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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Datsun Brand to Sell Cars in South Africa as Well Starting from 2014 First Teaser Rendering
At a press conference at Nissans Yokohama plant on Monday, the Japanese carmaker announced that the re-born Datsun Brand is set to return to South Africa, with the first passenger car to be launched onto the market at the end of 2014.
The announcement follows a global decision in 2010 to re-introduce the Datsun brand as part of the Japanese companys "Nissan Power 88" mid-term plan, which calls for an 8 percent global market share and 8 percent operating profit by fiscal year 2016.
Currently, Datsun sales are planned for four major markets, including South Africa, India, Indonesia and Russia, during the course of 2014.
"Following Infinitis launch last year, we are delighted that South Africa is also a destination of choice for Datsun vehicles," commented Mike Whitfield, managing director of Nissan South Africa (NSA).
"Datsun enjoyed a proud heritage in the country after the Bluebird made its debut at the Pretoria Show in 1958, the 120Y and SSS models were household names, before going on to become the number one brand between 1976 and 1978."
In addition to the announcement, we also found a teaser rendering showing the front end of Datsuns first production model that will be a compact passenger car. Were not sure if this image has gone public before, but this is the first time weve seen it.
In December, it was revealed that the Datsuns new low-cost family cars will share their underpinnings with Russias Lada, which in mid-2014, will pass into the ownership of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Sunday, October 20, 2013
BMW M Reportedly Plans to Stick to Rear Wheel Drive Ahem…X5 M Cough Cough…X6 M
The news coming from the worlds oldest car magazine (yes, thats the same one that had the Auto Cars Concept on the Alfa Romeo 4C), is that BMW Ms division is committed to rear wheel drive.
BMW M boss Friedrich Nitschke spoke to the publication about the matter during last months Detroit Auto Show: "Our philosophy in regards to steering feel and precision is that rear-wheel drive is the best solution," he said. "xDrive brings an 80-90kg weight penalty and the M differential is the industry’s best rear-drive set-up."
Well, we guess neither Nitschke nor Autocar have ever heard about the…BMW X5 M and X6 M, or the M135i xDrive, M550d xDrive and the X6 50d xDrive (granted; the Bavarian company describes the last three as "Powered by M" and "M Performance" models, but they still carry the "M" nameplate anyway).
During the interview, Nitschke added that the M brand will continue to offer manual gearboxes as long as theres demand, and that there are no "imminent plans" to offer an M3 version of the new 3-Series Gran Turismo.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Opel Insignia Engine Range To Include 1 6 and 2 0 Turbo Units
We still have a few days left before Opel officially unveils the new Insignia, but since a whole set of images were leaked into the net the other day, there’s no point for hiding anymore. Apart from the pictures without watermarks, we also have initial details on the Insignia’s engine range.
Starting off with gasoline models, the Vectra’s successor will be offered with five petrol units: 1.6-liter with 115 Hp; 1.8-liter with 140 Hp; 1.6-liter Turbo with 180 Hp; 2.0-liter Turbo with 200 Hp and 2.8-liter V6 Turbo with 260 Hp. The Insignia’s diesel engine range will include four units: 2.0-liter available with 110, 130 and 160 Hp and a top notch 2.9-liter V6 with 250 Hp.
In 2009 Opel will enhance the Insignia’s range with the addition of an OPC version that will be equipped with a 300 HP 2.8-liter V6 Turbo engine combined with an all-wheel drive system. The Insignia will go on sale in Europe this summer and although this is not official yet, it is expected that it will also come to the States as the successor to the Saturn Aura.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Amphibious Lamborghini Takes to the High Seas
At first glance, I thought this seafaring sports car was the underwater Lotus Esprit from The Spy Who Loved Me. Much to my amazement, it’s a real amphibious Lamborghini Countach built by Mike Ryan of SeaRoader.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake pumps up to 620 hp
Brabus offers two cosmetic packages, one for the poor lilacs in the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake and a special for the CLS 63 AMG variant. For the CLS 250 and CLS 500 and the front bumper, the flanks and all light units surrounding thickly with spoilers. Because the AMG enough factory bespoilerd is Brabus keeps it at this stopper in the bottom half frontlip existing front spoiler and replacing Mercedes emblems by their own copies.
