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Review: 2012 Ford Focus Titanium

2011-09-11T15:30:00.002+05:00

Review: 2012 Ford Focus Titanium

There’s just one engine option for the 2012 Focus. The direct-injected 2.0-liter four cylinder powerplant puts out 160 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 146 pound-feet of torque at 4,450 rpm. Those figures put the Focus near the the head of its class, which includes the Hyundai Elantra (148 horses and 131 lb-ft), Chevrolet Cruze (138 hp and 148 lb-ft), Honda Civic (the new 2012 model is rated at 140 horsepower, torque TBA) and Toyota Corolla (132 hp and 128 lb-ft). Among its primary rivals, the Ford is only bested by the Mazda3 s, which packs 167 hp and 168 lb-ft. More information & pictures

Review: 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD

2011-09-11T15:29:00.002+05:00

Review: 2011 Lexus IS 250 AWD

The Lexus IS 250 is instantly familiar, yet ever-so-slightly different for 2011. The reason is that little has changed on the exterior, with a few minor exceptions. Some updates are hard to find, while others are immediately clear. The front bumper and grille have received slight tweaks, while subtle changes have been made to the foglight area and lower fascia opening, which benefit from sharper cutouts. In back, the IS 250 wears new taillamp lenses and redone exhaust tips. More information & pictures

First Drive: 2012 Ferrari FF

2011-09-11T15:28:00.002+05:00

First Drive: 2012 Ferrari FF

FF means “Ferrari Four” and this unashamedly standout model will most likely cost around $300,000 when it hits North American ports in the end of October of this year. That’s cheap. Why keep a $173,200 Porsche Panamera Turbo S, a $39,680 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 4×4, a $111,100 Corvette ZR1, and a $21,200 Ford Transit Connect cluttered in your drive, when you can save both money and garage space by snapping up the ingenious and rare all-wheel-drive 651-horsepower Ferrari FF and call it a day? More information & pictures

Review: 2011 Chrysler 300 V6

2011-09-11T15:27:00.000+05:00

Review: 2011 Chrysler 300 V6

When the 300 first bowed in 2005, it brought a new-found element of menacing appeal to the full-size segment thanks to its high shoulder line, chopped roof and vertical grille. The design may have borrowed more than a few cues from the Bentley stable, but buyers were more than happy to embrace the high-dollar association. For 2011, Chrysler insists the 300 is all-new from tires to taillights, though much of that same look has held on for the new generation. The company’s designers have given the big beast a more mature nose with LED-trimmed projection headlamps, touches of chrome and a more subdued grille

Aston Martin subtly confirms production for V12 Zagato

2011-09-11T15:25:00.004+05:00

Aston Martin subtly confirms production for V12 Zagato

Take a look at Aston Martin's website and you may notice a new model listed in its portfolio. Slotted in between the One-77 and the DBS sits the V12 Zagato, effectively confirming the new model's place in the company's production lineup and accompanied, in the fourth slide showcasing the model, by the statement "only a strictly limited run of road going cars will be built". The V12 Zagato is based on the Aston Martin V12 Vantage, but features fresh bodywork penned by the namesake Italian design house. The car celebrates of fifty years of collaboration between Aston Martin and Zagato, dating back to the original DB4 GT. More information

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited

2011-09-11T15:24:00.002+05:00

2011 Hyundai Elantra Limited

While entries like the Cruze and Focus have garnered lots of attention, the Elantra has quietly established itself as a worthy alternative in this suddenly competitive segment. The redesigned Hyundai caught our attention with its expressive styling, an improved cabin and 40 miles per gallon highway rating. It sounds like a winning game plan to us, but does this revitalized Hyundai live up to its impressive stat sheet. . More information & pictures

Car Performance Modifications

2011-09-11T15:23:00.002+05:00

Car Performance Modifications
When a road car is designed, many compromises must be made in order to satisfy a wide audience. For some people the most important aspects of a car are its reliability and economy, while others are more concerned about its performance and raw power. There are also legal considerations that a manufacturer must take into account, for instance all new cars must be detuned below 3,000 rpm in order to reduce emissions. More information

BMW M3

2011-08-07T08:31:00.000+05:00

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Tiny changes make this the best E90 BMW M3 yet

You might wonder why we’re giving the M3 Edition page space. After all, a drop in ride height of 10mm isn’t earth-shattering stuff and whilst the option to have black wheels, black wing mirrors and black tail pipes is very nice, it would have been nicer still to be able to team them with Jet Black paint rather than Alpine White, Dakar Yellow or Monte Carlo Blue.

Open the door and you’ll be greeted by a chequered flag motif on the sill plate while, inside, the ‘carbon structure’ leather trim has stitching and stripes in exterior-matching yellow, blue or white. the Edition costs £2500 more than a standard car and on the face of it seems rather like something that Mazda might have served up for one of its multitudinous limited ed MX-5s. Yet this is the best E90 series M3 I have driven.

The reason for this is twofold. First there is the drop in ride height. Second there is the rubber that our test car was wearing. The M3 normally comes shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cups, tyres which can also be found on Porsche GT3s and 2s. They have almost slick outer edges and generate a huge amount of grip but, aside from producing scintillating lap times, I’m not convinced they show the M3 off to best advantage. Fitted to our Edition were the other OE tyres for the M3, the Continental Sport Contact 3s, and whilst they have slightly less overall grip they give a much more involving drive.

On the Michelins you had to be way up in the high-rev powerband to unstick the rear which, like drinking a crate of Red Bull, was fizzingly exciting but also a bit extreme. Now, with the help of the Continentals and the drop in ride height, the M3’s poise and adjustability shine through without the need to have the V8 revving sky-high. There’s the potential for a touch of understeer if you push the nose into a corner hard (not something you ever found with the Michelins) but it’s easily neutralised by getting back on the throttle and steering with the now instantly alert rear. It reminds me of the CLK Black Series, which has to be a very good thing.

Our test car also had the M double-clutch gearbox, which feels as good as it should away from the lardy convertible. All in all it is a fantastic car and a nice reminder in these times of silly SUVs of what M division really does best.

