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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Report NYC to track traffic fatalities on website as new mayor vows to end them in 10 years

NYC TIMES SQUARE

A world without traffic fatalities sounds like a pretty nice future. New Yorks newly inaugurated mayor, Bill de Blasio, is aiming to make the Big Apple just such a place, following through on his ambitious "Vision Zero" plan to eliminate all fatalities to drivers, passengers, cyclists and pedestrians on the citys streets within 10 years.

If that sounds like a tall order, it is. To help monitor the progress of the plan, Right of Way, an advocacy group, has established a website to track deaths in the four categories mentioned above, and to keep an eye on the progress of de Blasios plan. Every time theres a death, RoW will tweet about it, as well, as part of an ongoing Twitter campaign.

"There will obviously be many competing interests for de Blasios attention when he takes office, but with people of all ages being killed in traffic across the five boroughs nearly every single day, Vision Zero must remain a top priority," said Right of Way organizer Keegan Stephen in a statement, according to Gothamist.

De Blasios plan rests on a number of factors, which are laid out on his campaign website. Improving on the 291 people killed in the past year will likely require the city to redesign intersections and narrow wider streets that "encourage reckless passing and speeding." Sidewalks and medians will be made wider as well, and an expansion of so-called "slow zones," where the speed limit sits at a mere 20 miles per hour, will be expanded. Naturally, the NYPDs traffic enforcement officers will also crack down on speeders even harder. Mobile traffic cameras will also play a larger role, with de Blasio claiming that a reduction in speeding comes with such monitoring.

What are your thoughts on these plans? Does completely eliminating traffic deaths in one of the worlds largest cities even seem tenable in a 10-year timeframe, no matter how much is done to contain reckless driving and/or speeding? We want to hear from you in Comments.

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Monday, May 25, 2015

Followup Brazil contemplates safety exemption for VW Kombi as it goes out of production today w poll

Volkswagen Kombi Last Edition

Brazil: the country of carnivals, indescribable beauty adjacent to abject poverty, Ayrton Senna and old Volkswagen models. Only theyre not old â€" theyre new, theyre just based on old designs. The original Beetle continued production there long after it had been phased out elsewhere, but the original Kombi van has lasted much longer. That ends today, however, with the iconic VW Microbus ambling out of production on the last day of 2013.

VW kept making the van in Brazil with the original air-cooled 1.2-liter boxer four until 2005, after which the original design was updated with a 1.4-liter water-cooled engine. Today, however, it ultimately falls prey to safety regulations that mandate that all vehicles â€" no matter how old their design â€" need to have airbags and ABS, forcing Volkswagen do Brasil to cease production of the Microbus after a 56-year production run. But the latest word is that the Kombi (as its presently known) could get a stay of execution â€" or at least a resurrection in short order.

According to reports, the Brazilian government is looking into granting the Type 2 Microbus an exemption from said safety regulations, reasoning that the van was designed long before the advent of airbags and ABS. If the measure goes through, the Kombi Last Edition (pictured above) could prove not to be the last at all. So what do you think, should the Microbus get an exemption from Brazilian safety regulations for nostalgias sake? Vote in our poll below, then have your say in Comments.

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Sunday, May 24, 2015

Mercedes to open new campus in Long Beach CA

Mercedes-Benz West Coast Campus GroundbreakingToyota might be leaving Southern California, but Mercedes-Benz is doubling-down on the region with a newly announced, 1.1 million-square-foot West Coast Campus in Long Beach, CA. It combines three currently separate divisions of the company into one place to increase overall efficiency.

Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and Mercedes Vice President of Sales Dietmar Exler broke ground on the huge, new facility that was formerly the site of a Boeing 717 factory. As you can see from the photo on the right, theyre both pretty happy about it.

The new campus will be split into two buildings that will sit on 52.2 acres of land across the street from the Long Beach Airport. The venue will open in the first quarter of 2015.

The new location combines Mercedes USAs Vehicle Preparation Center, which inspects and distributes vehicles to dealers when they arrive in the US, the Western Region Office, which does dealer sales support, and the Learning and Performance Office for employee training.

Autoblog reached out to Mercedes to learn more about its plans for the new campus. We will update this story, when and if we hear back. Until then, scroll down to read the full announcement below.

MERCEDES-BENZ USA BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON NEW 1.1MM SQUARE FOOT WEST COAST CAMPUS IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

New Facility to Bring Together Several Business Units to Increase Efficiencies

LONG BEACH, C.A. â€"Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today officially marked the commencement of construction on a new West Coast regional facility in Long Beach, California. The new location serves as the future home of MBUSAs Vehicle Preparation Center, Western Region and Learning & Performance Offices, which are all currently located in Southern California.

The new facility will consist of two buildings, totaling 1,091,754 sq. ft. on a 52.2 acre lot. The historic location opened in 1941 as home to the Douglas Aircraft Company and later served as the Boeing 717 aircraft manufacturing facility until closing in 2006. Located across the street from the Long Beach Airport in a mixed-use development known as Pacific Pointe at Douglas Park, the facility is expected to be ready to begin business operations in the first quarter of 2015.

"Southern California is the car culture capital of the world and it remains one of the largest markets for the Mercedes-Benz brand. Hollywood, great weather, a passion for the automobile and continued growth of the luxury market have all contributed to this singular position," said Dietmar Exler, vice president of sales for MBUSA. "Thirty years ago Mercedes- Benz planted roots in Southern California and expanding sales volume necessitates that we have the most efficient and effective structure to support our dealers in providing a world-class customer experience."

"I am thrilled Mercedes-Benz selected Long Beach as its new West Coast home," said Bob Foster, Mayor of Long Beach. "This is an iconic brand moving into an iconic building with a plan to re-imagine the former 717 site into a state-of-the-art facility that will activate this property for many years to come."

