Por Emilio J. Lezcano
La presentación del nuevo Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT (Street & Racing Technology) no pudo ser mejor. Para hacer las pruebas de velocidad, frenos, transmisión, suspensión, y lanzar hasta los límites al más potente de la familia Jeep, se escogió el nuevo trazado Circuit of the Americas, en Austin, Texas, donde se celebra el Gran Premio de Fórmula Uno de Estados Unidos.
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For the 2013 model year, engineers for the Jeep Wrangler focused their attention on interior ergonomics and 4×4 capabilities. The goal was the make Wrangler even more enjoyable and comfortable on a daily basis from the inside out while continuing to improve its off-road ability.
By Mauricio Lezcano / carsNtravel.com
Jeep Wrangler the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world becomes even more capable both on and off road for 2012, courtesy of an all new, more fuel efficient and powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission.
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El gran felino, representando la elegancia y el poder de un puro deportivo, acaba de presentar su nuevo F-TYPE Coupé en la pista de carrera de Willow Spring, en California, donde tuve la oportunidad de lanzarlo a fondo, probar sus potentes frenos, avanzados sistemas de amortiguación y suspensiones al igual que otros nuevos componentes que ayudan enormemente a una conducción segura y agradable. El nuevo Jaguar F-TYPE Coupé cuenta con una plataforma de aluminio más rígida, y llega como parte del diseño original del auto concepto C-X16.
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El nuevo Jaguar F-TYPE representa, lo que será un icono en el futuro, un automóvil deportivo convertible de dos asientos enfocado en el rendimiento, la agilidad y la implicación del conductor. Es una continuación de un linaje deportivo que se remonta a más de 75 años e incluye algunos de los más bellos coches deportivos jamás construidos.
Por Emilio J. Lezcano carsNtravel.com
La firma británica de autos de lujo sigue atacando en el campo de la tecnología y la elegancia, especialmente con su tradicional diseño en madera y fina piel. Un ejemplo es el nuevo sistema Jaguar Instinctive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) desarrollado para los sedanes XF y XJ (el abanderado o buque insignia), con el fin de incrementar su capacidad y versatilidad en las condiciones climáticas en las que el agarre, en la carretera, de un auto puede verse comprometido.
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Now in its third year of the current generation design, the 2013 Infiniti M once again sets the bar high for mid size performance luxury sedans; it combines inspired performance, welcoming interior, crafted feel and advanced technology.
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The 2012 Infiniti QX56 is one of the most luxurious vehicles available in the category of sports utility vehicles, combining ruggedness and capability with grace and elegance. From its previous model year, the 2012 QX56 continues to carry over its characteristic strength and charisma seemingly effortlessly.
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For 2014 the Hyundai Sonata Limited offers exceptional safety, cutting-edge design and impressive power and fuel economy. Sonata enters the 2014 model year with exterior design enhancements, new safety technologies and a host of unique comfort and convenience features.
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The Hyundai Tucson, known for its combination of style and function, adds even more value in 2014 with an advanced 2.4-liter Theta II Gasoline Direct Injection engine, enhancing torque and responsiveness. With GDI standard on Tucson, every Hyundai CUV now features this performance-enhancing technology.
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The 2014 Santa Fe features a flowing interior look, designed for family functionality and comfort. From the available heated rear seats and eight-way power driver seat with four-way lumbar support, to a standard 40:20:40 split-folding rear seat back. Also for 2014, Santa Fe helps keep clothes neat and crisp on hot, humid days with the option of ventilated front seats. These seats work via fans in the seat cushion and seat back blowing a gentle stream of air through the miniature perforations in the leather. The driver’s seating position and exterior mirrors can also be set and saved using the integrated memory seat available for the 2014 model year. Special care and attention went into other interior details, such as an optional panoramic sunroof, which allows more natural light into the cabin and rear side window sunshades. The three-row Santa Fe also features an available power liftgate for added convenience.
By Mauricio Lezcano / carsntravel.com
For 2013, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid increases fuel efficiency and operate in all electric modes more often and for longer periods of time, with an advanced version of the brand’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture. The improved architecture optimizes electric only driving with a higher output 35 kW electric motor, a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery pack and an optimized hybrid operating strategy. These upgrades are paired with a 2.4-liter Theta II four cylinder engine that now runs on a more efficient Atkinson cycle and an enhanced transmission to generate 199 combined net horsepower.
By Mauricio Lezcano / carsNtravel.com
For 2013, the refreshed Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track A/T strikes a more menacing demeanor, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and hood with heat extractor cues. The side view reveals new, aggressive 19-inch alloy wheel designs with deeper dimensional sculpting. The rear taillights provide a visual spark via premium LED illumination and new contours. The traditional rear-drive sport coupe proportions remain, with a long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs producing a classic wedge-like profile.
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The all new Santa Fe lineup reinvents the family CUV landscape with progressive design, efficient powertrains and upscale amenities, with flexible seating and cargo, strong performance courtesy of dramatic weight savings and advanced safety technologies.
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For 2013, the Genesis 3.8 technology package model offers a new optional eight-inch Driver Information System display with navigation and an enhanced multi-media controller. This new display features a more intuitive user interface, integrating the same rotating dial with joystick-type function, enhanced voice-recognition commands and improved navigation screen layouts. New hot keys also give individuals more immediate control over the operating system to reduce driving distractions. The system uses a large 64GB solid-state drive, which allows generous music, image and video storage or Bluetooth music-streaming capability.
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El nuevo Hyundai Santa Fe, un atractivo ‘crossover’ en su tercera generación, presenta para el 2013 versiones de cinco, seis y siete pasajeros (Long Base – Chasis Largo), en sus modelos de tracción delantera y en las cuatro ruedas, además de agregar tres tipos de motores con inyección directa de gasolina (GDI), y una serie de característica para complacer a los conductores y ocupantes con altas expectativas de funcionalidad, versatilidad y comodidad.
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Veloster Turbo’s unique design takes inspiration from a custom high performance sport bike. One of the most popular sport bike upgrades is to modify the exhaust. Hyundai designers have removed the Veloster’s trapezoidal center exhaust and replaced it with two larger free flowing circular pipes. These new pipes and the new intake manifold also allowed engineers to give the engine a more robust sound.
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Hyundai’s rear drive sport coup receives more powerful powertrain technologies, more aggressive design, upscale interior refinement and blue link telematics.Continue reading