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2013 BMW X6 Review

2013 BMW X6Today the BMW X6 is an odd item in the automotive world; even though it was initially loathed as an outrageously mashing SUV and coupe joined in an unaccepted union. It was gradually regarded as a relatively sporty and useful (though maybe still unsightly) vehicle. It is a unique kind of vehicle. The newest information and images has been released by BMW of the lately-updated Sports Activity 2013 BMW X6 Coupe which is scheduled to arrive sometime in spring of this year.
There are some facelift changes of the recent BMW X6 front fascia. The usual fog lights now are placed in matt-finish in the top part of the outside air inlets. The car maker described the frame’s prominent three-dimensional modelling and recently-designed bars that are sloped in the lower area as making the kidney grille of the BWM to stand out.
As a substitute to the regular Xenon headlights, the 2013 BMW X6 is the earliest vehicle in its class to be accessible with LED adaptive lights. Also, with the lately-designed LED-technology taillights, the 2013 BMW X6 back section display more forceful styling.
The new BMW X6 comprise of nine metallic and two non-metallic colours. These include Marrakesh Brown metallic, Midnight Blue metallic and Orion Silver metallic. The regular range of equipment for the latest BMW X6 contains a modern light alloy (19-inch) wheel design for X6xDrive50i. The customary leather upholstery (Nevada) is presently accessible in Vermilion Red and Ivory White for new leather upholstery (Nappa). The 2013 BMW X6 is a four-seat version and a rear three-seat bench is offered as an option.
The US will again be offered two models of the BMW X6 – X6xDrive50i featuring the 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 (400 hp) as well as the X6xDrive 35i 300 hp inline-6 TwinPower Turbo. Both of them are paired to the automatic 8-speed transmission of BMW.
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The M Performance Package is given as an added option in US. Features include: an engine upgrading of +15hp; torque (+30lb-ft) – X6 xDrive35i with 330lb-ft and 315 hp; 480 lb-ft and 440 hp total peak yield; light-weight allow wheels (20-inch); exhaust tips – black chrome; stainless steel pedals; M door sills and foot rest; shadowline outside trim; and paint – Carbon Black metallic (optional) among others.
The 2013 BMW X6 will be available for viewing in showroom in 2012 spring and is set to have its public debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

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2012 Infiniti FX Review

2012 Infiniti FXIf you are interested in purchasing a 2012, you may already have several choices in mind; however, prior to making your final decision, you need to ensure that you have had a proper look at all the options available. This 2012 Infiniti FX review will give you an idea of what this 2012 vehicle has to offer.
In 2009 when the second generation of the Infiniti FX crossover was released, it enjoyed very good sales which aided in the expansion of the brand in Europe and other regions of the world. An updated model of the FX crossover has been released on the market, which the 2009 Infiniti Essence Concept has inspired. The new 2012 Infiniti FX has new trim additions, plus some small styling changes.
This 2012 Infiniti FX review is meant to provide you with more details about this recently released vehicle. Some of the features that have been revised on the 2012 FX crossover are inclusive of: conventional heated seats up across the range, brand new gauges that can be found in the primary instrument cluster, new bumper designs, a revised grille; additionally, there has been a release of the AWD FX35 model (which is a limited edition).
This limited edition of the 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with several special features, which includes: a camera monitoring system from Nissan Around View, floor mats with blue piping, a navigation system that is hard drive based, aluminum pedal accents, rail and roof crossbars with tinted headlights, 21-inch alloys that have dark satin finish and an exterior color of Iridium Blue.
Let us now talk about the remainder of the range. The former Platinum Graphite color has been replaced by the Graphite Shadow; on the other hand, the FX35 Deluxe Touring Package now has new 20-inch wheels, in addition to quilted leather front seats that are climate controlled. Meanwhile, the FX50 Sport Package has brand new adaptive headlights.
A 2012 Infiniti review would not be complete without some information about the engine. The 2012 Infiniti FX50 and FX35 drivetrain package has remained untouched from former years. The Infiniti FX35 boasts a 303 horsepower 3.5l V-6 engine; on the other hand, the Infiniti FX50 boasts a 390 horsepower 5.0l V-8 engine. Additionally, these two engines are matched with a conventional 7-speed automatic transmission, which features paddle shifters (solid magnesium) and a manual mode. The FX35 is available in AWD and RWD configurations, while the FX50 still features the ADW configuration.
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2012 Fisker Karma

After a billion dollar investment and three years of technical ingenuity, it is now time for the world to be graced by the Fisker karma. This is considered one of the finest hybrid cars to have ever been created by Chevy Volt. Sustainability with a hint of sexiness is the main ingredients for the 2012 Fisker Karma. The story behind this design was inspired by Henrik Fisker who grew up in Denmark got his love for American cars that were created in the 1960s. Leading to the initial completion of the official design studies, found a lucrative way, previous to the creation of the Karma Henrik designed the V-8 Vantage, Aston Martin DB9 and the BMW Z8. These cars fall perfectly in line with all of the Eldorado and Corvette.