The new facility will include the following business operations:

ï‚· VEHICLE PREPARATION CENTER â€" The Vehicle Preparation Center is responsible for ensuring Mercedes-Benz vehicles are ready to deliver once they arrive in the United States. Distribution tasks include receiving vehicles from vessels, inventory management for the U.S. market, port of entry services, shipping and wholesaling of vehicles. Quality tasks include vehicle inspection and factory quality checks. MBUSA operates three Vehicle Preparation Centers located in Baltimore, MD, Brunswick, GA and Carson, CA.

ï‚· WESTERN REGION OFFICE â€" The MBUSA Western Region supports 82 dealerships with sales and fixed operations across 12 states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Utah. MBUSA has three other regional offices in the U.S.: Parsippany, NJ, Rosemont, IL and Jacksonville, FL.

ï‚· LEARNING & PERFORMANCE CENTER - The Learning & Performance Center provides training to dealership and MBUSA employees. MBUSA Learning & Performance conducts instructor-led training, eLearning, virtual classrooms, peer-to-peer training, and mobile learning to ensure that customer-facing personnel have the information and ability to deliver to the highest professional service. MBUSA operates Learning & Performance Centers in Houston, TX, Itasca, IL, Jacksonville, FL and Montvale, NJ.

About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty CLA-Class four-door coupe to the flagship S-Class and the SLS AMG GT.

MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans, and smart products in the U.S. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at www.mbusa.com, www.mbsprinterusa.com and www.smartusa.com. Accredited journalists can visit our media site at www.media.mbusa.com.

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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Report Ford ditching Microsoft in favor of BlackBerry QNX for next gen Sync

Ford SYNC

Ask the average consumer â€" at least, those who follow the goings-on in the automotive industry â€" which carmaker theyd most closely associate Microsoft, and the answer youd most likely get would be Ford. The Blue Oval automaker, after all, was at the forefront of bringing Microsoft technology into cars with its pioneering Sync system, and, though reality didnt turn out as such, Fords CEO was recently touted as a potential future head of the Redmond-based software giant. But that relationship, according to the latest reports, could be coming to an end.

Alan Mullaly kiboshed the idea of leaving Dearborn for Redmond, but more importantly Ford is tipped to be ditching Microsoft in developing its next-generation Sync system. In its place, Ford is expected to partner with BlackBerrys QNX division.

Now, before you go balking "BlackBerry?! But theyre finished!" consider that QNX is (or at least was) an independent entity that Research In Motion (as BlackBerrys Ontario-based parent company was then known) just happened to have bought back in 2010. QNX provides control systems to everything from nuclear power plants and UAVs to automakers like Audi, BMW and Porsche.

Ford is apparently keen to improve its in-car technology â€" an increasingly vital factor for new car buyers â€" while cutting Microsoft and its comparatively large licensing fees out of the equation.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

2015 Honda Pilot Concept Redesign

2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign - 2015 Honda Pilot, Most individuals must want to know what they will get in the new edition of Honda Pilot. It is upcoming car from Honda . Honda redesigns the past Honda Pilot so the new 2015 Honda Pilot will look more fashionable and ideal.

Honda informs that the new Honda Pilot will come after Acura MDX. All 2015 Honda Pilot Lovers will really like with this car because of the overall look, specialized details and also the internal. You better examine the specialized requirements of this car first before you examine the internal styles.

2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign

2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign



In 2015 honda pilot upgrade it can be said that there are quite a lot of new details used in the overall style of this SUV. For example, there will be more contemporary look used in this car. Without any question, this type of look will create this car to look even more fashionable than before. That is why this car can also be regarded as a fashionable SUV choice that can be very appropriate for fashionable individuals who wish to have a automobile that has more area within or even difficult look in the outside. For your details, this challenging look is also a factor that can be seen quite clearly in this automobiles front side look.


2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign

2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign


2015 Honda Pilot Concept & Redesign
If you see the newest style used in the present sequence of Honda Pilot, it is very possible for the 2015 sequence of this car close relatives to own the same internal planning. It indicates that the internal of this car will be enough to bring quite a lot of travelers. If the 2013 sequence can be used to bring for up to 8 travelers, it is quite possible for the 2015 sequence to have the same capability to bring that lot of travelers at once.

2015 Honda Pilot upgrade is the one that will be launched later in the season of 2015 with a new and also clean look that will create the car to be very appropriate for fashionable individuals.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Report Ford moving medium duty F Series production from Mexico to Ohio

Ford F-650

A few more Ford trucks will be built in the US in the near future with news that production of the F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks will move from Mexico to Fords Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, OH. Ford hasnt confirmed a precise timeline for the move, but The Detroit News claims the Blue Oval will make the shift later this year or in early 2015.

As Ford spokesperson Mike Levine reminded us, back in 2011, Ford announced in an investor release that it would shift production "after the [Ohio] plant stops current production of the Ford E-Series vans." According to that release, the Ohio factory will also receive $128 million in upgrades to build the new trucks, plus the F53 motorhome chassis and F59 commercial chassis.

The trucks are currently built in Escobedo, Mexico, as part of a joint venture with Navistar International. The Kansas City Assembly Plant in Kansas City, MO will begin building the new Transit van. The shift is part of Fords long-term plan to move more commercial vehicle production to the US because it, "will be able to streamline and strengthen the engineering and manufacturing of our next-generation medium-duty trucks," said then-Ford President Mark Fields in the 2011 release. According to The Detroit News, Ford will issue a more detailed release about the shift in production on February 28.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Volkswagen New Midsize Coupe concept unveiled in Beijing

VW New Midsize Coupe Concept

This is the New Midsize Coupe in the metal, and as a demonstrator of the versatility of the Modular Transverse Matrix platforms, Volkswagen says its what "customers all over the world can look forward to over the next few years." Wider than a Passat, shorter and lower than a Jetta and weighing less than a Jetta, these are the cues a sport sedan on the MQB-B platform could wear.

