Hyundai's fifth-generation Accent will drop its hatchback version when
it goes on sale in the U.S. this fall. The 2018 Accent borrows design
cues from the recently refreshed Sonata, shrunk down to subcompact
proportions.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
report says:Toyota seeking to halve Japan car models as domestic market shrinks
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. is aiming to halve the number of car models it sells at home by 2025, the second time this month that a Japanese automaker has emerged with plans to sharply scale back in a shrinking domestic market.
Car sales in Japan have been on a declining trend for more than two decades as the population rapidly ages and young people are losing interest in car ownership. At the same time, global automakers are increasingly focusing their r&d efforts on electric cars and self-driving technologies.
Toyota offers about 60 car models in Japan, where consumers clamor for variety. But it aims to gradually cut that to about 30 by 2025 to make better use of resources.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Vauxhall Grandland X DIMENSIONS AND ENGINE
DIMENSIONS AND ENGINE :
| Length | 4,477mm |
|---|---|
| Width (including mirrors) | 1,856mm |
| Height (including roof rails) | 1,630mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 514l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2,000kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,675mm |
| Minimum Kerbweight | 1,392kg |
| Max. Roof Load | 85kg |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 1,400kg |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 690kg |
| Max. Loading Weight | 608kg |
| Tyre Size Rear | 215/65 R17 |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyre Repair KIT |
| Wheel Type | 17" Alloy |
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Vauxhall VXR8 GTS-R DIMENSIONS AND ENGINE
£72,445.00
DIMENSIONS AND ENGINE :
| Length | 4,988mm |
|---|---|
| Width (including mirrors) | 1,899mm |
| Height | 1,457mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
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Friday, September 22, 2017
ENGINE Audi R8 Spyder
ENGINE:
| Top speed | 204Mph | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–62 | 3.30s | ||||||
| Engine capacity | 5,204cc | ||||||
| Fuel type | Petrol | ||||||
| Transmission | Automatic | ||||||
| Engine Power - BHP | 610bhp | ||||||
| Engine Power - KW | 449kW | ||||||
| Engine Power - RPM | 8,250rpm | ||||||
| Engine Torque - LB·FT | 413lb·ft | ||||||
| Engine Torque - NM | 560Nm | ||||||
| Cylinders - Bore | 85mm | ||||||
| Cylinders - Stroke | 93mm | ||||||
| CO2 | 309g/km | ||||||
| Standard Euro Emissions | Euro 6 | ||||||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80l | ||||||
| EC Urban | 14mpg | ||||||
| EC Extra Urban | 29mpg | ||||||
| EC Combined | 20.8mpg | ||||||
| Cylinders | 10 | ||||||
| Cylinder Layout | V10 | ||||||
| Number of Valves | 40 | ||||||
| Camshaft | DOHC | ||||||
| Drive train | Four Wheel Drive | ||||||
| Fuel delivery | Injection | ||||||
| Catalytic Convertor | |||||||
| Engine Layout | MID Engine North South | ||||||
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | ||||||
| Engine Code | 4S90BE | ||||||
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.20m |
dimensions Audi R8 price £145,315.00
DIMENSIONS:
£145,315.00
| Length | 4,426mm |
|---|---|
| Width (including mirrors) | 2,037mm |
| Height | 1,244mm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) | 112l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2,035kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,650mm |
| Minimum Kerbweight | 1,695kg |
| Max. Loading Weight | 340kg |
| Tyre Size Rear | 295/35 R19 |
| Tyre Size Spare | Tyre Repair KIT |
| Wheel Type | 19" Alloy |
DIMENSIONS Land Rover Range Rover Velar
DIMENSIONS:
| Length | 4,803mm |
|---|---|
| Width (including mirrors) | 2,145mm |
| Height | 1,665mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2,550kg |
| Wheelbase | 2,874mm |
| Minimum Kerbweight | 1,884kg |
| Max. Roof Load | 79kg |
| Max. Towing Weight - Braked | 2,500kg |
| Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked | 750kg |
| Max. Loading Weight | 666kg |
| Tyre Size Rear | 265/40 R22 |
| Tyre Size Spare | Space Saver |
| Wheel Type | 22" Alloy |
engine Land Rover Range Rover Velar
ENGINE:
| Top speed | 155Mph |
|---|---|
| 0–62 | 5.30s |
| Engine capacity | 2,995cc |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Engine Power - BHP | 380bhp |
| Engine Power - KW | 280kW |
| Engine Power - RPM | 6,500rpm |
| Engine Torque - LB·FT | 332lb·ft |
| Engine Torque - NM | 450Nm |
| Cylinders - Bore | 85mm |
| Cylinders - Stroke | 89mm |
| CO2 | 214g/km |
| Standard Euro Emissions | Euro 6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63l |
| EC Urban | 22mpg |
| EC Extra Urban | 38mpg |
| EC Combined | 30.1mpg |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cylinder Layout | V6 |
| Number of Valves | 24 |
| Camshaft | Quad CAM |
| Drive train | Four Wheel Drive |
| Fuel delivery | Supercharged |
| Catalytic Convertor | |
| Engine Layout | North South |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb | 11.60m |
the beautiful Volvo XC40
The XC40 is also Volvo’s very first crack at a small SUV – an Audi Q3, to the XC60’s Q5 and XC90’s Q7. Lots of the tech (and styling) from other new-era Volvos is present and correct, which means much active safety, headlights modelled on the heavy, bashy things in Thor’s toolbox and a big portrait touchscreen inside. Where, incidentally, Volvo boasts of a “radical new approach to storage”, which means inductive charging and a removable waste bin in the centre console.
As for engines, at launch you can have a petrols or diesels with four cylinders (three power outputs for the former, two for the latter), but Volvo’s three-cylinder petrol, a hybrid and full EV will join the range later. Before 2019 we’d guess, by which point Volvo’s pledged all of its new releases will have some form of e-motor.
And the XC40 is the first car to be offered with the ‘Care by Volvo’ subscription service, which gives you the car plus a load of “digital concierge services” like the use of another, different Volvo for up to 14 days a year (need seven seats for the weekend? They’ll let you borrow an XC90). Insurance, tax and maintenance are included in the flat, monthly fee, which we’re told is the same price wherever you live and however old you are. Only a couple of models get it at launch, and it’s £629-per-month for two years.
Mind in Britain, Care by Volvo will only be available within the M25, at least to begin with, and we miss out on a few key benefits. For example, elsewhere in the world customers can have online shopping delivered direct to their cars, or share their car with friends for a couple of hours using an app that doubles as a ‘digital key’. We can’t. Yet.
Volvo says it makes “having” (not owning, note) an XC40 “as hassle-free as having a mobile phone”. Hopefully without the new software updates that invalidate all your old apps and make it unusable for three hours.
Buy the car outright and prices start £27,905. That buys you base petrol power, front-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. All-wheel drive and autos are available as you scale the spec tree, which goes beyond £40k for an all-wheel drive T5 ‘First Edition’.
But as even the cheapest XC40s get the big touchscreen, digital dials, LED headlights and dual-zone climate control, you won’t need to spend that much to get a decent one. Orders are being taken now, and deliveries start next year. Interested?
Sunday, September 17, 2017
New Audi e-Tron 2018 / Price: £35,000
Price: £35,000
On sale: Mid 2018
While minor tweaks have kept the A6 competitive in the executive class over the past few years, the arrival of the all-new BMW 5 Series has put the onus on Audi to introduce a replacement model.
As our exclusive image shows, the new A6 will get a far sportier look than the current car, with a design inspired by the 2014 Audi Prologue Concept. Lightweight construction and efficient engines will keep running costs down, plus hi-tech electronics and connectivity will bring the A6 a step closer to being the first autonomous Audi.
