Alfa Giulietta 2.0 JTDM TCT - 170 hp diesel engine and automatic

Is the Alfa Giulietta 2.0 JTDM TCT also with dual-clutch transmission. How well the automatic switch box in harmony with the 170-horsepower diesel engine?
Do you remember the Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed? End of the last millennium, the first automatic transmission came on the market in which the driver to change gears could move sequentially like in Formula 1 - if he wanted to. Otherwise, took over the control not only the domes including gas permeable intermediate shocks when shifting down, they were also the switching strategy. Because of the Inherent power flow interruption when opening the clutch, the gear change was either fast and hard or slow and soft - for comfort lovers no substitute for a fully automatic transmission.

Together with the high-torque two-liter diesel with 170 hp that can expect a superior combination. Performance and fuel consumption (7.1 l/100 km on average) of the equipped with start-stop technology and Alfa Giulietta 2.0 JTDM TCT give no cause for complaint. The agile chassis shows its strength on a flat track, while on bumpy and pitted sections weaknesses in the response of the suspension to light. The gear works best under ideal conditions, but they convince themselves as the two driving modes - normal and dynamic - is limited.

In standard mode the gearshifts unusually slow their pace also through manual intervention at the selector lever - steering wheel paddle shifters cost 115 euros extra - not increased. Only in the dynamic mode, the transition into the Alfa Giulietta 2.0 JTDM TCT works as crisp as one is used by about DSG models of VW. However, this mode is affected in addition to the gearbox, which shifts up now not only faster, but also later, other parameters. Steering and engine response also change towards sporty nervous - like it or not. And in some situations, the transmission controller works simply insensitive - or slow speed maneuvering in car parks rarely goes off without unsightly imperfections.

This could be the next Niva

Lada presented at the Moscow Motor Show, the SUV study X-Ray, which was penned by former Volvo designer Steve Mattin. The British native has recorded the Volvo XC60 and also worked for Mercedes before he could enjoy themselves at future SUV. But the Lada X-Ray will not remain mere finger exercise, but should provide a design preview of upcoming models. We see here is one future Lada Niva? "Maybe" is probably the correct answer. Some elements of style, such as the striking front are sure sooner or later to the one or the other Lada model used. Otherwise remains Lada further information on X-Ray guilty. Specifications? None. All-wheel drive is awarded to the Lada X-Rax, otherwise. An uncanny resemblance to the Opel Ampera, the Nissan Juke, a little Volvo, Lexus, Kia, and Dacia Duster X-Ray, deserves to be called the Lada, thanks to its front, indicate when the headlights and grill items, a flat X.

The world's strange hotels

Tubo Hotel, Mexico
This Tube Located 25 minutes south of Mexico City and offers a special kind of sweet dreams

Palacio de Sal, Bolivia
The 16-room palace is salt in Bolivia's salt flats - is from floor to ceiling, everything from salt.

Hotel Tunturi, Finland
An incomparable Igloo Village in Finland's forests. The futuristic igloo with a glass dome offering an incredible view of the night sky.

Hobbit Motel Woodlyn Park, New Zealand
Where else but in New Zealand could be the only Hobbit Motel in the world?

Magic Mountain Lodge, Chile
The cone-shaped hotel offers nine antique furnished rooms. Off the top of the cone constant water flows in the river, which flows throughout the hotel. Each room is named after a bird of the environment.

Free Spirit Spheres, Vancouver Iceland
The tree houses for adults in the middle of the big trees of the rainforest on the west coast of Vancouver Iceland. 3 balls hanging in the treetops: Eve, Eryn and Melody.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Iceland Hotel, Maldives
This fantastic 5-star hotel in the Maldives offers an underwater fun really special kind of hotel rooms and restaurant are located under a huge glass dome in the sea.

Air Hotel, Belgium
The AirHotel consists of 6 different hotel rooms from recycled materials at a dizzying height.

Hotel Utter Inn, Sweden
A little red, typical Swedish cottage in the middle of the lake: the special underwater waiting, here is the fact sleeping area with a Glasausguck.

Everland Hotel in Paris
This small Hotelbox a Swiss design team consists of one bedroom, one bathroom and a lounge. Overnight stays are possible only for one night. In Paris, the Everland Hotelbox offers on the Palais de Tokyo, a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower. (Unfortunately, the hotel is currently not in use!)

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The Carnival Dream - cruise ship

The Carnival Dream is a cruise ship to the shipping company Carnival Cruise Lines . It belongs to the post-Panamax -class and was just under 130,000 gross tonnage measured. At the time of entry was the lead ship of the "Dream" class , the largest cruise ship in the history of the shipping company. The Carnival Dream is in Panama registered, her home port is Port Canaveral. There are transportation company that provides luxyry transportation directly from the port - Port Canaveral Transportation.


The Carnival Dream is beginning 2008 with the hull number 6151 at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone laid the keel. The largest cruise ship, which had built the yard up to this point, there is a further development of the "Conquest" class, whose appearance to the design of the tail kept largely was. During the flooding of the dock area on 24 October 2008, instead of the traditional Münzzeremonie in which a silver dollar was sealed in a special container on one of the upper decks. During tests in early July 2009, the Carnival Dream speeds up to 24.5 knots. On 21 September 2009, the ship will be handed over to the shipping company. First Captain of the Carnival Dream is Carlo Queirolo.

