Monday, April 15, 2013

Peugeot 206 SW - Comes in Many Faces

Peugeot 206 SW


The Peugeot 206 SW is a station wagon from French automaker Peugeot produced in 2005. The car was a handy experience for those looking for a cheap French car with enough space to adjust small families. The brand new Peugeot 206 SW has a lot of demand in France, United Kingdom, Iran, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Malaysia and Chile. Here the assembly of this car happens to maximize the cost advantage for customers.

The basic plus points of this car are:

Performance

Peugeot 206 SW cars


The Peugeot 206 SW is a well performing car, because of diverse engine type availability. Its preferred engine capacity ranges from 1100 CC to 2000 CC making the car an efficient alternative, although customer generally prefers 1600cc onwards Peugeot 206 SW as according to an online survey. Though, it is a small vehicle but the powerful and refined engine with up to date technology makes the car smooth on the road.

Handling

The overall handling of the Peugeot 206 SW is best, because of the inside being well adjusted with accessories and features. The strong suspension makes sure that car gives less jerky experience to the driver, while the fine balancing between the car body and displacement makes the car smooth on the road. The user of this car experience safe, confident and smooth experience in this car.

Value of the Car

The level of comfort Peugeot 206 SW provides is at its best. The alloy wheels, headlights and rear lights along with Roof Rail enhance the external value of the car to the best. The front with curtain sided form of air bags and anti-lock braking system multiplies the safety value of the car, making driver stress free, while the power window, power steering and climate control system gives power value to the car, giving greater ability to manage car with just small power exertion.

Space Practicality

Peugeot 206 SW inner view


The within the space of the Peugeot 206 SW is practically best for 5 person family, while the back of the car has enough space to carry small luggage. Although one can even fold the back seats for extra space, giving the passengers confidence to carry additional load with ease. The spongy seats with enough room for head and leg placement prevent collusion at any part of the drive to the best, so although Peugeot 206 SW is small but it is well-spaced.

Environment friendly option

The car is an environment friendly option as the average Carbon dioxide emission is 149gram per kilometer, which is low in case of the vehicle of this size, so those who want to be a key factor in saving mother earth go for Peugeot 206 SW with quite a comfort-ability.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Latest 2014 Volkswagen XL1 Car Complete Review – Different Views

2014 volkswagen-xl1
While looking it, this car attracts every one. If you not impressed by this car, see the images. It was debuted on 2013 Geneva motor show by Volkswagen. This Volkswagen XL1 runs off by the parallel combination of a 27-HP electric motor that obtains current from a 5.5 KWH lithium ion battery pack, plus 47-HP 800 CC turbocharged 2 cylinder diesel engines. The powertrain is placed in back, and 12v battery for ancillaries can be powered through plug and gets some charge from brake recuperation.

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VOLKSWAGEN XL1 SPECIFICATIONS
Engine:800cc Turbo-Diesel I2 + e-motor
Power68 HP / 103 LB-FT
Transmission7-Speed DSG
0 - 60 Time:12.5 Seconds (est.)
Drive Train:Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight:1,953 LBS
Seating:Two
Cargo:4.2 CU-FT
MPG:261 (max est.)

Volkswagen Reports that the XL1 can run up to 31 miles in pure electric mode. This Volkswagen XL1’s fuel tank holds 2.64 US gallons of diesel. The diesel hybrid powertrain produces 68 HP and 103 LB-FT of torque, its excellent for a 0 to 60 run in 12.5 seconds. The main thing, this XL1 has no suspension. 

Volkswagen XL1 views

All of the people will open his mouth when they hear about this cars mileage. Yes, this XL1 consume 1 liter of fuel for 100 kilometer or 62.1 miles travel. To Maintain the Car speed and efficient, XL1 designers replaces the heavier materials like steel and aluminum with lean carbon fiber. Totally XL1 weighs just 1800 pounds.

Volkswagen XL1 upper view

Volkswagen XL1 interior

Volkswagen XL1 side mirror
 Coming to Volkswagen XL1 interior, designers replace the side view mirrors and used the cameras to show the rear view. This will useful to reduce the wind resistance. You can see this in above figure. The Volkswagen plans to start sale at the end of the year in Germany and Austria at the cost of over $130,000.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Audi’s 5-millionth Quattro vehicle – White Audi A6 Allroad

Audi recently completes 33 years of car production. Till now Audi builds 5 million vehicles with Audi Quattro drive systems.

