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Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:10 AM PDT Apps per l'automobilista: Find&Go L’App per l’automobilista di questa settimana è Vodafone Find&Go, un buon navigatore gratuito per dispositivi Android ed iPhone. Facilmente scaricabile dagli app store[...]

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:10 AM PDT Wiesmann: la nostra visita alla fabbrica di Dulmen La fabbrica Wiesmann di Dulmen racchiude i segreti di uno fra i costruttori artigianali più irresistibili dell’attuale panorama automobilistico. Le 200 vetture prodotte ogni anno sono[...]

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:10 AM PDT Ford C-Max e Ford Focus: Listino prezzi aggiornato Ford ha diramato i prezzi aggiornati per le nuove Ford Focus, Ford C-Max e Ford C-Max7. La Ford Focus è proposta con un prezzo di partenza di 18.500 euro per la Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 100 cavalli in[...]

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:09 AM PDT Grecia aprueba una subvención de 28,9 millones de euros para un circuito de F1 Filed under: CompeticiónVista de la ciudad de Patras, donde se situará el circuito Puede que haya crisis salvaje en Grecia, con un paro que ronda el 25% (algo que a los españoles no nos debe sonar demasiado extraño), pero el mundo no se para, y una de las claves para que los griegos salgan del agujero pasa por hacer dinero en aquellos sectores que mejor se les dan, como el turismo (nuevamente, a los españoles esto tampoco nos sonará raro). Uno de los proyectos ambiciosos que había en Grecia antes de la explosión de la crisis pasaba por la construcción de un complejo de circuitos, capacitados para acoger carreras internacionales como la F1. El monto total del proyecto asciende a 94,6 millones de euros, la mayor parte de ellos aportados por una entidad privada: Racetrack Patras SA. El circuito se localizará en la propia ciudad portuaria de Patras. Pues bien, ayer se supo que el Gobierno Griego, a través de su ministerio de fomento, ha aprobado una subvención de 28,9 millones para la construcción de las instalaciones, algo que debería servir para generar puestos de trabajo directos durante la construcción de las mismas, y generar luego negocios a través de las carreras que se puedan acoger. ¿Estará Ecclestone dispuesto a montar un GP de Grecia en un futuro próximo? Share TweetGrecia aprueba una subvención de 28,9 millones de euros para un circuito de F1 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:09 AM PDT El motor del nuevo FX70 de Ferrari aparece por sorpresa Filed under: Ferrari, Cupés, Deportivos La revista oficial de Ferrari ha dado la sorpresa, al mostrar en su número 18 el vano motor de su nuevo superdeportivo V12 de motor central. Como puedes observar en la imagen del coche, todavía desprovisto de carrocería, hay unos enormes pulmones de admisión y un sistema KERS sobre la caja de cambios, con cableado en naranja (obligado por la ley dado el voltaje del sistema). Cuatro colas de escape agrupadas dos a dos en los laterales de la trasera del coche completan lo poco que podemos ver dentro de este apretadísimo vano. Se espera que sobre el mes de enero tengamos las primeras fotos oficiales del proyecto FX70, del que ya vimos en París el chasis, antes de su presentación pública a gran escala en Ginebra 2013. Share TweetEl motor del nuevo FX70 de Ferrari aparece por sorpresa originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:09 AM PDT Gespot: Lamborghini-oppercombo bij Duits tankstation Ron Jeremy was deze week in Nederland, maar bij onze oosterburen vond ook een aardig staaltje pr0n plaats: een van onze lezers stuitte er bij een tankstation op een kudde volbloed-stieren uit Sant' Agatha Bolognese. Voor de Lambo-liefhebber is dit een feest voor het oog: een übercombo van dorstige 10- en 12-cilinders, die hun buikje [...]verwante verhalenKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]Oranje Lexus LFA gespot op Nederlandse bodem!Zo ziet een BMW 6 Serie eruit met 'normale' kofferklepVideo: Porsche 911 Carrera S lapt Ring in Unieke McLaren MP4-12C Chopster te koop

Posted: 03 Oct 2012 01:09 AM PDT Unieke McLaren MP4-12C Chopster te koop Alle McLaren-aandacht ging de laatste weken uit naar het P1 Concept, maar laten we niet vergeten dat er ook nog een MP4-12C is. Voor 35.900 euro heb je al een exemplaar, maar dit specifieke model heeft wel een likje verf nodig. That's right, voor hetzelfde geld als een nieuwe 316i Touring heb je al een [...]verwante verhalenKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]Oranje Lexus LFA gespot op Nederlandse bodem!Zo ziet een BMW 6 Serie eruit met 'normale' kofferklepVideo: Porsche 911 Carrera S lapt Ring in Gespot: Lamborghini-oppercombo bij Duits tankstation