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BMW M3 Coupe Edition

2011-08-07T08:30:00.000+05:00

In the past we’ve had M3 Sport Evos, GTs and CSLs from BMW, all building on already brilliant foundations, all adding a little more petrolhead attitude. But with the E92 generation’s lightweight CSL project long since canned, the M3 Edition is as close as we’ve yet come to an even more desirable M3.

What’s the difference between a regualr BMW M3 Coupe and this M3 Edition?

The Edition sits 10mm lower than the car it’s based on, but otherwise it’s a cosmetic makeover. There’s a choice of Alpine White as seen on other M3s, or the Edition-only Dakar Yellow and Monte Carlo Blue, plus all Edition models are distinguished by darkened kidney grilles, bonnet vents and wing mirrors. The 19-inch alloys, meanwhile, come in either the familiar silver or optional black.

Inside there are body-coloured highlights on the Novillo leather and contrasting stitching, plus tastefully chunky trim to bisect the dash (BMW calls it black carbon-structure leather) while the white cars get a suspect, colour-coded centre console. I’d plump for blue – more saleable than yellow, plus it reminds of the stunning Estoril Blue previously used on the E36 M3.

What’s the damage?

At £53,435 you’ll pay £2.5k extra for your special edition Edition compared with the existing M3. A stretch too far for some, perhaps, but if you spec the Novillo leather and 19s on a regular M3 you’ll end up with a £2k bill anyway. Factor in the ride height drop, the numerous little touches and the extra exclusivity of the Edition and it starts to look like decent value.

Does it feel different?

Not really. Two CAR road testers drove the Edition back-to-back with the standard car on track, and our findings were less than conclusive. I noticed only that the new car was slightly less reluctant to tuck – and hold – its nose into tight, slower corners. Yet tester number two thought it was more stable under acceleration out of corners. Had we not had the standard car for reference we wouldn’t have noticed any difference at all.

The rest is business as usual. There’s a brilliantly well-balanced chassis that’s actually quite hard not to oversteer on track; initially over-light steering; a peach of a high-revving, incredible-sounding V8; and luxurious comfort and space that makes this car far easier to live with than a 911.

Equipped with our car’s double-clutch semi-auto transmission, the M3 is even more versatile, acting as both a smooth auto, and a fast-firing manual that puts the clunky sequential manual M5 to shame.

Verdict

The Edition might lack the kudos of previous special edition M3s, but it does represent good value in combining what are surely the most frequently ticked options boxes (19-inch alloys and the extended leather package) in a slightly more special-feeling package for similar money.

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Mercedes R350 CDI

2011-08-07T08:27:00.002+05:00

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Autocar First Drive: Mercedes R350 CDI

What is it?

For a while there signs were that Mercedes-Benz was set to give up on the R-class. Launched in 2005, the big MPV has never really managed to fulfill the hype placed on it. It was, or so we thought, destined to be abandoned as part of the German car maker’s cost cutting efforts.

And yet now, despite worldwide sales of less than half those originally projected – many of them at heavily discounted prices, Mercedes-Benz is giving the R-class a second chance – prompted, it says, by efforts of rivals, most notably BMW with the 5-series GT, to muscle in the market it had become used to calling its own.

At the heart of the R-class’s renewed push to win over buyers is a heavily revised appearance. Gone is the odd combination of styling cues adorning the original model, replaced by a more cohesive looking design that gives it an instantly more confident air, especially the front-end which benefits from new headlamps, grille, bonnet and bumper – all reflecting the latest Mercedes-Benz lineage.

The revised R-class continues to come in both short and long-wheel base guise – the latter stretching to 5157mm and supporting a third row of seats to provide space for up to seven in a largely unchanged interior. It’s impressively spacious and versatile.

However, finding a parking space large enough to accommodate its exceptional width of 1922mm can prove difficult and begs the question as to why Mercedes-Benz hasn’t seen fit to equip it with side parking sensors like those available on the 5-series GT.

In a move that is crucial to its prospects of gaining sales momentum in the UK, Mercedes-Benz has also given its up-market MPV a new range of diesel engines in a line-up that supports both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models, including the latest, high power version of its 3.0-litre V6 common rail unit.

With a gutsy 261bhp and 457lb ft of torque, it is clearly the pick of the engines offered in the heavily facelifted R-class, kicking out 40bhp and 81lb ft more than before while bringing a 2.9mpg reduction in overall consumption at 33.2mpg in the four-wheel drive R350 CDI 4Matic driven here.

The R-class is also among the first models to benefit from a revised version of Mercedes-Benz’s 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox. Standard across the line-up, it gets a faster acting torque converter that now automatically decouples the engine at standstill for added fuel savings among other detailed changes.

What's it like?

Together, the new engine and gearbox provide the R350 CDI 4Matic with an energetic step off and good turn of speed away from the traffic lights – the prodigious torque making light weight of its 2175kg kerb weight. Indeed, for such a big car it is quite lively and impressively smooth in continual stop/start conditions.

But with those oversize dimensions and a large turning circle, city driving is not where it excels. It is at a steady cruise out on the motorway where the luxury MPV finds itself most at home. With all that torque at just 800rpm above idle, it devours distance with consummate ease. But while mechanical refinement is always impressive there is a fair amount of wind noise around the large exterior mirrors at speed.

With four-wheel drive helping and a whole armada of electronic driving aids, the R-class hangs on remarkably well when driven hard over winding roads – better than the M-class and GL with which it shares its underpinnings and is build alongside at Mercedes-Benz Tuscaloosa plant in the US.

And with air springs and adaptive damping, it also rides with aplomb; the comfort setting provides with a pleasingly relaxed nature while the sport setting gives it a noticeably tauter feel. However, it should never be considered sporting. That role is left to the E-class estate, which is a good deal more agile at all times.

Should I buy one?

If you’re in the market for a large SUV or upmarket estate, it’s definitely worth considering the revised R-class. The various changes, particularly the new top-of-the-line diesel engine, make it a good deal more desirable than before.

Granted, it is not a car that appears to make great sense but it grows on you the more you drive it, especially over longer distances. As always, though, continues to have its limitations around town.

