Volvo and its security systems, within the reach of everyone

The past weekend held the days of driving safely from the 2013 Volvo, where explained new aid to driving the new wizards and the new security systems, among many others. Attendees could observe a large fleet of models of the Scandinavian brand ski. From the new Volvo V40 arrived and the Cross Country and R-Design versions as well as the Volvo XC90, the large SUV from the Swedish manufacturer. As well as a Volvo S60 parking tests. In addition these courses on driving are totally aimed at customers offering one morning in circuit Volvo owners in order to practice situations that simulate reality to use safety devices in the first person “learning to react and knowing the behavior of the car in a dangerous situation”.

 Autonomous driving

Among the novelties, the jams assist system, which is in charge of following the car ahead, with a speed of up to 50 km/h, focused mostly on its use in jams, stopping, recovering speed, braking, without that we have to intervene. In the field of autonomous driving, Volvo has explained in depth the SARTRE project, which has managed to realize a caravan of cars, automated with a truck as a guide or car2car communication systems or car to car, that allow getting a smarter driving.

Among other systems, such as the detection of cyclists or the system “scans” everything that happens in front of our car, detecting the cyclist and if it suddenly stands in our path, the car is capable of braking automatically”.

Within the range of the BMW 6 series, featuring versions, all of them are already presented here, Coupe, Coupe and convertible, the German brand plans to include the BMW M6, which will also have a year. This last variant will be, as usual in the German manufacturer, the most powerful of the range, but also, as is to be expected, the most expensive. For this reason it has been decided to offer this package ‘M Sport Edition’, for those who want more sport for the 6 series, but without having to embark for the M6.

A special sports Edition for series 6

BMW series 6 M Sport Edition will go on sale this month of June 2013 and can choose in any of the available body of the series 6 Coupe, Coupe. Similarly, this sportier version will have the same mechanical available currently within the model range engines 320 HP 640i and 650i 408 HP, both in gasoline and the 640d of 313 HP, diesel, the latter which will offer the same features and consumption data.

With the election of this package ‘M Sport Edition’, the prospective buyer not only will be with something more sporty aesthetics, but in addition you have access to a new color for the bodywork, the Sakhir Orange (orange), which until now was only available for an M6. As I have mentioned, aims to offer the public the same aesthetic of the M6, but maintaining the mechanical standard 6 series, which implies having a more content price.

Possible departure and equipment

Still the official prices of this BMW series 6 M Sport Edition has not been detailed, but it is known that they will be something above that the current range of the 6 series offers, in which the Coupe and BMW series 6 cabriolet 2013 reaches the 158.500. A price that will make us with an BMW series 6 M Sport Edition equipped with M-aerodynamic package, rims M 19 inch double spoke, Adaptive LED headlights, black brake calipers, steering wheel with sports design M, seats upholstered in nappa, dashboard upholstered in leather, stereo with 12 speakers, navigational equipment with 10 inch screen, rear parking camera

Are becoming less SUVs that still preserve the authentic spirit of the off-reader, but those who remain continue impressing stakeholders of any territory. Mercedes continues to offer the model G, one of which less has been modified since its appearance by what makes its aesthetics, but however progresses significantly in paragraph mechanic. The Mercedes GLK is not postulated as a product as radical as the off-road par excellence of the German firm, but is one of the products most requested by families who are willing to make journeys and travel with a level of comfort in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and guarantees a unique driving within the segment experience.

Engine and performance

While the Mercedes GLK is used only on road, is a qualified for the mountain terrain and one of the aspects that ensure it is the motor which is located under the hood. The GLK 350 4MATIC version incorporates an interesting V6 engine, able to develop the following benefits:

• Maximum power: 306 HP
• Maximum torque: 370 Nm
• Top speed: 238 km/h
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 6.5 seconds

As usual within Mercedes, the SUV is capable of offering us performance over many of the most direct rivals, in addition to having to drive to all four wheels and a sophisticated automatic change.

Consumption and emissions

While the range of the GLK starts with one less than the 40,000 euros price, the 350 that is the only option with gasoline as fuel, is priced around 55,000 euros. In this way, is makes it clear that experiences that conveys the SUV with gasoline engine are much greater than in other versions. With a powerful motor, we fear that their levels of consumption and pollutant emissions are high, but the high efficiency in Mercedes, surprises us again.

Toyota in recent years has shown that it is able to continue to maintain a good bar in their big SUVs, including that over time has increased the number of stakeholders in Spain. But in the other segments also a remarkable manufacturer that competes head to head with the major figures of the time, and the Toyota Aygo is one of the models shown more momentum when facing the vehicles in its class.

The launch of products like the Audi A1, has brought a revolution in the segment of urbanites, but the Aygo resists, setting their own rules and knowing attract a specific audience within our country. The truth is that the convenience and comfort offered in Toyota Aygo last generation, it is difficult to compare with any other model of competition, placing the quality of Toyota in the top rung.