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:28 PM PDT Ventas septiembre 2012: Suecia Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de septiembre las ventas de automóviles nuevos en Suecia cayeron en un 17,5% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 21.937 unidades matriculadas. Por marcas las más destacadas fueron:SUBEN Peugeot +17,6% Subaru +74,6% Porsche +29,1% BAJAN Mitsubishi -50,3% Saab -67,8% Dacia -78,2% Continue reading Ventas septiembre 2012: SueciaVentas septiembre 2012: Suecia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:28 PM PDT Video: Porsche 911 Carrera S lapt Ring in Bij de lancering van een nieuwe auto maakt Porsche doorgaans melding van een Ringtijd op de Nordschleife, maar videobewijs hiervan? Ho maar. Nu is er (eindelijk) een video vrijgegeven van de nieuwe 911 Carrera S, waaruit blijkt dat Porsche niet zomaar iets roept. Op 28 september, afgelopen vrijdag, en meer dan een jaar na het [...]verwante verhalenAC Schnitzer: bodykit en upgrades voor 3 SerieMazda MX-5 met Aston Martin feestneusKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]Oranje Lexus LFA gespot op Nederlandse bodem!Zo ziet een BMW 6 Serie eruit met 'normale' kofferklep

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:57 PM PDT Aston Martin Rapide 2013: le foto spia del facelift Queste foto spia ritraggono quello che dovrebbe essere un esemplare della futura generazione di Aston Martin Rapide. Precedentemente ipotizzata come Aston Martin Rapid S, sembra ora più chiaro che il[...]

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 07:37 PM PDT Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Classics, Sedan, Videos, Chevrolet, Racing There are few things we love more than seeing well-sorted classic cars being put to task. It seems we're in good company on that front. Dick Eytchison shares our belief that, "you just don't appreciate them unless you get out there and drive them." Over the years, Dick has whipped his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan into an autocross terror. With a breathed-on 383 crate V8 spitting out around 400 horsepower, the Chevelle has no deficit of grunt. Of course, getting a mid-sixties muscle bruiser to sprint in a straight line has never been an issue; it's getting the machine to go right and left that's the challenge. The 68-year-old weekend racer ditched the factory rear end for a stout Ford nine-inch with a Truetrac limited slip, and a set of Baer brakes on all four corners bring the machine down from speed. Up front, 13-inch rotors get pressed by four-piston calipers, while the back axle makes due with a couple 12-inch discs. A full suite of Hotchkis goodies, including A-arms, sway bars and spindles, help keep the machine planted, as do Bilstein shocks on all four corners. The finished product looks right at home dodging cones. We dig it. Check it out in the video below.Continue reading Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosserMeet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:23 PM PDT How Leonardo DiCaprio inspired Henrik Fisker to build plug-in hybrid cars Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Fisker BBC's TopGear recently had an exclusive interview with Leonardo DiCaprio to find out about his commitment to sustainability and his investment in Fisker Automotive. The most surprising thing is that Leo was in part responsible for Fisker getting started in the first place. TopGear started out by digging into Leo's early car experiences. His first car was a Sixties Ford Mustang fitted with the classic Windsor 351 (5.8-litre) engine that could smoke anyone on the road. The problem was it didn't have power steering and an engine that would just shut off. After being invited to the White House in the late 1990s by then-vice president Al Gore, who gave him an environmental 101 talk, DiCaprio embraced environmental issues. It was a defining moment, and it inspired him and his family to start the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, which "supports efforts to secure a sustainable future for our planet and all of its inhabitants." His green credentials were recognized by the broader public until years later, when he showed up driving his Toyota Prius to the