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2014 Hyundai Equus Review

Hyundai Equus 2014
After being introduced late last year in South Korea, New Hyundai Equus 2014 introduced in New York Auto Show 2013 for North America markets. Hyundai said Hyundai Equus in front of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Audi A8, Lexus LS, and Jaguar XJ. All New Hyundai Equus 2014 decorated wheels 19" with turbine blade design, grille and front bumper, side mirrors and new rear light graphics. 2014 Hyundai Equus cabin displaying instrument panel and a new center stack design. 
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Trunk transmission and a center console re-designed, too. New Hyundai Equus have the suspension with three modes; Sport, Normal, and Snow. Hyundai automaker complete Hyundai Equus with latest safety features such as; Rear Cross-traffic Alert, Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Heads-up display (HUD) and others. All New Hyundai Equus 2014 using V8 5,0 liter engine DOHC that can producing power 429 hp and 509 Nm of torque combined  8-speed shiftronic transmission.
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2012 Nissan GT R Review

Previous generations of the Nissan GT-R have been called Godzilla, and the 2012 Nissan GT-R retains that nickname. The 2012 GT-R really is more of a monster than a car, since its capable of intimidating some of the highest-quality, top-dollar exotics on the road while amazing those who see one drive by.

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Even though the overall body style has not changed much since the GT-Rs debut in 2007, the 2012 model year has some great options that separate it from the others. The biggest option for enthusiasts is the Black Edition. To start, the Black Edition comes with a sweet appearance package and specialized black-out alloy wheels. Inside, the Special Edition comes with black and red leather Recaro racing seats and a black headliner. This package does come with a cost of $5,000, but still keeps the 2012 GT-R under $100,000 -- a price point any automotive manufacturer wishes their supercar could be priced at and still be profitable.

Speaking of competition, other vehicles on the road are hard-pressed to match up to the 2012 GT-R because of its low price point and outrageous specifications. For example, when comparing the GT-R to the latest Porsche 911, you might get slightly more status with the Porsche since it is more recognizable, but it does not come close to the power and capability of the Nissan. When comparing the price point, one might say that the Corvette as a regular model is thousands cheaper, but one would have to opt for a Z06 or even a ZR1 to get close to the power of the GT-R.

Nissan has kept the same 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine in the GT-R model since it was first manufactured, but the 2012 model offers the largest amount of power yet at a total of 530 horsepower -- up to 50 horses! Nissan has also kept the all-wheel drive system and 6-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission since the first model, but they were able to make a few changes to help with durability and shift timing.

Inside, however, Nissan has only made a few changes for the 2012 model. For instance, the LCD display mounted at the top of the carbon fiber center stack offers excellent information, including such important performance data as g-forces, shifting patterns and lap times.

Articles Source : autotrader
Video Source : Youtube
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2011 Dodge Avenger Review

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Dodge automaker introducing Dodge Avenger 2011. Dodge Avenger 2011 gets a exterior revisions, and interior. The suspension parts re-designed to be more stable when maneuvering on the way. With the revision in the suspension makes the Dodge Avenger rider more confidence.
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All New Dodge Avenger 2011 using V6 engine that can producing power 283 hp, larger 20% than the previous V6 engine. The torque up 12% to 351 hp. It V6 engine in used anyway Dodge Grand Caravan. Dodge Avenger become one of mid-size sedan which best seller in United States.
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2012 Lexus LFA Review Price Interior Exterior

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There’s something slightly weird about this scene. We are about to drive the daunting 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife track in Germany. In a Lexus. Okay, it’s the exotic LFA, a Ferrari-fighting supercar that will cost about $350,000. But the company built its reputation on smooth, refined, and perfectly nerve-calming cars, so why does the LFA exist? In what parallel universe is this thing remotely Lexus-like? 

Lexus claims multiple justifications for the LFA program. The car, it says, casts a halo over the Lexus F line of performance machines. It’s also a way for Toyota to explore new technologies, particularly carbon-fiber construction. And since Lexus says it will be selective about whom it will sell to—car collectors and high-profile individuals who use the car rather than park it—the LFA should raise the cachet of the brand as a whole.

