New Car Sales

Infiniti Developing 'IPL' Performance

2010-06-02T21:40:00.000-07:00

Does Infiniti dare take on the likes of BMW's M, Mercedes-Benz's AMG, and Audi's S/RS/quattro? Probably not immediately, but recent reports indicate that something performance-minded is going on at Nissan's luxury brand. Infiniti has begun the process of establishing IPL, or the Infiniti Performance Line.

IPL is likely to be much like Nismo, providing sport suspensions, spoilers, seats, and shift knobs. For those wanting more (like a supercharged M luxo-barge), there's some light at the end of the tunnel. According to the filings, Infiniti's high-performance division may work to develop supercharger / turbocharger applications.

Any possible vehicles are up in the air, but what if Infiniti finally had a premium flagship like the Essence (or M45 coupe)? What about a turbocharged G37? A performance M3 / RS4 competitor would be awesome, as long as they don't over-juice the styling like Lexus's IS-F. And for the love of God, don't have the thing wearing fake exhaust tips.

By Phil Alex

Via: Autoweek

All Photos: 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe

Hyundai has big balls to kick off World Cup early

2010-05-24T01:28:00.000-07:00

May 07

Hyundai is readying itself for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa after its UK branch launched the official Hyundai Goodwill Ball.

The South Korean manufacturer is the official automotive partner of the tournament, and with just five weeks to go until it kicks off, it has created 32 four-metre balls for each of the qualifying nations.

Once each giant ball is delivered to its respective country, the manufacturers hope fans, officials and players will sign them with their good luck messages.

England’s Goodwill Ball will be taken on a nationwide tour, including visits to West Ham’s Upton Park, before being flown over to Johannesburg for the tournament’s opening ceremony.

Tony Whitehorn, managing director of Hyundai Motor UK said: "We’re delighted to be part of this great global even and hope that our friends at West Ham will bring good luck in South Africa."

The World Cup begins June 11th, and England first group game against the USA is scheduled for the following day.

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2010-03-24T21:09:00.000-07:00

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Motor Home Inspection

2010-03-18T21:19:00.000-07:00

If you are considering buying a used RV, or if you have problems with a used motor home that you have purchased recently, the DEKRA expert opinion to help campers decide whether or not. With a 192-point command vehicle data and vehicle to vehicle tests have our engineers will point out to read about all areas of direct interest to you and give you a complete report.

Please note that the opinion DEKRA Camper and captures up to 3500 kg in weight until the age of 15 years.

The audit camper includes:

* A thorough inspection of the vehicle to control up to 192 items
* Test Drive
* Mechanical, electrical main function
* Previous controls for body repair
* Internal and External Beauty () without a residential
* Air Conditioning
* Items Current () without a residential
* Vehicle Data Check (visits before purchase only)

Test

The inspection includes a mobile home ten miles on the road test and inspection of the vehicle, making sure that all electrical work (if applicable).
Vehicle Data Check

As a free service for our customers, we will give you a free inspection of data in the context of all inspections prior to purchase mobile home. Using data from various sources including the DVLA, insurance companies, finance companies and the police will collect the vehicle inspector verbally inform you of unwanted detail by comparing the information in real time the vehicle during the inspection.

This review will confirm the information on the following vehicles:

* Registration Number
* Make & Model
* Gateway Plan
Color
* Date of first registration in the United Kingdom
* Year
* The type of transmission
* The number of motor
Fuel Type *
* The Capacity

Please note: The car data is checked, free, and therefore the information should DEKRA experts, transport planners check only.

2011 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Spyder

2010-03-08T16:14:00.000-08:00

I’ve spent a lot of time behind the wheel of a V-8 Audi R8 coupe, so getting into the all-new, 2011 Audi R8 V-10 Spyder roadster created a flood of both familiar and totally new impressions. Gone is the iconic “side blade” that could be had in contrasting color or carbon fiber on the coupe; in its place is a new composite-plastic fender. But the cabin is just as gorgeous as ever, and the mix of colors and materials that are available to line the cabin are rich and enticing. Our first test car was done up in the official launch color, Teak Brown, which beautifully complemented sumptuous tan leather seats with coordinating brown stitching. The instrument panel and dash were covered in black leather with tan stitching that matched the seats. The overall effect was mesmerizing not just to me and my codriver but also to dozens of onlookers in Nice, France, where we arrived this morning to be among the very first group of journalists to drive the ragtop R8 along the beaches and on the thrilling mountain roads above the French Riviera.

The R8 Spyder will be launched with the V-10 engine only; the V-8 likely will come later. We drove V-10 cars both with the R Tronic automated manual transmission and the traditional gated-shifter six-speed manual. As has been the case with every R Tronic we’ve driven, it’s less than ideal in city driving due to its tendency to gasp and lurch with every upshift or downshift, but when you flail this powertrain out on the open road, those problems recede and the shifts are smoother and faster and far less obtrusive, especially if you’re conducting the shifting yourself (shove the lever up to upshift, bring it backward to downshift) rather than leaving it in automatic mode (shove the shift lever to the left; reverse is on the right). We’d prefer a version of VW/Audi’s DSG dual-clutch gearbox, but apparently one has not yet been engineered that can handle the V-10’s 391 lb-ft of torque.

To our eyes, the R8 Spyder has made a very successful transformation from coupe to convertible, an aesthetic leap that often ends badly in the world of car design. With the top down, the muscular tonneau cover and its huge silver engine vents blend beautifully into the surrounding bodywork. The actual engine lid is also made of composite plastic, to reduce its weight to a slight 14 lb. The fabric top itself weighs only 93 lb and is very simple to operate at speeds of up to 31 mph; in fact, if you’re putting it down while you’re on the move, all you do is hit the center console control button once and then release your hand, and the roof continues its backward dance on its own, so you can return your hand to the steering wheel. It secures itself into impressive-looking cast-aluminum mounting points that are integrated into the windshield header.

Air management with the roof down is perhaps not quite as good as in the Mercedes-Benz SL, and there’s no sign of the SL’s clever Airscarf system which blows warm air on your neck. But with the top down, the removable wind blocker in place, and the side windows up, the cabin is definitely quiet enough for conversations at freeway speeds. The standard Bang & Olufsen stereo is absolutely superb, even at high speeds.

Top Ten Cars of the Decade Countdown 1 Toyota Prius

2010-02-26T01:02:00.000-08:00

2009 Toyota PriusThe name Prius is practically synonymous with the word hybrid nowadays. The Kleenex and Xerox versions of the Hyrbid World, the silhouette itself instantly brings to mind the word “hybrid”. The first generation Prius hit U.S. shores in 2001, but it was the second generation’s arrival in 2004 that made hybrid history. Bringing gasoline-electric technology to the masses, the second generation Prius took the green craze and really ran with it.

With fuel economy claims as high as 55 combined miles per gallon (largely dependent on driving technique), the Prius was a fuel-saving wonder. Whether or not these claims were completely accurate, the hype this Prius generated gave Toyota the sales they needed to make the third generation even better.

2010 Toyota Prius

Arriving early in 2009, the 2010 Toyota Prius has picked up where the previous model left off and has taken things to even greater heights. Now with a combined 134 horsepower from its 1.8-liter gasoline and electric motor, the Prius feels like any other car on the highway. And of course, the 2010 Prius gets even better mileage than before. Achieving 50 combined miles per gallon, the third generation Prius is still king of the fuel efficiency hill. With the ever increasing demand for hybrid vehicles, you can expect the Toyota Prius to still be around in 2010 and beyond.

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