2011-08-07T08:26:00.000+05:00

Not too long ago, there was a time when all of the vehicles in an automaker's portfolio weren't required to wear the same uniform. Each model could be its own unique expression of the brand's strengths without being forced to schedule an appointment with the corporate plastic surgeon. Granted, some marques lost a bit of identity with scads of mismatched children running around the lot, but the world's automotive variety pack was considerably more interesting. If you didn't like the face on one product, but wanted to stick with the brand, there were a plethora of options to choose from.

That's not the case anymore. We live in a world of increasingly unified automotive design, and while that's resulted in a few products missing the mark in a big way (we're looking at you, Acura), just as many manufacturers have created some real winners by spreading the corporate face among its progeny. Dodge's decision to share the Ram grille across its line was one of the best moves the company has made in recent history, and Ford and Chevrolet have similarly benefited from strong familial design cues.

Now Mercedes-Benz is looking to walk down the same path by spreading its upright grille to the 2011 R-Class. The move isn't so much of a shot in the arm as a shot of espresso for the Silver Arrow's awkward duckling, but it should help the luxury people mover blend in amongst its more beautiful brethren.

With all-new sheetmetal from the A-pillar forward, it would be easy to mistake the 2011 R-Class as a new generation instead of a warmed-over version of last year's crossover, but the truth is, not much else has changed, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Up front, the R-Class now wears a stand-up grille borrowed from the likes of the GLK and SLS AMG, and it looks pretty sharp on the high-riding long-roof. New LED daytime running lights are nestled low into the front fascia, and swept HID headlamps stick close to the fender line. A chrome accent strip along the lower bumper adds a touch of flash.

From the side, the new nose does wonders for the overall profile of the vehicle. Whereas the 2010 R-Class suffered from a terminally droopy face, the vertical look lends a little bit more pride to the R twins. Instead of borrowing from the Pontiac Trans Sport playbook, the R-Class now looks like it belongs with the rest of the Mercedes-Benz clan. Never underestimate the power of a nose job. The rest of the exterior remains largely untouched by the refresh pen, though a faux diffuser has cropped up on the rear bumper and trapezoidal exhaust tips have replaced the round bits of the 2010 model.

Likewise, those familiar with the interior from last year won't find too many shocking revelations. The dash has been mildly restyled with frosted silver air vents and a two-tone leather option has popped up as well. We're not complaining, though. The cabin is still a comfortable place to spend a road trip no matter where you're sitting. Mercedes-Benz is particularly proud of the fact that the vehicle's third row is actually functional, and it's true that full-grown adults who are less than five-foot-eleven can fit in the way back seats without suffering a cramped neck or bruised knees. The bottom line is that unlike many other three-row creations out there, the final thrones in the new R-Class are actually good for something other than child cruelty.

While everything is plenty comfortable from a passenger stand point, we did run into a few issues behind the wheel. Our biggest gripe is that the nav screen is still located low on the dash, meaning the driver has to spend too much time staring down and away from the road to get an idea of where he or she is headed. It's a distraction that would require a significant redesign of the dash to fix. Otherwise, our only qualm is an awkwardly placed cruise control lever that dangles over the turning indicator stalk. After accidentally decelerating five times instead of initiating the left turn signal, we just gave up on the cruise control all together.

Buyers hoping to find a host of new drivetrain options in the 2011 R-Class will be disappointed. M-B has made one big change to the lineup by making all-wheel drive standard on both available versions of the crossover, but engine choices will stay the same. That means a 3.5-liter gasoline V6 with 272 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque and a 3.0-liter diesel V6 with 211 horsepower will both find their way behind the headlights, but sadly, the bonkers R63 AMG version with its 6.2-liter V8 hasn't resurfaced. The diesel does have one big trick up its sleeves, though – Mercedes has managed to pull a beefy 400 lb-ft of twist from the sixer, and it makes a huge difference the crossover's driveability.

While Mercedes-Benz technically offers a total of nine variations on the R-Class formula around the world, Americans will only be able to get their hands on two – the R 350 4MATIC and the R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC in long-wheelbase guise. Both vehicles put power to the all-wheel-drive system by a seven-speed automatic transmission, and the Silver Arrow claims to have (marginally) increased fuel economy in both vehicles. The gasoline R is expected to return around 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, while its diesel counterpart should deliver around 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. If those figures seem a little low for what's essentially a big, German minivan, keep in mind that R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC hits the scales at a mind-boggling 5,145 pounds.……

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Mercedes R-Class Facelift - First Drives (CarEnthusiast, Autoblog, …)

2011-08-07T08:23:00.003+05:00

| First Drive | New York, USA | Mercedes-Benz R-Class |

Take a bit of G-Class SUV, a chunk of S-Class luxury saloon and a pinch of A-Class and you might come up the R-Class. Mercedes' big seven-seat R was an anomaly when it was introduced in 2006 and it remains so today. It's been improved with more kit, revamped styling, greater power and sizeable leaps in economy and emissions though it remains something of a space oddity. Yet it's certainly not without its qualities.

In the Metal

The rather unusual looks of the previous R-Class have been thoroughly worked over at the front. Sharper, shapelier lights, LED driving lamps housed in a new lower bumper and a far bolder and more upright grille combine to make the R-Class significantly more handsome than its predecessor.

Inside, the changes are very minor, with two-tone trims and some additional standard kit being about the sum of the changes. It's massive though - in either standard or long wheelbase versions - with seating for seven on all models.

What you get for your Money

Aside from the massive amount of metal and plentiful seating, Mercedes has chucked plenty of equipment at the R-Class. Given its size the parking sensors are welcome, other kit including bi-xenon lights with Active Light Function, electrically adjusted and heated front seats, iPod connectivity, a seven-speed automatic transmission, Bluetooth telephony, privacy glass, climate control and satellite navigation. With the 350 CDI model as tested you also get 4MATIC four-wheel drive, while the R 300 CDI makes do with rear-wheel drive.

Driving it

Consider the R-Class as a tool for carrying people, as otherwise you'll be disappointed. If you need something to carry up to seven people in real comfort then the R-Class is very effective indeed. Refinement is impressive, with the diesel only vocal when it's really pushed, while wind noise is well suppressed too. The suspension lets it down a bit, with the air springs struggling sometimes to smother bumps, lessening the otherwise excellent comfort.

