Showing posts with label auto news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label auto news. Show all posts

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Mercedes CL 65 AMG: Official Photos of the restyling

Issued in recent weeks after the official photos for the CL 63 AMG restyling Mercedes released yesterday also shots for his sister more aristocratic, powerful, expensive and exclusive, the CL 65 AMG , like aesthetics and retouched mechanics.

The majestic V12 twin-turbo 6.0 that is hidden in the bonnet has been slightly revised and is now capable of delivering 630 hp beauty, against the previous 612. Unchanged monstrous torque, self-limited to 1000 Nm, the CL 65 AMG restyling can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 4.2 seconds and reach a maximum speed-too-self-limited 300 km / h.

Monday, September 6, 2010

BMW: more than 20 news in the next 5 years

By 2015, BMW will introduce over 20 new models between new and restyling, with brands Mini and Rolls-Royce . As Audi and Mercedes , the Bavarian House aims to raise production to 1.5 million copies a year and aims to consolidate its leadership in the premium market. According to what reported by Automotive News, "will debut in 2011 the new generation of models 1 Series and 6 Series . The latter will be available at launch variants Coupe and convertible . Also, will also release series Mini Coupe

Peugeot: first photos of HR1 Concept?

Compact size, short overhangs to a minimum and muscles in plain sight. Formula now common, thanks to the legality of trials at home Nissan . These images may in fact anticipate the prototype HR1, which will be presented by Peugeot at the Paris Motor Show (2-17 October) in anticipation of a future compact crossover made from 208 . The mark of the Lion therefore decided to approach the segment with different trappings than Citroen - also engaged in 'Operation fantasy "with the DS4 -, suggesting a B-segment car to rival the Juke . According to rumors, the French prototype will confirm the definitive abandonment of the styling, replaced by flowing lines and rounded inspired SR1. Peugeot HR1 could use the package with hybrid diesel engines available for 3008 HYbrid4 .

Audi RS1 here is a render

First render dedicated to ' Audi RS1, variant superpompata "the smallest of the German proposal. The details that make it recognizable by the DNA Renn Sport are the front fascia (very similar to the TT-RS and RS5) and mammoth wheels housed in the widened wheel arches. Rounds off a flashy spoiler positioned near the rear window. Missing only the front grille with a honeycomb grille that certainly will be the final model.

But the fate of RS1 is far from clear: while the S1 should arrive within a few months, powered by a bad version of the 1.4 TFSI (180 hp at least) for a possible A1 Audi RS didn't say a word. Perhaps the German company expects to see the commercial impact of S1 before going into a project that would be even more niche, and even less accessible for customers. However if the RS1-wheel drive should be guaranteed, as the presence of at least a 4-cylinder supercharged 1600 cc and 240 hp.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Skoda Fabia RS +: to study the model series

Skoda may make a production version of the Fabia RS + prototype presented at the Worthersee 2010 and inspired rally Fabia S2000. The interest for a more sporty Fabia RS current would be very strong especially in the British market, where companies like Renault have brought extreme versions of their small sport from the Clio RS Cup Megane R26R.

The Fabia RS +, as well as an aesthetic characterization, could propose fitting streamlined and lightweight, Recaro seats, alloy wheels and trim dedicated specifically. No change is scheduled for the 1.4 TSI with 180 bhp DSG equipped with electronic differential. It is not excluded that the package can only be brought as a kit of accessories at the dealership.

Dacia Duster: The LPG will be supplied by Borel

The Dacia Duster will soon be available in LPG, with a dedicated facility provided by Borel. The car in this configuration is already on sale in France and the LPG system was coupled to the one petrol engine available, or the 1.6 16V 105 hp. Borel has installed the plant is on version 4 to version 4 × 2 × 4. The Duster LPG two-wheel drive is equipped with an LPG tank of 95 liters that ensures autonomy additional 700 km.

Instead, the four-wheel drive version of the Romanian SUV is equipped with a tank of 61 liters that ensures

Jeep: first image of the crossover Fiat platform


Jeep is working on defining the style of its new crossover, which will grow on the platform C-Evo Fiat , that debuted with the ' Alfa Romeo Giulietta , to understand. A video posted recently on YouTube channel of the American home, clearly shows a wall with some sketches of prominent this future model.

For the duration of the clip also stands in the foreground, a wax model of a Jeep not yet presented, which has the air of anticipating a mid-size crossover, featuring design elements in full accordance with the tradition of the brand (see the square wheel).

In particular, the latest home, the new Grand Cherokee, seems to have deeply inspired by the front of the maquette, showing a more dynamic, however. Fiat and Chrysler have in fact already announced at the presentation of their business plans birth of this model. Which plant will produce, however, has not been decided yet.

Monday, August 30, 2010

De Macross GT1

The Canadian Macross Motors Corp (DMMC) is working on Macross GT1, a supercar that will show you the first official reconstructions. The aluminum frame is mated to carbon fiber body, while the suspension will be handled electronically. The V8 engine is a 5.4 Ford developed Roush , but do not yet know the benefits. The first prototype of GT1 should be ready in November, while for 2011 is expected to produce around 200 series, at a price not yet announced. Macross has 3 models in Serbian other sports, but will first need to understand the success of other projects set for GT1.

Citroen: 20 years ago farewell to 2CV

On July 27, twenty years ago, went out of production, Citroen 2CV , a car that has driven the car a symbol of France, like the VW Beetle in Germany and the Fiat 500 in Italy. The idea of the 2CV was born in 1935 by Michelin , at that time the majority shareholder of the Double Chevron. All through the TPV project - short for Toute Petite Voiture - who left the following year. Development of the car also participated in President Pierre Boulanger, while the technique was entrusted to André Lefèbvre and design of the bodywork was designed from Italian Flaminio Bertoni. But the project was interrupted by the outbreak of World War II.

