10May
BMW cars were even available during World War II. Hoffman was fond of car racing so as charity he helped sponsor amateur car racing in the state, the father of BMW lived his life selling many more of the top German car to his countrymen.
An executive compact vehicle manufactured since the 1970’s, it was a successor to the 2002 coupe and has since then been reproduced in no less than 50 body styles. The popular BMW series accounts for nearly 40% of all automobiles sold during the year 2005. The BMW series is rivaled by no less than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Lexus IS, Inifiniti G35 and Audi A4. The BMW 3 series is starred by four models the first being the BMW E90 – (2005–) 3 Series Sedan , BMW E91 – (2006-) 3 Series Wagon ,BMW E92 – (2007-) 3 Series Coupé ,BMW E93 – (2007-) 3 Series Convertible.
10Apr
Dr. Bernd Pischetsrieder he has handed the keys of a long-wheelbase 6.0-liter, 450-bhp Phaeton to none other than Pope Benedict XVI since His Holiness is also German, this seems quite apt. Defying the cynics who have proclaimed that Volkswagen couldn’t give the Phaeton away in the whole wide world.
10Mar
The Panamerican 20,000 was the latest and most comprehensive test of Ferrari’s new 599 GTB Fiorano. Over Andean plateaus and through mountain passes some 13,000 feet above sea level to be test by professional drivers was test also by the latest model of Ferrari’s. On an often grueling 15-leg journey, a herd of 48 journalists took turns driving from Belo Horizonte in Brazil to the Argentinian pampa.
21Feb
When Mercedez Benz first attempted a sub compact way in 1997, thereby birthing the A-class, it was disaster. However, the luxury car company has seemed to learn from its mistakes with the release of the 2009 Mercedez Benz A-class.
Go is any trace of it’s dirtied history, and all seems good and well, besides the obvious aesthetic value all Mercedez Benz cars have, the new A-class is seemingly a luxury can put into a much, much smaller package. Especially now in these times of financial duress, a good sub compact is always a good thing to have. The Mercedez Benz A-class rides on a 101.1-in. wheelbase, with a chassis measuring a mere 152.9 inches in length. The look therefore, is that of the wheels being almost close to the end of the whole car. And it’s not to be taken lightly too, as high end models can have as much as 193 horsepower.
17Jan
Being Europe’s largest auto maker, it has defied all odds by stating that the new year would herald growth in spite of the growing economic pains sweeping across the continent. Unlike their American counterparts, there has been little effect on the financial status of the auto giant who says there will be sales increases these coming months. GM, which has shares in Opel and some other known European brands is expecting to close many of their European theater manufacturing plants as foreclosure looms. This weighs hard for foreclosure is seen as the last straw for the US giant that will herald in dissolution. Volkswagen has continued its philosophy into the correct balance between power and economy much like the Japanese who have also managed to escape huge losses last year.
The auto giant has long had a tradition of reliability with the forever existing beetle that ceased production way back in the 90’s yet still have models on the streets today, testament to their drive and insatiable need for innovation that they infuse with technology making some of the most innovative cars that last the world over. Boasting growth is no easy task for any business for the recession is indeed in Europe and markets are showing with stocks ending in dismal levels mid last year. The company remains a shining ray of light in the gloomy European car market as they forge ahead into 2010 when they hope the recession will end.
29Dec
For one of the greenest cars around, you’d be surprised to find some odd-ball diesel-powered ones around like the Jetta from Volkswagen, Europe’s Largest Auto Maker. The Bluetec rating signifies that it conforms with strict emission requirements set in both Europe and the US and for a diesel powered car, that is unique. To attain that, VW settled for a smaller engine than the one they used for the Touareg. They also had to put aside some of their mechanical pride by opting to use a common rail injection system that uses pietzo-electronic injectors instead of their favorite fuel injection system. On the emissions side, they kept the smell to a minimum by using a NOx trap and dual catalysts to screen out the offensive smell normally expected from diesel cars. The better fuel injection improves overall efficiency while the multiple exhaust control system takes on the emission side of the equation making for one of the greenest diesel-powered cars around.
23Nov
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A fine European car is what best describes the Buick Lucerne. Traditions truly never fades. The interior of the Lucerne is a fusion of elegance and ease. It is quiet and smooth but not necessarily compromises its steering that can handle challenging roads with grace. The full sized sedan is Buick’s flagship model and come highly recommended. The Buick Lucerne comes in various models and is a front wheel drive, four door sedan. There is Lucerne CX which is sort of a traditional Buick. A tough contender of Toyota Avalon is Buick’s Lucerne CXL that comes with a Ride and Handling Suspension. Over all, the Buick is a magnificent car to drive, great handling and powerful performance. Living up to Buick’s standards.
06Oct
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In June 2009 Mercedes Benz launched in Europe, a 30-mpg hybrid version of its S-Class. German automakers are proud of taking the lead in the newest technology. Although it has been quite an embarrassment even after 10 years of Toyota Prius’ launch, none of the compnies followed suit. But, with the emerging fuel economy crisis, automakers suddenly jumped on the wagon of hybrid car making. The Mercedes is finally set to get into the hybrid game. It is set to sell luxury S-Class in June 2009. They have no price yet. It is yet to be announced. One reason why Mercedes took so long for it to get into the hybrid market was because the car makers concentrated on optimizing the potentials of diesel engines. The S-Class is still not a fully hybrid car since it still can’t run solely on battery energy. What it does is it provides fuel economy by providing a boost while you accelerate. The deceleration meanwhile stores energy back into the battery.
14Sep
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The Ford Fiesta made a quick appearance in the US during the 1970s before going back to Europe. There, it has gone through generations of technological development. And news has been spreading that Ford most likely will return again with the next generation Ford Fiesta, which is considered to be related to Mazda2, to initiate Ford’s bid for the small cars category in the US in 2010. But while we wait for it to come, the current Fiesta by Ford in the market is an economical treat by itself. It is powered by a 148hp, 2.0liter engine. The car is quick and can be handled very well. This car is comfortable in the aspect of urban traffic. Let us see for ourselves. Test drive one now
20Aug
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Way back in the 1970’s, the first Volkswagen Scirocco was introduced and just a racy skin draped over the framework of the then-new Rabbit S er, Golf. This year Volkswagen repeated that same method with the introduction of a new front-drive Scirocco that, under the skin, is basically a Golf S er, Rabbit.
The new Scirocco is currently VW’s only coupe and, thanks to an aggressively sculpted body and a particularly wide-looking nose, it’s a truly stunning machine. It backs up those looks with engines culled from the Golf range < a 197-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter four is the most powerful option and a 138-hp common rail 2.0-liter turbodiesel, the most economical. Transmission choices are a conventional six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual-clutch “DSG” paddle-shifted, automated manual. Even the sportiest Scirocco is reported to get somewhere near 37 mpg while topping out at 146 mph.
