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River's Diary
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Right, what's the news today you spoiler-laden TARDIS journal?
Karen Gillan on tonight's AOTS and Alex Kingston guests on tonight's NCIS
It's like a mother-and-daughter tandem guesting on American television. It's Amelia Pond appearing on G4TV's Attack of the Show and Melody Pond (or should I say River Song) guest stars in tonight's episode of NCIS on CBS. What I'm saying is that Doctor Who's Karen Gillan guests on tonight's ATTACK OF THE SHOW to discuss about Doctor Who Series 7 Part 1 DVD (out now) and what's life after Doctor Who while Alex Kingston, who was River Song/Melody Pond on Doctor Who also, guest stars in tonight's episode of NCIS Season 10. Uy! I see what you did there!
2013MY Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf's been there for two years when it came out in December 2010 but for the 2013MY, things are going to be different for the Leaf. There is now three different trim levels available on the LEAF such as the G, S, and X, each with different features. Here's what it stated...
Exterior
•Sporty and stylish 17-inch aluminum wheels (standard on G)
•16-inch aluminum wheels used in the current model are available as a factory-installed option (on X)
•16-inch full-wheel covers (standard on S and X)
•LED headlights with auto-leveling using blue reflection LED lights (standard on G, factory-installed option on S and X)
•Front fog lights (standard on G, dealer-installed option on S and X)
•Seven available body colors, including three new colors: Dark Metal Gray, Brilliant White Pearl and White.
Interior
•Chic, elegant black interior
•Genuine leather seats available on G and X as a factory-installed option (Airy Gray color for previous model is available on G and X)
•Pop-up and down adjustable rear center seat headrest
•Increased luggage space from 330L to 370L, realized by moving a downsized onboard charger from the back of the car to the front
•Remaining battery capacity shown by percentage in the Multifunction Display
•Foot-operated parking brake.
Basic EV structure
•High voltage unit, including an electric motor, inverter and DC/DC converter, was integrated, resulting in a 30 percent volume reduction and a 10 percent mass reduction
•More responsive and exhilarating acceleration feel delivered by a newly designed motor
•Weight reduced by about 80kg compared to previous model. Achieved by combined powertrain unit, integrated functions, streamlined battery module and case structure, and use of lighter parts
•B range that generates deceleration without feeling a change in noise and gravity even on a downward slope (standard on G and X)
•Enhanced driving performance achieved by improved steering response in the medium-speed range and optimized suspension characteristics associated with weight reduction.
Improved power consumption
•Reduced power consumption with a heat-pump cabin heater, heated seat for all seats, heated steering wheel and heat shield ceiling
•Changes to the regenerative brake control system enable more efficient power generation when the brakes are operated.
Charging
•Long-life mode (where the battery is charged to 80% to extend the battery life), now available in any charging mode
•Improved convenience of the charging port, including a locking mechanism for the normal charging connector, LED light for charging at night and electromagnetic opener for the charging port lid.
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•Addition of "Stop-off charging spot guidance" function, "Power-saving route guidance" function and "Battery capacity at a destination forecast" function which can allay potential range anxiety
•New ways to search for and locate charging spots easily and quickly. Adoption of "Charging spot availability information provision" function, "Quick charger location display" function and "Unavailable charging spot display" function.
Additional enhancements
•Lighter-weight, highly efficient BOSE® seven-speaker system: Energy Efficient System (factory-installed option on G and X)
•Around View Monitor shows an image of the vehicle's surroundings that is not easily visible (factory-installed option on G and X)
•Highly concentrated Plasma Cluster Ion generator which eliminates odors and kills germs (standard on G)
•Hill Start Assist which enables a driver to start the LEAF on a slope without worrying about rolling backward
Source:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/11/nissan-unveils-2013-leaf-ev-with-new.html
Special Edition Dodge Charger Daytona and stylish Chrysler Town and Country S
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| 2013 Dodge Charger Daytona |
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| 2013 Chrysler Town and Country |
To be seen on this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, the Charger Daytona returns while the Town and Country gets a much stylish S variant. For the Charger Daytona, it will be limited to 2,500 units made as a $2,995 package on the R/T and $2,500 on the R/T Road & Track models, for an MSRP of $32,990 and $36,495 respectively. What you get here is Daytona Blue, Bright White, Billet Silver or Pitch Black colors with the package adding dark accents in the form of satin black finishes for the front crosshair grille, the custom vinyl hood graphic, roof wrap, rear R/T spoiler and the "DAYTONA" graphic on the rear quarter panels.
For the Town and Country S, it is available in four exterior shades (white, red, silver or black), adding a black chrome grille, smoked headlamp fixtures, and dark 17-inch polished aluminum wheels. As an added bonus, a new Blu-Ray DVD rear-seat entertainment system that comes equipped with an HDMI input and USB ports is offered, making this the world's first minivan to come with the Blu-Ray player. No kidding! It's for real! Welcome everybody to the future of rear-seat entertainment system, which is adopting Blu-Ray to cars!
