Chevrolet Volt 2013 Electric Cars review : Hybrid Car Pictures

The 2013 Chevrolet Volt electric plug-in hybrid is not only different than other hybrids; it’s also in a different level. Unlike other hybrids which use its gasoline engine to power up its car, the Volt runs purely on electric current. Once the battery pack is depleted, the Volt’s gasoline engine kicks on to run a generator, powering the electric motors and helping recharge the batteries. The Volt has an estimated fuel economy of 35 mpg city and 40 mpg highway allowing you to drive up to 380 miles with a full tank of gas.

The Volts interior which is able to fit a total of 4 people is sure to catch your attention. It is covered in bright white and dark accented plastics and has touch-sensitive controls for the audio and climate-control functions. It also has two 7-inch LCD screens in the middle, one serving as a tool to show the speedometer, fuel, and range gauges. The other screen displays the electric motor/battery operation as well as the available navigation screen if you choose to get it.

The Chevy Volt not only receives good fuel economy, it also received 5 stars in overall safety score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. forbes.

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New Audi S8 sedan cars review 2013 : Cars wallpapers and Pictures

2013 Audi S8

• VEHICLE LAYOUT       : Front engine, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
• ENGINE                          : 4.0L/520-hp/481-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8
• TRANSMISSION           : 8-speed automatic
• CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) : 4619 lb (56/44%)
• WHEELBASE                 : 117.8 in
• LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT : 202.2 x 76.7 x 57.5 in
• 0-60 MPH                       : 3.5 sec
• QUARTER MILE            : 11.8 sec @ 118.3 mph
• BRAKING, 60-0 MPH    : 107 ft
• LATERAL ACCELERATION : 0.90 g (avg)
• MT FIGURE EIGHT : 25.1 sec @ 0.79 g (avg)
• EPA CITY/HWY FUEL ECON : 15/26 mpg
• ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CITY/HWY : 225/130 kW-hrs/100 miles
• CO2 EMISSIONS : 1.05 lb/mile

CO2 EMISSIONS 1.05 lb/mile

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Suzuki Ertiga 2012 : Pictures and review

SPECIFICATION

Dimensions in mm  

Overall length 4,265  

Overall width 1,695  

Overall height 1,685  

Wheel base 2,740  

Front track 1,480  

Rear track 1,490  

Ground clearance 185  

Turning radius (m) 5.2  

          Engine                    Petrol                                                    Diesel

• Type                      K-Series Petrol Engine with VVT DDiS Diesel Engine
• Displacement (cc)  1373                                                     1248

source:http://www.marutisuzukiertiga.com/

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2011 Chevrolet Colorado Concept : Pickup Truck Review and Pictures

The Chevrolet Colorado Concept's purposeful design conveys strength through bodywork that appears tightly wrapped over the chassis and a wide, confident stance. In the front, Chevrolet's internationally recognized gold bowtie and dual-port grille are framed by large headlamps that flow into the front fenders, and an extractor vent on the hood. "Around the globe, pickup trucks are associated with strength, capability and function - and that's exactly what the Chevrolet Colorado show truck embodies," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of Global Design. "Its broad-shouldered proportions are derived from nearly a century of Chevrolet truck heritage."

Pepperdust Metallic exterior paint is accented with polished aluminum details in the fascias, as well as integrated side steps and black-masked projector-style headlamps with LED lighting elements. At the rear is a full-width LED-lit taillamp, which creates a striking appearance when illuminated. Additional exterior details include:

1.     A streamlined "cab collar" design with a body-color hard tonneau cover on the bed
2.     Gray accents on the side, front and rear lower moldings
3.     20-inch aluminum wheels featuring a "liquid metal" finish, with Stone Gray color wheel ports
4.     Cooper 285/50R20 ZEON LTZ tires
5.     Outside mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators.

Inside, there's another signature Chevrolet cue: a dual-cockpit instrument panel design. It flows into the doors, with continuous lines that create a floating, wraparound effect, amplifying the Chevrolet Colorado's feeling of spaciousness. Ice-blue lighting and high-quality, "double-faced" leather-trimmed seats add sophistication and refinement. "The interior is designed to deliver a premium and inviting environment, with a greater feeling of spaciousness than is typically found in midsize trucks," said Welburn. "There's also great attention to detail in the execution of the features you see and feel."

