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Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:49 AM PST


Hyundai i30: il test novità di Autoblog
La Hyundai i30 è sicuramente una delle novità più importanti nel 2012 dell'auto. Uno dei temi del momento è senza dubbio la crescita della consociata Hyundai-Kia, che a suon di numeri commerciali e grazie a una continua crescita sul piano della qualità, è riuscita a consolidare la sua presenza sull'ostico mercato europeo....

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:49 AM PST


Peugeot 208 GTi Concept: Todos los detalles
Filed under: Peugeot Pincha la imagen para ver la galería Bueno, pues si hace algo así como una hora te hemos traído las fotos filtradas, ahora ya tenemos hasta la nota de prensa y los datos. Todos los datos. Y comenzamos por la mecánica: Tal y como se preveía, es el mismo 1,6 THP compartido con MINI, en especificación de 200 caballos, acoplado a una caja de cambios de seis velocidades manual....

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:49 AM PST


The Spanish are here! Seat lands in China
Seat has been unveiled in China on two occasions, and the reactions have been good. Now VW have shipped the cars to China and are ready to start selling. A shipment of Spanish made Seat's arrived in the glorious People's Republic of China yesterday and will hit the market on March 22nd 2012.

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST


Officieel: Lancia Thema krijgt AWD
Aangezien Fiat de macht heeft binnen Chrysler kreeg dochtermerk Lancia de kans om een enorme sedan bij de Amerikanen weg te gappen. Schaamteloze rebadge of niet, voorlopig heeft de Fiat-dochter weer een vlaggenschip van het kaliber 'maffiamaatje'. Sinds afgelopen december is de Thema ook in Nederland te koop en binnenkort wordt er een versie met aandrijving op alle wielen geïntroduceerd....

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST


Ventas enero 2012: Australia
Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de enero las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Australia se incrementaron en un 4,3% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 76.783 unidades vendidas. Por tipo de vehículos, el volumen obtenido fue el siguiente: Turismos, 42.555 uds SUV, 22.123 uds Comerciales ligeros, 10.403 uds Comerciales pesados, 1.702 uds Como siempre los compactos son los vehículos más demandados, con 19,367 unidades,...

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST


¡Filtrado!: Peugeot 208 GTi Concept
Filed under: Peugeot, Utilitarios Pincha la imagen para ver la galería Pues poco le ha durado la intriga a Peugeot con los teaser del 208 GTi conceptual. Ayer por la mañana te publicábamos el primero, con gran expectación, tanto por nuestra parte como por la vuestra, pero resulta que los chicos de Autoblog.nl han decidido sacar todas las fotos oficiales a una resolución más que aceptable, y descubrir todo el pastel. Como puedes ver...

Posted: 17 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST


General Motors posts $7.1 billion profit in 2011
General Motors reported a profit of US$7.6 billion ($7.1 billion) in its first full year as a public company, representing an increase of 62 per cent over its financial performance in 2010. Revenue increased 11 per cent to US$150.3 billion … Cont...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 11:23 PM PST


Lancia Thema AWD: verrà svelata al Salone di Ginevra
Al Salone di Ginevra Lancia presenterà la nuova Thema AWD, l'ammiraglia a trazione integrale che condivide telaio e meccanica con la Chrysler 300. Un debutto preannunciato dal Lingotto mediante una pagina relativa ai risultati dell'esercizio e del quarto trimestre 2011. La vettura sarà aggiunta a listino nel secondo trimestre dell'anno, insieme al cambio automatico ZF ad otto rapporti ed al propulsore V turbodiesel, realizzato da VM motori....

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 11:23 PM PST


Tesla mag een elektrische Mercedes gaan maken
Tesla, is dat niet het autofabrikantje uit Nerdville dat momenteel amper auto's verkoopt? Klopt, maar het merk staat aan de vooravond van een grootschalige uitlevering van de Model S, en we zagen ze vorige week nog klapperen met de Falcon-deuren van de Model X. Meer goed nieuws: het is bekend geworden dat Tesla Mercedes gaat helpen om een elektrische Benz in de markt te zetten....

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:41 PM PST


Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet spy shots
Porsche has been spotted testing a prototype version of the upcoming 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The new model is still undergoing stringent testing and development, as seen here in northern Europe. An alleged patent application claims Porsche could be workin...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:40 PM PST


Ford Kuga Review
Ford Australia is developing a bit of a tardy habit when it comes to European imports. For starters, it was mid 2002 before the local car maker introduced the 1998, first-generation Focus. It took a couple of years for the … Continue reading →

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 10:40 PM PST


Mazda CX-5 explained (video)
With the Ford Kuga's Australian launch taking place today, Mazda Australia decided it was a good time to remind us what's coming out next week. The all new CX-5 SUV. Unlike the Kuga, the Mazda CX-5 is a brand new model … Continue rea...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:58 PM PST


Smart Fortwo Cdi Teen: nuove foto ufficiali
Dopo le prime informazioni ufficiali diramate qualche giorno fa, Mercedes ha rilasciato una nuova carrellata di immagini della Smart Fortwo Cdi Teen. L'auto, dedicata a tutti i neo patentati in cerca di una vettura che rientri nel limite dei 55Kw/Tonnellata, è disponibile con il solo 0.8 litri a gasolio da 54 cavalli....

