New Mini Countryman version MPV

The British site Autocar has been published new pictures and new rumors about the next version of the Mini Countryman , which reveal the plans for the expansion of BMW's third-generation Mini models in addition to the seven existing today.

In anticipation there would be a new family MPV , codenamed Spacebox within the company. This move would allow the Countryman to become more SUV than minivan family as sister car of the second generation of the BMW X1.

There are rumors that the current Countryman could be replaced by two new models, since the current Countryman is just a cross between an SUV and a minivan. It therefore seems that the next generation of Countryman can be much more similar to the X1 and he will be 15 inches longer than the Mini.

The new Spacebox should instead be a family car more practical rather than simply a variant of the biggest classic Mini hatchback. With the new generation should also see the Clubman become a sports sedan, while the rear doors that open cabinet.


Towards the end of this year will begin producing the BMW Mini and the new platform based on front-wheel drive UKL. Will have two different configurations of steps, two different track widths and heights for the seats also will be optional all-wheel drive. The first model to use the new platform will be the new Mini, followed by the next BMW 1 Series front-wheel drive.

These spy pictures confirm to us the wide track and the slightly longer wheelbase than the Countryman today.

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OFFERS SPECIAL EDITION FOR VW BEETLE BEETLE CABRIO E

OFFERS SPECIAL EDITION FOR VW BEETLE BEETLE ABRIO E
Volkswagen will offer some pampering more for Beetle fans. The brand aims to offer a special edition "Exclusive" version or Sport Design, both for the conventional model as for the convertible.

The compact models gain a more sporty look with alloy wheels 18-inch Twister, Tornado or with the optional 19-inch. For the interior, there is a choice of three colors for the leather upholstery, front sport seats, door sills in stainless steel and leather trim for the steering wheel, armrest and exchange.

Prices begin with version Beetle Design with motor 1.2 TSI 104 hp, priced at € 22.650 (U.S. $ 28.860 or U.S. $ 59,700) and go up to € 30.500 (U.S. $ 38.870 or U.S. $ 63,100) with the Beetle Cabriolet Sport 1.4 TSI engine with 150 horsepower.



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FIAT STRADA WIN VERSION MANGALARGA MARCHADOR

Fiat announced that its Strada compact pickup will get a version Mangalarga Marchador.Pre-Series presentation will be made at events promoted by the Brazilian Association of Horse Breeders Mangalarga Marchador (ABCCMM), in Minas Gerais. The rural pickup will be offered in two versions: the 1.6 16V Trekking and Adventure Extended Cab Double Cab 1.8 16V.

According to the automaker, the new models whose target audience riders, breeders, breed enthusiasts and rural public are scheduled for the first quarter of 2013. The new items include adhesive Association in rear fender, plus alloy wheels and exclusive paint with seats embroidered with the logo Mangalarga Marchador. Prices and photos were not disclosed.

Fiat will be present in three events:

- MARCHADOR FEST IV - November 17, 2012 in Chippenham (MG), the Gloria Hotel in Chippenham

- Opening of the National Museum Mangalarga Marchador - November 17, 2012 in Cruzília (MG) in Casa Bela Cruz, in Church Square.

- 32nd National Exhibition Marchador Mangalarga - 17 to 27 July 2013 in Belo Horizonte (MG) at the Exhibition Bolivar de Andrade / Park Gameleira

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VW ANNOUNCES RECALL OF 2.5 THOUSAND UNITS OF FUSCA 2012-2013

 W ANNOUNCES RECALL OF 2.5 THOUSAND UNITS OF FUSCA 2012 2013
Volkswagen has announced that it will recall nearly 2.5 million units of the Beetle because of a defect in the control of the front passenger seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. government agency, if the seats of vehicles are wet, the module can have problems detecting the presence of a child and thus not trigger the airbag in the event of a collision.

VW promises to solve the problem in the control module, although the automaker has not yet set a date for the recall.

This year, the brand had already convened a recall of the Beetle, due to an inadequacy of the model equipavam tires.

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PEUGEOT LAUNCHES SPECIAL VERSION 408

PEUGEOT LAUNCHES SPECIAL VERSION 408 : The French carmaker Peugeot announced the launch of special series for the Limited model 408. The main difference is the media center, since the midsize sedan also keeps the 2.0-liter flex-fuel engine and 151 hp of maximum power, sequential automatic transmission and six airbags.

