Jaguar With Bowers & Wilkins Audio

Premium luxury vehicle, plus a dynamic audio system… equals to a radical stunning ride! Bowers & Wilkins, the British loudspeaker group with an exceptional performance reputation is responsible for the exclusive Jaguar XKR-S sound system. It is outfitted as standard to the limited units of 200 cars. It is greatly patterned from the world-class Bowers &Wilkins audio standards in the Jaguar XF and Jaguar XKR Portfolio.

“It seems fitting that a high-performance vehicle like XKR-S is fitted with the ultimate in high-performance audio to match. Tuned by the acoustic experts that are responsible for our top-of-the-line products in Abbey Road ensures that Jaguar winds up with something goes far beyond ‘premium audio. Only this level of expertise can deliver such a truly compelling performance” says Bowers & Wilkins’ head of automotive, Martin Lindsay.

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The New Twingo With The ESP

The latest model from Renault outfitted its entry-level vehicle with ESP to make the system accessible to as many drivers as possible. Alongside a meek styling and splendid auto body parts, the New Twingo will acquire the ESP, which helps drivers in the situationt of a vehicle losing grip.

Check out the extra information HERE! Hold your grip and dig in!

Kia’s SOUL Concepts

 

Kia Motors unveiled three superb concepts which was named the Kia SOUL concept vehicles during the opening of the 78th Salon de l’Automobiles last week.

The concept cars are the SOUL Diva, SOUL Burner and SOUL Searcher. These three are the brainchild of Kia’s European design team under the thorough supervision of  Peter Schreyer, Kia’s Chief Design Officer. The triple-treat concept cars is greatly alike to a new production vehicle which will make its world debut in September at the Paris Show.

“The all-new Kia production car will appeal especially to the young-at-heart – whatever their age! It will defy classification and encourage customers to build an emotional bond with their new car by providing a creative platform that they can customize to match their own character,” says Gregory Guillaume, Chief Designer Kia Motors Europe.

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Volks In Geneva

Volkswagen put on a great show at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show with a variety of latest models in their range. The all-new Scirocco will be on the spotlight and take the center stage.  These vehicle is entirely re-engineered all-round sports car. On the other hand, the Golf TDI Hybrid is also on display in Geneva. The Golf TDI hybrid is capable of running on just 3.4 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres.

The 150-PS Passat Estate TSI EcoFuel debuted in Geneva as well. This car largely embodies a technology advancements for automobiles that run on natural gas.

Other Volkswagen world premieres:

Sharan BlueMotion (6.0 litres per 100 km) and the four-wheel-drive

Golf Estate 4Motion.

The Passat CC

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The Ultimate Jaguar XKR-S

 

If you missed the world debut of the Jaguar XKR-S in Geneva, here’s the complete specification and features of this splendid ride courtesy of my source. Check this out.  

JAGUAR XKR-S FEATURES

* Available in Ultimate Black metallic paint colour with contrasting paint finish to the grille, sills, side power vents and rear splitter and diffuser
* Revised front splitter and side sill extensions
* Revised rear spoiler and rear bumper fitted with unique splitter and diffuser panel
* Vortex 20″ forged, 14 spoke lightweight alloy wheels with unique design and red Jaguar *”Heritage” centre badge
* Alcon R Performance braking system with red callipers
* Bowers & Wilkins Premium Sound System
* Luxury Sport interior theme with Warm Charcoal full soft-grain leather and Ivory twin needle contrast stitching – 16 way electrically adjustable seating with adjustable bolsters
* Piano Black interior finish to facia and centre console
* Charcoal Alston headlining
* Alloy and leather gear lever with alloy selector gate surround
* Flint carpets with Flint carpet mats, edged in Charcoal leather with Ivory stitching
* XKR-S badging
* Unique XKR-S logo to the instrument cluster, tread-plate, front seat head-restraints and carpet mats

TRANSMISSION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKES

6-speed electronic automatic transmission with Jaguar Sequential ShiftTM
Unique dampers and CATSTM (Computer Active Technology Suspension) tuning
Trac DSC (Dynamic Stability Control)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) – drive-away release
New steering rack, springs and revised calibrations
Reduced ride height (10mm)

EXTERIOR

Intelligent Lighting System – automatic headlamps on with windscreen wipers
Active Front Lighting (dynamic pivoting headlamps)
Bi-Xenon headlamps with integrated cornering lamps, automatic levelling and headlamp washers
Bonnet louvres
Quad tailpipes with polished finish
Front and Rear Park Assist
Heated exterior mirrors with electric adjustment, power folding auto-dimming and memory function
Heated windscreen with timer and rain sensing windscreen wipers
Instant Mobility System (IMS) in lieu of space saver spare wheel

INTERIOR

Memory function with 3 settings for driver’s and passenger’s seat, exterior mirrors and steering column
Padded leather 3-spoke steering wheel
Cruise control with active speed limiter
Automatic air recirculation with 5 setting
Automatic climate control with humidity control, air particle/odour filtration and dual zone temperature control for driver and front passenger
Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror
Electric windows with one-touch open/close and anti-trap
Glove box with auxiliary power socket
Interior mood lighting
Jaguar Smart Key SystemTM with keyless start
Keyless Entry
Alloy pedals

SECURITY

Remote control central locking with deadlocks and drive-away locking
Intrusion and perimetric alarm with passive sounder and battery back-up
Engine immobiliser

AUDIO AND COMMUNICATIONS

Bowers and Wilkins Premium Sound with 525W Jaguar Premium surround sound
Navigation system with DVD mapping and 7 inch Touch-screen
Bluetooth® telephone connectivity
6-disc in-dash CD changer
Windows Media® Audio (WMA) and MP3 disc compatibility
iPod and USB connectivity