House Brabus wheels are available for all engine variants, ranging from modest sizes up to 20 inches. New in the range are the double spoke Mono Bloch R wheels with the center in a titanium color is sprayed and one spoke of the duo always in a titanium color is sprayed and the other contains a glossy finish. Buy the complete set of wheels and then the footwear supplied by Yokohama.
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| Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake |
Engine Tuning
More power is available for various models up to 620 hp for the CLS 63 AMG. After installing the tuning kit, the 63 also immediately over giant 1,000 Nm of torque. A sprint to 100 km / h takes just 4.2 seconds and then the CLS 63 AMG has paved the way for entirely by popping up to 320 km / h. Extending the power to cure the AMG is a 40% limited slip differential and a special exhaust system with butterfly valve for extra auditory delight in Sport mode the car.
For the CLS 250 CDI increases the power to 235 hp and a maximum torque of 560 Nm. The CLS 350 CDI BRABUS can in just three-quarters to an output of 690 Nm bring. It is the setting of different engine characters also changed. You drive in ECO mode and between between 1,600 and 2,400 rpm then only the extra torque of 70 Nm released. In sports, or when you cross over to manual shifting via paddles behind the steering wheel, get the added horsepower would provide support. Who in these modes, full on the gas stand accelerates in 5.9 seconds to 100 km / h. The top speed remains limited to 250 km / h.
Finally, the CLS 500. Standard V8 generates 408 hp thereof, and after the Brabus 500 hp. The torque increases to 720 Nm. Then would you effortlessly 300 km / h driving. We therefore recommend a verlagingset for better handling of. Which is also available through Brabus, though Bilstein actually responsible for the quality delivered.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Next Toyota Highlander to form basis for new Subaru Tribeca
From the sound of things, Subaru and Toyota are getting cozier than ever. According to Motor Trend, the two companies are currently exploring ways to integrate platforms, and the fruit of that exploration may very well be the next Tribeca. MT is reporting that engineers are currently looking for ways to base the next-generation Subaru crossover on the bones of the Toyota Highlander. Both models are slated for replacement in 2014, and there’s some indication that the two vehicles will share more than a few bolts when they debut.
According to MT, the project isn’t without hiccups, however. As with the FT-86, both companies need to find a way to work around the Subaru 3.6-liter flat-six found in the nose of the current Tribeca. MTpoints out that the FT-86 avoided this issue by simply using the Subaru engine in the Toyota variant of the sports coupe, though at this point it’s unclear how the Tribeca/Highlander will overcome that particular hurdle. In addition, the crossover platform will also need room for the Highlander hybrid model’s battery packs, which may mean that Subaru will jump into the gas-electric game as well.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Mercedes Benz E Class in 2014 to lead change
The highlight for the change reflected in the front end
The E-Class improved 2014 version again attracted the attention of car enthusiasts and confirms the leading position of Mercedes-Benz.
The E-Class improved 2014 version again attracted the attention of car enthusiasts and confirms the leading position of Mercedes-Benz.
Despite the improved version, but Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and wagon model 2014 with still owns many new features in the interior design, exterior, engine, standard equipment and high-tech features.
Exterior less conservative
To attract customers from rivals Audi and BMW countrymen, external appearance of the E-Class 2014 have been significant changes, especially the front end, to help E-class looks less conservative and dry, the softer contours. Design headlights split and separation of the current model is replaced with the type uniform, with the participation of the LEDs. Tail lights are designed to keep the front but converted to LED. To create a new point to the tail of the E-Class upgraded version, Mercedes-Benz has added weight and after difference.
