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%.

4MOTION

4MOTION technology favors the FWD mode with a distribution of 90% on the front wheels, against 10% on the rear wheels, and in normal driving. When there is loss of traction torque distribution will vary in proportion to the importance of this loss of traction.

Torque distribution can even reach the inverse proportion, that is to say 10% on the front wheels and 90% to the rear wheels.

On the German market, the Volkswagen Golf 4MOTION is offered first powered by two diesel engines:
1. 4L 1.6-liter TDI with 105 hp
2. 4L 2.0-liter TDI with 150 hp

Photos : © Volkswagen

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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 an aggregate of Stuttgart will provide the necessary power. Thus the competition a la E-Class or BMW 5 series will then be safely heated powerful. Provided in the engine compartment continues what is promised visually. The short overhangs can ever suspect a big cat and ensure a coupe-like character of the vehicle combination. The extent to which this athletic vehicle then may lay down in the European premium market remains to be seen.

Photos: © Infiniti

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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 coupe in its lineup GS, there is every reason to believe that the name RC F is not purely coincidental.

The concept LF-CC

In all likelihood, it is likely that this cut will inherit the silhouette of the concept LF-CC, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, last year.

RC F Lexus coupe would be a GT class car that would rub the Audi A5, BMW 6 Series Coupe and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe.

The Australian division Toyota / Lexus already talking about the upcoming marketing, model RC350 based on the concept LF-CC.

This highly anticipated cut would be unveiled in 2013 and delivered in 2014.

Photos: Lexus

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