The engine found under the hood of the Toyota Aygo for all versions is the same and 70 hp model destined to live inside the city, as any trip out of it will demonstrate that an engine of this nature falls short. Toyota knows that it is a city and not a purchase to be the vehicle of the day if our situation forces us to continually travel by road. In this case, for a bit more than 9,000 euros can buy a simple Aygo for our urban journeys, ensuring maximum comfort and significant fuel savings.

At the Motor Show this year has missed the presence of some of the major manufacturers today, and one of them is Toyota, which this time has not participated in the event. Thus we have witnessed the new stakes of urban vehicles from other manufacturers which may be gaining ground so we’ll see later this year what were the balances in European markets all car manufacturers.

Volvo V60 S6o and in our country

The refreshed Volvo S60 and V60 are now on sale in the Spanish market, after debuting at last year’s Geneva Motor Show. Regarding the restyling, we see a new front, a range of frugal engines and increased standard equipment. The range of the Volvo S60 and V60 consists of six trim levels: Basic, Kinetic, Momentum, R-Design Kinetic and Momentum.

While the engines, there are two petrol engines: T5 and T6 240 hp 304 hp, flexible drive: 1.6 T 180 hp and four diesel blocks from the 115 to 215 hp, all with different transmissions associated with the possibility of traction This total some versions.

Moreover, the V60 body has an additional cost of around. In addition, the Volvo V60 Plug-In has not yet appeared in our country, but they would do before the end of the third quarter. Regarding the equipment, from the level of access, and has elements as “automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights, full electric pack, trip computer, CD MP3 radio with color screen five inches, auxiliary audio input, front center armrest , ESP, TCS, ABS, EBD, multiple airbags .

Volvo announced earlier this week, which began production of its new engines VEA (Volvo Engine Architecture), which will be manufactured at the plant in Skovde. These stand out as being much more efficient, in line with the European Commission regulations on emissions. It is characterized by its four cylinders affecting the S60, V60, XC60, V70, XC70 and S80, from the autumn of this year. Overall, more than 20,000 engines, with half of the most admirable, consisting of 2,000 units per week at the end of the year.

A second group with options of podium that we will see very high is formed by Cal Baptist, Bradl, Hayden and Iannone. Everyone will have among them his own battle without discarding the CRT of Spurger. What is clear from this race is that Jorge Lorenzo will try to not leave more gaps at the entrance of curve so something not happen as it happened in Jerez.

After a weekend fantasy in Jerez and a positive test on Monday, we really want to go to Le Mans. In the past we have achieved good results and it is a circuit that we like, so we hope that the bike is going well. Manage training sometimes can be difficult, due to the weather, but we go to feel comfortable with the bike and we are working well with the team. We hope to use my experience and maintain concentration throughout the weekend.

Marc Marquez: come again, having to start from scratch, since we haven’t done any test in Le Mans. We will do it as well as possible and try to give the maximum in the situation that we find ourselves. We hope that it doesn’t rain, so we can prepare the bike with the dry track, because it is very important to find out about proper implementation. We are very happy so far but we have to keep our feet on the ground, since the circuits that come are new for me on the Motor GP. Much of our success in this part of the season is thanks to the help they are giving me Honda and the team which has allowed me to improve my driving.

In communication, the “Drive Plus Kit” for the iPhone, along with the “Digital Drive style” developed internally by Daimler, allows seamless integration of the iPhone 4 and 4S, highlighting the Siri voice control, advanced navigation solution Garmin with traffic information in real time, online POI search, Google Street View with 3D map views, as well as the location service in real time, as well as other additional features such as Facebook, Twitter and AUPEO! Well as internet radio for national and international stations.

The phone module for Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth (SAP) also incorporates a number of multimedia functions. With an integrated UMTS module, which connects directly to the car’s external aerial provides a fast Internet connection, stable and secure navigation system COMAND Online. Integration into the back of the stand iPad Plus offers half ergonomic and safe to install Apple Tablet PC, keeping all their traditional roles. A first-class entertainment in the second row is also possible thanks to the rear seat entertainment, consisting of two 17.8 cm screens with integrated DVD player, USB port and SD card slot, headphone and control infrared remote.

Mercedes-Benz Sport Equipment is labeled with the brand with the star offers a range of elegant and sporty customization, among which are front spoilers that emphasizes the vehicle’s width and gives the front one, apparently, center of gravity. Dimension ally stable polyurethane construction does not require a specific approval in the vehicle documents and can be painted in an authorized Mercedes-Benz in a color of choice.

The new aluminum alloy wheels in five double-spoke designs provide stylish and sporty, thanks to its matte black finish and high gloss. It is available in size 8.5 J x 19 ET 48 for the front axle and 9.5 J x 19 ET 48 for the rear axle. To impress and stand out in the evening, brand versions equipped with the star at the center front of the grid may have a special lighting system based on fiber optic and LED lights illuminating the star of the radiator when the doors are locked and unlocked by remote control when you open the doors or the trunk.

Among these new engines 2.0 TSI Beetle Cabrio and Jetta, which increase its power from 200 to 210 hp? Also the finish so far was Sport in Golf up a notch and becomes R-Line. For its part, the range Passat 1.4 TSI engine with 160 hp blue motion Technology gaining savings, efficiency and sustainability.

