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Posted: 15 Dec 2011 12:39 AM PST


Nuova Fiat Panda: la nostra prova su strada
Un modello che non è solo una piccola, una vettura semplice e versatile, una proposta trasversale. La Fiat Panda è molto di più. La terza generazione dell'utilitaria italiana per eccellenza rappresenta un passaggio delicatissimo per il Lingotto, dal momento che riveste un ruolo fondamentale sul piano commerciale. Rimettendo in gioco la fabbrica di Pomigliano inoltre, la nuova Panda ha un significato importantissimo anche in termini industriali, sociali e occupazionali, nel nostro...

Posted: 15 Dec 2011 12:39 AM PST


Buick confirma la presentación del Encore, el hermano americano del nuevo SUV de Opel
Filed under: Salón del Automóvil de Detroit, Fotos espía, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos, Buick Haz clic en la foto para ampliarla Es oficial: General Motors presentará en el Salón de Detroit un crossover compacto con el triple escudo de Buick, y aunque no lo dice en el comunicado, será el mal llamado "Corsa SUV" que lleva circulando por las carreteras europeas desde hace meses....

Posted: 15 Dec 2011 12:39 AM PST


Cadillac ATS krijgt een 2.0-liter turbomotor
De ontknoping van de ATS is nakende. Volgende maand staat de nieuwbakken concurrent van de 3 Serie/A4/C-Klasse in Detroit, en dus moet er geteast worden. Vorige maand deed Cadillac dit al met een paar video's, nu is het de beurt aan de motor line-up: de ATS krijgt een 2.0 turbo met 270 pk....

Posted: 15 Dec 2011 12:39 AM PST


Vídeo: Gymkhanas japonesas con coches de radiocontrol (posiblemente lo mejor que verás en todo el día)
Filed under: Etc. Hacen falta muchos Bollycaos para tener el pulso de Ken Block a manos de su Fiesta, pero no te vayas a pensar que porque sean juguetes, montarte una Gymkhana con coches de radiocontrol es cosa de coser y cantar. Es más, estamos convencidos de que cuando veas los vídeos que encontrarás a continuación, te quedarás con la boca igual de abierta que nosotros....

Posted: 15 Dec 2011 12:39 AM PST


A sales boost in Beijing, depsite decreased license plates
A December 14th report from NetEase Finance said that despite the adverse effect of Lottery Number of Purchasing Vehicles policy, Beijing's new car sales in November fell greatly on year-on-year comparison, but still hit a new high compared to last month. Reporters were informed from Beijing Beichen Asian Games Village Automobile Exchange Market that the [...]

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:50 PM PST


Ford Focus ST-R race car: Yours for $100,000
The race-ready Ford Focus ST-R will cost almost $100,000 in the US when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2012. Ford Racing has put a US$98,995 sticker on the Focus ST-R, which was unveiled at September's Frankfurt … Continue reading ...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:50 PM PST


Ford Focus ST-R race car: Yours for $100,000
The race-ready Ford Focus ST-R will cost almost $100,000 in the US when it goes on sale in the fourth quarter of 2012. Ford Racing has put a US$98,995 sticker on the Focus ST-R, which was unveiled at September's Frankfurt … Continue reading ...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:50 PM PST


Ventas noviembre 2011: Japón
Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de noviembre las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Japón se incrementaron en un 25,1% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un total de 323.659 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Lexus +95,8% MINI +45,5% Renault +72,5% BAJAN Saab -62,5% Ferrari -61,1% Chevrolet -76,1% Continue reading Ventas noviembre 2011: JapónVentas noviembre 2011: Japón originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 15 Dec 2011...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:02 PM PST


InsideLine: selezionate le 100 automobili peggiori di sempre
Basterebbe già l'Ariel Atom in 94° posizione per nutrire qualche dubbio sull'effettiva autorevolezza della classifica. Oppure le critiche rivolte alla Ferrari 612 Scaglietti, piazzata nei bassifondi (89°) per via di una bruttezza giudicata superiore rispetto alle virtù del V12. Eppure questa graduatoria ci stuzzica non poco, vista anche l'assoluta manca di "tatto" nel giudicare le automobili più meritevoli....

