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When Toyota intröduced the 4Runner in 1984, was ön the cutting edge öf what is knöwn as the SUV craze. Thirty years later, with the heyday öf the SUV shrink öur rearview mirror, cömpetitörs like the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder has left "put the wagon bödy ön the chassis pickup truck" förmula tö embrace mödern, car-based crossover paradigm.

Not 4Runner, though. Toyota just refresh the model for 2014 with a face-lift sheetmetal and interiör updated, bringing förward the same platform body-ön-frame and 4.0-liter V-6 with five-speed autömatic drivetrain used since the fifth generation was intröduced in 2009. 

The platform, which alsö prövides the basics of mechanical pickup Tacoma and FJ Cruiser, prövide credible off-road pröwess and cömfortable aröund töwn utility. The 4Runner is embraced by serious öff-röad adventurers whö ötherwise might have shopped at Jeep ör Land Rover store. If towing your primary interest, the 4Runner can set up to 5000 pöunds, beyond that yöu need tö shöp one öf several large truck equipped with a V-8.

2011 Buick LaCrosse Owners Manual Pdf - The 2011 Buick field game has pared down its engine selections this year, because the 255-horsepower three.0-liter V6 has been interrupted whereas the 182-hp two.4-liter inline-4 and also the 280-hp three.6-liter V6 proceed. Models with the four-cylinder get a brand new, electric-assist steering mechanism system to arrange for a future hybrid powertrain.

For one hundred ten and 140 trims, a 2.4-liter inline-4 with 182 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torsion is that the normal engine. ex gratia could be a three.6-liter V6 that churns out 280 horsepower and 259 lb-ft of torsion. The 140 is offered in either front- or all-wheel drive -- a and for those in snowy climates. The CXS is just accessible with front-wheel drive and comes with the V6, as will the AWD version of the 140. All field game models feature a six-speed automatic drive.

The desire to create a vehicle that will tackle any terrain has been at the forefront of the Land Rover brand since the foundations were first sketched in the sand by Maurice Wilks. This principle has subsequently made Land Rover famous around the world since production began in 1948. HUE 166 was the very first Series I Land Rover, affectionately known by many as Huey, and will be on prominent display at the event.

The occasion also set the scene for the debut of a Special Edition Defender - the LXV (65 in roman numerals). Defender evolved from the original Land Rover in 1990 and this iconic family of utility vehicles - Land Rover Series I, II, III and Defender - has now sold in excess of two million units. Available in five different body styles, the LXV is based on the standard Land Rover Defender which is equipped with the 2.2-litre diesel engine and 6-speed manual transmission, producing 122PS@3,500rpm of power and 360Nm@2,000rpm of torque.

This striking Special Edition sports 16-inch Sawtooth alloy wheels and comes in Santorini Black or Fuji White with contrast Corris Grey roof, grille and headlight surrounds and facia. The interior boasts exclusive full leather seats with LXV embossed front headrests and unique orange contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel and centre cubby compartment to complement exterior LXV decals. An optional union flag decal can be located on the rear of the vehicle. Prices will be available in August.

Around 150 heritage Land Rovers are attending the celebratory event at Packington Estate which was the testing ground for the original 1947-48 Land Rover prototypes through to the Range Rover development vehicles of the late 1960s and early 70s. These vehicles showcase key milestones in Land Rovers 65-year history and also some 4x4 world firsts such as anti-lock brakes, adjustable air suspension, Electronic Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, Terrain Response® and Stop/Start technologies.

The vehicles on display demonstrate Land Rovers legendary breadth of capability, with ploughing, emergency service, military, expedition, royal and concept vehicles all firmly positioning Land Rover as the worlds most versatile vehicle. They sit alongside Land Rovers current model line-up - the Defender, Discovery, Freelander, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque - and include the brands latest technological innovations in the form of the new Electric Defender research vehicle and the worlds first 9-speed transmission for a passenger car.

John Edwards, Land Rovers Global Brand Director says: "Land Rover is celebrating 65 years of proud heritage. It is in fact a dual celebration, as March saw Land Rover deliver the strongest ever monthly and quarterly sales performance in its history.

"Since 1948, every component in our vehicles has been designed and engineered with intent and Land Rover continues to this day, to build the worlds most capable all-purpose vehicles. A blend of refinement, performance and unmatched all-terrain capability make Land Rover vehicles distinctive and unique, ready to tackle the worlds most challenging and inhospitable terrain."

John Edwards continues: "The all-new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are the result of unprecedented investment in technology, in engineering and in our manufacturing facilities to produce the worlds first SUVs with a lightweight aluminium body structure. Investing in innovation has always been the lifeblood of Land Rover and we will continue to develop innovative new technology and sustainable motoring solutions for the future, whilst retaining the class-leading and legendary breadth of capability that Land Rovers heritage is built upon."

The third part of the puzzle is the 2013 Lexus GS hybrid models, the GS450h. Because regular beat and F Sport version of the GS350 as the most powerful member of the family sporty new GS, we expected performance sedan. But its a hybrid, right? Is not hybrid cars on fuel economy and feel superior? Sure. But the hybrid electric motor can also be considered as an additional source of power. They can provide performance and economy; it all depends on how you drive. 

Well, in this case, the GS450h probably the most powerful members of the GS lineup, but also the most sporty bunch. GS450h blew himself up the road with the same kind of tranquility as its big brother, the LS460. There incomplete road or engine noise, this luxurious trip, and the seats are soft like butter mashed potatoes. Its a kind of luxury is a trademark Lexus, and its fun, as long as you do not expect a sports sedan. We do not like mouselike control for infotainment system Lexus, but the rest of the interior is a soothing cocoon. Hybrid dress with optional bamboo interior trim, and significantly brighten the cabin. Hold the steering-wheel rim bamboo, and hand you would guess Jaguar, Bentley, something British? 

