LANDROVER The bold font on the lip of the bonnet looming large in your rear view mirror tells you what you need to know. You move over, letting it pass, admiring it as it whooshes by. Then, years later, you drive one. Oh yes, the little SUVs – the politically correct, image conscious, urban yuppie mobiles so favoured by young executives and soccer moms – is what Land Rover is after the Freelander.
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Land Rover Freelander
LANDROVER The bold font on the lip of the bonnet looming large in your rear view mirror tells you what you need to know. You move over, letting it pass, admiring it as it whooshes by. Then, years later, you drive one. Oh yes, the little SUVs – the politically correct, image conscious, urban yuppie mobiles so favoured by young executives and soccer moms – is what Land Rover is after the Freelander.
Ford Explorer EcoBoost
Ford has just made its successful way in with the 2010 Explorer, although the car was not available with an EcoBoost engine, the company got more than twice amount of its sales with 65, 823 sold by the halfway mark. Despite lack of EcoBoost, the Explorer is now available with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder direct injection and turbocharging technology. Those units is believed able to improve the fuel economy from 17 city, 25 on highway and 20 city only on the V6 models, 28 highway miles per gallon.
The output produced is estimated at 240 hp at 5,500 rpm, as well as 270 lb-ft of torque at 3,000 rpm. The Ford Explorer EcoBoost will be paired exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission and requires 87 octane fuel – not 91 or 93 octane premium fuel. Ford expects to be more emphasize for the engine in the first place. Ford will provide the more efficient EcoBoost in a limited number which will be only paired to the front- wheel drive models along with the maximum towing drop to 2,000 pounds.
Mercedes Benz Vintage Classic
Originally built as a racing sports car, the Mercedes-Benz SL is designed for optimal performance. However, customer demand has prompted developers of new models to more sophisticated ways to express the athletic ability to research. The combined power than SL and innovations that kept setting new standards for comfort and safety. But the secret of its popularity is no doubt that the Mercedes-Benz SL sports ambition with an air of distinction and refinement was grown. It's a combination that has become the hallmark of a living legend.
For 60 years, the Mercedes-Benz SL is the epitome of a sports legend - a synonym for innovation and outstanding sportsmanship refined. A vehicle, engineers and designers responded challenges and expectations of spectacular innovations. Innovations still used and valued by Mercedes-Benz drivers to date.
Even at its inception in 1952, the SL has the makings of a legend: charismatic good looks, an unforgettable presence and all the ingredients for success. The conditions were in place for the story to its extraordinary journey SL in action: a central character whose sport has been defined by its unique design, more than ever the case with all sports vehicle before.
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Mercedes Benz 1927
These cars were originally campaigned by the factory and conducted by the famous drivers like Rudolf Caracciola won the race with a 1927 Nurburgring. However, because the chassis was relatively simple and robust, Mercedes-Benz paved the way over the bodies and chassis shipped to sometimes re-bodied by the choice of a company of the customer. Race cars are easily recognizable because they are simple cycle defense agencies almost always painted white, so any road car, it was different.
Shortly after the merger of Mercedes Benz and the two began developing the world's fastest sports cars. They were based on the heavy and powerful M06 engine, designed by Ferdinand Porsche and was known as white elephants for their brute strength. The Type-S 680 was the first of this series into a line of legendary racing cars that had little similar competition in subsequent years.
The Mercedes-Benz Model S was introduced in 1927 and produced in 1928. The vehicles were assembled in the factory of Daimler-Benz in Stuttgart, Germany with the body and the body are covered in Work Sindelfingen, Germany. The S in the name of Sport vehicles displayed. During the production lifespan, 146 examples were produced, ensuring exclusivity and making it a very popular car among many collectors. The frame rested on a platform, recently redesigned. There was a frame-like setting section that low was between the shafts, rising near each end. The rear leaf spring design was under the bridge.
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Ford V8 1932
Model B is a Ford cars produced between 1932 and 1934. This was a much more updated Model A and was replaced by the model 48. Strictly speaking the Model B was a four-cylinder car with an improved model A engine with a displacement of 201 cubic inches (3.3 liters) and 50 horsepower, but Ford has also begun to produce a very similar car with Ford the new flat V-8 engine. The V-8 car was marketed as the Model 18, but it is also called the Ford V-8, and, except for the engine, is virtually indistinguishable from Model B.
