Jaguar’s 2010 XF Is Sleek And Sophisticated

Jaguar’s 2010 XF

Jaguar is well known for its distinct looking luxury autos; you can usually tell that a vehicle is of the Jaguar brand by simply looking at it. However, the renowned British auto maker is taking it in a whole new the direction with the ultra contemporary Jaguar XF. This car looks completely different from any other auto the auto manufacturer has ever produced; this vehicle is sleek, sophisticated and completely modern inside and out.

There are various engine choices to select from. The XF Premium trim comes equipped with a 8 cylinder 5.0 Ltr with 385 horsepower. The XF Supercharged engine has the same specs but puts out 470 horsepower. The ultimate Supercharged XFR puts out a total of 510 horsepower and 461 lb feet of torque. Acceleration is very fluid as you can imagine due to all the horsepower. When it comes to gas mileage, the base model receives around 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the freeway.

The interior is extremely modern with ultra modern and high tech features such as a start button that flashes red and pulses when you start the engine plus a rotary shift dial which automatically emerges right into your hand. The navigation system, music and temperature can be controlled by utilizing a seven inch LCD touch screen. The upper level trims come equipped with a premium stereo system manufactured by B&W which provides up to 440 watts of bass thumping sound. All models come with a dual zone climate control system, keyless ignition, compatibility with Bluetooth devices, plus seats produced out of quality leather and a navigation system with constant traffic news and in-depth directions to your destination of choice. JaguarSense allows you to turn the lights on and off by simply motioning your hand near the lighted surface. There is 17.7 cubic feet of trunk space available to store all of your belongings.

A plethora of safety features have been included in the XJ. There are active head restraints which protect the head and neck during impact plus an air bag system. Other safety precautions include ABS and Traction and Stability control. The upper level trims are available with a system that lets you know when another vehicle is in your blind spot.

If you are looking for a high performance luxury vehicle that is built to impress on the exterior and interior then the Jaguar XJ might just be the perfect choice. If you choose the Supercharged XFR trim you receive a car that can run with the top of the line German cars such as the CL63 AMG. Starting cost for the XF is approximately fifty one thousand dollars.

Browse the 2010 XF vehicles at Jaguar of Marin, your bay area Jaguar dealer. We have a large selection of new Jaguar vehicles you can browse and an excellent inventory of used Jaguar cars.

Infiniti, BMW And Mercedes Benz

BMW And Mercedes Benz

Without a doubt, driving a crème de la crème luxury car is thrilling, exciting and loads of fun. We often hear the saying “Money Can’t Buy Happiness”. Perhaps it can’t buy you happiness but it sure can buy you one might fine car, even one with twelve cylinders and more horsepower than you’ll ever need! Here is a list of the top luxury car brands in the automotive market.

Mercedes Benz- This is the first brand that comes to mind when you hear the phrase “luxury car”. Studies have shown that Mercedes is the number one brand prestige brand that consumers immediately associate with wealth, affluence and social status. For 2011, Benz has updated the look of its mid-level E-Class trim with a set of new angular lights and a new modern look. Mercedes is no longer just prim and proper, she can also be daring and aggressive! It is rather interesting to observe that many older C-class models are being utilized as taxi cabs in many European countries. This is testament to the durability of Mercedes engines; some of the engines on the taxi cabs have reached and surpassed the six figure range. Lots of young Hollywood stars opt for Mercedes; pop sensation Britney Spears has been often seen causing mayhem in the streets of L.A in her white Mercedes SL65 while actress Lindsay Lohan has been involved in an infamous car crash in her black SL65. This top of the linemodel comes with a V12 engine and an incredible 604 HP with a heavy price tag of approximately around $199k.

