Auto 2011: April 2010

2010 Volkswagen Vento Prices & Specification

Volkswagen Vento Prices

Rs. 7,00,000( Mumbai. May vary)

After the launch of New Polo Hatchback in Indian Market Volkswagen is going to launch the sedan variant of New Polo to compete with the likes of Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna & Fiat Linea. Outside India, Polo has a sedan variant called the Volkswagen Polo Classic, but according to a report by leading auto magazine AutoCar India Volkswagen has christened (given a name at baptism)the Polo saloon the "Vento" for the Indian market.

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VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name:Vento
Car Body Type:Sedan
Segment:C+ Segment

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Engine Type:Petrol
Maximum Power:105 Bhp (Expected)
Maximum Torque:158 Nm (Expected)

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity:5
Suspension:Suspension struts, wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Boot Space:500.00 ltrs.
Steering:Power
Brakes:Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears:5 Manual
Ground Clearance:168.00 mm
Body Color Bumpers:Yes
Tachometer:Yes
Alloys:Yes
Trip Meter:2

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Airbag:2
Parking Sensors:Yes
Fog Lamp:Yes
EBD:Yes
ABS:Yes

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

AC:ACwith Climate Control
Power Windows:Yes
Central Locking:Remote
Remote Boot:Yes
Remote Fuel Filler:Yes
Rear Defogger:Yes
Rear Armrest:Yes
Streeing Adjustment(Rake/Reach):Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment:Manual
Music System:Dash Integrated MP3 Player
Leather Seats:Optional
Door Mirror:Both Side Electric
Tinted Glass:Yes
Rear AC Vent:
Folding Rear Seats:Yes
Buttons/Controlson Steering:Yes

Colours of Volkswagen Vento

-Candy white
- Flash red
- Pepper grey
- Glacier blue
- Silver
- Deep black

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2010 Volkswagen Vento Prices & Specification

Name:Vento
Car Body Type:Sedan
Segment:C+ Segment

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement:1598cc, 4 Cylinder, 8 Valve
Engine Type:Petrol
Maximum Power:105 Bhp (Expected)
Maximum Torque:158 Nm (Expected)

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Seating Capacity:5
Suspension:Suspension struts, wishbone, Anti-roll bar
Boot Space:500.00 ltrs.
Steering:Power
Brakes:Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears:5 Manual
Ground Clearance:168.00 mm
Body Color Bumpers:Yes
Tachometer:Yes
Alloys:Yes
Trip Meter:2

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Airbag:2
Parking Sensors:Yes
Fog Lamp:Yes
EBD:Yes
ABS:Yes

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

AC:ACwith Climate Control
Power Windows:Yes
Central Locking:Remote
Remote Boot:Yes
Remote Fuel Filler:Yes
Rear Defogger:Yes
Rear Armrest:Yes
Streeing Adjustment(Rake/Reach):Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment:Manual
Music System:Dash Integrated MP3 Player
Leather Seats:Optional
Door Mirror:Both Side Electric
Tinted Glass:Yes
Rear AC Vent:
Folding Rear Seats:Yes
Buttons/Controlson Steering:Yes

2010 Lexus GX 460 Review & Specification

There has been customer FAQs lately released from Lexus GX 460 recall. The new detailed account of an occurrence and the statement from Mark Templin have brought more consciousness to the fresh features added to Lexus.

The new launch has been brought for over 20 years and the fresh evolvepment have been quick along with the executed help meant for customers. The fresh help is more about meeting customers’ involve and bringing an immediate lift to the strangle sales. But the overall focus has always stayed on bringing customer safety and proper issues meant for clients. It is important to testify through immediate concerns as well as strong testing that the newly developed the rapeutic drug for enhancing the sales would be quicker to be placed.

The General Manager and Vice President of Lexus Group, Mark Templin, further went on to explain in the report the new updates with their plans. So the 2010 Vehicle Stability plans and control system have become an integral part of the new act of equipping with tools . The customers have been reported of the modifications and further information has always been given out to dealers.

