Audi - New Cars For 2009

AUDI AG is a German based company with its production units in five major countries: China, Hungary, Belgium, Italy and Germany itself. It is a manufacturer of exquisite cars which are attractive, sophisticated and technically perfect in every aspect.

In fact it is one of the few leading car manufacturing companies that constantly strive to lead the way through constant innovation and setting new standards that define Vorsprung durch Technik. Starting from 1899, the company has always produced some of the best car models that gained world-wide acceptance. After traveling a long journey from its inception the company is once again set to create new milestones with new car models. Here are some of the leading and few upcoming Audi car models of 2009 that are featured with advanced technology, styling and performance

Audi S4 - Featured with superior interior and unique exterior, this sporty car assures to provide world-class performance. This car is not for the average consumer. With the quattro four-wheel drive and V8 engine, this car has power output of 253kW. Besides this, the model also features a Manual transmission and All Wheel Drive strain on the base. Moreover, the drive select function provides the facility to adjust throttle response, shift points and steering determined by setting modes - comfort, auto or dynamic using dash-mounted buttons. Among other features of the new S4, also offer better fuel efficiency.

Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI - Attractively styled wagon built on the A4 platform and boasting some off road capability, the new Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI is a crossover that is acceptably competent for the daily grind. The New Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI combines the energy of a sports sedan with highly variable interior and offer comfort seating arrangements. There is plenty of room for four adults and still room for 540 liters of luggage, which is virtually trebled with the rear seats down.

A perfect paradigm of superior technology package it contains strong and efficient engines, quattro permanent all-wheel drive and agile running gear for both on and off-road driving. It has four-cylinder and feature single-zone climate control, aluminum decorative trim, manually-adjustable front seats and 'Leatherette' seat trim. Apart from this, standard 17-inch alloy wheels in a seven-spoke design are fitted to the two base-grade variants and are shod with 235/65 tyres.

Audi A4 2.0 TFSI - There are some cars that are known for all their 'mod cons'. Such is the case with Audi's A4 2.0 TFSI. It has a sporty look and its engine features the newest version of the patented Audi Valvelift Technology (AVS) and offers up 265 horsepower. As fare as comfort is concerned, the new addition to the A4 range comes equipped with 17-inch Alloy Wheels, Xenon Plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, electric driver and front passenger seat with lumbar support and multifunction sports steering wheel.

Audi R8 V10 - There are few car manufacturing companies in world that have the constant habit of coming up with best car models and Audi is one of those. In comparison to any other sports car the Audi R8 V10 gives you the sensation of perfect control over incredible levels of power. And it does this with such directness and intensity that you will feel completely at one with the technology.

The design of the Audi R8 V10 is definitely an extraordinary evolution of the performance principle. You can feel its enhanced power at the very first glance through its exclusive-look radiator grille along with eye-catching chrome-look lamellae that sends out a clear message of sporting dominance. Its state-of-the-art FSI® technology propels it from 0 to 62mph in just 3.9 seconds. Moreover, its broad engine-speed range is instantly on tap and a beefy 530 Nm of torque drives the Audi R8 relentlessly forward. Certainly, this model is technology equipped to face every challenge.

Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet - Audi's dazzling new A5 and S5 convertible twins are expected to launch by late 2009. Like the outgoing A4 and S4, these new models will feature retractable soft-tops instead of the newly popular retractable hardtops. However, the move allows for 11.3 cubic feet of storage volume with the top down. The major difference between the new convertibles and the coupes is the engine in the S5 Cabriolet; instead of the V-8 in the S5 coupe, the S5 Cabriolet gets a supercharged V-6 that makes 333 hp. Like every Audi, the A5 and S5 Cabriolet have an extremely rigid body. They have precise, sporty handling, better ride comfort and high crash safety. In addition to this, its ultra-high strength steels and selective reinforcements of the body further ensure high rigidity. You can barely feel any oscillations or vibrations not even at the steering wheel or on the front seats.

Audi Q7 V12 - It is the first in the series of passenger car that features twelve-cylinder diesel engine. It produces a colossal 500 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque. With this engine Audi has opened a new chapter in diesel history. The car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds, and has an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h.

Although the Audi Q7 V12 belongs to the Audi V-engine family, but the model features a special cylinder angle of 60° which is perfect for this engine type. The new six-speed tiptronic gearbox, which features extensive reinforcements, shifts quickly and comfortably. It transfers the enormous power to the quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. Apart from the light and highly durable crankcase, a new chain drive assembly is its new highlight.
Author: Manoj Tiwari

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Patrick BMW dealership test drive of BMW 750i

The 2009 BMW 750i reminds me of a girl I had a crush on in college. It’s smart, elegant and beautiful, but despite my admiration, I’ve never taken it out. That all changed this week. At least as far as the 750i is concerned — Katie still does not return my calls.

