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Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOnetic

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Ford Mondeo Titanium ECOneticBy Ford presented its new series of model Mondeo, which will also join the range of ECOnetic, consisting of cars with ultra low CO2 emissions. It is equipped with a 2-liter turbo diesel TDCi, used for Mondeo Titanium, with an output of 115 hp Of the individual emissions from him is 139 g / km. Its fuel consumption is 4.33 L/100 km in combined cycle driving. The car is identical to the other representatives of the Titanium series of Ford, but has the advantages of technology and ECOnetic. Of the candidate buyers of the new Mondeo ECOnetic the company offered a choice between 16 – and 17-inch wheels. To improve the aerodynamics of the car is sporting his suspension reduced. The package includes a new aero spoiler and a rear spoiler.
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Nissan Fairlady Z

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Nissan Fairlady ZAlong with the special 40th Anniversary Edition model of the 370Z for North America, Nissan released the Japanese market and the updated version of the Roadster Fairlady Z, model 2010. Roadster appears with minor changes in the coupe version JDM 370Z, which also received a series of “40th Anniversary”, to mark the anniversary of the first appearance of the sports car market. Changes in the compartments are relatively few – appeared a new HDD CARWINGS navigation system with integrated digital TV receiver and iPod connectivity. There is also an Intelligent Key system and new colors. One year after it launched the latest generation of the Fairlady Z, Nissan adds a convertible fabric roof. Fairlady Z Roadster has the same engine that is fitted to the passenger compartment – V6 with 3.7 liters volume. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the appearance of the original Fairlady Z Roadster in 1969. Nissan released a limited edition and Fairlady Z 40th Anniversary. It was created based on the JDM Version ST and comes with a mechanical gearbox with six degrees or automatic transmission with seven degrees. The interior is dark red skin. The car is also new alloy wheels and different badges marked 40th anniversary.
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Alfa Romeo 169

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Alfa Romeo 169From Alfa Romeo were promised by the end of this year to release the successor of the model 166, which will be called 169, but apparently the financial crisis had an impact and prevented the company to achieve this intention. Some optimists believe that the appearance of the car will follow in the 2010th, but there are skeptics, according to which this will happen only in 2012th. The internet issue recently published two images of the drawings, but it is not clear whether formal or merely the result of someone’s imagination, but if we assume that the vision of the Alfa Romeo 169 will be such, then surely the model for him great success and has real chance to become a real hit on the market. Currently not many details are known about Alfa Romeo 169. Although not officially confirmed it is considered that the model will share a common platform with the next generation of the Chrysler 300C, will drive him to the rear wheels, and engine power will be between 170 and 250 h.p.
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Volkswagen prsented the most economy Golf

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

VW GolfDuring the Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen presented the most powerful ever created serial Golf – Golf R, and represented the most economical model of all time – Golf 6 BlueMotion. 6 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion is now available at the company’s dealers in Germany, its price starts from 21 025 euro. It differs from the standard model with improved aerodynamics, a system for regenerating energy from the brakes, start / stop function and light alloy wheels, clad with low resistance tires. This modification is the most economical in the entire 35-year history of the model, as stated by the manufacturer, the average fuel consumption is 3.8l/100km. mileage in that extra drive to fall to 3.4l/100km. and CO2 exhaust emissions are only 99gr/km. 6 engine of the Golf BlueMotion is 1.6-liter TDI, a power 105 h.p. and drive is transmitted to the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
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Toyota facelifted Auris

