Thursday, June 30, 2011

2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan

2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan
2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan
2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan
2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan
The Caravan Sport maximizes interior cargo space while remembering all of the safety features that make the Caravan the most popular minivan in its class. For those who need a bit of additional space, the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan comes in five different models - the Grand Caravan SE, Grand Caravan eL, Grand Caravan eX, Grand Caravan ES, and Grand Caravan Sport. Each of these larger models comes standard with value leader with standard air conditioning and 7-passenger seating, and each offers a slightly more powerful engine for towing the extra load. Whichever Caravan you choose, you'll find all of the 2012 Dodge Caravan specs you can possibly want here at our Website. So enjoy.

The 2012 Dodge Caravan does so much more than get you from point A to point B. The 2.4-liter base four-cylinder engine runs at a heady 150 horsepower and 167 pound-feet of torque, and comes standard on both Caravan models. The 3.3-liter V-6 has 180 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque, and comes standard on most Grand Caravan Minivan models. Finally, at the top of the line, the 3.8-liter V-6 produces 215 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque, and is available with the Grand Caravan Sport and the Grand Caravan ES. Stay here for additional Dodge Caravan info, or to consult some expert Dodge Caravan reviews.

Dodge invented the minivan concept nearly 20 years ago to help families get more out of life. Two decades later, perhaps the greatest exterior feature of the 2012 Dodge Caravan is its power sliding door and/or liftgate. Both doors include an obstacle detection system that reverses direction when obstacles are detected either in the opening or closing directions of travel. Inside the Caravan, comforts abound as well, including swing-out cup holders on middle-row Quad-Command bucket seats that stay upright no matter if the seat is tilted up or back, wireless audio headsets and remote audio controls for rear-seat passengers, and an available DVD player with pop-down seven-inch screen. Most impressively, the Caravan offers a minivan-first available Three-Zone automatic Temperature Control. With features like these, buying a 2012 Dodge Caravan just makes sense.

And that's not even accounting for safety. The 2012 Dodge Caravan Minivan leads its class in safety features, including front seat belt pretensioners that remove up to 3.9 inches of slack before air bags are deployed, an optional four-wheel disc antilock brake system, and overall body structure that helps protect you in side-impact collisions with energy absorbing materials. Caravan received the government's five star side-impact rating in 2002, and Dodge experts say the 2012 model is even safer than its predecessor.

2012 Dodge Dakota

2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
2012 Dodge Dakota
Dodge Dakota is a sedan that rides very smoothly. A simple flip of the switch allows it to shift-on-the-fly during hard off-road use. When riding on rough pavement, you will get benefits of standard cab’s narrow 36-foot turning diameter. Presented below is a detailed 2012 Dodge Dakota review.

Appearance can be misleading, but with 2012 Dakota, it is invigorating. It is designed with standard 16-inch painted styled steel wheels on the base model, whereas the larger models come with 17-inch chrome cast aluminum wheels or 16-inch cast aluminum wheels. Coming to exterior, the standard parts are 40/20/40 split-bench front seats, available in-dash six-disc CD changer, and hinged back doors that swing out to nearly 90 degrees. Some additional accessories of this vehicle are available moon roof and dual-zone climate control system.
Specifications of 2012 Dodge Dakota

2012 Dodge Dakota will be developed with 3.9L displacement overhead valves (OHV) V6 cylinder configuration gas engine that works with 5-speed manual transmission rear wheel drive. The engine is connected to front independent suspension and front stabilizer bar. Some exterior specifications are 16 x 7.0 in. rims, underbody mounted spare tire, full size spare tire steel spare wheel, side-impact door beam vinyl floor covering, and variable intermittent wipers.

Coming to safety, 2012 Dodge Dakota consists of solid rear disc brakes and ventilated front disc antilock braking system, passenger airbag deactivation switch child seat anchors, 2 front headrests, and front center lap belt rear center lap belt.

