Wednesday, November 30, 2011

The concept of sportsmanship is the strength of Honda's EV-STER

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Honda showed on Wednesday (30), the Tokyo Motor Show, which still has asportsmanship gene in their DNA. The STER Japan reveals EV Concept, roadster(scale and small two-seater convertible) 100% electric sports betting only in bloodvessels, combining high performance with ecological framework. This model is

Juke shows Nismo Nissan Sport Concept

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Nissan announced on Tuesday (29) the first image of a compact crossover Jukeprototype prepared by Nismo, spicy division of Japanese automaker. This modelmakes its debut tomorrow (Wednesday 30), the opening of the Tokyo Motor Show.Prototype "stirred" by Nismo attract attention precisely because the most realistic -ready for production.

"Smaller, faster and more visually dramatic," thereby defining the Nissan Nismoversion. According to the manufacturer, and stiff chassis derived by using the same parts that will be in the Nismo catalog, while the 1.6-liter gasoline direct injection has been updated to provide more power and better performance (Nissan has not released a number of upgrades). Light-alloy wheels and tires 19 inches wider alsoassist in improving the performance of crossover.

Aiming for the audience excited about the car, look for models that reflect the more daring character, Juke Nismo Concept is designed with an eye not only on beauty,but to become a dynamic and highly efficient. Section includes new front bumperand a redesigned rear, wider fenders and side skirts.

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Section includes new front bumper and a redesigned rear, wider fenders and sideskirts
Grid default has been changed, while the rear spoiler have been modified by the addition of elements to control the air flow more efficiently. Even the form of mirrorsmodified to enhance aerodynamic performance of vehicles by reducing the air resistance. This model is finished in the signature color of Nismo, pearl white withred accents.

Honda CR-Z Mugen ICF and arrived in Europe

 

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Honda CR-Z Mugen ICF and arrived in Europe. Lately fans JDM preparations could not be more than luck, if a few days ago was a Nissan that bringeth good tidings, and announced his intention to bring the European Mugen Nismo accessories now that takes the car from the messenger grateful. A subsidiary of Spain has decided to bring the best Mugen Nippon tuning for Europe. Although many details have not officially announced the decision and warned of future marketing in the UK (for now only there) its CR-Z ICF and restore the sign that the sport compact Honda has lost in recent years and developments.


Mugen so far Spain has chosen the path to save the technical details of this development, but the subsidiary has announced that an internal combustion engine comprising the original car has been significantly enhanced to 175 hp. This is a potential increase of 51 hp juicy, but initially gala hiciese prototype 200 hp.
Installing a centrifugal compressor with intercooler and a new switchboard has been what has allowed the engine to squeeze out 175 horses. Although the carbon copy of the concept we saw earlier there had been some changes to improve the behavior of the electric motor when driving with low revs.
This allows the CR-Z, in line with the Honda Civic, a top speed of 210 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 6.1 seconds, which means four seconds faster than the CR-Z factory and five seconds faster than the R. The last type of Honda Civic has achieved what he demands of his fans since the announcement of the new CR-Z: a nice car, fun and relatively inexpensive maintenance.
Mugen Although Europe has not completed the new design of commercial CR-Z has dared to put a starting price in the UK: a number that will be around £ 24,000.Changes in the amount of euros to around € 28,000. A car we are looking forward to learning more about because we are confident that we'll fall in love.

Subaru BRZ 2012: Official presentation

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Subaru BRZ 2012: Official presentation. Just two days after the filing of an officialreport of the GT 86 Toyota, Subaru just do the same thing with the model has beendeveloped in parallel, BRZ Subaru. If a few weeks ago we presented our vision BRZSubaru STI Concept Coupé variant with a body more muscular and athletic withgreat pretensions, has now shown us the final version of the rear-drive coupe new inthe basic version providing some new information about the model and the small details that the difference in the Toyota GT 86.


