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Monday, May 2, 2011

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

After what seems to be a century, Ford has finally revealed its 2012 Focus at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. For the first time ever, both European and North American markets will get the same model. Production will start late in 2010 in both regions with sales beginning in early 2011. As a true global product, Ford says that the “new Focus will be nearly identical in all markets, with 80 percent parts commonality around the world.” Production will also take place in South America and Africa.
To accommodate the wants of both European and North American buyers, the 2012 Focus comes in both sedan and five-door hatchback body styles. The design carryovers the latest evolution of Ford’s European “Kinetic” design language, which is to say it looks better than our current Focus (in both the U.S. and Europe).
Besides a more attractive exterior, the 2012 Focus gets a completely redesigned interior that screams “premium.” It features Ford’s new MyFord Touch driver connect technology SYNC and the 8-inch touch screen, keyless entry, “Ford Power” start button, a rearview camera and a semi-automatic self parallel parking system.
Also new is the Focus’ 2.0L DI Ti-VCT engine. It produces 155hp and 145 lb-ft of torque and, according to Ford, improves fuel-economy gains by more than 10%. The engine is mated to Ford’s latest dry-clutch 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission, which–with its dual-clutch design–helps reduce fuel consumption by up to 9% compared to the 4-speed automatic.
Ford also plans to release an EcoBoost model and has confirmed a battery-electric version of the new Focus in 2011, the company’s first battery-electric passenger vehicle. The electric Focus will be produced at it’s Michigan Assembly for the U.S. market.
The 2012 Focus will add to Ford’s already impressive product lineup, which includes the critically acclaimed Fusion and Fiesta. The company has momentum on its side – the sooner the new Focus gets into dealerships, the better it will be able to take advantage of said momentum. What do you think about the prospects? You can find for details in the press release below.

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 ford focus sedan

2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5

A member of the F10 bimmer forums has put his photoshop talents to good use creating a series of realistic renderings of the upcoming 2012 (or 2011, depending on which side of the Atlantic you're on) BMW M5 Saloon.Due to arrive in 2011, the Bavarian automaker's new high-performance super saloon will be powered by a downsized, 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that was first used on the X5M and X6M.
In those two models, the V8 produces 555HP at 6,000 rpm and 680Nm or 501-lbs/ft of peak torque. However, it has been suggested that BMW's M division may further tweak the twin-turbo engine boosting output closer to the 600HP mark.

2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5

2012 BMW M5

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

The brand manufacturer of generations of executive cars, Audi AG, has nominated for the launch of Audi A4 2012 in the fall of 2011. The audience is on for a surprise in slight changes to the exterior body design on the car, which is slightly revamped for the grand year launch. As far as the performance of the car is concerned, the preview sketch identifies it to be no minor than that of the older generations of the car that have always promised so through their appearance.
2012 Audi A4 has been priced reasonably for the quick responsiveness to turns and smudges and for the exceeding handling of the car. It will be provided with an optional 8-speed automatic transmission, which is likely to affect the performance of the machine. Reliability defined the saga of 2012 A4 with an accessibility of a four year and 50,000 miles guarantee by the company along with roadside assistance. This ensures that the owner is comfortable using the vehicle for the first time. As far as the maintenance is concerned, the previous generations of audi A4 were launched with a maintenance appointment free and therefore, the 2012 A4 Audi is likely to avail similar benefits for the buyers. A 12-year rust warranty is certain to be provided with the purchase of the car as the case had been with the previous cars. This gives the emptor the freedom to consider investing in A4 2012 worthwhile.

