http://www.netvouz.com/spisio/tag/automotive?feed=rss&pg=2 spisio's bookmarks tagged "automotive" on Netvouz http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/04/20/another-technology-for-reducing-fuel-consumption-cylinder-deactivation/ Cylinder deactivation is one of those “have your cake and eat it too” technologies, which is probably why it is starting to catch on. First introduced by General Motors through its Cadillac division in the early ’80s, it experienced dismal results. spisio Thu, 20 Apr 2006 22:38:44 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/05/11/antonov-invents-worlds-first-two-speed-supercharger/ Antonov spent its efforts on refining and re-thinking conventional transmissions and gearbox-related components, and this past week the brand moved in a new direction by creating the world’s first twin-speed supercharger. spisio Thu, 11 May 2006 17:45:53 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/02/20/at-geneva-bentley-diamond-series/ Although the Bentley name is nearly a century old, 2006 marks the 60th anniversary of Bentley’s main Crewe factory; the brand’s main assembly location for the majority of its cars. These include the stately Arnage sedan, new Azure convertible and stun spisio Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:43:05 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/02/28/at-geneva-more-mercedes-amg-muscle/ Mercedes will be showing off some of its newest models at the 76th Geneva International Motor Show when it gets underway later this week. Three new models that spark particular interest are the CLS 63, CLK 63 Coupe and Convertible. spisio Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:10:57 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/02/20/at-geneva-pagani-zonda-f-roadster/ The F designation in Pagani’s latest creation, the Zonda F Roadster, could have stood for many things, the most obvious of which are ‘Fast’, ‘Frightening’ or ‘Ferocious’. Instead, this bespoke Italian supercar maker chose to dedicate the car spisio Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:37:29 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/02/23/audi-expands-rs4-range-with-cabriolet-and-avant/ With 414 horsepower, an 8,200 rpm redline, a naturally aspirated FSI V8, routed through a six-speed manual gearbox and distributed through the world-famous quattro all-wheel drive system, could there be a more perfect performance Audi than the RS4? spisio Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:25:58 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/04/12/audis-side-assist-technology-wins-innovation-of-the-future-award/ Audi’s new Q7 is unique in the luxury CUV segment, not only due to its bold, upscale styling and rich detailing, but also because of its Bentley-like luxury and high-tech features. It’s one such high-tech feature that caused Germany’s largest consum spisio Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:09:49 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/06/06/bmw-and-total-pair-for-hydrogen-vehicle-research/ The largest blockade to hydrogen cars is no longer the technology. Sure, it isn’t 100 percent perfect yet, but advancements are being made steadily that should see hydrogen become a perfectly viable alternative to gasoline in the next few years. Rather, spisio Tue, 06 Jun 2006 17:43:26 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/08/08/bmw-introduces-new-x5/ The new X5 is bigger than the car it replaces by 190 mm in length and 60 mm in width. There’s good reason for this, as the next-gen X5 will be available with a third row. spisio Tue, 08 Aug 2006 18:11:45 GMT http://cars.blogs.ca/2006/07/28/brabus-builds-worlds-fastest-sedan/ Yet another monster has been born in the Brabus garage. The German tuners, who are always pushing the limits of rational thinking, have unveiled the world’s fastest sedan. spisio Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:52:17 GMT