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| Posted: 19 Aug 2012 12:08 AM PDT  Ventas julio 2012: Irlanda Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de julio las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Irlanda se incrementaron en un 8,6% en relación al mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 4.431 unidades vendidas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Kia +54,2% Renault +106,1% Hyundai +92,3% BAJAN Nissan -35,3% Mitsubishi -59,0% Chevrolet -89,9% Continue reading Ventas julio 2012: IrlandaVentas julio 2012: Irlanda originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sun, 19 Aug 2012 02:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 05:15 PM PDT  Monterey: 2012 Quail Motorsports Gathering is excellent, if you have the means Filed under: Classics, Performance, Luxury It would be unfair to call the Quail Motorsports Gathering a car show. Doing so would be like saying Bruce Lee was sufficiently talented in the art of self defense. Every year the Quail Lodge in Carmel, California plays host to both manufacturers and collectors for a day, and this year saw a typically impressive range of featured models. From the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse to the SRT Viper GTS Launch Edition and the wild McLaren X-1 Concept to a passel of Shelby Cobra examples and a smattering of pre-war Alfa Romeo classics, the gathering serves as the chewy center of the Monterey weekend. Being forced to pick a personal favorite would be unduly cruel, though we found ourselves particularly smitten with a cherry Honda S800 and the carbon fiber Vintech 550 Tribute. Take a gander at the photo gallery above for a hint of the cars on hand.2012 Quail Motorsports Gathering is excellent, if you have the means originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:38 PM PDT  Monterey: 1939 Bugatti Type 64 Coupe is incomplete perfection Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Design/Style, Luxury In 1939, Jean Bugatti was hard at work on the Type 64 Coupe. A total of three examples were started, but only one received completed bodywork before the designer's death during a Type 57 road test. Now the Mullin Automotive Museum is out to finish what Bugatti started all those years ago. Using many of the same coachbuilding techniques employed by the French automaker in the late '30s, the museum has all but finished constructing the body. Naked of paint and lounging under the California sun, the Type 64 looks as if it has just rolled out of our ancestors' vision for the future. Its papillion doors and dramatic, reaching front fenders are as elegant now as they were when Bugatti first sketched them 73 years ago. Take a closer look for yourself by clicking through the photo gallery. And if you missed the Quail Motorsports Gathering, don't sweat it. The Mullin Automotive Museum plans to display the car at its Oxnard, California facility starting this fall.1939 Bugatti Type 64 Coupe is incomplete perfection originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 04:04 PM PDT  Report: Tesla's Elon Musk calls Fisker Karma 'a mediocre product at a high price' It is official: the gloves are off in the war of words between Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and Fisker Automotive chief Henrik Fisker. Most of the verbal barbs came from Musk, who sat down to gossip with Automobile Magazine about archrival Fisker. The bad blood goes back a few years to when Tesla unsuccessfully sued Henrik Fisker for developing the Karma while under contract for the design of the Model S - basically paying someone to design his own car. Another, more newsworthy zinger was when Musk called out Fisker as a smart designer but one who does not understand the underlying technology problem. Musk said: The fundamental problem with Henrik Fisker - he is a designer or stylist... he thinks the reason we don't have electric cars is for lack of styling. This is not the reason. It's fundamentally a technology problem. At the same time, you need to make it look good and feel good, because otherwise you're going to have an impaired product. But just making something look like an electric car does not make it an electric car. Fisker has been scrambling to deal with fires and recalls connected to its A123 Systems partnership. Musk's biggest jab was directed at the flagship Karma: "It's a mediocre product at a high price." So what did Henrik Fisker