Another low-effort post on my part. Snarky comment: maybe better to clean off windshield before ramming your way out of your parking space. Watch to the end for the money shot, radiator fluid bleeding out onto the garage floor.
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Monday, March 24, 2008
Motor Concept Cars Prototype Concept Car Designs & Photos
here is the new concept cars of Audi Cross Cabriolet quattro concept hints at 2009 Q5
Like the other concept, the Q5 will ride on the A4/S5's longitudinal-engine, its using "transmission-forward" platform. designed with Concept engine that is a 240-horsepower, 369 pound-foot longitudinally mounted six-cylinder turbodiesel with an ultra-low emission system that Audi says will meet the European Union's 2014 standards. U.S.-spec Q5s will probably launch with the 3.2-liter V-6. The Cross Cab is shown with a full-time quattro system and electronic ride adjustment.for more here are pictures and video
At 181.2 inches long and 75.2 inches wide, it's about the size of the A5/S5 coupe, so if you imagine it lowered by a good ten inches, you're also looking at a vague hint of the 2010 A5/S5 convertible. Overall height of the concept is 64.2 inches, on the low side of small crossover ride heights.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Auto Car Online Ferrari
FERRARI 365 GTB/4 NART in Monza. ferrari daytona designed by Chinetti in Monza around the track
coming soon
coming soon
Toyota Hi-CT Concept Car new
this is from Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Toyota Hi-CT Concept Car. Toyota's onslaught of concept vehicles for the Tokyo Auto Show later this month continues see the through resume.
Tokyo Auto Show Preview: Toyota Hi-CT Concept Car
Toyota's onslaught of concept vehicles for the Tokyo Auto Show later this month continues. Next up is an odd one called Kool-Aid Man! Ecto cooler! the Hi-CT. It's aim is to "offer a new 'coolness' and new ways to have fun as a departure from conventional vehicles
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Ferrari wallpaper 2008 New Update
Ferrari Car photos below
2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Road Test
Who Needs Trains or Planes When You've Got the Ultimate Grand Tourer? ...
2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Preview
599 GTB Fiorano to Replace the Overweight Albeit Top-Selling Maranello
Ferrari epitomizes niche carmakers, filling gaps within its ...
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD Road Test
An SUV That Everyone - Even Greenies - Can Love
At this point in time, it is now a well-known fact that when you buy a gasoline-electric ...
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider Road Test
Quite Possibly the Perfect Sports Car
Lets get one thing straight. There is no ultimate sports car. At least there isnt one that ...
2005 Ferrari F430 Road & Track Test
Just Another Day at the Office
How does one begin to write a review of a new Ferrari? There is no more iconic nameplate in the automotive ...
2005 Ferrari F430 Preview
Track Dominant Ferrari Setting Out to Reclaim the Road
The Ferrari F360 Modena is dead - long live the F430! Expect a great deal of excitement ...
2005 Ferrari F430 F1 Track Test
Simply Sublime
I realized I was spoiled rotten when, at the Mont-Tremblant track in St. Jovite, Quebec, Im frustrated because the ...
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica Preview
Flipping its Top for Attention
Ferrari convertibles, while beautiful performance machines, are not advanced when it comes to retractable roof ...
2004 Ferrari 575M GTC Overview
New GTC Package and Carbon-Composite Brakes Improve the Breed
Racing improves the breed, a statement true for thoroughbred race horses and ...
2004 Ferrari 360 GTC Overview
The Latest FIA n-GT Racer
The competition for "king of sports cars" credentials is as always very intense. Its a constant game of one-upmanship ...
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Lighter and More Powerful
Chances are you dont see too many Ferrari 360 Modenas trundling around your neighborhood. If you live in a major metropolitan area, ...
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Lighter and More Powerful
Chances are you dont see too many Ferrari 360 Modenas trundling around your neighborhood. If you live in a major metropolitan area, ...
