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| Posted: 11 May 2012 11:19 PM PDT Ventas abril 2012: Japón Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de abril las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Japón se incrementaron en un 92,6% en relación al mismo periodo del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 306.261 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Toyota +197,1% Daihatsu +124,4% Alfa Romeo +136,1% BAJAN Alpina -39,5% Renault -27,4% Smart -69,7% Continue reading Ventas abril 2012: JapónVentas abril 2012: Japón originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 12 May 2012 01:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 05:30 PM PDT  Consumer Reports says converted EVs are marred by design compromises Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Tesla Motors When it comes to battery-electric versions of existing gas-powered vehicles, it's tough for those leopards to change their spots. That's a conclusion from Consumer Reports, which says that the Ford Focus Electric and Chevrolet Volt are among plug-in vehicles marred by design compromises because they used platforms from existing gas-powered models. The Volt, whose architecture stems from the Chevrolet Cruze, and the Focus EV both lack interior room and trunk space because the cars' larger batteries were crammed into spaces not originally designed to accommodate them, according to the publication. In contrast, models like the Nissan Leaf and Tesla Model S, which were always designed for electric powertrains, keep most if not all of their batteries underneath the car's flooring, increasing roominess as well as improving handling. Consumer Reports noted the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Fuel Cell vehicle as an exception because most of its powertrain components are also in the floor. The topic of converted electric-drive vehicles vs. those that had always been designed as EVs is topical as many automakers rush EVs to the market to capitalize on growing awareness of electric-drive vehicles. Earlier this month, Green Car Reports broached the topic of converted vs. purpose built EVs in an article about which EVs are being made for true production and which are being produced merely to comply with California's quota for zero-emissions vehicles. Green Car Reports concluded that converted models such as electric versions of the Focus, Honda Fit and Toyota RAV4 are being made merely for compliance purposes.Consumer Reports says converted EVs are marred by design compromises originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 05:30 PM PDT  Carroll Shelby, 1923-2012 Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Celebrities, Racing It's darn near impossible to overemphasize the impact that Carroll Shelby has had on the automotive world as we know it today. Born in 1923, Shelby took part in his very first race, a quarter-mile drag, in 1952. Later that year, he'd go on to win his first road race in an MG-TC. By 1956, Shelby had garnered enough race wins to earn the title "Driver of the Year" from Sports Illustrated. He would win that award again in 1957. Carroll Shelby was nothing if not a keen businessman. In early 1957, Shelby opened his first car dealership in Dallas, Texas. Bolstered by his success behind the wheel - Carroll won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969, driving an Aston Martin - Shelby went on to build the iconic Cobra using a chassis built by AC Cars in England and powered by a Ford V8 engine. Officially homologated in 1962, the Cobra Roadster won its first race in January of 1963. Driven by legendary drivers like Phil Hill, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney, the Shelby Cobra and its aerodynamic Daytona Coupe sibling won the Sports Car Club of America's A-production title and the United States Road Racing Championship in '63. The following year brought with it the big-block 427 Cobra, and the machine went on to deal serious blows to Ferrari, the dominant sports car manufacturer of the time. Shelby began his long-running relationship with the Ford factory in 1965, as the Shelby GT350 hit both the street and the race track. That year, Shelby secured the FIA World Championship of GT cars. In 1966, a Shelby-backed Ford team finished in first, second and third place at Le Mans; this was the first time an American team claimed victory in the historic race, but it would not be the last - Shelby's team would go on to win Le Mans again in 1967. The Ford GT40 ended up in first place four straight years from 1966-1969. The Shelby GT350 claimed the Trans Am racing title in 1967, and in that year, the very last 427 Shelby Cobra was built. In 1970, Ford ended its partnership with Shelby, and the man would remain mostly quiet in the automotive industry until the 1980s, when Lee Iacocca approached Carroll about building high-performance versions of Dodge products. The Omni and Charger would Go Like Hell for several years, embarrassing V8-powered Mustangs and Camaros along the way. Carroll