2014 Honda Civic Tourer Concept

At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show Honda presented its first station wagon version of the New Civic, the production version is planned for the IAA in the autumn.

At the Geneva Motor Show, Honda unveils the 2014 Honda Civic Tourer Concept, the estate version of its compact series. The concept car is certainly very close to the production version that will be shown in the autumn at the IAA.

The Honda Civic Tourer Concept may be referred to ever be one of the most dynamic estate car. With its rising towards the rear window line in combination with the sloping roof line creates a very wedge shaped design, which gives a great Civic dynamics.

The combination with the futuristic design of the rear end and front end beefy reinforced this impression. For the production version, the front and rear sections will be defused, but probably not.

Despite the sporty appearance to the space available and be very generous and a large trunk are available. Even the 5-door Civic can indeed come up with a very large trunk.

With the equipment and engine, the Civic Tourer is then largely stick to the hatchback model and have the same basic data.

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2014 Chevrolet SS

With the 2014 Chevrolet SS unveiled its first high-performance sedan with rear-wheel drive for 17 years.

The Chevrolet SS comes from the fourth quarter of 2013, following in the footsteps of the SS Caprice Classic or Impala SS, which provided for her performance and in combination with rear-wheel drive for exceptional driving pleasure.

Compared to its predecessors, the new Chevy SS is even more dynamic and active riding. Suspension and chassis hail from the Corvette as the 6.2-liter V8 engine with an output of 415 hp.

Switching is standard with a 6-speed automatic transmission that comes with the enormous power and enormous torque works best for you. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h is completed in about 5 seconds.

The vehicle will be here almost as dynamic as the Corvette can be moved, but offer much more space for passengers and luggage. The interior is also very athletic and run spoiled with lots of leather and trim elements made ​​from aluminum. A "SS" emblem on the dashboard also points to the high-performance car.

The Chevrolet SS also provides a complete comfort and safety features including Bose sound system with 9 speakers, keyless entry and start system, head-up display, Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and blind spot warning.

On request there is also the first time at Chevrolet automatic parking aid, which can park in both the longitudinal and transverse parking. How much cost the Chevrolet SS is not yet known.

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2014 Mazda 3i Hatchback 2 0L

2014 Mazda 3i Hatchback 2.0L Manual

Sleek new look, slick new chassis.

Ponder life behind the Joker’s mask. You’re a stud at Batman movies but an object of scorn the rest of the time. Such was the plight of the previous-generation Mazda 3 four-door sedan and five-door hatchback. The grotesque smile and black-tongued face no mother could adore kept these otherwise excellent compacts from earning the respect they deserved.

Celebrating its 2010 clean break from the Ford Motor Company, Mazda is strutting its small-car stuff with an all-new 2014 3 family designed and developed in-house with no Blue Oval collusion. The four- and five-door bodies are back, sans grinning grilles, on a 2.4-inch longer wheelbase with a 1.6-inch width stretch. The family resemblance to the CX-5 crossoverand the 6 flagship sedan is clear, yielding some of the more attractive small cars less than $30,000 will buy.

The five-door is 1.8 inches shorter overall versus the half inch snipped from the four-door. Models with an “i” suffix are powered by a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder, while an “s” signifies a 2.5-liter. Both fours abide by the Skyactiv ethos consisting of variable valve timing, direct injection, a 13.0:1 compression ratio, and a penchant for revs. The little engine’s redline is 6800 rpm while the bored-and-stroked big brother tops out at 6500. Four trim levels are available with the 2.0 and three with the 2.5; factor in the body and engine choices and you’ve got eleven different Mazda 3s to choose from.

The 3i Grand Touring tested here is a middle child with a starting price of $24,040 (versus the basement model’s $17,740) and only four options—a $70 cargo mat, a $100 rear bumper guard, $125 door-trim plates, and a gorgeous metallic paint job costing $300 extra. Standard GT equipment consists of 16-inch aluminum wheels, automatic climate control, a seven-inch touch screen with navigation and a rear camera, and a split-folding rear seat. The GT’s Bose sound system boasts nine speakers, HD and satellite radio, two USB inputs, Pandora, Stitcher, and Aha audio. Bluetooth and SMS message delivery and reply are also standard GT fare.

