Hyundai Sonata 2011 newest sedan hybrid - New York Auto Show

The South Korean automaker, Hyundai expects to use the holding of the Auto Show in New York to reveal the variation in hybrid of its newest sedan Sonata 2011.

Although little information currently circulating on the technical data of the latter, one learns all the same hybrid as proposed, will include a four-cylinder 2.4-liter direct injection with a power of 198 horses and a torque of 184 lb-ft. Combined with an electric motor 30 kW. All mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Lithium-polymer

Unlike the current manufacturers that use lithium-ion batteries to nickel, Hyundai will be the first of them to trust the technology of lithium-polymer. An approach currently advocated by researchers TM4 Hydro-Quebec.

According to the manufacturer, these batteries take up less space while providing additional energy to the vehicle, in addition to durability, which is valued at 20 times that of lithium-ion batteries, currently used in the industry.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue Drive

This will be his name, once marketed in America. By any chance, it would normally be found in showrooms during this year.

Here is the Brabus version of the new E-Class Cabriolet

Last Saturday, the new E Class cabriolet arrived concession. And here's today's version prepared by Brabus. The cabriolet gains new aerodynamic parts and wheels 17 to 20 ', sports suspension and LED daytime running lights. The entire engine range is growing up. For example, the model E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY increases from 204 to 235ch, with a couple of 560nm. The E500's V8 seen it go from 5.5 to 6.1L for power 462ch. Result: a 0 to 100 in 4.7 seconds. The E-Class by Brabus will soon be available to monitor the marketing of the E-Class Cabriolet.

McLaren MP4-12C: the configurator [video]

The MP4-12C of your dreams is possible on the configuration of the McLaren supercar
McLaren is a manufacturer of its own and is therefore launching its configurator to its first production model, the MP4-12C. Hue of body, interior bay window but nothing is impossible at McLaren. It is also possible to distinguish certain body parts like the front spoiler or mirrors a different hue. The English brand can provide the same triangle and yellow vest and a matching set of luggage to the car. The interior offers numerous options, especially with embedded technology. McLaren hopes to sell 1,000 copies of the MP4-12C next year. The manufacturer has yet provided any price.

New Facelift spied : 2011 Aston Martin Vantage Coupe

The second time in less than two months photojournalists could find to test the updated Coupe Aston Martin Vantage, which the company did not bother to cover at least a small "camouflage."

The exterior of the English sports car updated by the upgraded front bumper lower splitter, rear diffuser the renewed and increased in size rear spoiler. According to the publication Autocar, in the standard model gets 19-inch wheels, ultralight chair, made of carbon fiber and Kevlar, and 1000-watt stereo with Bang & Olufsen.

No changes in the power line restaylingovoy model should not happen. In the sale of the updated Aston Martin Vantage arrive before the end of the year.via

2010 Audi TT facelift sport coupe

April 9 in Leipzig, called Home, which will be represented by 25 production cars and 2 show car. One of the novelties will be updated sports coupe in the Audi TT coupe and roadster versions.

German automaker refuses to publish photos of new items and especially its technical specifications before the official premiere.

Seat Leon Cupra R by JE Design full pictures all details and price

Company JE Design, dedicated to fine-tuning the model number of VW Group, seems to be working without lunch breaks and weekends, letting almost every month optimized versions of cars. The last vehicle passed through the hands of receivers, became Spanish Seat Leon Cupra R.

His work on the auto specialists JE Design started with the engine. The standard 265-horsepower engine hatchback Seat Leon Cupra R was boosted to 330 Nm, and torque 2-liter unit after "operation" achieves 420 Nm. Unfortunately, the studio staff forgot to specify the time of dispersal of the car up to "hundreds" and its maximum speed. We note only that the standard Seat Leon Cupra R "shoots" from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.1 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 250 km / hour.

From the exterior of a "donor" exterior novelty is modified bumpers, mnogospitsevymi alloy wheels, color fringing grille, side, skirts, huge rear spoilers and a new exhaust system with four tailpipes. Seat Leon Cupra R also received from JE Design is fully adjustable suspension and leather interior.

The cost of finishing "the Spaniard" is not reported, but we recall that the standard Leon Cupra R is priced at € 29,900.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sedan and Suzuki Kizashi Sport

SUZUKI will present at the Suzuki showroom in New York sports modified sedan Kizashi - Kizashi Sport, which will complement the already existing base configuration GTS and SLS. Sales of this modification in the U.S. will begin in August this year.

