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ifiwerebraveenough · 6 years ago

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I’m bored so here’s an ask submission

1. What was the last present you gave? -I gave my friend a bookk 2. What was the last present you received? -also a book lol 3. What animal best represents your personality? -hmm an elephant 4. What are you most afraid of? -never fully living life 5. Who is your favourite villain? -Maleficent 6. Who is your favourite family member? (we all have one, admit it) -my nana 7. If you could name your own planet what would it be called? -Fuxida 8. Stars or Moon? -stars though i love both 9. Do you have/want kinds? -i dont have any but undecided, but i think yes 10. What is your greatest life goal? -make myself someone I am happy with 11. What is something you can’t live without? -my dog 12. What is a place you associate with your childhood? -a huge oak tree at my grandparents old house 13. How was your first kiss/how would you like your first kiss to go? -it was exactly how you’d expect a first kiss. 14. What is some life advice you have acquired? - “Don’t let your loyalty become slavery. If they don’t appreciate what you bring to the table, let them eat alone” 15. Who in history has influenced you? -Sigmund Freud 16. What is something strange that you think about often? -What kind of tree I want to be when I die 17. Baths or Showers? both duh. 18. Tea of Coffee? - both duh 19. Alcohol or soft drink? -not both. alcohol. 20. Writing or typing? -depends what I’m working on. The more personal it is, the more I want to write it. 21. What is you most favourite thing in your bedroom? -right now my dog, but if we’re talking inanimate objects, probably the photograph of my mom, dad, brother and me. 22. Spontaneous holiday! Where are you going and with who? -Somewhere tropical and with someone I can stand to be around for days at a time. 23. Introverted or Extraverted? -more extraverted but it’s a pretty fine line 24. Describe yourself in two words. -moody badass lol 25. A song that always puts you in a good mood. -Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man. 26. What makes you feel? -music 27. What was your favourite concert?- Halsey, October 19, 2017, Infinity Energy Center 28. Any plans for a tattoo? -soooooo many, but I think I’m getting Freya’s paw print next 29. What was the first book you ever read? -Mickey Mouse and the Haunted House 30. What was the first movie you saw in cinemas? -Spirit Away 31. What do you think of when you hear ‘portrait’? -The old paintings of people, and that people did. ie. Mona Lisa 32. Tell me about your partner/ideal partner? -Someone who can make me laugh, keeps me on my toes, doesn’t let me get away with my bullshit, someone comforting, someone who knows and has the decency of human kindness, someone who is passionate and supportive and loves me even on my worst days. 33. Tell me about your siblings, if you have any? -I have a half brother. He has a cute kid. 34. What is a topic you would like to talk about more? -What we can do to better ourselves as humans so that we can help those who cannot help themselves 35. What are you a big advocate for? -basic Human Rights all across the board 36. If you’re comfortable to answer, what is the sickest you have ever been? -when my appendix had to be removed 37. When were you the most scared in your life? -When my grandmother told me she had cancer. 38. Ever had a paranormal experience? -several 39. Biggest celebrity crush at the moment? -Johnny Depp. It stays that way too. 40. What is something happening in your life right now? -I’m almost done with my Master’s degree. 41. What is your favourite mythological creature? -sirens/mermaids 42. Marvel or DC? -I dont feel like i should have to answer a question as stupid as this but it will. Obviously Marvel. 43. What object would be on your family’s banner? -probably a gun of some sort 44. Favourite flower? -Dalias 45. One characteristic you like in a partner? -loyalty 46. What planet/star would you travel to if it were possible? -One in the next universe over 47. What is your favourite meal… ever? -tacchino, fagiolini, e riso di Emanuela ovviamente 48. First time…. doing anything. Describe your first time doing something? -my first time visiting new york city. everything was fascinating to me even though I was sick. I think that is what inspired me to want to travel so much. Just experiencing a different culture, and place. Sightseeing and getting turned around in circles. it was exhilarating 49. Who is your favourite superhero? -Probably Starlord 50. What is your favourite poem? Recite it?