I slipped into the driver’s seat of a black 2009 750i at the Patrick BMW dealership and felt at home. In previous years the 7 Series has received some criticism for its design. Anything that was wrong with this model in the past isn’t wrong now. I could not have felt more at home cruising through traffic in this essence of luxury.

One of the major problems critics had with the 7 Series, and any BMW for that matter, was the iDrive system, but now that has been adjusted to be more user friendly. The reconfigured iDrive system is more intuitive and simpler to use. Plus BMW added a plethora of tech features, like active suspension damping, rear-wheel steering, night vision with pedestrian detection (I wish my test drive had been at night.), lane-change warning, and side-view cameras. The 2009 7 Series also moves the seat controls back to their proper place on the outboard side of the seats and correctly puts the gear shift back to its rightful place in the center console.

Oh yeah, and this thing really moves. The V-8 at 400 horsepower can take this car to 60 mph in just more than five seconds. I never felt more powerful behind the wheel of a car than I did sitting in the cabin of the 2009 BMW 750i. Despite clear evidence to the contrary, I at least felt very important within the elegant confines this auto. Pulling back up to Patrick BMW (a dealer nice enough to trust me with this car), I was tempted to zoom away once the sales representative closed the passenger door. But I didn’t, because the police would find me quickly. All they would have to do is look for the coolest, most luxurious car on the road being driven by the guy who is obviously not sophisticated enough to be driving it.

The 7 Series has been improved on its outside as well, losing the raised trunk lid. I found the profile very sleek and confident, made almost menacing by the line and contrast of its window trim. Its rear remains distinctive but wraps around more-agreeably through its shoulders to create a unified appearance that pushes more attention toward the car’s profile and prominent, edgy wheels. The front fascia features a more open grille design and a straight-across air intake that leads the eyes all the way to the ground, giving the 7-series a very imposing, low-standing head-on view.

While I was at the dealership, I also took a look inside a 750Li, which adds five inches of extra length to the car, most of which is applied to rear seat leg room. Otherwise, it’s the same performance sedan, filled with luxury and packed with driving enjoyment.
Author: J Curtis

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Clearing Out Misconceptions on Auto Pollution

Similar to all other technology-based industries, the automotive industry has been charged of largely contributing to environmental pollution down from biohazardous or corrosive factory waste materials to a simple refrigerant leak in the AC Condenser to the outlaying gas emissions their autos are conveying to the neighborhood streets. While it is true that such gas emissions in heavily-trafficked and well-populated areas have immediate visible effects on the surroundings, the increased focus on caring for the environment has also lead to a massive proliferation of indoctrination of threats and hazards pointing to the automotive industry.

Making an auto involves several major decisions about the design of the auto, how it will be built, and how it will be sold. Managers must also coordinate factory production, purchase materials, and train workers—all within a budget. Marketing teams must then sell the auto and project returns on shareholder investments. New models are introduced yearly, but a single auto design can take several years to get from the drawing board to the showroom floor. A typical company will therefore have several new designs in various stages of development at any given time.

Auto manufacturers like Honda Motors are actually eager at providing ways to reduce auto pollution such as finding alternatives for the Freon to circulate in the Honda AC Condenser and are also discovering more ways to reduce gas emissions. And contrary to popular belief, indications of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization studies suggest that environmental risk of autos is way minimal as compared to organic waste’s contributions:

“Worldwide, livestock burps are responsible for 18 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions - more than produced from all forms of transport combined. Methane accounts for the bulk of ruminant green house gas emissions, one tonne of the gas has 25 times the global warming potential of the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide. Eight per cent of the energy expended by a ruminant's metabolism goes on producing methane. If livestock stopped making this gas, the energy saved could be diverted into making more meat.”

Researches and test drives are continuously being conducted around the world for these prototype autos in the hope of being able to create the most convenient, energy-saving, and environment-friendly automobiles. Meantime, automotive manufacturers encourage patrons to adapt proven easy pollution-reduction measures and cost-effective procedures, such as maintaining a healthy AC Condenser and having a regular oil tank checkup.
Author:Colleen Hensley

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All New Mercedes-Benz GLK 350

There are some vehicle that tell us in one look that they are ordinary and not the greatest vehicle that we would desire to be seen driving in. Yet, there are other cars that exude an atmosphere of grandeur and the instant you look at it you understand it is the car that you have always dreamed of. One of these cars is the brand Mercedes-Benz GLK 350.

