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One of the most striking developments of the last Japanese Detroit has been a futuristic prototype design, to be exact a plug-in hybrid that is only a foretaste of a sports sedan that will occur in 2015. Toyota is the NS4.

His appearance highlighted by a very sharp front, which seems to tuning, and two large air intakes. A wing at the height of the side windows and a peculiar optical complete the futuristic look.

The body was found at low altitude, crystals reflect UV rays but letting light into the interior, as well as energize the climate.

The hood has automatic lift, increasing security. It also has pre-collision system (PCS, Pre-collision System) to avoid collisions and lane departure detection, adaptive lighting systems, detection of vehicles in blind spots and visibility improved moons. What’s more mirrors have been replaced by cameras.

The engine is a hybrid Toyota NS4 Plug-in 2.0-liter, and its batteries can be recharged through a standard electrical outlet. The brand unlike the Pries family to focus on the interface between man and machine. Therefore partnerships with Intel, Microsoft and Sales force, allowing a touch interface similar to that of a smartphone, able to anticipate the driver’s habits.

While the aesthetics of Toyota NS4 not please everyone, you must understand that this is a prototype and the production version may be amended.

After filtration to slide from Russia, the brand itself finally made official the arrival of the Audi A1 Sport back. The expected 5-door city car will maintain the same battle as the 3-door A1, but will grow far and wide by 6 mm. The changes in design (interior or exterior) are not significant, although the new doors give a more modern look.

Audi confirmed that the vehicle can carry seven different engines, consisting of four gasoline and three diesel. The entry model is a 86 hp 1.2 TFSI, which approves a consumption of 5.1 liters/100 km. Above lies the 1.4-liter TFSI gasoline that goes from 122 hp to 185 hp supercharged and turbocharged with a top speed of 227 km / h, torque of 250 Nm, acceleration 0 to 100 km / h in 7 seconds.

There will be a petrol TFSI 140 hp cylinder on demand technology, which turns two of the four cylinders when its use is not necessary. Consumption is reduced to 4.7 liters per 100 km, reaching 212 km / h speed. If we talk about we have a 1.6 TDI diesel with outputs of 90 liters and 105 bhp, 3.8 liters/100 km standardizing both. Not to mention the 2.0 TDI 140 hp, which would come later.

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After many rumors and long waits, finally Lamborghini Gallardo Lamborghini officially unveiled the LP 550-2 Spyder. The event took place in the Hall of Los Angeles. This is the convertible version of the LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni.

A very important aspect of this convertible sports car is rear-wheel drive, as the firm has decided to abandon the all-wheel drive which had been used so far in this line. Instead they chose a winning combination of central-rear engine and rear wheel drive, sending everything back. The aim of the Italian brand has been expanding the range of Gallardo family car, and it is believed that this model will grow significantly as demand is a high performance convertible and driving fun.

In terms of benefits and features, the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 550-2 Spyder will have 500 horsepower (which is indicated in the name if you look). Also in the name is given signs of engine location: the posterior longitudinal LP, a term that is not necessary to translate because of its similarity to Spanish.

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BMW is trying to take the lead in alternative unit luxury rivals by creating a new sub-brand, which plans to sell a wide range of purpose-built electric models, hybrid and far-reaching.

The company is planning to take their sub-brand called BMW, the public in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where an initial two-model line is the tiny and a larger, two plus two sports i8 will be apparently reveals concept first.

Additional models, including a Chevrolet Volt, expected budged sedan rivals the, are on the drawing board. But BMW’s approach in this first stage is the development of advanced technology and to meet a planned 2013 on sale date.

In addition to providing a platform for future development of alternative-drive models, BMW is also using the brand as the basis for a network of personal, mobility and car sharing, including a joint venture with Germany SIXT car rental giant, through which the  and is offered.