have to say? In a written response to Automobile Magazine, Fisker stayed friendly, but did throw down the competitive gauntlet: range anxiety. "Obviously, Tesla and Fisker are appealing to two different customer bases with two totally different technologies. Tesla has pure EV and Fisker has a range-extended offering with no compromise on range," he wrote. Zing! Fisker thanked Musk for giving a nod to the good-looking Karma, which won Automobile's 2012 Design of the Year. He also made a statement to clear up the legal wrangle: Fisker won in court. A judge threw out the case and awarded costs to Fisker. Both companies have borrowed existing tech to bring their plug-ins to market. Karma needed Quantum Technologies to provide the plug-in hybrid drivetrain and used a General Motors-sourced 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder engine. Tesla used the Lotus Elise to develop its first car, the Roadster. That said, the sparring judges would probably send more points to Tesla Motors, which sells its battery system and EV powertrain technology to companies like Toyota.Tesla's Elon Musk calls Fisker Karma 'a mediocre product at a high price' originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 03:29 PM PDT  Vídeo: Nuevo Renault Sandero GT-Line, un toque picante para el polivalente Filed under: Renault, Industria, Utilitarios, Hatchbacks Una vez más Renault pone a la venta en el mercado brasileño una versión más picantota del Sandero. Bajo la denominación GT-Line (ya hubo una variente con este nombre en las unidades anteriores al restyling), ofrece un aspecto más deportivo gracias al paquete estético exterior. Sin cambios en la mecánica, el Sandero GT-Line se reconoce por los adhesivos decorativos de la carrocería, los paragolpes específicos, espejos en negro, las llantas de aleación de 15 pulgadas y el pequeño alerón posterior. En el habitáculo hay ciertos elementos exclusivos en color rojo y una instrumentación personalizada que añaden un punto más juvenil y atractivo. Tras el salto encontrarás el vídeo promocional de esta particular versión que complementa a los Sandero convencionales y los Stepway, más rudos y aptos para vías en mal estado.Gallery: Renault Sandero/Stepway 2011Continue reading Vídeo: Nuevo Renault Sandero GT-Line, un toque picante para el polivalenteVídeo: Nuevo Renault Sandero GT-Line, un toque picante para el polivalente originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 03:28 PM PDT  Why does GM continue to mention Chevy Volt sales forecast numbers? Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture The Chevrolet Volt is leading the pack of plug-in electric vehicles and has kicked butt on Nissan Leaf sales numbers but the goal for 2012 is to make 35,000 to 40,000 Volts. Through July, General Motors has sold 10,666 Volts in the U.S., which should get the automaker to 19,000 units sold this year. In Europe, through June, GM sold 2,861 Ampera plug-in hybrids, aka the European version of the Volt. The company recently started selling Chevy Volts in the rapidly growing China market where only 18 were sold through June, according to LMC Automotive. Add up those numbers and we see that about 25,000 to 30,000 Volts/Amperas could be sold worldwide this year. Wait a minute, though, what happened to hitting that 40,000-unit target? And why do we even know that number? In late June, CEO Dan Akerson said that GM's initial target - building 60,000 Volts this year, with 15,000 going to exports - was being downsized to 35,000 to 40,000 units. By continuing to give sales predictions, even decreased ones, Akerson serves to reminds us that, last year, GM failed to meet its initial target of selling 10,000 Volts. Will Akerson further downsize the forecast the next time he's asked?Why does GM continue to mention Chevy Volt sales forecast numbers? