Vehicle Tracking Solutions

Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) was one of the exhibiting companies at the International LCT Show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas on March 17-19, 2008. The exhibit was in conjunction with GT3, a leading provider of automation for the ground transportation industry.

The LCT Show is the longest-running limousine show and features 160,000 square feet of exhibits this year. Activities for the show include training courses, seminars, and networking events. Entrance to the exhibit hall was free on Wednesday March 19.

Vehicle Tracking Solutions is a Long Island located company, and is a leading provider of Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) devices and fleet management solutions. VTS tracks around 10,000 vehicles 24 hours a day for clients in 32 states. Entering its sixth year of operation, VTS has suffered double-digit increase over the past four years. VTS serves offices in New York and New Hampshire, and is the only singular in the AVL industry to offer franchise opportunities.

Korea to launch W 100 million sedan

Korea's first W100-million car is coming this spring (US$1=W933). Ssangyong Motor said Wednesday that it will price its 5,000-cc Chairman W full-size luxury sedan at W100 million. The car is scheduled to be released in March.

The most expensive Korean car to date is Hyundai Motor's 4,500-cc Equus limousine which costs some W90 million.

Targeting the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 series, and Audi A8 as rivals, the Chairman W will come with a 7-speed automatic transmission, the same Harman Kardon entertainment system that comes in the super-luxury Maybach sedans, 10 air bags including one to protect the knees, and other high-tech safety and comfort features.

Limo driving

Limo driving has several features and limitations. In planning the route should take into account such factors as the width of the carriageway, and the angle of the streets, since most car length can cause problems when passing the narrow turns. In some cases, limousine drivers are forced to violate the rules of the road. Typically, these violations are linked with turning in a prohibited place in the counterclaim and exit lane when overtaking. However, the inspectors road patrols to understand the inevitable problems in the driving of long-shell cars. Speed limits are strictly followed the same limousine drivers. Although the powerful engine can disperse up to decent speed machine, the company set a speed restriction in the movement of up to 40 km/h for the drive and comfort of passengers. Overall, the professionalism required to drive a limousine inspires respect from others. Even when turning in a heavy traffic when long machine blocks street, few other drivers decided to express their impatience.

Manufacturing limousines

Car deals and its body divide into two parts, which are in the process of manufacture virtually don’t change. Replacing the old frame exposes the machine. It is completely clean and establishes a new desired length. The length of the frame is determined by the size of the future limousine. Most common in the production of the frame length of limousines received 7.5, 9 and 10 meters. The selection of specific values of the length of the body depends on the appointment of a limousine, domestic equipment, the number of seats, and other factors. Engine and gearbox remain the same. This is because of serial samples Lincoln Town Car is a powerful V-shaped engine. In connection with the increased workload suspension equipped with the enhanced silent-blocks and springs. Advanced Limo salon can be equipped by bar, television, a DVD player, a negotiating device between passengers and the driver, with a mirror ceiling coating and other attributes of high-class cars.

LimoJet - in the shell of a limousine jet

This LimoJet, also known as Jetmousine was established by Dan Harris, who managed to turn an old private jet in a limousine with a beautiful leather interior, 42 - inch plasma panel, HD television and 8000 W sound system. He is the fuselage of the jet in 1974, chrome wheels and engine power of 400 hp. It is the first work of Harrison and at the price of 1 million. It was sold to Chicago Exotic Coach - a limousine company and now this monster will even travel through the streets.

Showed one of the most powerful Mercedes G-Class

German tuning company ART , one of the world's most powerful Limousine SUV Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The car has a V8 engine under the hood volume of 5.5 liters, which delivers 580 horsepower at once and 790 Nm. In addition to the powerful engine of G-class of ART is a new exhaust system, a more rigid suspension, stylish passenger compartment and, of course, other aerodynamic honors.

What is the cost of refined Mercedes-Benz G-Class Limousine has not yet been reported. According to preliminary data, complete overhauls car buyers will cost approximately $ 50000.

