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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Brabus Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (2012) [Reviews]



 Other Mercedes-Benz CLS-generation has arrived, and a world premiere BRABUS presents an exclusive tuning program for the new four-door coupe at the Motor Show in Geneva 2011.

Sporty, stylish design combined with the aerodynamic efficiency is the trademark of Brabus. For new components of the body CLS have been developed in a wind tunnel. They are manufactured in OEM quality from flexible PUR-R-Rim.

Brabus front bumper spoiler installed on the production and significantly reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds. The front can be further upgraded BRABUS front spoiler caps. They have an air intake extraordinary style and LED daytime running lights, available in black or chrome surrounds.

The CLS receives a dynamic aspect of both wings of the Brabus sport. In addition to the gills on each side also has a horizontal support Brabus illuminated letters.

Skirts Brabus threshold to give a four-door even smaller, more elegant place. Interesting and useful feature that was added is a set of integrated entrance lights are activated via the keyless remote control or door handles.

LED for safe access to the tube in the dark, are integrated into the Brabus rear bumper. Special courts in the rear apron again perfect backdrop for the four tailpipes of the BRABUS sport exhaust system. The appearance in the back complete with a center-mounted reflector.

The Brabus rear spoiler creates a perfect aerodynamic balance and highlights the sporty character of Brabus creative combination.

Another important contribution to the appearance for the exclusive Brabus CLS Brabus monoblock new wheels in sizes ranging from 10 .5 to 8.5Jx17 JX20. OEM quality alloys available in one piece and three piece wheels six different models.

Features to the most exclusive Brabus Monoblock VI, E or S wheels in size 9Jx20 front and back 10.5Jx20 size. The latest addition to the family of wheels Brabus Monoblock S Brabus wheels is Originally presented as a forged wheel is now also available as cast wheels of 20 inches, which also celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the 2011 th On the new CLS, the wheel can be mounted in sizes 8.5 and JX20 9.5Jx20, painted gray "Titanium" liquid shadows. The largest tire supplied by Brabus technology partners Pirelli and Yokohama for these wheels are 255/30 ZR 20 in size 305/25 ZR 20 front and in size to the rear axle.

Specially calibrated for a sporty low-rings are the BRABUS suspension solutions developed in collaboration with technology partner BILSTEIN. Last Brabus sport springs varies less ground clearance of about 30 millimeters (1.2 inches). Sporting objectives can be met with a suspension Brabus, combining the race sag height, damper settings, but a more solid and comfortable. CLS-Class models equipped with factory with a semi-active air suspension AIRMATIC can be calculated from about 35 millimeters (1.4 inches) BRABUS suspension modules with.

BRABUS offers the world's most extensive range of performance tuning for Mercedes-Benz. CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model is equipped with an ECO Brabus D4 PowerXtra performance kit provides an additional 31 hp (31 bhp) / 22.8 kW and a maximum torque of 560 Nm (413 Nm).

For Brabus CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ECO PowerXtra offers tuning kits D6s. Plug-and-play with an additional control device can be installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Brabus or the know-how partner for less than 45 minutes. This high-tech performance optimization also allows the driver to influence the return of power through a change in the selected program PLUS 7G-Tronic automatic.

In the "eco", only the maximum torque of 620 Nm is increased 690 Nm (457-509 Nm) between 1600 and 2400 revolutions per minute. Maximum output will remain unchanged. If the "Sport" has been selected manually or automatically, as well as maximum torque and increase power. Maximum power, then jump to 265 hp (261 hp) / 195 kW, 313 hp (309 hp) / 230 kW at 3600 rpm low. Using this model setting tuned turbo diesel road sprints from 0-100 km / h in just 5.9 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h (155 mph).

All BRABUS engines are used only ARAL high-performance lubricants.

All stainless steel Brabus quad sport exhaust is available for all engine variants of the CLS. Precision calibrated to optimize the performance of the exhaust system and exhaust produce a harsh sound.
Unique interior design that meets all customer requirements is particularly Brabus specialty. Options for the Mercedes CLS new range of interesting accessories for interior tailored especially soft and breathable BRABUS Mastik but strong leather and Alcantara.

Brabus wheel ergonomic sports steering is available in a variety of leather / wood design. He commented perfect driving position and ensures relaxed driving long distance.

Scuff plates with illuminated Brabus logo or mark speedometer to 340 kmh (213 mph) to add special highlights such as a house Brabus sports accessories: These include components such as aluminum pedal pads, lock shaft and the gear high quality and clear coated carbon fiber dash inserts and center console. Brabus also offers the wood in any desired color and grain.

