Car Reviews: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012 Stills, Wallpapers, Picutres, Photos

Maruti Suzuki announced its 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny for Indian Roads. Here is the Photogallery of 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny which includes the pictures and photos of Maruti Suzuki Jimny. The new Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012 is already available in Japan and will come to india with slight design changes which includes four doors and permenant roof top covering. Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012 is expected to released in india by 2011 last quarter or early 2012.

Photogallery of Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012

As per the reports, the new Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012 will be a perfect competor for the recently introduced Mahindra Thar 4x4 off-roader. Click on the link for more details on the specifications and Features of Maruti Suzuki Jimny 2012.

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Zaniest thing I've seen in a while, the Jade Warrior from 1985

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Learned about it from http://zelastchancegaragedu78.blogspot.com/ information from http://www.dragzine.com/news/the-jade-warrior-a-truly-insane-and-one-of-a-kind-ride/

The creation of British motorcycle racer Angus MacPhail, who built it himself in his garage, it's called the “Jade Warrior,” did the quarter mile in under 8 seconds a quarter century ago without the use of nitromethane. That's riding on the tip of a bullet.

It was powered by an inline 4-cylinder that blended MacPhail’s own engineering with that of a Ford Cosworth and sported a Roots supercharger producing somewhere between 400 and 500 horsepower.

The frame was, obviously, a completely one-off piece that was built monocoque-style – with a main center section made of alloy and put together with Araldite adhesive and Monel rivets. A well-designed body with ground effects incorporated helped keep it stable and hooked up at close to 200 MPH. Angus claimed it was actually very easy to navigate down the track.

Coolest damn thing you'll see all week. 1913 Harley, heavily optioned,TANDEM !, unrestored, with a quick history and instructions how to start it. WOW

the bike's options are discussed for the first 5 minutes, then the bike is started up and the procedure is wonderfully demonstrated, step by step. (starts at minute 5:30)
Thanks Mike! This is great!

Volvo to employ 200 more workers to meet demand

Volvo is increasing its recruiting an additional 200 employees in Sweden, to meet likely demand in the New Year.

The assembly plant that’s receiving the boost in employment will be Volvo’s Gothenburg factory, which employs around 3,200 people. The additional 200 workers will increase the current production rate from 48 units to 52 units per hour.

A Volvo spokesperson said over the telephone: “We want to be prepared as we expect higher demand next year.”

The Camelback locomotive design, used in conjunction with the exceptionally wide Wooten firebox, not safe though

The "Camelback" design, which straddled the cab over the center of the boiler, allowed the exceptional width of the Wooten firebox, which burned lower BTU anthracite coal from Eastern Pennsylvania.

The Locomotives in the picture were also called "Mother Hubbards" among other names. They were discontinued from freight service because if a side rod broke, it would wipe out the cab and if on the engineer's side, the engineer also. In yard service they were much safer because of the lower speed which was not so likely to break a rod and sling it through the cab.
photo from http://www.shorpy.com/node/9335?size=_original

BAIC bidding for Pininfarina

BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp.) is allegedly making a bid to acquire Italian design company Pininfarina, which has been on the market for a few months now.

BAIC formerly brought the tooling, powertrain technology and intellectual property associated with the outgoing Saab 9-3. The Chinese car manufacture is developing new models centred on the 9-3 that it plans to sell under the Beijing Auto brand name, and Pininfarina is apparently caught up in the design of that car.

According to Chinese auto-media, a nameless BAIC executive reportedly returned from Italy, where he spoke with Pininfarina about the firm’s joint venture on a bespoke adaptation of the Saab 9-3 that would premier at the 2011 Beijing motor show.

Other potential bidders include Anhui Jiangling, Mahindra and Baja, Brilliance Auto and Magna International.

Toyota Vios Modified Sport

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Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero

An exotic car dealer in the United Arab Emirates, Prestige Cars, has posted the Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero on its website which is up for sale. Not much information about the car’s existence but according to Prestige Cars, only 3 units were built.

From the images, the Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero features chromed front grille and dark chrome across the front fenders and door panels, carbon fiber front bonnet and engine cover at the exterior.

Inside, the Vincero features black and white upholstery with carbon fiber trim.

Source: Prestige Cars via Autoblog

Mansory Bugatti Veyron Vincero

Four-wheel-drive Fiat 500 spied in Italy

Here’s prove that Fiat is developing a 4x4 variant of the 500. Spied by an eagle-eyed reader in Catania, Sicily, Italy, this mule was attracting attention left, right and centre.

