The new Mercedes S-Klasse, images and official information

Mercedes has released the first official images and details with the sixth generation S-Klasse. The new model boasts an aerodynamic coefficient 0,24, Cd only uses LED technology for illumination, and promises new technological and safety standards for the next ten years, say the Germans.

Known internally as W222, the new Mercedes S-Klasse ni unfolds with a sophisticated design and sporty at the same time. The body has an aerodynamic coefficient 0,24, Cd and on the inside, the designers have worked on the concept "less is more", the lines being much simpler than we might have expected: the wheel has just two spokes and not make excessive buttons and center console goes on the same idea of simplicity.

Digital board instruments and information provided by multimedia system appear on two screens, each diagonal TFT of 12.3 inches (30 cm), which dominate the Board.

One of the technological releases made by the sixth generation of the model S-Klasse is represented by the exclusive use of LEDs for lighting. Specifically, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222 is the first car series in the world that does not use even a traditional bulb (filament or economic).

So, nearly 500 LED lights inside the trunk, the road and the car itself. Of these, 56 are used for each lighthouse, 35 for every stop lamp and nearly 300 for interior lighting.

In terms of engines, this range is composed of versions of S300 BlueTEC Hybrid, S350, S500 BlueTEC and S400 Hybrid. The hybrid version is put in motion by a system composed of a 2.2-litre diesel engine that develops 204 HP electric drive and 20 kW. Declarative level, the Germans recorded a theoretical average consumption of 4.4 l/100 km. Sprint from zero to 100 km\/h is done in 7.6 seconds, and top speed is 240 km/h.

Mercedes-Benz S350 BlueTEC is equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine that delivers 258 HP and 620 Nm. these values ensure a sprint from 0 to 100 km\/h in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h, electronically limited, while the average fuel consumption is 5.5 l/100 km.

S400 Hybrid version combines a V6 3.5 liter gasoline that develops 306 HP with a 20 kW electric motor. Hybrid powertrain promises an average consumption of 6.3 l/100.

The fastest S-Class S500 series it comes with a gasoline powerplant 4.7 litre V8 that develops 475 HP and 700 Nm, enough to provide a sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, while top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

In Germany, market prices for the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class start at approximately 80,000 euros for the S350 BlueTEC with normal wheelbase and sar of 107,000 euros to top variant with enlarged wheelbase S500.

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Lamborghini Egoista, single-seat supercar

Lamborghini makes sense again, unveiling a concept at least surprising. As the name suggested another concept Egoista has one place.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Italian car home, Lamborghini unveiled the new concept festive dinner meant to impress the audience. Named Egoista prototype is one place that detail behind the name meteor.

The level design is distinguished signature of Walter de Silva, who was inspired by an Apache combat helicopter. The carmaker has released a single image, and the first information say that almost all the body is made of carbon fiber, while the side of the cockpit glazing can be removed for ease supercar.

Although no details were provided on the mechanical performance, it seems that the new Lambo Selfish is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine.

"It's a car designed for one person, for those who want the most extreme and special things in this world. Gone is about a hedonism to the extreme, a car without compromise, is a selfish machine," said Walter de Silva . 

The carmaker did not say if and when it will be introduced in series production.

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Skoda prepares a sports version of sedan Rapid

Skoda has launched at the Worthersee festival the new Rapid Sport concept. Announce RS prototype sedan version Czech, which could reach the market in the near future.

The carmaker has prepared for the meeting at Worthersee tuning enthusiasts with sporting ambitions. Judging by the pictures published, the model is indeed "a dynamic and emotional performance compact sedan" and anticipates a sports version to the general public.

Regarding exhibit Rapid Sport Concept, it comes with an aggressive design, highlighted by body painted in two shades: red and gray. This color is found in the 19-inch rims.

The Auto House proposes a self aesthetic kit including a new front grille, an extension made of carbon fiber front bumper, headlamps with black background and a restyled hood. The back was accessorized with a deflector imposing all caron fiber, and two rectangular tailpipes.

The sporty character is found in the cabin, enjoying the prototype Skoda Rapid Sport Recaro seats, sports steering wheel and illuminated thresholds.

There were no published information on the release date of a version Rapid RS series.

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Dacia entered the Denmark market

Dacia continues to expand and enter on the Denmark market . The  car manufactured in Pitesti has chosen to begin with the model Lodgy, which is offered at a base price of 17,441 euros, due to the existing high taxes.

