Audi has introduced ’supercharging’ in its V6 TFSI, the result being instantaneous response and a higher fuel economy. Audi had used this forced induction previously in the Auto Union models during 1930s.
The Audi A6 3.0 TFSI delivers 290PS and a peak torque of 420Nm at 5,000 rpm. Its output is closer to the [...]
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japan’s Toyota Motor Corporation. It has captured the highest market share in the sale of luxury cars in the US. Lexus brand name vehicles are selling in all parts of the world including the UK.
The UK sales of Hybrid Lexus RX 4ooH are witnessing phenomenal rise while those [...]
Getting frustrated with private lender’s high interest rates and rejection of loan requests a large number of consumers are availing secured loans from vehicle dealerships. Volkswagen reports that its achieved annual target of £1bn worth car loans in a span of just seven months despite of down turn in car sales in the UK market.
Graham [...]
Fiat’s new version of top-selling Panda is now on sale in the UK. The new Fiat Panda Cross is attracting a large number of fun-loving and economy conscious motorists both from cities and country side alike. This mini-SUV is available at 168-strong Fiat dealer network in the UK.
The new Panda Cross combines the driveability of [...]
The new Audi A3 Cabriolet cars use New Parallel Park Assist system, which makes use of ultrasonic sensors to locate suitable parking space; signals the driver via Driver Information System (DIS), and steers the vehicle automatically in that parking space in single manoeuvre. The system is available on all three models – Standard, Sport and [...]
The rocketing fuel prices have compelled motorists to cut their driving speeds. According to a report released by AA Motoring Trust, drop in average speed is largely owing to the rising fuel costs! Motorists who adopt less erratic and slower driving can save 6 pence per litre in the fuel costs.
AA Motoring Trust’s breakdown patrols [...]
Innovative features, jazzy styles and attractive equipment have raised the appeal of new Volvo XC60. As per the predictions of value guide CAP, Volvo185bhp D5 SE and XC60 163bhp 2.4D models would fetch trade value of 45% of new price which equals to £12, 00 and £11,675 respectively.
EurotaxGlass has predicted that Volvo XC60 2.4D SE [...]
Porsche will be adding a new model in its Cayman range that will go on sale this autumn. Cayman S Sport’s tuned 3.4-litre flat-six engine develops a whopping 300 bhp. Porsche Cayman S launched in November 2005, quickly acquired the status of a benchmark sports car and retained it ever since in the coupe segment.
The [...]
The escalating number of changes brought about by the advanced technology into car design, have compelled the drivers to refer to manufacturers’ handbooks every now and then. A survey of over 2,030 drivers conducted by Peugeot’s ‘Torque Talk’ online panel, reveals that 90% of them used handbooks in order to get acquainted with new technology, [...]
The European Commission in its attempt to meet European goal of reduction in road accidents, took a decisive step of setting aside 30MHz of radio spectrum for cars to enable communication with each other.
The spectrum in 5.9GHz band will enable the intelligent cars to converse with wireless enabled warning signs and other roadside infrastructures. EC’s [...]