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Tuesday, 2 August 2011

Fiat 500C -By Gucci

Fiat 500C -By GucciGucci Fiat 500C achieved the remarkable result with Gucci which attracted 3,000 Per-orders online, and today Italians announced the release of the hot hatchback topless model which is named has "500C -by GUCCI".Mr.Frida Giannini is a Creative Director at Gucci, working on the '500C Gucci' Special edition in collaboration with the Centro Stile Fiat.500C Gucci : Is now available

RESCO Bullfrog Heritage (first look)

By TLex Here's a first look at RESCO's new 'Bullfrog Heritage', which marks 50yrs of US Naval Special Warfare from 1962 - 2012. In this vein the watch's dial will sport either the SEALs Team famous UDT Bullfrog logo or the US Navy SEALs insignia. Its case measures 42mm with 22mm lugs. It will house a Swiss automatic movement, not sure which one yet, but most likely a 2824-2 or similar. The watch will be built in a limited edition of 200 pieces. Prices range from 2450USD (steel) to 2750USD (PVD).



Design-wise there's a fair amount going on; some elements work better than others, though. I like the oversised crown, who doesn't, and the oversized markers will offer great legibility and most likely killer lume (literally the enemy will spot you a mile off!). But for whatever operational needs aside, the huge 3 o'clock dial marker, which will no doubt be very easily distinguishable from others, is a little over the top.




I usually like sub-seconds, but this one's looks a little odd to me. Aesthetically the 60-min time scale doesn't work for me, but again there must be some benefit operationally. There's no continuity between the design of the bezel teeth and the crown, which I can live with, but the wave pattern is a little out of place on this watch. I kind of like the way the strap looks so thin and tapered, most won't, but I always feels this accentuates the size of the watch case.



Monday, 1 August 2011

2011 Jeep Wrangler

Overview
This off-road rock crawling emphasizes ride comfort, and when it comes to hard-core pioneer, is rarely equaled. Bodystyle include the Wrangler two-door, four-door Wrangler Unlimited, and both are available in five trim levels: Sport, Sahara, island, mountain and Rubicon. Includes the participation of Nissan Xterra and Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Wrangler was redesigned for 2007.



Exterior
Without a three-panel hardtop has removable sections above the driver, front passenger and rear passengers. The hardtop is body color on the models of the Sahara, black in others. The standard soft-top has been redesigned for 2010 to be removed more easily, according to Jeep. The side doors are available in full or half, removable and folding windshield. Exterior features include:

- Standard steel wheels 16 inch
- Optional 17-inch alloy wheels
- Optional 18-inch alloy wheels
- Standard removable doors
- Standard fold-down windshield
- Standard-size matching spare tire mounted on the tailgate

Interior
Vertical center console, dashboard has a new look, but the same formula as before, with high-mounted radio, air vents around everything and individually controlled air conditioning throughout. New steering commands available to operate the radio, cruise control and a speakerphone. Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited feature floor console, cupholders front and rear and block memory. Interior features include:

- Available seats in cloth or leather in two tones
- Standard six-speaker audio system with radio, CD player and MP3
- New, optional 110-volt
- Optional air conditioning
- Cruise control optional
- Optional power windows and locks
- Optional audio system updated
]- Optional navigation system



Under The Hood
A 3.8-liter V-6 is the only engine for the Wrangler two-door. The Unlimited gets its own 3.8-liter V-6 with horsepower and torque slightly. Off-road pillars include a non-independent suspension (solid front and rear) and a part-time four-wheel drive available with double locking differentials.