Academy Awards. "I'm photographed constantly by paparazzi when I leave my home so it was just a responsible thing to do as an environmentalist," DiCaprio said. Here's the twist. Fisker Automotive co-founder Henrik Fisker says that it was that moment - watching Leo and the Prius at the Oscars - that inspired him to start up his company. "I saw you getting out of the Prius, and I thought there's got to be a market for an environmentally friendly car which goes beyond the Prius. That was my first inspiration," Fisker said. DiCaprio's reasons for liking the Fisker plug-in hybrid might resonate with a few average American car shoppers and movie goers out there. "I started trying hybrids, which were fantastic. But you can say that there are lots of vehicles out there that get equal or better mileage. Then I bought two electric vehicles, which I found I never wanted to drive. I was afraid of being stranded on the Pacific Coast Highway and standing at a restaurant for six hours while my vehicle's plugged in." He also liked the look and feel of the Fisker Karma sports car. He hopes to make a financial return on investment and to raise awareness of his Foundation. Beyond that, he hopes to see Fisker make cars lower in cost, which is coming out soon with the Fisker Atlantic, because "you want everyone to be able to drive a vehicle like this," he said, not just movie stars.How Leonardo DiCaprio inspired Henrik Fisker to build plug-in hybrid cars originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:23 PM PDT Video: Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser Filed under: Aftermarket, Motorsports, Classics, Sedan, Videos, Chevrolet, Racing There are few things we love more than seeing well-sorted classic cars being put to task. It seems we're in good company on that front. Dick Eytchison shares our belief that, "you just don't appreciate them unless you get out there and drive them." Over the years, Dick has whipped his 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle sedan into an autocross terror. With a breathed-on 383 crate V8 spitting out around 400 horsepower, the Chevelle has no deficit of grunt. Of course, getting a mid-sixties muscle bruiser to sprint in a straight line has never been an issue; it's getting the machine to go right and left that's the challenge. The 68-year-old weekend racer ditched the factory rear end for a stout Ford nine-inch with a Truetrac limited slip, and a set of Baer brakes on all four corners bring the machine down from speed. Up front, 13-inch rotors get pressed by four-piston calipers, while the back axle makes due with a couple 12-inch discs. A full suite of Hotchkis goodies, including A-arms, sway bars and spindles, help keep the machine planted, as do Bilstein shocks on all four corners. The finished product looks right at home dodging cones. We dig it. Check it out in the video below.Continue reading Meet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosserMeet Dick Eytchison and his '65 Chevelle autocrosser originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 05:22 PM PDT Chevy dealer sells car for wrong price, apologizes after having buyer arrested Filed under: Car Buying, Government/Legal, Crossover, Chevrolet A Virginia man spent four hours in jail after purchasing a Chevrolet Traverse from Priority Chevrolet in Chesapeake, VA. The dealer's sales staff accidentally sold the SUV to Danny Sawyer for $5,600 less than they should have, and when Sawyer refused to sign a new, more expensive contract for the correct amount, the dealership called the local police alleging the buyer had stolen the vehicle. Law enforcement then picked Sawyer up and held him for four hours before getting the situation straight. Dennis Ellmer, president of Priority Chevrolet, says he owes Sawyer an apology on behalf of the dealership, and had intended to do right by the buyer by letting him have the vehicle at the agreed-upon price. But Sawyer's lawyer says it's a little too late for saying, 'sorry.' The briefly-incarcerated owner has filed two lawsuits against the dealer, accusing the business of malicious prosecution, slander, defamation and abuse of process. All told, the suits seek a total of $2.2 million in damages, plus attorney fees. That $5,600 seems awfully cheap now. The lawsuit says Sawyer originally purchased a blue Traverse on May 7, but took the SUV back the next day for a black one. The dealer's sales manager made the swap, allegedly without saying anything about a price differential between the two. Either