This news might just make Porsche lovers smile as the German car manufacturer gives drivers the chance to test drive the newest Porsche 911 in extreme driving conditions thru their program called Winter Driving Experience.
You do not have to worry about your driving skills, Porsche will have trainers to help you improve your driving skills and smooth out the rough edges of your driving style thru practical and theoretical lessons.
It will be a perfect get away while enjoying the great sports car. When you join the driving program, you will be cruising from the roads of South Africa to the extremely cold settings of the Arctic Circle. The Driving Experience aims at teaching drivers to master the handling of the Porshe 911 in any weather and road conditions.
If you will be signing up for the Finland program, you can hone your skills thru different levels of difficulty from Precision, to Performance, and the top Master training program. In Africa, the tour will kick off in Cape Town and bring the Porsche 911 thru the twisting roads to test the abilities of the vehicle on winding roads.
If you want to join the winter program of Porsche, you can go to their website for more information or you can request for a catalog thru +49 0711/911-23360 to 64.
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Spanish car manufacturer, SEAT, S.A. or simply Seat, has made an announcement about the Seat Leon FR+ as an addition its Leon hatchback product line up. The new Seat Leon FR+ comes with a handsome set of 18-inch Ibera alloy wheels, a Digital Audio Broadcasting radio, adaptive headlights, front-mounted parking sensors, and a five-inch colored touch screen in-car satellite navigation feature.
The power trains for the new Seat Leon FR+ come with two options. First is the 2.0-liter turbocharged stratified injection (TSI) engine that packs 208bhp and a 2.0-liter TurboDiesel-Direct-Inject Engine with 168 bhp. The base model for the Seat Leon FR+ comes with LED rear-lights, sporty seats and interiors, rear sensors for parking, automatic headlights, twin-chrome exhaust pipes, and rain-sensing wipers.
According to Steve Robertson, the marketing head for Seat’s UK base, the Leon FR proves to be a prominent model in the brand’s product line, therefore, the brand needs to maximize the car’s potential appeal.
Moreover, the Spanish car manufacturer is also upgrading the Leon Cupra R model with additions such as the bi-xenon adaptive headlights, Bluetooth technology, Media System 2.2 and the LED rear-light clusters.
The initial tag price of for the Seat Leon FR+ is at £22,615, which is about £1070 higher than the base FR model. Indeed, the Seat Leon FR+ is a manifestation of the stunning combination of hardcore exterior and engine performance as well as the addition of luxury interior features. We just couldn’t wait to have the Seat Leon FR+ on the showrooms and see how it will fare on the tracks.
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German automaker Audi AG recently confirmed its changes in the A5 lineup as well as revisions for the saloon and estate model versions of the A4. A bolder, meaner front headlight design will be one of the lead changes in design to feature the brand’s distinct LED “Wave” look. This one is already seen on the A5 and the new versions of the A8, A6 and even the A1 models.
The models’ front-end will also get a slimmer design change plus a bigger air intakes and a revamped and lighter bumper look. The models’ front grille will also get changes. The instrument panel will receive subtle changes like a new finish. There’s also a new steering wheel design in the works plus optional upholstery designs and trims.
Changes under the hood include a 1.8-liter TFSI model engine with 168bhp for petrol units. For the diesel units, you can expect that a 2.0-liter TDI model engine with 175bhp is attached. But that’s not all, a 2.0-liter TFSI model engine with 211bhp and a supercharged engine with 268bhp are also other engine options for the models. There’s also the 3.0-liter V-6 TDI engine while a 3.0-liter TFSI engine model with 328bhp will run the S4 line up.
Of course, the A4 line up with have the stop-start feature as well as the standard energy recuperation system and the direct fuel injection features. The revamped line up of the Audi A4 will be unveiled during the International Frankfurt Motor Show this coming September.
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A lot of reports going around the autoworld is that VW is coming up with its elevent brand. And that brand will be supplying the needs for small cars in the People’s Republic of China.
The production of the new VW vehicles will cater the needs of the Chinese consumers specifically those who are living outside the mega cities of China like Shanghai and Beijing. This demographic segment is starting to grow in number and starting to look for their reasonable means of transport.