Wait has been long and although reports have trickled in ever formalized does not resolve some of the data from many expected. At the end of the technical definitionis exactly the same as the Toyota GT 86, but fortunately know a completely new datarevealed that the maximum weight of 1180 kg. A very low rates and that seems to us the key to a dynamic level of the first order.
Is 2.0 L boxer engine Subaru origin but with a unique fuel injection system has a combined direct-indirect reminiscent of D-4S that Toyota began assembling in GRV6 with two injectors per cylinder, one on camera and another in pre-chamber.Announced 197 hp at 7000 rpm and 205 nm to 6600 which, together with the possibility to combine the weight of good performance level. Gearbox can bemanual or automatic six-speed in both cases and associated with a limited slip differential which distributes torque between the rear wheels.

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Aesthetics shows a clear difference with the GT 86. Different front bumper, with linesless aggressive, which highlights the central black bezel and grille with horizontalbars instead of the panel. At the back of the most significant difference is the absence of a spoiler on, not to mention the logo in different wings. If the modelmaintains the same silhouette that his twin brother.

Ford Escape 2013: New global VUS

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If there is a much-anticipated vehicle at the show in LA, it's 2013 Ford Escape. For the first major improvement of the model, Ford has decided to kill two birds with onestone by taking signatures of the Ford Kuga and combine the North American market. Completing the square picture of the current generation.

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In fact, if you want our opinion, the new Escape is based on the new Focus onvarious points of view, especially on the front with a design of "kinetic" so dear toproducers, while behind, the lamp is reminiscent of the new Focus is right.

Good news also came on the machine. This will be the base 4-cylinder 2.5-liter Fordalready known, the latter developed the output of 168 horsepower and 167 lb-ft of torque. The first optional engine will be another 4-cylinder engine with adisplacement of 1.6 liter, the latter using EcoBoost technology gives output of 173and 177 lb-ft of torque.

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Finally, the "big" machine will be another 4-cylinder EcoBoost 2.0-liter rated 237horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque. The new Escape is available in front-wheel driveor AWD version, of course. All versions will be mated with a 6-speed automatictransmission. The interior is much more modern than the 2011 model, drawingagain given that the Focus.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Have you seen the new design and technology of the 2013 Ford Mustang?

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The latest version of Ford's iconic sports - 2013 Mustang - was unveiled to the public at the opening of the Los Angeles Auto Show Press (15/11). Surely you've heard about the changes brought about sports, especially in relation to the design and technology, and already know that they respect their properties: explorer quick off the streets. If the idea to the list of great change, we highlight the more aggressive look - with a clearer grille, new hood and (lindas!), LED flashlight, SelectShift Automatic ™ transmission - which offers full control of the car is not a pilot - and also the systems that allows you to monitor the performance of the horse car (acceleration, braking g forces), in applications in the 4.2-inch LCD screen new.But this idea is really easy to talk with the new Mustang, as well as their version of the Shelby and Boss 302, with details and pictures to show, finally, because the near-fifties Ford was the son more than ever. So come with us.
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Along with the GT and V6 models, distinguished from other family members show 2013 Mustang events in California, the updated version, Boss Boss 302 Laguna Seca, and Shelby GT500 V8, which has the power to overcome the 659 hp 320 km / hour (yes, he was sent to ). The line was started to be sold in the United States in the second quarter of 2012.

"The new Mustang is a perfect example of the continued development of a project based on excellence. Use a 5.0L V6 greatness and progress in sophistication," explains chief engineer of the Ford Mustang and adds: ". The car returned to the function is now receiving more funding and technology to further enhance the driver experience "

Car horse has won more aggressive look, especially since restyled grill hood. Hood of the GT model has gained a functional heat extractors, which are designed to help the exchange of warm air from cold to cool the engine.

"We provide unique designs and projects that celebrate the most emotional performance of the Mustang," said Darrell Behmer, Chief Designer, Mustang. He added that the new design honoring the legacy of the Mustang, while continuing to look further, look more modern and powerful.

The update has several new features, starting with HID lights (high intensity discharge) who received two LED front bar in both GT and V6 models. On the back, glossy black panel involves three LED bars, as well as smoked lens bubble, forming a sequence of flashing lights of the famous Mustang.

