Monday, June 30, 2008

- Car Insurance : - the Most Stolen Cars


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    In the modern era, stealing cars also supports with modern tool. That is why It is necessary for the owners of the cars to be careful in parkin the cars. According to carinsurancerates.com, In America, every twenty seconds a car is stollen Nearly half of these are never recovered, having been scrapped for parts or smuggled to another country. Anti-theft devices can help deter criminals, but as the technology of car alarms progresses, so does the crafty nature of auto thieves. carinsurancerates.com presents 10 Most Stolen Cars. That is why joining auto insurance is necessary. To know 10 most stolen car, you can visit carinsurancerates.comSource URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Sunday, June 29, 2008

- Saving Money on Auto Insurance Policy


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    The price of gas is increasing now. Therefore, people now are trying to look for the way how to save money properly, especially for their cars. This condition also influences the insurance rates. www.carinsurancerates.com presents how to Save Money on Your Next Auto Insurance Policy which includes :

    - Increase Your Deductible
    - Payment Methods
    - Additional Safety Features
    - Additional Safety Features
    - Infrequent Driver
    - Have Good Credit
    - Housing and Garages
    - Multi Policy Discount
    - Drive Carefully

    The further information can be seen in www.carinsurancerates.comSource URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Saturday, June 28, 2008

United States vs Europe: The battle of car sales
















    The U.S is a very big car market, as is Europe, particularly Russia, Germany and the UK. I have gathered some sales figures for this year, from Europe and the U.S. during the first five months of the year (January - May) and compiled a list with the top 10 best selling vehicles from each side of the Atlantic. The results will start from the most popular model.

    U.S:

    Ford F-Series - 235,924

    Toyota Camry - 198,309

    Chevrolet Silverado - 197,030

    Honda Accord - 166,158

    Honda Civic - 164,994

    Toyota Corolla - 152,308

    Nissan Altima - 133,465

    Chevrolet Impala - 122,281

    Dodge Ram - 112,795

    Ford Focus - 105,499

    EU:

    VW Golf - 208,800

    Peugeot 207 - 204,379

    Ford Focus - 176,698

    Vauxhall/Opel Corsa - 174,667

    Renault Clio - 162,816

    Vauxhall/Opel Astra - 161,166

    Ford Fiesta - 151,050

    Fiat Punto - 151,050

    Volkswagen Polo - 125,427

    BMW 3-Series - 114,203

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BMW working on a larger SUV than the X5?

    BMW may build its extra-large X7 SUV. The newcomer is suppose to rival the Mercedes GL-Class, which itself has proved fairly popular. Judging by the name, the X7 could be based off the 7 Series sedan, like the X5 is based on the 5 Series.

    Sources within BMW are saying that the project is currently snoozing because BMW wants to see what happens with the U.S SUV market. At the moment, things aren't looking good as most customers are converting to more fuel efficient cars like the Honda Civic. This could make the German car-maker cancel the project.

    The SUV segment is under extreme fire from environmentalists and generally anti-SUV groups, hence why the BMW X3, X1 and Mini SUV are arriving. The X7 would only work if alternative fuels like hydrogen and hybrid technology become more mainstream.
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Friday, June 27, 2008

Train plows into a parked BMW 5 Series (Estonia)



    At the moment, its unknown how this train rammed into a BMW 5 Series in Tallinn, Estonia. Whether is a human error or mechanical fault is anyone's guess. The fact is that this train that arrived to the Tallinn station in Estonia from Moscow, Russia, didn’t stop where it was supposed to. As you can see in these pictures, the train came to a halt just inches away from the Tallinn station building. The owner of the BMW 5-Series that was parked in front of the station wasn’t so fortunate as the train rammed the driver’s side of the car.
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Skoda's receive low-rider treatment (Czech Republic)

    A transporter carrying nine brand new Skoda vehicles hit a bridge connecting to two buildings in the Czech Republic, when its driver underestimated the height of the transporter and its good. From what we can tell, at least six of the nine Octavias and Fabias on board were in one way or another damaged.