From the basic model Kizashi Sport has a more expressive front bumper, side skirts with plastic body and a new rear bumper, as well as the presence of 18-inch wheels, which are standard equipment in new items. In addition, the sedan gets underestimated by 10 millimeters suspension with "European" settings, shock absorbers and springs, and a little revised interior with sports seats.

In technical terms "sports" version of Suzuki Kizashi not changed. The base engine for the Japanese sedan - a 2.4-liter Quartet, develops 185 horsepower in versions with manual transmission and 178 horsepower - a version with the "automatic". Later models are expected to appear with a 3.2-liter "six", as well as with hybrid power plant.

In the United States and Japan Kizashi is already available in Europe and the novelty will appear gradually during 2010-2011.

Nissan revealed first teaser next generation minivan Quest

Japanese automaker Nissan has revealed the first teaser for next-generation minivan Quest. No manufacturer information is not reported. It is known only that the new Nissan Quest will go on sale in 2011.

Note that while the Western automakers refuse to release large models, including minivans, Japanese companies are not going to soon say goodbye to this segment. Toyota not so long ago introduced a new generation of minivan Sienna, and Honda is preparing to show an updated model Odyssey.

KIA show in New York, the new 2011 Magentis/Optima sedan

Korean automaker Kia to introduce launched in New York on the international motor show an updated version of the sedan Magentis. According to insiders, the car, which will appear on the European market next year, will be a new name. The model will be called either K5, as in the Korean market, or Optima, as in the United States. LLS also said that next year the model will be available and the station wagon.

Design updated version of the model developed under the leadership of chief designer KIA Peter Schreier, and, according to the company, then all brand new cars will be created in the same stylistic vein. Updated Magentis is longer, wider and lower than the previous version. Due to a new longer wheelbase, increased interior space, not only, but also the volume of the car's trunk. Sedan is equipped with a ruler of a new generation of engines, including two-liter diesel unit, installed in the SUV Sportage.

Porsche is the coolest brand in the U.S.

Porsche has received three "Brand Image Awards of the American online automotive platform Kelley Blue Book. The brand was awarded "Best Performance Brand", "Best Exterior Design - Luxury Brand" and "Coolest Brand".

A total of 12,000 car buyers are asked by the American distributors platform each year, how they perceive brands of different manufacturers and how this influences their purchasing decisions. The award honors outstanding performance in terms of building and maintaining a brand that evokes attention and enthusiasm for car buyers.

The award of "Brand Image Award" will be under the New York Auto Show

Airbag: news for users of bike

Place a new generation of airbags to better protect users from 2 wheel accident.

How to encourage users of 2-wheelers to wear protective type airbag everyday? Answer: integrating at prices below € 400, these cousins in inflatable life jackets that s'enfilent over the classic jackets and fold easily to fit into the top box in the trunk or saddle. The Italian Spidi, specializes in equipment such as bike offers NECK DPS: an airbag to protect the neck, upper back and the chin even if dropped. Always the MOTOAIRBAG Italian origin, born of the association between CIO Safety and Alfredo Grassi SpA (distributed by RMF Accessories) unfolds, he, along the spine

The Chevrolet Cruze to test the artballing

Former world champion cricket gives his vision of the Cruze, mode artballing

Championship cricket, he became champion of modern art, but always with small ball in his hands. Michael Vaughan has been chosen to represent the Chevrolet Cruze way Jackson Pollock. On a painting of the Chevy, the former captain of the British team launches cricket balls covered with paint. Five bullets, 20 liters of paint, 5,000 bullets and buttons 8 hours of work were needed to achieve the work of artballing, the term for this technique. For Chevrolet Cruze changes the rules regarding automobiles like Mike Vaughan, who changes the rules of painting.

Peugeot introduces a special series of Allure

Peugeot introduces a range of special editions of Enchantment in the UK.

Earlier this month the company Peugeot announced the establishment of premium unit «Hors-Serie», the first model which will be the coupe RCZ, whose appearance is scheduled for June this year.

But while the summer has not come, the French automaker has released a special series of Allure, which includes five models - 107, 207, 207 CC, 308 and 308 CC. In the sale of cars will appear in March, in three colors - Bianca White, Aluminium and Black.

Model of the first level, of course, will be 107 Allure, based on the configuration Urban Plus. The car gets 14-inch wheels, air conditioning, interior trim leather Alcantara. Will be available three and five-door version of 107.