VW designers didnt take any shortcuts with the detailing, the every corner of the sedan meant to reinforce its presence and draw the eye in. At the front of that long bonnet is a three-bar grilled, with the top bar painted high-gloss black to make the car look lower, the lower two bars finished in chrome look at the front and brushed aluminum in back. They front a collection of finned, ornamental modules, the design reaching all the way into the LED headlights where the finned modules act as cooling vanes for the headlights. The motif is recreated in the lower intakes as well.

From the side you get a full view of the long hood and short decklid, set off by a lower sill in metal. The Dragon Red paint is matched in the 20-inch wheels, with spokes carrying a touch of the body color, and their black inner surfaces complementing the high-gloss black roof panel. In back, 3D LED taillights have aluminum accents, sitting high above twin exhaust pipes split by a high-gloss black diffuser.

The 217-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbo will scoot the New Midsize Coupe to 62 miles per hour in 6.5 seconds, and with the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission VW says a driver can get fuel economy of 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers, about 37 mpg.

Were told there wont be any sacrifice in the cabin for that, with "ample space for five," cargo capacity of 500 liters, trim in Silk and Ebony Black with Dragon Red piping, Alcantara on the headliner and pillars, and controls from the Golf (which rides on the MQB-A platform).

Theres a press release below with more details. We wouldnt mind being a part of the world that gets a shot at this, should VW make it...

Coupé concept car debuts with world premiere in Beijing:

New Midsize Coupé combines the worlds of saloons and sports cars
224 km/h New Midsize Coupé exhibits extremely sporty proportions
Front and rear styling offers exciting look at the future of automotive design

Ten key facts relating to the world premiere of the New Midsize Coupé:

1. Design of New Midsize Coupé gives an initial look at how Volkswagen Design envisions a sport sedan positioned below the Passat.
2. Dynamic design of New Midsize Coupé combines the worlds of saloons and sports cars.
3. New Midsize Coupé is appreciably wider than the Passat, but shorter than the Jetta.
4. The New Midsize Coupé is a four-door car with plenty of space for five people and luggage capacity of 500 litres.
5. New Midsize Coupé creates fusion of A and B segments.
6. Wide track in the style of a sports car with 20-inch alloy wheels and low profile 245 tyres.
7. Coupé shows off newly conceived LED headlights.
8. The New Midsize Coupé is powered by a 162 kW / 220 PS direct injection turbocharged engine. Fuel consumption: 6.4 litres per 100 km.
9. Four cylinders enable performance levels in the thoroughbred sports car range: top speed of 244 km/h and 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds.
10. Lower fuel consumption thanks to efficient engine and gearbox (7-speed DSG), plus a cD value of 0.299 (cD x A = 0.643 m2).

Wolfsburg / Beijing, April 2014. Its a four-door coupé the like of which has never been seen before in this vehicle class: the New Midsize Coupé concept car. Volkswagen has brought the concept car to Beijing for its world premiere at Auto China 2014. The New part goes without saying: the New Midsize Coupé is as new as a new car can be. Coupé is also unambiguous: the New Midsize Coupé is low in height (1,422 mm) and very wide (1,838 mm), it has a low visual centre of gravity, short overhangs, muscular shoulders and side sections, a dynamic roof line with markedly swept-back C-pillars, a short boot lid and long bonnet. Midsize is less obvious. It is normally the term for a car of the Passat class. However, the concept car is just 4,597 mm long and thus shorter than a Passat and shorter even than the Jetta. However, as mentioned the concept car outdoes the other two in terms of its width â€" and it is thus midsized. So clearly this concept car exhibits proportions of an extremely sporty nature. The team led by Volkswagen head designer Klaus Bischoff integrated these sharp proportions in a body design that makes the New Midsize Coupé a powerful and avant-garde proponent of a new, compact saloon class.

A saloon and a sports car. When viewed from the front and rear, it immediately becomes apparent that the designers have placed what is known as the "greenhouse", the roof section with all windows, on a very muscular body frame. This strongly emphasises the powerfully modulated shoulder sections and large 20-inch wheels â€" which is a trait of high-class sports cars. The concept car is painted in "Dragon Red" colour; this brilliant red special effects paint is part of the total concept, because it highlights the powerful modulation of the body especially well. High-gloss black elements such as the roof surface with its integrated panoramic tilt/slide roof create a colour contrast.

Front end ... The design team styled the front end to be very progressive. The designers shifted the visual centre of gravity downwards by special styling techniques. This has resulted in greater dynamism. As mentioned, the New Midsize Coupé is distinguished by a very long bonnet and a very short front overhang. These proportions were enabled by the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) by Volkswagen, and this innovative technical base opened up new possibilities for designers. The team led by Klaus Bischoff took full advantage of this and created an entirely new front-end concept with an avant-garde radiator grille, LED headlights in 3D look and a large lower air inlet with a unique and distinctive chrome signature that is based on Volkswagen design DNA.

... radiator grille and LED headlights. The radiator grille structure consists of three cross fins and the VW badge. The upper cross fin is painted in high-gloss black, while the lower two have a polished chrome look towards the front and are brushed aluminium towards the engine. The upper black cross fin makes the New Midsize Coupé appear even lower in front than it already is, while the bright chrome/aluminium fins emphasise its width. Between the cross fins, there are 36 compact modules, each with three small vertical fins that give the visual effect of hovering within the radiator grille. The radiator grille forms a stylistic unit together with the also newly designed LED headlights and LED daytime running lights that are integrated here â€" the forms of these elements merge together. Not only do the three cross fins continue into the headlight housings; so do the compact modules, each with three vertical fins. In the radiator grille, these modules perform a purely visual task. However, in the headlights they act as cooling elements for the LED headlights â€" "form follows function". The LED unit itself also appears to visually hover within the headlight housing.

