LA Show 2011 Highlights: 2012 Volvo C70 Inscription

Volvo has revealed the new Volvo C70 Inscription edition, which the firm will show at the Los Angeles motor show. The new model is pitched by Volvo as the world's first four-seat convertible car with a three-piece folding hard top as standard and comes with 18-inch alloys, ‘Sovereign Hide’ upholstery and a leather-covered dashboard.

Inside, the new model also gets ‘Inscription’ embroidered on the front headrests, Inscription carpets and handbrake lever and aluminium inlays in the steering wheel, gear lever and centre stack.

Other features include high-gloss paint on the grille and chrome-rimmed LED daytime running lights.

Three exterior colours are offered - Black Stone, Black Sapphire and Ice White – and the C70 Inscription is available with Volvo’s 2.0-litre, five-cylinder 175bhp D4 or 148bhp D3 diesel engines.

Marketing vice president Doug Speck said: "The Inscription is based on our human-centric designed around you philosophy, offering those customers who love convertibles and coupés a beautifully detailed version with a lot of kerb appeal."

Prices start from £33,855 for the D3 SE Inscription, with first deliveries starting in February.

Thanks to: Autocar

LA Show 2011 Highlights: 2012 Porsche Panamera GTS

Porsche has launched a harder-edged GTS version of its Porsche Panamera sports saloon at this week’s Los Angeles motor show. Powered by a 424bhp, 383lb ft version of the naturally aspirated V8 motor (up some 30bhp and 15lb ft on the standard car), the Porsche Panamera GTS also gets lowered air suspension, larger brakes and Panamera Turbo styling tweaks.

In addition, a switchable Sound Symposer sound generator (which can feed engine noise into the cabin) makes its debut on the Panamera GTS. The model goes on sale in the UK next February, priced from £90,409.

Despite standard-issue all-wheel drive and a kerb weight of 1920kg, the new engine can propel the car from rest to 62mph in just 4.5sec and on to a top speed of 179mph. Combined fuel consumption is 25.9mpg and CO2 emissions are 256g/km. A seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission is standard equipment.

With the air suspension at its normal height, the GTS sits 10mm lower than regular Panameras and the damping is tauter than normal. It gets 19in Turbo wheels, larger Turbo brakes and 5mm spacers on the rear wheels, widening the track.

The GTS is also fitted with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (active anti-roll bars), an electronically controlled diff lock and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, which varies torque distribution across the rear wheels through the limited-slip differential.

The Sport Chrono Plus package is standard, offering Normal, Sport and Sport Plus modes. In Sport Plus, the air suspension drops to its lowest setting and switches to a harder spring rate.

On the exterior, the GTS has the same front bumper as the Turbo model, the Turbo’s four-stage rear spoiler, xenon headlights and gloss black exterior detailing.

Thanks to: Autocar

BMW 335is

BMW 335is Convertible : 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, 320 horsepower, Rear-wheel drive, 26 mpg hwy, Starting at $60,600.

BMW 335is Coupe : 3.0-liter, inline 6-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology, 320 horsepower, rear-wheel drive, 26 mpg hwy*, Starting at $51,900.

BMW 335is rear view

2012 Audi A6

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

2011 Ford Explorer

2011 Ford Explorer

2011 Ford Explorer

The 2011 Ford Explorer is a completely redesigned vehicle. This redesign starts with a new unibody construction, which replaces the truck body found in the last few model years. The new Explorer also has a 3.5 liter 290- horsepower V6, which greatly increases the vehicle’s efficiency.The 2011 Ford Explorer gets 17 miles to the gallon in the city, and 25 miles to the gallon on the highway. The vehicle will go from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. It goes from 60 to 0 in 122 feet.

Climbing inside the vehicle, buyers will discover that the vehicle has become much more luxurious. The vehicle comes standard with Sync, MyFord Touch and MyKey. This is also the first vehicle on the market to have second-row airbags attached to the seatbelts. Ford has also chosen to include rear parking sensors to help the driver in these tough spots. The vehicle also contains Ford’s Terrain Management system, which adjusts traction for different terrain conditions. The vehicle can also contain an optional blind-spot warning system, collision warning and brake support.

The Ford Explorer can easily tow trailers or boats up to 5,000 pounds.For those needing to haul people and cargo, perhaps while towing a boat or trailer, the 2011 Ford Explorer is a great vehicle. It is equally at home rather hauling kids to the latest event or getting the tough job done. The new V6 engine offers great fuel efficiency. Ford has taken great effort to increase the safety of this vehicle. This vehicle can be highly recommended.

BMW X1

BMW X1 shows elegance confident, versatile and sporting character, as well as spontaneous agility. The interior of the BMW X1 is characterized by a clear function and trends, modern style. Driver orientation so typical of BMW's extra-emphasized by pushing the line forward in the cockpit area.

The driver of the BMW X1 is positioned to sit high, generous feeling of space, a variety of storage options and variable interior offers ideal conditions to enjoy the BMW X1. BMW X1 luggage capacity can be increased from 420 cu ft litres/14.7 maximum of 1350 cu ft litres/47.3 A panorama glass roof electrically operated available as an option.

Modern drivetrain technology BMW X1 provides superior performance and high efficiency all in one. Fuel consumption average EU standard of 5.2 litres/100 kilometers (54.3 mpg imp equal) and the CO2 rating of 136 grams / kilometer offers the highest standard of efficiency all round, with emission standard EU5. BMW X1 has two variants fuel engine, gasoline (BMW X1 xDrive 28i) and diesel(Four cylinder diesel engine, turbocharger with variable intake geometry and common-rail direct fuel injection).

BMW X1 Engine variants:

BMW X1 xDrive28i :

Fuel : Gasoline

Capacity: 2,996 cc, max output: 190 kW/258 hp at 6,600 rpm

Max torque: 310 Nm/228lb-ft from 2,600 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 6.8 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
(230 km/h or 143 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 9.4 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 219 g/km.

BMW X1 xDrive23d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 150 kW/204 hp at 4,400 rpm

Max torque: 400 Nm/295 lb-ft from 2,000 – 2,250 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 7.3 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(223 km/h or 138 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 6.3 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 167 g/km .

BMW X1 xDrive20d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.4 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(213 km/h or 132 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption to the EU standard: 5.8 ltr/100 kilometres (equal to 51.4 mpg imp)

CO2 emissions to the EU standard: 153 g/km.

BMW X1 sDrive20d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 130 kW/177 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 350 Nm/258 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 8.1 sec

Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)

(218 km/h or 135 mph with optional high-speed set-up)

Average fuel consumption: 5.3 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 139 g/km.

BMW X1 xDrive18d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 10.1 sec

Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)

Average fuel consumption : 5.7 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions : 150 g/km.

BMW X1 sDrive18d:

Fuel : Diesel

Capacity: 1,995 cc, max output: 105 kW/143 hp at 4,000 rpm

Max torque: 320 Nm/236 lb-ft from 1,750 – 3,000 rpm

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.6 sec

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)

Average fuel consumption : 5.2 ltr/100 kilometres

CO2 emissions: 136 g/km.