did not deliver on its plans to unveil a hybrid 370Z in 2011, but the high performance sports car does deliver unparalleled features in the 40-year Z-series tradition. Nissan is offering three models of the 370Z convertible roadster: the standard entry level model, the Touring car, and the 370Z Touring withorsepower, rear-wheel drive, big wheels and tires, and curves for days.

Standard features for the base 370Z coupe include 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, heated side mirrors, cruise control, keyless ignition/entry, automatic climate control, a tilt steering wheel wrapped in leather, an eight-way manual driver seat and a four-speaker stereo with a CD player and an auxiliary audio jack.

The 370Z Touring coupe adds leather and faux suede upholstery, power seat adjustments, heated seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a cargo cover, Bluetooth and an upgraded Bose sound system with six speakers, two subwoofers, an in-dash six-CD/MP3 changer and satellite radio. The track-ready 370Z Nismo comes with 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, high-performance tires, a limited-slip rear differential, stiffer suspension tuning, a more powerful V6, upgraded brakes, unique front and rear fascias, a larger rear wing and special Nismo interior trim detailsh Sport Package option.re powered by a 3.7-liter V6 that puts 332 hp and 270 pound-feet of torque to the pavement through a standard six-speed manual transmission. Equipped with the Sport package, the manual 370Z also comes with the SynchroRev Match feature, which automatically matches engine rpm to wheel speed during downshifts to make clutch re-engagements super-smooth. A seven-speed automatic transmission is optional and includes steering-column shift paddles and rev-matched downshifts of its own.

The 370Z Nismo has a tuned version of the same V6 engine that develops 350 hp and 276 lb-ft of torque. The six-speed manual with SynchroRev Match is the only transmission offered.Standard safety equipment for the 2011 Nissan 370Z includes antilock brakes with brake assist, traction and stability control, front-seat side impact airbags, side curtain airbags (roof-mounted in the coupe and door-mounted in the roadster) and active head restraints.

High-quality materials and solid construction are prominent throughout the 370Z‘s cabin. Touring models feel even more upscale, with leather upholstery and upgraded faux suede door inserts. The roadster’s lined, fully automatic soft top drops down beneath a body-color tonneau cover in about 20 seconds. The Z doesn’t have a telescoping steering wheel, but most drivers will find the driving position comfortable and sporty.

Neither version will help you move much stuff beyond two or three duffel bags: the coupe has 6.9 cubic feet of luggage space beneath its hatchback and the roadster has 4.2 in its conventional trunk. Rear visibility is also a problem, as the thick roof pillars create large blind spots.

ar manufacturers from india this is a car that is considered the most fuel efficient in the world. And the Tata Nano car is also considered the most petite of the world.

According to news from IndianCarsBikes.in, Tata Motors is adjust the self with a new diesel engine for Nano to be more efficient. It is expected that with the new engine in the form of Tata Ace, the Nano is able to consume fuels of 2.5 l/100km (95 mpg).

Armed with a diesel engine in the range of 600-700 cc, such as petrol versions and can be higher priced slightly above the current variant. With a view like tha

featuring a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design Concept Volvo titled Universe. The company says that the Concept Universe – which was unveiled in Shanghai – has been designed to spark a subconscious desire and a feeling of eternal beauty, with a form exhibiting a new human-centric design language.strategy to win the global war by designing an appropriate product design and lifestyle needs of its customers.
Concept Universe moves toward the future with a coupe roofline and contemporary, solid at the back, but still classic Volvo design echoes from the pasThe interior has been designed to be user-focused but refreshingly uncomplicated, being driver-orientated in the front and comfortably relaxed in the rear, Volvo says. Features available to the driver are intuitive controls and a touch-screen that approaches the hand when the driver reaches towards it.
The seating on this one is inspired by ultra-comfortable chairs. Passengers at the back – enveloped by an interior that moulds into the rear seat and becomes part of the seating environment – are embraced by light-coloured seats offering pure comfort.

Jacoby also revealed that the Swedish automaker is currently working on a new platform dubbed thewill eventually spawn all of Volvo’s large and mid-size cars, which  means you can bet that the upcoming luxury sedan will be the replacement for the aging S80, which was recently updated for the 2012 model year.

van is powered by a 2.0-liter, 138-horsepower Duratec four-cylinder with a standard four-speed automatic and front wheel. The Transit Connect has an EPA rated 22 city and 25 highway mpg. The Transit Connect is available in four flavors: Van (for cargo hauling) and Wagon (with side windows and bench seats for passenger hauling) in either base XL or more upmarket XLT ttrim level adds a CD player, optional reverse sensing, power windows and locks and body-colored bumpers. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect, featured with its own page, comes with standard stability control (optional on both models of the Vatrim level adds a CD player, optional reverse sensing, power windows and locks and body-colored bumpers. The 2011 Ford Transit Connect, featured with its own page, comes with standard