... bumpers and air inlets. Under the radiator grille, there is a horizontally oriented area painted in body colour, and beneath this comes the central lower air inlet. On its sides, the air inlet is bordered by two diagonal aerodynamic elements that run to the outer edges and form smaller air inlets in front of the front wheels, one each on the left and right. In all three air inlets, there are aerodynamically optimised wing-like cross fins that are finished in high-gloss black; integrated in each of them are brushed aluminium fins. Their visual effect is to further emphasise the width of the New Midsize Coupé. The front end is given an unmistakable look by a chrome strip that frames the lower air inlets â€" its two sections begin on the left and right sides of the painted central area of the bumper, and they run outwards. The chrome strip is more than a decorative element: at its outer ends it houses the LED indicators. Stylistically, this wrap-around strip creates a strong bracket that emphasises the charismatic contour of the front end. No other car in this segment has such an impressive, wide and sporty appearance as the New Midsize Coupé.

Side profile ... The designers also styled the side profile in an extremely powerful way. Striking here are the roof line at the top with just two side windows and the fast, coupé-like C-pillars that sweep back towards the rear. Another sports car trait is the passenger cabin that is set far back; this emphasises the long bonnet and the proportionately short boot lid. Another perfect example of high-class Volkswagen Design is the shoulder section of the concept car. It runs on two levels; the upper of these two levels develops a narrow line from the C-pillar to below the window sill; it broadens as it moves forward and finally forms a v-shaped contour in the bonnet and front wings â€" expressing pure power and elegance. Meanwhile, the lower of the two levels begins at the front of the car as a very narrow line that represents the upper limit of what is known as the tornado line; it then runs over the wheel arch flare and becomes increasingly broader towards the rear, forming the powerful shoulders of the rear body.

... precise character line. Positioned on what is known as the character line are the door handles, which also adopt the extremely precise modulation. This integration of the door handles is extremely complex; it is a masterful achievement of production technology, and this represents a unique selling point of Volkswagen. On the lower side body, there is another line, and beneath it the striking design of the side sill that is finished entirely in metal. The interplay of these lines and modulation of surfaces produce an exceptionally athletic car body design. Last but not least, the 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels with 245/40 low profile tyres completely fill the wheel housings and give the car the image of a sports car in side profile. The inner surfaces of the machine-polished wheels are painted black. The outer wheel surfaces include segments painted in "Dragon Red" body colour, so that as soon as the New Midsize Coupé begins to move, this small cluster creates the visual effect of a circular band in body colour.

Rear section ... Like the front and sides of the car, the rear body merges the forms of a coupé with those of a saloon. The crisp design of the boot lid features a rear spoiler that is uniformly integrated into the design and terminates with a distinctive dual edge: at the top, the designers created an aerodynamic trailing edge that optimises the downforce at the rear axle. At the bottom, there is a light refracting edge that lowers the visual centre of gravity of the rear body. On the next level, there is another line in the middle of the boot lid at the height of the VW badge, which extends into the rear lights and emphasises the width of the New Midsize Coupé.

... LED rear lights. The 3D design of the LED rear lights with their integrated aluminium elements is especially prominent. Within these aluminium components are the uniformly illuminated LED surfaces of the rear lights. Aluminium and LED surfaces form a trapezoid-shaped angle towards the outside; the LEDs in these areas generate the rear lights and turn indicators. An opposing strip in the middle implements the brake light. Located at the far outer ends are the LED reversing lights â€" they are minimalistically small but shine very brightly.

... diffuser with dual tailpipes. The bottom of the NMC rear bumper ends in a high-gloss black diffuser. Integrated to the left and right here are the dual exhaust tailpipes with a cross-piece between them; a chrome trim piece that visually connects the two tailpipes. Barely visible when not in use are the reflectors integrated above the tailpipes.

220 PS engine. The exhaust pipes lead at the other end of the New Midsize Coupé to a 162 kW / 220 PS TSI engine. The 2-litre turbo petrol injection engine accelerates the coupé to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds. On German motorways or a racetrack the concept car would be able to reach a speed of 244 km/h. Thanks to the efficiency of the turbocharged engine, the similarly efficient 7-speed dual clutch gearbox, a still lower weight than the Jetta or Passat and a cD value of 0.299 (cD x A = 0.643 m2) the sports car performance is accompanied by fuel consumption of just 6.4 l/100 km.

Sporty interior with lots of room. Driver-focussed and fitted with leather sports seats, the interior too follows the dynamic concept of a coupé. Nonetheless, the New Midsize Coupé is in no way tight or constricted. Instead, it offers ample space for up to five people. The inner surfaces of the seats are designed in a bright "Silk" colour, while the outer areas form a contrast in the dark "Ebony Black". The inner and outer surfaces are visually separated by elegant piping in "Dragon Red", which is the body paint colour. Sophisticated interior elements include the trim strips in piano finish look and the many components trimmed in Alcantara such as the rooflining and the roof pillars. The controls, including the multifunction sports steering wheel and the infotainment system, are based on MQB-A (Modular Transverse Matrix A) and have thus been adapted from the current Golf. Combined with the axles and the width of MQB-B (the modules of the next larger vehicle class), the result is spacious conditions not just in the passenger compartment, but in the boot as well, which is of an excellent size with a capacity of 500 litres. Over and above this, Volkswagen is demonstrating with this concept coupé just how multifaceted the Modular Transverse Matrix is and what exciting models Volkswagen customers all over the world can look forward to over the next few years.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Review

