Van roof racks tend to be all one piece, the fixings are part of of the roof rack this helps ensure great stability when the roof rack is fully loaded.

Roof racks for vans

Consist of side rails, foot pack (or feet) which clamp to the vehicle or the fixing points, which secure your load to the roof rack system, roof deck & rear roller for loading long items (ladder) with ease.

Older roof racks were usually mounted directly to the gutter surrounding the roof line. More modern vehicles, which do not have gutters, can often have a roof rack installed by attaching hooks to the top of the door frames.

Most new vehicles have fittings for proprietary racks which mate with reinforced fixing points in the roof. Other vehicles have a factory-installed permanent roof rack

The design of 2011 Bentley Mulsanne scale is as much as anything else, is no exception. With an overall length and width of just under 220 and 76 inches, this is a great beast of a car about a foot longer than an Audi A8 L 2011. Is so great that his predecessor completely the shadows for about seven inches. Much of this increase can be found in the wheelbase, which stretches 128.6 inches, Ye Olde Arrange eclipsing nearly half-a foot.

But back for a moment, to design the Mulsanne . As Bentley representatives duly noted, the headlights are a rare historical artifact class, hat tip aesthetics of the 1950 S-Type. We see the attempt, but not quite the same grace. Anyway, those lights are located in some very innovative front fenders.

The body is produced in a new factory in Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, where traditional techniques of metals, developed over six decades, is still widely used in the nine weeks of the build process. Otherwise car is in volume production capacity … but the epitome of Bentley.

The sporty character of the Bentley Mulsanne is reinforced by the front wing vents and exhaust finish large diameter.
Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice in setting the car. There are 114 colors of paint in the area of distribution that include everything from unusual heritage colors, special satin and pearl finishes and combinations of two tones. But the election does not end there. Through the world as of Bentley Milliner, unique colors can exactly match a client’s vision and taste.

A state of the art-14-speaker audio system with digital signal processing (DSP) and 6 CD changer is standard, while the system Maim for Bentley premium audio can be specified as an option. This piece of two British luxury brands provides customers with world’s most powerful 2200 watt amplifier in the car, eight dedicated DSP modes as 20 speakers, offering unprecedented sound quality.

A keyless entry system allows multiple custom pre-programmed settings and automatically adjusts the radio stations, agenda, security (including modes of ventilation and massage, the front and rear), steering column and belt configuration security, and even the blinds in the back seat electric drive to the side and rear windows. As a world first, the system works keyless stainless steel door handles that incorporate the points of contact to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Bentley Mulsanne also has keyless start, with a stop / start button on the center console.

For many previous claims that Mercury by Ford will not be killed, the company contends that the decision was not planned and discussions on the end of Mercury was started last week. We remain skeptical: a week seems like a terribly short time to decide to kill a 70-year mark, and the total lack of new product for mercury in recent years suggests that few people were planning their future.

Ford plans to begin offering special incentives this summer to clear out inventory and said it will cease production of mercury in the fourth quarter of 2010. Compared to the stalemate GM has discovered can be created during closure of a mark and the abandonment of franchises, Ford should have a relatively easy time of it. Of all the existing 1712 Mercury dealers, not one is a standalone store. Ford and Lincoln dealers will of course continue to maintain vehicles and Mercury honor warranties on them.

With Mercury still hot and in transit to the morgue, Ford has already announced its intention to Lincoln to compete more directly with Cadillac and Lexus (another hint that the disappearance of mercury was not a quick decision). Company resources are redistributed to extend the line with Lincoln “seven new or significantly freshened vehicles in the next four years.”

In a move sure to appease the dealers lose the line of Mercury, Lincoln own gain is offering C-segment based on the upcoming Ford Focus new global platform. The C-segment car will offer EcoBoost power train, like other Lincoln over the next four years, including the browser. A brand new V-6 is under development and will be specific to Lincoln.

Derrick Kuzak, vice president of Global Product Development, says that Lincoln’s future will not just Ford badge engineering, but will be designed and “Suitable for Lincoln,” Lincoln with technology specific and unique characteristics. We do not know not exactly “designed for Lincoln” is quite an ambitious, somewhat, but Lincoln said the new priority is to provide “engaging dynamics and warm inviting interior.” A warm cabin that is on track to achieve, but to fulfill the dynamic binding, Lincoln certainly a lot of catching up to do. Without the dead weight burden the company of Mercury, it will at least have more resources to devote to the cause.

January 4, 2011 from the conveyor in the Canadian city of Ontario, came the last production car Mercury – Sedan Grand Marquis. Dealers have already removed the logos from their Mercury showrooms, the days of the factory in Ontario, too, are numbered. But with the Grand Marquis goes not just a car brand. Takes a whole era of American avtoklassiki.

Grand Marquis – the representative of old-school American car. You can tell the last of the Mohicans. Firstly, it is built on a platform of Ford Panther. This means that the car body rests on a frame – as in the classic off-reader. By the way, that’s why fellow Grand Marquis – Lincoln Town Car – so fond of producing a limousine – a frame can be stretched to infinity, without fearing for rigidity.

Secondly, this is the last of the six-sedans. Yes, that six-, as in the good old U.S. of times. See how the linked Salon. The front seats are right next to each other, and if the tilt center armrests, there will be just the place for one more person. And in the back of the sofa can easily sit at least three and sometimes four. Or lie down together…

These vehicles will no longer be. But the last Mercury goes not to the museum, and … in some firms tend to “sluzhebkoy”. Americans, it seems, anyway – they have now other favorites.

Series IQ GRMN (created with the support of tuning studio Gazoo Racing MN), which was submitted in August 2009 and sold out in just one week, was built in memory of Hiram Nausea, who left us last year, who participated in a popular marathon 24 hours Unbarring, where Gazoo Racing introduces the Japanese company.