way, Sawyer signed a final contract for around $34,000 when the vehicle he took home had an actual price of closer to $39,000. On June 15, Sawyer was taken into custody by police, but the Commonwealth dropped the charges after finding insufficient evidence to pursue the case.Chevy dealer sells car for wrong price, apologizes after having buyer arrested originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:48 PM PDT Report: Chevy dealer sells car for wrong price, apologizes after having buyer arrested Filed under: Car Buying, Government/Legal, Crossover, Chevrolet A Virginia man spent four hours in jail after purchasing a Chevrolet Traverse from Priority Chevrolet in Chesapeake, VA. The dealer's sales staff accidentally sold the SUV to Danny Sawyer for $5,600 less than they should have, and when Sawyer refused to sign a new, more expensive contract for the correct amount, the dealership called the local police alleging the buyer had stolen the vehicle. Law enforcement then picked Sawyer up and held him for four hours before getting the situation straight. Dennis Ellmer, president of Priority Chevrolet, says he owes Sawyer an apology on behalf of the dealership, and had intended to do right by the buyer by letting him have the vehicle at the agreed-upon price. But Sawyer's lawyer says it's a little too late for saying, 'sorry.' The briefly-incarcerated owner has filed two lawsuits against the dealer, accusing the business of malicious prosecution, slander, defamation and abuse of process. All told, the suits seek a total of $2.2 million in damages, plus attorney fees. That $5,600 seems awfully cheap now. The lawsuit says Sawyer originally purchased a blue Traverse on May 7, but took the SUV back the next day for a black one. The dealer's sales manager made the swap, allegedly without saying anything about a price differential between the two. Either way, Sawyer signed a final contract for around $34,000 when the vehicle he took home had an actual price of closer to $39,000. On June 15, Sawyer was taken into custody by police, but the Commonwealth dropped the charges after finding insufficient evidence to pursue the case.Chevy dealer sells car for wrong price, apologizes after having buyer arrested originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 04:48 PM PDT Autoblog Podcast #302 Filed under: Podcasts, Paris Motor Show, Acura, BMW, Cadillac, NissanParis Motor Show highlights, Nissan 240Z, BMW 3 Series vs. Cadillac ATS, Acura NSX-lite Episode #302 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Chris Paukert talk about the highlights from the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the possibility of a new Nissan 240Z, The BMW 3 Series and Cadillac ATS duking it out for Motor Trend, and a sub-NSX still on the table from Acura. 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 #302:Topics: Paris Motor Show highlights New Nissan 240Z Motor Trend picks a winner in the 3 Series vs. ATS battle Acura still thinking about a sub-NSX In the Autoblog Garage:2012 Fiat 500 Abarth2013 Dodge Dart 2012 Subaru Impreza sedanHosts: Dan Roth, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert Runtime: 01:17:05 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 #302Autoblog Podcast #302 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:42 PM PDT Report: Land Rover Defender will return to U.S. in next generation Filed under: SUV, Land Rover, UK, Off-Road Good news, Defender fans: word has it Land Rover will bring the rugged SUV to the U.S. market once the next-generation bows. According to TheCarConnection.com, Jaguar Land Rover North America CEO Andy Goss confirmed the next Defender will be a global product, and that it will be specifically engineered to meet U.S. crash safety and emissions standards. The news came during the 2012 Paris Motor Show, where JLR officials also made it clear the brand intends to bolster its Land Rover offerings in the North American market. As of right now, the vast majority of Land Rover Sales in the States can be attributed to the high-end Range Rover line. That mix may change somewhat as Land Rover refreshes some models and replaces others. Expect to see both the LR4 and the Defender receive serious overhauls in the near future. Even so, it will be some time before he next-generation Defender bows, and whether or not it looks anything like the DC100 concept above remains to be seen. From what we've heard, the new bruiser won't bow until 2017 at the earliest. In the interim, U.S. buyers will just have to continue to look wistfully across the pond.Land Rover Defender will return to U.S. in next generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:42 PM PDT Autoblog Podcast #302 Filed under: Podcasts, Paris Motor Show, Acura, BMW, Cadillac, NissanParis Motor Show highlights, Nissan 240Z, BMW 3 Series vs. Cadillac ATS, Acura NSX-lite Episode #302 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Zach Bowman and Chris Paukert talk about the highlights from the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the possibility of a new Nissan 240Z, The BMW 3 Series and Cadillac ATS duking it out for Motor Trend, and a sub-NSX still on the table from Acura. 