Daily Archives 2015-03-31

2016 Cadillac CT6 Flagship Sedan First Image Released

Ahead of the 2015 New York auto show which is opened tomorrow, the first image showing the full body of the Cadillac CT6 was leaked out, as shown below.

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Just a recap: the 2016 Cadillac CT6 has an aluminum-intensive body construction (64% aluminum), with two engine options: a 3.0L twin-turbo charged V6, and also a 3.6L naturallly aspirated V6, both are new designs. For more information and details about the CT6, please visit our CT6 topic page.

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Acura SH-AWD: A Comprehensive Analysis (Updated Jan.8, 2016)

The Acura SH-AWD system (short for: Super Handling-All Wheel Drive) is often described ambiguously in most automobile literature. Some articles even said it is an enhanced version of the Honda VTM-4, which is incorrect.

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In this article, we will analyze the SH-AWD in detail, focusing on these three questions:

1. How does the SH-AWD work?
2. Why the SH-AWD can transfer large amount of power to rear wheels constantly, without worrying about the wear and overheating issues?
3. What is the difference between the Acura SH-AWD and the Honda VTM-4 system?

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Overview: The SH-AWD Systems

Currently there are 4 different types of SH-AWD:

1. The SH-AWD used on the 2005-2012 Acura RL
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