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Even with this equipment bounty, our test car weighed a reasonable 2892 pounds. While the spunky 2.0-liter engine is happy at its work, it doesn’t move this package with excessive enthusiasm. The run to 60 took 7.9 seconds with but 87 mph showing on the speedometer during the 16.3-second quarter-mile sprint. You’re justified blaming tall gearing for some of that languor, but without it the stick-shift 3i wouldn’t earn the 40-mpg EPA highway rating essential for competing against compact-class competitors, hybrid or otherwise.

Need more speed? Locking the right pedal to the floor yields an impressive 131 mph, attributable to the five-door’s 0.28 drag coefficient and modest frontal area. Alternatively, you can ante up $3250 to $5000 for a 2.5-liter 3s, which adds 29 horsepower to clip 0.7 second from both zero-to-sixty and quarter-mile times.

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED: $24,635 (base price: $19,740)

ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 155 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 150 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 106.3 in
Length: 175.6 in
Width: 70.7 in Height: 57.3 in
Curb weight: 2892 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.9 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 22.4 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 39.8 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 8.3 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 14.3 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 13.8 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 16.3 sec @ 87 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 131 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 178 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway: 29/40 mpg
C/D observed: 32 mpg

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2014 Ford Transit Courier

Ford expands its commercial vehicle model family with a new entry-level model, the 2014 Ford Transit Courier.

The redesign of the family of Ford commercial vehicle is moving along rapidly, now also the new Transit Courier was presented, which is to complement the model family at the bottom.

Was developed during the larger Transit Connect is based on the Ford Focus, the Ford Courier in transit as a base. This is clear from the first look at the front end, which is held in the dynamic look of the Ford Fiesta.

But the rest of practical city van follows its very own line, especially the tail presents itself very self and dynamic for a van.

It is the transit couriers can despite dynamic optics inspire an even better load capacity. With a load floor length of 162 cm, the smallest model in the range of Ford commercial vehicle presents very spacious. Those who choose the optional grid-partition between the cockpit and storage space can, by the folding front passenger seat even up to 2.59 meters long transport objects. With a vehicle length of 4.16 meters to 2.3 cubic meters of load volume are available.

A sliding side door also facilitates the loading of the page. In the cargo area offer numerous mounting points in the body space for the installation of shelving systems or installation. An LED charge room lighting is also optionally available.

The driver can also look forward to a very modern workplace, which has many practical shelves, especially the "mega-center" console.

With the engine, customers can choose between two diesel and a petrol variant. All engines feature turbocharging with advanced direct injection technology and a start / stop system. The two Duratorq TDCi diesel with 1.5 and 1.6 liters have an output of 75 hp (55 kW) or 95 hp (70 kW), which has 1.0-liter EcoBoost three-cylinder gasoline 100 hp () 74 kW.

Well equipped, the small town delivery is also in terms of safety. In addition to ABS and ESP are also side, head and knee airbags are available. Optionally, there is also the Ford SYNC system with emergency assistant or even a reversing camera.

In addition to the van version of the Transit Courier is also available in a version with a car 60:40 divisible rear seat options. Prices and an exact launch date for the new City-vans were not yet known.

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2014 Ford F 350 Owners Guide Manual Pdf

2014 Ford F-350 Owners Guide Manual Pdf - F-350 is available in Regular Cab, Extended Cab and Crew Cab bodystyles. The Regular Cab has two doors and a singe row seating, wqzxc extended Cab adding a small second-row seating and Crew Cab has four doors and a rear cabin area expanded. They can be equipped with a bed at 6.75 or 8-foot.

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Model of rear-wheel-drive front suspension uses twin I-beam, while the variant four-wheel-drive front axles utilize life. Both feature live rear axle with leaf springs at all four corners. wqzxc The suspension setup plays a major role in the strong F-350 payload and towing ratings, although the tradeoff comes in the form of restless ride without a load in the bed. The same, of course, can be said for most other equally sized and equally capable pickup. Predictable handling for the most part, though the rudder alone means it can be tough to put a big truck inaccurate at times.

Although the overall layout starting to look a little dated, the interior of the F-350 remains a surprisingly smooth and high-tech. wqzxc Extensive sound lethal measures made ​​for luxury-car quiet cabin  all the better to take advantage of "SYNC" system based on Bluetooth connectivity, which comes standard on all but the base model.