Volkswagen also has new trim level for the range of the golf VII. In this sense, the Sport Package includes finishing R-Line exterior, new tires “Singapore” 17 inches, while the Advance package adds the tires “Dover” 16 inches on the engines of 122 hp TSI and TDI 105 hp. Passes Edition Package incorporate Composition Media Radio system. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen Polo passes equip finish standard on the new radio Advance RMT 300 with Bluetooth, MP3 combining radio with the hands free device to talk on the phone. The Polo Blue GT features new 17-inch tires optimized for rolling resistance.

It also extends the capabilities the infotainment system “Maps & More” from Up! , which now includes the “Think Blue Trainer which analyzes information on the vehicle and provides guidance for a more efficient driving. Also new Volkswagen taillights are LED license plate, which is fitted as standard on the Golf plus the Golf Cabriolet, Jetta, Touran, the Tiguan the Touareg and Sharan. With this new technology the license plate lights in a more distinct.

Whenever the question has arisen whether it is legal or not to replace the original engine of our vehicle by another from the same manufacturer or even by another party coming from totally different. Currently allows the reform and in fact in the manual of important reforms, appears in first position. Thus, we can advance that is a possible action, a case similar to what happens with the installation of molded plastic. One thing is that we can modify the engine and one that we can pass the MOT without any project undertaken. Being a major reform, any changes of the motor in our country requires that project.

Conditions for engine change     

The reform in question indicates that before any engine replacement, we must ensure that the new engine complies with the following conditions on the engine to replace:

• Same cycle (2 or 4 stroke), total displacement, bore and stroke
• Same number of valves and cylinder arrangement
• Presence or absence of overfeeding

Thus, we find certain limitations and the fact that it must preserve the total displacement, means we can not equidistant much in the final power assuming the event that our intent is to increase the power and performance of our vehicle.

Documents required

With such proceeding with the reform of importance, we must ensure that the new engine comes with all technical data and we present them together with our personal documents and papers of the car to compare it really is a viable project. Specification is required if the engine is brand new second hand or rebuilt. In addition reference is necessary to attach the exhaust catalyst and admission.

Other elements that are involved

When replacing the motor, most likely have to modify the stock brackets or reinforce them. Not only for our safety, but is also one of the points to be checked when proceeding to the legalization of the project. Electrical and mechanical connections of the new engine also make adjustments so that you also have to take into account, as well as safety features such as brakes. When installing an engine capable of a higher power, we put back the original brakes.

Once the project is approved and it is therefore necessary to make us a workshop reform, to obtain an official certificate and be able to complete the legalization process. All that we do is an MOT, once we have obtained the approval with all appropriate papers and thus, we have the new motor vehicle legally approved for driving our territory.

The Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels Edition was presented at last year’s SEMA Show the largest event in the world of custom preparations that, year after year being held in Las Vegas. This special version of the Camaro will be available in limited quantities in certain European dealers of Chevrolet. Millions of us grew up playing with Hot Wheels,” said Chris Perry, vice president of Chevrolet Marketing. “Offering a special edition Hot Wheels scale of a production model as the Camaro is an opportunity to bring to reality some childhood memories. 

This is the first time a car manufacturer markets a full scale production of this type. The Camaro Hot Wheels Edition is a tribute to the 16 models that were sold in 1968. The scale model is immediately recognizable as a “Hot Wheels” authentic for its appearance and will be available in coupe and convertible body styles, in combination with mechanical versions SS LS2 V6 and V8.

The body is presented in Kinetic Blue metallic color combined with unique graphic designs, as well as specifics drawn from particularly sporty version as ZL1 rear spoiler (coupe only), front grille and the new front splitter, while specific to this special edition alloy wheels are black with the outline of the red ring of 20 “diameter, emblems” Hot Wheels Edition “on the grill and in the front of the trunk lid, the graph of flames on the fenders, illustration kill two-tone black hood and side panel taillights.

Inside a black leather-trimmed interior accented with red stitching, a combination that has also been moved to the steering wheel and floor mats. The door panels are also black leather and feature the insignia of the special version. The same logo is, hand-sewn in the front seats and the door sills. Inside a black leather-trimmed interior accented with red stitching, a combination that has also been moved to the steering wheel and floor mats. The door panels are also black leather and feature the insignia of the special version. The same logo is, hand-sewn in the front seats and the door sills.

Mechanical versions will be offered in V6 and V8. In the first architecture, LT2 version features the six-cylinder engine in V and 3.6-liter, dual overhead cam, with 323 hp at 6,800 rpm and equipped with variable valve timing and direct injection. In the second architecture, the SS will be two versions both equipped with the eight-cylinder block V and 6.2 liters with 426 hp maximum power and 569 Nm of torque in the case of the LS3 and 400 hp 556 Nm and in the case of L99.

The latter system is provided saving Active Fuel Management and is only offered with automatic transmission, while the LS3 is available only with six-speed manual transmission. A dual mode exhaust system is available on SS models with the manual transmission and LT models with either manual or automatic transmission. The equipment includes infotainment system MyLink, color touch screen seven inch GPS navigation system, audio system and Bluetooth wireless connectivity radio.