Ford C Max 2012

The long-wheelbase C-Max will drop its “Grand” nomenclature when it arrives here in North America, and the public will get its first taste of the new Ford at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show.Ford calls the C-Max’s seating configuration a “five-plus-two,” meaning that the interior is best suited for five passengers, and that the two rear seats are best used for small occupants.

What’s more, Ford offers a unique storage solution for the middle seat in the second row, allowing it to fold down and is stow underneath the bottom cushion of the rear passenger-side chair, creating a set of two captain’s seats in the process (check out a video here). The rest of the C-Max interior is very much akin to what we’ve seen in the 2012 Focus, and we’re quite impressed with the high-quality craftsmanship that FoMoCo is putting into its latest crop of cabins.Perhaps the most interesting feature of the 2012 C-Max is its hands-free liftgate. Much like a passive entry system for the driver’s door, whoever has the C-Max’s key fob on their person can simply wave their leg under the rear bumper, triggering two sensors that will open the liftgate. It’s pretty slick, and Ford tells us that this technology will me making its way to the vast majority of the company’s hatchback products.

The base powertrain in the C-Max is Ford’s 2.5-liter inline-four also found in the Fusion. In its MPV home, this mill produces 168 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque, mated exclusively to a six-speed automatic transmission. The upmarket engine is an all-new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, rated at 180 hp and 173 lb-ft of twist, also mated to a six-speed ‘box. The C-Max is only available with front-wheel drive, and 17-inch wheels are fitted to all three trim levels – S, SE and SEL.

bmw m5 2012

bmw m1 2012

BMW M1 2012 is expected to be released in Early 2012. New M1 will be a plug-in hybrid. For performance 

BMW plans on including two electric motors, which will be powered by 98 lithium powercells. BMW M1 will get an impressive 356 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Initial tests say that the M1 will go from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. In the exterior, BMW is designing it to be particularly aerodynamic. M1 is a two-door

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2012 Acura TL Concept

Acura rdx 2012

Power for the RDX is provided from a 4-cylinder, 240-hp, 2.3-liter engine with a 5-speed automatic gearbox, which gives excellent gas mileage, but lower than hoped power. In an era of elevated environmental awareness, the RDX offers gas mileage specs at 17-mpg city and 22-mpg highway.The 2012 RDX exudes luxury with its standard two-phase automatic air conditioning with air filtration, paddle shifters, sports seats, hide-trimmed accents, and superior sound system including a 360-watt AM/FM tuner, 6-disc CD, MP3, 7-speakers, XM Satellite Radio. The RDX also sports a fully outfitted power moonroof.New car shoppers who want more buttons and gizmos to play with while driving will think the RDX with the optional Technology Package is a tecchie's playground. 

They will enjoy barreling down the interstate while tweaking their new BlueTooth HandsFreeLink wireless telephone interface, tuning in on the AcuraLink satellite communication system with real-time traffic, or involving their every available moment fine-tuning the GPS-linked, solar-sensing, dual-zone automatic climate-control. Leaving no sense under stimulated, the Technology Package also offers a 410 Acura/ELS Surround Premium 10-speaker audio array.While drivers are distracted from safely driving the Acura rdx 2012  by playing with the sound system or navigation system, passengers can find some consolation knowing that the RDX is intrinsically safe. Seriously, the RDX is equipped with side curtain airbags with rollover indicator, front side airbags with victim detection system, and Child Seat Lower Anchorage (LATCH). For alternative exiting solutions, the RDX is equipped with an interior trunk release.Handling, ride, and cornering in the 2012 Acura RDX are on a par with its luxury pedigree; with 4-Wheel ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control all standard, keeping you right side up and front end forward. Then, there are some features that are just indispensable, like Inflation Monitor, Brightness-Monitoring Rearview Mirrors, Pedestrian Safety Lights, and standard remote Door locks. Best in its segment for quiet ride, the 2012 Acura RDX is solidly built and insulated so nothing shakes loose

Acura rl 2012

First there were rumors that Honda would axe the Acura RL, and then came the official word that it wouldn’t, but here is the first sign that the RL continues to carry on – even if the car has become irrelevant.

While it’s not official for North America,

Honda in Japan has announced that the Acura RL (still sold as the Legend there) will get a refresh for the 2012 model year that includes a new 6-speed automatic transmission. 

This may help the RL pick up a few extra buyers as the added gear should help improve both fuel economy and acceleration. Then again, perhaps its just a bigger sign of how irrelevant the RL is when the supposed luxury car is only now getting a 6-speed transmission – something Ford offers on the $13,000 Fiesta.

A selection of other upgrades and trim changes for the RL are made for 2012, plus it gets a unique new invention: an in-wheel silencer that is designed to absorb road imperfections.No changes are slated for the 300-hp 3.7-liter V6 engine.

Acura tl 2012

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Acura TSX 2012

Smaller than the Accord, the TSX cannot be misidentified as an Accord sold in the United States. The TSX hosts an attractive frontend, loads of gadgetry, and advantageous features thereby making it a desirable car. The Acura TSX hosts a 2.4-Liter Inline Four motor churning out 201 horsepower.

Car buyers can also get a 3.5-Liter V-6 engine generating 280 horsepower. The TSX remains ahead of the pack in the sedan segment, and competes with the Audi A4 and BMW's 328i. Soon, the carmaker will offer a competitive wagon-style configuration; 

this will let the TSX take the lead when competing with German vehicles in the car segment.The TSX is making headway as it competes with German and Japan cars powered by a V-6 engine coupled with rear-drive features. What the TSX lacks in driving power and speed, it makes up for in driving manners

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