2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is luxury Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

The new Hyundai Santa Fe coming to India shall have upgraded features of a compact SUV. It shall be pitted against models like Honda CRV, Ford Endeavour Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Tucson, and similar SUVs that currently dominate the SUV car segment India. The new Santa Fe shall have a second generation engine with options for diesel as well as petrol version. The diesel version shall be D-2.2 that shall deliver 153bhp at 400 rpm and 35 kgm of torque at 2000rpm facilitated by Variable Geometry Charger.It shall also be available with choice of V6 petrol engines called as "Mu" by Hyundai that offers better fuel efficiency. The 2.7L petrol engine is capable of delivering optimum power output of 138KW at 6000 rpm and 248 Nm of Torque at 4200 rpm. The oil burner of the car shall be accompanied with 5-speed manual transmission as well as automatic transmission options. However, the petrol version shall be available with 4-speed automatic transmission.
Other small SUVs tested by Consumer Reports include the Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, Suzuki XL7, and Dodge Nitro. The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are also included and have been previously tested by Consumer Reports. Although the result is not equal to the Hyundai Santa Fe, other SUVs tested like the Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander, and the Suzuki XL7 also earned Very Good" overall ratings. Unfortunately, the Dodge Nitro received a "Fair" overall score.

The redesigned Hyundai Santa Fe obtained the highest rating for its impressive enhancement compared to the previous model. For a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $30,745, the Hyundai Santa Fe comes with a spacious interior with third row seats. The vehicle has 37.5 cubic feet of storage space with the second and third-row seats folded. The vehicle is equipped with a 242-hp 3.3-liter V6 engine under its hood combined with a standard 5-speed automatic gearbox.

Red Renault Alpine

Speaking to journalists at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault product manager Beatrice Foucher said that the next-generation Megane and Laguna, due to be launched in 2013/14, will be based on a common C/D platform. And this platform will surely include a sports car.

“We need conventional cars as well as innovative cars”, Foucher told Autocar magazine. “It’s very early, but we will have at least one coupe in the line-up off the new platform.”

The new model will ditch the Laguna Coupe name, which has not been a success, and adopt a new one. Foucher revealed that work on the new platform begun last year and that RenaultSport is involved in its development from the beginning.

Her next revelation, however, was the most interesting: “We’re working on an Alpine. It’s a possibility and we’re looking at what an Alpine would be in a RenaultSport line-up.”

Alpine was founded in1955 by Jean Redele, who used a humble Renault 4CV to build small coupes with a glassfiber body and very stiff chassis. Its first model was the A106, a small coupe based on a 4CV. In the 1960s, Alpine started a closer cooperation with Renault taking part in motorsport events with considerable success.

Flextreme GT is a abutting footfall in Opel’s action

Opel has alien a new agent with a abstraction advised to anticipate the qualities that will characterize the re-energized Opel/Vauxhall brand, Opel Flextreme GT/E Concept. The Flextreme GT/E abstraction is a abutting footfall in Opel’s action for the electrification of the automobile, which includes a advanced portfolio of articles application battery, extended-range, hybrid, and ammunition corpuscle technologies.

Electricity plays a key role in Opel’s action for accomplishing ability from deposit fuels. The Flextreme GT/E abstraction is advised to allegorize how extended-range electric agent (E-REV) technology can be acquainted into ample or mid-size vehicles, as able-bodied as bunched cars. Opel calls this action “e-mobility unlimited:”, a action by adapting the awful able E-REV drive arrangement which removes the limitations of battery-only power.

Flextreme GT/E concept

Other highlights include the hidden door handles that are replaced by light sensors and the specially designed 21-inch alloy wheels fitted with relatively narrow 195/45, low rolling resistance tires.

Drive for the Flextreme GT/E concept comes from the Chevy Volt's powertrain that uses a an electric motor with 120kW / 160HP and 370Nm of torque to move the front wheels.

For journeys up to 60 km or about 37 miles, energy is supplied by a T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack located under the floor and rear seat.

Once the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter gasoline engine / generator kicks in to supply electricity. In this mode, the driving range is extended to more than 500 km or 311 miles, until the plug-in battery pack can be recharged or the car is refueled.

Opel projects that the average fuel consumption of is estimated at 1.6 l/100 km, with CO2 emissions of less than 40 g/km, while the company supports that the study can go from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in less than nine seconds and achieve a top speed in excess of 200km/h or 124 mph.

