Toyota and Mazda agree to share Hybrid technology

Consumers will find a bit of Toyota at Mazda dealerships by 2013. Mazda will become the second manufacturer, after Nissan, to borrow Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology as part of a licensing agreement aimed at leap-frogging hybrids into Mazda’s stable beyond the lonely Mazda Tribute SUV. The deal’s details have yet to be released but Toyota’s key hybrid drive components are expected to make the cross over to Mazda’s recently announced, next-generation, direct-injected Sky engines.

TMC and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply under license of hybrid technology used in the Toyota Prius. Leveraging this agreement, Mazda plans to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation SKY* engine that is currently under development, and develop and manufacture a hybrid vehicle in Japan. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013.

Positioning response to environmental issues as a management priority, TMC began sales of the Prius, the world’s first mass-production hybrid vehicle, in 1997. Since then, over 2.3 million TMC-produced hybrid vehicles have been delivered to customers in over 70 countries and regions. TMC recognizes the importance of benefiting the environment by encouraging the popularization of its eco-friendly technologies, which are represented by its hybrid systems. Accordingly, TMC has announced that it will consider requests from other companies to supply hybrid technology.

Based on its long-term vision for technology development, Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, Mazda aims to increase the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold globally 30 percent by 2015, compared to its 2008 level. In order to offer all of its customers driving pleasure as well as outstanding eco-friendly and safety performance, Mazda is implementing a Building Block Strategy. Under this strategy, Mazda will enhance the core aspects of its vehicles - including engines, transmissions and weight reduction - and then progressively add electric devices such as idling stop, regenerative braking and hybrid systems.

Through this partnership, each company intends to offer technologies and products with outstanding environmental benefits to as many people as possible. Concept name for engines and transmissions that are intended for launch from 2011 onward.

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Best Car Dodge Viper D2FORGED VS1

Check out the awesome D2FORGED VS1 wheels on this red Dodge Viper. I think this is about the best looking wheels that I have seen on a Viper yet!

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Exotic Car Wallpapers Dodge Viper SRT10 Rdstr Red Color

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2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8

Review cars Dodge Challenger SRT8 2008 is a high performance car that is well known for its comfortable driving and braking.

Dodge Challenger SRT8 features a stylish design with muscular body looks, high performance braking system and provide comfort and smooth driving.

In Dodge Challenger SRT8 has a 6.1 L HEMI V8 engine with a capacity of 6100 cc. The engine delivers a power output of 425 hp at 6200 rpm and 420 LB-ft of torque. Dodge Challenger SRT8 features a five speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission and gear changes can be made easily at higher speeds and loads.

The Dodge Challenger SRT8 is available in three different colors which are
• Brilliant Black Pearl Coat
• Bright Silver Metallic
• HEMI Orange

The exteriors feature the headlights, taillights, mirrors, stylish color and body structure of the car. The interiors feature the GPS based navigation system, hands free communication system, sporty steering wheel, adjustable seats and MyGIG infotainment system.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: - 2-door coupe
Configuration: - Front Engine
Engine: - 6.1 L HEMI V8
Capacity: - 6100 cc
Power: - 425 bhp at 6200 rpm
Torque: - 420 lb-ft
Transmission: - 5-Speed Automatic
Price: - $37,995

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New Updated Audi Q7 | Luxury Sports Car Photos

Audi has updated the Audi Q7, an all-wheel drive permanent total ('quattro') and without reduction of five meters long and up to seven seats, which was launched in the market in spring 2006. It is on sale from € 56,650.

2009 Audi Q7


Audi Q7

The changes affect the exterior, interior and engines. It is available in five or seven seats with the same engines that the model of 2006, although most are minor modifications to consume less. The range consists of three diesel and two petrol.


Audi Q7

The first is a 239 hp V6, a V8 340 hp (326 hp was before) and a V12 500 hp. The petrol V6 is a 280 hp and 350 hp V8. All have direct injection. Consume less fuel than previous versions, except the V12 TDI.


