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Skoda anticipates his future with the new Concept MissionL

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:36:21 +0000

If the last Geneva Motor Show Skoda surprised all and sundry with VisionD Concept, a compact, attractive design that could be anticipated where the shots for the Czech manufacturer of the imminent Frankfurt Motor Show will leave no one indifferent . Undoubtedly, the main change in its stand Skoda will display the new Skoda MissionL Concept, a kind of compact sedan hatchback with five doors and a fairly small in size to advance the aesthetic features of future models of the brand.

Far from being a futuristic concept, the MissionL finished with a close enough that we might find in a production vehicle, which says a lot about the imminent future of the project. For Skoda, the mean MissionL the sixth model in the range, a proposal to the European, Russian and Chinese (each with their own peculiarities) that should help them reach 1.5 million units sold in 2018. In this sense, the MissionL should also be understood as the first example of the ambitious “offensive design” Skoda will implement the next years, with no less than a novelty every six months or so.

Available data on the new Skoda conceptual proposal are rather few. We do know, however, that price and volume should be between the Skoda Fabia and the Octavia, using the same platform used by the Volkswagen Golf. Interestingly, this (although in this case from the previous generation) is the same platform on which the current Octavia has developed, so that would be interesting to see what will this Skoda in 2012 when the new generation of the saloon. Whatever it is, next September 13th will leave doubts …

Via: Skoda

Leaked images of the first Ferrari 458 Spider

admin — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:03:40 +0000

These days, it seems, has a secret, an almost impossible task. Today, there are some brands that have managed to keep secret until the day of presentation. A few days ago, we echo the first official pictures of the new generation 911, now is the time for the Ferrari 458 Spider hopefully, some leakage of images (apparently an exclusive preferred customers), where you can see is the new two-seater from Maranello in all its glory. Knowing the time, however, still not sure whether to use a retractable hardtop, there was speculation a few weeks ago, or whether to continue using the standard and custom hood.

If we are to visit to see the photos, two things attract your attention. The first is the overall design of the model, more along the lines of the coupe version (especially when seen in profile) and includes two strokes behind the two seats. The function of this is probably too much to protect the occupants barrels, without compromising aerodynamics. The other detail is somewhat surprising that the hood is not large windows to see through the engine, as in the last two episodes of the Italian V8 (F430 Modena and 360) that passes. This could be due to the retractable hard, as this setting requires much more space in the rear to accommodate the bridge and the mechanism that moves.

You see, the most important question that everyone in the convertible version of the 458 in Italy in the air. ¿Hardtop or soft top? If you bet the money he said was, hardtop, both based on rumors that when the configuration of the bell and the lack of glass surfaces in circulation, as I mentioned in the previous paragraph. However, it is also true that the personality of Italy 458, unlike the Ferrari California is much more focused to achieve maximum performance on road and rail. In this sense, a retractable hardtop would be a considerable weight gain, the performance of Ferrari’s two-seater can discriminate.

However, it is a fact that did not wait long to find out for sure: that the Italian manufacturer of all the details of the new Ferrari 458 Spider-publication in the next few days (which is inevitable) is applied, the presentation officer thereof in the Frankfurt Motor Show are a couple of weeks. The first deliveries will be late in the first quarter of 2012, so they are still expected to see playing time to live.

JX Infiniti Concept shown at Pebble Beach

admin — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:25:51 +0000

What good is worth waiting, or at least that’s what the proverb reads Spanish. And in this case, that’s what he has achieved with its new Infiniti JX. A crossover concept car, which took several weeks to be unveiled gradually on the network. And finally, during the past Pebble Beach, Infiniti has presented, at last, his JX. This new luxury crossover seven seats should be available from spring 2013, but before we inform you of new developments will bring.

As for the final design of the new Infiniti JX, I must say that the model that we present today, is far too little of the final model and we will see production in 2013, and shares various elements of the Essence Infiniti Concept that was shown at the 2009, and also take certain details of the new Infiniti FX 2012 that I presented recently. The evolutionary design of this JX, involving the best possible way to seven passengers enjoy a luxurious comfort, as Infiniti is trying to achieve with the JX, becoming the leader of the luxury crossover.

For example, one of the details of this crossover is that the second row of seats may be folded and moved to access the best possible way to the third row of seats, which as you know, we usually always have problems to access them, if we are also stout.

