Wednesday, September 1, 2010

2010 Daihatsu Design Cars Materia by Inden-Design

The company is now branching out a bit, and turning their sites on the sub-€15,000 Daihatsu Materia. German tuners Inden-Design is better known for their work on high-priced models from Ferrari and Mercedes. Dubbed the "Icecube," the bright white box has been outfitted with a host of new items. On the exterior, the new body kit contains four different extensions that can be attached over the current panels, as well as a daytime lights, and a new rear bumper with diffuser. Triangle-shaped side mirrors and carbon fiber door handles and boot cover are also installed.
The Inden-Design Tuner has modified the new ICECUBE cars both from optical and from the technical point of view at the same time. This resulted in the creation of the rough look. The Daihatsu ICECUBE Materia creates a convincing outfit by innovative design and exemplary functionality at a car tuning level. The whole kit consists of an extension set (four extensions (of 10 parts) for 448,00 Euro without mounting and putting at the vehicle), a rear bumper with diffuser (448 Euro) and the standard front bumper fascia equipments with day drive lights (230 Euro) in the front turn signal housing. Further identification features are triangular mirrors outside, door handles and a boot lid cover of real carbon (1,200 Euro for the set).
The rear and has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the ICECUBE becomes with H&R sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached.
In addition, the rear end has been equipped with high-grade steel exhaust system and a catalyst converter with two polished end pipes for 1,198 Euro, which produce the corresponding sound for the optics. The car handling of the „ICECUBE" becomes with H&R-sport helical differential gear (780 Euro) even more sporty. Due to the sport differential gear, maximum traction at all road conditions and therefore, of course, an optimal behavior on the road will also be reached.
But something has been positively changed from within as well. Many options in the interior like triangular mirrors, the central console, the door switch covering, the entrances and the B-column with real carbon in silver (1,450 Euro) are just some of a lot of features, making the life in the ICECUBE sportier. In addition, the speedometer shaft, the A-column and the door armrest have been trimmed with alcantara (680 Euro). There is also a high-quality loudspeaker system (1,200 Euro) with high frequency loudspeaker on front and rear doors - finally, a Phillips DVD-monitor incl. navigation system (1,298 Euro) demonstrates that this baby knows what`s what. The sporty pretensions are connected here with individuality, without discarding ordinariness at the same time.
Finally, moving to the interior you will find a new central console, door switch covering, and the entrances around the B-column lined with real carbon fiber in a silver color. Along with all theses improvements, owners of the Daihatsu Materia can order the speedometer shaft, alcantara trimmed door armrests, a high quality loudspeaker system, and lastly a Phillips DVD monitor system including navigation. The complete package from Inden-Design for the Daihatsu Materia ICECUBE costs 19,784 euros.
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2010 Maserati GranTurismo


Two years ago, the Maserati GranTurismo replaced the GranSport model. The standard 2010 Maserati GranTurismo comes equipped with a 405-horsepower 4.2-liter V-8, while the sportier GranTurismo S gets a 4.7-liter engine with 433 horsepower on tap. The GranTurismo Convertible also gets the more powerful 4.7-liter V-8. Standard across the GranTurismo range is a six-speed ZF automatic transmission. The 0-60 mph run now takes just 5.1 seconds in the GranTurismo, while the GranTurismo S gets there in 4.5 seconds. Top speeds are 177 mph and 183 mph, respectively.

Maserati’s new GranTurismo Convertible is a beautiful addition to the family of powerful sporting cars designed for the true enthusiast. The guidance of former Formula 1 racer Ivan Capelli is helpful in getting us out of the dense Roman traffic and into the countryside, where we find a delightful winding road with elevation changes, switchbacks and challenging corners to test the Convertible.

Beneath the broad sloping hood lies the excellent Maserati GranTurismo 4.7-liter V-8 engine boasting 440 bhp and 361 lb.-ft. f torque. Out on the open winding road, the Maserati GranTurismo Convertible really struts its stuff--with excellent handling, sharp acceleration, super braking feel and a level of confidence that makes driving this car a joy. The Maserati GranTurismo Convertible (called the GranCabrio in the home market) goes on sale in the U.S. this spring, priced at $139,700.
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2011 Toyota Avalon Review Spec

