Saturday, January 30, 2010
Peugout 908RC is the name
Peugout 908RC comes with beauty luxury saloon concept
The Peugeot 908 HDi FAP is a sports prototype racing car built by the French automobile manufacturer Peugeot to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, starting in 2007and eventually winning in 2009.
The 908 name is also shared with a Peugeot concept saloon/sedan, named the 908RC, which shares the diesel V12 engine from the 908 sportscar. The name of Peugeot 908 is not to be confused with another sportscar of the same number, the Porsche 908.
At the 2008 Peugeot Sport unveiled the 908 HY, a hybrid electric variant of the diesel 908. Peugeot planned to campaign the car in the 2009 Le Mans Series season, unfortunetly it would not be capable of scoring championship points, but gave up the idea to concentrate on preparation for the 2009 24H of Le Mans.
Peugeot unveiled the 908 with a closed cockpit, the first Le Mans Prototype (LMP) since the Bentley Speed 8 to race with such a design. Peugeot's choice of a closed cockpit is possibly intended to allow the 908 to run a larger air restrictor due to rules mandating the use of air conditioning on closed cockpit designs.
908 RC comes with comfitable and luxury interior , fair cockpit design with modern 4 seater closely look like a VIP variant,black and viper eye.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Peugeot - From Coffee to Cars
The Peugeot Family has been in business in some form or another since the seventeen hundreds. From the production of coffee to bicycles in the early part of the twentieth century, automobiles would be the next big thing to come along.
The company produced its first automobile in 1889. The car was steam powered and had three wheels. However, steam proved to be unwieldy and cumbersome for use in any personal passenger vehicles. After meeting with Gottlieb Daimler, Armand Peugeot decided that the gasoline internal combustion engine was much more suited to what he had in mind. Peugeot acquired a license from Daimler to use their engines in Peugeot vehicles. Cars produced by the French company would remain powered by Daimler engines until the first Peugeot engines were developed in 1896.
Just as it had always been, Peugeot continued to produce a variety of products up through the turn of the twentieth century when Armand Peugeot formed his own company to focus exclusively on automobile manufacturing.
Peugeot would become an early influence on car racing in Europe and would remain a power in this arena for years to come. Around the time of World War 1, Armand decided to try his handed at motorcycles. His family had longed produced some of the finest bicycles in Europe. Armand was just as successful at motorcycles as his family had been with bicycles and the Peugeot Auto Company has produced motorcycles every since.
Once Europe became embroiled in World War I, Peugeot, just as most other manufacturers of the time, turned their attention to the war efforts. They eventually became a major manufacturer of arms and military vehicles throughout the remainder of the war. Once the allies were victorious, the focus once again turned to car production.
The French car company entered the United States market in 1958 with the Peugeot 404. Peugeot was never able to find its niche in American society and for the most part consumers simply ignored the brand. After several attempts to pique the curiosity of the American car buyer, Peugeot decided to cut its losses and withdrew from the American market. This did not exclude the company from going after American car manufacturers in Europe, however. In 1978, the company took over Chrysler Europe. Chrysler Corporation was suffering from heavy financial losses both at home and abroad and accepted the offer to take the ailing division off its hands almost immediately. Earlier in 1974, Peugeot had also acquired Citroen and for a brief period had interest in Maserati as well. The acquisition of so much debt so quickly proved nearly to be the undoing of Peugeot in the early eighties. The introduction of the popular Peugeot 205 was credited with the company's recovery from the brink of financial ruin. While the 205 was able to save the company from complete collapse, Peugeot was still experiencing some financial stress.
For the future, Peugeot has announced a goal of selling 4 million units annually. In order to accomplish this, the French car manufacturer has plans of pursuing some of the more exotic markets in the world such as China, Russia and South America. Due to the weakening of the U.S. Dollar, there has been some talk of a return to the American market. At this point, that may well be speculation only.
Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at SW Engines. He writes about used Peugeot engines and other departmental updates for the company.
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
The 2010 Volvo S80 Review - All the Creature Comforts
The S80 has three trim levels and three engine choices. The S80 3.2 FWD uses the 3.2L V6 (235 hp), the S80 T6 uses the turbocharged 3.0L V6 (281 hp) and rounding out the line is the S80 V8 AWD which has a 4.4L V8 (311 hp). All have the six-speed automatic transmission.