 Power is sent to the LFAs rear wheels via a paddle-shifted six-speed Automated Sequential Gearbox. Set low and back in the LFAs chassis, the unit contributes to the cars nearly ideal 48:52 front-to-rear weight distribution. It isnt quite as quick or refined as the gearboxes of some competitors due to its somewhat antiquated single-clutch design, however.

In order to keep the LFA light on its feet, Toyota relied heavily on lightweight materials for nearly every aspect of the supercar. Aluminum was originally planned for the LFAs construction, but engineers ultimately decided to use Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic for the cars chassis and body as it offered even greater weight savings than did aluminum.

Designed in-house after years of painstaking research and development, CFRP is four times stronger than aluminum yet netted a 100kg weight savings according to Toyota.
The LFA also features Carbon Ceramic Material brakes, which are both lighter than steel and more fade-resistant. In total, the LFA weighs in at 3,263 lbs.


 Currently Lexus has exactly one developmental demo car, so the Lexus PR people are (justifiably) nervous that their baby will get wadded up before the day is over. So am I, so I try to get in line early. Endurance driver Scott Pruett has been helping Lexus engineers develop the LFA: Hes along to keep us out of trouble. Track time at a new racetrack is always daunting; Fortunately, NJMPs Lightning 1.9 mile circuit is easy to learn. A trio of laps in one of the IS-F mules sufficed to learn which way the turns went. Terminal velocities on the front straight are nearly 130, plenty fast, but well below the LFAs 202-mph top speed. Finally, we get a chance to follow Pruett around for three laps. The engine power is prodigious, but its very Lexus-like—refined and smooth, but punchy enough to zing the car to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds. Bottom-end torque is adequate—well, more than adequate for the street—but not overwhelming on the track. Top-end power is astonishing­—the automated gearbox ticking off paddle-commanded upshifts and downshifts. The truly amazing thing about the LFA is the brakes, four giant ceramic composite rotors and six-piston calipers that pull the speed off fast.
source:popularmechanics.com,caranddriver.com,leftlanenews.com


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Mercedes ML 250 CDI review


Does the loss of two cylinders and a few features less in comparison to its elder sibling make the ML 250 CDI a less appealing buy? We find out.





In the ML 250 CDI, Mercedes-Benz has quite a tempting car on offer. At Rs 46.50 lakh, the M-class undercuts an Audi Q5 in terms of price, and the Mercedes is a size bigger than the Audi. The four-cylinder ML 250 CDI also costs a whopping Rs 10 lakh less than the top-end ML 350 CDI. But this is not a case of Mercedes cutting corners as, apart from losing two cylinders (the full-spec ML 350 CDI has six cylinders), there isn’t much else you’re losing out on, and here’s why.

The 2.2-litre, twin-turbocharged engine under the bonnet of this SUV makes 201bhp and a very healthy 50.1kgm of torque. And while 201bhp to power the M-class’s considerable 2160kg isn’t much, it’s the torque this engine musters that makes all the difference. Flat out, it will hit 100kph in a respectable 8.8sec and will go on to a top speed of 210kph, and this is more than adequate for most of our conditions.
 
On the downside though, the smaller-engined ML takes more time to gather speed when attempting to overtake than the more powerful 350 CDI. Now, four-cylinder motors aren’t particularly quiet, but this one is special with its smoothness and refinement. It’s very quiet at idle and hums along gently till 3000rpm, after which there is a rather pleasing growl as you rev it to the redline. Merc’s engineers have done a stellar job at keeping this engine hushed. We just wish the seven-speed automatic gearbox was a bit quicker-acting. It shifts leisurely, with no jerks through the gears, but sometimes when you want a quick overtake, it doesn’t respond with the urgency that you demand. Even tugging at the paddle-shifters doesn’t help here – the gearbox responds a few seconds after you’ve asked for an upshift or a downshift.
 
Another difference is that the Ml 250 CDI makes do with conventional steel springs, as opposed to the air suspension that its bigger brother gets. This is not as bad as it sounds because the 250’s ride isn’t all that different from the air-suspension version. The low-speed ride is a bit firm, but it flattens out beautifully as you go faster. And like all Mercs, this one is absolutely, unshakeably stable at high speeds. This unflustered nature and the incredibly well-insulated cabin make for a very calm and relaxed motoring experience.
 
