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Posted: 14 Jul 2012 04:08 AM PDT
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is cool is a post from: Future Cars and Concept car 
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
“In a test drive this time we hope our fellow journalists can feel the reliability Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. Performance can be felt in the city, and also the highway. Later in Cikeas will immediately feel the sensation of drifting with the Mitsubishi driver,” explains Marketing Director of KTB Rizwan Alam, before testing as quoted from okezone. Mitsubishi Outlander Sport has a long dimension of 4295 mm, width 1770 mm and 1625 mm height. Wheelbase 2670 mm, with the lowest point 195 mm to the ground. Dimensions leaving ample cabin space, with a capacity of five passengers. Reporting from okezone, Outlander type PX or get the highest type is negotiable with the price of USD 37000. Seats are leather, with 2DIN audio system, 7-inch touch screen, DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, Radio, USB and Bluetooth. Equipped also with a six-speaker unit is quite spoil the ears of passengers. In conclusion, a passenger in the Outlander Sport is quite comfortable with the features offered. Not hard to find a good position driving this car. Moreover the car has a 5.3 meter turning radius, Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is cool to be invited maneuver to find a gap in a traffic jam. Outlander is a plus point for the lower A pillar, it did not make a lot of blind-spot gap. So is the mirror that is large enough, can minimize the blind spot from the rear. Mitsubishi Sport Outlander based MIVEC engine with 16 Valve DOHC, four-cylinder 1998 cc capacity, with 150 PS power. Equipped with ECI-Multi (Electronic Controled Injection), making the car accelerated in the run-down was light. Admission to the freeway, the transmission Sport mode for the perceived seductive. Simply by sliding the gear lever to the right, the transmission will be directly transformed into semi-manual. Position shown on the screen transmission speedometer. The result, rotation of the car was similar to the sense of the Lancer EX. Create up to 100 km/h was easy. The situation on crowded highways Jagorawi smoothly, and driving safety must remain paramount. Testers only tested the quick maneuvering on the highway, while feeling the effects of engine braking, and the results are satisfactory. Do not worry if you do not have time engine brake. Outlander Sport is equipped with brakes on each wheel ABS and EBD, and tires will not lock when fully applying the brakes. Unfortunately there was already up check points in Cibubur. It was not quite enough for all-out to explore the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. But, is sufficient to answer the curiosity of an SUV that feels like a sedan. 
Mitsubishi Outlander
Outlander Sport
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:06 PM PDT
Levelling the Playing Field – SUVs Becoming More Affordable is a post from: Future Cars and Concept car 
SUV models
Ford Escape – The Ford Escape has excellent performance, impressive fuel economy & abundant power and is available at an affordable price. Fuel consumption is 22 mpg for city driving and 31 mpg on the motorways. This makes it a good SUV choice. Skoda Yeti – Although it is named after a snowman, this new car is anything but abominable. The car is lots of fun. Unlike some other so-called "soft-roaders", Yeti is actually quite confident off the beaten track. It is also very comfortable. No wonder it was voted the best under-$40,000 SUV by the Drive Magazine in Australia. Chevrolet Equinox – The Chevrolet Equinox has plenty of room for passengers and has good gas mileage. It is available at an affordable price too with fuel consumption at 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the motorway. Honda CR-V – The Honda CR-V is an extremely reliable family vehicle and a compact SUV. It offers a commanding driving position, and a real feeling of security in city traffic with fuel consumption at 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the motorway. Mazda CX5 – The Mazda CX5 has very good handling and is fitted with an excellent manual transmission for those who prefer the manual over the automatic. It is a family SUV that drives like a sports car. It consumes 26 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the motorway. Toyota RAV4 – The Toyota RAV4 is a crossover SUV from Toyota. It is comfortable and big, featuring spacious, modular interior and a refined exterior. Fuel consumption comes in at 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the motorway. Mazda CX7 – The Mazda CX7 is a midsize crossover available with a turbo diesel engine offering superb performance. It manages 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the motorway. It is an agile 4×4 that offers masses of equipment for the money and is roomy enough for all the family. Volkswagen Tiguan – The Volkswagen Tiguan is another offering by VW to the SUV market and arguable it is the best SUV yet to come out from VW Group. Tiguan is a stylish compact SUV with advanced intuitive systems to make driving safer and easier. It comes with powerful engines and the interior is simply awesome. The fuel consumption comes in at 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on motorways. Hyundai Tucson – The Hyundai Tucson is Hyundai's entry to the affordable SUV segment. The Tucson is one of the cheapest around. Fuel consumption is impressive too and comes in at 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. Kia Sportage – The Kia Sportage is the runner up in the Drive Magazine's reasonably-priced SUV category. It is a sophisticated and versatile crossover SUV vehicle that’s aimed at the urban environment yet it embodies a sense of adventure. This list is certainly not exhaustive and there are other SUVs out there that offer quality at slightly more affordable prices. In any case, look around and explore your options before you make any purchase decisions. 