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:53 PM PDT  Monterey: McLaren MP4-12C Spider touches down in North America Filed under: Convertible, Performance The McLaren MP4-12C Spider has officially landed in North America. On display in Monterey, the convertible version of the British supercar boasts a retractable hardtop that can slip from fully up to completely stowed in around 17 seconds. Even with its roof structure stowed, the MP4-12C Spider remains a formidable performance car. The sprint to 60 mph takes just 3.1 seconds, and it tops out at 207 mph. Like its fixed-roof twin, the Spider makes 616 horsepower from a 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 engine. As one Autoblog staffer commented, the car looks good enough to lick. Twice. Delicious? Yes. Cheap? Most certainly not. The McLaren MP4-12C Spider commands a price tag of $265,750, well north of the $241,800 the company asks for the coupe. You can get a closer look at the drophead McLaren by picking through the gallery above.McLaren MP4-12C Spider touches down in North America originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 02:18 PM PDT  Vídeo: Jaguar nos explica (y enseña) las virtudes de su sistema AWD Filed under: Jaguar, Etc., Sedanes y berlinasHace unos días Jaguar anunciaba la introducción del nuevo sistema de tracción total permanente AWD para los XF y XJ. Estará disponible exclusivamente en combinación con el también nuevo motor 3.0 V6 Turbo de 340 CV y el cambio automático de ocho velocidades. Lo que hoy te traemos es un vídeo en el que Jaguar nos cuenta cómo ha sido el desarrollo de esta transmisión y sus virtudes. Está en inglés pero no resulta demasiado complicado y para aquellos que no lo entiendan, con las secuencias seguro que sabrán de qué se está hablando. Por cierto, si te enamoras de estos dos nuevos juguetes británicos recuerda que no estarán disponibles hasta los primeros meses del 2013.Gallery: Nuevos Jaguar XF y XJ AWDContinue reading Vídeo: Jaguar nos explica (y enseña) las virtudes de su sistema AWDVídeo: Jaguar nos explica (y enseña) las virtudes de su sistema AWD originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:45 PM PDT  Zabkab app brings the taxis to you in NYC Filed under: Technology Looking to flag down a taxi in New York City? Well put down your hand and pick up your cell phone. The free Zabkab smartphone app not only allows users to see a map of cabs in their immediate vicinity, it also lets them digitally hail one. Better yet, it allows users to get a cab heading in their direction even before stepping foot outside... no more waiting in the rain to catch a taxi. An upcoming feature will make it easier to flag down a taxi at night by turning the screen bright yellow when the phone is tilted on its side. The article on Rundown.com says that while there is no cost to users, cabbies will pay between $10 to $15 a month for the service, but with the claim that New York City cabbies spend up to a quarter of their shift just looking for fares, this seems like a win-win for all parties. Currently, the Zabkab app is only available in the iPhone app store and Google Play for Android phones, but the company's website says that it'll be offered for Blackberry users soon.Zabkab app brings the taxis to you in NYC originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:12 PM PDT  España: El renovado Volkswagen Amarok 2013, ya a la venta Filed under: Volkswagen, Comerciales y pickups Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Hace unos días Volkswagen informaba que la familia Amarok recibiría en breve unas pequeñas mejoras para actualizar su oferta. Entre ellas destacábamos la introducción del motor 2.0 TDI Bi-Turbo de 180 CV que sustituye al anterior de 163 CV, y más equipamiento. Hoy completamos lo dicho con los precios recomendados para el mercado español.AMAROK BASE 2.0 TDI CR 122 CV 4x2 27.887 € 2.0 TDI CR 180 CV 4x2 30.672 € 2.0 TDI CR 122 CV 4x4 Conectable 29.995 € 2.0 TDI CR 122 CV 4x4 Permanente 29.995 € 2.0 TDI CR 180 CV 4x4 Conectable 34.063 € 2.0 TDI CR 180 CV 4x4 Permanente 32.780 € 2.0 TDI CR 180 CV 4x4 Permanente Aut. 8v 36.360 € Gallery: Volkswagen Amarok 2013Continue reading España: El renovado Volkswagen Amarok 2013, ya a la ventaEspaña: El renovado Volkswagen Amarok 2013, ya a la venta originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT  Monterey: Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is the same Bug with new paint Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Europe, Bugatti, Design/Style, Luxury We typically wince any time a manufacturer rolls out a special edition that's little more than a coat of paint, but we'll make an exception in this case. Bugatti parked the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse on the lawn of the Quail Motorsports Gathering, resplendent in its Bianco and Light Blue livery. The paint scheme is a tribute to the 1928 Type 37A. That open-wheel racer took the checkered flag at a number of grand prix events and now finds itself in the loving care of none other than