Shelby received a heart transplant in 1990 and would go on to reintroduce Cobra 427 S/C continuation cars and 4000-series cars throughout the 1990s. Shelby was also involved heavily with both the Dodge Viper and Ford GT programs. No wonder why Carroll Shelby was inducted into the International Motor Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. Today, the name Shelby may be most often tied to the latest and greatest GT500 models from Ford, but it's clear that the man has impacted the performance world for decades. While he may no longer be alive, there can be little doubt that Carroll Shelby's influence will be felt by enthusiasts for as long as cars move us from one place to another. We've collected a couple of videos that we thought were a fitting tribute to Shelby's unending legacy. Join us in watching them by scrolling down below.Continue reading Carroll Shelby, 1923-2012Carroll Shelby, 1923-2012 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 04:52 PM PDT  Vídeo: Icon nos enseña cómo renace el mítico Bronco Filed under: Ford, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos, Clásicos Podrías acercarte a un desguace, buscar un Ford Bronco no demasiado perjudicado y restaurarlo con tus propias manos solo para contemplar cómo se desmenuza unos pocos años después, o podrías poner 150.000 dólares sobre la mesa (así, uno encima de otro) y llevarte uno "nuevecito" gracias a los chicos de Icon. Este taller de Los Ángeles especializado en la restauración de clásicos vuelve a nuestras pantallas con un nuevo reportaje que nos ilustra la construcción de su Bronco con licencia oficial, que utiliza carrocerías clásicas en buen estado (o paneles nuevos reproducidos por Dynacorn) sobre un chasis totalmente nuevo que también acoge el motor 5.0 V8 de un Mustang moderno, para enviar así 412 CV a las cuatro ruedas usando una caja manual de cinco marchas. El resultado es un todoterreno a la antigua usanza, sencillo y duro como una roca, pero con todos los avances técnicos modernos. No nos cansamos de verlo, y sabemos que tú tampoco podrás resistirte al vídeo que te espera a continuación.Gallery: SEMA 2011: Icon BroncoContinue reading Vídeo: Icon nos enseña cómo renace el mítico BroncoVídeo: Icon nos enseña cómo renace el mítico Bronco originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 11 May 2012 19:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 04:52 PM PDT  Video: Icon Bronco dissected in detail Filed under: Aftermarket, Classics, SUV, Etc., Ford, Design/Style, Luxury, Off-Road The crew from Cool Hunting finally got around to stopping by the Icon headquarters for a little chat with founder Jonathan Ward. The man has made a name for himself by crafting some of the most detail-oriented interpretations of classic cars on the planet. The Icon Bronco features all of the vintage style of a late '60s SUV with a hand-built frame, modern running gear and electronics underneath. We are, needless to say, smitten with the creation. Ward gave Cool Hunting the complete tour, including showing off a number of Icon Bronco models in various stages of completion. Ward brings up an interesting point about modern vehicles about halfway through the clip. He says that with manufacturers continuing to pile on unnecessary technology, today's machines are almost guaranteed to be obsolete in five years or so. In contrast, Ward says he builds each Icon to be durable enough to last decades without needing serious revision. We like his style. Scroll down below to watch the video.Continue reading Icon Bronco dissected in detailIcon Bronco dissected in detail originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 04:18 PM PDT  Video: Infiniti premiers Sebastian Vettel's kung-fu film debut Filed under: China, Videos, Infiniti, Celebrities, Humor We've gotten used to seeing Sebastian Vettel kicks some ass on the race track. After all, he is the reigning Formula One world champion twice over. But in a kung-fu movie? We've got to be kidding, right? Only we're not. As you may recall, Infiniti - the luxury automaker that sponsors both Vettel himself and his Red Bull Racing team - announced about a month ago that the German driver would be starring alongside action star Celina Jade in a short film. Called Drive of the Dragon, it's the first in a multi-part promotional campaign being undertaken by the Japanese automaker. The flick has made its debut, and you can check it out by scrolling down below. But be warned: cheesiness will ensue.Continue reading Infiniti premiers Sebastian Vettel's kung-fu film debutInfiniti premiers Sebastian Vettel's kung-fu film debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 04:18 PM PDT  Report: Poland's Arrinera supercar hits the road with 650 HP, $160K list price Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Europe, MISC There are a handful of countries where you'd expect most any supercar to come from. Italy, Germany, England... and even these United States have produced their fare share, and there've been a handful from Japan. Even France and Sweden have