Concept Cars list :
• Acura,
• Alfa Romeo
• Aston Martin
• Audi
• BMW
• Buick
• Cadillac
• Chery
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Citroen
• Dodge
• Ferrari
• Fiat
• Ford
• GMC
• Holden
• Honda
• Hummer
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Lamborghini
• Lancia
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Lincoln
• Lotus
• Maserati
• Maybach
• Mazda
• Mercedes
• Mercury
• MG Rover
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Opel
• Peugeot
• Pininfarina
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Renault
• Rinspeed
• Rolls Royce
• Scion
• Skoda
• smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo
• Yugo
• Acura
• Alfa Romeo
• Ariel
• Aston Martin
• Audi
• Bentley
• BMW
• Buick
• Cadillac
• Campagna
• Caparo
• Chery
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Dodge
• Ferrari
• Ford
• GMC
• Honda
• Hummer
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• International
• Jaguar
• Kia
• Koenigsegg
• Lamborghini
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Lincoln
• Lotus
• Maserati
• Maybach
• Mazda
• Mercedes
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Morgan
• Nissan
• Pininfarina
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Rolls Royce
• Saab
• Saleen
• Saturn
• smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Vanderbrink
• Volkswagen
• Volvo
• Yugo
2007 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Road Test
Who Needs Trains or Planes When You've Got the Ultimate Grand Tourer? ...
2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano Preview
599 GTB Fiorano to Replace the Overweight Albeit Top-Selling Maranello
Ferrari epitomizes niche carmakers, filling gaps within its ...
2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 4WD Road Test
An SUV That Everyone - Even Greenies - Can Love
At this point in time, it is now a well-known fact that when you buy a gasoline-electric ...
2006 Ferrari F430 Spider Road Test
Quite Possibly the Perfect Sports Car
Lets get one thing straight. There is no ultimate sports car. At least there isnt one that ...
2005 Ferrari F430 Road & Track Test
Just Another Day at the Office
How does one begin to write a review of a new Ferrari? There is no more iconic nameplate in the automotive ...
2005 Ferrari F430 Preview
Track Dominant Ferrari Setting Out to Reclaim the Road
The Ferrari F360 Modena is dead - long live the F430! Expect a great deal of excitement ...
2005 Ferrari F430 F1 Track Test
Simply Sublime
I realized I was spoiled rotten when, at the Mont-Tremblant track in St. Jovite, Quebec, Im frustrated because the ...
2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica Preview
Flipping its Top for Attention
Ferrari convertibles, while beautiful performance machines, are not advanced when it comes to retractable roof ...
2004 Ferrari 575M GTC Overview
New GTC Package and Carbon-Composite Brakes Improve the Breed
Racing improves the breed, a statement true for thoroughbred race horses and ...
2004 Ferrari 360 GTC Overview
The Latest FIA n-GT Racer
The competition for "king of sports cars" credentials is as always very intense. Its a constant game of one-upmanship ...
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Lighter and More Powerful
Chances are you dont see too many Ferrari 360 Modenas trundling around your neighborhood. If you live in a major metropolitan area, ...
2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
Lighter and More Powerful
Chances are you dont see too many Ferrari 360 Modenas trundling around your neighborhood. If you live in a major metropolitan area, ...
Concept Cars list :
• Acura,
• Alfa Romeo
• Aston Martin
• Audi
• BMW
• Buick
• Cadillac
• Chery
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Citroen
• Dodge
• Ferrari
• Fiat
• Ford
• GMC
• Holden
• Honda
• Hummer
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• Jaguar
• Jeep
• Kia
• Lamborghini
• Lancia
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Lincoln
• Lotus
• Maserati
• Maybach
• Mazda
• Mercedes
• Mercury
• MG Rover
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Opel
• Peugeot
• Pininfarina
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Renault
• Rinspeed
• Rolls Royce
• Scion
• Skoda
• smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• Volvo
• Yugo
• Acura
• Alfa Romeo
• Ariel
• Aston Martin
• Audi
• Bentley
• BMW
• Buick
• Cadillac
• Campagna
• Caparo
• Chery
• Chevrolet
• Chrysler
• Dodge
• Ferrari
• Ford
• GMC
• Honda
• Hummer
• Hyundai
• Infiniti
• International
• Jaguar
• Kia
• Koenigsegg
• Lamborghini
• Land Rover
• Lexus
• Lincoln
• Lotus
• Maserati
• Maybach
• Mazda
• Mercedes
• Mini
• Mitsubishi
• Morgan
• Nissan
• Pininfarina
• Pontiac
• Porsche
• Rolls Royce
• Saab
• Saleen
• Saturn
• smart
• Subaru
• Suzuki
• Toyota
• Vanderbrink
• Volkswagen
• Volvo
• Yugo
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Video: Robot Big Dog
This is a video of the "Big Dog" robot project, from Boston Dynamics. This is very impressive, especially how they programmed the robot to have reflexes, so that if it thinks it is falling or slipping, it splays out the appropriate leg and catches itself. The buzzing noise is from a small gasoline engine that they are using to generate self contained hydraulic power.