On sale: Mid 2018
While minor tweaks have kept the A6 competitive in the executive class over the past few years, the arrival of the all-new BMW 5 Series has put the onus on Audi to introduce a replacement model.
As our exclusive image shows, the new A6 will get a far sportier look than the current car, with a design inspired by the 2014 Audi Prologue Concept. Lightweight construction and efficient engines will keep running costs down, plus hi-tech electronics and connectivity will bring the A6 a step closer to being the first autonomous Audi.
Friday, September 15, 2017
New 2018 Honda Odyssey
Competition in the minivan segment has heated up in the last couple of years with the arrival of the redesigned Kia Sedona and the all-new Chrysler Pacifica. For 2018, Honda aims to leapfrog the competition with the 2018 Honda Odyssey, which is loaded with family-friendly technology and seating features.
Honda expects the 2018 Odyssey to arrive at dealers in the late spring or early summer.
Honda expects the 2018 Odyssey to arrive at dealers in the late spring or early summer.
New Alpine A110
The Alpine A110 is a lightweight two-door coupe from French brand
Alpine, a Renault-owned sports-car maker that’s been dormant since the
nineties. The A110 has a turbocharged 249bhp 1.8-litre four-cylinder
engine, gets from 0-62mph in just 4.5 seconds and tips the scales at
1,080kg. It also features a high-quality, driver-focused interior and if
our early passenger ride is anything to go by, should prove to be a
serious contender for those after an agile, sharp-handling coupe.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Latest Toyota Cars (Toyota Camry) 2018
Strong, but Slowing Sales: The Toyota C
amry was not only the best-selling midsize car, but also the best-selling car in America in 2016. So far this year, however, sales have dipped 10 percent compared to the same period in 2016. Demand likely won’t spike any time soon despite a redesign for 2018, as consumers gravitate towards SUVs and crossovers and away from sedans
High Pricing: Pricing for the Camry starts at $24,000,
which is only $1,350 above the class average. However, the highest trim
level is priced more than $2,000 below the norm for comparably equipped
alternatives.
Pros & Cons
- Impressive list of standard safety features
- User-friendly infotainment system with standard smartphone integration
- Peppy, fuel-efficient base engine
- Enjoyable driving dynamics
- Below-average trunk space
- No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto available
Monday, August 28, 2017
Ferrari unveils new 200 mph convertible
Ferrari has released photos of the new convertible
model it will unveil at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The
V8-powered Ferrari Portofino will replace the California T, Ferrari's
entry-level model.
Entry-level for Ferrari (RACE),
however, is still over $200,000. Pricing for the Portofino will be
announced in Frankfurt but it's expected to be similar to the
California's, which is about $203,000.
The Portofino will be powered by 552 horsepower turbocharged V8 engine,
an improved version of the one used in the California. The Portofino's
engine will provide better responsiveness and improved fuel economy,
Ferrari claims.
Ferrari promises that the engine's
sound, with its characteristic snarl, has been enhanced so that it can
be better enjoyed with the roof down. The body is also lighter and
stiffer for improved handling. The car's top speed will be 199 miles per
hour. the Portofino will have four seats, including two back seats "suitable for short trips," and a folding hard roof. A new design for the front seatbacks allows more legroom for occupants in those small backseats. A new wind deflector will calm the airflow inside the cabin when the top is down
The new name, Portofino, refers to a resort town on the coast of the Italian province of Genoa.
Friday, August 11, 2017
The Ford Focus RS
When it goes on sale next spring,The Ford Focus RS will cost £28,940, sprint from 0-62mph in 4.7 seconds and hit 165mph. That’s a set of numbers worth boasting about, isn’t it?
Honestly, under £29,000 for the Focus RS? Well done, Ford.
Mercedes-AMG A45
The next best thing – eked even more power out of the world’s highest specific output engine. The facelifted A45 AMG develops 376bhp and 350lb ft, rises of 21bhp and 23lb ft on the original.
Remember, we’re talking about a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine here. One that’s road-legal, fully warrantied by one of the world’s most recognised luxury carmakers, and returns north of 40mpg on the official combined cycle.