Citroen DS4: first official photos

Let's go back to talk about the Citroen DS4 : new filter from the internet first official images, confirming the close relationship of this model with the new Citroen C4 and the concept High Rider , in respect of which the most obvious difference is the presence of 5-door. We will return to this model as soon as the French company will disseminate all official information.

Citroen DS4

Less than three months after the launch of C4 Citroen back to shake the C segment presenting DS4 , five-door hatchback on the market by second quarter 2011. The original French sedan measuring 4.27 meters long, 1.81 meters wide and 1.53 meters in height, thus revealing shorter and thicker of C4 (4.33 × 1.79 × 1.49) chosen as basic technical and mechanical. "Guilt" Buoyancy mezzanine solution that contrasts with the arched pavilion thereby enlarging the boundaries of the lexical term "crossover". The DS4 makes its own a variety of design elements typical sedan hatchback (five door), the coupe (the glazing tapered) and SUV (rounded wheel arches) and standardized according to the rules introduced by the prototype DS High Rider.

Mini: Cooper S 143 hp diesel will

Return current talk of the diesel Mini Cooper S : the most recent rumors, the sportiest of the Mini will adopt a diesel engine from 143 hp. The other units will not be adopted by the new Mini One D 1.6 90 bhp and 112 bhp Cooper D, and will be capable of delivering a maximum torque of 300 Nm

Probably the next Paris Motor Show , which opens its doors in exactly one month, we will know more of the most powerful variant of the new four-cylinder diesel Mini launched at the last update of its aesthetic range models.

Mercedes here is the face of the new SLK

Start falling from the forklift disguise the next Mercedes SLK : the iconic German roadsters, which next year will reach its third generation, we show for the first time his face. Which appears quite different from the current and very much in line with what was seen on some of the latest models of the house, SLS head.

About supercar home, even the little spider on the hood of Stuttgart is based wing of gulls, showing two showy grooves that cross in the longitudinal and leading our gaze to the two air intakes at the base of windshield.

Porsche Boxster: more spy shots of next generation

The next Porsche Boxster continues on its path of development: the little roadster Zuffenhausen will be a refinement of the current model that a real revolution. From the aesthetic point of view will change after all content (including the carrier), and also at the current frame will work to improve it, rather than starting from tabula rasa.

The attention of engineers will focus on suspension and brakes to improve the yield and the most important news of the future model will therefore debut a new four-cylinder engine that will extend the offer down, below the current six cylinder boxer.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Suzuki Kizashi Sport Grade - Paris Motor Show 2010

Alongside the new Swift , which will debut at the Paris Motor Show world premiere, Suzuki will present the French event a new version of the sedan Kizashi , called Sports Grade.

The exhibition, featuring some of the details of body intonation sportier than the model of starting, dedicated interior and 18 "wheels, will also offer a specific structure, with plenty of ground clearance reduced.

Citroen Aircross: official photos

Citroen presented Aircross for the Brazilian market, a softroader derived from the C3 Picasso . Despite the protective plastic, the raised trim, M + S tires and the spare tire outside the Aircross however will not be equipped with AWD, at least in Brazil, will be made only with petrol engines, fueled with alcohol also. Will be on sale with prices ranging between 24,000 and 27,000 euros and were not yet revealed any plans for marketing in Europe.

My 2011 Lexus IS here photos of the restyled

Time restyling of mid-career for the Lexus IS : 2011 on my car's Japanese aesthetic benefits of some adjustments to keep pace with the attractive and ruthless competition from Audi , BMW , Mercedes and Infiniti . Actually the changes are very discrete alloy wheels come with a newly designed headlights and rear renewed (the former have a row of LEDs on the bottom). The same changes were made to the IS convertible .

The sports equipment, M-sport instead buy a front spoiler lip, a revised grille, a rear spoiler and modified unreleased 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside there are new moldings instead to "titanium effect". Under the hood the news are represented by four-cylinder turbodiesel with 150 hp 200D of the V6 and the IS 250 and now it meets the Euro V standards, while guaranteeing 208 HP and 252 Nm of torque: the resulting lower consumption of 5% . The CO2 emissions are reduced instead of 209 to 194 g / km.

Chevrolet Cruze at the Paris Salon a five-door?

According to an advance from Australia, specifically from Holden , the car manufacturer that is owned by General Motors - Chevrolet could present to the Paris Motor Show to be held in just over a month a five-door variant of the Cruze .

The Australian manufacturer is directly interested in this model, since it most likely will propose a variant with its sister brand to the market. If this indeed proves anticipation based in Paris Chevrolet could then present three major innovations: for the French event is already scheduled the world premiere of the new Aveo and Orlando .

Brabus S iBusiness V12R

The Brabus S iBusiness V12R is an elaboration on a Mercedes S-Class that combines high-level tuning with Apple technology. To the delight of fans of Apple, the interiors of this S-Class have been restated in fact putting a Mac Mini with 15-inch screen, 2 ipad that integrate the functions of the Mercedes Comand system, an Ipod Touch 64GB and wireless Internet access on board .

If the air conditioned comfort seats with massage function is not enough, you can always resort to the power of 750 hp V12 biturbo brought: to manage structure and aerodynamics were changed, as the S V12R touches 100 km / h in 4 seconds and reaches 340 km / h.