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Posted: 06 Jul 2012 11:30 PM PDT

Ventas junio 2012: Reino Unido
Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de junio las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en el Reino Unido se incrementaron en un 3,5% en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 189.514 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Chrysler +477,9% Infiniti +211,1% Honda +73,1% BAJAN Renault -56,9% Mazda -38,2% Mitsubishi -49,9% Continue reading Ventas junio 2012: Reino UnidoVentas junio 2012: Reino Unido originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 07 Jul 2012 02:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

FORCE, DeJORIA BOND AS WOMEN RACERS SHOW STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Not since a few years ago at the Gatornationals has the National Hot Rod Association staged such a widely celebrated Ladies Day at the Drag Races as it did last Sunday at the O'Reilly Route 66 Nationals at Joliet, Ill. Hillary Will (Top Fuel...

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

Silverstone boss offers "unreserved apology" | F1 Fanatic round-up
Silverstone boss offers "unreserved apology" is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.In the round-up: Silverstone boss apologises • Button concerned by standing water • Hamilton and Webber deal rumoursSilverstone boss offers "unreserved apology" is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

"Boring" practice offers little insight into form | 2012 British GP Friday practice analysis
"Boring" practice offers little insight into form is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.There's little information to be gleaned from two washed-out practice sessions which one driver described as "boring"."Boring" practice offers little insight into form is an original article from F1 Fanatic. If this article has been published anywhere other than F1 Fanatic it is an infringement of copyright.

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 08:08 PM PDT

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:18 PM PDT

Video: Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing?
Filed under: Hybrid, Videos, Fisker, Design/Style, Electric "Cars have become an appliance... And on top of that, you start feeling a bit guilty about driving a car, because it pollutes, you use a lot of gasoline." These are the words of Henrik Fisker, car designer and the man who startes his own automobile company which currently builds and sells the extended-range electric Karma sedan. "Why do electric cars, or small fuel-efficient cars, always have to look dorky? Why can't we make a beautiful, gorgeous car?" Well, if you're the man who penned the BMW Z8 and a couple of show-stopping Aston Martin coupes, you don't have to design a dorky EV. Which explains the sleek lines of the aforementioned Karma and upcoming Fisker Atlantic. Will Fisker ultimately succeed in establishing a viable automaker that continues to build cars well into the future? Only time will tell. Either way, we have to admire Henrik's bravado. "The doubters out there, they are rarely the builders. And those who are the skeptics, are never really the inventors... There are a lot of us out there who believe that dreams are possible." Those parting words are spoken as Henrik Fisker lays out what appears to be a two-door sports car with a low-slung profile that would seemingly mesh quite well with the rest of Fisker's slinky but eco-conscious machinery. Scroll down below to watch the video, which was shot during his TED talk at Chapman University.Continue reading Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing?Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 05:18 PM PDT

BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hp
Filed under: Hybrid, MPG, BMW We've learned to expect that hybrid vehicles will produce lower emissions and fuel-consumption scores than their standard gasoline-burning siblings. What we generally don't expect, however, is for that same hybrid to be quicker to 60 than its turbocharged brother or for it to make more overall horsepower. Such is the case with the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, which offers up 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six and electric motor combination - useful gains from the 300 hp and 300 lb-ft in the 335i. Those added ponies allow the Hybrid 3 to hit 62 miles per hour in just 5.3 seconds, a .2-second improvement, according to the automaker, over the thirstier 335i.BMW says the Hybrid 3 can travel up to 2.5 miles on electricity alone at speeds of up to 46 miles per hour, though not at the same time, of course, and fuel efficiency of about 40 miles per gallon on the EU test cycle. Expect the U.S. EPA figure to vary from that figure. A lithium ion battery pack resides in the trunk, and it's made up of 96 individual cells with a rated output of 675 Wh. Power is sent to the rear wheels from the dual drivetrain through an eight-speed automatic gearbox that shares its outer casing with the 55-hp electric motor. Naturally, there's a rather prominent badge on the C-pillar displaying the car's fuel-saving credentials, as you can see in our image gallery above. Full details can be found in the press release below, but there's still no word on when we can expect to see the ActiveHybrid 3 in the States or what it may cost if and when it arrives.Continue reading BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hpBMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hp originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:40 PM PDT