The customers would soon be able to set up nomination with dealers in order to bring programs and explanation through modifications. Lexus has also declared their newly graded performance in terms of GX bringing greater service to customers.

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2010 Lexus GX 460 Review & Specification

Hyundai Equus 2011 Wallpapers, Stills and Pictures

Nearly Hyundai Equus 2011 introduced in automobile market.Top Speed Provide Full features and specifications of new Hyundai Equus 2011.Now the company revealed their vehicle with some extra ordinary Technology and Features.This make the user to know more about Hyundai Equus 2011.Hyundai Equus 2011 touch the vehicle market for ruling the road.From every angle Hyundai Equus 2011 is a super car.Entire design of the vehicle is done in a super manner way.

Hyundai Equus 2011 Specifications and Features with Wallpapers and Overviews

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Hyundai Equus 2011 Specifications and Features with Wallpapers and Overviews

When Hyundai first declare it would build the entry-level luxury Genesis, most in the automotive press supposed the automaker was get ready to spin off a separate luxury brand, although Toyota did with its Lexus nameplate. Many were doubtful when the car appeared at Hyundai dealerships.

From the aside from the Equus is deceitfully normal. Without the BMW or Mercedes-Benz logo decorate on the front, you might naturally not hope a whole lot. It is in the interior of this sedan, that the Equus really shows off.

thousands of successful sales and one North American Car of the Year award later, the gamble seems to have paid off. The Genesis offers some equipment found only on $50,000 luxury cars in a Base Price:$50,000 - $60,000 price range.

American are buying it despite the lack of a luxury badge. The Genesis appears to be convincing skeptical auto writers and skeptical car shoppers that Hyundai can build a bargain luxury car.

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Hyundai Equus 2011 Specifications and Features

Suspension (F) Multi-link Suspension with 29-mm stabilizer bar
Suspension (R) Multi-link Suspension with 18-mm stabilizer bar
Steering 15.5:1
Brakes (F) Power assisted 13.6-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device
Brakes (R) Power assisted 12.4-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device
Engine
Bore X Stroke 92.0 mm x 87.0 mm
Displacement 4.6 liters / 4,627 cc
Engine & Transmission
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 385 hp (Prem.)/ 378hp (Reg.)/ 333 lb-ft/324 lb-ft (est.)
Exterior
Length 203.1
Width 74.4
Height 58.7
Wheelbase 119.9 in.
4.6-liter V8 engine
6-speed automatic transmission
385 horsepower when used with premium-grade gas
378 horsepower when used with regular
vailable safety features include ABS
traction control
antiskid system
curtain-side airbags
front- and rear-side airbags
Standard seating is for 5
Optional is a two-place rear bench that reduces seating capacity to 4.
Four-passenger versions have a center console with a chilled bin
Blind-spot alert
lane-departure warning
adaptive cruise control
an electronic air suspension
navigation system
leather upholstery
heated/cooled front seats are standard
A front-mounted camera is optional
We have not yet tested the 2011 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai Equus 2011 Specifications and Features with Wallpapers and Overviews

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Hyundai Equus 2011 Specifications and Features

Suspension (F) Multi-link Suspension with 29-mm stabilizer bar
Suspension (R) Multi-link Suspension with 18-mm stabilizer bar
Steering 15.5:1
Brakes (F) Power assisted 13.6-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device
Brakes (R) Power assisted 12.4-in. ventilated disc, pad wear warning device
Engine
Bore X Stroke 92.0 mm x 87.0 mm
Displacement 4.6 liters / 4,627 cc
Engine & Transmission
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 385 hp (Prem.)/ 378hp (Reg.)/ 333 lb-ft/324 lb-ft (est.)
Exterior
Length 203.1
Width 74.4
Height 58.7
Wheelbase 119.9 in.
4.6-liter V8 engine
6-speed automatic transmission
385 horsepower when used with premium-grade gas
378 horsepower when used with regular
vailable safety features include ABS
traction control
antiskid system
curtain-side airbags
front- and rear-side airbags
Standard seating is for 5
Optional is a two-place rear bench that reduces seating capacity to 4.
Four-passenger versions have a center console with a chilled bin
Blind-spot alert
lane-departure warning
adaptive cruise control
an electronic air suspension
navigation system
leather upholstery
heated/cooled front seats are standard
A front-mounted camera is optional
We have not yet tested the 2011 Hyundai Equus

