A Volvo car ride can ease allergies

<center><img height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMTCAcHlONu98xxaP_xK3rTKuQozMG8_1CS3FZt8N7IuJoqRIXxoZVkoySlT6dT7wzh0I3CDdXj8A3nPMB2PIvs6zglNliQUYzvuEY2qOLPLvYCzvwHdxEUnpLxW3cHPk5vXOlcDaKBhh/s1600/xc-60-interior.jpg" width="600"></center><br />As wonderful as the spring is for many people, it is also sheer torture for others. A person suffering from asthma or allergy has few sanctuaries during the pollen season. However, a ride in a Volvo car may make life easier.<br /><br />"The filters we fit to clean the passenger compartment air also remove the particles that cause allergies. A ride in a car can actually make breathing easier for many sufferers when the problem becomes acute," says Andreas Andersson, manager of allergy-optimised car interiors at Volvo Cars.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The filters that clean the air have two functions - one blocks particles and the other is impregnated with active carbon, which neutralises gases. The air in the car's passenger compartment is monitored by an air quality system that measures the amount of gases in the incoming air. Well before the levels get too high, the air intake to the passenger compartment is shut entirely automatically without any input from the driver. For this reason, the air inside the car is in principle always cleaner than the air outside.<br /><br />Automatic ventilation<br />One factor that contributes to the clean in-car air is the automatic ventilation system, which airs out the car when the driver unlocks it. This system is currently found in the Volvo S80, XC60, V70, XC70 and S60 but will gradually be introduced in all the company's models.<br /><br />Volvo Cars is in the lead in the development of allergy-optimised cars. Uniquely in the car industry, the textiles used in all the company's models meet the stringent Öko-Tex* standards, while the leather upholstery is entirely free of chromium.<br />What is more, nickel seepage from all metal-finish interior trim components has been minimised. As a result, five Volvo models with nine different interior trim alternatives have interior air of such high quality that they are recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association.<br /><br />Several Volvo models have also received high ratings by Healthy Car in the US, an independent organisation that bases its results on research and studies of harmful substances in vehicles.<br />"We know that 35-40 percent of people in the western world suffer from some form of oversensitivity or allergy. This is a major problem for many people and it is therefore important that we as a car maker offer a clean environment inside our vehicles," says Andreas Andersson.<br /><br />Filter to tackle small particles<br />The researchers at Volvo Cars are now working on the development of filters that can stop even the tiniest of particles.<br /><br />"It is the small particles that are the most dangerous. They may not result in immediate symptoms like the larger ones do, which cause allergies to blossom. However, small particles can cause negative health effects in the longer term," concludes Andreas Andersson.<br /><br />Jan Olson, marketing manager at the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association, is both grateful for and highly satisfied over the organisation's cooperation with Volvo Cars.<br />"We haven't received any negative feedback from users since we defined the criteria for allergy-optimised air quality, and several of Volvo's models have been approved in accordance with these standards. This means we have pitched our standards exactly right," he explains.<br /><br />"It's difficult to give an exact figure, but we do not see any tendency for the problem to tail off. And the level is roughly the same throughout Europe," adds Jan Olson.<br /><br />DRIVe Towards Zero<br />The development of an allergy-optimised in-car environment is part of the vision that Volvo Cars presented under the heading DRIVe Towards Zero, where the aim is to develop cars that are entirely free from harmful particles and carbon dioxide emissions. Thus far, China is the only country that regulates in-car air quality with enforced legislation. In Japan there are regulations for domestic car manufacturers.<br /><br />IAQS (Interior Air Quality System), automatic ventilation and removable floor-mats are all grouped together under the heading of CZIP, which stands for Clean Zone Interior Package. IAQS is available as an option on all Volvo's car models.<br /><br />Volvo Cars models that can be ordered with CZIP and are recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association:<br />Volvo S80<br />Volvo V70<br />Volvo XC60<br />Volvo XC70<br />Volvo S60 (the tests are being carried out this spring but the model meets the same standards as the other recommended models)<br /><br />*International Oeko-Tex® Association is a collection of 14 reputable textile research and test institutes in Europe and Japan that conduct independent tests of harmful substances.<br /><br />Source:Volvo<br /></span><p>