F-350 also can be specd with MyFord Touch, infotainment systems built on the SYNC by allowing users to control everything from navigation to climate controls to the sound system wqzxc with voice commands. MyFord Touch also has a center-mounted eight-inch touchscreen, dual 4.2-inch display in the instrument cluster and the touch-sensitive controls on the center stack. For use in the F-350, Ford modified the system to better accommodate the needs of pickup users - changes including more redundant buttons for the audio and climate controls that can be used with work gloves on.

Download 2014 Ford F-350 Owners Guide Manual Pdf

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2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD

VW Golf model range extends from June 2013 to a sporty diesel, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf GTD.

Since 1982, the acronym stands for New VW GTD for the sportiest diesel-powered version of the Golf, from June 2013, there will be the seventh-generation Golf as a sporty diesel. The most powerful diesel Golf ever is powered by a 2.0-liter TDI with an output of 184 hp (135 kW) and combines sporty acceleration data with a low fuel consumption.

After just 7.5 seconds the Golf VII GTD storms from the 100 km / h mark, the top speed is 230 km / h With a manual 6-speed manual transmission requires the strong golf just 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers, while CO2 emissions are thus at only 109 g / km.

If you opt for the optional 6-speed DSG gearbox to be fitted with 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 119 g expect / km. Its maximum torque of 380 Nm, the TDI delivers at 1,750 rev / min.

Visually, the  VW Golf GTD is starting with tinted LED tail lights with LED-indicator lights, a chrome exhaust tailpipe, 17 "GTD-alloy wheels, a side sill and a large roof spoiler from the other diesel versions.

The chamber is equipped with a sport chassis Golf also shows very dynamic and offers sports seats with plaid "Clark", a black roof lining, a sport steering wheel, pedals and footrest in stainless steel and the GTD GTD instrument cluster and trim strips.

For colors, customers can choose between "Tornado Red", "Black" and "Pure White" select. In Germany, the Golf GTD will start from 29,350 euros. The delivery of the Volkswagen Golf GTD starts in June 2013.

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2014 BMW 535d Diesel

2014 BMW 535d Diesel

A fine ambassador for diesel power.

When we pull into our driveways with various test cars every few days, our friends—the ones who know us well, not the acquaintances who assume we’re a lieutenant in a drug cartel—often pop over to ask about the latest. “What are we driving today?” asked one friend recently, pacing us into our parking spot. When the answer was a BMW 5-series, she followed us toward the Glacier Silver Metallic car.

“This one’s a diesel, and—” Before we’d said another word, the conversation was over.

“Oh, I don’t like diesel,” she said, before she turned and walked away. Just like that. As if the word “diesel” meant it was carrying the contagion that would zombify her family.

Had our pal hung around, she might have been in danger of catching a fever all right, but the one we have for the advantages of diesel engines. The challenges to her prejudice would have started with hearing—or rather, not hearing—the nearly racket-free startup of the new 3.0-liter inline-six turbo-diesel in this 2014 BMW 535d. Admittedly, you can detect mild clatter if you stick your ear or a microphone under the hood or close to the tailpipe. If she did the latter, our dismissive friend might have noticed that the exhaust didn’t declare its dieselness, either, and we could have assured her that Dr. Rudolf’s compression-ignition device has advanced into the 21st century with variable-vane turbocharging, common-rail direct injection, and urea-based exhaust scrubbing. (Of course, when proselytizing, we don’t delve too deeply into the ickier connotations of urea, and besides, the BMW dealer handles refills during oil changes, which are included free for four years or 50,000 miles.)

The 535d operates as smoothly and as cleanly as does any 5er, different only in that it doesn’t need many revs to generate thrust, delivering a big fat 413 lb-ft of torque from 1500 to 3000 rpm with a 255-hp peak at 4000 rpm. It’s even quiet at wide-open throttle (we measured 72 decibels, quieter than some cars at a steady 70-mph cruise). At the track, the diesel hit 60 mph in 5.6 seconds, a tick quicker than the gas-fueled 535i we had for a long-term test and as fleet as the gas-electric ActiveHybrid 5model. You won’t want to run for ecofriendly pinks, though: The diesel did the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds at 97 mph, 0.3 second and 5 mph behind its 335-hp, electric-assisted doppelgänger. 

