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Posts Tagged ‘suvs’
 The 2012 British Motor Show has been called off, according to the Autocar magazine. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the managers of the occasion, has discussed with the representatives of the UK motor industry and decided that the 2012 edition of the event will not be held. This isn’t the first time the British show has had problems. The 2010 show was disregarded and canceled in March 2009 as a result of the economic recession and not enough keenness from automakers. The British International Motor Show was originally run at Crystal Palace in 1903. Later, the show [...]
 Finally 2011 Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid sport-utility vehicle is all set to hit the US auto market this month that mixes Porsche performance with fuel efficiency, as stated by the company. The SUV has a combined power output of 380 hp from the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 combustion engine and a 34 kW electric motor which almost equals the Cayenne S with its 400-horsepower V8 and fuel economy estimates that surpass those of the Cayenne with the V6 engine. The Cayenne S Hybrid is rated by the EPA at 21 mpg in city driving and 25 mpg on the highway nonetheless [...]
 Tesla Motors the Electric-auto maker, Incorporated stated that in agreement with a deal made with carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation, it will build an electric powertrain system for Toyota’s electric version of the RAV4 sport utility vehicle. Tesla reported Toyota would pay $60 million for its development services. Tesla, based in Palo Alto, California, informed that it had begun the first phase of a services agreement pact with Toyota Motor Corp. to develop an electronic powertrain system, with a motor, power electronics unit, relevant software, an equipment box, as well as a battery, which will all be included into the electric [...]
 In the automotive world marketing activities are becoming most important aspect. This development has led to a lot more than just badges and campaigns. According to the Italian autoblog.it, Audi has discarded RS models for the Audi Q5 and Audi Q7 and will therefore has no desire to compete against the BMW X5 M and BWM X6 M quoted by Stephan Reil, Audi’s head of Technical Development the site reports. Audi’s high-riding series currently includes the Q7 and Q5 and is soon to be joined by a smaller Q3. The top of the line Q7 is available with a twin-turbo [...]
 Land Rover released the first official image of its 2010 Range Rover Evoque five-door version. The company launched the Evoque three-door at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. Although the British automaker still seems to have heavily disguised the model as it conducts additional testing on the Nurburgring ahead of the launch. Land Rover has also confirmed that a five-door version of the new Range Rover Evoque will make its public debut next month at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show.While the company didn’t reveal much on this edition, we look forward to see this very same design and engine line-up. There will be [...]
 For the first time a group of students at King Saud University (KSU) in Saudi Arabia were asked to construct a new SUV which is called the Gazal-1. As for the name, Gazal is a reference to the very fast Arabian Gazelle, in fact vanished antelope recognized with the Saudi Arabian area. Green is said to be quite popular with Arabian people so it became the main color of choice. It is a hulking, International Truck-looking off-roader after a nimble, speedy and athletic mammal. Still, you have got to admit, for a group of college kids, they did a fine [...]
 What is a hybrid vehicle? A vehicle that utilizes two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle is know as Hybrid vehicle. Add a refined transmission and powerful batteries and it’s a technique that makes the most of petrol, the one fuel that’s available in all American states at over 180,000 stations. Hybrids use the electric motor and battery storage to capitalize on the fuel economy from standard gasoline-burning engines. Depending upon the design and handling, hybrids can have up to 30% fuel savings (occasionally more) over if compared to a regular petrol vehicle. And that explains into [...]
 . Buying green is just the first step in reducing the environmental impacts of automobile use. Your choice of vehicle is most important, but how you drive and how well you maintain your car, SUV, van, or light truck will also make a difference. Measuring fuel consumption Without an onboard computer you can calculate average fuel utilization over any period by following the steps below. Fill the tank and record the mileage Keep track of any consequent fuel purchases (it’s not necessary to entirely fill the tank again until you’re ready to work out your mpg.) Preferably go back to [...]
 Over the years, it’s been interesting to watch motorists — react to rising fuel prices. It wasn’t that long ago that gas was just over a dollar a gallon. Does this dreadful thought of filling up your car or SUV’s fuel tank because of the massive dent that it makes in your financial budget? Then you must keep an eye on your fuel economy often and make use of these suggestions and see whether they make a difference to you. 15 things that you can do to help you to get better mileage Brake gently and as little as possible: [...]
 There is a basic challenge in the phrase “green SUV” which hasn’t changed much, but SUVs have however evolved all along more environmentally responsive lines, particularly as they’ve stepped off truck platforms and become much more car-based vehicles. Taking the gas mileage aspect into consideration is very important when you’re looking to buy a new vehicle. Every buyer is well aware of the fact that SUV’s don’t really have a good record in case of gas mileage but with new hybrids editions and better designs they are fast moving. The below listed SUVs all have above average fuel efficiency in [...]
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