Until that time, Ford had produced a "model" each time with the range of possibilities of the body and the idea of a platform sole basis, despite the choice of two engines and model designations attached. (This explains why the familiar name "Ford V-8" in itself was descriptive enough in the 1930s, it was the Ford with a V-8, unlike in the following decades, when the paradigm models a brand has become to universal) Ford Model B and Model 18 came in a wide variety of body styles. two-door coupe, convertible with two doors, four-door phaeton, two-door sedans and four-door, four-door 'Woodie station wagon "Victoria two door, two-door coupe, sedan deliveries and panel, five-window coupe, sport coupe (fixed soft top), the three-window coupe and Deluxe pickup.
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Ford T 1908
During the 1900s, a recent invention called the car - has changed the mode of transport. With a market that extends between a few hundreds of models, many have decided to invest in these horseless carriages that could carry people around.
The Ford Model T (colloquially known as the Tin Lizzie, T-Model Ford, "Ford Model T, or T) is a car that was Henry Ford produces the Ford Motor Company from September 1908 to October 1927. [1] It is generally considered the first affordable car, the road trip to open the American middle class ordinary. part of this was due to Ford's innovations, including mass production instead of the hand operation individual [2] The Ford Model T was named the most influential car in the world of the 20th century in an international poll. [3]
Early this century, there were nearly 200 automobile manufacturers. Each has about 200 vehicles a year. And then there was Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company. He created an unprecedented vehicle that was affordable and mass produced. By the Henry Ford secured the future of what is now probably one of the biggest giants of the automotive industry. With the help of a conveyor process was not new, it was previously in the packaging sector of the meat is. William C. Klan had visited a slaughterhouse in Chicago. After returning from his visit, he proposed the idea to Peter Martin. A team was assembled and perfected through trial and error. The conveyor belt has the effect of the Model T will not begin until 1914. The process of the assembly line greatly simplified the production, averaging just over 90 minutes to assemble a car.
In 1914, there were more Ford's produced than all other manufacturers. At this "point you get any color you wanted, as long as it was black." Henry Ford in favor of the black color because it dries faster. In the years 1917 to 1923, Ford has not advertising, nine of the 10 cars are Ford, not necessary.
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Ford Model A 1928
The Ford Model A was introduced late 1927 and served as a replacement for the highly successful Model T. In the mid 1920's, the sales of the Model T quickly slowed as competition evolved.
Model A is complex, but much easier and simpler to use than the car was replaced. It was powered by a new four-cylinder engine that twice the power developed. The exterior design elements of the model are made of Lincoln, which the model is a modern, fresh and refined. Other features include four-wheel mechanical brakes the wire, welded wire and wheel type Houdaille double action shock absorbers. The Model T was available in one color, while the Model A was offered in several choices, including green, gray and black. Prices start at $ 460 and available in nine body types.
On February 4, 1929, had one million Model as sold, and 24 July two million. The range of body styles from Tudor to run to U.S. $ 500 (gray, green or black)for the Town Car with a cover double to U.S. $ 1200.In March 1930 the turnover of three million Model A, and there were nine body styles available.
Model A was produced in 1931. When production ended in March 1932, there were 4,849,340 [citation needed] As Model made in all styles. His successor was Model B, which is an updated 4-cylinder, followed by the Ford Model 18 flat (SV) V8 introduced characterized.
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Ford Mustang 2015 Release
The 2015 Ford Mustang will be launched such as the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia, these measures are infallible source of U.S. automotive. For the first time in the history of the Mustang, the United Kingdom and Australia to assist in the design of this car, especially on the muscle car.
Ten years after the infamous attempt of former Ford VEEP Phil Martens coverage to $ 100 per car to save disposal by the IRS in favor of maintaining the rigid axle, the Mustang finally the 21st century. There will certainly feelings of anger, sadness and betrayal of the Mustang loyalists. Aging drag racers, who pleaded for the traffic of the rigid shaft of the benefits of launching Ford gave a convenient excuse for cost reduction. Ford has done amazing things with the rear axle, but the technology of days have passed. We expect that Ford will be independent suspension for the current generation Mustang to keep costs low to restart, even if the cost to recover is much higher than $ 100 per car saved six years ago.
