2013 Dodge Charger SXT Plus AWD (Review)

With a choice of V6 and V8 engines, as well as seven trim levels to suit your style or budget, the Charger impresses by the way it drives like a smaller car, and unlike conventionally styled rivals such as the Chevrolet Impala and the Toyota Avalon, it draws attention and compliments from people of all ages.

Our 2013 Dodge Charger SXT Plus tester was painted in arrest-me red, the perfect colour for displaying the car’s athletic looks. The angry face, the hood and door creases as well as the full-width taillights with LED illumination create a strong visual impact. As well, you’ll see obvious styling cues that remind us of the 1968-1970 Charger.

Bluetooth phone and streaming audio is included in the 2013 Dodge Charger SXT Plus as well as satellite radio, a USB port and a navigation system. And you still get big, rubber-wrapped volume, tuning and climate control fan speed knobs for quick adjusting; not particularly stylish, but highly functional.In addition, the dashboard’s design and finish isn’t mind-blowing, yet it doesn’t look cheap either. Chrysler has reduced the number of assembly bits and pieces, and the result is less dash squeaks and a cleaner look.

Up front, the seats are very comfortable and there is plenty of room. In back, two adults will be at ease, although headroom isn’t all that generous, and the transmission tunnel prevents a middle occupant from getting comfortable. In a car this big, there should be more space back there, although the Ford Taurus is no better. On the other hand, the 467-litre trunk is pretty big and includes grocery bag hooks.Kudos to Chrysler’s Uconnect 8.4N infotainment system. The touchscreen responds instantly to the slightest tap of a finger, while the big icons and buttons make it easy to use while driving. I’d take this system over Ford’s MyTouch interface any day.

Our test car also benefits from an 8-speed automatic transmission, which provides smooth and quick gear changes. It also keeps the V6 humming along on the highway; at 100 km/h, the Pentastar spins at only 1,500 rpm. Fuel economy is decent at best around town, and gets better on the open road. We averaged 11.7L/100km in this AWD Charger.

Speaking of all-wheel drive, the system favours the rear wheels, disconnecting the front axle under normal driving conditions. It’s a $2,200 option on SXT, SXT Plus and R/T trims.The 2013 Dodge Charger is also easy to drive and park, despite its size, thanks to a decent turning radius and good outward visibility. The steering is nicely weighted for both parking-lot speeds and higher velocities, while the suspension easily soaks up the nastiest cracks, bumps and potholes. The car feels refined beyond its asking price.

2014 Audi R8 First Impressions

To its credit, the 2014 Audi R8 I'm piloting scarcely puts a tire wrong on the slippery cobbled tarmac. A couple of heart-stopping seconds of hydroplaning are quickly taken under control by the quattro all-wheel-drive system, although the rear end's occasional squirming adds unneeded drama on the hairpin roads.Our destination is the mountainous principality of San Marino, and thank heavens for the navigation system whose screen resembles a plate of spaghetti thrown at a wall. The windshield wipers flail furiously on the front windscreen, but visibility is close to nil. Too bad, because the ancient, crenellated walls barely visible through the thick fog would have made a terrific photo backdrop.

The 2014 Audi R8 is certainly lighter. Thanks to an extensive use of carbon fibre on inlays, bumpers, even the mirror housings, and the aluminum "space frame" body, the R8 sheds between 75 and 105 kg (between 166 and 232 lbs).There are a few subtle changes to the 2014 Audi R8's exterior, some slight bumper modifications and standard round exhaust pipes throughout the model range.

The 4.2L V8 returns in the 2014 Audi R8, with an output of 430 hp, while the 5.2L V10 also remains at 525. Now offered in coupe-form only, is the R8 V10 Plus that puts out 550 hp and 398 lb-ft instead of 391. The power differences come courtesy of some creative engine management software.

Before we hit the drive route, we had a few laps around the Misano World Circuit in the 2014 Audi R8 V10 Spyder. A fast track roughly the shape of a crossbow, it would have been an exhilarating experience had we not been deluged by sheets of driving rain. The quattro system has the extraordinary ability to keep the R8 from going sideways through hairpin turns in two inches of water -- and I did manage speeds of up to 180 km/h in the straights. The flat-bottomed, leather-wrapped steering wheel is heavy, but is reassuringly substantial and delivers good feedback

The racing-style seats are highly bolstered and supportive, if on the hard side. Absolutely perfect for track days, probably not so much for long, luxurious cruises.All controls are simple and straightforward, and there's a truly marvellous Bang & Olufsen sound system in the unlikely event that you tire of listening to that glorious V10 behind your back. There's even a back-up camera -- a nod towards everyday practicality.

2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0 TSI Highline Review

These elements along with a fantastically designed cabin, supreme seats and great powertrain options are all still present. The for-2013 aesthetical lift softened the sharp creases and plunging-wedge nose, and made the 2013 Volkswagen CC less of a bold choice: the CC is now mainstream.

The Comfort Coupé’s new shell is softer, less extravagant (if ever a German car could be qualified as such) and it’s the 2013 Volkswagen CC’s front end that has suffered the most from the generic facelift.To be straight, the remainder of the car has changed very little. The tails are now in line with the current crop of Vdubs. The car’s new fascia betrays what is otherwise the same car as it was, without the initial visual punch. It’s a shame, really.

The cabin is gorgeous; it has always been, and I expect it always will be. In fact, in the sub-$40k range, the $35,125 base Sportline 2013 Volkswagen CC has the nicest interior on the market.The highlights are the seats that have seemingly been pulled out of an $80,000 Audi. Not only do they look good, but their firmness and support make them very comfortable. The dashboard’s simple and symmetrical layout is pleasing to the eye and the materials, fit and finish, to the touch.