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Man rigs fuel pump so friends can have free gas


    Thanks to surging fuel prices, an unidentified man managed to unlock a gas pump at a Citgo station in Southern Florida, allowing his friends to steal an estimated 100 gallons of petrol. The thefts happened on Friday night, just after midnight and according to the owner of the petrol station Frank Veloso, seven cars managed to get away with free petrol. The owner believes that the man used a master key to open up the gas pump.

    "It's not our fault that the prices of petrol have gotten so expensive, but now because of the expenses that we have to incur to protect ourselves, it only makes sense that we're going to have to raise prices even more," said Frank Veloso Jr., the owner's son.

    In related news, the police have revealed an huge rise in the number of fuel thefts from cars, as petrol prices continue to soar. Petrol thefts have increased by an enormous 75% this year, with criminals siphoning fuel from other motorist’s tanks.

    4 days ago, a farmer’s wife from County Durham died of a heart attack after her husband confronted a man who was stealing diesel from the couples farm.

    Petrol now costs an average of 118p per litre but with diesel hitting 131p, the fuel siphoning gangs are targeting the tanks of large agricultural vehicles, and static tanks that farmers have on site.

    A recent AA survey revealed that two out of three drivers plan to vote against Labour if petrol rises above £1.25 per litre. President of the AA Edmund King commented; “All political parties should remember that there are thirty-two million driving licence holders out there and most of them have the vote.”

    The deepening crisis comes after PM Gordon Brown attended a fuel summit in Saudi Arabia where he argued for an increase in oil production to stem the rising costs of refined fuel.
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13 people squeeze into a Smart ForTwo Brabus


    Who said the Smart ForTwo was only for 2 people? Well, if there’s no need to drive, the ForTwo can actually fit 13 people. This was proven during the annual Smart Destination Brooklands event held at Mercedes-Benz World at Weybridge in the UK.

    With more than 1,200 Smarts attending the event, there was no shortage of participants but the winning team was the ‘smart car-tortionists’, a group of body-bending specialists chosen for their gymnastic feats. The flexible ‘smart car-tortionists’ managed to squeeze 13 people. Just for the record, there were more women than men in the team.

    This follows when a popular kids show back in 2006 managed to squeeze 25 kids into the previous ForTwo.Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Daihatsu fan purchases entire line-up within 3 years (UK)


    A big fan of the Japanese carmaker, John MacKay from Axminster, UK has managed to buy all four models of Daihatsu’s current line-up in 2 and a half years. It all started when Mr. MacKay and his wife came to pick up their new Copen Vivid roadster from a Daihatsu dealer. During the visit, the couple not only left with the Copen but they also placed an order for the Sirion hatchback.

    1 and half years later, the Daihatsu loving duo replaced their Copen with a new Terios SUV in April 2007, they brought yet another Sirion. Finally, in March 2008, following his retirement from the army, Mr. MacKay purchased the latest model, the Scion-esque Materia MPV.
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Nissan Maxima pricing announced (U.S)




    Nissan has announced the pricing on its all-new, Maxima sedan. The flagship sedan is only offered exclusively with a 290 bhp 3.5-litre V6 engine that is mated with a CVT transmission.

    The entry level 'S' model will start at $29,290, rising to $31,990 for the range-topping 3.5 SV.

    If you like to accessorise your car, the Maxima is also available with a series of new option packages, including the Sport Package which is only available with the 3.5 SV. The Sports Package comes with sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, paddle shifters and more while the Premium Package, again only available with the range-topping 3.5 SV comes with dual panel sunroof, 7-inch color monitor with RearView camera, Eucalyptus wood-tone trim and more.

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Nissan starts 24 hour production at Sunderland plant (UK)

    Nissan UK has announced plans to begin 24-hour production at its Sunderland factory. The 24hr production allows 800 new jobs to be created during the night-shift in the area and will allow Nissan to meet demand for its popular Qashqai crossover.

    Extra capacity is needed at Sunderland to accommodate the forthcoming seven-seat variant of the Qashqai, when it launches in this August.

    When production reaches maximum speed, Nissan says it will build 6100 Qashqais per week at the plant.