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 #302:Topics: Paris Motor Show highlights New Nissan 240Z Motor Trend picks a winner in the 3 Series vs. ATS battle Acura still thinking about a sub-NSX In the Autoblog Garage:2012 Fiat 500 Abarth2013 Dodge Dart 2012 Subaru Impreza sedanHosts: Dan Roth, Zach Bowman, Chris Paukert Runtime: 01:17:05 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 #302Autoblog Podcast #302 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:09 PM PDT Official: Ford adds Titanium trim to 2013 Fusion Hybrid Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, FordFord obviously thinks it was on to something good when it decided to offer its Lincoln MKZ sedan with a no-cost hybrid option, as the Blue Oval will now be taking a similar tack with its new Fusion Titanium. For $32,995, the range-topping 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium can be equipped with either the sporty 2.0-liter EcoBoost and all-wheel drive or hybrid power and front-wheel drive. At launch, the 2013 Fusion Hybrid will only be available in mid-grade SE trim, but starting early next year, Ford will add a Titanium model that includes sportier exterior styling and a more premium cabin. This trim level will come standard with tech features like a 12-speaker Sony audio system, MyFord Touch, parking sensors and luxury items like power front seats, leather seats and 18-inch polished alloys. It isn't clear if the Fusion Hybrid Titanium's starting price includes the $795 destination charge, but when optioning up a Fusion Hybrid SE with similar equipment, it's right in the same neighborhood at $33,370. For those keeping track, the fully loaded Fusion Hybrid Titanium is just a step under the $35,925 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, with which it shares its chassis. Scroll down to see Ford's full presser on this new trim.Continue reading Ford adds Titanium trim to 2013 Fusion HybridFord adds Titanium trim to 2013 Fusion Hybrid originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 03:08 PM PDT Video: Renault celebrates over a century with three-part series Filed under: Classics, Videos, RenaultRenault has 114 years of innovation behind it starting with Louis Renault's invention of direct drive in December of 1898. His coupling of a gearbox directly with a universal joint transmission replaced the far less efficient belts and chains in use at the time, and became an industry standard. From there it was strength to strength to strength, the French firm going large-scale industrial in the early 20th century, to making "everything with a motor" in the post-war period, and by 1955, it was working to export every other car it made. Renault has made a three-part series celebrating its beginnings, its milestones and triumphs. It runs right up to the Modus, and it includes the Renault 5 pretending it's in a scene from Bullitt. You'll find the full story in the videos below.Continue reading Renault celebrates over a century with three-part seriesRenault celebrates over a century with three-part series originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT Report: Toyota planning 2.0T, more CVTs among other powertrain developments Filed under: Technology, Toyota Aside from its hybrid technology, Toyota has fallen behind the competition in terms of vehicle powertrains which could leave popular cars like the Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4 lagging behind the competition. While most of its rivals have started using gasoline direct injection, turbochargers and some have moved to Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) to balance performance and fuel economy, many Toyota models are still using underpowered engines and outdated transmission technology. According to a report in Autoweek, Toyota is finally going to start