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Thursday, 12 August 2010
Friday, 29 January 2010
2011 Chrysler Lancia Delta Concept
Chrysler displays a Lancia Delta with Chrysler grille in Detroit motor show. However, Chrysler does not have immediate plans to sell cars in North America. Conversely, a spokesman said the car has been displayed to signal the end Lancia and Chrysler merger. The sources said the company plans to try and push Chrysler upscale in the U.S., and hope that Lancia's 'sophisticated, fashion-related' image will be contagious.
Pre-show report also said that Fiat will display all-eletric Fiat 500 on the stand, although it still must be put on a show. Chrysler's standing is also used to display a luxury vehicle from a branch of Fiat, Ferrari and Maserati. 500 hatchback will be sold in the United States at the end of 2010, while the 500C is scheduled to go on sale in 2011. Chrysler will build the 500 North American factory in Toluca, Mexico from next year, offered with a 1.4-liter gasoline engines ranging from 99bhp to 173bhp.
Pre-show report also said that Fiat will display all-eletric Fiat 500 on the stand, although it still must be put on a show. Chrysler's standing is also used to display a luxury vehicle from a branch of Fiat, Ferrari and Maserati. 500 hatchback will be sold in the United States at the end of 2010, while the 500C is scheduled to go on sale in 2011. Chrysler will build the 500 North American factory in Toluca, Mexico from next year, offered with a 1.4-liter gasoline engines ranging from 99bhp to 173bhp.
Thursday, 21 January 2010
2010 Fiat Punto Evo 1.4L 16v 105 MultiAir Eleganza
This is the new Fiat Punto Evo. Maybe it was, the performance of AOS connotations associated with certain Japanese marque, or maybe it just a racey AOS, but when it was revealed that the Fiat Punto Evo made, initial description involved a large wheel arches and flaming exhaust than the intelligent variable valve technology and equipment a very good level. New Punto give the number of levels that if you want a little underwhelming predecessor failed; enough that the change is justified, although the identity of a facelift Evo is not all-new model.
Punto is the star of new 1.4-liter engine Multiair, which we, in Äôre test 103bhp guise. By controlling the inlet and exhaust valves Fiat has managed to make a small gasoline engine that has torque distribution better, more power and use less fuel than conventional equivalents. A stop-start system also helps achieve a decent economy figures claim. That, the new Multiair AOS machines actually promote the new Punto. Unlike a conventional motor is naturally aspirated, you can keep the engine below 2000rpm spin around town and still have enough torque available to accelerate without changing down a gear, although the low torque output of £ 96 ft
The Punto Evo as capable outside the urban boundary. A six-speed manual box is unusual and very welcome addition to the standard in this class, and helped to create more involved in the Punto drives a vibrant and relaxed on the highway, although the speed of your cruise, Äôll would still do more than 3000rpm.
A supple ride quality also put Punto among the most comfortable cars in its class, with well judged damping absorbs most of the scarring on the road without sacrificing body control and stability.
Unfortunately, Fiat still fell short of the Ford Fiesta, precision and dynamic AOS Volkswagen Polo, the level of improvement AOS. Heavy steering at speeds up well, but it is not clear at the turn-in and never felt so connected, and the cabin should be more insulated from the tires and engine sound.
But Punto Evo has the power. Standard specifications is one of the best in its class, and new additions like the dashboard-mounted TomTom sat-nav to make the cabin comfortable and attractive, although the seat and steering wheel position adjustment can be done with more coverage.
Punto is the star of new 1.4-liter engine Multiair, which we, in Äôre test 103bhp guise. By controlling the inlet and exhaust valves Fiat has managed to make a small gasoline engine that has torque distribution better, more power and use less fuel than conventional equivalents. A stop-start system also helps achieve a decent economy figures claim. That, the new Multiair AOS machines actually promote the new Punto. Unlike a conventional motor is naturally aspirated, you can keep the engine below 2000rpm spin around town and still have enough torque available to accelerate without changing down a gear, although the low torque output of £ 96 ft
The Punto Evo as capable outside the urban boundary. A six-speed manual box is unusual and very welcome addition to the standard in this class, and helped to create more involved in the Punto drives a vibrant and relaxed on the highway, although the speed of your cruise, Äôll would still do more than 3000rpm.
A supple ride quality also put Punto among the most comfortable cars in its class, with well judged damping absorbs most of the scarring on the road without sacrificing body control and stability.
