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The Volvo 200 SeriesPosted at October 7th, 2010 in VolvoIf you decide to travel with kids and pets and luggage, which car would you choose? The obvious answer to this is: a large family car. The Volvo 200 series is just that. Let us check out some of the great models of the series. In 1974, the company introduced its Volvo 240 and Volvo 260 series. The cars were available in several variations denoted by alphabets. For instance, the 240 series was available as 242L, 242DL, 244DL, 244GL, 245L and 245DL whereas the 260 series was available in 2 variations 264DL and 264GL. The 200 series was marketed all the way till 1993. The volvo cars of the 200 series had a box like design which gave plenty of space both for the passengers and for cargo. Although the design looks quite different from the streamlined and curvy trends of today, it was immensely popular at the time thanks to the space and [...] -
The Current Model of Mini Cooper ClubmanPosted at October 7th, 2010 in MiniThe Mini Cooper is a king of all Mini cars. When it was introduced, the car gained much acclaim for being a non conventional and fun car. However, there was a downside to it. The vehicle lacked a major factor called space. Well, here is good news for those of you who enjoy mini cars. The 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman has more space and style than its predecessors and comes with many more great features. The new model is longer than its predecessors. It comes as a four-seater hatchback car. There are three trims available- the base Cooper, the Cooper S and John Cooper Works. The Cooper S is a sporty version whereas the John Cooper Works is a high performance model. There are some variations in looks between the three models. While the base model sports 15 inch alloy wheels, the Cooper S and John Cooper Works edition sport 16 and 17 inch [...] -
Taking a Close Look at the Jaguar XJ8 CarsPosted at October 7th, 2010 in JaguarWhen it comes to stylish and compact executive cars, the Jaguar X-type deserves special mention. Powerful and trendy, this one model was designed to capture the hearts of executives climbing up the corporate ladder. It came as a four door saloon powered by a 2.5 liter and 3.0 liter AJ-V6 petrol engine. Over the year, the styling and engine was refreshed. The latest models offer a wide variety of options. You can choose from a 2.2 liter or 2.0 diesel engines or 2.5 V6 and 3.0 V6 petrol engines. The 2011 model is likely to bring with it more changes including an even more powerful engine, better styling with swept back headlights, boomerang tail lamps and a curvy design. The there is the company’s line of luxury saloons called the Jaguar XJ. Let us check out one of the best cars of the series, the Jaguar XJ8. This is one car that [...] -
The Landrover Discovery: Outline of the CarPosted at October 7th, 2010 in LandroverIf it is challenging terrain to be overcome, only a Landrover can do the job to perfection. The Landrover Discovery is the company’s mid size SUV that has been geared to take over just about any kind of terrain. This is one vehicle that was designed to take up the challenge of travelling roads pitted with mud, water and rocks. How did the Discovery that we know today evolve? Like all other cars, Landrover cars also have a history of striving for perfection, safety, power and performance. The first generation of the car came into being in the year 1994 and lasted till 1999. The first cars were powered by a 3.9-liter V8 engine which was replaced by a 4.0-liter V8 in 1996. Standard features on board included cruise control, power accessories, keyless entry and so on. The Discovery 3 was introduced in the North American Markets in [...] -
Finest Models of Infiniti CarsPosted at October 7th, 2010 in InfinitiIf you are an avid car lover, you will know for sure that Infinti cars sport the latest style and technology. In fact, this luxury division of Nissan has released several great models over the years. Let us take a look at some of the best models. The first model of Infinti to be released in the market was the Q5. The idea of this model was to present a car which was high on performance but looked very much like a luxury car. As a matter of the fact, the car with its 278 hp V8 engine earned many rave reviews for its power and performance. Another model which became a hit was the Infinti G20. Launched in 1991, it was powered by the SR20DE Inline 4-cylinder. Other features on board this model included 5-speed manual transmission, multi-link front suspension, and front-wheel drive. Optional features like leather interiors, moonroof, [...]