All the car will feature cutting-edge construction, which will bring the BMW carbon fiber in mass production for the first time as part of a larger program that also aims to benefit their models traditional. The, formerly known as work vehicles inside Megacities title, is a hatchback of pure electricity that is sold with the option of a gasoline engine that acts as a generator to provide a range similar to today’s small cars day.

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Nissan said Friday prices for the 2012 Altima sedan and coupe, which is for sale.

Stickers range from $ 20,410 for the Altima sedan $ 30,760 base for the platform up Nissan Altima coupe, plus destination and all the fine print.

New for 2012 Altima is a value package that includes Bluetooth, leather steering wheel and a HomeLink universal transceiver – all for $ 490.

For more information, click through the full press release.

Nissan announces U.S. The price in 2012 Altima Sedan and Coupe
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. prices for the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan and Coupe are on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide.

For 2012, Altima Sedan is again available in three well-equipped models designed to appeal to a wide range of buyers’ needs and budgets – the CVT CVT 2.5 and 2.5 S with a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter 4 cylinder and CVT SR 3.5 with a standard 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6.

Enhancements to the new model year include a new value package, priced at a price of $ 490 includes Bluetooth (r) hands-free phone, leather-wrapped steering wheel audio controls on steering wheel, auto / on / off headlights and auto dimming rearview mirror with Home Link (R) Universal Transceiver. Also available is the rollup of last year’s special edition. Both are offered in the Altima Sedan 2.5 S. The Bluetooth (r) hands-free phone is now also standard on the 3.5 SR and included in the 2.5 S Convenience Package In addition, a dark slate-colored exterior metallic board replaces the previous one.

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The new Versa sedan design that comes to Nissan dealerships later this summer after 30 city/38 mpg highway rating, 28/34 grade above the current model.

The Versa is still a 1.6-liter four-cylinder, but the 2012 model gets a dual fuel injector, the first U.S. application Nissan technology.

The system uses two injectors per cylinder, one at each port, the fuel to the engine into two streams instead of one.

The Versa sedan is the first outing for the new small car platform V, Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA plan of action for markets around the world.

The new platform will Versa V-20 parts per cent less than the Versa platform B, which replaces and weigh about 150 kg less.

Nissan sold 99,705 verses in the U.S. last year, 20 percent, and expects to sell more of the redesigned Versa due to a change in the market for fuel-efficient vehicles. Meanwhile, the Renault-Nissan is waiting car global platform to help drive sales both parties throughout the world.

Made in Mexico, China, India, Thailand and England, the V will be the basis for models in the markets of Europe to India, the consolidation of these small cars like the Versa, Micra, March and Renault Clio.

In a forecast of the industry’s long-term production this spring, analysts estimated that PricewaterhouseCoopers rs Versa V platform, along with other small car segment of the Alliance vehicles reach the global volume of more than 3, 78 million vehicles in 2015, compared to approximately 2.63 million for both companies existing platforms B-segment in 2010.

According to the PricewaterhouseCoopers forecast rs, which would make the volume V of the world’s best selling car platform in 2015.

If you thought the weakening global economy and high gasoline prices might be hurting the world’s luxury car class, think again.
Since March, the editors of Auto Week have taken the wheel of not one, not two, but three of the crazy super performers else on the planet: the McLaren MP4-12C, Ferrari FF, and, more recently, the Lamborghini LP700- 4 Fan.
We see some common threads: a bunch of lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber materials, drilling motors of more than 590 boxes of hp, automatic, manual, and prices that put them against the average price of a three Breakfast in most markets. In fact, the cheapest model on the block is that of McLaren, with a base price of just $ 231,000 register.
We’re also seeing surprising refinement and drivability, as supercar makers have finally realized that many of these cars spend more time primping in Rodeo Drive to run laps at Laguna Sea.
We are focusing our attention this week (and in the May 30 print edition of Auto Week and IPAD) in the last race, the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador. This is a car that our trust named Best in Show at the Geneva Motor Show in March, and now we’ve driven, our faith has been rewarded
As the replacement for the Murcielago supercar, the Aventador is as important as the original Lamborghini Countach. But it is safe to say that Aventador – with its lightweight carbon monocoque all-new 6.5-liter, 691 horsepower, V12 engine from 509 lb-ft – is the challenge.
Although he never had the opportunity to test the car on the street in a recent record in Italy, registered dozens of laps on the Vallelunga circuit near Rome, running the car through its paces in each of its modalities: strada, corsa sport and the latter two in automatic and manual.
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We previously reported that Porsche is working to develop three prototype electric Boxster and Boxster last week three it made its public debut at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin.
Of the three tests electric Porsche Boxster, a sport at all wheels in the form of an electric motor in the front and rear, while the other two are rear-wheel drive.
Porsche claims the Boxster S engine twice offered Boxster S, the levels of driving dynamics, including one of 5.5 seconds from 0 to 62 run on the way to a limited top speed (which would be electronically?) To 124 kilometers per hour.