A brace of motorcycle-inspired, three-dimensional gauges stand out on the instrument panel, projecting a sporty appearance. Contrasting trim used with the light-colored leather seating, dark wood trim accented with chrome and low-gloss and soft-touch materials are used throughout for a premium feel. A number of storage compartments are located throughout the interior, including a covered center bin for concealment of valuable items, and a large, dual glovebox. Additional features include a dual-zone, digital climate control system and the latest in "infotainment" technology. The show truck highlights an ergonomically positioned 7-inch LCD display in the center stack, for easy viewing and intuitive control of Web access, navigation, music and hands-free phone features. source : netcarshow.com

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2011 Nissan Juke Car Review and Pictures

 

2011 Nissan Juke,

Nissan has just declared the Japanese market launch of its modern condensed sporty crossover around 2011 Nissan JUKE. Already in dealerships of the brand, the bold style is sacrificed JUKE customers with a new vision in a compact, rapid mixing of a small sports car with the quality, safety and durability of an SUV. Nissan juke is going to carve out a unique space in the fast growing compact crossover / wagon segment with its combination of exclusive design, handling and driving fun and user friendly technology, "said Brian Carolin, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Nissan North America. "Add to the positioning seat practicality, versatility and high of a traditional compact SUV. Nissan juke 2011 is a new compact SUV from this Japanese automaker. Juke seats 5 and the slot below the Nissan Rogue in size. It 'available in three trim levels: base S, mid-level SV, and top-line SL. Each is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.This engine should have a lot of power to the Juke quickly, considering that this thing is small. With a 99.6-inch step, and 162.4 cm in length, 69.5 cm wide and 61.8 inches tall, the Juke is actually about the same size as the wee Versa five-door, which is good only from with 122 hp. The pace of the Versa measures 102.4 cm, while its length, width and height to get 169.1 inches, 66.7 inches and 60.4 inches, respectively.The single engine is 180 hp from 1.6 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. All Jukes offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which acts as an automatic.The front-wheel drive SV and SL can be equipped with a 6-speed manual.

No official price has yet been revealed, but Nissan promises that the Juke starts "just under $ 20,000." Want to know more? Check out our high-res gallery below and press officers and technical specifications after the jump. With the first application of Nissan's 1.6-liter direct injection turbocharged four-cylinder in North America, will be available with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, so it might just be the driver of the car, too.
Size, liters / cu. on 01/06/98

Power @ rpm. @ 180 NA
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. @ 170 NA
Standard Availability
Wheelbase, 99.6 inches
Overall length 162.4 in
Overall width, 69.5 inches
Total height, 61.8 inches

Characterized by "180 + horsepower and 170 + lb-ft of torque," will be available both in the form of six-speed manual and CVT with a sports setting.  Nissan juke 2011 is priced between 1,690,500 yen (U.S. $ 18,460.96) and 1,790,250 yen (U.S. $ 19,550.75), including consumption tax.Unfortunately, the three-pedal configuration will be available only with front wheel drive SV and SL trim, though. Torque-vectoring system that? The default is a 50:50 split front and back, but can push the power from side to side along the rear axle when situations warrant.

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Chevrolet Malibu : Car Review 2011 and Pictures

Chevrolet Malibu 2011,

The 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is now exclusively offered with a 6-speed automatic transmission. This is the smaller of Chevy's two midsize sedans. Trim levels include LS, 1LT, 2LT, and LTZ. The standard powertrain for all models is a 169-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The LS' 4-speed automatic has been discontinued. Note that a version of the 4-cylinder engine that can run on E85 ethanol-blended fuel is available only to fleet buyers. Optional on the 2LT and LTZ is a 252-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 that also teams with a 6-speed automatic. Available safety features on all Malibus include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain-side airbags, and front-side airbags. A power driver seat, remote engine start, and a wireless cell-phone link are optional on the 1LT and standard on the 2LT and LTZ. Leather upholstery and heated front seats are standard on the LTZ. Dual-screen DVD entertainment is optional on all but the LS.

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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Version : Car Review 2011 and Pictures

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid version 2011,

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (US) At the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled the Hyundai Blue Drive powertrain for the then next generation Sonata, which uses lithium polymer battery technology. It was reported to be based on Hyundai BLUE-DRIVE concept. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid sales began near the end of February 2011. The Sonata Hybrid drivetrain combines a 2.4-liter engine with six-speed automatic transmission, and a 30kW electric motor and lightweight lithium polymer batteries to produce a full gasoline-electric hybrid with 37 miles per US gallon (6.4 L/100 km; 44 mpg-imp) in the city and 40 miles per US gallon (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg-imp) on the highway. This powertrain will be shared by the 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid. The 2011 Sonata Hybrid was one of the five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year awarded by the Green Car Journal in November 2010, competing with two plug-in electric vehicles, the Nissan Leaf and the Chevrolet Volt, the 2011 winner. source : wikipedia.org

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