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Tuesday, March 4, 2014
TOP RATED SEDANS 4 DOOR: AppLEs TO OrANgeS COMPARISON
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Vehicle (4 door cars) Approximate MSRP
(Starting From)
2014 Mercedes Benz S-Class Sedan $93,000
2014 Infiniti Q7 $50,000
2014 Lincoln MKS $40,000
2014 Ford Fusion Sedan $22,000
TOP RATED SEDANS 4 DOOR: AppLEs TO OrANgeS Comparison
Vehicle (4 door cars) Approximate MSRP
(Starting From)
- 2014 Bentley Mulsanne Sedan $299,000
- 2014 Audi A8 Sedan $75,000
- 2014 BMW 7 Series Sedan $74,000
- 2014 Cadillac XTS Sedan $45,000
- 2014 Honda Accord Sedan $22,000
I was surfing for top rated sedans and come across The Car Connections website. I saw results for top ranking sedans and found the nine sedans which ranked in top 4 rankings:
No doubt Mercedes Benz S class still enjoy the top ranking and most readers agrees with it. Comparing Bentley Mulsanne is insane to compare because of its price yet for sake of category that make sense.
I don't know about Jaguar which seems like need more exposure in market. BMW 7 series is a great luxury car but somehow Infinity is very aggressive in marketing and over shadowing major players regardless of its steep prices.
Cadillac and Lincoln are nice vehicles especially for keeping price in mind for class and luxury.
It is very funny due to some reason that Ford Fusion is running ahead of Honda Accord. It is simply funny to me when we really compare the reliability and performance of two. Well it is welcoming that Ford is putting its best efforts to challenging leadership of Japanese technology and time will tell when this new fusion after finishing its first 5 years will hit the private repair shops after factory warranty and only then Honda Accord and Ford Fusion could be compared AppLE to AppLE for reliability and maintenance cost. Til then every thing is AppLEs to OrANgeS to me. More like a scrambled eggs with nine different eggs from different birds.
Moreover this Top Ranking Sedans which are descendents from different price classes does not provide much useful information to neither a customer who want to spend 20-30K nor to 40K-50K and so on.
Note: The above MSRP prices are approximate and also rounded and not actual prices. Please call your local or national dealers for price quotes.
Vehicle Buying Tips and Hints
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Salesperson Sales Manager Finance Manager Service Advisor
Please note: These are few hints and that gives you some tools to negotiate carefully. This article does not bear any responsibility for any claims arising out of this advice. Please never sign a document without full knowledge of its terms and conditions. If in doubt please take expert advice or legal advice before signing any document or contract.
In nutshell, more you know about vehicle buying process and exercise care and caution during negotiations and signing any document, more beneficial to you and frustrating for most salesperson who are not fully professional and empathetic to buyer's needs and budget.
Vehicle Buying Tips and Hints by Satnam Singh Sidhu BC
Buyers and Salespersons Relation:
- Some car buyers are smarter than car salespersons and make it frustrative for salespersons
- Some car buyers are at par with car salespersons and make it frustrative for new salespersons
- Some car buyers pick sales person's brain to get knowledge and frustrates average salespersons
- Some car buyers mistakenly trusts salespersons and it is like silver spoon in salespersons mouth
- Some car buyers are very defensive and salespersons need to dance on their tunes to build trust
- Some car buyers take a gazillion years to decide and remain salesperson's nightmare until they buy
- Some car buyers bring troops of advisers with them and salespersons bounces like ping pong ball
Your possibilities at Car Dealerships:
Salesperson Sales Manager Finance Manager Service Advisor
- Good Good Good Good
- Yo-Yo Yo-Yo Yo-Yo Yo-Yo
- Sucker Sucker Sucker Sucker
- Good: Who help buyer to buy best value product according to buyer's needs
- Yo-Yo: Who know little about cars and sell wrong product to buyer unknowingly
- Sucker: Who sucks every single penny from customer's pocket for bigger pay cheque
Tip for buyers:
- Compare at least 2 or 3 products or services before buying possibly at different dealerships
- Ask Salesperson about his/her experience and testimonies if possible
- Make a list of important questions before shopping
- Keep in mind majority salespeople may not lie to you, but they may not tell you important facts about vehicle if you don't ask
Make sure salesperson is at same page as you for following:
- understands your needs
- understands your minimum features requirement
- understands your budget
- presents vehicle suitable to your budget, needs, features and quality
- discloses everything about vehicle
Once you like a product that suits to your needs and budget, now make sure:
- price is right...compare by shopping around
- talk to same salesperson if revisiting, preferably call ahead of time
- before proceeding to price negotiation, make sure you check their promotional price on internet or newspapers that may be lower than sticker price
- make sure listing price includes documentation fee, freight and delivery fee and any other fees or charges
- interest rate for financing and leasing and different terms
- for best rates your credit score must be above 650
- be careful if you like a particular model then you must make a written notes that specify different feature options and prices
- Now proceed to Sales Manager for price negotiations and initial only on negotiated price with clear knowledge of what's included in price.
