BMW presented its SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) ‘New X5’ in Korea market during 2007 Seoul Motor Show, which is powered by 6-cylinder diesel engine with 235 horsepower and 520Nm torque. The New X5 supports head-up display(HUD), navigation service, and run flat tire(RFT) and it features the company’s four-wheel drive ‘xDrive’ and enhanced DSC(Dynamic Stability Control) functionality.

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. debut the Lancer Ralliart to the world at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Making its global debut, the 2009 Lancer Ralliart is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive compact sports sedan that will be in showrooms in the summer of 2008.

The Lancer Ralliart model is the latest addition to the sporty Lancer compact car family. This new model reinforces the sporty identity of the Lancer lineup (Lancer, Lancer Ralliart and Lancer Evolution) with aggressive styling and driving performance to be well positioned between the Lancer and the Lancer Evolution models.

Lancer Ralliart is powered by a new 2.0-liter DOHC MIVEC intercooled and turbocharged engine that develops an estimated 235 horsepower. The engine is mated to Mitsubishi’s Twin Clutch-SST gearbox that delivers highly-efficient power transmission while enhancing the sporty driving qualities of the vehicle with lightning-quick, silky-smooth, paddle-actuated shifts or programmed fully-auto modes. The Lancer Ralliart’s full-time 4WD driveline features Mitsubishi’s Active Center Differential (ACD). The ACD unit employs an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch center differential, vectoring drive torque to the front and rear according to different driving conditions to realize the best balance between steering response and traction characteristics on Tarmac, Gravel, or Snow surfaces. Lancer Ralliart is also equipped with a front helical and rear mechanical limited slip differentials.

The Lancer Ralliart exterior is distinguished by its more aggressively styled front bumper design, rear bumper cover, dual outlet muffler and a lightweight aluminum, ducted hood that delivers cooling air to the turbocharger. The interior design places greater emphasis on function and vehicle control. Lancer Ralliart is equipped with FAST key, hands free telephone interface, the same Twin Clutch-SST shifter used on Lancer Evolution, and easily accessible steering column mounted paddle shifters.

Available equipment and options to include: Recaro seats, HID headlights, 650 watt Rockford Fosgate 9-speaker audio system, Sirius satellite radio, power sunroof, and a 30 GB Hard Drive Navigation system.

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Black Mustang Club wanted to put together a calendar featuring member’s cars and print it through CafePress. But their dream came to halt when attorney from Ford nixed the project, stating that the calendar photos and ‘anything with one of (member’s) cars in it infringes on Ford’s trademarks which include the use of images of their vehicles. This is ridiculous as people who own Ford cars can not even print photos which have their car in it.

Tata Motors on January 10, 2008 unveiled their Rs.1 Lakh ($2544) car named Nano (nick named: Lakhtakiya) at Auto Expo in New Delhi India. This is going to be the cheapest car in the world. About 5 years back Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors promised this car which is going to be a big hit amongst Indian middle class family who were earlier not able to afford a car. Technical Features of Tata Nano are as follows:

Engine: 623CC 2 Cylinders Petrol
Power: 33 PS
Body dimensions:
Length: 3.1 m
Width: 1.5 m
Height: 1.6 m
Fuel tank capacity: 30L

Engine is manufactured by Bosch at $700 price and car is made lighter as much as possible to maximize the performance. The deluxe model of this car will also have AC. I can’t understand how such a small engine will be able to run AC. Mileage of this car is claimed to be around 20 – 22 Kmpl which is quite good if actually achieved on road.

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