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 11:02 PM PST


School bus regulation becoming widespread but looser
Last month, China Car Times reported on a terrible school bus accident in Gansu Province, which killed 21 children. This event shocked the whole nation. On 28th November, Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao ordered the corresponding department must enact a safety regulation within one month. Legislative Affaire Office of the State Council has published the [...]

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 10:14 PM PST


Video: anche la Lamborghini Murcielago è carica di LED!
La Ferrari 360 Spider certo non poteva essere l'unica supercar ad utilizzare un "set" completo di LED. Ed infatti il sito AutoEvolution ha scovato una Lamborghini Murcielago agghindata in modo addirittura peggiore, grazie alla presenza di luci color azzurro o violetto. Non conosciamo l'origine di questa personalizzazione, ma non ci stupiscono certo i sottotili del video in arabo....

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 10:14 PM PST


Honda EV-STER Concept headed for production: report
The futuristic Honda EV-STER Concept is reportedly set for production. The fully electric compact convertible was unveiled at the 2012 Tokyo Motor Show last month. In a recent interview with Auto Motor und Sport, Honda CEO Takanobu Ito said the …...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 08:38 PM PST


VW to Possibly Establish a Joint Venture Partnership with Great Wall
Chinese automotive outlets are reporting that VW and Great Wall are possibly working on the development of a new joint venture, Auto.163.com are carrying reports that VW have visited Great Wall's Baoding headquarters on several occasions with a view to setting up a new relationship. One insider close to the deal was quoted as saying [...]

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 08:38 PM PST


VW to Possibly Establish a Joint Venture Partnership with Great Wall
Chinese automotive outlets are reporting that VW and Great Wall are possibly working on the development of a new joint venture, Auto.163.com are carrying reports that VW have visited Great Wall's Baoding headquarters on several occasions with a view to setting up a new relationship. One insider close to the deal was quoted as saying [...]

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 07:49 PM PST


Next Generation CarAdvice.com.au
Those of you familiar with CarAdvice may have noticed already … but our website has launched its new look – complete with improved functionality and a comprehensive range of new features including a new commenting system, new Car Showroom with R...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 06:15 PM PST


2013 Dodge Dart interior revealed in teaser images
Dodge has released teaser images of the 2013 Dodge Dart interior, showing the dashboard layout and centre fascia. The Dart will be the first vehicle built under the Fiat-Chrysler partnership, and shares its platform with the Alfa Romeo Giulietta. Last ...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 06:15 PM PST


Victorians to pay more for rego, but get flexible payment option
Victorians motorists will be hit with higher vehicle registration fees as the government looks for an extra $120 million to fund a new licencing and registration system. There will be some relief for drivers, however, with Treasurer Kim Wells set ̷...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 06:15 PM PST


2013 Chevrolet Impala caught testing
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Chevrolet, GM After languishing in mediocrity for far too long, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala can't come soon enough, and our shooters managed to snag a camouflaged prototype - both inside and out - for the first time. Based on the long-wheelbase version of the Epsilon 2 platform, the reimagined Impala is set to be powered by a choice of either GM's 3.6-liter V6 or its recently revealed 270-horsepower,...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


Forbes says Coda is "One of America's Most Promising Companies"
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Coda Automotive Here are two indisputable facts: Writers for Forbes magazine have been known to seriously disparage electric vehicles. Coda Holdings, the company behind the soon-to-arrive-but-also-seriously-delayed all-electric Coda Sedan, has had its share of problems getting the car to market. Thus, it is with some scratching of the noggin that we present to you the news that Forbes has named Coda "One of America's Most Promising Companies." Forbes has put together a...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


Video: Nine minutes of supermoto action is our idea of a great infomercial
Filed under: Motorsports, Performance, Etc., Europe, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Honda, Motorcycle, Racing It's easy to forget the motivation behind Ken Block's ridiculous gymkhana video series. At the heart of the tire smoking action, Block is simply paying the piper. All of those drool-inducing slow motion shots of the stunt driver's old Subaru WRX STI and new Ford Fiesta feature a smattering of sponsor stickers beating their way into our psyches....