The four-door coupe Brabus Mercedes-Benz CLS can also be equipped with a customized package Brabus multimedia.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid to make Monterey Le Mans Series debut


Porsche’s 911 GT3 R Hybrid will make a return to North American racing as Porsche Motorsport announced today the entry of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 in the ModSpace American Le Mans Series Monterey presented by Patrón. The six-hour race on September 17 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is the eighth round of the 2011 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón.

“The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid represents one of the best examples ever of technology transfer between race track and showroom,” said Scott Atherton, President and CEO of the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón. “It brought an entirely new level of relevance to our platform during its North American debut at Petit Le Mans last year; certainly it stands to do the same during its maiden appearance on the West Coast. Porsche is using its involvement in the ALMS to demonstrate that high performance and fuel efficiency are not mutually exclusive achievements. The benefits of this revolutionary development program will no doubt lead to numerous advancements that will be applied to future Porsche road cars. We are proud that our position as the Global Leader of Green Racing enables such technologies to be put to the ultimate endurance test and actively developed in front of our fans.”

Two Porsche works pilots Romain Dumas (France) and Richard Lietz (Austria) will share the cockpit of the orange and white racer from Weissach. Dumas already has driven the world’s most innovative GT vehicle last year at Road Atlanta’s Petit Le Mans. Lietz piloted the 911 Hybrid at the 24-hour races on the Nuerburgring in 2010 and 2011 as well as at various other long-distance races.

“I’m so looking forward to demonstrating the capabilities of this very special car at race speed to the spectators in California,” said Dumas, a two-time ALMS champion in LMP2 for Porsche. “Many Porsche fans live on the west coast of America, and some of them have already discovered the advantages of the hybrid system at the wheel of a Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid. I’m very excited because Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is one of the most challenging race tracks on earth. Its layout with a series of up and downhill passages should actually suit our 911 GT3 R Hybrid.”

The outing of Porsche’s hybrid racer at the 24 Hours of Nuerburgring last month was more than heartening. The innovative race car achieved the same quick lap times as its top rivals yet used considerably less fuel. Just two broken transmission flanges and a collision thwarted a potential podium spot.

The Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 - with two 75-kilowatt electric motors on the front axle supplementing the 465 hp four-liter, six-cylinder power unit at the rear - particularly embodies the philosophy of “Porsche Intelligent Performance”: The electric energy is generated during braking and stored in an electric flywheel. During acceleration, this energy is automatically delivered to the front wheels supporting the combustion engine. This leads to a reduction in fuel consumption and increases the cruising range on the circuit.

Moreover, drivers can manually use the stored energy with a boost-paddle on the steering wheel for overtaking. The 911 GT3 R Hybrid has undergone further development since 2010; compared to its predecessor, its weight was reduced from 1,350 kilograms (2,970 pounds) to 1,300 kilograms (2,860 pounds).

This weekend, the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Challenge. The fifth round of the 2011 ALMS championship is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 6 with ESPN2 airing the race starting at 10 p.m. ET on Sunday, August 7. Live video coverage on race day will be available at 3:15 p.m. ET on ESPN3.com in the US, and americanlemans.com for international viewers. Canadian fans may also watch live coverage on Rogers Sportsnet. Worldwide radio coverage will be available on American Le Mans Radio at americanlemans.com.

Toyota and Tesla to Build RAV4 EV in Ontario Canada


Toyota and Tesla Motors confirmed today that their jointly-developed RAV4 electric vehicle will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2012.

“The Tesla-Toyota joint development team has agreed that building the vehicle at the Woodstock plant on the same line as the gasoline-powered RAV4, will streamline and simplify the production process and guarantee the highest level of quality control,” said Ray Tanguay, TMMC Chairman, who hosted Canadian officials at the plant today and thanked them for their support. “This is a great example of Toyota’s determination to collaborate with companies with leading edge technology.”

As previously announced, Toyota will pay Tesla approximately $100 million to supply the electric powertrain, which includes the battery, motor, gear box and power electronics for the RAV4 EV. Tesla will build the electric powertrains at its production facility in Palo Alto, California and then ship them to TMMC for final assembly into the vehicle.

The RAV4 EV will be sold at U.S. Toyota dealers through Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS). Details including pricing, volume and regional distribution will be determined and announced at a later time.

In July of last year, Tesla and Toyota Engineering and Manufacturing, America (TEMA) collaborated to convert 32 conventional gas-engine RAV4 compact SUVs into fully functional RAV4 EV prototypes.

Opel/Vauxhall to receive 10,000 Amperas from GM next year



General Motors Co. will make 10,000 of its Ampera plug-in hybrid cars available for sale in Europe next year, said GM Europe President Nick Reilly.

The Ampera is a sister model to the Chevrolet Volt and is built alongside the Volt in Hamtramck near Detroit.

Opel will receive 6,000 of the cars from GM's allotment of 60,000 for 2012. The remaining 4,000 cars will be sold by GM's Vauxhall brand in the UK.

