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Posted: 26 Sep 2012 01:21 AM PDT Video: hardrijdende Duitser klapt achterop file Hoe harder je rijdt, hoe langer je remweg, dat is een simpel gegeven. Op hoge snelheid dien je dus zeer geconcentreerd te zijn en ver vooruit te kijken, maar een ongeluk zit in een klein hoekje, zo bewijst de volgende video. Duitslands freie fahrt, afgezien van milieuvolk en hypermilers is iedereen er dol op. Lekker [...]verwante verhalenSchultz: 'A27 Utrecht gaat naar 14 banen'Audi R8 krijgt de GT3-look van Prior DesignGepantserde truck faalt bij remproef [video]Belgische politie krijgt verbod Nederlanders te beboetenMcLaren P1 Concept showt zijn enorme vleugel

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:48 AM PDT Peugeot RCZ MY 2013 in video Dopo le prime immagini rilasciate arriva un video ufficiale sulla rinnovata Peugeot RCZ, ormai pronta a debuttare durante il Salone di Parigi. Il restyling della sportiva francese ha interessato[...]

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:48 AM PDT ¿En qué se equivocó PSA? Filed under: Citroën, Peugeot, IndustriaPSA tiene productos como nunca, pero también deudas como nuncaPSA tiene una situación delicada. Igual hasta nos quedamos cortos definiéndola con ese adjetivo. Quema dinero en su rama de automóviles a razón de 200 millones de euros mensuales, se encuentra entre la espada y la pared para intentar reducir sus pérdidas (mediante el cierre de factorías, reducción de gastos fijos y de personal) y vender activos para contar con dinero en la cuenta corriente, evitando buscar financiación. Y todo eso mientras las compañías de calificación de riesgo se ceban con ella. Pero es una situación anómala y extraña. Porque miras la gama que va a tener PSA en el Salón de París, y la comparas con la que tenían en 2008 respecto a sus rivales, y te encuentras un catálogo que, a todas luces, resulta más completo, mejor colocado, y más competitivo. ¿Dónde está el problema entonces? ¿Por qué hace aguas la economía de la compañía? Vamos a hacer un análisis ligero a los movimientos de Peugeot desde que arrancó la crisis, y cómo se ha acabado metiendo en un importante problema.Continue reading ¿En qué se equivocó PSA?¿En qué se equivocó PSA? originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:48 AM PDT Lamborghini al Salone di Parigi 2012: un video teaser anticipa la nuova Gallardo Con un video teaser caricato poche ore fa, Lamborghini anticipa l'arrivo di una nuova Gallardo, che probabilmente debutterà al Salone di Parigi 2012. Non è chiaro se si tratti di un nuovo restyling[...]

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:48 AM PDT BMW 728i e M750i: in arrivo due nuove motorizzazioni per la Serie 7 Le BMW 728i ed M750i andranno presto a completare l'offerta di motorizzazioni e versioni disponibili per la Serie 7. L'ammiraglia bavarese verrà infatti equipaggiata con un nuovo motore[...]

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:48 AM PDT Sconti benzina: SuperstarQ8, carta ricaricabile con omaggio SuperstarQ8 è la carta in arrivo dal 1 ottobre che accumulando punti permette di pagare meno la benzina e ricevere dei premi. A partire dal 1 ottobre, in tutti i punti vendita della rete Q8 che[...]