A Volvo car ride can ease allergies

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2011 Audi R8 GT Revealed

<center><img height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ0ivwjuafxqEqlpe7FU8NlNVk__EgCI1ougykX-6rDAnqZdOlASpCgOqqNSrt887fUb6-5NqlrESiuMqSEUzov43UOOg3pU18lFuBU5Ai2BuLFxkmOugb5yNM2X39JUP7RBBHULhYxJD2/s1600/Audi+R8+GT-10.jpg" width="600"></center><br />The Audi R8 solidified its supercar status when it received a version of the 5.2-liter V-10 from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4.<br /><br />The R8 GT swaps in a thinner glass windshield and polycarbonate rear windows and replaces many aluminum body panels with carbon fiber. By going over every part of the R8, Audi's engineers have carved a total of 220 pounds off the standard R8's curb weight. <br /><span class="fullpost"><br />For those intending to really wring out their GT, Audi is offering to equip the cars with a race package that includes a bolt-in roll bar with red or black four-point belts, a fire extinguisher, and a battery kill switch. The bolt-in bar can also be upgraded to a full roll cage. <br /><br />The 5.2-liter V10 has been bumped from 525 horsepower to 560, topping its cousin, the Lamborghini Gallardo. The GT is only available with the aforementioned R-Tronic hydraulically actuated semi-automatic, and when pushed to its limit, the R8 GT is claimed to accelerate to 62 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds and on to 124 mph in 10.6 seconds. The terminal velocity has been increased to 198.8 mph. <br /><br />The R8 GT is set to go on sale in Germany for €193,000. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUyuGw9A7kKIDR4pFG-hUUvU-d3rxTa8CyOBwUoz-G1-xcdQ-ZFzSjuEkMA0ew7g71Xg3pO1ADGc-KdKLoabZBOPN1FmN0c_KuLNQUzAk-3pIP_sSY603rRdaxhqNvb0n1-_KwEkt21Lt/s1600/Audi+R8+GT-10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Audi R8 GT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466593297635087506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheUyuGw9A7kKIDR4pFG-hUUvU-d3rxTa8CyOBwUoz-G1-xcdQ-ZFzSjuEkMA0ew7g71Xg3pO1ADGc-KdKLoabZBOPN1FmN0c_KuLNQUzAk-3pIP_sSY603rRdaxhqNvb0n1-_KwEkt21Lt/s200/Audi+R8+GT-10.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 92px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnnMCxd7BQtKIKRXw3fpYcL0fc9wVjdi1y5Y9jO6jSAUz693vd_ZlKqvivJxUMzJMAfWG2_NUFict2nJJQAyF9IP9Jm5LTHsl4yHjwg6EFf9vn3cfTkXjnBaV6okbjJYo93oTSGrWgL6k/s1600/Audi+R8+GT-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="Audi R8 GT" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466592953351930706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhnnMCxd7BQtKIKRXw3fpYcL0fc9wVjdi1y5Y9jO6jSAUz693vd_ZlKqvivJxUMzJMAfWG2_NUFict2nJJQAyF9IP9Jm5LTHsl4yHjwg6EFf9vn3cfTkXjnBaV6okbjJYo93oTSGrWgL6k/s200/Audi+R8+GT-1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 92px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release<br /><br /><i>Ingolstadt, 2010-05-01<br />The Audi R8 GT: Extreme lightweight construction and tremendous performance</i></b><i><br /><br />* Limited-production, top-of-the-line version of the high-performance sports car<br />* 100 kilograms lighter, body parts in carbon<br />* V10 FSI with 412 kW (560 hp), 0 – 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds<br /><br />Now even more powerful, lighter and faster: Audi presents a limited-production version of it R8 high-performance sports car, the R8 GT. The output of its 5.2-liter V10 has been increased to 412 kW (560 hp); vehicle weight has been reduced by roughly 100 kilograms (220.46 lb). The R8 GT accelerates from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (198.84 mph).<br /><br />The R8 high-performance sports car has been a winner from the very beginning. This applies to both the production models, winners of the "World Performance Car" Award in 2008 (R8) and in 2010 (R8 V10), and to the race car, the R8 LMS, which won 23 races in its first season and claimed three championships. The genes of the race version are now coming to the street – in the R8 GT. The exclusive series is limited to 333 units. Each R8 GT has a badge with its production number on the shift lever knob.<br /><br />Consistent use of lightweight construction: 100 kilograms (220.46 lb) trimmed<br />The production R8 5.2 FSI quattro is already a shining example of the Audi's lightweight construction philosophy. Its aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) body weighs only 210 kilograms (462.97 lb). The aluminum body panels are joined to the frame of extruded profiles and cast nodes by means of positive and friction connections. The engine frame is made of ultra lightweight magnesium.