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Leaked: 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupé
The Hyundai Genesis Coupé was leaked onto the Internet for a few days now and it will have a world debut at the New York motorshow. Marketed as a 2010 model, the Genesis Coupé is likely to reach UK shores.
Only 2 petrol engines will be available at launch; 2.0 litre 4 in line turbo and a 3.8 litre V6 which I think is borrowed of the U.S KIA Sedona. The V6 should produce around 300bhp. No word a the 4.6 litre V8 which could come from the Genesis sedan.
In other news, its rumoured Hyundai could bring two new coupes into the UK by 2009. First of all will be the Genesis CoupĂ© which is set to rival the Nissan 350Z and secondly will be the Hyundai CoupĂ©. The new, smaller coupe will be based of the Volester concept while prices are expected to start from £15,000. The prime rival is the Mazda MX-5 which sells massively in the UK.
The Phantom III :the final large pre-war Rolls-Royce
The Phantom III was the final large pre-war Rolls-Royce. Introduced in 1936, it replaced the Phantom II.
Original Specification: 12 cylinders (V-12), overhead valves, 3 ¼" x 4 ½". (7340 c.c), single -plate clutch, 4 speeds, dual-coil ignition, 4 wheel brakes with servo plus independent handbrake, suspension independent front with enclosed coil spring and semi-elliptic rear, wheelbase 142", chassis weight without spare wheel or lamps 4050 lb (1837 kg)., tyres 7.00 x 18, price (chassis) £1850.
The III was distinguished by its aluminium alloy V12 engine. With a 3¾ in (95.2 mm) bore and 4½ in (114.3 mm) stroke, the new twelve displaced 7.3 L (7338 cc/447 in³). It was a pushrod engine with overhead valves operated by a single camshaft in the valley between cylinder banks.
Early cars had hydraulic tappets,these being changed to solid adjustable tappets on later cars.
Wire wheels are fitted as standard,but many cars carry Ace wheel discs.
This would be the only V12 Rolls-Royce until the 1998 introduction of the Silver Seraph.
The Phantom III is unusual as it has twin ignitions,therefore 2 distributors,2 coils, and 24 spark plugs.Fuel is provided by a twin SU electrical pump. These can be switched separately or together.
The car featured on board jacking ,and a one-shot chassis lubrication system,operated by a lever inside the drivers compartment.
Original Specification: 12 cylinders (V-12), overhead valves, 3 ¼" x 4 ½". (7340 c.c), single -plate clutch, 4 speeds, dual-coil ignition, 4 wheel brakes with servo plus independent handbrake, suspension independent front with enclosed coil spring and semi-elliptic rear, wheelbase 142", chassis weight without spare wheel or lamps 4050 lb (1837 kg)., tyres 7.00 x 18, price (chassis) £1850.
The III was distinguished by its aluminium alloy V12 engine. With a 3¾ in (95.2 mm) bore and 4½ in (114.3 mm) stroke, the new twelve displaced 7.3 L (7338 cc/447 in³). It was a pushrod engine with overhead valves operated by a single camshaft in the valley between cylinder banks.
Early cars had hydraulic tappets,these being changed to solid adjustable tappets on later cars.
Wire wheels are fitted as standard,but many cars carry Ace wheel discs.
This would be the only V12 Rolls-Royce until the 1998 introduction of the Silver Seraph.
The Phantom III is unusual as it has twin ignitions,therefore 2 distributors,2 coils, and 24 spark plugs.Fuel is provided by a twin SU electrical pump. These can be switched separately or together.
The car featured on board jacking ,and a one-shot chassis lubrication system,operated by a lever inside the drivers compartment.
pontiac G8 Sport Truck new info
The 2010 Pontiac G8 sport truck blurs the line between cars and trucks and is creating an all-new segment in the North American car market. This dramatically different vehicle blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck.
Based on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suitable for either work or recreation. The G8 sport truck significantly stretches Pontiac's commitment to style and performance and is expected to arrive in dealers' showrooms in late 2009.
