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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Volkswagen Thing

The Volkswagen Type 181 "Kurierwagen", popularly known in the United Kingdom as the Trekker (Type182 in RHD form), in the United States as the Volkswagen Thing, and in Mexico as the Safari, was a small military vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1969 to 1983, although civilian sales stopped in 1980.
Development of the vehicle proved time consuming, however, and the Germany government was in need of a limited number of light, inexpensive, durable transport vehicles That Could Their fulfill basic needs while the Europa Jeep was being developed and put into production. Like the World War II era Type 82 Kubelwagen, the Type 181 used mechanical parts and a rear-engine

Saturday, June 4, 2011

2011 Volvo XC60

For 2011, the Volvo XC60 adds a new trim levels: the 3.2 R-Design. A perfect example is the 2011 Volvo XC60.
Standard equipment XC60 is another advantage, with even base models coming equipped with Bluetooth, dual climate control and satellite radio. 

 
Naturally Also expresses the Volvo XC60 emphasis on safety. For example, the XC's list of standard equipment includes City Safety, a system engages at low speeds That and cans detect slowed or stopped vehicles ahead and automatically Immediately apply the XC's brakes to minimize or Avoid a collision.
If you're shopping for a luxury crossover, the XC60 Should Be high on your list.

This Brings the number of R-Design
Volvo XC60  engine options to two.
The R-Design is Volvo's high-performance trim level, and in the case of the XC60, that means a stiffer chassis, firmer suspension tuning, retuned steering, and unique styling cues. While the 3.2-liter gained 5 horsepower (now 240), We opted to drive the T6 AWD model. The crossover Quickly gets up to speed, and throttle response is quick, the XC60 is fast, yet the power delivery was smoother Than Expected from this turbo engine.