2011 Aston Martin Cygnet
Monday, April 4, 2011
2011 Dacia Duster
2011 Dacia Duster
The Dacia Duster project was born from a simple premise that there is a real need in the world for, comfortable and affordable 4x4 rough, classes that are currently not served well. Recognizing this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicles originally intended for emerging markets. European customers' needs are also taken into account from the beginning of the project.
In the market (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle class aspires to own a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car most reliable, flexible and able to stand up to the demands of the climate and conditions that can be difficult and diverse (long distance, difficult terrain, used in large built-up area). Bid now largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often beyond the means of pricing the middle classes. In Europe, Dacia's success has highlighted the need for a modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although many 4x4s and SUVs when large enough, it ignores the call for a vehicle, all-terrain functional affordable, profitable and not expensive SUVs often do not match the needs of off-road driving.
Dacia Duster benefits from Renault's recognized expertise in the field of safety. News features Bosch ABS 8.1 4x4, and electronic brakeforce distribution EBV and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, a Duster Dacia come as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two heads of lateral / thorax side airbags mounted in the driver's and front passenger airbags to provide extra protection in case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on version) complete Duster Dacia's retention system. In addition to firmly hold the breasts in place, they restrict the movement forward in the case of a frontal impact with a belt tightening around the chest and lap.
Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to some precautions:
In the market (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle class aspires to own a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car most reliable, flexible and able to stand up to the demands of the climate and conditions that can be difficult and diverse (long distance, difficult terrain, used in large built-up area). Bid now largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often beyond the means of pricing the middle classes. In Europe, Dacia's success has highlighted the need for a modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although many 4x4s and SUVs when large enough, it ignores the call for a vehicle, all-terrain functional affordable, profitable and not expensive SUVs often do not match the needs of off-road driving.
Dacia Duster benefits from Renault's recognized expertise in the field of safety. News features Bosch ABS 8.1 4x4, and electronic brakeforce distribution EBV and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, a Duster Dacia come as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two heads of lateral / thorax side airbags mounted in the driver's and front passenger airbags to provide extra protection in case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on version) complete Duster Dacia's retention system. In addition to firmly hold the breasts in place, they restrict the movement forward in the case of a frontal impact with a belt tightening around the chest and lap.
Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to some precautions:
- Underbody wax-injected hollow sections and open the panel.
- Fragrant resin sealing of exterior joints.
- Treatments extra wax underbody mechanical components.
- Stone-chip protection for the underbody, sill and wheel arches.
2011 Dacia Duster
2011 Dacia Duster
The Dacia Duster project was born from a simple premise that there is a real need in the world for, comfortable and affordable 4x4 rough, classes that are currently not served well. Recognizing this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicles originally intended for emerging markets. European customers' needs are also taken into account from the beginning of the project.
In the market (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle class aspires to own a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car most reliable, flexible and able to stand up to the demands of the climate and conditions that can be difficult and diverse (long distance, difficult terrain, used in large built-up area). Bid now largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often beyond the means of pricing the middle classes. In Europe, Dacia's success has highlighted the need for a modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although many 4x4s and SUVs when large enough, it ignores the call for a vehicle, all-terrain functional affordable, profitable and not expensive SUVs often do not match the needs of off-road driving.
Dacia Duster benefits from Renault's recognized expertise in the field of safety. News features Bosch ABS 8.1 4x4, and electronic brakeforce distribution EBV and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, a Duster Dacia come as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two heads of lateral / thorax side airbags mounted in the driver's and front passenger airbags to provide extra protection in case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on version) complete Duster Dacia's retention system. In addition to firmly hold the breasts in place, they restrict the movement forward in the case of a frontal impact with a belt tightening around the chest and lap.
Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to some precautions:
In the market (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle class aspires to own a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car most reliable, flexible and able to stand up to the demands of the climate and conditions that can be difficult and diverse (long distance, difficult terrain, used in large built-up area). Bid now largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often beyond the means of pricing the middle classes. In Europe, Dacia's success has highlighted the need for a modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although many 4x4s and SUVs when large enough, it ignores the call for a vehicle, all-terrain functional affordable, profitable and not expensive SUVs often do not match the needs of off-road driving.
Dacia Duster benefits from Renault's recognized expertise in the field of safety. News features Bosch ABS 8.1 4x4, and electronic brakeforce distribution EBV and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, a Duster Dacia come as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two heads of lateral / thorax side airbags mounted in the driver's and front passenger airbags to provide extra protection in case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on version) complete Duster Dacia's retention system. In addition to firmly hold the breasts in place, they restrict the movement forward in the case of a frontal impact with a belt tightening around the chest and lap.
Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to some precautions:
- Underbody wax-injected hollow sections and open the panel.
- Fragrant resin sealing of exterior joints.
- Treatments extra wax underbody mechanical components.
- Stone-chip protection for the underbody, sill and wheel arches.
