TVR Griffith the British Sport car !!

The TVR Griffith is possibly the most important British sports car since the Jaguar E-Type. If it had failed the future of TVR would have been uncertain. But it didn’t and TVR have gone on to build some of the fastest and most uncompromising sports cars in the world.

Powered by a high performance Rover V8 the early 4.0 litre cars produced 240bhp, respectable in a car weighing just 1060Kg. But that was only the start, soon the engine grew to 4.3 litres and power leapt to 280bhp. Aware that owners still craved more power TVR offered a BV (big valve) version, squeezing 300bhp from the 4.3 litre. With small numbers of the BV version produced they have become very sought after and represent a virtually depreciation proof investment.

With the Griffith a success and sales of over 700 cars in just 2 years TVR now had the resources to deliver the ultimate Griffith, the 500. Powered by a 5 litre V8 and developing a lusty 340bhp these cars were capable of reaching 100mph in less time than most cars take to hit 60mph.

Despite changes to the Griffith engine, cosmetically the cars styling has remained almost unchanged and with early cars available for as little as £12,000 they look both good value and fresh faced. But spending a couple of grand more will get you into a post 1994 Griffith 500 so it’s probably money well spent.

TVR technology is more akin to track cars than road cars so weight is reduced through the use of composite bodies and tubular steel chassis’s. With this in mind power steering was deemed a luxury and was not even an option until 1994; even then many owners prefer the feed back afforded by the non assisted system. Air condition too was considered a little ‘girly’ by the boys at the factory and with customers having to pay extra large numbers of cars left the factory without it.

But the Griffith 500 is not about luxury it’s about power, it’s organic and aural. The burble and pop from the engine as you change down through the gears on over run will have you grinning from ear to ear. Accelerate hard in second gear and you will laugh like a banshee. Short of riding a racehorse blind folded through a forest there are few experiences that can both delight and terrify as much.

But don’t imagine that the Griffith wants to hurt you; it’s just that it exists in a world where levels of grip and performance exceed the comprehension of most mortals. And like all forces of nature they have there faults, Griffith owners will describe their cars as a hobby not a daily means of transport.

When you’re buying a used TVR Griffith the list of items to check runs to several pages so unless you’re a previous TVR owner my advice is to buy from a TVR dealer. They will check the car over thoroughly and provide a comprehensive warranty.

Most commonly faults are with the electrics so check windows, mirrors, alarms and gauges all are prone to failure or intermittent problems. The hoods are also susceptible to water leaks although it can be difficult to spot as most cars are garaged. Engines and gearboxes are strong but check oil pressure which should sit between 25lbs and 30lbs when the engine is warm. Any smoking from the exhaust is a bad sign as is a lumpy idle. With big disc brakes all round and only 1060Kg to halt brake wear is not particularly high.

TVR customers  were able to specify any colour they wanted for there new car and many went wild so watch out for loud body and trim combinations and don’t buy anything hoping that the colour will grow on you, it won’t.

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Mazda Cx-5 Class Car by Mazda on 2013 !!

One of the major points of newness to the CX-5 is its styling. It's the first Mazda vehicle to bring the company's new Kodo design language to production, and you'll want to get used to this new corporate face – it'll quickly spread throughout the entire lineup. The swoopy-smiley Nagare design has been ditched in favor of "Soul in Motion" styling that incorporates a more aggressive trapezoidal black grille with subtle wings that extend into the wraparound headlamp clusters. From the side, the CX-5's Kodo styling features a prominent shoulder line that rises up towards the hind quarters, complemented by an accent line above the rocker panel to further draw your eyes upward as they move along the rear doors. Combined with relatively short front and rear overhangs, Mazda says this makes the CX-5 look like an animal up on its haunches, ready to pounce.

Hyperbole aside, at 178.7 inches long, 65.7 inches tall and 72.4 inches wide, the CX-5 is nearly identical in size to the redesigned 2012 Honda CR-V, but because of its more aggressive design, the Mazda looks decidedly more compact. To further that point, know that the CX-5 rides on a wheelbase that is a full three inches longer than the CR-V. Just by looking at the two CUVs, it's not immediately noticeable. Sport (read: Base) and Touring models come standard with 17-inch wheels, while Grand Touring models (what you see in the pics) ride on handsome 19-inch alloys that fill out the large wheel wells nicely

The bold and interesting part of a fairly industry-standard plan is that, to begin with, the firm has opted not to leap on the expensive and complicated hybrid bandwagon, but instead refine and gently rethink the conventional internal combustion blueprint.

That might raise eyebrows among other Japanese car makers who have nailed their colours firmly to the hybrid mast. But on the surface it appearsMazda could be on to something: official figures as low as 119g/km and 61.4mpg on the combined cycle are impressive for anything, never mind a high-riding SUV.