This incredible motor develops more punch than the V8 in the back of a Ferrari F355. It is, regardless of the moral dubiousness of The Horsepower Wars, a remarkable engineering achievement.
So it’s fast, then?
Yes, both on paper, and on a road. The raw stats claim 0.4 seconds have been trimmed from the A45’s 0-62mph sprint, which falls to 4.2 seconds. That beats Audi’s 4.3 boast for the RS3 (never mind that Top Gear has already timed a fully fuelled RS3 at 3.9 seconds over the same discipline).
The top speed? I ran out of clear autobahn before the A45 stopped pulling, north of 160mph. It’s extremely fast.
The diminutive engine is nonetheless tractable, and pulls keenly from zip, though it really prefer life above 3500rpm. And, at last, we’ve got a gearbox that agrees.
Tell me more about that gearbox.
The A45’s transmission is all about raw speed, and thanks to shorter gear ratios for third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh, the acceleration is relentless. Oh, and launch control has graduated from ‘amusing’ to ‘downright uncomfortable’.
The way the A45 initially moves from standstill to, say, 15mph does things to the squishy bits of your body that verge on abuse.
BMW M140i
Well, iDrive’s had a refresh with sharper graphics a la 7 Series. Only kidding, let’s talk about whirring bits of metal.
Power is up by 14bhp to 355bhp, while a hefty 396lb ft (a 37lb ft leap) matches the M2’s output. This is courtesy of a new 3.0-litre straight-six turbo motor that revs cleanly and crisply to 7,000rpm, sounds sweeter than anything else in the class (if you pigeonhole the £7,000 dearer five-cylinder Audi RS3 as a rung above), and is slightly greener than the motor it ousts.
BMW claims 36.2mpg and 179g/km of CO2, bettering the M135i by 0.7mpg and 9g/km. And that’s for the six-speed manual. Spec the £1,430 eight-speed ZF auto and the official claim rises to nigh-on 40mpg. As basic as it gets, you’ll pay £31,875 in total, which is still a bit of a bargain for so much power.
And the auto makes it quicker too?
Yup, thanks to those relatively seamless shifts and precisely no fear of human cock-up, an auto M140 oozes to 62mph in 4.6 seconds – 0.3 less than before. So it’s still right up there with the Golf Rs and Focus RSs. In fact, the powertrain is irreproachable. Beyond the tuneful engine note, pinpoint (for a turbo) throttle response, urgent torque and obedient gearbox, what more did you want, exactly?
Seat Leon Cupra 300
Unbelievably, yes. Since it first arrived in 2013 with a choice of either 265bhp or 280bhp, Seat killed off the 265bhp version, then boosted it to 290bhp, and sometime after having had a crack at the Nürburgring lap record, messed around with the bumpers, ruined the infotainment and gave us this: the Leon Cupra 300. Go on, guess how much power it’s got?
Is it fast?
Efficiently and effortlessly so. With the six-speed paddleshift gearbox doing the legwork for you, it’ll get from 0-62mph in a claimed 5.8 seconds – but a lot more consistently than you’ll manage the same in a manual Civic Type R, say – and do the standard 155mph all out. As you’re no doubt familiar with this 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo engine from Golf GTI, Golf R, Skoda vRS, Audi and so on, it’ll come as no surprise that there’s very little turbo lag to work around.
So it sounds good too?
Um, no. It sounds flat. There is some audio-massaging going on, but it’s not as warbly as a Golf R or Audi S3. It’s as if Seat (and Skoda) are denied as rorty an engine note as their more premium cousins in an effort to create some clean air between the brands. But it’s not as if the Seat is a bargain – a DSG five-door Cupra is £31,805. That’s north of what the new Type R will cost you, and £2,445 less than a Golf R. Monthly payment-wise, an equally-specced Cupra is £405, and the Golf R is £445. So, one night out fewer a month and you get the VW. But no friends. It’s that close.
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