Dino Ferrari show this year

At the very beginning of October this year to the showroom in Paris Ferrari Limousine is going to introduce a new model of its Wi, to be known as Dino (in honor of Enzo Ferrari's son). Apparently, this will be an independent model, which will position among the great Ferrari F430 and Limousine 599 GTB. It is anticipated that under the hood will be put Dino Motor volume 4.7 litre V8, which will issue a 500-530 hp

Toyota is preparing a new Supra

Japanese Automobile Best Car magazine published pictures on their pages a new sports coupe Toyota. Apparently, we have a new generation of image Supra, which will be on sale next year. Japanese journalists suggest that Toyota engineers are now working hard on fine-tuning the chassis and engine of the car - they need that the new Supra Limousine was at least not worse than Nissan GT-R. Therefore, it may be assumed that under the hood motor vehicle will be 3,5-4,0 l volume, which will issue about 400 hp While Toyota Limousine may temper their ambitions and put the Supra 3.7 - liter 350 hp power unit (in this case, Supra will be cheaper Nissan GT-R).

The first photos of serial Alfa Romeo Mito

In Internet appeared first online photos of new compact Alfa Romeo models, which would be called the Mito. Representatives of the Italian company assure that they will not publish these limousine pictures, but nobody can deny there are images of serial model.

The main rival Alfa Romeo Mito become the new BMW Mini. Under the hood will put Mito 1.4 - liter engine, which, depending on the limousine version will be issued from 95 hp up to 230 hp and Gearbox will be 6-stage, though, and if desired, will be able to place "automat".

Lexus in Geneva - 2 news

Lexus introduced in Geneva two new limousine models. The most important has become the premiere European roadster version LF-A, which will soon go into serial production. This machine has been created on the basis of the earlier coupe LF-A. From a technical standpoint roadster is not different from the coupe - the limousine have still a V10 engine volume of 5.0 liters (500 hp). This power unit is based 10-cylinder engine, which Toyota has used the year before last in the Formula-1. But the company was LF-A model of IS-F. This is the most powerful and fastest version of sedan Lexus IS. "Smart" car with a V8 engine volume of 5.0 liters (423 hp) will compete with the BMW M3 and the Audi RS4. And Lexus engineers assure that the rivalry with such renowned limousine competitors will help them not only driving force, but also a new undercarriage. Lexus dealer showrooms in the most powerful version IS already received in April this year. Prices have not been communicated.

The new BMW Z4 will appear in 2009

In the second half of next year will be introduced a new generation of BMW Z4 Roadster. The car will be not only larger than its predecessor, but will be more expensive. There is another information - the new Z4 will get tough shape limousine roof, which would make the car more practical, moreover, it will enhance safety. Under the hood will be put BMW Z4 different limousine engines, including the turbocharged 3.0-liter unit, which will issue 350 hp, but they will be more modest limousine engines, including the 2.0- and 2.5-liter capacity from 150-170 hp. But BMW Z4 M version will receive 4.0-liter V8 from the BMW M3 (420 hp).

New Opel Astra

After 1.5 years, the market will receive a new generation Opel Astra, which will compete with powerful rivals such as Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf limousines.

The current generation Opel Astra was submitted in 2003. Then, Astra has been one of the most popular cars in the segment "S". The model actually has been very successful - a modern design and a good price / quality ratio. According to the British edition of AutoExpress, the new Astra will be made in the same style of luxury car as the current generation model. Naturally, the design will undergo some changes, but without revolution decisions.

Already, the Astra passes the tests. The Germans want to make the new Astra slightly larger and wider. Rather, on the market Opel would issue two versions Astra - 3- and 5-door hatchback. A little later, there will be wagon, sedan and limousine. In addition, based Astra Opel will be launched a cabriolet.

Under the hood of a new generation Opel Astra will put a wide range of power units, ranging from petrol 1.4-liter. And the most powerful to be 2.0-liter turbocharged unit, which issues 250 hp.

Introduced a new Lancia Delta

Lancia presented in Geneva, perhaps, its most important car in the past few years. The Italians have decided to revive the legendary Delta mode limousinel, which at one time won six times on the world rally championship. Apparently, Lancia Delta is the last chance to help the company to become eventually profitable.