'
Pontiac has never shied away from offering segment-defining vehicles, going back to the original GTO,' said Jim Bunnell, Buick-Pontiac-GMC general manager. 'There's simply nothing else like the G8 sport truck on the road today, and we definitely believe that there are customers who will be excited by its distinctive design, performance and cargo capabilities.
Based on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suitable for either work or recreation. The G8 sport truck significantly stretches Pontiac's commitment to style and performance and is expected to arrive in dealers' showrooms in late 2009.
'
Pontiac has never shied away from offering segment-defining vehicles, going back to the original GTO,' said Jim Bunnell, Buick-Pontiac-GMC general manager. 'There's simply nothing else like the G8 sport truck on the road today, and we definitely believe that there are customers who will be excited by its distinctive design, performance and cargo capabilities.
Been thinking....
Although this post won't have a huge affect on the car industry, in the last few weeks I've been thinking about dropping the forum in favor for a homepage and this blog.
The reason for axing it will be on the link below.
So, the big quetion is Should the forum be axed?
Please vote for your choice.
Thank you
The reason for axing it will be on the link below.
So, the big quetion is Should the forum be axed?
Please vote for your choice.
Thank you
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Mercedes BlueTEC added to SUV range
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel initiative in the USA with three new SUVs equipped with the world’s latest and cleanest diesel engine. The new models R 320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and GL320 BlueTEC will initially be available exclusively in America. They are powered by an up-to-date V6 engine featuring the environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC technology, with whose help the diesel cars produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer already count as the world’s cleanest. The new models are equipped with AdBlue injection, which has already been demonstrating its exemplary effectiveness and economy in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses for a number of years. As a result the three new SUVs achieve even lower emissions, are able to better the stringent Bin 5 limits applicable in the USA, and also have the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards. All three of these new SUVs have also been significantly upgraded with much more extensive standard equipment, and now offer even more comfort together with unique safety features. With these diesel vehicles Mercedes-Benz is once again underlining its status as the technological leader. The new models will be available in the USA from autumn 2008.
In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world’s first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly demanding criteria of the American Bin 5 standard, but also have the potential to fulfil the stringent EU6 standard due in the future – and which therefore considerably better all the current, worldwide exhaust emission standards for diesel passenger cars.
With attributes such as excellent pulling power, economy and a high output, the diesel engine has also proved an attractive alternative to the spark-ignition engine in the USAin times of increasing fuel prices and growing sensitivity to the issue of CO2 emissions. In the land of large minivans, pickups and SUVs, and the given driving conditions characterised by steady cruising speeds on the high-ways and enormous overland distances, the diesel is able to show its advantages particularly well. At the same time, American legislation sets very strict emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles. This is why Mercedes-Benz introduced the E320 BlueTEC with its in-house BlueTEC technology in America first, and is now including a variant of this BlueTEC technology with AdBlue injection in its cross-Atlantic range. This innovative drive technology enables these large and powerful SUVs to meet the limits imposed by the US Bin 5 standard.
Impressive power, great fuel economy and extremely low emissions The muscular V6 diesel engine powering the new BlueTEC models in the GL, M and R-Class shows that a low fuel consumption and very low emissions are also possible for large SUVs. It has an output of 155 kW/211 hp and develops a torque of 540 Nm. Fuel economy is outstanding: the GL320 BlueTEC, for example, consumes just 9.5 litres of diesel fuel per 100 kilometres (25 mpg). This represents an advantage of around 20 to 40 percent versus a comparable petrol model, and easily makes the Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC the most economical full-size SUV in the USA.
