Sunday, November 21, 2010

Lamborghini is Preparing to Bring a New Bull to the Automotive Arena

Each new Lamborghini product is a feast for car lovers. That is why in recent times all the fans discuss only what kind of model will replace the famous Murcielago.

Only now everything is more or less clear. The company officially registered in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aventador. This is a name of a famous Spanish bull.

Lamborgini Aventador has a new engine and gearbox. V12 powerplant has a capacity of 6.5 liters and 59 hp. It is labeled L539.

 New gearbox is called ISR (Independent Shifting Rods). Node weighs only 79 kg and, as the manufacturer says, works much faster. Gearbox has three modes: Strada with fully automatic shifting, more extreme Sport and quite sporty Corsa, which includes the function of Launch Control. Transmission is able to manage all-wheel drive type of Haldex, transmitting up to 60% of torque to the front axle.

In general, other than the actual new car, we can expect premier high-tech machines that perfectly fit into the concept of the company's development: faster, easier, smarter.



Mercedes-Benz Declassified "Safe" Roadster SLK

German manufacturer of premium cars Mercedes-Benz declassified new roadster SLK. The company confirmed that the official premiere of the car will be in January 2011. The new SLK will be equipped with innovative safety systems by default, not an option. For example Attention Assist constantly analyzes the behavior of the driver on 70 parameters and if necessary, "advises" the driver to rest.

The roadster will also be equipped with Adaptive Brake, Adaptive Cruise Control Distronic Plus, Pre-Safe Brake, Intelligent Lighting System and System Speed Limit Assist, which use the camera to detect speed limit signs and displays them on monitor in the cabin of the car.

Mercedes-Benz SLK will be available in two variations - SLK250 and SLK350. The first is equipped with four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine of 1.8 liters and 201 hp. The second version was aspirated gasoline V6 engine with direct fuel supply. Engine capacity - 3.5 liters, and power - 268 hp.







Saturday, November 20, 2010

Chevrolet Volt :The Most Eco-Friendly Car of the Year

Results of the competition "Green Car of the Year" were announced on Friday, November 18 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The most eco-friendly car of the year became Chevrolet Volt prudused by General Motors.

In the finals Volt overtook Hyundai Sonata, Linkoln MKZ, Nissan Leaf Electric and gasoline compact Ford Fiesta.

On its electric motor 150 hp on one battery charge Chevrolet Volt can travel 40 to 80 km depending on road surface, ambient temperature and driving style. And if driver use low-power gasoline generator, the length of trips will increase to approximately 482 km.