produced some notables. But Poland? Hardly the first country that would come to mind, but the folks behind Arrinera Automotive aim to fix that. We first reported last year on the supercar the Polish outfit has been developing, and now they've released a whole slew of details - including specifications and pricing. The as-yet unnamed vehicle (aside from the Arrinera marque, anyway) is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 that's been supercharged up to 650 metric horsepower (641 by our measures) and 605 pound-feet of torque, driving through a Graziano gearbox for a 3.2-second sprint to 100 kilometers per hour (62 miles per hour) and a claimed 340 km/h (211 mph) top end. Lee Noble - the talented engineer behind supercars marketed under the Ultima, Ascari, Rossion, Fenix and Noble names - has set up the suspension, with 380-millimeter brakes providing the stopping power up front and 350-millimeter discs in the back. The 1300-kilogram (2866-pound) package is made up of a high-strength steel frame with bodywork that's carbon-intensive and similar in appearance to a Lamborghini, but that's no bad thing. Production is slated to begin later this year, with pricing starting at £100,000 (about $160,000 at current exchange rates). Scope it out in the extensive and fresh gallery of high-resolution images above.Poland's Arrinera supercar hits the road with 650 HP, $160K list price originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 18:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 04:18 PM PDT  Auctions: Pebble Beach winner going up for auction in August Filed under: Classics, Auctions How much is a Pebble Beach 'Best in Show' car worth? We're about to find out. A 1938 Horch 853A Erdmann & Rossi Sport Cabriolet (that's quite a mouthful) is looking for a new home and is headed to auction at RM's Monterey sale in August. The car underwent an extensive restoration in 2001 and debuted at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance where it took home first prize. Since then, the Horch has gone on to win many other accolades including the Best in Show at the New York City Concours (2005), the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance (2006), the Glenmoor Gathering (2008), and the Ault Park Concours (2009). So what makes this particular car so special? Horch, one of the original four German automakers of the Auto Union that lives on today as Audi, produced some of the most luxurious vehicles in the early part of the century. The 853A Cabriolet, one of the company's last efforts, is widely considered one of the most beautiful cars of its era and came with many modern features including vacuum-boosted hydraulic brakes, overdrive in all four gears, and a unique hydraulic jacking system. This particular example features unique coachwork by Erdmann & Rossi and is one of just three known to currently exist. You can read more about the 1938 Horch 853A Erdmann & Rossi Sport Cabriolet and the auction in RM's press release after the break, and you can see our photos of the car at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in the gallery above.Continue reading Pebble Beach winner going up for auction in AugustPebble Beach winner going up for auction in August originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 03:05 PM PDT  Oficial: El sucesor del Enzo será híbrido y lo veremos antes de que acabe el año Filed under: Ferrari, Cupés, Híbridos, verdes y alternativos, DeportivosHaz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería No importa cuántas noticias veas en clave afirmativa; en esta industria no hay nada realmente oficial hasta que aparece plasmado en una nota de prensa. Solo por eso ya merece la pena invertir cinco minutos en contarte que Ferrari ha confirmado que el sucesor del Enzo será presentado a finales de año, y lo que es casi igual de notable: será un modelo híbrido. Esta noticia aparece en forma de comentario casi "de pasada" en el comunicado del cavallino para informar de sus últimos resultados económicos. Durante el primer trimestre de 2012 Ferrari ingresó 556 millones de euros, que limpios de polvo y paja se quedaron en 42,1 millones de euros en beneficio; un incremento año a año del 13,2 y el 17,2 por ciento respectivamente. En total se entregaron 1.733 coches, o un 11,5 por ciento más que durante el mismo periodo del año pasado.Gallery: Ferrari EnzoContinue reading Oficial: El sucesor del Enzo será híbrido y lo veremos antes de que acabe el añoOficial: El sucesor del Enzo será híbrido y lo veremos antes de que acabe el año originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 11 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 03:05 PM PDT  Report: Infiniti prices Sebastian Vettel edition FX at $155K Filed under: Performance, Europe, Crossover, Infiniti When it comes to supercars, the sky is the proverbial limit. You can literally spend millions. And with vehicles like the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Bentley Mulsanne and Maybach, you can spend hundreds of thousands on a top-of-the-line