Sitting high you get an SUV-rivalling view of the road ahead and the parallels don't stop there. The R-Class feels rather SUV in its driving dynamics, with a fair bit of roll and pitch apparent, while the steering is lacking in information at the wheel. What is evident though is how easy the R-Class is to drive, it shrugging off enormous mileages with impunity. The 261bhp V6 CDI turbodiesel provides excellent flexibility thanks to 457lb.ft of torque, while emissions and economy - these improving by nine percent despite a 40bhp increase in power - are reasonable given the R 350 CDI 4MATIC's performance. Underlining its potency is a 7.6-second 0-62mph time.

Worth Noting

Two wheelbases are offered, with both coming as standard with seven seats. If you want less you can choose individual seating in the rear, giving six large and comfortable chairs and easing access to the rearmost ones. Use all the seats and luggage space is pretty tight in each, but that's true of most cars offering a third row of seating.

Summary

It's unlikely that the changes Mercedes has made will have many more people rushing to the showrooms to buy an R. However, they do make it more appealing for those replacing the original, or those who were put off previously by its strange looks. Seemingly existing in a niche of its own, the R-Class isn't for everyone, but for those attracted by its mixed qualities of SUV, luxury car and MPV then this revised model is better than ever.

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Mercedes Benz G Class was made available for sale and purchase by Mercedes

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G Class had been in manufactured and distributed overseas since 1979. The Mercedes Benz G Class, also known as the Gelaendewagen or G-wagen, is a heavy duty SUV style vehicle with extreme off road capabilities and were initially very popular with the military and those who traveled over rough terrain. Until 2002, quite a few G-wagens made their way to American drivers with the assistance of companies that would import the vehicles, modify them to meet U.S. regulations and sell them to upscale and anxious Americans at a tremendous profit.

Although additional models were made available in Europe by 2002, only one model was made available for sale by Mercedes in the United States in 2002 - the four door G500. The Mercedes Benz G500 made quite an impression both with its mechanical engineering and its formidable design.

Just about every concievable interiror luxury feature available at the time was standard on the 2002 Mercedes Benz G500. The power controls, leather seats, wood trim, premium sound system, and sunroof were reminicent of the interior of a large upscale luxury sedan. The Mercedes Benz G500 had a 112 inch wheel base and a 5.0 liter V8 engine that generated 292 horsepower. The G500 was quick to accelerate and tackled the majority of off road duties with ease. The major competitors to the G500 were the Land Rover Range Rover and Porsche Cayenne, both falling short of the power of of the G500.

Since its introduction to the United States, the Mercedes Benz G Class has not seen an extrodinary amount of change. The 2006 model year saw the introduction of the G55 AMG to the Mercedes Benz G Class lineup in the United States. The Mercedes Benz G class;s competitors now include vehciles that are similar in style and function of the likes of the Mercedes G500. The Mercedes G Class G500 and G55, introduced in 2006, have proved themselves more powerful yet not quite as stylish as the Mercedes brand competitor.

Maurice Picow Abu Dhabi’s Solid Gold Biofuel Mercedes Another Dubious Green Developmen

2011-08-06T15:05:00.000+05:00

etting back to the “solid gold Mercedes” it does have one redeeming quality; its 1,600 HP engine is designed to run on biofuels. But throwing in words and ideas like LEED-certified building and biofuel does not make a construction project or car environmental friendly. It’s just using the good deeds of the environment movement to get some good
Want to convert your Mercedes to bears that only the wealthy can afford to purchase properties in these places, or spend the night in hotels that can run as much as $25,000 a night for a luxurious suite in Dubai’s Burg Al Arab ultra luxurious hotel tower. It makes us wonder what good could be done if just some of the money spent on these projects had been used for the good of the regional environment.
And while the much touted Masdar City is being marketed as “an example for other countries”; other projects, especially Dubai’s island community extravaganza The World, may turn out to be the region’s economic and environmenre the United Arab Emirate states being over-the-top extravagant when purchasing super luxury cars? Word has it that an Abu Dhabi billionaire is the proud owner of a Mercedes V10 Quad Turbo sports job that has a body made of white gold! Not gold paint, but gold alloy sheet metal. Do these kinds of luxuries find any parallel with the similarly over-the-top “eco” projects happening in the region, like The World islands and Masdar City
The specially made car features a newly developed V10 quad turbo with 1,600 horsepower and 2800nm of torque. It is said to be able to go from 0-100km/h in less than 2 seconds, and can go a 1/4 mile in 6.89 seconds running on biofuel.But seriously folks, is it even relevant to talk about biofuel in the face of such an item?
Cost of this “jewelry store on wheels” is reported to be $2.5 million – or enough money to feed the poorer populations of many Arab countries for months.
Oil rich Emirates in the UAE have been known to spend large sums of money on all kinds of extravagant projects including what has been billed as the largest and most expensive indoor ski complex in the world, Ski Dubai; the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa Tower (all 158 stories of it) Abu Dhabi’s now being constructed luxurious Al Reem Island (said to be a playground for the wealthy); and what may be the only truly environmental sustainable project, Masdar City, which is also in the early stages of construction.
Luxury at the expense of poorer Arabs
All of these, including the car of course, are at the expense of millions of people throughout the Muslim world who go to bed hungry every night; and many of these people (from countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, and even Jordan) work in the UAE on these projects for incomes rangial downfall, due to severe problems from both aspec

Mercedes S-Class Tuning: ASMA Design Eagle II Sport Edition

2011-08-06T15:03:00.002+05:00

What; an ASMA without a Darth Vader grille? Oh come on, that’s so, so disappointing. I guess ASMA’s latest Mercedes S-Class bodykit is addressed towards a more subtlety-bad-tasted crowd. But there’s no need to worry as all who which to make a fashion/taste statement through their ride ASMA is still offering the “Eagle I” S-Class pacage.

