2009 Jaguar XF

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All-new 2009 Mazda6 is introduced to Saudi market

All-new is introduced to Saudi

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Jeddah: In a ceremony held in Jeddah on February 4 , Haji Hussain Alireza & Co. Ltd. (HHA), exclusive distributor for Mazda in Saudi Arabia, introduced the all-new 2009 Mazda6, joined by Mr. Malcolm Gough, Managing Executive Officer, Mazda Overseas Sales and Customer Service; Sheikh Amin Abul Hassan, Chairman of HHA; Mr. Ali Alireza, Executive General Director for HHA; and press and other media representatives.
Developed as an evolution of Mazda’s popular Zoom-Zoom concept, the 2009 Mazda6’s design theme is “Bold & Exquisite”. Its exterior styling expresses a combination of athleticism and delicate grace. Inside, sporty and sophisticated design elements create an environment in which drivers can experience driving pleasure, comfort and a feeling of security.

Through the introduction of this stylish, insightful, and spirited car, which is available in three body styles – sedan, sport hatchback and wagon - Mazda continues to lead the popular CD-class segment.
In his speech, Mr. Ali Alireza, Executive General Director of HHA, emphasized that the strategic plans established by Mazda, which were developed in line with the innovative technologies used in the production of the new Mazdas, are the main factors leading to the rapid rise of Mazda car sales in the Saudi market.

He further noted, “The launch of the second generation of Mazda6 in the Saudi market is a continuation of the ‘Zoom-Zoom’ concept, which began with the launch of the first generation of Mazda6 in 2002. Mazda is committed to its promise to present exciting, innovative products that are equipped with highly-advanced technologies that make driving the new Mazda6 and any other Mazda car an unparalleled driving experience.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Malcolm Gough stressed the importance of the Saudi market for Mazda, and talked about the long-lasting partnership with HHA, which goes back more than 40 years, and said, “The first generation Mazda6 combined unique and attractive styling with exceptional driving performance. Now, the all-new 2009 Mazda6 takes these characteristics a giant step forward, through substantially enhanced environmental and safety performance. With top of class aerodynamics, this Mazda6 features improved high-speed stability, ride quality and quietness, providing enhanced comfort levels worthy of the ultimate high speed long-distance touring car.”

He ended by saying, “The most striking performance has been the increased sales momentum in the GCC market, particularly here in Saudi Arabia, where sales in 2007 were over 10,400 units. This number was the best in 20 years, and I would like to express my gratitude to HHA for the initiatives they have undertaken to make this a reality. We hope you will take the lead in further boosting volume growth in the GCC region.”

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The design theme for the new Mazda6 is “Bold and Exquisite”. The design itself is an evolved Zoom-Zoom form, which cleverly combines the two seemingly contradictory ideas of strength and delicate grace through an expression of Japanese aesthetics. While inheriting the athletic design that was key to the signature Mazda look of the previous model, the new Mazda6 is an even stronger statement of driving dynamism. The designers also worked on a combination of playfulness and dignity to create a new expression of “cool”, aiming at moving the Mazda6 to the top of its class. “It is vitally important that the new Mazda6 confidently embodies a Japanese design identity,” says Mazda’s Head of Design for the all-new Mazda6. “Rather than being derived from traditional sculpted forms, this car stands apart from its rivals by straightforwardly expressing the Japanese aesthetic sense to embody a new and advanced character. And it must still look fresh in 10 years’ time.”

The all-new Mazda6’s design theme, “Bold and Exquisite”, is also embodied in sporty styling that is sure to turn heads. The exterior has a unique character, expressed by the interplay of discreetly following curves and prominent edges from the front end through the fenders, and through the taut curves that lend richness and strength to the rear view. The door panels placed between the sharp top and bottom character lines convey an expression of beauty from simplicity. Then there’s the exquisiteness of detail evident everywhere in the car’s inbuilt quality. Combined, these elements of beauty create an advanced, emotion-pleasing character that could only be found in a Mazda.

As before, there are three body styles: sport hatchback, sedan and station wagon. The ?ve-door hatchback symbolizes the new Mazda6’s sporty and sophisticated nature with a following, coupé-style silhouette and a six side-window cabin design. The sedan plays down its three-box form with its tautly-arched cabin and short, high tail, giving it a fastback look clearly related to that of the hatchback. The station wagon features three-dimensional curves that give volume and tension to the side and rear view to achieve a level of stylish design rare in a station wagon.