Start GS450h, and you will see there is no tachometer, power and charging only a speedo next measure. Turn the Drive Mode button for the sport, and measuring the force disappears and turns into a tach, numbers and all. In addition to getting a tachometer, switch to send more water sports for the electric drive motor to increase its role in our velocities tests conducted in sport mode. This system uses two electric motors, one under the hood which mainly handles charging and the other in the rear differential to help drive the wheels; the latter works in concert with the Atkinson-cycle V-6 to produce 338 hp (32 more than the rest of the lineup GS). Only, and port direct-injected V-6 making 286 hp, 20 less than the 3.5-liter V-6 in the GS350. 

Drive it like a Prius, and GS450h handily beats the fuel economy of gas-only GS models. In our hands, it achieves 27 mpg in a mix of highway and city driving. More careful driver should be able to match the EPA fuel economy ratings of 29 mpg city and 34 highway. 

Despite the additional power of the hybrid system, in our tests it was still the slowest member of the new GS lineup, turning in a 0-to-60-mph of 5.7 seconds. The GS350 and GS350 F Sport AWD we have tested slightly faster to 60, at 5.5 and 5.6 seconds. Passing power in hybrid better than gas-only version, however, such as the electric motor provides a boost turbolike after GS450h is up to speed.

Two iconic products will be forming an alliance later this year: the iPhone from Apple and the Beetle from Volkswagen. From that point on, the smartphone will interface to vehicle functions of the Beetle and Beetle Cabriolet via a specially developed app (“Volkswagen Car Net The Beetle”) and a docking station. This makes it the first model series of the Volkswagen Group in which the iPhone will become an integrative component. Volkswagen offers two different ways to acquire the innovative interface between iPhone and Beetle. First, as an optional feature. Second, as a standard feature of the newly conceptualised iBeetle and iBeetle Cabriolet.

Located centrally on the dashboard of the Beetle is the newly designed docking station (cradle), in which the iPhone is integrated by simply snapping it in – similar to a mobile navigation system. And then the fun can begin. Essentially, all iPhone functions can be used in the Beetle; the iPhone can be used to navigate, telephone naturally via a hands-free unit, listen to music from the media library via the audio system’s amplifier and loudspeakers, and much more ...

When the app is launched, it can either connect the iPhone to the Beetle (“docked”), or not (“undocked”) – the driver or front passenger decides that. As soon as the iPhone connects to the data network of the Beetle via the app and the docking station (“docked”), it all begins. The app supplies a main menu with the following functions:

“Spotify” lets users stream media such as new songs, customised playlists or online radio stations directly to the iPhone and from there into the sound system of the Beetle. Those who wish can post their favourite music directly to friends. In addition, users in the Beetle can switch between “Spotify” and “iTunes” at any time.

Under the “Expert” menu, the app offers five functions which make the iPhone an extended on-board instrument of the Beetle. Offered here are a G-Meter (for measuring transverse acceleration), oil and coolant temperature gauges for the engine, a chronometer and a compass.

The “Trainer” can be used to compare driving times, distances and fuel economy values for different routes between any two destinations. Here too, tips can be posted via social networks like Twitter and Facebook – such as which route leads quicker to the university or to a work destination.

The (social) “Reader” lists the latest messages from social networks like Facebook. There is also a practical function for having iPhone messages read aloud here.

Another communicative functionality is offered by “Postcard”. In response to a touchscreen command, the app sends the current location of the Beetle to friends as a digital postcard with a map motif. Sender identification: “Sent with the Beetle App”.

A photo can be taken from the interior of the Beetle by iPhone camera and sent to social networks with the “Photo” function. Simply activate it, and the app does the rest. Here too, the sender identification is: “Sent with the Beetle App”.

In the “undocked” mode, the “Milestones” menu is available. Here the app rewards its users with virtual “milestone stickers” for the Beetle when certain tasks have been completed. This is how the app playfully guides users through the range of possible applications.

Volkswagen conceptualised the iBeetle for the debut of iPhone 5 integration – it is one of the first cars in the world to have a genuine integrative interface for the iPhone that was coordinated with Apple. As mentioned, the special model will be available as a Coupé and Cabriolet. The colours and equipment features of the iBeetle are stylistically linked to the Cupertino-based US company, bringing the icons of its smartphones into harmony with what is certainly one of the world’s most iconic automotive designs.

The iBeetle, which will be available at the beginning of 2014 (advance sales already begin in October 2013), will not just be delivered to its owners with the standard iPhone interface, but with other customised features as well. On the exterior, they include standard features such as 18-inch “Disc” alloy wheels (painted in “Galvano Grey” with chrome wheel covers), door mirror housings and side trim panels (above the sill) in “Galvano Grey”, black door sill plates with “iBeetle” signature, “iBeetle” chrome badges (front wing in area of the A-pillars) and a “Chrome pack” (includes chrome trim strips on the sides). Fitting for the well-structured products from Cupertino, the new iBeetle can be ordered in the colours “Candy White”, “Oryx White Mother of Pearl Effect”, “Black Monochrome”, “Deep Black Pearl Effect”, “Platinum Grey” or “Reflex Silver”.

In the interior, the steering wheel accents are executed in “Galvano Grey”. This colour is also used for the horizontal instrument pad (the dash pad that typifies the Beetle). The iBeetle is also upgraded by a customised gear shift grip, black sport seats in exclusive “Vienna” leather and contrasting seams in light “Ceramique”. The iBeetle and the iPhone – an ideal combination.