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Monday, March 29, 2010

BMW X3 History and development

BMW presented the precursor to the X3 as a concept vehicle unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in 2003. Dubbed the xActivity, BMW previewed a SAV based on the 3 Series platform, without windows and a vestigial roof.

BMW X3
BMW X3

BMW X3

BMW X3

As BMW used parts from the E39 5 Series in making the X5, likewise BMW engineers employed 3 Series parts with the X3, e.g., the rear suspension from the E46 330xi.

BMW X3

BMW X3

BMW 7 Series Self-parking system

BMW has developed a parking-assist technology that can automatically park the car while the driver stands outside and watch as the internal robotics park it using a combination of sensors.

BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series

BMW 7 Series
A prototype of the system has been completed and was recorded using a BMW 730i.

BMW 7 Series

Toyota Venza Safety

Toyota’s standard Star Safety System includes:

* Vehicle Stability Control
* Traction control
* Electronic brakeforce distribution
* Brake Assist
* Anti-lock braking

Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza

* Hill-start Assist Control
* Tire pressure monitoring system
* Active head restraints for front-seat occupants, which prevent or limit the extent of whiplash in certain types of rear-end collisions.
* 3-point seatbelts and headrests for all seats
* Emergency locking retractors (ELR) for all seats
* Automatic locking retractors (ATR) for all seats (except driver’s)
* Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
* LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) for rear outboard seats

Toyota Venza

Toyota Venza

Sunday, March 28, 2010

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Marketing

The success of the CTS has been attributed in part to the car's placement in the 2003 sci-fi action thriller The Matrix Reloaded. The producers of the film were seeking a car to use for a chase scene in the film, and sought a car that would complement the film's atmosphere.

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
General Motors suggested the then-unreleased CTS to the filmmakers, who accepted; ten prototypes damaged to different extents were used to represent the film's star car, a silver CTS.
2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel Design

The vehicle's design is inspired by the mid-1940s Chevrolet cars and trucks, specifically the 1949 Chevrolet Suburban, with large, square fender flares and a hemispherical grille. The design of the HHR has been credited to Bryan Nesbitt who was a former designer at Chrysler where he was the lead designer of the Chrysler PT Cruiser.

2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel

2010 Chevrolet HHR Panel

Thursday, March 25, 2010

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Awards

In its first year of production, the CTS received the 2002 North American Car of the Year award.
The 2008 CTS won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award, and was selected to Car and Driver's 10Best Cars list.
In 2009, the CTS became the first Cadillac to be named to the Car and Driver 10 Best list for a second consecutive year.
The 2010 CTS was named to the Car and Driver 10 best list for a third consecutive year with the headline "Maybe the best American car ever made".

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon:

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon sees

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

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2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

First Look: 2010 Cadillac CTS
2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon

2010 Cadillac CTS Sport

Mercury Mariner Presidential Edition

On September 7, 2006 Ford delivered a special "Presidential Edition" Mercury Mariner Hybrid to former President Bill Clinton. Its custom features include:
LED lighting
A 110-volt outlet
Rear bucket seats
Center console & rear seat fold-out writing desks
Personal DVD players for each seat
Refrigerator
Increased rear seat legroom
There have also been several undisclosed security modifications made to the vehicle.