Friday, October 25, 2013
Video Man Sinks Porsche Boxster into a Lake
Brazilian news site TV Sol found the owner of the car who told reporters under the condition of anonymity that he was driving through the park when lost control of the Porsche ending up into the lake.
And heres where the story gets slightly twisted as TV Sol also reported that eye witnesses placed the owner of the Boxster at a local restaurant the same night calling a cousin on the phone and telling him to "Throw the Porsche into the lake of the park".
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
New Toyota Fortuner 2014 New Model
New Toyota Fortuner 2014 New Model, Toyota extramarital liasons to separate 2013 extramarital liasons two brand-new 2014 Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux Vigo. Does not prepare any kind of above modifications throughout these types of designs, although these types of designs are scarcely rejuvenating. 2014 Toyota Fortuner is usually advised for you to buggy around 7 cartage and is primarily tailored look enough households.
The auto is usually planned for being as suitable with the city-limits plus the aerial circumstances. 2014 Toyota Fortuner has a axis ambit on the car along with a greater car parking. By the bucket load altitude must overcomes the actual lots of difficult hurdles. under toyota fortuner pics.
As much as modifications towards exoteric on the auto they will include a new foreground stop on the automobile, a new radiator grille, new alternate admixture trolley wheels, autogenous enhancements for instance a redesigned equipment gaming console added enhancements for you to equipment that can be found.
The actual 2014 Toyota Fortuner SUV is going to be provided having two petroleum motors, the actual 3. 0L assemblage to provide ability 163KS as well as 3. 5L engine that provides ability 144ks. Regarding lovers of petroleum motors obtainable assemblage mixture of 3. 7L, breakfast every day is certified in one hundred sixty hp . p . power.
Regarding pricing data, toyota wont introduced however, although ofcourse ore expensive from previous to style. and this SUV auto will proceeds purchase at the end of this 12 months.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Citroen DS3 convertible Racing
This weekend celebrates the Good wood Festival of Speed in England, an appointment that already goes beyond classic cars and competition and in which many car brands take advantage of to present their latest products or unique prototypes like this Citroen DS3 convertible Racing.
The convertible version of the Citroën DS3 Racing we tested for more than one year (exterior e interior, driving and dynamics, assessment and sheet) will be presented at Good wood as advancement of its long official sunset in the East lounge of Frankfurt.
With the same engine 1.6 THP 202 horses that equips the closed version, this convertible model increases its weight only 25 pounds and is identified among other things by the matte gray body color, the 19 inch wheels and the color Carmine present in the brake calipers, in the center of tires, in the Side-bands of the doors and the logos.
Inside leather, alcantara and DS tissue are combined well with Carmine color, returns to be present in the dashboard, seats and shifter. Citroen has also done a wink to parents more Racing to the include a child seat with the same fabric and shape than the rest of the car.
Retractable roof carries the shield DS integrated in the own tissue, which tries to imitate the texture of carbon fiber giving a more sporty. In this model, Citroën Racing equals a kit of carbon and the special adjustments of brake equipment and suspensions.
This Citroen DS3 convertible Racing will come to compete directly with the Abarth 500 c and the MINI Cooper S convertible and in Frankfurt we will probably have more official information.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tata Vista D90 review test drive
Tata plonks a more powerful diesel motor in the Vista. We find out how good it is.
With Tata carrying out extensive exercises to constantly improve its range of cars, we’ve seen quite a few updates, facelifts and upgrades on several of the manufacturer’s products like the Manza. The latest in the line-up to get a new avatar is the Indica Vista with a 90PS (89bhp) diesel engine. It is powered by the 1.3-litre Fiat Multijet diesel engine that is shared with the likes of Maruti Swift and the new Chevrolet Sail. It makes the extra power (and pulling power) thanks to a different turbocharger and different engine tuning. The company claims this turbocharger, known as a variable-geometry turbo, improves the car’s low-speed responsiveness as well.
Apart from the engine, a whole host of other changes have been carried out on this car to improve driving performance, ride and handling. The D90 has a new sound-deadening package to cut down on in-cabin noise when the car is on the move, and Tata has also tweaked the suspension to help the car handle the extra power.
The good thing about the new engine is that it’s perfect for driving around in traffic – it’s responsive enough and has adequate power. However, if you want a sudden burst of power to, say, shoot into a gap in traffic, the engine will leave you wanting. There is quite a bit of throttle lag, but rev the engine past 2500rpm and a big burst of power comes in, which can get irritating.
