Aston Martin Virage: the termination of production is imminent?

The launch of the new Aston Martin DB9 could force the leaders of the British brand to sacrifice the Virage ahead of time, the car was launched in February 2011 and has always seemed 'neither fish nor fowl' than the DB9 and DBS. This was revealed CarsUK, writing also that the Virage Volante Copuè and have won so far just over 1,000 customers, a number of wholly insufficient to justify staying in the catalog. The leaders Aston Martin then took the ball, bringing the status quo prior to the introduction of the Virage, the range will then return to be made ??up of only two coupe with V12 (Vanquish and DB9), three recitals also more compact V12 Vantage.

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Nissan Micra Elle: Paris Motor Show 2012 comes the utilitarian "designed for women"

Based sull'allestimento average Acenta, the ELLE discover that Paris has standard features that include automatic climate control, Intelligent Key system, start button, heated and electrically folding door mirrors, and cruise control with speed limiter. Among the highlights of the design are the panoramic glass roof, chrome accents on the lower portion of the grille, chrome door handles, alloy wheels painted, fog lights and roof spoiler. Initially, the proposed colors for the body are two - Ocean Blue and Dark Red - and the interior is offered a new upholstery fabric. The integrated satellite navigation and infotainment Nissan Connect option.

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The new Skoda Octavia debut in November

Will be achieved by using the MQB platform and will be lighter than about 1 quintal than the generation it replaces, it will be more exclusive and better finished without sacrificing the excellent price / equipment. The engine range will have the unit barycentric the 1.4 TSI (with technology to deactivate cylinders) and the 1.6 TDI, which will add the 1.8 TSI and 2.0 TDI. The 2.0 TSI will be for the sports version vRS

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Lamborghini Gallardo upcoming new Super Trofeo Stradale?

These, however, are not the only rumors regarding the Lamborghini Gallardo. Car and Driver reports that the next generation will in fact declined again in coupe and spyder versions, rear-wheel drive or full, but may not offer those special equipment that until now have propped up the range. The authors speculate that the magazine lightened versions will only be available for the coupe.

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Jaguar XFR Speed ??Pack

The Jaguar XFR Speed ??Pack is presented in an official during the show in Moscow (August 29-September 9) and anticipates in form and substance the expected variation XFR-S, whose debut will mark the culmination of the XF range. The XFR Speed ??Pack uses the well-known 5.0 V8 Supercharged 510 hp and 625 Nm, the modified electronic management and in the conformation of the airbox to the sedan reaches a top speed of 280 km / h. To these interventions of a technical nature match the adoption of a new front splitter and a rear spoiler more profiled.

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New Nissan GTR arrives in 2018

Next year Nissan GTR will update the working of engine, bodywork and mechanical elements, countering the constant process of growth that today form the 5 years of seniority. With these credentials, the Nissan GTR can withstand the arrival of new opponents, and the most modern technology and equipped with a hybrid engine. And it is a hybrid platform that Nissan's engineers are thinking more and more interest, so as to bring an employee to say that a Nissan GTR Hybrid is a "distinct possibility."

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5-star NCAP Audi A3, Ford B-Max, Kia cee'd, Renault Clio and Volvo V40

The Renault Clio was assessed with a 88% for adult protection, with 89% in the protection of children, with a 66% in pedestrian protection and an excellent 99% in respect of the availability of safety systems. The most surprising result was recorded by Isuzu D-Max, whose previous assessment was not encouraging: in 2008 they were awarded two stars total and only one for pedestrians. The new D-Max instead earns 4 stars and records a 83% for adult protection, a 67% interest in the protection of children, 51% in pedestrian protection, and a 71% in the scope of security systems. The next round of results will be released on November 28.

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Paris Motor Show 2012 Fiat presents the new Panda 4x4

Paris Motor Show 2012 Fiat presents the new Panda 4 × 4: the third generation of the famous four-wheel drive model of the Italian brand is available with five-door body and measures 368 centimeters long, 167 wide and 160 high. It has a wheelbase of 230 cm, while the front track is 141 inches and the rear is 140. The aesthetic is strongly characterized by the marked lines of the front and rear bumpers, complete with carry-aesthetic aluminum color to emphasize the presence of the metal shield of the underbody.