Audi R8 Other technical details

The R8, like most mid- or rear-engine designed sports cars, utilises wider roadwheels and tyres on its rear axle. For the 18 inch alloy wheels (on standard summer tyres), there is just one range of sizes - the fronts are sized at 8.5Jx18H2 ET42, whilst the rears are two inches wider at 10.5Jx18H2 ET50. With the 19 inch wheels (standard fit in most markets), the theme continues - the fronts are all 8.5Jx19H2 ET42, and the rears are 11.0Jx19H2 ET50.

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Audi TT Lawsuits

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The vehicles included are the Audi TT, Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat. The complaint alleges that the timing belts fail prior to the service interval, as stated in the owner's manual. The parties have reached a class-wide settlement, and preliminary approval of the settlement was granted by the court on 19 May 2008. Claim forms, class notice, and other documentation will be mailed on or about 1 August 2008. Details regarding the terms of the settlement will be in the notice sent to owners of the class vehicles.

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Ferrari FXX evo 277

Ferrari Models Reviewed

Ferrari was founded in 1929 by Enzo Ferrari and first produced cars in 1947. Today, the parent company for Ferrari is Fiat. The Ferraris engines are famous for their engine displacement technology. The V6 and the V8 are built in total displacement, while the V12 used a displacement of one cylinder. Some of the latest Ferrari models include the Ferrari 550, the 575 M Maranello, 599 GTB Fiorano, the 612 Scaglietti, the F355, the Ferrari 360, the F430, the Enzo Ferrari and the Ferrari FXX.

The 599 GTB Fiorano was started to be produced in 2007, and it is a Gran Turismo two seat berlinetta with a FR layout. The Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is a follower of the Ferrari 456 and it is a 2+2 coupe Gran Turismo. It was first launched in 2004 and is still being manufactured. Another car also launched in 2004 is the Ferrari F430. It is a sports car and it is available as a two seat Berlinetta and as a two seat Spider. The F430 has a MR layout and can be purchased with a 6 manual or semi automatic speed.

The Enzo Ferrari is a super car/ ultra car manufactured between 2002 and 2004 and was launched in the memory of the founder of the Ferrari company. The Enzo was manufactured in only 400 copies so it was a highly expensive item. It had a Berlinetta body style and a MR layout. The follower model of the Enzo Ferrari was the FXX, which is also a super car. The FXX was released in 2005, and is said to be an improved Enzo Ferrari with the same MR layout and Berlinetta body style. The FXX keeps many of the Enzo's features but has also new cool features that are singular to the FXX. The car is highly expensive and it may be driven on special tracks only. The last FXX, the 30th was given to Michael Schumacher. A similar super car is the Maserati MC12 Corsa.

Ferrari si also responsilble for some concept models, which include among others the Ferrari P5, the Ferrari Pininfarina 512S Berlinetta Speciale, the Pininfarina Modulo, the Ferrari Mythos, the Ferrari GG50, the Ferrari P4/5 and the Ferrari Zagato 575 GTZ.

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Price & Specification

Expected Price of 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$20,000-$30,000

Mitsubishi redesigned the Eclipse for the 2006 model year, adding a big 3.8-liter V6 in place of a turbocharged four-cylinder and choose of front-wheel drive in place of or rear- or all-wheel drive.At the 2008 Chicago Auto Show, Mitsubishi showed it is continue with that plan for 2009 while giving the Eclipse freshened styling, slightly more power, and additional features.The Eclipse coupe and Spyder convertible will continue in four-cylinder GS and V6 GT models for 2009. The mid-line SE model will be dropped.

The 2010 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder get :-

a new grille
new front and rear bumper fascias
a larger rear spoiler

The grille features a darken center section that plays off the design theme of the 2008 Lancer Evolution. The bumpers are body color on the GS and two-tone on the GT. The overall effect is a tauter, more attractive look.