Audi Q7

The 3.0 TDI engine from 239 hp is available in two versions, one normal and another, called 'clean diesel, which emits less nitrogen oxides (NOx) and fulfills the Euro 6 antipollution regulations coming into force in 2014.


Audi Q7

It spent 9.1 and 8.9 l/100 km respectively, slightly less than previous V6 TDI (9.8 l/100 km). In equal equipment, the version "clean diesel" is € 2,000 more expensive.


Audi Q7

Among the all-similar, only the BMW X5 and X6 30d of 235 hp has approved an average consumption lower than the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI "clean diesel". Models such as the Volkswagen Touareg (239 hp), Mercedes-Benz ML (224 hp) or the Porsche Cayenne Diesel (239 hp) consume more.


Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 can also take a 4.2 TDI and 6.0 TDI. The 4.2-liter gives 14 hp more than before (340 hp versus 326 hp) 1.2 l/100 km and spends less (9.9 l/100 km versus 11.1 l/100 km). The V12 TDI engine is unchanged: continue with 500 hp and a consumption of 11.3 l/100 km.


Audi Q7

Petrol engines (3.6 FSI 280 PS and 4.2 FSI 350 HP) do not vary but the consumption is less approved. The 280 HP spends 12.1 l/100 km and 350 hp 12.7 l/100 km (0.6 l/100 km and 0.9 l/100 km less, respectively).


Audi Q7

All versions except the V12 TDI, with an alternator that recharges the main battery during braking and retention phases. According to Audi, this device reduces CO2 emissions up to 5 g / km.


Audi Q7

As the model, the Audi Q7 have a gearbox six-speed automatic with hydraulic torque converter (tiptronic), which can be operated via a lever located between the front seats or the cam located behind the wheel.


Audi Q7

The Audi Q7 Model 2009 measures 3 mm longer than the previous one (5089 mm versus 5086 mm). The width (1,983 mm) and high (1,737 mm) remains unchanged. The V12 TDI continues to measure the same (5,063 mm long, 2000 mm wide and 1697 mm high).

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2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster | Luxury Sports Car Photos

The Nissan 370Z Roadster is the convertible version of the 370Z. It will be available in late summer 2009.

2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster


Nissan 370Z Roadster

Be an alternative to models like the BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche Boxster S or Audi S5 Cabrio. The Nissan 370Z Roadster, as the Porsche and Audi, has a roof which is made of a canvas; the Mercedes-Benz and BMW Z4 carry a folding metal.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The roof of the Nissan 370Z Roadster has been designed according to Nissan, to meet three objectives: the Nissan 370Z Roadster is recognizable as a Nissan 'Z' by its silhouette, and is convertible tops or the operation of opening and closing the roof is rapid and piece of cake.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The moon roof is glass and carries electrical resistors to prevent fogging. The Nissan 370Z Roadster has not specified how much it takes to open or close. The model it replaces, the 350Z Roadster, it took 20 s.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The hood is connected to the frame of the windshield with three fixing points, the central beam to be a release or block manually (Nissan has not explained how they carried out this operation on the Nissan 370Z Roadster).


Nissan 370Z Roadster

Behind the seats has a crystal deflector for limiting air turbulence reaching the occupants when driving with the roof folded.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The Nissan 370Z Roadster has a 3.7 liter V6 engine that provides 330 hp. It is more powerful and has more displacement than the Nissan 370Z Roadster; a 3.5-liter V6 in the latest version had 313 hp. It can be coupled to a gearbox six-speed manual or an automatic seven relations, which can be operated from the lever or by a cam located behind the wheel.


Nissan 370Z Roadster

The manual transmission has a system called 'SynchroRev Control" which allows the gears quickly and easily fall over the cuts.