New MZR 2.5-litre petrol power:

The new top of the line MZR 2.5-liter petrol is derived from the former model’s 2.3-litre version. Though it has a larger bore and stroke, it is engineered with a smaller bore pitch and an unchanged block height, which gives it the same compact size and low weight as the 2.3-litre engine. It produces more maximum power of 125 kW/170 PS (+ 4 PS) at 6,000 rpm, and maximum torque of 226 Nm at 4,000 rpm – about 10 percent (+ 19 Nm) more torque at low- to mid-engine speeds than the 2.3-litre. It features lightweight pistons and fully-floating piston pins, which offsets the increased secondary inertial weight created by a larger bore and stroke. It has a high-rigidity block that reduces noise produced by increased combustion load, and minimized crankshaft vibration with the introduction of a dual-mass damper and a flexible flywheel. These factors contribute to smooth, quiet power development and cultivated driving fun.

The new MZR 2.5-liter petrol engine is highly efficient. It uses sequential-valve timing (S-VT) to adjust the timing of valve opening and closing for optimized operation at all engine speeds. High power and torque are realized by improved flow characteristics in the intake ports. This is achieved by making the diameters larger and optimizing the shapes of the intake manifold and head ports, by optimizing the position and shape of the swirl control valve and by introducing a variable intake system (VIS) which maximizes torque at all engine speeds. Exhaust resistance has also been reduced by optimizing exhaust-gas-scavenging efficiency in the exhaust manifold, which optimizes engine output even further.

Also, the second generation of Mazda6 carries over from the previous model engine the MZR 2.0-litre displacement, which is now more fuel-efficient than before. The MZR 2.0-litre petrol aggregate produces 108 kW/147 PS of maximum power at 6,500 rpm, and maximum torque of 184 Nm at 4,000 rpm. It features electronic throttle control for great drivability, VIS (Variable Induction System) that optimizes the charging effect in the intake manifold according to engine speed by varying the length of the intake passages, and S-VT (Sequential Valve Timing) to ensure power throughout the rev range.

Transmissions
The new Mazda6 retains the outstanding six-speed manual and five-speed automatic transmission from the previous model. Shift effort for manual transmissions has been reduced with Mazda6’s newly-positioned shift lever. By placing the shift lever higher and closer to the driver’s seat area, the ergonomics are optimized. The lever assembly’s base plate is more rigid, and hard stoppers have been introduced. A balance between smoothness and stiffness is realized by tuning the control cable and the stoppers, while a newly-optimized counterweight inertia moment makes operating feel precise and light. Shifting at high speeds is also improved by making the 5th and 6th gear synchronizer larger, resulting in 15% percent less shift effort compared to the outgoing model’s manual transmissions.

Interior Design – enhancing the “exclusive experience”
On the inside, designers continued the “bold and exquisite” theme of the exterior. Here the new Mazda6 is sporty and sophisticated, with a completely new look that is carried out with a dramatic improvement in quality, vital to providing an exclusive experience. A sense of sportiness was achieved with an intimate cockpit design that lets the driver experience Mazda6’s enhanced Zoom-Zoom driving fun to the fullest, which contributes to a feeling of being one with the car. In parallel, they created an interior with a wrap-around feel for a feeling of safety and comfort.

The interior ambiance advances from earlier Mazda interiors, with rich curves and light shading that adds an expression of quiet sophistication. The all-new Mazda6 uses a floating-look instrument panel that lends the front of the cabin visual lightness, and contributes to an overall sense of openness and space. The door trim has sharp lines and precisely shaped grooves embedded in curved surfaces for a strong sense of quality.

Sporty look combined with spatial efficiency
When it comes to combining a sporty and emotional exterior design with comfort and roominess, packaging engineers were able to deliver more than customers have come to expect of a C/D-class car. They achieved a forward-upward visibility that is one of the segment’s best, despite the car’s sporty roofline, by moving the contours of the headliner rearward. This gives a feeling of openness, and allows the driver to see traffic lights, for example, without leaning forward. Its longer wheelbase (by 50mm) and increased vehicle length (by 65-70mm) translates into 20mm more rear legroom (from 927mm to 947mm). An increase in overall width (by 15mm) means 9mm more shoulder room (from 1,421mm to 1,430mm) and one of the widest tailgate openings in this segment that ensures ease of use and does not compromise the sporty exterior form.

