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The brand with the four rings has presented a special edition for the Audi A5, which is named after Audi A5 S Line Edition. It has an extra equipment, a slight facelift that includes new wheels, interior and retouched as well as an attractive technology package.

The total overhead of this model is about 2,600 Euros, while the equipment amounted to almost € 6,000. As for the engine, offered a 1.8 TFSI with 170 hp and a TDI of 177 hp. Can be ordered with manual transmission, automatic or integral Quattro.

The Audi A5 S Line Edition S Line package includes interior and exterior, with 18-inch wheels, sport seats in leather and Sprint cloth and technical extras like xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights, fog intelligent dimming rearview mirror, set rear parking, hands free and cruise control.

The Line A5 1.8 TFSI engine with 170 hp and costs 39,500 Euros manual, multitronic transmission that rise up to 41,930 Euros. The diesel 2.0 TDI 177 hp and manual transmission is offered at 41,800 Euros, rising to 47,950 Euros with Quattro S tonic.

Since last Frankfurt was known that Hyundai was developing a compact car for the European market. A Hyundai i30, with details of Veloster legacy and the new design language of the Korean brand. Well, to be convincing the U.S. client in this case, will be introduced in the virtues of the known range coupe Elantra.

This is the Hyundai Elantra GT Coupe and with two and five-door respectively. Are the main novelties of the firm for the next Hall of Chicago. Both are juvenile court, modern and accessible. Compete with the new Ford Focus or even the new Honda Civic.

The plan is to launch seven models Hyundai in the United States alone within eleven months. A strategy called seven / eleven.

Be implemented in these new cars quite efficient engines. Stresses the four-cylinder 1.8 A, with power of 148 hp. It is made of aluminum, with two-stage variable intake, variable valve flat, electronic throttle system, and a design that reduces noise and vibration. It is offered with manual transmission and six-speed automatic.

There will also be a version with only 145 horsepower, called Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (PZEV). Although slightly reduced performance, fuel consumption and emissions are similar to those of several hybrids on the market.

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.

In the large part of the Motor Show Los Angeles, which runs until November 27, Jaguar has decided to present the most powerful and fastest convertible in its history as a trademark. So as you read, it is the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible, which joins the mechanical excellence of the XKR-S the wonderful feeling of driving under the open sky.

Outwardly his aesthetic is very similar to that of its hardtop sibling. However highlight certain details such as a redesigned front bumper with air side entrances, ventilation hood, rear spoiler with carbon fiber wheels 20-inch Vulcan. Have six different body colors, including the appeal Britsh Racing Green. The range hood is black, but can be customized with six different colors. This roof (made of canvas) is completely folded in just 18 seconds.

Despite being a convertible, the brand signature as the chassis of this car has great tensional rigidity and structural integrity is very high. The empty weight of the Jaguar XKR-S Convertible is 1795 kg, the length is of 4.79 meters, width of 1.89 meters and height of 1.31 meters.

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Honda, like other Japanese brands, have a major presence at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 with the launch of three new concept car called AC-X, Small and Micro EV Commuter Sports. All are gifted electric propulsion system and are designed to meet the needs of sustainable mobility, and offer the least attractive design and innovative.

The Honda AC-X is a plug-in hybrid that has two driving modes: the ‘automatic drive mode’ is designed for long journeys relaxed character which is more important energy saving benefits of the car, while the ‘engine drive mode ‘can squeeze the maximum performance of the car and drain the engine’s full potential. On the other hand, the Small Sports EV Concept is the result of combining driving pleasure with an attractive design with purely sporting features.

To conclude, the Micro Commuter Concept is a monkey electric car designed in collaboration with the specialist division of the brand motorcycle that is destined to citizens wishing to make short trips with the least expense and convenience. It has room for two passengers and is powered by two electric motors. As a curiosity, note that the battery is removable and can also be used to recharge our cell phone or laptop to connect.

Now that you know the awesome BMW 3 Series 2012, with its four engines available, different finishes and various innovations, it is time to talk about one of the most promising bets within the range: BMW Active Hybrid 3, the hybrid version of the model.

This car, to move uses a six-cylinder engine 300 hp with a power of 55 hp, giving a combined output of 335 hp with maximum torque of 450 Nm. Consumption of 6.4 L/100 km are, which means fuel savings in excess of 12.5% compared with only combustion engine the same power.

It can also operate only on one electric mode up to 4 kilometers. Only by applying more pressure on the accelerator the engine combustion into action.

Meanwhile, the electric drive will act as a generator charging the batteries. These are located in the trunk floor, and as the mark does not significantly influence the load capacity, which is 390 liters in this vehicle.

