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Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:23 AM PST Subaru Forester: video dalla presentazione brightcove.createExperiences(); La conferenza stampa organizzata nei giorni scorsi e dedicata al nuovo Subaru Forester ha avuto quale momento più emozionante uno spettacolare gioco di[...]

Posted: 21 Nov 2012 12:23 AM PST PVV: 'Betaal A2-boetes terug!' "Maak van alles 140, dan zijn we overal vanaf!" Dit statement wordt u aangeboden door Kamerlid Machiel de Graaf van de PVV (Partij Voor de Vmax). Oh, en hij wil dat de overheid alle boetes op trajectcontrole Amsterdam – Utrecht terugbetaald. Gisteravond werd de begroting van Infrastructuur en Milieu, waar €250 miljoen wordt gesneden bovenop [...]verwante verhalenOverfinch Defender 90 SVX: verdrinken in bruin leerAdembenemend: fotografisch eerbetoon aan Spa 1970Video: Mustang Cobra Jet-wheelie loopt spaakDe nachtmuts: Danica PatrickBMW wil dat je museumauto's aanraakt

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:37 PM PST Nissan LEAF 2013: più contenuti ed autonomia La Nissan LEAF è sottoposta ad un marginale aggiornamento tecnico e contenutistico e viene dunque proposta in versione 2013, di cui il marchio giapponese ha diffuso le specifiche della sola variante[...]

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:37 PM PST Ventas octubre 2012: Polonia Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de octubre las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Polonia cayeron en un 13% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 25.459 unidades vendidas. En cuanto al acumulado del año, las ventas entre enero y octubre han alcanzado las 260.158 unidades matriculadas, representando un aumento del 1,1% en relación al mismo periodo del año anterior. Como es habitual en este mercado, Skoda, Fiat, VW y Opel están en lo más alto.Continue reading Ventas octubre 2012: PoloniaVentas octubre 2012: Polonia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 02:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:36 PM PST BMW wil dat je museumauto's aanraakt Voor iedereen met de hardnekkige drang om aan auto's te kunnen voelen in museau, organiseert BMW (opnieuw) een 'Night of the White Gloves'. Gezellig met andere aanraakfetisjisten een avondje lang BMW bolides betasten. Om begrijpelijke redenen mogen de meeste objecten in automusea niet aangeraakt worden. Vette vingers, corrosiegevaar, noem maar op. Bij het Louwman Museum [...]verwante verhalenKoop nu Cristiano Ronaldo's gebutste 599 GTBOverfinch Defender 90 SVX: verdrinken in bruin leerAdembenemend: fotografisch eerbetoon aan Spa 1970Video: Mustang Cobra Jet-wheelie loopt spaakDe nachtmuts: Danica Patrick

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:01 PM PST BMW: il box seggiovia è lussuoso quanto una Serie 7 I responsabili del comprensorio sciistico di Hochzillertal (Austria) hanno elaborato un'offerta destinata ai clienti più facoltosi ed esigenti, a cui vengono offerti numerosi contenuti e servizi[...]