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:15 AM PDT Ventas agosto 2012: Grecia Filed under: Industria Si hay un país que está bajo mínimos, ese es Grecia. El sector del automóvil lo está pasando lógicamente mal y clara muestra de ello son las bajas ventas registradas en los útlimos meses. Sólo en agosto, se compraron 3.886 vehículos, lo que representa un nuevo descenso del 46,7% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior que ya fue bastante malo. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Citroën +6,1% Lancia +500% Jeep +66,7% BAJANMercedes -75,9% Hyundai -65,7% Mazda -83,3% Continue reading Ventas agosto 2012: GreciaVentas agosto 2012: Grecia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 26 Sep 2012 12:15 AM PDT McLaren P1 Concept showt zijn enorme vleugel Hele snelle auto's hebben hele grote vleugels nodig. De MP4-12C heeft er een, maar de unit dat uit de bips van het P1 Concept, de voorloper van McLarens nieuwe hypercar, opstijgt, is nog even een paar slagen extremer. Vorige week gaf McLaren de eerste drie foto's vrij van de P1, een concept dat door sommigen [...]verwante verhalenLamborghini's gelikte videoteaser, maar wat is het?Schultz: 'A27 Utrecht gaat naar 14 banen'Audi R8 krijgt de GT3-look van Prior DesignGepantserde truck faalt bij remproef [video]Belgische politie krijgt verbod Nederlanders te beboeten

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 11:41 PM PDT McLaren P1: un montón de fotos más gracias a nuestros amigos los rusos Filed under: McLarenPincha la imagen para ver la galería Hay una web en Internet que lleva un camino complicado de sostener. Es rusa y se dedica, por sistema, a publicar fotos con embargo una y otra, y otra vez, antes de la cuenta. Gracias a ella hemos conocido antes de tiempo algunos modelos ilustres, y esta mañana vuelve a la actualidad gracias a otra nueva filtración, más exótica si cabe. Y es que ha publicado un montón de fotos más del McLaren P1, desde nuevos ángulos, con nuevas ópticas, y lo más interesante, con el enorme, gigante, alerón posterior que escondía la trasera del modelo conceptual. De todo lo que podemos ver, nos quedamos con este tremendo alerón biplano de incidencia variable, que sabíamos que actuaría como aerofreno, pero que también parece, por su diseño, que aportará carga vertical al tren trasero. También nos llama la atención el techo, que parece contar con paneles transparentes, para que la luz llegue mejor al habitáculo. Mañana lo conoceremos en vivo, pero por el momento puedes entretenerte con las instantáneas.Gallery: McLaren P1 Design Study [Fuente: Autowp.ru] Share TweetMcLaren P1: un montón de fotos más gracias a nuestros amigos los rusos originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 26 Sep 2012 02:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 11:07 PM PDT Belgische politie krijgt verbod Nederlanders te beboeten Als je binnenkort in België bent, en je ziet in de berm een snelheidscontrole staan, rij er dan even een (paar) keer met volle snelheid langs*. Omdat het kan. Onze zuiderburen schijnen het bevel te hebben gekregen te stoppen met het beboeten van 'Ollanders. Bovenstaande zal je niet geheel onbekend voorkomen als het goed is. [...]verwante verhalenTesla schroeft verwachtingen omlaag. Problem much?Lamborghini's gelikte videoteaser, maar wat is het?Schultz: 'A27 Utrecht gaat naar 14 banen'Audi R8 krijgt de GT3-look van Prior DesignGepantserde truck faalt bij remproef [video]

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 10:34 PM PDT Diminuiscono i decessi in auto: negli Stati Uniti non è più la prima causa di morte Una ricerca pubblicata sull'American Journal of Public Health rivela come dal 2000 al 2009 le morti in seguito ad incidenti automobilistici abbiano ucciso meno persone rispetto ai suicidi, che[...]

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:41 PM PDT Say what you want, Chevy Volt outselling half the cars in U.S. Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet It's like having a ringside seat without having to shell out for the tickets. The Christian Science Monitor is the latest to weigh on the perceived "success" or "failure" of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in hybrid, and we can now add that publication to the list of those that consider the car a "success." Truth be told, the CSM had a tailwind here, as its editorial was written by John Voelcker of Green Car Reports, who called out some other publications, notably Forbes, for blasting the vehicle and the way General Motors promotes it.As was pointed out by an AutoblogGreen reader recently, through August, the Volt has outsold about half of the approximately 260 light-duty vehicle models available in the U.S., including the BMW 7-series, Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Lexus RX 400h and CT 200h hybrids. In fact, the Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid were the only alt-fuel vehicles to outsell the Volt. So, if the Volt is a flop, then so are half the vehicles on dealers lots right now. Last week, a Forbes piece said GM is manipulating its sales numbers. Forbes contributor Patrick Michaels accused GM of "giving away rent-a-Volts" to inflate the Volt's sales numbers to a record high 2,831 units last month. Michaels also alluded to recent reports that the Department of Defense will buy 1,500 Volts, calling such a purchase a "scam" by the U.S. government. We breathlessly await GM's September sales figures for the Volt, which is due out next week. And the ensuing rhetoric, of course.Say what you want, Chevy Volt outselling half the cars in U.S. originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:41 PM PDT Video: Watch lightning strike a hapless Toyota Landcruiser Filed under: SUV, Videos, Toyota, Russia When we thought we'd make it to the end of the month before we saw another video from the roads of Russia, we were wrong. Just after the video of the truck driver dismounting from the windshield of his cab, we have of a bolt of lightning saying hello to a Toyota Landcruiser. It's brief but spectacular, and sadly, nothing like what happened in Back to the Future follows. You can watch it happen in slo-mo in the dashcam video below.Continue reading Watch lightning strike a hapless Toyota LandcruiserWatch lightning strike a hapless Toyota Landcruiser originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:03 PM PDT BMW X3: entra in gamma la sDrive 18d a 39.200 euro BMW amplia la gamma X3 ed introduce l'inedita variante con motore 2.0 a gasolio da 143 CV, denominata sDrive 18d e munita della sola trazione posteriore. In questa versione il SUV bavarese raggiunge[...]