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The range of the 2008 Ford Focus | Luxury Sports Car Photos

The range of the 2008 Ford Focus is available with the same body types that the previous model (three, four, five-door, convertible and family) and 9 different engines, from 80 hp up to 225 hp

2008 Ford Focus 5d


Ford Focus

In 2009 there will be a version "RS" and will have the most powerful engine of the range, above the 225-hp ST. There was no previous Ford Focus RS version; there was a version of the first Ford Focus RS 200, launched in 1999.


Ford Focus

Ford called the three-door version of 'Coupe', the five 'limousine', the four 'Sedan', the familiar "Sportbreak" and "Coupe-Cabriolet" at the cabriolet.


Ford Focus

The version with 136 hp diesel engine and can carry a gearbox double clutch (called "Powershift", which is similar to "DSG" which uses Volkswagen). This version of the Ford Focus has a price exceeding € 1500 option with respect to the six-speed manual shift.


Ford Focus

The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift has two drawbacks. First, it gives benefits slightly slower than the equivalent version with manual shift and its consumption is somewhat higher (although the difference is not final). Second, is missing that, without intervention by the driver, had more power to give retention in certain circumstances.


Ford Focus

With the changes that Ford has done in this new model, the Ford Focus will be maintained as a very pleasant car to drive for their agility; good feel of driving and the possibilities of equipment. It is not above the average for the materials or coating for its setting (although there is an improvement in this aspect with regard to the model was launched in late 2004).

2008 Ford Focus 3d


Ford Focus

Where there is an improvement over the previous model is by the amount of noise coming from inside the engines. This is particularly note in version 2.0 TDCi and to a lesser extent in the 1.6 TDCi 109 hp.


Ford Focus

Of the petrol engines, the most interesting may be the 1.6 Ti-VCT 114 hp, which has a good performance. Of the Diesel, the 2.0 TDCi 136 bhp is more than 1.6 TDCI 109 hp if we take into account both the supply and consumption, and is the only one who can bring change gears' Powershift '. Curiously, the 1.6 liter diesel not has given us such a good impression on the Ford Focus and other cars you can have (in particular in the Mazda3).


Ford Focus

In general, all versions of the Ford Focus notable for its breadth, except for the headroom to the roof in places Backdoors that there is little adult height of more than 1.80 meters.


Ford Focus

The Ford Focus familiar with the bodywork ("Sportbreak") has more headroom to the roof in the rear seats, plus a trunk very practical and comfortable to carry, but with one flaw: there are no bindings planned to place a network behind the front seats and rings for securing the load on the floor are inaccessible.


Ford Focus

The Ford Focus is available from € 12,635. With regard to the bodywork of three doors, five more it costs 325 € and four 975; the family version has the same price as that of four. Drawing on the Coupe version 1.6 TDCi 109 bhp, the Ford Focus has a price similar to that of their more direct alternatives, with some exceptions (a Fiat Bravo is somewhat less expensive).


Ford Focus

There are some optional packages that allow you to modify the appearance of the body through skirts, window grilles or different terminals. There are also different tires (17 or 18 ") and chrome housings for the mirrors.

Ford Focus

An interesting aspect of the Ford Focus is that almost all versions (except the cheapest 'Business') can have much equipment and the customer can configure it to their liking.

Ford Focus

The headlamps are standard halogen bulb and, optionally, can be double-xenon. The lighting series is sufficient, because the beam is usually long and wide. What is wrong is right in front of Ford Focus is a dark area, which can be annoying in a very narrow road of hairpin bends.

Ford Focus

The biggest difference between the number of lights and dual xenon occurs in the light of road. Therefore, it is worth paying for the headlights optional whether to move inland preferably without illuminate outside town.

Ford Focus

With any of the optional headlights, the taillights are LEDs, instead of bulbs. To distribute the light of these pilots Ford has used optical fiber. There is also a device that activates the emergency lights in case of a very intense braking (deceleration larger than 6 m / s ²). Some versions of the Ford Focus can bring a system boot button placed next to the gear lever. Also available are a keyless entry system.