SAFETY

Adaptive Restraint Technology System (ARTSTM)
Airbags, front and side (driver and front passenger)
Belt reminder system (front seats only)
Front seat whiplash reduction system
Pedestrian Contact Sensing – automatically deployable bonnet system
ISOfix anchor points for rear child seat
Front and rear seat belt pre-tensioners

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GM With THe HydroGen4 In Geneva

       

General Motors never runs out of surprises in every major automotive events, talk about Frankfurt, NAIAS etc. This time, at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, GM unveiled a one-of-a kind vehicle that will surely affect the future automotive world. The highlight of the GM Forum at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 is on the GM HydroGen4, bonding the fourth generation of GM’s fuel cell technology.

“Fuel cell propulsion with hydrogen as a fuel highlights GM’s commitment to take the car out of the environmental debate and reduce our dependency on oil. HydroGen4 is powered by GM’s most advanced fuel cell system and marks an important milestone on the road towards completely emission-free, competitive fuel cell technology in the automobile. The HydroGen4 features considerable progress in everyday usability, dynamics and system durability compared to its predecessors. And in addition, it offers the comfort and safety of a regular production vehicle,” says Carl-Peter Forster, President of GM Europe.

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PGA National Resort & Spa’s Official Vehicle

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and PGA National Resort & Spa have agreed in a three-year deal naming Honda as the official vehicle of PGA National Resort & Spa. The joint venture of these two big names was announced last week. So, you don’t have to wonder if the resort boast off Honda cars and Honda Wagovan parts along the way if in case you drop by the place. 

Generating upon a commitment which began last year with the hosting of the Honda Classic golf tournament, the PGA National resort & spa will now exhibit Honda cars on display, as shuttle vehicles and more.

Golf is a favorite pastime of many Honda owners, and the Honda Classic has become a highly anticipated stop on the PGA Tour. Bringing Honda vehicles to PGA National Resort & Spa full-time offers the perfect opportunity to build upon Honda’s already great golfing legacy,” says Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales for American Honda.

2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan In Review

 

The 2008 Suzuki SX4 sedan is apparently small with stubby and high, jelly-bean like shape. The SX4, also called as the “Touring”, is perhaps the most exciting vehicle in Suzuki’s range of vehicles to date. It has disc brakes on all corners and features a 17-inch alloy wheels shod with sporty tires, various stunning body cladding, shocks that is a lot like the Koni twin tube shock absorber and a standard 5-speed stick.

Check out the complete ‘08 SX4 Review here.

The Audi Q7 Coastline

 

Let’s have a short review on the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. There are several concept cars and production vehicles that made us drool and stunned because of the exceptional beauty embodied by each and every vehicle on display such as the CTS, the Accord and the SRX with the Cadillac SRX axle assembly to name a few.

Let’s talk about Audi’s Q7 Coastline concept…

According to the Auto Spectator, the Q7 Coastline is the ‘Nautical interpretation’ for SUV design study, which unites concluding production Audi Q7 V12 TDI on the Audi stand in Switzerland.

The Q7 Coastline Highlights:
• World debut of final series production version of new Audi Q7 V12 TDI – the world’s most powerful diesel-powered passenger car
• Already complies with proposed EU5 emissions regulations effective from 2010
• Audi Q7 coastline design study debuts with interior décor reminiscent of an exclusive yacht
• 6.0 litre twin-turbo engine gives new Audi Q7 V12 TDI 500PS @ 4,000 rpm; 1000 Nm from 1,750 rpm to 3,000 rpm; 0-62mph in 5.5 seconds; top speed electronically limited to 155mph; and 23.7mpg combined

The Rebirth OF The 500 Abarth

This week is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. The opening of the 2008 Geneva Motor Show is bound to start tomorrow and we’re all excited to witness the unveiling of several splendid production vehicles and concept cars. Talk about Volvo cars, Ford, Chevy, the Cadillac cars with its dazzling Cadillac Seville fenders and a lot more!

One of the most anticipated vehicles to be featured is the 500 Abarth. The new 500 Abarth will have its world debut in the upcoming 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The Auto Channel reported that the 500 Abarth was originally developed by Fiat Group Automobiles Style Centre with an apparent resemblance to the world-famous Fiat 500 Abarth of the 1960s.

Check out the all-new 500 Abarth Specifications:

Engine

•4 cylinders in line, 4 valves per cylinder, 1368 cc;
•Power output: 135 bhp at 5,500 rpm;
•Peak torque in SPORT mode: 206 Nm (152 lb.ft) at 3,000 rpm;
•‘Drive-by-wire’ accelerator control, without mechanical connection;
•Turboboost by IHI variable geometry turbo.

Transmission

•5-speed gearbox;
•Dual cable external gearbox control;

Suspension and steering

•MacPherson layout at front with anti-roll bar;
•Torsion beam axle with anti-roll bar;
•Ground-hugging sporty stance;
•Dualdrive electric power steering, with SPORT mode.

Brakes

•Floating ZPH 4.1.2 front calliper, piston diameter 54 mm;
•Ventilated front brake discs, diameter 284 x 22 mm;
•Floating CII 34 rear calliper, piston diameter 34 mm;
•Solid rear brake discs, diameter 240 x 11 mm.

Wheels

•Standard: Aluminium alloy rim 6.5” x 16” – Tyres: 195/45 R16;
•Optional: Aluminium alloy rim 7” x 17” – Tyres: 205/40 R17.