2012 The Opel Flextreme GT/E

Opel_flextreme_2Rüsselsheim/Frankfurt - Opel Flextreme is the name of the concept vehicle that marks a milestone in the development of the electric car: with its completely new, environmentally friendly E-Flex electric propulsion concept most commuters in Europe could travel everyday without producing any CO2 emissions. The car only needs to be charged for a relatively short time through the mains outlet after traveling 55 kilometers. If required however, the Flextreme can travel up to 715 km without stopping to recharge or refuel thanks to its small turbo-diesel engine. According to the European test cycle (ECE R101), this unit’s emissions are expected to be less than 40 g CO2/km. With the dynamic IAA monocab coupé concept, Opel also highlights others innovative solutions – including the electric personal transporters under the FlexLoad® load floor.

The Opel Flextreme uses GM’s E-Flex architecture and represents the company’s strategy to develop vehicles that reduce CO2 emissions and the automobile’s dependency on oil, thereby supporting global diversification of the energy mix. This also includes using the mains electricity network as an energy source. At the concept’s heart is an electric motor that takes its power from a large lithium-ion battery. The difference to conventional hybrid propulsion systems is that the E-Flex system’s 1.3-liter diesel engine is not connected to the wheels. It is purely on board to produce additional electricity to charge the battery and provide a greater operating range. It always operates in the optimum rpm range and its cylinder pressure-based closed loop technology controls the combustion process, further reducing the vehicle’s emissions.

2013 New Opel Concept

The rakish study seats two people in a tandem layout with power being provided by an electric motor and a battery that offer a driving range of around 60 miles (96 kilometers) and a top speed of 75mph (120km/h).

The German automaker says that the unnamed concept "could revolutionise urban transport, especially for younger drivers and those on a very tight budget."

Surprisingly, despite its futuristic looks and build, Opel states that the concept "has production potential" but will not reveal any more details until the opening of the Frankfurt motor show on September 13.

Dynamic, Versatile E-Flex-Concept Opel Flextreme Emits less than 40 g/km CO2

Annual Global Business Conference for investors and financial analysts

At the second Annual Global Business Conference for investors and financial analysts, General Motors revealed details on a new plan that “will ensure a long-term sustainable performance” for the Detroit automaker.

Among other measures is the massive reduction of platforms used by GM brands globally in order to cut development costs and benefit from economies of scale.

“More of our components will be common and more of our vehicles will be on global architectures” said the GM CEO, Dan Akerson.

The 2010 BMW 7-series cars "churn out 183 kilo watts of power"

Coming to the E23 version, it is provided with only 4- speed automatic transmission. In the era of 1994-2001, the model E38 was released with 5-speed manual transmission. The models in the European markets were 7401, 740d, 730d, 725tds, 725tds, and the 750i that generated 240 kilo watts of power.

The F02 and the F01 versions were launched in January 2009 in the form of 5th generation models as a substitution to the 7-series versions belonging to 4th generation. These cars are paired with 6- speed ZF automatic transmission.

The 2010 BMW 7-series cars are equipped with a 3.0 liter 6- cylinder engine finished with the aluminum material and churn out 183 kilo watts of power, and torque of 400 lb ft at 1,750 rotations per minute.

To upgrade the handling efficiency of the car, the twin wishbone replaces the front suspension McPherson strut. The latest version is offered with the combination of iDrive system and several other advanced functionalities.

BMW 7-Series

The new BMW 7 Series has hit the market in four unique design platforms namely, E68 that was a highly powered hydrogen version, E67 that was a high security version, E66 with extended wheel base, and standard wheel base E65 version. BMW has dropped the manual transmissions across the board, and all latest models work with automatic transmissions.

BMW released 7-series cars in 2007 model year featuring small modifications in both the regions of exterior and interior region. In April 2009, the new model 760Li was formally publicized by the BMW. The car is fully loaded with the dual turbo charged V12 engine that gives out 544 horsepower and permits the vehicle to speed up to 62 mph in only 4.6 seconds!

The shifter automatically puts the vehicle in Park under a variety of conditions, including after the driver has pressed the ignition button to turn the engine off.

The safety agency said BMW submitted additional reports describing other rollaway incidents in "similarly equipped" 2002-2008MY BMW 7-Series vehicles.

"Thus far, no cause has been identified for any of the rollaway incidents," NHTSA said in a statement adding that "a Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and causes of rollaway incidents in the subject vehicles".

large family car new Opel Insignia

The Opel Insignia is a large family car engineered and produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. Production of the Insignia began in 2008 as a replacement for the Opel Vectra. GM Europe launched the vehicle at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London as the Vauxhall Insignia, reflecting the Vauxhaull brand that is unique to the United Kingdom.The vehicle is marketed as the Opel Insignia throughout continental Europe and Ireland. The vehicle is known as the Buick Regal in China and North America. In Chile, the vehicle will be marketed as the Chevrolet Vectra. The Insignia is the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition. The Insignia was voted 2009 European Car of the Year

Turbo ecoFLEX 2012 The Opel Insignia

Frankfurt houses a wide variety of museums and art centres, so there's something for everyone in this bustling city. Frankfurt is also credited as being one of the birthplaces of house music in the early 90's - which is still reflected today in the bustling clubs around the city.