<br /><br />The ASF body is largely hand-built at the Neckarsulm plant in a complex manufacturing process. The extremely high strength of the body is the basis for the high-performance sports car's precise handling, and it also offers good vibration comfort and first-rate crash safety.<br /><br />Thanks to the ASF body, the production R8 5.2 FSI quattro weighs only 1,625 kilograms (3,582.51 lb) – with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and optional R tronic transmission. This made it all the more difficult for the engineers to once again achieve substantial weight savings. They took an elaborate approach involving every aspect of the vehicle, and in the end the scales came to rest at 1,525 kilograms (3,362.05 lb).<br /><br />The windshield of the R8 GT is made of thinner glass; the bulkhead between the passenger cell and engine compartment, as well as the window in the rear hatch are made of strong, lightweight polycarbonate. These three modifications saved nine kilograms (19.84 lb). The fixed rear wing is good for an additional 1.2 kilograms (2.65 lb); thinner sheet metal and additional cutouts shaved 2.6 kilograms (5.73 lb) from the aluminum hatch over the 100 liter (3.53 cu ft) luggage compartment at the front of the car.<br /><br />The long rear hatch is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) – an advantage of 6.6 kilograms (14.55 lb). The rear bumper and the sideblades of this same material save an additional 5.2 and 1.5 kilograms (11.46 and 3.31 lb), respectively. With its minimal weight and extremely high strength, CFRP is the ideal material for a high-performance sports car, and Audi has broad-based expertise in its use.<br /><br />The engineers also fought to shave every possible gram of weight from the technical components of R8. They shaved one kilogram (2.20 lb) from the power brake system, four kilograms (8.82 lb) from the aluminum caps of the brake discs and 9.4 kilograms (20.72 lb) from the battery. The engineers also found 2.3 kilograms (5.07 lb) in the air intake module and 2.8 kilograms (6.17 lb) in the insulation of the engine compartment.<br /><br />The interior also harbored substantial weight-savings potential. The new, lightweight carpeting accounts for 7.9 kilograms (17.42 lb); the bucket seats with a chassis of glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) account for 31.5 kilograms (69.45 lb). Numerous additional detailed measures targeted the interior, the exterior and the technology, such as higher-grade, lighter steel for the exhaust system's tailpipes.<br /><br />Even sharper and more effective: the design<br />The design of the Audi R8 GT is the expression of concentrated power – a beautiful, technical sculpture measuring 4.43 meters (14.53 ft) long, 1.93 meters (6.33 ft) wide and only 1.24 meters (4.04 ft) high. The exterior underwent numerous modifications that further sharpened the appearance. Many of them also reduce the weight and enhance the aerodynamics. The R8 GT produces even more downforce when driven fast than the production model – without any increase in the Cd value (0.36) or frontal area (1.99 m2) (21.42 sq ft).<br /><br />The frame of the single-frame grille, its struts and the slats in the air intakes are finished in matt titanium gray; the grille is painted matt black. The splitter under the bumper has a double lip and is made of carbon. Slender, curved flics at the corners of the nose increase the downforce on the front axle and are also made of a carbon fiber composite.<br /><br />One highlight of the R8 GT are the standard LED headlights, which use light-emitting diodes for all functions. They produce bright, homogeneous light, have a long service life and low energy consumption. The headlights also have an attractive and distinctive appearance. The daytime running lights each comprise 24 LEDs and appear as a continuous band. The reflectors are reminiscent of open mussel shells.<br /><br />The defining element of the side view are the sideblades, which direct air to the engine and in the R8 GT are also made of matte carbon. The same material is used for the reduced-size housing of the side mirrors, which are mounted on an aluminum base. The 19-inch wheels feature an exclusive five twin-spoke Y design in a titanium-look finish. The front fenders sport "GT" badges.