Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Volkswagen Canada announces price of its Jetta GLI

The automaker Volkswagen has announced, a few days ago, the Canadian price of its Jetta GLI. This sports sedan, which now adopts the four-wheel independent suspension and the 4-cylinder 2-liter 200 horsepower and gearbox DSG 6-speed manual, therefore, will sell 27 475 $. Among the options include alloy wheels and 18 inch Rockford Fosgate audio system of 400 watts. Side competition, intermediaries who are in the same price range abound. Examples include the Suzuki Kizashi Sport, which sells $ 29 495 but includes additional equipment.

Audi A7 2012 and Google Street View: a perfect match

Volkswagen when the doors opened its research lab electronic media last week, our friends at CNET had a chance to see the latest innovations of the German luxury brand. Of all the gadgets they have observed, the navigation system of the A7 2012 using the services of Google Street View has drawn particular attention.

Its use allows the driver to take pictures of where it goes, giving him the opportunity to recognize more easily, avoid going straight to find a parking space efficiently.

2012 Volvo S80 Executive new top model

2012 Volvo S80 Executive new top model

2012 Volvo S80 Executive new top model

2012 Volvo S80 Executive new top model
With the S80 Executive, Volvo a new top model. The equipment line offers the first dashboard and door panels, which are completely covered with the finest leather in espresso brown or black. Fri provide a special comfort beyond the ventilated leather seats with massage function for the driver and front passenger.

The seemingly floating center console is made ​​up of aluminum, an analog clock in the cockpit as well as heavy dense velours floor mats other accents. In an exclusive rear cool box together with Swedish crystal glasses, the standard highlight.

The Volvo S80 Executive is provided from the 2012 model year with the new Volvo Sensus infotainment system. It all information on a color LCD monitor on the dashboard in front of the driver are displayed. All functions can be disabled on the multifunction steering wheel and buttons are controlled on the center console.

The Volvo S80 Executive is available in all engine variants with the exception of the versions Drive, T4 and T4f. Prices start at 52 750 euros.

Polaris acquires Indian

Polaris has taken Indian. The above all as a provider of snowmobiles and ATVs known group that complements its product offering with a second motorcycle brand next to Victory. Owners of Indian was last a British investment firm. Specific details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Pinata in a Tiguan - 2011 Vw Commercial

Volkswagen unveils an advertising spot for the new Tiguan in the U.S. who stages a contest Pinata . Behind this event almost unavoidable for children birthdays, Volkswagen wanted to illustrate a sound and protective of the new generation of SUVs. The Tiguan is offered in the United States with three finishes and under the hood, the German manufacturer has placed a gasoline engine 2.0 TSI 200hp. Prices range from 23,720 to 31,135 of them dollars (16,000 to 22,400 euros). In Europe, to meet orders, VW increased production rates. The Tiguan will arrive at dealerships this fall.

BMW M5: a future-wheel drive



Here's some news that will run the ink supply and the taunts on the Audi forums.

BMW has spearheaded for some time to know that most of its models are available in AWD or XDrive by the name home.

The goal is clear, do not let the monopoly and the technology argument to one of his major rivals: Audi. M5 and the future, as could be done to confirm the coach will be available for propulsion (phew honor is saved) but also XDrive.

Alfa Romeo 8C by Novitec - Declassify the most powerful and fastest Alfa Romeo in the world




German tuning studio Novitec introduced a new program of improvements for the coupe and roadster Alfa Romeo 8C. Such a sport package, according to company representatives, this model allows us to make the most powerful and fast road "Alpha" in the history of the Italian brand.

According to the tuning studio, from zero to a hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in 3.9 seconds. The maximum speed now is 305 kilometers per hour, which is 15 miles per hour more than the standard Alfa Romeo 8C.

In addition, the sports package includes Novitec exclusive interior trim, installing a new adjustable sports suspension and 21-inch wheels with tires NA3 dimension 255/30 for the front axle and 22-inch disks with 315/25 tires on the rear.

Cost of the program on modernization of the engine is in Germany, 19.9 thousand euros.