Infiniti G37 Coupe - INFINITI REVEALS THREE NEW MODELS FOR DUBAI MOTOR SHOW

Infiniti G37 Coupe

Details and Reviews

Infiniti, the fastest growing luxury auto brand in the Middle East, continues to set the bar in the luxury segment, with its strong-selling line-up that has grown significantly with the introduction of three new 2008 stars. Infiniti held a media preview of the new models at the Montgomery Golf Club in Dubai on November 12, 2007, followed by a public preview at the 9th Middle East Motor Show the next day.
The new Infiniti G37 Coupe sets new standards for style, performance and luxury. This sporty drive will reach regional showrooms in January along with the 2008 Infiniti EX35 (in March), a coupé-inspired SUV design.
The new additions will build on the success of Infiniti’s record-breaking sales in the Middle East region. The modified Infiniti luxury range comprises of the new Infiniti EX35, G37 Coupé and M35, which add to the full line-up of the award winning M45, FX, G Sedan, and QX.
Highlights of the Infiniti G37 Coupe include seductive styling, and luxury appointments – taking the exhilarating performance, elegance, and sporty interior of the original Infiniti G Coupe to new levels. Among the key enhancements to the second-generation G Coupe is a larger, more powerful 3.7-litre V6 engine, available advanced 4-wheel active steer system, a dramatic new exterior design and a refined interior with intuitive, integrated technology which includes the GCC Navigation system and the rear view cameras.
The Infiniti EX35’s sculpted elegance expresses a timeless appeal – sleek lines that portray speed, grace and finesse. Its sporty proportions include a long hood, short front and rear overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars.

The exterior of Infiniti EX35 includes many signature Infiniti touches, including a double-arch grille, large L-shaped headlights with Xenon head lamps, integrated fog lights, distinctive LED taillights and “dynamic arch” profile.

Another newcomer is a welcome addition of the Infiniti M35 to the Infiniti lineup, filling the gap between the G35 sedan and the M45 sedan. Inside, the M35 presents an interior that is pure Infiniti – highly expressive styling that combines a driver-oriented cockpit with inviting design detail. The modern and intuitive interior layout focuses on purposeful simplicity.

The M35 also boasts state of art technology features such as parking sensors, DVD navigation, intelligent key, hands-free Bluetooth phone, rear view camera, push button ignition, and a Bose audio system with MP3. Performance is provided by Nissan’s award-wining 3.5 litre, V6 VQ 35DE engine, with DOHC and titanium valves.

The new 2009 Hummer H3T

The new 2009 Hummer H3T

Details and Reviews

The Hummer H3T is built on the Chevrolet Colorado/H3 architecture. Although based on the SUV, the H3T’s wheelbase is 8,6 cm larger, reaching 3,41 m and allowing the presence of a pretty reasonable separate bed, with 1,5 m. The crew cab ca carry up to five passengers.

Engine options range from a Vortec 3.7L I-5 with dual overhead cams and variable valve timing that generates 245 bhp at 5,600 rpm and 328 Nm at 4,600 rpm, mated to a five-speed manual transmition or an optional four-speed automatic gearbox, to the Hummer H3 Alpha’s engine, a 5.3-liter small block V8 that delivers 304 bhp and 433 Nm. For this option, the four-speed automatic transmition is standard, as well as the towing capacity of 2,676 kg.
If the H3T owner wants to use it in difficult terrains, the off-road capabilities of the new Hummer pickup truck can be maximized with the Off-Road Adventure suspension package.
Besides front and rear locking differentials, unique in the midsize pickup trucks segment, it also offers 33-inch tires, 4.03:1 low-range gearing in the transfer case and crawl ratios of 68.9 with the manual transmission or 56.2 with the automatic. The standard suspension package, the Z85 Heavy-Duty Handling and Trailering, uses 32-inch tires.

2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla

Transmission

• 5-Speed Manual Transmission With Overdrive

Steering

• Tilt Steering Column
• Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Power Rack and Pinion Steering

Suspension

• Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Shock Absorbers
• Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Shock Absorbers
• Rear Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• 2 Front Power Outlets
• 12-Volt Battery

Braking & Traction

• Electronic Brake Assistance
• 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
• Front Power 274-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 229-mm Drum Brakes
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Safety

• Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
• Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
• Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
• Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
• Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
• Front Side Airbags
• Side Head Curtain Airbags
• Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
• Active Head Restraints
• Side Guard Door Beams
• Trunk Anti-Trap Device
• Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts

Anti-Theft & Locks

• Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
• Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Engine Immobilizer

Remote Controls & Remote Releases

• Remote Fuel Door Release
• Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle

Seats

• Cloth Seats
• Rear 60/40 Split Folding Bench Seat With Headrests
• Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats Manually Adjusts 4-Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests

Storage

• Glovebox
• Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
• 2 Front and 2 Rear, 4 Cupholders Total
• Front Dual Door Mounted Storage

Instrumentation

• Warning Lights Include Brake System, Door Ajar, Electrical System, Low Fuel, Oil Pressure and Seatbelts Unfastened
• Digital Clock
• Tachometer
• Exterior Temperature Gauge
• Tire Pressure Monitor

Interior Lighting

• Trunk Light
• Delayed Courtesy Light

Exterior Lighting

• Daytime Running Lights
• Halogen Headlights

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

• Radio Data System
• AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3/WMA Player
• Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
• In-Glass Radio Antenna

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Interior Air Filter
• Manual Air Conditioning

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

• Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
• Carpeted Cargo Mat

Wheels & Tires

• Compact Spare Tire
• Steel Wheels, 15-In. X 6-In
• SBRP195/65R15 All-Season Tires

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

• Rear Window Defroster
• Dual Black Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
• Front Dual Sunvisors
• Intermittent Windshield Wipers

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

• Metallic Paint (If Selected)
• Front Air Dam
• Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers

BMW 325i

BMW 325i

Car Specifications:

Make:	BMW
Model:	325i
Acceleration:	6,1 sec.
Top speed:	235 km/h.
Transmission:	6 - speed manual
Design:	2,5 litre V6 engine
Displacement:	2494 cc
Maximum Bhp	215 hp / 6250 rmp
Tires Front:	225/45R17
Tires Back:	245/40R17
Length:	4525 mm
Width:	1816 mm
Height:	1420 mm
Weight:	n/a

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BMW 325i

The BMW 3 series is a newer model of older series BMW cars and has a more powerful engine, a new sleeker look, more room in the cabin, and other added features. The BMW 3 series still has the high performance and luxury that BMW is known for. The BMW 3 series is a bit larger that the older series as the wheelbase grew 1.4 inches, was widened 3 inches, length stretched 2.2 inches, and the cabin has 1.3 cubic feet more room.

The steering on the 325i is accurate as it gives great feedback from the road. For the first time BMW is offering its Active Steering in which the ratio of the steering changes on the speed of the car and input of the steering. The new 3.0 liter 6 cylinder engine has 215 hp @ 6250 rpm and 185 lb-ft. of torque @ 2,750. The 325i also has good acceleration of 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec. The engine block is made from a composite of aluminum and magnesium, which reduces the weight of the car. The engine also features a Velvetronic variable valve lift, which has been featured on the other cars in the BMW line such as the V8’s and V12’s. The 3 series is the first car series in BMW’s lines to use the Velvetronic in a 6 cylinder. This gives the car more quickness and power, better gas mileage, and a wider torque curve.

The Interior of the 325i sedan is designed for long-distance comfort. There are many high tech features on the new 3 series such as Satellite radio. One of the newer features of the 325i, and the entire 3 series, is the fact that there is more room in the cabin as well as in the trunk.

Alfa Romeo 159

Alfa Romeo 159

Car Specifications:

Make:	Alfa Romeo
Model:	159
Acceleration:	7,0 sec.
Top speed:	240 km/h.
Transmission:	6 - speed manual
Design:	3,2 litre V6 engine
Displacement:	3201 cc
Maximum Bhp	260 hp / 4500 rmp
Tires Front:	235/45R 18
Tires Back:	235/45R 18
Length:	4660 mm
Width:	1828 mm
Height:	1417 mm
Weight:	1630 kg

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Alfa Romeo 159

The Alfa Romeo 159, the first of a new family that will replace the 156, makes its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. This original saloon is the heir to a successful model and it continues where the 156 left off, aiming to become the new benchmark for the segment.

In spite of its capacious size, the rear end, with its beautifully balanced form, blends perfectly with the front, setting off its unique personality, and has a horizontal design, underlined by a chromed double exhaust tail-pipe on the more powerful versions. And it is topped off by a small spoiler which combines styling and practicality, right above the logo which is positioned where it is immediately visible, and the elongated lights, divided by the slit of the boot, which include cylindrical shapes derived from the styling of the front headlights. And finally, the new model offers a choice of 14 different colours.