    Production of the Micra, which is also built at Sunderland, will shift to China in 2010, but replacing the Micra at the plant will be a smaller crossover the sits below the Qashqai instead.

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Smart ForTwo joins the police force (UK)

    The Metropolitan Police will be fighting crime a Smart Electric Drive (ED) city cars from next month, as part of a new trial. Four police versions of the zero-emissions two-seater will be deployed on routine police patrols in central London and Heathrow airport.

    The aim of the trial is to gather data about the Smart ED's performance in everyday life. The car is powered by a 41bhp electric motor, does a top-speed of 60mph and has a range of 70 miles. Police will then have to recharge the Smart ED's batteries from a standard three-pin plug.

    This isn't the first time the police have used a Smart car on patrol. The City of London used the first generation of the city car as an emergency response vehicle in 2002. Local councils also controversially use Smart cars fitted with CCTV cameras to monitor central London streets. Dermot Kelly, managing director, Mercedes-Benz Cars, said, "This Smart ED market trial is an important part of our commitment to sustainable mobility".
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Road deaths at all-time low (UK)

    The number of people killed on British roads last year fell to an all-time low. Child deaths, which were down 20 per cent in 2007, were also at a record low of 121, the Department for Transport statistics showed.

    Total fatalities in 2007 were 2,943 - 7 per cent lower than in 2006 - with deaths and serious injuries down in all categories of road user except motorcyclists. There were also fewer road accidents involving personal injury last year in figures that will hearten road safety campaigners.

    Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick said: "These figures are extremely encouraging. They show that for the first time since records began in 1926 the number of people killed on our roads has fallen below 3,000.

    "We've cut the number of people killed or seriously injured each year by more than a third since the mid-1990s. That means almost 17,000 fewer deaths or serious injuries on our roads last year.

    "But these figures make us determined to do even more. Far too many people are still dying and we will continue to do everything we can to improve road safety and further reduce the numbers of people killed or injured."
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- Cars which are easiest to Get Insured


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    It is happines to find that oaur car is easy to get insured. Therefore we must know the characteristics of cars which are easiest to get insured.

    The first thing an insurance company looks at when offering us a quote is ourr driving history. Have a spotless one, and we’ll definitely get a better rate than a guy who has a glovebox full of tickets. The following are 10 Easiest Cars to Get Insured presentend by carinsurancerates.comSource URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Thursday, June 26, 2008

- Auto Insurance Payment

    Auto insurance is a phenomenon of modern automotive ere. One thing that we need to find out before joining auto insurance is the payment of Auto Insurance. We can choose some options such as pay in full or Monthly Installments. We must consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option before we decide which auto insurance payment option we choose.Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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- Auto Insurance Myth


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    In daily life myth always occurs. In the field of auto insurance myh also occur. Color ooften becomes the simbol of myth. In Yogyakarta for example (The province in Indonesia), people must not wear green color shirt when they visit Parang Tritis Beach because They will get accident. In Auto Insurance there is also myth that Red cars cost more to insure than the other color cars. The other myth on Auto Insurance is One speeding ticket will make a car insurance rates go up. All of these are only a myth. There are several factors which influence the rates of the cars on auto insurance. However It is up to you whether you believe the myth or not.


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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Porsche customers say "NO" to stop-start system



    While Porsche fans welcoming new technology like the direct-injection and the dual-clutch gearboxes that help improve fuel-economy, Porsche customers aren't liking the all-new “Start-and-Stop” system.

    Talking with Porsche engineers at the press launch of the 2009 911, sources learned that while a Start-Stop system was considered for the facelifted model, the sports manufacturer clientele put a brake on the use of such a system.

    The company’s engineers told reporters that if they had fitted the facelifted 911 with a BMW-style start-stop system, it would have reduced a further 10g/km of CO2 from the 911's 225g/km CO2 emissions.

    Apparently, Porsche fans will take all the green technology the German firm can offer them as long it also improves performance and/or dynamics.Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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'09 RX350 becomes two-faced!










    The second generation of the Lexus RX mid-sized SUV dates back to 2002, since then not much has changed...maybe the odd tweak here and there, but thats all going to change. The RX is now due for a complete redesign.