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 05:03 PM PDT Report: Tesla curbs forecast due to Model S issues, losses total $864.9M Filed under: Sedan, Government/Legal, Technology, Earnings/Financials, Tesla, Electric It ain't easy creating a brand-new automaker from scratch. The fact that Elon Musk and Tesla have actually been able to bring not one, but two cars to market is in itself quite impressive. That said, the road has not been without its bumps, and Tesla is feeling some of the setbacks that come with being a fledgling automaker. To that end, Tesla has revealed that it expects $400 million to $440 million in full-year revenue, or roughly $160 million less than its prior 2012 revenue forecasts. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday, the electric carmaker said "We have methodically increased our Model S production at a slower rate than we had earlier anticipated," leading to the company figuring they'll fall short of the $560 million to $600 million they originally forecasted. Tesla also revealed a net cumulative loss of $864.9 million through June 30 of this year - Tesla has yet to break even as an automaking entity, but it remains something of a startup, so the fact that it has lost money to this point shouldn't be a major surprise - building cars is expensive, and learning how to do so is even more expensive. Following the disclosure, Tesla shares fell about 8.5 percent this morning in trading. Tesla cites delays in suppliers for its Model S production shortcomings. The California automaker says it is working with suppliers to speed up deliveries and internally, it is adding shifts and automation to its manufacturing processes. With little more than half of the 5,000-vehicle target expected to be built by year's end, Tesla says it is four to five weeks behind its delivery goals. Meanwhile, reservations are on the rise. 11,500 Model S units were spoken for at the end of June, and that number has risen to 13,000 as of September 23 (not counting vehicles already delivered). While reservations increased, so did cancelations. The first several thousand reserved customers were asked to configure their vehicles for delivery, lest they lose their places in line.Tesla curbs forecast due to Model S issues, losses total $864.9M originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 04:28 PM PDT Autoblog Podcast #301 Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Honda, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota2013 Ford Fusion, Honda Fit CUV and Civic Type R, Buick Encore pricing, pressure to sell GM stock, Jaguar F-Type Episode #301 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, George Kennedy and Seyth Miersma talk about the 2013 Ford Fusion, new Hondas we can't have, Buick Encore pricing, pressure on the Treasury to sell GM stock and the Jaguar F-Type. Your questions and comments power the end of the 'cast, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Keep reading for our Q&A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!Autoblog Podcast #301:Topics: 2013 Ford Fusion Honda's plans for Fit CUV, Civic Type R, more Buick Encore pricing Pressure on the Treasury to sell GM interest Jaguar F-Type In the Autoblog Garage:2012 Toyota Camry LE2013 Mercedes Benz GL 5502012 Cadillac XTS Premium Hosts: Dan Roth, George Kennedy, Seyth Miersma Runtime: 01:24:12 Get the podcast [UStream] Listen live on Mondays at 10PM Eastern at UStream [iTunes] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes [RSS] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directlyFeedback Email: Podcast at Autoblog dot com Review the show in iTunes Continue reading Autoblog Podcast #301Autoblog Podcast #301 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:56 PM PDT Report: Yes, Virginia, there is a DMV board who decides what you can't put on a license plate Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Humor From the current issue of Car and Driver comes an interesting piece on personalized license plates, and how they are reviewed for suitability. In particular, it focuses on the process exemplified by the Word Committee, which is a board created by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles tasked with approving custom plates. Many other states have similar boards or processes, but VA's is said to be one of the most thorough. C/D spoke with Word Committee member Melanie Stokes to get a better understanding how their system works. The WC is made up of 20 DMV employees with a mix of diverse ethnic backgrounds and ages. The group meets once a month to review plate applications that have been deemed questionable or offensive. Apparently, the board does not use resources like Google or Urban Dictionary, claiming that their decisions are made "based on what a reasonable person would think when seeing the plate." It should be noted that, in light of their efforts, the plate "EATTHE" was initially deemed acceptable