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Another new is that the limit will now appear in the body-color mirrors the same and gets the spotlight, which reflects the image of the Mustang horse in the field when you open the vehicle. Two new colors are now offered on 2013 models, in addition to those already available: Deep Impact Blue (blue variation) and Gotta Have It Green (green).

2013 Mustang wheels and also a separate chapter, with the option of departing from the standard 17-inch wheel for V6 models, even the optional 19-inch Mustang GT and V6 Performance Package. The design of each model was updated and received a new finish that will be more powerful. The 17 ", for example, offers two types of finish - chrome or painted.

And for the V6 models have three options, which include 18-inch polished aluminum, the new version is also painted aluminum 18-inch and one 19-inch rims with painted designs as a new theme for the V6 Performance Package.

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Offered in both GT and GT premium models painted aluminum wheels 18 "series emerged as the evolution of the five-spoke design. The 19" option to bring the Mustang GT with a glossy black chrome face for appearance called.

Mustang GT or V6 may also have the special leather seats or Recaro ® seat fabric - currently available in the Shelby GT500 and 302 Boss - as an option. The new model has a reinforced padded seats and backs to ensure additional support for the curve is more prominent on the racetrack, or even for a more comfortable ride.

Seats have integrated head restraints offer enough space to allow the use of helmets for both driver and passengers, for the moment to go to the slopes. The familiar Recaro seats are the result of an overall team effort led by SVT, along with the Mustang engineering team, Team RS Europe and Recaro.

CHEVROLET CORVETTE DAYTONA race car










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On the sixteenth day of November of 2011 introduced a new Chevrolet CorvetteDaytona race car will be a race car that will represent the manufacturer in 24 HoursDaytona is going to happen in late January 2012, ajlém to participate in the SportsCar Series Rolex is happening in the U.S. and celebrate fifty years of evidence.

Ford Mustang 2013 is presented




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Ford released the first images of new 2013 Ford Mustang, its official presentation will be in the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The new version will also have a Boss 302 Mustang that has V6 and V8 engine options. Mustang with a V6 engine with automatic transmission "SelectShift" is equipped with a V8 420cv manual gearbox and can be equipped with a package that brings Line Package Torsen differential is the same used in the Boss 302 and uses Brembo brakes with larger dimensions.

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Foreign automakers have a new front air intakes, a new design on the headlamps, spoiler under the new, redesigned lights, wheels 17, 18 and 19 inches and redesigned mirrors.

The new Mustang and Mustang GT is scheduled for release in spring next year.

Audi Q1 2013 with prices starting at € 25,000

 

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The new Audi could arrive in Q1 2013 with prices starting at € 25,000. The news was given by the magazine Autobild car, around the crossover with three andfive-door petrol and diesel engines. Implementation of the new Audi Q1 platformsyet to be decided, a new small SUV can be assembled starting from the new A1Sportback Quattro, the new MQB platform or platforms Audi A2 future.





The main goal is to compete with Nissan cars and Mini Juke Countyman. Among the hypotheses for the development will be the most reliable platform for A1 in the future. With this option Ingolstadt engineers can achieve within two years, a compactcrossover with 3 and 5-door and four-wheel equipped.

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As usual the new Audi Q1 will see a petrol and diesel generation, mated to a six-speed manual or sequential transmission with seven-speed S-Tronic

Ford Shelby GT 500 engine adds power without losing the tradition

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Exercise increases the car manufacturers V8 engine that reaches 320 km / h, butremains dedicated to the design

The model 2013 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have the same classic designs that made him famous in the past, but with a twist: the V8 engine of 650 horsepower. All equipment is pushing for a top speed of 320 km / h

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The car has gained a more powerful cooling system and a six-speed manual transmission. Engine block made ​​of aluminum, has also been enhanced to improvevehicle efficiency. Inside, this car is stylish and banks handle exchange with sportydesign. Buyers can choose between 19 or 20 inch wheels.

Suspension Shelby GT 500 is adjusted, for casual wear or sports. These changesimprove the traction problem reported in the 2012 version of the sport. The car does not have a set price.

