Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Infiniti M Review and Concept

Here are the first images of the sedan's luxury brand of Nissan
infiniti m

The competition at Pebble Beach in California proves to be a hotbed of innovation. As promised, Infiniti has unveiled its luxury sedan, the M, which does not conceal a sporty, at least from an aesthetic point of view.

Come on the market early next year and how motors will have a 3.7 liter V6 with 320 horsepower and a powerful V8 of 5.6 liters over 400 horsepower, all coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
It is possible that the continent would be taken including the V6 turbodiesel originally Renault.

infiniti m

infiniti m

infiniti m

  

Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

Here the model year 2009, slightly updated, but always of great luxury.
rools royce


Production of the 2009's Rolls-Royce Phantom will begin in March, unless completely assembled in the factory in Goodwood, England.

These are small improvements that relate to the chrome grille, while the circles 21 "can be painted or polished. Obviously, opulent interiors, where use was made of leather and wood in abundance, entertainment systems are the latest generation of outstanding quality and luxury everywhere.

Under the hood there's always the 6.7 liter V12, related to the BMW 7 Series, the Winged Victory that on the flagship with 460 horsepower and delivers very good 73.4 kgm of torque.

rools royce

rools royce

Friday, December 25, 2009

BMW Series 5 GT Concept and Review

It will be one of the stars of Geneva, close to the standard version of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) which anticipates the expansion of the Series 5.
bmw series 5 GT
The BMW Series 5 GT Concept marks a new direction for the House of Monaco: it is, according to the manufacturer of "a studio close to the standard version of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) and anticipates the expansion of the BMW 5 Series to a motoring new. "

In any case it will be one of the stars of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (5-15 March). At first glance it may seem like a big crossover / coupe similar in some respects to a large sedan Series 5 but also gives a nod to the X6. 5 meters long, 1.55 high, with un'interno very modular which allows a load capacity of 1650 liters, this concept prefigures a car that should offer style, versatility and great living.
bmw series 5 GT

bmw series 5 GT

bmw series 5 GT


Thursday, December 24, 2009

BMW X6 and 7 Series HYBRID BY 2009

Monaco confirms the arrival of the two models for this year: both with V8 petrol engines combined with an electric engine.



bmw x6 series 7

From Detroit BMW has confirmed that by the year is expected to market hybrid versions of X6 (in November in Italy) and Series 7, early in his time from concept X6 ActiveHybrid and BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid. The SAC of Monaco will be powered by a V8 - not specified power and capacity - and optimized with dual mode ActiveHybrid system, which provides a method of funziomento for the path and one for urban driving at speed. The 7 Series will propose instead the 4.4 twin turbo diesel V8 from 407 horsepower mated to a 20 hp electric engine.

bmw x6 series 7

bmw x6 series 7

Thursday, December 17, 2009

NISSAN JUKE, COMPACT CROSSOVER

It will be just over 4 meters long and built in Sunderland, Great Britain
nissan juke
 At the Geneva Motor Show next March will be presented great news for Nissan. This is the Juke, a compact crossover a little more than four meters, so with Size smaller than the popular Qashqai (4.32 m).

From the first image provided by the Japanese can be seen only part of the silhouette of the new model, which had been anticipated by the Qazana prototype against which, however, the design should be more orthodox.

Should be submitted both in wheel-drive version, which is earlier: will be built at Sunderland stabilmento English. like the Qashqai.
nissan juke

nissan juke


NISSAN CUBE Review and Price

The magic cube with 1.5 petrol and diesel, 1583 liters in capacity up to 3.98 meters

Arrives in Italy on Nissan Cube, a compact MPV in Japan has sold a million copies. This "magic cube" immediately stands out for its striking, certainly unorthodox, but also offers great substance.
nissan cube

It 's less than 4 meters long (3.98), 1.69 wide, 1.67 high and with a pitch of 2.53, then more compact than many cars, but with an accessibility and a load capacity from family.

The square shape of the exterior are much softer in the cockpit, thanks to the roof with a wavy pattern, which gives great brightness. In addition to feelings is the substance, with the raised seat and very comfortable second Nissan, but mostly there with the rear seat that slides back over 24 cm and the 3-position reclining. This solution allows a variable boot capacity from 283 to 403 liters, up to 1563 with the seats folded.

Among the 1.6 petrol engine 110 hp with manual five-speed transmission (CVT optional 4-speed automatic) and April, the 1.5 diesel 110 hp.

Two specifications are very comprehensive: Look, which offers 19,000 euros ESP, 6 airbags, automatic climate control, power steering, electric windows, panoramic glass roof, alloy wheels 16 ", front fog lamps, CD player with AUX jack for readers MP3 and Bluetooth for phone, lights and wipers with automatic operation, and luxury that adds a navigation system and rear camera) to 19,800 euros.

nissan cube

nissan cube

nissan cube

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Risio DR1 Price And Concept

The term seems to become a low cost concept imperative, even for a large share of the automotive market. The newest arrival to this category, actually long overdue, is the DR1, already presented at the Motor Show last year.

risio dr1
The car is the "work" DR Motor, the House Molise Risio Maximus, who, thanks to an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Chery, brings to market a small competitor to cars like the Fiat Panda, Chevrolet Matiz, Suzuki Alto, Nissan Pixo , Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. Below the threshold of 10,000 euros, plenty, if you take advantage of the incentives.


