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Sunday, 24 July 2011

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG U.S. Version (2012) [Reviews]

A superb design, maximum efficiency and breakthrough performance: this is the new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is all about. The high-end version of the four-door coupe is equipped with the new AMG biturbo V8 engine, with a maximum power of up to 557 hp and 800 Nm of torque and the AMG Speedshift MCT 7 - speed sport. In addition to this, which is the fuel consumption of 28.5 mpg car, an improvement of

Saturday, 23 July 2011

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Coupe Vehicle Performance


  • Engine: 2.4L MIVEC in-linefour-cylinder OHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
  • Unleaded fuel
  • Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 20 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 23 MPG combined and 407 mi. range
  • Multi-point fuel injection
  • 17.7gallon fuel tank
  • Power (SAE): 162 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 162 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm

t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC1 2ndLook

By TLex t.a.c.t.i.c.o is a specialized military division of CREPAS Watches, Spain. Their first project the TC1 is a technical dive watch with a distinct modern military feel to it. Its case, which measures 43.8mm x 16.25mm and is constructed from solid 316L stainless steel might be recognizable as sharing the same design that is used by the legendary KOBOLD, but that's another story.



This case features a brushed finish, has been fitted with a 3.3mm thick double domed sapphire crystal, an HEV (9 o'clock) and 60-click unidirectional rotational divers bezel with enlarged luminous triangle at 12. Its water-resistance of 100 atmos or 1000 meters is maintained by double gaskets of Viton and Tefzel and a screwdown crown and caseback. It also anti-magnetic to 70,000 A/m.



The dial, which is almost sterile except for some subtle black on black text makes use of C3 Superluminova for its hour markers and hands. Stealthy black SuperLuminova has been used for the t.a.c.t.i.c.o logo and brand name. Under the hood is a top-grade ETA 2824-2 Swiss mechanical movement. Each watch comes on a 22mm handmade custom leather strap from master strap maker Jacob Straps of Spain.

For further details on the TC1 please follow the t.a.c.t.i.c.o logo at the bottom of the post . . .



Friday, 22 July 2011

2012 Ford Fiesta SE

2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE
2012 Ford Fiesta SE

2012 Ford Fiesta SE Hatchback Vehicle Performance


  • Engine: 1.6L Duratec in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
  • Unleaded fuel
  • Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 28 MPG city, 37 MPG highway, 32 MPG combined and 384 mi. range
  • Multi-point fuel injection
  • 12.0gallon fuel tank
  • Power (SAE): 120 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 109 ft lb of torque @ 4,250 rpm

Nissan to invest $68M to add Leaf motor production to US plant [video]

Nissan Americas today confirmed that, starting in early 2013, it will produce the electric motor for the Nissan LEAF at its Decherd, Tenn., powertrain assembly plant. Preparation of the plant for electric motor production, facilitated by U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentive Program loan funds, will include addition of a new assembly line and will create

Toyota Targets at Least 16,000 U.S. Plug-In Prius Sales

Toyota said it expects U.S. sales of at least 16,000 plug-in Prius hatchbacks in 2012 after the model debuts early in the year.The new version of the world’s best-selling hybrid, designed to be recharged at a standard 110-volt outlet, will go at least 13 miles solely on its lithium-ion battery pack, John Hanson, a Toyota spokesman, said in an interview. After that, it will operate like a standard

Autocar drives the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC [video]

Autocar's Colin Goodwin had the rare opportunity to test drive the Nissan Leaf Nismo RC prototype racer around "Britain's fastest racing circuit" Goodwood. However, Autocar's selection of a test driver who starts complaining the moment he gets in the car and who is a fan of "piston engines" spoils the video.

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