Other features include skid plates, tow package available and a bar available electronically disconnecting front stabilizer greater ground clearance. Wrangler Sport uses a standard four-wheel drive system with incorporation of a transfer case part-time two-speed use. Mechanical features include:

- 202 hp 3.8-liter V-6 with 237 lb-ft of torque
- Available part-time or full-time four-wheel drive
- Two-wheel drive versions available unlimited
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Four-speed automatic optional (standard on the Wrangler two-wheel-drive Unlimited)
- Disc brakes with four-wheel ventilated front and solid rear discs

Safety
The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited features a standard electronic stability system with technology to mitigate Chrysler turnaround that can boost brakes individually in an attempt to prevent impending rollovers. Side airbags are optional for the front seats. Side curtain airbags are not available. Standard safety features include:

- Front airbags, optional side airbags
- Electronic stability control with rollover mitigation
- Brake Assist
- Smart key that immobilizes the engine in an attempted robbery
- All-speed traction control
- Anti-lock brakes, and off-road calibrations

2011 Jeep Patriot

New For 2011
Style and rear smaller tweaks distinguish the 2011 Patriot of his predecessor, and a maximum ground clearance increased to 9.5 inches, when properly equipped. The management of the Patriot and suspension have also been improved for better ride and handling in the Jeep.

Overview
Sharing a platform with the Jeep Compass and Dodge Caliber, the Patriot is supposed to be the most robust of the three. It can accommodate five people. To give its macho looks like a few teeth, the Patriot is available with two four-wheel drive systems. Most likely to get two Jeep Trail Rated designation, meaning it is able to meet certain standards for off-road traction, water to drive, ground clearance and much more. Patriot competitors include the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester.



Exterior
The Patriot has a slit in September grille, round headlamps and trapezoidal wheel openings well. Crossover receives a new front bumper, which also changes the standard fog lights. At the rear, there is a new style rear bumper. Other exterior features include:

- Standard roof rails side
- The standard steel wheels with 16 inch wheels optional 17-inch aluminum
- Optional heated mirrors
- Sunroof

Interior
Two rows of seats provide room for five. 2011 Patriot is the new steering, new air conditioning, padded chest pocket, door trim and a center armrest. Among other internal features:

- Standard leather upholstery fabric optional
- Standard 60-40 folding rear seat
- Standard gauge outside temperature
- Standard CD stereo with auxiliary input
- Optional fold-flat front passenger seat
- Optional heated front seats
- Optional air conditioning
- Optional audio system with touch screen 28 gigabytes of hard drive
- Optional speaker Boston Acoustics sound that pivot down from the tailgate
- Optional Garmin navigation system



Under The Hood
Two four-cylinder engines are available for the Patriot. Both come standard with a five-speed manual transmission. A continuously variable automatic transmission is optional.

Buyers have three engines to choose from: front-wheel drive Freedom Drive I four-wheel drive with lock mode and Freedom Drive II Off-Road, a Trail Rated four-wheel drive. Freedom Drive II has a CVT, which includes a low range for off-road driving. The package also includes 17-inch all-terrain tires, a full-size spare tire, skid plates and tow hooks. Mechanical features include:

- Base 158 horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder
- Available 172 hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder
- Both engines use regular gas

Safety
Safety features include:

- Side curtain airbags standard
- Standard electronic stability system with electronic roll mitigation
- Standard antilock brakes
- Standard traction control
- System standard tire pressure monitoring
- The impact of optional side airbags in the front seats

2011 Infiniti M56

Overview
Infiniti M sedan's redesigned for model year 2011. Inspired by the concept of Essence automaker unveiled at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show, the new M is a fuel longer, more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor. M plugs a wide range of new opportunities, purchases of luxury sedans mid-sized Jaguar and Lincoln MKS XF and out, respectively, and Mercedes came with a redesigned E-class. BMW new 5 series in the wings. The new M is available in two iterations. The M37 uses a 3.7-liter V-6 and M56 has a new 5.6-liter V-8. Respectively, the cars will replace last year's M35 and M45. As in the previous generation, will both come with rear-wheel drive.



Exterior
Slightly shorter than the outgoing M, 2011 M56 step is unchanged, but adds a couple of inches wide and less than an inch in length. Its design combines the highest output in the presence of M've seen some of the curves in the current turn-G35-G37 sedan. A large grille sits low on the face of M, which resembles the grid is Essence. Back, the tail increases slightly in the middle. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust pipes, Xenon headlights and a power-folding mirrors are standard. Rear-wheel drive M56 offers a Sport package that adds 20-inch wheels, darker grille, headlights and bumper darker one.

