Beijing 2012: Audi Presents First Plug-in Hybrid

Audi also gives with his A6 L E-Tron Concept at the Auto China in Beijing to honor. The Ingolstadt present study with this technique, its first plug-in hybrids of the upper class segment. Electric power alone, he should do it with the 95-hp electric motor for up to 80 kilometers. The lithium ion battery is liquid-cooled and is placed at the rear of the car to be protected by collisions.Otherwise, he is assisted by a 2.0 TFSI, which again contributes...

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Beijing 2012: Lamborghini's SUV

Who would have thought. At Auto China in Beijing, Lamborghini in front of a SUV. Either you take out very well on the old principles of value, but it skillfully combines the properties of the segment. The concept car Urus (Latin for aurochs) is only at second glance, a Lamborghini, because even though you have tried the external appearance of largely brand and urgently, is the division SUV of course not necessarily suitable for the typical flat of...

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Introduction: Audi Q5 Facelift

The Audi Q5 gets a facelift in the form of the Audi Q5 hybrid quattro now send the Ingolstadt brand in its first series of hybrids on the road. Here are the willing buyers to choose from five engines, the 2.0 TDI is the most efficient. This is available in two horsepower classes. Once with 143 horsepower, 5.3 liter diesel which will be consumed on average per hundred kilometers. Here is a manual transmission and front-wheel drive is given. The 177-hp...

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Opel Astra GTC: compact coupe with a bite

If that does not bode times: after days of storms and rains, the Mallorcan sky cleared as we arrived and the sun made this November once again properly tag summery. Perfect conditions for an intensive island-tour with the new Opel Astra GTC.The Astra GTC sees itself as an independent sport compact cars in the Opel family. And at first glance, he knows quite uncomfortable with dynamic design elements, striking lines and a really successful rims offer...

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Introduction Citroen C4 Aircross

Parallel to the AMI in Leipzig will be new Citroen C4 Aircross SUV on 02.06.2012 in the market. The Citroen C4 Aircross builds on the technology of the Mitsubishi ASX on - after all, come and design of small diesel with 115 hp from a French pen.When Citroen C4 Aircross tried with success, the symbiosis of the design of an SUV with a sedan. At the front is on the wide grille that sets the angle of the double mark in the limelight. The front end is...

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Toyota Prius 2012 facelift

With a large and terminating in a long time ago now lift system, the Toyota Prius is considered. Visually hand here and there has been created: one profilierteres exterior design, refined interior quality and new instruments. Basically, the offer was revised and the multimedia and navigation systems.Comes from the basic version in the new Toyota Prius has been a standard 2012er The "Toyota Touch" system with six speakers are used. This radio / audio...

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Audi Q3 Concept RS

Today, then the message that Audi will unveil at the Auto China 2012, a study of its small sporty SUV's Q3 - first prototype had already been in use. Key figures: 360 horsepower, the well-known among others from the Audi RS3 and slightly pimped 2.5-liter 5-cylinder TFSI delivers. Acceleration from zero to sixty miles in 5.2 seconds. A 265 km / h faster, relatively high-Build 1.6-tonne small car - a car for a niche.Audi's PR statement, the Audi Q3...

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Toyota Land Cruiser V8's Site for Luxury

On 21 April 2012 is to far for the Land Cruiser V8 from Toyota. This learned in the course of the market and can start a complete overhaul both visually and technically score with many innovations. Used a 4461 cc turbo diesel comes with eight cylinders and a six-step automatic transmission. The engine produces 272 hp and is equipped with a particulate filter, so that it meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.As a special equipment item can be considered...

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CLA: 4-Door Coupé from Mercedes is Getting Closer

What is already known, Mercedes-Benz intends to present a 4-door coupe, which is the new A-Class has as its basis. There was talk of a "CLA", they quote Dr. Dieter Zetsche at a factory opening in Hungary. Here, namely the car in the third quarter of this year will go into production. The first customers to take their copy then in the first quarter of next year in reception, so the plan. According to reports, one can already do at the Auto China 2012...

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Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG

From the new G63 AMG, now it is the first official pictures. On the US-American press site of Mercedes-Benz they were published recently. This is especially the grille of the new AMG version of the G-Class. This is provided with a double blade. There are also new bumpers and air intakes, the sting is no less striking. The G63 AMG rolls on 20-inch wheels and is equipped with red brake calipers.As standard, it will probably give the ECO start-stop...

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AMS and Switzer: Tuning contest for Nissan GT-R

The US - American professionals from AMS Performance tuning set a record after the other and send the Nissan GT-R Alpha Omega now in 8.62 seconds on the quarter-mile of the Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colorado. The opponents of SwitzerPerformance is going to something more modest, but still have the in E1K renamed GT-R, at least in 9.66 by said asphalt terrain.A more subtle engine does not mean that Switzer has not accepted the basic V6 BiTurbo Ver. Without further ado, you have the wheel vehicle and ethanol-enabled, with the bio-fuel...

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Toyota FT-Bh - Maximum aerodynamics and minimum weight

The engineers at Toyota FT-Bh set with the radical new ways. Not only the design offers a new character traits, but is remarkable, especially the low consumption. In the lightweight trend is also Toyota is not out of line and so it brings the hybrids to less than 800 kilograms. The CO2 emissions will amount to only 49 g / km and not more than 2.1 liters will be cut in the coming hundred kilometers. So here is clearly very important efficiency. Still,...

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Official: Jaguar roadster build

Jaguars will try to offer a roadster, and thus a fourth model. It is assumed that the F-Type will be sent in the middle of next year on the roads. In appearance, the study should serve as a model C-X16, which one might last autumn at the IAA in Frankfurt marvel.In the Jaguar F-Type, new gasoline engines will be installed which are supported by an aluminum monocoque chassis. On public roads is reportedly already testing the first prototypes of the...

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Audi R8 e-tron is in a small series

According to reports, it is due in November, a small series of R8 e-tron type of Audi. It is not clear yet whether the electric car can only be leased or offered for sale. New details on the electric R8 first shadow cast on a really interesting vehicle ...Audi built in such way, according to the new e-tron fiberglass coil springs for the first time in the R8. Next year they will also come in different models of the Middle and Upper Class. This is...

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BMW presents i8 Spyder Concept

In a few days there will be on display at the auto show in Beijing, the BMW Concept i8 Spyder. This offer her third Munich BMW i-electric model, a plug-in hybrid, which makes 354 hp and one-on reaches 250 km / h limited top speed. In just five seconds, according to BMW with the study vehicle from zero to one hundred. This value is the stated consumption of only three liters per hundred kilometers of such a range of quite considerable.The electric...

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Peugeot is Planning a Convertible, and SUV of the 208?

Peugeot has apparently made ​​it his task to make the new 208 for bestsellers. Following the press launch this week, you can order it now. The first reviews are at least been quite positive. Now the French plan also includes 208 well-branch as a convertible and SUV, which indeed is not inconceivable.Currently you can order the new Peugeot 208 at the dealers, where you can choose between five gasoline and three diesel engines. As a beginner with a...

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Ferrari Developed First Production Hybrid

The British Autocar reports that Ferrari currently developing a 12-cylinder hybrid engine. In a production vehicle, it has not yet announced anything yet and also because of the sporting Leistungsbestrebung, the Ferrari has finally tradition, one would have thought a step in this direction unlikely.But there are other motivations in favor of a lower CO2 emissions. The EU limits, for example, where you can meet and therefore will avoid penalties....

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