- When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children's lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. -The Peace of Wild Things, Wendell Berry 51. What is an exercise you despise doing? -burpees 52. Secret talent? -I can juggle 53. Current song on replay replay replay? -broken hearts club by gnash 54. Recommend me anything. Seriously… anything. -Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman 55. If you weren’t in your current occupation what would you be doing? -Working for travel writing blog/journal 56. What is the first thing you notice about the person you fancy? -their smile 57. If you had one wish that would definitely come true, what would it be? -for the people in the world to be more kind to one another 58. If you could time travel, when and where would you visit? -I’d go back to the 60s and 70s and travel the US in a volkswagen bus 59. What is your lucky number? -13 60. If you adopt a pet what would it be and what would you name it? -I adopted a dog and her name is Freya 61. Do you believe in fate/everything happens for a reason? -absolutely 62. What is your favourite thing about your personality? -I carry a heart full of compassion 63. What is your favourite thing about your appearance? -my hair 64. What is your favourite clothing store? -uhm, tbh I really love Ross 65. What is your favourite online store? -amazon 66. Use one word to describe your most favourite person? -loving 67. How do you usually have your hair? -in a messy bun 68. What was your favourite subject in high school? -literature (imagine that) 69. What makes you feel empowered? -completing an assignment/project that is perfect 70. What motivates you to do something? -usually stress and anxiety 71. What advice would you give someone who is going through a rough time? -Even on your worst days, when you think you cannot possibly endure anything else, remember that your track record for getting through rough days is 100% and that’s pretty good. 72. Ideal date? -Picnic in a field away from cities and cars and lights. middle of the night, light music and star gazing 73. What is the best date night movie? -beetlejuice obviously 74. What is something you are currently looking forward to? - Vacation with my family 75. Tell me a funny joke? -What do you do when you see a spaceman? - Park your car man! 76. Do you like musicals? If so, what’s your favourite? -yes and wicked or Hamilton 77. What is your favourite song currently? -Feel It Still, PTM 78. What song never fails to make you dance? - see above 79. What is your favourite “classic?” - classic movie? classic book? classic song? 80. What is the best advice you have ever been given? - I thought we’d already been over this. 81. Where did you ancestors come from? -Here and there. Native American, Irish and Welsh. 82. What have you learned from your parents/guardians? -yes mom: never settle, dad: control your temper 83. What is a phrase you heard a lot growing up? -are you hurt? are your bleeding? then why are you crying? 84. Do you believe in magic? -yes 85. What reminds you of your best friend? -music festivals (and almost every other thing in my life) 86. What are you passionate about? -teaching 87. Tell me a story from middle school? -we were in gym one day and they were playing music and letting us dance to it and they played pop, lock and drop it and this girls boob came out. 88. Who was your favourite teacher and why? -Ms. Lindall, fourth grade, she was the most caring and helpful person I had ever met. 89. Can you roll your tongue? -mhm 90. What made you pursue what you are studying? (including school subjects) -Amy Ellison. and my love for reading 91. Where would you like to travel to? -all over, but Im planning an asia trip 92. What is something on your bucket-list? -swim cage free with sharks 93. What is home to you? -home is where the heart is 94. What do you do in your free time? -sleep a lot 95. If you could buy anything right now, what would it be? - an island with my own private beach house 96. If you could see anyone, living or dead, right now, who would it be? -my greatgrandfather moore 97. If you could choose, what would your last meal be? -see about about tacchino 98. How would you like to die? -late, in love and a little drunk 99. List five of your favourite pieces of art (paintings, books, songs etc) -1. Adagio in D minor, 2. Neverwhere by Neil Gaimain, Atlas sculpture by Michaelangelo, Dante’s Inferno by Dante Alighieri, A thousand splendid suns by khaled housseini 100. What would you change about this world? - That everyone had all basic necessities and that people were kind to one another just to be kind.

