To launch in early April Auto Show in New York, from Chevrolet has prepared two new versions of the model Cruze. These are RS and Sports Environmental Eco, both have 1.4-liter turbo engine with a power 138 h.p. Chevrolet Cruze RS is distinguished from the standard model with new bumpers and side skirts as well as the presence of a small spoiler on the tailgate. Eco version did received a new grille, improving aerodynamics. Environmental Cruze also has a lowered suspension, low resistance tires, 17-inch alloy wheels and modified mechanical gearbox. According to Chevrolet, the car accelerates from 0 to 96 km / h. for 10sek. and its cost of fuel is 5.88l/100km. Sales of the Chevrolet Cruze RS Cruze Eco and the U.S. will start in the autumn as yet unclear whether those versions will be available in Europe.
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The German tuner B & B announced that it offers three levels of zoom power Volkswagen Scirocco R, whose 2.0-liter TSI engine has a standard 265 h.p. and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In stage one power unit increases to 310 h.p. and reaches peak torque 410 Nm. This is achieved through reprogramming of the software, increased pressure compressors 0.2 bar and optimization of fuel injection. The price of the package is 1,198 euros, which will allow your Scirocco R raised to 275 km/h. However, if these characteristics do not satisfy you may still pay the € 1,600 to have 324 horses and 435 Nm under the hood, and your car to a speed of 279 km/h. Accordingly, the German specialists increased pressure compressors with even 0.05 bar, replace the intake system and modified exhaust. The third stage is the real extremists. When it is installed on all new turbo B & B, sports exhaust system and management software. The cost of this pleasure is € 7,998, as it reaches 362 h.p. power, torque increases to 480 Nm. But the maximum speed is increased by only 1 km/h, compared with stage two.
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Citing its sources, Bloomberg publishes reports that Mitsubishi Motors plans to increase 2012 production of electric cars to 30,000 per year which has more than tripled. Expected in the coming financial year Mitsubishi to produce 9000 units of model i-MiEV, in 2011 they have doubled or 18,000, and in 2012 the figure to reach 30,000. For the financial year 2009. Japanese company has sold 1,900 electric i-MiEV in Japan, plus 250 in the UK and Hong Kong. The emergence of the North American model does take place next year. Currently the biggest obstacle to electric i-MiEV is extremely high value. In Japan it is 4.59 million yen (about 51,000 dollars), equivalent to the value of two hybrid Toyota Prius. By Mitsubishi, however, reported that in the future will optimize production costs significantly, which is expected the price to fall to about 2 million yen. We remind you that the Mitsubishi i-MiEV is equipped with electric power 63k.s. and energy in its lithium-ion batteries is sufficient to elapse 160 km., Currently are working hard to increase the autonomy to 200 km.
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This week the European market was introduced renewed Mitsubishi Outlander, which is altered vision and a new engine. The price of the model starts from 48,990 EUR, but it is possible to use the tax credit. We remind you that the new Outlander hit the market in 2007. And recently underwent a facelift, but Mitsubishi refreshed version called “new generation Outlander”, because the reason for its renovation is his vision is in step with the other new models company. The car has been characteristic for now Colt, Lancer Sports Sedan, Lancer Sportback and Lancer Evolution grille whose style is determined by the company as a “fighter” and was actually inspired by such aircraft. Mitsubishi’s engineers have also improved the aerodynamics of the Outlander, although more aggressive type of front, and the length of the car increased by 25 mm. Be seen more new wheels and built-in LED lights blinkers. The model is now available and several new colors, the passenger compartment and the interior materials are better. Refresh Mitsubishi Outlander boasts with several new technologies leading to improved comfort and security. These include bi-xenon headlamps with headlamps with adaptive steering (AFS), a system supporting departure gradient (HSA) and STOP signal system for emergency braking (ESS).
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The next generation of Volkswagen Beetle will debut exhibition in Los Angeles in November, and sales will start next year, said the magazine Autocar, citing its sources. Reportedly, the new Volkswagen Beetle will have a longer wheelbase and wider track, but its appearance will be similar to the concept Ragster, presented in 2005. Turtle will probably only be called Beetle, the first generation model, not New Beetle, and will have more powerful and cleaner engines, from those of its predecessor. It is envisaged that the introduction of modifications to be driven by a 2.0-liter gasoline engine with a power 210 h.p. which will be the most powerful serial produced ever. Other conjugation petrol engines are 1.2 and 1.6-liter capacity by 105 and 160 h.p. Diesel units we’ll have working volumes 1.6 and 2.0 liters, generating 105 and 140 h.p. and U.S. new Beetle will be available with 2.5-liter diesel power 170 h.p.