Important Initials and Signatures:
If price is right, proceed to finance manager and MAKE SURE YOU DON'T SIGN OR INITIAL anywhere until you read and understand and ask if it is not clear ask for help. Important initials are:- Declaration of vehicle history of accidents and where it came from (which province or country)
- If it has any major accident or rebuilt status refrain from buying that vehicle.
- Don't sign blindly because salesperson told you verbally.
- At this point once you initial or sign without reading and understanding, it would be too late
- Later, if you find out that vehicle had major accident or rust because it came from heavy snow or moisture area or flood affected area, after signing documents then it becomes headache for you to renegotiate or return the vehicle without litigation or arbitration
Make sure you know the terms and conditions of loan or lease before signing documents:
- Term of loan or lease
- interest rate
- monthly payment or bi-weekly payment
- any additional finance charges or registration fees
- if interest is fix or variable
- any penalty for early loan paid-off
Lease terms and conditions are normally tricky and need additional care to understand it:
- Most important is cost of buyout at the end of term
- Any additional or hidden charges for yearly mileage cap, vehicle wear and tear and damages
- Leased vehicle means that it is similar to a rental vehicle but for longer period under contract that includes full responsibility of you to maintain and look after the vehicle and return at the end of the contract or buy out as negotiated in the contract.
Generally Lease have following advantages:
- Lower monthly payment than financed payment
- Business expense write off may be more flexible
- If you like to change vehicle after lease expiry
- If financing trouble
Please note: These are few hints and that gives you some tools to negotiate carefully. This article does not bear any responsibility for any claims arising out of this advice. Please never sign a document without full knowledge of its terms and conditions. If in doubt please take expert advice or legal advice before signing any document or contract.
In nutshell, more you know about vehicle buying process and exercise care and caution during negotiations and signing any document, more beneficial to you and frustrating for most salesperson who are not fully professional and empathetic to buyer's needs and budget.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
What make a Car, A Quality car!
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The above parts shown may not make any sense to you or you may bother to know. These parts are similar to your car parts. Your car also have similar parts in it. It may sound confusing but any automatic car have similar type of parts for shifting gears and when your car stops moving in D or R, it means the transmission parts have worn out, broken or faulty in side the transmission.
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Do you really need to know. It depends! Some like it and some don't. Just like inside our body there are blood vessels, blood itself, muscles, bones, ligaments, brain, heart etc, cars have inside parts that work hard to get you going.
Just like for us to move, we use our legs predominantly but we are least interested to know how and what inside body parts make us move. Similarly we have least interest in the interior car parts functionality and quality. Why Toyota has emerged as a successful brand in car industry because people believe in Toyota quality. Why, because these cars have good performance, least maintenance yet very reliable and affordable. What makes you believe in Toyota is above said reason and in nut shell your good experience with these cars. Similarly other brands have good cars which people have good experience with.
But certainly what Toyota really rely on to maintain there reputation and remain in forefront of the industry. Certainly the management, the quality control, the research work, production quality and efficiency, quality parts, quality assembly and quality parts design department. Even though everything is crucial to push out quality cars for Toyota but our point of interest is Quality Parts Design Department.
The car is a combination of assembly of various parts together. These part's material quality and parts production quality produces a Quality part. But just like a piece of paper is so flimsy and without much strength but if same piece of paper is folded in certain pattern together it can produce great strength. So how to design the part is most crucial.
As you can see in highlighted text, Sonnax is talking about increasing the piston travel by .06", big deal!
Yes it is for design engineers because this little extra travel can give them more choices to increase the power handling of the part and better functionality which could relate to better shift quality for smooth shifting of gears and better fuel efficiency and may be more power.
