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The world renowned chipmaker Nvidia has produced the new Audi Q5’s navigation graphics system. This system is named MMI or the Multimedia Interface by Audi. With the help of the new navigation system, users can view the maps of urban centers in 3D format. All the landmark buildings are highlighted with a new texture. This feature helps drivers recognize places easily. The topographical maps are also described in 3D format, which helps users understand the pattern of the terrain ahead.

The navigator comes with a 7 inch screen. This device gives traffic updates and enables the user to escape from heavy traffic. The Nvidia powered device not only comes with amazing graphics but also features some great techniques. Nvidia graphics chips are usually reserved for computers or laptops, like the Sony Vaio VGN-AW11M/H, and this represents one of the few times the world’s leading graphics chip maker, Nvidia, has worked on a sat nav. This system has adapted the hard drive-based navigation system. The 10GB space reserved for music is a good choice as listening to music while driving is a popular culture today. The 10 GB space allows users to save their favorite songs. Audi also offers the speech-to-text facility. With the help of this, you can make calls to anybody in your phonebook just by uttering their name. On doing this, the car will make the call to the person mentioned and provides hands-free calling.

To make matters much easier, the Audi car company has added another feature namely the inclusion of joystick to its console dial. The joystick can be used to surf around the map as you drive. It is very comfortable to access, as compared to the keys found in other navigators. Go for a drive in the Audi to know what luxury feels like.

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The excitement of welcoming 2009 can be seen everywhere. So what are your plans for the New Year? I bet you have lot, but are you also planning to buy a new car in 2009? Well, even if you don’t have any such plans, read on to discover the hottest cars that are likely to hit the market in the coming year.

So let’s take a tour of the top eight cars that will rock the automobile market in the arriving year:

Volkswagen Golf MkVI: Made to lead the hottest car lists of 2009, the Golf MkVI is expected to mark its presence in January. As you might have guessed, it is an improved version of the earlier Golf.

Toyota Prius: Likely to be seen in September 2009, the new Prius promises to hit 75mpg and a mileage of 100g/km. sounds good! Sp would you not like to take a look at this compact yet powerful model?

Ford Ka: Inspired from Fiat 500, the Ka will carry forward Fiat’s gene. You can look forward to buy this car if you are interested in saving more bugs.

Abarth 500: Assume it to the best creation of Abarth. Bold style, freezing swiftness, and easy handling are the major highlights of this upcoming model. Want to go for a test drive? You can go for it in February 2009.

Audi A1: The stunning looks might assist Audi A1 to outshine the charm of MINI. Moreover, it is a mild hybrid model that offers 92g/km. check it out in September next year.

Alfa Romeo MiTo: It is charming…it is hot! Yeah, it is the new Alfa car that is economical and more practical. Test its calibre in January.

Jaguar XJ: It won’t be wrong to call it the most far-reaching XJ model so far. It gives you an option to choose your fuel preference from the diesel or petrol. However, you will have to wait till the end of 2009 to see it on roads.

Ford Focus RS: Revolutionary and amazing! That’s how this car can be defined in simple words. You can expect as much as 300bph from this model. We will get to see it in March 2009.

Audi has revamped its entire A3 line-up in the UK with the launch of new Black Edition models which will join the brands highly acclaimed three-door, five-door Sportback and Cabriolet ranges. The models display an imaginative combination of dark and menacing looks and are assisted by an amazing array of exceptional features. The models are based on the company’s top S models, and are expected to go retail in the UK somewhere in early February, 2009.

The Black Edition models, in particular look invariably chic, and come equipped with the de-chromed front grille feature, while its equally enticing counterpart the Cabriolet versions, have its roll bars and the shoulder lines encompassed by black surrounds. Each of the three variants has an identical 18-inch S line design alloy wheels with exclusive dark titanium finish meaning that they basically thrive on similar themes. Then in the hatchbacks privacy glass is found extending from the B-pillar. To optimise the above specifications, they are discreetly combined with a Brilliant Black paint, which is free of charge, in addition to the chic no-cost option of Ibis White and the extra cost metallic options Phantom Black, Misano Red and Monza Silver.

The Audi A3 Black Editions are a surefire head turner, not only because of their sporting S line body styling treatments, but also because of the incorporation of the revolutionary standard fit Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps.

The S line package has a lot to offer as well, with the prominent being a sports suspension, part leather-upholstered sports seats, and the ability to automatically sync the engine depending on the climate. An Audi Concert audio system with single CD player and MP3 compatibility meanwhile pacifies you with some amazing sound quality. Of course you can also upgrade the in-car entertainment system with an in-car DVD player, or car speakers like the JBL P 550. Meanwhile, Cabriolet Black Edition models are available with a black acoustic hood, and a fully automatic hood operation and a wind deflector.

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