luxury sedan, too. But when it comes to SUVs, prices seldom if ever breach the $100K mark fetched by the likes of the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo. There are a handful of automakers aiming to break that barrier though. Like the upcoming SUVs from Lamborghini and Bentley, the on-again, off-again Spyker D12, and this, the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel Version. Based on the Infiniti FX50 S, the Vettel edition has had the output from its 5.0-liter V8 upped to from 390 horsepower to 414 for a 5.6-second sprint to 60 and a 186 mph top speed. The suspension is said to have been set up by the reigning two-time world champion himself, with the carbon fiber aero kit developed by his Red Bull Racing team. The only change we've heard of from the concept car pictured above to the production version will be a more conventional pearl white paint job instead of the matte white of the show car. Only 200 examples will be produced, with 50 earmarked for continental Europe, and most of the rest likely heading to the Middle East. The price for such a high-end performance crossover? 120,000 euros, or about $155,000 in American greenbacks (if it were actually offered here). Of course if that still seems too slow and too cheap, you could always order a custom Juke-R from Infiniti's parent company Nissan and smoke some supercars in the process.Infiniti prices Sebastian Vettel edition FX at $155K originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 03:05 PM PDT  Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end Filed under: Hybrid, Ferrari Business has been good for Ferrari. Thanks in no small part to expanding its activities in developing markets, the racing team turned automaker raked in 556 million euros in revenues to generate 42.1 million euros in profit in the first quarter of this year alone - an increase of 13.2 and 17.2 percent, respectively. Those figures are driven by increased sales that amounted to 1,733 units produced and delivered in the first quarter out of an exciting model range that includes the 458 Italia and Spider, the recently revised California, the innovative FF and the brand-new F12 Berlinetta. But the House that Enzo built is not about to stop there. Buried deep within the company's financial report (which you can delve into after below the fold should you be so inclined) comes confirmation direct from the company's affable chairman (and possible next Italian prime minister) Luca di Montezemolo: "At the end of the year, we'll also be unveiling the new Enzo, a limited series model and our first ever hybrid car." So there we have it, straight from the proverbial lion's mouth and in no uncertain terms. Before we flip the calendar to 2013, we'll have the latest in the long line of earth-shattering supercars that started with the 288 GTO, continued with the legendary F40, through the open-top F50 and on to the radical Enzo. And yes, it will be a hybrid, coupling an electric motor to a revised version of the V12 in the new F12 Berlinetta, as Ferrari revealed at the Beijing Motor Show.Continue reading Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's endMontezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 03:05 PM PDT  Official: Audi Q3 Red Track heads to Worthersee Tour Filed under: Concept Cars, Europe, Crossover, Audi, LuxuryAudi plans to show off a new concept version of the Q3 at the Worthersee Tour in Austria next week. The Q3 Red Track boasts the same 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine found under the hood of the Audi TT RS, and thus, there's a galloping 340 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque on hand. A seven-speed S Tronic gearbox handles shifting duties and drops the available grunt to all four tires via the company's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. In addition to the extra power, the Red Track wears unique Energy Red paint flecked with gold, while accents like the fender flares and lower fascia are coated in matte gray. Likewise, the headlight arrays wear body-color accents, and massive 20-inch five-spoke wheels help set the crossover apart from its production kin. Audi also stretched the track by by 1.5 inches and lifted the machine by 1.2 inches for a beefier stance. The Red Track will be on display at the Worthersee Tour starting on May 16. Scroll down for the full press release.Continue reading Audi Q3 Red Track heads to Worthersee TourAudi Q3 Red Track heads to Worthersee Tour originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 02:30 PM PDT  Official: Lotus rolls out new competition-spec Evora GTC Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Lotus, Racing You might say the same for any number of automakers, but in this case it rings particularly true: Lotus wouldn't be Lotus without racing. It's what forged the company at its outset, and that hasn't eluded the management team lead by Dany Behar. Say what you will about his overly ambitious plans to expand the company's product portfolio - he's also lead the company (or at