Unlike the previous generation, the new Panda 4 × 4, the shanks follow the line of the body without solution of continuity, ensuring complete protection of the lower part of the car. With Panda 4 × 4 also debuted two new exterior colors: orange Sicily (pastel) and green Tuscany (metallic). Inside it is open a new green color scheme for the band that frames instrumentation and pocket glove and cloth seats designed specifically in three different-color (green, beige, orange) enriched by details in eco-leather, door panels front and rear inserts always eco-leather, and finally, the tall cabinet in the center console which adds an extra storage compartment to the 14 already on the 4 × 2 versions.

Panda 4 × 4 is provided with a transmission system of type "Torque-on-demand", which makes use of two differentials and a coupling controlled electronically. It is a permanent four wheel drive managed by an electronic control unit which, through the analysis of the signals vehicle, distributes the traction on the two front and rear axles in a homogeneous and proportional according to the conditions of the road surface grip. The advantages of this system are the absolute automatism of function and lack of maintenance.



Panda 4 × 4 also proposes to set the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Full function ELD (Electronic Locking Differential), a further aid to the guidance and inspiration to the start of paths slippery (snow, ice, mud, etc..) . In particular, the ELD acts by braking the wheels lose traction (or slip over the other), thus transferring the driving force of those who have a better grip on the ground. This function can be switched manually by pressing the specific place in front of the gear lever and acts under the threshold of 50 km / h.



The car is available with two engines, both equipped with Start & Stop, the new 0.9 Turbo Twinair 85 bhp and diesel 1.3 Multijet II 75 HP. 1.2 Fire Compared to the previous generation, the Twinair Turbo offers a 40% increase in torque which, combined with the specific exchange 6-speed with first gear, provides a significant improvement in the ability to ramp start, the quality of the cue, of ' resilience and recovery. Is no less the motorization turbodiesel Multijet II, thanks to the increase in torque of 30%.

The suspension system has been changed from the version 2WD front wheels remain independent architecture McPherson while the rear is a preferred wheel system interconnected through a torsion specifically

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Suzuki Grand Vitara facelift

The Grand Vitara facelift (in the versions 3 and 5 door) then receives unusual fabrics for the seats, while the only 5-door has a fabric with stripes that cross the intention of the technicians is expected to increase the sense of strength and solidity. For the three doors are provided plots of mold more sporty and youthful. No mention of the engine range, which is therefore composed of the 1.6 petrol (109 hp, only for 3 doors) and 2.4 (169 hp) and the 1.9 DDiS diesel (129 hp).

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Porsche Cayenne GTS 2013 Moscow Motor Show 2012

The Porsche Cayenne GTS is powered by the 4.8-liter V8 S version, powered by 20 horsepower thanks to some minor mechanical changes and the control unit. The update of the engine thus allows the Porsche Cayenne GTS 2013 to develop 420 horsepower at 6,700 rpm with a maximum torque of 520 Nm at 3,500 rpm. The benefits are so high level, the maximum speed is 261 km / h while the zero-percent is covered in 5.7 seconds.

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DUB Show Los Angeles 2012

Many also SUVs and Pick Up Truck typical of North America, all modified and rubberized exaggerated, as well as classics from the '60s and '70s-style stars and stripes. They could not miss the numerous and beautiful hostesses that increasingly characterize this type of event.

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New Mazda 6 2013: official photos and technical data

Inside the Mazda 6's dashboard oriented driver architecture that adopts the same command view of CX-5: generous multifunction display 5 "situated in an elevated position and divided panel of the air conditioner from the air vents, set in a nice trim available in 2 colors, "Bordeaux metal 'and' Dark Metal '. Behind the gear lever figure instead the control panel of the multimedia system Human Machine Interface (HMI).

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Land Rover Freelander 2 2013

The introduction of more important with the Land Rover Freelander 2 2013 is the new Si4 engine 2.0 GTDi. The four-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo engine is made entirely of aluminum and is capable of delivering 240 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 340 Nm at 3,200 rpm. The 2-liter is mated to a six-speed Aisin automatic transmission AWF21 and four-wheel drive, while consumption is 9.6 liters per 100 km. In the range are available with the TD4 150 hp automatic or manual transmission, the SD4 190 horsepower combined with the automatic transmission only and eD4 150 hp, single engine of the lot to use front-wheel drive.

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