Monday, 18 February 2013

Nissan Canada announces pricing of NV200 Compact Van

Yesterday, Nissan announced that its new compact van NV200 Cargo will sell at MSRP of the lowest in its segment is $ 21,998 CAD. The NV200 has several unique features in its segment, including the best fuel economy in its class at 8.7 L/100 km city and 7.1 L/100 km on the highway, the shortest turning radius in its class to maneuver in tight urban spaces and other useful features such as control system tire pressure, low headroom for easy indoor...

Kia Carens: The Compact Van comes for 19,990 Euro

At 04 May 2013, the Kia Rio comes on the market and now has also been announced, which is expected to cost the van. The price table starts at € 19,990. The Carens can preorder now before. The basic version can be obtained for nearly 20,000 euros to be paid 136 hp 1.6 GDI petrol engine installed. The choices are then also an additional charge for the 136-hp 1.7 CRDi diesel engine and the 166 hp 2.0 GDI petrol payable. All engines transmit their power...

Sunday, 17 February 2013

Mercedes GLA celebrates its world premiere in April 2013

Mercedes introduces its new compact crossover coupe GLA in April 2013 at the Auto Shanghai show. It is well ahead of the competition models BMW X2 (2016) and Audi Q2 (2015) on the market. As reported, the "Auto Bild" in the morning showing a number, the model rolls on the basis of the A-Class - internal "cross-Activity Vehicle" called-with larger wheels, more ground clearance and a wider range of engines from the tape. There is an additional cost...

New Details for Appearing Audi A3 Cabriolet 2014

Even just a year ago we ventured a preview of the upcoming Audi A3 Cabrio. Fortunately, the Convertible of the A3-8V-generation is not based on the hatchback model, but on the much more stretched lower notchback variant.In comparison to the base hatchback This approach will significantly sportier proportions. And different than those shown by us in March 2012 draft, has the design of the "Auto Bild" actually very smart and very athletic. Under the...

Saturday, 16 February 2013

Ssangyong Smart Interface Vehicles-1

At the Geneva Motor Show (07 - 17 March 2013), the South Korean Ssangyong wheel specialist will present the design study of the "Smart Interface Vehicles" -1 of the world public. This is the fourth concept study of the South Koreans in two years. With the SIV-1 now, a study for the segment of mid-size SUVs are presented.The show then the dimension of the concept car: the SIV-1 is 4.50 meters long, 1.88 meters wide and 1.64 meters high. The wheelbase...

Thursday, 14 February 2013

Kia Forte 5 2014: More than a Facelift

In Chicago, the South Korean manufacturer has its model Forte 5 2014.Among the most obvious changes, there is a new section before hosting a grid closer to make room for the more aggressive grille, which is reminiscent of the Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart and Evo.Under the hoodThe main improvements to the Kia Forte 5 2014 found under the hood. The chassis is new, while the 4-cylinder 2.4-liter disappears from the landscape, the 4-cylinder 2.0-liter...

2014 Chevrolet Spark EV

The all-electric version of the Chevrolet Spark small will be sold initially in California, Oregon, South Korea and of course Canada.It is powered by an electric motor combined with a long battery life, which deliver a total force of 130 hp and an impressive torque of 400 lb-ft.The Spark EV is the first all-electric car in North America to offer an optional rapid charging SAE DC to recharge 80% of the strength of the battery in just 20 minutes.Photo...

BMW M8: a rumor of more persistent

This is wishful thinking long cherished leaders of the division of BMW M Sport: Designing a high-performance sports coupe, exclusive and bearing claw Mr. A cut of the caliber of Aston Martin Vantage, Audi R8 GT, Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Maserati GranTurismo and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.Thus, after the M3, M5, M6, X5M and X6M, it is more likely that we see appear at the beginning of 2016 a coupe M8. Lightweight coupe that borrows its...

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Mini Cooper Five-door in 2014

The current version of the Mini Cooper will be replaced next year. It will include a wide range of models and versions, including a new version of the five-door Cooper.Recall that, so far, the Mini Cooper, Cooper S and Cooper JCW are only sold in three-door version. Currently, only the Countryman range offers the opportunity to enjoy five doors.The Mini Cooper hatchbackIt goes without saying that the main change that will result from this second...

Volkswagen CC 2013

In 2008, his debut on the European market, it was called the Volkswagen Passat CC. A nice 4-door coupe that took for a Mercedes-Benz CLS more compact and much less expensive.Volkswagen, the name means CC Comfort Coupe.Since last year, the leadership of the German manufacturer has decided to differentiate its models Passat and Passat CC, eliminating the latter becomes the Volkswagen CC.With the arrival of the next generation, it will eventually show...

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Introducing: Mercedes CLA Edition 1

Because the new Mercedes Coupe is based on the A-Class is not even on the market and already a first special model. Edition 1 of the CLA should therefore come even sportier than the standard version of the CLA, the we had already reported here. This sporty vehicle, the Stuttgart first lay on for 12 months. From the third quarter 2013, the cars will be available.The special version will be freely combined with all engine variants. So there are currently...

