The Geneva Auto Show doesn't try to upstage its big brother in Detroit - in fact, its slightly later date in the year is a kind of advantage, with manufacturers that are lagging behind often making Geneva the debut staging area for their cars. We saw some awesome displays of style and grunt at Geneva this year, as well as some exciting new technologies. Luxury car dealers in Hong Kong kept a close eye on what was hot and what was not at Geneva this year - we look at what the face of motoring in Hong Kong will look like for the next twelve months.
The Maybach Zeppelin would have to be one of the most impressive cars at the Geneva Auto Show - even if luxury car enthusiasts in Hong Kong will have to pre-order from their dealer. This ultra-luxury offering from Mercedes vehicles is just as exciting under the hood as it looks from its exterior (which has a definite jet-engine flavor!). It outputs a huge 632 hp, plenty more than the Rolls Phantom and Bentley Arnage. Maximum torque is limited to 738 pounds/feet - but that is only to protect the gearbox, which is a five speed auto. Hong Kong luxury car buyers will also get decadent extras like perfume systems that spray your favorite fragrance into the cabin and lambs wool carpets, as well as style statements like 20-inch wheels.
Mercedes also used the Geneva auto show to release details about the new model Gullwing - one of their first Hong Kong luxury sports cars since the split from McLaren. The 6.2L V8 that we have seen in so many other Mercedes models will be under the hood, providing 563 bhp at 6800rpm, and an optimal 479 pounds/feet of torque at 4750 rpm. The intake in magnesium and has eight separate velocity stacks, and the throttle plates that feed the intake are electronically controlled. Handling in this Hong Kong sports car is also superb, with a near 50-50 weight distribution between front and rear.
For those who can't go past the sex appeal of a convertible, Aston Martin also debuted their 2010 DB at Geneva. Hong Kong sports car buyers will love the petite frame that gives such an awesome power to weight ratio, with an amazing 6L V12 engine! It hardly matters that Aston Martin added 250 pounds to the weight, with those sort of figures. 0-60mph takes 4.3 seconds in this sports car - if Hong Kong has any place to utilize that (!), and the top speed is 191 mph. Carbon ceramic brakes, carbon fiber accents and stability control systems top it off.
Speed ruled at Geneva, and the other model creating a whole lot of buzz was the Ferrari 599GTB Fiorano HGTE ... or at least it was creating buzz, way back when people started trying to get that name out of their mouths! Very wealthy Hong Kong sports car buyers and current Ferrari owners will get a chance to experience this model, which will be sold by invitation only. The new Ferrari has 700hp at 9,000 rpm, with plenty of carbon fiber, including in the brakes. Improved aerodynamics have given this model 617 pounds of rear down force when travelling at 124mph. There will be six races worldwide next year for 599GTB owners.
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As one of the world's most exciting and prestigious brand,Mercedes Benz Hong Kong offers commercial vehicles extensive choice of Vito, Sprinter, Viano, Actros, Axor,Atego and luxury passenger cars in Hong Kong and Macau
Friday, August 21, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
How Going Green Can Save the Environment and Your Bank Account
Many people are going green to reduce their carbon footprint to help to save the environment. But going green can also have a positive effect on your bank account as well. If you are looking to save some green, going eco friendly can help you to do so in multiple ways.
Save energy
Looking for ways to save energy can help you to save money as well when it comes time to pay your electric bill. And you don't have to switch to alternative energy source for that electricity, although that is a good idea in itself. Setting your home thermostat down a few degrees in the winter and up a few degrees in the summer will waste less energy. Changing to compact fluorescent light bulbs will save energy and put fewer light bulbs in landfills. Washing your clothes with cold water and then drying them on a clothesline will help you to save a lot of money and energy when you do the laundry.
Save water
Another way to go eco friendly and save cash is to save water. Try taking shorter showers or installing a low-flow showerhead. Wait to run dishwashers and washing machines until you have a accumulated a full load. And when planting outside, look for plants that need a minimal amount of watering. When it comes to the water you drink, skip on buying the bottled stuff and instead get a filter for your home tap reducing plastic bottle consumption. Carry a reusable water bottle filled with your filtered water with you to help reduce waste and cut your costs.
