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It has to be one of Volkswagen most important models and perhaps one that invokes and lot of emotion from all motorists and commentators alike. In its 35 odd years history VW has sold about 26 million Golfs making the car a sub icon mostly because there exists a Beetle. And yes along the way VW had its best sellers the likes of the cheap Citi Golf and the Polo for sale still in most countries. But the original Golf is the most special.

The Shape

This time it is round 6 for the golf with the new model being pampered with gizmos, made more efficient and safer. There is not that much difference between the new comer and the outgoing one. It more like Golf 5 reloaded. The design of the Golf has always been a draw card to lure buyers. Even today, the Golf 5 still looks modern bacause when lauched the design was just ahead of its time. Five years later VW has not made that much change in terms of design.

Is this a good or bad decision? Well if you liked the previous shape then you might be slight disappointed as this is a little conservative in appearance. The new and the old do not look that much different from each other. Put in simple terms, VW played it very safe with the design of the Golf. More like boring to be exact.

Cheaper to manufacture

Well the main point is that VW struggled to manufacture the Golf 5 at costs they would have liked and they aimed to have a more efficient production process with the next version. VW claims the car costs them 20% less to produce and that they will get smarter at reducing these costs.

VW has done a very good job in reducing their costs of making the Golf which is to the benefit of the buyers. The golf 6 is mostly a new car but some of the parts and design are carried over and improved off course.

Engines and transmission

Engine for the Golf 6 will deliver power ranging from 59kw (79hp) and 118kw (158 hp). Power from the diesel versions is between 81 to 103kw (108hp to 138hp) and the engines are based on a 2 litre TDI.

But if VW has one area to brag about, it has to be the fuel efficiency of the new models. For instance the petrol engines have in the region of 6.4 litres/100km while the diesels are in the 4.6 litres/100 km approximations.

There is serious talk of the Golf 6 not featuring any automatic transmission but only a choice of 5/6 speed manual and a 6/7 speed DSG (direct shift gearbox)

Features

There are plenty of electro giga-gizmo goodies and the most significant being the auto brake distance control adaptive chassis control (select normal, comfort or sport), parking assistance and many more (all the usual electronics in improved guise cruise control, abs etc).The car is close to self parallel park with the assistance system where the driver is only required to brake for once the sequence is complete.

Major improvements in terms of safety have been made for the Golf with head and knee protection system together with 7 air bags. Golf is actually very safe by NCAP standards, awarded 5 stars.

Interior quality is another big talking point about the golf six. Audi A4 For SaleVW rather (Audi’s parent/Uncle) has made the cabin and overall quality of the product more upmarket. Many motoring journalists sing praises at the interior being with par with the more expensive Audi A3 segment. Very Good for now.

Summary

The new Golf is does not come across as an entirely new car. Which is good for the buyer because VW manages to cut the productions costs while adding cool features. So the driver ends up with a super golf 5 at roughly the same price.

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Receiver system gives the buyer a large selection of included maps that cover North America. If you want to utilize your Garmin Nuvi 360 system in Europe, you can also choose to get maps of Europe loaded into the navigator.

Features

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Receiver sports a 3.9 inch by 2.9 inch touch screen that weighs only around sixteen ounces. You can simply slide the hassle-free GPS system in your pocket or purse. The dimensions of this item make it the best choice for journeys on foot or any time you are required to carry your GPS along when you leave a vehicle.

The item also has plenty of open space for your personal information, {including such as} phone numbers, and boasts wireless capacity. You can use your Nuvi 360 portable GPS to call people while you are tooling down the road by simply adding your cell phone to the system.

The Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS Receiver provides automatic directions to ensure that you get the fastest route. You may want to key in your home address and make sure to save it for easy access when you need it. Later, you will only be required to enter your destination address by using your saved home coordinates.

Anti-Theft Feature

The Garmin Nuvi 360 portable GPS system even has an anti-theft feature. You will be required to use a PIN of three numbers to operate your GPS, and only you may alter the code. If you cannot remember the code, you will need to take the navigator to the authorized dealer in your town to have the system unlocked.

Entertainment

If you keep a lot of music and audio books on your computer, you will like being able to load them on your Nuvi 360 GPS tool. You merely use the USB cord that is included with your navigator and load the MP3s and books to the system from your computer.

Nuvi 360 Memory Card

You can listen to the files from your Nuvi 360 whether you are in the car or on a long hiking trip. If you learn that you have to have extra space for your audio files, you may purchase a memory card for your navigator at a local electronics store.

The memory card is also enjoyed when you need to add travel information or extra routes to your system. These benefits are most helpful when you are visiting a new country, as they can give you a heads-up about the most fascinating sites in the region as well as showing you where you are at.

The points of interest that are offered in the travel guide give you a can’t-live-without-it listing that includes the phone number, address and directions to the site. If you need to stay over along the route to any destination, you can easily find gas stations and eateries by using the travel guide.

It seems that these days everyone is discussing green power and there are so many different facts being thrown about in terms of electric-driven cars.  When looking at electric cars you will see that there are a number of choose from but one thing is for sure, they all need batteries which can be recharged.  Keep reading for further facts on electric cars.

One of the major benefits of the ectric car is the reduced amount of greenhouse gases that are put out into the air and normally they are so much cleaner than other types of cars.

You may be asking yourself how far you can drive an electric car before needing to re-charge it.  The amazing fact is that electric cars can usually travel for about a hundred miles before needing a charge.  The major downside is that you need to allow that battery to charge for several hours before you can use it.  They are perfectly fine for city driving and those who don’t have to go long distances on a regular basis.

Chances are you probably think that alternative energies can’t possibly be any good and that the electric car will be slow. But the fact is that electric cars have been clocked at over one hundred miles per hour and can go from zero to that in less than nine seconds!

There are many more facts to be found out about electric cars such as their price, their range, their availability, and their benefits.  It’s not at all difficult to learn what these facts are.  Most car companies produce at least a hybrid type of electric car that runs on both gasoline and electricity, but you can also find total electric cars if you know where to look.  There are of course other types of fuel that are being used in cars such as biodiesel and bioethanol but there is so much debate about them all and whether or not that are effective.  What we know for sure is that scientists around the world are working very hard to come up with the perfect solution for our motoring and environmental needs.  If you would like further information on environmetally friendly cars then here are a couple of links: Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Ethanol as Fuel.