BMW- Known as the “The Ultimate Driving Machine”, this brand is targeted to consumers who crave an athletic and performance oriented vehicle. The difference between BMW and Benz is that the first is engineered to be performance oriented while the latter is aimed towards driver and passenger comfort. The most famous trim by a mile is the 3-series, which offers quality performance, handling and power at a competitive price in the entry-level market. The 335 model comes with an engine that puts out an incredible 300 HP and 300 lb feet of torque. My personal favorite has to be the top of the line 7 Series, which oozes power and class; the 2010 model boasts a eight cylinder engine with 400 HP.

Infiniti – Nissan’s luxury line is making big waves in the market with its sleek, high-performance and powerful vehicles. Infiniti has recently unveiled its high performance IPL line to the public, which is a more affordable alternative to Benz’s AMG line and the M3 series from BMW. The advantage that Infiniti has versus the other upscale car manufacturers is that its service and maintenance costs are towards the lower end of the scale. In general, Infiniti is also more competitively priced when compared with BMW and Benz. A stand out is the top of the line M56 which comes equipped with a mighty eight cylinder engine and 420 HP, with the AWD model starting at around $60k. For more info about Infinity, visit Luxury Cars Bay Area for a great selection. Bay Area Infiniti Dealer has the M56 plus the super sleek Infiniti G37 Bay Area in stock. For a more affordable line-up, check out the more affordable Used Cars Bay Area selection.

Money may not necessarily buy you happiness but it can sure buy you a fine looking car. If you’re looking for an upscale auto, you really cannot go wrong with any of the brands listed above; they are all top notch in their own right. Luxury Cars Las Vegas boasts an incredible selection of Aston Martin vehicles such as the Vantage.

Buying guide: E55 AMG by Mercedes-Benz

The E55 AMG of Mercedes-Benz is a game changer. Under £20k, a used E55 AMG is of great value. With this post we list down tips on what to look for when buying one.

Brakes

The pads and discs are reasonably priced at around £450 per set. Fitting the brakes will add a bit to the tag especially when the brake fluid will be changed. This generation of Benz requires you to plug it to a computer when you change the fluid.

Cabin

When you get an E55 with high specs you can expect that the cabin will have a ton of gadgets. You have to take note that these systems will be expensive to fix.

Chassis

The brand speaks for itself through the years and it has been known to produce tough chassis with no weak joints or bushes.

Engine

The powerplant of the E55 is hand-built and you will be able to see the names of the persons who assembled it.

Bodystyle

You only have an option between a saloon or an estate. The wagon is easier to put again onto the market later, and still you can give it a good price.

Wheels and tires

Every corner will cost you about £200. We advise that you avoid the aftermarket rims since an original wheel set on the car that is chip-free will give a hint of a careful owner who is careful with parking or spent some sum to take care of the car.

Novo Fiat Uno Uno Cabrio e Roadster Concept Convertible Sporting

Novo Fiat Uno Uno Cabrio e Roadster 2011

Fiat Brasil é o maior mercado do mundo, à frente da Itália e por esta razão, os esforços para melhorar a oferta e, especialmente, a atenção do público são muito claras. Em São Paulo Motor Show vai ver a versão conversível do One, mas apenas em forma de conceito.

Com um design muito agressivo, o One Cabrio Concept possui uma linha de provocação e equilibrada, bem como o roadster. Seu interior possui espaço para dois passageiros. Os elementos que não estão disponíveis no convencional as luzes diurnas são LEDs, rodas de liga leve de grande porte, duplo central dos tubos de escape, etc O painel é semelhante ao visto na série, mas com algum conceito específico de decoração.

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Tuning de som de carro

Fazendo o melhor sistema de áudio para o seu carro é extremamente importante e, às vezes, pode revelar-se um trabalho mais difícil do que levar o carro em si. Isso ocorre porque os componentes de áudio têm as suas próprias especificações técnicas e é preciso entendê-las cuidadosamente antes de instalar um sistema de áudio em seu carro.