What Makes Mercedes Benz M-Class Special

2011-08-06T15:00:00.000+05:00

This is just general information for the readers who completely have no idea about Mercedes Benz M-Class. Since the writer himself only knows that everything about Mercedes is always something high, fashionable and classy. However, those three words are not enough to give you the more and more special about this everlasting brand.
Mercedes Benz M-Class, you wonder what the ‘M’ stands for. You can begin with ‘Maybe’…. Yes, that is. Maybe it is for the maker himself, Magna Steyr. He has brought out the cars to the European and later U.S market since 1997 up to the present. This sport utility vehicle (SUV) has Mercedes M Class W163 and Mercedes M Class W164—both have outstanding performance and drive.
Mercedes Benz M-Class is proper for long rides, not only around the city, but also between two countries. What makes it possible for this very long drive is because its great gas mileage. Besides its fuel, it also provides the Blue Tec diesel technology that can save the environment from pollution that contributes to the global warming issue.
Being equipped by stability control, Mercedes Benz M-Class is sensitive to the uncontrolled direction when you are driving. Frontal and side airbags are also supplied, therefore, this helps you at least to get rid of some accident and secure your life.

Mercedes Benz M-Class W163 was initially assembled in Tuscaloosa

2011-08-06T14:59:00.002+05:00

Mercedes Benz M-Class W163 was initially assembled in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States but then it was made in Graz, Austria in 1999-2002. The company produces this W163 with different types of models such as ML320, ML350, ML430, ML500, the ML55, the 4-cylinder ML230 and the turbodiesel ML270 CDI and the ML400 CDI in Europe. Its various types of engine including 2.3 L 14, 2.7 L 14, 3.2 L V6, 3.7 L V6, 4.3 L V8, 5.0 L V8, 5.4 L V8. The transmissions of W163 are 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic with 22 US gal (83 L) fuel capacity.
Mercedes Benz M-Class W164 was introduced in 2005, and many new stuffs are presented here. The outer look is sportier than previous type and it is also more advanced in quality. Its 150 mm long size makes it’s longer than 7 seater version. Talking about the transmission, the manual doesn’t exist here, but it is renewed by the 7-speed automatic transmission. The previous 3-valve engines are also replaced by the 4-valve which is also vary in types, there are 3.5 L V6, 5.0 L V8, 4.6 L V8, 5.5 L V8, 6.2 L V8, 3.0 L V6 diesel and 4.0 L V8 diesel. Its bigger body also enables the 25.1 US gal (95 L) fuel capacities.
So guys, what you should know overall is that this Mercedes Benz M-Class is one of the most fabulous and luxurious SUV ever in the world. It makes the car become “Best New Sport Utility Vehicle” in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. What another special else you want to get from Mercedes Benz M-Class? Just ask yourself.

High Quality Mercedes Benz E Class Wallpapers

2011-08-06T14:58:00.002+05:00

The AMG 6.3-liter V8-engine in the new Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG that outputs a respectable 518 hp and a 465 lb-ft of torque, matching the outstanding figures for the SL63 AMG. The high-performance Roadster has also transferred its AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission to the new model.
The 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG sedan comes with a newly developed AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension with electronically controlled damping, revised front suspension and unique exterior and interior design. At the same time, Mercedes-AMG has achieved a significant reduction in fuel consumption of almost twelve percent for the new E63 AMG.

Mercedes Benz Financial - IPAD as a Marketing Tool for Mercedes Benz Dealers

2011-08-06T14:57:00.000+05:00

If you are looking for Mercedes Benz Financial, is important to know that mobile marketing and mobile assistance have been proven to be a very successful marketing tool for Mercedes-Benz. In fact almost $5 million sales came from loan and lease payments alone and this was from mobile purchases through Mercedes Benz Financial. With these successes, Mercedes-Benz is equipping their dealers with IPADs to further improve their marketing abilities. The said company was first in introducing the MB Advantage a point of sale program for dealers. Mercedes-Benz’s goal is also to be first in bettering the dealer’s marketing strategy with the said IPAD units.

Gold Made Mercedes Benz in Abu-Dhabi (UAE)

2011-08-06T14:55:00.000+05:00

Mercedes-Benz senior marketing manager Michael Kanzleiter, said that the use of the said IPAD units focuses on dealer-manufacturer relationship improvement, unlike before wherein promos and rewards are basically targeted on consumers. The said manager from Mercedes Benz Financial of Farmington Hills, MI also added that dealers with such tools as IPADs would greatly improve the way they deal with customers. He also stated that when dealers have in hand all dealer platform needs would help present all details and information needed, this would eliminate the need for both dealer and customer to walk around the showroom floor. Aside on IPADS, the MB advantage program is also available on desktop computers also, Mercedes-Benz’s goal is to make each dealer more mobile and to make them more flexible when they are assisting clients whether they are leasing or buying a vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz International

2011-08-06T14:53:00.002+05:00

Dealership sales personnel that use the MB Advantage program, especially on IPADs will have instant access to all marketing tools and programs of specific models. Credit application process will have a faster turn around and return of vehicles that are leased would significantly improve in speed and efficiency. The IPADs versatility and compact size is a perfect tool for the MB advantage program. This is because it certainly fits the goals and purpose of the MB Advantage program which is to bring all the needed details in the showroom easily at the palm of every dealer. Mercedes-Benz will be distributing 40 IPAD units over selected dealers all over the United States in order to test the effectiveness of the said tool. All IPAD usage would be closely monitored by the company and feedback would be collected.

Mercedes Benz F 700 Concept

2011-08-06T14:51:00.003+05:00

A blast from the past and a taste of the future, this might just be a good description of the latest sports car that came out from a collaboration of Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, two big giants in the car manufacturing industry. We’re talking about the 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. This sports car combines the old yet astounding SLR race cars of the 50s and the latest and meanest technology of high-performance supercars. With the power of race cars and the sleek, curves and designs of a luxury car, the combination from the two car manufacturers is hard to beat.

