive safety. Series are ABS, brake assist, ESP, traction control and overturning avoidance system on board, via throttle valves or no brake handle situations potentially being under threat of overturning prevented.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 Interior

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The passive safety systems include advanced, triggering a multi-front airbags, curtain side airbags for both rows of seats, a transponder immobilizer and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee has a variety of high quality features, for the 2008 model year were introduced. This includes the innovative new 20-gigabyte hard disk audio system for integrated information, entertainment, and communication and - upon request - Navigation. This Radio-/Navigation system the next generation has a 16.5 centimeter moving large TFT screen with touch screen, USB port to upload pictures and music and an RCA jack for connection of MP3 players.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

The system can be two-or three-dimensional graphics and animation as well as different fonts and styles. It provides current traffic data in real time and also offers many new features for music, sound, movies or personal pictures.

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Also new for the Jeep Grand Cherokee are the heated rear bench seat, the Park View reversing camera, UConnect-free, new 18-inch alloy wheels (Overland), and even installing xenon main headlamps (Overland and SRT8).

Startech Jeep Wrangler

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Startech Jeep Wrangler
- the American Off Roader in the current version
- with the new short or long wheelbase
- even individual design, developed an exclusive STARTECH accessories concept. This includes the first step tailor
-made alloy wheels, the first body modifications and exclusive interior options.

Startech Jeep Wrangler

At first glance, the sting polished STARTECH mono Star IV 9Jx20 light metal rims into the eye. The striking five-spoke wheels lend the new Startech Jeep Wrangler a more exclusive appearance and help him with sports On / Off Road Wide tires in the dimension 285/50 R 20 to an even agiler and with even greater safety reserves equipped handling.

Startech Jeep Wrangler

While the STARTECH design program for the new Startech Jeep Wrangler is still under development, are the first stainless steel parts already available in the near future. Solid Side bars in matching options for short and long wheelbase protect the channel of jeeps and visually conceal the framework lot under the body. The spare tire covers with highly polished stainless steel ring.

Startech Jeep Wrangler

The new generation Startech Jeep Wrangler offers for the first time, a model with diesel engine. The STARTECH motor engineers are currently developing the SD 4T tuning module for the 2.8 liter common-rail turbo diesel.

Startech Jeep Wrangler

For all engine and body variants are suitable shortly Startech sport exhaust systems, each with a characteristic oval chrome Tail pipe left and right. The fully stainless steel exhausts systems produce an exciting sound and optimizes the performance development.

Startech Jeep Wrangler

The interior of the Jeep with refined taste Startech accessories: polished up to shine stainless steel bars entry welcome driver and passengers and the sports steering wheel like its ergonomic design.

2009 SAGITAR

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2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

2008-09-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

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Bullet holes and shell scars pockmark the old castle overlooking the ancient Hungarian capital of Budapest . From the parapet of the Citadela, we can see city, suburbs, and wooded countryside, the long and circuitous route ahead of us as we take our first drive inside the new Volkswagen Tiguan.

It’s an appropriate course for VW’s new, downsized sport-utility vehicle. What one senior executive calls “the little brother” to Volkswagen’s big Touareg, the new Tiguan is designed to be a do-it-all vehicle: with the go-anywhere capabilities of an SUV, but the comfort, handling, and fuel efficiency of a sedan. Sound familiar?

Now add in some surprisingly luxurious touches at an unexpectedly affordable price and, at least on paper, you’ve got a product that could challenge the likes of well-established crossovers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. But we’re not interested in press kits. We want to know how the long-awaited Tiguan fares in real-world situations.

To start with, though, we’re in for a bit of make-believe. To provide a sense of the crossover’s capabilities, the automaker has set up a challenging, if completely artificial, off-road course complete with steep hills, sharp descents, and even a teeter-totter.

For this first run, we start out in what we’ll refer to as the Tiguan 28. In an unusual, though not entirely unique, move, Volkswagen has given its new SUV two faces. This number refers to what off-roaders call the approach angle — in this case 28 degrees, a reasonably impressive figure for those who might want to assault something more aggressive than a snowy street or gravel trail. And as we make our way around the course, there’s no question that the Tiguan offers some real, off-road capabilities.

2008 Mercedes-Benz E550

2008-08-29T09:15:00.001-07:00

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By Warren Brown / The Washington Post

NEW YORK -- Poverty is greatly overrated. So is what is construed as "just-folks" normalcy. Both conditions are heralded only by people who don't have access to lots of money.In a word, Paris Hilton is right. It is better to be rich, even if you are not much of anything else. Money at least gives you the opportunity to try to become something better.

The theory is crass. But it is nonetheless true, as evidenced by anyone confronted with a choice between driving an economy car or a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550 sedan for a week.

Most of us would do what I and my associate, Ria Manglapus, did. We chose the E550. If you have access to the best, you go for the best. We had access to the E550. We took it, drove it everywhere and didn't feel the least bit guilty.

But here, the term "best" requires more definition. We're not talking about "best" as in fastest, most powerful or in having the most precise handling. People coming to the E550 with those expectations will be a tad disappointed -- perhaps enough to suffer buyer's remorse, complicated by a severe case of BMW envy.

The E550 sedan, available with rear-wheel-drive or Mercedes-Benz's all-wheel-drive 4Matic system, is fast. But its forte is not the kind of racetrack speed and handling that makes aficionados of performance cars drool.

The E550 has power -- a 5.5-liter, 382-horsepower V-8. But it is more of a plush highway cruiser than a speedster. It is a pamper-mobile, an elegantly crafted work of supple leather and burl walnut veneer meant to isolate driver and passengers from the harsher realities of the outside world.

Climbing into the E550 is akin to walking through the doors of an exclusive condominium. Its sleekly designed exterior, accented by a wide, five-slot grille and other judicious brightwork, looks special. It makes you feel special. When ensconced in the womb of its rich interior, you feel safe for reasons having little to do with the car's many safety features.

It is an attitude, the notion that someone somewhere cared enough about an automobile to put it together, piece by piece, in such detailed, expert fashion. You get the idea that, maybe, the E550's makers also cared as much about the people the car would transport. It's a good feeling.

We only wish that Mercedes-Benz would stop confusing tradition with craftsmanship. The two are not the same. Craftsmanship speaks to the attitude of creation, the care invested in the thing made. Tradition speaks to the manner in which something is made -- how it is laid out, much like a living room in the front of the house or a master bedroom on the second floor.

In that regard, the Mercedes-Benz tradition of laying out its instrument panel, its gauges and levers, needs a critical update. As presented here, they are something of a counterintuitive, ergonomic disaster.

Ria put it best. "The cruise lever is too close to the signal lever," she said. "Whenever I pull the signal lever, I find myself going on cruise."

Can Mercedes-Benz give us a better arrangement? We think so. We believe the company can give us a completely modern instrument panel without destroying what its long line of E-Class cars are all about: excellent craftsmanship, comfort, safety, good road performance and reasonable fuel efficiency, and the feeling that, at least when you are behind the wheel, it is very, very good to be rich.