Where as a driver we look at comfort, performance, safety, reliability, fuel economy and more power in our car, the design engineers make it happen by choosing the combination of quality materials, state of art design of parts and state of art machines that produce parts. We talk about how fast our car can run, they talk about fractions of mm or inches to accomplish that extra edge of more power and speed in any given car.
Maintenance of your vehicle is the best favor you can do to your car for keeping it in factory condition for longest possible time with least repair. For that read your vehicle maintenance booklet which advise you about various maintenance requirements of different parts after driving it for X amount of kilometers. Like some Honda and other brands need to change timing belt at certain mileage, without it there are good chances that belt may break which in turn may break your vehicle engine parts. Similarly easiest but most crucial is changing engine oil in time and flushing radiator coolant at certain point. There are lot more involved in any car for maintenance and one must refer to maintenance chart or table to keep track of it. Happy driving.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Revealed: The 2014 Mercedes-Benz V6 Power Unit
The-Destiny-of-Poor! Destiny-of-Woman! Destiny-of-People!
Monday, January 20, 2014
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Auto Repair & Maintenance Tips: Good Brakes and Safe Braking Tipshttp://surrey-auto-mall.blogspot.com/
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Brake fail of a moving vehicle is a nightmare but it has less chances but Poor braking is quite a possibility and a major contributor to accidents.
What is involved in safe braking:
1 Good Tires
2 Good Brakes
3 Good Wheel Alignment
I like cover Good Brakes in detail: Components involved in Safe/Good Brakes:
1 Good Brake Pads/Shoes
2 Good Rotors/ Drums
3 Good Calipers/ Wheel Cylinders
4 Good Brake Booster without Vacuum Leak
5 Good Brake Master Cylinder
6 Good Brake Lines & proportionate valve
7 Good Brake Pedal without excessive play
8 Good ABS pump/motor assembly
9 Workable Breather Valves
10 Proper level of Brake Fluid of good quality
11 Proper release of air from brake master cylinder/caliper pistons/wheel cylinders and brake lines
12 Any amount of air bubbles in brake lines reduce braking capacity
13 A run out in rotors or drums also reduce braking capacity
14 If vehicle equipped with rear brake drums: Periodic cleaning and brake adjustment is necessary to maintain good braking power
15 Proper lubrication of caliper pins and free of rust is utmost important for good braking (Very important for front brakes)
16 Quality of Brake Pads material also makes big difference for proper braking and long-lasting brakes.
17 All vacuum lines, hydraulic lines, electrical wiring and devices and sensors, mechanical wires for hand brakes and all mechanical components involved must be in good working condition without any wear tear and rust etc.
These are most crucial factors involved in braking and proper functioning of ABS system is very important as well. If ABS warning light is ON, it means anti-lock brake system is non-functional and unsafe.
Regardless of Good Brakes and Good Tires, never under-estimate the Power of Safe Driving that includes safe speed and safe distance from front vehicles.
Note: This article is for general knowledge and not a proper procedure for repair and maintenance of braking system. For replacing any component please follow factory manual or third party service manuals. It is always advisable to utilize services of a Repair Shop.
Good Brakes and Safe Braking Tips:
Brake fail of a moving vehicle is a nightmare but it has less chances but Poor braking is quite a possibility and a major contributor to accidents.
What is involved in safe braking:
1 Good Tires
2 Good Brakes
3 Good Wheel Alignment
I like cover Good Brakes in detail: Components involved in Safe/Good Brakes:
1 Good Brake Pads/Shoes
2 Good Rotors/ Drums
3 Good Calipers/ Wheel Cylinders
4 Good Brake Booster without Vacuum Leak
5 Good Brake Master Cylinder
6 Good Brake Lines & proportionate valve
7 Good Brake Pedal without excessive play
8 Good ABS pump/motor assembly
9 Workable Breather Valves
10 Proper level of Brake Fluid of good quality
11 Proper release of air from brake master cylinder/caliper pistons/wheel cylinders and brake lines
12 Any amount of air bubbles in brake lines reduce braking capacity
13 A run out in rotors or drums also reduce braking capacity
14 If vehicle equipped with rear brake drums: Periodic cleaning and brake adjustment is necessary to maintain good braking power
15 Proper lubrication of caliper pins and free of rust is utmost important for good braking (Very important for front brakes)
16 Quality of Brake Pads material also makes big difference for proper braking and long-lasting brakes.
17 All vacuum lines, hydraulic lines, electrical wiring and devices and sensors, mechanical wires for hand brakes and all mechanical components involved must be in good working condition without any wear tear and rust etc.