on a special charity plate which featured "Kids First" at the bottom. The plate gained national attention, only to later be recalled. The clever plate proves that no matter how thorough the efforts, some creatively questionable plates will slip through.Yes, Virginia, there is a DMV board who decides what you can't put on a license plate originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:26 PM PDT Fotos espía: El nuevo Chery QQ luce palmito sin camuflaje Filed under: Fotos espía, Utilitarios, Chery, Hatchbacks Ya falta poco para que Chery presente en sociedad el nuevo QQ, un modelo conocido mundialmente por su tan criticada semejanza con el Chevrolet Matiz/Spark original. En la segunda entrega este problema desaparecerá de un plumazo al ser completamente distinto. El urbanita chino presumirá de una estética propia que ya le iba haciendo falta. El anterior, con muchos años a sus espaldas, sólo se había estado vendiendo bien por su contenido precio, pero pocos argumentos adicionales podrían asociarse a su compra. En el nuevo, aunque no rompa esquemas estéticos, se descubren unas líneas más modernas y atractivas. Los precios seguirán siendo bajos, mejorando los acabados y las posibilidades de equipamiento. Cuando llegue al mercado lo hará con dos motores de gasolina de 1,1 y 1,3 litros, suficientes para mover con cierta agilidad su contenido peso. Share TweetFotos espía: El nuevo Chery QQ luce palmito sin camuflaje originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:26 PM PDT Report: Ecclestone claims contract torn up for Grand Prix of America Filed under: Motorsports, Earnings/Financials Another day, another drama with Bernie Ecclestone at the center. This time, it appears that the the Formula One CEO and the series' top brass have "torn up" the contract for New Jersey's Grand Prix of America. In a new report from The Guardian, Ecclestone claims that the race's organizers have missed deadlines, leading to the scrapping of the race. The main concern since the announcement of the New Jersey race in October of last year has been its financials - that is, the ability for event organizers to raise the necessary funds to put on the race. While construction has begun on the circuit, a motorsports industry insider told the Guardian in the report, "pricing for sponsorship etc. is unrealistic and not obtainable in the current market." Such high pricing could be motivated by the massive fees associated with hosting an F1 race. The ten-year contract for Grand Prix of America would have been for £150 million ($193.9 million USD) and an annual estimated fee of £15 million ($19.3 million). The 2013 provisional calendar for F1 showed the New Jersey race as subject to confirmation, and a lack of commitment to the race may have also scared away sponsors.The Guardian says dissolution of the contract is a "big blow to F1." Ecclestone is reportedly moving on, looking for new suitors including a GP in Mexico. Ecclestone tells the Guardian, "After Mexico, we want to go to South Africa." The Grand Prix of America, which was to take place on a 3.2-mile street course on the New Jersey side of the Hudson river was set for June of 2013. It appears that now that the United States Grand Prix is locked in for in Austin, Texas, New Jersey may well be passed over altogether.Ecclestone claims contract torn up for Grand Prix of America originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 03:25 PM PDT Autoblog Podcast #301 Filed under: Podcasts, Government/Legal, Buick, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Honda, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota2013 Ford Fusion, Honda Fit CUV and Civic Type R, Buick Encore pricing, pressure to sell GM stock, Jaguar F-Type Episode #301 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, George Kennedy and Seyth Miersma talk about the 2013 Ford Fusion, new Hondas we can't have, Buick Encore pricing, pressure on the Treasury to sell GM stock and the Jaguar F-Type. Your questions and comments power the end of the 'cast, and for those of you who hung with us live on our UStream channel, thanks for taking the time. Keep reading for our Q&A module for you to scroll through and follow along, too. Thanks for listening!Autoblog Podcast #301:Topics: 2013 Ford Fusion Honda's plans for Fit CUV, Civic Type R, more Buick Encore pricing Pressure on the Treasury to sell GM interest Jaguar F-Type In the Autoblog Garage:2012 Toyota Camry LE2013 Mercedes Benz GL 5502012 Cadillac XTS Premium Hosts: Dan Roth, George Kennedy, Seyth Miersma Runtime: 01:24:12 Get the podcast [UStream] Listen live on Mondays at 10PM Eastern at UStream [iTunes] Subscribe to the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes [RSS] Add the Autoblog Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [MP3] Download the MP3 directlyFeedback Email: Podcast at Autoblog dot com Review the show in iTunes Continue reading Autoblog Podcast #301Autoblog