Para obter o melhor sistema de áudio para seu carro você terá que seguir algumas etapas simples. A primeira coisa que você precisa fazer é realizar uma investigação aprofundada. Isso permitirá que você se tornar bem familiarizado com as terminologias. Então você precisa definir um orçamento para o seu sistema audio do carro. Um sistema completo começa a partir de cerca de US $ 500.

Você precisa levar em conta o tipo de música que você gosta. potência de saída é uma consideração importante se você ama a música rock. Tente comprar o sistema completo em conjunto e não um de cada vez. Além disso, é importante que você compreenda as opções de alto-falante que estão disponíveis para você. Escolha uma unidade principal que vai bem com os alto-falantes que você escolheu.

Como Turbinar um carro

Como Colocar uma Turbina No seu Carro

Como funciona o Turbo de um carro

Turbos proporcionar uma maior economia de combustível e desempenho. Um turbo é uma "bomba de ar" que empurra base um volume de ar no motor, o que aumenta a potência. Este turbo é acionado por uma turbina no sistema de escape, ligadas por um cabo direto para um rotor no sistema de admissão. Quanto mais gases que flui, mais o ar é bombeado para dentro do motor. Na maioria dos automóveis e algumas outras aplicações, uma válvula de alívio é fornecida que se abre como a pressão de admissão é elevado a um nível pré-definida pelo turbo. Esse dispositivo impede que um overboost de danificar o motor.

Como as bombas e turbo comprime o ar dentro do motor, a temperatura sobe no motor. Para ajudar a reduzir essa temperatura e manter o intercoolers turbo eficiente, muitos fabricantes têm adicionado. Um intercooler é um radiador para o ar, e geralmente é na frente do radiador principal. Outro passo alguns turbos usar para ajudar a aumentar a vida útil da unidade é a água de refrigeração. Isto é feito ligando o turbo para o sistema de refrigeração. Ao fazer isso, a temperatura de funcionamento turbo é limitado a temperatura do sistema de arrefecimento. Isso também protege o conjunto de rolamento excessivo da temperatura de escape.

Turbos podem funcionar em rotações muito altas, dependendo do veículo, marca e modelo. É muito importante para manter o fornecimento de petróleo que entram no turbo completo e limpo para garantir a lubrificação adequada. Se o fornecimento de gotas de óleo muito baixo ou ficar contaminada com detritos, é altamente provável que a unidade turbo pode ser danificado.

Uma das causas mais comuns de falhas turbo é uma falta de lubrificação, ou material abrasivo na oferta de petróleo. A falha também pode ocorrer a partir de partículas pesadas, que entram na corrente de ar a partir do consumo. Para minimizar esse tipo de falha, verifique sempre seu filtro de ar e tubagens para ter certeza que está limpo e funcionando normalmente. Outro tipo de falha turbo pode ser causada por objetos de dentro do motor saindo pelo escape. Isto poderia consistir em carbono, peças de motor quebrado, parafusos, porcas, ferrugem, etc

Para ajudar a minimizar o risco de falha do turbo, aqui estão algumas dicas úteis que você pode seguir:

* Troque o óleo do seu veículo pelo menos a cada 3000 milhas.
* Sempre que usar o óleo recomendado pelo fabricante do motor.
* Não use aditivos de limpeza, elas podem desprender partículas e outros detritos.
* Sempre deixe o motor aquecer, quando começar. O tempo recomendado é de 30-60 segundos em um clima mais quente, e já que a temperatura cai.
* Lembre-se, o óleo frio é grosso, e não flui tão livremente como o óleo quente.
* Não "rev" seu motor durante o aquecimento, o turbo pode não ter tido tempo suficiente para receber uma oferta total de petróleo.
* Ao parar, deixe o motor parado por um período. Quanto mais rápido você se dirigir, quanto mais o tempo ocioso para baixo deve ser.
* Lembre-se, o turbo é livre girando em rotações elevadas, e quando o motor é desligado, por isso é o fornecimento de petróleo. Se o motor não é propriamente ociosas para baixo, o turbo pode sofrer danos estruturais.
* Quando você mudar o óleo, lembre-se o filtro principal e acionar o motor sem partida até que a pressão do óleo integral é observado.

