Archive for June, 2010

Hummer H3 wheeling at Slick Rock

Me wheeling my Hummer H3 at Slick Rock

Gm to Introduce New Duramax Engine

General Motors Corp. has announced that it will introduce a new, state-of-the-art 4.5L V-8 Duramax turbo-diesel that improves engine fuel efficiency by 25 percent, reduces CO2 emissions by 13 percent and cuts particulates and NOx emissions by at least 90 percent for North American light duty trucks and the HUMMER H2 built after 2009.

News reports are saying that the premium V-8 diesel is set to deliver class-leading torque, power and refinement while at the same time maintaining a significant fuel efficiency advantage over comparable-output gasoline engines.

â??This new GM light duty diesel is expected to become a favorite among customers who require excellent towing ability and fuel efficiency,â? said Tom Stephens, group vice president, GM Global Powertrain and Quality. â??It will meet the stringent 2010 emissions standards, and it will be compliant in all 50 states, making it one of the cleanest diesel vehicles ever produced.â?

The new dual-overhead cam, four-valve V-8 diesel engine will fit within the same space of a small-block V-8 gasoline engine. This compact size is made possible by using integral cylinder head exhaust manifolds, integral cam cover intake manifolds and a narrow block.

At this age and time, fuel efficiency is a big consideration for consumers. GM addresses this by offering environmental benefits from the new engine that include a 13-percent reduction in CO2 versus gasoline engines, and at least a 90-percent reduction in particulates and NOx compared to diesel vehicles today. This will be the automakerâ??s first engine to use a selective catalytic reduction NOx aftertreatment system with a diesel particulate filter to help achieve the Tier 2 Bin 5 and LEV 2 emissions standards.

â??This new V-8 is not only a clean diesel meeting the toughest emissions requirements in North America, it also delivers an effortless performance feel because of its high torque across the speed range,â? said Charlie Freese, executive director of GM Powertrain Diesel Engineering. â??It is also significantly quieter than other diesels on the road today, with noise and vibration performance approaching gasoline V-8 levels.â?

Technical highlights of the engine include aluminum cylinder heads with integrated manifolding; a variable-vane turbocharger with intercooling; a Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) block for a stronger and lighter engine base (compared to lower-strength aluminum or heavier grey cast iron); and fracture-split main bearing caps and connecting rods for a precise fit. An electronically controlled, ultra-high-pressure, common-rail fuel system is used, which has the ability to inject fuel five times per combustion event to control noise and emissions.

Already anticipating future market demand, the new V-8â??s compact size enables it to fit in the envelope of a gasoline small-block engine, providing GM the flexibility to introduce this engine in a wide variety of vehicle applications.

The premium V-8 diesel engine is expected to deliver class-leading refinement, horsepower and torque and fulfill multiple vehicle applications with ratings in excess of 310 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque.

There are 17 diesel engine variants in 45 vehicle lines around the world that GM (Opel, Saab, Vauxhall and GMDAT) currently offers. GM â?? which also makes top of the line GMC wheels – sells more than one million diesel engines annually, with products that offer a range of choices from the 1.3L four-cylinder diesel engine sold in the Opel Agila and Corsa, up to the 6.6L V-8 Duramax diesel sold in full-size vans, heavy duty pickups and medium duty trucks in the U.S.

The Duramax diesel 6.6L V-8 was first introduced by GM in the U.S. in the 2001 model year. Since then, customer satisfaction for this heavy duty diesel has been more than enthusiastic, helping GMâ??s heavy duty pickup truck market share to jump nearly tenfold after it was first introduced.

What Limo Do You Recommend for Airport Transfers

What limo hire vehicle would we recommend for airport transfers? There is a wide variety of choice regarding limo hire cars for airport transfers. My criteria for hiring a limo for an airport transfer would be based on:

Where I am going?

How many people the limousine would need to be able to cater for?

What types of limousines of would be available in my area?

How long I would need to hire the limousine for?

What my budget for the airport transfer would be?

The nationwide limo hire car choices for airport transfers are extensive and largely depend on individual choice and the purpose for which you are hiring. There are many occasions for which you may wish to hire a limousine rental vehicle to take you to an airport. You may be flying for a business trip abroad, you may be going on a stag weekend or a hen party or leaving the country to go on that all important honeymoon. The last thing that you would want is the worry and hassle of having to sort out, when you have an important flight to catch, is the arrangements for getting to and from the airport. Journey to airports to catch a particular flight can often mean a long, arduous and uncomfortable journey on one of our countries many forms of public transport or even one of our famous mini cabs. You would sooner a hire a car and drive yourself there.

As far as limos rental vehicles go the more traditional stretch limousines are more popular for airport transfers as they offer a great level of convenience and reliability. They are very popular amongst the wealthy business people who tend to use these services for airport transfers and are the stable work horse of the limousine industry. Of course, if the purpose of the airport transfer is to set you off on your way for a Stag weekend or Hen Party you may wish to go for something more extravagant like a BMW X5 Limousine, a Range Rover Limousine, a Hummer Limousine; or for the ladies a Pink Lincoln Limousine or a Pink Hummer limo. What do you think?

All airport transfer limousines hire vehicles come with a professionally trained chauffeur, who will be polite, courteous, helpful, on time with a luxurious, smart and professionally valet limousine.  This will ensure that our presence during your airport transfer gives the right professional image to your guests who may be travelling with you and any on lookers.

Thousands of airport transfers are completed every month nationwide and take individuals and groups from their home, place of work or any other specific location to their departure airport. A lot of the limousine airport transfers are completed to the following airports:

            London Heathrow

Gatwick

Stanstead

Luton Airport

            London City

Whatever the reason for hire for any airport transfer, whether it is a business trip, hen party, stag party, birthday celebration, anniversary, holiday transfer there are an extensive range of limo hire vehicles available nationwide for you to choose from. Whatever the occasion and reason for hire you can be assured of a professional, courteous and punctual service at all times.  For prices on airports transfer on any of the above UK airports do not delay to make your booking as limousines hire vehicles are often booked up weeks in advance.

Why not have limo hire Liverpool, limo hire Newcastle or limo hire Bristol.

Hummer H2 on 30 inch rims at sema show

Crazy blue hummer H2 on 30 inch rims at the 2006 Sema show in las vegas

Jeep Trailhawk

Driving shots of the Jeep Trailhawk concept car

Hummer Crash Test

H3 Hummer just bouces off wall

2004 Hummer H2 $27988-SOLD

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