Ford Focus

There are two navigation systems available. One has a touch screen of 7 "from which also handled the air-conditioning and audio systems. The other consists of a screen smaller (5"), with a slot for SD memory cards (the number of cameras Photographic small) where you can upload maps.

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The prototype utility of Acura MDX | Luxury Sports Car Photos

The prototype utility of Acura called MD-X was first shown at the motor show in Detroit and generated wide interest. Production models for the American market began in the autumn of 2000 at the Canadian plant Honda.

2009 Acura MDX


Acura MDX

Under normal circumstances MD-X Tractors and V-Pick, drive connects only with front-wheel slippage. The Acura MDX built on the platform mini-money "Odyssey" and is intended primarily for urban travel with a high level of comfort, though, thanks to a system of full control VTM-4, and car logically be a normal feeling and easy roads.


Acura MDX

The new Acura MDX is likely to be impregnated with utility estate than a full "jeep". Nevertheless, there is a great contribution to the comfort of the movement and car pastors class "luxury" on the roads as both general-purpose and on the road. If possible, transformation passenger MDX also reminds estate, and the instrument board said a car Pick Acura RL.


Acura MDX

Laconic elegant line of the body and attach car knock sporting. The central console is large seat second and third sets up to form a flat cargo area. Air conditioning is managed independently as a front, and with the rear seats.


Acura MDX

The list of standard equipment includes saloon: ABS, cruise control, hatch in the roof, on-board computer, audio with seven speakers and CD changer. It produced, but the base, Touring version with the front seats, equipped with eight electric adjustment, a more powerful audio (200 W), etc.


Acura MDX

This four-wheel drive vehicle Pick cross propulsion unit, five-step automatic transmission and load body. Petrol (240-strong, 3.5-litre, 6-cylinder), with aluminum block machine and distribution phases of recovery valves (VTEC), to expand the 95% of maximum torque equal to 332 Nm from 2000 to 5000 revolutions per minute crankshaft.


Acura MDX

In order to disperse hundreds and car knock requires only 8.5 with the British to finally figure! However, another surprise: with a temperament, MDX is a very modest appetite.

2009 Acura MDX Interior


Acura MDX

Average fuel consumption is a little over 10 l/100 km (usually 3.5-litre SUV consumes about 15 l/100 km). The new system full control VTM-4 automatically redistributes torque between the bridges, depending on the wheel adhesion to the road surface. Unique bus with universal take the size of 235/65 R17 provides an excellent balance of handling passengers.


Acura MDX

The model promoted as a cost-effective and minimally polluting, as it has been certified to the California standard for toxic emissions and is the first SUV with gasoline vapour recovery system to recharge.

Acura MDX Engine


Acura MDX

Air bags new generation, including the side, the body with energy absorbing zones, and protective blocks in the door are the highest requirements in order to suggest that the pedestrian test on how NHTSA Acura 4 x4 can get high 5-star assessment.

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Model of Italian style and elegance Alfa Romeo Spider | Luxury Sports Car Photos

Alfa Romeo Spider New

The Alfa Romeo Spider is freedom. The Alfa Romeo Spider is technological. The Alfa Romeo Spider is a model of Italian style and elegance, traveling on the roads of peace.

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider


Alfa Romeo Spider New

The new Alfa Romeo Spider is a "legend" open sports cars, the last heir of these heroes who became classics road of peace, and Giulietta Spider Duetto. During his debut at the Geneva Car this model as soon received the prestigious prize "convertible year 2006".

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider


Alfa Romeo Spider New

The Alfa Romeo Spider is a worthy representative of a new generation of awards Alfa Romeo. The Italian in the details, it is the result of joint work of the Alfa Romeo Spider with the two designers whose names serve as a symbol of Italian style in the world: Dzhudzharo and Pininfarina.

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

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