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LED lighting is the new trend in the auto industry

Because of global recession and the degradation of the environment, more and more car companies are switching to energy-saving and environment-friendly parts and accessories for their newer models. Like in the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show, you can see vehicles which have these characteristics, powerful, fuel-efficient and equipped with LED technology.

LED Fog Lights, for example, are addressing the problem of pollution because of mercury, which are found in other lights. Other than that, LED bulbs use less power and can last up to 100,000 hours. It also does not have filaments, glass and UV light. So a LED fog light, those lights that gives your car visibility at night are actually great inventions that will help you, not only to avoid accidents, but to also help you contribute to the environment.

Back to the IAA, the LED technology was promoted. Audi, for example, has LED headlights, which they call the matrix beam. The high beam light is non-glaring and is produced by LEDs and microreflectors. Meanwhile, for daytime running, the low-beam light is also in the car. Another company that equipped their cars with LED, is Kia, both the new generation Rio and Soul have LED clusters and LED side repeaters. Volkswagen was not left behind, as the E-Up! Car that they showcased at IAA was also equipped with LED daytime running lights in the bumper.

Other than VW’s LED lights, the Up! Models also has a technology that adds up to its “green” features. The BlueMOTION technology creates less than 100g/km CO2 emissions. On the other hand, BMW, with its i8 concept car, has a unique plug-in hybrid designs that has an electric drive and an internal combustion engine that promotes extremely low emissions and fuel consumption.

Most concept cars at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show were geared to make the future “greener”. Most of the cars are using electricity, have LED lights and have other technologies that promote lower emissions. Mercedes-Benz F125, VW Nils, Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Mi-Ray all have some things in common, they are aiming to make the future brighter and healthier, for their future owners and for the environment.

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Brand new and barely disguised Porsche 911 Carrera (991)

Just received a tip from one of readers who was lucky enough to catch a glimpse (and record it) of the brand new and barely disguised Porsche 911 Carrera (991) at a gas station in Stuttgart, Germany. Given the next 911’s longer wheelbase, we expect a more supple ride without a corresponding sacrifice in dynamic competence. The power comes from a 400bhp version of the 3.8 liter flat six found in today’s 380bhp Carrera S.

Thanks Toldi for the tip

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Posted by Mario in Mercedes-Benz | 0 Comments

Supercar experiences made affordable by Cars on Demand

Car Leasing specialist Cars on Demand have an extensive membership base of pure petrol heads with a passion for supercars that offers access to great supercar events and driving experiences. As the supercar experience provides so much fun and excitement to many people the demand for the on road experiences has increased. Many company car drivers also want to keep their CO2 emissions down due to company car tax legislation.
However there is still great desire in the UK to grace the open road with the very finest automobiles for an adrenaline kick and energy release from time to time. Within Cars on Demand there is also a nationwide short term car leasing division and from customers leasing all sorts of cars there is always eyes on the amazing supercars fleet.

To widen the service and make it available to a wider audience, Cars on Demand decided to introduce a new, attractively priced on road experience where you can pick from a stunning range of cars:

• Ferrari F458 Italia
• Ferrari F430 Spyder F1
• Lamborghini LP560-4 Spyder
• Bentley Continental Supersports
• Bentley Continental GT
• Maserati Grancabrio
• Mercedes SLS AMG
• Jaguar XKR 5.0 Supercharged
• Aston Martin DBS
• Audi S8 5.2 V10

To take the wheel of one of these beautiful machines now starts from only £149.95 for one hour on any weekday. You can also make half or one day driving experiences for indviduals or for groups – a great treat for business team building! The day events include continental breakfast and lunch so it’s a great motoring day out that is held in picturesque areas of the UK like the Peak District, the Yorkshire Moors, the Lake District, Scotland and North Wales.

So far, feedback is good for the 1 hour driving experience as more people get to throttle forward Ferraris, Bentleys, Maseratis, Mercedes, Jaguars, Aston Martins and Audi supercars.

Cars on Demand give more info on their driving experiences at http://www.carsondemand.co.uk/supercars-driving-experience.

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Posted by Gaurav Sikri in Audi | 0 Comments

An All Road Audi A6 to be introduced in early 2012

Business Class station wagons have always been a hot cake, and when it’s an Audi it becomes an even more desirable possession. It’s a combination of your daily sedan you use to take you to the work place and also a vehicle very well equipped for weekends and getaways.

The Audi A6 will be introduced in the European market by 2012.
The notable features on the car are increased ground clearance and new plastic ornaments, which provide more muscular look. Under the hood, the car will feature the same engines found on the A6 Avant.

Audi is popular 3.0 TDI Engine will be seen on the car with variants like 150 kW (204 hp); also 180 kW (245 hp) and the top version with 230 kW (313 hp).

And Audi also plans to introduce the low fuel consuming engine the 2.0 TDI on this vehicle for people who can compromise on power to save a bit on their pockets.

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Posted by Gaurav Sikri in Mercedes-Benz | 1 Comment

2012 Face lifted Mercedes C 63 AMG

By far the most affordable Mercedes got a face lift recently making it visibly more appealing and tempting you to finally get a Mercedes in your Garage.

The car definitely is a visual treat but the engine specifications are some what the same as the older model. A 6.2 liter V8 which develops 457 hp, or 487 ho with the help of AMG performance package, though the car is faster than before all because of the 7 speed MCT Transmission.

The car does 0 to 100 kmph in 4.4 seconds and the top speed remains 250 kmph.
Mercedes has also worked on the chassis and the suspension setup earlier the car used to be a complete animal with no protocol but now with the stabilizers on and thicker anti roll bars the car behaves like a gentleman.

The car will be known for its looks because of the new front apron, with a new grille and a more muscular bonnet. The bumper too is changed and looks more on the par with that of the new CLS63 featuring new LED daytime running lights.

And the best thing is the car is the cheapest in the Mercedes stable.

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Posted by Gaurav Sikri in BMW, Featured | 1 Comment

The BMW G-Power runs on LPG!

Even the fast and the luxurious can run on low cost, low emission fuels like LPG. That is something interesting and new. The car tuner G-power has recently developed one of the fastest BMWs that can run on LPG and can give you the same experience without harming the environment.

The BMW is named Hurricane M5 loaded with fully sequential five-cylinder LPG system per cylinder bank delivers 660 hp and 650 Nm of torque.

The car as it runs on LPG, the running cost is reduced by 50% and also it produces 15% less CO2 so the benefits are not only economical but also ecological.

As it is a BMW we can also call this car the fastest car running on LPG at present the record speed of the car when powered by LPG is 333kmph!
Does 0 to 100 Kmph in 4.6 seconds and 200 kmph in 11 seconds.
What else can one ask for?

The car boasts a high performance braking system, 9.0 x 20-inch and 10.5 x 20-inch forged Silverstone Clubsport alloy rims clad in 255/35 ZR 20 and 285/30 ZR 20 MICHELIN tyres and everything else that one expects in a BMW.

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