Latest Car Part Onderdeal: November 2011

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Homework: p.41

Strength
It’s not worth the effort
cobbled / ˈkɒbəld/past p ‹street› adoquinado
fragrant / ˈfreɪɡrənt/ adjetivo
wander 1 / ˈwɑːndər / || / ˈwɒndə(r)/
wonder 1 / ˈwʌndər / || / ˈwʌndə(r)/
fragante, aromático
The faster you drive, the earlier we’ll arrive
The sooner, the better.
The more you study, the better results you get.
Pam‧per / ˈpæmpər / || / ˈpæmpə(r)/ [transitive]
To look after someone very kindly, for example by giving them the things that they want and making them feel warm and comfortable:
She spent her childhood as the pampered daughter of a wealthy family.
Pamper yourself
Pamper yourself with a stay in one of our luxury hotels.
Ancient / ˈeɪnʃənt/
Calm 1 /kɑːm/
Peninsula /pəˈnɪnsələ / ||/pəˈnɪnsjʊlə/
Tranquil / ˈtræŋkwəl / || / ˈtræŋkwɪl/
cabin / ˈkæbən / || / ˈkæbɪn/
Loathe /ləʊð/
Supply 1 /səˈplaɪ/
Suitable / ˈsuːtəbəl / || / ˈsuːtəbəl/ , / ˈsjuː-/
hustle 1 / ˈhʌsəl/
bustle 1 / ˈbʌsəl/
It suits you
Rise and shine
Spoiled child - brat
Sprain an ankle
To be spoiled for choice
Herd of sheep

suite /swiːt/
caving

cave diving

bungee jumping

paragliding

jet ski

wild water raft

Subuyota or Toyuru?

This article from Autoweek.com highlights a new concept to production vehicle that Toyota and Subaru will be co-producing next year. It is a back to basics sport car that is sure to spice up the Toyota line up, and will have the famed Subaru boxer engine (are you listening Honda?).

One thing I do find interesting though is that enveloped in all of the hype of pared down, for the masses, inexpensive quotes is the proposed sticker price of $26,000. Have we really gotten to the point where 26K is considered inexpensive?

Autopartstomorrow

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

nb2 29/11/11

Homework: p.38
T-bone steak [countable]
A thinly cut piece of beef that has a T-shaped bone in it.
Menu / ˈmenjuː/
Tomato /təˈmeɪtəʊ/ -US ||/təˈmɑːtəʊ/ -UK
Soup /suːp/
Potato /pəˈteɪtəʊ/
Mushroom 1 / ˈmʌʃrʊm/ , /-ruːm/
Prawn /prɔːn/
Steak /steɪk/
Butcher 1 / ˈbʊtʃər / || / ˈbʊtʃə(r)/
Gardener / ˈɡɑːrdnər / || / ˈɡɑːdnə(r)/
Salmon / ˈsæmən/
Starters, main course and dessert /dɪˈzɜːrt / || /dɪˈzɜːt/ (NOT desert 1 / ˈdezərt / || / ˈdezət/)
Pudding British English a sweet dish served at the end of a meal
For pudding
There's ice-cream FOR pudding.
➔ dessert
Revise
Excuse me
spoken
a) Used when you want to get someone's attention politely, especially when you want to ask a question:
Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the museum please?
b) Used to say that you are sorry for doing something rude or embarrassing:
Oh, excuse me. I didn't know anyone was here.

Sorry/I'm sorry
spoken
a) Used to tell someone that you wish you had not done something that has affected them badly, hurt them etc:
I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.
'Matt, stop doing that!' 'Sorry!'
I'm sorry, did I step on your foot?

Wharf plural wharves [countable]
A structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop next to it.

One in five /one out of five /

Permanent job
Nightmare
The red one suits you better
I dreamt I had to take an exam (but) I hadn’t studied.

Monday, November 28, 2011

HYUNDAI MODERNIZES THE LARGE SEDAN WITH THE ALL-NEW AZERA

Fluidic Sculpture Design, Smart Technology, Performance and Safety

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2011– Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new Azera in a North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Azera is the fifth vehicle to adopt the company’s signature Fluidic Sculpture design language.Tucson, Accent, Elantra, Sonata and Azera now all have a modern, sleek, sophisticated style, creating the illusion of constant motion. This flagship Fluidic Sculpture sedan also features a more powerful Lambda II 3.3-liter GDI engine, six-speed transmission, best-in-class combined fuel economy of 23 miles per gallon and a wide range of advanced safety equipment.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2012 AZERA

All-new second generation Azera with Fluidic Sculpture design
Powered by a new Lambda II 3.3-liter Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine and in-house six-speed automatic transmission

Horsepower: 293 at 6400 RPM
Best-in-class combined 23 mpg
Better combined fuel efficiency than Nissan Maxima, Ford Taurus, Lexus ES350 and Buick LaCrosse V6