Report: Convertibles are down, but are they on the way out?
Filed under: Car Buying, Convertible Automakers just reported their most recent sales numbers, with things looking up virtually across the board. Despite that, and despite the fact that it's summer, sales of that quintessential warm-weather car, the convertible, are down. Droptops normally account for two percent of the overall car market, but that tumbled to just above one percent in 2011. What happened to bring down the car that was once a symbol of hedonistic driving freedom out on the open road? According to Smart Money Magazine, cost is a big factor. There's always been a price premium for convertibles, but that gulf has widened over the years, and it's not like there's very many affordable conertibles in the first place. Age is another reason. While Baby Boomers still like covertibles, their kids, Generation X and Y, seem ambivalent. Compounding those factors is a sluggish economy that has buyers focused more on practical cars that don't break the bank than splurging on some kind of roadgoing confection. We might also suggest that given the frosty global economy, we're also seeing fewer new convertible models go on sale in volume segments (exotics seem to be immune to this trend). And since convertibles, like coupes, tend to have particularly short sales lives, we're not terribly surprised to learn that sales are down. But it could be a vicious cycle - there less demand for a bodystyle that's not as popular as it once was, and those models that remain tend to be pricey. That doesn't mean that the convertible is dead - that rumor has failed to stick in the past - but it does suggest that automakers are likely to stare even longer at the beans they are counting when figuring out whether there's a business case for a new convertible.Convertibles are down, but are they on the way out? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:06 PM PDT

Pikes Peak ya tiene nueva fecha: será el 12 de agosto
Filed under: Competición Los organizadores de la subida a Pikes Peak han anunciado que la carrera se celebrará finalmente el 12 de agosto. La edición nº90 de la competición debía celebrarse el próximo 8 de julio, pero tuvo que ser aplazada por los incendios forestales que asolaron el cañón Waldo, muy cerca del monte Pikes Peak. Las autoridades no dieron entonces su visto bueno para la carrera por razones de seguridad. Los organizadores han anunciado que todo el programa -que dura una semana- previsto inicialmente se mantiene, incluida la Fan Fest que se celebra en el centro de Colorado Springs. A pesar del cambio de fechas, 21 de los 31 pilotos con más renombre que iban a participar ya han confirmado su asistencia. Los entrenamientos y calificaciones debutarán el 8 de agosto, mientras que la carrera será el domingo 12 de agosto. [Fuente: Gazette] Share TweetPikes Peak ya tiene nueva fecha: será el 12 de agosto originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 04:05 PM PDT

Official: BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hp
Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Performance, BMW, Luxury We've learned to expect that hybrid vehicles will produce lower emissions and fuel-consumption scores than their standard gasoline-burning siblings. What we generally don't expect, however, is for that same hybrid to be quicker to 60 than its turbocharged brother or for it to make more overall horsepower. Such is the case with the BMW ActiveHybrid 3, which offers up 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque from its 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline six and electric motor combination - useful gains from the 300 hp and 300 lb-ft in the 335i. Those added ponies allow the Hybrid 3 to hit 62 miles per hour in just 5.3 seconds, a .2-second improvement, according to the automaker, over the thirstier 335i.BMW says the Hybrid 3 can travel up to 2.5 miles on electricity alone at speeds of up to 46 miles per hour, though not at the same time, of course, and fuel efficiency of about 40 miles per gallon on the EU test cycle. Expect the U.S. EPA figure to vary from that figure. A lithium ion battery pack resides in the trunk, and it's made up of 96 individual cells with a rated output of 675 Wh. Power is sent to the rear wheels from the dual drivetrain through an eight-speed automatic gearbox that shares its outer casing with the 55-hp electric motor. Naturally, there's a rather prominent badge on the C-pillar displaying the car's fuel-saving credentials, as you can see in our image gallery above. Full details can be found in the press release below, but there's still no word on when we can expect to see the ActiveHybrid 3 in the States or what it may cost if and when it arrives.Continue reading BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hpBMW ActiveHybrid 3 is an efficient use of 340 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker, Videos "Cars have become an appliance... And on top of that, you start feeling a bit guilty about driving a car, because it pollutes, you use a lot of gasoline." These are the words of Henrik Fisker, car designer and the man who startes his eponymous automobile company, which currently builds and sells the extended-range electric Karma. "Why do electric cars, or small fuel-efficient cars, always have to look dorky? Why can't we make a beautiful, gorgeous car?" Well, if you're the man who penned the BMW Z8 and a couple of show-stopping Aston Martin coupes, you don't have to design a dorky EV. Which explains the sleek lines of the aforementioned Karma and upcoming Fisker Atlantic. Will Fisker ultimately succeed in establishing a viable automaker that continues to build cars well into the future? Only time will tell. Either way, we have to admire Henrik's bravado. "The doubters out there, they are rarely the builders. And those who are the skeptics, are never really the inventors... There are a lot of us out there who believe that dreams are possible." Those parting words were spoken as Henrik Fisker laid out what appears to be a two-door sports car with a low-slung profile that would seemingly mesh quite well with the rest of Fisker's eco-conscious machinery. Scroll down below to watch the video, which was shot during his TEDxChapmanU talk.Continue reading Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing?Henrik Fisker, what are you drawing? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