dabbling in all of these technologies over the next couple years. In the States, Toyota only currently uses direct injection on the Scion FR-S, Lexus GS and Lexus LS, but AW says it will be introducing two new GDI engines over the next two years: a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine for its hybrids next year and a sportier 2.0-liter turbocharged mill a year later. It sounds like Toyota is also looking to convert its AR family engines to direct injection as early as next year for use in cars like the Venza and Lexus RX, but it won't be used on the Prius due to higher cost that would likely only return an "incremental benefit." The 2.0-liter turbo engine would be a derivative of the 2.5-liter AR engine, but there is no word as to what models this would go into. Based on the success of the Ford EcoBoost engines, we'd have to guess at least the Camry, RAV4 and Highlander. Toyota's transmission lineup will also get some much-needed updating with wider-spread use of CVTs and six- and eight-speed transmissions for its bigger cars. Toyota is one of the few remaining automakers still using a four-speed automatic on its small cars, and this is rumored to be ending with the next-generation Corolla receiving a new CVT.Toyota planning 2.0T, more CVTs among other powertrain developments originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT Francia: Precios del Audi A3 Sportback Filed under: Audi, CompactosHaz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería La filial francesa de Audi ya ha publicado los precios recomendados del nuevo A3 Sportback, la versión de cinco puertas del popular compacto que en su versión de 3 puertas acaba de iniciar su andadura comercial. Las primeras entregas de esta segunda variante tendrán lugar a lo largo del mes de diciembre. Los precios recomendados, en Francia, son:A3 SPORTBACK GASOLINA 1.4 TFSI 122 CV Attraction 24.500 € 1.4 TFSI 122 CV Business Line 26.500 € 1.4 TFSI 122 CV Ambiente 27.000 € 1.4 TFSI 122 CV Ambition 27.000 € 1.4 TFSI 122 CV S-Line 29.500 € 1.4 TFSI 122 CV Ambition Luxe 31.700 € 1.8 TFSI 180 CV S-Tronic Ambiente 32.070 € 1.8 TFSI 180 CV S-Tronic Ambition 32.070 € 1.8 TFSI 180 CV S-Tronic S-Line 34.570 € 1.8 TFSI 180 CV S-Tronic Ambition Luxe 36.770 € Tracción Quattro (1.8 TFSI), 2.150 € adicionales Gallery: Audi A3 SportbackContinue reading Francia: Precios del Audi A3 SportbackFrancia: Precios del Audi A3 Sportback originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Audi Ah, analog, where have you gone? Those analog gauges of the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron that we saw earlier this year in a video of a run around Nürburgring's track are being replaced by an all-digital set-up similar to that of the Tesla Model S, Plug In Cars reports. As can be seen in a two-minute video below, the R8 e-tron, which is being shown off at the Paris Motor Show, will have a digital "powermeter" that takes the place of the tachometer (as there are no engine speed measurements needed here). The car's all-digital center console screen controls things like the radio and climate-control system. There's even a screen where the rear-view mirror usually is. Audi is planning to start selling the car, which will have a single-charge range of about 135 miles, later this year. In June, the car set a world speed record for a series production car at Nürburgring, completing a lap in eight minutes and 9.099 seconds.Continue reading Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screenAudi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:04 PM PDT Oranje Lexus LFA gespot op Nederlandse bodem! Deze oranje Lexus LFA is niet alleen geparkeerd naast een oranje Toyota GT86, maar is ook nog eens voorzien van een oranje interieur! Hoe nationalistisch wil je het hebben? Voor zover ik weet was de Lexus LFA in Nederland tot nu toe alleen gespot bij importeur Louwman (een zwarte), maar nu is er dus een [...]verwante verhalenOpslag racebrandstof ontploft: vuurbal galore [video]AC Schnitzer: bodykit en upgrades voor 3 SerieMazda MX-5 met Aston Martin feestneusKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]Zo ziet een BMW 6 Serie eruit met 'normale' kofferklep

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:56 PM PDT Abarth Tributo Maserati in video L'Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati esprime il più alto livello di personalizzazione oggi disponibile per una 500. Per questo motivo ne vengono offerti solo 499 esemplari, offerti ad un prezzo commisurato[...]