2012 Dodge Durango

2012 Dodge Durango
2012 Dodge Durango
2012 Dodge Durango
2012 Dodge Durango
Durango was not dead after Chrysler gave us a sneak peek of a very early mock-up. Now, while these shots prove Dodge will have an entry in the full-size SUV segment, we hear reports that the vehicle may ditch the Durango moniker, used since 1998. The new name will be attached to a unibody crossover that will grow in length and significantly drop in ride height, partially due to the loss of its body-on-frame construction.

With camouflage obstructing many of the updates, there isn’t much we can glean from these shots. But we expect this CUV to be riding on a lengthened version of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cheroke platform, which was developed alongside the next Mercedes-Benz ML. The front fascia will be distinctly different from that of the current Durango, with an even larger surface area including the notable presence of a hefty chin. Although the front-door length appears to be similar in size to, if not longer than, the current model’s, the rear doors are definitely stretched, as is the rear overhang, pointing to what we hope is a roomy third row.

As far as engines are concerned, expect to find the new corporate Pentastar V-6 underhood with some 280 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 will be available for power-hungry customers or those looking for added utility. An all-wheel-drive option is a given.

By the time this next Durango—or whatever it’s called—hits the market sometime in late 2011 or early 2012, the full-size crossover triplets of GM, including the Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, and GMC Acadia, should be due for a hearty freshening, while Ford’s next Explorer will also be out in crossover form. Even though Dodge will be late to the party, it is picking an opportune time to make an entrance.

You win this round pothole!

I recently decided it was time for me and my Alfa Romeo to begin the separation process. I have had the juicy, oil smoking, sexy beast for just over 2 years and have enjoyed every moment I have driven her.

I have not witnessed any of the horror stories that seem to linger around the stylish Italian car giants reputation, which is quite surprising as I am not the best at looking after my vehicles.

The only gripe I have, and it is not completely the cars fault, it's mainly the state of the Kent roads which are now worse than ever. Living in the countryside means that potholes on the local roads do not tend to get fixed and more alarmingly the majority of the main roads are now being abused in the same way.

Now my Alfa Romeo's suspension can only be described as rock solid so you can imagine the pain both myself and the car feel when hitting a pothole. This has taken the fun out of driving my 147 and has pushed me into selling her.

Would I buy one of these cars again, yes. But if I did get a new Alfa Romeo, Kent would be one place I would not want to drive it!

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Hollywood Dream Machines

With the recent announcement from Chrysler that 2012 will see the arrival of a new Dodge Charger SRT8, I started thinking of my all time favourite movie car, the 1968 Dodge Charger which Blade uses to slay blood sucking vampires in the horror trilogy.

This then got me thinking about other cars that have caught my eye in the world of film and television and instantly another American muscle car hit me, the 1978 Chevy Monte Carlo in Training Day. The use of the classic hip hop track Still Dre and the hydraulics make for one of my top movie scenes of all time. Another favourite has to be the Chevy 67 Impala which is used by the Winchester brothers to hunt demons in the popular American TV series Supernatural.

I don't know what it is with these massive lumps of metal from the US of A , it could be the black paint and chrome combination or the roaring gas guzzling engines that do it for me. Maybe it’s time I started looking at buying a used Dodge or Chevy to really fulfill my American dream.

Audi Q3 set to battle Range Rover Evoque

The Audi Q3 reviews have started swamping the internet and by the sounds of it, the new Range Rover Evoque may have a fierce rival on its hands.

The smaller of the Audi Q series will be available for delivery in November with prices ranging from £24,560-£31,360. All models will carry 2.0 litre turbocharged engines, including a 174bhp turbo diesel and 208bhp TFSI petrol options, the latter producing an impressive 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds.

Inside and out the Q3 is laced with the style you come to expect from an Audi as well as the latest technology including a Google Earth navigation system and built in wi-fi.

On paper the Audi Q3 reads well especially when you compare the top end price to that of the new Range Rover but with the Evoque still yet to be reviewed in full the jury will remain out on who will be the king of the 2011 4x4's.