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Amid fierce competition among major automakers in the market, General Motors (GM) finally decided to release two new variant of Chevrolet Malibu 2013 at two prestigious exhibition of the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 and the New York Auto Show 2011.

medium sedan body has also been cut by 4.5 inches, but the overall length remains the same. While the width is increased to nearly 3 inches. Along with a smaller size, Malibu 2013 will also save money in the engine lineup. Malibu offers a new engine 190-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder. DOHC Ecotec engine is also expected to create 180-feet of torque. Six-speed automatic transmission will be the only gearbox is only available to U.S. buyers.

Not much has changed in the chassis. There is still a touch of MacPherson at front and multilink setup in the rear along with electric steering and four-wheel disc brakes. While the wheels are provided in sizes 17-19 inches. According to Executive Director of GM Design, Bryan Nesbitt, the car is made â€‹â€‹for entry in the family sedan segment.

Honda CBR1000RR - 2011

Motorcyce-usa.com reported that, The 2011 CBR1000RR will carry over Hondaâ€™s proprietary electronic enhancements, like optional combined ABS and standard electronic steering damper. The â€™11 model will be available in red/black and all-black colorways, with a Repsol Edition livery available. Price is not yet available, with last yearâ€™s version retailing for $13,399. The 2011 models will be available starting in December. Well as a loyal CBR buyer since 1994, it's no surprise that the only updates for the 2011 CBRs would be the colors! The CBRs are still holding their own on the track/street so I'm quite sure that Honda is focused on the 2012 all-new from ground-up CBR designs. I have 2 '05 CBR1000rr-Repsols (1 stock, 1 modified) and a white '09 CBR1000rr. I hope Honda doesn't ruin the foundation of the '08-'11 models. Honda may be testing parts for the 2012 Blade on J.Rea's WSB machine for the season. The upgrades to Dani's MotoGP bike may be incorporated in the the next generation of CBRs. The current Blade just needs more Top-end horsepower/speed to become the new King of the Open Class

Saturday, April 23, 2011

De Un Auto: ?Tuning!

de un Auto: ?Tuning!

Honda ATV TRX250X - 2011

Riding an ATV can be fun. If youâ€™re on the right ATV. And one ride on a Honda ATV TRX250X will tell you this ATV is your ticket to a great dayâ€™s riding.

It all starts with an engine thatâ€™s perfect for recreational ATV use: Hondaâ€™s exclusive longitudinally mounted four-stroke single. Itâ€™s built to provide plenty of torque and excellent response. In addition, Hondaâ€™s exclusive, innovative SportClutchâ„¢ minimizes the potential of stalling, yet still lets you shift for yourself. The TRX250Xâ€™s clean, reliable shaft drive is designed for years of low-maintenance, high-octane fun. And this year the TRX250X gets some cool new graphics, so it just plain looks fun, too. Best of all, since itâ€™s a Honda, you know itâ€™s built to last, and that youâ€™ll be spending more time enjoying the trails than worrying about repairs.

This full size sport ATV is also full of great features including Honda's innovative SportClutchâ„¢ that enables the rider to experience manual clutch actuation with the advantage of no stalling. It's no wonder that the sporty and fun-to-ride TRX250EX continues to stand out as a favorite among beginners as well as longtime riders, year after year.

Important Safety Information
Recommended for riders 16 years of age and older. Honda recommends that all ATV riders take a training course and read their owner's manual thoroughly.

New Black color joins Red.

Unique Engine Layout.
When your engine is longitudinally mounted (front to back), the driveshaft goes in a straight line back to the rear wheels. That means no twists or detours, and a more efficient power delivery.

Rugged, reliable 229cc OHV engine - Lightweight OHV air-cooled 229cc engine is longitudinally mounted, allowing direct driveshaft alignment to rear wheels for more efficient power transfer. Two-valve cylinder-head design features performance-optimized valve timing, a 31.5mm-diameter intake valve and a 27mm-diameter exhaust valve to produce a broad, usable powerband.

xclusive Honda SportClutchâ„¢ - Handlebar-mounted Honda SportClutch enables the rider to experience manual clutch actuation with the advantage of no stalling when coming to a stop. Revolutionary feature allows beginning or novice riders to learn clutch engagement points, while experienced riders enjoy the full performance of a conventional manual clutch.

Shaft Final Drive - Honda's fully sealed front and rear driveshafts are super-strong and virtually maintenance free.The driveshafts sit inline with the engine's crankshaft, just like your full-sized pickup truck's.

Electric Starter - Effortless electric starter makes getting the engine started easy. Even when the engine is cold or at high altitude, all you need to do is push a button.

Reverse - asy-to-use reverse makes unloading the TRX250X a lot less hassle. Reverse can also help get you out of tight spots that you may encounter when you're out riding.

No Stalling, No Worries.
The Honda SportClutchâ„¢ is the best of both worlds. It gives experienced riders the control of a manual clutch, while others wonâ€™t have any anxiety about stalling.

Gimmie an â€œR.â€
Since the TRX250X has a handy Reverse gear, unloading or getting out of a tight spot is a snap.

