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The Dacia Duster is the first crossover SUV developed by the Romanian automaker Automobile Dacia. Officially revealed on 8 December 2009, it became available in Europe from 18 March 2010. Design Based on the B0 platform, the Duster measures 4.31 metres (169.7 in) in length, 1.82 metres (71.7 in) in width and has 210 mm (8.3 in) of ground clearance. It’s luggage space has a volume of up to 475 litres (16.8 cu ft), while with the rear benchseat folded and tipped forward, its carrying ability can exceed 1600 litres (57 cu ft). The Duster will be offered with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The 4×4 variants make use of Nissan’s all-wheel drive system which allows the driver to choose from three different driving modes: Auto, in which the front/rear torque split is calculated automatically as a function of available grip, Lock, whereby 50 per cent of torque is consistently fed through the rear axle, and 4×2 where the transmission is locked into two-wheel drive for maximum fuel efficiency. Safety Dacia Duster features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBD electronic brakeforce distribution and EBA emergency brake assist. It also features ESC electronic stability control as an option on certain versions, as well as CSV understeer control and ASR traction control. This option also allows torque to be transferred away from a spinning wheel in 4×4 mode to improve traction when diagonal wheel spin occurs. On the passive safety front, Dacia Duster comes as standard with two front airbags …

Roadfly.com – 2011 Lexus RX 350 SUV Road Test & Review More details at sccad.info The 2011 Lexus RX is a class leading midsize luxury SUV. Roadfly reviews and road tests Lexus’ small SUV which was redesigned last year. New for 2011 is the brake override system as well as a number of new exterior color options. The Lexus RX 350 seamlessly blends luxury and utility and is available in All-Wheel Drive and Front Wheel Drive models. The 3.5L V6 Produces 275 Horsepower. The Lexus RX 350 teams a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a six-speed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission for an output of 275 horsepower at 6200 rpm. Intake and exhaust manifolds have been tuned for enhanced performance and fuel economy. Lexus maximized the torque output to better meet the needs of luxury crossover drivers. Ninety percent or more of the 256 lb.-ft. of peak torque is available from 2300 to 6100 rpm, an optimal range where torque is most utilized. Other SUVs the RX compares to include the BMW X3, the Acura MDX, and the Volvo XC90. Roadfly.com – www.roadfly.com Car Forum – http RoadflyTV – www.youtube.com Facebook – www.facebook.com Twitter – twitter.com

A review of the new 2012 LEGO City set, the Dump Truck (or Tipper Truck)! This set costs .99 in the US, and is available now at the LEGO Store and Shop @ Home!

An independently certified study comparing Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD and Vehicle Dynamics Cotrol (traction and stability control) to its competition. This video was originally found here along with other videos detailing Subaru’s Symmetrical AWD and safety systems. www.subaru.com

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Join the fun at UltimateRC.com ARRMA-RC Fury 2WD RTR short course truck reviewed. 9 at Tower Hobbies (not including coupons) as of the time of the upload.

People today like to get in their car and hit the road, especially if it’s a sports car. Traveling the highways and stopping at tourist attractions is what appeals to so many people throughout the world. If you’d like to keep your ride even more fun, there are some nice accessories and high-tech devices that you can add. Your personal driving travels will be that much more fun and your car will look that much more impressive.

You will get uninterested in no time if you find yourself driving the same route each time. By incorporating of these types of accessories, you can genuinely have fun with it. You’ve got a choice to add an entertainment system that keeps the driver centered on driving while keeping them interested. These particular accessories come extremely recommended for the fun and benefit it provides when driving.

A direction guide for driving the highways is a GPS or Global Positioning System, which is usually easily installed. This is often a high-tech device that has maps of the United States and Canada built-in, with more than 2,000,000 destinations, containing information and details. You can be easily guided to the nearest gas station, family restaurant, ATM machine or any cool points of interest. By having a DVD player in your car, the rest of the family can be enjoying a show or movie while you drive. You’ll be able to have your kids fascinated the whole trip by having them enjoy a DVD. It’s really a fantastic way to allow the family to have fun with a long trip, as long as the driver’s attention is not diverted, because of the movie.

It usually is advisable to have jumper cables in your car at all times, because you never know when you might need a jump-start. Particularly on a lengthy trip, because a car light can get accidentally left on really easily. When your battery dies, by using your jumper cables, someone could easily help you. As soon as it is jumped, you’ll be ready to start your journey again. So long as it is positioned in the back of the car, a car entertainment system is a good choice, if you have children. It’s actually better than the DVD player, because in addition to watching movies, on this system they can also play video games. With casual and fun video games to choose from, your children will have loads of fun.

You can have lots of fun driving by simply putting in a few gadgets and accessories. You’ll be able to also increase the selling price of a vehicle by adding a few of these accessories as well.

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Requested review of the discontinued set Lego City Police Command Center and truck

Watch our comprehensive video feature on the 2011 Toyota Prado SUV.

A review of the Acme Trooper 4WD SCT available at HobbyKing.com. See you at UltimateRC.com