2012 Opel Astra GTC Paris: First pictures of the three-door Old and New version

The Opel GTC Paris show premiere at the Paris Motor Show . This is the Rüsselsheim manufacturer's instructions on the design of the three-door Astra will be launched in March 2011 on the market. The new version of the Golf's competitors is so far only available as a five-door - three-door, station wagon, a coupe-cabriolet Twintop called and the van version Zafira still based on the old generation. The combined alias Sports Tourer, the production version will be shown in Paris, starts in November 2010.

SEAT has released new details about the Alhambra 2011

SEAT has released new details about the Alhambra 2011.In fact, Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT brand name of Alhambra, has a streamlined body, sliding rear doors and 16-inch wheels.Seat Alhambra will be offered in two models. Do entry-level Reference has stereo system with four speakers, a cooled glove box, the version of Style supplemented with cruise control, audio system with eight speakers and an integrated USB-port, leather interior, chrome elements, and the driver's seat with electric.Engine options include 1.4-liter TSI, 150 hp (112 kW), 2.0-liter TDI, issuing a 140 hp (104 kW) and a more powerful version with 170 hp (127 kW). A little later appears 2.0 TSI with 200 hp (149 kW).

Volkswagen New Compact Concept Live Detroit 2010 [video]

At the Auto Show in Detroit showing the VW New Compact Coupe. This is a 4.54 meters long concept car with hybrid technology and looks amazing from production ready. To compare: the current Golf is 4.19 meters. The coupe is written by Walter de'Silva, who in his career has created many wonderful things. With a coupe in this class, large numbers in Europe can not be achieved. In America there is more excited about this car.
The technique is particularly interesting for Europe. The New Compact Coupe features a 150 hp TSI engine with either a compressor like a turbo and the seven-speed DSG-bak. The combustion engine is coupled to a 27 hp electric motor with a consumption of 1.1 kWh. This, the car has CO2 emissions of 98 grams and an average consumption of 4.2 liters petrol to 100 km. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds and takes the top speed is 227 km / h.

Cadillac CTS-V race car - Comeback in racing

Cadillac CTS-V race car

After four years of absence returns Cadillac back to racing. With a CTS-V coupe will GM's precious daughter shake up the GT class in the Sports Car Club of America World Challenge (SCCA). Already the production model of the Cadillac CTS-V with 564 horsepower from a 6.2-liter V8 has a real steam hammer. For the U.S. series in the SCCA GT take the motorsport experts at Pratt & Miller in New Hudson, Michigan, the CTS-V to the chest and the strong performance screw up. His first race is to deny the Caddy end of March 2010 in St. Petersburg in Florida.

Cadillac CTS-V race car

Cadillac CTS-V race car

2012 Volkswagen Beetle first spy video

Before the keys land in the hands of the Oprah faithful, the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle still has to make its world debut. Until then, we have to rely on spy photographers for glimpses of New Beetle.

Twizy ZE - EA and Renault Announce Exclusive Agreement With The Sims 3

Renault and Electronic Arts announced today a multi-year agreement to integrate the future zero-emission range in the famous video game 'The Sims 3'. Example with Twizy ZE Concept that the next few weeks may be downloaded free . It will be part of a 'pack electric vehicle, including many green features including solar panels and a battery charger. The opportunity for virtual family reduce its power consumption and weekly opportunity for Renault to develop an innovative brand strategy with youth, just before the release of its range of electric vehicles for all!

Select Nissan GT-R, chromed or matt purple

Recently there was a demonstration of improved car where there out including 2 Nissan GT-R, a purple tinted matt chromed and the other who was standing right next to a well chromed Ferrari F430. Basically I would prefer to combine them, just as the Murcielago LP670-4 SV we have seen recently.

Published the seven finalists for Car of the Year in Europe 2011

The final screen to find the winning Car of the Year Award 2011 has begun in Europe. After examining the 41 vehicles in competition, the 59 journalists (six of them Spanish-web-) that make up the jury of the coveted award in conclave have chosen the top seven cars on the list. The winner will be crowned on November 29.

