Showing posts with label AUSTRALIAN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label AUSTRALIAN. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Mazda noted that the 2012 BT-50�s Chief Designer, Ryo Yanagisawa and a group of the firm�s top-selling dealers in the country were involved in the design of the accessories, which will include among other parts, two fully ADR compliant bull bar options, a sports bar, a nudge bar and side steps.
The Japanese company stated that all exterior parts have undergone multiple crash test scenarios are �fully airbag compliant�.
The bull bars seen in these photos will be offered in both polished aluminium and powder coated black steel designs.
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Monday, July 18, 2011
The U.S. national median monthly parking rate is US$155.22, with the highest being midtown Manhattan at US$541 and Renoa at US$45 the cheapest. In Canada, Calgary topped out at US$486 followed by Toronto at $342 USD and Montreal at $305 USD.
Globally the most expensive cities to park are London, England at an average of US$1,084 a month (no doubt brought up by a few �200,000 parking spots); Zurich, Switzerland at US$822; Rome, Italy at US$719; Hong Kong at US$745; Tokyo, Japan at US$744 and Perth, Australia at US$717.
Ross Moore, Colliers� chief economist had this to say about the results:
"This year's parking rate survey reflects a moderately improving economy and better office leasing fundamentals. Despite these improvements, operators are still holding the line on parking rates. The long-term trend is still for rates to move higher, but any near-term movement will be dictated by the vigor of the economic recovery.�
In the U.S., median monthly parking rates have dropped 0.2% since 2010 and most cities were found to have between �fair� and �limited parking, with few exceptions.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
You can take a look at all the vehicles in our comprehensive photo gallery right after the break. For those of you interested in learning more about the Ford-badged Mad Max Interceptor prototypes
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Polestar, which handled the performance tweaks, fine-tuned the electronic software of the T6 engine increasing output by 24HP to 330-horses and torque by 40Nm to 480Nm (354 lb-ft).
Like the R Design models, the S60 Performance show car features a lowered sports suspension that includes monotube damping at the rear, 15 per cent stiffer springs and the bushings that are 20 percent stiffer compared with the dynamic chassis in the regular S60 models.
Exterior modifications are limited to the 19-inch Heico wheels shod in Pirelli tires and the quad exhaust tail pipes.
No changes were made in the cabin, which retains the production S60�s R-Design features including the sports seats with firmer side bolstering, leather clad three-spoke steering wheel, dials with blue surrounds and aluminium ridged pedals.
�The S60 T6 already boasts excellent performance credentials and the S60 Performance Project takes that even further,� said Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Matt Braid. �With the extra power, torque and unique wheels and exhaust system the S60 Performance Project really is a very special edition S60.''
Volvo has declined to confirm whether it plans to build the S60 Perfomance Concept, but sources within the company said that if there is a positive customer reaction and demand, then it might enter a limited production.
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