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- Mercedes Launches GL Grand Edition
- Volvo Recalls 350 Units Of Its XC90 Due To Steering Issues
- VW Transporter Sportline Arrives In UK
- Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell Revealed
- Aston Martin Confirms 2-3 Lagonda Models
- BMW Might Build A Plant In Russia
- Expert driving techniques that could save your life
- Get Famous with Mini “get billboarded” application
- Talk to One another Future Cars
| Mercedes Launches GL Grand Edition Posted: 24 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT  Mercedes GL Grand Edition The Mercedes GL Grand Edition is the last variant of the current generation and will have a base price in Germany of 80,206 Euros, including VAT.  Mercedes GL Grand Edition This special edition comes with a new design of the front fascia that features a more prominent grille, LED daytime running lights and tinted headlights. It rides on a new set of 20-inch alloy rims that you will not find on other models, along with aluminum running boards and the appropriate badging. Inside the cabin we find a black ash trim, 2-tone leather seats and the stainless steel pedals.  Mercedes GL Grand Edition Customers will be able to choose from one of the four power units that are going to be available. The 350 BlueTEC model will feature an engine that delivers 208 hp (211 PS / 155 kW) and 398 lb.-ft (540 Nm) of torque. The 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY comes with a power unit that produces 262 hp (265 PS / 195 kW) and a peak torque of 457 lb.-ft (620 Nm).  Mercedes GL Grand Edition If you prefer gasoline engines, you'll be able to pick the V8 4.6-liter that cranks out 335 hp (340 PS / 250 kW) and 339 lb.-ft (460 Nm) of torque; or the more powerful V8 5.5-liter that delivers 382 hp (388 PS / 285 kW) and has a peak torque of 391 lb.-ft (530 Nm).  Mercedes GL Grand Edition Source: Mercedes-Benz via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Volvo Recalls 350 Units Of Its XC90 Due To Steering Issues Posted: 24 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT  2011 Volvo XC90 Volvo will be recalling 350 units of its 2010-2011MY XC90 model due to the reason that the power-steering fluid may leak, which might lead to a sudden loss of power steering, according to NHTSA. The Swedish automaker said that this defect may result in a slow leakage, which will generate noise and decrease the power steering assistance gradually. The company's dealers will have to replace the oil pipes on the power steering rack for those 350 XC90 units. This recall will commence at the end of this month and owners can contact the company at (800) 458-1552. Volvo stated that they will continue to investigate how this happened and will later on submit a more comprehensive report in regards of this matter. Source: NHTSA, Volvo via Inside Line | Photo: VolvoCars Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| VW Transporter Sportline Arrives In UK Posted: 24 May 2011 03:00 AM PDT  VW Transporter Sportline The German automaker Volkswagen has launched at the beginning of this week a special edition of the Transporter, dubbed "Sportline". Available only in the United Kingdom, this special T5 is available in both the panel van and kombi variants and also with a SWB or a LWB version. The car is powered by a 2.0-liter BiTDI diesel engine that produces 178 hp (180 PS / 132 kW), mated to either the standard 6-speed manual gearbox or the optional 7-speed DSG transmission. The Transporter Sportline is offered with a gloss black grille that features chrome trimming, along with an updated design of the headlights and an all-new front bumper that comes with integrated fog lights and has the same color as the rest of the body. The model has also been fitted with a rear roof spoiler, smoked taillights and polished stainless steel bars. In addition, the car rides on 5-spoke 18-inch Sportline rims. Customers can choose from one of the three exterior colors available: Reflex Silver, Deep Black pearlescent or a Candy White that comes with an optional black-painted gloss roof. Inside, we find the bespoke 2-tone leather upholstery, Bluetooth and a generous 7-inch touchscreen with GPS. The Volkswagen Transporter Sportline costs from 28,220 pounds (excluding VAT) for the panel version and 30,100 pounds (excluding VAT) for the kombi model. Source: Volkswagen via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell Revealed Posted: 24 May 2011 12:57 AM PDT  Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell Audi brought to this year's Michelin Challenge Bibendum an experimental Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell model. With this green SUV, the German automaker is studying the potential of mixing a hybrid powertrain with the hydrogen fuel cell technology for improving the driving range in comparison to a regular hydrogen-powered car that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate the necessary electricity.  Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell The car has two high-pressure cylinders in which the hydrogen is stored at a pressure rate of 10,153 psi (700 bar). The engineers used a polymer electrolyte membrane for manufacturing the fuel cell, which generates 131 hp (133 PS / 98 kW). The two electric motors have been installed close to the car's wheels and they offer a combined output of 121 hp (122 PS / 90 kW) and a peak torque of 309.78 lb.-ft (420 Nm). For storing energy, the Audi Q5 HFC has a 1.3 kWh lithium-ion battery.  Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell No words about the fuel economy or the driving range of the car as the model is still in its early stages of development but the project looks very promising and we hope that someday Audi will roll out a production version based on this concept.  Audi Q5 Hybrid Fuel Cell Source: Audi via WCF Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Aston Martin Confirms 2-3 Lagonda Models Posted: 23 May 2011 10:00 AM PDT
He added that the Lagonda brand cannot survive "as a one-model brand" and for this reason they'll launch several cars. The sporty crossover will ride on 21-inch wheels and will feature a low-riding chassis, while the Audi Allroad-type model will be aimed at the odd Range Rover customers. As far as the luxury sedan is concerned, it will combine the traditional luxury of the brand along with a sophisticated drivetrain and advanced packaging. We shouldn't be surprised if the model will be powered by a hybrid powertrain coming from Mercedes-Benz. Source: carmagazine.co.uk Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| BMW Might Build A Plant In Russia Posted: 23 May 2011 07:00 AM PDT  2011 BMW 7-Series According to the CEO Norbert Reithofer, the German automaker BMW is thinking about the possibility to build a plant in Russia as part of the company's ongoing global expansion into the emerging markets. This new plant might be built in one of the country's industrial clusters, in either St. Petersburg or Kaluga, where there are already other car plants from various manufacturers. If this factory will exist, BMW will make a lot of models there, like the X1, X5 and X6 crossovers, along with the 3-, 5- and 7-Series sedans. At the moment, the cars are assembled under license in Kaliningrad by Avtotor, a local partner of the company. Source: Inside Line | Photo: leftlanenews.com Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Expert driving techniques that could save your life Posted: 23 May 2011 06:14 AM PDT
These pieces of advice won’t instantly turn you into Michael Schumacher or The Stig, but they could help you get out of a hairy driving situation if you should become involved in one. So here goes: Expert driving techniques that could save your life.
Infographic source: Coolinfographics. Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Get Famous with Mini “get billboarded” application Posted: 23 May 2011 06:13 AM PDT
Women are usually eager to become famous and to be seen and recognized on the street. Well, their minute of fame became even more possible with MINI launching an application that allows any person to put his picture directly on a billboard screen in Berlin. Imagine how happy a woman could be seeing this. Maybe you should try it too. Or if you want to impress your girl, you should try to take her by surprise and make her become famous by uploading her picture and have it lively streamed on a billboard. This is what MINI's application does. Try it out on: http://apps.facebook.com/miniphotobox/. How fun is this? [Source: Socialbakers] Post published on Rpmgo.com |
| Talk to One another Future Cars Posted: 23 May 2011 06:05 AM PDT
Roads without accidents and super-safe cars are everyone's dream. This is why companies from all types of industries do their best to increase driving security and to achieve this goal. One of the possible solutions could be the future 2014 cars which will be able to talk to one another and warn drivers about all types of traffic related problems, from accidents that just happened to information about on the way ambulances. All this is part of NXP's vision, a semiconductor company that is already working on this technology with Cohda Wireless of Australia. The concept is called C2X platform and is already on field trials. By this, a gigantic car-to-car network and car-to-infrastructure (like traffic lights or street lamps) network will be created, which means that information will quickly pass around, from driver to driver. This future platform uses the IEEE802.11p wireless standard, especially created for automotive applications to communicate with each other and also with intelligent traffic infrastructure. In addition to all this, the system is so smart, that it even “sees” around corners, recognizes traffic blocks and risks before even the driver could see them. It works like a warning system that allows drivers to adjust speed and optimize driving, and we totally support this initiative. What do you think about this technology? [Source: Pocket-lint] Post published on Rpmgo.com |
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