Grille on the sedan version of the sport
Furnishing more substance
Maintaining traditional elegance, but the interior space of the E-Class was refreshed in 2014 center console cluster, dashboard panel, details alternating wooden and aluminum, and new clock between the air conditioner vents.
Interior space is still possible to look chic but have been more "substance"
Interior space is still possible to look chic but have been more "substance"
Operational savings
The lowest E200 is equipped with 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, 181 horsepower capacity, followed by the E250 with the same capacity, but the capacity of 208 horsepower.
E200 CDI engine uses 2.1L 4-cylinder, 134 horsepower capacity, while the E220 CDI with 168 hp power. The E250 CDI engine, but with 201 horsepower capacity. The more powerful E300 3.0L V6, 248 hp power. The highest use E63 AMG twin-turbo 5.5L V8, 518 horsepower capacity.
Whether luxury car but the fuel consumption of the E-Class 2014 is still very impressive
Regarding fuel efficiency, E220 CDI head with only 4.7 ltr per 100 km when accompanied by 7-speed automatic gearbox, CO2 emissions are just 125 g / km. For the UK market, Mercedes-Benz will introduce the E300 BlueTec diesel-electric hybrid.
Many new safety features
In terms of safety, Mercedes-Benz has borrowed the technology of the S-Class to give the E-Class in 2014. The safety of the E-Class has been improved, with floating multi-camera system capable of providing three-dimensional vision in front of more than 500 meters.
2014 E-Class sedan and wagon
In addition, the system can detect pedestrians who cross the road, the speed and position of vehicles ahead. 2014 E-Class also features driver support keeps focus, while Brake Assist detects dangerous turn lane assist, blind spot assist, park assist and auto camera car around.
Under the plan, Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014 will be officially debuted at the Detroit auto show takes place from 14 to 01/27/2013.
Some pictures of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2014
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Beach Patrol Runs Over Sunbather On Way To Help Swimmer
A bad, bad start to the holiday weekend. From WNBC-TV, New York.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Towbar for Mitsubishi Outlander why do you need and where to get
Presently hitch on the car ceased to be a lot grim truckers to "Moskvich", twice a year, clinging to his jalopy truck with Chopper - planting potatoes in May and in September to clean. Now hitch is not a symbol of the villa zamorochennosti! Promotion to the masses by the authorities of the concept of active rest is bearing fruit, and winter recreation in the fields on a snowmobile, in summer on the water on a water bike and just trailering with the trailer became commonplace. And man, buy - did snowmobile encounters a problem - how to deliver the machine in the field? Under its own power for a long time out, until the spring can not catch. Attach to a car with a truck towing a snowmobile without fail, you can not try. And so, going for segohodom or water motorcycle first take care of the towbar! Turnbuckles somehow classified as a sellers kit, along with kenguryatnik. However, the hitch - first strength member, and the attitude to it as a decorative trinket inappropriate. There is a sense proiskat Internet company, specializes in tow, on their sale and installation. For example: tow bars Mitsubishi Outlander They sell, and consult, and install ... all in one place! However, the hitch can be installed yourself. Mounted hitch on the staff openings provided by the manufacturer, connector electrical trailer to the vehicle mounted with the staffing at the plant. If the seller starts to explain that, they say, "this is a great hitch, but that does not fit - business - then drill a hole" - run out! These people are obviously trying to fool your head - there is no certified and approved by the factory - manufacturer of towbars, that "some are not suitable." Hitch mount on the hardware needed to charge the seller gives you complete with towbar and stretching it must be in accordance with the recommendations in instruktsii.I recently. When planning the purchase and installation of the tow, consider first that you'll hook him! After hitch, as any force element has a maximum load on the ball and passport Towing hitch and if your Mitsubishi is designed for 750 kg Mass of the trailer, then try to move a couple of pallets of brick at a time is clearly not worth it!
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