The center, which is located in the central panel of the car, has a seven-inch screen touchscreen. From this it is possible to monitor, among other functions, access the navigation system (GPS), turn the camera aft or watch digital TV.

Other standard features are air conditioning bi-zone with air vents for the rear seats, ABS brakes, seats with leather upholstery, trip computer, automatic lighting of headlights, alarm, windshield wiper with rain sensor, electric sunroof, electric-hydraulic steering, front fog lights, cruise control with speed limiter, electrochromic rearview parking sensor and rear.

According to the automaker, 200 units are now available for sale. A special series comes to the network of dealerships for U.S. $ 64,990.


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FORD ANUNCIA RECALL DA NOVA RANGER

 FORD ANNOUNCES RECALL OF NEW RANGER

On Thursday (22/11), Ford announced the recall of the Ranger pickup. The call involves units manufactured from April 17 to May 21, 2012, all with double cabin. The automaker noted that there may be a problem with the mechanism that locks the rear seat backrest.Thus, under certain circumstances, such as braking or collision, the seat back can move forward, causing injury to the occupants. Ford recommends that consumers not transport passengers in the rear seats if you notice that the irregularity in your vehicle.

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INFINITI CONFIRMS DEBUT IN BRAZIL IN 2014

Within two years, plus a premium brand will operate in Brazil. The Infiniti confirmed today (24/11) which will sell its models in the country from the second half of 2014. The vehicles will disembark here JX and FX crossovers. The first version has a 3.5 V8 engine with 325 hp and 390 hp 5.0 V8 in the United States, while the second, with seven seats, booster receives the 265 hp 3.5 V6. The Infiniti has not detailed settings that come here. Another car portfolio will be a sport sedan still undisclosed.


Initially, the company will open two outlets, in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Until 2017, the expectation is that the network be expanded to the states of Santa Catarina and Paraná.Called Infiniti Centre, will have lounge spaces and gallery, plus sophisticated showroom to serve customers. "We are happy to enter the Brazilian market, as we know that consumers are hungry for differentiated and premium brands," said Johan de Nysschen, president of Infiniti worldwide.

NEW TOYOTA RAV4 FIRST APPEARS IN leaked photos

NEW TOYOTA RAV4 FIRST APPEARS IN leaked photos : Toyota confirms nor denies not, but the new generation of the RAV4 SUV may have been revealed on the internet days before the official launch. Some photos disclosure model appeared on the network on Monday morning (26), and exhibit as was the front, rear and interior of version 2014.

This will be the fourth-generation Japanese SUV, and will have strategic importance to consolidate the brand in Europe and the United States, where Korean models gain more space.


Judging by the images, the look of the new RAV4 is basically the same on your profile, with the main news concentrated in front with grille design and more curved lower section more aggressive.

Information motor are still kept under wraps by brand, but is expected to leave the Toyota V6 engine in favor of a new block of 4 cylinders, more sustainable and efficient. All questions will be undone on Wednesday (28), when the brand will make its presentation in the Hall of Los Angeles.

2013 TOYOTA AVALON GERIATRIC IMAGE SEEMS TO THROW

2013 TOYOTA AVALON GERIATRIC IMAGE SEEMS TO THROW: When we read through the press materials for the new avalon toyota 2013, we had to check ... we had downloaded the wrong car launch?Because right here says, "sport mode is greater throttle response and effort is weighted to provide a character ... sports." And what is this about Shift paddle? This is the Avalon , the car that replaced the Mercury Grand Marquis in the hearts, minds and garages of retired Florida.

But yes, we had the right car. Apparently Toyota is serious about developing more interesting and youth, and is a good start with the avalon , based on what we have heard and seen at the LA Auto Show New York today. The car was developed, style and designed in the United States, and will be built here too, at the plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, Toyota. Although that does not mean much without a product that can deliver the goods, we like what we see. From the back pillar, elnuevo avalon looks long and elegant and seems to have a lot of inspiration from BMW in its design. The front grille, however, has too Hyundai Genesis Coupe for our tastes. InAvalon , we see what appears to be an instrument panel design pretty awesome, and we're intrigued by the capacitive touch controls thatToyota has included.

while Toyota is declining to say anything about what drives the new avalon other that the engine has six cylinders, we can not imagine it will be anything other than a business version of its 3.5 liters. The big question is how much power thisavalon new sport might be packing. The current car has 268 horses, although other derivative engine in the Lexus GS has 306. The 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, and we have to admit, this is the first avalon really could be excited by the drive. Click past the jump to read the full press release.