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

2012 audi a4

2011 bmw x3 interior

2011 bmw x3 interior

2011 bmw x3 interior

The 2011 BMW X3 will come with more luggage space and a new generation which has the advantage of 3.3 inches long overall, with 0.6 inches added to the wheelbase. Extra wide by 1.1 inches, and height 1.4 inch. Passengers will get 0.8 inches of legroom in the back row, thanks to a larger skin and with 2.8 cubic feet of storage space in the rear, 2011 BMW X3 review. X3 in the European market was launched with two trim levels - X3 xDrive35i and X3 xDrive20d. XDrive20d model offers 184 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque with a version of BMW's 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel. Although no powerhouse lineup X3, four-cylinder diesel engine is powerful enough to accelerate X3 0-62 in 8.5 seconds and took the top 130 mph, 2011 BMW X3 specs.
The xDrive28i X3 will be available starting from $ 37,625 and will receive one unit of the naturally aspirated 240 horsepower is also used in the 328i. Meanwhile, X3 xDrive35i will be available at $ 41,925, which will be equipped with a turbocharged unit - 306 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque. For the 0-62 sprint takes only about 5.7 seconds, with xDrive35i topping out at 152mph. Both power plants will be supported by the eight-speed automatic transmission BMW six-cylinder version of the X3 which features automatic stop-start technology. Although not unveiled quite yet, BMW is expected to offer a new version X3 M Sport. This package will come with a swap for 19-inch wheels and exterior full body kit M Sport aggressive style. Although not standard, X3 M Sport will also be equipped with an exclusive color, available from Carbon Black Metallic.

2011 bmw x3 interior

2011 bmw x3 interior for sale

2011 bmw x3 interior

2011 honda civic interior

2011 honda civic interior

2011 honda civic interior

Of note we now not only know the engine’s power, but at what rpm. The new 2.4-liter makes just 4 hp more than the old 2.0 but does so at 800 lower rpm. More significantly, the torque jump of 31 ft-lbs comes on at almost 2000 rpm earlier.

2011 honda civic interior

2011 honda civic interior

2011 BMW X1

2011 BMW X1

2011 BMW X1

BMW is an expert at filling niches that buyers probably never even thought existed. Witness vehicles such as the 5-series Gran Turismo, the upcoming Mini SUV, and the smallest member of the X family, the X1.
This new BMW baby ute is 175.4 inches long, 70.8 inches wide, and 60.8 inches high. That makes it 2.8 inches shorter than a 3-series wagon and 4.5 inches shorter than an X3. Although this may suggest it’s based on the 1-series, the X1 is actually closely related to the 3-series wagon, down to axles, powertrains, and identical all-wheel-drive systems.
The X1 is not a serious off-roader—there are no differential locks, for instance. It’s more of an on-road driving machine with forest-exploration capability. In everyday driving, the AWD system delivers 60 percent of the engine torque to the rear axle and 40 percent to the front, but the multidisc clutch pack is able to apportion torque to whichever axle needs it for traction.
At a glance, the X1 looks very similar to the bigger X3. The main differentiation is its giant BMW kidney grille and more steeply raked windshield and liftgate. Inside, the X1’s décor and layout mimic those of the 3-series. Surprisingly, in view of the vehicle’s compact dimensions, there’s plenty of room out back for a couple of adults. The fifth passenger’s space is compromised by the way the center console runs back into that rider’s seating area. The cargo area varies between 15 cubic feet with the rear seats slid all the way back—there’s another 3 cubic feet available if they’re slid forward—to 48 cubic feet with the seats folded flat.
When the car goes on sale in the U.S. in early 2011, the initial model offering will be the X1 xDrive30i, powered by a 260-hp version of BMW’s familiar 3.0-liter inline-six also found in the X3 and the X5. A 2.0-liter, four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel may or may not make it to these shores. In Europe, the inline-six is mated only to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The X1 definitely wants to be the sports car in the compact-SUV segment. The Servotronic steering system is tuned comparably to the 3-series’ helm and feels much more responsive than the X3’s. The optional Sport package lowers the ride height by 0.8 inch and comes with 18-inch wheels and tires in place of the standard 17-inchers. Despite this, it’s more comfortable than the X3 and exhibits better body control in taking corners. Harsh impacts cause fewer tremors than in the X3.
Exactly what the X1’s niche is, though, we’re not quite sure: the sporty member of the really small and expensive cute-ute category, perhaps? When it goes on sale, it will be in a class of three, joined by the Land Rover LRX and the Audi Q3, and it will likely start at about $36,000.