Upon its introduction, the BMW X5 holds a 4.4 liter DOHC V8 engine with 32 valves. This engine has the ability to produce 282 horsepower. It can achieve 3,600 rpm with 0 to 60 mph in an acceleration time of 7.5 seconds. In 2001, the BMW X5 continues to utilize the tradition of the BMW vehicles in using inline six cylinder engine. Along with that, it also introduces a new powerplant which is the M54. This new source of power provides better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The following year, the BMW X5 now featured a specially tuned engine that could provide and create an output of 340 horsepower along with 350 pound feet of torque.

The BMW X5 holds a number of options for its exterior colors. The non-metallic choice of colors includes alpine white and jet black. As for the metallic hues, the list contains titanium silver, sienna red, topaz blue, steel gray, pearl beige, oxford green, gray green, and black sapphire. The interior trims have leather color options like beige, pastel green, black, and gray. The leatherette feature comes in two color choices – beige and black.

The BMW X5 also offers packages for those people who would like to upgrade and spruce up their sport activity vehicles. The sport package contains a sport steering wheel, a sport suspension,  door handles that are painted in the vehicle’s exterior paint color, upgraded 18 inch wheels made of alloy, anthracite headliner, white indicator lenses, a shadowline trim, a black chrome exhaust, and a titanium-colored grill. The cold weather package features a ski bag, heated front seats, and headlight washers. For the rear climate package, the list of the features includes rear door sunblinds, rear climate controls, and a privacy glass. The premium package, meanwhile, adds up body colored door handles, a power glass moonroof, light wood trim, power front seats, rear seat back adjustments, a rain sensor, an automatic air conditioning, an on-board computer, and leather upholstery.

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Both types of cars have their own advantages and disadvantages as do rtc rc cars or even rtc rc trucks for that matter. To make that decision you need to do some proper soul searching and identify that one goal that you want to achieve in the world of rc cars racing. The reason for that is quite simple, the skills that you learn coupled with the investments that the sport calls for makes it unviable to broad base one’s learning. To put it simply, its better to not become a jack of all trades and a master of none. These are what we believe are the fundamental rules of life applying not just to rtc cars and rc trucks, but to every walk of life!

If you are just starting out and looking forward to honing you skills on the control, then its automatic choice to go in for an electric rc car. They are easier to source, easier to maintain and above all require just a basic ability to handle the controls. This means that steering the car and maneuvering it through a winding track is that much easier and is a good learning ground to understand the nuances of “distanced control” because you are not physically present in the car steering it. On a softer note, literally, electric rc cars are quieter than any other type of rc cars.

On the other hand, if you already have acquired a fine ability to control your rc cars and want to take your skills to the next level, and also if you are looking for a speed rush, then the nitro rc car is just the right one for you. What makes the nitro car different from the others is it’s ability to provide extreme levels of acceleration in very short bursts of time. The speed freaks you see all across the town are not only good at what they do, but what makes them that good is the super powerful nitro rc cars they are using.

If you can make your mind now about which rc car to go in for, then the objective of this article has been served!

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BMW now adds up yet another product to their still growing family of vehicles. And right now, the new addition is the 2006 BMW M. It is a roadster. And it just goes to show that BMW meant business for this car. Its past shows a colorful BMW tradition as well as an in-depth research before it was actually constructed. Just go through its stretched engine compartment, its long wheelbase, its short tail, and its two low set of seats that all in all provides a high powered and very passionate driving experience, and one would be able to picture that, indeed, BMW is yet on the road, again, to success.

What are the features of the BMW M roadster? Well, for power, it has a front engine and a rear wheel drive system. Its engine is a DOHC in line engine with 24 valves. It is an iron block with an aluminum head. It can displace 192 cubic inches or some 3152 cc. It also has the capacity to produce some 240 bhp at 6000 rpm. Aside form that, it also has a five speed manual transmission. The suspension is provided in two options. The first is the independent front suspension. It has damper struts, lower control arms, coil springs, and an anti-roll bar. As per the other one, it is an independent rear suspension with dampers, semi-trailing arms, coil springs, and anti-roll bars.

