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Check out Luminar Neo’s unique sky replacement and portrait editing tools, now available.ī&H – B&H is a world renowned supplier of all the gear photographers, videographers, and cinematographers need and want to create their very best work. Makers of Luminar and Aurora HDR, Skylum adapts to your style and skill level. Skylum – Your photos, more beautiful in minutes. Mylio – Access your photos from anywhere, without the cloud! Easily showcase your photos on-the-go, resolve duplicates, find faces and look for those stunning locations. Its authentic true-to-life color processing, seamless editing experience, and fastest tethering in the industry gives you total creative control. Re: whats new in MacPhun Creative Kit 2016 In reply to Enthusiast94 Batch processing has been added to Tonality, Intensify and FX Photo Studio (was already in Noiseless) and theres improved 'image passing' from one app to another.

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Save $10 with the code PHOTOFOCUS10.Ĭapture One – Capture One creates powerful photo editing software for all kinds of photographers. With weather sealing and advanced image stabilization, you’ll open up your creative possibilities.ĪfterShoot – AfterShoot helps photographers cull their photos faster, leaving them more time to spend on creative tasks. I own five of their photography enhancement programs. If you want remove this page, please contact us.Tamron – Need lightweight, compact mirrorless lenses? Tamron has you covered, with superior optics perfect for any situation. Ive been dealing with Skylum Software since 2016, (Then called MacPhun). Macphun Creative Kit 2016 review: Critical photo editing functions delivered in one diverse app have 292 words, post on at January 14, 2016.

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VW Golf SportWagen gets AWD option, GTI adds Sport trim Up to 85 off its Creative Kit 2016 means you get six of the company’s popular Mac apps Snapheal, FX Photo Studio, Intensify, Focus, Noiseless, and Tonality for just 89, plus a bunch of.Jon Devo runs through its key features and shares his thoughts Read More. Is a Staunchly Average Streaming Rom-Com Read: Fujifilm X-T2 Feature Review The best of X-Series just got better with the announcement of the new Fujifilm X-T2.These are the best Apple Memorial Day deals.These are the best Adobe Photoshop deals for May 2020.Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 second opinion review: Almost there.Asus ZenBook Duo review: Two screens, four cores, and $1,500.The best online photo book services of 2020.

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But there are tremendous financial and functional advantages in purchasing the… Read full this story Each is also available as a standalone app (though in your Applications folder, they are separate apps appended by a CK) and variously support features like batch processing and multiple file formats including JPEG, PNG, 8- and 16-bit TIFFs, PSD and various flavors of RAW.Creative Kit component apps are not new-just the all-in-one package: Each app has been previously released, and is still available separately. Despite their power, Creative Kit apps require a minimal learning curve.Creative Kit does not seek to replace Photos’ organizational utility, though Macphun does market a separate app called Snapselect for organizing and choosing the best photos from a batch and trashing duplicates.The Mac-only Creative Kit is a six-app bundle that functions both as a standalone app and a plug-in to Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements.Available via a single installer for one discounted price, Creative Kit lets you access some of Macphun’s most popular image enhancement packages: Noiseless, Focus, Intensify, Tonality, Snapheal, and FX Photo Studio. As a plug-in to Photos, Macphun’s apps significantly augment the Apple app’s bare-bones editing tools. With Creative Kit, Macphun wants to pick up where Apple’s now-defunct Aperture left off.

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Брзинското тројство на Golf: GTI, GTD, но и GTE

Во осмата генерација на Volkswagen Golf уште важи правилото дека е наменет за сите и за секаде, особено кога е под предзнакот на спортското возење. Класичарот Golf GTI, економистот GTD и екологистот GTE заедно ќе ја одбележат својата светска премиера на салонот во Женева. Volkswagen ги најавува Golf GTI, GTD и GTE за салонот во…

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VW Golf 8 GTI mit 245 im ersten Test: Jetzt immer als Performance!

VW Golf 8 GTI mit 245 im ersten Test: Jetzt immer als Performance!

Der neue Golf VIII GTI entspricht weitestgehend dem Golf VII Facelift Performance. Ab sofort startet der GTI bei 245 PS sowie max 370 Nm mit manueller 6-Gang Schaltung. Auch ein mechanisches Sperrdifferenzial und weitere Extras sind schon inklusive.