The spacious, functional interior of an outstanding saloon The new model is roomier than the 156, and more comfortable, a strong point that is confirmed by its generous dimensions: it is 4,660 mm long, 1,828 mm wide and 1,417 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,700 millimetres. Like the external styling, the interior of the Alfa Romeo 159 also represents an evolved expression of the sportiness and elegance embodied by Alfa. It was defined around the driving position, focusing attention on the driver: excellent ratios for the distances between pedals, seat, steering wheel and gearbox give him a sense of total control over the car, which produces the enjoyable driving so typical of Alfa Romeo. The facia and wrapround centre console incorporate all the driving instruments and are turned ergonomically towards the driver. The speedometer, rev counter and other instruments, all strictly analogue, are circular with clear, refined, extremely legible graphics. To underline the functional continuity between the facia and the console, the designers aimed to achieve stylistic continuity between them: the console, which is raised as if stretching towards the facia, has a sporty gearlever with short, precise movements, and a comfortable armrest that incorporates a large insulated storage compartment. Class-beating passive safety With the new Alfa 159 project, Alfa Romeo aims to position itself at the top of the class for passive safety. The Alfa Romeo engineers have designed and developed a new ?premium? floorpan which adopts high performance materials, multiply sheet metal and laser welding. From the viewpoint of the architecture, the bodyshell also benefits from numerous measures such as the use of boxed elements that are rigidly connected transversely and vertically, three load lines in the front, longitudinals that run the whole length of the car, built-in structures and a larger number of spot welds around structural nodes. The result is the excellent torsional rigidity of the bodyshell, the best in its segment: over 180,000 daNm/rad. The Alfa Romeo 159 boasts as many as eight airbags (including special bags to protect the knees and sidebags that extend all along the windows area); innovative restraint systems (pretensioners on the clasp, and decreasing load limiters on the seat-belts), and front seats with an ?anti-whiplash? device which brings the head-restraint nearer to the occupants? necks in the event of a rear impact. Powerful, elastic engines that respect the environment This striking aesthetic styling is set off by a broad, comprehensive range of engines. First of all, the three new JTS engines with continuous dual variable valve timing (inlet and exhaust): the 3.2 V6 24v (191 kW - 260 bhp), the 2.2 (136 kW - 185 bhp) and the 1.9 (118 kW ? 160 bhp), with a specific power output between 81 and 85 bhp/l. All the engines meet Euro 4 standards, exploiting the direct petrol injection in full, a particular combustion system known as JTS: Jet Thrust Stoichiometric. For the customer, this means brilliant engine performance, which increases the driving enjoyment and the performance of the car. The torque values of the three engines are equally outstanding, and 88% is already available at 2,000 rpm: 322 Nm (32.8 kgm) at 4,500 rpm for the 3.2 V6 JTS, 230 Nm (23.4 kgm) at 4,500 rpm for the 2.2 JTS, and 190 Nm (19.4 kgm) at 4,500 rpm for the 1.9 JTS. Those are the petrol engines. But Alfa Romeo has always been on the leading edge in the field of diesel engines too, epitomised by the 2.4 JTDM 5-cylinder 20v engine (147 kW - 200 bhp at 4000 rpm) and torque of 400 Nm (40.8 kgm at 2000 rpm), and the two 1.9 JTDM: the first is a ?16v? delivering 110 kW (150 bhp at 4000 rpm) and torque of 320 Nm (32.6 kgm at 2000 rpm), the second is an ?8v? delivering 88 kW (120 bhp at 4000 rpm) and torque of 280 Nm (28.6 kgm at 2000 rpm). On the latest generation of ?Common Rail? engines, the JTD units with Multijet technology, turbocharging is entrusted to a variable geometry turbo and intercooler. The 1.9 JTDM exploits a specific turbine developed by Alfa Romeo while the 2.4 JTDM has a new cylinder head and new conrods in ?fractured? steel. The three engines all meet Euro 4 requirements, and incorporate a particulate trap (DPF) which eliminates particulate almost entirely, in line with the latest Euro 5 indications. And finally, the range includes new mechanical gearboxes, all with six speeds and featuring short strokes, precise engagement and limited loads. Automatic transmissions and a robotised Selespeed gearbox will also be available, all with six speeds. Enjoyable driving and active safety The new Alfa Romeo 159 offers the evolved permanent 4-wheel drive system with three differentials (a Torsen C self-locking central differential) adopted on the Crosswagon Q4. The heart of this project is the ‘Alfa Romeo Q4 four-wheel drive’ system which splits torque constantly and dynamically between the four wheels, reaching the highest levels of active safety and sportiness. The Torsen C self-locking central differential manages the drive torque in the best possible way, sending about 57% to the rear wheels and 43% to the front. The car’s dynamic behaviour is controlled by a number of sophisticated electronic systems.