El tribunal de Livorno declara oficialmente a De Tomaso en bancarrota
Filed under: Industria, De TomasoHaz click para ir a la galería. Con la declaración judicial de bancarrota, hoy se cierra el capítulo más triste y vergonzoso de De Tomaso. En 2011, en el salón de Ginebra y ante serias dudas de los asistentes sobre su viabilidad, una renovada De Tomaso presentaba una versión moderna del Deauville, reinterpretado en formato un crossover para rivalizar con el BMW Serie 5 GT. Gian Mario Rossignolo, el empresario italiano detrás de la resurrección de De Tomaso, anunciaba entonces que contaría con una gama de 3 modelos fabricados a un ritmo de 3.000 unidades al año cada uno. El punto de equilibrio financiero lo situaba en 800 unidades por modelo al año. Sin embargo, la nueva De Tomaso sólo ha fabricado humo... Una situación que deja a sus 1.200 empleados en la calle, los cuales hace mucho tiempo que no vieron una nómina completa, por cierto. Hoy, el tribunal de Livorno (Toscana) ha oficialmente declarado la empresa en situación de bancarrota y ha nombrado a un administrador judicial. Más detalles tras el salto.Gallery: De Tomaso DeauvilleContinue reading El tribunal de Livorno declara oficialmente a De Tomaso en bancarrotaEl tribunal de Livorno declara oficialmente a De Tomaso en bancarrota originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

Exclusive: Mini still mulling diesel model for U.S.
Filed under: Hatchback, Mini, Diesel Patrick McKenna, head of Mini's U.S. product strategy, said Thursday during the automaker's Mini Takes The States road rally that the brand is still considering building a diesel model for U.S. customers, but that it has not reached a final decision. The problem for Mini is apparently deciding if a diesel version will simply divert customers who would have otherwise bought a gas version of the compact car rather than attract new green customers who want to have performance and high fuel economy numbers. Meanwhile, Mini continues to develop its new gas engines for the next generation models, which McKenna said has produced good results. He declined to give specifics on the engines, only saying that some engines have shown more power than current engines with better fuel economy numbers. "We have seen such great results with our new three-cylinder and four-cylinder engines, it's difficult to decide if we need to have a diesel engine here," McKenna told Autoblog. "It's a great problem to have." Diesel owners would likely fit right in with some of the brand's more enthusiastic regular customers. With their devotion to all things Mini, these folks have proven themselves zealous owners during our time on the first two days of the 11-day Mini Takes The States rally. But Mini remains unsure if bringing diesel to the U.S. would be the best use of its limited resources. If they do push forward with an oil burning offering, we suspect it would be on one of its larger, pricier models like the Countryman crossover, which has a higher MSRP that would likely do the best job of absorbing diesel's extra cost while returning the most meaningful mileage improvements.Mini still mulling diesel model for U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

Video: Amazing LeMay Museum gets the eGarage treatment
Filed under: Classics, Etc., Videos, Design/Style It's a bold step for an institution to brand itself as "America's Car Museum." As a nation obsessed with anything and everything automotive, our tastes are about as varied as they could possibly be. The curators behind the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington seem to understand that, and have collected a rotating stable of machines that include everything from the mighty Ferrari F40 to over-the-top lowriders. Nearly every era and nation of automotive engineering shows its face in one form or another, resulting in a melting pot of cardom. Very cool. The guys from eGarage recently stopped by to give the museum a once over, focusing their well-trained lenses on the rash of classic metal found inside. If you can't make it to the Pacific Northwest to see the LeMay Museum for yourself, this is probably the next best thing. Check out the quick video below to have a look.Continue reading Amazing LeMay Museum gets the eGarage treatmentAmazing LeMay Museum gets the eGarage treatment originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:01 PM PDT

This Is What A Stock 1950 Mercury Looks Like
Jeremy NuttOne thing that you never, ever, ever, ever...ever see is a totally uncut 1949-51 Mercury 2 door. They basically don't exist in real life anymore because every person that has ever owned one has chopped the roof, slammed it to the pavement and turned it into a lead sled. . . . → Read More: This Is What A Stock 1950 Mercury Looks Like

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 03:00 PM PDT

Love For Zephyrs. The Old Ones. The Ones With V12′s.
Jeremy NuttIf there is one thing in life that everybody in the world can agree on, it's Lincoln Zephyr's. Everybody on this giant, soaking wet planet loves an old Zephyr. That's is a fact! . . . → Read More: Love For Zephyrs. The Old Ones. The Ones With V12′s.

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 02:32 PM PDT

Posted: 06 Jul 2012 02:31 PM PDT

Nelson Racing bouwt kickass 1500 pk Camaro
Nelson Racing heeft ons al eens getrakteerd op een 2000 pk dyno-video. Inmiddels hebben ze ook een auto gebouwd. Omdat je dergelijke motoren niet in zomaar een auto stopt: een hevig verbouwde Chevrolet Camaro die het aan de buitenkant niet toont. Men neme een Camaro, haalt daar het suffe standaard Chevrolet-blok uit en begint te [...]verwante verhalenMotorrijder probeert aangereden WRX STi te ontvluchtenVideo: presentator omver gedrift door BMWBMW M135i is een koopje!NASA speelt met Mars-autootje in de woestijn [video]Shelby GT500CR – Open klassieker met 780 pk