How large is the BMW M? It measures some 96.8 inches for its wheelbase. Its rear is 55.0 inches. It has a curb weight of 3084 pounds, plus a fuel capacity of 13.5 gallons. If you want to put in some cargo, you can always do so for it has a meager cargo capacity of 5.1 cubic feet.

The steering of this roadster is a rack and pinion one with variable ratio and is variable power assisted. It has a turning circle of 34.1 feet. The brakes are vented discs for both the front and the rear. There is also the anti lock braking system. As per the wheels and tires of this vehicle, the BMW M comes equipped with 17 x 7.5 inches front and 17 x 9.0 inches rear cast aluminum wheels. There also are 225/45ZR-17 tires for the front and 245/40ZR-17 tires for the rear. These are both Michelin Pilot SX MXX3 tires.

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At my first ride in the driver’s seat, I couldn’t get over the ergonomics of the steering wheel. Every car has one, and I’ve handled a few unusual ones, but my grip has never felt more at home than with this 330i. (Unfortunately, it wasn’t a heated steering while like the 7-series, and it was quite cold outside.) Then BMW mates this steering wheel with very precise steering for a sedan-level car.

The German automobiles avoid the low-end torque that American makers’ design, instead they offer a slower launch, but smoother, linear acceleration. And the silky 6-cylinder engine is particularly noticeable with a manual transmission in this car. BMW finally added a 6th gear for the stick shift, and I say it is overdue. My old one has 50,000 miles and the gearing still makes me look for 6th when I run up through the gears – but sadly there are only 5 to be had. Since the 330i generates 255 horsepower, far more than I am used to for daily driving, I may have to upgrade my radar detector.

Yes, the car basics are spectacular – engine, ride, steering (even the steering wheel), but the electronics controls are a comical disappointment. Anyone that has driven this car has a story about turning on the turn signals from one side to the other and back again, during a vain attempt to turn them off. I know people in the area gave me a wider berth, thinking I was a confused and lost driver. The turning signal lever doesn’t ‘click’ into place as the rest of the world has come to commonly expect turn signals to function. With the 330i, you tap the signal, such as for passing, and it automatically flashes three times and then turns off. But you can hold the lever a little longer, and you get your normal-action from the turn signal. But on a soft turn, where the signal doesn’t turn off, you have to flick it the other way to turn it off. But in the hurry of the moment, if it is more than a flick, then you just indicated from your signals that you are turning in the opposite direction. And this goes back & forth every once in a while until you get accustomed to it.

Other electronic oddities are the Navigation/Radio controls. There are many models of cars where you can intuitively muddle your way to what you want to get done. I couldn’t generate that kind of luck while I was driving. My passenger had to repeatedly go through the owners’ manual that didn’t offer much guidance to get the map or radio station the way we wanted. And we didn’t even have the added i-drive option that so many customers complain about. I’m at a loss to explain the miss-timing of the automatic windshield wipers. I love that Jaguar has this feature down pat, but the 330i wipers were always going too fast or too slow; so kept having to manually adjust the automatic windshield wipers. An electronic improvement over the prior 3-series model is the traction control system. The old model would cut the power to the wheels in an obvious fashion, while this model is a seamless experience of artificially superior driving skill.

So while the driving experience is a quantum level improvement over the last generation change at BMW, their electronics package gives me some hesitation in buying one of these machines. In bumper to bumper traffic, the electronic gadgetry of the 330i becomes more annoying; and only on curvy roads without traffic or law enforcement can you experience the thrill of what this car can offer.