Like other foreign car manufacturers who entered the market of China, Volkswagen sells their cars under the VW brand. This next move though involves an agreement to have Chinese partners as required by the local law. The government of China is also foreseeing a growth in the share of the local car brands to about 30% through 40% in 4 years time. VW will be developing a unique sub-brand or brand in cooperation with the Chinese partners to make and sell smaller vehicles.
VW sees the partnership to build a local brand in China as a big opportunity since they are still on the stage of penetrating the new segments of the market.
Volkswagen though is playing catch up to other car manufacturers like General Motors and Honda who have already started development of local car brands with their Chinese counterparts. Honda and local car manufacturer Guangzhou Automobile Group will be launching their Everus brand and their first S1 model this year. GM and partners from Shanghai will have the Baojun that will roll out the Buick Excelle dervied 630 model later this year.
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Toyota Motor Corporation’s Lexus brand ruled the U.S. luxury car segment for a decade but is not in danger of being toppled by Mercedes-Benz after a series of vehicle recalls this year.
Lexus’ image is battered by a number of recalls of their vehicles due to problems like stalling engines, fuel leaks, or instability during emergency maneuvers. Aside from the Lexus brand, the Japanese car manufacturer’s main brand also had to recall about 8 million vehicles due to risks linked to unintentional acceleration.
According to researchers, it is highly possible that Mercedes-Benz will take over Toyota when the figures reflecting the impact of the recalls come in on the second half of 2010.
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Japanese car manufacturers Subaru and Mitsubishi are planning to introduce diesel options for their STi and EVO models.
The story about the move of Mitsubishi has some odd details behind it with rumors that the carmaker planned to scrap the Lancer EVO model while there are also rumors that it will no longer release petrol variants of the Evolution but instead focus on a diesel-electric hybrid.
If Mitsubishi is really planning to make an EVO which is a diesel-only or a diesel-eletric hybrid, this will keep the car from mainstream competition of motor-sport. The move will also make it hard to push it in the markets of Japan and the United States. One good news though will be keeping its carbon dioxide emission down the line of 200 grams per kilometer.
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The rain is something that can definitely mess up a lot of the driving techniques that people have come to know and love – especially if you are one of those tailgating drivers. Driving in the rain is something that a lot of people who do not do it often enough actually forget how to do.
Now, of course, I am not talking about the rain that is just a few droplets, I am actually referring to rain that is hard and heavy. When you are in this type of downpour, there are some tips and tricks that you want to make sure that you are following in order to stay safe.
For one, you want to make sure that you allow way more traveling time – that way, you can ensure that you still get to your destination in time and that you do it safely. You also want to brake a heck of a lot earlier and with a lot less force, that way your brakes do not slip.
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It is going to take me a second to get started.
I am having a few problems.
There is drool all over my keyboard, for one thing. For another, I cannot quite seem to pick up my jaw from off of the floor.
I mean, oh em gee times three. OMG OMG OMG!
The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is So. Effing. Hot.
There are a computer of skeletons in the closet of its creation, but eh, who cares?
I just want to be able to look at it. Because heaven knows I don’t have a shot in H. E. Double hockey sticks of ever getting to drive it or anything.
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When most of us think about Honda vehicles, we think about something largely affordable, am I right? Of course, I might not be right here, so let me change that statement: when I think about Honda’s vehicles, I think of something that is pretty affordable for the average person. And I know a lot of people hold that same opinion, whether they would actually want to buy a Honda or not.
So, Hondas. Affordable automobiles. But what about practicality? For the most part, at least in my opinion, Honda vehicles are mid-line autos. They are not really flashy, they are nothing really spectacular, but they are dependable, they are functional — until Honda up and decides to get edgy or something, at which point you get the Honda 3R-C concept. Yeah, yeah, eco friendly, jump on the bandwagon. But I have a question for all of you readers: would you ever actually be caught dead on something like this?
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If you are one of those Aston Martin fans, you must – must know about the brand new 2011 Aston Martin Rapide right? Well, I did not until I actually saw it in Hardly Green. This is a car that not only looks extremely stylish and chic and the engine is one that I would love to have in my car right now!
Another cool thing about the 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is the fact that there are going to be so many different colors available! If you want silver blonde or even quantum silver – these are both available for purchase.
What about red though? Well, trust me, the beautiful 2011 Aston Martin Rapide in red looks awesome and I think that you guys are really going to like it!
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