    When the seventh-generation Corvette was released in early 2014, it was a pretty big deal, considering that every other Car & Driver magazine cover for about a year had a Corvette on the cover and in the first month of sales, Chevy sold over 2200 units, which is quite impressive. I know that theres a stereotype about having a Corvette being a mid-life-crisis car, but its actually a scientific fact. Studies show that in 2012, 46% of Corvette buyers were 55 or older, which is quite ironic. I honestly couldnt care less about the sales figures or the Corvette itself, but there is a new "Z06" model, and it has 650 hp. Thats more than a Dodge Viper, which has an 8.4 liter V10 (the largest production engine available). I am so glad that theyve ditched the old 7.0 liter V8 in the previous Z06 (but theyve put in the new Camaro Z/28). But the new Z06 "only" has a supercharged 6.2 liter V8 that rockets this classic American sports icon to 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. Not a whole lot faster than the previous model, but still beats the BMW M6. The interior is what Chevy calls "drive-focused," which doesnt really mean anything, but is a nice interior nonetheless. 

Heres the link to the Chevrolet site:
http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-z06-supercar.html




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Monday, May 18, 2015

2015 Nissan Maxima Release Specs and Pictures

2015 Nissan Maxima Release,Specs and Pictures - The 2015 Nissan Maxima has already been provided at the front side of several reporters at the media meeting in Florida.

However, this new-generation Japanese people will have its elite at the 2014 Detroit Automatic Show in Jan next year, but only as a idea. Hopefully, its launch on the market will occur sometime in summer time 2014.



2015 Nissan Maxima Release,Specs and Pictures

2015 Nissan Maxima Release,Specs and Pictures


2015 Nissan Maxima Price

The Japanese people Nissan manufacturer has not launched the actual cost of the 2015 Nissan Maxima. Yet, we guarantee to let you know about any novelties concerning this automobile soon after they are launched on the internet.


2015 Nissan Maxima Engine

Nevertheless, there are still no reviews about the motor choices of the 2015 Nissan Maxima. We can believe that this future style will be provided with the identical energy device as its precursor. The present style is operated by a 3.5-liter V6 motor that has the capability to create up to 290 hp. 

2015 Nissan Maxima Release,Specs and Pictures

2015 Nissan Maxima Release,Specs and Pictures

2015 Nissan Maxima Design

The 2015 Nissan Maxima will keep some significant changes as opposed to past style. This brand-new automobile will be something between automobile and vehicle. Its competitive shapes will odor of vehicle, but still it will have four gates and enough space within the cottage. Moreover, its front lights will keep some drinks in its look, as well as the top side grill. At the back of the automobile, the taillights will be improved, too. However, some of the novelties in the 2015 Nissan Maxima will be a power-sliding celestial satellite ceiling. In most cases, the external overall look of this magnificent activities Nissan will be just like the eye-catching Nissan GT-R. As for the internal, its relaxed cottage will be able to provide five travelers.
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Sunday, May 17, 2015

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor Spy Shots

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots - 2015 Dodge Charger provides you some adjustment. It has a great primary look and the produce highlighted in four places for 2015. First, it is about the power. It has revved-up system with 6.2 Hemi that operated the car around 580 – 660 horse power. Well, it could be said that the car is the costly and unusual choice. Second, it is about the eight – rates of speed automated for all. It means that it will be used not only for V6 but also for all google. The third is about electronic devices within such as vehicle parking helps, UConnect 2, Via Cellular and many more. The last is revocation adjusting.

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2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots

2015 Dodge Charger Suspension

About the back revocation, it is being identical with 300C and also Charger. It is from metal. There are no details information about the price or the launching time frame, but if you want to find out many changes in Charger, it is better for you to delay it in 2017. The exciting information about the 2017 sequence for Charger is about the idea that it is motivated by Ghibli, Charger idea 1999, and present 2015 Dodge Charger.

2015 Dodge Charger Pictures

2015 dodge changer spy shots,Within that reason, of course there will be a advantage for Maserati from less large – weight components, costly improvements and Mercedes – designed google. It is expected that 300C and 2015 Dodge Charger will adhere to the modify of Ghibli relevant to the system. Some of images from Charger and Ghibli are in comparison in online press. Based on the problem, it seems that the top side rim of the car is well starting and even more duration through the door’s advantage. It delivers the same way for both Ghibli and 300C at the side position. Even, it delivers a longer look after the produce shifted the top side revocation and prolonged the top bed tracks. Within it, of course it says that both are in different system.

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor

2015 Dodge Charger Rumor expected will be replaced for the next car. Before, individuals realized that the charger is large yet safe. Because of Daimler left, the company regarded to have a less large and delivers more fun sensation. As it is occurred this year that the charger has been came back to the unique design which makes the car is being heaver instead of being less large. Indeed, many individuals expected and even patiently waiting about the modify for the dual wishbone of front side revocation to have a light design. Unfortunately, the full effect happens in 2017 to 2019 and the gossip said that there will be a small changes in 2015 Dodge Charger.thanks for looking 2015 Dodge Charger Rumor & Spy Shots
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Saturday, May 16, 2015

2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review

2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review - Like the Lexus IS 350 Sedan, but wish it had two less doors? Your delay is almost over, as the 2015 Lexus RC 350 -- basically an IS vehicle -- debuts in Nov and should reach traders in delayed 2014.read more 2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review

Rivals provide vehicle editions of their well-known cars, so Lexus providing a fastback-style design to its entry-level collection seems like a no-brainer. The RC 350 wont be particularly endowed with returning headroom, but it will provide the same 306-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 used in the present IS and GS Sedancollections. 
2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review

2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review

Whats New for 2015

The 2015 Lexus RC 350 is an all-new design.