Paris Hilton With Mercedes Benz SLR

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Mounting that V8 engine into the body of SLR exotic car is also not as traditional as one would like to expect. The engine in SLR sports car is placed in a front mid-engine position just behind the front wheels. Instead of using the traditional oil-pan, dry-sump lubricants are used. With this innovation, it is highly possible to mount the engine to a level that used to be unachievable. Because of the low position of the engine in the supercar’s body, the results are more than one hoped. The new Mercedez-Benz SLR McLaren race car has better aerodynamics and better handling due to the lower center of gravity.

Mercedes-Benz

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The SLR also has a five speed automatic transmission. There are modes, the Sport, Comfort and Manual which basically covers every known driving style. Sport is for everyday use, Comfort for bumpy or slippery roads, and Manual gives you control over the gears either through the touchpad or the levers on the steering wheel. When you use Manual, you open up three more modes, namely Sport, Supersport and Race. Speed increased significantly as you go up shifts.

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Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000

The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 is the most powerful, most expensive, and fastest street-legal production car in the world, with a proven top speed of over 400 km/h (407 km/h or 253 mph). It reached full production in September 2005. The car is built by Volkswagen AG subsidiary Bugatti Automobiles SAS and is sold under the legendary Bugatti marque. It is named after racing driver Pierre Veyron, who won the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1939 while racing for the original Bugatti firm. The Veyron features a W16 engine—16 cylinders in 4 banks of 4 cylinders.

According to Volkswagen, the final production Veyron engine produces between 1020 and 1040 metric hp (1006 to 1026 SAE net hp), so the car will be advertised as producing "1001 horsepower" in both the US and European markets. This easily makes it the most powerful production road-car engine in history.

Meet Shelley, The Autonomous Robot Car That’s Racing To Pike’s Peak Next Year

2009-12-10T13:16:00.002+05:00

When talk of robot cars start going around, I always get excited. I seriously can't wait for the day when I can just sleep in the vehicle and let the damn thing drive me places. While we wait for that glorious (but, probably, out of my lifetime) moment, those future autonomous cars' ancestors are doing pretty nifty things now.

This Audi TTS from a team of students at Stanford, for instance, can do plenty of things on its own. Rather than drive you to work, though, it's one of those things that's looking to find the limits of performance for self-operating cars - information that will be very useful for our future robotic chauffeurs.

Owning the unofficial world speed record for autonomous cars, the modified TTS (nicknamed Shelley, after female rally driver Michèle Mouton) has ran as fast as 130 mph on its own, without any incident. Its immediate goal now is to push the limit as far as it can and show researchers the edge of performance that similar self-maneuvering cars can play on. The ultimate aim, however, is more lofty: they plan to have the unmanned race car drive to the top of Pike's Peak sometime next year.

According to the team, finding the performance limits is crucial to the ultimate programming the car will receive, especially in the area of accident avoidance. While it won't likely lead to robot taxis within the near future, that kind of data can prove crucial to arming intelligent cars with better responses during emergency situations.

Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept and Woman

2009-12-03T09:57:00.000+05:00

Despite the stellar improvements in handling and chassis response wrung out of our Project MR2 Spyder, there has been little fighting over who takes it home for the night or out for a weekend thrash. With a wide variety of equally fun and eminently more practical hardware available for our daily drives, it takes more than just fabulous handling to pique our jaded interests. Of course, the fact that it sat for almost a year at XS Engineering (waiting for a new engine, rag top, and turbo kit) made it that much easier to avoid. But we're back behind the wheel with a vengeance.

Able to deliver 1.03gs of gut-shuffling lateral stick while snaking through the 600-foot slalom at nearly 73mph, it's clear that Project MR2 delivers world class chassis dynamics. But the stock 1.8-liter engine's uninspired performance brings sighs, musings and mostly doubts regarding our lofty goal of beating a Lotus Elise at this game.

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A quick review of the SAE 'white paper' on Toyota's design objectives for the MR2's 1ZZ-FE engine reveals only two of the six major goals outlined by the engineers had anything to do with performance: a flat torque curve and class-leading low weight. The rest had to do with friction, emissions, noise and cost reduction. It's an interesting read, outlining the innovative ideas Toyota incorporated to achieve those goals. From a nerd's point of view, the text on improving the combustion stability and volumetric efficency is fascinating, but geeks need testosterone-pumping, class-leading horsepower and torque as much the next guy, and there was little of that in the paper, as the final product illustrates. For reasons best known to Toyota, it created the perfect powerplant for an appliance instead of a sexy two-seater. Yawn.

Perhaps the lack of muscle is excusable when considering the MR2's low mass of 2250 pounds. It's amazingly light for a regulations-strapped, mandatory-safety-equipment-laden modern car that's not made from glue and sheet aluminum.

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We repeated baseline measurements with the fresh engine (one without spun bearings) on XS Engineering's Dynojet 248E, where 115 wheel-hp and 115lb-ft of torque was pumped out with all the drama of a Singer sewing machine ripping out a topstitch. Even when considering the MR2's lack of bulk, the power to weight ratio still ends up at a nap-inducing 19.6:1.

Few relatively simple or economical options exist for better motivating the 1ZZ motor, since the usual bolt-ons can't change or disguise the fact that the combustion chamber was designed by someone who might be better suited to accountancy. A common solution is to dump the engine altogether and drop in the higher-revving 2ZZ motor shared by the GT-S Celica and Lotus Elise, but even that engine is not so receptive to simple mods.

The 2ZZ is peaky, with a narrow powerband and not the most pleasant to drive. Furthermore, the costs and headache - not to mention our brand new engine - make any swap impractical.

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The Turbo

To get the most streetable bang-for-the-buck power, our eyes turned toward forced induction. After much nagging and cajoling, we convinced Eric Hsu of XS Engineering to consider turbocharging our car as part of the development for a line of bolt-on XS Engineering turbo kits for the platform. Turbocharging is good simply because it gets the greatest gains with the least amount of fuss. Done properly, it would also give us the widest powerband and the most flexible power delivery. Normally, it's the pricey alternative compared to bolt-ons, but since none of them do wonders for the 1ZZ, a turbo system is our best (and only?) option. The good news is that the XS kit will come with an exhaust, intercooler and intake, which should save a good chunk of change versus buying the parts separately. The production kit will also look a lot better than our prototype kit pictured here.