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skillstopallmedia · 2 years ago

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Volkswagen refreshes North American-dedicated Atlas SUV

This is the second facelift for the seven-seat Atlas which was originally introduced in 2017 and updated in 2020, but the first for its five-seat Cross Sport sibling which entered the US market in 2020. An American front Visual changes on the 2024 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport focus on the front end. They both feature a pair of larger headlights joined by an LED bar above the illuminated VW emblem…

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myautomagz-blog · 7 years ago

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fokohow · 4 years ago

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TOP 20: THE BEST VEHICLES FOR THE FAMILY IN 2020 ACCORDING TO PARENTS MAGAZINE

Once again this year, Parents magazine gets wet by naming its best choices of vehicles for the family. Unlike last year, however, the publication is expanding its list of recommended vehicles to 20 (instead of 10 in 2019). Indeed, the magazine’s list this year includes a few additional categories, with the utility segment making up the majority of the models listed, unsurprisingly.

The magazine also considered the safety assessments carried out by the American institute NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). What’s more, the ‘family’ angle of the top 20 requires a test with child seat expert Abbie Patterson. Patterson, owner of the Super Car Seat Geek company, has tested all types of child booster seats in more than 50 car models.

Finally, automotive columnist Rob Stumpf, took the wheel of the vehicles in the child seat test to evaluate braking, steering, acceleration and a host of other parameters.

Without further ado, here’s the list of the 20 best family vehicles for 2020 according to Parents magazine.

Minivans – Best Value: Kia Sedona

In the minivan segment, Kia Sedona takes home the honours with the best value for money because of its more affordable price in its basic livery. However, the magazine notes that it is not possible to secure three child seats in the second row in the least expensive model. The automatic transmission (from 6 to 8 gears since the 2019 model year) is good for smooth shifting.

Minivans – Best Green Choice: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid

Chrysler’s representative in the ultra-family minivan segment is currently the only option (in the North American market) marketed with a charging cable. This rechargeable hybrid powertrain lowers average fuel consumption without penalizing performance, while the government rebate is not to be ignored here either. The Pacifica Hybrid will have to watch its back, as we already know that the next Toyota Sienna will be available with a hybrid powertrain.

Minivans – Best choice for large families: Honda Odyssey

Honda’s Odyssey is also an excellent choice, especially since the manufacturer has decided to offer its 10-speed automatic transmission on all trim levels. As reported in the magazine, the versatility of the Odyssey is unparalleled, as the minivan can accommodate up to six child seats at the same time. It’s also the most fun to drive.

Minivans – Best in all weather conditions: Toyota Sienna

Toyota’s Sienna retains its competitive edge once again this year with its optional all-wheel drive system. This increased traction is undoubtedly an asset when road conditions are more difficult, as is its powerful V6 engine, but the Sienna will have to count the Chrysler Pacifica among its direct rivals next year, the American manufacturer having already confirmed the arrival of a four-wheel drive version of its Pacifica.

Three-row SUV – Best Value: Volkswagen Atlas

When the German automaker launched the development of its three-row SUV, it clearly had North America as its target. The magazine was especially seduced by the affordable price of the SUV in its most accessible version.

Three-row SUV – Better Redesign: Toyota Highlander

The change of model for 2020 does him the greatest good, the former Highlander which had been in service since model year 2014. While the publication praises the new design, it’s also in terms of handling that the Toyota representative has improved, especially in terms of suspension. There’s also the availability of a hybrid version, which isn’t widely available in this group.

Three-row SUV – Best Choice for Large Families: Subaru Ascent

The Subaru Ascent joined the three-row seating party for SUVs about a year ago. Here, the fact that all the vehicle’s liveries are equipped with constant-drive all-wheel drive is meant to be an advantage over the rest of the pack, while the publication pointed out that there are 19 (!) cup holders on board.

Three-row SUV – Best Quiet Ride: Honda Pilot

The Honda Pilot looks almost Acura inside, not only because of its full equipment, but also because of its quiet ride. In fact, the Parents magazine article even goes so far as to compare the Pilot to the Honda Odyssey because the SUV is so comfortable. Unlike the minivan, however, the Pilot still offers the tandem of six- and nine-speed automatic transmissions. In this case, the older of the two (the six-speed one) isn’t necessarily a bad choice!

Three-row SUV – Best safety technologies: Nissan Pathfinder

Aging, the Nissan Pathfinder still seems capable of seducing a publication that mainly observes a vehicle’s family characteristics. Here, the safety systems are convincing, as is that horn blast heard after every drive where one of the rear doors has been opened before or while driving. This device reminds the driver that he or she may have a child – or even a pet – strapped to the rear.

Three-row SUV – Best Design: Mazda CX-9

Mazda is certainly not a brand with countless financial resources, but on the other hand, the design of the most recent seasons seems to appeal to the general public. In fact, despite its introduction in 2017, Mazda’s largest SUV has not aged a single wrinkle. The CX-9’s driving pleasure should not be forgotten either.

Two-row SUV – Best Quiet Ride: Buick Envision

The three-shield division has long been associated with the silence of its interior. The Buick Envision, assembled in China, is no exception to this rule thanks to the noise reduction system.

Parents magazine mentions the excellence of the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission, but this mill is reserved for the more upscale versions. In the other trim levels, the driver has to deal with a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre 4-cylinder engine and a six-speed transmission only.

Two-row SUV – Best steering system: Chevrolet Equinox

It’s true that the Chevrolet Equinox comes with a reputation for being poorly assembled and less durable than average. But since its redesign for the 2018 model year, the compact SUV does much better in terms of driving experience, and even overall quality. Parents magazine found the Chevrolet’s steering to be particularly precise, while its powertrain is powerful enough.