Karma has been described as a sustainably because does not use petroleum, initially for the 50 miles and the internal trims that is worshipping the gifts of Mother Nature. Undeniably, Fisher’s business plan is saturated with every single idea that surrounds sustainability, which has been reinforced by government agencies and venture capitalist. The Karma is a very cost effective car and is cheaper than the Nina, which has also been fabricated with earth friendly technology. It is anticipated that both of these cars will assist in giving Fisker the needed exposure to create a more viable reputation for him in the car making industry.
There is a good foundation that has been created by Karma. They have broaden their horizon and ride the bar by giving us a GM-supplied 4 cylinder engine that spins a very powerful generator and a 260-hp. Directly behind this work of heart is a lithium-ion battery pack that is natively American. There are double AC motors spanning from the axle that is located at the back and will provide you with 402 horsepower which separate it from the others. The Brembo brakes, propulsion system, aluminium suspension elements and the 22” cast aluminium wheels are all backed by an aluminium space surrounded with two hundred and sixty feet of welds and over 1000 rivets. The aluminium skin of the Karma’s car is completed with a roof that is a solar cell, plastic bumpers and composite decklid. The Karma is no different for the Nissan Leaf, simply because it is driven electrically. This means that the gasoline engine will only be used to generate power for the generator.
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Hyundai i30 hatchback

Hyundai i30 hatchback


Prices & Specification
  • PROS:
  • Spacious cabin
  • Great value for money
  • High spec
  • CONS:
  • High running costs with auto gearbox
  • Lack of rear visibility
  • Poor image/badge
Hyundai i30 hatchback
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Hyundai i30 hatchback 2012 front quarter
reviewed by Carbuyer

 to models like the Volkswagen Golfin terms of quality, performance and running costs. It's now a genuinely impressive family car."

The greenest
1.6 CRDi 110PS Blue Drive Active 5dr £17,995
The cheapest
1.4 100PS Active 5dr £15,595
The fastest
1.6 CRDi 128PS Blue Drive Style Nav 5dr £20,295
Top of the range
1.6 CRDi 110PS Auto Style Nav 5dr £20,795
The new Hyundai i30 is aiming for the top of its class - it's the Korean brand's latest rival to the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus, sharing many exterior styling cues with its bigger brother, the Hyundai i40. Arriving in the UK in April 2012, the new i30 features an upmarket cabin and some of the highest equipment levels in the family hatchback sector. All models come with Bluetooth, LED daytime running lights, a multi-function steering wheel and electric heated door mirrrors. Hyundai is also promising a range of highly efficient and flexible engines. Where the old model used to be far cheaper than the competition, the new i30 is very similar on price.

Drive

4.3 /5
Safe and dependable
The 128bhp diesel model is smooth and refined but lacks power once out on open roads. Capable of 0-60mph in 10.9 seconds, the Hyundai i30 is designed with economy in mind not performance. From behind the wheel drivers will find the handling safe and secure but the whole experience lacks any real excitement. The automatic gearbox is smooth and easy to use but we'd recommend avoiding it if you can as it pushes up running costs and seems to sap the engine of power.

Comfort

4.7 /5
Comfort levels are impressively high
The Hyundai i30's ride is very well judged, managing to feel comfortable and firm with very little noise entering the cabin. The diesel engine is smooth and quiet at low speeds and only sounds harsh when acceleraring hard. As a result, the i30 is a confident long distance tool and just as happy on the motorway as it is on the daily commute. Both front and rear occupants will enjoy the generous amount of cabin space and all the seats are carefully designed to provide support in all the right places. 

Reliability

4.3 /5
Build quality is impressive
Hyundai has a very impressive reliability record and the new i30 should follow suit. Inside, the cabin feels very well made and all the materials are of a high quality. Similar in design to the Hyundai i40, the dashboard layout is also very striking, but feels robust. Compared to the old i30, this new car is in a completely different league when it comes to cabin quality. In fact, Volkswagen bosses have been seen commenting on the impressive build quality of the i30's cabin at international motor shows, showing their Golf could even learn a few lessons from the Hyundai. 

Practicality

4.9 /5
Large boot is very useful
The tapered rear passenger windows can restrict the driver's rear view, but otherwise the i30 scores highly in practicality tests. The generous amount of interior space and a boot of class leading proportions mean that living with the i30 on a day-to-day basis, is easy. In fact, the i30's boot is 62 litres larger than the Ford Focus and 28 litres larger than the Volkswagen Golf

Value for money

4.7 /5
Standard spec is high
The Hyundai i30 used to undercut the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf by a few thousand pounds, and while it is still slightly cheaper and better equiped, the prices are now closer than ever. Standard kit on even the most basic i30s includes air-conm electric windows and Bluetooth. Hyundai models normally depreciate more than their European counterparts too, but this i30 promises to have residual values almost as good as models like the Ford Focus. 