However, despite the old name, there is some doubt that the new Delta will become a favorite of fans of sports cars. Just Delta does not look sports car. Beautiful - yes, glamorous – again yes (limousine). But not sports. Yet this machine deserves attention. In the "C" segment, where it will serve, Lancia Delta will be the most stylish car with a lot of interesting design solutions.

On the technical side, the Lancia Delta will not surprise. Indeed, this model of limousine is built on the basis of the standard Fiat Bravo, which Delta will receive not only the undercarriage and the steering, but engines. They will be several. The most modest gasoline will be 1.4 - liter turbo unit (120 hp or 150 hp), in a company which turbocharged motor volume of 1.8 liters (it will later be issued 200 hp). Among diesels there will be: 1.6 liters (120 hp), 2.0 liters (165 hp) and 1.9 liters (190 hp).

Rolls-Royce sold all coupe

A few days ago, at the Geneva motor show in a formal presentation Double Rolls-Royce, which was named Phantom Coupe. Now it is already known that all of the coupe, which are scheduled for this year, has already sold (in 2008 only 200 cars). The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is one of the most expensive mass-produced limousines in the world. It costs around $ 600,000. And under the hood conceals the engine compartment volume of 6.75 liter V12, which delivers 453 horsepower and 720 Nm. With such a huge engine limosine reaches 0-100 km / h in 5.6 with.

Mercedes leaves comfort

Apparently, the company Mercedes-Benz decided to finally move away from the image of the producer of limousines for the comfort of fans. Indeed, in recent years, new "Merce" becoming more and more sports. Not all fans of brand like this, but in the leadership of the company and are confident that they are on the right track. Indeed, Mercedes-Benz sales in the world are increasing.

Already on sale soon arrive tires SL roadster version with the new front lights. Moreover, the change of power units and gamma SL: a "budget" version of 2.8 - liter unit (231 hp) and 3.5 liter motor volume will be slightly more powerful and will issue a 316 hp. Also in the sale must be received CLC coupe built on the base S-Class, which will also be sporting different tones. No need to forget about all-CL coupe version of limousine - the model was presented for the first time at the motor show in Geneva.

But the main limousine for Germans this year will be a new crossover GLK, which will come on the market in autumn. likely that Mercedes-Benz will produce two versions of GLK. One will be designed for amateurs to drive off, and the second will buy drivers, for whom driving speed on the highway is much more important geometric cross. And on it’s latest model Mercedes-Benz is going to produce "asphalt" version GLK will be most in demand.

But what is going to be in 2009-2010? It is scheduled premiere of two new models, which will be more sports than now. This is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, as well as the new generation of A-class. Mercedes-Benz wants to build it on a new platform, and it is possible that it will rear. But A-class new generation will not be longer Hatchback for urban housewives and present sports coupe - apparently, the success of the BMW 1 - the series does not rest leadership Mercedes-Benz.

In addition, the Germans admitted that the establishment of new limousines, they will pay a lot of attention to improving the quality of assembly. Alas, but in recent years the image of Mercedes-Benz as a producer of highly reliable machines suffered somewhat. And so as the assembly of new models promise to greatly improve.

Bentley recalls cars

Bentley announced the withdrawal of limousines. Under the campaign include service as soon fell two models: Continental GT and the Continental Flying Spur, which were made in 2004-2006. True, the company Bentley said it all sounded very scared. In fact, the withdrawal be only four limos, which may be a problem with airbags - during operation is likely that the passenger airbag improperly disclosed.

The new Nissan 370Z.

This year, Nissan will start selling a new generation of its small sports coupe, which would be called the 370Z (now a model code 350Z). As can be understood from the title, under the hood will be a new engine compartment volume of 3.7 liters, which will issue 333 hp. This immediately by 53 hp more than is the current generation model. Moreover, it may be noted that the 370Z will be slightly less 350Z (length decrease by 60 mm). I have to drop the idea and weight limousines that have very positive impact on the controllability.

It is anticipated that the Nissan 370Z will be formally introduced in the second half of this year.