Audi's 5 Millionth car


In 1980 Audi was first introduced in Geneva Motor Show. From 1980 to still now, Audi using Quattro four-wheel-drive system on more than 140 various cars including sports cars. Recently Audi makes 5 millionth vehicles, it is White Audi A6 allroad 3.0 TDI (as seen in Fig above). It is the premium version in the world.

Audi Quattro 5 Millionth car


Quattro is the main key pillar of the Audi. The name ‘Quattro’ represents the driving safety and sportiness. Almost all the Audi car fans prefer Quattro model only, because of its performance. With this Quattro only, Audi gets popular among the people. For more information, see the below Audi official press release,

PRESS RELEASE:
Audi press release about their 5 millionth vehicle

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Rolls-Royce Latest Wraith 2014 will be exposed at the Geneva Auto Show

Rolls-Royce latest 2014 Wraith Edition


The above Shadowy image is the Rolls-Royce’s new teaser image called 2014 Wraith. Already Rolls-Royce released their wraith image few weeks back (see below). The latest model of this Rolls-Royce Wraith will be fully revealed at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013. Rolls-Royce Management told that the purpose of making this wraith is to move the car with driver’s command. This Wraith is based on a shortened wheelbase edition of the steel bodied Ghost edition and will get fastback look.

The Automobile experts predicted that Rolls Royce wraith will be most powerful car and fastest Rolls-Royce version in 2014. The previous version Ghost got 563-horsepower, 6.6 liter V8. Experts expecting that the wraith will get 600 horsepower with twin turbo v12 engine. But Rolls-Royce not mentioned about the configuration of 2014 wraith, that we have to wait till March 2013.

Rolls-Royce 2014 Wraith


With the above discussion, we can confirm that the Rolls-Royce’s New Version 2014 wraith will be the hero of the March Geneva Motor Show.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

IIHS listed Top 13 American safest cars for 2013

The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) selected 13 cars for Top Safety Pick+ honor. An Award is only for Superior Crash Protection cars. By this way of selecting, 13 cars were shortlisted finally. Totally 117 cars were given the TSP seal of approval, but 13 cars were finally selected by IIHS. Out of 13, there are only two luxury cars. Those 13 cars were listed below:

1. Acura TL
Acura TL IIHS safest cars


2. Volvo S60
Volvo S60 IIHS safest cars


3. Dodge Avenger
Dodge Avenger IIHS safest cars


4. Chrysler 200
Chrysler 200 IIHS safest cars


5. Ford Fusion
Ford Fusion IIHS safest cars


6. Honda Accord
Honda Accord IIHS safest cars


7. Kia Optima
Kia Optima IIHS safest cars


8. Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata IIHS safest cars


9. Nissan Altima
Nissan Altima IIHS safest cars


10. Subaru Legacy
Subaru Legacy IIHS safest cars


11. Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback IIHS safest cars


12. Suzuki Kizashi
Suzuki Kizashi IIHS safest cars


13. Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Passat IIHS safest cars

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Lock/unlock Hyundai cars with your smart phones

Very Interesting!. In future, we don’t need to carry the car keys, because Hyundai is working on new technology. Why don’t we lock and unlock the car with the smart phones? Currently Hyundai working on this job. With the i30 Connectivity concept user can open the door with the smart phones using embedded NFC tag. Once opened, keep the smart phone in the center console, driver can start the car using on-board touch screen.

Hyundai smartphone concept to replace car keys


It has an Inductive Charging plate to take care about the phone. Once the phone in the console, it links with embedded touch screen user can import contacts, apps, streaming audio, etc… Hyundai told that this technology will be available on 2015 Hyundai vehicles. You can read full article on wired.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

New Zealand SPCA trained the dogs to drive a car – Cute Video

Dog Driving Cars

Are you thinking this image/news is fake? It is real! It is SPCA Auckland, situated in New Zealand. The (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) SPCA makes the new way of car drive teaching technique to the dogs. By this technique Monty, Porter and Ginny dogs are rescued. The above images shows that the dog driving Mini Countryman car around a track.

The car was modified for dog driving. The dog uses their paws to start the car, to control steer, to stop.

This is not a joke. For More Information, Watch below videos. Don’t miss it.









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