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Auto Edition: Lexus and its special edition

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

The Aston Martin DBS has been tuned with a new package by the tuners Edo Competition, with modification to increase its power output.

Edo Competition has given the DBS include revised ECU software, a new exhaust system, special catalytic converters, and high flow air filters. As a result, the car now produces 542bhp and 600Nm of torque, an increase of 32bhp and 30Nm from the standard car. This allows the DBS to go from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds, and reach a top speed of 320km/h.

According to Edo Competition, it comes with a programmable control system that monitors backpressure inside the exhaust and opens the 70 mm butterfly valves when a pre-determined level of backpressure is exceeded. The unique advantage of this system is that it provides good torque at low engine speeds without sacrificing top end horsepower…The driver can adjust the sound of the DBS at any time using a remote control.”

Among other modifications that Edo Competition has equipped the DBS with include a high performance brake system, 21-inch wheels, and an adjustable sports suspension, which can vary the ride height, spring compression and rebound damping.

Auto News: Luxgen MPV to feature SMART+ in-car computer

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Luxgen MPV by Taiwanese company Yulon Motor, is basically licensed an older Renault Espace chassis as the base for a 4,800mm long MPV using a 200 horsepower 2.2 liter turbocharged 4 cylinder to lug up to 7 people around. The name Luxgen is derived from combining the words Luxury and Genius and is meant to reflect the qualities that Yulon have attempted to build into the MPV.

In early 2009, the company revealed that the centerpiece of the MPV would be an advanced in-car computer system powered by Microsoft Windows CE with features such as night vision. The Taiwanese have massive experience in the electronics industry and Windows CE should be no stranger to them. And this month, Yulon has also revealed more information on their Taiwanese ‘iDrive’.

Luxgen’s in-car computer will be called the Think+, and it was developed by HTC. HTC is a very big name in smartphones running on Microsoft and Google platforms. The Think+ system by HTC runs on the new Windows CE Automotive operating system. It can do in-car audio/video, telecommunications, GPS navigation, safety alerts, run apps, and control vehicle settings.

Think+ also consist of a few driver assist systems, which includes Eagle View+ which is a 360 degree camera, Night Vision+ which is a night vision system that probably uses infrared cams, and LDWS+ which is a Lane Departure Warning System.

Luxgen also has a 2nd model coming up – an SUV.

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