Next Model - 207 Hatchback Allure, using 207 Sport 1.6 VTi 120 as the base. Installed car on 17-inch wheels Melbourne (borrowed from the 207 GTi), a black leather interior trim and tinted windows. 207 Allure will also be available in three-and five-door performance.

207 CC Allure based on a 207 CC Sport 1.6 VTi 120, received a 17-inch alloy wheels Hockenheim (such as 207 CC GT), full leather interior, body-colored door handles and mirrors.

The basis for the five-door hatchback Peugeot 308 CC Allure has 308 Sport 1.6 VTi 120, which added 18-inch alloy wheels and GT leather interior.

Top of the range will be 308 CC Allure, which in turn is based on the 308 CC SE 1.6 VTi 120, just will add 18-inch alloy wheels GT, heated seats and the area around the neck.

Renault Megane GT hatchback coupe sports tourer coupe cabriolet [video]

Company Renault released the valuation model Megane GT, available exclusively with petrol TCe 180 and diesel dCi 160. Version GT, available for the hatchback, coupe, Sport Tourer and Coupe-Cabriolet (HS).

The new package includes sports chassis, new front and rear bumpers, 18-inch alloy wheels, sport seats Renaultsport 250, aluminum pedals and a dark gray interior.

But as for those who want little to reduce the cost of a pack of GT-Line, having a sports chassis, 17-inch alloy wheels, front and rear bumper in the style of GT, sports seats with extra lateral support.

Additional options are named - metallic, tinted windows, dual zone climate control, heated front seats, panoramic roof with electric drive, leather interior trim, bi-xenon headlights, satellite navigator.

2011 Hybrid Lincoln MKZ debuts in New York

Looking at the existing range of the company Lincoln, hard to find a model that could boast of a good commercial success, including the MKS, MKT, MKX and MKZ. But Ford Lincoln brand persistently returns to life, as a hybrid Lincoln MKZ should be a promising project.

The debut of the hybrid to be held this week in the car show in New York. Probably, Lincoln MKZ share the same engine with a hybrid Ford Fusion, namely the 2.5-liter Atkinson, coupled with a gearbox eCVT, along with the metal-nikilievym electric motor.

If the engine actually appears on the hood of a hybrid MKZ, then the car will be very competitive performance. Fuel consumption in the urban cycle may reach 7.0 liters. 100 km on the road about 6.5 liters. 100 km, provided that the cost of new items will be the adequacy of existing analogs.

On the other hand interesting is how much is going to run Ford hybrids this year. Since the emergence of hybrid Lincoln MKZ not simply add another hybrid to the lineup of the company, and significantly dilute it by adding the competition. But, also due to the higher cost, it is still Lincoln, and the balance can remain the same. In any case, remains to await the formal presentation, which will probably be ajar some information about the future plans of the company.

Volvo V60 Station wagon new pictures without camouflage

Volvo V60, model year 2011, without boring camouflage, thus putting an end to the numerous assumptions of experts and journalists about the design and other features of the new station wagon.

Not much time has passed since the "stripping" Volvo S60 sedan before, in such form, and mid-sized station wagon this model series.

It appears Volvo V60 wagon concealed beautiful bodystyle S60, in turn, borrowed from the Concept C30, is presented at the motor show in Geneva. Thus Geely take them over is another good and certainly successful, with the commercial side, the project.

New Volvo V60 was designed to close that gap formed between the sluggish-selling V70 and only entering the market front-wheel drive XC70.

Surely Volvo V60 will get the same technical features as the sedan version. In its sector, this line of models will have to compete with the BMW 3-Series, Saab 9-3 SportCombi and the Audi A4 Avant.

There are also reports of a possible emergence of a hybrid version of the wagon and Volvo V60.

Lexus released a mini-series LF-A Nurburgring for fans

The company Lexus, part of the concern Toyota, announced the release of limited edition LF-A supercar named Nurburgring, designed for fans of the legendary German track. This event is timed to the remarkable date - the return of Lexus brand in the 24 Hours Nurburgring. Designed for wealthy fans racing roadster has the same 4.8-liter V10, as in the standard LF-A, but its capacity has increased by 10 liters. with. - Up to 570 "horses"; also decreased the time shifting. As a result of LF-A Nurburgring accelerates to 100 km / h in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed reaches 325 km / h.
Features new front spoiler, additional side air intakes at the line of glazing and rigidly fixed rear wing, which increases downforce. 50 lucky ones who would get "charged" copies will receive as a gift from the Lexus driving skills course and an annual pass at the Nurburgring.