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Ford Taurus SHO 2013 Release
The new Ford Taurus delivers more of what large sedan customers really want for the 2013 model year – with even better fuel economy, more technology, design refinement, improved craftsmanship and enhanced driving dynamics. Taurus is the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter EcoBoost™ engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. It is expected to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg. Providing plenty of power, the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine will deliver an estimated 237 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque.
The standard Taurus 3.5-liter V6 is projected to deliver unsurpassed fuel efficiency among V6 segment competitors while still delivering increased performance from an anticipated 290 horsepower. This is accomplished with the addition of twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), enabling increased fuel economy while delivering 27 more horsepower,a reduction in part-throttle emissions and increased responsiveness.
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Ford-Taurus 2013 Release
The new Ford Taurus delivers more of what large sedan customers really want for the 2013 model year – with even better fuel economy, more technology, design refinement, improved craftsmanship and enhanced driving dynamics. Taurus is the first car in Ford’s North American lineup to offer the advanced 2.0-liter EcoBoost™ engine, combining a turbocharger with gasoline direct injection. It is expected to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy of at least 31 mpg. Providing plenty of power, the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine will deliver an estimated 237 horsepower and 250 lb.-ft. of torque.
The standard Taurus 3.5-liter V6 is projected to deliver unsurpassed fuel efficiency among V6 segment competitors while still delivering increased performance from an anticipated 290 horsepower. This is accomplished with the addition of twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), enabling increased fuel economy while delivering 27 more horsepower,a reduction in part-throttle emissions and increased responsiveness.
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Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster
This super sports car thrills with a perfect combination of open-top driving pleasure, outstanding driving dynamics and sophisticated lightweight construction. The 2012 SLS AMG Roadster will make its U.S. debut in Fall 2011. The technological highlights of the 2012 SLS AMG Roadster include an aluminum spaceframe body, an AMG 6.3-liter V8 front-mid engine with dry sump lubrication developing a peak output of 563 hp and 479 pound-feet of torque, a seven-speed dual clutch transaxle transmission and a sports suspension with aluminum double wishbones – all of which will raise the pulse of sports car enthusiasts while providing outstanding driving dynamics and driving pleasure.
The compact fabric soft top of the SLS AMG Roadster opens and closes in just eleven seconds, and can be operated on the move at speeds up to 31 mph. The new Adaptive AMG Sport Suspension with electronically controlled damping is available as an attractive optional extra. It enables the damping characteristics to be modified at the touch of a button. Using the AMG DRIVE UNIT, the driver of the SLS AMG Roadster is therefore able to choose his own suspension setup. Three modes are available: “Comfort”, “Sport” and “Sport plus”.
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Mercedes Benz B Class
The vehicle’s lower height and more upright seat position provide for a first impression that hints at the compact sports tourer’s dynamic credentials. With a new four-cylinder petrol engine featuring direct injection and turbocharging, a new diesel engine, a new dual clutch transmission, a new manual transmission and new assistance systems, the front-wheel-drive car also rings in a new technological era for compact cars from Mercedes-Benz.
The new B-Class is a typical Mercedes sports tourer, offering plenty of space combined with impressive dynamic performance as a hatchback saloon. The characteristic lines of the exterior design indicate both of these attributes: front and rear sport a width-emphasizing design, with a wide, prominent grille and headlamps extending along the sides at the front while the rear end features a wide rear window, two-piece tail lights with horizontally offset meander and a large tailgate with low loading sill.
The new sportiness and the outstanding aerodynamics are particularly evident in the side line: the bonnet flows seamlessly into the A-pillar and the roof line descends sleekly to the striking roof spoiler. The roof features a swage line which lends the vehicle a longer appearance. The pronounced wheel arches offset by dynamic feature lines under the beltline are a sporty interpretation of the current design line from Mercedes-Benz. The bottom edge of the body features dynamic side skirts which add a light touch to the vehicle’s appearance. Refined details such as the exquisitely designed headlamps with the new spotlight element confirm the brand’s unmistakable premium credentials which shine through in the compact segment, too.