Unfortunately, Fiat still fell short of the Ford Fiesta, precision and dynamic AOS Volkswagen Polo, the level of improvement AOS. Heavy steering at speeds up well, but it is not clear at the turn-in and never felt so connected, and the cabin should be more insulated from the tires and engine sound.
But Punto Evo has the power. Standard specifications is one of the best in its class, and new additions like the dashboard-mounted TomTom sat-nav to make the cabin comfortable and attractive, although the seat and steering wheel position adjustment can be done with more coverage.
Monday, 18 January 2010
2010 Fiat 500 Special Edition in Pink
Fiat launches bright pink limited run of 500 that they expect to sell mainly to young women. Will build only 500 examples of the car, inspired by the positive reaction to a one-time show last year the Barbie car.
Special edition Fiat 500 will get a color like pink paint on the outside, but the interior is more conservative. In it will be black, not pink and silver, but the buyer will get a pink cover and a key special carpet mats.
The car will cost £ 11,700 OTR and will only be available to buy online. That is more than £ 1000 Lounge at 1.2 based, but comes with £ 1500 worth of additional equipment, including sunroof, Fiat said.
"It will be interesting to think freely driver who has a different personality," said Elena Barnadelli, Fiat's UK director of marketing. Like all 500s, it will come with a fuel economy start-stop system as standard.
Special edition Fiat 500 will get a color like pink paint on the outside, but the interior is more conservative. In it will be black, not pink and silver, but the buyer will get a pink cover and a key special carpet mats.
The car will cost £ 11,700 OTR and will only be available to buy online. That is more than £ 1000 Lounge at 1.2 based, but comes with £ 1500 worth of additional equipment, including sunroof, Fiat said.
"It will be interesting to think freely driver who has a different personality," said Elena Barnadelli, Fiat's UK director of marketing. Like all 500s, it will come with a fuel economy start-stop system as standard.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
16 Worst Cars Consumer Choice of The Decade
You would think that with more than a century worth of experience, ultra-sophisticated market research and cost-storey car park failed to look back, the motor industry would be better to build cars that people actually want. But no. Over the last decade thousands of buyers in the wrong direction and disappointment the car company's shareholders have been left to survey the ruins of broken dreams. The first 10 years of this century has changed the impressive array of machines that have lost all kinds of targets.
On sale: 2002-2005
Price: £21,195-£31,325
Sales target: 3500 annually
Sales achieved: 595 peak in 2002, 1404 total
Taking on BMW, Mercedes and Audi is ambitious, taking them on in their heartland is bolder still and doing it with your weaponry compromised is downright reckless. But compromised (to say the least) was the Vel Satis, most obviously by over-sized headlamps and angled, egg-crate grilles that made it look narked, as well it might with its fat rump and back-flipping C-pillars. And this in an era when Renault’s styling was on good form. Lumpy looks and a lumpy ride, for both the occupants and its maker.
On sale: 2005-2008
Price: £15,745-£19,345
Sales target: 5000-6000 annually
Sales achieved: 827 peak in 2006, 1386 total
The best crossovers combine a canny blend of features from various breeds and gift wrap them with a flourish; think Nissan Qashqai or Skoda Yeti. But for an example of how not to do it, remember the 2005 Fiat Croma, a tall estate whose arrival stood out like a raindrop in a thunderstorm. Roomy enough to ring with the echo of wailing Fiat execs.
On sale: 2003-present
Price: £263,137-£345,687
Sales target: Not revealed
Sales achieved: 23 peak in 2004, 89 to date
Uber-saloon looks like a cross between an S-class and a stretched Rover 75, but without the elegance. What happens when beating your rival gets out of hand.
On sale: 2005-2009
Price: £13,350-£18,100
Sales target: At least 2500 annually
Sales achieved: 1853 peak in 2005, 3264 total
The bustle-booted Toledo was essentially the same car as the Seat Altea, but with a distended rear end whose presence was easy to spot but hard to fathom. Painful proof that bigger really isn’t better.
On sale: 2005-2008
Price: £10,850-£12,600
Sales target: 17,000 annually
Sales achieved: 3493 peak in 2006, 8036 total
Lazy electric rear sliding doors, excess heft, weak engines, cramped rear quarters and a tiny boot punched holes in Peugeot’s hopes for this novel city car, which departed British showrooms after only three years. Novel, but tripped up by sensible-shoes styling and a troubled door policy.
On sale: 2003-2008
Price: £17,995-£28,750
Sales target: 8000 annually
Sales achieved: 5501 peak in 2004, 17,367 total
Even Vauxhall struggled to explain what the Signum was for. Cars with foggy reasons to exist tend to find few buyers.