These are the finalists:

* Alfa Romeo Giulietta
* Citroën C3/DS3
* Dacia Duster
* Ford C-Max C-Max/Grand
* Nissan Leaf
* Opel / Vauxhall Meriva
* Volvo S60/V60



It is noteworthy that the 2011 Volkswagen Passat, which appeared by surprise before anyone had a chance to test it (do not even know his final appearance), has finally been disqualified, and therefore can not compete in the final. It also highlighted the presence of the Leaf, the first electric vehicle in the history of the prize.

2010 Kia Venga Review

In recent years, the success of the Kia-Hyundai vehicle in the MPV class partnership also has one's mouth water. Added more user options, a new model. Tough competition in the MPV class habercisi: Kia Venga.

According to user's request seats in the indoor slide layout can be a new residence be provided. 4068 mm in length, the rear seats have 60/40 Kia Venga rate may disappear and the ground could bear.



Kia Venga September 17 'to start 63rd Will be introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Vehicle sales this year-end, but will start.

Geneva 2010: Suzuki Grand Vitara 'Urban Version'

Suzuki has used the Geneva Motor Show 2010 to unveil the European public version of 'spare no apparent' of its Grand Vitara! More urban in its presentation, all-terrain (decline in body 3 or 5 doors) also won the title 'Urban Version' without losing its 4x4 capabilities. In short, while the spare wheel mounted at the rear of the Japanese has always been a symbol of his identity, the Grand Vitara has chosen to once again get rid of it. This here means more elegant aesthetics (tailgate with chrome accents included) and increased maneuverability for parking (up to 20cm long). Access to dealers this summer!

2011 Model Citroen C3 Picasso e-Hdi details and new pictures

Already a major development for the young Citroen C3 Picasso. At the Geneva show, the manufacturers will submit to the rafters green version of its compact MPV which will be characterized primarily by the adoption of a stop & start, obviously intended to reduce consumption figures and co ² rejected.

Coupled with the alternator-starter that we had already seen under the hood of the first generation of C3, the device can recover the energy released during braking. Moreover, this starter is able to provide additional torque of about 15 nm motor useful during a hill start, for example.

In addition to the C3 Picasso, this system will also be installed on the C3 hatchback and DS3. In the near future, but Citroen do not specify when the C5 is also equipped with this gear. More details at the Geneva show, as it should.

Daihatsu Mira Cocoa

Released in Japan in August, Mira Cocoa, fun and relaxed way of life who want to apply to daily life, is aiming for female drivers.

Mira Cocoa, fully meet the needs of the potential target audience is a reliable car, and, with a special design makes the ride fun and peaceful.

Chevrolet Volt is the first (pre-production pictures)

After months of waiting and an early concession at the end of the year, the Volt first start coming out of production lines

So it should be marketed at the end of the year, the Volt enters its latest phase of testing. On March 3, the first copies of pre-production chains are out of the Hamtramck plant in Detroit. The Volt is assembled by hand by experienced staff and carefully selected. The first copies will serve as testers to identify problems before the last entry in final production. The Volt should indeed start his business career at the end of the year in California. For now, Chevrolet has not revealed any price, but prices should start at around $ 30,000 (22,200 euros) in premiums with the state to purchase.via

Electrocar E4 from Delta Motorsport

This car is a British company Delta Motorsport, was originally created for the contest conducted by Progressive Insurance. Under the terms of race cars have to drive 400 miles on one charge and to meet certain standards of worthiness. The winner will receive 10 million prize fund. From zero to 100 km / h Delta E4 accelerates for 5 seconds, top speed - over 160 km / h. Organizers of the competition have set high standards, models of large automobile companies, such as the Ford Escape, Renault ZE and Nissan Leaf failed to qualify.

Honda has announced details 2011 Honda Insight

Japanese manufacturer has announced details of 2011 Honda Insight comes with some improvements based on customer feedback. Honda Insight in 2011 has a new suspension setup that offers improved comfort. 2011 Honda Insight's interior now offers the highest quality materials and model range includes a new top level equipment.

EX 2011 Honda Insight shows a black leather, DVD Sat Nav and mobile phone hands-free equipment.