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:18 PM PST


Hyundai i40 long term report 1
If you'd shown us a Hyundai i40 six months ago without any badges we would've said it's likely to be a next-generation wagon from one of the three German luxury marques. Its European-inspired styling is the most successful example yet … Con...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:17 PM PST


BMW 125i hatch could hit Australia in 2012
The sporty new BMW 125i could take its place at the top of BMW Australia's small hatch range as early as this year. BMW Australia's Scott Croaker says the 125i hatch is a "very good chance" to join the local … Continue reading →

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 09:17 PM PST


BMW 125i hatch could hit Australia in 2012
The sporty new BMW 125i could take its place at the top of BMW Australia's small hatch range as early as this year. BMW Australia's Scott Croaker says the 125i hatch is a "very good chance" to join the local … Continue reading →

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:35 PM PST


NHTSA Issues Driver Distraction Guidelines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is asking carmakers to disable features that encourage drivers to take both hands off the wheel or glance away from the road for more than two seconds. NHTSA's proposed phase-one guidelines to curb what Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood describes as a "dangerous and deadly habit." [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:35 PM PST


Renault Earnings Tumble 39%
Renault SA reported net profit of €2.1 billion in 2011 down from €3.4 billion the previous year when it booked a one-time €2.6 billion gain. The company attributes some of the decline to steep raw materials costs, unfavorable exchange rates and negative pricing and mix. Revenue grew 9% to €42.6 billion [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:35 PM PST


U.S. Wholesale Prices Edge Higher
Prices of finished goods, which fell 0.1% from November to December, rose 0.1 last month, the Dept. of Labor says. Prices were 4.1% higher than in January 2011—the smallest annual increase in 12 months and the latest indication that inflation is slowing. Prices of raw goods climbed 1% from December to [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 08:35 PM PST


Moody's Predicts 6% Drop in Europe's Car Sales
Moody's Investors Service, which previously predicted light vehicle sales in Europe in 2012 would be roughly the same as last year, now expects volume to fall to 12.73 million units from 13.57 million in 2011. Moody's say Europe's combination of excess auto capacity and weaker demand will create pricing pressure and [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 07:10 PM PST


BMW M5 Phillip Island launch video
In case you missed it, CarAdvice was at Phillip Island last week for the launch of the new BMW M5. To complement the event, BMW Australia has just launched a video shot during the press launch. We're more than happy to credit … Continue r...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 07:10 PM PST


Audi A1 considering Fiat 500C rival: rumour
Rumour has it Audi could be working on a new open-top version of the A1. Not to be confused with a full convertible layout, the potential new variant is said to feature a peel-back cloth roof, similar to the Fiat … Continue reading →

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:27 PM PST


Santorum: Chrysler, GM Didn't Need Bailout to Survive
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says Chrysler and General Motors would have survived their restructuring crisis in 2009 with a federal bailout. Santorum, a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, told the Detroit Economic Club on Thursday that "the markets would have reacted to restructure" the companies. Analysts and economists insisted at the [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:27 PM PST


Mazda Holds Alliance Talks
Mazda Motor Corp. is in discussions with an unidentified company about forming an alliance, President Takashi Yamanouchi tells reporters. He says Mazda wants a tie-up for sharing products, technology and factory capacity but not an equity deal. Yamanouchi said early this month that Mazda was "aggressively" seeking an alliance partner. Ford Motor [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 06:27 PM PST


GS Yuasa-MMC Venture to Open Lithium-Ion Battery Plant
Lithium Energy Japan says it will open a new 37.5 billion-yen ($478 million) plant in Ritto in Shiga prefecture next month to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. LEJ is a joint venture of batter maker GS Yuasa, Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors. Kyoto-based GS Yuasa says the factory's annual output [...]

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST


BMW M Performance Parts: arrivano gli accessori originali per Serie 1, 3 e 5
Al Salone di Ginevra BMW svelerà gli accessori originali M Performance, dedicati a chi desidera donare maggiore aggressività alla propria vettura. La nuova Serie 3 in particolare presenta un nuovo, sportivissimo fascione anteriore con labbro inferiore in tinta nera. Del medesimo colore anche la cornice della calandra doppio rene, da cui si diparte una doppia striscia che decorre su cofano tetto e coda....

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST


2012 Holden Colorado: First details
The all-new Holden Colorado will be a diesel-only affair when it launches in Australia around the middle of this year. Two brand-new four-cylinder turbo-diesel engines will power the Colorado, giving the new full-size ute up to 470Nm of pulling power &...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST


Video: Our favorite Lambo photographer lets loose on Superleggera Blancpain Edition
Filed under: Videos, Lamborghini There are a few car photographers out there that we count among our favorites. Our own Drew Phillips is at the top of the list for obvious reasons (have you seen his recent ZR1 shots?), but close behind is Jordan Shiraki. We've shown you his work before, including a very special photoshoot where the Lamborghini Murcielago came face to face with the supercar that's replacing it. Jordan mainly shoots...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:43 PM PST


Peugeot 208 GTi on the radar for Australia
The famous GTi nameplate appears set to make a comeback in Peugeot's all-new light car range, with the Peugeot 208 GTi expected to make its world premiere at next month's Geneva motor show. Peugeot released the image of the car's … Continue...

Posted: 16 Feb 2012 05:00 PM PST


StuntBusters asks, Which is faster, EV or ICE?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Porsche, Tesla Motors, USA, Racing, Videos Faithful readers of AutoblogGreen may be well aware of the high-performance abilities of electric drivetrains on the drag strip (see White Zombie, Black Current and Lawless Rocket for examples) but sadly, many others haven't yet gotten the torque-rules memo. Enter Stuntbusters. Finding some time in their busy Cadillac-crashing, gas-bomb-car-flinging schedule, the Speed program decided to conduct a couple experiments that might help spread the...