A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder will adhere to the preliminary release, as will a high-performance edition -- likely known as the RC-F -- operated by a V8. With 460 hp on tap, the RC-F should coordinate up well against BMWs new M4 (a vehicle in accordance with the M3 sedan).


2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review

2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review
2015 Lexus RC 350 Release
The 2015 Lexus RC 350 Expect to see the Lexus RC 350 for selling in delayed 2014. Come returning for a complete evaluation of the RC 350, such as specifications, generating opinions and purchasing guidance as it becomes available.

Based on the IS Sedan system, the 2015 Lexus RC 350 will present the brands conventional improvement into a two-door program.2015 Lexus RC 350 Coupe Review
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Friday, May 15, 2015

Followup Motorcyclist injured another arrested in aftermath of NYC Land Rover chase w video

Land Rover, Motorcycle chase video

Sundays incident between a black Land Rover Range Rover Sport and a fleet of motorcycles in New York City has been a topic of conversation across the internet, particularly here at Autoblog, where you, our readers, have racked up over 175,000 views and over 600 comments - some of which were quite cross - as of this writing. When the story first surfaced, conflicting reports from outlets as varied as the Daily Mail and Fox News made it difficult to determine what was what. Now, though, theres becoming a common consensus of information, and we wanted to update you with what is known. Bear with us, theres a lot of info here.

33-year-old Alexian Lien was driving with his wife and two-year-old daughter in the familys Range Rover Sport when they encountered a group of motorcyclists on a loosely organized ride known as "Hollywood Stuntz." No one, police included, seem to be sure what happened before video started rolling, but when it did, we saw 28-year-old Christopher Cruz appear to brake-check the SUV, with Lien tapping the motorcycles rear wheel. This is where things begin to get murky.

Lien reportedly stopped after bumping Cruzs motorcycle, and according to New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, "They [the bikers] take their helmets and they start to dent his car, and apparently his tires are slashed with a knife." Fearing for his familys safety, Lien punched the gas, hitting three bikers â€" one of whom, contrary to yesterdays reports, was so seriously injured that if he survives, he may never walk again â€" and roaring off into the distance.

According to The New York Times, one of the bikers contradicted Commissioner Kellys report, saying, "No biker became aggressive with the driver after the incident." Allegedly, it wasnt until Lien took off that things turned violent.

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The 50-block, six-minute-long chase ended when Lien exited the West Side Highway at West 178th Street in Washington Heights, as his tires started to fail, according to police sources cited by The New York Post. The bikers caught up, with one using his helmet to smash the Land Rovers drivers side window. The gang ripped Lien out of his vehicle and beat him to the point that he was treated for lacerations and a pair of black eyes at Columbia University Medical Center.

Cruz, the man said to have brake-checked Lien, has been arrested by the NYPD and charged with a number of crimes, including reckless endangerment, menacing and acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17, according to Fox News. As for 32-year-old Edwin Mieses, the seriously injured biker, he was reportedly rushed to St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital, where hes currently in a medically induced coma. He was treated for two broken legs, spinal fractures and bruised lungs, with doctors unsure if hell ever walk again. The New York Daily News is reporting that although police are still investigating, there arent any plans to charge Lien for the injuries to Mieses.

If you havent seen the controversial video of the incident, it can be viewed in the original post, or you can see it below. Fair warning, its rather disturbing.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

2014 BMW 7 Series High Security Review

    The BMW 7-Series has a large reputation for being one of the most prestigious and luxurious vehicles on the planet, so its only fair to heads of state and other important figures that can can have one too. But sometimes, these people need extra protection, so theres a limited range of cars they can buy. But the 7-Series High Security is one of the safest cars on the planet, thanks to a host of safety features, such as a underside fire-extinguishing system, laminated polycarbonate windows, and even an optional machine-gun compartment right in the center console. But just because you need extra security doesnt mean you have to miss out on the normal 7-Series highlights, such as two engine options: an adequate 407-hp twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8, or for a little more "schnell,"you can opt for the twin-turbo 6.0 liter V12, which makes 545 hp and 553 pound-feet of torque. The V12, or "760Li" version does 0-60 in under 5.0 seconds, which isnt bad for a car that weighs almost three tons. And the interior is still incredibly finished, with massaging seats, perforated leather, and an optional rear-seat entertainment system, which is based on BMWs iDrive system. The 7-Series High Security also has VR9 levels of armor, which basically means the car can protect you from an AK-47 and a .44 Magnum. The only other choices in this segment are the Mercedes-Benz S600 Guard (which can come in an incredible Pullman" limousine style) and the Audi A8L W12 Security, which are also both great options.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2015

2014 Ford Fiesta SE

2014 Ford Fiesta SE

The latest Fiesta is an undeniably handsome design, with its ground hugging snoot, upturned tail, and primly pursed Aston Martin copy grill imbuing it with unexpected flair. The only discordant note in the stylistic aria is struck by the 15 inch SE standard alloy wheels, which are visually swamped by spaciously flared wheel wells. It’s been a long time – 40 years to be exact – since a 185/60R15 tire was considered to be the hot setup in street rubber. It’s not that these Hankook Optimo H426 tires perform without merit, rather that they just don’t look the part on this otherwise up to date styling exercise. The only thing you’ll really appreciate about these tires is their cheap price when it comes time to replace them with new ones. But if this were my Fiesta, I’d upgrade it with Plus 1 (16″) or Plus 2 (17″) tire and wheel packages, either through Ford, which offers both, or via an aftermarket supplier. In either event, the new Fiesta will look more like something from the 21st century than an artifact from the groovy Sixties.