Two-row SUV – Better space for child seats: Ford Edge

When it comes to space for child seats, the Ford Edge is second to none, according to the publication. This allows for three seats, a rarity in the two-row SUV segment. The Ford Edge is also one of the most comfortable.

Two-Row SUV – Best Redesign : GMC Terrain

Best redesign award for two-row SUVs goes… drum roll – at GMC Terrain! Oddly enough, the redesign was completed for the 2018 model year at the same time as the Chevrolet Equinox, but hey, it’s the magazine’s choice! The article also mentions the more comfortable suspension on the Denali model.

Two-Row SUV – Best Green Choice: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

Par les temps qui courent, il faut regarder du côté des VUS purement électriques pour sauver au niveau de la consommation. Mais, fort heureusement, les modèles hybrides ne sont plus aussi rares qu’à l’époque. Subaru fait d’ailleurs le pari que son deuxième Crosstrek Hybride connaisse un peu plus de succès que le premier qui faisait appel à une motorisation hybride conventionnelle. Avec un arrangement rechargeable, il est possible de rouler sur l’énergie du bloc de batteries, mais il ne faut malheureusement pas s’attendre à de grandes distances.

Two-Row SUV – Best choice for long trips: Subaru Forester

The Subaru manufacturer is often named on this list by Parents magazine. The Forester would be the ideal vehicle for expeditions, thanks to its standard all-wheel drive, roof rack and exemplary comfort. You could even add that the Forester’s fuel consumption has been very good for the past few years, a fact made possible by the adoption of a continuously variable transmission.

Sedans – Best Value for a Hybrid: Honda Accord Hybrid

In the arguments listed by Parents magazine, the Honda Accord Hybrid sedan doesn’t cost much more than the regular model, while trunk space is no longer handicapped by a battery stowed behind the rear seat. The Accord Hybrid is also not an unpleasant car to drive.

Sedans – Best in all weather conditions: Subaru Legacy

The manufacturer has made it its hobbyhorse: four-wheel drive guarantees superior traction in winter. The Nissan Altima has joined the Legacy’s direct rivals with an AWD system, but it’s not a permanent type like Subaru’s.

The redesign for 2020 has certainly helped in this case, the sedan can now be ordered with a more energetic 4-cylinder turbocharged flatbed engine.

Sedans – Best sports car: Nissan Maxima

This was its angle of attack when it was redesigned for the 1989 model year in North America. The Four Door Sports Car still stands out from its peers today because of its relatively dynamic driving dynamics. However, Toyota’s effort is worth mentioning with its Avalon XSE, a large sedan that is surprisingly fun to drive. In the United States, there’s also a TRD livery!

Sedans – Best Hybrid Sports Car: Toyota Camry Hybrid

Still, it’s surprising to see that the hybrid versions are now the sportiest in Toyota’s lineup. Even the Camry is no exception to this rule. The manufacturer continues to offer a V6 engine for the more conservative among us, but we have to admit that the hybrid leaning of the mid-size sedan is at least worth a try.

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afamilyauto · 4 years ago

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Volkswagen наладит в России выпуск трех моделей

Объем инвестиций Volkswagen Group в производство автомобилей в России в рамках заключенного с правительством специнвестконтракта — 61,514 млрд рублей до 2028 года, что ставит его на второе место по объему вложений среди предприятий автопрома после совместного контракта АвтоВАЗа и альянса Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, об этом свидетельствует выгрузка из государственной информационной системы «Промышленность». Средства пойдут не только на модернизацию производства Skoda Octavia, Rapid, Kodiaq и Karoq (все эти модели выпускаются в России), но и на развертывание выпуска новых моделей Volkswagen: Tarek, а также еще двух кроссоверов — компактного и крупного (детали не уточняются). Напомним, что с 2017 года в гамме Volkswagen есть субкомпактный кроссовер T-Roc, с 2018-го — T-Cross, на подходе еще один бюджетный «паркетник» Nivus, созданный на платформе Polo, и он будет предлагаться в развивающихся странах. К крупным кроссоверам марки относятся хорошо известный в России Touareg и еще более крупный Atlas.