Another way to go eco friendly and save cash is to save water. Try taking shorter showers or installing a low-flow showerhead. Wait to run dishwashers and washing machines until you have a accumulated a full load. And when planting outside, look for plants that need a minimal amount of watering. When it comes to the water you drink, skip on buying the bottled stuff and instead get a filter for your home tap reducing plastic bottle consumption. Carry a reusable water bottle filled with your filtered water with you to help reduce waste and cut your costs.
Save fuel
If rising gas prices are a concern for you, then saving gas will help you save money along with saving the environment. You could try walking or riding a bike instead of driving where you need to go. Telecommuting, using public transportation, or moving closer to work will help save you money in the face of rising fuel prices and reduce your carbon footprint.
One of the best solutions to consider is to buy a converter kit for your vehicle, thus making your existing car a hybrid. By performing the simple task of installing the kit, you will make use of cleaner fuel and reduce your personal emissions as well as get an overall lower gas price. This, coupled with tremendous financial savings due to reduced gas costs, makes installing a kit an easy win-win decision for any consumer.
If rising gas prices are a concern for you, then saving gas will help you save money along with saving the environment. You could try walking or riding a bike instead of driving where you need to go. Telecommuting, using public transportation, or moving closer to work will help save you money in the face of rising fuel prices and reduce your carbon footprint.
One of the best solutions to consider is to buy a converter kit for your vehicle, thus making your existing car a hybrid. By performing the simple task of installing the kit, you will make use of cleaner fuel and reduce your personal emissions as well as get an overall lower gas price. This, coupled with tremendous financial savings due to reduced gas costs, makes installing a kit an easy win-win decision for any consumer.
Save food
While you might not think of the purchase of groceries as being eco friendly behavior, there are some things you can do while shopping that will help the environment and save you money. Try eating one additional meatless meal a week, or go completely vegetarian. This will help you cut your grocery budget and reduce negative environmental factors. Buy locally produced food as much as you can - not only will the food be fresher and healthier and likely cost less, but you will not have to worry about the carbon footprint created for shipping the items nearer to you.
While you might not think of the purchase of groceries as being eco friendly behavior, there are some things you can do while shopping that will help the environment and save you money. Try eating one additional meatless meal a week, or go completely vegetarian. This will help you cut your grocery budget and reduce negative environmental factors. Buy locally produced food as much as you can - not only will the food be fresher and healthier and likely cost less, but you will not have to worry about the carbon footprint created for shipping the items nearer to you.
Buy smart
Buying smarter will help to save you money and allow you to be more eco friendly at the same time. Recycling is great, but "Reuse before Recycling" as this saves even more resources. Try finding gently used secondhand products instead of buying new, particularly for items like furniture, appliances, clothes, and even toys. Buy products from companies that use alternative fuels in manufacturing and/or are conscious about their carbon footprint. Borrow books and videos from the library, and share toys and tools with neighbors. You can also buy in bulk to save money reducing the amount of packaging that come with your products and reduce your usage profile.If you pay attention to your everyday life, there are plenty of areas where you can shop smarter and save green in both your pocketbook and the environment.
Buying smarter will help to save you money and allow you to be more eco friendly at the same time. Recycling is great, but "Reuse before Recycling" as this saves even more resources. Try finding gently used secondhand products instead of buying new, particularly for items like furniture, appliances, clothes, and even toys. Buy products from companies that use alternative fuels in manufacturing and/or are conscious about their carbon footprint. Borrow books and videos from the library, and share toys and tools with neighbors. You can also buy in bulk to save money reducing the amount of packaging that come with your products and reduce your usage profile.If you pay attention to your everyday life, there are plenty of areas where you can shop smarter and save green in both your pocketbook and the environment.
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BluWave Hybrid manufacturers and distributes hydrogen fuel injection (HFI) alternative fuel systems providing substantial emissions reduction and fuel savings for most vehicles around the world.
BluWave Hybrid manufacturers and distributes hydrogen fuel injection (HFI) alternative fuel systems providing substantial emissions reduction and fuel savings for most vehicles around the world.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
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