The main purpose of front-wheel-drive, contrary to popular misconception, is to increase interior room. (And, if you haven’t heard, additional weight is not “road hugging.”) With a front-drive car, the front tires must do all of the acceleration and steering and about 80 percent of the braking, while the rear tires’ main job is to keep the gas tank from dragging on the pavement. This means a front-driver has more difficulty simultaneously accelerating and turning (or turning and braking). With a rear-drive car, the rear tires concentrate on putting power to the ground, while the fronts focus on turning and/or slowing down. The bottom line: A rear-drive car will always beat an otherwise identical front-driver around a dry racetrack or up a mountain road. Not to mention, a rear-wheel-drive car can do things no stock front-drive car can do: drifting powerslides and hooning, smoky burnouts. (“Hoon” is an Australian or New Zealand word translates to anti-social behavior and driving irresponsibly.)

The Genesis Coupe is also available with a 306-horsepower 3.8-liter V6. While the Genesis Coupe 3.8 V6 is notably quicker at the drag strip, the turbo four is the more enjoyable version of the car. Reasons are many: Much of the V6′s extra 100 pounds is carried on the nose, which tends to overwhelm the front tires. The four also has much lower first and second gears in its six-speed manual transmission. The combination of big torque and low gearing gives the four cylinder strong acceleration in the speed range that can be used on public roads without entering the Highway Patrol’s Frequent Offender Program. It also offers enough torque to squeal the tires leaving the line and on the one-two upshift.

The V6 moves the Genesis Coupe into a different realm. The V6 feels much less nimble than the four. Also, the V6′s manual did not react well to performance-oriented shifts, responding with harsh drivetrain shocks, as if we had never driven a manual. Also, the linkage of both manual transmissions suffered from an extremely annoying buzzing. Unfortunately, we did not have the opportunity to sample either of the automatics: five-speed with the four or six-speed on the V6.

The Genesis Coupe 2.0T will go head-to-head with the likes of the Honda Civic Si and the V6 Ford Mustang. The four-cylinder turbo is rated at 30 miles per gallon in the government’s highway driving cycle and 21 mpg. The V6 gets 26 mpg on the highway and 17 mpg in the city, when equipped with the six-speed automatic.

Both engines are available in a “Track” configuration, which includes 19-inch-diameter wheels with very sticky Bridgestone Potenza RE050A summer tires and stiffer suspension springs and anti-roll bars, as well as Brembo brakes. The summer tires will help the Coupe’s street performance but the stiffer suspension will be difficult to live with every day in pothole-plagued areas. Unless you’re really going to the track, stick with the regular model. There’s also a “R” version that deletes some standard features, such as the sunroof, to reduce weight.

Safety features include active head restraints, six airbags, standard electronic stability control and anti-lock brakes. Included is a 360-Watt, 10-speaker Infinity sound system. Inside, the Genesis Coupe offers good quality materials and commendable fit and finish. This is one reason that the average residual value after 36 months for a Hyundai has improved to about 43 percent currently from 37 percent in 2005. All is not perfect as the blue on black digital information center is difficult to read, and the speedometer and tachometer are offset away from the center of vision, making them a bit difficult to follow.

The Genesis offers minimal rear seat room. Five 17-year-old girls would fit just fine, but the Genesis Coupe is a two-seater for big or tall adults. It has a hefty trunk with a pass-through for long items. Here’s the take-away: Rear-drive rules. Strong horsepower, low gearing and a low purchase are nice, too.

With the 2011 all-electric Nissan Leaf, the automaker become the first to place such a car on the market and with low costs all-around, including the purchase price it will likely blow some of the competition right off the EV tree. New and used car dealer NJ customers have to check out this electric wonder. It offers the best of both worlds – sustainable, green power and the speed and distance
we all thought would never come with such power. Well, now it’s here and we need to fully appreciate the magnitude of this car.

The Leaf doesn’t even have a combustion engine; it runs with an 80 kw electric motor than allows speeds up to 90 mph depending on passenger load and the terrain. It can go as far as 100 miles with one charge – yes my green friends, it will make it around the block more than twice!

The longer driving range will likely be a huge factor in the sale of the Leaf to a broad spectrum of buyers, as previous hybrid/electric cars have not had anywhere near such range. Good news on the buying front too: the federal government will give a $7,500 tax credit for those who purchase a Nissan Leaf.