Geneva sensation - is not afraid car jams

The premiere of a small French company avtomobilchika Smera took place in Geneva such as the quietly. Meanwhile, this new model can make the present upheaval in the European automotive industry.

Smera in Geneva showed unusual machine, somewhere between a motorcycle and a car. The passenger sitting in it for the pilot, with the driver if you need to carry any cargo, the second man sent home on the subway, and his seat is, shaping trunk. Smera approximately the same size as maxi-scooter, but it has four wheels and an enclosed cab from the winds (car length is 2400 mm, a width of only 800 mm). In an unusual turns apparatus is in motorcycle, with a slope. In doing so, he is equipped with seat belts and a solid "cage" that raises the level of protection for people to unattainable heights motorcycle.

In Smera movement provides two electric motors, each of which gives to 20 hp It seems that 40 hp it is very little. But Smera capable accelerated up to 100 km / h in just 8 pp. Maximum same speed machine is 130 km / h. Manufacturer says that with the full battery charge on Smera can travel 150 kilometers. It is enough for the city. French and the estimated cost of Smera. They get that every 100 km of road will cost driver in the 0.7 euros.

The price of a new city car has not been announced yet, but in 2009 a plan to issue at least 250 Smeras. But beyond the levels of production models will only increase. After all, in Europe there are huge numbers of people who want to have a car, which did not have to stand in traffic jams.

Kia introduced a small crossover

Kia showed at Geneva motor show in a compact crossover concept - apparently Koreans are planning to begin production of this car later this year. And in Switzerland Kia immediately brought three similar car, which from a technical point of view, though not very different from one another. According to the Koreans, as soon submit three versions of the same crossover they have chosen not just so. It turns out that Kia wants to develop a program of creating individual car. That is the customer when ordering will be able to discuss all the stuff that he wants to see in his new car.

Jaguar showed its fastest car

Jaguar introduced in Geneva serial fastest car in its history. The machine was named XKR-S, and under its hood hiding volume 4.2 liter motor, which delivers 420 horsepower and 560 Nm. With this power under the hood Jaguar XKR-S is capable of accelerated 0-100 km / h in just 4.9 with. Regarding the maximum speed, it decided to artificially limit at 280 km / h.

Only 200 will be made Jaguar XKR-S, all of them are already sold.

Submitted Mini fastest in the world

Mini introduced the fastest, most powerful, most sports and the most beautiful version of its new Mini. This fighting machine already racing at the track will be released during the summer in order to "break off" all competitors. At least, this is to look at the framers of the new Mini, as the old generation of this model has won the most prestigious race (ancient Mini too, by the way, was presented in Geneva).

From the standard Mini is generally little left. "Battle" will get another car suspension, reinforced brakes, transmissions finalized box and, of course, a more powerful motor. It has a 1.6 liter, but thanks to turbocharging that gives splashes 220 hp

Land Rover presented off-road coupe

English Land Rover, which will soon get an Indian company Tata, presented in Geneva, a new version of its concept LRX (first shown in January in Detroit). And this is not done accidentally - in the next year Land Rover plans to start selling such a sports coupe! The car of their dimensions will be smaller than Freelander, but the new off-road sports coupe will be noticeable. What engines under the hood will put serial LRX still difficult to say. But in Geneva, brought Land Rover model with a 2.0 - liter diesel-electric hybrid engine

Passed European premiere Nissan GT-R

Nissan has previously showed its GT-R supercar, which has a volume of 3.8 liter motor (480 hp). Moreover, it even started to sell in Japan, but in Europe this model came first. And, it must be said, the Japanese interest in the cars was just overwhelming. For now unique GT-R has become a cult car. Moreover, all looked not only at the standard Nissan GT-R, but also in the car in a breakdown! The spectacle is very interesting. In 2008, the car will deliver only on the UK market. On foggy Albion one of the best car in the history of the Japanese automotive industry will cost 52900 pounds sterling, or about $ 105.000.

