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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Dacia, the top sales growth in Europe

Dacia has registered a significant growth in sales in the EU in may, while auto manufacturers share from 1.9% to 2.3%, according to the information provided by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). In the fifth month of the current year, the car House in Mioveni has posted the second most powerful evolution. While the auto market  is dropping, and most European car manufacturers show losses, continue to enjoy a sustained...

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Lamborghini prepares the new Sesto Elemento

Lamborghini is transforming the Sesto Elemento concept into a series version. The supercar will be produced in only 20 units and it could cost no less than one and a half million euros.  The Sesto Elemento prototype, presented almost three years ago in Paris, will be introduced in series production. The Sant’Agata Bolognese auto plant will produce the exclusivist model in the very small number of 20 units. The ”excessive” use of carbon fiber...

Hyundai, champion at the design category

Hyundai won three awards at the second edition of the automanufacturers competition, organised by the german council of design. The new i30 generation won the awards “Best interior” and “Best exterior” , while the award “Best concept” has been won by  the i-oniq model. Both the new i30 and the i-oniq were designed at the technical center from Rüsselsheim, Germany, by the Hyundai Motor Europe team. The two victories of...

Subaru to release three new models and a hybrid in the next five years!

Subaru wants to become the world’s leader on the auto safety market in five years, and they also want to increase their sales by 40 percent. Fuji Heavy Industries, the corporation that owns Subaru announced their plans for the next five fiscal years. They target the solidification of the Subaru foundation by reaching 1,000,000 units sold per year for 10 years. In the mean time, Subaru also wants to increase their fan base by offering quality products. In...

First Details About The Next Audi A6 Hybrid

Audi A6 Hybrid will officially make it’s debut in 2012. The new Audi will offer 245 horse power and 450 nm torque, guaranteeing a 6,4 liters / 100 km fuel consumption. Audi recently published the first official information about the Audi A6 Hybrid, a version from Audi that will try to protect the environment starting with year 2012. To create a successful recipe, Audi engineers used the services of a 2.0 liters TFSI engine, already familiar to the...

Ford Focus Electric Entered Production

Ford started to produce the new Focus Electric. The model has a autonomy of maximum 160 km / h and it costs 39,995 dollars in the U.S. Ford started the Focus Electric production a model with a autonomy between 112 – 160 km/h. The battery of the Focus Electric requires three hours to be charged at a 240 volts outlet, two times faster than a Nissan Leaf, according to Ford. Nissan Leaf has a autonomy of 160 km. Unlike volt, Focus Electric is...

Toyota NS5 Plug-In Hybrid Concept Debuts At Detroit

Toyota presented a teaser image of the NS4 concept that they are going to bring at the Detroit Auto Show. The model is a prototype and it represents a advanced plug-in hybrid vehicle. Toyota and Lexus will come to Detroit with two special concepts. Both vehicles have hybrid propulsion systems and both teasers suggest a sport vehicle. The Toyota vehicle that will debut at the Detroit Auto Show is named NS4 and it is a Plug-In Hybrid, which is...

BMW is preparing a special package for electric vehicle customers

Germans from BMW say they are working on a package of services for i3 clients. They could receive special functions for the navigation system and replacement vehicles equipped with conventional propulsion system.  BMW has announced that they will provide i3 and i8 customers special services, in addition to those offered to customers who choose cars with conventional propulsion system.Some services offered to “i” range customers are optional...

Historic premiere for Aston Martin: The first hydrogen-powered vehicle throgh the Nürburgring circuit

An hydrogen-powered Aston Martin Rapide S crossed a lap of the Nürburgring circuit in Germany , a first for a vehicle that uses this alternative fuel. Aston Martin and Dr. Ulrich Bez, the CEO of the British company, have secured their place in the history books through the premiere achieved on the Nürburgring circuit. We are talking about the first lap crossed by a hydrogen-powered vehicle, without any CO2 emissions throughout...

BMW has unveiled its new series 4 Coupe

BMW has released the first official images and information with the new series 4 Coupe, 3 series Coupe's replacement. The new model will be offered in the company of three engines, two petrol and one diesel. The new series 4 is longer and wider than the model it replaces the BMW range, but decreases in height. Although it differs significantly from the level design, the distinctive elements of the mark as prominent double kidney grille BMW and optical...

Monday, June 17, 2013

Dacia Duster, aggressive tuning

Dacia Duster has done further tuning operations. The folks at LZParts have dared more and have prepared a special kit, called the Admirable, which gives the SUV Terrier looks much more aggressive than we have been accustomed. After getting enough attention from the tuner Elia, specialized in changing production patterns and of the Renault group, the time has come that the Dacia Duster to catch more courage, with the help of LZParts. Easily noticeable,...

Toyota in the top Best Global Green Brand 2013

Toyota confirm for the third year in a row the leading position in the annual report the constant Interbrand "Best Global Green Brands". Key ratio methodology in determining the gap between environmental performance of a company's environmental practices. Over 10,000 consumers around the world recognize Toyota not only commitment and it has taken in order to achieve the leading position in terms of responsibility towards the environment, but also...

VW has produced 30 million Golf copies

Volkswagen Golf has reached 30,000,000 of exemplareu products. The first generation of germans  was launched in 1974, he received throughout his career countless awards both at european level and worldwide. During its 39 years of existence, Volkswagen sold worldwide no less than 30,000,000 units. A special copy is a Golf TDI BlueMotion, the most effective version of the history of Germans. After the presentation in front of the audience, scheduled...

BMW unveils the new Z4

BMW has published the first official pictures and information about the new Z4. The Bavarian Roadster will be officialy launched at the Detroid Auto Show and it will be on the market in the company of five gasoline based engines. The new Z4 has been fully unveiled. The Cabriolet has a series of estetical, dynamical and technical modifications which guarantee notable performances. The roof can be opened in 19 seconds, and it can be operated...

BMW: 10 new models by the end of 2014

BMW will launch ten new models on the market by the end of 2014, according to the German publication Auto Motor Und Sport. More than that, the Bavarian will introduce a total of 22 new model versions in this period of time. Herbert Diess, head of the development department at BMW, stated for Auto Motor Und Sport that by the end of 2014, 22 new model versions will be proposed, ten of them being completely new, and they serve as to complete...

Ford Focus ST: best selling hot-hatch in the last months of 2012

Ford Focus ST enjoys a growing popularity in Europe. The American model ended 2012 on the first place at the hot-hatch segment in Europe, after three months when it exceeded Renault Megane RS and Volkswagen Golf GTI. The popularity of established models like Volkswagen Golf GTI and Renault Megane RS is threatened since the summer of the last year by a new contender for the champion title of this segment: Ford Focus ST. The hot-hatch battle...

Audi A3 Sedan, the rival of Mercedes CLA, will be produced in China

Audi will launch next month at the Shanghai Motor Show the new A3 Sedan, the official rival of Mercedes CLA. The German model will be produced, for the first time, at a factory in China. After Mercedes surprised the public at the Geneva Motor Show with the live debut of the new CLA, Audi makes the final preparations for a rival. It is the sedan version of the current A3, scheduled to enter the market at the end of this year. The first contact...

Volvo launches new variants for the V40 model

Volvo has announced an upgrade for its range of engines and transmissions offered in the near future for the V40 model. CO2 emissions will be reduced and V40 Cross Country gets the 4×4 tranction for the T4 version too. The range of engine variants will have an upgrade offered by the Swedish manufacturer. Starting May this year, Volvo will offer a second all-wheel drive variant of the V40 Cross Country. Until now, V40 Cross  Country could...