The new Audi A4: Headline News

 

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Audi A4 experience various facelift to make it more attractive. With the new transmission solutions, infotainment and trim and with a more attractive design A4 sedan, A4 Avant, A4 allroad quattro and S4 Audi shows the cutting edge of technology.
The main novelty of the new Audi A4 range is:
Design and bodywork: 
- Three variants: sedan, Avant and allroad quattro, plus two versions of the S
- Three versions: Attraction, Ambition and the Environment
- Detailed design of Balanced and elegant with a new sports
- Xenon plus lights with daytime running lights in LED technology and rear lights incorporating LED technology on demand
Cockpit and Control 
- Improved ergonomics, new materials and color class
- High-tech assistance systems, including "active Audi lane assist" and "adaptive cruise control" with the full braking below 30 km / h
- Information systems for drivers to break the board of serial

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Engine and transmission 
- Four petrol engines and six TDI power range from 120 hp (88 kW) and 272 hp (200 kW), an additional 333 hp V6 (245 kW) version of the S
- New 1.8 TFSI
- Stop & Start system as standard, the average fuel economy by 11%
- Depending on engine type six-speed gearbox, the S tronic and multitronic
- Permanent four-wheel drive with the "torque vectoring," sport differential is available for a more powerful engine
Chassis
- New media and rear suspension dampers recalibration
- ESP with electronic locking mechanism for cross-series models with front wheel drive
- A new electromechanical steering with low energy consumption
- "Audi drive select" is available with five programs hard
- Looking for a big 16-19 inch diameter and 10 brake

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Infotainment system 
- Wide range of modular systems, such as top-end system ...

Monday, November 28, 2011

Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DCI in driving report

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The Nissan Qashqai has been running since its debut in April 2007, one million times from the band, almost 100,000 copies found their way to Germany. Nissanhas now extended its range of best sellers is a very interesting variant: a new 1.6-liter turbodiesel from the Renault Twingo has arrived here and shine with the inner qualities: strength, smoothness and fuel economy. 320 Nm of torque to carry 1.5 tons of good Nissan Qashqai easily anywhere, wheel-drive-based version when starting on a wet surface quickly reaches its limits of traction.

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Site of the Nissan Qashqai 2WD stretch your arms, but he also had to use it as littleas one intrepid compact sedan: 4.5 litres/100 km is the height, four-wheel version is 0.6 liters approved more. The new engine is preferred, because it combinessavings with the smooth. Diesel chorus mechanical vibrations and harmony both with six-speed manual gearbox. Nissan wants to sell in Germany this year, morethan 27,000 Qashqai, 16 percent of them will be eliminated on Qashqai +2 is alsoavailable as a 1.6 DCI. Given the sound quality is quite realistic.

2015, Ford's only global model in Brazil

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Ford announced at the 21st Congress Fenabrave (National Federation of Motor Vehicle Distribution), vehicle brand will be extended in the Brazilian market in 2015,only offers a global model.

Will invest more than $ 4.5 billion in Brazil. Renewal of the model begin next yearwith the arrival of the new Ranger as soon as the EcoSport, which began productionin Brazil in late 2012. And this year, Ford Edge SUV will launch a line of 2012.

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According to Marcos de Oliveira, president of Ford Brazil, the brand also plans todevelop a new compact model, such as another car, but did not disclose details about the project. Ford also confirmed the production plant in New Fiesta Bahia,leaving the model to import from Mexico. In addition, Ford confirmed the launch of the Focus sold in the U.S. and Europe, in Brazil.

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Toyota Fun-VII










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At the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 is presented between the curiosity of the conceptcar is truly innovative, Toyota Fun-VII

Tokyo Motor Show is home to every edition of the most bizarre concept cars andfuturistic, like the best Japanese tradition, and the main show this year is no exception, thanks to all the major car manufacturers, ready to reveal their innovativeconcept car.

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Among these, the curiosity is ready to raise Toyota Fun-VII, the same experimentalmodel described by Toyota as a "smartphone on wheels", a definition which is suitable as a Fun-VII actually works a lot like a smartphone. For example, body-Funvii, both externally and internally, acts as a giant screen and can change colors and themes in a very simple thanks to instant download the application.

