The first powerplant announced by Jaguar is a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine with 2.0L of displacement that has been derived from the Evoque by Range Rover. This engine will be used to replace the AJV6 3.0L engine of the XJ and XF saloons which will be due to roll out by summer.

The four cylinder engine is capable of giving out 237 horsepower while revving at 5,500 rpm and has a peak torque of 252 lb-ft between the range of 1,800 rpm thru 4,000 rpm. This petrol engine will be linked to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Looking at the numbers this engine can bring the Jaguar XF or XJ from stand still to 60 mph in a matter of 7.5 seconds with top speed expected to be pegged at 150 mph.

The second engine announced by Jaguar during the motor show in China is the supercharged 3.0L V6 powerplant that comes with start-stop technology and coupled with an automatic transmission with 8 speeds.

The V6 will be presented in two trims. One will be a 335 horsepower with a torque of 332 llb-ft which will be used for the XJ and XF saloons. The more potent version will be the 375HP with a torque of 339 lb-ft that will run the F-Type Jaguar sports car. The 0 to 60 times are not yet available.

Jaguar will replace the naturally aspirated V8 with 3.0L displacement with the supercharged V6 for the 2013 models of the XJ and the XF.

The car manufacturer sees the brand having a strong range of products thru the past decades and sees the move as one way to expand their reach to new consumers in their emerging and already existing markets.

The RS4 comes back in the form of a station wagon which sports a V8 powerplant with a 4.2L displacement similar to Audi’s RS5 models. The eight cylinder engine gives out 44bhp or 450PS while revving at around 8250 rpm. It can produce a peak torque of 317.15 lb-ft between 4K to 6K rpm. The power improved by around 30 bhp compared to its older RS4 sibling.

The engine is mated to an S-tronic automatic gearbox with dual clutch or an aWD quattro with around 70% of the power transferred to the front wheels or around 85% thrown to the rear wheels which translates to a 40 is to 60 ratio.

The German car manufacturer claims that the new RS4 Avant can zoom from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.7 seconds. The speedometer peaks at 250km/h but can be boosted to 280km/h. The fuel consumption is recorded at 11 liters for every one hundred kilometers.

The new RS4 Avant makes use of a re-engineered chassis. Among other improvements, the Audi wagon has a new speed dependent power steering, suspension that makes the body lower by 20mm, and a new brake setup.

The Audi RS4 Avant rolls on 19-inch 10-spoke forged rims but consumers may opt for 20 inch rims as option.

The RS4 also has some aggressive features like new design for its bumpers, rear diffuser, side skirts, and a front grille finished in matte, roof spoiler, wheel arches, and mirror housings.

According to the carmaker, the new RS4 Avant is 20mm longer, 24mm wider, and 20mm lower than its sibling on the A4 lineup.

The cabin features sports seats, steering wheel designed for multifunction, carbon inlays and aluminum inserts for the dash and door sills respectively. There is also ample cargo space of 1,430 liters.

The new member of the Audi garage will be taking spotlight in Geneva next month and will be in dealerships across Europe by Fall 2012 with a starting price of $99,900.

The investment of the BMW Group was necessary to make sure that their best selling model in the premium segment and the most vital model in volume production will be leaving the factory flawless in term of quality. The additional funding has also ensured roughly nine thousand jobs.

The plant in Munich is the home factory of the brand and it is a vital component in their network for global production of the different models. The BMW Munich factorly will be leading the production of the 6th generation BMW 3-Series. The plant is expected to produce about 680 units of the BMW 3-Series per day for the first three months of production and is expected to jump up to about 900 units per day after that.

Aside from the production of the BMW 3-Series, the Munich factory is also responsible for the production of the mainstream gas engines of BMW and as well as performance engines for the BMW M brand and even for models of luxury car marque Rolls Royce.

The 2012 3-Series will be marketed in three trims including the Modern Line, Sport Line, and Luxury Line. A Sport Package from the M Division is expected to follow.

The new BMW 328i will have a TwinPower Turbo 2.0L 4-cylinder powerplant that can give out 240 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and a torque of 260 pound fee while revving from 1,250 thru 4,800 rpm. This gets the car from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds with its top speed at 130 mph. The Sport Line can go as fast as 155 mph.

The BMW 335i for 2012 makes use of the 6-cyllinder 3.0L TwinPower Turbo engine that can produce 300 hp and comes with a torque of 300 lb-ft. The 335i can blast from 0 to 60 in just 5.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of 130 mph. Its Sport Line version can bring it up to 155 mph.

Since December 2010, the European market has not seen any Exige models on sale due to the falling out of its 1.8-liter V4 engine at the emissions tests. The car industry believes that Lotus Cars CEO, Dany Bahar, is currently improving the Lotus’ present line up before the 2013 models, starting with the much awaited Esprit model, roll in.

The redesigned front of the 2012 Exige is so evident. According to Donato Coco, head of Lotus’ design, the overall layout of the current Lotus models appear to be “too weak.” Coco aims to give the new models a bolder, meaner look through the inspirations he got from the new sports cars featured on the Paris’ motor show last year.

Bahar said in a statement that the Exige, Evora, and Elise models will all get over 150 enhancements including tweaks in the quality of the cars’ interiors.