    Previous mules sighted were modified RXs' of the outgoing model but these new spy photos show a genuine prototype which has finished lapping the Nurburgring race-track. While some of the newcomer stays the same, some styling will be hinting at the LF-Xh concept, first shown at the '07 Tokyo motorshow.

    The 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine will remain the same and a 400bhp engine will be arriving down the line. The hugely popular RX hybrid should also reach showrooms before 2010. The RX will make a world debut at the Paris motorshow this October before production starts in December '08. The RX should reach Lexus dealers in 2009, 2010 model year for the U.S market.

    If you look carefully, you will see the the prototype being loaded onto the truck has a revised rear fasica compared to the other prototype thats already in the truck.

    Via TheCarConnection.com > 2010 Lexus RX spy photos

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Sunday, June 22, 2008

- BMW Logo ABS Tire Valve Caps

    BMW Logo ABS Tire Valve Caps


    Features

    * Sold as set of four
    * Made from solid brass in chrome finish
    * Fits all standard air valves
    * Inner "O" ring seal insecure a clean valve orifice and consistent tire pressure
    * Knurled head for easy on and off installationSource URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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- BMW Locket Key Chain

    BMW Locket Key Chain


    You are looking at one BMW locket key chain. Brass split ring with BMW logo that opens to hold a photo. This is a official BMW product.

    Features

    * Brass split ring
    * Opens to hold a photoSource URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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- BMW Genuine Hood Roundel Emblem for All Model and for Trunk of E32/e38 7-series From 86 - 01, E34 5-series From 88 - 95, E36 3-series From 90 - 99

    BMW Genuine Hood Roundel Emblem for All Model and for Trunk of E32/e38 7-series From 86 - 01, E34 5-series From 88 - 95, E36 3-series From 90 - 99
    Features

    * It fits the Hood of All Models.
    * It fits the Trunk of following models:
    * E36 models ( 3-series ) from 1990 - 1999
    * E34 models ( 5-series ) from 1988 - 1995
    * E32 & E38 models ( 7-series ) from 1986 - 2001Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Smart forTwo Cabrio Widebody by Konigseder

    If you are told about a widebody kit for the Smart forTwo Cabrio, you could be forgiven for having that quick glance over to the calendar checking if it is April 1st, but we have to say the experts over at Austrian tuner Konigseder have pulled it off with a great deal of success.

    The kit widens the model by an additional 30mm in each direction and consists of wheel arches housing new 17 inch wheels, side skirts and a restyled front bumper with larger air intakes and an additional lower spoiler.

    The rear stays largely unchanged but the rear wheel arches get extra air intakes for additional cooling for the brakes, the look is completed with a flowery (yes, that's flowery) exterior body artwork on its white livery. Beneath the bodywork, the forTwo has been left alone apart from a set Eibach sport springs which lower the overall ride height of the vehicle thus improving the driving dynamics.

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Lexus IS-F by Wald

    The Lexus IS F was recently launched in Europe and the States following the successful introduction to its native Japan last year where it is going head to head with the likes of the BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG. Despite a pretty formidable package under the hood where you will find the 417bhp 5.0-litre V8 engine mated to an eight-speed paddleshift transmission, the exterior styling does not show the aggression to match.

    This is where renowned Japanese tuner Wald International comes in with this new tuning program for the high performance machine. The most notable feature on these newly surfaced photos is the addition of a new huge rear diffuser which optimizes air flow under the car, other features on the rear include additional air vents on the sides of the apron and a new rear wing. The front fascia gets small modifications with the a new front spoiler lowering the ride height and additional air-intakes on the sides.