More features are :-

The Eclipse GT gets high-intensity discharge headlights
electronic stability control
the GS model's Sun & Sound package adds aluminum pedals

Three new colors are available are:-

Maizen Blue pearl
Quick Silver metallic
yellow color called Solar

The Eclipse remains largely unchanged under the hood, but the addition of dual exhaust boosts the 3.8-liter MIVEC V6 from 263 horsepower to 265 horses at 5750 rpm. Torque is also up slightly to 262 pound-feet at 4500 rpm. The V6 is offered with a standard six-speed manual or an optional five-speed automatic transmission. The GS comes with a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic.The Eclipse is built at Mitsubishi's plant in Normal, Illinois. Pricing hasn't been announced, but it should be little changed from the current model, which starts at $20,000 and tops out at $30,000 for a GT Spyder. Look for the 2009 model in late spring.

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Price & Specification

Expected Price of 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$20,000-$30,000

The 2010 Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder get :-

a new grille
new front and rear bumper fascias
a larger rear spoiler

More features are :-

The Eclipse GT gets high-intensity discharge headlights
electronic stability control
the GS model's Sun & Sound package adds aluminum pedals

Three new colors are available are:-

Maizen Blue pearl
Quick Silver metallic
yellow color called Solar

N.S. triples limit for minor injury insurance payouts in motor vehicle crashes

HALIFAX, N.S. — The Nova Scotia government is tripling the amount of money that people who suffer minor injuries in motor vehicle crashes receive from insurance companies, while also holding down premiums.

Finance Minister Graham Steele said Wednesday the cap for minor injuries will go from $2,500 to $7,500 under legislation introduced by the NDP.

The new limit will be indexed to inflation, making it the highest in Canada, and Steele argues an actuarial study shows it won't mean higher insurance rates.

"It is best of both worlds," he said. "We get a better insurance regime and we get it at no additional costs to Nova Scotians."

He said the actuarial study by Oliver Wyman Ltd. is proof that it won't be necessary for insurance companies to hike premiums to pay for the increased payouts.

"We are absolutely confident, absolutely confident, that these changes can be absorbed without an increase in automobile insurance premiums," Steele told a news conference.

To raise rates, he said the insurance companies will have to prove their costs have increased before the provincial regulator, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

The act will have a new definition, similar to the one in Alberta, which provides a more precise definition of minor injury as including "strains, sprains and whiplash-associated disorders." That will narrow the number of people making minor injury claims, but also allow a broader range of people to sue for higher damages.

The government is also planning to introduce further amendments that will allow consumers to buy "full-tort coverage," which allows them to buy insurance that covers the cost of injuries, whatever their nature.

Steele said the province plans a wider review of auto insurance prior to April 1, 2011.

The cap on minor injuries has been criticized by victims of car crashes since it was introduced in 2003 to help insurance companies reduce soaring premiums. Victims have argued in court cases that the limit was too low to compensate for the pain and suffering they went through from injuries suffered in crashes.

The Liberals chastised the NDP for failing to make the changes retroactive to 2003 for car crash victims.

Leo Glavine, the party's critic on the insurance issue, noted that while in opposition the New Democrats had frequently brought victims of crashes to the legislature to publicly criticize the system brought in by the previous Conservative government.

"I remember the mantra, 'We will fix a wrong.' That's not part of today's changed Insurance Act," said Glavine.

Steele said the actuarial report shows that applying the law retroactively would have cost $69 million - and caused a wider premium hike for all drivers.

Others critics questioned Steele's assurance that rates would remain steady.

"My concern is that the cost of insurance will go up for Nova Scotians," said Allan MacMaster, a Conservative.

He predicted more litigation under the amended act, driving up costs that the insurance companies will seek to recover, he said.

Bill Adams, vice-president Atlantic for the Insurance Bureau of Canada, said the industry can't predict yet what the impact of the changes will be on its rates.

"It will add costs to the auto insurance system. But what the effects will be for the premiums, we don't know at this time," he said.

The new system goes into effect immediately, but the insurance companies will only be required to process new claims starting July 1 to give them time to adjust their systems.