The vehicle’s unique  technology, which comes as standard, ensures maximum fuel economy and minimum environmental impact. The new suspension offers comfort in conjunction with driving enjoyment and active safety, while the fresh styling of the Viano takes cues from the current Mercedes-Benz passenger car range to give the Viano a character all of its own.New interior trim materials improve the look of the Viano significantly and improve its inherent functionality still further. A key feature of a new lighting concept for the passenger compartment is the impressive ambient lighting system. This comprises individual LED reading lamps as well as fibre optic units, while the whole system can be dimmed. New optional extras such as the Rear Seat Entertainment system enhance passenger travel comfort. Both driver and passengers ride in style on seats with redesigned upholstery. The upgrading of the cockpit ranges from new control buttons to a four-spoke multi-function steering wheel. All vehicle occupants benefit from significantly reduced noise levels

s minibus is XXL: Mercedes-Benz caps its urban minibus range with the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter City 77. The three-axle 8.7-metre-long urban bus is based on a conventional Sprinter up to the B-pillar. The bus body with twin rear axle and continuous low-floor area is an exclusive in-house development for the Sprinter City 77. Thanks to its capacity of 40 passengers it plugs the gap between the Sprinter City 65 and the Citaro K. The new Sprinter City 77 is around a metre longer than the previous City 65 flagship model and – depending on the equipment options – boasts ten extra passenger seats. The gross vehicle weight of 6.8 t facilitates the high passenger-handling capacity.

Two outward-swinging double doors, which are operated using an innovative drive concept, and a kneeling function along with the stepless low floor throughout ensure fast passenger flow and convenient boarding and alighting. Depending on the configuration a wheelchair bay with a ramp is available at the front or rear. The bright interior with its large windows and large glass doors is spacious and attractive

will look the part thanks to flared wheel arches, 19-inch wheels, a roof-mounted spoiler, a front splitter and daytime LED headlamps like the rest of the Audi line – including LED running lights. The S1 will be Audi’s only S product not to offer Quattro all-wheel drive, but the hot hatch should still be capable of accelerating from 0-60 in under 6 seconds.The A1 comes in at just under 13? long and 6’6? wide (hopefully including the mirrors or there are going to be a lot of shopping prangs) and stands 4’8? tall. Which makes the A1 bigger than the MINI and well on the way to Fiesta size. The interior gets LED lighting (option), a choice of beige, grey, black or ‘Wasaabi’ green contrast trim with coloured air vent rings. You can also opt for an all-singing, all-dancing Audi MMI with a 6.5? screen, Bose, 20gb HDD and Bluetooth.

As the current-generation 2011 Audi S1 won’t be sold in North America, don’t expect to see the hotter S1 on our shores anytime soon. However, Audi has indicated that the second-generation 2011 Audi S1 will be sold in the U.S., so here’s to hoping the next 2011 Audi S1 also makes the journey. Probably time for MINI to bring out a new Limited Edition.

According to one engineer, the main reason they chose the Aygo was because its rear window is fixed and it has wind-down windows (as it’s supplied through an OEM deal to Peugeot and Citroen) that boast raw exposed steel door interiors. That all adds up to lightweight — a top priority for the team. Then the car was fitted a transverse-mounted, 1.5-liter four cylinder engine generating roughly 100 horsepower from the Daihatsu Be-go and a rear-wheel drivetrain also borrowedt might not sound like much, but given that curb weight is expected to be in the neighborhood of 2000 pounds, you can expect some reasonable performance.

To deliver the kind of handling they wanted, Naruse insisted at the time that his team employ double wishbone rear suspension and avoid rigid axles. And that’s where the car’s price first came up. Using all these existing parts, it would have to make it to market at under 1.4 million yen (roughly $15,000 U.S.). One insider tells us that if the go ahead is given, the car will be assembled at a plant in Osaka that builds the 660cc Daihatsu Copen. from its Daihatsu subsidiary

There are some distinctive Fiesta alternatives in this competitive segment. Among hatchbacks, the Fit and the Kia Soul stand out, and the aptly named Nissan Cube makes a unique aesthetic statement. Compared to these, the Fiesta hatch lags well behind in terms of maximum cargo capacity and rear seat room for taller passengers. The Fiesta sedan, meanwhile, has a bit less rear seat room than the Chevy Aveo, Hyundai Accent and Nissan Versa. But it floors them all with its more engaging and well-rounded personality. It’s definitely a car to look at if you’re shopping for an inexpensive but desirable set of wheels.We can say without hesitation that the 2011 Ford Fiesta provides the most rewarding drive in its class. Though its acceleration is just average, in the real world of stop-and-go traffic and freeway merging, the Fiesta’s mill is a pleasure. The eager-to-rev 1.6 delivers ample punch down low and remains butter-smooth even when taken to redline. The manual transmission is precise and easy to shift, boasting a linear clutch and light throws. The available six-speed automated dual-clutch automatic is another unusual perk in this class.

The Ford’s steering is the new segment benchmark, from the weighting of its effort to the immediate and precise response. And the sophisticated suspension tuning makes the Fiesta feel at once substantial and lithe. Handling is excellent, yet the ride quality remains supple, with bumps and ruts swallowed sans drama.

is arguably the Granddaddy of the CUV craze, as it was initially launched in 1996. That may not seem like a long time ago, but consider that the little Kia trucklet showed up before the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V or Ford Escape. Of course, when the 2011 Kia Sportage initially arrived, the diminutive softroader packed a puny, 92-horsepower engine along with an archaic body-on-frame construction. In reality, the 2011 Kia Sportage was actually an SUV, but it was one that wasn’t terribly good at the rproved to be a huge success for Kia, allowing them to offer customers a very inexpensive entry into the late-90s SUV-craze. In fact, the Sportage remains so integral to Kia’s U.S. efforts that it’s the only nameplate in the company’s stockpile from the 1990s that’s still on sale.oly-poly stuff. It looked a little funny, too.

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