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9ff Cayman CT-78 E85 Wins SportAuto Readers Award

    Back in April, Porsche tuning specialist, 9ff , made a world record attempt for the fastest production car with their 987bhp GT9 but came up a bit short at 409 km/h. Currently the record to beat is the SSC Ultimate Aero TT with 412.28 km/h ( 256.18 mph). However, it seems 9ff's work with combining high performance Porsche's with alternative fuel, as displayed with their E85 bio-ethanol fuel 9ff Porsche Cayman CT-78 with 780 hp could be a more successful road worth traveling for the Dortmund based tuner. German car magazine SportAuto conducted a readers polls which contained 14 categories for series-production vehicles and 11 tuning classes. With more than 10,000 readers taking part, they awarded the CT-78 as the sportiest tuned coupe beyond EUR 80,000. In times of the CO2 discussion, this is a particularly valuable distinction.Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Hyundai exceeds 100,000 units in exports



    Hyundai Motor India, the country's second largest passenger car manufacturer and the largest exporter, announced that its recently launched i10, which is produced in the automaker's Chennai plant, has already crossed the export milestone of 100,000 units.

    The Hyundai i10 made its global debut in October 2007, reached an export volume of 106,749 units and has been shipped to 98 countries.

    H. S. Lheem, managing director, Hyundai Motor India said, "Even in the domestic market the demand is very strong with sales of over 65,000 units and to meet the expectations of both the markets, we are trying very hard to produce as many i10s as possible."

    In other news, the i10 in the UK will feature a new 1.2 litre petrol engine which will join the range in September. The new engine will produce 76bhp and 87lb ft of pulling power, which is an increase of 18% more power and 20% more pulling power than the existing 1.1-litre unit. Emissions will top 119g/km of CO2 and an average fuel economy of 56.5mpg are identical.

    That means the manual will slot into VED Band B, costing £35 a year to tax. Hyundai has also announced that the Style grades of the i10 will also get leather interior from September and that stability control will be available for £350 on 1.2-litre models. The current 1.1 litre petrol engine will be dropped for the Style model since the manual pollutes 124g/km of CO2 despite featuring heated front seats and electric sunroof and returning 54.3 mpg combined.

    The new engine is available on Comfort and Style models and costs from £7545.

    Prices:

    1.1 Classic £6745
    1.1 Comfort £7345
    1.2 Comfort £7545
    1.2 Comfort auto £8345
    1.2 Style £7995

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    Hyundai April sales in India

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Seat's new sedan to be called "Exeo"


















    Seat has officially announced the name of their new D-Segment car. The newcomer will be named "Exeo", pronounced (ex-ay-o) and not Bolero as previously thought. The Exeo is be based upon the 2005 Audi A4 and will use the latest Volkswagen engines. First to be launched will be the sedan next year, followed by the wagon. Rivals will include the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, Peugeot 407, Honda Accord and Vauxhall/Opel Insignia etc.

    Seat’s Director of Design, Luc Donckerwolke said “We believe the Seat brand will become established much faster in this highly competitive sector if the first model we offer has a proven record of quality and reliability. With the Audi A4-based model, there will be no room for doubt.”

    A Geneva motorshow debut is likely since the project was announced just over 1 year ago. So far, only 1 prototype has been sighted undergoing altitude testing in the Swiss Alps during the night. Production will being this December with prices starting around £15,000.

    Press Release:

    SEAT’s new saloon will be called “EXEO”

    In addition to the saloon, there will be a family versionTo be wholly manufactured at the Martorell plant

    SEAT’s new saloon car will be called “EXEO”.

    Its market launch that is scheduled for 2009 marks a new highlight in the history of the Spanish brand, which is expanding its model range towards new segments. The SEAT EXEO is an elegant, dynamic saloon with high quality and outstanding technology that faithfully reflects SEAT’s personality – design, sportiness and liveliness.

    The name EXEO is advanced, forceful and technological, which signals excellence and is highly suggestive of driving pleasure.

    Faithful to SEAT’s Mediterranean roots, the new name stems from the Latin word “Exire”, meaning ‘to go beyond’, ‘to go further’. The name differs from all the other range denominations, and indicates the beginning of a new period for the company, that takes the brand into an all new segment. The successful names of the models of the current range will be maintained.

    The SEAT EXEO is a D-segment model which does not replace the SEAT Toledo.Source URL: http://carneeew.blogspot.com/2008/06/
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Saturday, June 21, 2008

Volkswagen Scirocco order books opened (UK)

    Volkswagen UK has announced that order books are now opened for the Scirocco coupe, before deliveries start on 1st September. The original Scirocco sold a total of 77,460 in its 34 year life. The new model is set to sell around 3,350 units this year, rising to 9,000 units next year.

