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I can't figure out how a company like Mahindra stays in business...although they've managed to maintain exposure by bungling just about every step in their US launch. Maybe it was intentional?
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kimbo305 posted:Ruh roh, the Mahindra pickup's fuel economy sucks: What the hell? I guess the city mileage is an improvement, but the highway mileage is not better than a gasser.
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So you are paying for a poo poo quality Indian pickup with the same efficiency as a gas engine. Paying more for fuel and receiving no mileage savings;smart.
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Feb 5, 2011 03:59
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It'd be interesting to see what ratings a diesel Hilux/Ranger/Colorado/Navara would get under the US regime. I'll bet they wouldn't do as well as they do elsewhere. For reference a 4l auto 4wd Navara is rated 17mpg combined here, a 2.5 auto diesel 4wd is 26 combined (with a Hilux being slightly better in each case). Speed is a huge enemy of economy in diesels, especially those without a lot of power thus requiring short gearing, and I'll bet US specific emissions gear can't be helping any.
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dissss posted:It'd be interesting to see what ratings a diesel Hilux/Ranger/Colorado/Navara would get under the US regime. I'll bet they wouldn't do as well as they do elsewhere. The EPA doesn't record fuel economy for medium duty trucks, but pickuptrucks.com aslo did a recent exhaustive comparison of American medium duty trucks and got about the same fuel economy. http://special-reports.pickuptrucks.com/2010/08/2010-hd-fuel-economy-test.html Those are very large trucks with 6.7l V8s putting out >700 ft.lbs of torque. Throatwarbler fucked around with this message at 05:02 on Feb 5, 2011 |
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Feb 5, 2011 04:58
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Why haven't I been seeing updates about the latest priapism from Lamborghini? Click here for the full 1280x782 image. http://blog.caranddriver.com/lamborghini-releases-best-pic-yet-of-aventador-lp700-4/ quote:Just a few weeks out from the Geneva auto show, Lamborghini has given us the clearest look yet at its upcoming V-12 monstercar, which we expect will be called the Aventador LP700-4. The picture shows gaping front and side air inlets, projector headlights, and a prominent strake through the hood’s center. Compared to earlier photos of prototypes, we see a more-defined and angular front end—it’s definitely reminiscent of the fighter-jet-cool Reventón.
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Feb 5, 2011 06:08
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I think cuz it looks too much like the Murcielago. Ferrari changed it up with the 458; Lambo should keep up.
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Feb 5, 2011 06:24
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14 INCH DICK TURBO posted:Why haven't I been seeing updates about the latest priapism from Lamborghini? Well, mid engine supercars aren't really all that interesting as a class. I guess it's kind of interesting that they have chosen to go with a single clutch gearbox and traditional port fuel injection, like the Lexus LFA.
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Feb 5, 2011 06:27
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Has the SLS Roadster been properly unveiled yet? Because it was in the M-B Superbowl Ad.
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Goober Peas posted:I can't figure out how a company like Mahindra stays in business... Mahindra ag equipment is pretty solid and cheap as hell People only see the truck side, but honestly, this "bringing a pickup to America" is pretty unimportant to them.
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Feb 7, 2011 17:10
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14 INCH DICK TURBO posted:Why haven't I been seeing updates about the latest priapism from Lamborghini? I'll be at the Geneva show first weekend in March so I'll post up some pictures of the beast as soon as I can.
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Feb 7, 2011 19:30
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Looks like it might have some Sesto Elemento design cues to it, I'm guessing it'll look like a less ridiculous looking version...then again they could do some wacky/awesome two tone paint job with it.
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Feb 7, 2011 21:38
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It looks boring and not very next gen lambo  .
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Feb 7, 2011 21:51
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Good news W-body fans, the Impala will be kept in production until 2014! http://www.autoblog.com/2011/02/07/2012-chevy-impala-to-soldier-on-with-new-v6-replacement-delayed/ Boy I'm sure glad they killed the G8 to make room for it.
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Throatwarbler posted:Good news W-body fans, the Impala will be kept in production until 2014! Good news, rental agency operators! Up until I got a Camry a week and a half ago, the Impala was the most tolerable "full-size" rental car I've had.
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IF they are going to bring in a DOHC engine to replace the 3.9l OHV and a 6 speed trans too, I can see the weight going up and fuel economy suffering, although the power and torque might be up too. EDIT: Is this the end of the GM 60* OHV V6? 
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Feb 8, 2011 07:43
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Throatwarbler posted:IF they are going to bring in a DOHC engine to replace the 3.9l OHV and a 6 speed trans too, I can see the weight going up and fuel economy suffering, although the power and torque might be up too. The modern V6 + six speed should be more than efficient enough to offset the weight penalty.
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Feb 8, 2011 07:50
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dissss posted:The modern V6 + six speed should be more than efficient enough to offset the weight penalty. The 3.6l DOHC/6 speed Malibu, a smaller, lighter car, gets worse fuel economy than the 3.9l OHV/4 speed Impala.
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Feb 8, 2011 09:23
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Throatwarbler posted:The 3.6l DOHC/6 speed Malibu, a smaller, lighter car, gets worse fuel economy than the 3.9l OHV/4 speed Impala. Hmmm would not have picked that. Although it does appear the Malibu and Impala only ~60 lbs different in weight
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dissss posted:Hmmm would not have picked that. Although it does appear the Malibu and Impala only ~60 lbs different in weight The direct injected 3.6l in the Camaro does about the same, although it is 312hp. It's unlikely they will use the DI engine on the Impala anyway.
