Vauxhall Astra VXR
This week I test drove the Vauxhall Astra VXR and was asked whether I was the type of person who'd buy this type of car - a powerhouse of a hatchback. "Well am I?" I thought, so here's my CV. I don't profess to be many things but I like to think of myself as a nice guy, who's hard-working, law abiding, music loving, car worshipping and sport mad. I also like to advertise myself as somewhat of a film expert and enjoy dropping into conversation with like-minded people the Spanish language film I saw last night or what actually happened in The Matrix. Until this week however there was a gaping hole in my film repertoire that ensured that my cinematic ramblings were denounced quicker than Usain Bolt...
Repsol Honda Team Confident for British Gp
Following a promising test after the race in Spain, Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa arrived at Donington confident of putting in strong performances for the upcoming British Grand Prix. Pedrosa, third in the riders' point standings, was quite dominant last year at Donington. The Spanish phenomenon was fastest in all but one of the dry practice sessions. He also set pole position and won the race at ease, having opened up a gap of seven seconds at one point. The 21-year-old Spaniard also set the fastest lap of the race to record a new lap record of 1m 28.714s, over a second inside the previous lap record. The record is 0.450 seconds quicker than the fastest lap of any other rider. The Spaniard arrived...
Do you Drive a Gay Car?
Is your car the gayest? Wheels24, a South African website spent 3 weeks running a poll to vest the "Alternative Car of the Year" title. After furious voting online, Wheels24 divulged the 3 new car models that wowed auto crowd the most. From there, the gayest and straightest cars were named. At the finish line is the vivacious Peugeot 207, which was named the "gayest car." Next to it is the muscular Audi RS4, which was tagged the "straightest car." Alfa Romeo Brera was also awarded the "rear of the year" title. The chosen cars for the three categories were all launched this year. Since said campaign was an instant success, Wheels24 decided to make it an annual event. Visitors of said website can vote...
Used Car Loan: a Useful Checklist
Most people cannot afford to pay cash and have to obtain car loan financing for purchase of a new or used car. The world of car loans and financing can be quite confusing. Many items have to be considered such as affordability, and terms of payment or whether a car lease can work out. The first step is to decide on the type of car to buy. The next important step is to find a good financier and it is important to explore various lenders and shortlist a suitable lender, while qualifying for car loan financing. This can be done by searching for car loan offers online and by visiting local banks. Available Car Financing Options for Used cars are: Used Car Loan: This traditional car financing method is...
更多特點從2006 年大眾2.0 Gti
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VW -A Car For All Seasons
I believe the popular saying goes something like "two things that are guaranteed in life are death and taxes". I suppose you can't really argue with that statement and I must admit that when I am feeling a little despondent about the world such a phrase inevitably comes to mind. Then I think to myself hang on, there are a lot of positive things happening as well so like the title of one of my favourite Elvis Costello albums we should all "Get Happy" once in a while. Let's face it there is nothing better than a little of bit of harmless escapism to distract us from the seemingly constant barrage of depressing news from around the world, the recent situation in Georgia for instance to name but one. It...
Porsche 911's Turbo Upgraded by TechArt
TechArt, a recognized German vehicle manufacturer and tuner, created a new kit for the Porsche 911 Turbo. The upgraded Turbo engine is capable of producing 580 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 700 Nm at 4,850 rpm. Power generated is transmitted to all four wheels through a modified 6-speed manual gearbox that comes with TechArt gearshift travel shortage and extra gear-box-oil cooling. There were no modifications made to Porsche 911 accessories nonetheless; the 3.6 liter boxer engine was modified with 2 larger turbochargers, a sports air filter, integrated high performance catalysts, and the stainless steel exhaust system with special manifolds. The car can now hit 62 mph in 3.46...
The first item that shows signs of wear and tear in your car is the vehicle's floor mat, especially, the driver's side portion of it. People who are wary and watchful usually prevent such deterioration by using vinyl cover guards that are available online by make, model and year of manufacture of the car. Made into exact specifications, these vinyl car floor mats protect the original floor mats against dirt and dust, snow and sleet as also from mud, rains, etc. However, for those who are not so cagey, replacement is the only other alternative. Such replacement car floor mats are available online through a little search. However, the searching may be kept limited to reputed brand of car floor mat...
Volkswagen Golf: 24 Million Built by 2005 and Still Counting
Another passenger family sedan has been released by the Volkswagen and it is the Volkswagen Golf. As of 2005, the statistics from Volkswagen say that there has been some 24 million Volkswagen Golfs already built, that is why the company claims that this vehicle is its best selling model in its entire history. This vehicle has been produced in a couple of body styles. The list of body styles for the Volkswagen Golf include the hatchback with three doors, the hatchback with five doors, the estate station wagon, the sedan or saloon, and the convertible. Each of these body styles has had their own characteristics and their own features. The Volkswagen Golf has had various functions as well that ranges...
The TSI engines with twin charging are renowned for providing maximum power at minimum fuel consumption. Three famous Volkswagen models make use of TSI engines namely: Golfs, Jettas, and Tourans. At present almost 41,000 Glofs, Jettas and Tourans have been delivered with TSI engines. There are currently two versions of this engine---equipped with both supercharger and a turbocharger. These two TSI engine versions develop 103 kW (140 PS or 138 bhp) and 125 KW (170 PS or 168 bhp) respectively. The surprising thing about the Jetta, Golf and Touran TSI with 140 PS is that the fuel economy and CO2 emissions that they produce are comparable only to those of 80 PS versions-not leaving the fact that the...