2011 Bmw M3 detail
2011 Bmw M3 detail
Joe Wiesenfelder tested a 2010 M3 with a manual transmission, and you can read his impressions here. Other manual cars I’ve driven are more enjoyable. The 2011 M3′s double-clutch transmission pulled away from stops and dealt with slow speeds better than the manual. I’m not a fan of BMW’s gear selectors for its automatic transmissions. Slowing as you approach stoplights, there’s sometimes an odd lurching sensation when the transmission downshifts or chooses Neutral. It’s pretty subtle, but I did notice it; it’s the type of thing that would drive a manual-transmission-purist up the wall.
Ride & Handling
The steering is pinpoint accurate and gives you a great sense of confidence when approaching hairpin turns or broad sweepers. Our test car had optional 19-inch wheels, and, as you’d expect, they did affect the ride.
The car was fine in the Comfort setting — I felt bumps in the road and large potholes, but overall the ride was very good given the rough conditions of Chicago’s roads.
Exterior
BMW says the M3 shares only the doors and trunklid with the regular 3 Series. To me, it looks like BMW has taken a clean, conservative BMW 3 Series and added some clean, conservative styling effects. It’s not blown-out and garish-looking, as some performance cars can be, and the M3 is a better car for it.
My favorite bit is the unpainted carbon fiber roof, which is exclusive to the M3. The carbon fiber material lowers the center of gravity, but the genius bit is leaving it unpainted. It looks really cool, even in contrast with the deep blue of our test car.
Interior
If there’s one thing BMW doesn’t get enough praise for, it’s the fact that its cars provide comfortable, safe driving positions. Also, when driving some performance cars it’s either hard to see out the car or it’s hard to judge exactly where the front or sides are. You want that if you intend to drive fast.
If you’re the sort who likes to be isolated from a car, the M3 isn’t for you.
Technology
There’s M-Drive, Drivelogic, EDC and so on.
The basics are that you can customize the car for a firmer ride, a more aggressive transmission shift program, a less intrusive electronic stability system and many other settings. After you’ve done that, the settings are saved and any time you want, you can press the M-Drive button on the steering wheel and they’ll pop into place.
When it comes time to go home, you simply dial everything back down to the civilized settings at the push of a single button and putter home like a good little boy.
Safety, Reliability & Mileage
The 2011 M3 has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but the 2010 BMW 3 Series has been, and its results should carry over when 2011 ratings are released. BMW 3 Series with active head restraints also received a Good rating in the Institute’s rear crash protection and head-restraint tests.
Ride & Handling
The steering is pinpoint accurate and gives you a great sense of confidence when approaching hairpin turns or broad sweepers. Our test car had optional 19-inch wheels, and, as you’d expect, they did affect the ride.
The car was fine in the Comfort setting — I felt bumps in the road and large potholes, but overall the ride was very good given the rough conditions of Chicago’s roads.
Exterior
BMW says the M3 shares only the doors and trunklid with the regular 3 Series. To me, it looks like BMW has taken a clean, conservative BMW 3 Series and added some clean, conservative styling effects. It’s not blown-out and garish-looking, as some performance cars can be, and the M3 is a better car for it.
My favorite bit is the unpainted carbon fiber roof, which is exclusive to the M3. The carbon fiber material lowers the center of gravity, but the genius bit is leaving it unpainted. It looks really cool, even in contrast with the deep blue of our test car.
Interior
If there’s one thing BMW doesn’t get enough praise for, it’s the fact that its cars provide comfortable, safe driving positions. Also, when driving some performance cars it’s either hard to see out the car or it’s hard to judge exactly where the front or sides are. You want that if you intend to drive fast.
If you’re the sort who likes to be isolated from a car, the M3 isn’t for you.
Technology
There’s M-Drive, Drivelogic, EDC and so on.
The basics are that you can customize the car for a firmer ride, a more aggressive transmission shift program, a less intrusive electronic stability system and many other settings. After you’ve done that, the settings are saved and any time you want, you can press the M-Drive button on the steering wheel and they’ll pop into place.
When it comes time to go home, you simply dial everything back down to the civilized settings at the push of a single button and putter home like a good little boy.
Safety, Reliability & Mileage
The 2011 M3 has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but the 2010 BMW 3 Series has been, and its results should carry over when 2011 ratings are released. BMW 3 Series with active head restraints also received a Good rating in the Institute’s rear crash protection and head-restraint tests.
2011 Bmw M3 detail
2011 Bmw M3 detail
Joe Wiesenfelder tested a 2010 M3 with a manual transmission, and you can read his impressions here. Other manual cars I’ve driven are more enjoyable. The 2011 M3′s double-clutch transmission pulled away from stops and dealt with slow speeds better than the manual. I’m not a fan of BMW’s gear selectors for its automatic transmissions. Slowing as you approach stoplights, there’s sometimes an odd lurching sensation when the transmission downshifts or chooses Neutral. It’s pretty subtle, but I did notice it; it’s the type of thing that would drive a manual-transmission-purist up the wall.