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Volkswagen Golf - Nummer 8 lebt

2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 | MarioRoman Pictures Der Golf war ist und wird immer das wichtigste Baby im Volkswagen Konzern bleiben. Immerhin wurden seit 1974 weltweit über 35 Millionen davon verkauft. Dimensionen in denen nur noch der Toyota Corolla und die Ford F-Serie mithalten können.  Dementsprechend groß fahren die Wolfsburger natürlich auf wenn sich die nächste Generation, in diesem Fall die achte, ankündigt. 

2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 | MarioRoman Pictures Auch Nummer Acht ist aus jedem Blickwinkel eindeutig als Golf zu erkennen lässt es sich aber besonders in der Front nicht nehmen sich mit einem deutlichen Plus an LED-Kampfbemalung zu zeigen. Ganz so mutig und dominant wie in den Konzeptzeichnungen hat man sich am Ende dann aber doch nicht getraut- trotzdem lässt sich der neue Golf in vier Ausstattungsvarianten optisch und technisch nochmals aufpeppen. Was aber nicht bedeuten soll dass der Golf VIII nicht fleißig im Entwicklungsgym trainiert hat. Unter seinem Blechkleid kommt modernste Technik zum tragen die für bis zu 17 Prozent weniger Verbrauch sorgen soll. Hier ist für jeden Geschmack was dabei. Das Antriebsprogramm des neuen Golf beinhaltet Benzin- (TSI), Diesel- (TDI), Erdgas- (TGI), Mild-Hybrid- (eTSI) und Plug-in-Hybridantriebe (eHybrid). Die Leistungsspanne dabei von 90 PS bis hin zu 300 PS. 

2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 | MarioRoman Pictures Bei den Plugin-Hybriden wird es künftig zwei Varianten geben. Die Basis kommt mit 204 PS, die GTE-Performance Variante mit 245 PS. Dazu kommt eine 13 kWh-Lithium-Ionen-Batterie die längere rein elektrische-zero-Emission Fahrten durch die Stadt möglich machen sollen. Im Laufe des nächsten Jahres folgt dann die sportliche Rasselbande vom Golf GTI über GTI TCR , GTD und natürlich dem R als Leitwolf.

2020 Volkswagen Golf 8 | MarioRoman Pictures Getreu dem Motto was der  kann kann ich schon lange ist auch der Innenraum natürlich auf dem neusten Stand. Serienmäßig mit einem 10,25 und 8,25 Zoll mit Online-Anbindung ausgestattet, kann der neue Golf alternativ auch mit zwei 10-Zöllern ausgestattet werden- und das sogar ohne dabei deplatziert zu wirken wie es aktuell in der Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse der Fall ist. Auch sonst lässt Volkswagen nichts aus was derzeit technisch möglich ist. Der “Travel Assist” unterstützt bis zu 210 km/h und Car2X warnt frühzeitig vor Gefahren. Die ganze Armada an technischen Features aufzuführen bewahren wir uns noch für den Fahrbericht auf. Bereits im Dezember 2020 sollen die ersten GOLF 8 auf die Straßen rollen.  Fotos: marioroman pictures

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All-New aFe BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kit for '15-'20 Volkswagen GTI

aFe Power has just released its new BladeRunner Aluminum Hot and Cold Charge Pipe Kit for the 2015-2020 Volkswagen GTI. With that, there was also an optional Charge Pipe Kit with Muffler Delete for GTI (MKVII) models with the L4-2.0L (t) engine. Now, the popular performance company introduces its BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kits for both OE and its own aFe Charge Pipes. So, you can opt to replace your Volkswagen’s cast turbo muffler with the BladeRunner oversized billet aluminum turbo muffler delete package. And if you already have the aFe Charge Pipes installed, you can enhance the vehicle’s overall flow with the accompanying muffler delete kit.

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The OE kit outflows the Volkswagen GTI’s factory turbo muffler by 5 percent, while the aFe variant outflows it by 7 percent. The latter also delivers dyno-proven gains of up to +8 horsepower and +10 pound-feet of torque. Both of the BladeRunner Turbo Muffler Delete Kits for the 2015-2020 GTI will also fit the Golf R and Jetta GLI, as well as the Audi A3 and S3 (see fitment below for more details). 

This product includes an oversized two-piece 2-1/4″ billet aluminum turbo muffler delete with a straight-through oversized design that immensely increases the car’s flow and sound by creating a smooth transition between the turbo and intercooler tube. The Turbo Muffler Delete from aFe is CNC machined from quality 6061-T6 aluminum and then finished in a red anodized coating with a laser-etched logo for added styling, superior strength, and long-lasting durability. 

