Tuning companies are paying increased attention to electric cars, probably where he is going Anticipating market. After creating electric Brabus Smart, RUF and hard work on the electric versions of the Porsche 911 and Cayenne, now known Rinspeed concept electric. The Swiss, who are known for extremely aggressive adjustments to models of Porsche and unusual concepts for preparing the exhibition in Geneva in March of Electric City, called the UC, which stands for Urban Commuter. The car has a length of 2.5 meters and is equipped with an electric motor whose torque is 124 Nm. Vehicle may be traveling the 120 kilometers. without recharging, and a top speed of 110 kilometers per hour An interesting feature is that its management is carried out via a joystick. For traveling over longer distances is intended to establish special railway wagons, where cars can be picked up and during their shipment to be loaded with electricity. Although not mentioned in the official press release, it became clear that charging will take place in household contact or specialized stations that can be booked in advance via the Internet.
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For exhibition in Detroit in January, BMW Group have prepared a new concept of Mini. It aims to shed some light on how the future will look like a compact SUV brand, expected to appear in the autumn of 2010th. Mini Beachcomber, was named as the vehicle was inspired by the model Moke, produced in the period 1964 1999. Characterized by the absence of doors and roof, and resembling a buggy. The concept still has a ceiling and doors, but are of cloth and placed very quickly, if necessary. Mini Beachcomber is quite functional, as the rear seats can be moved longitudinally, and the backrests to fold them, which is released in space for bulky luggage such as bikes, surfing and other accessories for sport and entertainment. Mini Beachcomber in drive is transmitted to all four wheels through the 4ALL, which are not yet known details. Alloy wheels are 17 inches in size, dressed in off-road tires.
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Over the next five years Opel intends to complement its product range with several new models, including compact crossover, mini car, hybrid and electric car. Said Executive Director of Opel, Nick Reilly, in an interview with Auto Motor and Sport. According to Riley, in the next 2-3 years will be released electric car and hybrids, then they will be introduced compact crossover, which will use the platform to the next generation of the Corsa. Opel prepare and alternate model Agila, which is identical with the Suzuki Splash, but after an alliance between the Japanese company, Volkswagen, Opel by were forced to develop a separate model. Within the strategy will occur two mini cars – one will be practical and would be ideological heir of Agila, and the other will be more sporty and luxurious. Opel’s leadership believes that the updating of existing models and introducing new will not only maintain current market share of the company in Europe by 6.5 percent, but will also help to increase it.
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From this week, C_42, which is an international exhibition center of Citroen, attracted more than 3 million visitors since its re-opening in 2007. Is in prevaplashtava concept showroom, dedicated to the creation of the brand new – DS3. Make your “shopping DS3″, wheels, or select your own roof, imagine that you are on the wheel of a Citroen DS3, … from now on everything is possible! To do it, come to C_42. This unique place was transformed this season into a conceptual shop dedicated to DS3. Upon their arrival to the exhibition center C_42, the visitor comes in the universe of DS3: meet your black color and brilliance of the DS3 logo on the center of the building. From ground level and climbing the floors, consistently revealed a six Citroen-DS3, each with their individuality. You will find various options for customizing the model, which combines white and light blue, or one which is mixed bright red roof and white with zebra stripes. The territory of DS3 guests can find the color combinations of the car: the door, covers the various decisions in the internal elements, wheel rims, which resemble elegant buttonhole on the cuff … you can try making room in the DS3 and to take a picture of the wheel of this car that suits you best.
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Especially for the British market by early next year Land Rover will introduce a version of the Sport model Freelander 2, which actually does not show a particularly sporty character. The car will be available in black color (Santorini Black) and gray (Lago Grey). It features a 19-inch wheels and new rear spoiler and door handles and side mirrors it in color coding. Option is offered as an additional sports package, including new bumpers. The interior of the Land Rover Freelander 2 Sport is a two-color trim, which is a combination of leather and fabric, and special insoles captioned “Sport”, present and seat-back. “Sport” Freelander 2 will be available with 2.2-liter diesel engine of the standard model which has a power 160 h.p. and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The unit is combined with six-speed automatic transmission with start / stop system that reduces fuel consumption and CO2 exhaust emissions, respectively, by 6.24 to 5.57l for 100 km run and from 194 to 179 gr/km.