As for the equipment which will be available in the Infiniti Concept JX 2013, is the 14 Bose speakers, as well as rear camera (very useful in this model) and the radar-monitoring system that would act Backup Collision Intervention on the pedal brake in a crash back down, and the Infiniti system Telematics Connection, Personal Assistant and Infiniti, which consists of personal assistance through a team of professional assistants for 24 hours, and will help us at all times if we have trouble on the road.

All this, accompanied by a new V6 capable of delivering about 328 hp and 400 Nm, which is an enhanced and improved engine of 3.7-liter V6 that equips Nippon mark in his other luxury models. This combined with a variable automatic transmission or CVT, which will have Sport mode and Eco, to improve both performance and fuel consumption. And of course, all this with a wheel drive system.

For now, say that this version would be presented at Pebble Beach, but not excluding other, as well attested by the record of the names Jx20 Infiniti, JX25, JX30 JX25h and that is, that many will come more variants, even with a hybrid, so it is clear that while the JX not change much in the final design, it could do in terms of engines, and we bet that this will happen.

We do not know if we will see this model at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but they have recognized that in the Infiniti Hall Los Angeles in November we will have additional information on this interesting and dramatic Infiniti JX. Until then, we leave you with photos of the launch event of JX, a model that will be talking about, no doubt.

Extend Jaguar Partnership Beyond C-X75 Supercar

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:42:26 +0000

The Williams Formula 1 team, which only recently announced its deal with Renault as an engine partner from 2012 sparking rumors about special editions of the French company’s cars like the acclaimed Clio Williams of the past, now says it also wants to expand its cooperation with Jaguar beyond the C-X75 hybrid supercar.

“We would like to become the competition and sporting side of Jaguar” Williams chairman Adam Parr told British magazine Autocar. Parr said that the cooperation in the development of kinetic energy recovery systems (KERS) to be used on the C-X75 is very relevant to Formula 1.

And this technology will be developed even more in the near future since the 2014 rules stipulate that all F1 cars must be powered solely by electric power in the pit lane (Bernie Ecclestone’s objections not withstanding). Via Carscoop

Ferrari 458 Spider at frankfurt scuderia in 2013

admin — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:34:05 +0000

We know that a topless Ferrari 458 is underway, and it seems that Frankfurt will host the launch. The Spider 458, sister of the set top 458 Italy, will replace the spider 430. Reports say that the spider again will have a retractable hardtop instead of the canvas roof 430. Sales in Europe begin in September, while the U.S. have their part in the first quarter of 2012.

The 458 family will expand in 2013, where a higher performance 458 Scuderia will be introduced. This will occur before the standard 458 Italia gets an update in 2014, according to Automotive News.

There will be changes in the higher range also. Next year will replace the 599 Maranello GTB Fiorano a model code-named F152. This will remain a two-seater, and will be motivated by a direct-injection V12 engine mounted longitudinally up front, with rear wheel drive. A debut at Geneva 2012 is planned.

The men in red are a busy group, as reported for a successor to the Enzo limited edition is scheduled for next year too. This car will be emblematic sign all the carbon fiber technology preview of the weight saver / fuel will appear on the next generation Ferrari. It is guaranteed to be very exclusive – only 399 built Ferrari Enzo, 2002 units and 349 units of its predecessor, the 1995 F50.