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Toyota Fun-VII also interacts with everything around him including other cars, while most of the functions of the vehicle can be controlled via a simple and intuitivesmartphone.
Of course, with the opening of the Tokyo Motor Show will be able to provide vivid images and new details on the new concept that seems to surprise the experts andenthusiasts.














Alfa Romeo 4C Spider

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Alfa Romeo Spider 4C, iptesi tempting
Alfa Romeo 4C is undoubtedly one of the most awaited car of the market and by driving enthusiasts. Perhaps influenced by the resounding success that the car has been accepted for international trade fairs in various home and then Alpha plans to present the same version of Spider 4C. If it does, because they said the goods must be handed over to the Spider 4C at Geneva Motor Show 2012, originally presented as a concept, can come to a bright future production, creating a formidable pair with the Coupe Alfa Romeo 4C.


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Unchanged from the Coupe to the Alfa Romeo Spider 4C 4C Weight
The second version of the Spider project managers must consider the same as thecoupe, which is 850 kg, and also the performance will be the same, with a topspeed of 250 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds. Itis also possible that the spider filed with the Abarth brand, this is to provide a greater aggressiveness and attractiveness in the market. Surely this would be a somewhat exclusive car produced in limited series. A project is undoubtedlyattractive. It just kept hoping that the Alfa Romeo Spider 4C really fall within the planof the Fiat group: such a model will prove essential for brand image, especiallyabroad.

Ford F-150 always looks impressive

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There are no cars in the world runs frequently from the band as the Ford F-150. Pick Up the mighty dominated for several decades, sales of U.S. statistics. While the Americans could teach elegance of a very capable workhorse and moderate drinking habits.

What Germany has a VW Golf America is the Ford F-150 - best-selling book and a car for every situation. Ford F-150 always looks impressive. Tense time of the 80s and early 90s more. Likewise, rounded organic shapes in the second half of the 90s slandered all U.S. models. Ford, one of the three major U.S. producers, who remain without the generous gift of three in the game is on the way back to its original strength. Along with the new Ford Focus and Mustang sporty all-purpose weapon practical capstone F-150 in the model program. Full-size pickup trucks, such as America, a large SUV-type Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Silverado, or even a Ford F-150 calls, at the entrance to the urban areas of San Diego or Miami would be like a ranch in Texas or in the area rugged mountains along the Canadian border. Every person in the U.S. such as the F-150 and almost everyone has ridden.

While the pick-up in Europe never managed to break right, they are in North America since the 50's on all cars sold at most. Top dog is, since 1948 Ford F-150 and is the volume of even the best-selling book VW Golf Europe in the shade. Let the Wolfsburg Blue Motion technology, a small displacement and turbocharging lower consumption, looks like a large-scale counterparts in the United States a lot.Dearborn was a hard worker in the Ökotrip.

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All-wheel drive for true off-road 
Of course, Ford has, as the competition is still a powerful V8 engine in it vibrates.But the new jewel of the range of 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine engine that makes 370 hp and maximum torque of 590 Nm. He can pull a magnificent four-wheel drive 5.3 tonne trailer and tow behind almost 1.3 tons. That is about twice as much as the basic model 302-horsepower Ford F-150 7.3 V6 turbocharged. In order for the vehicle sticking out of the battle near Detroit, and even competition from the Dodge RAM 5.7 V8 and 5.4 at the Toyota Tundra pocket. With all the power EcoBoost engine is relatively frugal. Ford promises, depending on the speed of 15 to 21 miles per gallon. In fact, it can transfer the power pick-up at around 17-18 miles per gallon.Calculated is almost 15 liters of Super per 100 kilometers. On the road again to encourage consumption to less than twelve liters. That's about 30 percent less than a few years ago. Comparison with the car aside: F 150 is not a vehicle for the highway, but a hard worker who did not fail even under extreme conditions.