Alfa Romeo 4C with 300 hp

Alfa Romeo will introduce in Geneva the production version of the Alfa 4C.The turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine draws its power from the traditional Alfa Romeo displacement of 1,750 cubic centimeters. He was with a view to use in the new 4C on both the A-like outlet optimized again thoroughly.The power to weight with Alfa Romeo's "less than 4 kg per horsepower" to. If we go from a total weight of 1,200 kilograms (and much more likely the extremely...

Monday, 11 February 2013

VW Golf R Cabriolet 265 hp

The sports version of the VW Golf Cabriolet can now be ordered in good time before the hopefully soon begin open air season from 43,325 euros. Thus, the Wolfsburg then bring the most expensive but also the fastest Golf Cabriolet history on the market. Ensure the sporting buyer is then screwed but also the already known from the sedan 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine with 195 kW / 265 hp under the hood. However, this engine has in the closed variant...

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo: Business Class for the highway

After sedan and wagon now the third body version of the Munich bedrock comes on the market. In early March, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo in Geneva will be presented to the world public, 15 June, the rollout is in the car dealerships. He looks from the front even as "ordinary" 3, so show up at the rear of the car but a few design changes.But beautiful in order. Front of course greets the BMW-typical radiator grille. The elongated headlights connect...

Saturday, 9 February 2013

BMW i3 Concept Coupe

The new electric car at the Geneva Motor Show (March 07 - March 17, 2013), first presented in Europe. On the already pre-release images are particularly striking, the high shoulder line and the apparent lack of B-pillar. The two different colored paint, the stylish wheels and LED lighting make for a modern appearance acting.For the drive, the drive eDrive system, which should be designed for a range of 130 to 160 km. The energy needed to drive the...

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Preview: Citroen DS3 Cabrio

in 2013 seems to be a peak year for all fans will be convertible. It's obviously not the current weather that makes me so euphoric, no, they are the convertibles coming soon to the market. Besides the new Opel Convertible Cascada, the beginning of the week I could see up close (and that looks mighty good!), Now runs the Citroen DS3 Cabrio before the dealer.The two drove the 156 hp DS3 THP 155 and were quite impressed - even if that is not a...

Honda plans "Civic Wagon Concept"

The station wagon market in the compact class, Honda has not operated for a long time, at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013, however, the Japanese presented the "Honda Civic Station Wagon Concept".Judging by initial sketches, the Civic is expected to grow significantly in the combined length to make room for the rear combination. Perhaps the wheelbase grows only marginally, the rear overhang, however, should be correspondingly greater.Whether it...

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

Volkswagen Golf VII 4MOTION

Since 1986, Volkswagen offers AWD version of its mega-popular Golf.It was therefore expect to see appear such a variation of the 7th generation Golf.This is now done with the release in Germany, VII Golf 4MOTION proposed versions Trendline, Comfortline and Highline.This new version has a Haldex AWD system, lightened up to 1.4 kg weight of the current system.This allows the car to have a fuel consumption reduced by 15%.4MOTION4MOTION technology favors...

Infiniti Q50: European premiere of the luxury Japanese

The Nissan subsidiary provides its latest development, the Infiniti Q50, at the Geneva Motor Show, the first time in Europe. Even before the start of the show (7 to 17 March 2013), journalists are at 05 March will have the opportunity to take new flagship of the Japanese people to look at the. So far, the Q50 was highlighted only at the NAIAS in Detroit.The technology cooperation with Mercedes-Benz suggests that under the hood of the sporty sedan...

Monday, 4 February 2013

Lexus F RC: a name to remember

There are these decisions made by Toyota that lead us to discover that the largest automaker in the world in 2012, is preparing to release a new performance coupe, which should be similar to the GS.Thus, after the name reserved for the first NX compact SUV the Lexus brand, Toyota here again with the name RC F to identify a sports coupe through template currently in development.If we add to this that Lexus has confirmed its intention to market a sports...

Americans bought more cars during the month of January

Automakers Ford, Chrysler and General Motors (GM) have all reported outbreaks in two digits for the month of January, evidence that the favorable circumstances of 2012 will continue this year in the United States.At Ford, sales rose by 22% compared to the same period last year, while GM and Ford have both reported increases of 16%. Chrysler had its best sales in five years during the month of January.On the European side, Volkswagen has reported...

Range Rover Evoque XL: The 7-seat Version

They are beautiful the Range Rover Evoque 3 and 5 five doors, in addition to being extremely popular everywhere around the world.These compact SUV that confront the Audi Q5, BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLK in this world, will soon make way for a convertible version.After that, it will be the turn of an elongated variant to be offered, which can accommodate up to seven passengers.With its 4600 mm length adjacent to the Range Rover Evoque XL will be positioned...