The Ampera shares the Volt's technology but has styling changes such as Opel's bold-looking grille. Opel also lists Bose speakers and touchscreen monitors as examples of premium content in the Ampera.

Volt in Europe

GM will launch the Ampera and Volt in Europe in November. GM plans to sell up to 2,000 units of the Volt annually in the region.

Opel will sell the Ampera for 42,900 euros when it goes on sale in November in Europe, more than the $39,995 (28,125 euros) price of a Volt in the United States.

At the Paris auto show last year, Nick Reilly said the Ampera will be aimed at the business fleet market and local government agencies, areas where Opel is strong. The Volt, he said, would be targeted at retail customers in Europe.

GM has already started selling the Volt in the U.S.

The Ampera will be powered by electricity at all times. For the first 40km to 80 km (25 to 50 miles), power for the drivetrain comes from electricity stored in the 16-kilowatt hour lithium ion battery pack and the car has zero emissions. For longer trips a gasoline-fueled engine/generator sustains the battery charge and extends the driving range to 500km (300 miles).

Transit Connect Electric Vans enter Oxford to London Eco Rally


Two Transit Connect Electric vans have successfully completed a 75-mile route from Oxford to London in a convoy of electric, hybrid and low-emission vehicles, as part of the 2011 Bridgestone Eco Rally.

The rally took place on Sunday 31st July, this year starting from Broad Street, Oxford and finishing in the UK's largest sustainable transport exhibition at The Mall in London.

The convoy comprised more than 30 of the latest low and zero emission vehicles including cars, motorbikes, vans, trucks and taxis.

Graham Hoare, executive director powertrain engineering, Ford of Europe, said: "Ford is developing a portfolio of electric vehicles that offer customers affordable, environmentally friendly technologies in vehicles they want and value. The Bridgestone Eco-Rally is a great opportunity to showcase the first of these vehicles to go on sale, the Transit Connect Electric."

The Transit Connect Electric, developed in conjunction with Ford's electric vehicles partner, Azure Dynamics, is the first of five electrified Ford models to be made available in Europe. It is a pure electric-powered version of the award-winning Transit Connect light commercial vehicle. It has a proprietary Force Drive™ battery electric drivetrain powered by an advanced battery pack from Johnson Controls, carrying a range of up to 80 miles with a payload of up to 500kg.

Ford has committed to introduce five full-electric and hybrid models in Europe by 2013 as part of its global electrification strategy. These include the Transit Connect Electric this year, the next generation Ford Focus Electric in 2012, followed by hybrid and plug-in hybrid derivatives of the all-new C-MAX and another hybrid-electric model in 2013.

No electric motors in F1 pits, Ecclestone says


From 2014 the Formula 1 race cars have to move in the pit lane just using the KERS electric motor. But Bernie Ecclestone, a self admitted climate change denier, believes it is too dangerous.

According to the regulations submitted to the FIA, the energy accumulated on the braking, shall actuate the motor during the movement of the pit lane.

"To go on the electric motor on pit lane would be dangerous, because people who are there will not hear the machine – says Bernie. – Also, the absence of sound affect the interest of viewers. Now, as soon as the GP3 race starts, where the sound of the engine is almost inaudible, the stands begin to thin out. Electric motors have no place in Formula 1. "

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 Features and reviews



Honda Accord has declared their latest model Honda Accord Crosstour 2012.New Honda Accord full-filled with some advanced technologies.Honda Accord unveiled complete details and specifications of Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 and that enables Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 specs and Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 overviews.You will get full and detailed structure of Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 from here.

The 2012 Honda Crosstour come near to the crossover SUV formula beginning at a characteristically shining, sporty and fuel-efficient viewpoint while also maximizing the interior's cargo capacity, having many abilities or functions and premium feel. For 2012, the official name be worthy of Crosstour, fill the place of Accord Crosstour

Honda Accord Crosstour 2012 Specs and Price details:-The Honda Crosstour is attainable in two verient levels, the Crosstour EX and EX-L, with Real Time 4WD also be accessible on the EX-L model. For 2012, new charecters on the Crosstour EX equipped auto on/off headlights, a rearview camera, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and USB audio interface. Two new colors are also attainable on all Crosstour models: Twilight Blue Metallic fill with place of Glacier Blue Metallic, and Basque Red Pearl substitute for Tango Red Pearl.

The Honda Crosstour arise standard with a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine with fluctuating Cylinder Management (VCM) for power and competence. The engine creates 271 horsepower at 6,200 RPM and 254 lb-ft. of torque at 5,000 RPM, while be attaining an EPA-rated city/highway/combined fuel economy of 18/27/21 mpg on 2WD models. at the same time
the Crosstour EX-L with Real Time 4WD delivers an EPA-rated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 18/26/21 mpg.

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