"You can't use the Quoris name in Europe" says China's new carmaker Qoros
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| 2013 Kia K9 |
When Kia Motors announced that the flagship K9 will be called QUORIS in selected left-hand drive markets only (especially the Middle East), it seems that they're facing a bit of a problem. When Kia Motors plans to introduce this flagship saloon in selected left-hand drive European markets, they're facing a lawsuit against a new Chinese carmaker you've never heard of. Qoros.
What's Qoros? Qoros is a Chinese automaker co-owned by Chery and the Israeli Israel Corporation, reportedly working on bringing a handful of models to Europe. The company's vice chairman, former Volkswagen executive Volker Steinwascher, says that Qoros vehicles aim to "combine German design quality and craftsmanship with Japanese convenience and functionality."
This is new and they'll be introduced next year but seems that new Chinese carmaker won the lawsuit against Kia Motors.
"You can't use the Quoris name in Europe" says China's new carmaker Qoros. 'Nuff said.
2014 Ford Fiesta and Fiesta ST announced
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| 2014 Ford Fiesta ST |
When we last saw the facelifted Ford Fiesta appeared in this year's Paris Motor Show, we are just wondering if the US could be next and turns out, yes, it's official! It's official that the facelifted Ford Fiesta is coming to the USA soon, in 5-door hatch and 4-door sedan, and also its 1.0L EcoBoost engine, the smallest of its kind. Also, the brand new Fiesta ST is confirmed for North America, serving this is a rival to the Chevrolet Sonic RS.
Available exclusively in 5-door hatchback, just like the Chevy Sonic RS, it comes with the 1.6L EcoBoost engine that generates 197-horses and 214 lb-ft (290Nm) of torque! That's more than the Sonic RS!!!
The facelifted Fiesta as well as its ST version will be premiered at this year's LA Auto Show and go on sale next year.
Chevrolet Spark EV - the first full-EV Chevy
Don't count the Volt because it's a plug-in hybrid car. What this is, is the first ever full-electric car from Chevrolet and it's based on the small Chevy Spark.
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| 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV |
What to expect on the 2014 Spark EV?
- Expected range among best in EV segment
- Advanced, U.S.-built motor and drive unit deliver best-in-class acceleration
- Two seven-inch, high-resolution LCD screens display key vehicle functions and infotainment
- Initial markets include California, Oregon, Canada, South Korea and other global markets
- Optional SAE Combo DC Fast Charging capability enables Spark EV to charge to 80 percent in 20 minutes
Hennessey Venom GT2 announced
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| Hennessey Venom GT2 |
As a well-established tuning firm based in Texas, Hennessey Performance has a two-decade tradition of tuning the world's finest cars such as the Ford Raptor, Chevy Corvette, Chevy Camaro, Cadillac CTS-V, and others. They even made the Veyron-munching, thousand-horsepower wielding, Venom GT, which is proven to be one of the most insane hypercars ever built from America. Now, they're announcing their second chapter of the Venom GT, called the Venom GT2, which will deliver a massive 1500HP power output from the 7.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The new GT2, due in late 2013, will carry a sticker price of $1.25 million to start, and that the optional seven-speed paddle-shift transmission will be a $165,000 option. Hennessey Performance will continue to sell the Venom GT even though the new GT2 is there because as stated the Venom GT2 is not the replacement to the original Venom GT.
6th Manila Auto Salon
Those who love modified cars, listen up, because this year's Manila Auto Salon will be held from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2 at SM Mall of Asia's SMX Convention Center. Loaded with all cars modified and more this is the one show to be and not only that, for the first time, it will be held on the same date as the 20th Defense and Sporting Arms Show.
Fiat 500e not Europe-bound
Sorry ladies and gentlemen. It seems that the Fiat 500e electric car is not Europe-bound. Sorry. There is a rule that if a car is not made or sold in its home country, we don't tackle it. Therefore, the 500e is not Italy-bound so let's make deadma out of it rather than wasting time on a car that is not Italian.
MG6 gets diesel-ed
The MG6 may have a slow start when it was launched in the UK last year but the Chinese-owned British carmaker are not giving up without a good fight by introducing the brand's first diesel powered MG6. The 1.9litre DTi-Tech engine produces 150PS with 350 NM of torque, this is a class-leading for the diesel-powered MG6. With Co2 emissions at 139g, the MG6 DTi-Tech provides a combined MPG of 53.4MPG with intelligent Stop-Start technology. It's available in both the GT hatch and the Magnette saloon.
Dalek Tumblers, anyone?
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| Dalek Tumblers |
This is another one of these "shut up and take my money" stuff every Whovian wanna have! It's those cool-looking tumblers resembled to look like Daleks from Doctor Who. They're colored from Eternal, Drone, Supereme, Scientist, and Strategist, just like the new Dalek Paradigm! Courtesy of ThinkGeek!
Description:
Exterminate your thirst with this set of Dalek tumblers: red, orange, yellow, blue, and white. Each comes with a resealable lid and straw. We recommend not thinking about what's actually inside a Dalek while you drink. If you missed those episodes, we recommend not Googling to find out what's inside a Dalek. Ignorance is bliss. By bliss, we mean, the ability to drink out of a Dalek without getting grossed out.