least the brand) into a variety of racing series, and this is its latest product. A further evolution of the Evora GT4 Enduro, the new Evora GTC packs carbon-fiber body panels in place of fiberglass and plexi windows to help trim 30 kilograms (66 pounds) off its the GT4's curb weight that's now down to 1,130 kilograms (less than 2,500 pounds, depending on customer specification). The 4.0-liter V6 carries over with 450 horsepower and an Xtrac six-speed sequential gearbox, both of which are further enhanced by new traction control and Bosch ABS, with eighteen-inch competition alloys packed into flared fenders. Having already undergone exhausting testing at the company's Hethel test track, the Evora GTC has already found its first customers that will be fielding theirs in the Grand-Am series and Britcar MSA Endurance Championship. Scroll down for the full press release.Continue reading Lotus rolls out new competition-spec Evora GTCLotus rolls out new competition-spec Evora GTC originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 02:30 PM PDT  Rumor: BMW lanzará el Serie 2 en 2014 Filed under: BMW, Descapotables, CupésHaz clic en la foto para saltar a la galería Que BMW está planificando el lanzamiento de la versiones coupé y cabrio del Serie 1 no es lo que se dice exactamente un hecho noticioso. Con el hatchback presentado, todos dábamos por hecho que el próximo paso sería cerrar la gama lanzando el resto de las carrocerías, pero es que como ya te hemos contado, el plan de la Bayerische pasa por segregar las versiones de dos puertas laterales en la que será la nueva Serie 2, igual que los Serie 3 Cabrio y Coupé terminarán dando lugar a la Serie 4 Ahora, si hacemos caso a las fuentes de la revista CAR, sabemos que BMW tiene pensado lanzar la gama Serie 2 en 2014, haciendo por ahora referencia exclusiva a la carrocería descapotable. Gallery: BMW Serie 1 2011 (Coupe y Cabrio)Continue reading Rumor: BMW lanzará el Serie 2 en 2014Rumor: BMW lanzará el Serie 2 en 2014 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 02:30 PM PDT  Video: La-Z-Boy: The most comfortable way to travel Filed under: China, Etc., Videos, Humor We don't know anything about this man or the chair he's driving. Yes, driving. We just know that he was apparently caught in China, doing a nice clip on the shoulder of a rather nice multi-lane road, in what looks like a custom sofa chair. There's some sort of contraption between his feet that looks like a control panel, but it could just as likely be a wombat cage or a pot of gold. And we give him props: whatever he's doing, he looks cool as hell doing it. Have a look below for the video.Continue reading La-Z-Boy: The most comfortable way to travelLa-Z-Boy: The most comfortable way to travel originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 02:30 PM PDT  Video: falende Audi-steeldieven op pad Heeft u ook zo'n grafhekel aan mensen die het niet kunnen opbrengen met hun gore tengels van andermans spullen af te blijven? Sla het volgende filmpje dan even over. We noteren de nacht van donderdag op vrijdag, 11 maart, om half drie. Het duo Faal en Haas doet een rondje door Hoofddorp in de hoop [...]verwante verhalenLichtgewicht scheurijzer: Lotus Evora GTCVencer: mysterieus nieuw Nederlands sportwagenmerkSenner maakt een Nissan Juke-R lightKies maar: getunede Ferrari 360 CS Spider vs CaliforniaCaroll Shelby (89) overleden |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:55 PM PDT  Report: Electronics makers wary of NTSB's proposed hands-free ban Filed under: Government/Legal, Safety, Technology, GM Here's one from the unsurprising file: The Consumer Electronics Association has written the National Traffic Safety Board in opposition to the proposed ban on hands-free calling. According to The Detroit News, CEA is all for efforts to create technological solutions to the distracted driving problem, which makes perfect sense, as those products or features would be one more thing for its member firms to sell. To its credit, CEA did write that it supports banning texting and restricting phone use by young drivers. But the organization insists that there is no "real-world evidence" to support prohibiting all phone use in vehicles, according to the report. In support of its position, it played the makeup card, saying that other distractions like "eating, drinking, applying makeup and engaging with children" would also need to be banned. The NTSB proposal to ban hands-free calling is somewhat peculiar in that it would ban calls through a paired cell phone, but not calls through a phone built into the vehicle, like the OnStar system from General Motors. The recommendation has been controversial, with even Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood failing to get on board with the idea.Electronics makers wary of NTSB's proposed hands-free ban originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:22 PM PDT Official: Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, Earnings/Financials, Ferrari Business has been good for Ferrari. Thanks in no small part to