Jay Leno himself. As with the rest of the Veyron Grand Sport models, the Vitesse can bolt to 62 mph from a dead stop in a physics-obliterating 2.6 seconds. The feat is possible thanks to a range of impressive mechanical systems, though the 1,200 horsepower forced-induction W16 at the heart of it certainly doesn't hurt. Check out the Vitesse in the gallery below and have a peek at the full press release as well.Continue reading Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is the same Bug with new paintBugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse is the same Bug with new paint originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT  Todas las fotos y detalles del nuevo BYD F3 Plus Filed under: Sedanes y berlinas, Tecnología, BYD Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Ser muy ambicioso y despreocuparse puede pasarte factura. Esto es lo que les ocurrió a los chinos de BYD, que sin buscarlo encontraron en el F3 una fuente imparable de ingresos... hasta que llegaron nuevos rivales y los clientes se olvidaron del modelo. En poco tiempo pasó de ser el producto más vendido en China durante meses a ser simplemente uno más del Top20. En cierto modo es lógico ya que el éxito les pilló totalmente por sorpresa. Vender casi 300.000 unidades anuales de un solo modelo es algo que no está al alcance de todos los fabricantes, pero pensar que eso nunca terminaría fue el mayor de los errores. Con la lección ya bien aprendida, ahora enseñan la segunda generación del modelo, mucho más interesante.Gallery: BYD F3 PlusContinue reading Todas las fotos y detalles del nuevo BYD F3 PlusTodas las fotos y detalles del nuevo BYD F3 Plus originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT  Video: 1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track Filed under: Videos, Chevrolet, Toys/Games People were riveted by Roger Penske's deep blue Sunoco Camaros driven by Mark Donohue in the 1968 and '69 Trans-Am series. Spectators were fascinated because the cars were big winners, and rivals couldn't figure out how Penske's Camaros were so dominant. The 1969 Camaro you see above above pays tribute to the Sunoco Camaros, but it's riveting for a different reason: it's a slot-car track. Why? Because that's just what Slot Mods does. We've seen their work before, such as the track hidden inside a Porsche 917 shell. This weekend at Pebble Beach they're unveiling a Road America replica track commissioned by Bobby Rahal. But for now there's that 1969 Camaro that doesn't run the track, it is the track. Check it out in the video posted below.Continue reading 1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 01:11 PM PDT 1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track Filed under: Videos, Chevrolet, Toys/Games People were riveted by Roger Penske's deep blue Sunoco Camaros driven by Mark Donohue in the 1968 and '69 Trans-Am series. Spectators were fascinated because the cars were big winners, and rivals couldn't figure out how Penske's Camaros were so dominant. The 1969 Camaro you see above above pays tribute to the Sunoco Camaros, but it's riveting for a different reason: it's a slot-car track. Why? Because that's just what Slot Mods does. We've seen their work before, such as the track hidden inside a Porsche 917 shell. This weekend at Pebble Beach they're unveiling a Road America replica track commissioned by Bobby Rahal. But for now there's that 1969 Camaro that doesn't run the track, it is the track. Check it out in the video posted below.Continue reading 1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track1969 Chevy Camaro becomes slot-car track originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 12:38 PM PDT  GM, Isuzu, Saab Recall SUVs for Power Window Fix GM, Isuzu, Saab Recall SUVs for Power Window FixOver 249,000 SUVs are being recalled for a possible fire risk with the window and door lock switches for vehicles sold or registered in 20 states and Washington, D.C. where salt and other chemicals are used to clear roads in the winter. The affected vehicles are all model years 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Isuzu... more |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:45 AM PDT  Prueba: Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Filed under: Garaje, Descapotables, Deportivos, ClásicosPincha la imagen para ver la galeríaLlevas viendo todo este sábado un auténtico homenaje, vía Pebble Beach, por todo lo