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According to our colleagues from Autocar, the British company Land Rover is developing a hybrid version of the Range Rover Sport, which will be available in 2012, and testing and is scheduled to start in the 2010th. The newspaper claimed that the vehicle can move and full of electricity, in which case you will be able to traveling the 32 kilometers. without refueling, in a combined mode discharges its CO2 emissions will only 100 gr/km. Hybrid Range Rover Sport will be equipped with 3.0-liter diesel engine with a power 245 h.p. and a maximum torque of 600 Nm. Aggregate internal combustion engine will be supported by 25-kW electric, energy which will be shipped by special batteries. Charged with electricity will be implemented in a standard outlet, as car will have a system for regenerating energy during braking. We remind you that during the 2011 Land Rover will launch a compact version of the Range Rover.
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Ford officially renewed showed S-Max and Galaxy, which will make debut exhibition in Brussels (Belgium) in January and will appear in the dealers of the company immediately after it. Models have received a number of cosmetic changes including new bumpers, grille and headlights. In addition, Ford S-Max can also boast a new daily stops and LED lights built into the bumper. The most interesting updates on S-Max and Galaxy, however, is the introduction of the new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is a power 203 h.p. at 5 500 rev/min but its maximum torque of 300 Nm achieved. in the range 1 750 – 4 500 rev/min. In both models, aggregates of these modifications combined with robotic gearbox, dual-clutch Powershift. S-Max 2.0 STCi accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 8.5 sec, a top speed of 221 kilometers per hour and spends an average of 8.1 liters 100 km drive, while Galaxy 2.0 STCi first two indicators were 8.8 sec and 217 kilometers per hour. Ford and bring another version of the 2.0 TDCi diesel engine, which has a power 161 h.p. and joins the two existing generating power by 138 and 113 h.p.
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Volkswagen spread of official information, accompanied by photographs of completely new model Amarok. Pickup will be produced in Argentina and will be available in South America early next year and in Europe in the summer. Entire length of the Volkswagen Amarok is 5 250 mm, Initially it will be offered only with a double room, but at a later stage will be introduced with a single version. In the first case, the loading platform of the truck has an area of 2.52 square meters on and allows her to be carrying cargo weighing up to 1.15 tons. All modifications to the Volkswagen Amarok will use the system for the four-wheel drive 4MOTION, but it will have the option to switch the transmission to the rear landing gear only. Standard torso model is differential, in which the distribution of torque is 40:60 in favor of the rear axle, but the car can be ordered with a locking differential. When introduced in the market, Volkswagen Amarok will be available only with the 2.0 TDI engine with a power 163 h.p. and maximum torque of 400Nm. A few months later it will occur and modification with a weaker version of the same unit generating capacity of 122 h.p. and a maximum torque of 340 Nm. With the more powerful unit, the average fuel consumption of the truck is 7.8l/100km. mileage and CO2 exhaust emissions – 206 g/km., while a weaker these indicators are 7.6l/100km. and 199gr/km.
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The deputy of the Alfa Romeo 147 had yet to appear this year but the Italian company model with delayed several months and it will make its official debut at the exhibition in Geneva in March. It has long been speculated by the name of the car, initially thought he would be called 149, in consequence of the Alfa Romeo liked options Milano, but ultimately proved that he will be called Giulietta, as the Italians already spread and initial images information. Giulietta name actually is not new, but comes from the self-titled model of Alfa Romeo, produced in the period 1954-1965. It is offered in sedan, coupe and cabriolet, and its top engine was a 1.3-liter, a power 116 h.p. The appearance of new designer lines should Giulietta model MiTo, it will be positioned precisely above it in the product line of Alfa Romeo. The car is built on the new platform C-Evo, which is the development of Fiat Group and will be used also for future models of the Chrysler and Dodge. Dimensions of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta are 4 350 mm length, 1 800 mm width and 1 460 mm height and wheelbase is 2 630 mm. This means that the successor has risen to 147 in every respect, and it has increased its cargo capacity from 292 to 350 liters.
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Those of you who have decided that necessarily want to have extreme Nissan GT-R SpecV will have to hurry. The Japanese company announced that European and dealers will take orders for the hot version to January 22, only the first 40 customers will be able to buy it, this figure reflects 40 years of the onset of the first GT-R. Nissan GT-R SpecV was revealed at the beginning of the year and several months later was released for sale to the Japanese market. Modification differs from the standard model with its carbon fiber package with reduced weight 60 kilograms., Sport seats Recaro, carbon-ceramic Brembo brake system and unique 20-inch wheels. Although the 3.8-liter engine the car has not received the additional power unit is equipped with new technology, allowing for a short time to increase efficiency of the two turbocharger, which resulted in the presence of high torque at low and medium speed.
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