A Glance Review of Ford Kuga
Everyone who has been waiting for the new Ford Kuga will be pleased to hear that the new car is cool and kicking! With new design on the body with the new bonnet and crease along the flanks giving Kuga a new look of masculinity and toughness. Good thing about the car is that the chassis is great and controllable. With such high sitting platform, Kuga is amazingly able to be driven well enough, which is such a rare in such a high car.
There are 3 choices of steering models, but you need to stop first to do so because it’s impossible to change between one mode to another while on the move. The standard mode is not disappointing at all, and the sport mode is even greater! However, the company should have done something on the engine compartment since the car running on diesel fuel doesn’t seem convincing enough with “only” 136hp power. With such great performance, the car can do more and can even move faster. Fats drivers might want to wait for the 197hp model that will deliver more speed.
However, for the overall performance, Ford Kuga is cool, easy to control, and stay on the track, even on the corner. Not a bad investment, after all.
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BMW Z4 GT3 Run its First Round Test
The 2011 BMW Z4 GT3 has proved itself that it can win the races in last January when it brought the overall victory at Dubai’s 24 Hours. Seems like not going to resting, BMW has now took the car from Dubai and put it back into the test track. After some good result throughout March, BMW has made its aerodynamic and electronic tweaks in order to bring the racer into the absolute condition for their customer in the 2011 GT3 competition.
Actually, the BMW Z4 GT3 that you see above is resembling the production model from BMW, but only on its name and basic shape. Most of the body panels have been changed significantly in order to reduce its friction with the air and keep it bolted to the road.
For the engine, the six cylinder engine from the production model of Z version has been taken out and replaced with the same 4.4 liter V8 engine which you can see in the M3 model. That V8 engine will deliver the car with its six speed paddle shifted sequential manual transmission. All those engineering knowledge which were packed at this Z4 GT3 won’t be cheap, as the price is around $ 450,000.
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Alfa Romeo Delayed its Comeback to U.S.
Alfa Romeo seems to be delaying its return to the United States until 2013 because of the Fiat’s CEO, Sergio Marchionne, is not happy with the proposed design for the United States. Marchionne is concern about the manufacturing and styling issues which still need to be fixed before the 2013 Alfa Romeo Giulia is ready to come to the United States and abroad.
This delay will also push the plan for the Giulia from a late 2012 to sometime in mid 2013. Without this Giulia, the gaping hole on Alfa’s lineup as they still have nothing to offer in the mid range market. Marchionne is also concerning about the efforts from the Chrysler designers to pack the Giulia to be the replacement of the Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger which Fiat-Chrysler hopes to debut at 2013. As that two new Chryslers and Giulia have the same platform, a delay for one would lead to the other.
With the postpone of the Giulia’s release, Alfa must do something with their three model lineup: MiTo, the 159, and Guilietta, until the small SUV is coming in late 2012 and followed by the problematic Giulia in the next year.
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Audi A3 e-tron Details Come Up
Audi is ready to start their creation of the e-tron vehicle strategy. The first unit of this all electric offering from Audi will be placed on the A3. The car will be based on the Audi’s entry level hatchback. The A3 e-tron has an electric motor under the hood which is placed at the rear and mid mounted battery packs to the front wheels.
The output rate is about 100 kW or around 130 horsepower with 199 pound feet of torque. Its 26.5 kWh lithium ion batteries that will provide you a range of about 90 miles. The performance of the electric powertrain is not for the speed lover. It needs 11 seconds to reach 60 mph with a top speed of 90 mph. The battery will only need four hours of charging with 400 volt rapid charger, or about nine hours with a standard 110 volt.
The other modification in this car can bee seen at its new gauge cluster, the low consumption HVAC system, and its heated windshield. Unfortunately, it is still unknown on when will the A3 e-tron will hit the market. Audi’s R8 might be coming on sale at 2013, but Audi might want to be like BMW by introducing the EV sooner.
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Limousine Beach Cruiser from Swedish Design Firm
The Stand Craft Limousine Beach Cruiser that you see above is designed to deliver the super wealthy people from their luxury suites into the favorite resort’s pristine beaches with the most comfort and style that money can buy. The car is designed by a Swedish firm, Gray Design. They put a Chevrolet’s 6.0 liter V8 engine which deliver its power to all the four wheels. So, you won’t have to wait for too long to play in the beach.
For the interior, Gray Design has improve the Strand Craft with the highest stuffs from the luxury lines. For the upholstery, the car has Alcantara set off with chrome accents and brushed aluminum at the dashboard and console. For the instrumentation, it has Watchmaker Breitling which is known with its relationship with Bently. The obscene levels were taken by Swarovski Crystal accents.
This car is also equipped with high class stereo. This Beach Cruiser has 15 speaker with 1100 Watt Naim audio system. Gray Design claims that the sound quality will still optimal even when the you open the limo’s canvas. Just remember that don’t let the beach’s sand scratch this car.
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