These are most crucial factors involved in braking and proper functioning of ABS system is very important as well. If ABS warning light is ON, it means anti-lock brake system is non-functional and unsafe.
Regardless of Good Brakes and Good Tires, never under-estimate the Power of Safe Driving that includes safe speed and safe distance from front vehicles.
Note: This article is for general knowledge and not a proper procedure for repair and maintenance of braking system. For replacing any component please follow factory manual or third party service manuals. It is always advisable to utilize services of a Repair Shop.
Comparo: 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Buick Enclave | Driving
Comparo: 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Buick Enclave | Driving
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Joke of the day: 3 in 1 Used Cars Dealership Surrey BC
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Ram asked Sham that I am looking for a car to buy.
Sham said," Ram don't worry, I know a used car dealership on Fraser hwy in Surrey!"
Ram said, " Sham do you know them."
Sham said, "Yes! Yes! I will get you a good deal."
Ram said," But Sham I am really scared of used cars."
Sham said, " Ram don't be scared! They have dealership, repair shop and body shop! If you ever have any problem they will take care of you."
Ram said, " In that case I don't want to buy from them."
Sham said, "But why! Where else you will get all three services under one roof!"
Ram said, " That is the reason! How would I ensure that car I am buying from them have original engine in it and did not have body damage."
Sham said, "Hmmmmm!" I never thought about it!
Joke of the day: 3 in 1 Used Cars Dealership Surrey BC
Ram asked Sham that I am looking for a car to buy.
Sham said," Ram don't worry, I know a used car dealership on Fraser hwy in Surrey!"
Ram said, " Sham do you know them."
Sham said, "Yes! Yes! I will get you a good deal."
Ram said," But Sham I am really scared of used cars."
Sham said, " Ram don't be scared! They have dealership, repair shop and body shop! If you ever have any problem they will take care of you."
Ram said, " In that case I don't want to buy from them."
Sham said, "But why! Where else you will get all three services under one roof!"
Ram said, " That is the reason! How would I ensure that car I am buying from them have original engine in it and did not have body damage."
Sham said, "Hmmmmm!" I never thought about it!
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Common Sense Driving in Winter time
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Common Sense Driving in Winter Time
When it is DARK, it is common sense to turn headlights and tail lights on.
When it is COLD, it is common sense to turn heat on.
When it is HOT, it is common sense to turn air condition on.
When it is WINDY, it is common sense to pull up the windows.
When it is SNOWING, it is common sense not to tail-gate.
When it is EMERGENCY, it is common sense take appropriate action
When there is no gas, go to nearest gas station
When there is no brakes, gear down as quickly as possible in steps
When there is no Engine Oil, stop the car and tow it.
When there is a flat tire, replace it.
When there is fire, don't panic and stop the car
When there is smell of gas, pull out the car and come out of car quickly
If it is WINTER, make sure radiator has coolant (anti-freeze) and not water.
If it is WINTER, make sure gas tank has extra gas for your trip.
If it is WINTER, make sure tire have good treads for safe braking
If it is WINTER, make sure brakes are in good condition and balanced
If it is WINTER, make sure for long drives use newest and reliable vehicle
If it is WINTER, make sure for long drives plan your trip and drive during day time
If it is WINTER, make sure for long drives drive in groups if possible
If it is WINTER, make sure you have cellular phone and blankets
If it is WINTER, make sure you have proper heat and defrost working
If it is WINTER, make sure you windshield washer fluid, scraper, good wipers
If it is WINTER, try to avoid long trips with family especially with kids
If it is WINTER, keep extra distance from vehicle you follow
If it is WINTER, don't go with traffic flow, keep your own safe speed
If it is WINTER, make sure ABS light is not ON, if it is get it fixed for SAFE Braking
If it is WINTER, make sure SRS light is not ON, if it is get it fixed for proper AIR BAG functioning
If it is WINTER, make sure Washer fluid warning light is not ON, get it fixed for windshield cleaning
If it is WINTER, make sure use heavier and AWD vehicle
If it is WINTER, DON'T BE FOOLED BY 4X4 VEHICLE THAT IT CAN STOP FASTER
THAN OTHER VEHICLES, SO BE EXTRA CAREFUL IN WINTER CONDITIONS
If it is WINTER, AND IT IF FREEZING COLD, ALWAYS BE CAREFUL FROM BLACK ICE.