<br /><br />The modifications to the rear of the car are particularly apparent, beginning with the fixed wing of matte carbon. The ventilation louvers on both sides of the rear hatch and the CFRP bumper, which integrates the large, round tailpipes and vents for the wheel wells, have been redesigned. The larger diffuser is made of carbon fiber composite; the license plate bezel and the wide slats at the rear are in matte titanium gray. The tail lights, which also use LED technology, have dark housings with panes of clear glass.<br /><br />Audi offers the R8 GT in a choice of four body colors: Samoa Orange metallic, Suzuka Gray metallic, Ice Silver metallic and Phantom Black pearl effect.<br /><br />Breathtakingly powerful: the 412 kW (560 hp) 5.2 FSI<br />The modified V10, whose cylinder head covers are painted red, gives the Audi R8 GT breathtaking performance. The R8 GT sprints from a standing start to highway speed in 3.6 seconds, and from zero to 200 km/h (124.27 mph) in 10.8 seconds. And the thrust does not let up until the top speed of 320 km/h (198.84 mph) is reached.<br /><br />Changes to the engine electronics coaxed an additional 26 kW from the ten-cylinder, which now produces 412 kW (560 hp) from a displacement of 5,204 cc. The torque curve peaks at 540 Nm (398.28 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, 10 Nm (7.38 lb-ft) more than in the production version. The V10 has a specific power output of 79.2 kW (107.6 hp) per liter displacement. Its power-to-weight ratio is 3.70 kilograms (8.16 lb) per kW or 2.72 kilograms (6.00 lb) per hp. The engine redlines at 8,700 rpm.<br /><br />The long-stroke engine (bore x stroke 84.5 x 92.8 millimeters [3.33 x 3.65 in]), which is hand-built at the factory in Györ, Hungary, features a crankcase made of a aluminum-silicon alloy that is both lightweight and very strong. A bedplate – a frame for the crankshaft bearing bridges – further enhances its rigidity. The complete engine weighs only 258 kilograms (568.79 lb). It is characterized by a cylinder angle of 90 degrees and dry-sump lubrication, which uses a highly efficient oil pump module. Both solutions lower the center of gravity and thus improve driving dynamics.<br /><br />The crankshaft is designed as a common pin shaft. The connecting rods of the opposing pistons engage a common crankpin, resulting in alternating firing intervals of 54 and 90 degrees. This unique rhythm gives the V10 its fascinating sound – a grand, technical music very much like that in racing. Two flaps in the exhaust system modulate its volume and tone as a function of load and engine speed.<br /><br />The normally aspirated engine consumes an average of 13.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (17.17 US mpg) – very good fuel economy given the tremendous power. The FSI gasoline direct injection system injects the fuel into the combustion chambers at up to 120 bar of pressure. The turbulent mixture cools the cylinder walls, enabling a compression ratio of 12.5:1. A variable intake manifold and the continuous adjustment of the chain-driven camshafts ensure that the combustion chambers are fully filled. Flaps in the intake ports facilitate the formation of the mixture by inducing a tumbling motion in the inflowing air.<br /><br />The drivetrain: uncompromising traction<br />Gear changes in the R8 GT are handled by the R tronic sequential manual transmission. The electrohydraulic clutch and switching unit receive their commands electronically. It changes its six gears much faster than a skilled driver could – within a tenth of a second at high load and engine speed.<br /><br />The electronic management system offers an automatic mode with the Sport and Normal characteristics, and two manual levels. It is controlled using the short gear selector lever on the center tunnel and two paddles on the steering wheel. Maximum thrust when starting is ensured by Launch Control – a program that manages full acceleration with high engine speed and minimum wheel slip when starting.<br /><br />quattro permanent all-wheel drive is the ideal technology for a high-performance sports car. The central viscous coupling located at the front differential sends 15 percent of the power to the front axle and 85 percent to the rear axle during normal driving. This split harmonizes perfectly with the Audi R8 GT's 43:57 percent weight distribution. The coupling sends as much as 30 percent of the power to the front wheels within milliseconds, if necessary. A mechanical locking differential at the rear axle further improves traction. It provides up to 25 percent lockup when accelerating and up to 40 percent on the overrun.<br /><br />Chassis even tauter and more precise<br />The Audi R8 GT high-performance sports car is a driving machine with breathtaking lateral acceleration and lightning-fast, nearly instantaneous reactions. Its engine is mid-mounted close to the vertical axis; its mass is almost negligible during fast direction changes. The R8 GT is dynamic, precise and stable in almost every situation.