3.5-liter six-cylinder engine pushing hard after a short delay. Even under maximum load conditions, there is little difference between the V8 engine. Doubly-charged V6 engine is revving six-gear automatic and may sometimes make people feel a little reluctant. Stark is the F-150 FX4 off-road. Cleated to ensure the desired 20-inch wheels, nearly 22 inches of ground clearance four-wheel drive and differential lock on rear axle. The all-wheel drive is always able to manually switch. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 to create four-wheel drive in about nine seconds. Top speed is around 170 km / h. This is the cost of poor aerodynamics and open bed values ​​are better.


The cabin is easy, but comfortable 

An expensive Pick Up is a bad pick-up
5.89 meter long F-150 Supercab Ford FX-4 not only because of its sheer size looks impressive. You can go up into the cab and started officially looking for other cars at traffic lights down almost pity. Current-generation F-150 has been strong in the interior. Pulpit job last year, the more likely associated with a large excavator cabin, has disappeared. If you are familiar with a few instruments playing, people will be along very well. Who the F-150 starts, visible between the two on-screen analog clock multi-color multi-function inscription "Built Tough" is not only the impression the first time.

Switches and controls did not differ significantly from those known crossover Ford.Seats are large and all-round visibility is very neat, although the size. Invisible space behind the camera illuminate the cargo door of the mini-projects for the somewhat blurry image in the rearview mirror. A feature that accident prevention in Europe and even the shipping is much more complex not standard.

However, where the vehicle is placed in smaller classes Totwinkelassistenten electronic length mirror, there are F-150 one of the positions Totwinkelspiegel happy. Does not look much and limit the field to the rear. As inhabited and adhesion to the interior of the Ford F-150 sedan now presents, so little has been done on driving behavior. The rule that you must move the pickup with an empty cargo area with caution, is still recognized. Dearborn-load cargo without a donkey is a very bumpy ride on the rear axle. Do not forget that the passengers who had climbed on the back of the hinged door Supercab. Once again, can stand in soft leather chair.On the back of a steep, but you must be familiar with the type of construction as well as the angle of 90 degrees to the rear windows, central hatch can be opened electrically.

Practical: it is in the center console not only a lot of space for objects of all kinds, but also a 110 volt outlet. Customer Pick-Up, maybe just like in practice.

This is true even for the price. An expensive Pick Up is a pick up bad - it's not just in Texas. A success of the Ford F-150 is a competitive price. The basic model starts with a small cabin just under $ 24,000. Well-equipped Ford F-150 FX4 3.5 EcoBoost will cost at least $ 38,475 - equivalent to € 28,500. A lot of car for the money, because dealers pass on the pick-up model in a strong discount page.Whether, for weapons purposes of Dearborn, the bottom line does not pay more than € 23,000. For money in the VW Golf diesel 100 hp class with basic equipment

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Skoda Fabia aggressive, RS 2000

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The event was dedicated to the car developed in Essen is home to the Skoda Fabia aggressive, RS 2000, which foreshadowed the concept roadster is based on two compact volumes of czech house

Skoda Fabia RS all'Essen Motor Show 2000
For a large annual event represented dall'Essen Motor Show Skoda presents a brand new concept car, Fabia RS 2000 roadster, based on the Fabia super rally 2000. Essen Motor Show is the premier event dedicated to all fans of the continent the German and European cars are complicated and specialized.

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Skoda Fabia RS 2000, a car show full of charm
Skoda Fabia RS 2000 has attracted great attention, reinforced by a unique lok. This concept, developed specifically for the event in Essen, is a four-seater sports roadster which will thrill the lucky few who can drive it, especially because it does not appear to have a tremendous opportunity to go into production, even in a limited series. Too bad, because the charm of this prototype.

Mazda developed a new braking system "i-ELOOP"

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In a conventional electric vehicle is an established principle of practice. Mazda now introduces the "i-ELOOP" world's first regenerative braking system of the car. Abbreviations "ELOOP i" stands for "Intelligent Energy Loop," or German "Smart Energy Circle." This system operates with a condenser and in 2012 was the first Mazda model to use. The operation of the regenerative braking system will save by accelerating and braking about 10 percent of the fuel.