alto al trabajo de Carroll Shelby, y en especial al Cobra, todo un icono del músculo de Detroit. Así que no se nos ha ocurrido un día mejor para adaptarte la prueba de nuestro amigo y compañero de Autoblog Michael Harley, que tuvo la oportunidad de montarse tras el volante de un Cobra 289 FIA. Fabricado por Shelby Distribution Inc, este coche no pertenece a la serie de unidades fabricada por Shelby American Inc. (la "Shelby original"), pero licencia sus productos como réplicas ajustadas exactamente a las especificaciones originales del vehículo histórico. Tanto es así que sus coches cuentan con pasaporte FIA para poder competir en carreras de históricos con ellos. En Europa no puedes circular con una de estas réplicas, dado que son de fabricación moderna, y aquí las leyes no te permitirán homologarlo para su uso "civil", por lo que no podrás ni matricularlo ni asegurarlo, quedando reservado al empleo en circuito cerrado. Y claro, gastarse los más de 100.000€ que cuesta, motor incluido e importación al margen, parece una pequeña locura. Siempre te quedará mudarte a California, comprar una casa mirando al mar y aparcarlo en el garaje, pero se antoja un sueño complicado. Tal vez lo mejor sea leer la prueba y soñar. ¿Dispuesto a disfrutar esta tarde de un poco de "hierro de Detroit"? Abróchate el cinturón y móntate el la cobra con Harley.Gallery: Prueba: Shelby Cobra 289 FIAContinue reading Prueba: Shelby Cobra 289 FIAPrueba: Shelby Cobra 289 FIA originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:45 AM PDT  Monterey: Vintech 550 Tribute is a carbon fiber dream, not for sale Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Design/Style We caught up with the Vintech team at the Quail Motorsport Gathering to get a closer look at the team's 550 Tribute. As you may recall, the Paris-based company specializes in building concept cars for a number of manufacturers and wanted to show off its talents to the world at large. Under the attractive silver paint, every body panel on the 550 Tribute is carbon composite. Styling aside, the real stunner is in the engine bay. Vintech tucked an in-house designed and built 3.0-liter flat four-cylinder engine in front of a Porsche gearbox. The block was milled from a solid chunk of aluminum and is fed by two Weber carbs, though the company says it could just as easily use fuel injection for better efficiency. Despite having multiple offers for purchase, Vintech says the 550 Tribute is not for sale. Furthermore, it won't produce anything similar for mass consumption. And what did Porsche have to say about the one-off? According to Vintech, the German automaker stopped by to have a look at the retro-styled carbon fiber sports car and approved of the design and construction wholeheartedly.Vintech 550 Tribute is a carbon fiber dream, not for sale originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:12 AM PDT  Homenaje a Shelby en Monterey 2012 Filed under: Salones y eventos diversos, Descapotables, Deportivos, ClásicosPincha la imagen para ver la galería Como te hemos contado hace un ratito, este año se celebra el 50 aniversario de Shelby como marca automovilística, y en Monterey no querían dejar pasar la ocasión de homenajear a la marca de la serpiente, que también llora en 2012 la pérdida de su patrón, Carroll. Para festejar el medio centenar de años, Shelby ha montado una exposición de unidades de lo más variopinta, contemplando toda suerte de modelos Cobra de todas las épocas y variantes posibles, donde podemos ver la primera unidad fabricada (que te hemos mostrado ya en fotos en el Tour d'Elegance y en el primer evento de Monterey 2012), acompañado por otras 11 unidades diferentes (el primero con motor V8 de "bloque grande", el primero de parabrisas rebajado, un Daytona, uno de los modelos actuales...). No te pierdas este repaso en forma de galería a la historia de este mito norteamericano.Gallery: Homenaje a Shelby en Monterey 2012 Share TweetHomenaje a Shelby en Monterey 2012 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:12 AM PDT  Video: Lego creates six mini Ferrari kits for Shell Filed under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, Ferrari, Toys/Games The best way we can think of to get customers into your gas stations is by offering complimentary fuel. The next best way? Lego Ferraris. For a limited time, Shell gas stations are offering six tiny Lego Ferrari kits when you fill up your tank. Unfortunately to take