Ride & Handling
The steering is pinpoint accurate and gives you a great sense of confidence when approaching hairpin turns or broad sweepers. Our test car had optional 19-inch wheels, and, as you’d expect, they did affect the ride.
The car was fine in the Comfort setting — I felt bumps in the road and large potholes, but overall the ride was very good given the rough conditions of Chicago’s roads.
Exterior
BMW says the M3 shares only the doors and trunklid with the regular 3 Series. To me, it looks like BMW has taken a clean, conservative BMW 3 Series and added some clean, conservative styling effects. It’s not blown-out and garish-looking, as some performance cars can be, and the M3 is a better car for it.
My favorite bit is the unpainted carbon fiber roof, which is exclusive to the M3. The carbon fiber material lowers the center of gravity, but the genius bit is leaving it unpainted. It looks really cool, even in contrast with the deep blue of our test car.
Interior
If there’s one thing BMW doesn’t get enough praise for, it’s the fact that its cars provide comfortable, safe driving positions. Also, when driving some performance cars it’s either hard to see out the car or it’s hard to judge exactly where the front or sides are. You want that if you intend to drive fast.
If you’re the sort who likes to be isolated from a car, the M3 isn’t for you.
Technology
There’s M-Drive, Drivelogic, EDC and so on.
The basics are that you can customize the car for a firmer ride, a more aggressive transmission shift program, a less intrusive electronic stability system and many other settings. After you’ve done that, the settings are saved and any time you want, you can press the M-Drive button on the steering wheel and they’ll pop into place.
When it comes time to go home, you simply dial everything back down to the civilized settings at the push of a single button and putter home like a good little boy.
Safety, Reliability & Mileage
The 2011 M3 has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but the 2010 BMW 3 Series has been, and its results should carry over when 2011 ratings are released. BMW 3 Series with active head restraints also received a Good rating in the Institute’s rear crash protection and head-restraint tests.
Ride & Handling
The steering is pinpoint accurate and gives you a great sense of confidence when approaching hairpin turns or broad sweepers. Our test car had optional 19-inch wheels, and, as you’d expect, they did affect the ride.
The car was fine in the Comfort setting — I felt bumps in the road and large potholes, but overall the ride was very good given the rough conditions of Chicago’s roads.
Exterior
BMW says the M3 shares only the doors and trunklid with the regular 3 Series. To me, it looks like BMW has taken a clean, conservative BMW 3 Series and added some clean, conservative styling effects. It’s not blown-out and garish-looking, as some performance cars can be, and the M3 is a better car for it.
My favorite bit is the unpainted carbon fiber roof, which is exclusive to the M3. The carbon fiber material lowers the center of gravity, but the genius bit is leaving it unpainted. It looks really cool, even in contrast with the deep blue of our test car.
Interior
If there’s one thing BMW doesn’t get enough praise for, it’s the fact that its cars provide comfortable, safe driving positions. Also, when driving some performance cars it’s either hard to see out the car or it’s hard to judge exactly where the front or sides are. You want that if you intend to drive fast.
If you’re the sort who likes to be isolated from a car, the M3 isn’t for you.
Technology
There’s M-Drive, Drivelogic, EDC and so on.
The basics are that you can customize the car for a firmer ride, a more aggressive transmission shift program, a less intrusive electronic stability system and many other settings. After you’ve done that, the settings are saved and any time you want, you can press the M-Drive button on the steering wheel and they’ll pop into place.
When it comes time to go home, you simply dial everything back down to the civilized settings at the push of a single button and putter home like a good little boy.
Safety, Reliability & Mileage
The 2011 M3 has not been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but the 2010 BMW 3 Series has been, and its results should carry over when 2011 ratings are released. BMW 3 Series with active head restraints also received a Good rating in the Institute’s rear crash protection and head-restraint tests.
2010 Lamborghini Mur
2010 Lamborghini Mur
Here is the program Aston Martin Tuneup – upgraded “suspension – exhaust – wheels – ecu” of Aston Martin.
2010 Lamborghini Mur
2010 Lamborghini Mur
Here is the program Aston Martin Tuneup – upgraded “suspension – exhaust – wheels – ecu” of Aston Martin.
2012 Acura TL Concept
2012 Acura TL Concept
The refined look of the new TL 2012 includes a redesigned front bumper, with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog lamp design and a lower front overhang. At the rear, a new rear bumper incorporates an aperture plate repositioned significantly lower license and rear reflectors, as updated taillights and a rear edge of trunk thin finish add a sophisticated new look.
2012 Acura TL Concept
2012 Acura TL Concept
The refined look of the new TL 2012 includes a redesigned front bumper, with improved aerodynamics, a revised grille, updated headlights and turn signals, a new fog lamp design and a lower front overhang. At the rear, a new rear bumper incorporates an aperture plate repositioned significantly lower license and rear reflectors, as updated taillights and a rear edge of trunk thin finish add a sophisticated new look.
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