Interior
As before, the board M falls below the driver and results in an open cockpit and spacious. A large panel with controls for navigation systems and climate before sitting nearby, while transmission remains short shifter wrapped in leather. Available materials include a premium suede headlining, imitation stitched leather dash and trim panels with tracery wood accents in silver powder. Optional semi-aniline leather has a similar feel to a leather sofa, Infiniti says. A long list of standard features includes a CD stereo with 10 speakers and support for USB / iPod, power, heating and cooling front seats, leather, rear backup camera and keyless entry with push button Start. Last generation Infiniti navigation system is also standard. Music lovers can choose a 16-speaker Bose surround sound stereo including the speakers on both sides of each front headrest.



Under The Hood
The M56 is 5.6-liter V-8 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, and torque with a seven-speed automatic transmission. A controller button, called Infiniti disk allows the driver to program the transmission options, including the sensitivity of accelerator and gear shift points to the Standard, Eco, Sport modes or snow. Eco-mode provides resistance against the accelerator right foot when it detects the driver's driving habits, ineffective, and it also includes an indicator gauge yellow to green, which shows how well you drive. Sports package includes a sport-tuned suspension and four wheel steering system. The package also swaps massive brakes standard 14-inch front and 13.8 inch rear discs.

Safety
Safety features include six airbags, active head restraints, antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability. Blind and warning systems, lane departure point are optional. This is the lane departure system uses Infiniti prevent the brake light to keep from falling into an M56 involuntarily. New this year is a point system optional intervention Blind, which tries to keep the M in its own lane - using the same techniques that the prevention of lane departure braking - if it detects the car is moving traffic in the driver's blind spot. Optional adaptive headlamps can be rotated a few degrees in the direction of rotation. The system of adaptive cruise control can warn the driver brakes and preload for a quicker response in case of detecting rapidly slow traffic ahead.

2011 Infiniti M37

Overview
Infiniti M Sedan renewed model of 2011 years. Inspired by the automaker revealed the concept of the essence of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new M is a fuel longer, more powerful and more efficient than its predecessor. M wide range of options to buy new caps all the luxury midsize sedan: Jaguar and Lincoln released the XF and MKS patients and was followed by new Mercedes E-Class Now the BMW 5-Series has a new behind the scenes.

Available in two iterations, the M37 uses a 3.7-liter V-6, while the M56 features a new 5.6-liter V-8. Respectively, the cars will replace last year's M35 and M45. As before, both come with rear-wheel drive. This report covers the Infiniti M37, M56 is treated separately in the Cars.com Research section.



Exterior
Slightly shorter than the M out in 2011, M37 retains the same wheelbase, but adds a few inches in width and less than a centimeter in length. Its design combines greater presence of the M outgoing with some of the curves seen on the current G35-G37 sedan did. A large grid is down on the face of M, which refers to the lattice Essence. At the rear, the tail increases slightly in the center. Alloy wheels eighteen-inch dual exhaust, xenon headlights and power folding exterior mirrors are standard. The rear-wheel drive M37 offers a sport package adds 20-inch wheels, a darker finish grille, darker headlights and bumpers unique.

Interior
As before, Ms. dash fall off the driver, resulting in a spacious, open cabin. A large panel with controls for the packaging of navigation and air are closer than ever, while the transmission maintains its short shifter leather-wrapped. High-quality materials available include a suede headliner, fake-leather panels sewn and wood trim with silver powder-interlacing accents. Optional semi-aniline leather has a sensation similar to a leather sofa, Infiniti says.

Standard features include CD stereo with six speakers and USB / iPod compatibility, power front seats, leather, sunroof, a rearview camera and keyless entry with pushbutton start. A Premium package adds Hyundai latest generation navigation system, a system of 10-speaker Bose stereo, heated steering wheel and heated and cooled front seats; package is standard on the M56. Audiophiles can choose a 16-speaker Bose surround sound stereo speakers that includes both sides of the front headrests.



