Audi is 100 years old

From the A3 to the R8, Audi constantly strives to achieve a delicate balance between ergonomics and aesthetics. Whether it’s the elegant exterior lines, the clean simplicity of the instrumentation panel or the subtle sheen of each aluminum accent, you’ll find that design and craftsmanship, form and function work together in sublime harmony. It’s here that you’ll discover the meaning of Vorsprung durch Technik, a philosophy in which every aspect of design is driven by the goal to give drivers a distinct “advantage” through integrated, progressive technology. It comes alive as every detail reflects the same exceptional appointments and speaks to the greater ideal of the Audi brand >>>Read more....Download

Audi ‘green’ issues and sustainability

Saving fuel and reducing emissions – start-stop on A3, A4 and A5. Manual versions of the A3 and A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI, 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI 140PS, A4 Saloon and Avant, A5 Coupé (pictured right), Sportback and Cabriolet models powered by the 1.8 TFSI (except Sportback), 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines now return even better economy and lower CO2 emissions with start-stop and recuperation. >>> Read more.....Download

2010 Prius Product Information

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES • Tilt/telescopic adjustable steering wheel with audio and HVAC controls with Touch Tracer Display • Multi-information Display with energy monitor, fuel consumption history, hybrid system indicator and odometer with twin tripmeters. • Central instrument display with digital speedometer, instant fuel consumption, fuel gauge, shift-lever indicator. • Air conditioning with electric A/C compressor • Eco, EV and Power mode • Auto up/down on all windows • Push button start • Cruise control • Driver’s seat with vertical adjustment • Dual sunvisors with driver and front passenger vanity mirrors • 60/40 split rear seat • Power door locks • Seatback pockets • 12v power outlets (2) • Tonneau cover > Read more......Download

Biodiesel Technology

Biodiesel is defined as the mono alkyl esters of long chain fatty acids derived from renewable liquid feedstocks, such as vegetable oils and animal fats for use in diesel engines. The most common biodiesel fuel is made by the transesterfication of soy or rapeseed triacyglycerides with methanol in the presence of a strong base catalyst such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or sodium methoxide. Biodiesel has some favorable properties when used, as a fuel component. The US EPA has analyzed B-20 blends (20% biodiesel blended with 80% conventional diesel) and has concluded that these blends can reduce VOC emissions by 20%, CO and PM emissions by 10%, NOx emissions were increased by 2% in the EPA study. The World-Wide Fuel Charter, a compilation of fuel quality requirements endorsed by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), the Engine Manufacturers Association, the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association and a number of other automobile manufacturer trade associations around the world, does not endorse fuels that contain more than 5% biodiesel for fuels sold in WWFC defined category 1-3 areas (most of the world). International Truck and Engine Company has stated that the use of biodiesel in their engines - some of which are in Ford products - at greater than 5% concentration, is solely at the discretion and risk of the customer. In the US, the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) recently adopted D6751, which specifies properties for neat biodiesel intended for blending with diesel fuel containing up to 500-ppm sulfur. ASTM also plans to develop a standard for biodiesel that can be blended with ultra- low sulfur diesel fuel (15 ppm max). This standard has no requirement for feedstock quality. European standards organization, CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation) has released specifications for biodiesel, EN 14214, which specifies properties and the test methods needed to determine compliance. This standard allows any feedstock to be used, but its specifications are most easily met by rapeseed methyl esters. Ford Motor Company Position Fuels containing no more than 5% biodiesel may be used in Ford diesel powered vehicles. Consistent with WWFC (World-Wide Fuel Charter) category 1-3, “Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) used in commercial fuel must meet both the EN 14214 and ASTM D 6751 specifications”. There are still some unresolved technical concerns with the use of biodiesel at concentration greater than 5%. Some of the concerns are: Requires special care at low temperatures to avoid excessive rise in viscosity and loss of fluidity Storage is a problem due to higher then normal risk of microbial contamination due to water absorption as well as a higher rate of oxidation stability which creates insoluble gums and sediment deposits Being hygroscopic, the fuel tends to have increased water content, which increases the risk of corrosion Biodiesel tends to cause higher engine deposit formations The methyl esters in biodiesel fuel may attack the seals and composite materials used in vehicle fuel systems It may attack certain metals such as zinc, copper based alloys, cast iron, tin, lead, cobalt, and manganese It is an effective solvent, and can act as a paint stripper, whilst it will tend to loosen deposits in the bottom of fuel tanks of vehicles previously run on mineral diesel Ford believes that it is unlikely that the emission benefits of biodiesel will be sufficient to achieve Tier 2 emission standards with out catalysts and particulate filters. Ford is working aggressively on technologies, including engine improvements, new catalysts and particulate filters that will remove HC, CO, NOx and soot from diesel exhaust. Renewable fuels or blends containing renewable components can help reduce the total lifecycle CO2 impact and may be used when available, but they are not the key step to achieving Tier 2 emission standards. Read more....Download