After handing over the inaugural cruise of the Carnival Dream led, starting from Rome ( Civitavecchia ) for 16 days by the Mediterranean Sea . On 27 October began the crossing of the Atlantic toward New York , where the ship on 12 November 2009 arrived. The baptism took place on 12 November 2009 at the Cruise Terminal in New York instead. Godmother was actress Marcia Gay Harden . Subsequently, the Carnival Dream ran on 15 November 2009 from New York on her first cruise to the Bahamas and to Florida from. From the 12th December 2009, the ship from its home port of Port Canaveral to carry out year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises.


The Carnival Dream is a diesel-electric , machinery plant. Each generator generates at a voltage of 11 kV a power of 12.3 MW. The two of Converteam manufactured propeller engines are installed in the fuselage and develop at speeds of up to 135/min an output of 22 MW each, over the shaft to the 6-leaf-fixed propeller is transmitted with a diameter of 5.80 m. Each propeller has a mass of approximately 26.9 tons. The two Becker rudders type TLFKSR have an area of 26 square meters each. They can be moved independently of each other and allow high maneuverability, so that in the stern of the ship only two transverse thrusters are required. They are complemented by three identical plants in the front.

SeaWorld - Florida

An experience for all adults and especially for children who want to learn more about this adventure park, the underwater world of our planet. Marvel at otters, sharks, rays, dolphins, whales or penguins. Highlights include the sea lion show, the Whale and Dolphin Theatre, "Shark Encounter" or "Wild Arctic" where the animals of the Arctic are presented. The star among the attractions at SeaWorld Park is the "Shamu Show" at the Orca whales through your dressage draw attention to themselves. As a visitor, you also have the rear seats of the full view, as a video screen for all the events viewer makes visible. The swimming pool is partly made of acrylic glass which can take a look at the water surface. Furthermore, there is Dolphin Cove, a dolphin area where your children can pet the marine mammals as well. In the evening Mistify provides a spectacular night show with fireworks and lighting effects for all visitors who seek the thrill, the Kraken was built. A high-speed roller-track the fastest and longest one to Orlando. Also interesting and as exciting of Manta, another roller coaster of your breath is bringing to a standstill. Should that be too extreme, then there's the Shamu Express, a family roller coaster with the SeaWorld star. Another attraction is the sunken Atlantis, which you can explore a log flume. At SeaWorld, as well as in the other parks in the city for the physical well taken care of. Let your kids some breakfast with Elmo from Sesame Street or enjoy a lunch at the "Sharks" Underwater Grill.

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Universal Studios - Orlando, FL

For anyone who likes movies and sometimes looks like to understand their origin, should the Universal Studios will not be missed. Many original film scenes can be admired here. At the entrance stands the universal ball and welcomes visitors to the park. There, the visitor is the great feeling conveyed in the film to participate. By all sorts of effects and a few splashes of water, there is a lot of fun. A further highlight and must see is Terminator 3D. This action on the stage show combines the film with real actors. Not to mention "Jaws". This adventurous show, you are led to similar venues, as in the eponymous film by Steven Spielberg. They take a boat over to the movie scenes where the skipper armed with a gun is. This weapon is, of course, been loaded with blanks to endanger anyone. Now a strikingly realistic fake shark emerges from the water and the boat picks with the visitors again and again. A gas station and exploded in the second part of the movie "Jaws" the life of the creature ends on a high-voltage cable. This all happens in original size and all have clearly enjoyed the spectacle. Other attractions you might consider are "disaster" and "The Simpson Ride" where you will experience fantastic adventures in Krystyland. Once started, you go into a small chamber in which you meet the "mummy" for the first time. Then the train goes backwards briefly and suddenly you are up a mountain with incredible speed catapults, which ends in a dark room. We can assure you that you will falter a few times but the breath of this course is really hit and is only recommended. As the park holds many attractions, it is beyond the scope of this page to describe exactly blow up everything and it would take you to the fun, even a little cover to develop. For food and beverages on the premises is lots to do. Enjoy your adventures in Orlando and Universal Studios. Open the Universal Studios ® are from 9.00-18.00 clock. During holidays and public holidays, these times can vary slightly longer response time.

Epcot Center

In Epcot Center the interested visitors will be offered cultural and historic from all over the world. In "Future World" for Spaceship Earth, Innoventions, Universe of Energy Mission: SPACE, Test Track, The Seas with Nemo and Friends, The Land, Imagination! and Wonders of Life. In "World Showcase" you can experience many nations with country-specific pavilions, and an Aztec pyramid in Mexico, Great Britain - "Tower of London," a Japanese pagoda and temple is a replica of Venice Italy on display. Germany is South German host culture with rustic food and beverages for the best. Here there's sausage, dumplings and German beer. In addition, there are also art objects such as From the Black Forest cuckoo clocks available. In addition to the German Pavilion is a free-miniature railway, which is a highlight for the kids. Canada shows in an Imax theater the benefits of the country in sound and vision. Norway hosted the visitors in a Viking settlement in the great salmon you can enjoy crabs, clams or lobster.  Many other nations to give more insight into your typical culture and lifestyle. If you still have time to spare, you should not let the evening miss Illuminations, a colorful light show that ends with a fireworks display.