Hight Quality Cars

Hight Quality Cars

The German luxury trio of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi are all locked in a close battle for the title of the world's most popular automaker. According to sales figures from the first half of 2010, BMW is currently in first place, although its lead over its two rivals is marginal. At under 2,000 vehicles, Mercedes' lead over third-place Audi is even slimmer, although that number may have grown in recent months thanks to strong sales for Mercedes in the U.S. Regardless, all three German luxury brands are racing for the top spot. To accomplish this, they're going after smaller market segments. According to the Automotive News, the next segment that the brands are looking to cater to is the "green," or environmentally conscious, car owner. Mercedes recently announced that it will debut a four-cylinder engine on its top-of-the-line S-Class model. The S250 CDI is expected to be available on several models in early 2011. Four-cylinders are uncommon options for luxury vehicles, with drivers typically wanting the performance of a six- or eight-cylinder. Yet Mercedes says that thanks to turbocharging technology, the engine delivers the torque of a six-cylinder with the low emissions and fuel consumption of smaller engines. Verena Mueller, a Mercedes spokeswoman. BMW is also going the electric route, but is unlikely to make the move to a four-cylinder anytime soon. BMW is said to be developing a hybrid supercar based off of its Vision Efficient Dynamics concept. BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer told the news source at the Paris Motor Show. Smaller engines and electric vehicles might save drivers at the pump, but luxury cars outfitted with the latest in engine technology will likely be expensive for many buyers. Drivers interested in saving money on their vehicle purchase may want to shop for a used Mercedes, BMW or Audi.

Diesel models have a "D", "TD", or "CDI" after the engine displacement numbers (ala C 250 D, C 250 TD, and C 220 CDI. The diesel designation denotes the engine type as diesel (D), turbodiesel (TD), or common rail direct injection (CDI). An automatic transmission was standard in the United States and a manual transmission was an option. A four-speed automatic began the first-generation and was replaced halfway through its lifespan with a five-speed automatic. The second-generation C-Class entered the market in 2001 and saw the first coupe version of the car introduced. All-wheel drive was also introduced in some models with this generation. Engines varied depending on model year, but largely carried over from the previous generation with the exception of diesel engines all becoming the CDI variety. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class became sportier with the adoption of six-speed manual transmissions as the norm and automatic transmissions becoming an option.

The third-generation C-Class was introduced in 2008 and saw modernized body styling, simplified engine range options, and a more luxurious finish. Several specialty models for fuel efficiency were introduced under the BlueEFFICIENCY brand and sports-centered models under the AMG nameplate were now designed exclusively for the C-Class. In the 2015 model year, the fourth- and current-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class was introduced. A brand new platform for the vehicle was introduced with it and makes extensive use of aluminum and high strength steel. It began production in Alabama for U.S. A cabriolet model (convertible) was introduced with this new generation. Engine options were reduced to a turobcharged four-cylinder and a turbo six-cylinder for gasoline options and with 4Matic (all-wheel drive) becoming standard on all C-Class models. Common consumer complaints are found with the 2007 C 230 for its engine, which can fail spectacularly. C 300 and 320 models are often noted for sometimes bad quality control on body parts, especially in the interior. Usually in the 2010-2014 model years. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class otherwise has a better than average reputation for longevity.

Read more about sharing. Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari one-two in second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton crashed his Mercedes. Leclerc and team-mate Sebastian Vettel, who had been lagging behind the Mercedes, leapt to the top of the times on their qualifying simulation runs. Leclerc edged Vettel by 0.074 seconds, after improving on his second attempt. Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas was 0.134secs adrift in third. Hamilton was sixth after the crash curtailed his running. The world champion had been quickest when he lost control in the chicane at Turns Eight and Nine, losing the rear and clouting the concrete wall on the outside of the track. He managed to return to the pits despite a punctured tyre but the incident damaged his car's floor. Mercedes changed the rear end of the car as a precaution but they were unable to get him out in time to take any further part in the session.

Or will Hamilton end up in 'wall of champions'? What does a young F1 driver get up to on his day off in Monaco? I don't remember the last time I missed a whole session before. It's definitely not great to watch the session from the garage. It feels like sitting in the headmaster's office, wishing to be back in class. Not a great day in terms of tyres because they didn't last very long, the very soft compound. Mercedes have won all the first six races but Ferrari were expected to be more competitive in Canada because the track's layout - comprised of long straights and slow corners - plays to the strengths of their car. In that sense, it is similar to Bahrain and Azerbaijan, both of which Ferrari could have won if they had not run into problems. Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who had been close behind the Ferraris earlier in the session, clipped the wall in the final chicane on his fastest lap, as he lost front grip close behind his team-mate Pierre Gasly. The Dutchman ended up 13th, one place ahead of the Frenchman.