Ford Mustang ownership experience

New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We want your Ford Mustang ownership experience to be the best it can be. So under this warranty, your new vehicle comes with 3-year/36,000-mile Bumper-to-Bumper Coverage, 5-year/60,000-mile Powertrain Warranty Coverage, 5-year/50,000-mile Safety Restraint Coverage, and 5-year/unlimited-mile Corrosion (Perforation) Coverage – all with no deductible. Please ask your Ford Dealer a copy of this limited warranty. Roadside Assistance. Covers your vehicle for 5 years or 60,000 miles, so you have the security of knowing that help may be only a phone call away should you run out of fuel, lock yourself out of the vehicle, or need towing. Your Ford Dealer can provide complete details on all of these advantages. Ford Credit. Get the ride you want. Whether you plan to lease or finance, you’ll find the choices that are right for you at Ford Credit. Ask your Ford Dealer for details or check us out at fordcredit.com. Ford Extended Service Plan. For a purchase or lease, the Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP) gives you “Peace-of-Mind” protection designed to cover key vehicle components and protect you from the cost of unexpected repairs. Ask your dealer for a Ford ESP, the only service contract backed exclusively by Ford and honored at all Ford Lincoln Mercury dealerships. Insurance Services. Get Ford Motor Company quality in your auto insurance. Our program offers industry-leading benefits and competitive rates. Call 1-877-367-3847, or visit us at fordvip.com for a no-obligation quote. Insurance offered by American Road Services Company (in CA, American Road Insurance Agency), a licensed agency and subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Comparisons based on 2009 competitive models (Sports Car class), publicly available information and Ford certification data at time of release. Some features discussed may be optional. Vehicles shown may contain optional equipment. Features shown may be offered only in combination with other options or subject to additional ordering requirements or limitations. Dimensions shown may vary due to optional features and/or production variability. Following release of the PDF, certain changes in standard equipment, options and the like, or product delays may have occurred which would not be included in these pages. Your Ford Dealer is the best source for up-to-date information. Ford Division reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without incurring obligations. GT500 is a registered trademark of Carroll Hall Shelby Trust. Alcantara is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A., Italy. © 2009 Ford Motor Company 10MUSWEBPDFSPEC Read more.....Download

Original BMW accessories.

The right accessories, the right service. The excellence of BMW cars is matched only by the quality of its service. When you visit your BMW dealer, you can expect expert professional advice from highly trained staff working with the very latest in diagnostic technology. All work on your car – from the fitting of accessories to the retouching of paintwork – will be carried out to the highest quality and environmental standards, and BMW’s global dealer network means help is always at hand, wherever you are in the world. Because the Ultimate Driving Machine deserves nothing less than ultimate service quality. For more information on what is available from BMW Service, please contact your nearest BMW Service Centre, or visit www.bmw.com Download