IQ GRMN Racing Concept goes one level higher, as it has everything needed for racing cars. The engine was turbocharged, but what it is set now we can only guess. The engine was a 1.3-liter in volume and had a four-cylinder with around 120 hp and 160 Nm.

Unfortunately, official information is now provided by Toyota, too little. Nevertheless, the publication of photographs that give a clear to see the aggressive body kits, sport seats and aluminum pedals.

Both versions of which sales will start in April will be equipped with 1.33-liter four-cylinder Toyota IQ (98 hp) and a six-speed manual gearbox (or continuously variable transmission is optional). This is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 11.6 seconds and fuel consumption of 5 liters per 100 km at 120 g / km of CO2.

A characteristic feature of White will be white paint and two gray lines along the length of the car, and many parts, including chrome grille and rear housing, 16-inch aluminum wheels with tires 175/60 R16. The interior is lined with white skin, combined with Alcatraz.

In Black, as you might guess from the title, color scheme is the opposite. Black paint has a bluish-green tint, and two dull lines on the entire length of the car, chrome parts, not flashy, the entire interior in black.

Base Price Cygnet 36,560 euros, which is approximately 20000 € more than the similar Toyota IQ.

Land Rover LRX front-wheel drive: it will be the first car of the famous English house to be offered as an alternative without the proverbial four-wheel drive. A choice dictated by the price of a particularly aggressive attack and to have in a version range from very small emissions. The small sport SUV Land Rover LRX will have a productive future that will occur June 17, 2010. A special date for the famous English house, which coincides with the fortieth birthday of the legendary Range Rover. True off-road luxury SUV ahead of its time, the Range is an icon, a model that can shine its light over the years like few others. The British Government has confirmed it had offered to Land Rover the availability of a government contribution (up to 27 million pounds) for the production of an entirely new vehicle. The company will decide later this year, the deadline for completing the project, which would be produced in the award-winning facilities Hale wood, Merseyside. The vehicle would be based on the LRX Concept Vehicle, which has been very successful it is presented at the Detroit Motor Show, last year, and become the home of Land Rover car smaller, lighter and efficient ever produced. The financial support will be made available under the program’s Government Grant for Business Investment, and represent a significant contribution to achieving the £ 400 million representing the total cost of the project.

The LRX will face many formidable rivals, first of all, the BMW X1. Then there is the future Audi Q3, which will be assembled in a Spanish plant by Seat, the segment leader Nissan Sashay and the coveted Volkswagen Tiguan . The new car of the range Range Rover enjoys excellent levels of refinement and ability, and will make use of new engines, which represent an important step towards the full implementation of technologies e_Terrain Land Rover, and towards the achievement of the reduction of over 20% of CO2 emissions.

“The size and design of the LRX concept vehicle has received the unanimous approval of all those who were able to see him, we also recorded the new demands and expectations of our potential customers and what they want from a vehicle to be equivalent in mass production.

Unveiled at the Los Angeles 2010, the Subaru Impress Concept anticipated possible lines that could be the next generation of this popular vehicle in its four-door sedan. Well, the Japanese company also confirmed its presence in the 2011 edition of the Geneva Motor Show, this time perhaps with the specifications for the European market.

For the moment, not many details revealed by Subaru. Cosmetic changes are remarkable and they prevail in a much more dynamic, modern and sporty. On the Concept Impress, Japan’s brand ensures that the occupants will enjoy spacious interior and fairly complete equipment. What I have confirmed are the external dimensions: length from 4,520 mm, a width of 1,820 mm, a height of 1,430 mm and a wheelbase of 2,640 mm.

Relative to the engine or engines that will drive that may be new Subaru Impress, so far not confirmed any data. In the Hall of Los Angeles is anticipated the arrival of a new atmospheric boxer engine of 2.0 liter engine mated to a new automatic transmission CVT continuously variable Lineation. On the other hand, is more than likely that the European market to offer a diesel engine.

Trezia, ‘mini’ van
Concept Impress addition, the new Trezia also have their role in the Swiss city. This is a minivan length of 3.99 m, 1.69 m wide and 1.59 m in height, while the battle is in the 2.55 m.

The Trezia is based on a new small car platform you are working with Subaru. Official information is rather low, although it has been ahead of the Trezia incorporate a petrol engine of 1.3 liter turbo diesel and a 1.4. On the latter, the emission level is estimated at about 113 g / km of CO2.

Lexus wants his SUV greener it evens more. Therefore, the Audi engineers have managed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the model, making it happen for ‘eject’ to air 145 g / km of this pollutant gas, representing a decrease of 3g/km.

The 249-hp 3.5 V6 remains unchanged in its performance and still get nearly 300 hp when we add the electric motor drive.

Another change to get the Lexus RX 450h for this newly released 2011 is the possibility that buyers can opt for the optional air suspension from the finishing Luxury (was previously reserved for those who make the highest finish range, the President).

This suspension is an extra charge of 1,350 euros which should be added to the 74,290 euros that list price is the RX 450h. At the same time, the range Lexus RX 450h adds two new exterior colors, Black and Beige Starlight Arena.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta got 349 votes and defeated by a narrow margin, the French Citroen DS3 which has obtained 300, far behind the Peugeot RCZ that receives only 125.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the fifth time it receives the recognition of Italian journalists in the long history of this trophy 25 years after the mythical 164 in 1988, twice in 1998/1999 with 156 and 166, the MiTo in 2009. By a kind of link between the past and the present, the historical center of Florence was the scene of a parade of classic cars Alfa Romeo.

Compact 5-door hatchback, with equipment on top of security, lively in all engines, exceptionally comfortable, Alfa Romeo has also obtained, in April, the prestigious five-star Euro CAP score definitely a record 87 out of 100.