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Includes an Oversized Two-Piece 2-1/4” Billet Aluminum Turbo Muffler Delete

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Cars For Sale: South Africa’s Best 

A bit of a throwback, but herewith are the semi-finalists of the 2019/20 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank.

The awards programme recognises the best purchasing propositions in the respective categories of the new vehicle market.

“Vehicle purchases are amongst the biggest that consumers are likely to make in their lifetime,” said Ghana Msibi, executive head of sales and marketing at WesBank.

“Initiatives such as this offer credible opinions on the types of cars and features available in the market, and in so doing help consumers make informed decisions when choosing a new or used vehicle,” he said.

The 13 eventual category winners will be selected from the list of 65 vehicles, which includes model derivatives from 24 brands represented in the South African market.

All vehicles available on the South African market on September 1, 2019, were eligible, not only new products that were launched during the past 12 months.

Compared with the 2018/19 Cars Awards, the executive sedan category has been replaced with one that caters for premium-positioned crossovers.

The former Hot Hatch category (now named Fun Hatch) encompasses more affordable contenders and the price caps for the Premium SUV and Performance Car segments have been raised, it said.

“It is important to note that we analyse market changes proactively and adapt the categories to be better aligned with the South African consumer,” said Cars.co.za consumer experience manager Hannes Oosthuizen.

“With no new contenders in the Executive Sedan category, as well as very poor sales in that segment, we saw it fit to create a new category (to reflect growth and interest in upmarket crossovers) instead.

“Meanwhile there have been no new launches in the traditional hot hatch category, but there has been activity at a lower price point, so we’ve created a new category called Fun Hatch.”

And given the rapidly rising prices of cars for sale in Johannesburg, Oosthuisen said that sticking to a R1-million barrier for Premium SUV and Performance Car categories is no longer practical.

Volkswagen lead the charge in 2019/2020 again.

Even though 24 brands’ vehicles feature in the list of 65, five marques have more than three semi-finalists in the running for category honours.

Volkswagen has the most representatives (8), followed by BMW (6) and Audi, which has 5, although the A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line is notably a semi-finalist in two separate categories.

Ford (5) and Toyota (4) round out the major manufacturers.

Full list of 2019/20 semi-finalists:

Budget Car

Kia Picanto 1.2 Style

Renault Sandero Stepway Expression

Hyundai Grand i10 1.0 Fluid

Suzuki Swift 1.2 GLX

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Trendline

Compact Hatch

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline

Nissan Micra turbo Acenta Plus

Mazda2 1.5 Individual Auto

Kia Rio 1.4 EX

Ford Fiesta 1.0 Trend Auto

Premium Hatch

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Audi A1 Sportback 40TFSI S Line

Mercedes-Benz A200 AMG-Line

Mazda3 2.0 Astina

Mini Cooper S Hatch 5-Door Sports Auto

Executive SUV

Volvo XC60 D5 R-Design

Audi Q5 40 TDI Sport quattro

BMW X3 xDrive20d M-Sport

Range Rover Evoque D180 R-Dynamic SE

Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d AMG-Line

Compact Family Car

Ford Ecosport 1.0 Titanium Auto

Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Enjoy Auto

Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Prestige

Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX Auto

Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI 85kW Highline R-Line

Family Car

Mazda CX-5 2.0 Dynamic Auto

Peugeot 3008 2.0 HDI Allure

Subaru Forester 2.0i-S ES

Toyota RAV4 2.0 GX Auto

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace 1.4 TSI Trendline

Adventure SUV

Ford Everest 2.0 Bi-Turbo 4WD Limited

Haval H9 Luxury

Isuzu M-UX 3.0 4WD

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.4 D4 4×4

Toyota Fortuner 2.8GD-6 4×4 Auto

Premium SUV

Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro

BMW X5 xDrive30d M-Sport

Range Rover Velar D300 R-Dynamic HSE

Mercedes-Benz GLE 400d 4Matic AMG-Line

Volvo XC90 T8 Twin-Engine R-Design

Crossover

Volvo XC40 D4 R-Design

Audi Q3 35 TFSI S Line

Jaguar E-Pace D180 AWD R-Dynamic

Lexus UX 200 EX

Mini Countryman Cooper S sports-auto

Leisure Double-Cab

Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend 50 4×4 Auto

Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTDi Wildtrak 4×4 Auto

Mitsubishi Triton 2.4 DI-D 4×4 Auto

Volkswagen Amarok 3.0 V6 TDI Highline 4Motion

Isuzu D-Max 3.0 TD 4×4 LX Auto

Business Class

BMW 320d Sport Line

BMW 330i Sport Line

Mercedes-Benz C300 AMG Line

Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 TSI 4Motion R-Line

Audi A5 40 TFSI Sport

Fun Hatch

Volkswagen Polo GTI

Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4T

Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S Line

Opel Corsa GSi

Mini Cooper S Sports-Auto

Performance Car

Toyota Supra 3.0T

BMW M2 Competition M-DCT

BMW Z4 M40i

Ford Mustang GT 5.0

Porsche Cayman GTS

Right - if you made it all the way to the end of this blog but you don’t know which of these great cars is the best one for you (and your budget) - simply check out which cars are for sale in Johannesburg at Group 1 Cars, use their nifty instalment calculator or speak to them directly.