BLACK ICE does not mean that it is Black in color. It is the transparent ice which is clear ice and you can see road through it. It is most dangerous and extremely slippery without much control on vehicle. Be careful while taking turns, bridges, shady areas, icy patch areas etc.
DRIVE SLOW, KEEP EXTRA DISTANCE, DRIVE SAFE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE
and ENJOY SAFE DRIVING. HEAVIER THE VEHICLE BETTER IS THE SAFETY.
IT TAKES FRACTION OF SECONDS TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT
BUT IT TAKES YEARS TO RECOVER FROM PAINS AND INJURIES
IF YOU LUCKY ENOUGH TO SURVIVE AN ACCIDENT.
LAST NIGHT AROUND 8 PM, I SAW TWO ACCIDENTS IN SURREY BC
ONE ON 132ND STREET AND 88 AVE (VERY BAD ACCIDENT)
SECOND ON KING GEORGE HWY AND 88 AVE WITHIN 20 MINUTES.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Surrey-Auto-Mall 2014 BMW 435 and 535d
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2014 BMW 435i xDrive
2014 BMW 535d xDrive
3.0L six-cylinder diesel with 255 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque:
Friday, January 3, 2014
Long-Term Test Update 1: 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS - Autos.ca
Long-Term Test Update 1: 2014 Mazda3 Sport GS - Autos.ca
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Why Honda Civic is more loved than Acura Integra in BC!
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Used Acura and Honda cars for sale in BC versus Canada (Source: www.Autotrader.ca)
Canada BC Percentage
Acura MDX 865 97 11%
Acura RDX 417 54 13%
Acura TL 905 108 12%
Acura TSX 387 40 10%
Acura Integra 135 25 18%
Total cars 2709 324 12%
for sale
Looking at these figures above give up two interesting results:
1 Acura MDX, RDX, TL and TSX that are available for sale falls in 10-12% range.
That shows that these vehicles are on sale by almost same percentage of BC sellers compared to Canadian Sellers. In other words if there are 100 vehicles in Canada for sale, almost 10 to 12 cars from BC for sale.
2 Acura Integra is only one exception in which case if 100 Integras are for sale in Canada, 18 are available in BC only. No doubt Integra is a small car about the size of Honda Accord and chances are more students have its possession. It means in BC students prefer this car over others.
Honda Pilot 644 69 11%
Honda Odyssey 1144 173 15%
Honda CRV 1968 199 10%
Honda Accord 2494 284 11%
Honda Civic 7870 689 8%
Total cars 14120 1414 10%
for sale
Interesting:
1 Why sellers of Honda and Acura across Canada versus BC are almost same percentage 10-12%
2 Why regardless of models and makes the percentage of sellers falls in 10-12% category except Honda Odyssey 15% (more people in BC want to sell it); Acura Integra 18% (more people in BC want to sell it); whereas only 8% BC Honda Civic owners want to sell it.
It show Honda Civic is more liked by BC Civic owners but at the same time Integra is less liked by BC Integra owners.
Why more Odysseys are for sale in BC? May be some one can explain! Why?
Used Acura and Honda cars for sale in BC versus Canada (Source: www.Autotrader.ca)
Canada BC Percentage
Acura MDX 865 97 11%
Acura RDX 417 54 13%
Acura TL 905 108 12%
Acura TSX 387 40 10%
Acura Integra 135 25 18%
Total cars 2709 324 12%
for sale
Looking at these figures above give up two interesting results:
1 Acura MDX, RDX, TL and TSX that are available for sale falls in 10-12% range.
That shows that these vehicles are on sale by almost same percentage of BC sellers compared to Canadian Sellers. In other words if there are 100 vehicles in Canada for sale, almost 10 to 12 cars from BC for sale.
2 Acura Integra is only one exception in which case if 100 Integras are for sale in Canada, 18 are available in BC only. No doubt Integra is a small car about the size of Honda Accord and chances are more students have its possession. It means in BC students prefer this car over others.