Ford Escape SUV
Skoda Yeti
Chevrolet Equinox
Toyota RAV4
Hyundai Tucson
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:18 PM PDT
Car Finance – An Easier Way to Get Your New Car is a post from: Future Cars and Concept car 
car finance
There are two main routes to obtaining car finance; via the manufacturer or via an independent third party. Car finance is now a key feature and something of an added value, and it is advertised on most car manufacturers' websites. It is a commonplace that a person obtaining a car via car finance schemes does not actually obtain the ownership of the car until it has been entirely paid for. However, to maintain a competitive edge, some manufacturers, Ford for example, offer ownership of the car from the day one, regardless of the payment methods. Procedurally, although things have become more simple online application forms, the process still includes the bulk of the procedures that need to be followed. Want to know how much it will cost before getting the ball rolling? Most manufacturer websites these days offer a finance calculator, quickly enabling potential buyers to work out their monthly repayments in line with what they can afford. Although, manufacturers do offer a comprehensive list of car finance options, it is the third party independent loan providers that often come out with somewhat cheaper deals. For instance, in the US, banks offers a range of car finance products including both new and used car loans as well vehicle refinancing. If you feel like you're paying too much each month, the vehicle refinancing tool is an easy and quick online method to see if you could transfer the loan to a bank and gain a better rate. Companies like Capital One and Ally Financial offer car financing services and in the US and a host of other countries, the comparison of car finance has become a huge business. Buyers seeking the best deals have spawned the emergence of cost comparison sites enabling them to find the best deal on the market quickly and with ease. For instance, leasecompare.com has been specifically designed for the car finance market, and along with other comparison sites, it is often a regular stop for buyers looking to purchase their new car with some financial arrangements and assistance. So, the next time you start planning to buy your new car, family car, motorcycle, van, or any sort of vehicle, make sure you have explored all financial options available before you seal the deal.      |
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:25 AM PDT
New Study: Electric Cars Sale Will Hit 1 Million by 2017 is a post from: Future Cars and Concept car 
electric cars
Although current sales numbers and public interest are low, Pike Research believes that the second half of this decade will be very solid for electric vehicle sales due to continued research and development of green technology. Increased fuel costs, government incentives and a raised awareness of fuel economy will further aid the mass adoption of electric cars. "Automotive companies have made a strong commitment to electric vehicles, and their viability as transportation platform is no longer in doubt," says Pike Research director John Gartner. According to the study, the greatest problem automotive manufacturers have had to deal with are regional differences on demand. In Europe and Asia, for example, buyers favour battery-powered electric cars. In the United States plug-in hybrid new cars are more popular. This means, car makers have had to focus and invest on different technologies while at the same time expanding their gasoline-fuelled vehicles. The automotive industry has been reluctant to concentrate on green cars as they don't want to place all their eggs in one basket. However, they are running the risk of not investing enough resources to create better electric car technologies. Pike Research believes that this trend will change after 2015, but they didn't specify why and how. The forecast has received mixed reviews. Some car experts say that the numbers are too optimistic. The drive range would need to be extended and fuel prices would need to increase more before electric cars would become the number one choice for buyers. Others argue that the technology is there and it's only a matter of time until plug-in vehicles will sell well. There is a lot of optimism among politicians and green transport advocates. The European Commission has recently forecast 5 million electric cars on the streets of European countries by 2020. It is creating policies and incentives to spur the growth of plug-in vehicles but the automotive industry sees the ambitions with a critical eye. Volvo's CEO called the predictions "unrealistic" and CARS 21, a pressure group of industry leaders, is lobbying the EU to weaken CO2 emissions. When viewing the actions and reactions of car manufacturers, it seems that research teams and politicians can forecast all they want but if the industry is not ready to do their part in the equation, the numbers are just optimistic wished-for predictions. 
car technology
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Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:56 AM PDT
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