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Article from: https://ultimateusedcars.wordpress.com/2020/12/07/cars-for-sale-south-africas-best/

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What Is SiriusXM with 360L? A Breakdown of the New Audio Platform

Satellite radio provider SiriusXM is upping its game with 360L, a new audio platform that focuses heavily on streaming content. The feature that first debuted on the 2019 Ram 1500 is now making its way to a variety of vehicles from many different automakers, and severs SiriusXM’s curated music channels from exclusive delivery via satellite signals. Keep reading to learn more about SiriusXM with 360L, and how much you can expect to pay.

What Does Sirius XM with 360L Come With?

The new SiriusXM 360L audio platform gives listeners access to more channels, including exclusive streaming channels. In fact, there are more than 10,000 hours of recorded on-demand content available, delivered via the same kind of internet data connection used by smartphones and such.

Enhanced personalization is another key component of the new tech. It provides curated audio recommendations based on your listening history and selected favorites. You can even set up individual listener profiles for different users. With a new “related” button, it’s easy to find content similar to what you already like. If you’re a sports fan, for example, you can find games for all your favorite teams in one place with the new Live Sports category.

Which Cars and Trucks Have SiriusXM with 360L?

The new platform is available on 2020 and 2021 model-year vehicles from the following manufacturers:

Audi is offering SiriusXM with 360L as standard equipment on the 2021 A6, A7, A8, Q7, and Q8. It will also be available on the 2021 A4, A5, Q3, Q5, and Allroad vehicles. Other Audis will receive the audio platform in future model years.

Most vehicles in the 2021 BMW lineup will feature SiriusXM with 360L. This includes the 2 Series Gran Coupe, 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 8 Series, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, and Z4.

In the Buick lineup, look for the new feature on the Enclave and Encore from 2020. Cadillac rolled out SiriusXM with 360L on the 2020 XT4, XT5, and XT6. Chevrolet vehicles with the technology include the 2020 Blazer, Camaro, Silverado, Silverado HD, and Traverse. For GMC, eligible models include the 2020 Acadia, Sierra, and Sierra HD.

Ford announced that the 2021 F-150 will feature SiriusXM with 360L. Eventually, all Ford models with the next-generation Sync 4 infotainment system will receive the new tech.

Not to be outdone by Chevrolet, Ford, and GMC, Ram offers the feature on its light and heavy-duty pickup trucks.

Nissan and Infiniti said they will start offering SiriusXM with 360L. Timing remains unclear at this point, and it’s unknown exactly which vehicles will get the new tech.

Finally, Volkswagen has greenlit 360L for most of its 2021 lineup. Eligible models include the Arteon, Atlas Cross Sport, Golf GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLI, and Tiguan. The Atlas will add the feature midway through its 2021 model year.

How much is SiriusXM per month?

Automakers are currently offering free trials to SiriusXM All Access with the vehicle purchase, as they’ve long offered for SiriusXM’s satellite radio services. Some of these trials last for three months, and some are for a full year. If the customer decides to continue service after the trial period, current rates will apply. Right now, All Access is priced at $21.99 per month, or $263.88 per year. The more limited Select package costs $16.99 per month, or $203.88 per year—pricier than most internet- and app-based streaming services, such as Spotify and Pandora, though not by much.

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Here's The New 300bhp VW Golf GTI Clubsport Looking Sharp At The 'Ring

The more focused version of the Golf 8 GTI has been spotted undergoing testing at the Nurburgring

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Et puis, après ?

Le 22 avril 2020

Bon, nous en sommes rendus à plus d’un mois en confinement. La dernière voiture de presse que j’ai eue fut une Hyundai Venue et je l’ai rapportée le 23 mars. À ce moment-là, je devais ramasser une Genesis G90 mais vu que le confinement allait limiter nos déplacements, je l’ai tout simplement laissée là d’où elle venait. Déjà, quelques constructeurs avaient décidé de ne plus prêter de véhicules d’évaluation. Le lendemain, le couperet tombait et tous les constructeurs, à un ou deux participants près, demandaient de retourner leurs véhicules.