Best-in-class specific output
Nine standard airbags – includes knee airbag
Impact-reducing front seat system
Standard VSM, ESC, TCS, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD
Best-in-class head and leg room for front-seat passengers
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels and optional 19-inch alloy wheels
HID Xenon headlights with LED accents
Segment-exclusive standard navigation system with rearview camera
Standard leather interior with heated front and rear seats
Bluetooth^®hands-free phone system with voice recognition
Standard Blue Link telematics platform
Segment-first manual side window sunshades
Ventilated front seats

Azera is the seventh vehicle in Hyundai’s 24/7 version 2.0 product initiative (seven new models in 24 months), on the heels of the all-newTucson, Sonata, Equus, Elantra, Accent and Veloster. The 2012 Azera represents a modern approach to the traditional large sedan segment by using an advanced powertrain, emotional design and luxury features offered with Hyundai’s strong value proposition. This approach has been successful for the other Fluidic Sculpture vehicles.

2012 AZERA MEETS THE MECHANICS OF FLIGHT

Azera’s Fluidic Sculpture design takes inspiration from the mechanics of flight. The exterior of the all-new Azera is long, light and low. The unique, undulating beltline allows for a long, sleek roofline accented by the third window and wraparound LED taillights. A monoform side profile includes flowing lines. The face is masculine with a large powerful chrome grille and HID headlamps that integrate precise details. The stance is completed by available 19-inch multi-spoke wheels.

The elegant look continues inside where Hyundai has created an upscale ambiance, thanks to a flow-through center fascia and instrument panel. These flowing surfaces complement the exterior design and wrap around the driver and passengers.

Read More: http://www.hyundainews.com/us/en-us/2012/Azera/Overview.aspx

IntelliChoice Announces Certified Pre-Owned Program Winners for 2012

Las Vegas (November 15, 2011) — IntelliChoice, the leading provider of automotive cost of ownership and value analysis and part of the Motor Trend Automotive Group, announced today the winners of its 13th annual ranking of manufacturer Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs, at the Certified Pre-Owned Forum and National Remarketing Conference in Las Vegas. For the fifth straight year, Volvo earned the top ranking among Premium manufacturers, while Hyundai was ranked highest among Popular vehicle brands.

Each year, IntelliChoice issues the industry’s only independent report card comparing Certified Pre-Owned programs offered to consumers through franchise dealerships. Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOs) are cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles that have come off lease or have been resold to dealers, and have been thoroughly inspected prior to sale. Car manufacturers have traditionally refined and augmented their programs based on the criteria employed by IntelliChoice in its benchmarking analysis, in an effort to compete more effectively in the marketplace for certified used cars.

“Since 2008, Hyundai had placed third overall in the Popular category, but was finally able to break into the top spot overtaking the two previous winners, MINI and Volkswagen,” said Eric Anderson, senior analyst at IntelliChoice. “While Volvo was able to retain its top ranking in the Premium category, Cadillac and Porsche are not far behind.”

Tyler Schulze, vice president and general manager of IntelliChoice, added, “The Certified Pre-Owned segment of the market continues to be very important to manufacturers and dealers alike, particularly due to the recent contraction in used-vehicle inventory levels. The ability for dealers to certify their best used cars and trucks under a compelling program sponsored by the manufacturer is a clear win for both the consumer and the dealer. We continue to see marginal year-over-year improvements in CPO program features across all makes, indicating that consumers can benefit from the ever-increasing competition in this market segment.”

Read More: http://awards.intellichoice.com/awards/cpo/cpo-press-2012/

lunes 28/11/11

Slash
Hes‧i‧tate
1 [intransitive] to pause before saying or doing something because you are nervous or not sure:
Kay hesitated for a moment and then said 'yes'.
Hesitate about/over
He was still hesitating over whether to leave or not.
Amazed, shocked, proud, exhausted
Nudge
1 [transitive] to push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to get their attention:
Jill nudged him in the ribs.
Wob‧ble
1 [intransitive and transitive] to move unsteadily from side to side, or make something do this:
The pile of bricks wobbled and fell.
Tom stopped, wobbling from the weight of his load.
Live‧ly comparative livelier, superlative liveliest
1
People
Someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is very active:
A lively child
2
Place/situation
A place or situation that is lively is exciting because a lot of things are happening:
The hotel is situated next to the lively bustling port.
The city's lively nightlife.
gist
The gist
The main idea and meaning of what someone has said or written
The gist of
The gist of his argument is that full employment is impossible.
Don't worry about all the details as long as you get the gist (=understand the main meaning) of it.
Be at a loss for words
Plonk [transitive always + adverb/preposition] especially British English informal
1 also plonk something down to put something down somewhere, especially in a noisy and careless way [= plunk American English]
You can plonk those bags down anywhere in my room.
Plonk something on/onto/beside etc something/somebody
He plonked a couple of glasses on the table.
2
Plonk yourself (down)
To sit down heavily and then relax:
We plonked ourselves down in front of the telly and opened a couple of beers.

Altitude sickness