Another example are the powertrains: Most trims of the 2013 Volkswagen CC are motivated by one of my favourite 4-cylinder engines in the business; the turbocharged 200 hp 2.0L TSI. It’s so good that I bought one. What I also like is Volkswagen’s DSG transmission. This combination is found in the GLI, GTI and Beetle Turbo. That particular engine is even found in other configurations elsewhere in the lineup.

The Last Stand: Movie Review

The Governator is reduced to a border-town sheriff but still brandishes some big guns in The Last Stand, Arnold Schwarzenegger's first starring vehicle in 10 years. The title is already a misnomer: The 65-year-old action icon has completed two additional films and has two or three more in the pipeline as he attempts to engineer a viable comeback after his detour through Sacramento. Preoccupied with the the caliber and firepower of its arsenal of artillery to an almost weirdly obsessive degree, this often jokey and sometimes abstract shoot-'em-up also, under present circumstances, makes conspicuously tasteless use of a school bus in one of its most violent scenes

Getting behind the wheel of the 'vette with a female FBI hostage (Genesis Rodriguez) in tow, Cortez zooms across the desert at night, busting blockades and going so fast that he's gone before radar guns can track him, on his way to a secret border crossing near Sheriff Owens' town, sleepy Summerton Junction, Ariz. Learning Cortez is heading his way, Owens enlarges his motley crew, initially consisting of the enthusiastic Figgie (Luis Guzman), the level-headed Sarah (Jaimie Alexander) and the inept Jerry (Zach Gilford), by reluctantly recruiting jailbird Frank (Rodrigo Santoro) and local nut job Lewis (Johnny Knoxville)

In a prolonged gun battle, these down-home characters dispatch Burrell's goons, but not before a big yellow school bus (empty of students, fortunately) becomes the focal point of much of the most intense shooting, which can't help but bring to mind thoughts of the recent tragedy in Connecticut. As Agent Bannister's crew lags far behind their escaped prey, all Owens has to do is wait and the arrogant handsome devil will come to him.

Angelina Jolie Got New Watch & Maddox Got New Bike

Now Brad Pitt bought something for his beloved ones. For his wife, Angelina Jolie, he bought one of the world’s very precious watch to show his love her. She is not only most beautiful women of the world but also very talented actress for Holly wood movies.

The news for receiving costly gift from Brad Pitt by Angelina Jolie, the press reported that the watch which she got from her fiancé worth $370,000 and it also gives the sound like Big Ben. The watch has very interesting features and they have been waiting for this watch for last two years. The Patek Philippe watch is costly and it presented to her like a wedding gift by Brad Pitt.

Brad Pitt also bought a Suzuki DRZ-125 motorbike for his son Maddox. The model of the motor bike is very rare and the young riders like Maddox like this bike which he received on his 11th birthday. Brad Pitt was also very fond of motor bikes and now he gifted this costly bike to his sons and showed his love with the bike.

Hummer H4 Concept Car - 2013

When we speak of a very good car, we have to start from the outside inward. 2013 Hummer H4, to be published in the autumn of next year, it seems male. The car is so robust, with 35-inch wheels that look like, so hard to support these rugged cars. 35-inch wheels have a function to reduce vibration, so you can run smoothly even if you go through the throat. What about the engine performance? Well, 3.6-liter V-6 car that was added directly and via an electronic ballast. Other Hummer H4 2013 prize is inside. The interior looks like a spaceship with more seats and the seats and dashboard, artistic, like a real spaceship

 

2013 Hummer H4 – When you hear the car Hummer, you probably remember a large and powerful cars, which has a large off-road capability. But when in 2013 Hummer H4 is not the car was before the second big lobster.

If you are a fan of the SUV or CUV in 2013 Hummer H4 are cars should have car because it has more than good looks, but also high performance. Unfortunately, the estimated costs for the 2013 Hummer H4 is not yet available, then you have to wait until I get a fair price for the manufacturer.

Yakuza 4 Review - PS3

Yakuza 4 is a mafia movie in a JRPG/brawler hybrid. Through four acts and a short finale, I played as a loan shark, an escaped convict, a jaded cop and that reformed yakuza I mentioned a while ago. Each time I'd start as one of these guys, I'd begin leveling him up, learning new moves, and figuring out his personal history.

The majority of their habits boil down to punching and kicking dudes in the face. As I'd walk down the street in Tokyo's fictional red light district (the spot where nearly the entire game plays out), random people would run up and challenge me to brawls. This is that JPRG element at work. I get in the random battle, smear my opponent's blood on my knuckles, and bank experience points to make my character better than ever. As I wail on guys, I'm filling a Heat meter that allows me to execute devastating finishers like bashing a guy's head with a baseball bat.

If you're keeping track, all that fighting is largely untouched from Yakuza 3. Nearly all the Heat finishers I've seen are recycled from the last game. The new characters come with unique abilities -- the policeman can parry and the con man can bulldoze people -- but outside of a few person-specific moves, it's well-worn territory. Not to mention that I spent all this time leveling-up a character just to switch to another and do it all over again to unlock very similar moves.


The story plays out in cutscenes that can be pretty awesome and pack a punch. Watching the convict Taiga Saejima walk into a ramen shop and blow more than a dozen guys away or breakdown in front of a deathmatch crowd as he recounts what it's like to kill a man are truly awesome moments. Yakuza 4 has more than a few of these "OMG" sections, and I love it for that.