Volkswagen Tarek Специнвестконтракт с правительством был подписан Volkswagen Group еще в конце июня 2019 года, тогда же утвердили соглашения с СП GM-Avtovaz (с декабря 2019-го он находится целиком под контролем АвтоВАЗа), ПСМА Рус (совместное предприятие PSA Peugeot Citroen и Mitsubishi Motors Corporation), Volvo Восток, а также Автотором. Ген��иректор российского подразделения Volkswagen Group Rus Маркус Озегович на прошедшей в 2019 году автовыставке в Женеве заявлял, что Volkswagen планирует локализовать в Калуге производство популярного мотора TSI объемом 1,4 литра. Источник – Drom.ru Read the full article

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iamspeedrunner · 5 years ago

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Volkswagen Atlas - Introduced in 2017 the Volkswagen Atlas replaced the Touareg in the United States. Come 2020 and Volkswagen rolled out the first mid-cycle facelift for the midsize SUV at the Chicago Auto Show. The seven seater boasts mild design changes on the outside new technology on the inside but its available with the same engines under the hood. The Atlas remains highly familiar design-wise. The most notable change can be seen up front where the SUV features a three-bar grille that ex... by @iamspeedrunner. Also, check out https://www.iamspeedrunner.com

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numberplates4u-blog · 5 years ago

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Toyota Tops, FCA and GM Flop in Consumer Reports 2017 Reliability Survey

Consumer Reports released its annual reliability survey at an Automotive Press Association luncheon in Detroit this afternoon. As in years past, the narrative is shockingly familiar. Per usual, Toyota and Lexus are, respectively, in first and second place, with the best projected reliability in the business. Meanwhile, several GM and FCA brands languish at the bottom, a disappointing finish for Detroit. A continuing trend, infotainment systems and advanced transmissions are still causing plenty of headaches for automakers. But despite these well-publicized issues, there are more than a few interesting tidbits to glean from this. A Method to the Madness The Annual Auto Reliability Survey draws on information from Consumer Reports subscribers. Between the years 2000 and 2017, they’ve purchased or leased in excess of 640,000 vehicles, a figure that includes more than 300 different nameplates. This gives the organization a veritable mountain of information to base its projections on. “We’re talking about things gone wrong,” explained Jake Fisher, director of auto testing at Consumer Reports. This survey does not cover usability issues like distracting infotainment systems, uncomfortable seats or problems per 100 vehicles. “To us, that doesn’t make a lot of sense.” The independent watchdog group has made predictions for all major vehicles that are on sale today, even ones that launched recently. “The Atlas is a new vehicle from Volkswagen,” noted Fisher. “Their record for introducing vehicles has been below average,” which is part of the reason why this fresh-faced three-row crossover is projected to have below-average reliability. SEE ALSO: Is J.D. Power IQS Just a Bunch of BS? Similarly, Consumer Reports predicts the new Tesla Model 3 will better that, earning an average reliability rating. Despite having no specific data for it, they’re basing this claim on the performance of the Tesla Model S sedan, which, despite having early issues, is now rated above average. The two cars share much of the same technology. Michael Karesh, developer of TrueDelta.com, a rival vehicle-quality rating service said there were “no surprises in what [Consumer Reports] presented,” with one exception: the Tesla Model S’s rating. “It’s never been as good in my stats as it has been in theirs, and that continues to be a difference.” Surprising Results Toyota and Lexus dominating a reliability study is like the United States beating all other countries in deficit spending; it’s kind of a given. But nipping on their heels is Kia, which landed in third place, a first for the brand. Fisher noted this is likely because Hyundai, its corporate sibling, introduces new models and technologies first. This gives them a chance to iron out any kinks before sharing with Kia. But perhaps the biggest news is Chrysler’s performance. It jumped 10 spots to 17th place. “I was pleasantly surprised by the Pacifica,” said Fisher, which is projected to have average reliability. “We didn’t expect the car out of the gate, a new platform from Chrysler that would be average. I was surprised and kind of excited for them,” he added. To be fair, the Chrysler brand only offers two vehicles, but still, Fisher attributes this striking improvement to a new product-development process. “You look at what they’ve done before [it’s] like, ‘OK, here’s this Fiat, turn it into a Chrysler 200. [Here are these] old Mercedes parts – that weren’t reliable to start with – make your Chrysler 300.’” Now they’ve started with a clean sheet and did it right. Given the Pacifica’s strong first-year performance, it’s likely this nameplate will continue to improve in coming years. “It’s good to know that they have that capability,” Fisher added. Jeep has made some incremental improvements, finally addressing issues with the Cherokee’s recalcitrant nine-speed automatic transmission, though its Renegade and Grand Cherokee models are still projected to have below-average reliability. Surprisingly, Acura tumbled seven positions, landing in 19th place. Since it’s Japanese and part of Honda, “[People think] it must be reliable,” said Fisher. “No, no, not at all.” It’s a similar story at Mazda, which dropped six spots to 12th. Its CX-9 utility vehicle has been especially problem prone. Same Old, Same Old Of course, it’s business as usual for other automakers. Ford, for instance, has finally addressed the infotainment woes that have torpedoed its quality rankings for years but it’s still being dragged down by the unreliable dual-clutch automatic transmission found in the Focus and Fiesta. Problems with these nameplates are a hurting the entire brand. European OEMs remained relatively stable. Audi once again landed in fourth place, while all of BMW’s offerings have average or better reliability. The redesigned Mercedes-Benz E-Class also offers better-than-average reliability after its first year on the market. But bucking this trend is a certain Swedish firm. The Volvo XC90 crossover is the third-least reliable model in this survey. Finishing just ahead of the Tesla Model X and the Cadillac Escalade, which tied for last place. “[They have] so much equipment, so many gadgets, so much to go wrong,” said Fisher. Volvo, Dodge, Ram, GMC, and Cadillac are the five least reliable brands, but on the flipside, the Kia Niro hybrid crossover had the fewest problems. The overall theme of this year’s reliability survey is steady as she goes. The number of reported issues has remained relatively stable, but Fisher said, “The nature of the problems are changing.” Drivers are facing fewer rust, suspension and engine woes, but transmission and infotainment glitches remain top concerns. The post Toyota Tops, FCA and GM Flop in Consumer Reports 2017 Reliability Survey appeared first on AutoGuide.com News.