Running costs

4.8 /5
Diesel models are Road Tax free and capable of up to 76mpg
The two 1.6 diesel-engined models provide the best fuel economy returning up to 76mpg and producing 97g/km of CO2 - making them exempt from Road Tax. All models are frugal however, the cheaper 1.6 petrol will better suit owners who rarely travel over longer distances. Avoid the six-speed automatic gearbox if you can because it pushes up the CO2 emissions to around 150g/km in the most frugal diesel and worsens fuel economy to around 50mpg. It also costs around £1000 extra too. 

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2012 Bentley Continental GTC Review

2012 Bentley Continental GTCDo you want to be driving around in the latest luxury car? If you do, you need to take a look at the 2012 Bentley Continental, which is the sibling of the GT Coupe that was launched during last year. Continue reading this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review to find out more details about one of the most popular cars of this year.
Let us now shift the focus of this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review on the interior of this car. One of the greatest features of this new convertible is its open air interior. It also boasts an innovative instrument panel and sweeping dashboard, which aid in making the cabin of the GTC, feel more luxurious and spacious. The interior of the Continental GTC has been handcrafted using some of the finest leather hides (available in six different combinations of color spilt and seventeen colors), seven different wood veneers, plush carpets and cool touch metals. Bentley has also worked to increase the storage of the interior, in addition to the rear legroom for the 2012 model.
Some of the other important interior upgrades of the Continental GTC include the changes made to the switchgear, which is not directly cribbed from the AG Volkswagen parts bin any longer. The steering wheel is now designed to be more stylish, and it is equipped with a thick rim that is framed by some extravagant-like gauges. Additionally, the cabriolet has acquired an eight inch touch screen that is located in the hardtop. When compared to the old unit, the new infotainment system is a lot more intuitive and faster.
2012 Bentley Continental GTC Review2012 Bentley Continental GTC white
Next, in this 2012 Bentley Continental GTC review, we will look at the exterior of this convertible. The exterior of the Continental GTC is pretty much the same profile, as the model from 2006; however, those individuals with a keen eye will notice the grille that is slightly larger, and the front turn signals that are smaller.
The AWD system features a rear torque ratio of 40:60, which is unlike the original GTC’s ration of 50:50. Additionally, the twin-turbocharged, 6-liter W12 engine is capable of producing a superlative of 567bhp, which is 15bhp more than its precursor. Furthermore, the 700Nm peak torque is now as low as 1700rpm, which is 50Nm more than its precursor. The duties of the power transmission are now handled by the ZF 6HP28 gearbox that features QuickShift, which is capable of cutting shift times by approximately fifty percent, and also enabling double downshifts.

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2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Review


2009 Yukon Denali Hybrid
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid and its counterpart the GMC Yukon Hybrid were the first automobiles to use the innovative two-mode powertrain hybrid industrialized together with General Motors followed by BMW and the past DaimlerChrysler. This SUV that is full-size launched a new class of larger automobiles that are considerably greener than the versions that are gas-powered.
Presented with either four or two wheel drive, two trim levels are available. The foundation Yukon Hybrid the 2WD model price has a starting of $51,610; the 4WD starts at $54,420. The Yukon Denali Hybrid 2WD is lavishly appointed and it starts at $58,925 and $61,770 for the 4WD. There are no major changes to the Yukon Hybrid for model year 2012, the only changes were a radio that has a USB port, the ability to record broadcast audio an and updated touch-screen navigation.
Powertrain
The GM’s 6-liter Vortec V8 with a technology that deactivates the cylinder is the core of Tahoe Hybrid’s powertrain. In simpler terms, what the engine does is shut down from four up to eight of its cylinders when it senses that the added power is not required. This is a fuel saver. Further from the engine, below the second-row seats you find a 300-volt battery that is hidden. Within the transmission the automobile’s two electric motors are housed.
2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid White2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid Interior
This hybrid system is capable of running in one of two detached modes which contribute to the vehicle operating at peak efficiency, hence “two-mode hybrid” as the name suggest. Low-impact driving, for low-speed, the powertrain works similar to other hybrids; which means it halts the gasoline engine where feasible so that it can draw power from either both or one of its electric motors. Commonly for highway driving the second mode is mostly used, and at this time both or one electric motors may run simultaneously alongside the V8 engine so as to provide a boost to power. The key to the entire system is the two-mode transmission, which tries to sustain the engine operating at the rpm’s optimum for low fuel use. Basically, it accomplishes a harmonizing act between the electric motors and the engine. Also it is accountable for keeping the transitions practically seamless between the two modes.
This entire advance in technology has resulted in an improvement of 25-percent in the economy’s overall fuel above the gas-powered Yukon hybrid’s counterpart. 40-percent improvement in city driving is even more impressive.

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