Vans, Cars and Leasing

Who does not want a sleek car? With the destinations of man, we all need the cars to help us get to it. We want the best performance there is, not just on the practical reasons alone but it all tell our personality. Car manufacturers have created various styles and designs that has improved until now. Mercedes- Benz is one of the pioneer car manufacturers in the world. One of its models, the Mercedes- Benz SLK, underwent many revisions.

The 2009, SLK was revised focusing on the body and the overall performance. The R171- platform SLK has gained the Best New Convertible Award, Car and Driver Ten Best Award. SLK was one of the firsts to have the convertible model in cars. The team dreamed of having a car that is short, light and sporty and it all came in one car- Sportlich, Leicht und Kurz.

The engine of SLK- class has the perfect smooth sound and tops the class in performance. SLK30’s engine can accelerate to a maximum 100 kilometres per hour in 6.3 seconds. It has a total displacement of 2, 996 cubic centimetres with 228 hp net power. As one of a kind model, it is the only car which can convert from hardtop to open top roadster. With just one press, you can experience the fresh air with the speed. The roof, which is electro- hydraulic, moves sleekly at the back of the car. With the smart design of the roof, the trunk space is not sacrificed. Never think of the glares that the reflection of the sun gives. The tinted glass of the car gives a cooling effect to make a very clear view of the surroundings.

Another model, the SLK55 AMG roadster is a sight to behold. Its exterior is enough to give out praises from the entire community. It is a bit faster than the first model with maximum of 100 kilometres per hour performance in 4.9 seconds. It has a peak torque of 376 pound feet, V-8 engine- a real gem. Through 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission and AMG SPEEDSHIFT, wheels are turned for a full power coupled with accurate gear shifts. The car aside from the corner hugging suspension, it also has a characterized body styling which shouts out aggressiveness. With the dual twin chromed tailpipes and AMG sport exhaust system, who will not be impressed? 6 piston callipers which are fixed side by side with the AMG brake system which is accompanied by composite disc, you are more than ever ready to conquer the world. The tour outside the exterior is as amazing with the interior. AMG Nappa leather upholstery covers the car seat. Revolutionary AMG sport steering wheel with the shift paddle is in aluminium in silver colour. Added in the car is the AMG instrument cluster which also comes with racetimer. A navigation system tells the destination of your trip even before you go. What is cooler than that? SLK350 is another model of Mercedes- Benz which is just as awesome as the other SLK. With a smooth power, it can achieve 300 horsepower and torque of 266 pound feet. It can sprint from the maximum kilometre per hour in 5.4 seconds.

Any design of Mercedes- Benz SLK will never fail you. The top designs are made specifically for the need of those who are very meticulous. The convenience of necessary gears is all in the car to get you going wherever you will go. Whether on top or top down it is sure to bring you an exhilarating driving experience that will surely make you much more than excited.

Written on behalf of Total Fleet Services Ltd
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Audi R8 is built by a German automaker Audi and was first introduced in 2006. Audi has brought to the market a mid-engine supercars keeping in line with the company’s history of intelligent design and shared platform. This entry into the luxury sedan market comes in with a big bang for the buck. The R8 is a versatile vehicle and is easily controlled on the road going exactly where it is steered.

The R8 has some of the best advanced features around making it a very unique vehicle. The Audi R8 is built on Audi’s Space Frame making it fairly light-weight vehicle. One of the best features of Audi R8 is the design of the engine. The vehicle has 4.2L v8 engine.

FSI technology is another feature of R8, which allows the car to accelerate in fast velocity. R8 has a capability to run from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just four seconds, when you are driving you can use either of the manual or the automatic transmission. The manual transmission uses six speeds while the automatic transmission uses R-tronic technology for gear reading. The R8 can also work up to 420 horsepower at just 780 Rate per minute. It also comprised of aluminium alloy heads that can make the car more powerful, durable and fuel efficient. You can also choose form trim options such as R8 Quattro or the Quattro with R tronic. You can also get this vehicle with a six speed manual and an automated manual transmission.

When it comes to performance and power the Audi R8 also provide other great features. It offers a smooth ride because of the electromechanical system and the electromagnetic absorbers that controls the amount of fluid when on the road. And because of its magnificent performance, it was also noted as the super car for 2008. The R8 includes many notable features which include Bi-xenon headlights to discharge lamps using gas and controlled electronically in when it comes to intensity. The car also contains LED lighting even for such areas like the engine. Other external parts include retractable carbon sigma accents and Rear spoiler. Technological features are also notable in Audi R8. The sound system uses Audio Concert technology with six CD chargers and seven-speaker output. The car is also blue tooth capable and comes with a blue tooth device and Sirrus satellite radio for subscription.

You can also enjoy the high tech features found on the interior. It has a DVD base features use in the navigation system. You will also see the 6.25 inch LCD screen that work well with its navigation system when researching directions and locations. Even some of R8 features are found in some cars such as the transmission and the chassis. However it is said that 15 percent of those features and characteristics are found in R8, the cabin, the exterior and the engine are also different.

Car companies are becoming innovative and hi tech and the Audi R8 is a sure example of this. There is also an acoustic parking system that aids the driver when parking along with a rear view camera. This system works well when trying to fit into tight parking spaces.

If you looking for a car that screams luxury and comes ready to perform and has an intriguing design then the Audi R8 is the vehicle for you. You will certainly love how it sits on the road and the power it delivers. The interior design and upholstery helps to make this a fun vehicle to drive so much so you may not want to stop driving or get out.

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Nissan has revealed official details of its European-specification GT-R models – and it’s good news for UK customers. The supercar, which arrives here next April, has benefitted from a host of improvements over US and Japanese editions.

Thanks to some electronic upgrades, the GT-R’s 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo engine gets a 5bhp boost taking peak power to 478bhp while torque stays at 588Nm. Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST tyres will be fitted as standard – these are the same tyres that were used by Nissan engineers during the GT-R’s record-breaking lap of the Nurburgring, resulting in a time of 7 minutes 29 seconds.

Other changes include modified suspension spring rate settings, which Nissan says result in an improved ride. Another tweak is the introduction of the Gun Metal grey coloured Rays seven-spoke alloy wheels for the standard and Premium Edition GT-Rs.

There will be a Black Edition too which will be fitted with the same wheels but, unsurprisingly, in black. Lucky customers can also choose a new pearl white exterior colour called ‘Storm’.

As for the price, the GT-R will start from £56,795 on the road with an increase of £1,300 for the Premium Edition (£58,095) and another £1,300 for the Black Edition (£59,395). So far, 1200 GT-Rs have been ordered by UK customers and with demand still very strong, Nissan says that any new customer ordering now should expect delivery in mid 2010.