Mazda i-ELOOP - regenerative braking system in 2012

Capacitors should already know some scenes CAR-HiFi. He served there, especially for a constant voltage during peak loads and stabilize the electrical system. For Mazda, the capacitor stores energy from the i-ELOOP during each braking operation. Advantages over normal battery is speed, work with the capacitor. They can be loaded and unloaded quickly and resistant to wear. Within a few seconds, Mazda's "i-ELOOP" is fully charged, to convert kinetic energy into electric vehicles. Then a variety of consumers in the car is (radio, climate, etc.) are included with stored electricity.


Mazda Takeri with regenerative braking system "i-ELOOP".
The basic idea of ​​the new braking system is simple and efficient: the engine and alternator are free of extra work, because it may be more effective and thereby also reducing fuel consumption. Mazda i-ELOOP present Japan at the Tokyo Motor Show 42 from 30.11. - 04.12.2011 in the photo above concept vehicle "Takeri".

Punto Abarth "SuperSport"

 

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Great success in the Essen Motor Show 2011 for the Abarth Grande Punto Super Sport: him to shine the spotlight event dedicated to tuning German

Punto Abarth "SuperSport" at the Essen Motor Show 2011
"Inheritance" is the element that distinguishes a special series Punto Abarth "SuperSport", characterized by Campovolo two-tone gray uniform decorated with a special matt black paint for the hood and roof, which interprets the main design elements used on race cars in the past to avoid light reflection. Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 is the stage to debut this extreme variant of the famous Italian compact.

Italian society admired Punto Abarth "SuperSport" at the Bologna Motor Show 2011.

Exterior design Punto Abarth "SuperSport"
The exterior of this car is further enhanced by the "supersport" graphic on the side and tailgate and mirror caps in black matt. The same color also distinguishes wheels 18 "with specially designed forceps Abarth esseesse hub in red cap.

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Engine and performance Punto Abarth "SuperSport"
Equipped with a 1.4 engine Multiair 4 cilindnri 16V pushed to 180 hp (132kW) at 5750 g / min and maximum torque of 270 Nm at 2,500 rpm / min, the Punto Abarth "SuperSport" reaches more than 216 km / h top speed and acceleration of 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.5 seconds.
Further contributing to this change to the Company's performance and safety (characteristics of the 'Abarth esseesse Koni "), as the application of floating front disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforated brake calipers red with a four-piston rear perforated disc brakes, high performance front brake pads, dampers front and rear shocks with Koni FSD valve (Frequency Selective Dumping) and special low springs. Taken from the kit "SS" is the exhaust pipe, plus the center.

Fuel consumption and emissions from the Punto Abarth "SuperSport"
Given the benefits, Punto Abarth "SuperSport" said the consumption of 6.1 litres/100 km in the combined cycle of 4.8 liters to 8 liters of extra-urban and in the City, to 142 g / km CO2 emissions.

Interior of Punto Abarth "SuperSport"
Inside, this special Punto Abarth "SuperSport" offers a black leather chair "by Sabelt Abarth Racing" stitched in black glossy red and yellow and back and back, lighten and approved in accordance with the spirit of sports cars, and satellite navigator Abarth Blue & Me MAP with telemetry, developed with Magneti Marelli. Enriching interiors lasered plate aluminum frame with special graphics "supersport", pedal steel with the Abarth shield, a double stitched leather steering wheel with red and yellow, such as seats and instrument dial with Jaeger sport.

Opel Astra GTC by changing the 1.6-liter engine

 

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German tuner in Essen has a special kit for the Opel Astra GTC by changing the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 220 hp and bring it also intervened on the aerodynamics

Tuner craze raging, even for a standard car that will not require additional motor changes.
The German tuner Irmscher has experimented with the Opel Astra GTC, sporty 3-door 180 hp, to be submitted to the Essen Motor Show 2011.
The consequences of his speech to the turbocharged 1.6-liter 40-horsepower increase in power, bringing it to 220 hp and 274 Nm of

As can be seen even though the body has been modified with new suspension lowered by 30 mm and more rigid, in order to respond to the addition of the cavalry.
Aerodynamic kit including new grille, side skirts, rear wing spoiler and rear diffuser, and more clearly between the two pairs of elliptical muffler.

