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| Posted: 23 Jan 2012 12:49 AM PST  Cadillac: una spider due posti secchi su base ATS? Secondo alcuni "infiltrati" in Cadillac, la casa americana starebbe prendendo in seria considerazione l'ipotesi di realizzare una spider due posti secchi sulla base della piattaforma a trazione posteriore della nuovissima ATS. La vettura andrebbe a competere con mostri sacri come la BMW Z4 e la Mercedes SLK, ereditando dalla nuova berlina di Detroit i propulsori: un quattro cilindri da 2.5 litri da circa 200 cavalli, un V6 da 3.6 litri con... |
| Posted: 23 Jan 2012 12:49 AM PST Hyundai: in fase di sviluppo un cambio a 10 rapporti Una fonte interna al marchio Hyundai ha dato credibilità alle indiscrezioni riguardanti il nuovo cambio automatico a dieci rapporti, che attualmente si rivela un "go project" e verrà quindi introdotto nei prossimi anni. Tanta sofisticazione aiuterà i tecnici coreani a ridurre i consumi e le emissioni delle future automobili, seguendo un percorso già intrapreso da ZF con i suoi cambi ad otto e nove rapporti, che permettono al motore di lavorare... |
| Posted: 23 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST  Autoblog su Facebook: oltre 10.000 iscritti; Grazie a tutti ! Finalmente ce l'abbiamo fatta: la community di autoblog.it su Facebook ha raggiunto e superato i 10.000 amici. Un cifra di cui, oltre ad essere piacevolmente sorpresi, siamo anche molto lusingati. Ci testimonia un grande affetto per il nostro lavoro e per l'informazione che cerchiamo di garantirvi ogni giorno. Grazie. Grazie Mille.... |
| Posted: 23 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST  Ruim 1500 wegpiraten kregen gedragscursus In 2011 moesten ruim 1500 weggebruikers naar een verplichte gedragscursus, dat zijn er ruim 200 meer dan een jaar daarvoor. (more…) verwante verhalenWaarschuwing! Jos Verstappen komt morgen vrij [update]Mercedes rijders worden het meest geflitstTop 10 – Langste bruggen ter wereldVideo: Tsjetjeense bruiloft is iets anders dan de jouwe |
| Posted: 23 Jan 2012 12:00 AM PST  Ventas 2011: Irlanda (+1,64%) Filed under: Industria Pese a la recesión económica que se ha cebado con el mercado irlandés especialmente durante la segunda mitad del año, las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos han cerrado con saldo positivo en parte por la buena marcha de los primeros meses. En total se vendieron 89.900 unidades, lo que representa un ligero repunte del 1,64%. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron: SUBEN Land Rover +90,4% Saab +66,3% Chrysler +375,0% BAJAN Mazda -20,3% Fiat... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:13 PM PST  Foto Spia Audi RS6 Queste foto spia ritraggono la futura Audi RS6 Avant durante una fase di test in Svezia. La station wagon di Audi monta dei vistosi parafanghi allargati che nascondono un allargamento della carreggiata dell'auto. La nuova RS6 monterà un V8 4.0 litri biturbo capace di circa 580 cavalli che eguaglierà così la potenza del propulsore dell'attuale RS6.... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:13 PM PST  Peel P50 en Trident zijn weer in productie! Een stel Brits zakenlieden vonden het een goed idee om Peel wat nieuw leven in te blazen. Met de enorme vraag naar kleine auto's liggen er volgens hen veel kansen, inmiddels nemen ze orders aan voor de Peel P50 en de Trident. (more…) verwante verhalenWaarschuwing! Jos Verstappen komt morgen vrij [update] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:13 PM PST Toyota Australia axes 350 jobs Toyota Australia has axed 350 employees at its Altona plant in Melbourne, blaming the decision on current market conditions that include a high Australian dollar. The move to cut staff at the plant where it builds Camry and Aurion models … Contin... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 PM PST  Nuova Porsche Cayman: i render su base Boxster 981 Il debutto della nuova Porsche Boxster 981 ha svelato molto dello styling della seconda generazione della Cayman: l'attesa coupè due posti secchi a motore centrale di Zuffenhausen dovrebbe infatti conservare gruppi ottici, proporzioni ed interni dell'ultima scoperta del costruttore tedesco. A distinguere le due vetture, oltre alle potenze e l'assenza del tettino retrattile, potrebbe essere lo stile dei fascioni.... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 PM PST Detroit Auto Show Attendance Tops 770,000 More than 770,900 people attended the Detroit auto show during the nine days it was open to the public—the highest turnout since 2005, show organizers say. The event ended yesterday. Nearly 5,200 media representatives attended press previews, 22,800 visited during industry preview days, and 12,000 people turned out for the Jan. |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 PM PST Porsche Cayenne production hits 100,000 Porsche has celebrated the production of the 100,000th second-generation Porsche Cayenne at the company's Leipzig facility in Germany. The facility, which currently produces the Porsche Cayenne and Porsche Panamera, is also celebrating its 10th a... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 PM PST Auto Exports From China Soar Nearly 50% Automakers exported a record 814,300 vehicles from China last year, up more than 49% from 2011, the Nanfang Daily reports. Chery Automobile Co.'s exports surged 73% year over year to 160,200. Great Wall, Jianghuai Automobile and other carmakers also posted big gains in 2011, the newspaper says. Political turmoil in the Middle [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 PM PST Electric Unicycle Touted As Next-Simplest to Walking The Solowheel is the simplest wheeled transportation device ever, claims developer Inventist Inc. in Camas, Wash. The $1,795 seatless scooter consists of a gyroscopically stabilized, electrically powered wheel with flip-down footboards on each side. The rider steps onto the footrests and leans forward slightly to roll along at speeds as high [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 08:04 PM PST Mini Inspired by Goodwood: 10 for Australia, $74,500 each Eccentric British manufacturer Mini has announced its entry into Australia's ultra-exclusive luxury city car segment, confirming it will bring 10 special edition Mini Inspired by Goodwood vehicles to our shores. Developed under the guidance of the Ro... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 08:04 PM PST There's nothing bambino about these Fiat 500 limousines Italian coach builder Castagna Milano has devised three stretch limo conversion programs for the Fiat 500, including the LimoSun, LimoCity and LimoCity Presidential. Each of the designs takes the compact character of the Fiat 500 and stretches it out t... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 07:16 PM PST 2012 Subaru XV: Australian prices and specifications The 2012 Subaru XV is now on sale in Australia, introducing an all-new design, new petrol engine, a strong safety package and a sub-$30,000 starting price. Essentially a higher-riding version of the fourth-generation Subaru Impreza hatch (due in March)... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 07:16 PM PST 2012 Subaru XV: Australian prices and specifications The 2012 Subaru XV is now on sale in Australia, introducing an all-new design, new petrol engine, a strong safety package and a sub-$30,000 starting price. Essentially a higher-riding version of the fourth-generation Subaru Impreza hatch (due in March)... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:29 PM PST NHTSA: Fire Risk in EVs No Greater Than in Other Cars The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found no defect in the Chevrolet Volt and has closed its investigation into the risk of fires in the extended-range hybrid sedan. The agency says it does not believe the Volt or any other electric vehicle poses a greater risk of fire than [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:29 PM PST A123 to Boost Output to Supply Fisker Waltham, Mass-based A123 Systems Inc. says it will ramp up production of lithium-ion batteries soon to meet earlier-than-expected demand from Fisker Automotive Inc. in the current quarter. The action reverses the cutback in Fisker battery orders that A123 announced in November. A123 also discloses that it expects its 2011 sales to total [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:28 PM PST U.K. Launches Hydrogen Fuel Initiative The U.K. has rolled out a new plan called UKH2Mobility to prepare England for hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2014-2015. Dept. for Business Minister Mark Prisk says the program aims to identify barriers to the technology and help eliminate them. He says UKH2Mobility will have a detailed assessment by year-end. Assuming the analysis [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:28 PM PST VW May Complete Buyout of Porsche Car Unit This Year Volkswagen AG is likely to buy the 51.1% of sports car maker Porsche AG it doesn't already own for €3.9 billion euros this year, Der Spiegel reports, citing unidentified VW managers. VW acquired 