Posts Tagged ‘Fuel Consumption’
4 Ways To Increase Automotive Performance
March 15th, 2010
In these days of high gasoline prices, it may seem ridiculous to consider ways to increase your car’s performance as they are almost always associated with increased fuel consumption. However, there are four ways to increase performance that do not have to negatively impact your gas mileage. Let’s take a closer look at each one.1. Reusable Air Filters. Landfills are stuffed with items we use once and then throw out. Auto air filters are one such item and through the life of a car you can go through 6-12 of them with no problem. For approximately three times the price, washable and reusable air filters are a great alternative. When you purchase one it likely will be the last air filter your car will ever need. Reusable air filters enable you to gain slight increases in horsepowe read more
Audi R6 Avant
January 29th, 2010
Price range:£76,085 to £76,085The Audi R6 Avant is a car that gives you everything you need. And it certainly a powerful and thrilling car to drive! Just the specification alone will make any car enthusiast gaze in amazement. Along with it comes sleek 5-door hatch-back body that incorporates a sporty look that does not compromise it’s class.Under the hoodThe R6 comes with a 5.0-litre V10 engine that generates an amazing torque,up to 650 Nm from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm. In simple terms, going 0km/h to 100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds. Not impressive enough? It’s engine also uses FSI® technology which is commonly used in motor racing. FSI® is a system that ensures that fuel is utilise more efficiently by extracting maximum power from each drop of fuel.Fuel consumption and emissions data:Combi read more
Toyota Corolla Always Been Admired
January 22nd, 2010
Toyota, the leading auto manufacturer on the planet, is admired for diverse cars like its hybrid Prius and the Hilux truck. The automobile, however, that brought Toyota’s reputation into the limelight was the biggest selling passenger vehicle on the planet, the Corolla. Ever since its home inauguration in 1966, the Corolla has sold in more numbers versus any other automobile and by 2007 had sold in excess of thirty five million units.People have been devoted to the Corolla brand for years and in spite of its ordinary appearance compared to countless makes by different producers, nearly all drivers who obtain a Corolla hardly ever switch over to any other automobile. A few of the major reasons for its achievement include exceptional fuel efficiency, dependability and a superior resale pri read more