advantage of the offer, you need to gas up in Hong Kong. Though we don't yet have official word from Lego or Shell, there doesn't seem to be a plan to make a similar offer here in the States. But you can virtually build and drive the six models on Shell's Website. Choose from the Scuderia Ferrari Truck, an F40, 150° Italia, 458 Italia, FXX, or a 250 GT Berlinetta. If virtual Lego building isn't enough for you, these should materialize on eBay soon enough. Check out Shell's promotional video of the deal below. A transcript provided by Shell is also available.Continue reading Lego creates six mini Ferrari kits for ShellLego creates six mini Ferrari kits for Shell originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:12 AM PDT  Porsche se lleva a Monterey el 928 H50 Filed under: Porsche, Sedanes y berlinas, DeportivosPincha la imagen para ver la galería Esto que ves aquí es el Porsche 928 H50 conceptual, una variante del 928 cupé convertida en una especie de sedán-shooting brake, a modo de anticipo de lo acabaría siendo el Panamera. Data de 1987, cuando los de Stuttgart estaban, una vez más, planteándose cómo fabricar una berlina deportiva de representación. Tras completar cerca de 10.000 kilómetros con este prototipo, los ingenieros de la marca decidieron detener el proyecto, ya que no cumplía con los criterios de rigidez exigidos a un Porsche (la plataforma del 928 no estaba pensada para tener una batalla tan larga). El resto de la historia de cómo acabó apareciendo el Panamera ya la conoces. Y ahora sabemos que el ciclo puede invertirse, completándose la creación de un nuevo sucesor del 928 partiendo de la base del Panamera de próxima generación más allá de 2015. El 928 H50, escondido durante muchos años en los almacenes de Porsche, está este fin de semana en Monterey para dejarse ver entre los asistentes a Pebble Beach. Y nosotros, cámara en mano, no hemos dejado pasar la oportunidad de capturártelo en fotografía.Gallery: Porsche 928 H50 1987 Share TweetPorsche se lleva a Monterey el 928 H50 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 10:11 AM PDT  De garage van Frank Ocean Je hoeft maar een blik op de cover van Frank Oceans album Nostalgia te werpen, en je ziet dat de man iets met auto's heeft: een knaloranje E30 BMW M3 lacht je tegemoet. Wat staat er nog meer in zijn garage? De R&B-zanger, die de laatste tijd vooral in het nieuws was vanwege zijn uit [...]verwante verhalenDe 10 best gewaardeerde reacties vd week [w33y12]Bugatti Veyron GS Vitesse Special Edition # zo veelLotus Exige V6 Cup: 1.080 kg licht circuitbeest(je)Gespot: de 450+ pk-brigade op vreemd schoeiselSenner injecteert een dosis rood in de Audi S5 |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 09:30 AM PDT  Ventas de las novedades más recientes en Suiza durante julio Filed under: Industria El mercado suizo es desde hace tiempo uno de los particulares del continente europeo. Además de contabilizar las cifras más altas de vehículos de corte deportivo junto al Reino Unido, es también uno de los mercados principales para las firmas de súper-lujo y de aquellas que no tienen presencia oficial. A continuación dejo un breve listado con los resultados de los modelos más recientes introducidos en ese país y algunas curiosidades, siempre con datos del mes de julio: Alfa Romeo 8C 1 Alpina B3 GTC 6 Aston Martin Cygnet 3 Aston Martin Virage 4 Audi A4 340 Audi A5 193 Audi Q3 258 Continue reading Ventas de las novedades más recientes en Suiza durante julioVentas de las novedades más recientes en Suiza durante julio originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:54 AM PDT  Monterey: 2013 Viper GTS Launch Edition takes a bow at Quail Motorsports Gathering Filed under: Coupe, PerformanceChrysler took the time to show off the first special edition version of the 2013 SRT Viper. Dipped in the same GTS blue paint as the original Viper, the GTS Launch Edition also wears the same Bright White racing stripes from nose to tail. Chrysler says the combination will only be available on Launch Edition cars and that the final production will be limited. How limited? The company isn't saying, though we imagine you'll need to know your local dealer pretty well to bring one of these machines home. Inside, each Viper GTS Launch Edition comes with its own dash-mounted identification plaque as well as Black Laguna leather seats with contrast stitching. An Alcantara headliner and white-face guages with silver trim