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Geneva BUFORA 2010

The Geneva BUFORA combines advanced technology with a shapely body that radiates the presence and style. Smart, fast and comfortable, Geneva BUFORA both the control and the car driver and an exceptional experience for everyone.

The Geneva BUFORA conventional hinged rear doors provide elegant and effortless entry and exit. State-of-the-art multimedia system offers a complete high-definition, surround sound and a choice of 1, 2 or 3 tap monitors.Anti anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, Brake Assist, traction control, steering Control and Adaptive Cruise Control is connected to provide a more pleasant and safe to drive. The optional driver assistance systems and technologies Bufori Geneva are discretely packaged and easy to use.

To integrate the driver support for hybrid and energy-absorbing carbon fiber and Kevlar hull, SRS (safety systems supplement) includes not only the pre-tensioned seat belts, but also the two front airbags, side airbags and side curtain airbags . Bufori 6.1Lt Geneva is powered by a V8 engine with hemispherical combustion chambers, and produces a rich 430HP and 569Nm of torque. Irregular arm front suspension and multilink rear suspension with coil springs fully programmable and adjustable airbag suspension for comfort and performance. Bufori Geneva is the first sedan in the world commercial use of such innovative materials.

The same attention should be selected paints, high-tech composite materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar hybrid material and high quality stainless steel, all metal parts such as chassis and brilliant work.

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Review MTM Audi A1

German performance specialist MTM has published photos that reveal their latest creation, the MTM Audi A1. Featuring an exterior finish which reminds of the MTM Audi RS6 Clubsport, it is also has received a set of 18 inch BIMOTO alloys wrapped in performance tires, upgraded brakes and a lowered suspension which will naturally improve the vehicle's dynamics.

The 1.6 TDI diesel engine is boosted to 121PS (89 kW) from the factory 105PS (77 kW) and the torque raised to 282Nm, instead of 250Nm. The performance package is priced at €1 199.The 1.4 TFSI engine with 122PS (90 kW) is boosted to 152PS (112 kW), again for €1 199 and if you pay additional €600 MTM will increase the top speed limiter to 220 km/h from the series’ 203 km/h.The tuning company offers 8J x 18″ ET 35 LK 5×100 rims for €1 500 and for additional €849 you will receive them fitted with 215/35 R18 Conti Sport Contact 2 tires.

2010 Toyota Prado First Drive Review

Toyota Australia has now launched the fourth-generation 150 Series Toyota Prado.Slightly larger than the outgoing model, the new Prado is 80mm longer, 10mm wider and 15mm lower. LED lights feature in the Prado's integrated door mirror indicators and tail-lights, and a body-coloured rear spoiler houses the rear-window wiper and LED centre high-mounted stop lamp.

Prado GX, GXL and SX have back-lit meters, while the VX, Kakadu and ZR trims offer more vibrant vacuum-fluorescent Optitron meters.Larger apertures feature in the front and rear doors, and multiple grab handles offer easier entry and exit.

The 2010 Prado features a range of Driver Assist Technology systems (DAT), including Active Traction Control and Vehicle Stability Control on all models.Other DAT systems include constant four-wheel drive and ABS ant-skid brakes, featuring Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist.Designed to assist drivers navigating tricky terrain, CRAWL is a 'feet-off' control system that operates in low-range and replaces Downhill Assist Control.

Seven airbags are fitted as standard, including two-stage driver's airbag, driver's knee airbag, front-passenger front airbag, front-seat side airbags and side curtain-shield airbags.Front-seat head restraints are standard, improving occupant protection in a rear-end collision.Featuring rear camera views, outside air temperature and trip information, Prado GXL, VX, SX, Kakadu and ZR models get a 4.3-inch display in the instrument cluster.

Trip information includes cruising range, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption, fuel consumption since refuelling, average speed and total run time.Three-zone climate-control air-conditioning is featured in GXL, VX and Kakadu specs, offering separate controls for both front occupants and controls for rear-seat passengers.Three-door SX and ZR models have dual-zone air-conditioning, with separate controls for the driver and front passenge. Four audio systems are available across the Prado range, each offering iPod, Bluetooth, USB and Aux connectivity.