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Feb 8, 2011 10:19
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Throatwarbler posted:The direct injected 3.6l in the Camaro does about the same, although it is 312hp. It's unlikely they will use the DI engine on the Impala anyway. I guess the 3.9 is a better design than the old Buick 3.8 they put in the Commodore - even with the same four speed auto and no direct injection the newer 3.6 was a bit better on fuel
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Feb 8, 2011 11:09
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14 INCH DICK TURBO posted:Why haven't I been seeing updates about the latest priapism from Lamborghini? I would feel like such an rear end in a top hat putting on that vinyl. Flat black vinyl wrap best vinyl wrap 
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heat posted:I would feel like such an rear end in a top hat putting on that vinyl. Flat black vinyl wrap best vinyl wrap That's Lamborghini's optical camo and not for style.
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A5H posted:That's Lamborghini's optical camo and not for style. Well now I'm intrigued, can you elaborate? I googled quickly but all I found was this sweet kinect hack that turns you into the Predator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qhXQ_1CQjg heat fucked around with this message at 15:48 on Feb 8, 2011 |
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Feb 8, 2011 15:46
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Wow, just realized I'm officially bored of flat black. That fad came and went pretty fast.heat posted:Well now I'm intrigued, can you elaborate?
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heat posted:Well now I'm intrigued, can you elaborate? I googled quickly but all I found was this sweet kinect hack that turns you into the Predator http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&safe...4fe5440d2b107d0
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heat posted:Well now I'm intrigued, can you elaborate? I googled quickly but all I found was this sweet kinect hack that turns you into the Predator Look at all the black and white ones.
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Thanks! I learn new poo poo multiple times a day in this forum. I don't really see how that pattern hides the lines, especially since it was cut into lots of pieces and not matched back up, but then again I'm not a car paparazzi. The third link in A5H's google search is pretty hilarious: http://www.worldcarfans.com/110051026132/camouflaged-bmw-x3-prototype-triggers-bomb-scare-in-new
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heat posted:Thanks! I learn new poo poo multiple times a day in this forum. I don't really see how that pattern hides the lines, especially since it was cut into lots of pieces and not matched back up, but then again I'm not a car paparazzi. The patterns make the car appear flat when photographed since the distorted swirls and dots patterns make the horizontal and vertical aspects of the car are difficult to differentiate. They don't tend to wrap all of the car because they sometimes use body panels from existing models, so there is no reason to cover up those parts.
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So my company does online video analysis. The Bridgestone Superbowl ads so have have amassed over 6 million views, while the Acura Sports Wagon ad (which was rolled out in October) can't even break 500k. Sort of a testament to what a good ad can do for you, as well as how boring Acura is.
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kimbo305 posted:So my company does online video analysis. The Bridgestone Superbowl ads so have have amassed over 6 million views, while the Acura Sports Wagon ad (which was rolled out in October) can't even break 500k. Sort of a testament to what a good ad can do for you, as well as how boring Acura is. If Cadillac can somehow justify having a rear-wheel-drive supercharged V8 station wagon with manual transmission and automatic options, Honda sure as hell can justify a front-wheel-drive four cylinder with the same option. But then again, I also bristled at them calling a 200bhp FWD luxury sedan a "sports car," nice as the Acura TSX (which features a manual transmission option with the four cylinder and costs the same as an optioned-out WRX in its base trim) is. e: Why can't I get an Accord wagon? Is the overlap between "people buying a base-model luxury car" and "people who want a station wagon" actually large enough to justify making it an Acura-only model? What the hell are they doing? Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 02:06 on Feb 9, 2011 |
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Seat Safety Switch posted:If Cadillac can somehow justify having a rear-wheel-drive supercharged V8 station wagon with manual transmission and automatic options, Honda sure as hell can justify a front-wheel-drive four cylinder with the same option. Because GM is known for making intelligent business decisions... And in fairness to Honda, look at who sells wagons these days. You've got BMW, Volvo, Audi, Subaru and who else? Mercedes doesn't sell them anymore, at least not in the US. Near-luxury seems to be the last niche the wagon can actually survive in, so it does make sense.
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Never forget Saab. Edit: Oh no they're not making the new 9-5 into a wagon? What to believe in now?!
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Pontius Pilate posted:Never forget Saab. Yeah they are! http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/19/saab-9-5-sportcombi-leaked-ahead-of-geneva-debut/
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The X-bow based 4C is confirmed: http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/263068/new_alfa_romeo_4c_gta_sports_car.html I have to admit, it totally looks FR there. The baby 8C styling isn't as good as the concept render of the other car, but still looks good.
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Those are pictures of the 8C, they're only speculating that the 4C will look like it.
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Question: How insane would one have to be to buy a first year model from Alfa? (I'm already toying with the idea of getting a used one a few years after release)
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A whole bunch of poo poo just came out at the Chicago Auto show. - Camaro ZL1, with the LSA engine and magnetic dampers. - Charger SRT8, with the 6.4l Hemi. This one looks really good.  - 429hp 5.0l V8 Genesis Sedan.
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Throatwarbler posted:
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Dave Inc. posted:Don't care, when does it go in the coupe? Probably never.
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