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 to the GLA-wheel drive. Mercedes provides for 136 hp and 170 hp diesel and the GLA 250 with 211 hp. As standard all-wheel drive has the GLA 45 AMG, whose 2-liter 4-cylinder brings 350 hp to the road.

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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 new A3 Cabriolet is the modular transverse matrix of the VW Group, which makes it possible on a platform different wheelbases.

With a wheelbase of 2.67 meters in the Convertible of the A3 family after information of the "Auto Bild" no longer in competition with the Volkswagen Golf open, but with the BMW 1 Series Convertible and the Opel Cascada. VW for a new A3 would be another reason to stop production of the unsuccessful and similar sized Eos.

The motorization of the A3 Cabriolet gets the hatchback model. Of gasoline engines from Audi offers turbocharged 1.2-liter four-cylinder base model with 105 hp to the S3 with 300 hp as a top model in different variants. Three types of diesel engines with 105, 150 and 184 hp will be available.

Audi will introduce the A3 open in early 2014 and is expected to bring to the market in summer 2014.

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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 of 2.70 meters. Inmates can take in four individually positionable shell seats. With the SIV-1, the company wants to give a glimpse of his future design language.

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