Archive for June, 2011

 
Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Nissan Skyline r34The first impression when driving the Nissan Skyline r34 is a blindingly fast and capable car. The car will string some corners faster than your brain can pass them. It looks fabulous, it sounds fantastic, it turns head, it is cozy, it is faultlessly reliable, and it guarantees the fuel efficiency. That is the Skyline ownership.

The vehicle is something that everyone should experience driving once. The technology attached has helped a lot during driving hours, and you as a driver is just too uninvolving. This could be a minor, perhaps. The role of a driver is less when the car can help itself to transport its passenger to their destination safely.

Here is an example, though still describing how wonderful the Skyline is. As a driver, you will steer it and look how fast you can go. The car will brilliantly do the rest for you. You should once driving it fast passing a corner, and don’t brake! You just switch off your brain and hang on it. You think you’ll go round or over steer. But, this vehicle will correct itself superbly before your brain senses its alarm to what is happening. You may feel the electronics tweaking and moving power around and adjusting individual brakes to solve your threatening situation. It is really an amazing car.

The car records approximately 18 to 20 mpg fuel economy figures. If you can go with this, get one! You may miss being a factor when driving, but it guarantees your excellent passing through fast corner.

 
 
Saturday, June 25th, 2011

Mitsubishi Lancer EvolutionMitsubishi has added its Lancer Evolution X to the line-up, promoting a level of performance that you can commonly find in European sport sedans and sport cars that considerably cost more. There is only a few vehicles can be in comparable engine power, driving intensity and accurate handling. The bonus is the Evo looks to have legitimate high performance sedan as well.

Today’s Evolution Lancer is offered in three neat levels, that is, GSR, MR and MR Touring. The GSR targets traditional driving fan, offering an efficient five-speed manual transmission and aggressive suspension setting. The MR offers the new automated twin-clutch manual transmission and offer suspension setting. The MR Touring features more comfort aspects with a sunroof, leather seating, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers and additional sound insulation.

The Evo is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cyl engine providing 291 hp and 300 lbs-ft of torque. Power is distributed to all wheels via a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system. Mitsubishi’s transmission system applied in this Evo is one of the quickest when you upshift the full throttle.

When everyone will dazzle on the Evo’s exterior presentation, the interior cannot avoid its label as being humble economy car. The control arrangement is functional, but it is the same thing you’ll get essentially in a base Lancer sedan.

The current Evolution Lancer is impressive when speaking of handling and responsiveness. You will be impressed on how this sedan can go around tight corner rapidly and securely, which is only rivaled by a few vehicles on the road today.

 
 
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Jaguar XJ220The Jaguar XJ220 almost gains mythical status among Jaguar fans, though not for right reason. It should have been the peak of the road car series, but it never met its potential.

The original prototype drew much wider attention when it was uncovered at the British Motor Show in 1988. Incredible V12 engine, race-inspired aerodynamics and ground-hugging shape were all checked when scrolling down the supercar boxes. The spec list even stimulates curiosity even further, when the automaker promised to apply four-wheel drive system and adaptive suspension. All combination blends to send order to jaguar for the £290,000 vehicle for 350 requests. Success is guaranteed to appear.

Problem appeared when putting this one off machine into production. The task of producing the Jaguar XJ220 to reality was trusted to race specialist TWR. When the final details were validated, the proposed 6.2-liter V12 had been substituted by a less attractive 3.5-liter twin turbo V6, and the car came out as rear wheel drive. It came out on a deep economic recession, which was worried to make many would-be buyers to back out of the deal.

Finally, the automaker built 281 samples only, but the Jaguar XJ220 still represented a bona fide supercar presenting 500bhp that could reach 213 mph top speed. The figure made it the fastest finished good model in the world at that time. The XJ220 would feel heavy and cumbersome when driving at low speeds, but a flex of the right foot set free the epic straight line speed. The XJ220 remains the fastest Jaguar production ever, yet it has to miss that opportunity.

 
 
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

2011 Cadillac SLSCadillac SLS set its worldwide debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show in 2009. This new generation is targeted for luxury business sedan. It blends the elegance of customary American luxury with sophisticated technology. The sedan is uniquely designed to the business elite. The vehicle ships out in four variants, priced between RMB 448,000 and 698,000 RMB.

Options Engine Fuel-Efficient
The new Cadillac SLS ships out with two new engine alternatives of high class direct injection combined with the manual six-speed automatic transmission. Besides providing an exciting power, the car reduces fuel consumption by 9 percent and emits lower hydrocarbon compared to similar powerplants.

Safety, Security and Information Services
The Cadillac SLS features new OnStar system, on which driver will be connected to the Call Center to have 24 hours service by pressing just one button. The OnStar offers various services such as Automatic Crash Response, Vehicle Diagnostics, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location, Navigation and Destination Download and so on.

The Exterior redesign
The Cadillac SLS followed the advancement of Cadillac styling for exterior design. The car has a plain appearance with dynamic proportional. It has been painstakingly redesigned to be more energetic and younger appearance.

Refined Interior
Excellent workmanship defines its interior design of Cadillac SLS. All seats are designed ergonomically and upholstered with leather. It highlights the luxury and elegance of the Cadillac model. The car has also adopted technical advances to ensure quiet and pleasant driving.

Level of Safety technology
The new Cadillac SLS offers a world class level of active and passive safety. It applies high strength steel plate in more than 80 percent of SLS body.

 
 
Monday, June 20th, 2011

Hyundai i10 MagnaFor the fast emerging auto market of India, South Korean automaker Hyundai hits its best selling model when launching Hyundai i10 Magna. The combination of great performance, sophisticated engine and fuel efficiency has contributed to set this premium hatchback model record better sale than its contender. The i10 Magna is measured at 3565 mm of overall length, 1595 mm of overall width and 1550 mm of overall height. The Hyundai’s car has ground clearance of 165 mm. It is supported by 1197 cc engine that delivers maximum power of 80 PS and maximum torque of 111 NM. Equipped with five seating capacity, the fuel tank capacity reaches 35 liter. It offers mileage of 16 km/liter highway and 12 km/liter city. In combination, it offers 12.8 km/liter.

When speaking of safety aspect during driving, the car applies ventilated disc for front brakes and drums for rear brakes. The model is also equipped with various entertainment features to complete the safety aspects. The features cover air conditioner, power steering, power windows, steering adjustment, front fog lights, rear wash wiper, sun-roof and rear defroster. The safety features are trusted to the following driver air-bags, anti-lock system and child safety locks. You will get excellent entertainment through such features as CD player and AM/FM radio.

For India market, the Hyundai i10 Magna ships out in nine unique variants. These include models of D-lite, Era, Asta, Magna, Sportz, and Asta. The car is valued from around Rs. 3.30 lakh to Rs. 5.30 lakh for the high-end version.