BMW Active Hybrid l 3 has incorporated all of his brothers technologies range, such as control of Driving Experience Driving Control, Connected Drive system, systems, Surround View and Top View, Parking Assistant Parking assistance and others. We have to wait until fall 2012 to see the arrival of this promising hybrid, now unknown price.

E-Mobile is a company created by the manufacturer Yarovit-Motors and Onexim group, owned by Prokhorov, and is meant only to create electric cars for the Russian market, and the funny thing is that these vehicles have been fully adapted for people of this country.

And not just talk about something cool design, but also the company is very concerned about the pocket of his countrymen, as is selling for a fairly reasonable, about 11,000 Euros. To achieve this we have invested 150 million Euros, some of which have been earmarked for the construction of its first assembly plant, who hope to produce about 10,000 vehicles per year.

This 2012 we will be showing three new models, it would be e-cross-coupe, a two-door utility, e-micro van, a compact five-seater, and e-FOURGON, a version adapted to act as a van lightly. We look forward to hearing about the future of this new venture.

Suzuki Motor Corp. Chairman Osamu Suzuki said on Monday it plans to end its automaker turbulent two-year capital alliance with Volkswagen AG, citing concerns about the independence and lack of technological exchanges and joint projects to tie.

The agile 81-year-old Suzuki executive compared to the rupture of a divorce and said that the two companies should “say goodbye with a smile” instead of trading accusations bitter.

But much of a news conference at times heated early Monday in Tokyo was spent hitting VW, which bought a 19.89 percent stake in Suzuki in December 2009. Osamu Suzuki in comparison to your partner to a “ball and chain” and suggested that the Germans were not acting like adults.

Executive Vice President Yasuhito Harayama, who led the negotiations with Volkswagen, compared with the German automaker’s allegations that Suzuki had violated his contract by a declaration of war. It was impossible to maintain healthy relationships in these conditions, he said.

The acrimony continued as the president had even demanded that Suzuki VW sell its stake in Suzuki. In return, he said, Suzuki could download their participation in 1.49 percent of VW.

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Being number one is not cheap: Volkswagen supervisory board voted today in favor of the $ 86.1 billion spending set for the next five years in a very public search for the manufacturer to become the largest automaker in the world 2018.

Spending will focus on plants, vehicles and research and development for the nine brands that comprise the VW group, the company consolidated Chinese joint venture will invest another $ 19 billion.

China, now the largest global car market is obviously key to Volkswagen’s plans. The company will expand its model offerings for this market and others in the VW brand portfolio, which includes Audi, Skoda, Lamborghini, Seat and Bentley. The company has already announced plans for two additional plants in China, bringing the total to 11 and CEO, Martin Winterkorn, is said to reflect much more than that. Winterkorn told reporters in Frankfurt, Germany, which the auto is “undervalued” in China, even after the projection that 2.4 million vehicles will be sold in that market in 2011.

Fiat, Sergio Marchionne, CEO has bold plans for the automaker Maserati sports car unit luxury to increase annual sales of nearly tenfold to 50,000 units last 5675 years.

Three new models are the key to this medium-term objective and all are based on systems and components for Chrysler Group.

Maserati will introduce two new sedans to replace its Quattroporte flagship model using the technology of large sedans Chrysler, including the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Avenger.

The third new Maserati will be the first SUV from the company. Chrysler will build along with the Jeep Grand Cherokee at Jefferson North plant in Detroit.

Maserati officials say the new Chrysler models will not be renamed. Have different bodies and interiors as well as front and rear suspensions to new power trains and specific. The pieces to be shared will be the place where the customer does not see, like the Bentley Continental, which is a Volkswagen Phaeton rebodied.

Problem size Quattroporte

Two new Maserati sedans will be produced in the Officine Automobilistiche Grugliasco (OAG), the name of the new Fiat gave Carrozzeria Bertone factory ancient bought in 2009. Maserati will invest € 550 million ($ 774 million) for the renewal of the plant and the launch of the models.

The sedans will solve the problem of the current Quattroporte size. The car is too big for a car driver weight, but too small – especially in terms of rear legroom – to serve as either a driver’s car.

The problem will be solved by providing two vehicles: a “baby” Quattroporte, codenamed Quattroporte M157 and more, called M156.

The “baby” Quattroporte will be launched next year and is designed to be a car to drive and compete with rivals like the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E class.

The project was initially conceived as a flagship model of the Alfa Romeo, Maserati changed but because this brand would make a point of higher pricing and already has a global distribution network.

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