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renatosampaio101 · 5 years ago

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Fim dos radares móveis: prevaleça o bom senso

Assunto que chamou muita atenção e provocou inúmeros comentários pelas redes sociais ao longo de todo o último fim de semana foi a decisão de recolher, provisoriamente, os radares móveis e portáteis usados pela Polícia Rodoviária Federal, em todo Brasil. O presidente Jair Bolsonaro cumpriu o que havia prometido durante sua campanha à Presidência.

Primeiro é preciso explicar que a iniciativa atinge apenas rodovias federais e existem, ainda, 1.087 aparelhos fixos em operação. Há outro tipo de radar, chamado estático e montado sobre tripés. Estes podem ser deslocados para diferentes pontos da estrada e, em geral, ficam em locais de difícil ou nenhuma visibilidade para os motoristas.

Fiscalização de velocidade existe em todo o mundo e, claro, tem reflexo na segurança do trânsito. Obviamente, não se pode prescindir dos radares, mas o problema é certo desvirtuamento e proliferação no seu uso. Os exageros são condenáveis, embora nunca sejam reconhecidos por quem fiscaliza. Montar “armadilhas”, de fato, é algo sem sentido, mas elas existem.

Na maior parte das infrações excede-se o limite por pequenas margens. Basta examinar as estatísticas. O motorista ficar desviando a atenção, seguidamente, da estrada para o velocímetro indica que algo está errado e pouco ou nada colabora por uma direção segura. Outro equívoco é estabelecer velocidades fora da realidade, muito abaixo do razoável para se trafegar em segurança.

Necessário ter discernimento ao definir limites nas estradas e também no perímetro urbano. Há vários casos de redução súbita, sem razão aparente e mal sinalizada. Nem sempre se respalda em estudos estatísticos. Aliás, “excesso de velocidade” é apontado com frequência como maior causa de acidentes, porém uma análise técnica pode apontar outros erros que colaboraram ou foram mais decisivos para a ocorrência.

Margens de tolerância para aplicação de multas pelos radares também são irreais: 7 km/h até o limite de 100 km/h e 7% acima de 100 km/h. Desconsidera por completo a evolução mecânica e o avanço da segurança passiva e ativa dos veículos. Tanto que, apesar de 50% de aumento da frota circulante, as mortes em estradas e cidades em nível nacional caíram cerca de 30% nos últimos 10 anos. Não se venha argumentar que se deveu apenas aos radares.

Em toda essa discussão o bom senso tem de prevalecer. Tomara.

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PROJEÇÕES da Empresa de Pesquisa Energética (EPE), do Governo Federal, reveladas em Simpósio da SAE Brasil, frota e comercialização de veículos elétricos e híbridos até 2030 crescerão de forma bastante lenta. EPE espera venda anual de apenas 180.000 unidades (cerca de metade, híbridos), que representarão quase simbólicos 3,5% do mercado total. Preço é maior barreira.

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VOLKSWAGEN confirmou produção em São Bernardo (SP) de um CUV (entre hatch e SUV) baseado no Polo, projetado aqui e a ser fabricado também na Europa. Mais seis lançamentos até 2021 previstos pela Coluna: Polo/Virtus GTS (simultâneos); Golf GTE (híbrido importado), SUV Polo (Taubaté), SUV Atlas Cross Sport (importado), Tarek (SUV Jetta, Argentina) e picape Tarok (Argentina).