Styling biggest reason people reject Acura

It’s no secret that the corporate schnoz adopted in recent years by Acura is, shall we say…controversial. But whether or not it’s helping or hurting sales is up for debate. On one hand, the brand’s 24-percent increase in sales in 2010 over the previous year has Honda’s luxury division outpacing the gains of its rivals. On the other hand, nearly everyone’s 2009 sales figures went down the economic toilet, and J.D. Power reports that exterior styling is the number one reason new car shoppers are rejecting the marque, followed closely by Acura’s interior styling.

Perhaps tellingly, Acura’s two most successful models in sales gains are the MDX and RDX utility vehicles, models competing in burgeoning segments (and the former of which features a somewhat muted faces compared to the rest of the company’s lineup). But hope may be on the way, and soon. According to Automotive News, Dave Conant, who owns an Acura store in Mission Viejo, California and has gotten an early look at the next-gen TL, Acura’s middle child is getting a major nose job.

And more new models are reportedly on the horizon as well, including hybrids and a likely return to the entry-level compact luxury class. What’s more, the automaker has promised dealers that future models will be better differentiated from one another, both styling-wise and in size. All that sounds good, just so long as no giant polished cow-catcher grilles get in the way.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets new four-cylinder model, refreshed styling

 

Look very closely – this is the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which gets a very modest facelift for the new model year. Good thing, then, that the majority of changes made to the C-Class are found underhood, where Mercedes-Benz is offering an all-new four-cylinder engine option here in the United States (as well as a new model designation – C250), not to mention some tweaks for the V6 found in the top-end C350.

Design tweaks are limited to a new aluminum hood with slightly restyled headlamps and LED running lamps down below. Yes, it looks extremely similar to the 2011 model, but if we’re honest, the current C-Class design isn’t exactly growing old. In fact, we rather like it as-is. The styling upgrades to the rear end are hardly noticeable, and that’s just fine, too.

Four-cylinder powerplants are quickly replacing six-cylinder mills these days, even in the entry-level luxury segment. You’ll remember that just a few years ago, Audi discontinued the 3.2-liter V6 in its A4, leaving only the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine on tap. Based on preliminary specifications, the new direct-injected 1.8-liter turbocharged mill looks to be plenty potent, with 201 horsepower and 229 pound-feet of torque on hand. That’s 27 less horsepower than the mid-range 3.0-liter V6, but the 1.8T offers eight more pound-feet of twist. Thus, both the C250 and the mid-range C300 4Matic will do the 0-60 sprint in 7.1 seconds, but the C250 returns 24 miles per gallon (combined) while the C300 nets just 20 mpg. The range-topping C350 also gets some help from direct injection, meaning its 3.5-liter V6 now produces 302 hp and 273 lb-ft, gains of 34 hp and 15 lb-ft over the outgoing model.

In addition to new engines, the 2012 C-Class benefits from a restyled interior, mimicking what we’ve grown accustomed to in the E-Class. New driver assistance systems like Attention Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist and Parktronic help keep things in check out on the road.

The 2012 C-Class will make its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show next month with the cars going on sale in the United States next summer. (Full Disclosure: This information was under embargo, but a few other websites decided to spill the beans a bit early). Follow the jump for Mercedes-Benz’s official press release.

2011 Porsche 911 Speedster

It’s rare. It’s fast. It’s expensive. Meet the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster. First shown in October at the Paris Auto Show, the $204,400 humpbacked 911 arrives at U.S. dealerships early next year.

