March 2006
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General Motors will unveil a dramatically revitalized Saturn lineup with production versions of the all-new 2007 Saturn Aura midsize sedan, Saturn Sky Red Line performance roadster and Saturn Outlook crossover vehicle at the 2006 New York International Auto Show.
??????? The Saturn Aura, which goes on sale this summer, brings the new design of Saturn into a fun-to-drive sport sedan, with bold exterior styling and high levels of interior refinement.
??????? The Saturn Sky Red Line, arriving at Saturn retailers this fall, adds extra power and performance to Saturn????????s new signature roadster with a 260-horsepower 2.0L direct-injection turbo.
??????? The Saturn Outlook is an eight-passenger crossover vehicle that strikes an ideal balance of style, size and capability. Outlook, which goes into production later this year, is built on GM????????s new crossover vehicle platform.
??????? A Saturn concept vehicle that will provide an indication of how the brand????????s new design cues will continue on future vehicles.
Written by admin on March 31st, 2006 with no comments.
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The new volkswagen golf could be one of the shortest product lifecycle in the history of the german car company. The current golf, launched this year hasn`t yet been launched in North America and a new one is expected in the third quarter of 2008.
The first version of the fifth generation golf is on sale in Europe since 2003 and the last generation, the 2006 GTI Golf has been launched in february 2006.
At it`s begginings, in 1974, the golf had seven year lifecycles. However, the last model launched is very sophisticated and it`s time of production is really high, so it`s very expensive to produce.
The streamline production of the new golf that will be launched in 2008 is expected to include a coupe and an offroader, based on Concept A revealed at Geneva. This is intented to improve the productivity over the next four years with 10 percents.
Written by admin on March 31st, 2006 with no comments.
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Jaguar is one of the famous car companys that builds quality super cars of the highest caliber, but one of it’s new vehicles, the Jaguar XK, is one of the most underappreciated high-end sports coupes on the market.
As you may see in the picture below, you will see why i’m saying that, the car is very well built and with a very impresing design, coming from a very prestigious company with a large amount of tradition and experience in the motor works field.
According to the autobild.de this new Jaguar XK will have multiple engines: 4.2L V-8 pushing 300-hp, and a “compressor version” that will work at about 400-hp. This oferes a great deal of performance for the car, that should, along with it’s very nice good looks, bring succes of Jaguar.
Written by admin on March 30th, 2006 with no comments.
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Distinct sports appeal, elegant style and supreme comfort ???????? these are the characteristic features of the Audi A8. At the time of its market launch three years ago, this large saloon shot straight to the top of the luxury segment thanks to its dynamic qualities. The Ingolstadt brand is now unveiling a sporty top model of the very highest calibre: the Audi S8 stands for exceptional dynamism, as expressed by its engine, transmission, suspension and design, as well as for exclusiveness and luxury.
The Audi S8 is equipped with a new V10 engine that capitalises on the expertise of the Lamborghini Gallardo super sports car. This ten-cylinder engine delivers 450 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 540 Nm of torque ???????? the latter available from just 3,500 rpm ???????? from a capacity of 5.2 litres. As on the Le Mans winning R8, the most successful racing car in the world, FSI petrol direct injection assures superior power output in the Audi S8. This luxury saloon sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, and is electronically governed at 250 km/h.
The driveline and aluminium chassis of the S8 have been modified to suit the engine????????s power. The latest generation of quattro permanent four-wheel drive with asymmetric/dynamic torque split transmits this power to all four wheels. The firmer settings of the adaptive air suspension - sport and a more direct steering ratio ensure that the power and dynamism of the drivetrain are put to the road with precision.
The design of the new S8 completes the picture ???????? the sporty top model also has the looks of the most athletic luxury saloon car. There is an atmosphere of luxurious elegance inside the car. Its generous equipment including the headlight technology known as adaptive light and optional ceramic brakes advance the Audi S8 to the status of technology leader and ensure that it enjoys an exceptional position compared with the competition.
Written by admin on March 27th, 2006 with no comments.
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At the Geneva Motor Show, the venue was provided for Ferrari to unvail the newest Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, the most powerfull 12-cylinder car that was ever developed at Maranello. In this new model sets a new benchmark of excellence in all points of view: handling, driving pleasure, design and so on, throw the most technologically advanced features ever applied by Ferrari to a two-seater.
The performance of the car is incredible: it’s 6 litre V12 engine, developed from the well known Enzo counterpart, has 620 hp at a maximum of 7,600 rpm and combines with all aluminium chassis and other bodywork giving a stunning weight-power ratio of less then 2.5 kg/hp.
The innovative F599 GTB Fiorano design replaces the last of the line of cars that are in the same class: the 575M Maranello and 550 Maranello, models that were sold in over 5,700 cars. The 599 GTB owes a great debt to Alcoa and Delphi for the all-aluminium space frame and suspansion system, that were highly praised.
The year 2005 was a very successful one for Ferrari. Maintaining the brand’s exclusivity, Maranello has worked very hard to bring the new demands of the rapidly expanding market. The result of that labour was the almoust 5,400 cars that were delivered successfully in the past year. This unneglecteble figure show’s the excellent performance for the Maranello berlinetts and the F430 and 612 Saglietti spider versions.
Written by admin on March 17th, 2006 with no comments.
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