2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X SUV

2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X SUV

2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X SUV

2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X SUV

2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X SUV

2011 Jeep Patriot Latitude X Sport Utility Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 2.4L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
• Unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 23 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 25 MPG combined and 340 mi. range
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 13.6gallon fuel tank
• Power (SAE): 172 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 165 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm

t.a.c.t.i.c.o TC1 Giveaway WINNER

By TLex Congratulations to Dimitris Eleftheriou of Athens, Greece, who has won this month's Giveaway and scored himself the fantastic TC1 from t.a.c.t.i.c.o Watches, Spain!

ENNEBI Fondale BRONZO (first look)

By TLex Here's a sneak peek at a couple of technical drawing of the new ENNEBI Fondale BRONZO. The Fondale BRONZO as its name suggests will be constructed from bronze. This will be patinated bronze, so that the finish of the metal will have already been aged to produce warmer darker tones. The watch itself is based on the regular Fondale, however it will set itself apart from other Fondale not just by its case material, but with a first for ENNEBI . . .

SAPPHIRE This will be the first time the Italian watch company has used Sapphire crystal instead of organic crystal. Two Fondale BRONZO models will be produced. Ref. 9680, which will have a turning bezel and a water-resistance of 1000 meters and Ref. 9681, which will have a fixed bezel and a water-resistance of 500 meters.




OPTIONS A number options will be made available: Three dial colors; olive green, matt black or red-brown. Three dial markings: 3, 6, 6, 12 Arabic numerals with baton markers or 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Arabic numerals with baton markers or 3,6,9, 12 Arabic numerals with triangular markers.

CROWN The crown will be made of bronze, but with a Palladium, Gold or Silver medal inlay, which could have either of the following designs: an ENNEBI logo, the Malta Cross, a 5-pointed star, a square and compass or a parachute and dagger.

CASEBACK The case back will have the Italian flag engraved on it and filled with green, white and red enamel; in the spaces between the flag and the reference, on request, it will be possible to engrave the name of the owner or a motto.




BEZEL The rotating bezel of Ref. 9680 will have one of the following pips used in a matching material to that of the crown medal. The design could take on either a Triangular pip, a Skull, a Divers Helmet, Star Cross or Parachute.

LIMITED The Fondale BRONZO is made in a limited edition of 72 watches. For more on ENNEBI Instruments follow the icon below . . .

2012 Scion iQ Hatchback

2012 Scion iQ Hatchback

2012 Scion iQ Hatchback

2012 Scion iQ Hatchback

2012 Scion iQ Hatchback

2012 Scion iQ Base Hatchback Vehicle Performance

• Engine: 1.3L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
• Unleaded fuel
• Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 36 MPG city, 37 MPG highway, 37 MPG combined and 313 mi. range
• Multi-point fuel injection
• 8.5gallon fuel tank
• Power (SAE): 94 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 89 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm

RALF TECH WRX ''A'' Automatic

By TLex RALF TECH have released their new WRX ''A'' Series Automatic. The result of two years of joint cooperation between their engineers and the French Navy's specialist combat divers of 'Commando Hubert'. The WRX ''A'' was developed by RALF TECH with three main objectives . . .



To achieve accuracy, which it does with its RTA001 automatic movement, based on an ETA 2824-2. To provide legibility by using Swiss C3 SuperLuminova for its hands and markers. To offer maximum reliability, which it does with its 316L surgical stainless steel case construction, 5.9mm thick domed sapphire crystal and a water-resistance of 500 meters. The watches measure 47.5mm. They comply with ISO 6425 for divers watch standards.



VERSIONS The new RALF TECH WRX ''A'' Automatic is available in three color finishes: black DLC, brushed steel or Rose Gold PVD. The watches are presented on vintage calfskin straps and are supplied with a further black silicone divers strap. The watches come in a black NATO approved anti-shock, waterproof explorer case. The WRX ''A'' Automatic is a Limited Edition of 500 pieces of each version, a total 2000 pieces.



WEBSITE As part of the launch of their new WRX ''A'' Series, RALF TECH have given their website a complete overhaul. The new site is faster loading and far more user friendly. It launches with a sequence of stunning underwater photography accompanied by atmospheric music. Click on the RALF TECH icon below to visit their new website and discover the new WRX ''A'' Series. . .

MATWATCHES Military Watches for MEMBERS ONLY

By TLex Last week OceanicTime exclusively launched the French Military watch company, MATWATCHES along with their new line of divers watches. Today, some exclusive images of prototype models from the new range and some words from the company itself . . .



MATWATCHES Watchmakers to the special forces. Our designs are sturdy, easy to wear and discreet watches. MER AIR TERRE (Sea Air Land) watches are not like any other purchase. You will buy such a watch because you have heard about it, because you love traditionally made beautiful watches. Matwatches earned its impressive reputation throughout the happy-few who have had the privilege to wear them. First designed to face any extreme circumstances, instruments from Matwatches can now be bought by collectors. So enter the world of force and craft and become a true amateur.