The combined output of both engines is 241 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque, fed through a single speed transmission. The two single-engine Boxster’s are a bit less impressive, creeping 0 to 62 mph in 9.8 seconds and reaches top 93 mph. Dropping the engine in front halves of the rear wheel of the Boxster S production unit of energy, just 120 horsepower and 199 lb.-ft. of torque.

The E AWD, the front motor is mounted on the conventional fuel tank resides in a Boxster, and the rear motor and battery pack are mounted on the plane, mid-engined roadster six lives normally.

The battery has been cleverly attached to the engine mounts, ensuring collision safety features that are almost identical to the Boxster gas. Porsche said that charges the battery of the same “drop” capabilities as the standard Boxster engine, which is removed from the bottom of the car.

This theory would allow quick battery changes. The chilled water battery pack consists of 440 individual lithium-iron-phosphate cells will combine and store energy 29 kWh to 26 kWh, which is accessible. Porsche said a range of 107 miles per charge than nine hours. An electronic control unit manages the power distribution between front and rear. E shares one of its rear engine motor and battery design with the twin-engine E, the less the front engine.

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Undoubtedly, the new DS4 is the big news for this 2011 Citroen, a modern CUV, fluid, which inherits the best of the DS and reaching concepts to capture new customers looking for a unique car. Citroen has taken this to the new campaign launch DS4, through their YouTube channel, Citroen has released 6 videos trying to show what the DS4 will provide a new way of seeing the car, even to life.

These videos will be used by the manufacturer to advertise the DS4 for the entire pre-launch campaign at the international level model. As I commented, Citroen wants to highlight the distinctiveness of this new vehicle, which integrates the best of a luxury sedan, the agility of a sports coupe with the convenience and versatility of a compact SUV. A new standard, with which users try to teach to say “no” to the conventions and rules.

As we advance through the teaser images, Jeep has presented at the Moab Easter Safari a series of new concepts, all aimed at driving off-road 4 × 4. The complete list of new concepts has the Pork Chop Wrangler and Renegade, the long-rumored JK8 Independence pick-up and version of the Dodge Ram Runner main attractions of the event. Others present were concept car Compass Canyon, the Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition, and Wrangler Cherokee Overland Blue Crush.

First, the Wrangler Pork Chop is a two-seater designed specifically to open roof to climb hills. It is equipped with a sturdy roll cage, bucket-type sports seats, aluminum bumper, raised suspension to bring it to the sky and huge Mickey Thompson tires 35 inches in diameter. Second, the Wrangler Renegade features a HEMI V8 engine with 475 horsepower, 44 ProRock axes ProRock betray and 60 behind, and drive kit AEV rear bumper with spare wheel.

Another interesting new model is the Independence JK8 a pick-up version of the Wrangler Unlimited has been featured in numerous rumors. There are no published official data JK8, which highlights the striking yellow color settings matte black and the usable area on the back of 50 inches long by 44 wide (1.27 x 1.12 meters). Finally, note the presence of the Dodge Ram Runner, Mopar cosmetic package equipped with high suspension and new front bumper.

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