Archive for May, 2010
Most Improved Luxury Cars For 2008
Every four to seven years car manufacturers generally make extreme makeovers to their models introducing new ones and completely revamping the old favorites.
However every second year or so car manufacturers get feedback from Hong Kong car dealers as well as focus groups to determine what they should do to improve the next year’s models. Everybody can ask but it takes extra talent to listen and enact consumer solutions so here we look at the companies that have done it best.
Perhaps the most innovative response to a consumer request has come from Mercedes makers of the new Mercedes SL found from consumers that they wanted a longer topdown driving season. While the weather is not within their power and nor is the perception of temperature by drivers they still managed to find a solution.
Mercedes SL vehicles now come with a vent in the headrest to blow warm air onto the necks of the driver and passenger making having the top down infinitely more comfortable. This Mercedes vehicle also has improved styling for this year with a center chrome strip bulges on the hood and power domes.
The Infiniti FX 35/50 was first introduced in 2003 and hasn’t had a makeover until now. Consumers wanted all the basics of the Infiniti improved Hong Kong luxury car dealers reported that consumers wanted better performance better luxury and also better fuel efficiency. Infiniti rose to the challenge well though there has been a 70 horsepower improvement in the 5 liter V8 model up to 390 from 320 and despite this power increase the model now gets 3 extra miles per gallon up to 20 when driving on the highway.
In terms of luxury while it does not compare to Mercedes vehicles the Infiniti now has quilted leather seats and 200 more wood in the interior handstained maple.
Some consumer requests were quite easy to fulfil a common ask for the Audi A4 was that it have more cup holders. This has been implemented on the 2008 model there is a total of four more large cup holders as well as the trickier suggestions of more aggressive styling and a roomier interior. There are larger intakes and a shorter overhang in the front of this Audi model. Inside there is 1.4 more inches or rear knee room as well as more head leg and shoulder room all round.
One of the most mechanically involved improvement for 2008 was to the Nissan Maxima. Consumers reported to premium car dealers in Hong Kong that they wanted the performance of a manual transmission for the Maxima instead of merely making a manual alternative Nissan have created DS mode which allows drivers the advantages of a manual without the effort of using a clutch or gearshift.
A sport cockpit feel was another request and Nissan have reduced the interior volume as well as improving the exterior by creating curvier roof lines and a wider track.
At the lower end of the premium car market in Hong Kong is the Acura TSX which was introduced in 2003 and just upgraded. Improved road noise was a common ask by drivers as well as better fuel economy and interior room.
All these wants have been catered to with an extra passenger volume space of 3.5 feet a quieter ride and an improvement of 1 mpg in fuel efficiency.
About the writer: As one of the world’s most exciting and prestigious brand MercedesBenz Hong Kong offers luxury passenger cars and commercial vehicles extensive choice of Vito Sprinter Viano Actros Axor and Atego to the customers in Hong Kong and Macau.
Mini Choppers-cheap Bike Offers
A chopper is basically a radically modified low slung motor bike that may be powered by gas or by electricity. Now days with rising expenditure and low incomes it is feasible for one to purchase a mini chopper as opposed to the full size version.
There are various aspects to take into consideration while buying and maintaining your mini chopper. Take for instance the buying of a minichopper. You need to take a lot of facts into consideration while purchasing your minichopper. Facts like for what purpose will you be using the bike who will be using the bike what type of style would you like where will the bike be ridden etcetera. There are mini choppers available for every person male and female. The styles and modifications vary from bike to bike. However if you have something in your mind that will set you bike apart you can order a custom designed bike for yourself.
Coming to the various style and models offered you can go for any model ranging from the cheapest to the mini Harley Davidson chopper. You can choose you whether you want your bike to run on the standard gas product or you would like to make a difference to the environment and opt for a bike that runs on electricity.
There are innumerable bike making kits that are available for those who would like to assemble their own minichopper at home. These kits come with simple doityourself instructions that even an amateur can comprehend.
Getting on to the maintenance and street legality of the minichoppers you can rest fully assured as maintenance visits are required on a weekly or monthly basis and you can perform this yourself referring to a few pointers and tips. Mini Chopper can be ridden on roads after the fixation of indicator bulbs and headlights and after insurance and bike plate numbers are attached. You also need to have a valid license made out for taking to the streets on you mini chopper. Be very sure while taking your bike out into the streets and keep your head on you shoulders while you zoom around the city roads.
About the writer: The author is a well versed professional writer and giving incredible writeups to the various online publication industries. Presently he is writing about Mini Chopper and racing industry.
Mercedes-benz C-class Sells Over 300000 Units
More than 300000 customers have purchased any a sedan or station wagon variant of the new MercedesBenz CClass since its official introduction on March 31 2007. When the year its market launch the new model is continuing the success story of the predecessor model. Dr. Klaus Maier says “The sedan got off to an excellent start and since its premiere at dealerships at the end of last year the new CClass station wagon has also been enjoying high popularity both models in fact have posted growth rates of 70 percent on the corresponding periods from the prior year since their respective launches. As a result the new CClass has been the worldwide leader in its market segment since the beginning of 2008.” Klaus Maier is the Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing MercedesBenz Cars.
The new model was yet again the topselling vehicle in the midrange segment in april according to Germanys Federal Motor Transport Authority. German customers as well are very enthusiastic about the new CClass. Germany is the most important market for the CClass which accounts for 25 percent of total sales followed by the U.S. UK Italy and South Africa. The 204 series have been sold worldwide since market launch in the spring of 2007 a total of 290000 CClass sedans and 25000 customers have taken delivery of a new CClass station wagon since that model variant was introduced in December.
The CClass has a clear optical differentiation between the model’s three equipment lines a particularly successful feature. Maier says “In the first year of sales one out of every two CClass customers in Germany chose the Avantgarde line and in other core markets the share of total sales sometimes is even higher the response of our customers to the sporty design of the CClass Avantgarde even exceeded our expectations”. This new product strategy makes the auto parts very attractive to the most diverse customers within the heterogeneous CClass customer base and it also enables us to win over new customers to the MercedesBenz brand.
CClass customers are also attracted by the vehicle’s even more dynamic chassis along with the new model’s distinctive auto parts design which features a selective damping system that also offers great comfort. It also includes a further refined telematics system with Bluetooth and a new Linguatronic voicecommand system for other major selling points. Additionally the station wagon takes the trademark strengths of the sedan including safety agility and comfort and combines them with a significant increase in spaciousness and versatility. The maximum cargo capacity is 1500 liters offers more space than any other premium station wagon in its segment. In Germany last April with all of these entire attribute its no surprising that the CClass station wagon was also the topselling in its segment.
About the writer: Anthony Fontanelle is a 35yearold automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.