EQUILÍBRIO de linhas destaca o Audi Q8, SUV de estilo cupê. Arquitetura é uma evolução do Q7. Dispõe de bom espaço interno para cinco pessoas (inclusive no banco traseiro), acabamento de alto nível, porta-malas de 605 litros, motor V-6 turbo 340 cv a gasolina, além da sempre eficiente tração quattro. Ótimo comportamento em curvas. Preços: R$ 494.990 a 531.990.

NOVO Land Rover Range Rover Evoque chega, de início, apenas na versão de topo R-Dynamic por R$ 322.300. De estilo inspirado no Velar, teve distância entre-eixos aumentada para maior conforto e interior renovado com três telas, além do inédito recurso “capô transparente”. Desempenho muito bom graças ao 4-cilindros turbo (300 cv), inclusive fora de estrada.

ESTUDO feito pela Abeiva, que reúne importadores de veículos, mostra queda média dos preços de quase 20%, em dólares, desde janeiro de 2017, como reflexo da alta concorrência e da recuperação lenta deste setor. Até em reais o aumento foi inferior aos 25% de desvalorização frente ao dólar. É provável os preços, a partir de agora, aumentarem para recompor margens.

FORD Edge ST segue escalada de potência atual dos SUV maiores. Os 335 cv (51 cv além da versão anterior) conferem grande agilidade no dia a dia, facilitada por rápida troca de marchas do câmbio automático. Em estrada permite ultrapassagens sem susto. Tração 4×4 transfere até 50% de potência ao eixo traseiro. Sendo o mais largo deste segmento, exige atenção extra.

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VW Cuts 2 Years off its Warranty, Adds 2 Years of Free Maintenance

Volkswagen is ditching its industry-leading 6-year/72,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, reports Automotive News. The automaker is dropping coverage to 4 years/50,000 miles, but to sweeten the pot, it’s adding two years of free, factory-covered maintenance. The new program begins on 2020 model-year vehicles.

Established in 2017, the original six-year warranty plan helped VW stand out from the crowd when it was reinventing itself after dieselgate and launching the new Atlas crossover. While it was intended to bring back consumer confidence in the brand at a critical time, the warranty was never a big deciding factor for buyers. “More than half our Atlas customers became aware of it in the dealership,” said Duncan Movassaghi, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the Volkswagen brand’s North American region.

Instead of an extra two years of warranty coverage, VW customers will benefit more up front with free oil changes for the first two years. That means lease customers are getting a better deal. VW also hopes free maintenance will drive in customers who cite cost of ownership as a major purchasing factor, Movassaghi told AN.

VW wants to help out its dealers, who according to NADA surveys and surveys from buy/sell agents, have some of the lowest profit margins among mass-market brands. A new advertising program will pay dealers up to $200 per vehicle to help them “develop their local markets.”

VW’s warranty remains competitive, but it’s no longer at the top of its game. Ford, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota all offer 3-year/36,000-mile warranties, but Hyundai and Kia provide coverage for 5 years/60,000 miles.

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Toyota alien the all-new 2019 RAV4 at the New York International Auto Appearance on Wednesday, March 28, 2018.(Photo: Toyota)

Years ago, adopted automakers disrupted the U.S. auto industry with their fuel-sipping baby cars – a class of cartage that American car companies had continued neglected.

That affected American automakers General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler to comedy catch-up.

That’s age-old history.

These days, foreign automakers – namely the above Japanese, Korean and German car companies – are rushing to accomplish up for absent time adjoin the Americans by introducing SUVs and crossovers as U.S. preferences shift back to beyond vehicles.

An ballsy slump for passenger cars forced companies such as Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, Kia and Hyundai into a aeon of body analytic that has culminated in a bright axis against bigger rides.

Passenger-car sales accept plunged 12 percent in the aboriginal 10 months of 2018 and represent alone 32 percent of absolute cartage awash in the U.S., according to Kelley Blue Book.

That’s bottomward from 44 percent in 2015 and 51 percent in 2012, according to Autodata Corp.

So adopted automakers accept little best but to change.

“We’re seeing the bazaar shifting,” IHS Markit auto analyst Stephanie Brinley said. “They need to body the cartage bodies appetite to buy.”

Take Toyota, for example. Once accepted abundantly for its athletic commuter sedans – such as the Camry, Corolla and Prius – the aggregation is now capitalizing on the trend abroad from those types of models.