The DR1 is 3.59 meters long, 1.58 high and 1.56 wide. It has five doors and four seats, with alloy wheels 15 ", and a unique setting that includes: ABS, 2 airbags, central locking with alarm, electric mirrors, rear parking sensors, metallic paint and CD/MP3 audio system .

risio dr1
The engine is a gasoline 4-cylinder 1.3-liter that produces 83 horsepower, also offered bi-fuel LPG / petrol and then gas / petrol. performance features are honest: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 "(13" LPG) and top speed of 156 km / h. The average distance is declared gasoline of 17.2 km / liter.

risio dr1
Finally, Price: 9,330 for the petrol version and 11,330 euros for LPG. Thanks to the scrapping incentive and the eco-incentives, the price goes up to 7,830 euros.

DACIA DUSTER Review and Concept

Spring comes to the crossover low cost, in full or front wheel drive version with the 1.6 petrol and 1.5 diesel.
DACIA DUSTER

Arrive in the spring of Dacia crossover, the Duster, after the baptism of fire with Alain Prost.
The Duster, produced at the Pitesti plant in Romania, to be compact in size, at least for its category: it is 4.31 long 1.82 m wide. Suitable for light off-road, with a height of 20 cm from the ground net: the angle of attack front is 35 °.
DACIA DUSTER

The interior roominess comparable to that gives the sedan Logan, while the babagliaio has a capacity ranging from 475 to 1600 liters with rear seats flipped.

Two engines, three ladders of power: the 4-cylinder 1.6-liter petrol engine delivers 110 horsepower while the 1.5 turbodiesel version is available in 85 hp and also in that of 105.

DACIA DUSTER
Crossver with off-road ambitions, but also versatile: in fact, the Duster will be available in both front-wheel drive, or 4x4. The wheel-drive version benefits from the know-how and Nissan will have a switch with three modes:
Automatic, where the torque between the rear to the front shall be apportioned in the grip, "lock" where 50% is sent directly to the rear and front 4X2 where he works only to optimize mileage.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Opel Meriva, New Diesel

They come from the 1.3 and 95 hp 1.7 and 130 hp from 110. In 2011 versions start-stop and bi-fuel.

Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva comes with new diesel engines. First on the compact 95 hp from the 1.3 CTDI Ecoflex, credited with an average distance of 22.5 km / liter, with emissions of 119 g / km of CO2. The 1.7 CTDI is updated with the versions from 110 hp (28.6 kgm) and 130 hp (30.7 kgm), both capable, according to the House, to travel 19.2 km / liter and emissions of 138 g / km of CO2.

The new 110 hp and 130 hp from the current 100-hp 1.7 present the new electronic D1, the low compression ratio, new injectors and turbo-date. 2011 will also come in versions of Start-Stop and the bi-fuel.

The Meriva is the first car ever to receive a certificate of approval by an independent association of physicians and experts in the back, called Aktion Gesunder Rücken (AGR), for its system ErgoFlex dedicated to the seats.
Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva

Opel Meriva

Monday, September 7, 2009

2009 Ford Mustang Crash test

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2009 Ford Mustang 2-DR w/SAB

Frontal Driver Rating Frontal Passenger Rating Side Driver Rating Side Rear Passenger Rating Rollover 2 Wheel Drive Rating Rollover 4 Wheel Drive Rating

What does a 5-Star Rating mean?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) rates vehicles of all makes and models to determine their crash and rollover safety. Our ratings are created with data gathered during controlled crash and rollover tests. Vehicles with the highest ratings receive a 5-Star Rating. Read more about NHTSA's 5-Star Ratings in NCAP



This vehicle when rated, had:
Side Impact Airbags Combo
Electronic Stability Control No
Vehicle Curb Weight 3376


Frontal Crash

Driver
Passenger
Head Injury Criterion 325 367
Chest deceleration (g's) 37 40
Femur load l/r1 (lb) 144 / 463 623 / 284






Side Crash


Front Seat
Rear Seat
Head Injury Criterion (HIC) 68 546
Thoracic Trauma Index (TTI) 42 72
Pelvis Deceleration (g's)
43



47





Rollover

Chance of rollover 8%
Static Stability Factor 1.53
Dynamic Test Result No-tip*
Drive RWD
Tire Size P235/55R17

Belts & Head Restraints
Adjustable Upper Belt - Front -
Adjustable Upper Belt - Rear -
Seat Belt Extenders Dealer Installed Option
Additional Webbing Inches - Driver 23.7
Additional Webbing Inches - Passenger 25.8
Pretensioner Standard Front
Energy Management Feature Standard Front
Integrated Safety Belt -
Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Standard
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System Standard
Rear Seat Head Restraint -
Dynamic Head Restraint -

Air Bags
SAB - head protection Standard Combo Bag For Row 1
SAB - chest protection Standard Combo Bag From Seat For Row 1
SAB Out Of Position Testing Meets Specification
Advanced Air Bag Systems Standard
Air Bag On-Off Switch -

Driving Safety
4-Wheel ABS Standard
Electronic Stability Control -
Traction Control Option
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirrors Optional
Daytime Running Lights -
Auto Door Locks Standard
Automatic Crash Notification -
Safety Power Windows Standard Anti-Pinch And Standard Push Down Lift Up Switch

Other
Built-In Child Seats -
Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH) Standard
Interior Trunk Release Standard
Anti-Theft Features Standard Passive Immobilizer
Optional Active Alarm Only



Ford Mustang Crash test