On sale: 2003-present
Price: £26,895-£32,395
Sales target: Not revealed
Sales achieved: 746 peak in 2007, 1616 to date
Overweight and underpowered, with a somewhat flexible chassis. Sold moderately for two seasons before fading like a firework.
On sale: 2007-2009
Price: £16,500-£18,400
Sales target: Not revealed
Sales achieved: 732 peak in 2008, 1138 total
These days there are few truly dire cars out there, but this was one. Launched 2007, deleted 2009 - enough already of this abomination.
On sale: 2002-2007
Price: £10,064-£16,995
Sales target: Not revealed
Sales achieved: 15,166 peak in ’02, 44,507 total
Fiat tried to build a Latin Golf with the five-door Stilo, but ended up with an updated Austin Maestro. Semi-decent early sales, vanishing like a sandcastle at high tide in 2004
On sale: 2006-present
Price: £38,780-£42,910
Sales target: 1800 annually
Sales achieved: 1154 peak in 2006, 3052 to date
Too hulking to appeal to anyone not blessed with a six-lane highway outside their front gate. A great big cross-pollination of an idea that failed to germinate.
On sale: 2006-2008
Price: £28,595-£33,490
Sales target: 1000 annually
Sales achieved: 277 peak in 2007, 746 total
A nightmare grille was just one of the B9 Tribeca’s troubles; mediocrity in too many other departments was another. That astounding grille couldn’t have helped. Way off target.
On sale 2005-current
Price £18,045-£27,490
Sales target: 2500 in 2006
Sales achieved: 1250 peak in 2007, 3173 to date
The 406 Coupé was much admired - the bigger, pricier, edging-towards-ugly 407 Coupé has proved a resounding miss. Too big, expensive and not pretty enough to sell like its predecessor.
On sale: 2002-2003
Price: £24,050-£28,450
Sales target: 1500 annually
Sales achieved: 300 peak in 2002, 448 total
Renault truly lived up to its occasional reputation for weird cars with this: a rebodied, two-door Espace with no rear leg room. Great, but too bold for its own good. In effect, it was a limited edition.
On sale: 2003-2006
Price: £10,030-£17,905
Sales target: 7000 combined annually
Sales achieved: 3383 peak in 2004, 7449 total
A desperately frustrating automated manual gearbox, a chassis that was set up for understeer and a strangely styled nose doomed an intriguing sportster. Snared by high prices and a clunky transmission. Not so smart, then…
On sale: 2002-2006
Price: £12,795-£21,850
Sales target: 24,000 annually
Sales achieved: 13,511 peak in 2002, 47,093 total
Instead of hiding an excellent chassis and powertrain beneath dull, Euro-Nippon styling, Nissan eased back on dynamics and went for a radical look. Odd styling helped to kill Nissan’s aspirations in this class
On sale: 2001-2009
Price: £21,558-£32,080
Sales target: Not revealed
Sales achieved: 20,889 peak in 2004, 120,930 total
Hampered by a limited range, unconvincing retro styling and the fact that too many people knew it was based on a Ford Mondeo. A good idea misguidedly executed on inappropriate hardware. Died in 2009.
Wednesday, 26 August 2009
2009 Fiat 500 Abarth - Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge
Schnorr promises a better road holding after having built in a special coilover kit which lowers the Fiat a few millimetres and charges the account with 1.270,00 Euro fitting and vehicle inspection registry included. For the measurement of the axis will be charged 85,00 Euro and for the adaption of the body 285,00 Euro. No question the serial Abarth accessories emphasize the outline of the Fiat is skilfully. They continue the dynamic layout of the line in a modern way and make hungry for way more.
Schnorr leverages the visual appearance up by using sporty parts. The aluminium rims from OZ in red (Seria Rossa) and in size 7×17? are worth 1.090,00 Euro fitting and vehicle inspection registryincluded. An improvement for sure, the “normal” Abarth looks much more athletic. Power Level I (163 hp – 950,00 Euro) from Schnorr offers for the 1,4-motor with serial 135 hp an improved performance of 28 hp and 45 Nm. At power level II (5.050,00 Euro) you should buckle your seat belt very tight. An aligned engine software in combination with a sport exhaust system with a big turbo charger gives the Fiat 500 the additional? hp. Besides the improved performance from 135 up to 200 hp the maximum hinge moment rises definitely. It can keep on carrying Euro 4-Norm. For more information about the Karl Schnorr Kraftfahrzeuge please contact: www.schnorr-kfz.de
