Lexus LF-LC is the part in this year's edition of the prestigious Concorso d'Eleganza in Italy. The sports coupe concept, the brand is applying for the audience award for concept cars and prototypes.
Already in his first appearance at the Motor Show in Detroit earlier this year secured the full hybrid sports coupe the "Eyes On Design Award 'for concept cars. At the Motor Show in Chicago, the 2 +2- Stzer was also appreciated by visitors as the best concept car. To the award-winning sports coupe with an outlook on the future design direction for the brand.photo: Auto-Medienportal
The BMW X1 is like sliced bread: in spite of the now 2.5 years, the BMW's compact SUV's on the ribs, the X1 still a good sold 10,000 times per month. In order not to slacken now, the end of June 2012 from Munich to bring a new facelift for the X1.
The current design updates include a restructured front bumper, new headlights, turn signals integrated into the exterior mirrors, less plastic mounts and more painted surfaces as well as a more distinctive underbody protection at the rear. Will fall on the newly designed center console and the refined surfaces and optimized operating units.The power spectrum of the new 2012-series BMW X1 goes from 116 hp to 245 hp. New top engine in the diesel is the xDrive25d with 218 horsepower. Has also increased the performance of the xDrive20d and the sDrive20d. The latter, according to BMW, with its 184 hp in the EfficientDynamics Edition coming to a standard fuel consumption of 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers.For the 2012 facelift, new X1 he transmission and optional on most models, a eight-speed automatic is available. Launch of new BMW X1 is the end of June 2012. Prices start at sDrive18i still hefty € 27 800 for the.
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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 211 hp. For the longest range in the E-mode is a hybrid controller is responsible, which determines the most appropriate mode for each situation. This is then displayed in the cockpit with a power meter replaces the tachometer. The battery level is displayed one and also on the energy flow of the current operating mode, the driver informed.
The grille has been fitted with air vents closed. There is a special rear diffuser. The Audi A6 L E-Tron Concept rolls on 21-inch wheels. The four-seater is a huge monster 5.02 meters in length and has enough space inside. The seats are ventilated and equipped with massage functions and also the surround sound system clearly indicate on the luxury segment, including air conditioning with ioniser.Maximum security is assured for the appropriate assistance systems. Thus, by the Actie Lane Assist, for example helping to keep the track and the AuSi Side Assist lane change helps. Pedestrians must feel safe in the dark, because there is a night view assist, which indicates further away passers-by. Of course, a parking assistant may not be missing and there are many possibilities of an accident can save an Audi Pre Sense.
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