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:56 PM PDT September 2012: A Return To Normalcy Edition Filed under: Car Buying, Honda, Toyota, Volkswagen, By the NumbersToyota, VW, Honda Up Big Again, But Not As MuchAs has been the case for a few months now, the same three brands led the month with the largest sales increases among major automakers: Toyota, Volkswagen and Honda. They have swapped positions on the podium each time, but each is a medalist again this month in the industry-wide sales race. Toyota sales were up 42.33 percent in September compared to the same month last year, though that increase is lower than the prior month's gain of 47.5 percent. Likewise, Volkswagen was up 34.41 last month - far from the 62.54 gain it enjoyed in August. Honda's increase also dropped sharply month-over-month, from 57.88 percent in August to 29.33 percent last month. This could signal a return to normalcy for Japan's two biggest automakers, whose sales have appeared inflated compared with last year's numbers that were affected by that country's natural disasters and resulting production problems. Our own domestic automakers are likewise seeing a return normalcy that doesn't include them posting double-digit sales gain every month. Well, except for Chrysler, whose portfolio of brands did exit September with a gain of 11.55 percent. General Motors, however, barely remained positive with a small 1.5-percent increase and Ford dipped slightly into the red with a decrease of 0.13 percent. Ford did enjoy some good news with the performance of its new Escape, which racked up 23,148 sales in September, enough to lead its segment. Early signs suggest that those who were worried that the slicker, costlier new Escape couldn't replicate the popularity of the last generation's boxy bravado needn't have - at least for the moment. The Chevrolet Cruze also appears to have captured its segment's sales crown for the month of September with 25,787 sales. The mid-size sedan segment, which has heated up with a number of new totally redesigned models, was easily won by the Toyota Camry with 34,252 sales.*Brands and companies are displayed in descending order according to their percentage change in volume sales. There were 25 selling days in September 2012 versus 25 selling days in September 2011, so the change in monthly sales volume will be the same as the change in average daily sales rate (DSR) for each brand/company. Also, brands are combined and reported as companies only if their sales figures are released jointly.September 2012: A Return To Normalcy Edition originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:56 PM PDT Zo ziet een BMW 6 Serie eruit met 'normale' kofferklep Als je aan iemand vraagt wat het 'grootste' probleem is met de vorig generatie BMW 6 Serie dan krijg je over het algemeen te horen: Die %#$^*# kofferklep!!! Tuner CLP heeft dat opgelost met een 'gladde' kofferklep. Wat vinden we ervan? Of ze een nijlpaard op de klep gezet hebben of er gewoon een föhn [...]verwante verhalenHyundai Genesis Coupe Cosworth: bescheidenheid troefOpslag racebrandstof ontploft: vuurbal galore [video]AC Schnitzer: bodykit en upgrades voor 3 SerieMazda MX-5 met Aston Martin feestneusKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:24 PM PDT Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elecrtric Drive (The sound of silence) Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Híbridos, verdes y alternativos, Deportivos El Mercedes SLS AMG tiene uno d ellos sonidos más espectaculares del mercado. En plena aceleración su V8 de 6.2 litros suena como una mezcla de muscle car y de avión de caza de la segunda guerra mundial a baja altitud. No cabe duda que forma de su carácter y es uno de los elementos que lo hacen muy especial. Ahora bien, si le quitamos ese V8 y lo sustituimos por una serie de baterías y motores eléctricos obtendremos el SL AMG Electric Drive, presentado en París con esta librea de azul anodizado-cromado y llantas blancas. Tiene toda la pinta de un concept car, pero no lo es. Se trata de la versión de producción que estará disponible en todo buen concesionario Mercedes-Benz y en los AMG Center. Recordemos que el SLS AMG Electric Drive cuenta con baterías de litio de ión de 60 kWh, cuatro motores eléctricos (uno en cada rueda) que desarrollan en total 552 kW, es decir unos 740 CV. Ejecuta el 0 a 100 km/h en 3,9 segundos, tiene una velocidad punta limitada a 250 km/h y 248 km de autonomía. No subas el volumen, está