49.9% of the unit from owner Porsche Automobil Holding SE in December 2009. In September VW was forced [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:28 PM PST  Chevrolet takes the Guinness record for the world's largest claw game Filed under: Budget, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Chevrolet The Chevrolet Sonic marketing shenanigans continue under the rubric of "Let's Do This," this time with a five-story 3D projection of a claw game on the side of The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. In fact, that a couple of Sunset Boulevard's lanes had to be shut down to accommodate the controls, which were a waist-high gearshift and an acclerator pedal. So big was the PR... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 05:40 PM PST  Report: One-off Mercedes 550K barn find discovered in South Central, LA salvage yard Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Etc., Mercedes-Benz, Specialty Being agriculturally inclined to build barns in the country, we don't expect barn finds to turn up in the middle of a high-turnover metropolis. Yet that's been happening more regularly of late, and writer Michael Mraz has found another example in South Central, Los Angeles: a one-of-one Mercedes-Benz 1935 Caracciola 500K built especially for Silver Arrows race driver Rudolph Caraccioloa.... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 05:40 PM PST 2012 Mazda CX-5 diesel fuel economy confirmed: 5.7L/100km combined Mazda Australia has announced the official fuel consumption figures of the incoming Mazda CX-5, confirming the all-new compact SUV will be among the most fuel efficient vehicles in its class. Mazda CX-5 models powered by the brand's new SkyActiv-D 2.... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:52 PM PST Oil Prices Drop Below $100 Crude oil futures fell $2.06 per barrel on Friday on the New York Mercantile Exchange to settle at $98.33. Analysts say traders remain cautious about the prospects of Greek debt relief, believing that if talks fail, Europe's energy demand will decline. They say investors also worry about declining American gasoline consumption. The [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:52 PM PST Toyota to Boost Goal for Sales in Japan Toyota Motor Corp. is expected to hike its 2012 domestic sales forecast by 100,000 vehicles to 1.63 million because the Japanese government is reviving incentives for environmentally friendly vehicles, The Nikkei reports. The target includes the company's namesake and Lexus brands but not its Daihatsu and Hino subsidiaries, according to the [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:04 PM PST Video: BMW Serie 6 Gran Coupé Bmw ha rilasciato un nuovo video della Serie 6 Gran Coupé. L'ultima nata in casa Bmw propone un 6 cilindri 3.0 litri da 320 cavalli ed un V8 da 4.4 litri biturbo capace di 450 cavalli, entrambi ad iniezione diretta di benzina. La coupé 4 porte propone anche un 6 cilindri 3.0 litri a gasolio capace di 313 cavalli e 630 Nm.... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:04 PM PST Video: Chevrolet takes the Guinness record for the world's largest claw game Filed under: Budget, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Chevrolet The Chevrolet Sonic marketing shenanigans continue under the rubric of "Let's Do This," this time with a five-story 3D projection of a claw game on the side of The Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. In fact, that a couple of Sunset Boulevard's lanes had to be shut down to accommodate the controls, which were a waist-high gearshift and an acclerator pedal. So big was the PR... |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:04 PM PST Fisker Lowers 2012 Sales Outlook Hybrid car maker Fisker Automotive Inc. has lowered its sales forecast for this year to 10,000 vehicles from a range of 10,000 to 12,000 units in November. The Irvine, Calif.-based startup's original goal was 15,000 units of the $95,900 Karma. The company cites delays in introducing its first model, the Fisker Karma [...] |
| Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:04 PM PST Saab Administrators in Talks with Possible Buyers The court-appointed administrators for bankrupt Saab Automobile AG are holding discussions with several potential bidders interested in buying all or part of the company. The administrators, who say their goal is to sell the company intact, tell reporters they hope to determine in two or three weeks which of the unidentified [...] |
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