This is the first premium compact crossover SUV that Mercedes has ever created. Though the GLK 350 might be a bit boxy it does not disappoint at all. The platform for this model was developed on the standard C-class sedan.

Why did Mercedes-Benz choose to construct an SUV? "We needed a car like the GLK 350," sales representative Mark Leonard said. "It's designed to go head-to-head with the BMW X3 and it is doing a fantastic job."

The SUV was shown to the public earlier in the year and is projected to be a 2010 model version. It has already gathered much media attention because of its peculiar design and the starting price that Mercedes-Benz has set for it. Some individuals were expecting to see a high number - but were astonished when the company set it at a low $33,900. This will most definitely be in the running for the inexpensive SUV on the market and might very well overpass the X3 in price alone.

The GLK is outfitted with a 3.5 liter V6 engine and merged with a seven speed automatic transmission. Together the two work in harmony and achieve a smooth but powerful drive. It is simpler then ever to accelerate the car and it has the ability to reach 60 MPH in only 6.9 seconds.

If you want to pick out the premium package you will be given a panorama sunroof, power liftgate, media upgrade packet, heated seats in the front, and memory settings for mirrors, steering wheel, and the driver’s seat. You will also receive some of the more favorite features that include power assist, dual zone automatic climate control, eight CD sound system, and a trip computer. Mercedes-Benz also supplied the standard safety features to every model.
Author: Naomi West

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Living With a Classic Car

There seems to be as many reasons for owning a classic car as there are owners. For some owning a classic can simply be an investment, whilst for others it provides a gateway to the nostalgia associated with days gone by. Whatever the individuals reasoning, owning and driving a classic car certainly makes a personal statement.

A lot of people will agree on the fact that they don't make cars like they used to, and driving a beautifully restored classic car provides an escape to the days of motoring bliss, if only for a short while. These same people naturally congregate and form the various clubs, rallies and shows that appear around the globe. All of these provide the enthusiast with a much needed medium with which to vent their enthusiasm, and it's a much needed outlet for a very absorbing hobby. It keeps them from driving their families mad! Clubs in particular are very important to the classic car owner, as they provide a forum through which they can discuss technical problems and gain otherwise hard to come by sage advice.

On a lighter note, whatever your reasons for owning a classic car, there are a couple of notable side effects which you should be aware of. For instance, you may have gotten by living next door to the same families for 20 years or more with only the occasional hello, but as soon as you bring your classic out for a some detailing you will suddenly find them flocking towards your driveway for a chat. Those decades of tactful avoidance squandered! Secondly, it is worth noting that all classic cars have an innate Crowd Appeal, and in a way this is what makes them a classic. If the sun is shining and you do feel like taking your classic to the shops, bear in mind that it will take at least twice as long. You'll find this out on your first trip as your waving through the crowds to stick your bags of groceries in the boot whilst having ten or twenty questions fired at you!
Author:Matt Coughlan

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Learn the Car Dealership Tricks Before Buying a Car

What if you had the ability to learn the car dealership tricks and tactics that almost every salesperson deploys once you walk into the dealership showroom? Knowing each and every loophole, psychological technique and financing secret the dealer is prepared to use to sell you a car would give you a decided advantage. What if it was possible to anticipate the salesman's every move, know how to respond and come up with a few tricks and tactics of your own? Think you could walk away with a great deal on a new car? Absolutely!

The first step in buying or leasing a new car is to be prepared. Purchasing a car requires careful planning. Careful research is the key to getting the best possible car for you. If you are planning to buy a new car in the near future, don't just go to the nearest car dealer and talk to an agent. It is best to be familiar with the many car dealership tricks and tactics you are certain to face. If you can also learn your own car buying tips and tactics, you can protect yourself from unscrupulous agents that are just after your money. Buying a car is like going to war, you must be armed and you must be well protected with the different sales strategies that car dealers use.

If you will go to a car dealer unprepared, then you might end up being pressured into buying a car that you do not really like or is not ideal for you. The best thing that you can do is to arm yourself with the knowledge of the car dealership tricks and to employ effective car buying tips and strategies of your own to make sure that you get the best deal in buying a car.

The majority of car buyers are often unprepared to face the salesperson when buying that new car. Before walking into the showroom, do your research and learn as much as you can about the car you are thinking of buying. The best thing that you can do is to learn the car dealership tricks and tactics you are about to face and employ effective car buying tips and strategies of your own to make sure that you get the best deal.

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