For something a little more serene, Frankfurt also houses two botanical gardens and a number tours that let you explore the surrounding wilderness. Boat trips on the river Rhine are also popular amongst tourists, and allow you to take in the splendour of the many historical buildings on the banks of the Rhine.

With an eclectic mix of history and the arts, Frankfurt has become home to many festivals and international trade fairs - with many tourists taking advantage of cheap flights in order to experience these events - including the Frankfurt Motor Show and the Frankfurt Book Fair (the largest of its kind in the world)
Even though Opel makes word of a new 1.4-liter Turbo petrol that replaces the naturally aspirated 1.8-liter unit with the same output, as well as a new 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol for the 4x4 model with 30 more horses for a total of 250HP, we know for a fact that both engines were already available in certain market.

That said, we reckon Opel means it will roll out the new engine options to all markets across Europe with the 2012 Insignia.

As a reminder, the 1.4-liter Turbo ecoFLEX offers the Insignia a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 205km/h, while returning a combined fuel efficiency of 5.9lt/100km (39.9mpg US with CO2 emissions of 134g/km.

2012 Audi Minicar Concept (Frankfurt Motor Show)

When we think of Frankfurt, we think of finance. After all, the city is home to the headquarters of the European Central bank and a multitude of financial establishments.

But there's more to the bustling city than meets the eye, and ideal for those looking to book cheap flights and experience the arts. Whether you're looking to take in the sights of the museums, take a river cruise or take a hike within the country's largest in-city forest, Frankfurt is certainly a city to consider for a short break.

Large areas of the city have been rebuilt since the Second World War, however the architecture of the city has managed to keep some of the medieval history whilst being rebuilt - and remains some of the most striking in Europe, with a mix of medieval architecture amongst the high-rise skyscrapers of the financial district.

The official sketches show a lower and sleeker design with more futuristic styling elements than what we saw in the video footage of the car, but that's usually the case with all designer renderings.

Audi says the Urban Concept is an ultra-light car for congested urban spaces that is not based on any previous model. It is built around a central carbonfibre monocoque and rolls on massive wheels with a 21-inch diameter.

Power comes courtesy of two e-tron electric motors that draw energy from a lithium-ion battery.

A sliding canopy that forms part of the body opens up to allow the driver and one passenger to enter the car. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats.

The driver is seated in front and to the left while, the passenger behind and to the right. Audi says the driver can adjust the steering wheel and pedals to his own body measurements.

More details on the Urban Concept are to be released closer to the Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Aston Martin V12 Vantage

An Aston Martin for sale attracts attention not only from the biggest car enthusiasts but from practically anyone who might recognize the luxurious style made even more famous by various James Bond films throughout the years. Aston Martin has long been recognized as one of the best car makers throughout the world, owing to its ability to deliver on their promise of designing and creating powerful yet sophisticated automobiles since 1913. One of the brand's more recent achievements is their creation of the Aston Martin Vanquish.

Aston's line of GT cars have always enjoyed an overwhelming reception since the release of the first DB car in the 1940's. Vanquish cars were built throughout six years from 2001 and were popularized by their inclusion in the James Bond film of 2002, "Die Another Day". The exposure gained from that film catapulted the model to being chosen as one of the best film cars of all time and for adequate reason. Its use of the same technology as that of the Project Vantage concept car meant that every Vanquish was built to run on a 5.9 L V12 engine which performed at 454 bhp. Another version that came out in 2004, the Aston Martin Vanquish S was of an even better make as it was fitted with a 6.0L V12, cranking out over 500 bhp at 7,000 rpm.

Without a doubt, the V12 Vantage is one of the finest sports cars ever created; it has a firm suspension, sharp lines and precise steering. This sporty car was designed to weigh as little as possible with the implemented carbon fiber A-pillars, aluminum body panels and an aluminum suspension. The brakes are crafted out of ceramic and they are super powerful. Carbon fiber A-pillars, all-aluminum suspension and aluminum body panels served to keep it as light as fast as possible.

Thoughtful accents such as leather are found throughout the cabin and the steering wheel is covered in suede. The door handles are crafted out of carbon fiber and the gearstick is aluminum. Gas mileage isn't exactly the best for this car but we seriously doubt that will be a concern for anyone seriously interested in purchasing this car. This car is all about superior performance, incredible power, world-class engineering and extravagance, not gas prices. This is the ultimate sports car for people who place a high premium on an incredible driving experience. The starting price for the Vantage V12 will start at around $180,000. It's a high price, but consider that you are paying for the best out of the best. With this car, you know that you will be driving one of the fastest and most powerful cars in the world. And nothing can beat that!