expanding its activities in developing markets, the racing team turned automaker raked in 556 million euros in revenues to generate 42.1 million euros in profit in the first quarter of this year alone - an increase of 13.2 and 17.2 percent, respectively. Those figures are driven by increased sales that amounted to 1,733 units produced and delivered in the first quarter out of an exciting model range that includes the 458 Italia and Spider, the recently revised California, the innovative FF and the brand-new F12 Berlinetta. But the House that Enzo built is not about to stop there. Buried deep within the company's financial report (which you can delve into after below the fold should you be so inclined) comes confirmation direct from the company's affable chairman (and possible next Italian prime minister) Luca di Montezemolo: "At the end of the year, we'll also be unveiling the new Enzo, a limited series model and our first ever hybrid car." So there we have it, straight from the proverbial lion's mouth and in no uncertain terms. Before we flip the calendar to 2013, we'll have the latest in the long line of earth-shattering supercars that started with the 288 GTO, continued with the legendary F40, through the open-top F50 and on to the radical Enzo. And yes, it will be a hybrid, coupling an electric motor to a revised version of the V12 in the new F12 Berlinetta, as Ferrari revealed at the Beijing Motor Show.Continue reading Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's endMontezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:22 PM PDT  Alemania: Nuevo VW CrossPolo "Urban White" Filed under: Volkswagen, Utilitarios, Hatchbacks Volkswagen inicia esta semana la comercialización en el mercado alemán de una serie especial del CrossPolo denominada "Urban White". Destaca por su estética atractiva y una mayor dotación de serie. Las características más importantes de esta nueva variante son: Llantas de aleación de 17 pulgadas (pueden ir en blanco) Detalles pintados en negro mate Espejos retrovisores en negro brillante Cristales sobretintados Tapizado específico tela/alcántara en gris Detalles decorativos en palanca de cambios y volante La oferta de motores de esta variante es realmente completa, pudiendo elegir entre siete bloques de gasolina y cuatro opciones diésel, con potencias que oscilan entre los 70 y 105 CV. Además algunos de ellos pueden asociarse al cambio automático DSG.Continue reading Alemania: Nuevo VW CrossPolo "Urban White"Alemania: Nuevo VW CrossPolo "Urban White" originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:22 PM PDT  EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, Europe/EU, EVS The easiest battery-swapping station we've laid eyes on was unveiled at the 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles this week, but it's not for cars. The Bat'Lib system, developed by DBT and Matra, is a cabinet (on rolling wheels, for some reason) that holds and charges nine batteries - you can see there are ten slots, but one is always kept open to receive discharged packs, so you have to return a pack to get a new one. These packs, roughly the size of a loaf of bread and weighing 16 pounds, can be exchanged for a depleted pack in seconds, providing easy "endless" range in the electric scooters that are designed to use them. In the e-scooter on display in LA (a Matra e-MO XP, we think), the battery slipped into the seat column, and it certainly did look ridiculously easy to exchange one pack for another. The removeable batteries, built by Chicago-based AllCell Technologies, hold 1.125 kWh of energy and can be recharged up to 1,800 times. The swapping station can use either 110- or 220-volt electric outlets and uses a contactless card reader to accept payment and open and lock the charge bay doors. According to press materials distributed at EVS26, the Bat'lib system could come to scooters in Europe (Matra brand) and Asia (E-Ton and Tajima) later in 2012, but Matra MS president said in a statment that, "The Light Electric Vehicle Market today is leading the global EV market. Two wheelers will continue to play a major role in solving city congestion in US and European markets for years to come," so we'll be on the lookout for these all over the place.Continue reading EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBTEVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:21 PM PDT  Breaking: Carroll Shelby passes away at age 89 Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Performance, Celebrities, RacingCarroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89. The legendary tuner and proprietor of the famous marque that bears his name had been in the hospital for several weeks, suffering from pneumonia. Shelby addressed his fans fourteen days before his death, saying that he was resting comfortably and being taken care of by his children. Anyone familiar in the least with automotive history is well aware of Shelby's vast vehicular exploits, so we'll just touch on them here. Carroll was a successful race car driver in the 1950s before