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


Fotos espía: Chevrolet Impala 2013
Filed under: Chevrolet, Fotos espía, Sedanes y berlinas Haz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería El sedán de seis asientos ha muerto, pero al Impala todavía le queda mucha guerra por dar. Así lo demuestran las primeras fotos espía del sedán grande de Chevrolet, que al igual que el Malibu, derivará de la plataforma Epsilon II, que de un tiempo a esta parte se ha convertido en la niña bonita...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550: M-B's Big Roadster Drops a Few Pounds
Sport leicht, or sport and lightweight. Despite the two-plus-ton heft of Mercedes' big boulevardier, that's what SL has supposedly stood for ever since the car debuted in the '50s. Now in its sixth generation, the SL promises to be more car than ever: more powerful, more efficient, and more light.

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


2013 Cadillac ATS Engine Lineup: N/A and Turbo Fours, and a V6
We have plenty of spy photos of the upcoming rear-drive 2013 Cadillac ATS, but incognito photography rarely reveals what's under a car's hood. Thankfully, Cadillac stepped in and released that very information today. The ATS, which slots below the CTS in Caddy's sedan lineup, will be available with a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four, a turbocharged [...]

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


Ford Focus Electric first EV to hit 100MPGe (2.35L/100km)
The new Ford Focus Electric is expected to become the first electric vehicle to crack the 100MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent) barrier (2.35 litres per 100km). Two of its main rivals in the US, the Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt … Continue readi...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


Volvo S60 Polestar Review
You could call this the naughtiest Volvo. The brand that has been synonymous with safety for decades has been aiming to reach out to keen drivers with its latest-generation S60 that launched in late 2010, but now it's taken another … Contin...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 05:27 PM PST


2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in Australia by June
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been officially unveiled ahead of its Australian launch in June. Although official prices are still to be finalised, Mercedes-Benz Australia's David McCarthy said he did not expect significant changes over the pric...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 04:38 PM PST


Spy Shots: 2013 Chevrolet Impala caught testing
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedan, Chevrolet, GM After languishing in mediocrity for far too long, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala can't come soon enough, and our shooters managed to snag a camouflaged prototype - both inside and out - for the first time. Based on the long-wheelbase version of the Epsilon 2 platform, the reimagined Impala is set to be powered by a choice of either GM's 3.6-liter V6 or its recently revealed 270-horsepower,...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 04:38 PM PST


Volkswagen: a Detroit con la Jetta Hybrid ed un prototipo elettrico
A partire dall'autunno 2012 sarà possibile ordinare la Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, declinazione a basso impatto ambientale che verrà equipaggiata con un motore 1.4 benzina TSI ed un modulo elettrico. Questa vettura sarà presentata durante il salone di Detroit (9-22 gennaio) ed andrà a caratterizzare uno stand dalla spiccata connotazione ecologica, dove troverà posto anche una misteriosa concept car a trazione elettrica....

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 04:38 PM PST


Video: Watch bystanders lift crossover off girl in China
Filed under: China, Etc., Safety, Videos, Crossover One little Chinese girl's protest against going to kindergarten very nearly ended in tragedy. While walking with her mother, the girl decided to sit down in the street and pout about being drug into the educational system. Seconds later, a crossover drove over the child at low speed and stopped. Fortunately, a crowd of 16 bystanders jumped to action and managed to lift the vehicle far...

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 03:50 PM PST


2012 Audi A6 recalled due to improperly stitched airbags
Filed under: Sedan, Recalls, Safety, Audi, Luxury Audi is recalling a small number of 2012 A6 models built between April 8 and May 26, 2011. The problem? According to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the seam of the side curtain airbag may not have been stitched properly, and thus, may not deploy properly in the event of a crash....