Podcast #301 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:52 PM PDT Renault España lanza el Mégane Red Bull Racing RB7 Filed under: Renault, Tuning y preparaciones, Cupés, CompactosHaz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Sólo 30 unidades del Mégane Red Bull Racing RB7 llegan al mercado español en estos días. Al igual que ocurriera con el Clio, Renault ha decidido lanzar esta serie especial del compacto también en nuestro país. Tiene un precio de 36.000 €, pero cuenta con mejoras importantes. Entre otras cosas los nuevos Mégane RS Red Bull Racing RB7 se reconocen por su estética personalizada (los colores negro y amarillo toman el protagonismo), las llantas de aleación de 19 pulgadas y las pinzas de freno Brembo en rojo. Bajo el capó esconden el motor de dos litros con una potencia de 265 CV con el cual es capaz de alcanzar los 254 km/h de velocidad máxima y acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h en 6,0 segundos. El equipamiento de serie se completa con el climatizador automático, arranque por botón, sistema RS Monitor, encendido automático de luces, chasis Cup, asientos tapizados en cuero/tela y equipo de sonido integrado.Gallery: Renault Mégane RS Red Bull Racing RB7 Share TweetRenault España lanza el Mégane Red Bull Racing RB7 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:18 PM PDT Consumer Reports says Fisker Karma has 'numerous shortcomings' Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker It's not a surprise that Consumer Reports doesn't like the Fisker Karma. The tester vehicle that the magazine straight-up purchased died before it went 200 miles. Then CR really figured out what was wrong with the plug-in hybrid. So, is it really a surprise that CR's test results found the $107,000 Karma to have "numerous shortcomings" and "fell well short" of expectations? Enough of each, in fact, to earn a "failing grade." It's a brutal review, and one that goes beyond problems with a single vehicle. No, CR says the Karma has: poor dash controls, limited visibility, a cramped interior, awkward access into and out of the seats, an engine that is noisy when running, long battery recharge times, and a small backseat and trunk. The Karma's heavy, SUV-like weight affects agility and performance, and the Karma lacks the oomph you would expect. So, yeah. Fisker had a response ready, pointing out the good parts of the review, like the "outstanding ride, handling and braking." In the CR video, which you can watch below, reviewer Tom Mutchler does say nice things about those particular aspects, but the good is outweighed by the problems found with the fit and finish of the Karma. In the end he says the car "sacrifices way too much function for fashion." There's also this: Fisker says, "As the Karma is a concept car come to life, packaging and visibility will of course not be that of a minivan," which no one is asking for. Just a little common practicality. Fisker also says it plans to improve NVH and the touch screen. You can get an idea why those are important, in this video.Continue reading Consumer Reports says Fisker Karma has 'numerous shortcomings'Consumer Reports says Fisker Karma has 'numerous shortcomings' originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:18 PM PDT Gepantserde truck faalt bij remproef [video] Kolossale trucks die het nodige wapengekletter kunnen weerstaan, die zijn meestal niet aan de lichte kant. Deze truck – we gokken twee keer het gewicht van een Dartz – laat zien dat zulks nadelig kan zijn voor de remmerij bij intensief gebruik. De video is geschoten tijdens een remproef bij een voertuig van Force Protection, [...]verwante verhalenRimac Concept_One (1.088 pk) duikt op in BarcelonaTesla schroeft verwachtingen omlaag. Problem much?Lamborghini's gelikte videoteaser, maar wat is het?Schultz: 'A27 Utrecht gaat naar 14 banen'Audi R8 krijgt de GT3-look van Prior Design

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 02:18 PM PDT GM Sells Two Millionth Vehicle in China in 2012 GM Sells Two Millionth Vehicle in China in 2012General Motors has just announced the sale of its two-millionth vehicle in China for 2012, marking the earliest in the year that the automaker and has met the mark. In 2010, it took GM until Nov. 4 to sell two million cars to the Chinese, while in 2011, it took until Oct. 17. This year,... more