Related Gallery2013 toyota avalon : New York 2012

Full text MostrarPR sensational new 2013 toyota avalon makes world debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show? new model offers captivating style, a spacious interior and luxurious experience and premium technology? focused regional design, engineering and manufacturing effort New York, (April 5, 2012)-Toyota Motor Sales, USA revealed the new 2013 Avalon premium midsize sedan today at the 2012 New York International Auto Show. The new Avalon is re-conceived for premium midsize sedan segment with a progressive and emotionally style exterior design.

When it reaches dealerships later this year, the new Avalon will deliver better dynamic performance, greater refinement and experience interior very spacious and comfortable with plenty of convenience pending technologies.

's new avalon 2013 is the result of an engineering and design effort focused on North America. The dramatic new exterior and interiordiseño sedan was designed by a young and talented facilities Calty Design Research Inc. in Southern California and Michigan. Development of engineering the car was mainly driven by passionate and dedicated group based in Toyota Technical Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan U.S. approached the issue continues, the Avalon 2013 will be assembled at Toyota's facility in Georgetown, KY future mission faithful to the product set statements by the President of Toyota Motor Corporation, Akio Toyoda, the new Avalon , more elegant, bold, sporty exterior design and luxurious interior style correspond with improved dynamic package, a combination that presages the most compelling and passionate nature of future dynamics toyota.Mayor products avalon its stunning design, numerous chassis and structural improvements were made to the new Avalon to improve ride quality, handling and straight line stability. The structure of the body gains improved torsional stiffness by welding adicionaly strategically located better anchorage body and high strength steel in key areas in order to provide a more rigid frame and optimize the performance of the suspension. The new avalonsuspension MacPherson struts depends on advanced valves and springs to handling balance and agility to bounce ride comfort. Coil spring rate and the front and rear anti-roll bar stiffness is increased from the current model to help improve body control and body roll. Electric power steering system (EPS) of Avalon is set to offer greater agility and controllability vehicle while also realizing greater linear stability.

's new Avalon offers three different drive modes that help adjust the dynamic performance to the needs of the driver.Drive modes - Normal, Eco and Sport - will be available through the driver-selectable switches. In sport mode, improved throttle response and effort of the Center is weighted to provide a sporty character. Changes echo throttle response and power usage CAPARA help improve the fuel economy. Shift-wheel mounted paddle help provide a sporty drive while in the OJ S mode, where the revised Accelerator helps to improve the response rate to help maximize performance and power vehicles motor.Dinámico dynamic exterior design Exterior of avalon new profile defines an elegant and expressive that helps convey a sense of movement of the vehicle, even when at rest. The beltline has been lowered to accentuate a stand. Compared to its predecessor, the new Avalon is a bit more compact proportions still shows best with a pitched roof, and broke the front fenders, front and rear overhangs reduced, lower vehicle height and reduced the gap to tire body. New alloy 17 and 18 inch wheels and tires fill the wheel well combinations to improve vehicle dynamics outward expression.

Key exterior design elements include PES headlights (projector ellipsoid system) Plaza double eye HID (high intensity discharge) yelegante DRL (Daytime Running Lights) function available that provide excellent night time visibility while helping to define an outward expression tighter, more taut and muscular. A wider grille design, more assertive provides a bolder front perspective. The combination of high performance LED rear taillights are adopted that are more integrated with the revised rear body style. The dual rear exhaust outlets over the issue of design cohesionado.Experiencia Modern interior design elements that improve the comfort, convenience and technology help create the luxurious experience it tempting for buyers of next avalon .

The avalon 2013 offers a premium interior and spacious modern, highlighted by plenty of rear seat leg while with a host of features available. Beyond sheer size, interior design avalon new cabin improves the sense of spaciousness and comfort. Hip point of the front seat has been lowered by 10 mm (0.4 inches) to help create the best espacio.El redesigned front seat of power with greater side is more favorable building and offers a wide range of adjustment to low. Furthermore, the structural components of the window in the roof and headliner design has been optimized to help increase the cabin roominess. A concave panel design script, located in front of the passenger, helps create an expansive feeling. While the rear overhang is reduced by 1.7 inches, the capacity of the luggage compartment is 16.0 cubic feet, an increase of 1.6 cubic feet, as compared with the protruding pattern.

