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Skoda Octavia Scout 4×4 Upgrade

March 31st, 2011 by Arman

Skoda has upgraded the popular Octavia Scout 4×4 for the Australian market with new top of the line premium models and a DSG transmission.

The Octavia Scout 4×4 with DSG transmission improves the car’s fuel efficiency, comfort, versatility. The combination of 103TDI engine with an automatic, twin-clutch, six-speed DSG transmission, a clever all-wheel drive system, and an extensive list of standard features makes the new Scout even more interesting for customers looking for an affordable but refined crossover.

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Standard safety features on the Octavia Scout 4×4 include six airbags and ESP including ABS, EBD, ASR and Hill Hold Control. The all-wheel drive system, Škoda’s fourth-generation Haldex clutch, represents the best in modern all-wheel drive technology. It works with other onboard electronic systems and has an exceptionally fast response time.

Equipment Highlights

  • All-wheel drive
  • 17” ‘Proteus’ alloy wheels
  • Cruise control
  • Six airbags – dual front, front side and curtain
  • Dual-zone climate control air-conditioning
  • Electrically-adjustable and heated door mirrors
  • ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program), ABS, EBD, ASR and hill hold control
  • Front foglights
  • Columbus’ satellite navigation incl. 30GB hard drive and voice control (8 speakers)
  • Underbody protection
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Body protective mouldings
  • Leather pack (steering wheel, gearknob, and gaiter)
  • Multi-function trip computer
  • Heated front seats
  • Light Assist (coming home/leaving home function)
  • Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
  • Hill Hold Control
  • 17” ‘Proteus’ polished alloy wheels
  • Privacy windows (from B-pillar)
  • Electric glass sunroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Electric driver’s seat memory

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    Audi Is The King of All-Wheel Drive Segment

    March 25th, 2011 by Arman

    Thinking about best 4×4 cars you usually come up with names like Jeep or Range Rover, but official sales figures indicate that the most successful brand in All-wheel drive segment is indeed the inventor of quattro system, Audi.They have the broadest all-wheel drive model lineup in premium segment.

    In 2010 they produced 437,792 automobiles with quattro drive.

    What’s more astonishing is that the fact that most of their quattro cars are indeed sedans and sports coupes! They do have a range of SUVs too, like the Q5 which is the most popular of the pack, but the best versions are are 4×4 high performance sedans. In the year in which Audi celebrated “30 years of quattro,” around 38 percent of all cars produced worldwide were equipped with the all-wheel drive technology. With 74,262 new car registrations for all-wheel drive models, Audi also topped the competition in Germany.

    Audi Is The King of All Wheel Drive Segment 2011 audi q7 3.0 tdi quattro diesel

    The most popular Audi model with quattro drive in 2010 was the Audi Q5, 155,025 units of which were built. In the months ahead, the brand will further expand its all-wheel drive lineup in the SUV segment with the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro and the compact Q3. But it is not just SUV drivers who are turning to quattro; the all-wheel drive technology is a popular choice of Audi customers for all other model lines as well. From the Audi A3 to the A8, nearly one quarter of the automobiles produced in 2010 had quattro on board.

    “quattro is one of the Audi brand’s greatest success stories, and today we are writing what may well be its most exciting chapter,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer, Member of the Board of Management for Marketing and Sales at AUDI AG. “As we move down the road toward electric mobility, we see entirely new possibilities for quattro technology. The electric quattro of the future will be even more agile, safer and – above all – more efficient,” adds Schwarzenbauer.

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    2011 Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year: BMW X3

    March 25th, 2011 by Arman

    We are not big fans of the new BMW X3 to be honest. We think it’s too ugly, but still we can’t deny it’s engineering excellence as a fine small SUV.

    And that’s what makes it popular. It is also what won it the 2011 2011 Four-Wheel Drive Car of the Year title, awarded to the Bavarian car by readers of the magazine “Off Road”. With this double success, the new BMW X3 is quick in following the traces of its predecessor, which, in 2006 and 2007, was able to secure the readers’ vote of both periodicals twice in succession.

    So if you decided you can live with its design, let us talk you through some of the technical features of the BMW X3.