American MSRP $4,399 USD
Canadian MSRP: See Dealer for Details
Model: TRX250X
Engine Type: 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 68.5mm x 62.2mm
Induction: 22mm piston-valve carburetor
Ignition: CD with electronic advance
Starter: Electric
Clutch: Honda SportClutch
Transmission: Five-speed with Reverse

Suspension
Front: Independent double-wishbone; 5.9 inches travel
Rear: Swingarm with single shock; 5.7 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Dual hydraulic 174mm discs
Rear: Sealed mechanical drum

Tires
Front: 22 x 7-10 knobby
Rear: 22 x 10-9 knobby

Length: 68.5 inches
Width: 41.8 inches
Height: 42.4 inches
Seat Height: 31.4 inches
Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches
Wheelbase: 44.3 inches
Turning Radius: 9.2 feet
Fuel Capacity: 2.5 gallons, including 0.7-gallon reserve
Colors: Red, Black
Curb Weight*: 379 pounds

Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel--ready to ride.
Meets current CARB off-road emissions standards.
Recommended for riders 16 years of age and older.

Press Release
American Honda Announces 2011 Off-Road Models and ATVs

2011 Acura RDX FWD

2011 Acura RDX

2011 Acura RDX FWD

The Acura RDX was designed to be among the sportiest in its segment, and except for a couple issues, the driving experience of the 2011 model is engaging as with our 2007 RDX long-termer. And that long-termer didn't benefit from the changes Acura made for the 2010 model year.
Yes, the RDX now wears Acura's polarizing power plenum grille, but the changes are far more significant than a restyled exterior and attractive new 18-inch wheels. A rear-view camera, changes to the leather seating surfaces, more ambient lighting, and USB-port connectivity now come standard.
When the RDX was introduced, it was available only with Honda's super-handling all-wheel drive. That strategy was rethought and now there's the front-drive model we sampled. It boasts a cheaper entry-level price and better fuel economy with the turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine making 240 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 260 pound-feet of torque at 4500 rpm. The engine is plenty powerful, and the turbo surge makes the RDX feel quicker than it really is at times.
Back when we tested our long-term RDX, it sprinted from 0-60 mph at 7.0 seconds. Now that the front-wheel-drive crossover is 200 pounds lighter, expect a slightly improved time. RDX drivers will need to develop a lighter touch with the throttle or else fuel economy will suffer.
The brakes, too, were improved for the refreshed RDX. Acura says the upgrades result in more feel and less grabbiness to the binders, although they still are a touch on the sensitive side. Regardless, there's no arguing with revised rear brake pad actuation that translates to less drag and longer pad life.

2011 Acura RDX FWD

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

For Porsche, performance is always paramount, but now it must also be �intelligent�. Apparently, hybrids = intelligence, as evidenced by Porsche�s new Panamera S Hybrid, which its debut today at the 2011 New York show and is another showcase of the German automaker�s emerging Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy.
As far as we�re concerned, with 380 horsepower, a 0-to-60 time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 167 mph, you can call it a dunce and we�ll still drive it. Fast.
Essentially the same system as found under Cayenne S Hybrid, the Panamera S Hybrid employs a 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 engine with 333 horsepower, augmented by a 47-horsepower (34 kW) electric motor, which also doubles as the generator and starter. Porsche says it can roll for approximately one mile on battery juice alone and speeds of up to 50 mph in around town driving situations. Final EPA fuel economy ratings are yet to be announced, but expect it to be close to the Cayenne hybrid�s 20/24 city/highway mpg rating.
The Panamera S Hybrid is a higher-spec version of the conventional V-8 S model and comes with the automaker�s adaptive air suspension and PASM adaptive shock absorber system, as well as variable-assist power steering among other options. In addition, there�s a special display setup that highlights several of the hybrid system�s operations.
All of this intelligent performance stuff doesn�t come cheap. The Panamera S Hybrid�s base price is $95,000 (excluding destination) and is set to hit dealerships later this year.

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan

2012 Nissan Versa Sedan

Compact sedans are all the rage, with a host of new entries from both domestic and import manufacturers reaching showrooms recently. Nissan will cash in on that popularity with the 2012 Versa sedan, debuting today at the New York auto show with refreshed styling and tweaks to improve fuel economy.
The 2012 Versa rides on an evolution of the last car's platform called V, for Versatile. The sedan's wheelbase and width are unchanged from the current model, but it loses about an inch of length and height. Despite this, Nissan says that packaging improvements for the engine and transaxle mean there is more trunk space. The new car also should be marginally lighter than before.
Styling-wise, the new Versa takes cues from the larger Altima and Maxima sedans, starting with a new grille design and oval-shaped headlights, and continued with a smoother rear and reshaped taillights that sweep from the rear bumper to the Versa's rear haunches. The hood and sides are broken up by an assortment of creased character lines akin to those seen on the Hyundai Elantra. Whereas the old Versa had a more conventional flat roof and steep rear window, the new car's roofline gently slopes toward the trunk, following the coupe-like trend. The exterior changes reportedly help achieve a low 0.31 drag coefficient.
Nissan claims the Versa's rear seats offer more legroom than a BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and says much effort was spent making the seats comfier and the interior more spacious and appealing. The new dashboard has rounded, contoured controls in place of the drab flat-plastic layout in the old car, a simpler dual-gauge instrument cluster, and a redesigned steering wheel. That said, the interior continues to showcase expanses of plain plastics and fabrics (in either Sandstone or Charcoal color schemes) that don't look particularly upscale.