    From launch, only one model will be available; Scirocco GT. Powering the coupe is VW's very own 2.0-litre TSI 200PS engine (seen in the Golf GTI) and will be priced at £20,940 RRP OTR. Either a 6-speed manual or DSG transmissions are available. The Scirocco GT produces 207 lbs ft of torque from 1,700 rpm and allows the Scirocco to achieve a 0 to 62 mph time of 7.2 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph. Fuel economy on a combined cycle is 37.2 mpg with CO2 emissions of 179 g/km, which places it in VED Band E.

    Over 11,000 people have expressed an interested in the Scirocco coupe.

    Press Release:

    EAGERLY-AWAITED SCIROCCO SPORTS COUPÉ AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW:

    Customers keen to be among the first to drive away a new Scirocco can officially add their names to the waiting list as the car becomes available to order at Volkswagen Retailers across the UK today. Prices for the new car, which goes on sale on 1 September, have also been announced and start at £20,940 RRP on the road for the launch model, the Scirocco GT 2.0-litre TSI with 200 PS. The original Scirocco was first seen 34 years ago, and over two generations and 19 years a total of 77,460 Sciroccos were sold in the UK. Now the new model blows in, with equally distinctive coupĂ© styling, a practical hatchback boot, four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive – yet this is the most technically advanced production coupĂ© that Volkswagen has produced. All UK models benefit from Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which operates via a set of four electrically adjustable dampers to alter the car’s suspension, steering and throttle response set-up, and allows the driver to choose the most appropriate setting for the journey. Normal is the default; Sport adds firmer suspension and sharper responses for twisty roads or track driving; while Comfort offers a smooth and controlled ride best suited to motorway trips. At launch, all Sciroccos will be powered by a 2.0-litre TSI 200 PS engine with either a six-speed manual or automatic DSG gearbox. Versions with a DSG ’box will command a £1,330 premium over their manual counterparts. The 2.0-litre turbocharged engine – already popular in the Golf GTI – produces 207 lbs ft of torque from 1,700 rpm and allows the Scirocco to achieve a 0 to 62 mph time of 7.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 146 mph. The combined economy figure for the vehicle is 37.2 mpg, with CO2 emissions of 179 g/km.

    Early in 2009 a further two engines will join the Scirocco line-up: a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS petrol and a 2.0-litre TDI common rail diesel unit with 140 PS and a combined economy of around 52 mpg. Both will come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the 1.4-litre TSI will also be offered with Volkswagen’s new seven-speed DSG ’box. Two trim levels will be available – standard Scirocco and Scirocco GT. The launch engine is only available in combination with GT trim, giving customers a high level of standard specification which includes ABS with ESP, six airbags, touchscreen CD autochanger, climate control, 18-inch ‘Interlagos’ alloy wheels, front foglights and a multifunction steering wheel among a host of other items. Options are set to include a panoramic tilt sunroof, leather trim and touchscreen satellite navigation.

    Volkswagen UK predicts sales of 3,350 Sciroccos this year, rising to around 9,000 in 2009 when a full line-up is available. Already over 11,000 people have signed up via www.volkswagen.co.uk to receive email updates on the new Scirocco model.
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Friday, June 20, 2008

Renault takes a Scenic route








    Following the leaked images of the Megane hatchback and coupe, the Megane based minivan, Scenic, has been spied completely undisguised in a Renault factory in France and a road-going prototype wearing heavy camouflage caught undergoing warm-weather/altitude testing in Southern Spain.

    Like the current Scenic, the next model will be offered in 2 sizes; Scenic which will be a 5 seater and the 7-seater Grand Scenic. Expect an pseudo SUV based on the Scenic to arrive later on in 2011.