Volvo_YCC

2009-12-03T09:55:00.000+05:00

The Volvo YCC ("Your Concept Car") was a concept car presented in 2004 with the stated goal of meeting the particular needs of women drivers. In order to do so, Volvo assembled a design team entirely made up of women, some time in the Fall of 2001. It was a major exercise in ergonomics from the perspective of a female driver. Those who were involved during the several stages of the project were: Maria Widell Christiansen, Eva-Lisa Andersson, Elna Holmberg, Maria Uggla, Camilla Palmertz, Cynthia Charwick, Anna Rosén, Lena Ekelund and Tatiana Butovitsch Temm.

On the outside the car looked, at first glance, like a mildly futuristic four seat coupe. On closer inspection one could see that there was no hood, that is, no access panel permitting access to the car’s engine. Engine maintenance required taking out the whole front end of the car body, preferably in some establishment with the required space and equipment. This was not supposed to happen often, as the engine was designed to need an oil change only after 50,000 km (32,000 miles) and to automatically send a radio message to a garage a short time before any required maintenance. Filling the windshield washer tank was done by a capless ball valve, right next to the capless gas tank ball valve. Volvo surveys had found (among many other things) that women drivers considered caps to be a major nuisance.

The car featured run-flat tires, like those of wheeled armoured vehicles, in order to be able to drive all the way to a garage after a puncture and thus avoid having to change a tire by the side of the road.

Entry into the car was by the means of two Gull-wing doors on the sides. It also had an upwards opening hatchback door giving access to the trunk and cargo area. All three doors were motorized for a sensor-based “keyless” entry. Pressing on a single button on the keychain automatically opened the nearest door, making it easy for somebody holding bags of groceries or other sundries to get the things in the car without putting anything on the pavement or the sidewalk.

The interior was maximized for easy storage and good looks. All of the textile panels or textile parts such as the seat pads or the door sides could be removed easily to change the color schemes and vary textures. The head rests had indentations to accommodate pony tails. The shifting column and the hand brake were removed from the center console to give the front seat passengers easier access to the large storage compartments located within the dashboard. The rear seat could fold up, as in some movie houses and theaters or as is the case with the jump seat of some planes and limousines, making it easy for the driver to get a fairly big item in the car without opening the hatchback.

The bumpers and body cladding were made from tough, dent-resistant materials. The hybrid engine was economical and powerful.

Mitsubishi Eclipse Concept-E,

2009-12-03T09:53:00.000+05:00

Like a soothsayer peering into a crystal ball, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA), today provided a glimpse into the future through the Eclipse Concept-E.

But perhaps the future is more clearly visible through the glowing plasma bulb located in the car's center console. Because when the Eclipse Concept-E's parallel hybrid motor is switched on, that plasma indicator light glows with its own unique energy, letting the driver know that there's more here than meets the eye.

Upon initial glance, what meets the eye is a highly styled coupe. Featuring plasma running lights and taillights; neon crackle-tube indicators and brake lights; and a glass roof that offers ambient luminescence of its own, the Concept-E could be called a study in light.

But an innovative all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration-in which parallel engines provide power to both the front and rear axles-also makes the Eclipse Concept-E a study in high-tech mechanics. Thanks to this unique hybrid system, called E-Boost, the Concept-E delivers a continuous, uninterrupted stream of power even while the six-speed automated manual transmission changes gears. The result is a car that boasts performance to match its aerodynamic appearance.

"The Eclipse Concept-E suggests that performance and fuel efficiency need not be mutually exclusive," said Ulrich Walker, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. "E-Boost is environmentally friendly technology, but it's also pure driving fun. The Concept-E is proof that hybrid technology can do as much for power and performance as it can for fuel consumption," Walker said.

Suspension Performance

Since its introduction to the North American market, the Eclipse compact sports coupe and convertible series has won wide acclaim for its styling and its segment-leading performance. The Concept-E carries that performance-bred spirit to electrifying new heights.

The Eclipse Concept-E rides on 245/40R20 front and 275/35R20 rear performance tires, and nine-spoke, 20-inch wheels suspended by independent multi-links at all four corners. In fact, the rear suspension and differential were designed specifically for high performance; the rear suspension setup is the same one found underneath the motorsports-bred Lancer Evolution-series sedan.

Engine

The Eclipse Concept-E's front wheels are powered by a 3.8-liter V-6 engine that features Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing and lift Electronic Control (MIVEC). Driving the rear wheels is a rear-mounted E-Boost electric motor which provides an additional 200 horsepower, for a total output of 470 horsepower. Because it is not affected by gear changes, the throttle-actuated electric rear motor gives the Eclipse Concept-E a constant source of power when it's needed, which directly translates to higher, more efficient performance.

Besides raw speed, the hybrid powertrain also improves fuel economy and lowers emissions when compared to vehicles with engines that develop in excess of 450 horsepower. And when value is added to the equation, the Concept-E is at least equal to its mass times the speed of light, squared.

Interior

While the two-plus-two seating configuration is carried into this preview of the fourth-generation Eclipse, that's where most similarities end. Inside, the Wave Line design theme includes an instrument panel that combines shadow and light, hard lines and soft curves, to create an elegant, relaxing an thoroughly modern environment.

"The Concept-E makes use of traditional Japanese design - the incorporation of paradoxically complex elements in a simple manner," said Olivier Boulay, general manager of the Mitsubishi Motors Product Design Office.

Light and shadow seem to merge inside the Concept-E, but the design cohesiveness goes further: Raindrop-shaped door panels, which resemble the shape of the exterior mirrors, give the interior a cohesive look and feel, and metallic-toned leather performance seats appear to conduct an electricity of their own.

Rear seat passengers benefit from the side-hinged hatch. Moving the hinge away from the roof saved nearly two inches of rear headroom.

Deep Video Imaging and Multi-Layer Display(TM) (MLD) technology provide the driver and passengers with simulated gauges, diagnostic information and interactive displays in an intuitive, multidimensional format.

Exterior

The Concept-E presents a distinctive front visage featuring the new Mitsubishi Motors corporate identity crafted around a prominent three-diamond logo. The front grille vent and integrated front spoiler evoke the image of a jet fighter. The long wheelbase, short overhangs and cab-forward layout create a highly integrated form which, combined with the raindrop design side window, gives the Concept-E an aggressive, ready-to-pounce profile.