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    Compared to the predecessor model, with which BMW established the concept of the Sports Activity Vehicle in this segment, it offers a noticeable increase in space, even more efficient engines, optimum motoring comfort and a widened choice of innovative equipment features. Both at the front and at the rear the new BMW X3 convinces through outstanding travel comfort and a high-class ambience. With a 550-litre loading capacity, which can be increased to 1,600 litres, and 40:20:40 split-folding rear seats, the vehicle’s carrying capacities also set new benchmarks for the segment. In the spring of 2011, the engine portfolio for the new BMW X3 will comprise two petrol engines and two diesel engines with a power output ranging from 135 kW/184 bhp to 225 kW/306 bhp. Depending on the engine variant, the new BMW X3 features an eight-speed automatic transmission either as standard or as an option. The still unique, intelligent four-wheel drive system xDrive has been optimised even further. Electronically controlled power distribution ensures not only supreme traction and maximum road stability on slippery surfaces, but also superior dynamics on the road, thus providing that unmistakable driving pleasure that is so typical of BMW.

    Another new feature for the 2011 model is the BMW ConnectedDrive system which includes amazing options like in-car Internet access and Head Up Display. They are not cheap though!

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    Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 A 6×6

    March 24th, 2011 by Arman

    Two businessmen from Mongolia have ordered a pair of  Mercedes-Benz Zetros 2733 A 6×6, which is heavily customized inside and out, for what they say is their multi-day excursions into the Altai mountains. But reviewing its specs and extra equipments, one would think they have ordered it to survive in a very likely apocalypse!

    Yes, this Zetros is that capable.

    Based on the Actros platform, Zetros 2733 is powered by by the OM 926 LA 7.2-litre 6-cylinder in-line engine developing an output of 240 kW (326 hp) and an impressive maximum torque of 1300 Nm from 1200 to 1600 rpm. A choice of two transmissions is available: the standard unit is the hydraulically/pneumatically shifted G 131-9 nine-speed transmission (eight forward gears + crawler) with a direct-ratio top gear, with a six-speed Allison 3000 SP/PR fully-automatic transmission available as an option.

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    Before we get to the luxury features, let’s see what are the standard stuff you get with a Zetros inside the cabin which is basically a house! it comes with a padded sleeping berth for the driver, an air conditioning system, a 24 V audio system with CD player, a CD changer, a Bluetooth hands-free system and a 7-inch touch­screen to which a reversing camera is connected. A carrier system with a load capacity of up to 100 kg is installed on the cab roof. Four auxiliary spotlights and a twin air horn are mounted on this carrier, and the radiator grille houses four flashlights in red and blue. At the rear there is a carrier for two spare wheels, with a dedicated lifting system which also enables cargo to be hoisted onto the cab roof. The reversing camera is able to activate additional spotlights at the rear for safe manoevring at night. An adequate operating range in remote areas is provided by diesel tanks holding 300 and 200 litres.

    Based on customers order, the car has been fitted with separate bedrooms, Luxurious bathroom with marble floor and underfloor heating, a galley featuring a ceramic hob, microwave with grill, refrigerator/freezer, bar and coffee machine. The sink has a hot and cold water supply, and a precisely fitted dinner set for eight people is also on board. For entertainment you get integrated flatscreen TV monitors (40-inch and 46-inch, one each facing the bedroom and seating group), a SAT receiver with an electrically self-aligning SAT dish, a DVD/CD player, an MP3 player, a Bose hi-fi sound system and a Mac Mini plus W-LAN router.

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    Jeep Off-road Driving Course

    December 27th, 2010 by Arman

    At the 2011 San Diego International Auto Show, Jeep has a special treat for the fans with the “Jeep Rocks & Road Tour.”

    The “Jeep Rocks & Road Tour” provides the ultimate off-road driving course for attendees at air shows, auto shows, fairs and festivals all over the country. The program is free for those attending the San Diego Auto Show and is designed for the public to get acclimated with the 4×4 capabilities of the Cherokee and the Wrangler.

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    The “Jeep Rocks & Road Tour” courses consist of several obstacles that simulate some of the rigorous testing that Jeep vehicles endure before customers get behind the wheel. Courses include elements that demonstrate the Trail Rated capabilities of Jeep vehicles for articulation, ground clearance, maneuverability and traction.

    Jeep Rocks & Road Tour Location, Dates and Times:
    2011 San Diego International Auto Show
    San Diego Convention Center
    111 W. Harbor Dr.
    San Diego, Calif. 92101
    Th. Dec. 30 10AM – 9PM
    Fri. Dec. 31 10AM – 7PM
    Sat. Jan. 1 10AM – 9PM
    Sun. Jan. 2 10AM – 7PM

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