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:47 PM PDT MINI prepara un sedan de 4 puertas y un crossover mezcla de cupé, MPV y SUV Filed under: MINI, IndustriaEl Paceman tendrá, por lo visto, una variante de 4 puertas al estilo del Clubman. Al parecer, uno de los lectores de Motoring File, un blog sobre todo lo relacionado con MINI, suele tener información privilegiada sobre los futuros planes de MINI, como hacia dónde va la marca, qué están preparando, etc. A veces, resulta que tiene razón y otras, no. Por la sencilla razón que tal modelo o tal concept car, finalmente no fueron aprobados y nunca se verán. Hace unos días, te contábamos aquí los posibles futuros planes de MINI, algunas de las cuales confirmadas por Harald Kreuger, miembro del ejecutivo de MINI. Hoy, te explicamos lo que cuenta un trabajador de forma anónima. Y por cómo habla de los ingenieros, se trataría de un diseñador de la marca. Dentro de los planes de MINI estarían una versión del BMW Active Tourer, un MINI 4 puertas (es decir, una berlina), un MINI Activity Tourer (un Paceman de 5 puertas) y una nueva generación de MINI Coupé y Roadster. A continuación, te los explicamos con más detalles.Gallery: MINI PacemanContinue reading MINI prepara un sedan de 4 puertas y un crossover mezcla de cupé, MPV y SUVMINI prepara un sedan de 4 puertas y un crossover mezcla de cupé, MPV y SUV originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:47 PM PDT Report: Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception Filed under: Car Buying, Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mercury, Design/StyleIt's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer. When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge. It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion. It's also significant to point out the big names in car design came through the doors of Ford's design house under Mays. Names like Ian Callum (now of Jaguar), and Henrik Fisker, who was then at Aston Martin but has now gone on to start his own carmaker. Mays, who spent time at BMW, Audi and Volkswagen told AN that American carmakers don't have to imitate Europe's luxury automakers to provide premium products (perhaps a bit ironic considering that even cheerleaders of the sedan admit the new Fusion has an awful lot of Aston Martin design language up front). While the Fusion has been well-received, Mays still has his hands full trying to maintain the "One Ford" global design language, matching that up with truck design, and finding an identity for Lincoln. All we can say is, it ain't easy being J Mays.Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:47 PM PDT Dahiatsu D-R, o el nuevo Copen Filed under: Conceptuales, Descapotables, DaihatsuHaz click para ir a la galería.Dahiatsu, marca desaparecida de Europa, y propiedad de Toyota acaba de presentar un concept car en el Indonesian Motor Show, el D-R, una evolución del D-X Concept visto en el salón de Tokio de 2011. Normalmente, Dahiatsu no es una marca que despierte pasiones y que no se vende en Europa. Sin embargo, se vendió en Europa y tenía una gama curiosa en la que destacaba el Copen. Se trata de un diminuto coupé-cabrio (un kei-car con motor 660 cc turbo, en Japón) que en España sólo se vendía en Canarias. De aspecto simpático, su motor no era un monstruo de potencia (era un simple 1.3 litros), pero suficiente para un coche tan pequeño. El D-R prefigura el futuro Copen. En el D-R destacan los paneles de carrocería intercambiables, al estilo del Smart, y a bordo una amplia pantalla LCD hace las funciones de cuadro de instrumentos. En términos de diseño, el D-R se muestra mucho más agresivo que el actual Copen y sus aires retro.Gallery: Dahiatsu D-R Share TweetDahiatsu D-R, o el nuevo Copen originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:47 PM PDT 2013 Chevrolet Volt Filed under: Hybrid, Hatchback, Chevrolet, Electric, Quick SpinsChevrolet has taken an aggressive tack to move units of its revolutionary Volt, selling a fair number to government agencies, offering really fantastic lease deals and marketing the hell out of the car. After a week of driving (and generally enjoying) the 2013 iteration of the extended-range hatchback, I tend to think that customers should just take advantage of the current confluence of market forces rather than bemoaning the larger state of affairs with General Motors as a whole. After all, one of the biggest knocks on the Volt has always been that its MSRP is too high, a fact that largely negates the very low running costs once the car is in your garage. Well, a $260/month lease eases that pain a lot (even if that rate is for the 2012 car, and not the 2013 model that I tested). And what you're left with is a very nice-to-drive, forward-looking if fractionally flawed car.Driving Notes The slightly revised 2013 Volt offers a "Hold" driving mode that allows one to conserve the battery power for optimal efficiency. For those that have long commutes - and might want to let the gasoline-powered generator do its thing on the highway while saving the EV juice for around town - this new software makes a lot of sense. I didn't find much chance to make use of it, in my city-centric daily errands. I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is, I will admit, fairly progressive as far as Middle America goes. That said, our city has recently been fitted with a large number of 240-volt stations in parking lots and parking structures. Driving the Volt primarily around town (I live about a mile from the city