2011 Honda Insight's chassis has been improved by adjusting the compression rate dampers, changing the angles of curvature back, altering arm rear suspension and modifying the V-shaped bearings.
Honda Insight 2011 now comes with rear parking sensors, chrome rings around the air vents and a silver finish on doors.

2011 Honda Insight's price starts at £ 16,325 for the SE model and goes up to 20,215 pounds for the top EX model.

Pagani Zonda F Driver Survives 199mph - 320 km/h Crash After Spinning Out of Control photos

A German-born citizen aged 28 years destroyed a Pagani Zonda F. It has lost control of the steering wheel at 320 km / h and hit fences.

This week, a copy of the Zonda F model and found the end of the A10 highway in Italy. The driver, a young man of German nationality aged 28, lost control of the car to 320 km / h and was twisted. According to statements provided by the authorities arrive at the scene, supercars first hit the protective fence on the right side of the highway, lost a tire, he turned off the road and hit a Mercedes after the car stopped at the fence opposed to protection.

The Zonda F's driver and passenger 21 years have escaped unharmed. Moreover, the police knew the German citizen, whereas a year ago it was all caught going 320 km / h driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.

Euro NCAP: the safest cars in 2010 Europe video crash test

Euro NCAP today released its list of the top five cars that passed handily in 2010 crash tests. The awards were the BMW 5-Series, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Honda CR-Z Kia Sportage, Toyota Verso, have dominated the rankings in their respective categories "Executive", "Small Family", "Supermini", "SUV" and "Citadines".

In 2010, the agency examined 29 new models: only 65% received five stars, compared to 90% in 2009. The new regulation has significantly tightened is the consequence of the fall of 5 stars.

Renault extend their models Gordini, by adding and sports version of the Twingo, which will replace GT.

New Renault Twingo Gordini will be one of the strongest modification of the small Twingo, but will be positioned under the version of the Renaultsport Twingo Gordini, released this year.

By Renault said that the new Twingo Gordini combines "French style and high dynamics and is intended to affect more women on company clients. In Renault reported as successful modification of Gordini Renaultsport Twingo and in Clio; two-thirds of sales are Twingo RS modification Gordini, while about 35% of sales are Clio RS Gordini.
Now when Twingo, Gordini version will bring a number of changes compared with the model GT. New sport seats, wheels with a 15 inch leather Gordini in blue and black. Body color is metallic blue with two white sports lines passing longitudinally through the body.
New bracelets are fog lights, new shells are exterior mirrors, rear spoiler has occurred. Besides the typical blue color, the new Twingo Gordini will be available in black (Pearlescent Black) and white (Glacier White).

Car of The Future

In the studio Project Kahn produced a tuning kit for RS500 Range Rover

Specialists from the studio Project Kahn produced a tuning package for the updated Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, known as RS500, not having, by the way, nothing to do with the hatchback Ford Focus RS500.

For Body SUV tuners offer aerodynamic package of nine elements, including new
front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a different grille, four pipe exhaust system and branded 22-inch alloy wheels RSX.

Interior Range Rover may be lined with quilted leather and decorated with custom-made. Also in Project Kahn offers a sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals, a modified instrument panel and paste Stainless steel doors and center console.

Working on finalizing the powertrain tuners trusted engineers of engine-building company Cosworth, to increase the impact of 4.4 liter diesel V8 to an impressive 500 hp that at 191 "horse" more than the standard version.

What it means in Cosworth achieved this outcome in the press release is not reported as though not reported, and improve the dynamic characteristics of SUVs and the cost of all improvements.

BMW : focus on carbon fiber

German group invests in carbon fiber, a particular plant will be built in the United States in Washington. A project to 100 million dollars that will benefit mainly electric vehicles from BMW.

Green Blow on the propeller, a factory dedicated solely to the manufacture of carbon fiber will be installed in the United States. Like Lamborghini BMW chasing extra pounds to improve the efficiency and attractiveness of its models. But unlike the Sant'Agata sports center will not be eligible for the increased use of carbon fiber. No, this is the future of electric city that will mark a shell composed entirely of new material. The production department Motorsport (M3 and M5 at the top) will be satisfied with a roof and some carbon fiber parts