Honda Pilot 644 69 11%
Honda Odyssey 1144 173 15%
Honda CRV 1968 199 10%
Honda Accord 2494 284 11%
Honda Civic 7870 689 8%
Total cars 14120 1414 10%
for sale
Interesting:
1 Why sellers of Honda and Acura across Canada versus BC are almost same percentage 10-12%
2 Why regardless of models and makes the percentage of sellers falls in 10-12% category except Honda Odyssey 15% (more people in BC want to sell it); Acura Integra 18% (more people in BC want to sell it); whereas only 8% BC Honda Civic owners want to sell it.
It show Honda Civic is more liked by BC Civic owners but at the same time Integra is less liked by BC Integra owners.
Why more Odysseys are for sale in BC? May be some one can explain! Why?
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Chevrolet Corvette versus Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
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Mustang Shelby GT500 and the Chevrolet Corvette are two legendary fastest sports cars of North America.
Edmunds took them to the track and compared apple to apple to show their performance and handling on the real track.
Chevy Corvette comes with 455-hp from its 6.2-liter V8 engine, while the Shelby comes with 662-hp via a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 engine.
Which one is better in your opinion in speed and handling!
Both are neck to neck in their handling capacity and power and a driver also makes a difference. Weather conditions can make a big difference in road handling and speed of both cars.
Also the driver's comfort and cars road handling capability under various weather conditions does makes a difference to produce the best results. Assuming both drivers have same capabilities under various road and weather conditions, it is likely that car with more horse power is going to have an edge.
Rest is up to you. But just a reminder never try to race on streets. It is unlawful and unsafe for everyone who shares the roads and surroundings.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Bentley - British luxury brand confirms its first SUV
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Bentley - British luxury brand confirms its first SUV
Bentley has confirmed the production version of its polarising SUV concept will be its first plug-in in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
First revealed at the 2012 Geneva and Beijing motor shows, Bentley’s ungainly EXP 9 F crossover concept attracted attention for all the wrong reasons but has since been confirmed for production by 2016.
Bentley has previously revealed its is considering three powertrain options for its first SUV – the firm’s new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 and 6.0-litre W12, plus a V6 plug-in hybrid system – but Bentley chairman and chief executive Wolfgang Schreiber confirmed to motoring.com.au at the Frankfurt show last week that the production version will be the British brand’s first PHEV.
“You know that we use to date two different engines -- the W12 turbocharged engine and V8 turbocharged engine. I expect at least at the beginning we will see exactly those engines in play.
“A hybrid is definitely in development as well, because that supports one part of our DNA -- the performance part as well -- and therefore I'm absolutely sure that will be the first car in the Bentley portfolio which also gets a plug-in hybrid.”
Expect the as-yet-unnamed Bentley SUV to employ the same V6 petrol-electric PHEV system as Porsche’s new Panamera S E-Hybrid, which combines an Audi-sourced supercharged 3.0-litre petrol V6 with a 70kW electric motor and 9.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a combined power output is 306kW.
In the 2095kg Panamera PHEV, which consumes a Toyota Prius-beating 3.1L/100km and can run on electrical power for up to 36km at speeds of up to 135kn/h, that’s enough to hit 100km/h in 5.5 seconds on its way to a 270km/h top speed.
Dr Schreiber said the production model -- which will create 1000 job at Crewe, where Bentley will invest £800 million ($A1.3b) over the next three years -- will look significantly different to the striking EXP 9 F concept.
“No, it will look different,” he said. “It will look like a real Bentley. Because the concept showed us that the feedback wasn't very positive from the customers but also from you and your colleagues.
“And now we have completely redesigned the style -- exterior and interior as well. And now it's much, much closer to a new Bentley... certainly it looks sportier. But on the other hand, it looks powerful as an SUV too. I think you will love it.”
The Bentley Motors global chief said the historic UK brand’s fourth model line, which it touts as the world’s most luxurious SUV -- would bear a name in keeping with other Bentley models.
“Now we are first of all focussed on development, so that car will enter the market in 2016, and therefore we still have a lot of time to think about the name. And I am absolutely sure the rich history of Bentley will guide us to a name and we will come up as soon as we think it would make sense and to let you know what name it will have.”
Dr Schreiber said the EXP project is predicated on 3000 sales per year, but expects to sell more. That means the SUV will be one of Bentley’s most popular models, accounting for at least 35 per cent of total sales. Bentley sold 4279 cars in the first half of this year – up nine per cent on the same period in 2012.
