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Although the Kia Cee’d, which went on sale five years ago received a few tweaks rather short time ago, today we finally have among us to the second generation. Changes and improvements have been significant, we can even say that the car has been “Europeanized”.

A moderately priced, offers a more than acceptable quality. Will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, starting with a five-door body. A lack of technical information, we can go announcing equipment and aesthetic changes. The exterior is more aggressive, with a sculpted hood, rear wing spoiler, side mirrors with integrated turn signals, xenon headlights, LED lights, chrome around windows, among others.

At the rear, the new Kia Cee’d is similar to the SEAT Leon. Is lower, wider and longer than the previous model, but with the same wheelbase. Among the many details of quality, we find double reversing lamp, parking sensors integrated rear wiper cowl, optical three-dimensional chrome exhaust, etc.

If we go inside, you’ll notice even more changes. The finishes are close to the Premium. The instrumentation is designed in the comfort of the driver, and see several touches of chrome, leather, in elegant color ‘piano black’ has three screens: one board, one of the navigation / audio, and other climate control (dual zone).

Among the optional equipment of the new Kia Cee’d, highlights the steering wheel and heated seats, cruise control, Bluetooth, electric parking brake, or lane keeping assistant.

The basic range will be priced very affordable, but safe with these extra costs will increase considerably. The first impressions of this car is very good, and is emerging as a future bestseller.

Access model in the exclusive Ferrari range, as we know is not without luxury or outstanding performance. More than ever this becomes latent in the new 2012 edition of the Ferrari California. Will be present at the Geneva Motor loaded with minor improvements and innovations, which, although few are appreciated.

The excellent duality is still present with the retractable metal roof can be folded to suit the driver. The weight of this car has been reduced by about 30 kg, without losing structural rigidity thanks to aluminum worked by the ‘Centre Scarlatti’.

But as the weight is down, the power increased by 30 hp. The 4.3-liter V8 direct injection delivers 490 hp, with maximum torque of 505 Nm at 5,000 rpm.

With these figures, obviously the benefits are higher. The Ferrari California 2012 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.8 seconds, that is two tenths less than the current model. We can not fail to mention the new Special Handling package, increasing the sporting qualities.

It will include a redesigned suspension, dampers fast electronic response, recalibrated steering, and as for the aesthetic novelty is on the painted exterior with more colors and options like two-tone or tri-coat exterior. In summary, the 2012 Ferrari California still has the qualities always, only now been enhanced.

Continuing its aggressive strategy in recent months, BMW continues to renew its range. Now reveals one of its sports cars, which of course has the letter M on your behalf. This is the M6: M6 Coupé are official and the Convertible. It comes with 560 hp between 6,000 and 7,000 rpm, torque of 680 Nm, acceleration of 4.2 seconds in the 0 to 100, and a downright groundbreaking design.

You can reach the speed of 250 km / h, limited electronically, and unblocked with M driver package reaches impressive 350 km / h. The power to weight ratio of the BMW M6 is 3.3 kg / hp, and 3.5 kg / hp in the case of the convertible. Their consumption of 9.9 L/100km are in the coupe, and 10.3 L/100km in the convertible. Thanks among other things the Start & Stop system.

The transmission of this vehicle is seven-speed double-clutch, complete with launch control and low speed Assistance. It also has a differential optimizes traction. It also features dynamic suspension control, stability control with M Dynamic Mode and rigid chassis, brakes and carbon / ceramic.

Inside the BMW M6 is also very sporty, with its steering wheel with paddles, gear selector lever, carbon fiber inserts, illuminated door thresholds and prints, and new instrumentation. Do not forget the specific seats with integrated belt design.

As for the equipment, we Adaptive LED lights, night vision, head-up display, rear camera, lane departure warning system and internet connection. What’s more you can increase other extra options 6 Series catalog. No doubt: the BMW M6 this is a car that will never go unnoticed.

One of the most iconic cars Fiat is renewed towards the year 2012. We talked about the Fiat Punto, which will be called a dry well, without any nicknames such as “Evo” or “Big” as in the previous generation. Present innovations in equipment, aesthetics and motors, looking to remain one of the most demanded models in the catalog of the Italian brand.

And their prices are quite reasonable, since the range will come to Spain for example, will build on the 8,814 euros. The lines of the Fiat Punto 2012 are simple in front, with a new bumper and sober. Your grill has a honeycomb design, while the rear has the same body color.

We can not fail to mention the new customization options. For example we have available new colors like turquoise, orange, gray or ruby red submarine. These attractive shades can be supplemented with wheels between 15 and 17 inch exhaust tips, door thresholds, mirror housings or release keys.

They have a total of four trim levels for the Fiat Punto 2012. The range starts with the finished Pop including air conditioning, front and curtain airbags, remote central locking, radio MP3, Rear head restraints, front electric windows and trip computer. The finish Easy has 15-inch wheels, power mirrors and heated, Bluetooth, steering wheel and adjustable driver’s seat, fog obscured the door handles body-color, USB and voice recognition.

Twin Air finish adds to the previous 15-inch wheels, 6 speed transmission and black exterior mirrors. Finally the finish enhances the finish Lounge Easy folding electric roof, climate control, fog lights, rear electric windows, electro chromic rearview mirror, thresholds on the doors, steering wheel and leather gear knob, folding rear seat, front armrest, and ambient light on the dashboard.

As for engines, we have gasoline (all with Start & Stop), diesel, and even bi-fuel. Then the complete list of prices according to the engine and finish.

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.

Amid the nearness of the Audi A3, and with the recent introduction of the A1 (with its not inconsiderable 256 hp), the German brand continues to work on expanding her already large family.

And it is rumored, are four possible models in the ink. It is a convertible version of the Audi A1, four new Q range, and a four-door sedan and coupe design. The might know in the next two years, completing different segments.

The Audi A1 cabriolet would rival to the Fiat 500C, as well as sharing the urban spirit would with the top, folding canvas roof and left side arches visible. His arrival is designated for 2013. Then there are the new models that would join the family Q. Name would Audi Q4 and Q6, the first with similarities to the Porsche Cajun.

In reference to the new saloon, speculations point to a new roof. The Audi A8 would in a second step, and an alleged Audi A9 take his place. It would be a hatchback coupe big air, while retaining all four doors. His would be a 12-cylinder engine. His presentation will take place also in the 2013m at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

All these data are currently only rumors, but seeing the latest trends in Audi could be true.