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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Dodge Viper teaser

New Dodge Viper teased by SRT before its New York Motor Show unveil in April




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Mercedes B-Class review

Mercedes calls the new B-Class a ‘Compact Sports Tourer’. As far as we’re concerned, it’s basically a five-door hatchback – a prestige-badged, premium-priced rival for the likes of the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf.

It comes with a choice of four engines – two petrol, two diesel – and prices starting at just over £21,000. However, for our first experience of the B-Class here in the UK, we’re…



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Citröen Metropolis concept car (2010) first pictures

Is it a future C6? Citröen shows off new limo concept
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Kenwood KDC-HD552U & KDC-202U CD/MP3/WMA Car Receivers

KDC-HD552U

With built-in HD Radio, the KDC-HD552U gives the user all of the
features and audio performance of HD Radio right out of the box with no
subscription required. Users can enjoy HD Radio-specific programming
(where available), and iTunes Tagging is made easy by pressing a
dedicated button near the volume control. A front-panel USB input and
stereo mini-plug auxiliary input allows for the control and playback of a
wide variety of external media, including iPod, iPhone, Android (with
the use of the Kenwood Music Control app for Android) and mass storage
devices.

 

 

General Features:

  • CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
  • Built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • Built-in HD Radio tuner
  • Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files
  • Detachable face with 13-digit display and blue/white illumination
  • Remote control
  • System Q Sound Control (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer)
  • Speaker size settings
  • Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
  • Bass boost
  • Low-pass filter and subwoofer level control
  • iPod/iPhone
    direct control via USB input — no adapter necessary, but adding
    Kenwood's optional connecting cable lets you leave your iPod cable at
    home
  • Pandora control with iPhone
  • Compatible with Music Link app for Android devices
  • Inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB input
  • Outputs: 6-channel preamp outputs (2.5-volt front, rear, and subwoofer)

KDC-202U

The KDC-202U takes the performance of your ride up a notch with the punch
of a solid built-in amplifier and a 24-bit digital-to-analog converter
that brings out all the impact and detail of your discs and your digital
music. And you'll also find a 3-band EQ and a bass boost to tailor the
tone, while Kenwood's Supreme Setting improves the sound of compressed
audio files.

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General Features:

  • CD player with AM/FM tuner
  • Built-in MOSFET amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • Plays CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RW discs including discs loaded with MP3 and WMA music files
  • Detachable face with 11-digit display and red button illumination
  • Remote Control
  • System Q Sound Control (8 preset EQ curves and a 3-band equalizer)
  • Speaker size settings
  • Supreme Setting improves the sound of files encoded at low bit rates
  • Bass boost
  • Low-pass filter and subwoofer level control
  • Compatible with Music Link app for Android devices
  • Inputs: front-panel auxiliary and USB input (no iPod compatibility)
  • Outputs: 2-channel preamp outputs (2-volt rear/subwoofer)


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Skoda Citigo five-door

Skoda Citigo five-door to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show in March




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Seat Alhambra (2010): Spain’s new full size MPV

First pics of the new Seat Alhambra – a Sharan in drag
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Kenwood KDC-BT948HD/RB HD Radio Receiver w/ Pandora Link

Bluetooth powered by Parrot

Bluetooth wireless technology promotes safe driving habits by allowing you to have a hands-free conversation while you drive without the need to hold a phone to your ear.  Incoming calls will be picked up automatically or at the touch of a button if screening calls.  For outgoing calls, the easy to read display interface makes it easy to search the contents of your address book, recent calls sent or received and with a press of a button you're connected.

USB Connectivity for iPhone and iPod
USB connectivity for audio/video playback from popular devices like iPhone and iPod when used with optional accessory cable.  Featuring an advanced graphic user interface, iPod browsing is done easily using Slide Touch to browse by album art, video titles, photographs, etc. from an iPhone or iPod. For added versatility, iPod control by Hand disables the receiver's integrated control, enabling passengers to control the iPod manually including some selected Apps.  The same USB connectivity allows users to connect USB thumb drives and external hard disk drives.

Pandora Connectivity
Pandora is an internet radio service that allows you to create radio stations based upon favorite artists and songs.  In short Pandora analyzes a song or artist using up to 400 distinct musical characteristics and then recommends songs and artists based upon your personal likes.  If the Pandora App is on your iPhone, simply connect to the DNX to enable touch-panel control of your personal Pandora stations.

Built-In HD Radio
The amount of people wanting HD Radio playback has been increasing at a very rapid rate, and rightly so. HD Radio offers CD quality FM audio and clear AM audio and allows HD radio equipment to display song and artist names in real time.

Rear View Camera Touch Control
By connecting a CMOS-300  you have added capability of turning parking guidelines on/off as well as cycle through the five different multi-views right from the touch screen.  You can also toggle between front and rear cameras when using two CMOS-300 simultaneously.

Variable Color Illumination
Change the display & button colors to match the color of the lights in your car. Choose from 10 preset colors or change them manually to get a perfect match.

Multi-Line Text Display
The 5-Line Full Dot LCD display makes it easy to navigate thru your radio or satellite radio presets, iPod content lists, USB music folders or phonebook contacts.  Featuring positive and negative display modes, the bright display works well under any lighting conditions.

 

 

General Features

  • Playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV digital media files
  • Built-in 5-Band graphic equalizer
  • Built-in amplifier
    • 22W x 4
    • 50W x 4
  • Remote control included

Expansion Capabilities

  • Rear  USB Port
  • HD Radio Built-In
  • Direct iPod Control via USB
    • KCA-IP202 Required for Full List of Features (sold seperately)
  • CD changer control ready: KDC-C669 Required (sold seperately)
  • Bluetooth Built-In
    • Hands Free Calling (HFP)
    • Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
    • Wireless music streaming (A2DP)
    • Audio/Video remote control profile (AVRCP)
  • Sirius Saellite radio ready
    • CA-SR50V Required (sold seperately)
  • Steering Wheel Controls Capable: Metra Axxes ASWC or Similar Adapter Required (sold sepearately)

 


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Frenchman pretends to be a speed camera

Rémi Gaillard’s been up to no good again…




Top Gear Car News

Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost prices announced

Ford has announced prices for new ultra-efficient three-cylinder petrol engined Focus EcoBoost, which will be available from next month.
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Fiat Punto 2012 prices announced

Prices for the 2012 Fiat Punto range have been announced.

The entry-level 1.2 8v Pop costs £9990 – £410 less than the 1.2 8v Active model it replaces. Pop trim carries forward the outgoing version’s kit, including remote central locking, electric front windows, driver and passenger airbags and MP3 connectivity as standard.

The mid-spec trim is now called Easy; it includes 15-inch alloy wheels…



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