Upcoming 2010, 2011 and 2012, 2013 car models

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:27:37 +0000

This upcoming 2010 year, will be a massive numbers of models lurking around. Also, take a peek on a list detailing each of the models we see in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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* Abarth 500 Abarth essesse (2010)
* Alfa Romeo 149 (Giulietta) 2010, and 169 (with a platform model Chrysler) 2011
* Aston Martin, Rapide (2010) and One 77 (2010)
* Audi A3 1.2 TFSI 105 hp (first quarter 2010), A3 1.6 TDI e (first quarter of 2010), S5 Sportback (March 2010), A8 (first quarter of 2010) R8 Spyder (first quarter of 2010) , A1 (mid 2010), RS5 Coupe (2010), A7 (late 2010), Q5 Hybrid (2010) and Q3 (2010).
* Bentley: Continental Supersports (2010), and Mulsanne (mid 2010).
* BMW: 7 Series Hybrid (2010), 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (2010), 3 Series Coupe / Convertible (redesign) 2010 and Series 5 (2010).
* Cadillac: CTS 2.9 V6 Diesel 250 hp (first half of 2010), CTS Sport Wagon (first half of 2010), SRX (first half of 2010) and CTS Coupe (2010).
* Chevrolet: Spark (2010), Camaro (2010), Orlando (2010), Corvette (new) 2010 Volt (early 2011).
* Chrysler 300 C (1 January show) 2010 Grand Voyager (major redesign) 2010.
* Citroen: C3 (February 2010), DS3 (February 2010) DS4 and DS5 (2011).
* Dacia: SUV (2010).
* Dodge: Caliber (Spring 2010), Avenger (new) 2010 Journey (new) 2010.
* Ferrari: F430 Scuderia Spider (2010) and F458 Italy (2010).
* Fiat Punto Evo (January 2010), 500 1.3 Multijet 95 bhp (first quarter 2010) and 500 Cabrio (first quarter of 2010).
* Ford Focus ECOnetic (2010), Focus (new) 2010, C-Max (September 2010) and Grand C-Max (September 2010).
* Honda: Legend (2010), CR-V (redesign) 2010 NSX and 2010 (possibly under another name).
* Hyundai: i10 IBLUE 1.1 Diesel (first quarter 2010), i10 IBLUE 0.8 95 hp (65 g CO2) (first quarter 2010), i20 IBLUE (first quarter 2010), i30 IBLUE (first quarter 2010), Tucson ix35 (March 2010) and Santa Fe (mid 2010).
* Infiniti: M (first half of 2010), G (redesign, mid 2010) and EX Diesel (mid 2010).
* Jeep: Patriot (redesign) 2010, Compass (redesign) 2010, Wrangler (redesign) 2010, Cherokee (redesign) 2010 Grand Cherokee (new) 2010.
* Kia: Picanto (January 2010), Rio (redesign) January 2010 Cee’d (redesign, January 2010), Come (January 2010) Magentis (January 2010) and Sorento (January 2010).
* Lamborghini: Gallardo LP550-2 VB (late 2009), Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder (late 2009), 670-4 SuperVeloce Murciélago LP (late 2009) and Reventon Roadster (2010).
* Land Rover LRX (2010).
* Lexus: IS F-Sport (first half of 2010), GS (redesigned 2010), LS (2010) and LF-A (2010).
* Maserati Grand Cabrio (second quarter 2010).
* Maybach: Zeppelin (fourth quarter 2009).
* Mazda: RX-8 (first quarter of 2010).
* Mercedes Benz: Clase E 300 BlueTec Hybrid (2010), Class E Convertible (2010), CLS (new in 2010), SLC (2010) and SLS AMG (2010).
* Mini: Crossman (first half of 2010), Coupe (2011-2012) and Roadster (2011-2012).
* Mitsubishi i-MiEV (2010).
* Nissan: 370Z Roadster (end 2009), Cube (first quarter 2010) Micra (new in mid-2010) and LEAF (2011-2012).
* Opel: Meriva (first half of 2010), Astra ecoFLEX (2010), Astra GTC (new in 2010), Astra SW (new for 2010) and Ampere (2011).
* Peugeot: 5008 (5 / 7 seats, December 2009), RCZ (March 2009), 308 (redesign 2010), 408, 608 or 506 (not known 2010) and 908 (2010).
* Porsche 911 Turbo (December 2009), 911 GT3 (late 2009), 911 GT3 RS (June 2010), Panamera Hybrid (2010) and Cayenne Hybrid (2010).
* Renault Megane RS (December 2009), Fluence (December 2009), Twingo RS Gordini (March 2010), Twingo Convertible (2010) and Mégane Cabrio (2010).
* Rolls-Royce: Phantom Drophead Coupe (2010), Phantom Saloon (2010) and Ghost (second quarter 2010).
* Saab: 9-5 (first half of 2010) and 9-4 (SUV in 2010).
* Seat: Altea / Altea XL 1.6 TDI 105 bhp Ecomotive (December 2009), Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI 143 hp (January 2010), León 1.6 TDI 105 hp (February 2010), small car (smaller than the Ibiza, the first half of 2010), Ibiza ST (first half of 2010), Exeo FR (first half of 2010), Leon (new in 2012), Alhambra (new in 2011) and Altea / Altea XL (new in 2012).
* Skoda: Octavia Scout (December 2009), Superb Combi (January 2010), Fabia Scout (first quarter 2010) and Octavia 1.6 TDI Greenline (first quarter 2010)
* SsangYong: Berlina (2010).
* Suzuki Swift (new in 2010), SX4 (redesign in 2010), Kizashi (2010), Grand Vitara (2010 redesign), Splash (redesign in 2011), High (redesign in 2012), SX4 (new in 2012) and Jimny (new in 2012)
* Tata Indica (new in 2010) and Nano (new in 2011).
* Toyota: Land Cruiser (December 2009) Auris (redesign in 2010) and Auris Hybrid (2010).
* Volkswagen Golf R (December 2009), Scirocco R (December 2009), Golf VI Bluemotion 1.6 TDI (January 2010), Golf Plus Bluemotion 1.6 TDI (January 2010), Passat 1.6 TDI 105 hp (January 2010 ) Touran (redesigned 2010), Sharan (new in 2010), Amarok (2010), a hybrid (2010), Roadster (Bluesport, in 2011), Tiguan (new, 5 and 7 seats in 2011), Up! (2012).
* Volvo C30 (December 2009), C70 (December 2009), XC60 R-Design (late 2009) and S60 (2010).

