27, a somewhat disappointing performance by the three-pointed star model, ending the year in Third in its class, behind the Passat GTE and Volvo V60 Plug-In. Inability of the local importer to get more units from Mercedes? Best Selling BEV & Small Car: Renault Zoe, 10.566 units. Best Selling PHEV & Rookie Of The Year: Volkswagen Golf GTE, 1.687 units. The german model doubled sales regarding the last year Best Seller, (Outlander PHEV, 820 sales) but ended the year losing steam, is the internal competition (Passat GTE) already cannibalizing its sales? Best Selling SUV: Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, 907 units. Looking at the BEV / PHEV share, PHEV's tripled share, growing from 6% in 2014, to the current 18%, thanks in most part to the Golf GTE / A3 e-Tron cousins, that combined gathered 10% of the market. 2 will be close and with several competitors, the veteran Kangoo ZE will have to defend its position from the 30kWh-reinvigorated Nissan Leaf, the Mitsu Outlander PHEV and the GTE-branded products from Volkswagen. As for sales predictions, i would say that growth will continue, albeit on a more moderate pace, so my guess will be around 35-40k units.
If you do hit a bad shot, (we all do) let it go or it will ruin your whole round, remember golf is a very mental game. 3. MAKE YOUR FIRST TEE SHOT COUNT! This is the most important golf shot of the day, and it will dictate how you play your round. Think about it, if you smash it right down the middle of the fairway your going to be enthused to play, if not your mindset will be one of doubt. So relax, have fun and believe! 5. DON'T HIT UP! Let it roll man let it roll! Almost all golfers make the mistake of chipping the ball high in the air, why? But really if you limit your back swing and punch it, you will find it way easier to gauge. Think about it; a rolling golf ball, or a bouncing golf ball! 7. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE: If there is one sport that you have to practice to get better at, it is GOLF! There are so many ways to fail, if you are not tuned in. Clearing your mind before heading out and visualizing a great round is a necessity for less stress and better golf. Putting, chipping, golf swing, balance all have to be considered. Remember even Tiger Woods needs to practice, and even he falls short sometimes. For more instructional information be sure and follow the link below!
Using a unique camouflage print wrap, the Abstract concept highlights the recently released 2018 Golf R with DCC and Navigation. The car rides on 20-inch FR design wheels in Mystic Black from ABT Sportsline and uses an H&R Springs Sport Spring system that lowers the vehicle by an inch. ABT Sportsline also outfitted the Golf R with side skirts and an uprated stainless steel performance quad-exhaust system with matte black chrome 4-inch exhaust tips, which gives the powerful Golf R concept an even more dynamic sound. The steering wheel has been upgraded to a BAK Performance Mk 7 custom carbon fiber wheel complete with Golf R blue stitching. The camo design takes cues from the robust urban street art of the Wynwood Art District in Miami, FL, where the North American office of ABT Sportsline is located. In celebration of the launch of the seventh-generation Jetta, which lands in dealers this month, Volkswagen has been looking back on its predecessors for inspiration. The SoCal concept is a heritage-based design with modern accents. Taking inspiration from the Mk2 Jetta, the body graphics give a nod to the past while drawing attention to the strong vehicle design.
Other visual highlights include fluorescent yellow mirror caps, a gloss black roof with geodesic fluorescent yellow design, and body-color wheels with yellow accents. SoCal-based wheel and automotive design company fifteen52 developed the overall concept, giving the car clean lines but with an aggressive stance. KW automotive developed a prototype ST XTA Coil Over system with adjustable top mounts to lower the ride height 3 inches to properly showcase the fifteen52 Formula GT 19- x 8.5-inch wheels. Additional design elements will be added later in the season. The Volkswagen R-Line brand badging was the inspiration for the camouflage that wraps the Aero concept. Air Lift Performance installed its 3P Air Management System with Performance Series front and rear struts, lowering the vehicle ride height up to 4.8 inches, giving this Tiguan concept the most aggressive attitude of the show fleet lineup. Powder-coated, matte black Rotiform 20-inch Monoblock CCV wheels help balance the busy nature of the livery. A Thule Motion XT Alpine rooftop carrier, wrapped with the same design scheme, rides on a Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack system. The 2019 Arteon lands in the United States later this year.