Key technical data at a glance:
Cylinders V6 Valves per cylinder 4 Displacement cc 2987 Bore x stroke mm 83 x 93 Compression ratio 1:16.5 kW/hp at rpm 155/210 at 3400 Nm at rpm 540 at 1600 – 2400
Certain features of the six-cylinder diesel engine had to be modified for use in the new models ML 320 BlueTEC, GL320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC with AdBlue injection. The piston crowns were revised for an improved mixture formation, and the compression ratio was reduced from 17.7 to 16.5. The VNT turbocharger and engine control unit were also improved and reconfigured. All three of the new SUVs are available only with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
Nitrogen oxides drastically reduced with BlueTEC As a modular concept for an effective reduction in the fuel consumption and emissions of diesel vehicles, the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz puts in place a number of coordinated measures which both minimise untreated emissions using in-engine features and ensure efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment. All relevant emissions components are successively and concertedly reduced to a minimum, in part by using an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter. The most important goal is to achieve a drastic reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, the only exhaust gas constituent which has inherently higher levels in diesel engines than in petrol engines. Mercedes-Benz has developed two versions to this end. In the E320 BlueTEC Saloon available in the USA and the E300 BlueTEC sold in Europe, an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter are combined with a particularly durable NOx storage-type catalytic converter and a special SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) converter. The second BlueTEC version is used for the new GL320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC models. In this case AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution is injected into the stream of exhaust gases. This releases ammonia, of which 80 percent is reduced to form harmless nitrogen and water by the downstream SCR converter.
R320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and GL320 BlueTEC: The cleanest solution: Mercedes-Benz to introduce the first diesel models with AdBlue injection in America
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel initiative in the USA with three new SUVs equipped with the world&rsquos latest and cleanest diesel engine. The new models R320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and GL320 BlueTEC will initially be available exclusively in America. They are powered by an up-to-date V6 engine featuring the environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC technology, with whose help the diesel cars produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer already count as the worlds cleanest. The new models are equipped with AdBlue injection, which has already been demonstrating its exemplary effectiveness and economy in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses for a number of years. As a result the three new SUVs achieve even lower emissions, are able to better the stringent Bin 5 limits applicable in the USA, and also have the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards. All three of these new SUVs have also been significantly upgraded with much more extensive standard equipment, and now offer even more comfort together with unique safety features. With these diesel vehicles Mercedes-Benz is once again underlining its status as the technological leader. The new models will be available in the USA from autumn 2008.
In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world&rsquos first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly demanding criteria of the American Bin 5 standard, but also have the potential to fulfil the stringent EU6 standard due in the future &ndash and which therefore considerably better all the current, worldwide exhaust emission standards for diesel passenger cars.
With attributes such as excellent pulling power, economy and a high output, the diesel engine has also proved an attractive alternative to the spark-ignition engine in the USA in times of increasing fuel prices and growing sensitivity to the issue of CO2 emissions. In the land of large minivans, pickups and SUVs, and the given driving conditions characterised by steady cruising speeds on the high-ways and enormous overland distances, the diesel is able to show its advantages particularly well. At the same time, American legislation sets very strict emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles. This is why Mercedes-Benz introduced the E320 BlueTEC with its in-house BlueTEC technology in America first, and is now including a variant of this BlueTEC technology with AdBlue injection in its cross-Atlantic range. This innovative drive technology enables these large and powerful SUVs to meet the limits imposed by the US Bin 5 standard.
Impressive power, great fuel economy and extremely low emissions:
The muscular V6 diesel engine powering the new BlueTEC models in the
GL, M and R-Class shows that a low fuel consumption and very low emissions are also possible for large SUVs. It has an output of 155 kW/211 hp and develops a torque of 540 Nm. Fuel economy is outstanding: the GL320 BlueTEC, for example, consumes just 9.5 litres of diesel fuel per 100 kilometres (25 mpg). This represents an advantage of around 20 to 40 percent versus a comparable petrol model, and easily makes the Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC the most economical full-size SUV in the USA.
Key technical data at a glance:
Cylinders V6
Valves per cylinder 4
Displacement cc 2987
Bore x stroke mm 83 x 93
Compression ratio 1:16.5
kW/hp at rpm 155/210 at 3400
Nm at rpm 540 at 1600 &ndash 2400
Certain features of the six-cylinder diesel engine had to be modified for use in the new models ML320 BlueTEC, GL320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC with AdBlue injection. The piston crowns were revised for an improved mixture formation, and the compression ratio was reduced from 17.7 to 16.5. The VNT turbocharger and engine control unit were also improved and reconfigured. All three of the new SUVs are available only with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
Nitrogen oxides drastically reduced with BlueTEC:
As a modular concept for an effective reduction in the fuel consumption and emissions of diesel vehicles, the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz puts in place a number of coordinated measures which both minimise untreated emissions using in-engine features and ensure efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment. All relevant emissions components are successively and concertedly reduced to a minimum, in part by using an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter. The most important goal is to achieve a drastic reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, the only exhaust gas constituent which has inherently higher levels in diesel engines than in petrol engines. Mercedes-Benz has developed two versions to this end. In the E320 BlueTEC Saloon available in the USA and the E300 BlueTEC sold in Europe, an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter are combined with a particularly durable NOx storage-type catalytic converter and a special SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) converter.