<br /><br />The chassis follows the classic racing design – double wishbones made of aluminum locate the wheels. The hydraulic, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has a direct 16.3:1 ratio and connects the driver closely and precisely with the road. A manually adjustable coilover suspension, which lowers the body by as much as 10 millimeters (0.39 in), is standard. Higher front and rear wheel camber rates make the handling a tick more agile than with the standard model.<br /><br />The 19-inch forged wheels are 8.5 J x 19 up front and 11 J x 19 at the rear, and are shod with size 235/35 and 295/30 tires, respectively. Audi will mount 305/30 tires together with optional wheels on the rear axle upon request. Cup tires, which offer the ultimate in performance on dry roads, are available for racing enthusiasts.<br /><br />Audi mounts internally ventilated, carbon fiber ceramic brake disks standard. They are extremely durable and abrasion-resistant as well as particularly lightweight. Together they weigh nine kilograms (19.84 lb) less than their steel counterparts of the same size. They measure 380 millimeters (14.96 in) in diameter up front and 356 millimeters (14.02 in) at the rear. The friction rings are bolted to the stainless steel caps via elastic elements. Red anodized aluminum brake calipers – with six pistons up front – are exclusive to the R8 GT.<br /><br />The ESP stabilization program has been specially tuned to the R8 GT and can be switched into a Sport mode at the push of a button to allow spectacular, but safe, oversteer when accelerating out of a corner. The driver can deactivate the system entirely for a trip to the race track.<br /><br />Exclusive and dynamic: interior and equipment<br />At Audi, reducing weight means increasing performance and efficiency, but not sacrifice. The Audi R8 GT, which Audi sells in Germany for €193,000, comes with an automatic climate control system and power windows, a navigation system with MMI operating logic and a powerful sound system. A 465 watt, ten-channel Bang & Olufsen sound system, a CD changer and the Audi Music Interface are available as options. As always with Audi, the interior shows loving attention to detail. Rich materials spoil the occupants with a fine look and feel.<br /><br />The ergonomic interior is adorned in sporty black and dark gray. The steering wheel, the headliner, the roof posts, the knee pad, the parking brake lever and the bucket seats are covered with Alcantara accented with contrasting stitching. A synthetic sharkskin-look material that feels slightly rough to the touch is applied to the bulkhead, the door liners, the instrument cowl and the dashboard. The "monoposto" – the arch in the cockpit – is made of matt carbon.<br /><br />The instrument cluster features white dials with "R8 GT" badges. The newly designed selector lever is made of CFRP and aluminum; the center tunnel and the door liners sport decorative inlays in the body color. The door sills feature trims of matt aluminum decorated with the "R8 GT" logo.<br /><br />A number of exclusive features are available as options for the R8 GT. Exterior options include two alternative wheels, a body-color front splitter and a CFRP engine compartment lining. Carbon elements on the doors, the tunnel, in the cockpit and on the instrument panel are available as interior options. Others include a multifunction leather steering wheel, seat belts in red, orange or gray, floor mats with the "R8 GT" logo and CFRP door sill trims illuminated in red. If desired, Audi will fit seats with carbon frames, which are somewhat lighter than the CFRP shells. The Alcantara seat covers are optionally available with an embroidered "R8 GT" logo.<br /><br />A race package is available for racing enthusiasts. It includes a bolt-in roll bar in red or black, which has both road and type approval, as well as road-approved four-point belts in red or black, a fire extinguisher and a kill switch for the battery. An optional front bar module for motorsports evens includes a rotary lock for the four-point seatbelt and turns the roll bar into a full cage. Buyers looking for more comfort and convenience can choose cell phone preparation with an innovative belt microphone. Audi also offers a full leather package, control elements in leather with contrasting stitching and a cruise control system as options. The parking aid is included with the standard equipment.</i><br /></span><p>