    Styling wise, Renault seems to be stuck in conventional mode. The overall styling of both vehicles seem to be very clean and conventional, which first featured on the Twingo then the Laguna, and will be followed by the Megane. The scanned photos show how the 5-seater and 7-seater will receive different tail-lights. While the Grand Scenic has the lower section of the rear lights facing outwards, the Scenic will have boot-lid mounted lights. Following in the tracks of the Laguna and Laguna Coupe, the newcomer will have feature LED rear-lights.

    The interior will be more upmarket unlike the current model and materials such as soft-touch plastics will be used to give the minivan a premium feel. The Scenic will also boast more storage compartments than ever before with the rear seats having an ability to fold flat.

    Engines will be taken from the Megane range and are set to be more reliable than the current model, which suffered from numerous engine and electrical niggles. Expect the new Scenic to be unveiled at the Paris motorshow in October, alongside the Megane before going on sale in early 2009.

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Is Volkswagen working on a longer Tiguan SUV?



    Following the success of the Tiguan, according to German sources, Volkswagen is planning a LWB Tiguan, although, there is no official word out from Volkswagen.

    The extra length will support a 3rd row of seats which are likely to be suitable for children. If this does get the go-ahead, engines will be used from the existing line-up and the vehicle will use a different face from today's Tiguan.

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Suzuki Swift production exceeds 1,000,000 units

    Although the Swift hatchback came onto the market in 2005 with a redesigned interior and exterior, the supermini has now sold in excess of 1 million units. The Swift was first built in Japan, followed by Hungary, China, India and more recently Indonesia and Malaysia.

    Vehicles sold in Europe are built at Suzuki’s plant in Hungary which has so far pushed out more than 306,000 units.

    The Swift range consists of the 3dr and 5dr hatchback, 3dr Sport (Europe) and 5dr Sport (Australia and Japan) and the 4dr Swift sedan (Dzire). The vehicle is due a facelift in 2009.
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Russian Jeep owner tell us what he really thinks about fuel economy


    Some people just couldn't care less about fuel economy, especially this Jeep Cherokee owner in Russia. So, what do you think about fuel economy?
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Chevrolet Volt hits around $40,000 (U.S)


    The Chevrolet Volt will cost $40,000, Bob Lutz announced.

    GM will lose money on each Volt that leaves the factory when they go on sale in 2010, because the hybrid drive has cost so much to research, develop and engineer.

    Lutz is convinced that developing cars like the Volt is the way forward and that future generations of these cars will become popular. "We believe profoundly in the electrification of the automobile," he said.

    It was a mistake for GM not to build hybrid vehicles earlier, Lutz also admitted. Even though these cars make no instant profit, companies envy the positive publicity that hybrids have afforded Toyota. GM is confident about the 2010 launch of the Volt, and Lutz added robustly: “For the first time, our well-thought-of Asian competitors will be left in the dust.”

    The Volt was originally pitched ot the public with a $30,000 price tag, and that may still be achievable in some U.S states where green tax incentives could reduce the asking price.

    Unlike Toyota’s hybrid cars, the Volt runs for 40 miles on electricity alone before a frugal, constant-speed engine kicks in to recharge the batteries.

    Market trends reveal that the U.S are starting to abandon their large, thirsty SUVs since petrol prices topped $4 per gallon across the country.
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Dacia launch delayed (UK)

    Dacia has delayed the launch of the Sandero hatchback, next month at the London motorshow because of high demand from left hand drive markets so the right hand drive production has been put back.

    Around 100 Renault showrooms were poised to sign-up to sell the Romanian-built model, which will be badged ‘Dacia by Renault’ in the UK. The marketing plan was to price the Sandero from just £7500.

    Dealers have been told that the Sandero’s market launch has been postponed by 12 months until late 2009. The company’s preview event for dealers has been cancelled and the UK media launch has also been axed.

    The delay is bad news for Renault’s hard-pressed dealers. To add insult to injury, sales of the new Laguna have been slow in the UK as the brand registered a 13.5% decline in sales in the year to the end of May.

    Renault bosses in the UK are frustrated by the delay as Dacia is intended to rival Chevrolet, Kia and Hyundai in the budget car market. Frustrations have been compounded by the fact a small Dacia SUV will be launched in other countries by the end of next year and will arrive in the UK in 2010.

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