On the highway, the D90 will hold three-digit speeds quite comfortably and the engine is pretty refined as well. Other plus points include the light-action clutch and gearshift, and the way that it is rather easy to drive. Interestingly, the Vista D90 is slower getting to 100kph than the lower-powered Swift diesel. At 13.9sec, the Tata takes 0.3sec longer than the Maruti and we think this is because of the extra 150kg on the Vista over its competitors. Tata puts down the extra weight to the Vista’s extra-strong reinforced steel body shell. But it is a lot faster than the 75bhp Vista which takes 16.3sec for the same run.
And if the engine impresses you, the cabin’s insulation from noise will completely bowl you over. Even at 140kph, the cabin is hushed, and you can actually have a conversation with your passengers without having to raise your voice. The tweaks to the suspension mean bad roads are dealt with comfortably and almost noiselessly. These improvements and the spacious cabin give the impression of being in a bigger car.
Tata says the handling has improved, and this is true to a certain extent – the D90 does feel safe in the way it handles and high-speed stability is excellent – but it would be pushing things a bit to call it a sporty handler.
Tata has also added new equipment to the Vista D90. In addition to the power windows and electric mirrors, the Vista gets a touchscreen audio system that includes voice-guided navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and an input for any possible form of media that you might feel like using (USB, aux-in, SD card and DVD). It’s also got climate control.
The manufacturer has also done a thorough job with the interiors, having upgraded a lot of the plastics, seat materials and even the air-con switches. Of course, close scrutiny will still reveal a few patchy bits – the volume knob on the audio system, for example. However, the Vista D90 is testament to the fact that Tata has come a long way in improving the interiors of its cars.
The rest of the car remains as is. Good bits like the spaciousness and practicality are intact. The new two-tone dashboard is also nice. The beige lower cabin enhances the feeling of space and the smart (if a bit hard to read) dials lend a touch of sophistication. That said, the boot could definitely have been a bit bigger.
At around Rs 6.6 lakh for the ZX+ trim and Rs 6 lakh for the lower-spec VX, the Vista D90 is a whole lakh cheaper than the Fiat Punto 90HP. It’s much better value than the Punto as well, simply because it’s got a lot more equipment and is a lot more practical.
Fact File
Price Range (in lakhs)*
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 5.99 lakh VX, Rs 6.83 lakh ZX (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Installation | Front, transverse |
| Type | 1.3-litre common-rail turbodiesel |
| Power | 89bhp at 4000rpm |
| Torque | 20.4kgm at 1750rpm |
Transmission
| Type | Front wheel drive |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions
| Length | 3795mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1550mm |
| Ground clearance | 165mm |
Chassis & Body
| Wheels | 14 inches |
| Tyres | 175/65-R14 |
| Spare | Full size |
Suspension
| Front | MacPherson struts |
| Rear | Twist beam |
Brakes
| Front | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Drums |
Monday, October 21, 2013
BMW Boss Front Wheel Drive Bimmers will be “The Ultimate Driving Machine
For decades Munich has bombarded us with its naturally aspirated in-line engines, be that with 4, 6, 8 or 10 cylinders along with 50/50 perfect weight distribution and the “ultimate driving machine” tag.
Now turbos are all the rage, even in the M-division and they are trickling down to the rest of the lineup in the name of fuel economy and CO2 emissions. But a FWD BMW? Where is this world coming to?
BMW Group board member Ian Robertson has a perfect counterargument: “In the last 10 years we have built nearly two million front-wheel-drive Minis and no one has ever told me the driving dynamics are questionable”, Robertson told Australia’s Drive magazine at this week’s 6 Series coupe launch in Germany.
And true enough, he does have a point there as the Mini is one of the most fun to drive hatchbacks on the market. Robertson is confident about the new direction his company is taking:
“I think we are very, very capable of developing a front-wheel-drive platform that has certain advantages in terms of design and the use of space, and at the same time will be a BMW as you always expected it to be,” said Robertson.
“Take the badge and the heritage out of it and put the capability into it. Capability is what is important. The whole essence of what you experience from a rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, customers expect it to be a BMW … and that is what is driving us,” he added.
The reasons behind the change of heart, at least for smaller models in the range, are the obvious advantages of FWD vs RWD in packaging, interior space and, of course, cost. Besides, even Mercedes-Benz and Audi, with their A-Class and A1 respectively, insist on the benefits of this layout.
Therefore, the recently launched second generation of the 1-Series may well be the last small BMW with RWD, as its successor will most likely adopt the firm’s new FWD platform architecture.
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