2008 Jetta: New options and more horsepower provide better value

Standard for the 2008 Jetta is the economical, yet powerful, 2.5- liter five-cylinder engine that now delivers 170 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque, compared to the previous generation that delivered 150 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. Mated to the standard five-speed manual transmission or the available six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and sport mode, the Jetta delivers on performance and efficiency.

The 2008 Jetta comes with — standard or as options — an Antilock Braking System, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, Engine Braking Assist and Electronic Stability Program. Volkswagen has also outfitted the Jetta SEL model with a standard premium sound system, an iPod adapter with the optional navigation system and a 115-volt power outlet.

All 2008 Jettas feature four-wheel independent suspension and electromechanical steering that deliver a stable ride.

The Jetta comes with comprehensive standard equipment, including air conditioning, cruise control, a CD player, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, eight-way adjustable front seats with height, angle and lumbar support adjustments and a tilt-and-telescope steering wheel.

Mercedes BLUETEC – A blueprint for the world’s cleanest diesels

The new E320 BLUETEC — distinguished as “2007 World Green Car” by an international panel of journalists earlier this year — can go nearly 700 highway miles on a single tank of fuel.

BLUETEC denotes a state-of-the-art engine and exhaust technology, which produces the cleanest diesels available on the market today. BLUETEC diesel is able to provide the powerful torque (210 horsepower,388 pound-feet for the E320) of a large V-8 engine with the low fuel consumption of a four-cylinder compact. Combining several technologies to minimize diesel exhaust emissions, The E320 BLUETEC five-passenger sedan starts with a purpose-built 3.0- liter V-6 diesel engine that includes four valves per cylinder, centrally located piezo-electric injectors, third-generation CDI (commonrail direct injection), a turbocharger with variable nozzle turbine and exhaust gas recirculation. This technology is made possible with the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (less than 15 parts per million) that became available in the United States in 2006.

Standard equipment includes the Electronic Stability Program and new PRE-SAFE – the world’s first system that can sense and take protective measures before a crash.

2007 Jaguar XKR invokes respect

Building on the excellence of the XK introduced in late 2005, the XKR takes the Jaguar experience to new heights.

Like the XK model, the new XKR makes intelligent use of practical, modern technology such as its industry-leading aluminum monocoque body structure. In addition, a 420bhp (SAE) supercharged V-8 engine and class-leading calibration of its state-of-theart, six-speed automatic transmission bring it to a level of accessible, real-world performance that makes the XKR the most impressive, everyday sporting GT in its class.

Enhanced sporting styling cues such as a unique front bumper, aluminum-finish grilles and hood vents emphatically reinforce the XKR’s powerful statement of intent. Its unique 19- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs and a quad-exhaust system also add to its overall presence.