2011 The Toyota Prius Road Test

Toyota's nickel metal hybrid batteries are expected to last for 150,000 miles while other brands are estimated to last for only 36,000 miles or three years. This estimation of the Toyota Prius battery life has been based on the laboratory bench testing.

Statements regarding the Toyota Prius battery life by Toyota say the life of their Prius batteries is not determined by the time. Rather they are calculated depending upon the mileage. It has proved to be worthy of 180,000 miles quite easily. But they also state that some Prius batteries sold, already are running for more than 200,000 miles without having any problems.

The expectancy of the Toyota Prius battery life is about eight years and you can expect them to last for nine years without any wear or tear. After eight years it might need some replacements. Those who face problems regarding their battery are suggested to try out all the options which are easily available to them. We have found 3 main options you can consider,

* You can buy a brand new battery from a dealer. This will set you back between $3000 and $4000 for something Toyota should have never let happen.
* You can check out eBay there are some people are selling Toyota Prius batteries for half the cost of the Toyota dealers. They are usually ranging from $1500 to $2500. This can be risky because you will not know how much were and tear or how many miles the battery will have on it.
* The best option I have found was on the internet. You can find a guide on the internet which will show you how to rebuild your own Prius battery using just regular old tools you would have in your garage. Some people feel this is a not a task they can handle. They can still save money using this option. There are shops other than Toyota dealers which will actually use the Prius Guide you provide for them and will rebuild the battery for you. This option is a lot cheaper than any of the above options because in most cases you can have your battery rebuilt and your Prius back on the road for about $500 dollars.

If you have been looking for a full hybrid electric mid-size car that has been manufactured and developed by a well know manufacture, Toyota, then the time has come for you to be prepared to meet the Toyota Prius. This fuel efficient vehicle can be for a male or female it does not even matter. This car is currently sold in the United States. The Toyota model car, Prius, was first sold in the year of 1997 in Japan and was known to be the first mass produced hybrid car. The Prius has been introduced all over the world since 2001. These vehicles are for sale in mare than 40 countries plus regions. This is a good thing because you now have millions of individuals driving down the road with some class. You should want that to be you riding inside of this amazing vehicle.

Grand Edition 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Motor Trend magazine, one of the world's premiere automotive publications has included the new Mercedes-Benz GL 450 on their long term test fleet. The GL 450, the first and only model (as of today) on the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class full size luxury crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment made its debut at the 2006 North American International Auto Show when the German automaker finally decided to include an entry in the full size luxury crossover SUV market. Motor Trend has also named the Mercedes-Benz GL 450 as the 2007 Sport/Utility of the Year.

Here is how Angus MacKenzie, Editor in Chief of Motor Trend describes the Mercedes-Benz GL 450: "The GL may be a surprise winner for many people. The first full-size sport/utility from Mercedes is not cheap, but it has astonishing technology. It offers a seven-speed automatic transmission and a V-8 engine with 335 horsepower, and it will be available in a version that runs on the new low-sulfur diesel fuel for greater gas mileage. Comfortable, third-row seating has become one of the most important measures for sport/utilities, and the GL's is the best."

The Mercedes-Benz GL 450 is powered by a monstrous 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 front engine that pumps out 335-hp and delivers 339-lb-ft amount of peak torque, combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission powering the Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive configuration with traction control. The GL 450 also comes with adjustable-ride air suspension, Mercedes CV boot, as well as 18-inch wheels and performance tires for the vehicle to ride on.

Identical safety features have also been included in the Mercedes Benz GL320 and Mercedes Benz GL450 beginning with the anti-theft alarm system that includes alarm, anti-lift sensor, interior monitoring and engine immobilizer and just in case your vehicle does get stolen, these models also include a tele-aid vehicle theft tracking system that can locate your vehicle immediately. The side guard door beams were designed and crumple zones were designed to keep you and your passengers safe should either of these two models be involved in an accident.

For your peace of mind, Mercedes Benz also included one of the best limited warranty packages in existence today. Your Mercedes Benz GL320 or Mercedes Benz GL450 will be covered for 48 months up to 50,000 which ever comes first. Both of these models will also come with 24-hour roadside assistance which continues throughout the life of the vehicle regardless of mileage or ownership transfer.

The Mercedes Benz GL-Class and its amazing GL320 CDI SUV or the GL450 SUV has taken the industry by storm. Every detail and addition on these two models was engineered with the utmost function and comfort for the consumer. No expense was spared including the diesel engine of the Mercedes Benz GL320 CDI which is way ahead of the competition in technology and efficiency. Test drive one today and experience the quality and care Mercedes Benz is proud to offer buyers of today and tomorrow.