Wheel Ford Fiesta SE

In addition to its cleanly sculpted body, the SE Fiesta offers the impecunious buyer a host of other, more practical advantages. Topping the list is its negligible purchase price of just $15,450. You can hardly buy a decent motorcycle these days for that amount. Our test SE’s electric “Blue Candy” tint added a negligible $395 to the bottom line. Its “Power Shift” 6 speed automatic transmission, a $1,095 extra, bumped the bottom line to $16,940, still a sensational deal in the automotive scheme of things today. I would forego the optional transmission in favor of the standard 5-speed manual, which is such a pleasure to operate that it makes the lightweight (2,665 lbs.) Fiesta feel even sportier than it really is. The manual gearbox facilitates ratio choice, a job which is rather a chore with the automatic, which lacks paddles, and requires use of a minute, stick-located toggle switch to swap ratios.

You won’t be overwhelmed by the passing power of the Fiesta’s 120hp, 1.6 liter four, which makes just 112 pounds of torque. On the other hand, you’ll love how long it takes to drain this Ford’s 12 gallon fuel tank. We zipped all over the Bay Area for a solid week before stopping to refuel, because the range on a single tank is nearly 400 miles at 32 MPG overall. On highway trips, you can run close to 470 miles before a recharge, since the Fiesta is good for 39 MPG on the freeway. Of course, your butt might give out before your fuel supply, because the cloth seats of the SE are pretty much entry level in terms of adjustability and comfort. Fore and aft travel is manual, as is seatback rake, which is inconveniently controlled by a lever shrouded by the shoulder harness. Steering wheel angle is also manually adjustable, but there is no provision for altering reach.

Interior Ford Fiesta SE

The rear seats are useless unless your Fiesta is full of occupants no taller than 5 feet. Even then, your rear passengers will have to duck their heads to climb aboard. Anyone 5’8″ tall will find a dearth of knee room back there, and just 1 inch to spare in headroom. On the other hand, the Fiesta is perfect for packing 2 adults up front and a pair of kids in back. Ford even provides seatbelts and headrest for a 3rd, center mounted victim in the rear seat. Even with a full load of 4 or 5, the sedan leaves you with a surprisingly spacious trunk of 12.8 cubic feet. If your cargo requirements call for more storage length, the rear seats flip down in a 60/40 split pattern, though you’ll need to remove the rear headrests prior to flattening the seats.

Because the Fiesta is so small and nimble, it’s unexpectedly fun to drive. Even in this mildest state of tune, the SE offers immediate throttle response when you’ve dialed up the proper gear ratio. The steering is refreshingly accurate, and you can really boogie on back roads in spite of the Hankook’s modest adhesion limits. If your interests tend more to sporty driving than basic transportation needs, Ford’s Fiesta product line includes the turbocharged ST with 17 inch rims and 197hp. But for most occasions, the base engine is more than adequate. It may be hard to believe, but for the price of an entry level Harley Davidson bike, you can buy a genuinely useful, economic and good looking little sedan that exudes value and versatility.

2014 Ford Fiesta SE

2014 Ford Fiesta SE
  • Engine: 1.6 liter DOHC Inline 4
  • Horsepower: 120hp
  • Torque: 112 lb.-ft.
  • Fuel Consumption: 29 MPG City/39 MPG Highway
  • Price as Tested: $17,735
  • Star Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars
 source : carreview
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Monday, May 11, 2015

2014 Honda Fit Release Date Review

2014 Honda Fit Release Date & Review - The third creation style of 2014 Honda Fit (in some marketplaces as the 2014 Honda Jazz) to the Japanese people industry should be launched later this year, and while this does not occur, the Japanese people Best Car journal has launched some provides displaying how the new 2014 Honda Fit / Jazz music could looks.


From Asia comes the newest style of subcompact hatchback edition – 2014 Honda Fit. Far Eastern for the umpteenth time, resolutely set out to overcome the world industry with another new style and with power version of this automobile. All fans and faithful clients of the product of automobiles. will be able have fun with this Nov at the Seattle Engine Display, where the Honda Fit first a chance to existing. What is predicted is predicted much-and with reason, because really now must go a phase forward in the technical, style feeling as well as less costly automobiles. It can be predicted with Honda’s automobile fit, since the development shifted from Asia to the costly price of a lot better and less costly South america.

2014 Honda Fit Release Date & Review

2014 Honda Fit Release Date & Review


2014 Honda Fit according to some resources, the motor has been enhanced thanks to the many improvements. So, it can be predicted to enhance speeding by 15% and decreasing energy intake by 10%, which has been one of the top issues Honda’s automobiles. This enhancement has been obtained, thanks to the CVT, which is normally along with the new 1.5-liter four-cylinder motor with immediate hypodermic injection. It is important to highlight that the power around 117 horse power and 106 Nm of twisting. From internal update there is a start-stop technological innovation, which changes off the motor at nonproductive. Concerning exterior changes and new functions, new look Honda Fit gets fantastic appeal but is still very relaxed, efficient, and realistic. As with all Honda’s automobiles internal is incredibly huge.

According to existing information, the new 2014 Honda Fit will be from 396 cm to 6 cm more time than the existing style has a wheelbase will be prolonged to 8 cm long (258 cm). Therefore declare more huge internal and improved baggage area will get rid of of more than 400 liters. As before, the new 2014 Honda Jazz music will be available in a multiple edition, while more yet to come.

