Archive for September, 2010
The Sporty – Safe Car 2011 Volvo S60 Offers the Best of Both Worlds
Volvo is generally known for their safe and practical cars and not exactly sporty cars, but the 2011 S60 may just change all of that. This car is sporty, edgy and has more personality and oomph than any other previous Volvo model. The exterior is stylish and makes use of a C-pillar that extends all the way to the back of the car. This car will compete directly with the BMW 3 series and Mercedes Benz C-class models. The S60 was designed to be the most innovative and dynamic Volvo ever created and offers two chassis settings.
Volvo’s latest car makes use of a six cylinder engine with 300 HP and 325 pound feet of torque. All models have a six speed automatic transmission. The engine will be the most powerful that Volvo has ever created. Accelerating is effortless with this car and it goes from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds. The ride is smooth due to the Dynamic Suspension and the interior is super quiet. Gas mileage is at 17mpg in the city and 26mph on the freeway. The front seats are designed to give great back support. There is a display center on the center stack and just two dials in the instrument center. Trunk capacity is at 12 cubic feet and the rear seats fold down for even more cargo space. Read the rest of this entry »
Ford Motor Company, Roush and DUB Magazine Create Specialized 2011 Mustang
The Ford Motor Company, automotive lifestyle magazine DUB and Roush Industries teamed up to create a specially customized version of the new 2011 Mustang. DUB is a monthly magazine about car culture, customization and celebrity cars that produces an annual DUB Show Tour which is a U.S. custom auto show and concert tour. Roush Industries offers services ranging from motorsports management to product design, engineering, testing and manufacturing. The company began in 1976 and is now recognized internationally as a premier provider of automotive engineering and systems integration solutions. It employs over 2,500 employees in the world.The DUB edition Mustang was created based on Ford’s new 3.7 liter V6 Mustang, which will hit the market in the fall of 2010. Ford, DUB and Roush worked together to create the DUB special edition Mustang V6. It will be available for purchase in a coupe, convertible or a glass roof option that give a taste of both worlds.
An article on Ford’s Web site quotes Mike Wilke, Mustang brand manager, “The Ford Mustang is the most customized vehicle in the world and this collaboration pushes the boundaries even further. We’re proud of our relationship with DUB and Roush and how they worked together to bring a new look the Mustang, helping the 2011 DUB edition Mustang V6 appeal to a whole new audience.” Read the rest of this entry »