Prado GX, GXL and SX models offer a six-speaker audio system with AM/FM radio and CD player. Kakadu, SX, ZR, GXL and VX models feature steering-mounted audio controls.
The three-door ZR and the Kakadu five-door both offer a premium Pioneer audio system with DVD-based satellite navigation. The range-topping Kakadu also offers rear-seat DVD entertainment as standard equipment.

The Prado's 3.0 litre turbo-diesel, standard in the three-door bodystyle and the five-door GX, gets new injectors and a front-mounted intercooler.The three-door automatic turbo-diesel lists a fuel economy of 8.3 l/100km.Both the six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmissions are matched to a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a lockable Torsen centre differential and two-speed transfer.The manual transmission is available on five-door GX and GXL model grades only.

Long-travel five-link rear suspension features at the rear, and Toyota says a balance of optimum roll-stiffness, a low roll-centre and low roll-steer has been achieved.According to Toyota, the new Prado was designed to "drive like a sports car" on the road. The five-door VX and Kakadu models get Toyota's Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System, which first appeared on the LandCruiser 200 Series.

Review 2011 Abt Volkswagen Touareg

ABT Sportsline has had great success with their tuning kits for theVolkswagen Touareg since the SUV debuted in 2002. For the exterior, ABT is offering a new set of alloy wheels available in different sizes, a sporty front grille and rear wing, a rear apron, and a 4-pipe exhaust unit.

For the engine, ABT Sportsline is providing the SUV’s 3.0 TDI version with an ABT Power system that increases the output to a total of 282 HP. The ABT Sportsline Volkswagen Touareg also comes with the designer wheels ABT BR and CR. Both alloys are available in different sizes up to a powerful 22 inch version. It goes without saying that ABT also offers combinations with high-performance tyres, where the performance and the load index agree. Both the BR and CR wheels underline the contours of the Touareg and harmonise with the bodywork elements, which ABT has developed for the premium SUV: the sporty front grill and rear wing blend well into the vehicle’s design and the incorporation of the rear apron and the 4-pipe exhaust unit show exactly where the classy Touareg comes from.

All the more so if the SUV has been tuned by ABT Sportsline. Because a 2.5 tonne car needs powerful engines, ABT Sportsline offers performance improvements that make the great car from Wolfsburg seem even more superior: more horsepower and more torque – the ABT Touareg is a mountaineer, a workaholic, an elegant glider, a fast touring car and an agile XXL sports car all in one: with the 3.0 TDI, ABT POWER provides 282 HP (207 kW) compared to the series standard 240 HP (177 kW). The ABT POWER S technology even makes 310 HP (228 kW) available, while the torque is increased from 550 Nm to 580 Nm or 610 Nm. The impression that the ABT Touareg is a formidably dominant automobile, which comes across as elegant and dominant, is further underlined by the designer wheels ABT BR and CR.

Review Volkswagen London Taxi 2010 the Concept car

Volkswagen has announced 2010 Volkswagen London Taxi Concept which designed to meet the challenges that vehicles in modern cities, with more stringent restrictions still in place and emissions, Volkswagen Concept London Taxi is powered by an electric motor powered by lithium-ion batteries. With a capacity of 45 kW / h batteries provide electric motor to generate a maximum power of 115 hp, lead to a theoretical maximum speed of 74 km / h.

The Concept, which measures 3,730 mm in length, 1,680 mm in width and 1,600 mm in height, is shorter than the current smallest Volkswagen, the Fox. However its long wheelbase and minimal front and rear overhangs allow it to have a spacious cabin with room for two adults to be seated in comfort plus an allocated area for luggage.The range of the Volkswagen London Taxi Concept is estimated at 186 miles between charges with an 80 per cent charge taking around one hour to complete.

The style is based on the UP!, Space Up! and Space Up! concept cars and functions Blue consciously details deadpan laugh like silver Union Jack on the roof and the city of London shining coat of arms on each side of the vehicle and the dashboard. Sleek headlights mounted in the headlamp units are connected by lighting a special ” taxi” on the roof. This has two settings – it turns green, indicating when it is free and red when it is not the driver. taillights are integrated into the tailgate 60:40 cubbies behind which are a few home goods.