“Numbers will not be limited. Our calculation numbers are 3000 per year, on average. That's what our business model is based on. My personal impression is that there's room for more.”
Russia and the Middle East are expected to be its biggest markets, although Bentley has also forecast strong interest in Australia, which could even host the Asia-Pacific regional launch in 2015.
“Australia is also a growing market for us. And the SUV I also hope will be very successful in Australia.”
Bentley has sold 76 vehicles in Australia to August this year – up more than 70 per cent on last year.
First revealed at the 2012 Geneva and Beijing motor shows, Bentley’s ungainly EXP 9 F crossover concept attracted attention for all the wrong reasons but has since been confirmed for production by 2016.
Bentley has previously revealed its is considering three powertrain options for its first SUV – the firm’s new twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 and 6.0-litre W12, plus a V6 plug-in hybrid system – but Bentley chairman and chief executive Wolfgang Schreiber confirmed to motoring.com.au at the Frankfurt show last week that the production version will be the British brand’s first PHEV.
“You know that we use to date two different engines -- the W12 turbocharged engine and V8 turbocharged engine. I expect at least at the beginning we will see exactly those engines in play.
“A hybrid is definitely in development as well, because that supports one part of our DNA -- the performance part as well -- and therefore I'm absolutely sure that will be the first car in the Bentley portfolio which also gets a plug-in hybrid.”
Expect the as-yet-unnamed Bentley SUV to employ the same V6 petrol-electric PHEV system as Porsche’s new Panamera S E-Hybrid, which combines an Audi-sourced supercharged 3.0-litre petrol V6 with a 70kW electric motor and 9.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack to deliver a combined power output is 306kW.
In the 2095kg Panamera PHEV, which consumes a Toyota Prius-beating 3.1L/100km and can run on electrical power for up to 36km at speeds of up to 135kn/h, that’s enough to hit 100km/h in 5.5 seconds on its way to a 270km/h top speed.
Dr Schreiber said the production model -- which will create 1000 job at Crewe, where Bentley will invest £800 million ($A1.3b) over the next three years -- will look significantly different to the striking EXP 9 F concept.
“No, it will look different,” he said. “It will look like a real Bentley. Because the concept showed us that the feedback wasn't very positive from the customers but also from you and your colleagues.
“And now we have completely redesigned the style -- exterior and interior as well. And now it's much, much closer to a new Bentley... certainly it looks sportier. But on the other hand, it looks powerful as an SUV too. I think you will love it.”
The Bentley Motors global chief said the historic UK brand’s fourth model line, which it touts as the world’s most luxurious SUV -- would bear a name in keeping with other Bentley models.
“Now we are first of all focussed on development, so that car will enter the market in 2016, and therefore we still have a lot of time to think about the name. And I am absolutely sure the rich history of Bentley will guide us to a name and we will come up as soon as we think it would make sense and to let you know what name it will have.”
Dr Schreiber said the EXP project is predicated on 3000 sales per year, but expects to sell more. That means the SUV will be one of Bentley’s most popular models, accounting for at least 35 per cent of total sales. Bentley sold 4279 cars in the first half of this year – up nine per cent on the same period in 2012.
“Numbers will not be limited. Our calculation numbers are 3000 per year, on average. That's what our business model is based on. My personal impression is that there's room for more.”
Russia and the Middle East are expected to be its biggest markets, although Bentley has also forecast strong interest in Australia, which could even host the Asia-Pacific regional launch in 2015.
“Australia is also a growing market for us. And the SUV I also hope will be very successful in Australia.”
Bentley has sold 76 vehicles in Australia to August this year – up more than 70 per cent on last year.
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As gas prices are sky rocketing, there is a acute shortage of fuel efficient vehicles in Canada and USA. One alternative is hybrid vehicles which have phenomenal fuel efficiency. The other best alternative is diesel vehicles. With new technology the diesel vehicles are much quieter and low on emission. Diesel vehicles are excellent alternative to hybrid vehicles. Following are top recommended diesel vehicles recommended by Edmunds.com.