Il est évident qu’après plus de 35 ans à se fier à ces véhicules pour mes déplacements et surtout mon travail, j’allais devoir trouver une autre solution pour demeurer actif dans le domaine. Loin de moi l’idée de brandir ma carte de membre de l’AJAC pour passer outre les barrages policiers comme l’un de mes jeunes confrères se vante d’avoir fait, j’ai préféré demeurer à la maison et essayer d’utiliser toutes les ressources à ma disposition pour continuer d’informer et divertir mes amis amateurs de voitures de tout genre et gabarit. En même temps, je trouvais plus approprié de participer à l’effort collectif en plus de me protéger, même si je me considère en bonne santé.

Évidemment, j’ai toute une panoplie de livres à lire, de films et documents à regarder (deux sujets que je pourrais exploiter dans un avenir plus ou moins rapproché), de modèles réduits à construire (un autre sujet?), de bricolage à faire…Avec le confinement, je ne crois pas avoir couvert plus de 40 kilomètres avec ma propre Jeep et je me demande si j’en aurais fait plus avec des autos de presse. Et puis, pour aller en quelque part, on ne peut se rendre bien loin avec les barrages…

Un autre problème pointe à l’horizon. Comment se comportera l’industrie automobile après le confinement? Au moment d’écrire ces lignes, la vente des autos ont chuté de plus de 25 à 30 % dans le monde (et plus encore à certains endroits). Ensuite, la plupart des constructeurs ont fermé leurs usines ou sont aux prises avec des fournisseurs dont les usines sont fermées (incluant les manufacturiers de pneus!).

Supposons que le confinement se termine dans deux ou trois semaines, combien de temps faudra-t-il avant que le marché de la vente automobile reprenne de la vitesse. Il y aura toujours une certaine crainte des consommateurs de visiter les salles d’exposition et de devoir faire affaire avec un être humaine de près. Puis, comment seront les finances des consommateurs? Les constructeurs qui, en Amérique du Nord, ont connu des records de vente année après année (plus de 17 millions l’année dernière aux États-Unis et pas loin de deux millions au Canada) ne revivront certes plus cela avant un bon bout de temps. Ils devront réduire leur production et éliminer les modèles les moins populaires (lire les moins vendus) comme Nissan s’apprêtait à le faire (le constructeur japonais commençait à vivre des difficultés financières avant le confinement et son nouveau président avait soumis cette hypothèse en début d’année). Personnellement, je m’attends à ce que les constructeurs poussent plus les véhicules déjà en demande comme les camionnettes et les plus petits VUS en laissant de côté des grandes nouveautés dont on ne connaît pas le potentiel.

Tout dernièrement, je vous parlais du Ford Bronco à venir et du plus petit Bronco Sport. Ford estime vouloir les dévoiler et les mettre sur le marché dans un délai plutôt court, ce qui est tout à l’honneur du constructeur. Toutefois, je ne m’attends pas à conduire ce véhicule avant plusieurs mois. Ford va plutôt chercher à convaincre des journalistes de publication de très grande diffusion à mettre la main sur ces véhicules le plus rapidement possible afin de diffuser la nouvelle au plus vite en masse. Mais si le confinement se prolonge, combien en restera-t-il au poste, de ces journalistes, si l’organisation pour laquelle ils travaillent n’aura pas déclaré forfait?

Le plus ironique, c’est que Ford est demeuré très actif au niveau des informations. Mais outre le Bronco, il n’y a pas d’autres grandes nouvelles à l’horizon. Curieusement, alors que le constructeur a annoncé qu’il ne voulait plus construire d’autos conventionnelles, les ventes de la grande berline Fusion se placent en huitième position au Canada durant les trois premiers mois de l’année battant même celles de la Toyota Camry (2376 ventes contre 2307 selon Automotive News Canada)! Les seules autres nouvelles nous viennent du segment des camionnettes!  