creating his own racing team to take on the likes of Ferrari, using Ford-powered sportscar called the Cobra. Suffice it to say, Shelby and his Cobra were extremely successful. Later, Shelby's name would become synonymous with the fastest and most powerful Ford Mustang models ever created. Shelby is survived by his three children Patrick, Michael and Sharon, his sister Anne Shelby Ellison of Fort Worth and his wife Cleo. An official press release can be found below.Continue reading Carroll Shelby passes away at age 89Carroll Shelby passes away at age 89 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:21 PM PDT  Caroll Shelby (89) overleden Gisteren is Carroll Shelby, de geestelijk vader van de Shelby Cobra, op 89-jarige leeftijd in een ziekenhuis in Dallas, Texas, overleden. Shelby maakte in zijn jonge jaren furore als racecoureur, en werd daarna minstens net zo bekend met de Cobra en zijn vele, vele Mustangs. Onder andere Fords meest krachtige Mustang van dit moment, de [...]verwante verhalenCitroën: 'volgende C5 wordt door Opel gebouwd'Lichtgewicht scheurijzer: Lotus Evora GTCVencer: mysterieus nieuw Nederlands sportwagenmerkSenner maakt een Nissan Juke-R lightKies maar: getunede Ferrari 360 CS Spider vs California |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:21 PM PDT  Carroll Shelby, performance legend, dies Photo courtesy Ford Less than a month after he took to Facebook to dispel rumors about his impending death, performance legend Carroll Shelby has died. He was 89. According to a press release sent out Friday afternoon, Shelby died yesterday at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. The cause of death was undisclosed, but in his Facebook [...] |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 01:21 PM PDT  Kies maar: getunede Ferrari 360 CS Spider vs California We hebben weer twee V8-snoepjes voor jullie vandaag. Met een dak dat naar beneden kan, want het is al bijna zomer, en, omdat ze zo lekker klinken, van Italiaanse makelij. Beide auto's zijn echter niet meer standaard… We beginnen met de 360, de V8-Ferrari uit het begin van deze eeuw. Hoewel we hem Challenge Stradale [...]verwante verhalenCitroën: 'volgende C5 wordt door Opel gebouwd'Lichtgewicht scheurijzer: Lotus Evora GTCVencer: mysterieus nieuw Nederlands sportwagenmerkSenner maakt een Nissan Juke-R lightCaroll Shelby (89) overleden |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 12:46 PM PDT  Video: Obama's latest campaign ads highlight auto recovery Filed under: Government/Legal, Videos, Earnings/Financials As expected, the so-called auto bailout of 2009 has become a major talking point in the run-up to the 2012 Presidential Election. Somewhat surprisingly, however, both sides of the aisle are taking credit for the success seen by General Motors and Chrysler since the two automakers were pushed through a structured bankruptcy process. Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said he deserves "a lot of credit" for the resuscitation of the auto industry due to his suggestion of a managed bankruptcy of the two automakers. President Obama, on the other hand, points out that Romney was very vocal in his opposition to the auto bailout, frequently citing the editorial he wrote for the New York Times in 2009 titled "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt," in which he said the auto industry was "virtually guaranteed" to fail if Obama's bailout proceeded. Building on previous advertisements highlighting the auto bailout of 2009, the Obama campaign has released two new videos touting the success of the automakers since the dark days of bankruptcy. Scroll down below to watch the videos for yourself.Continue reading Obama's latest campaign ads highlight auto recoveryObama's latest campaign ads highlight auto recovery originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT El nuevo Mercedes A180 CDI llevará motor Renault (1.5 dCi) Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Industria, Compactos, Tecnología, Hatchbacks La cooperación entre Renault y Mercedes sigue dando frutos. La última noticia que nos llega de esta alianza es la que relaciona al motor diésel 1.5 dCi que llevará el nuevo Clase A en sus versiones básicas. Pese a que comercialmente se denominará A180 CDI, el motor empleado por Mercedes será el 1.5 Energy dCi que ya llevan los Scénic y Mégane. En el Clase A desarrollará 109 CV en lugar de los 110 CV declarados en los franceses. Con esta mecánica el modelo más pequeño de la firma de la estrella declara unas emisiones de 98 g/km de CO2, una cifra contenida que le permitirá beneficiarse de algunas ventajas fiscales según mercados. De todos modos no será idéntico al que conocemos y llevará algunos elementos ya empleados en otros bloques de Mercedes como el Stop&Start y el alternador. Mercedes tiene previsto lanzar una versión más verde de este modelo bajo la denominación A180 CDI BlueEfficiency Edition con algunas modificaciones en los desarrollos del cambio, mejoras aerodinámicas, etc.Continue reading El nuevo Mercedes A180 CDI llevará motor