complete the look. The Launch Edition is the first Viper to wear the redesigned Viper logo. Chrysler calls the design "Stryker," and the newest snake follows in the footsteps of the original "Sneaky Pete" and "Fang" emblems. Check it out in the gallery below.2013 Viper GTS Launch Edition takes a bow at Quail Motorsports Gathering originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT  Ford GT40 Gulf: battuta all'asta per 11 milioni di dollari Una Ford GT40 del 1968 è stata battuta all’asta all’RM Auctions di Monterey per la cifra di 11 milioni di dollari. La vettura è così diventata l’auto americana venduta[...] |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 08:20 AM PDT  Senner injecteert een dosis rood in de Audi S5 De A5 is volgens velen de mooiste coupé die Audi de laatste jaren gebouwd heeft, en ook al heeft de V8 in de S5 plaats moeten maken voor een V6, hij is nog steeds begeerlijk. Senner voorziet de auto hier en daar van een laagje rood, en dat oogt niet verkeerd. De modificaties spreken voor [...]verwante verhalenNederland uitvoerland: auto-export in 10 jr verdubbeldDe 10 best gewaardeerde reacties vd week [w33y12]Bugatti Veyron GS Vitesse Special Edition # zo veelLotus Exige V6 Cup: 1.080 kg licht circuitbeest(je)Gespot: de 450+ pk-brigade op vreemd schoeisel |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:36 AM PDT  Video: Nissan Note makes big splash at global debut Filed under: Budget, Japan, Videos, Hatchback, Nissan The Note, along with its new "Squash Line," is an important car for Nissan, demonstrated by the big show the company put on for the little B-segment hatchback. Having done well with the Note so far since its introduction as a 2006 model, the revamped global five-door has taken the lead in providing design cues for other models, like our Versa hatchback. Nissan has said the Versa will get "features tailored to its markets in North and South America." We don't know how that means it will differ from the Note, but we hope the Versa's launch comes with water cannon projections, too. You can watch it all in the video below.Continue reading Nissan Note makes big splash at global debutNissan Note makes big splash at global debut originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:05 AM PDT  Prueba: BMW 740d xDrive Pack M Filed under: BMW, Garaje, Sedanes y berlinasHaz click para ir a la galería. Durante décadas, el rey absoluto de las berlinas grandes de lujo, o de representación, fue el Mercedes Clase S. Claro que,con el paso de los años, al Mercedes le fueron surgiendo competidores . Primero fue BMW, con el Serie 7, y luego Audi, primero con el V8 y luego con el A8. Jaguar se fue quedando marginada con su XJ, mientras que los japoneses Lexus e Infiniti intentan entrar en la pelea. Pero de todos estos sólo uno ha logrado arrebatarle el trono a la limusina de Sindelfingen, el BMW Serie 7. Han pasado más de 35 años desde que en 1977 BMW presentase el Serie 7 E23. Entonces el coche ya fue todo un éxito, a pesar de ofrecerse sólo con motores de 6 cilindros en línea en un segmento donde sólo contaban los V8. En 1986, llegó el sustituto. Era la serie E32 que culminaba con el famoso 750i (750iL con chasis de batalla larga) animado por un V12. Las intenciones de BMW eran claras: hacerse con el primer puesto del segmento. En 2012, el Serie 7 F01, se ha convertido en la berlina de lujo más vendida del mundo. Lanzada al mercado en 2009, acaba de recibir un (muy) ligero restyling y una actualización de algunos de sus motores. Pero antes, probaremos el 740d xDrive con paquete M para ver por qué ha logrado desbancar al Clase S. Gallery: Prueba BMW 740d xDrive Pack M Share TweetPrueba: BMW 740d xDrive Pack M originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:05 AM PDT  Monterey: 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage sets auction record at $11 million Filed under: Motorsports, Classics, Coupe, Performance, Auctions, Ford There are no certainties on the auction circuit, though any association with the late Steve McQueen can almost guarantee an upward nudge on the final bid. Throw in a provenance that includes multiple racing wins, work in one of the most beloved films in automotive history along with an iconic livery and you've got the 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight Racing car seen here. The car took the checkered flag at Spa in 1967 when it was still Mirage M.10003, becoming the first car to wear