Posts Tagged ‘AWD’
2010 Cadillac SRX
Written by Tim Jones
Initially given the name Cadillac BRX, the new model will arrive as the >2010 Cadillac SRX. It might seem to be a known model for you only because the concept of this powerhouse car was introduced to the world back in August and the design of the car that was unveiled is quite similar to the finished one.
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Audi Quattro - successful rally car
Written by Mike Rugby
Audi Quattro is a turbocharged car featuring the permanent all-wheel drive for the first time and the model is booming as a prominent rally car. Audi cars have been winning rallies as the Audi wheels are integrated with the advanced automotive technology. Some of the latest enhancements incorporated to Audi are the FSI engines and the DSG dual clutch gearbox. Audi wheels use new Quattro technology to beat its competitors Volkswagen, SEAT and ?koda.
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Car Blogs -Toyota’s Celica rebirth may still be on track
We’ve known Toyota has been working on a partnership with Subaru to bring back the Celica. But there has also been confirmation that plans were being delayed until at least 2012, if not indefinitely.Now there’s a story coming out in next month’s L’Automobile Magazine that says the Celica will be here in 2010. The French publication says that this has been confirmed by Thierry Dombreval, vice president of sales and marketing of Toyota France.We still are a little cautious about news of the traditionally frugal Toyota continuing plans for a sports sedan in unsure economic times (especially in addition to the rumored new hybrid MR2). But if Toyota is willing to take the risk on a new rear-drive car, we will be one its largest supporters.Last I checked, the Celica was FWD or AWD, not RWD. I like the idea of the Celica rebirth. That way, Toyota has a FWD, AWD and MR sportscar, all at affordable prices. All they have to do know is give us the Supra.Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Car Blogs -JUN Super Lemon GT-R on e-bay
Do you happen to be in the neighborhood for a fully built 1200 HP AWD Time Attack racecar? If so eBay has you covered. It appears that the online auctioneer is becoming a more common place to find these types of ultra high performance super cars.The most notable feature of this 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R is its color. The yellow exterior of this ten year old racecar looks better than ever. The color is one of the signature touches that the Japanese tuners JUN applies to their Super Lemon vehicles, like the 1000 HP R-33 with a top speed of over 230 MPH. The modifications to this GT-R go far beyond paintwork. The vehicle features a Greddy T-78 turbocharger, a large unit capable of producing tremendous horsepower. The R-34 has 8 piston front brake calipers from Brembo, racecar hardware. The doors, trunk and hood are all made from lightweight composite material.With the current economic situation and the limited application of the Hyper Powered Skyline it will be interesting to see how much a JUN built Time Attack Related Keywords for this posts:Car body kits, fiero, inexpensive, bmw, mustang, cheap, 300zx, honda, 240sx, lift golf cart, 350z Read more from the source
Volkswagen GTI-R gets AWD, Goes to Frankfurt
Since we got no sight on the new Scirocco R20T in Geneva, the Brits from CAR reported that the Germans are preparing to show off their Volkswagen GTI-R in September at the Motor Show in Frankfurt. Although it doesn’t look as fun, you can be sure this one just as hot. Housing an Audi S3 turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that is supposed to sport close to 260 hp (and also does AWD), the new GTI-R has been put on a diet to deliver more than you can imagine. If you like it expect to sell late 2009 or early 2010. You game?
Battle of the Exes: 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan SE AWD
Ex-wife and ex-husband “team” Brenda Priddy and John Priddy might not be a couple any longer, but they’ve agreed to evaluate a new car together in what Leftlane hopes will be come a popular semi-regular series of reviews called “Battle of the Exes: Car reviews from ex-spouses.”
Review: 2009 Buick Enclave CXL AWD
Full-size SUVs have proven to be some of the most profitable vehicles in the auto industry’s 100+ years of existence, but thanks to the proverbial perfect storm of high gas prices and rising environmental concerns, new car buyers are flocking to smaller, more fuel efficient models. This may be bad news for General Motors’ larger ‘utes – the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon – but the trend away from traditional SUVs has opened the door for more car-based crossover utility vehicles, including GM’s own Buick Enclave.
Chrysler will drop AWD on Some ’09 Models
Chrysler will be dropping all-wheel drive options on the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Caliber for 2009. This in not surprising because take rates (those who looked and the cars and then purchased them) for the cars were 1.5, 0.7 and 4.4 percent respectively. “The bottom line is people want fuel economy, and the AWD modules are not profitable for us,” said Chrysler spokesman Jiyan Cadiz. “That’s something we can get rid of as we’re consolidating products and finding what’s profitable.”
Part of the problem is that AWD systems add cost and weight to a car while reducing fuel economy by two to ten percent. But this also doesn’t mean AWD technology is likely to disappear completely anytime soon. Although Chrysler buyers haven’t seemed to fully embrace the technology, it is a popular option in the in other U.S. brands (Subaru only makes AWD cars) as well as other parts of the world.