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As we advance through the teaser images, Jeep has presented at the Moab Easter Safari a series of new concepts, all aimed at driving off-road 4 × 4. The complete list of new concepts has the Pork Chop Wrangler and Renegade, the long-rumored JK8 Independence pick-up and version of the Dodge Ram Runner main attractions of the event. Others present were concept car Compass Canyon, the Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition, and Wrangler Cherokee Overland Blue Crush.

First, the Wrangler Pork Chop is a two-seater designed specifically to open roof to climb hills. It is equipped with a sturdy roll cage, bucket-type sports seats, aluminum bumper, raised suspension to bring it to the sky and huge Mickey Thompson tires 35 inches in diameter. Second, the Wrangler Renegade features a HEMI V8 engine with 475 horsepower, 44 ProRock axes ProRock betray and 60 behind, and drive kit AEV rear bumper with spare wheel.

Another interesting new model is the Independence JK8 a pick-up version of the Wrangler Unlimited has been featured in numerous rumors. There are no published official data JK8, which highlights the striking yellow color settings matte black and the usable area on the back of 50 inches long by 44 wide (1.27 x 1.12 meters). Finally, note the presence of the Dodge Ram Runner, Mopar cosmetic package equipped with high suspension and new front bumper.

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Not only there the saloon version of the Black Series Mercedes, but has confirmed that the new C-Class Coupé C63 AMG version will receive the distinctive label of sportiness “Black Series “. Proof of this are the recent spy photos of the C63 AMG Coupé taken near the Mercedes development center, which by the look of the body kit, rims and quad exhaust outlet can not be other than the “BS “.

As usual in previous models “Black Series”, the C63 AMG has flared wheel arches, sports suspension that gives rigidity and on the pavement, rear diffuser with four exhaust and aerodynamic front bumper and large air intakes. As rumored, will roar under the hood the 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine equipped with the AMG Performance Package, which pays 571cv home and 900nm, while the enhanced version for the “BS” could exceed 600cv.

Yesterday was a great day for fans of the convertibles, especially the VW Golf Cabriolet, a model that marked an era in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Volkswagen has introduced the “return ” of a great car like the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, this model has been sitting so that the top designers have already put on the table his recreations of the sporting variants Cabriolet Golf GTI and R .

Of course, it is too soon to tell or confirm anything about it, but surely see the Golf GTI Cabriolet soon. At the head, a very well represented by our friend Theophilus Chin, who has put the grid, bumpers, fog lamps, wheels and other accessories in this version you saw the Golf GTI for decades, and the convertible no less.

As a variant Golf Cabriolet R, as suggested by another designer, is perhaps more difficult, but not impossible, to see him in action soon. For now, we know that the new Golf Cabriolet is impressive, very well made car that is sure to attract a young audience looking for a quality car, nice, good price, but distinctive.

After announcing a new turbo version of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep has released all the details and images from 2011 to assail Compass European showrooms next month. The 2011 Jeep Compass comes with a deep facelift to update its appearance especially in the front, where it shares characteristics with the Grand Cherokee, and the lights that now come with redesigned LED lighting type position.

The main changes in the appearance of the new Compass 2011 are both front and rear bumpers, a new wing to paint body color, silver finish on the base of the tailgate and the presence of chrome finish on the Limited. Complete all exterior improvements the new rails on the roof rack and alloy wheels, available in 17 “for the Sport and 18″ for the Limited.

Also notable developments in the interior of the cabin, which was equipped with a new coating for the front doors with improved feel, a central armrest for improved comfort and an interesting multi-function steering wheel to control radio, cruise The hands-free calls and other functions. Finally, as far as interiors are concerned, include the new upholstery for the seats

The tire pressure is indicated by the manufacturer, the pressure is calculated under varying load conditions and for a specific tire specifications, if we change the tires on others for example, with a lower profile, it is useless follow the manufacturer’s specifications, as this does not recommend this tire has not calculated the specific pressures. Also recommended tire changes may adversely affect other elements of the direction of the vehicle, but that is something to be discussed in another installment.

The manufacturer’s recommended pressure is usually indicated on the vehicle owner’s manual and a sticker in areas like the inside of the door frame of the duct or fuel tank cap. The manufacturer usually indicates two pressures, one for light loads and other heavy duty vehicle, the latter is always recommended that all vehicle seats are occupied, not necessarily loaded in the luggage when you travel two people and a lot of weight trunk is also inflate tires to recommended pressure load.

Pressures are indicated in bars: 2 bar = 29.00754 PSI

Pressure of the spare wheel.

It’s funny while striking, spare wheels (type foot stick), these seem very narrow motorcycle maximum speed recommended is 80 km / h and insurance are all aware, have an inflation pressure of 4 to 4 5 bars of pressure, so if you click and replaced by the spare wheel do not forget to inflate to this pressure (usually indicated on the rubber itself)

Nomenclature and symbols of the tire.

I leave you with this animation where we can find which means that which is written in our tires.

Offered a video where we see the first car with an integrated iPad center console was a mere artisan work by the guys from Car Audio Sound Man in California. This week offers a new video, which you can see remarkable progress over the first attempt, improve the connection, the base and add Bluetooth.

On this occasion, added a digital connection that will be sent directly by the carrier Onkyo ND-S1, which previously could not manage the optical input of the iPad, thanks to that connection, which is the same for the iPhone 3G, you can talk through the Mobile, managing the audio through the carrier to achieve this, they have also added a Bluetooth switch.

IPad digital connection was built by the boys themselves Sound Man Car Audio, actually by Doug Bernards, the owner, Bluetooth Connection Kit is a trademark Cig Blue. And to preserve the iPad, have placed a cloth surface at the base of the console to avoid streaking. I leave the video after the jump, which I believe will become increasingly common. IPad over in the car here.

BMW Officially Have taken the wraps off Face-Lift Their compact SUV.

The model has Received new headlights, a larger grille and lower spoiler color coded. New fog lights integrated Are Now Within the front bumper.

Gained The rear has a pair of LED lights and extra color coding on the lower panels, while larger twin exhausts protrudes from underneath the rear valance.

New petrol and diesel power plants will Be available for the X3. The X3 3.0sd Along is driven by a twin turbo 3L Producing 286 hp unit. This Makes Impressive for an 0-62 mph time of 6.6 seconds, and the Fastest top speed of the range, at 149 mph. The petrol versions come in 2.5L and 3.0L Capacities Producing 218 hp and 272 hp respective. The 2.5L is capable of a 0-62 mph of 8.5 seconds, the 3.0L is a second faster.