The second BlueTEC version is used for the new GL320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC models. In this case AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution is injected into the stream of exhaust gases. This releases ammonia, of which 80 percent is reduced to form harmless nitrogen and water by the downstream SCR converter.
So, if you are itching to get your hands of one of these, you're gonna have to wait because an insider from Mercedes said its being tweaked even more so its cleaner. Expect the SUV's to arrive in Europe in 2009.
In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world’s first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly demanding criteria of the American Bin 5 standard, but also have the potential to fulfil the stringent EU6 standard due in the future – and which therefore considerably better all the current, worldwide exhaust emission standards for diesel passenger cars.
With attributes such as excellent pulling power, economy and a high output, the diesel engine has also proved an attractive alternative to the spark-ignition engine in the USAin times of increasing fuel prices and growing sensitivity to the issue of CO2 emissions. In the land of large minivans, pickups and SUVs, and the given driving conditions characterised by steady cruising speeds on the high-ways and enormous overland distances, the diesel is able to show its advantages particularly well. At the same time, American legislation sets very strict emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles. This is why Mercedes-Benz introduced the E320 BlueTEC with its in-house BlueTEC technology in America first, and is now including a variant of this BlueTEC technology with AdBlue injection in its cross-Atlantic range. This innovative drive technology enables these large and powerful SUVs to meet the limits imposed by the US Bin 5 standard.
Impressive power, great fuel economy and extremely low emissions The muscular V6 diesel engine powering the new BlueTEC models in the GL, M and R-Class shows that a low fuel consumption and very low emissions are also possible for large SUVs. It has an output of 155 kW/211 hp and develops a torque of 540 Nm. Fuel economy is outstanding: the GL320 BlueTEC, for example, consumes just 9.5 litres of diesel fuel per 100 kilometres (25 mpg). This represents an advantage of around 20 to 40 percent versus a comparable petrol model, and easily makes the Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC the most economical full-size SUV in the USA.
Key technical data at a glance:
Cylinders V6 Valves per cylinder 4 Displacement cc 2987 Bore x stroke mm 83 x 93 Compression ratio 1:16.5 kW/hp at rpm 155/210 at 3400 Nm at rpm 540 at 1600 – 2400
Certain features of the six-cylinder diesel engine had to be modified for use in the new models ML 320 BlueTEC, GL320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC with AdBlue injection. The piston crowns were revised for an improved mixture formation, and the compression ratio was reduced from 17.7 to 16.5. The VNT turbocharger and engine control unit were also improved and reconfigured. All three of the new SUVs are available only with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
Nitrogen oxides drastically reduced with BlueTEC As a modular concept for an effective reduction in the fuel consumption and emissions of diesel vehicles, the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz puts in place a number of coordinated measures which both minimise untreated emissions using in-engine features and ensure efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment. All relevant emissions components are successively and concertedly reduced to a minimum, in part by using an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter. The most important goal is to achieve a drastic reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, the only exhaust gas constituent which has inherently higher levels in diesel engines than in petrol engines. Mercedes-Benz has developed two versions to this end. In the E320 BlueTEC Saloon available in the USA and the E300 BlueTEC sold in Europe, an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter are combined with a particularly durable NOx storage-type catalytic converter and a special SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) converter. The second BlueTEC version is used for the new GL320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC models. In this case AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution is injected into the stream of exhaust gases. This releases ammonia, of which 80 percent is reduced to form harmless nitrogen and water by the downstream SCR converter.
R320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and GL320 BlueTEC: The cleanest solution: Mercedes-Benz to introduce the first diesel models with AdBlue injection in America
Mercedes-Benz is continuing its diesel initiative in the USA with three new SUVs equipped with the world&rsquos latest and cleanest diesel engine. The new models R320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and GL320 BlueTEC will initially be available exclusively in America. They are powered by an up-to-date V6 engine featuring the environmentally friendly Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC technology, with whose help the diesel cars produced by the Stuttgart manufacturer already count as the worlds cleanest. The new models are equipped with AdBlue injection, which has already been demonstrating its exemplary effectiveness and economy in Mercedes-Benz trucks and buses for a number of years. As a result the three new SUVs achieve even lower emissions, are able to better the stringent Bin 5 limits applicable in the USA, and also have the potential to meet the coming EU6 standards. All three of these new SUVs have also been significantly upgraded with much more extensive standard equipment, and now offer even more comfort together with unique safety features. With these diesel vehicles Mercedes-Benz is once again underlining its status as the technological leader. The new models will be available in the USA from autumn 2008.
