Sunday, 19 January 2014
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Audi A6
Audi A6 :-
With an abundance of technology, engaging driving dynamics, and an exquisitely crafted interior, the crisply styled A6 is one of our favorite cars; in fact, it’s made our 10Best list for the last few years, including 2014. Its base engine is a turbocharged four-cylinder with front-wheel drive; a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 and a diesel V-6 are available with all-wheel drive. Although it can be nose heavy in turns, the A6 does virtually everything well.
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac CTS :-
The CTS sedan enters its third generation new inside and out; the coupe and wagon carry over from 2013. It’s longer yet leaner, with a stiffer structure and more lightweight materials. There’s chiseled sheetmetal and an upscale interior; engines include a 2.0-liter turbo four, an optional 3.6-liter V-6, and a twin-turbo 3.6-liter V-6 in the Vsport. Rear-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is optional. It’s the best-handling car in the segment, helping it earn a spot on our 10Best list.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
The 2013 BMW 1-Series ranks 2 out of 13 Upscale Small Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the BMW 1-Series, as well as reliability and safety data.
Auto reviewers like the 2013 BMW 1-Series’ s smooth transmissions, powerful engine and easy-to-use features, but its small cargo space is a drawbacks.
Standard on the 1-Series is a 230-horspower, inline six-cylinder engine. There are also two optional turbocharged inline six-cylinder engines, which make 300 and 320 horsepower, respectively. The latter engine is new for 2013. Auto reviewers are impressed with the base engine, which is one of the strongest in the class, and they say it has a smooth power delivery. Each model comes with a six-speed manual transmission, which test drivers seem to prefer over the available automatics. With the automatic transmission, the base 1-Series averages 18/28 mpg city/highway, according to the EPA. Overall, critics consider the 1-Series one of the most agile, refined cars in the class, characterized by limited body roll and strong brakes.
Though the 1-Series outshines it classmates when it comes to performance, its four-seat cabin is one of the smallest in the class. According to reviewers, the 1-Series’ front seats have good head- and legroom for adults, but the rear seats are only comfortable for adults for a short period of time. The 1-Series coupe and convertible don’t have much cargo space. The coupe offers 10 cubic feet of space in its trunk, which is minimal for a small car. With high-quality materials and an attractive design, the 1-Series’ cabin meets reviewers’ expectations for a luxury small car. Each model comes with a USB adapter, Bluetooth and HD Radio. An infotainment system and a navigation system are optional. According to reviewers, the climate and audio systems are easy to use. They even say the infotainment system is pretty straightforward, which is uncommon praise for many luxury vehicles.
Auto reviewers like the 2013 BMW 1-Series’ s smooth transmissions, powerful engine and easy-to-use features, but its small cargo space is a drawbacks.
Standard on the 1-Series is a 230-horspower, inline six-cylinder engine. There are also two optional turbocharged inline six-cylinder engines, which make 300 and 320 horsepower, respectively. The latter engine is new for 2013. Auto reviewers are impressed with the base engine, which is one of the strongest in the class, and they say it has a smooth power delivery. Each model comes with a six-speed manual transmission, which test drivers seem to prefer over the available automatics. With the automatic transmission, the base 1-Series averages 18/28 mpg city/highway, according to the EPA. Overall, critics consider the 1-Series one of the most agile, refined cars in the class, characterized by limited body roll and strong brakes.
Though the 1-Series outshines it classmates when it comes to performance, its four-seat cabin is one of the smallest in the class. According to reviewers, the 1-Series’ front seats have good head- and legroom for adults, but the rear seats are only comfortable for adults for a short period of time. The 1-Series coupe and convertible don’t have much cargo space. The coupe offers 10 cubic feet of space in its trunk, which is minimal for a small car. With high-quality materials and an attractive design, the 1-Series’ cabin meets reviewers’ expectations for a luxury small car. Each model comes with a USB adapter, Bluetooth and HD Radio. An infotainment system and a navigation system are optional. According to reviewers, the climate and audio systems are easy to use. They even say the infotainment system is pretty straightforward, which is uncommon praise for many luxury vehicles.
Sunday, 12 January 2014
The Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille
The Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille is finished in light blue paint and blue carbon fiber, a color scheme that alludes to the original Bugatti 57G Tank that won Le Mans in 1937.
The specific application of paint and carbon fiber manages to lend the Veyron a slightly more angular and contemporary look than its bulbous silhouette would otherwise suggest. The Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille’s interior is modified as well, styled to give “history a modern makeover,” as Bugatti designer Achim Anscheidt puts it.
The specific application of paint and carbon fiber manages to lend the Veyron a slightly more angular and contemporary look than its bulbous silhouette would otherwise suggest. The Legend Jean-Pierre Wimille’s interior is modified as well, styled to give “history a modern makeover,” as Bugatti designer Achim Anscheidt puts it.
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV review
2014 Chevrolet Spark EV review
Bottom Line:
Affordable and far more fun than the gasoline model it is based on, the Spark EV is a fine choice for a second car to run errands or drive back and forth to and from work. With its $20,000 price point and an EPA-estimated $1,100 in annual fuel cost savings, the Spark EV begins to make a case for the electric car as a wise financial decision.
Pros:
Peppy
No gas
Affordable
Cons:
We wish it were a Sonic
Plasticky interior
Limited range
In 2011, Nissan released the LEAF, the first electric vehicle from a major automaker for sale in the United States. At the same time, Chevrolet introduced the first plug-in extended range electric vehicle, the Volt. Both offerings have had a modicum of success, but both were priced out of reach for the average buyer.
Now, just as Nissan has lowered the price of the LEAF to bring in more buyers, Chevrolet introduces its own electric car, the Spark EV, and undercuts LEAF pricing in the process. Together, these cars make the electric vehicle affordable for the masses. Will that help America embrace the electric car? Based on our test drive of the Spark EV, it should.
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