Premium interior avalon achieves a high degree of refinement reduction of noise by wind, engine and road within the cabin. The resulting interior is even more silent and more comfortable than the current Avalon and creates an ideal environment to enjoy conversation, music or multimedia system available Toyota Entune?. Sound absorbing materials have been placed strategically around the cabin structure and the body while inhibeuna no reduction in the overall vehicle weight. Side glass panels using glass windshield and front acoustic sound which helps control intrusion into the cabin. Wind noise reduction have been performed outside shape optimization, specifically fairing and port sealing position of shape, position and brush outside mirror, which have been developed to dramatically reduce the generation of wind noise. Steps and gaps Affairs also been minimized to reduce wind noise around the areas of the door glass.

Interior avalon new uses premium materials and a high degree of craftsmanship to deliver a luxury experience. Rich, moist skin seats trimmed upholstery helping add visual and tactile steering wheel and shift knob. Handmade, decorative stitching is adopted for the steering wheel, and soft-touch materials on the dash and door panel trim elevate the sense of touch luxury vehicle. Ahumada metallic chrome accents applied to the instrument panel, center console, steering wheel puertapanel and surfaces to help add distinction and exceptional feel. Available push soft white controlled ambient lighting illuminates interior key regions to help convey the feeling of luxury. The center console avalon new console includes a convenient tray that is ideal for storage of handheld electronic devices. Console Area Avalon is equipped with a new USB port, AUX input terminal and three outlets 12 volt to help facilitate the interface device and the load.

's new Avalon offer innovative technologies such as advanced capacitive touch switches with positioning controls sensitivity and making it ideal for vehicle system. Other technologies include three premium car color display screens that support multi-information display, audio interface / navigation and climate control panel. Audio system user-friendly display with 6.1 inch touch screen is standard on the new Avalon , while a sound system from JBL Synthesis Premium, Premium HDD Navigation with 7 "screen, dynamic radar cruise control, heated front seats heated and cooled, heated rear seats and an air-conditioned three areas are also on the list of available functions and equipos.Seguridad Like all Toyota models, the new Avalon will feature standard Star Safety System? Toyota, which includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), antienclavamiento brake system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), brake assist and smart stop technology override system brake.

's new avalon helps prioritize the safety of the occupants with a better system in Class10 airbags. A Pre-Collision System is also available which is designed to "feel" an impending collision and can help mitigate the damage. Adopting a brake pedal variable rate that varies the proportions of initial and final effort to help pedal brake pedal for great feel.

addition to a rearview monitor, Avalon offers a monitoring system that is available blind spot diseñadopara help detect vehicles outside mirrors behind and help alert drivers and a new system Rear Cross Traffic Alert (ATCM) which can alert drivers of traffic Cruz when compared Dimensional key copia.Avalon 2013 2012 avalon length 195.3 Total inches (4960 mm) 197.6 in. (5020 mm) Overall width 72.2 in. (1835 mm) 72.8 inches (1850 mm) Overall Height 57.5 in. (1460 mm) 58.5 inches (1485 mm) wheelbase 111 in. (2820 mm) 111 in. (2820 mm) front 62.6 rolling in. (1590 mm) 62.2 inches (1580 mm) Rear tread 62.2 inches (1580 mm) 61.6 inches (1565 mm) 38.8 in. front excel (985 mm) 39.4 inches (1000 mm) 45.5 in rear overhang. () 1155 mm) 47.2 inches (1200 mm) Curb weight 3,497 pounds (estimated) 3616 lbs (modelavalon ) Related Gallery2013 toyota avalon

Probable Audi S1 ​​Sportback is caught

When he thought the sport Audi A1 Quattro would be the most powerful version of the compact German model, behold, a prototype of a more radical version was spotted doing some tests with external peculiarities that betray their exclusivity.

He should be called Audi S1 Sportback and probably will be offered in three-and five-door.One of the particularities prototype were caught in its four exhaust outlets, one of the main features of the sports series "S" for Audi.

The likely plan of Audi is offering an extra version of the model, beyond the already launched Audi A1 Quattro whose production was limited to 333 units, in order to offer a choice of home for those who want a sporty compact.