Under The Hood
The M37 is 3.7-liter V-6 delivers 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, and torque with a seven-speed automatic transmission. Controller knob, called Infiniti Drive allows the driver to program the powertrain options - including the sensitivity of accelerator and gear shift points - modes Standard, Eco, Sport or snow. Eco-mode provides resistance against the accelerator right foot when it detects the driver's driving habits, ineffective, and it also includes an indicator gauge yellow to green, which shows how well you drive.

The Sport Package includes sport suspension system and four-wheel steering. The massive brake package also swaps standard 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear discs.

Safety
Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, active head restraints, anti-lock brakes, traction control and electronic stability. Blind Spot and Lane Departure Warning systems are optional. So is Infiniti Lane Departure System prevent that employs light braking to keep the M37 slip road in an involuntary. New this year is an optional system intervention blind spot that tries to keep the M in its own lane - using the same techniques that the braking Lane Departure Prevention - is to identify the car moving against the traffic in the corner death of the driver. Optional adaptive headlights can pivot a few degrees in the direction of a turn. The adaptive cruise control system can warn the driver brakes and preload for a faster response, it must quickly detect slow traffic ahead.

2012 Infiniti M35h

Overview
Due in showrooms in spring 2011, 2012 M35h is the first hybrid Hyundai, Nissan and its parent company Canadian technology first hybrid for several years to sell a Toyota derivatives in the Nissan Altima hybrid in limited markets. According to Infiniti, the sedan achieved 25/30 mpg city / highway, though official EPA ratings are not available as of this writing. The average size luxury hybrid main competitors are the Lexus GS 450h hybrid and the Lincoln MKZ.



Exterior
Furthermore, the signs, not M35h features to distinguish it from the gas only in M37. Eighteen-inch alloy wheels, dual exhaust, xenon headlights and a power-folding heated mirrors are not standard.

Interior
Compared to the M37 and M56 sedans gas, the dimensions of the cab of the M35h unchanged. By using a compact lithium-ion, a type that is rare in the hybrid sacrifices M35h minimal cargo space: 11.3 cubic feet of trunk space compared to only 14.9 M gas cubic feet - if the trunk is of exceptional importance in this class of vehicle to start.

Standard features include leather interior, wood ash finish keyless access and starting, Bluetooth connectivity and sunroof. XM Satellite Radio is standard, but requires a subscription. A system for browsing the available options.

Along with the usual power flow display and a payment of assistance, the debut M35h a unique feature, the first pedestrian warning sound is a hybrid. Inspired by a similar feature Nissan Leaf, all-electric car, hybrid and M 'distinctive synthesized sounds: "When the car takes off, up to 20 mph, to warn pedestrians that the car is otherwise silent approach.



Under The Hood
Hyundai hybrid system combines a 302-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 50 kilowatts of electricity and 376-volt lithium-ion 360 net horsepower, and drives the rear wheels via an automatic transmission seven-speed.

Using a single electric motor and two clutches, Direct Response characteristics mileage of the hybrid system are closer to the Honda and Hyundai, the greater the distance in miles on a freeway. Lexus hybrid competitor 'to get better city mileage.

Hyundai says the vehicle can run on electric power alone up to 62 km / h and as far as 1.2 miles. In mixed driving the car running in electric mode up to 50 percent of the time.

Safety
M sedans such as gas only, M35h will have six airbags, front active head restraints, antilock brakes, traction control and electronic stability control system. The blind spot warning systems and lane departure are optional. Infiniti Lane Departure System is so, prevention, which uses a light braking to maintain lane M37 unintended results. New this year is an optional blind spot intervention system, which strives to keep your lane M - use the same braking technique as the Lane Departure Prevention - if it detects the car moving toward the blind drivers for the traffic. The optional adaptive headlights turn a few degrees of the direction to turn. Adaptive cruise control to warn the driver and pre-charge the brakes a quicker response if it detects a rapid slowing of traffic in front.

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