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Size 21-inch alloy wheels and is equipped with 245 boats.
The interior of the Opel Astra GTC is also made ​​from high quality leather and metal inserts such as pedals, gear knob and other finish that highlights the spirit of sport.

BMW 1 Series AC Schnitzer presents the computer

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All'Essen Motor Show 2011, the German tuner AC Schnitzer BMW 1 Series after undergoing a thorough study presents

AC Schnitzer BMW 1 Series presents the computer all'Essen Motor Show 2011 is a car magazine, not only from an aesthetic standpoint, but also from the performance, after receiving more extensive upgrade.

AC Schnitzer started work processing by modifying the four-cylinder diesel engine, Series 1 is programmed to 171, respectively, bringing the horses for the 118d (143 hp compared to the base) and 210 hp to 184 hp 120d (compared with the standard model ).
In addition, the German tuner has a new sports suspension lowering kit and a chrome exhaust system increase engine noise, as well as helping to improve performance.

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As for the exterior, AC Schnitzer introduces a new front spoiler and rear wheels to provide additional car in sizes: 18 or 19 inches depending on the tastes of customers.
The interior also received a personalized, finishing with carbon fiber and aluminum, such as the hand brake and i-Drive. It also sports an aluminum pedals, and floor mats have been customized by AC Schnitzer logo, which stands also on the steering wheel again.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Porsche 911 by Pretty Boy & Car Art

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Car tuners & Arts presented the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Boy Enough. This super-special customization German car will attract a lot of eyes on it thanks to special opaque blue uniform and white, combined with the logo of the user and the roof made ​​of carbon fiber. On alloy wheels (gold) by twenty inches Racing products are installed ozone Dunlop Sport Maxx tires GT calipers that can not be to accentuate the sporty red of the car. Completing the package offered by the exhaust modification & Art Automobiles & Suspension H & R lowering the car set 35 mm.

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Maybach and Mercedes S-Class in 2013 changing of the guard

 

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Maybach super-luxury brand owned by Daimler will cease production in 2013. This was announced by Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the company, while presenting the strategy of "Mercedes-Benz 2020." Maybach's decision on the future has arrived, as announced in due course by the end of 2011.

A decision resulting in further investment in the Mercedes-Benz will be in the upper-luxury segment of the market with three new versions of the S-Class Of 2013, in fact, a variant of the current three Class D will be six.

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This new car, said Dieter Zetsche, will meet the needs of customers Maybach, whose production will be disrupted in the course of 2013 to coincide with the launch of the new S-Class Maybach production was sold until mid-2012.

Maybach as a company founded in 1909 for the production of engines for zeppelins. In 1921 began production of the car that was stopped in 1941. In 2002, the brand was relaunched, and since then has distributed 3,000 units worldwide, with an average of 25% market share in the segment.

new Mercedes M-Class tuning by Brabus

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All'Essen Motor Show is known tuner Brabus offers a modified version of the Mercedes M-Class 2012 was recently presented by the German group
The new generation Mercedes M-Class has been submitted recently to the general public but its elaboration is beginning to emerge, as proposed by Brabus all'Essen Motor Show, an annual event that takes place in Germany.

Tuning program for the M-Class includes a body kit certainly eye-catching also includes side skirts that make the car look longer and slender, in addition to special lights that come on when you enter the cockpit. Interior has clearly been revised, with two-tone finish stainless steel, with Brabus logos that stand out in some detail and with a new aluminum pedals.

But the most interesting conversion of a Mercedes ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is a "performance kit" BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S that brings the power of the engine from 254 hp and 620 Nm of maximum torque to 301 hp and 690 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 6 seconds while the maximum speed of the net is 229 km / h

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Alloy wheels can be customized and you can choose from sizes ranging 18-22 inches, while the suspension has been lowered by 30 mm to better respond to new and better performance of the car.