Review Jeep Compass 2011

With the new 2011 Jeep Compass, we've applied the premium design cues of our award-winning new Grand Cherokee," said Mike Manley, President and CEO — Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "Combined with new interior appointments, and refinements to the suspension and steering systems, Jeep Compass provides consumers the ultimate combination of styling, capability, fuel economy, efficiency, safety and value in the important compact-SUV segment."The new 2011 Jeep Compass has a distinct family resemblance to the all-new, premium 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

New brightwork throughout the exterior lends an upscale touch without compromising the off-road performance of the Jeep Compass. The 2011 Compass sports new, standard 17-inch aluminum wheels, and 18-inch aluminum or chrome-clad wheels are available on Limited models.The 2011 Jeep Compass is packed with standard features that provide value and convenience for drivers and passengers. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power/heated exterior mirrors, keyless entry, aluminum wheels, fog lamps, cruise control and sunscreen glass.

The 2011 Jeep Compass offers customers unsurpassed 4x4 off-road capability with Jeep Freedom Drive II. Jeep Compass is available in three drivetrain configurations. In addition to the standard front-wheel-drive system, Jeep Compass also is available with Freedom Drive I and the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package.

Freedom Drive I also features a lockable center coupling, giving drivers the ability to put the Jeep Compass in four-wheel-drive lock mode to handle deep snow, sand and other low-traction surfaces.

The Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package is an available four-wheel-drive system that delivers Jeep Trail Rated capability in Compass form. The 2011 Jeep Compass' powertrain is designed to deliver world-class performance in all weather conditions, fuel economy and refinement, all at an affordable, value-packed price.

The Jeep Compass' 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a five-speed manual transaxle in front-wheel drive configuration delivers unsurpassed 23 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, and 29 mpg on the highway.

Jeep Compass also features a standard five-speed manual transaxle on the entry-level Compass and a CVT that is available on the Compass and standard on the Latitude and Limited models. The 2011 Jeep Compass also provides up to 2,000 lbs. of towing capacity.

The 2011 Jeep Compass is available in three configurations: Compass, Latitude and Limited. All are available with front-wheel drive, the Freedom Drive I full-time, active 4x4 system or the Freedom Drive II Off-Road Package full-time, active 4x4 system with low-range capability.

The 2011 Jeep Compass is available in the following exterior colors: Blackberry Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Bright White Clear Coat, Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat, Deep Cherry Red Crystal Clear Coat Deep Charcoal Gray (limited availability) and Mineral Gray Pearl Coat (late availability).

Built at the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Ill., the new 2011 Jeep Compass models will arrive in Jeep showrooms in December 2010.

Review Volvo S60 2011

The Volvo S60 is an established yet unconventional member of the entry-level luxury sedan segment. It competes in a class dominated by cars with normally aspirated six-cylinder engines and bucks the trend by offering a choice of three turbocharged five-cylinder engines instead.

The Swedish sedan's handling dynamics are a bit dull and unpolished compared to newer rivals. As you might expect, all Volvo S60s are protected by an umbrella of Volvo safety features -- including stability control, anti-whiplash seats and full-length side curtain airbags -- and have performed extremely well in crash testing.

Each S60 model has its own engine. A five-speed automatic transmission routes power either to the front wheels or all four on all-wheel-drive (AWD) models. Unfortunately, the T5 is front-wheel-drive only, but buyers have their choice of a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual gearbox.Trunk capacity measures nearly 14 cubic feet, and the 60/40-split rear seat folds to handle extra-long cargo.

The S60 2.4 came with a 2.4-liter five-cylinder engine that produced 168 hp. The turbo 2.4T had 197 hp. The most powerful engine was the 247-hp 2.3-liter five-cylinder in the T5. An all-wheel-drive model called the 2.4T AWD joined the family in '02, and all models received enhancements to traction control and engine management systems, resulting in improved response.

In '03, the AWD sedan switched to the current 208-hp 2.5-liter engine, prompting Volvo to rename it the 2.5T AWD. In 2004, the hot-rod 300-hp R was added to the mix, sporting a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, 18-inch wheels, performance tires and bi-xenon headlights. In '06, Volvo dropped the base 2.4 model and upgraded the 2.5T AWD model with a new all-wheel-drive system for enhanced traction. All '07 S60s received revised front fascia styling. For 2008, the high-performance R model was dropped.

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