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Toyota AurisPresented by Toyota Auris updated its model for the Japanese market, in addition to changes in appearance and interior boasts well as upgraded engine. 1.8-liter unit has received new technology of alternating opening and closing valves, increases its effectiveness, but did not mention Toyota to increase its productivity. Modification of this engine, combined with the CVT transmission comes with a new steering wheel with controls for the gear shift. Outside Toyota Auris 2010 is received new bumpers, grille, bonnet, headlights, rear lights and wheels. To make the interior was also used for quality materials as the base version has a richer equipment. Currently it is unknown how long Auris will be renewed in the showroom of the company, but it is clear that the price in Japan will start from 1.62 million yen (about 12 200 euro) in 1.5 X FWD modification and will reach up to 2,35 million yen (about 17 500 euro) at the peak 1.8 S-Package 4WD.
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Facelift of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution XBy Mitsubishi revealed some details of its renewed Lancer Evolution X. He was first introduced in 2007. It is equipped with technology for both four-wheel drive. Lateral thresholds Lancer Evolution X are lower. The construction of the front are used even more lightweight materials. The interior stands out LCD display located next to the measuring instruments which have more features than the previous version of the model. Very substantial change in the Japanese sports is that the turbo engine will be fitted with six-speed transmission with two clutch (Sport Shift Transmission – SST). It is equipped version MR. Is optimized and the model economy.
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Fiat Abarth 500C coupe

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Fiat Abarth 500C CabrioFrom Abarth has presented the exhibition in Frankfurt its model 695 Tributo Ferrari. In Sanremo even showed their sport R3T. Now a division of Fiat spy photos revealed its version of the Fiat 500C. Data model for the forthcoming Abarth 500C appeared several months ago but only now are shot spy photos of the product version of the model that was constructed in the Officine 83 Mirafiori factory of the company. It is expected to debut the car place in March Motor Show in Geneva. While information appears to possibly update Punto Abarth. It is said that will be made cosmetic changes to it. The car is expected to compete successfully with the new Fiat Punto Evo. Punto Abarth will be equipped with a 1.4-liter engine with a power MultiAir 170 hp, used Quadifoglio Verde version of the Alfa Romeo MiTo.
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The new generation of VW Beetle

Friday, October 16th, 2009

VW BeetleVolkswagen will launch a new generation of one of their characteristic models – New Beetle, in 2012. This was announced by the CEO of VW Group of America, Jacob Stefan Told reporters in Germany, he says that the new Beetle will be one of the models representing the VW group. According to him, the company has high hopes the new generation to achieve better sales from the present. This model is quite popular especially in the U.S. market. The highest sales of the current model were recorded in 1999 when the United States sold 83 434 pieces of New Beetle. According to Jacob the new generation will remove some of the weaknesses of the present. “More volume inside, better equipment without a car to be necessarily the larger sizes.
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Senner tuned Nissan 370 Z

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Nissan 370Z Senner tuningSenner Tuning presented a sports package for Nissan 370 Z, called Whitelady, which literally translated means “White Lady”. The Germans report that are not yet fully completed the program, which is illustrated by different colors on the front bumper. Senner tuning package for Nissan 370 Z includes a new exhaust system in stainless steel, with larger cores, and a sports air filter, which led to an increase in power of 3.7-liter V6 engine with 21 h.p. to 352 h.p. White lady may also boasts an adjustable suspension with KW, which was brought down by the car 50 millimeters. front and 45 millimeters. back, and customers are given a choice between two 20-inch wheels covered with tires Vredestein. As already mentioned, Senner Tuning still working on its comprehensive program for Nissan 370 Z, as expected by the end of the year to complete and fully disclosed.
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Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI got 250 h.p. from APS

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

VW Golf 6 GTI APSThe British company for tuning APS is a highly accessible to the engine tuning program for Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI. It is called “Stage One” and more power to the unit 250 h.p. We remind you that the power of standard 2.0-liter TSI engine Volkswagen Golf 6 GTI with total power of 211 h.p. is a maximal torque – 280Nm. Installed “Stage One”, the unit already has the power of 250 h.p. at 5 800 rev/min. and torque of 395 Nm at 2 650 rev/min. The tuned Golf 6 GTI is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 6.2sek. which is 0.7 sec faster than the serial model, and to develop 250 kilometers per hour (240 kilometers per hour in a standard car). The price of “Stage One” is extremely attractive. The British offered their product against only 599 liras sterling (656 euros) and provide security while the ends of the car factory.
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