2014 Honda Fit Release Date & Review

2014 Honda Fit has a lot spent in safety actions, and they also have a program to prevent injuries as well as an effective foot brake. With its remarkable style information, company at first look gives protection and convenience. Particular interest will absolutely entice a pie reflectors designed into the bumpers. Obviously, the car will have a secure passing for the car owner and all fans of good vehicles. This verifies Honda’s professionals because we can say that Honda is among the top 10 automobiles with regards to industry performance.
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Sunday, May 10, 2015

2014 Toyota Highlander Review Price and Specs

2014 Toyota Highlander Review, Price and Specs - 2014 Toyota Highlander Cost and Specifications, Toyota obvious the newest Highlander at the New You are able to automatic overall look as a 2014 design. Its a above achieve over focusing passenger-car benefits such as convenience, silent function, and a dull generate. And like the generation-two Highlander, it has chairs for seven travelers, as three-row chairs are now a mid-size-SUV must. The autogenous has been tailored with improved components, soft-touch areas, as able-bodied as normal illumination about the birr and gates. Theres a new guidance show, a new roll-top centermost animate with transmitted potential, a new headliner, and the accessibility to second-row sunshades.

The other components in the new Highlanders variety quality protect included autogenous volume; pressure plenitude abaft the third row is up 34 %, according to Toyota , which would accession housing to about 14 cubic stress from 10 cubic stress in the approved automobile.

2014 Toyota Highlander Review, Price and Specs

2014 Toyota Highlander Review, Price and Specs


The progression engine and Amalgam Collaboration Drive aswell occur to be carry-overs, the above a 3.5-liter V-6 (currently 270 horsepower), with a new six-speed automated. The amalgam carries on with the 231-hp 3.5-liter V-6 aggrandized by engine unit capability for overall agreement accomplishment of 280 horse energy. As with the approved Highlander, the amalgam agreement performs through a consistently capricious transmitting. Both google follow to be fed by less-efficient port-injection techniques, as sensible from power- and fuel-economy-enhancing overall hypodermic injection.

Reclining third-row seatbacks now violation 40/60. The 2014 Highlanders third-row regular is included and looks to be simpler to entrance as well. Toyota aswell focuses on noise-reduction actions in the new Highlander, such as all-encompassing sound-insulation content, audio windows cup, and new gas engine installs.

In accession to ammo abridgement and costs which Toyota has yet to launch convenience, improvement, infotainment, and a informed agreement of guarantee overall look are the key matters main concerns in this family-centric category, and thats place Toyota is placing its snacks with the newest Highlander. platform price for this car is $29,865 - $47,215.2014 Toyota Highlander Review, Price and Specs
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Saturday, May 9, 2015

1999 VW Passat Owners Manual

1999 VW Passat Owners Manual - Find all of the VW Owners Manual in this site. Today, we are going to provide you with the 1999 VW Passat Owners Manual. Before you decide to obtain the link that where you can get this automobile owners manual. We are going to give you just a little bit review for this car.

Review of 1999 VW Passat

This review we got from the specialist site. But we spin this review. If you want to learn more the review of this automobile before getting 1999 VW Passat Owners Manual, simply check from cargurus.com. But we offer you a little review below. Take a look:
1999 VW Passat Owners Manual
1999 VW Passat Owners Manual
After an comprehensive upgrade the season before, the VW Passat obtained little improvements for 1999. VW had organized to offer the Passat with an suggested all-wheel-drive program, as well as a chariot with a V6 motor, but neither developed it to demonstrate places for the 99 style season. What did appear were Passats with two cut stages and two motor choices.

Trim provides were the entry-level GLS and the higher-end GLX. Conventional functions on the GLS engaged air conditioner devices, energy ms ms ms windows, energy availability locks, anti-lock feet braking mechanism, keep management, vacation management, front part side part and part security bags for the car proprietor and guest, a keyless availability program, and an anti-theft security techniques program. The GLX engaged a sunroof and set chairs (power in the front) as traditional devices, among other functions.

The two motor choices engaged a 1.8-liter, 150-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder, which was available only with the GLS cut program, and a 2.8-liter, 190-hp V6, which was decreased into both the GLS and GLX editions. A five-speed keep shift was traditional in the GLS, with a five-speed automated available as an option; the automated devices box was traditional on the GLX program.

That is a bit review for 1999 VW Passat. You will find no more information of this car. However you visit our website to obtain 1999 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual, not really to read the review of the automobile, do not you? Well, here are the link of the car owners manual which you searched for.

1999 VW Passat Owners Manual

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Friday, May 8, 2015

2014 Mini Cooper S vs 2014 Fiat 500 Abarth

    These two tiny city cars are very cute, practical, and get good gas mileage. But one is Italian and one is British. So, two different personalities in a very similar package. But which is better?

2. Mini Cooper S

    The Mini Cooper has been around since the 60s and got a major facelift in 2000 and has received some minor changes since. The engine you get in the S trim level is a 184-hp turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder that propels the car from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. So I guess it doesnt really "propel" the car, more like "moderately roll it in a laid-back fashion." But other than the slow acceleration, the car is extremely fun to drive. It isnt especially good on the track, but the experience on-road is one of the most fun to drive cars that arent among Lamborghini and Ferrari supercars, which are very fun as well. But its performance is not as good as it should be, so it loses this comparison.




1. Fiat 500 Abarth

    The Fiat 500 has earned a place in my heart for being one of the most hip and stylish cars of the last 2 years, as well as being one of the cheapest good cars. The Abarth-spec 500 has a turbocharged 1.4 liter inline-4 that produces around 160 horsepower and 170 lb-feet of torque. A little less powerful than the Mini, but better performance. And anyways, who cares if it has 20 horsepower less than the Mini if it is more fun to drive and faster? 0-60 takes around 6.2 seconds and gets a very good EPA rating of 28/32 mpg. I think it is a better car than the Mini because it has most of Fiats attention, where as with the Mini, their attention is spread out to many cars, like the Countryman and the Paceman.



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