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Busan - 2011 Hyundai Elantra

<center><object height="385" width="600"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OMaa3Fk1NTI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OMaa3Fk1NTI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="600"></embed></object></center><br />The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has been unveiled at the Busan International Motor Show in South Korea.<br /><br />The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is powered by the company's new 1.6L Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine that develops 140 PS and 17.0kg/m of torque. The engine of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra is coupled with 6-speed automatic transmission and a front-wheel drive system. The company claims the new 2011 Hyundai Elantra is 10% more fuel efficient in comparison to its direct competitors.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />The 2011 Hyundai Elantra’s dashboard inspired from the latest Kia Tucson and the newest Kia Sonata. What are also evident are two-tone inserts and an all new centre console that beams of higher class and quality. The probable engine under the 2011 Kia Elantra could be a 1.6L four banger blessed with the direct engine technology to boost the efficiency.<br /><br />Among the new car's available features in Korea are heated rear seats, puddle lamps, high-intensity-discharge headlamps, LED taillamps and an LCD information display in the instrument cluster.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2hqO-QqJsB5cPHToBgn06xuDpZMYCjxUq2Hgq06N8pq2DGO8O3DGWemvdVt65UFuOrRhJifH3SZwTKF-rDbB-n3wltvqUz6danfeZeHWjZmh_qlaYvbBhTWZ7GIdopDQO3UOkpwvLfeX/s1600/2011-Hyundai-Elantra-3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2011 Hyundai Elantra" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466239568292822354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2hqO-QqJsB5cPHToBgn06xuDpZMYCjxUq2Hgq06N8pq2DGO8O3DGWemvdVt65UFuOrRhJifH3SZwTKF-rDbB-n3wltvqUz6danfeZeHWjZmh_qlaYvbBhTWZ7GIdopDQO3UOkpwvLfeX/s200/2011-Hyundai-Elantra-3.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; 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cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 90px;" /></a> </center><br /><br /><br /><b>Press Release</b><br /><br /><i>Hyundai Motor Co. had its world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan, the company’s best-selling model worldwide, at the Busan International Motor Show 2010 today.<br /><br />"The new Avante encompasses Hyundai’s latest ambitions, featuring the best styling and performance in its class," Steve S. Yang, President & CEO of Hyundai’s Global Business Division, said at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO) today. "We’re confident that it will once again redefine the compact segment worldwide."<br /><br />With sportier and even more elegant lines than its predecessor, the new Avante ? badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea - continues Hyundai’s ’fluidic sculpture’ design philosophy.<br /><br />Hyundai has applied its latest 1.6L Gamma Gasoline Direct Injection engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission to the front-wheel drive compact, the first time GDI and six-speed automatic have been featured on a compact sedan in Korea. The new Avante delivers a peak output of 140ps and maximum torque of 17.0kg·m. It is also about 10 percent more fuel efficient than its closest competitors, thanks to GDI, the six speed automatic and other fuel economy enhancements.<br /><br />The new Avante will delight and surprise with a raft of other advanced features not found on other compacts, including HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamps, LED combination lamps in the rear, heated rear seats, puddle lamps and a color TFT LCD information display nestled in the gauge cluster.<br /><br />Under the Avante/Elantra badge, Hyundai has sold over 6 million units worldwide since the car’s launch in 1990. Hyundai will begin sales of the all-new Avante in the second half of 2010 in Korea.<br /><br />At a separate commercial vehicle booth, Hyundai displayed a hydrogen fuel-cell electric bus and a Universe Limousine luxury coach, among other displays.<br /><br /></i><b><i>Hyundai’s New 1.6L Gamma GDI Engine</i></b><i><br /><br />Hyundai displayed its all-new 1.6L Gamma GDI engine in Busan today, which it first showed in Beijing auto show last week. It is the smallest member of the Hyundai gasoline engine family to benefit from the application of Gasoline Direct Injection technology. With the help of GDI, this four-cylinder powermill develops 140ps, an approximately 13 percent improvement over a conventional 1.6L Gamma fed by MPI. GDI technology doesnt only boost power output: It also improves fuel economy while lowering emissions. The new Gamma also features Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing, a Variable Induction System and exotic anti-friction coatings such as CrN Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating and Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating.</i><br /></span><p>

