Dec

27

Corvette ZR1

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Chevrolet has released what could potentially be the next Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini killer. The new Corvette ZR1 hopes to put these super cars on a run for their money. With a price tag of $100,000, it is substantially less expensive then the competition, but boasts a 620 horse power engine, which can get the car to 60 MPH in 3.4 seconds.

One of the major features of this Corvette is the Brembo brake calipers, which were designed for Ferrari’s million dollar FXX. It is the only car priced at less than $150,000 to come equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes as standard.

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Dec

12

BMW 5 Series

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BMW has officially announced that a new production line of BMW 5 series special edition cars will be revealed at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. There will be a Sport, a Lifestyle, and an Exclusive edition to be presented, each with different color and trim. Each of the 3 special edition vehicles will meet the rigorous requirements of BMW.

BMW has no plans of changing the current 5 Series’ driving and there are no plans for exclusive power train changes to any of the special editions.  These additions to the 5 Series will allow owners to get the car they desire straight from the show room floor.

Dec

3

Hybrids are fuel efficient only when you know how to drive it

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The single most influencing factor for fuel efficiency is the driver behind the wheel. Here are few tips to optimize the fuel efficiency of your hybrid car.

  • Do not accelerate sudden. The rise and the fall – both should be smooth. A sudden acceleration will require the gasoline engine to work harder thereby increasing your fuel consumption.
  • Try to minimize sudden stops. Keep an eye on the road and stop lights and apply brakes earlier than applying them at the last moment.
  • Don’t drive at unnecessary high speeds. Irrespective of the type of vehicle, the faster you drive the harder the engines have to work to overcome wind friction thereby increasing marginal the fuel consumption dramatically.
  • Ensure that the tire pressure is as per the manufacturer’s specifications. The smoother is the rolling of the vehicle, the better would be the fuel consumption.
  • The hybrids are designed to roll on the electric motor. Coast as much as possible. The gasoline would be saved.