Those figures are derived from the CX-5’s low-power diesel engine driving the front wheels through a manual gearbox. Compared to that, the rest of the range seems costly to run, although next to its rivals it remains pretty parsimonious.

At the heart of the CX-5 range sits an advanced 2.2-litre diesel engine, which has an exceptionally high compression ratio resulting in improved fuel efficiency and torque. A similarly advanced petrol engine is also offered, but is destined for niche appeal on these shores.

Both engines are mated to either a compact and lightweight six-speed manual gearbox or an efficient auto. Power is transferred to the front or all four wheels, depending on specification.

No preview of coming attractions would be complete without a few gripes. We noticed ample wind noise in these early prototypes in addition to the aforementioned boomy engine. (In contrast, the diesel demonstrated model behavior except for some idle rattle.) The front headrests are mounted in annoyingly close proximity to your head to ensure that they protect against whiplash in a severe rear collision. And although we were impressed by the tenacious grip of the V-rated 19-inch summer tires fitted to the all-wheel-drive CX-5 prototypes, a slight downgrade to four-season rubber will be inflicted on U.S.-market models. (The base front-drive version rolls on 17-inch wheels and tires.)

So the CX-5 is not only a major stride forward for Mazda but also a compelling reason for die-hard SUV haters to reconsider whether fun and function can co-exist in one vehicle.

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caranddriver.com, autoblog.com, autocar.co.uk

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Worthful Cars of 2013 : Ram 1500

For several years, it seemed all we ever talked about with trucks was torque and tow ratings. Things have changed, with truck buyers' expectations reaching a long way off the farm or job site. There's no single magic bullet that will meet every truck owner's needs, so even an entry payload model range like the Ram 1500 has to have far more breadth and depth than its forebears of a decade ago did. To demonstrate its half-ton's ability to cover the entire market, Ram delivered a V-6-powered SLT on the efficient and luxurious side and a V-8 powered Sport leaning toward power and performance. 

While Ford may be using smaller forced-induction engines for the sake of efficiency, Ram is refining its powertrain options by offering more efficient engines bolted to a new, optional eight-speed transmission. Replacing the old 3.7-liter V-6 is the much-celebrated Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6, which offers 42 percent more horsepower and 13 percent more torque. A new eight-speed transmission is standard on V-6 models and will be optional on the V-8. At launch, V-8s will be available only with the current six-speed automatic, with the new transmission coming at a later date. 

 While the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 isn't all-new, it is updated with variable valve timing. It is bolstered by more efficient systems within the truck including a revised cooling system, electric power steering, and an electrical system with pulse width modulation that more efficiently uses power to lessen load on the alternator. These technologies combine to allow Ram to claim best-in-class fuel efficiency in the V-6 and V-8 segments. It should be noted that, since the Ford EcoBoost is considered a V-8 alternative, it's lumped into the V-8 segment. While many people focus on a truck's powertrain, that may be the least significant improvement in the 1500.

The addition of air suspension is a giant leap for half-ton trucks. While coil springs are a big advancement over leaf springs, trucks have to be able to carry such a range of weight loads, from a single person to five passengers and a bed full of cargo, that a single spring rate just doesn't seem adequate. Although the Ram's air suspension may cause as much concern as Ford's turbos on the reliability front, we can tell you these modern air springs use materials that are more resistant to tearing and puncture, and they resemble those used on modern luxury cars that can easily weigh as much as smaller trucks

As well as compensating for varying loads an air suspension can provide adjustable ride height. Two off-road modes will lift the truck 1.2 inches and 2.0 inches, respectively, while an aero-mode lowers the vehicle 0.6 inch. Lowering the vehicle at highway speeds improves aerodynamics, which improves efficiency. Besides the ride height, optional active shutters in the grille can close at highway speeds helps move air around the truck instead of under it. This combines with the redesigned body to lower the 1500's coeffecient of drag from 0.39 to 0.36, to net a 6 percent increase in aerodynamic efficiency.

The interior has received as much attention as the outside. While the styling will be familiar to those who have driven previous-generation trucks, the technology inside is new. Chrysler's Uconnect is brighter and shinier than ever. The main infotainment screen now measures 8.4 inches, the system is upgradable with apps, and it can provide an in-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot. While we like its new look, we had some of the same problems we've had with the system in the past. It was at times slow to respond, and the navigation system occasionally seemed to lose the truck while in motion, believing we were bounding along a few hundred yards off the highway we were traveling. That's not a huge problem when it thinks you're barreling along through dirt, but it's not good when the system thinks you're on side roads and is giving directions based on those turns.

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Lexus LFA successor based on LF-LC concept planned

Lexus LFA engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi hinted a new halo model is already in the works.