the powder blue and marigold to victory in the process. In 1968, this machine underwent a slew of changes at the hands of J.W.A. in England, making it GT40 chassis number P/1074. After a few more wins on the racing circuit, the car was sold to David Brown of Tampa, Florida in 1970. Brown leased the GT40 to Steve McQueen's Solar Productions for work as a camera car in McQueen's now-legendary film, Le Mans. In order to go to work, the car's roof section was entirely removed, which adversely impacted both rigidity and aerodynamics. After five months of filming, the car was sold. Since then, it's gone through a handful of other owners and a complete restoration to racing glory. At Friday's RM Auctions, the '68 GT40 brought home a lofty $11 million final bid, setting an all-time record for an American car at auction in the process. The previous title holder was a 1931 Dueseneberg Model J Long-Wheelbase Coupe, which sold for $10.34 million. Take a look below for the full release and a video of the car in action.Continue reading 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage sets auction record at $11 million1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage sets auction record at $11 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 07:05 AM PDT  Gespot: de 450+ pk-brigade op vreemd schoeisel Zeg wat je wilt, maar lichtmetaal is gewoon onmisbaar als je een beetje een fatsoenlijke auto rijdt. Maar denk niet dat je een auto alleen maar mooier kunt maken met een set 19-inchers of groter. Op autojunk rolden de afgelopen tijd een paar spots binnen die we graag nog even onder de aandacht brengen. Stuk [...]verwante verhalenVijftig jaar Lamborghini: jubileumlogo en rallyNederland uitvoerland: auto-export in 10 jr verdubbeldDe 10 best gewaardeerde reacties vd week [w33y12]Bugatti Veyron GS Vitesse Special Edition # zo veelLotus Exige V6 Cup: 1.080 kg licht circuitbeest(je) |
| Posted: 18 Aug 2012 06:24 AM PDT  Toyota Prius V lamely says 'mass matters' with How Stuff Works commercials Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, Videos Hey there science fans! Want to learn more about the nature of the universe and its elements, and find out what's cool about the new Toyota Prius V hatchback hybrid? Then we've got three science lab commercials for you... In the first episode, "Science on the Go: Mass Matters," Ben Bowlin from How Stuff Works (a Discovery video channel) experiments with his mobile lab, the Prius V. It starts with solid mass, which has a rigid set structure, and then the hybrid gets loaded up with plastic balls - 9,000 of them. But, you just might be asking, happens when we store something that doesn't have fixed volume or shape? That's when we move on to the second episode about liquid mass - this time it's about finding what kinds of liquids can be placed into one cubic foot. So the main point of this commercial is that - surprise! - you can cram more liquids into your Prius V than solids. You can load 18,000 apples in juice form into your Prius V, and you could fill up the car with over 500 gallons of gasoline. Since the Prius V gets 44 mpg in the city, you could drive it 22,000 miles - just shy of being able to drive around the earth. If, you know, oh, forget it - you know. The third episode goes to Ben's favorite element - plasma. Plasma is like gas, but it's ionized, meaning it has free roaming electrons carrying the current and generating the magnetic field. It shows up in flashes of lightning, in fluorescent bulbs and in the sun, which is a "gi-normous" ball of plasma. Bringing this back to planet earth, the question becomes: How many plasma flat screen TVs can you fit into a Prius V? It depends on the different types of televisions you load, of course. You can watch a lot of TV shows, but if you own a Prius V, you'll be too busy driving. Okay, let's see, what can we take away here? U.S. students do lag behind other nations in test scores and gaining solid fundamentals of science and mathematics, but these "Science on the Go" TV spots probably won't help since they lack a couple of things: namely, educational value and marketing merit. Nonetheless, you can watch them below.Continue reading Toyota Prius V lamely says 'mass matters' with How Stuff Works commercialsToyota Prius V lamely says 'mass matters' with How Stuff Works commercials originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
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