In October 2006, Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to commence a BlueTEC initiative in the passenger car segment which was timed to coincide with the introduction of low-sulphur fuel in the United States of America. The E320 BlueTEC proved a great success from the outset, and was voted "World Green Car of the Year 2007". As a next step, Mercedes-Benz is now due to offer the R, ML and GL320 BlueTEC in the USA, the world&rsquos first three diesel cars which not only meet the particularly demanding criteria of the American Bin 5 standard, but also have the potential to fulfil the stringent EU6 standard due in the future &ndash and which therefore considerably better all the current, worldwide exhaust emission standards for diesel passenger cars.
With attributes such as excellent pulling power, economy and a high output, the diesel engine has also proved an attractive alternative to the spark-ignition engine in the USA in times of increasing fuel prices and growing sensitivity to the issue of CO2 emissions. In the land of large minivans, pickups and SUVs, and the given driving conditions characterised by steady cruising speeds on the high-ways and enormous overland distances, the diesel is able to show its advantages particularly well. At the same time, American legislation sets very strict emission standards for diesel-powered vehicles. This is why Mercedes-Benz introduced the E320 BlueTEC with its in-house BlueTEC technology in America first, and is now including a variant of this BlueTEC technology with AdBlue injection in its cross-Atlantic range. This innovative drive technology enables these large and powerful SUVs to meet the limits imposed by the US Bin 5 standard.
Impressive power, great fuel economy and extremely low emissions:
The muscular V6 diesel engine powering the new BlueTEC models in the
GL, M and R-Class shows that a low fuel consumption and very low emissions are also possible for large SUVs. It has an output of 155 kW/211 hp and develops a torque of 540 Nm. Fuel economy is outstanding: the GL320 BlueTEC, for example, consumes just 9.5 litres of diesel fuel per 100 kilometres (25 mpg). This represents an advantage of around 20 to 40 percent versus a comparable petrol model, and easily makes the Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC the most economical full-size SUV in the USA.
Key technical data at a glance:
Cylinders V6
Valves per cylinder 4
Displacement cc 2987
Bore x stroke mm 83 x 93
Compression ratio 1:16.5
kW/hp at rpm 155/210 at 3400
Nm at rpm 540 at 1600 &ndash 2400
Certain features of the six-cylinder diesel engine had to be modified for use in the new models ML320 BlueTEC, GL320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC with AdBlue injection. The piston crowns were revised for an improved mixture formation, and the compression ratio was reduced from 17.7 to 16.5. The VNT turbocharger and engine control unit were also improved and reconfigured. All three of the new SUVs are available only with the 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
Nitrogen oxides drastically reduced with BlueTEC:
As a modular concept for an effective reduction in the fuel consumption and emissions of diesel vehicles, the BlueTEC technology developed by Mercedes-Benz puts in place a number of coordinated measures which both minimise untreated emissions using in-engine features and ensure efficient exhaust gas aftertreatment. All relevant emissions components are successively and concertedly reduced to a minimum, in part by using an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter. The most important goal is to achieve a drastic reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, the only exhaust gas constituent which has inherently higher levels in diesel engines than in petrol engines. Mercedes-Benz has developed two versions to this end. In the E320 BlueTEC Saloon available in the USA and the E300 BlueTEC sold in Europe, an oxidising catalytic converter and a particulate filter are combined with a particularly durable NOx storage-type catalytic converter and a special SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) converter.
The second BlueTEC version is used for the new GL320 BlueTEC, ML320 BlueTEC and R320 BlueTEC models. In this case AdBlue, an aqueous urea solution is injected into the stream of exhaust gases. This releases ammonia, of which 80 percent is reduced to form harmless nitrogen and water by the downstream SCR converter.
So, if you are itching to get your hands of one of these, you're gonna have to wait because an insider from Mercedes said its being tweaked even more so its cleaner. Expect the SUV's to arrive in Europe in 2009.