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Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
The 2012 Range Rover Evoque is a 2- or 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury sport-utility, available in two trims, the Pure Plus 5-Door and the Pure Plus Coupe. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 240-horsepower, turbo engine. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
Lightweight construction techniques ensure optimum efficiency is achieved. A new state-of-the-art engine comes with turbocharging and direct injection. The Range Rover Evoque also adopts low CO2 systems such as Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) and is built to maximize end of life recyclability. The new vehicle’s dramatic exterior is based directly on the LRX concept car, which drew worldwide acclaim for its fresh interpretation of classic Range Rover design cues.
Smart design and meticulous engineering has allowed the LRX concept to be turned into reality without compromising the core Range Rover values of luxury, refined performance and multi-terrain capability. “The Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design. With its dramatic rising beltline, a muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline, the Range Rover Evoque adopts a very dynamic profile with a powerful and athletic stance,.” said Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern.
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Ford Shelby GT500
Ford unveiled 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 which is powered by the 5.8L supercharged V8 engine delivers 650 horsepowers. According to TopSpeed.com, the GT500 will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in the form of a Convertible with some upgrades.so assume the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible world debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Stay tuned we will post you the live photos,further updates on its debut at the Detroit Motor Show.
Ferrari 458 Spider
If there’s anything better than a beautiful, red Ferrari 458 Italia, it’s that same beautiful, red Ferrari with its top stripped off.
We received confirmation that Ferrari was planning on producing a Spider version of one of their highly successful new models back in 2009 from none other than Luca di Montezemolo, himself and now the covers have finally been pulled off. The car is scheduled to make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month, but the Prancing Horse wanted to release the first salvo of information, together with official photos, well ahead of that. Thank your lucky stars, people.
And now that the Ferrari 458 Italia Spider has officially arrived, the next question that needs to be answered now is when it’s going on sale. Word has it that Europe will get first crack at the Ferrari supercar around spring of 2012 with the US following suit towards the end of 2012.
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Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am
Ferrari has been renowned as a manufacturer’s sports car world. Currently, one of the models they have, Ferrari 458 Italy has become the model of the development of the Grand Am and they have begun testing the vehicle at the Fiorano circuit. The Grand Am is the first production is intended to compete in the Grand-Am’s Rolex Sports Car Series GT class rules under the current GT. The Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am is based on the GT3 version of the V8-powered Ferrari Berlinetta.
The difference between the new 458 model Grand Am and the European version is that the Grand Am a total of 500 horsepower (470 hp and not like the other 458 race cars Italia) at maximum speed of 8000 develops. Slowing the North American Grand Am down a 48 mm restrictor and less efficient aerodynamics than the GT version. Compared with a standard 458 Italia, the Grand Am model features a revised brake system (since the car has ABS and traction control are missing) and a rollover bar, which gives greater lateral protection for the safety. The car is equipped with tires only provider of the Grand Am series, Continental.
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Mercedes Benz SL550 2013 release
Mercedes-Benz unveiled their 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 which is set to debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show, The sixth-generation SL hits the roads by spring 2012.The latest SL550 is powered with a twin-turbocharged and direct-injected 4.6-liter V8 engine which produces 429 horsepowers and 516 pound-feet of torque, and it is fitted with a stop-start system,combined to a seven-speed adaptive automatic transmission which makes SL550 to sprint 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds.The 2013 SL550 is 308 pounds lighter than the previous SL. Interior includes a wing-inspired dashboard and instrument panel and a cockpit-like center stack and console, the 2013 SL class gives of a truly premium vibe, materials quality is excellent.The seats offer another brilliant look in addition to being comfortable,with detailed surfaces,sculpted bolsters,PreSafe collision protection system,Attention Assist drowsiness detectionsystem,adaptive Brake with ABS,Acceleration skid control and active yaw control,Bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination,corner illuminating lamps and adaptive high-beam assist,SL550 will have an all-aluminum body shell.
