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2011 Audi A8
The 2011 Audi A8 a complete redesign of Audi’s full-size flagship sedan ‘s and its direct-injection V-8 gives it ample of power, and with its eight-speed transmission gets it good highway fuel economy. The A8 goes from zero to 60 mph in less than 5.7 seconds. The 4th-generation A8 comes with outstanding exterior styling, improved gas mileage, and refurbished interior and standard all-wheel drive. Active suspension, dynamic steering and all-wheel-drive make it handle exceptionally well. The navigation system includes delightfully detailed 3D maps.
Audi A8 Review
Audi A8 Interior, Exterior and Safety
The Audi A8 provides seating capacity for five. The interior has been updated, particularly in terms of high-tech features. The 2011 A8 is 3” longer and 2” wider than the 2010. The fashion isn’t an essential change, but it’s marked by the inclusion of Audi’s distinctive white LED daytime running lights in the form of checkmarks beneath the headlights. The automatic transmission’s gear selector is now a shift-by-wire handle on the center console. The A8′s Multi Media Interface has been improved with enhanced menus and a touchpad that identifies handwriting, giving a new method to input characters for the standard navigation system.
The A8 is available with Quattro all-wheel drive, which tracks other Audi models
Technical
EPA Fuel Economy: City: 17 & Highway: 27
Available Engines: 372-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
in taking up a 40/60 torque split, giving the vehicle more of a sporty rear-wheel-drive experience. Audi also presents an optional rear sport differential. The 2011 model of A8 lets the driver choose driving modes that change the engine, steering, transmission and suspension characteristics. They contain Comfort, Dynamic and Auto, along with the innovative Individual, which is programmable to go with the driver’s preferences.
The A8 comes with Antilock brakes and electronic stability systems with traction control are all standard. It has eight airbags, together with the front pair and seat-mounted side-impact bags for all four outboard seats, along with side curtains that cover the side windows alongside all seats. Read the rest of this entry »
Terex Genie GTH-1056 Telehandler
Genie GTH-1056 High Reach Rough Terrain Telehandler by Terex
Terex Genie GTH-1056 Telehandler
The standard features of Genie GTH-1056 includes Full time planetary 4-wheel drive, Operator selectable front, crab, coordinated steering modes, Frame leveling 10° side to side, Wet disc spring applied parking brake, 3-speed forward and reverse powershift transmission, Power assisted steering, High efficiency/variable displacement hydraulic pump, Inboard wet disc service brakes, 14 x 24 in 12-ply, air filled, all terrain tires, Front axle differential lock, Rear axle stabilization system, Twin axle mounted stabilizers, ROPS/FOPS canopy (ISO compliant), Single, multi-function, proportional joystick, Machine level indicator, Full instrumentation, 48 in carriage and pallet forks, Boom angle indicator, Retractable 3 in (8 cm) seatbelt, Left front and rear tire fenders, Reverse motion alarm.
2010 Nissan Rogue
2010 Nissan Rogue SUV
2010 Nissan Rogue is equiped with 2,488 cc 2.5 liters in-line 4 front engine with 89.0 mm bore, 100.0 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder QR25DE. 170-hp, four-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Rogue seats up to five passengers in it’s well appointed interior.Unleaded fuel 87 and petrol.
2010 Nissan Rogue SUV
Features such as air-conditioning, bucket seats, power window and remote keyless entry are standard. Standard safety fare includes; four-wheel anti-lock brakes with panic assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side-impact and all row side-curtain airbags. Rogue’s interior includes a driver-oriented cockpit with available leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated seats and 6-way power driver’s seat. Versatility is enhanced by numerous convenient storage and ultra-functionality features, including an oversized glove compartment, a large center console and an innovative available rear cargo organizer. Available technology features include Nissan Intelligent Key(TM), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and a powerful Bose®-developed audio system with Nd® Richbass® woofer and MP3 playback. Read the rest of this entry »