On paper, the rear-wheel-drive 911 Speedster appears to be a heavily optioned 911 GTS Cabriolet, albeit one with a bubbled tonneau cover. Having just driven the new GTS with the 408-horsepower 3.8-liter flat-six and Turbo-width rear track, we knew going into this drive that the uprated equipment makes a good foundation for the Speedster. Building on the GTS’ enhanced mechanicals, the Speedster also gets the seven-speed PDK dual clutch, Sport Chrono Plus, Porsche Active Suspension Management and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. Take it or leave it, this is the only way the Speedster comes.

But so much for on-paper specs. To find out what the 911 Speedster is like on the road, we headed to Palm Springs, California for a mid-winter desert blast.

Rumored Jeep pickup far from a done deal

Please join us in a collective sigh of exasperation. According to Automotive News, the much-rumored Jeep pickup that had us all salivating earlier this year may be little more than hyped-up vaporware. It would seem that while Chrysler’s off-roading arm is game to create a small pickup once again, the vehicle isn’t as writ in stone as we were all led to believe. From what we can tell, Jeep is facing some grief from the Ram squad for wanting to play in their sandbox. Additionally, all of Chrysler is staring at a pretty hefty dearth of engineers, so adding another ground-up build to the company’s already sizable honey-do list isn’t exactly on the table.

And what of the military-spec Jeep truck currently on sale elsewhere around the globe? Automotive News says that Chrysler thinks it wouldn’t be worth the effort (or money) to try to dilute that vehicle down far enough for civilian duty. Maestro, cue up the sad trombone, if you’d be so kind.

That means that we can probably scrap the notion of seeing Jeep pickup by next year as we were initially led to believe. If the vehicle does manage to get past all of the hurdles before it, the pickup likely won’t see the light of day for a good long while.

Hyundai Sonata edges Volt in Autoblog’s informal Car of the Year poll

The finalists for this year’s North American Car and Truck of the Year awards may have been no big surprise, but the vehicle that our readers think will win Car of the Year honors came as something of a shock.

The NACTOY judges have picked the Chevrolet Volt, Hyundai Sonata and Nissan Leaf as finalists for Car of the Year. While the Leaf saw a little bit of love with 2,820 votes in our unofficial poll, as well as being named European Car of the Year, the final tally came down to a bare-knuckled fight between the Volt and Sonata. Surprisingly, the Hyundai eked out a win with 8,058 votes and 42.7-percent of the total votes cast, which just barely bested the 7,985 votes cast for the Volt and its 42.3 percent of the total vote.

That’s not a huge margin of victory by any means (a statistical dead heat, as they say), but considering that the Volt has whirred away with honors like the Green Car of the Year, Automobile Magazine‘s Automobile of the Year and Motor Trend‘s Car of the Year awards, we fully expected the Bowtiie to handily walk away with our impromptu poll.

We were pretty smitten with both the 2.0T and the hybrid variants of the Sonata when we hopped behind their wheels earlier this year, and buyers have been no less taken with the base model. The 2011 Sonata has enjoyed a huge year in terms of sales with 183,102 units sold by early December, a year-over-year increase of 65 percent.

Meanwhile, the 2011 Ford Explorer handily beat the 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee in our informal North American Truck of the Year poll. You can check out the results from both surveys here, and the stay tuned for when the real winners are announced at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show in early January.

GM recalls select 2011 model year pickup and SUV models over axle fears

General Motors is recalling a handful light-duty GMT900 pickups from the 2011 model year due to faulty rear axle cross pins. Both the Chevrolet Avalanche and Silverado 1500 are effected, as are the Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Sierra 1500 – a total of 1,262 vehicles in all.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cites that these rear axle cross pins were not manufactured up to proper specification and that the pin could “fracture and become displaced within the rear axle.” NHTSA further details the consequences of a displaced pin, saying:

“The driver may hear a banging noise coming from the axle. If the pin shifts out of position, it could create an interference condition and cause the rear axle to lock. The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.”

GM will begin notifying owners about this problem in January, and dealers will install a new rear axle cross pin without any cost to the customer. NHTSA’s official statement is available after the jump