Du côté de chez GM, tout récemment, les nouvelles étaient concentrées autour de la marque Cadillac surtout avec des versions de performance (sport) des plus petites berlines CT4 et CT5 récemment lancées. Présentement, il est aussi question de la Cadillac électrique à venir (la Lyriq)…Ah oui, il y a également la Corvette mais cette superbe auto fait partie d’un créneau tellement limité que ce ne seront certes pas les Corvette qui sauveront la compagnie. Il en va un peu de même chez FCA qui devrait célébrer sa nouvelle alliance avec PSA (Peugeot) mais qui se contente de nous lancer des versions améliorées (ou réchauffées) de Jeep Wrangler (on attend toujours une Grand Cherokee redessinée) et de Ram, ses deux véritables «vaches à lait»). Chez nos amis européens, sauf pour les plus petites Volkswagen (dont une version électrique), on est plus timide. Audi nous proposera peut-être un plus grand VUS tout comme BMW mais encore une fois, on est prudent. On marche sur des œufs en attendant la fin du confinement…ou une deuxième vague du virus (la plus grande crainte actuelle). Même son de cloche chez les constructeurs asiatiques sauf pour Hyundai qui aura une version N à boîte manuelle à huit rapports de sa sportive Veloster (pas de nouvelles de son pick-up) et Lexus qui lance un coupé de luxe qui tombe, lui aussi, dans un créneau très restreint. Quant au nouveau Kia Seltos, il ne faut pas se leurrer : il ne s’agit que d’un Hyundai Venue avec un plus long empattement! Mais, admettons-le, au prix suggéré, ce pourrait être un succès.

Cadillac nous prépare une voiture électrique, la Lyriq. (Photo GM)

Le Kia Seltos modifié par Kia même en voiture d’excursion hors-route tel que vu au Salon de l’Auto de Montréal en janvier dernier. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Certains me feront remarquer qu’il y a beaucoup d’autres nouvelles mais j’ai bien vu dans mes informations régulières, qu’il n’y a pas beaucoup de véritables grandes nouveautés à l’horizon. Qui plus est, ce sont toujours les camionnettes qui dominent notre marché, même au Canada. D’ailleurs, les chiffres publiés dans Automotive News Canada le confirment pour le premier trimestre de l’année. Voyez ce que ça donne :

1-    Ford F, 28 515 unités

2-    Ram, 19 179

3-    GMC Sierra, 11 814

4-    Chevrolet Silverado, 11 171

5-    Toyota RAV4, 10 819

6-    Honda CRV, 9182

7-    Honda Civic, 9016

8-    Dodge Grand Caravan, 8488

9-    Toyota Corolla, 7818

10-   Nissan Rogue, 5578

(à titre indicatif, Ford Escape 5351 et Mazda CX5, 4526)

Si on ne s’arrête qu’aux autos :

1-    Honda Civic, 9016

2-    Toyota Corolla, 7818

3-    Hyundai Elantra, 4401

4-    VW Golf/GTI, 3260

5-    Kia Forte, 2851

6-    Mazda 3, 2686

7-    VW Jetta, 2628

8-    Ford Fusion 2376

9-    Toyota Camry, 2307

10-    Kia Soul 2079

Le Ford F-150 (vu ici modifié par Arctic Trucks pour des excursions en Arctique) demeure le véhicule le plus vendu au Canada pour les premiers mois de l’année… (Photo Arctic Trucks)

Comme on le voit, les camionnettes pick-up ont encore le haut du pavé. Qui plus est, avec la chute des prix du pétrole, ce n’est pas le spectre de la consommation qui va diminuer l’intérêt des consommateurs pour ces «gros» véhicules. Ce qui pourrait retarder l’arrivée de nouvelles autos électriques…

On ne peut prédire quand ce confinement se terminera ni comment les gens y réagiront. L’économie reviendra-t-elle comme avant? Permettez-moi d’en douter! Il nous faudra des mois, voire des années avant que la situation se règle si elle règle comme on le croit.

J’espère que le tout se replacera rapidement. J’aime trop rouler pour m’en priver et, de plus, j’adore écrire des commentaires sur les nouvelles autos…si de nouvelles autos nous arrivent au cours des prochains mois…(soupir).

Enfin, il y a la question des courses d’automobiles dont je suis un fan irréductible. Il y a trop de nouvelles de pistes qui ferment pour y ajouter la possibilité que la saison 2020 soit complètement annulée à cause de ce satané virus…Et que dire des expositions de voitures anciennes ou des rencontres de hot-rod…Misère…

Des idées pour le Ram

Il y a eu, aux États-Unis, un concours lancé par FCA invitant les amateurs de voitures à «créer» une nouvelle version futuriste des camionnettes. Le magazine hebdomadaire Automotive News en a publié deux «gagnants», l’un choisi par notre designer préféré, le directeur de FCA à ce niveau, Ralph Gilles, ce charmant Haïtien d’origine ayant vécu sa jeunesse à Montréal et l’autre par un de ses confrères Mark Trostle, chef du design chez Dodge et SRT. Le premier est une vision futuriste d’un Ram électrique alors que le deuxième est un Ram conçu autour du thème de la Dodge Challenger…