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Being one of the main sponsors of the music festival “2010 Rock am Ring”, which will be held in June on the Nurburgring racetrack, Suzuki decided to introduce a special version of the Sport model Swift, on the occasion of the event. Suzuki Swift Sport has received the insignia “Rock am Ring” both outside and in the interior, which in turn can also boast a new multimedia system, including a Clarion navigation with 6.9-inch color display, 30GB hard drive, iPod adapter and more powerful speakers. The car is equipped with 1.6-liter gasoline engine with a power 125 h.p. allowing minicar to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for 8.9 sec, which is quite good result for such small car and to develop a speed of 200 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 7.0l/100km. The low fuel consumption is quite much required by costumers, who are ready to buy such car. This is the main reason from the company to introduce the engine with low consumptions and high power, which is amking the car quite economical.
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The new generation of the Opel Astra five-door exceeded all expectations, receiving over 100,000 contracts in Europe by market launch of the model in December 2009. Very good acceptance of new Astra customers will determine the addition of a third production shift at the Opel plant in Gliwice (Poland) in the second quarter. The new compact car has exceeded plan by 10%. Opel envisaged procurement of 180,000 new Astra for the first full year of her sales in Germany alone the Astra registrations in the first two months of 2010 increased by 38% compared to the same period last year. This gave Astra second in sales in the compact segment in Germany. Currently the new Astra is available only in version five-door hatchback. The next model will be a wagon version of the new Astra. Love in the new Astra is not just buyers. Compact model of Opel received high recognition from the automotive world in Europe for its design innovations and technologies. Even before they went on sale, the new Astra won the Golden Steering Wheel (Goldenes Lenkrad) by the German magazine AutoBild and its European subsidiaries. In Spain, the new Astra is the only car that has ever received three first prizes of the automotive press: The title “Best Car of the Year of Spain”, awarded by 54 automotive journalists in the rating, sponsored by the newspaper ABC. Astra was first selected by readers of the Spanish Prensa Ibérica, the newspaper La Vanguardia and automobile magazine Autofáci. And yet, the new model of Opel was crowned with the title “Car of the Year 2010 in the Canary Islands.
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In 2008. was shown electric Fiat 500, developed by British company Nice, but next month the Top Marques exhibition in Monaco (April 15 to 18) will see one more electric-based compact model of the Italians. This time the design was made by the company Atomik Cars, for a donor has used up the Fiat 500 Abarth. Atomik car called 500, but is not yet known whether its planned production. For Atomik Cars currently do not report many details of its concept, but found that it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for impressive 5.6 sec which is 1.8 sec purposes. faster than the Fiat 500 Abarth. Atomik 500 has a system of permanent four-wheel drive, assuming that there are two synchronized electric motor at each wheel, and thermoelectric cooling module. Battery pack then, received the name LiFePO4, is made of lithium, iron and phosphate. So far no other similar electric batteries which, according Atomik Cars are loaded much more quickly, withstand temperatures to 500 degrees Celsius and have much more life.
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Although in 2008 Toyota refreshed RAV4, its sales clearly did not go as expected, which encouraged the Japanese company to use the new facelift model. Spread by Toyota first official photo RAV4 updated three weeks ago, but the statement in Geneva was disclosed any details about the car that has become more attractive. The front of the Toyota RAV4 is completely changed, having received a new bonnet, bumper, grille and headlights. Rear lights do become LED, and the interior has new upholstery and light changes. European market renovated RAV4 will be offered with two diesel and one petrol engine. The former are 2.2-liter with 150 facilities 180 h.p. and can be combined with 6-stage mechanical or automatic transmission Multidrive S, as a more powerful car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for only 9.3 sec. Petrol engine is a 2.0-liter power 158 h.p. at 6 200 rev/min. and a maximum torque of 198 Nm available in 4 400 rev/min. It can be combined with the same transmissions as the mechanical acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for only 10.5 sec going for, but with the automatic – is with 0.5 sec slower.
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One of the hottest places the exhibition in Geneva is to stand Abarth, where the Italians have put forward their versions of the new Fiat Punto Evo and convertible Fiat 500C. Punto Evo Abarth is fitted with a petrol turbo 1.4 Multiair, which is 162 h.p. power and its maximum torque of 250 Nm achieved. at 2 250 rev/min. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 7.9 sec while its average fuel consumption is 6.0l/100km. Hot convertible 500C Abarth also relies on a 1.4-liter engine, but it is the family Turbo T-Jet. His power is 138 h.p. and its maximum torque – 206 Nm at 2 000 rev/min. Minicar accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 8.1 sec, a top speed of 205 km/h and consumes an average of 6.5l/100km mileage. Both cars received optical packets, new wheels and upgraded interiors. Future owners of Punto Evo Abarth will also have four modes of driving, and those of 500C Abarth will enjoy electric folding roof, whose color can be black or gray.
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