The ML 250 CDI is not as engaging to drive as some of its rivals – it’s not particularly eager at quick direction changes and you can feel the near-2.2-tonne weight moving about under sharp manoeuvres but, then again, it’s not too sloppy. With all-wheel-drive grip and a steering that’s wonderfully fluid in its action, you can extract some pleasure from driving it on a smooth, flowing road.
 
In all other aspects, the ML 250 CDI is as nice and capable as its bigger brother, the ML 350 CDI. You get the same spacious interiors, fantastic build quality, five comfortable seats and the special appeal that’s a part of owning a Three-pointed Star.
 
One of the most impressive aspects of the ML 250 CDI is that it doesn’t lose as much as you’d expect in terms of features. In addition to the air suspension, the things missing on this one’s equipment list from the 350 are the 19-inch alloys (the 250 gets 18-inch wheels), there’s no seat memory, no electrically operated tailgate closing and it doesn’t get the COMAND driver interface system, which, all things considered, are things you can live without.
 
So in conclusion, the ML 250 CDI comes across as a great value buy. It loses some features and two cylinders to its elder sibling, but it comes with a killer price tag and is actually bigger than the more expensive Audi Q5. Add that to the fact that it doesn’t feel like the poorer cousin, and it makes the ML 250 CDI quite a worthy buy.
 

Fact File

Price Range (in lakhs)*
Ex-showroom priceRs 46.5 lakh
Engine
FuelDiesel
InstallationFront, longitudnal
Type2143cc, 4 cyl in-line, common-rail, twin-turbo-diesel
Power201bhp at 4200rpm
Torque50.98kgm at 1600-1800rpm
Transmission
TypeAll wheel drive
Gearbox7-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length4804mm
Width1926mm
Wheel base2915mm
Boot volume690 litres
Chassis & Body
Weight2160kg
Tyres255/55 R18
SpareSpace saver
Suspension
FrontIndependent, double wishbone with coil springs, air suspension
RearIndependent, 4-link with coil springs
Steering
TypeRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectric
Brakes
FrontVentilated discs
RearSolid discs
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2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review


2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review

2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review-Kingautocars.blogspot.com. The new car replaces the outgoing V12 Vantage in markets around the world and, with the exception of the One-77 hypercar, arrives as the fastest road-going Aston Martin yet offered. The new V12 Vantage S is using racing technologies from models like Vantage GT4, GT3 and GTE competition cars. These technologies include a damping system developed by Bilstein, Brembo brakes and a two-stage Dynamic Stability Control by Continental can be completely turned off.

Designed and engineered to exploit the full sporting potential of the V12 engine, the new Sportshift™ III hydraulically actuated automated manual transmission provides motorsport-style paddle shift changes for optimum performance delivery and efficiency. The unit is also appreciably lighter than the outgoing six-speed manual gearbox - saving 25 kg.

The optional Carbon Fibre Interior Pack, which adds the material to the cars facia and door pulls, plus the availability for the first time in a Aston Martin V12 Vantage S of black pedals, further enhances personalisation options for those in search of a truly bespoke sports car.


2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review

2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review

2014 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S review

 
Aston Martin is also installing a new grille inspired by the new CC100 Speedster and a new Sportshift III AMT gearbox. The new V12 Vantage S will be put on sale at the end of 2013.
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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Review And Prices

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet is one of the latest version of 2013 Volkswagen. A 2013 Volkswagen Beetle cabriolet is visible when the image appears when the car is undergoing public road testing in Europe. The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet prices soon be revealed.

In intact, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle cabriolet looks more masculine than the previous variants. The roof at this time using a variant of the roof system that can be opened and closed. The similarities with 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet Coupe increasingly evident when viewed side-window layout using chopped-down system that is used exactly the type Coupe.

