Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk


Each year, for 46 years, during the holding of the popular Moab Easter Jeep Safari, the popular division of Chrysler LLC unveiled special editions of some of its vehicles.

This year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in version Trailhawk, while the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited are also broken down version of Moab.

In both cases, we are in the presence of vehicles more ready than ever to face the greatest obstacles that may arise in their path.

The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk
With a name like that, the Grand Cherokee announced bluntly his vocation fighter, pure and hard. To do this, it has a raised ground clearance and receives many facilities that allow it to go further.

Among them we find:
- Distinctive grille;
- Guard rails;
- Quadra-Track II (reserved for V6 models);
- Quadra-Drive II (reserved for V8 models);
- Quadra-Lift suspension;
- Additional protections under the vehicle;
- Specific rims 18 "five-spoke;
- Goodyear 18 ".

To this is added a system of traction control five modes (Auto, Mud, Gravel, Snow, Sand and Sport.

The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Moab
Like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited logo designer Moab, also will have attributes that allow them to sneak confidently in the harshest trails while being very comfortable in city, or almost ...
In this family of all-terrain vehicles, a special edition Jeep Wrangler will be positioned in the month of October, between Sahara and Rubicon models.

They differentiate from other models by:
- Body colors of their own;
- A hardtop or soft color-keyed;
- The bumper steel;
- Black rims 17 "
- All-terrain tires Goodyear kevlar reinforced;
- Full leather upholstery;

In addition, they are distinguished by the presence of a winch mounted at the bumper, dressed all in black.

photo © jeep

Monday, 17 September 2012

BMW Concept Active Tourer



Among the three studies that BMW will show on the Paris Motor Show, the Concept is also Active Tourer, which is in the French capital, Chen is first shown to the public. It already is the talk of pioneering innovations in terms of both the interior and the drive. There comes a plug-in hybrid is used, which should be characterized by the highest level of efficiency. Otherwise, BMW has already moved on the aspects of comfort and style.
The length measures the BMW Concept Active Tourer 4.35 meters and is reflected in the exterior design very sporty and dynamic. The styling looks both solid as well as organic, which dominated in recent years, BMW's design language was developed by the designers to Michael de Bono consistently. Even if you can not really break away from the idea that here is a family-bred coach from Munich anrollt.
Provide the necessary comfort especially the high seats and the spacious interior. Tagged comfort. This one should not also miss the ride, what stands out above all the drive concept of BMW eDrive. We are combining a three-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric synchronous motor, which results in an output of 190 hp. The BMW Concept Active Tourer will thus come in under eight seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h. However, it should consume emitting less than 2.5 liters in a hundred kilometers and less than 60 grams per kilometer of CO2. More than 30 kilometers will be able to take the lithium-ion battery electric power alone. Is charged at the local outlet.




Images: © BMW

Sunday, 16 September 2012

Ford Mustang 2014, under European


As surprising as it may be, the beautiful Ford Mustang is still not available on the European market. However, the Chevrolet Camaro is currently offered in certain markets.

However, Ford announced that it would remedy this situation in 2014, with the release of the next version of the legendary Muscle Car in the U.S.. A car whose silhouette should normally go to another register.

Thus, after the Ford Ecosport Edge, Escape / Kuga, Fiesta, Focus and Fusion / Mondeo, it was the turn of the next Mustang to become a model worldwide distribution, or almost.

During 2013, we should get to know the new generation Ford Mustang.Elle be unveiled as a concept at great car show to be held in America, or why not in Europe!

photo : ford