The Eclipse Concept-E's hybrid electric drivetrain had its own influence on design. As designer Mike Desmond explains: "Functional design elements include the side exhaust ports, which allow the electric motor's batteries to be placed down the center of the vehicle.

"The front of the door is raked back at an almost impossible angle, to make the door cut lines accentuate the fenders. To do that, a special lower door hinge had to be designed. The hinge is hidden by a mechanically operated trap-door that folds open when the door opens. And that elliptical shape, in turn, is reflected in the shape of the side exhaust exits. Once again, we were able to integrate complex design elements in a simple manner."

Wooo Racing Car

2009-12-03T09:51:00.000+05:00

6 Wheel Car

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Acura_Advanced_Sedan

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Acura_Advanced_Sedan

Maserati MC12 (Maserati Corse 12-Cylinder), Racing Car 2005

2009-12-03T09:43:00.000+05:00

Maserati MC12 (Maserati Corse 12-Cylinder), Racing Car 2005

Mazda, Volkswagen

2009-12-03T09:38:00.000+05:00

Mazda, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda and others roll out new cars at this year's L.A. Auto Show. LOS ANGELES, CA - : The new three-seat Honda P-NUT with a clear roof is debuted during press preview days of the 2009 LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 3, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Auto makers are expected to unveil at least 30 North American and world debuts at this year's show. The LA Auto Show will be open to the public December 4 through December

Nissan Infinity G35 Skyline

2009-12-02T19:52:00.000+05:00

Infiniti G

Manufacturer	Infiniti
Parent company	Nissan
Production	1991–1996 1999-present
Class	Entry-level luxury car/ Compact executive car (1991-96, 1997-2002) Mid-size luxury car (2003-present)

P10 (G20)

Also called	Nissan Primera
Production	1991–1996
Assembly	Oppama, Japan
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Wheelbase	100.4 in (2550 mm)
Length	1993-94: 174.8 in (4440 mm) 1991-92 & 1995-96: 175 in (4445 mm)
Width	66.7 in (1695 mm)
Height	1993-94: 54.7 in (1390 mm) 1991-92: 54.9 in (1395 mm) 1995-96: 53.5 in (1360 mm)
Curb weight	2535 to 2818 lb (1150 to 1278 kg)
Fuel capacity	15.9 US gallons (60.2 L; 13.2 imp gal

P11 (G20)

Also called	Nissan Primera
Production	1999–2002
Assembly	Oppama, Japan
Body style(s)	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Wheelbase	102.4 in (2600 mm)
Length	177.5 in (4508.5 mm)
Width	66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height	55.1 in (1400 mm)
Curb weight	2913 to 2981 lb (1321 to 1352 kg)
Fuel capacity	15.9 U.S. gallon (60 liter

Mazda RX 7

2009-12-02T19:46:00.000+05:00

The Car Club was formed by people who are, or have been, members of model and marque specific clubs. These clubs are great while you own that make of car, but if you sell your car and move to a different model, then you have to start again from fresh. With The Car Club you can move to a different model or marque and stay in touch with the people you have known for years.

This club isn't intended to replace model and marque specific clubs; we doubt we'll ever have the depth of information that these clubs have about specific cars. The marque specific sites tend to be more general than the model specific sites, and similarly we expect to be more general again. However, many topics apply equally to owners of all makes of car - for example driving regulations, certain types of fault, interest in motorsports etc, etc.


Production	1979–1985 471,018 produced^[1]
Engine(s)	1.2L 100 hp (75 kW) 12A 1.3L 135 hp (101 kW) 13B RE-EGI
Transmission(s)	3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Curb weight	2,300 lb (1,000 kg) - 2,500 lb (1,100 kg)


Manufacturer	Mazda
Production	1978–2002 811,634 produced^[1]
Assembly	Hiroshima, Japan
Predecessor	Mazda RX-3
Successor	RX-8
Class	Sports car
Body style(s)	2-door sports coupe
Layout	FMR layout

Aston Martin DBRS9

2009-12-02T19:43:00.000+05:00

Truly great luxury sports cars are few and far between. In a world where innovation is all too often hampered by compromise, pure performance is a rarity available only to the genuinely discerning. Designed as the ultimate driving experience, the Aston Martin DBS bridges the gap between road and track – DB9 and DBR9. Equally at home on a twisting mountain circuit as on the open road, the DBS is a true thoroughbred.

The Aston Martin DBS is a 6.0-litre V12 powered, race-bred, two-seater shaped by the aerodynamic demands of high performance, with an exquisite interior that marries beautifully hand-finished materials with the very latest in performance technology. A combination of elegant design, innovative manufacturing processes, race-derived materials and components and Aston Martin’s unrivalled hand-build expertise makes the DBS a luxury sports car without equal.

Volvo S60

2009-12-02T19:33:00.000+05:00

A company's image can be a burden and a blessing. Volvo, for example, remains keen on ditching its image for boxy, lackluster automobiles, but it's eager to capitalize on its reputation for safety. With its sale from Ford's empire looming on the horizon, the Swedish automaker has been hard at work to spruce up its image, and this is the latest result.

Though predictably toned down for public consumption, the production-ready Volvo S60 sedan bears close resemblance to the stunning S60 Concept that debuted at the Detroit Auto Show nearly a year ago. Gone are the suicide rear doors and the flashy panoramic roof, and the shape of the headlights have been toned down just a touch, but the coupe-like roofline and the aggressive overall styling stay.

On the safety front, the new S60 features a new Pedestrian Detection system that – you guessed it – detects pedestrians and brakes the car to a full stop from up to 30 mph if the driver fails to react.

The new sedan will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next March, with production slated to begin at Volvo's plant in Belgium early next summer. Once out on the road, the new S60 will be gunning for the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Acura TL and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, all of which comprise of the most competitive segments in the industry. In the meantime, Trollhattan has released a pair of images you can view in the gallery below and a short press release which we've posted after the jump. Thanks for the tips, everyone!

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