Latest Car Updates - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 - Side ViewJeep Grand Cherokee 2012 - InsideInside, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 gains steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to control the five-speed automatic transmission.Jeep says it worked hard to further refine the Grand Cherokee SRT8′s handling by building on the all-new WK2 platform with a new Selec-Track traction-enhancing system. Unlike the previous Grand Cherokee SRT8, the new SUV is designed to be used year round for a variety of uses – even towing.A single-speed transfer case sends power between the front and rear wheels. Uprated power steering and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes help the Grand Cherokee maintain contr...

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Hyundai i30 - Gamma 1.6 MPi (High) 6 Speed Manual FWD

Front and Rear View of Hyundai i30 - Gamma 1.6 MPi Image of the DashboardCheckout the Hyundai i30 Engine Gamma 1.6 MPi Fuel type : GasolineDisplacement : 1,591 ccMax. Power : 124ps / 6,300rpmMax. Torque : 15.9kg·m / 4,200rpmThe 121ps 1.6 DOHC engine was developed to improve performance and engine effectiveness by adding CVVT (Constantly Variable Valve Timing) to double overhead camshafts with 4-valves per cylinder. The resulting high performance engine is capable of instantaneously responding to driver’s needs and optimising every drop of fuel, whether in brisk acceleration or over long distance power.   The interior of the Hyundai i30 Sport features leather heated seats, steering...

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Tokyo Drift Cars

Most of the drifting cars had to be upgraded to drift properly, like the Nisssn 350Z which had to be upped to 475hp through the use of turbocharging. LSD differentials were also fitted. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX four wheel drive cars had to have their gearboxes locked to rear wheel drive to allow for the crazy drifting action you’ll see in the movie. In total, Tokyo Drift used over 200 cars for the movie, and they came from all around the world. There are 11 Nissan 350Z cars alone, and these were brought in from Japan because they required right-hand drive vehicles for the movie. Three of them were used for crash scenes. Most of the cars were second hand, as they needed...

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Hybrid vs. Electric Car: Today's technology takes on tomorrow's car

Hybrid and Electric cars are considered eco friendly and are designed in such a way to lower the gasoline use.Electric cars totally depend on electricity, which means they are cent per cent electric. They have to get charged and the car moves till the charge lasts. On the other hand, Hybrid cars can be called a partially electric. They make use of a mixture of gas and electric power. The primary power source of Hybrid cars is the internal combustion engine, with a battery of electric cells and a hub mounted DC motors, which supplies the supplementary propulsion. The Hybrid engines will not operate at low speeds under very moderate acceleration. It works if some charge is provided. When there...

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Latest Hybrid Car - SWIFT HYBRID EV 2013

The Latest Hybrid Car - SWIFT HYBRID EV 2013 Suzuki will launch a variant of the Swift Hybrid Electric Vehicle (EV) in the event the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, December. Swift Hybrid EV will use a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor as driving a vehicle. It’s just cruising Swift Hybrid EV electric engine is still low or just about 30 km (19 miles). However, Suzuki has not officially announced any other technical details about this EV Swift.Inside the Engine of the SWIFT HYBRID EV 2013...

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Ford Escape Hybrid - Limited Hybrid 4WD

Ford Escape Hybrid - front  Ford Escape Yybrid - inside the carAnti-Theft & Locks. Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote, SecuriCode(TM) Key Pad and Internal Switch Selective Locking/Unlocking Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors Vehicle Anti-Theft Via SecuriLock(R) Engine ImmobilizerBraking & Traction. Regenerative Braking System Front Power 302-mm Vented Disc and Rear Power 254-mm Drum Brakes Transfer Case AdvanceTrac(R) With RSC(R) (Roll Stability Control(TM)) Vehicle Stability Control System Brake Assistance Traction Control 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes Automatic Locking Hubs Full-Time 4-Wheel DriveEngines & Emissions. Extended...

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Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire launched at Rs 4.79-Rs 7.09 lakh

Overview of New Maruti Suzuki Swift DZireAfter the successful launch of A-Star, new Swift, Ertiga and Ritz, Maruti Suzuki India has launched the much-awaited 2012 model of their popular sedan ‘Swift Dzire’ in Indian Market. New Maruti Swift Dzire is based on the 2011 model of Swift hatchback which went on sale in August, 2011 in India, promising better dynamics, increased performance and improved CO2 emissions and better fuel economy. Maruti Suzuki India has limited the length of new Swift DZire under four metres to get the excise benefits (excise duty is 10 percent on vehicles under 4 metres and 22 percent above 4 metres in length). As expected because of this benefit the new Swift Dzire is...

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The New 2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4 Speed Automatic

This 2012 Toyota Corolla Sedan Automatic LE Sedan features a 4 CYLINDER 4cyl Gasoline engine. It is equipped with a 4 Speed Automatic transmission. The vehicle is MAGNETIC G with a Grey interior. It is offered with a full factory warranty.2013 Toyota Corolla LE 4 Speed Automatic with MSRP $18,180Engines & Emissions 1.8-Liter, I4, Dual VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 132@6000, Torque Of 128@4400, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head Roadside Assistance Warranty For 25000 Miles, 24 Months Smart Stop Technology (SST) Emergency Reduced Engine Power Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition ULEV II EmissionsSuspension....

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Proton Exora CFE will provide a better “real world”

Exterior View of Poton Exora 1.6 CFE Turbo Spec Compare the Proton Exora Price with other competitor Proton Exora 1.6CFE:1.6L 138hp 205Nm 4592x1809x1691mm RM79k...Toyota Innova:2.0L 136ps 182Nm 4580x1770x1755mm RM102k(AT)Nissan Grand Livina:1.8L 126ps 174Nm 4420x1690x1590mm RM99k1.6L 105ps 150Nm 4420x1690x1590mm RM90kChery Eastar2.0L 134hp 185Nm 4662x1820x1590mm Rm86k(Leather)Exora CFE will provide a better “real world” fuel consumption compared to CPS. The figures at constant speed do not involve any acceleration or braking thus not representing the “real world” situation.In real world, you need to rev the CPS engine more in daily traffic to move the MPV due to lack of low end torque. The CPS...

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The New Proton Inspira R3 Full bodykit

The new Proton Inspira R3 Full bodykitAnd we’re back with more details on the new Proton Inspira R3. We’ve managed to obtain one high resolution product marketing image, which seems to depict a different alloy wheel design compared to the pictures in the classifieds ad that we posted earlier. The blacked out grille that we saw on the previous set of photos is also not shown, so it could be that the earlier set of photos are from an earlier prototype.The Proton Inspira R3 is only available in the 1.8 manual transmission variant, and is limited to 100 units. Basically anyone who buys an Inspira 1.8 manual for the OTR price (RM78,549 solid, RM78,999 metallic) will get an Inspira R3 with all the...

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