Renault (1.5 dCi)El nuevo Mercedes A180 CDI llevará motor Renault (1.5 dCi) originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT Digging Deeper: April 2012 sales figures Filed under: Car Buying, Earnings/Financials April showers may result in May's flowers, but it didn't result in great car sales numbers. Overall, sales in April only climbed 2.3 percent compared to April 2011, leaving some carmakers and observers scratching their head. Of course, the raw numbers, as provided by AutoData Corp., also note that there were three fewer selling days due to that occasional month with five Sundays in it. Imagine the pain people paid on the 1st and 15th had to endure? So the numbers may not be as bad as a first glance might suggest, and in my opinion, the slow pace of growth is better for automakers. Rather than big ups and downs that leave dealerships empty of popular vehicles and overstocked with others, a steady mild increase means it's easier to match production to demand. But there are plenty of outliers in the pages of spreadsheets when you look inside the numbers. So here are the 10 things I think I know about the auto industry based on April's sales.Continue reading Digging Deeper: April 2012 sales figuresDigging Deeper: April 2012 sales figures originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 12:13 PM PDT Senner maakt een Nissan Juke-R light Vind je het uiterlijk van de Nissan Juke wat te braaf, maar kan je niet 500.000 euro ophoesten om een Juke-R te kopen? Dan biedt Senner een tussenoplossing: zij pimpen je Juke met dikke velgen en wat meer vermogen voor een fractie van dat geld. Je hebt dan alleen wel slechts 40% van de power. [...]verwante verhalenVideo: bus in India rijdt met 130km/u niet in de wegLachvideo: 'drive the Dragon' met Sebastian VettelCitroën: 'volgende C5 wordt door Opel gebouwd'Lichtgewicht scheurijzer: Lotus Evora GTCVencer: mysterieus nieuw Nederlands sportwagenmerk |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 11:37 AM PDT Report: Next Infiniti G to use Mercedes-sourced engines Filed under: Coupe, Sedan, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, LuxuryInfiniti and Mercedes-Benz have spent the past two years becoming BFFs under the covers of their small cars. In addition to the production version of the Infiniti Etherea using the Mercedes A-Class platform and Nissan making engines for Mercedes in Tennessee, two years ago it was reported that the next Infiniti G would get engines from the German automaker. As the launch draws nearer, a report in Autocar indicates that Mercedes four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines will be under the hood from the beginning. Infiniti has been investing heavily in growing the brand across the world, especially in Europe. The G range had no four-pot in the lineup, and without that, few buyers would even consider it. Having economical engines right from the start will at least give purchasers a reason to cross-shop the G with the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4, its target market. It will need that expanded consideration to move from 2011's 145,000 global sales to the 500,000 sales it seeks in 2016. If you're wondering why Mercedes would provide engines and know-how to an entry-level luxury car that competes against the 3 Series, one of Mercedes main rivals, Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said there's no overlap. "People buying Infiniti or Daimler, they don't cross-shop between the two brands.... We came to the conclusion that Mercedes collaborating with Infiniti will not be hurting each other."Next Infiniti G to use Mercedes-sourced engines originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 11 May 2012 11:37 AM PDT Report: Proton has no plans to sell Lotus Filed under: Performance, Etc., Europe, Lotus, Earnings/Financials, LuxuryLotus isn't going anywhere, according to parent company Proton. Autocar reports representatives of Proton's new owner, DRB-HICOM, stopped by Lotus HQ to reassure the company's staff. Dato Sri Haji Mohd Khamil Bin Jamil, DRB-HICOM group managing director, said his company "is not thinking about a sale." While the executive said that he could never fully dismiss the prospect of sending Lotus off to another owner, right now such a move isn't one of his company's top priorities. Instead, figuring out a course for Lotus could take months. In the meantime, Dato Jamil said his company would continue to support Lotus financially. Until recently, Proton was owned by the Malaysian government, but DRB-HICOM purchased the company three months ago. Since then, the future of Lotus has been anything but certain. All production and development stopped for 60 days after the deal was inked, but has now officially resumed. Even so, with no clear long-term decision from DRB-HICOM, it remains unclear whether Lotus will pursue the five-year plan laid out by company CEO Dany Bahar.Proton has no plans to sell Lotus originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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