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Ford Shelby GT500 and Mustang Boss 302 2013 releases
At the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford unveiled 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 which is powered by the 5.8L supercharged V8 engine delivers 650 horsepowers. According to TopSpeed.com, the GT500 will debut at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show in the form of a Convertible with some upgrades.so assume the 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible world debut at 2012 Detroit Auto Show. Stay tuned we will post you the live photos,further updates on its debut at the Detroit Motor Show.
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Ford unveiled the new 2013 Mustang Boss 302 at the Los Angeles auto show.The Ford Mustang Boss 302 is all about performance, and a nod to heritage comes with standard new paint options and design details . A new hockey stick graphic featuring reflective stripes is added to the new Boss. 2013 Boss 302 and Boss Laguna Seca models feature new School Bus Yellow paint, honoring Parnelli Jones’ 1970 Trans-Am championship car prepared by Bud Moore.The reflective stripes on Boss come to life when lights hit them, similar to how they did in 1970 on the Mustang Boss 302. The new stripe follows the classic hockey stick motif by going over the fender and extending down the body panel. Boss Laguna Seca has new Sterling Gray accents and will be available in vintage School Bus Yellow and black paint offerings, complemented by hockey stick stripes and gray interior rear cross-brace. Gray also sets off the front grille, mirror caps and rear pedestal spoiler, while Laguna Seca rear badging and unique two-tone gray and silver wheels round out the exterior accents. Unlike the previous model, the roof will not feature colored accents.Similar to the redesigned base Mustang lineup, the front end offers a more powerful design with a more prominent grille.
A more powerful splitter and functional hood extractors add to that look. Boss Mustang has new signature lighting,with standard HID headlamps and LED-surround tail lamps.The powerful Boss engine yields 444 horsepower and 380 lb.-ft. of torque, while still offering a smooth idle and low-end torque for comfortable around-town driving. A race-inspired clutch with upgraded friction materials transmits power, while a short-throw, close-ratio six-speed manual handles gear change duties. Power is delivered to a 3.73-ratio rear axle using carbon fiber plates in the limited-slip differential to improve handling and longevity. For those who want even more precise control over power delivery, a torque-sensing (Torsen) limited-slip differential is available, coupled with Recaro® front seats.
Ford Fusion 2013 release
Ford Unveiled their 2013 Ford Fusion at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, this mid size sedan will be available with three different engines, Gasoline, Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid is powered by 2.0 liter four cylinder engine combined to an electric motor delivers 180 horsepowers, coming to the fuel efficiency it will be around 47 Mpg. 2013 Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid is powered by a 2.0 liter four cylinder engine mated to a lithium-ion battery produces 185 horsepowers, the fuel economy will be around 100 MPGe. 2013 Ford Fusion will hit the roads in a couple of months.
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Top 10 Most Expensive Cars
Forbes released the list of Top 10 most expensive new cars of 2012. According to Forbes, Porsche’s upcoming car 918 Spyder with a price tag $845,000 occupies 10th place, while the world’s fastest and most expensive car Bugatti Veyron Supersport with a price $2,600,000 occupies the first place.
Prices of Top 10 Most Expensive Cars of 2012 :
1. Bugatti Veyron Supersport – $2,600,000
2.Ferrari 599XX – $2,000,000
3. Zenvo ST1 – $1,800,000
4. Koenigsegg Agera R – $1,711,000
5. Aston Martin One-77 – $1,400,000
6. Maybach Landaulet – $1,400,000
7. Pagani Huayra – $1,300,000
8. Hennessey Venom GT – $1,000,000
9. SSC Tuatara - $970,000
10. Porsche 918 Spyder – $845,000
1. Bugatti Veyron Supersport – $2,600,000
2.Ferrari 599XX – $2,000,000
3. Zenvo ST1 – $1,800,000
4. Koenigsegg Agera R – $1,711,000
5. Aston Martin One-77 – $1,400,000
6. Maybach Landaulet – $1,400,000
7. Pagani Huayra – $1,300,000
8. Hennessey Venom GT – $1,000,000
9. SSC Tuatara - $970,000
10. Porsche 918 Spyder – $845,000
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