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The Lexus IS are compact executive cars that have been sold since 1999. The name IS stands for Intelligent Sport. The first generation IS was launched in competition to the European luxury sport Sedan brands. It received favorable reviews and was awarded the Car of the Year title in Japan. The IS models now in use are the second generation models and were first premiered in 2006. These are sleeker and more elegant than their predecessors and deliver better performance.

The IS 250 C is the latest model of the Lexus IS and was launched in Europe in the summer of 2009. It has an award winning compact Sedan design along with superior quality features which give an amazing driving experience. It is a luxury convertible car which combines elegance with performance.

The car has only two doors, and the sharper angles and lines give it a sportier look than the previous models. The hard top roof has the record for the fastest opening time of just twenty seconds. It also has a remarkable folding mechanism which allows the car to have generous rear space. Once folded, it gives the car a clean and sleek look with no obvious breaks. Apart from the bonnet, head lamps and mirrors, all other features of the car have been redesigned. The front overhang of the car has been slightly increased so as to increase the aero dynamic quality. One of the most attractive features is the subtle boat tail rear spoiler which is exclusive to this model. The IS is a beautiful car overall and appeals to people of all generations.

The interior of the car is similarly breathtaking. The car has high quality leather seats and aluminium pedals. The front seats are heated and have an innovative arched shape to provide more comfort while driving. The doors have been made around 300 millimetres longer in order to provide easier rear seat access. There is also a one touch walk-in button which offers high-speed, automatic front seat fold-and-slide activation for greater convenience. The car has a climate control system to make top down driving more comfortable. The car comes with a Mark Levinson Premium Surround System with a built-in equalizer to provide consistent audio quality whether the hard top is up or down; this system automatically adjusts the sound when the roof is opened or closed.

The car has a 2.5 litre V6 engine and a 6 speed automation system which give it optimal performance and fuel economy. The car has state-of-the-art safety features which provide a secure riding experience even at high speeds.

In 1961, the Alpine A110 made its introduction, as an improved and updated A108. Most of the Alpines of the time made use of Renault parts that are mass-produced. The A-110′s predecessor the A-108 was designed for Dauphine components, while the A-110 was the updated version made to use the R8 parts. The A-110 was first available with “Berlinetta” body works then with Cabriolet.

The A-110′s fiberglass body sat on a chassis with a backbone of steel, the Lotus Elan influenced this design. The Alpine designers used Colin Chapman as a primary origin for their inspiration. The A-110 was outfitted with a 1.1 l R8 Major or with R8 Gordini engines, which had 95 hp SAE at 6500 rpm.

The engine is why, early in the 1970s, it achieved the majority of its renown as a winning rally car. This was after the 1960s when the A-110 won a number of French rallies using the iron cast R8 Gordini engines. This car was then outfitted with the Renault 16 TS engine, aluminium block. With two dual-chamber Weber 45 carburetor, this engine was capable of 125 hp DIN at 6000 rpm, which is why it reached 130 mph in speed.

In the course of the 1970 through 1972 racing seasons, the car gained international fame when it attended the new International Championship for Manufacturers and won a number of events throughout Europe. Among the most noteworthy was the car’s victory in the 1971 Monte Carlo Rally driven by the Swedish Ove Andersson.

In 1973, Alpine was bought out by Renault and the International Championship, at this time, was replaced with the World Rally Championship. Renault competed with the A-110, the team consisted of Jean-Pierre Nicolas, Bernard Darniche, and Jean-Luc Therier as the permanent drivers. Once in a while, there would be “guest stars” drivers such as Jean-Claude Andruet who had won the 1973 Monte Carlo Rally. This made the Alpine the first of the World Rally champions. Around the world, there were other manufacturers of the Alpine, using various other names. Like in Brazil, it was Interlagos, which was driven by Emerson Fittipaldi in a few races. In Mexico, from 1965 through 1974, it was the Dinalpin, produced by Diesel Nacional that, by the way, also manufactured the Renault cars. In Bulgaria, from 1967 through 1969, the Alpine A-110 was produced and called the Bulgaralpine. This car was produced through the partnership of ETO Bulet and SPC Metalhim, this partnership also produced the Bulgarrenault.

By 1974, the Alpine A-110 had reached its end of being developed any further. At first A-110 was outfitted with fuel injection but it didn’t produce any further performance improvements, then the DOHC 16-valve head was tried but that was unreliable. Next was a chassis modification using an A310 double wishbone rear suspension along with A-110 1600SC but that was no better.

Citroen have recently renovated the Berlingo vans, which were one of the most successful light commercial vehicles on the market. The new version of this popular van is ready to take over the industry with further improvements and changes since the original model.

The New Berlingo features two different versions here in the UK, the L1 and L2. The L1 van has been extended slightly, and although still compact, now contains a larger load area created by lengthening the van by 240mm and widening by 80mm. It can carry upto 625kg or 850kg which has increased from the original 600kg or 800kg, these changes help to make the van more versatile and able to carry slightly heavier loads. You can extend the load area further by folding down the passenger seat to fit in longer items.

Other changes have been made to the Berlingo to make the van more stylish, for example the new shape is more aerodynamic to lower noise levels while driving and creates a modern look. The new design has maintained practicality with headlights and rear lights moved to avoid minor damages, the windscreen has been made bigger to give maximum visibility to the driver and large cab doors give easy access.

Another great benefit of the New Berlingo is the extra storage space that’s been added in to give the driver even more room. Further more you can now find a glove box on the passenger side, behind the steering wheel and above the windscreen. You could also put your lunch in the larger door pockets, the central console or the storage area under the driver’s seat.

One of the biggest changes to the New Citroen Berlingo Van is the addition of the Extenso Seating feature on the LX model. This is essentially a third seat located in between the two front seats giving the flexibility of 3 seats up front. The Berlingo van is the one and only van in its class to offer three seats up front making it by undoubtedly the most flexible small van on the market.

If you’re looking for comfort factors then the Berlingo comes with central locking, electric windows, heated wing mirrors and a radio/CD stereo as standard. The luxury features continue with the external temperature and internally adjustable door mirrors to make your life easier.

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