Toyota made the city Cruiser

Toyota has shown in Geneva predseriyny version of its new model called the Urban Cruiser. The car should be on sale this year (currently ends car tests). Toyota Urban Cruiser will be a crossover for a small town, which is at the rung below the RAV4. That is a large road clearance and featured transmission downshift to wait until the transfer is not worth it. The car is likely to be issued in terms of, and in peredneprivodnom option, but under the hood it will raise petrol engine volume of 1.5 litres. Chief competitor Urban Cruiser is well known - is Nissan Qashqai

Opel Meriva preparing to door revolution

Opel presented at the Geneva motor show in the new Meriva. True, not a serial model, a concept. This machine is different from many other primarily unusually open doors (Opel in the system when the rear doors open forward forwards, named FlexDoors). It is difficult to say whether the serial version Meriva such doors. It is possible that Opel decided to take this step, because actually seated in the car FlexDoors system is very convenient.

Brabus presented the car for $ 530 000

Brabus always happy and very beautiful fast cars built on the basis of Mercedes-Benz. But this year Brabus surpassed himself - Germans provided a unique vehicle called Bullit Black Arrow, which had once been a simple Mercedes-Benz C-class. Bullit Black Arrow drew attention literally all its parts, beginning with the body color. For example, instead became almost the entire body is made of carbon or aluminum. But under the hood hiding volume V12 motor with dual 6.3 litre turbo, which delivers 730 horsepower and 1320 Nm. True, engineers Brabus is slightly overshot - transmission can not perevarit so much torque limiter was therefore value at the time of 1100 Nm. Thanks to motor Brabus Bullit Black Arrow can accelerated 0-100 km / h in just 3.9 s and the speed of 200 km / h is reached within 10.49. This is faster than the most powerful version Lamborghini Gallardo (read about the latest model in the material, you can "Lamborghini and girls." Is not better). The price is also known - $ 530,000.

Mazda2 - now with three doors

Mazda introduced in Geneva 3 - door version Mazda2. Compared with the shown last September 5 - door model, the new machine has become more like sports (though 5 - door looks very nice). 3-door Mazda2 will be equipped with multiple motors: volume 1.3 liter petrol (75 hp or 86 hp) and 1.5 liters (103 hp), as well as 1.4 - liter diesel. But as a prospective design Mazda brought a very beautiful concept Taiki. He has shown before, but interest in the "space" of the cars did not fewer.

A-Star - from the new Suzuki Hatchback

Suzuki presented a new concept in Geneva Hatchback Class "B" on the European classification, which will be slightly smaller and cheaper Swift (for the performance of the last tasks assemble planned to build in India). Car was named A-Star. You do not have to believe that the serial version of A-Star will look like the concept. However, in general design of the machine will continue. According to preliminary data, the serial version of A-Star, which may show later this year, will receive 1.0 liter motor volume

Seat surprised with the sports coupe

The main vehicle for the stand at the Seat Bocanegra was the concept that translates as "black" mouth. Will such a machine in the series or not, in Seat did not speak, but surely, a new generation of Ibiza will look the same. Seat Bocanegra has very aggressive. Attention is primarily attracts huge radiator grate - precisely because of the car and called it "a black mouth." On the technical side Bocanegra is not being released. It is based on a platform of the Volkswagen Golf, but under the hood is a standard gasoline motor volume 1.4 liters, which can be found in almost all models of Volkswagen concern, including greater Skoda Superb new generation.

It appeared the second Volvo SUV

Volvo, eventually, did what it had been waiting so long - it had submitted a serial version XC60 crossover, which will be younger brother XC90. And, that makes sense not only because the figure is 60 fewer than 90, but in appearance - a new car is actually quite similar to the XC90. The difference, of course, but they are not global. Volvo XC60 will get a new security system that will monitor the distance to the car in front before and, if necessary, to stall itself. Volvo engineers assure that at speeds up to 15 km / h and the car itself will be able to completely stop, Eurasia is not in another vehicle. Engines will be three pieces. Two volume of 2.4 liter diesel engine (163 hp or 185 hp) and a petrol unit volume of 3.0 liters (285 hp). Drive only full, but at the end of this year may appear and budgetary peredneprivodnaya version (surely, this machine will be equipped with only 163 - a strong diesel).