Busan - 2011 Hyundai Elantra

The 2011 Hyundai Elantra has been unveiled at the Busan International Motor Show in South Korea. The 2011 Hyundai Elantra is powered by the ...

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Rendering: 2012 BMW F12 M6

<center><img height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuL4T_bkXvjrwUjhFBd1iCNWGh-L3SVPkA1VPz-r67oo3X6LnaNZDtaxv4Nu2uj67yjdFVjWFnRO8TwULnScYWLMn40BGlLS7l-yu7xnbGMiq4G1mqPX0ln-gIxyASmGWLkkDDqtv3YhTj/s1600/2012BMWM6F12Rendering2.jpg" width="600" /></center><br />The new 6 series is obviously coming and it makes little sense to us that an M6 would not be soon to follow. The previous generation M6 shared the M5's drivetrain just as the new M6 would be likely to. Too much development cost has been poured into the M5 to not take advantage of it in an M6. With M SUV's now and M branding ever expanding, an M6 will likely be coming soon sharing many similarities with the soon to be launched M5.<br /><span class="fullpost"><br />It was only a matter of time until some crafty photoshop assassins put a hit on the alleged future BMW 6-Series. With fresh new materials to use, the fine folks at BimmerBoost have created some renderings of the 2012 BMW M6.<br /><br />Details are scarce at the moment, but the new M6 will likely be powered by an upgraded version of the 4.4 liter V8 engine, producing near 600 horsepower, similar to the upcoming BMW M5. As with the regular 6 Series, we expect lots of Gran Coupe design elements to make it into the M6, featuring an aggressive front-end, a rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. As with any M car, expect to see aerodynamic side skirts, wide rear fenders and the usual four-tailpipe exhaust system.<br /><br />Source: <a href="http://www.bimmerboost.com/forum.php?s=adb43adab12b5c2785ef19fcd6962781">bimmerboost</a><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYYQlKOAB9q9DJvUrvKaOo3uVt2T29oIIo_D9tDHb_ecMXnrd97Sw-LQAZf-fh-zq9Tf71VMbM6bc0ZR5uxlAd38i20cW-lzYehoSGuXh47Rlg7sC1_DWD5QQV0xhH2xtTvA2yabNLpK7/s1600/rendering_2012_bmw_f12_m6_02_large.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 BMW M6 F12" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466225372756777922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXYYQlKOAB9q9DJvUrvKaOo3uVt2T29oIIo_D9tDHb_ecMXnrd97Sw-LQAZf-fh-zq9Tf71VMbM6bc0ZR5uxlAd38i20cW-lzYehoSGuXh47Rlg7sC1_DWD5QQV0xhH2xtTvA2yabNLpK7/s200/rendering_2012_bmw_f12_m6_02_large.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 91px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rf5eHwdy8sgDII3eLQLpU3vsnJohapIQe_CNw1rFWew-r9AQ8kpgWAcM10tTl05IzhxBVNhMFt9g_-uf2UVOYeKstUn7enoUR43tDlBs1ja1urmumY3uSj1kendrIOZFHI_UsQMN8BG3/s1600/rendering_2012_bmw_f12_m6_01_large.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 BMW M6 F12" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466224923752137314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8rf5eHwdy8sgDII3eLQLpU3vsnJohapIQe_CNw1rFWew-r9AQ8kpgWAcM10tTl05IzhxBVNhMFt9g_-uf2UVOYeKstUn7enoUR43tDlBs1ja1urmumY3uSj1kendrIOZFHI_UsQMN8BG3/s200/rendering_2012_bmw_f12_m6_01_large.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 91px;" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuL4T_bkXvjrwUjhFBd1iCNWGh-L3SVPkA1VPz-r67oo3X6LnaNZDtaxv4Nu2uj67yjdFVjWFnRO8TwULnScYWLMn40BGlLS7l-yu7xnbGMiq4G1mqPX0ln-gIxyASmGWLkkDDqtv3YhTj/s1600/2012BMWM6F12Rendering2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="2012 BMW M6 F12" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466224820904755490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuL4T_bkXvjrwUjhFBd1iCNWGh-L3SVPkA1VPz-r67oo3X6LnaNZDtaxv4Nu2uj67yjdFVjWFnRO8TwULnScYWLMn40BGlLS7l-yu7xnbGMiq4G1mqPX0ln-gIxyASmGWLkkDDqtv3YhTj/s200/2012BMWM6F12Rendering2.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 91px;" /></a> </center><br /></span><p>

Rendering: 2012 BMW F12 M6

The new 6 series is obviously coming and it makes little sense to us that an M6 would not be soon to follow. The previous generation M6 shar...

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