New Car: 2008 Mercedes B-Class facelift
The revised Mercedes B-Class will make a world debut at the Leipzig motor show on 4 April. The only visible changes are the restyled front bumper, bolder grille and a more heavily creased bonnet.
Although the B-Class wasn't a hit with British customers, it still managed to sell around 325,000 units since its launch in 2005. The next generation B-Class is due in 2011. The B200 and B200 Turbo will be axed from the UK line-up in July since it hasn't met initial sales targets.
Press Release:
Not all the changes have been made to the exterior. Customers will have a choice of a newly developed B170 NGT BlueEfficiency. The new natural gas powered B 170 NGT (Natural Gas Technology) BlueEfficiency is capable of running on both natural gas and premium grade petrol while still delivering 85 kW / 116 hp of power, equal to that of the petrol powered version. A fully fueled B170 NGT can cover over 1,000 km.
The Mercedes B-Class range consists of the B150 (95 hp), B180 CDI (109 hp), B200 CDI (140 hp), B170 (116 hp), B170 NGT (116 hp), B200 (136 hp) and the range topping B200 Turbo (193 hp).
Engine tweaks result in a 7% fuel economy increase while emissions are well below current EU regulations.
Design:
Front end: restyled bonnet, radiator grille and bumper
Side profile: new-look exterior mirrors and new light-alloy wheels
Rear: tail lights in new high-brilliance look and remodeled bumper
Interior: new seat fabrics and diagonally brushed aluminum trim
Equipment:
Body-coloured exterior mirror housings, door handles and skirt panelsHeadlamp Assist as standard
ESP® with automatic hill-start assist as standard
Steering column manually adjustable for reach
Safety:
Flashing brake lights as standard
Crash-responsive emergency interior lighting as standard
Drive system
Advanced engines with fuel savings of up to seven percentECO start/stop function as an option for B 150 and B 170New B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY with bi-fuel petrol/natural-gas drive system
Technology:
Active parking assist as an option
New infotainment systems including many extra functions
Surround sound system as an option
COMAND APS with standard features including voice control
Interactive media interface for linking up external audio devices
Friday, March 14, 2008
2008 Harley-Davidson Cross Bones First Look News
he said "Recently, there's been a trend toward dark, gritty, edgy, stripped down bikes, and it has been driven by young riders," says Andy Benka, director of market outreach for Harley-Davidson. Skateboarders, snowboarders and BMX-ers, for instance, share the same rebellious, subversive characteristics found in the traditional Harley rider. "They want to ride without being hassled," Benka adds. "That's the person we want Dark Custom bikes to appeal to, and it's why we went back to building street bikes the way we did post-World War II—simple and raw."
The latest bike in the Dark Custom series is the FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones. It's got a shiny Springer front end and other post-war bobber styling cues, like a sprung solo seat, gloss black round air cleaner cover, chopped front fender and half-round rider footboards. Mini "ape hanger" handlebars drape over custom-style dual gas tanks, which are split by a glossy, black "cat-eye" console that houses the speedometer and other gauges. Halfway down the tank the chrome gives way to a hand-laced leather panel that disappears under the sprung solo seat. Fat front and rear tires give the bike a brutish stance. Even so, she's a real looker.
Nissan GT-R become as the Official “SUPER GT”
The Nissan GT-R is a high performance automobile created by Nissan, released in Japan on December 6, 2007, and expected to be released internationally by early June of 2008. Nissan and the automotive press frequently refer to the GT-R as a supercarNissan’s motorsport department had announced today that all-new GT-R coupe has been chosen to become the official safety car of the SUPER GT 2008 series, which kicks off this Sunday, March 16, 2008. A handover of the safety car will be held during the opening of the SUPER GT series (Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture) on Sunday,
March 16. If you happen to be at the Suzuka Circuit, you’ll be happy to know that a series of previous GT-R racing models like the 2003 Xanavi Nismo GT-R and the 1990 Calsonic Skyline will be on display at the Grand Prix Square adjacent to the main stand.
March 16. If you happen to be at the Suzuka Circuit, you’ll be happy to know that a series of previous GT-R racing models like the 2003 Xanavi Nismo GT-R and the 1990 Calsonic Skyline will be on display at the Grand Prix Square adjacent to the main stand.
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