TIME FOR ACTION The story of Matwatches started in 2005 when the RAID (France's SWAT) made an order. Perfectly adapted to the very special needs of these 'super cops', these watches satisfied entirely these brave demanding men of honor. Matwatches earned a legitimacy as they were worn during their raids. Impressed with the high quality of these watches that were only designed for these very special men, other units ordered them.



RAID Matwatches have been part of all raids since 2005. A lot of other special unit forces such as COS (Headquarter of special operations unit), French Foreign Legion, Paris firefighters and the bomb squad of national security ordered these instruments from Matwatches on special specifications. Some series have been manufactured anti-magnetic for military applications and the movements are protected by a Farradet cage and are assembled by master watchmakers.

MEMBERS ONLY No details are left aside and once again dedication to quality and 'members only' policy made them choose Matwatches. Matwatches has now stepped quietly into the civilian world keeping high up its standards of sturdiness, legibility and discretion.



STURDY Classically designed, efficient and manly, the watches MER AIR TERRE (sea air land) are comfortable around your wrist. They are waterproof up to 200, 300 meters (660/1000feet) with a thick flat sapphire crystal (anti-glare coated inside) and a screwed down crown integrated in the case body.

SECURE They are delivered with several kinds of straps so as to efficiently adapt to your own special needs. In the kit you will be provided with the watchmaker essentials : a bracelet or a genuine Italian made rubber band (depending on the series), a tactical nylon strap, and a strong mat calf leather band.



LEGIBLE The darkened sandblasted 316L steel, the orange hands and the extremely legible face with Superluminova luminescent numbers and indexes on the black background are Matwatches signature . These standards corresponded to the special units expectations.

DISCREET The success of Matwatches in the French army is due to its dedication to quality. Due to its limited distribution, these refined tool-watches have become rare sought after pieces. Owning a matwatch is like being part of a « members only » club. Some special units abroad have also entrusted Matwatches to equip their teams.

The Blogs | Cool Police Cars

There is one type of car no one would like to see in the rearview mirror: the police car. I have gathered some models of police cars which are a little bit different from the stereotype of a typical police car. These models are cool, have enough horsepower to follow any fast lawbreaker. Police cars come in different shapes, sizes and colors, but they all have the same main purpose: uphold the law, and provide officers the perfect transportation mean, in order to keep cities in order.

Mini Smart Car is the best one for the crowded streets of Austria. This compact car can cut through corners easily and it has a top speed of 135 Km/hr. This little car is used in more countries in Europe and it is very efficient because it can easily sneak in crowded place, and it offers a good speed for following the thieves or other lawbreakers. It looks pretty funny, but when you see it in the rearview mirror it becomes scary.

Porche Carrera offers officers 325 horses and a top speed of 285 Km/hr. This is one of the fastest police cars, it is used in the same country as the MiniSmart, but it looks more sporty and it has a more elegant design. This car has a permanent place in Germany, at the Porche museum. It has an imposing design, and it can easily intimidate infractors.

The Dodge Charger is used in the U.S.A and it was first presented at the New York auto show in 2005. It is powered by a 425 hp engine which offers 233 Km/hr and it is used across 50 states; it can charge from 0 to 100 Km/hr in six seconds and it has a very sturdy and stable design. It looks very nice, and it helps police officers reach the fast and furious drivers which cross the speed limit.

Italy can be proud of these beasts patrolling on the freeways around Rome. This Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 has a 525 hp engine, a roaring one, which can zoom from 0 to 100 Km/hr in only 3.7 seconds. This car has been donated by the producer to the Italian authorities and apart from speed, this wonderful police car has some interesting additional features, like : automatic number plate recognition system, forward looking camera, and a trunk in front which can be used as a first-response medical platform. When needed, it can also transport organs, because it also has a refrigerated box, for high-speed transport in accidents or medical emergencies.

In London you can see police officers driving same Lamborghini cars, but a different model: Murcielago LP640. There are no more BMW 535d patrol cars since this type of cars have been purchased to keep London safe. This car is an Italian car, and it offers 6.5 Litre engine and four wheel drive, it can reach a 330 km/h and it can go from 0 to 100 Km/hr in 3.4 seconds. It looks good and I think it fits with the Londonese landscape, but also with Londonese lawbreakers.

Police cars in India are modest, and I think that the authorities use the officer's force more than the cars' power. This nice car is one of the police cars in India, and it has quite simple specifications, and nothing outrageous.

In Holland, police officers use this nice Spyker C8 Spider which has 406hp and a 300km/h (187 mph)Â and goes from 0 to 100 Km/hr in 3.8 seconds.

A sheriff in Texas has a H2 Hummer, which provides him 700 hp with a 7.0 L engine. This is a powerful car, and I think it is very efficient and helps very easily the sheriff to reestablish order in this state.

In each country, there are used the cars the authorities considered perfect for their protection purposes, and they are also adapted to the level of criminality in those countries. There are also very well trained police officers, who can easily handle these cool cars. I don't wish anyone to look in the rearview mirror and see one of these powerful cars with the light and audio signals turned on to make him stop. As you can observe, the possibilities are different in various countries, but I think everyone is trying to offer the best for their police departments, because it is a very important aspect in the social life, and keeping it safe is a national interest matter.