The Leaf will be in showrooms before the end of the year, although most have already been reserved, so check with your dealer. Prices start at $32,780 without the tax credit. Used car dealer NJ customers will appreciate the price.

Then there’s the 2011 Nissan Juke, which will get attention for its unusual name and its unique look. This four-door hatchback has a few curves similar to the Nissan Murano, but it’s all Juke. With a 180-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and continuously variable transmission the driving will be fun and stress-free. Of course, if you want a bit more adventure you can opt for the six-speed manual transmission. Coming next spring the Juke will have a very affordable starting price of $17,700.

Nissan Leaf NJ dealers look forward to the arrival of both models, as they will likely bring in loyal customers and some curious buyers who just have to get a look at these one-of-a-kind vehicles or be the first on their block to own one. Even if you have to get on a waiting list for the Nissan Leaf, it will be worth the wait to have a powerful, affordable ride that’s green and comes with a tax credit!

Among the list of great things about smart cars is that they’re very economic. The 2011 smart fortwo is anywhere from 12,635 to 18,635. From the luxurious brands, Lexus came in as the most affordable having a MSRP of 42,685, the most costly luxury car with a MSRP of 87,950 is the Mercedes Benz (the Jaguar XJ was about 1.000 less).
After much searching, we’ve revealed 4 top luxury green fuel efficient cars. Starting with the Mercedes-Bendz S Class Hybrid combines a gasoline-powered V-6 engine with an electric motor which is how they get their super-ultra-low emissions and high efficiency. Overall the engine generates a combined 295 horsepower and as 26/19 fuel efficiency. The 2010 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid which flaunts that they’re the world’s only full-size luxury hybrid SUV. The engine is a 6.0L V8 with the fuel efficiency of 23 mpg highway.

The next hybrid we’re featuring is the 2010 Lexus RX450h, that’s a hybrid that features a V-6, 3.5 liter engine and gets 32/28 mpg (that is only surpassed by the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid) which makes it one of the most fuel efficient luxury brand out there.
The 2011 Jaguar XJ’s engine is equipped with the 3.0-liter AJ-V6D turbo-diesel which can get a fuel economy of 40 mpg highway.
For those not paying attention, which means the luxury cars with the best fuel economy are:
1. 2011 Jaguar XJ
2. 2010 Lexus RX450h
3. 2010 Mercedes-Bendz S Class Hybrid
4. 2011 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Though these are all great options for eco friendly cars the all electric smart fortwo’s coming in 2012 (you may have heard the excitement about the new 2011 fortwo all electric drive, but they are being made in small quantity). The assembly of these small electric cars are happening in the plant in and is producing 1,500 units. After production they are going to be testing the all electric cars on consumers in the larger European cities in order to get consumer reaction.a

Green vehicles include vehicles types that function fully or partly on alternative energy sources other than fossil fuel or less carbon intensive than gasoline or diesel.

Another option is the use of alternative fuel composition in conventional fossil fuel-based vehicles, making them function partially on renewable energy sources. Other approaches include personal rapid transit, a public transportation concept that offers automated, on-demand, non-stop transportation on a network of specially built guide ways.

Electric and fuel cell-powered
Examples of vehicles with reduced petroleum consumption include electric cars, plug-in hybrids and fuel cell-powered hydrogen cars.
Electric cars are typically more efficient than fuel cell-powered vehicles on a wheel-to-wheel basis. For this reason, battery powered vehicles and plug-in hybrids are gaining popularity. They have better fuel economy than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles but are hampered by range or maximum distance attainable before discharging the battery. The electric car batteries are their main cost. They provide a 55% to 99.9% improvement in CO2 emissions compared to an ICE (gasoline, diesel) vehicle, depending on the source of electricity.