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet will be available with the same powertrain options offered on the standard Beetle, a 2.5-liter five-cylinder with a six-speed automatic, or a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged four-cylinder with a DSG six-speed dual-clutch automatic. The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet larger motor makes 170 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque, while the smaller displacement turbo variant puts out 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. Been heard 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet will use three types of engine options. For the middle class or the car is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter engine capable of producing 170 hp. At the highest grade awarded by the 2.0-liter turbo-four that produces 200 hp. 2.0-liter TDI turbodiesel engine with 140 hp power installed in the lowest series Cabriolet.

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2011 VW Jetta review test drive




At first glance, you may think this is the VW Vento, but upon closer inspection you will realise that it is the all-new Volkswagen Jetta. For a car that�s making a fresh start, to be likened to its cheaper sibling can�t be a good thing. But there�s an upside too, VW has unified the look of all its latest-generation models. It�s also easy to mistake the Jetta for the bigger and more expensive Passat, which shares the same styling lineage.
The new Jetta really looks far removed from the model it replaces. The bland, rounded shape and soft contours are replaced by crisper (but equally bland) horizontal lines. The nose is the most interesting bit of the car with its wide, horizontal grille, angular lamps and a tray-shaped �splitter�. The overall styling is best defined as a clean and uncluttered.
The new car has grown in every dimension; it is now 90mm longer than its predecessor and gets an extra 58mm in the wheelbase, which hints at the best-in-class interior space. Despite all the extra sheet metal, the new Jetta weighs just 25kg more than before.
Step inside the Jetta and it feels like a mini-Passat, more than a grown up Vento with top-notch plastics, and exemplary fit and finish. The chunky steering wheel feels great to hold. The steering-mounted buttons are small but have a wonderfully tactile feel. The air-con vents feel solid too and the overall heft of the dashboard and door pads reveal the durable build of the car.
The new Jetta is better specced too, but the small details that made the previous Jetta special are missing. The driver gets a 12-way power adjustable seat, including lumbar support, and finding the perfect driving position is easy. The front seats are generous but a touch flat and you get synthetic fabric instead of leather seats. The top-of-the-line Highline variant gets eight airbags, while the Trendline and Comfortline variants get six.
The most glaring oversight in the new Jetta is the missing dual-zone climate control. Instead, it gets a simple air-con unit and though it�s still electro-mechanically controlled, there isn�t even a digital temperature readout. To make up, VW has given the Jetta other goodies like iPod connectivity, Park Distance Control with display on the central infotainment system, and daytime running headlights.
Moving to the rear, this VW has the most comfortable backseat we have seen in any Rs 15-20 lakh car. The �hip-point� is nice and high so you sit more relaxed, legroom is class-leading and the seat base is generous and superbly contoured. If there is a fault, it�s with the cushioning which is a touch too hard and the backrest that�s a wee too upright. The rear seats now get an armrest and a 60:40 split. The boot capacity is a good 510-litre.
Under the hood, the 1986cc, 108bhp motor has been replaced by the 138bhp version of the same turbo-diesel engine. For the moment, VW is offering the new Jetta with just this single diesel engine which comes with six-speed manual and automatic options. There is no petrol option yet, but we understand a 1.4 TSI version is expected sometime in 2012.
The diesel motor is not the quietest of motors and though it�s not really intrusive you can�t miss its characteristic gruffness, especially at higher revs. There�s minimal turbo-lag and we just love the strong tug you get from low revs. Performance is more than adequate and there�s always a surplus of power and the swathe of torque, most of it low down in the rev range. But the DSG gearbox can make tight overtaking a tricky affair as well. There�s a huge delay in power delivery when you floor the throttle and then suddenly the car just takes off.
The way to work around this is to drive in manual mode which, apart from being good fun (the paddle-shifters feel terrific), keeps the engine in the right cog for instant overtaking. The six-speed manual is slick and precise like before but it�s mated to an engine that doesn�t like to be revved hard.
On the twisty roads, the new Jetta�s safe and benign handling was immediately evident. The steering, though accurate and well weighted, is rather numb and doesn�t bristle with feel. The gentle responses and the leisurely manner in which the Jetta turns into corners doesn�t make it overtly sporting.
The ride is again fantastic and the Jetta dispatches bumps with ease. The suspension feels a touch more damped than before. However, on bad roads at low speeds, you can distinctly feel the underlying firmness in the suspension. But the ride is never uncomfortable.
VW has priced the base Trendline at Rs 14.12 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), but as you move up to the Highline DSG which costs Rs 3.74 lakh more, the Jetta appears a bit pricey. But, if money isn�t the primary factor and what you want is a comfortable, well-built executive saloon with a bit of class, there�s nothing that fits the bill as well as the new Jetta.



