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Ford World: 2008 BMW 135i will sport a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007. 2008 BMW 135i will sport a 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine. According to the company's press release, the 2008 BMW 135i accelerates from zero to 62 mph in just 5.3 seconds and its top speed is limited electronically at the 155 mph mark. The engine's performance is further increased with the help of air-to-air intercoolers and on-demand engine coolant pumps, "which improve fuel economy and reduce parasitic losses for increased output.". Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ford sho...
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Ford World: Smart goes Hybrid!
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007. On July 6, smart unveiled a fortwo with a micro hybrid drive (mhd) engine, a combination of an electric motor and a combustion engine, available both in petrol and diesel versions. The hybrid drive concept will reduce diesel consumption by 12%, from 3.3 litres to 2.9 litres per 100 kilometres, making it the most fuel-efficient car on the market. The acceleration time from naught to 100 km/h has been reduced by four seconds compared to the fortwo cdi standard diesel.
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Ford World: Ford Edge by H&R
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Ford Edge by H&R. Combining sport utility capability with the driving dynamics of a sports car, H&R Sport Springs lower the Edge 2″ for improved handling and superb ride. H&R Trak Wheel Spacers provide a precision fit H&R stance and dynamic side profile while H&R Triple C Camber Adjustment Bolts keep everything in spec. Freedom of mobility with ease spotlights the Edge as a capable, more practical SUV. The H&R Edge is the ultimate road cruiser that can take you where you wa...
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Ford World: Ford launches Ka-Ligraphy accessories
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Ford launches Ka-Ligraphy accessories. Ford Ka owners can now personalise their car thanks to a new range of specially created exterior graphics launched this month.Known as Ka-ligraphy, the vinyl graphics complement the cute curves of the loveable small Ford and come in a variety of different styles. The "Butterfly" artwork, available in five bright colours, include a small butterfly transfer through to bolder graphics for the rear bootlid, roof and wheelarch pair. Ford's Ka...
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Ford World: New Ford Fiesta Spy Photos
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007. New Ford Fiesta Spy Photos. Confirmed for U.S.A. Behold the first photos of the 2009 Ford Fiesta, photographed while taking a break from testing on North American soil. No longer just for fuel-conscious Europeans, this next-generation Fiesta will be sold in the U.S., as confirmed by Ford officials at the previous Geneva Motor Show. The Fiesta’s design follows Ford of Europe’s kinetic design language, and this look is. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ford Ka II preview.
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Ford World: Ford developing new engine tech with MIT
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007. Ford developing new engine tech with MIT. Ford is testing a new engine that injects small amounts of ethanol into the cylinder during high loads that's said to develop up to three times the torque of a conventional petrol engine. The technology was pioneered by a start-up company at MIT and is just one avenue that Ford is investigating in its quest for more efficient powertrains. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Ford launches Ka-Ligraphy accessories. Ford Ka II preview.
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Ford World: my dream car - IMPREZA WRX STI
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007. My dream car - IMPREZA WRX STI. High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beam and multireflector halogen high-beam headlights. STI-design instrumentation with aluminum gauge trim rings, center-mounted tachometer, gauge needles full-sweep on start-up and adjustable tachometer red-line warning with audible indicator. Starting at $33,495*. 293-hp 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine. 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. MPG: (manual) 19 city / 25 highway. The Impr...
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HONDA World: Honda FCX to get $12,000 Federal Tax Credit
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Honda FCX to get $12,000 Federal Tax Credit. The IRS announced that the hydrogen-powered Honda FCX fuel cell vehicle became eligible for the Qualified Fuel Cell Motor Vehicle Credit program. The credit is part of the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, which seeks to promote affordable, dependable and environmentally-sound production and distribution of energy for America’s future. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). 2009 Honda Fit Head For 2007 Tokyo Auto Show.
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HONDA World: 2008 Honda S2000 update
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007. 2008 Honda S2000 update. New for 2008, the S2000 has revised spring and damper tuning that subtly influences steering feel and high speed vehicle behavior. Inside, the minor changes include revised instrument panel meters and minor revisions to the seat design. Also, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has been added. The renowned high-revving engine delivers 237 horsepower at 7800 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 6800 rpm. Perfectly complementing the engine’s...New for 200...
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Ford World: Future Ford plug-in hybrids in 5 to 10 years
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Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Future Ford plug-in hybrids in 5 to 10 years. This is the first time Ford offered a timeline for producing plug-in hybrids. The news came from FoMoCo’s CEO, Mr. Alan Mulally who said that within 10 years we will start to see this technology in our hands. According to Ford’s CEO, the rollout of the plug-in hybrids depends on the developing of the lithium-ion batteries that will be charged by the car’s owners using regular household electrical outlets. Ford Ka II preview. Future ...