(Photos via FCA)

D’autres difficultés…

En plus de la baisse des ventes dues à la pandémie, plusieurs constructeurs doivent maintenant affronter une pénurie possible de boîtiers de transfert. En effet, le fournisseur qui les produit, Borg-Warner, a vu son usine principale de production de boîtiers de Seneca en Caroline du Sud fortement endommagée par une tornade. Et ces boîtiers étaient destinés à Toyota (Tundra), Ford (F-150, Super Duty, Expedition, Explorer, Transit, Lincoln Navigator et Aviator) et FCA (Ram)…

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Guia de Usados: Honda Civic SI tem receita perfeita para fãs de esportivos

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Lançado em 2007, o Honda Civic Si entrou imediatamente para o rol dos melhores esportivos nacionais. Boa parte desse prestígio se deve aos seus atributos mecânicos, com especificações exclusivas de motor, câmbio, suspensão e freios, que garantem muito prazer ao volante.

Destaque para o motor K20 de 2 litros com duplo comando de válvulas, que resultam em 192 cv a 7.800 rpm e 19,2 mkgf a 6.100 rpm. Mas o sistema de variação de válvulas i-VTEC atinge 18 mkgf a apenas 2.500 rpm, favorecendo a dirigibilidade e o consumo de 8 km/l na cidade e 13,1 na estrada.

O câmbio de seis marchas e o peso/potência de apenas 6,8 kg/cv garantem o 0 a 100 km/h em 7,9 s e a máxima declarada de 232 km/h. Mas esqueça os números: bom mesmo é sentir o coice do i-VTEC pouco antes dos 6.000 rpm e o ronco acima dos 8.000 rpm.

A estabilidade é favorecida pelo diferencial autoblocante, e o comportamento dinâmico é neutro com tendência ao sobresterço, com intrusão mínima do controle de estabilidade e tração, que pode ser desligado. Os freios são muito eficientes e a suspensão firme não sacrifica o conforto.

Sua decoração externa exibe uma agressividade discreta, com pintura vermelha, preta ou prata. O aerofólio traseiro está sempre presente, bem como as exclusivas rodas de 17 polegadas com pneus 215/45, a ponteira de escape cromada e a elegante inscrição “i-VTEC” nas laterais.

O interior segue o mesmo padrão, com bancos esportivos revestidos de tecido preto, pedais de alumínio, volante multifuncional de couro, painel de instrumentos com iluminação vermelha e shift-light ao lado do velocímetro, para indicar o melhor momento para a troca das marchas.

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Mas nem tudo são flores: pela idade do projeto, pode esquecer a conectividade, pois nunca houve oferta de central multimídia. Outro defeito grave da oitava geração é o espaço do porta-malas, limitado a irrisórios 340 litros (insuficiente para uma família com dois filhos).

O mercado costuma valorizar mais os modelos 2009 em diante, já com o leve retoque de estilo na dianteira e oferta de airbags laterais. Mas o mais importante é a procedência: trata-se de um esportivo que deixou de ser feito há quase dez anos.

Não é fácil encontrar um Si abaixo dos 100.000 km. A enorme tolerância do modelo ajuda a suportar abusos nas ruas, estradas e autódromos, mas é preciso critério na avaliação antes de fechar negócio.

“Além de ter peças caras, o motor K20 exige cuidados específicos: uma retífica de cabeçote bem feita não sai por menos de R$ 7.000 entre peças, fluidos e mão de obra. Uma retífica completa pode facilmente chegar aos R$ 20.000”, explica o preparador Diogo Oliveira, especialista em Honda.

Onde o bicho pega

Motor: Só funciona corretamente se o óleo estiver dentro dos padrões estipulados pela Honda. O velho truque do lubrificante de viscosidade maior para disfarçar as folgas internas não funciona nos motores K20.

Cabeçote: O acionamento das válvulas por tuchos sólidos exige verificação das folgas a cada 40.000 km: o ajuste correto tem influência direta no desempenho. Gasolina de má qualidade compromete a vedação das válvulas em razão da carbonização.

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Câmbio: Pode apresentar arranhadas em trocas mais rápidas, o que costuma ser solucionado com a troca do atuador da embreagem. Em casos extremos, é preciso trocar o conjunto de anéis sincronizadores, que custa R$ 3.000, sem mão de obra.