It was back in March when Lexus' Vice President of Marketing Brian Smith said a production version of the LF-LC will be launched. Now, we heard from LFA engineer Haruhiko Tanahashi a new halo model to sit above the recently unveiled RC but more affordable than the LFA makes sense and he expects a LF-LC production model will come out.

Lexus' international chief Mark Templin confirmed a halo sports car is planned, as well as several F-badged versions of current models. He expressed his intentions to launch "a whole level of real F products with a car like the LFA at the top of it."

We remind you the red LF-LC was exhibited in January 2012 at NAIAS and several months later it showed up at AIMS with an Opal Blue scheme. Both concepts were powered by an Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive system containing an Atkinson-cycle combustion engine and a high-energy battery pack which granted the 2+2 coupes a combined output of 500 bhp (372 kW).

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New or used

 Many car purchases start with one decision: New or used? It's hard to remember a better time to buy either. There are plenty of good vehicles out there either way.

In the end, the decision to buy new or used boils down to what you can afford and what will give you peace of mind.

If you're on a tight budget, then buying a used car gets you the most vehicle for the money. You can count on one hand the number of new cars that list for less than $12,000. For less than half the price of the average new car, you can buy a 3- or 4-year-old used vehicle that is larger and loaded with more features than a small, bare-bones new one. But buying a used vehicle has its own risks, which could cost you over the life of the vehicle. The fact is, you are buying a vehicle that someone else has owned and driven. You don't know how it's been driven or how well it's been cared for. A used vehicle will almost certainly require maintenance and possibly expensive repairs sooner than a new one, and those repairs probably won't be covered by a warranty.

The Case for Buying New

For some people, buying used isn't an option; they want a brand-spanking-new car. They want to select the color and the features in it. There's definitely a pride of ownership and peace of mind in being a vehicle's first owner. Some other advantages include:

• Reduced maintenance expense: A new vehicle won't need maintenance for the first several thousand miles, and then only an oil change and tuneup will be required. More manufacturers are covering the cost of those routine maintenance items. The new vehicle likely won't need new tires, a battery, exhaust system or brakes during its first few years of ownership, or even longer.
• Warranty coverage: The manufacturer covers its new vehicles under warranty for at least three years, and some warranties last much longer. Under a manufacturer's warranty, if something goes wrong with the car, it's the responsibility of the dealer and manufacturer to fix it. Typically, these bumper-to-bumper warranties last from three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first — an important detail to note) to five years and 60,000 miles. In addition to comprehensive warranties, many automakers provide warranty coverage for powertrains. These often extend past the bumper-to-bumper warranties and are often valid for years longer. Some extend up to 10 years or 100,000 miles. It's good to be aware of these powertrain warranties; if you buy a used car, what's left of the warranty may (or may not) be fully transferable.
• Peace of mind: If you encounter problems with your new car, you have legal recourse through state lemon laws. If you can prove that your new car is a lemon (definitions differ), you could receive a replacement vehicle or get your money back. Lemon laws apply only to new cars. You also can find out if your vehicle was returned to the used-car market as a lemon by looking at the vehicle's title or checking out a vehicle history report.
• Roadside assistance: In addition to a comprehensive warranty, virtually all mainstream new cars and light trucks come with some level of free roadside assistance while the vehicle remains under warranty. In addition, some automakers reimburse you or provide alternate transportation if you are stranded far from home.

The Case for Buying Used

If you're not married to the idea of buying a new car, used vehicles have their own appeal:

• Improved reliability: Although used vehicles typically don't carry the same warranties as new ones, the original factory warranty on a new car is often transferable to a second owner. Buyers of certified pre-owned cars from an authorized dealer can purchase a late-model used car and get the balance of the original warranty. Often, a manufacturer will offer a longer-term warranty for certified cars, or some buyers choose to add their own extended warranties. Of course, cars have been getting more reliable over the years, as consumers have demanded it.
• Just like new: Another trend that makes buying used a better option is the proliferation of certified pre-owned programs. The idea started with luxury brands such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz and has become a popular alternative for car buyers

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Kizashi as a "very unlucky car"

Suzuki is describing the Kizashi as a "very unlucky car" which has slim chances of receiving a direct successor in the future.

The Japanese marque says Kizashi failed to be a success due to poor timing since the car was introduced to the market just before the global financial crisis which started affecting United States in 2009. At that moment there were a few debates about whether to launch the car or not and in the end they decided to start selling it since Suzuki "made a big investment to develop" the model.

If the model would have been a success, Suzuki's plans were to release a V6-powered version along with a more practical wagon derivative. The company's Australian managing director Masaaki Kato says a second generation model is unlikely to happen because it requires a lot of investments in exchange for what will probably be "too little return."

One of Kizashi's main problems is its extremely steep starting price (from 29,990 AUD in Australia) but that could be fixed sometime in the future by conducting a local restructure which could lower the mid-size sedan's price tag, although Kato didn't specify an exact figure.

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