About 63 percent of Toyota U.S. cartage awash in the aboriginal 10 months of 2018 were SUVs, crossovers or pickups, compared with 42 percent in the aforementioned aeon of 2012.

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The RAV4 SUV, for example, is now Toyota’s acknowledged vehicle. Five years ago, it was No. 4. And beforehand this year, Toyota appear a redesigned adaptation of the RAV4, authoritative it alike added competitive.

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“The exchange continues its about-face from cars appear ablaze trucks,” Toyota North America CEO Jim Lentz said Nov. 5 on a appointment call. “That about-face over the aftermost three years has been quite, absolutely large, and it’s absolutely confused abroad from what our amount backbone has been.”

Honda appear this brain-teaser angel of the 2019 Honda Passport, an SUV that will be beyond than the CR-V but abate than the Pilot. (Photo: Honda)

At Los Angeles Auto Appearance columnist previews this week, the trend will continue:

• Honda is accepted to acquaint a SUV alleged the Passport.

• Hyundai is accepted to acquaint a flagship ample SUV alleged the Palisade.

•BMW will appearance off its new X7 SUV.

It’s a advantageous trend. For example, the boilerplate amount of a new, nonluxury bunched SUV in October was $28,700, compared with $20,408 for the boilerplate bunched car, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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The Honda Passport reflects a austere comedy by the Japanese automaker to allure barter as its sales of passenger cars fall. Sales of the company’s alarmingly acclaimed Accord and Civic sedans accept collectively slid 12.8 percent so far this year, in allotment because the cast has banned to allow in abundant discounting or sales to rental-car companies for use in their fleets.

Overall, Honda’s car sales accept beneath 14.5 percent, while its sales of crossovers, SUVs and pickups accept added 6.5 percent.

The two-row Passport is beyond than the accepted Honda CR-V but abate than the three-row Honda Pilot, which has been baking in the showroom.

“I like this a lot,” Kelley Blue Book analyst Rebecca Lindland said of the move to barrage the Passport. “Not anybody has three or four kids. Not anybody needs a agent the admeasurement of the Pilot, but some bodies appetite article bigger than the CR-V.”

The Passport will address to one of Honda’s best important customers – Generation X buyers who are “very family-oriented” and “very responsible,” Lindland said.

“Gen X has consistently been a actual SUV-oriented demographic. And Honda has consistently been one of the admired brands of that demographic,” she said.

Meanwhile, the Hyundai Palisade is accepted to attempt with the Pilot by appealing to ancestors buyers in charge of a reliable three-row SUV.

“The approaching Palisade SUV will back a adventurous exoteric that commands absorption and has able inherent adumbration of assurance and security, abnormally important with parents with growing families and alive lifestyles,” Hyundai said in a statement.

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The Korean cast is in atrocious charge of added SUVs afterwards it bootless to acclimate bound to the changes in appeal amid American customers.

Hyundai appear this brain-teaser angel of the Hyundai Palisade 3-row SUV. (Photo: Drew Phillips)

Hyundai capitalized on $4-a-gallon gasoline in 2008 as GM, Ford and Chrysler flailed while they lacked fuel-efficient baby cars. That’s back the Hyundai Elantra bunched auto and Sonata midsize car started to booty off.

But sales of those commuter cars accept cooled considerably. The eight-passenger Palisade reflects Hyundai’s advance correction. It’ll dwarf the Elantra and Sonata in size.

Similarly, German automotive cast Volkswagen has fabricated a cogent axis against SUVs and crossovers over the aftermost two years.

Long accepted for its baby cars, such as the Beetle and the Jetta, VW alien its own three-row SUV alleged the Atlas in 2017, and it has angry into one of the brand’s best important vehicles.

The 2018 Volkswagen Atlas sits on the exhibit attic at the company’s New York flagship abundance during a media examination for the New York International Auto Appearance in New York. Starting with the 2018 archetypal year, Volkswagen offers a six-year or 72,000-mile basal warranty. This advantage finer angled the assurance from the above-mentioned archetypal years and is the longest-lasting amid all brands. (Photo: Julie Jacobson, AP)

Now, the Beetle is actuality discontinued, and VW has said it will abide its “SUV offensive” in the advancing years.

Even passenger-car admirers are alpha to amend their charge to their low-riding cartage as they get older.

“Frankly if you’re a customer and you’re in the marketplace, you’re seeing crossovers and SUVs everywhere,” IHS Markit analyst Tom Libby said. “So you’re activity to artlessly be curious.”

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