Coxins: Vibração excessiva e trancos na partida do motor indicam que os coxins do motor chegaram ao fim de sua vida útil. O conjunto na autorizada não sai por menos de R$ 4.600 (sem mão de obra).

Direção: Há um problema crônico no embuchamento da caixa de direção, facilmente detectado em ruas com pavimentação irregular. A solução exige a troca da caixa (R$ 8.436, sem mão de obra) ou recondicionamento com buchas de bronze.

Rodas e pneus: Verifique se há sinais de maus-tratos. E não se esqueça de providenciar um jogo de pneus de boa qualidade, que começa em R$ 2.500.

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A voz do dono

Nome: Giovani Marsaro; Idade: 25 anos; Profissão: auxiliar administrativo; Cidade: São José do Rio Preto (SP).

O que eu adoro: “É um tanque de guerra de tão robusto: a alta quilometragem não assusta se o histórico de manutenção for bom. Direção rápida, comandos precisos e disposição para altas rotações fazem dele um automóvel singular.”

O que eu odeio: “O valor das peças de reposição é elevado, principalmente o que não é compartilhado com o Civic comum. E a condução arisca exige cuidados mesmo com a atuação do controle de estabilidade.”

Preço médios dos usados (Tabela KBB Brasil)

Modelo20072008200920102011Civic SIR$ 41.449R$ 43.228R$ 47.860R$ 51.679R$ 55.615

* Valores em reais calculados pela kbb brasil para A compra pelo particular

Preço das peças

PeçasOriginalParaleloPara-choque dianteiroR$ 1.330R$ 500Farol completo (cada um)R$ 1.573R$ 604Disco de freio (par dianteiro)R$ 1.487R$ 490Pastilhas de freio (par dianteiro)R$ 640R$ 430Amortecedores (os quatro)R$ 2.464R$ 1.890Kit de embreagemR$ 2.978R$ 1.900

Nós dissemos

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Dezembro de 2006:  “O pedal de alumínio da embreagem é uma arma engatilhada, levanto um pouco o pé e o carro dispara. As costas afundam no banco de camurça preta com costura vermelha, numa puxada crescente. A transmissão é curta como num carro 1.6, mas a hora de trocar de marcha não chega: 5.000 giros, 6.000, 7.000… O ponteiro sobe a alturas raramente alcançadas num motor de série.”

Pense também em um…

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Golf GTI: O rival do Civic Si sempre agradou pela dirigibilidade mais civilizada, garantida pela suspensão mais suave, direção precisa e pelos engates do câmbio com relações espaçadas para aproveitar o alto torque do motor 1.8 turbo.

A reestilização de 2008 fez a potência saltar de 180 cv para 193 cv. Seu perfil mais tranquilo é evidenciado pela oferta do câmbio automático sequencial Tiptronic.

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Turbocharged 2021 Mazda3 Teased Before July 8th Debut

The Mazda3. You know it by now. It’s a competent compact car that’s handsome, well-appointed, and missing just one thing: Some legitimate speed. Or as Mazda’s one to say, “zoom zoom.” Luckily, that’s all about to change. Mazda just dropped a 13-second teaser that hints at the next powertrain for its small car.

We won’t have to wait that long, either. The video teases the date July 8, 2020, which surely marks the day Mazda plans to reveal the latest addition to the 3 family. The Mazda 3 hasn’t had a turbocharger bolted to its engine since the 2013 model year—the final year of production for the Mazdaspeed3. Since then the car’s stuck to a naturally aspirated engine lineup in the United States.

Mazda has said on many occasions it has no intention of bringing the Mazdaspeed name back, so don’t expect the new turbo 3 to appeal to performance junkies. Instead, we’ll likely see the turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder of other Mazda products plopped under the hood of the 3. There’s no word on how much power it will make, but we speculate output will land somewhere between 230 and 250 hp. That’s more than the upcoming Golf GTI’s 241 hp and should really put a little pep in the Mazda3’s step.

We aren’t sure if Mazda plans to pair a manual transmission to the 3’s turbocharged engine. That said, we wouldn’t bet on it. In fact, it’s likely this engine will feature in an automatic-only, top-of-the-range Premium Plus trim.

We’re excited by two things here: First, the 3 is finally getting a turbocharged powerplant after several years without one. Second, we’re hopeful tuners will have the freedom to further up the Mazda3’s power output. With a few mods, consumers may just manage to build the Mazdaspeed3 successor Mazda won’t.

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