Diesel SUVs
Mercedes Benz ML350 Bluetec
Diesel Trucks:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Diesel Sedans:
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2010 BMW 3 Series
As gas prices are sky rocketing, there is a acute shortage of fuel efficient vehicles in Canada and USA. One alternative is hybrid vehicles which have phenomenal fuel efficiency. The other best alternative is diesel vehicles. With new technology the diesel vehicles are much quieter and low on emission. Diesel vehicles are excellent alternative to hybrid vehicles. Following are top recommended diesel vehicles recommended by Edmunds.com.
Diesel SUVs
Mercedes Benz ML350 Bluetec
Diesel Trucks:
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Diesel Sedans:
2010 Volkswagen Jetta 2010 BMW 3 Series
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Safety and Savings
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Safety versus. Savings
There was a time Canadian and Americans used to take pride. Driving a big muscle and work cars. That time was time of enjoying a big cars without much worry about Gas stations
.
But that is the story of past. People used to make good money with labor jobs. Now a days jobs are subject to higher education and skills. And education is expensive. So before even a young Canadian enters a workforce he/she is already in debt to banks and Canadian Government.
So a young Canadian is more cautious about his/her budget than anybody.
Car is a necessary gadget and a requisite. To a new job. Transit services are limited in nature in Canada. After having a burden of student loans now comes another burden for a young new worker. He/she needs a car to commute to work. Since a young Canadian is new in workforce chances are there is no credit history. In that banks don't lend money to young. Canadian. New immigrants regardless of their age are in the same boat.
Both looks for a cheap car, which is cheap on gas, cheap on repair, cheap on monthly payment and cheap on car insurance.
Most end up buying a used car without monthly payments. Some gets it free from parents or relatives and some pay
A little cash for it as low as 500 dollars and upto 5000 dollars depending upon their savings.
Two types of cars are available for these buyers. Either a small tiny 3or 4 cylinder car already with over 200000km on it or a big V8 gas guzzlers.Both are prime customers for car repair shops for big bills on cheap cars.
Those who have big cars almost pay all their budget on gas station and those who have small tiny cars do save on gas bills but end up paying heavy medical bills for whip lashes and other similar car accident injuries along with no work.
Big cars are heavy and under a fender bender conditions much safer. For the driver and other occupants whereas tiny cars are so lght that whiplash and back injuries from these cars are horrendous. And deadly. Most drivers of tiny cars like firefly, echo, fit, civic, sentra, corolla etc suffer from muscle pains and back pains apart from other physical and mental injuries. So there is a give and take situations. Light car cheap on gas but heavy on medical bills and injuries. On other hand heavy cars are heavy on gas bill but much safer compared to tiny cars.
Safety versus. Savings
There was a time Canadian and Americans used to take pride. Driving a big muscle and work cars. That time was time of enjoying a big cars without much worry about Gas stations
.
But that is the story of past. People used to make good money with labor jobs. Now a days jobs are subject to higher education and skills. And education is expensive. So before even a young Canadian enters a workforce he/she is already in debt to banks and Canadian Government.
So a young Canadian is more cautious about his/her budget than anybody.
Car is a necessary gadget and a requisite. To a new job. Transit services are limited in nature in Canada. After having a burden of student loans now comes another burden for a young new worker. He/she needs a car to commute to work. Since a young Canadian is new in workforce chances are there is no credit history. In that banks don't lend money to young. Canadian. New immigrants regardless of their age are in the same boat.
Both looks for a cheap car, which is cheap on gas, cheap on repair, cheap on monthly payment and cheap on car insurance.
Most end up buying a used car without monthly payments. Some gets it free from parents or relatives and some pay
A little cash for it as low as 500 dollars and upto 5000 dollars depending upon their savings.
Two types of cars are available for these buyers. Either a small tiny 3or 4 cylinder car already with over 200000km on it or a big V8 gas guzzlers.Both are prime customers for car repair shops for big bills on cheap cars.
Those who have big cars almost pay all their budget on gas station and those who have small tiny cars do save on gas bills but end up paying heavy medical bills for whip lashes and other similar car accident injuries along with no work.
Big cars are heavy and under a fender bender conditions much safer. For the driver and other occupants whereas tiny cars are so lght that whiplash and back injuries from these cars are horrendous. And deadly. Most drivers of tiny cars like firefly, echo, fit, civic, sentra, corolla etc suffer from muscle pains and back pains apart from other physical and mental injuries. So there is a give and take situations. Light car cheap on gas but heavy on medical bills and injuries. On other hand heavy cars are heavy on gas bill but much safer compared to tiny cars.
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