VW Golf R20

Automotive passion has always had something to do with performance. However, Volkswagen is demonstrating – in the world premiere of the new 199 kW / 270 PS Golf R at the IAA – that fuel consumption values can be corrected downward even in the high-end sports car area. The highlight here: While in the now retired Golf R32 (184 kW / 250 PS) to the tires, 10.7 litres of fuel was processed by the injection system every 100 kilometres, on the new Golf R cars –thanks to a boosted high-tech TSI – the figure is just 8.5 litres, which is 2.2 litres or 21 percent less! The all-wheel drive Golf R (350 Newton-meter torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm) sprints to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (Golf R DSG: 5.5 seconds) and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h. Two of the
many identifying visual features of this exceptional Golf conceptualised by Volkswagen Individual: newly developed LED taillights and LED daytime running lights. The Golf R can be ordered in Germany starting at the end of this year.

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Consumers are more concerned about saving money in America. In the automotive arena, this is causing an increasing consciousness about automotive repairs. Large repairs involving used engines are taking a front spot in shops now. Why are used engines taking such a large spot? Simply put, they are one of the most expensive repairs ever required. Whether a shop installs one BMW engine, one Buick engine, or 30 Chevy engines a year, cost is of huge, huge importance.

In the arena of the BMW engine, cost has not always been king. At one point, used engines were rarely considered as an option in replacement. However, there is many a BMW engine that retails for close to $30,000 when purchased new from the dealership. Since a used BMW engine can often be purchased for less than $5,000 and almost always for less than $10,000, new engines are rarely purchased.

When shops need a Buick engine, in the past they would look for a remanufactured product. Buying a preowned Buick engine offers several advantages to shop, including easier installation, proven reliability, and low wear OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts. Best yet, when you buy a preowned Buick engine from a wrecked vehicle, you’re getting exactly the same thing that you had when your vehicle was running well. It’s a win win situation.

Chevy engines are similar to their aforementioned cousin. Iconic in its importance to America, the domestic manufacturer has no shortage of vehicles on the road, from Impala cars to Sierra trucks. All Chevy engines made since the mid nineties share quality as a common factor, and all the vehicles on the road with Chevy engines in them have reliability at their heart. Purchasing preowned reduces the environmental impact of driving, saves money, and gets drivers back on the road faster.

No matter what brand of vehicle you own, used engines can save you money in auto repair.

Tata Nano is Bloomberg UTV Autocar Car Of the Year

The Tata Nano is again on the headlines. This time, once again for winning the prestigious Bloomberg UTV- Autocar Car of the Year award. The Nano has already won the Indian Car of The Year (ICOTY) award recently.

The Bloomberg UTV- Autocar Awards 2010 were presented by HDFC Bank on January 15th 2010 in a glittering ceremony at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai and the ceremony had most of the industry top heads attending the show. The special guest for the function was Formula 1 racing champion Narain Karthikeyan while the chief guest of the function was Minister of State for Road, Transport & Highways Sri. R.P. N. Singh.

The Tata Nano has beaten twenty-one strong contenders by bagging the award. This accolade carries an authority and credibility only the Autocar brand can deliver.

The Maruti Suzuki Ritz won the Premium Hatchback Of The Year while the New Mercedes E-Class won the Best Luxury Car, the Toyota Fortuner was the Luxury SUV Of The Year.

The newly launched Chevrolet Cruze stole the Saloon Car Of The Year and the BMW Z4 is the Best Driver’s Car. The Technology & Innovation Award went to the BMW 7 Series and the Green Award to Mercedes E-class Blue Efficient. The Fiat Grande Punto shone in Best Design & Styling. The Best Value For Money Car was awarded to the Tata Indigo Manza and Maruti Suzuki India became the Manufacturer Of The Year.

The awards jury consisted of India’s leading Car Designer Dilip Chhabria, India’s leading Automobile Historian Manwendra Singh, Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor, Autocar India) Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor, Autocar India) Renuka Kirpalani (Editor, Autocar Show), Rajeev Khanna (former Rally Driver) and Naren Kumar (6-times National Champion).

Speaking on the awards, Mr. MK Anand, CEO, Bloomberg UTV, said “The Autocar Awards honour unmatched excellence in the automobile industry. The awards are awarded after a meticulous selection procedure by some of the best names in the country.”

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