The 500 4x4 will target those who want a compact, fashionable 4x4 without the associated running costs and price-tag. The newcomer will likely to be sold with 5-doors and will underpin the current Panda 4x4, giving the 500 4x4 genuine off-road ability.

Shaft and rear differential

All engines, transmissions and 4x4 hardware will be taken off the current Panda 4x4, although, Fiat will be launching the all-new Panda in 2012, itself with new engines, transmissions and a new platform. That said, we can expect the 500 4x4 to sport the all-new 0.9 litre TwinAir (both naturally-aspirated and turbocharged), 1.2 69bhp, and the 1.3 litre 90bhp turbo-diesel MultiJet. Both 5 speed, 6 speed manual and 6 speed automated Dualogic transmissions will be offered. Prices may start around £13,000 for the entry-level model, rising to £16,000 for the range-topping models with the turbocharged TwinAir engines.

According to plans submitted to unions and the Government, Fiat is looking to launch the 500 4x4 sometime in 2012, alongside the restyled 500 and all-new Panda city-car.

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Ford recalls 2011 F-Series, Edge and Lincoln MKX (U.S)

Ford is recalling 14,737 F-Series, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles due to a faulty body control module. The glitch might cause to an electrical short, resulting to overheating and a fire, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The module, assembled by Lear Corporation in Mexico, is faulty on some vehicles manufactured in late October to mid-November.

Ford reportedly informed the NHTSA that two 2011 F-150s caught fire outside its Dearborn, Michigan, manufacturing plant.

Neither Ford nor the NHTSA reported of any injuries or deaths. Ford will recall the vehicles on 1st January to fix the body control module for free.

2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV in India - Specifications and Prices

2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV Review and Features

Ssangyong Korando is the new D Segment SUV vehicle from the Ssangyong company. Here are the 2011 Ssangyong Korando specification details along with a short review and features of 2011 Ssangyong Korando. As per the reports, the all new Ssangyong Korando will be launched in india by early 2011 and the expected price of 2011 Ssangyong Korando in India is around Rs. 15,00,000/-.

2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV

2011 Ssangyong Korando comes powered with a 4 cylinder 1998cc turbo diesel engine delivering a maximum power of 173Bhp @ 4000 rpm and a maximu torque of 360Nm @ 2000 rpm. The 2011 Ssangyong Korando Suv comes with a standard six speed manual gear transmission and a seating capacity of 5. Ssangyong Korando 2011 edition SUV comes equipped with Independent McPherson-Coil Spring suspesion, Front Ventilated & Rear Disk brakes along with Tilt Steering. 2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV has a ground clearance of 180.00 mm and a kerb weight of 1672.00 kgs.

2011 Ssangyong Korando-Interior

Exterior design of the 2011 Ssangyong Korando includes chrome coated radiator grille, all-around tinted glass, solar controlled windshield glass, privacy glass, roof rails, rear spoiler with LED high mounted stop lamp, acoustic engine cover to dampen noise, illuminated ignition key slot, leather steering wheel trim, Floor mats, door mirror mounted puddle light, two-tone lower mouldings, chrome plated dual tail pipe and body coloured door handles.

Other features of 2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV includes Body Color Bumbers, Tachometer, Alloys, 4 airbags, parking sensor, fog lamps, EBD, ABS braking and built-in Electronic Stabilisation Program. With the entry of 2011 Ssangyong Korando SUV in india, it is sure that the competition is gona more tougher and harder as Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra is now in the market with its Jimny and Thar SUV.

2011 Ssangyong Korando

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

president of the Packard Motorcar Company in a 1913 Packard doing a trailblazer journey across the USA scouting a route for the Lincoln Highway

photos from http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=428585&page=930

2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny in India- Specifications and Features

2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUV

Maruti Suzuki announced its plan to unveil its new models in India and among these new models, the 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the major highlight. Here we are going to discuss the specifications, technical features and review of the 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny. As per the sources the new Maruti Suzuki Jimny will be launched in India by early 2012.

2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny is the company's adventurous small SUV which is currently available in a two-door version in Japan. But when 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny comes to India, it will have 4-doors along with permenant roofing and Air conditioning. 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny is powered with a 1.3 Litre petrol engine and 1.5 Litre Diesel with a 4×4 drive in both automatic and manual transmission variants. But when launched in india there is a chance for 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny to equip a 1.3 Litre diesel engine also.

2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny

It is expected to be a perfect competor to the recently launched Mahindra Thar. Comparing both the 2012 Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Mahindra Thar 4X4, mahindra Thar has got an exciting adventurous look but the company Maruti Suzuki will have a top-end market in India.

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