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

PRICE AS TESTED: $66,425 (base price: $57,525)

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve diesel inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 183 cu in, 2993 cc
Power: 255 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 413 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.9 in
Length: 193.4 in
Width: 73.2 in Height: 57.6 in
Curb weight: 4127 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 30.5 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 6.3 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 3.3 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 4.2 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 97 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 147 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 154 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.84 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 26/38 mpg
C/D observed: 32 mpg

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2014 Mercedes Benz CLA 45 AMG

In Geneva, the Mercedes A45 AMG was presented in New York, now the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG celebrates its world premiere.

The third-generation A-Class is also the first time as CLA available as saloon with particularly dynamic lines. Mercedes shows in New York now for the first time the top model of CLA series, the CLA 45 AMG.

Technically, the CLA 45 AMG AMG identical to the A45, only the body shape is different, the two models. Under the hood, the turbocharged 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with a hidden power of 360 hp (265 kW), which develops a maximum torque of 450 Nm.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, the car fleet done in 4.6 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 250 km h /. On average, the CLA content is 45 AMG with just 6.9 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers, which is in relation to the performance of a remarkable value.

The circuit is via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission, which has three driving modes, a declutching and Race Start function, which ensures the remarkable acceleration values​​.

Thus, the force is also perfectly placed on the road, the CLA has 45 AMG also standard. New 4Matic all-wheel drive with on board.

An AMG sports suspension and AMG braking system round off the sporty design as well as the AMG sports parameter steering, which is to enhance driving fun also.

Visually, raises the CLA 45 AMG from the other models by the CLA AMG trim and AMG alloy wheels. The interior is also in the AMG-look with the finest sports seats, AMG speedo and many other accessories that enhance the sporty feel of the CLA 45 AMG.

Of course there are all the options that are available to the CLA, the CLA 45 AMG, including adaptive cruise control, sound system, lane departure warning or the Pre-Safe system.

The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG will start in July 2013, the launch is scheduled for September 2013.

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2014 Audi A3 Sedan

New York celebrates the new 2014 Audi A3 sedan world premiere, launch is in autumn 2013.

New Audi A3 Sedan 2014

Audi is expanding the A3 model series for the first time also a sedan version. Globally, the segment of compact sedans, the largest, even if this body style to be found in our rare.

Therefore, the Audi A3 sedan now celebrated its premiere in New York, where vehicles of this segment are very popular, as was already the VW Jetta shows.

The design of the A3 sedan fits the current Audi design language perfectly, especially the rear end looks very crisp and very dynamic. Despite the sporty rear conclusion offers the A3 sedan still 425 liters of storage space in the trunk.

The overall length of the vehicle is 446 cm, the wheelbase measures 264 cm. So ought passengers find a decent space. The interior is on the design of her identical to the other A3 models, and there are the same options as with all body shapes. Sun are among others an adaptive cruise control, the Lane Assist that. Audi connect infotainment system including 7 "monitor and 3D map display as well as leather seats available

To start, there will be the A3 sedan with three different 4-cylinder engines. The gasoline engines are the 1.4 TFSI with 140 hp (103 kW) and variable cylinder deactivation and the 1.8 TFSI with 180 hp (132 kW) available. The 1.4 TFSI has a fuel consumption of 4.7 liters also very economical (the CO2 emissions are at 109 grams), but sprints in 8.4 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h and up to 213 km / h.

Other engines will come later, including the top version, the S3 sedan, which was also shown in New York. The 2.0 TFSI in the S3 sedan has. An output of 300 hp (221 kW) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm In just 4.9 seconds the fleet sedan sprints combined with the 7-speed s-tronic from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 250 km / h fast.

Fuel consumption is an average of 6.9 liters of still at a very low level. The power is transmitted via the quattro all-wheel drive to all four wheels.

Even the look of the S3 is again slightly different from the other models and is shown with aerodynamically designed attachments around and the typical S-aluminum wheels and grille.

Prices for the new Audi A3 sedan are not set yet, but will be published in time for the market launch in autumn 2013.

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