Volvo is known for not inundating you with a load of options and choices. The S80 3.2 FWD features include: 16-inch NAOS alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated mirrors with puddle lamps, front and rear fog lights, headlight washers, whiplash-preventing front seats, heated leather seats, fold-flat front passenger seat, 60/40 split-folding second-row seat, tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, CD stereo with auxiliary input, auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, cruise control, garage door opener, illuminated vanity mirrors, illuminated locking glovebox, floor mats, outside temperature gauge, auto up/down windows, intermittent wipers, and trip computer. The Premium Package is an available option and includes power passenger seat, heated front seats, bluetooth and an upgrade of 17" CASSINI allow wheels. Stand alone options include sunroof and metallic paint.
The T6 AWD adds blind spot information system, retractable mirrors, Four-C Active Chassis, adaptive xenon headlights, power sunroof, heated and ventilated perforated power-adjustable leather front seats, driver's side memory, heated rear seats, six-CD/MP3 stereo with Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, humidity sensor, and front and rear parking assist. The Tech Package is an available option and includes; premium sound, collision avoidance system, personal security communicator with keyless drive, speed sensitive steering, mass movement sensor and level sensor. Stand alone options include wood steering wheel (with wood inlays only), metallic paint, navigation and the dual screen rear DVD system.
Rounding out the three is the V8 AWD which adds adaptive cruise control, collision warning with auto brake, distance alert, level sensor, mass movement sensor, personal car communicator with keyless drive, executive floor mats, ventilated massaging soft leather front seats, walnut wood inserts, wood steering wheel, premium 12-speaker Dolby Pro Logic sound system, analog clock, illuminated sill plates, and infrared rain-sensing wipers. Stand alone options include the navigation and dual screen rear DVD system. There are many creature comforts which makes driving the Volvo S80 an incredible driving experience!
Dennise Ryder is the Business Manager at Volvo of Durham. Need some help buying a new or used car. Visit her blog New Car Buying Center for more help!
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Sleek and Stylish Honda Accord Wagon at Frankfurt Autoshow
Thursday, January 14, 2010
What Are the New Honda Cars For 2010?
Some of the best cars are Honda cars. Each year, Honda comes out with a new line of great cars. It appears that 2020 will be no different. If you are looking for a new Honda, below is a list of the new cars for 2010.
2010 Accord Crosstour
2010 civic
2. 2010 Accord Crosstour: At a MSRP of $29,670, the body style of the 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is a hatchback. It contains a 3,471 cc 3.5 liters V 6 front engine. It also has a fuel economy range of 19 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
Accord Sedan
Accord Wagon 2010 Crosstour
3. 2010 Accord: At a MSRP of $21,705, the body style of the 2010 Honda Accord is a sedan. It contains a 3.5L V6 268HP engine and has a fuel economy range of 17 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. This is the first Accord to use Honda's impact-energy-dispersing advanced compatibility engineering body structure design.
Honda CR-V 2010
2010 Ridgeline
5. 2010 CR-V: At a MSRP of $21,245, the 2010 Honda CR-V has a body style of an SUV. It contains a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine and has a fuel economy range of 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. It also has a new hood, front fascia, bumpers and alloy wheels.
2010 Element
6. 2010 Element: At a MSRP of $21, 245, the 2010 Honda Element has a SUV body style. It contains a 2.4L L4 166HP engine and has a fuel economy range of 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway. It comes with a new 'Dog Friendly' package.
2010 Fit @ Jazz
7. 2010 Fit: At a MSRP of $15,550, the 2010 Honda Fit has a body style of a hatchback. It has a 1.5L L4 109HP engine and a fuel economy range of 27 city and 34 mpg highway.
2010 Insight
8. 2010 Insight: At a MSRP of $19,800, the 2010 Honda Insight has a body style of a hatchback. It contains a 1.3L L4 98HP engine and has a fuel economy range of 40 mpg city and 43 mpg highway.
2010 Odyssey
9. 2010 Odyssey: At a MSRP of $26, 355, the 2010 Honda Odyssey has a body style of Minivan/Van. It has a 3.5L V6 244HP engine and has a fuel economy range of 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
2010 Pilot
10. 2010 Pilot: At a MSRP of $27,695, the 2010 Honda Pilot has a body style of a SUV. It contains a 3.5L V6 244HP engine and has a fuel economy range of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.
Honda sells the most popular cars in the world. Whichever Honda vehicle you choose, you will definitely be satisfied with your purchase.
When looking for used Honda cars Toronto be sure to check out the massive selection of used Honda cars, trucks and SUV's at Formula Honda - your Honda dealership and auto repair shop Toronto.
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