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2013 Fiat Panda Review And Prices

The 2013 Fiat Panda is one of the latest version of 2013 Fiat. A 2013 Fiat Panda is set to release this in Sept of Frankfurt. Technology of 2013 Fiat Panda will begin in November. Production of 2013 Fiat Panda has been moved from Belgium to the old producer in Italy, the 2013 Fiat Panda Will end the full potential of the technology of the approximately 280,000 models per season.

The 2013 Fiat Panda is a small car of the city, and only one, distinctive style and comes with a stable development of a great little car. The 2013 Fiat Panda can also very ideal for use along with the entire household or maybe your associates, lots of Nice actions to go with a town car Fiat.

2013 Fiat Panda is a car that currently has many customers, since it was presented, the 2013 Fiat Panda has about 6.4 thousand models on the market and is granted a 16 thousand auto entrepreneurs are different from each other designs, age categories, nationality and credentials. The 2013 Fiat Panda interior features a high-fidelity program with CD/MP3 player. The 2013 Fiat Panda survey is designed as a realistic objective coverage, which includes a large bag that the first generation. A 2013 Fiat Panda more modern rhyme and ac cover air vents a catalog site. Be a significant protection element, such protection is offered with spenselet components for kid, ISOFIX seats, anti-whiplash, back headrests Front headrests and front lighting with day time managing light. All offered as conventional. The 2013 Fiat Panda Prices soon be revealed.
 
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2013 Nissan Sentra Review And Prices

The 2013 Nissan Sentra is one of the latest version of 2013 Nissan. A 2013 Nissan Sentra will be the first all-new Sentra since model-year 2007. The 2013 Nissan Sentra will return like a four-door compact sedan and may give a four-door-hatchback body style. Itll have new styling, abilities, plus much more efficient engines.

The remodeled 2013 Nissan Sentra marks the seventh design generation from the Sentra, a vehicle that to Nissans discredit is continuing to grow dowdy and be an also-went in the vehicle class thats filled with options that provide stylish styling, the most recent high-tech gear, and 40-mpg highway fuel useage. The 2013 Nissan Sentra will stay front-wheel drive.

The 2013 Nissan Sentra could follow within the tire tracks in the recently introduced 2012 Versa subcompact and finish track of drowsy rounded forms with little emotional appeal. An even more likely possibility is the look in the 2013 Nissan Sentra will mimic the styling from the forthcoming 2013 Nissan Altima. Prices for your 2013 Nissan Sentra werent launched prior to this review. However, Nissan will probably be compelled to keep any 2013 Nissan Sentra cost increases low to be able to even retain the line. This indicates basics-cost range for that 2013 Nissan Sentra price of $16,850-$21,400. Calculating the bottom price of the 2013 Nissan Sentra base model around $16,850, expect the mainstream S and SR models to start around $18,770.

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2012 Hyundai Accent Review Prices

The 2012 Hyundai Accent is one of the latest version of 2012 Hyundai. 2012 Hyundai Accent is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the GLS 4-Door to the SE 5-Door. The 2012 Hyundai Accent is available at MSRP Price of $14,195 - $15,795 And Invoice Price of $13,777 - $15,348.

Upon introduction,the 2012 Hyundai Accent both trims are equipped with a standard 1.6-liter, I4, 138-horsepower engine that achieves 30-mpg in the city and 40-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The 2012 Hyundai Accent underlying structure is engineered to protect occupants using a Collision Load Dispersion mechanism. The 2012 Hyundai vehicle’s structure distributes the force of an impact in three ways to minimize floor deformation and maintain the integrity of the cabin. Hot on the heels of the debut of the Veloster at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Hyundai has unwrapped the all-new 2012 Accent at the Montreal Auto Show. This 2012 Hyundai Accent comes as a surprise as Hyundai Motor America had said the car wouldn’t break cover until the New York Auto Show.
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