Hybrid electric vehicles

Hybrid cars may be partly fossil fueled and partly electric or hydrogen-powered. They are more expensive to purchase but cost redemption is achieved in a period of about 5 years due to better fuel economy.

There are several sizes, types and shapes of green cars. These are natural gas, fuel cell, bioethanol, ethanol, hybrid, diesel and gas. Many factors including your lifestyle and wallet have to be considered to determine a better car for the environment.

Selecting a green car
Considering the fuel efficiency is one reason for choosing a green car. So for choosing a good car, an efficient one with low engine capacity will be needed. This type of car utilizes advanced technology and it has the ability to provide sufficient torque at a significant low rate of RPM. A car will cover a long distance with less fuel at a significant average speed when its engine is working efficiently.

Besides that, when considering to go green, a lot of companies focus on hybrid cars having a fairly low engine capacity. However they are expensive to manufacture than conventional cars. Lesser fuel consumption means producing lesser emissions. These cars are specially designed for consuming less amount of fuel as a considerably better mileage simultaneously. Proper maintenance, good condition and reducing excess weight of the car is also important to ensure.

The main source of car emission is commonly known as Carbon Dioxide. So for getting a green car that does not emit such gases, BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle is a good option to consider. As the name suggests, it is an electric powered car and does not require any fuel for running but the vehicles would need charging before driving. A fully charged vehicle has the ability to run for about 300 – 400 kms. Before getting this green car, it would be essential to consider its advantages and disadvantages.

For selecting a green car among the petrol cars, the good option to consider is the one that comes with catalytic converter, this device is used for reducing poisonous gas emissions that are definitely dangerous for the environment. This is done by burning the excess fuel before it is released in the atmosphere.

The conclusion
These were the basic guidelines to select a green car. However one must bear in mind these cars are not very cheap. As compared to regular ones, these are expensive.

Green cars are fuel efficient, environment and technologically friendly, they help to make the planet greener and healthier. Green cars are surely good to suit the demands of young generation.

The auto exhibitioon saw Ferrari bringing out the exclusive 599 GTO, Porsche showcasing Panamera 4, a bevy of Mercedes Benxz cars including the SLS AMG and the like. With the auto industry focusing on China as a potential market due to its economic growth, chinese car enthusiasts have much to feast their eyes on at this Auto show, which lasts till May 2.

Its not just the economic growth which has brought these brands here, but the spending on the auto industry. Last year China bought a whooping 13.6 million vehicles, while US, the top auto market till last year, purchased only 10.4 million vehicles.

And the most selling car models here are pricey, luxury ones. Luxury car makers like Mercedes and BMW are seeing their sales double in the first three months of 2010, as compared to 2009 BMW has taken note of this facet and announced boosting of sales in China by 20,000 cars here, thereby making China its third largest market.

Ian Robertson, BMW head of Sales said, “Nobody anticipated the growth here. Growth rates [like this] happen once in a lifetime in mature markets. Here, they’re happening every year.”

In fact, demand for BMW cars is particularly high end models like BMW series seven are so high, that there is a waiting list for car purchases here. In 2009, about 17000 BMW series 7 models were sold here.

Therefore, Audi’s decision to unveil its Audi A8 LW12 Quattro, at the Beijing AUto Show makes perfect sense. The car, made for the burgeoning number of Chinese millionaires who can easily afford it, has features like extra legroom and a footstool at the backseat, for customers here who prefer to have chauffeured cars. There is also Bang & Olufsen speakers, ambient lighting with rotating colors, a walnut folding table, a 10.2-inch LCD screen and massage chairs for backseat passengers.

Matthias Mueller, Audi A8 project leader explained this trend towards luxury cars further. He said, “For China, this car has to make a statement. It has to show you’ve ‘made it.’ ”

On the other hand, the focus on green technology at the Beijing Auto Show, is another key facet that has been seen here. Hybrids, clean technology and green technology which also made an appearence at several other auto shows this year, is being touted as the future of the car industry. However, the ground realities are much different and a shift towards this technology does not seem to be happening in the near future.