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New models for the U.S. (mostly), Europe, Japan, etc..

* Audi R8 5.2 FSI (2010).
* Acura: ZDX (2011)
* BMW: Z4 (possibly under another name, 2010), 5 Series Gran Turismo (2011), and Series 6 (2011)
* Buick: LaCrosse (2010), Regal (Insignia redesigned, 2010), Lucerne (2012), Enclave (2013), Voltec MPV (base of the Chevrolet Orlando, 2012), Compact (small sedan based on the cross), and Park Avenue (possibly get the model of China to the U.S.).
* Chevrolet: Cruze (2010), Equinox (2010), Tacuma (2011), Spark (2011), Volt (2011) and Corvette (2012).
* Chrysler: Town & Country (2013) and 200C (2012).
* Cadillac: converges (2012), and Escalade (2012).
* Dodge: Charger (2011), and Grand Caravan (2013).
* Bentley: Continental GTC Speed (2010).
* Fiat: 500 (for U.S.)
* Ford: Mustang Shelby GT500 (2010), Taurus (2010), Fiesta (2010), Explorer (2011), and Focus (2011).
* Fisker: Karma (2010).
* Ferrari: F430 (the replacement in 2011) and 612 (the replacement in 2012/2013).
* Honda: CR-Z (2011).
* Hyundai: Equus (2011).
* Jaguar XJ (2011), and XKE (2012)
* Kia: Forte Koup (2011).
* Lotus: Evora (2011)
* Porsche Cayenne (2010).
* Mazda: Speed3 (2010)
* Maserati: Quattroporte Sport GT S (2010).
* Mercedes Benz: M-Class (2011).
* McLaren: MC4-12 (2010/2011)
* Lincoln: MKT (2010).
* Lexus GS-F (2012).
* Scion: IQ (2011).
* Toyota FT-86 (2011).
* Tesla Model S (2011).
* Volkswagen New Beetle (2011)

Kia First Commercialized Hybrid Model, will available in Europe by 2013

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:54:34 +0000

Kia is now going for Hybrid!Kia mother factory,Hyundai already goes for Hybrid,and now it’s Kia turn.Kia had launched Elantra LPI Hybrid, for commercialized hybrid – electric car which targeted Korean market.This new Forte LPI Hybrid car included a 1.6-liter LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) engine, a 15kW and 105Nm electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). Kia’s Intelligent Stop and Go system also installed inside this hybrid car.

Korean automaker’s engineers twist a little bit on Forte sedan’s aerodynamics by implementing a new significant front/rear bumper skirts, aluminum wheels and rear spoiler ,specialized cover for the bottom part of the engine room and centre floor. This conversion results in a lowered air resistance of 0.26 Cd, compared to 0.29 Cd for the standard, petrol-powered Forte sedan.

LPG-hybrid version of the Forte won’t be out from Korea.But Kia are working their hybrids towards Europe market this incoming 2013.