After Ireland and Britain, Dacia targeting customers in Denmark. Launching the brand had occurred with the onset monocab Lodgy, not Sandero and Duster as happened in the other state. The company has not explained his choice in a press release issued.

Since the first event type OPEN, Dacia managed to gather 4,200 visitors, who have tested the Romanian and have already made orders for it. Of these, 51 have placed firm orders for the new Lodgy.

Danish market, the basic version of Dacia Lodgy, equipped with a 90 hp 1.6 MPI engine, starts at 129,990 crowns, which is equivalent to 17.440 euros. The price difference between Romania and Denmark, almost 8,000 euros, not included in the accounts of the Renault Group but lies with the Danish state, which collects high taxes on the purchase of new cars, increasing their price by 50%.

  

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Dacia has increased its market share in the UK

Dacia has increased its market share in the UK at 0.52% in the first four months, from 0.33% at the end of the first quarter. Car manufacturer fails to 3,994 cars registered in this period, thus placing it ranked 20th of 38 brands, according to Society of Automobile Manufacturers and Traders in the country, announced Tuesday.

Dacia sold 3,994 cars in the first four months, managing to increase its market share from 0.52% in the first four months, from 0.33% at the end of the first quarter. In March, the UK Dacia registrations reached 2,016 cars and Dacia's market share was 1.23% compared to 0.42% in March.

Dacia has officially launched sales in the UK in January, but the British could preorder Duster since the end of June last year. Duster is available in three trim levels - Access, Ambiance and Laureate - the choice between engines of 1.6 liter petrol and 1.5 liter dieel.

From January Sandero is available, offered at a starting price of only 5,995 pounds.

Across the UK market, registrations increased by 8.9% in the first four months, to 768,555 vehicles, and in April were up 14.8% to 163,337 units, contrary to the downward trend of other large European countries such as Germany, France , Italy and Spain.

In April, the British market selling models were the Ford Fiesta, Opel Corsa and Ford Focus.

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Volkswagen is preparing a Golf GTI with 503 hp

Volkswagen has prepared for the Worthersee event a Golf GTI with no less than 503 horsepower. Unfortunately, the Germans did not intend to introduce in series production, since this is an exhibit that will remain at the concept stage.

Vision Design Volkswagen GTI developed the prototype surprise car home edition 2013 Worthersee Festival. The model is equipped with a 3.0 V6 twin-turbo engine that produces 503 hp. The engine was developed to be associated with MQB platform. Despite this, the unit will not ever get to equip a production version of the Golf GTI athlete.

Twin-turbo V6 might be offered even Macan Turbo Porsche's offer, but the rumors have not been confirmed by officials of the German group.

Compared to a standard GTI, power increased by 129%, almost twice the torque, enough to push the concept from 0 to 100 km / h in only 3.9 seconds. Maximum torque of 560 Nm is delivered between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. Power is transmitted through the DSG Special Unete, whose specifications have not been disclosed.

Although Volkswagen currently has just published a series of sketches, the design seems to be very aggressive.

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The BMW M3 production was exhausted

Until the beginning of the new generations, BMW has promised fans another half year of production in company of the current M3 Coupe and Convertible. Unfortunately, the promise will not be kept, the entire production of the cars were already exhausted.

To make the transition easier, Friedrich Nitschke, man number one performance division Bavarian manufacturer has decided that the current generation to remain in the public eye for another six months while the new M3 will be the final test.

Despite initial plans, the current BMW M3 Coupe and Convertible proved so popular that all copies have been sold products. So those who want performance model are forced to wait until the launch of the new M3 or choose one of the X5M and X6M SUVs, as suggested Nitschke.

The German official said it will complete the range of engines, while excluding the possibility of endowing an AWD system on these versions, the reason that they are not installing a mass xDrive on the car is because it affect reporting on both decks and direction and would aggravate all.

Some plans already include the Bavarian-the announced three-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1500 cc, 500 cc each for each cylinder. "Three-cylinder engine is attractive. Is able to develop between 185 and 200 horsepower per liter in a special architecture. And, as you know, we have a capacity of 1.5 liters. "

Therefore, the unit will have at least 300 horsepower, which might provide a supply of engines in the range M.

 

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