center) for the week, I was able to keep my charge going using these sometimes-free chargers to great effect. In fact, I got more juice from Republic Parking than I did from my own house. Cheers! When the Volt's batteries were topped-up, I usually saw about 32-miles worth of charge on the car's central display. Over eight days of driving - no single trip was farther than 15 miles, one of the benefits of working from home - I used 0.1 gallons of gas for around 120-miles traveled. So, I'll admit, the usage-case for me is a little bit different than normal. But general observation, logic and some quick statistics hunting tells me that more and more people will work out of home offices as time passes. Long story short: I could almost certainly use a car like the Volt without having to use the gas-powered generator/engine for two-thirds of my driving year. And that's being conservative. Better still, if I'm charger surfing, using public power or parking structure power to fill up, the individual cost to me is reduced even further. The Volt is an exceptional vehicle for music lovers, even without some ultra-high-end 38-speaker English sound system. Why? Number one: The audio system is pretty respectable. Number two: The car is simply so quiet, even at speed, that you have a better soundstage in the Volt than you do in pretty much any other car on the market. You don't truly realize how much even very good audio setups are fighting car-based noise pollution until you jam out in a Volt for the first time. The front lip, completely designed for maximum aero aid, makes the Chevy almost unusable in certain situations. The approach from the street to my driveway is not particularly steep, but it's a sharp enough angle that there is no way to get the car up and down without rubbing the bottom of the lip on the concrete. I know that in my neighborhood - with houses from the 1940s and 1950s - most driveways are more aggressively raked than mine, too. Anyone living in an older part of a town or city may have to consider if they can drive the Volt close enough to their garage or house to charge it without damaging the car each time. Aero be damned, it's silly for the Volt to sit lower than most supercars. A quick followup to the point above: Get used to hand-washing your Volt if you take the plunge. I don't know of any automatic conveyor-type car washes with tire guide rails low enough to accommodate the front lip of this car. 2013 Chevrolet Volt originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT 2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-Gas Project shows off carbon-neutral fuel Filed under: Europe, Technology, Paris Motor Show, Hatchback, Audi, LuxuryAudi has revealed its 2013 A3 Sportback in Munich ahead of the model's official debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this week, and Autoblog was on hand for the early unveiling. Like its three-door cousin, the third-generation five-door wears subtly evolved styling inside and out as well as a longer wheelbase, more interior room and a commendable weight savings of around 198 pounds over its predecessor. This particular model wears the line's optional LED headlamps and features a bi-fuel powertrain as part of the Audi e-Gas project. The exercise uses electrolysis to generate hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide to create methane, or natural gas. The result is what Audi is calling a "carbon-neutral" fuel. Since compressed natural gas stations can be few and far between, however, the A3 also makes use of a 13-gallon gasoline tank to help give the machine an effective range of around 745 miles. The 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine features injectors for both natural gas and gasoline and can seamlessly switch between the two fuels while driving. After perusing our high-res image gallery, you can take a look at the full press release on the 2013 Audi A3 Sportback below.Continue reading 2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-Gas Project shows off carbon-neutral fuel2013 Audi A3 Sportback e-Gas Project shows off carbon-neutral fuel originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 25 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT Audi R8 krijgt de GT3-look van Prior Design Zin om het taartschepgehalte van je Audi R8 naar kosmische waarden te schoppen? Bel even met Prior Design. De sleutelaars van Prior Design hebben vandaag de Audi R8 PD GT850 onthuld, bedoelt om de reguliere R8 een GT3-smaakje mee te geven. Hiervoor gebruiken ze een nieuwe voorbumper met meer luchttoegang en een koolstofvezel onderlip. Zijskirts, [...]verwante verhalenRuim 7.000 17-jarigen hebben hun rijbewijs al gehaaldRimac Concept_One (1.088 pk) duikt op in BarcelonaTesla schroeft verwachtingen omlaag. Problem much?Lamborghini's gelikte videoteaser, maar wat is het?Schultz: 'A27 Utrecht gaat naar 14 banen'

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