This is 2011 Toyota Avalon Review Spec.Have you seen the TV commercials for the 2011 Toyota Avalon? One particular 30-second spot sticks out. It's shot through a 1960's filter and features an old-fashioned voiceover, cheesy elevator music and an airline pilot driving the big Toyota sedan on a cloud with a pretty flight attendant in the passenger seat. It's like something the Mad Men crew would create, minus the misogyny.
2011 Toyota Avalon Review Spec2011 Toyota Avalon Base Sedan Performance & Efficiency Standard Features
- Engine: 3.5L V 6 double overhead cam with VVT ( 10.8 :1 compression ratio ; four valves per cylinder)
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
- Fuel consumption: city= 20 (mpg); highway= 29 (mpg); combined= 23 (mpg); vehicle range: 425 miles
- Multi-point injection fuel system
- 18.5 gallon fuel tank
- Power: 268 HP ( 200 kW) @ 6,200 rpm; 248 ft lb of torque ( 336 Nm) @ 4,700 rpm
2011 Toyota Avalon Base Sedan Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features
- ABS
- Brake assist system
- Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
- Electronic brake distribution
- Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
- Immobilizer
- Fullsize alloy rim spare wheel
- Stability control
- Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2011 Toyota Avalon Base Sedan Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features
- Painted front and rear bumpers
- Day time running lights
- Driver power heated painted door mirrors with automatic operation indicator lights, passenger power heated painted door mirrors indicator lights
- External dimensions: overall length (inches): 197.6, overall width (inches): 72.8, overall height (inches): 58.5, wheelbase (inches): 111.0, front track (inches): 62.2, rear track (inches): 61.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.9
- Front fog lights
- Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
- Luxury trim leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
- Mica paint
- Fixed rear window with defogger
- Glass electric front sunroof
- Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,572
- Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2011 Toyota Avalon Base Sedan Interior Standard Features
- 12v power outlet: front
- Air conditioning with fully automated climate control 2 and auto
- Diversity antenna
- Anti-theft protection
- Manufacturer's own audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
- Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.4
- Clock
- Coming home device
- Compass
- Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
- Floor and overhead console
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Cruise control
- Front seats and rear seats cup holders
- External temperature
- Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
- Bucket electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment electric, electric and electric, bucket electrically adjustable passenger seat with two adjustments
- Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
- Front seat center armrest
- Garage door opener
- Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
- Headlight control with dusk sensor
- Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 38.9, rear headroom (inches): 37.5, front hip room (inches): 55.8, rear hip room (inches): 56.2, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 40.9, front shoulder room (inches): 59.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 58.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 106.9
- Knee airbags driver
- Low tire pressure indicator
- Parking distance sensors rear and camera
- Remote power locks speed sensing
- Power steering
- Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
- Front and rear reading lights
- 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
- Rear seat center armrest with trunk access
- Three fixed bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments manual
- Automatic operation rear view mirror
- Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
- Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
- Front and rear side curtain airbag
- Leather seat upholstery with additional leather
- Seating: five seats
- Service interval indicator
- Front side airbag
- Nine speaker(s)
- Leather covered steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
- Tachometer
- Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
- Ventilation system with micro filter
- Voice activating system includes phone


Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2011/toyota/avalon/specifications/index.html#ixzz0yHBbPBg5
That Toyota's marketing team produced such a commercial proves they know exactly who buys the Avalon: people who were alive and watching television 50 years ago. Since a "jet-smooth ride" and "quiet cabin" don't set an enthusiast's soul ablaze, we're taking Toyota's hint and getting in the mood for our review of the updated Avalon by donning a cardigan, ordering a scotch and soda and developing a one-sided friendship with Alex Trebec. So let's phrase it in the form of a question: How good is the 2011 Toyota Avalon? Follow the jump to find out.
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2011 Honda CR-Z Review Specification

Okay, so the 2011 Honda CR-Z isn't absolutely the modern-day CRX redux that we were all acquisitive for. Mildly upsetting, yes, but conceivably this disappointment blah our antecedent consequence of this newest amalgam alms from Honda. We still acquire abounding questions about its anatomy and function, but charge to acquire the actuality that times acquire changed, Honda's artefact strategies acquire been realigned to the times and the CRX shall abide a avant-garde archetypal – abnormally the Si. Besides, this little two-seat amalgam isn't absolutely all that bad. Really.
What we acquire actuality is an inherently acceptable agent that doesn't accomplish a accomplished lot of sense. It alone has two seats and its EPA ammunition abridgement numbers are underwhelming. A Ford Fiesta, for example, is added functional, beneath big-ticket and gets about the aforementioned accumulated ammunition abridgement – at atomic compared to a manual-equipped CR-Z like our tester.

But don't address off the CR-Z completely. It may be a boxy advertise back looked at from a big account perspective, but on its own, it's a appealing acceptable little whip. Follow the jump to acquisition out why.






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2010 Mazda Shinari


When Mazda invited us to Milan to see its new concept car, we knew it must be something important. Normally concept cars get their 15 minutes of fame at an auto show, and then it's off to the next press conference to see what the following automaker will introduce. Not so with Mazda's latest styling endeavor. The Japanese automaker wanted our full and undivided attention, with the center of international design and fashion in Italy as a fitting backdrop.

The Shinari concept, which roughly translates to "resistance to being bent," will serve as a the basis for Mazda's new design language, and many of the styling cues will make it to future production vehicles. That means that the Shinari will essentially affect the design of every vehicle coming from the Japanese automaker for the next several years. An important car for Mazda? You bet.
2010 Mazda Shinari PHOTO


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