bien. Eso sí, resulta muy extraño ver un SLS tan silencioso en Ascari.Continue reading Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elecrtric Drive (The sound of silence)Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Elecrtric Drive (The sound of silence) originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:24 PM PDT Quick Spin: 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD Filed under: Performance, Europe, Hatchback, Volkswagen, Diesel, Quick Spins We're something of a broken record on Volkswagen's TDI family of diesels - torquey and efficient, they're really well-suited to the way Americans drive. We put that sentiment to a year-long test with a Jetta TDI Cup Street Edition not long ago, and enjoyed our time in what was basically an oil-burning GTI with a trunk. That is, until an unsolved catastrophic engine failure saw VW yank it away after just eight months. They subsequently replaced our Cup Street with a bog-standard Jetta TDI (in the new A6 generation), but the thrill was gone. Judging by our brief time with this Kermit Metallic, not-for-North-America Golf GTD - essentially a diesel GTI - we think we could learn to love again. And given that Volkswagen is freely handing this hatchback out to journalists in the States, we can say that there's some truth to the rumors that executives want to bring the next-gen model to the U.S. in 2014. We're ready when you are, VW...Driving Notes: Our old Jetta Cup Street had all of the sporty fixins' of the GLI, from its aero kit and firmed-up suspension to its more supportive plaid seats - but it still relied on the standard 140-horsepower, 236 pound-foot 2.0-liter diesel found in every other Jetta TDI. Not the GTD. Tweaks to the ECU programming take advantage of a different intake, new injectors, exhaust and a modified turbocharger to net 170 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. That puts it down an even 30 horses on a comparable GTI, but up 51 lb-ft. As a result, the GTD is plenty quick, but it's plainly a bit more reluctant with throttle response than the naturally aspirated gas GTI, with a 0-60 time of about eight seconds. Despite this, it's good fun, with great passing power. VW seems to have done a better job disguising the GTD's diesel clatter than what I remember of our long-term Jetta TDIs. The DSG dual-clutch gearbox probably matches the diesel's narrow rev-band better than a manual. Still, we're dying to find out if the clutch feel of the stick shift is better than on our recently departed Jetta TDI which was, to be polite, dreadful. Though there's no EPA guidance on this car since it isn't sold here, the 2013 Golf TDI with DSG nets 30/42 mpg ratings, and our brief drive time suggests that the GTD wouldn't be far afield from those numbers. The 2013 GTI rings up 24/33, so there's a huge difference. It's worth noting that we've observed similar-to-EPA numbers in other TDIs even while working them fairly hard, something we can't say for their gas equivalents. Range is huge, too. It's hard for us to compare handling to the standard GTI, because our test car was fitted with non-U.S. optional adaptive damping. It delivered a good balance of immediacy and ride comfort, but so does the standard GTI - we'd just assume do without the added cost and complexity. Pictures just don't adequately express how shockingly green this paint is. It's not for everyone, but we got compliments and absolutely love it. Let's hope VW brings it over, even on the standard GTI. How can we tell this isn't a U.S. model just by sitting inside? The cupholder features a removable bottle opener. You know, for mineralvasser. A 2013 VW GTI starts at $23,995, so we're guessing you'd want to add a couple grand to the base price for a GTD. 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:24 PM PDT Mazda MX-5 met Aston Martin feestneus Dit lijkt me een ideale auto voor mensen die wel graag de looks hebben van een Aston Martin, maar een echte niet kunnen betalen. Of graag een betrouwbare auto hebben. Of liever wat minder geld uitgegeven aan benzine. Of alle opties natuurlijk. De MX-5 die we hier zien is voorzien van een zogenaamde Goldfinger kit [...]verwante verhalenVideo: Stuntman rijdt 13,5 uur op twee wielenHyundai Genesis Coupe Cosworth: bescheidenheid troefOpslag racebrandstof ontploft: vuurbal galore [video]AC Schnitzer: bodykit en upgrades voor 3 SerieKijkje onder de motorkap van de Ferrari F70! [teaser]

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