Enthusiasts and car experts alike agree that the inclusion of a V6 engine to the Evora and Exige models will open new opportunities for Lotus with its sports coupe models. The new V6 engine comes with two power output options, 276bhp and 345bhp, along with an automatic transmission.

We are still waiting for official word when and where the brand new 2012 Lotus Exige with its V6 engine will make its first official debut to the automotive world.

According to sources, the Porsche Cajun will be patterned after the Audi Q5 SUV and is expected to debut two years from now. There’s also talk that a 3-door coupe model of Cajun is already in production.

Based on the leaked design renderings, the Cajun coupe reeks strongly of the Porsche 911 model. The raised ride height shown in the Cajun rendering suggests that the 3-door coupe version will definitely look distinguished from the 5-door version. The Cajun’s interior will get some snazzy climate control features, an instrument pack, and an auxiliary gear switch to set it apart from the Audi Q5 SUV.

Under the hood, the Cajun will ride with Audi engines that have been fine-tuned to fit a Porsche in a four-wheel drive platform. The engine would most probably be a V-4 or V-6 in both petrol and diesel.
The Porsche Cajun will be the German automaker’s fifth product lineup. The new model is expected to help Porsche reach the target annual sales of 150,000 cars. The production of the Porsche Cajun in the Leipzig facility will create more jobs in their facility located in Germany, a total of 1000 jobs at the most. At present, the Volkswagen facility in Hannover district is in charge of the Panamera body’s construction and paint finish.

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BMW recently released a video that hints of a concept car using the ConnectedDrive technology which will most likely be unveiled during the motorshow in Geneva.As you can see, what we get are cool lighted lines trying to tickle your imagination to figure out the shape of something. We might be seeing a new concept car that will show off the ConnectedDrive technology of BMW.

We cannot expect a BMW 7 series beefed up with some new technologies, it will most likely be a concept with technology features that can be appplied across the BMW lineup.

On the Future Lab of BMW, the car manufacturer hints of excellent features for driving safety, convenience, and infotainment. ConnectedDrive gives you a BMW with all the possible technology that you can only dream of now. You will have a bumch of applications for navigation, parking assistance, vehicle management, internet connection, entertainment, telephoney, emergency provisions and the list goes on.

The basis of the technology is the goal of providing networked mobility to keep up with the evolving society and improve driving pleasure. This conecctivity can give drivers and passengers in a BMW access to Google services, find their way using BMW routes, or maybe call for assistance during an emergency.

Imagine while on the road, you are booking for a concert, buying a book on Amazon or finding great buys on eBay. If you beemer gets stolen, you can actually be connected with your car and get help from the Tracking Center of BMW and monitor the signal of your car.

It may sound like an ad, but imagine the BMW possibilities.

The carmaker also confirmed that the new Ford Explorer will have two engine options. Consumers can choose a 2.0L 4-cylinder EcoBoost giving out 237 horsepower and has a torque of 250 pound feet or they can go for the V6 3.0L powerplant that blasts out 290 hp and a 255 lb-ft torque. Both of these engines will be coupled with 6-speed automatic transmissions. The 2011 Explorer will also boasts of excellent fuel economy according to Ford insiders.

The new member of the Ford garage can also be set as a front wheel drive or have the intelligent 4WD. The 4WD will be an option for the V6 powered Explorer and comes equipped with Hill Descent Control and terrain management shifting modes.

Several features were also added to the Ford Explorer. It now gets Curve Control that triggers the brakes in case the driver enters a curve on a very high speed. The steering now comes as electric power assisted. If you are having a difficult time parking a vehicle, this Ford comes with a park assist which steers by itself into the space while you step on the throttle and the brakes.

Ford also makes available their driver connect system on all trims of the new Explorer. Other options include blind spot system, collision warning technology, and cruise control.

The towing capacity of the vehicle was also improved with the V6 powered Explorer capable of hauling a max of 5,000 pounds while the 4×2 version can manage 3,500 pounds.

The new coupe will be following the lines of the aluminum chassis of the Aero Supersport but it will be taking the form similar to the GT3 racer of the firm. The EvaGT hits the scale at 1250 kilograms with its aluminum panels for its body all crafted by hand.

The EvaGT will be fitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.0L straight six powerplant sourced from BMW that gives out 306 bhp and an impressive torque of 295 lb-ft.

The new 2+2 Coupe can go from 0 to 62 miles per hour in a matter of 4.5 seconds. Its top speed is pegged at 170 mph. Morgan is also claiming that the EvaGT has a fuel mileage of 40mpg with a carbon dioxide emission of around 200g per kilometer.

The engine of the car is coupled with either a six speed automatic or manual gearbox which can send all the power to its rear wheels. The ride is kept smooth by independent suspension in every corner.

We can expect all the details to be revealed during its official debut come August 15 in California.

You also want to make sure that your teen knows all about the speed limits and just what speed limit they should not go over.  You do not want your teenager speeding, as they could certainly get pulled over and that would not be good for anyone!

Teaching your teenager to drive is a great idea, however you want to make sure that you are smart about it!

For one, you want to make sure that you keep the radio off, especially with a new driver.  To be honest, the radio is one heck of a distraction and could actually cause an accident if you are not careful.

This is why eliminating a lot of the distractions while your teen is driving is very, very important.