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 06:10 PM PST First Drive: 2013 SRT Viper [w/video] Filed under: Coupe, Performance, First Drives, SRTAn Extraordinary Effort to Break Previous Stereotypes The Viper has always scared the hell out of me. My aversion to the famed American sports car has nothing to do with its immensely powerful ten-cylinder engine or its Matchbox-like styling - those attributes are genuinely captivating. Instead, I have found little to like in a vehicle that is brash, coarse, uncivilized and untrustworthy at the limit. Rather than unload a slew of bitter complaints directed at each of its previous four generations, let's just say that the Viper has always represented the automotive equivalent of barbarous mechanical mayhem. That is, until now. After a three-year absence, an all-new Viper debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show. No longer under the Dodge umbrella, Chrysler's supercar returned wearing the new performance-oriented SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brand label. Despite its familiar shape and engine configuration, the completely redesigned coupe promised not only more power but better handling, superior craftsmanship, innovative technology and a world-class cabin. While this may sound as if the automaker's halo two-seater has been tamed after being forced through politically correct manners and etiquette classes, my observation - after spending a couple days with the snake on public roads and at Sonoma Raceway - is that the iconic Viper may be much more refined and less temperamental, but it still has some of the longest and sharpest fangs in the segment.Continue reading 2013 SRT Viper [w/video]2013 SRT Viper [w/video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 05:23 PM PST Video: Grand Theft Auto-inspired short action film is why YouTube was invented Filed under: Videos, Toys/GamesYouTube was made to be a place where people post videos. But this was before anyone realized just how much rubbish gets committed to pixels every day, and how easy it would become to capture said rubbish because every gadget everyone owns contains a video camera. Still, there are some terrific productions once you get through the flying cats and yawning bunnies, such as Grand Theft Auto: RISE, by Gevorg Karensky. With Grand Theft Auto V due next Spring - trailers here and here - plenty of folks beyond RockStar Games are getting amped up. Karensky has done a live-action short featuring Nico Bellic sent on a first mission for the evening, the unique detail being the overlaid map and identifiers of who's joined, what mission has been completed or failed and who's died. We hope there are more to come. You can watch the first one below.Continue reading Grand Theft Auto-inspired short action film is why YouTube was inventedGrand Theft Auto-inspired short action film is why YouTube was invented originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 04:37 PM PST Official: 2013 Nissan Leaf details unveiled in Japan: more range, better charging Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Japan The updated, second-gen Nissan Leaf was unveiled in Japan this week, and it comes with a lot of improvements. This is still the Leaf people know and (mostly) love, but it's incrementally better all around. For example, the new Leaf has "achieved" 228 kilometers (142 miles) of range on a charge on the JC08 test mode, up from 200 km (124 miles) in the previous version. This increase comes, in part, from better regenerative brakes and lower weight high-voltage unit. A new motor is part of a combined powertrain unit that has "integrated functions, streamlined battery module and case structure, and use of lighter parts." The dashboard now also has the remaining battery capacity displayed as a percentage. There are also three new exterior colors (bringing the total to seven): Dark Metal Gray, Brilliant White Pearl and White. For battery lovers, there is also a new "long-life mode," that will only ever charge the battery to 80 percent full no matter how the car is being charged. Nissan also said that the new Leaf has a lower-cost "S grade" model that starts at 3,349,500 yen ($40,991 US, at today's exchange rates). Compare this to the top-of-the-line G model, which starts at 4,133,850 yen ($50,590). Subsidies are available. More details on the Japan-only updates - and a short introductory video - are available below. We should get details on the next US model soon - and we suspect many of these updates will make the trip across the Pacific. So far, Nissan has sold 43,000 Leafs around the world.Continue reading 2013 Nissan Leaf details unveiled in Japan: more range, better charging2013 Nissan Leaf details unveiled in Japan: more range, better charging originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 04:37 PM PST Video: Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes Lego racing Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Performance, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Hyundai, Toys/Games The Hyundai Veloster Turbo is quite the nimble runabout. So much so that you may say it has "toy car" characteristics. Well Hyundai has taken that notion in a creative direction, creating a stop-motion race made of Legos. It is a between a Lego-ized Veloster, and a nondescript racer of the blocky persuasion. The video is in celebration of the latest version of the iPhone and iPad driving game Asphalt 7: Heat. The game has been available on iTunes since June 21 of this year. As part of the promotion for this game, Hyundai is running a competition that began yesterday, and goes through Sunday, November 25. The winner of this competition will win a trip to Korea, to check out Hyundai's headquarters, as well as a trip to the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. A Korean factory and Detroit in January? Sign us up! As for the video promo, it makes for some pretty exciting racing, incorporating elements from the Asphalt 7 game, such as N2O and cash icons, not to mention a sweet jump. In all, its a pretty entertaining stop-motion Lego video. Asphalt 7 is the first in the series that is available for both iPhone and iPad, and this video really makes want to check it out!Continue reading Hyundai Veloster Turbo goes Lego racingHyundai Veloster Turbo goes Lego racing originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 04:37 PM PST Nuevo Ford Focus WTCC Limited Edition, hasta 202 CV de potencia Filed under: Ford, Tuning y preparaciones, Compactos segmento C Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería Arena y Mountune Performance lanzan al mercado una especial preparación del Ford Focus muy interesante que además de una estética más agresiva, mejora las prestaciones gracias a la revisión efectuada en el bloque Ecoboost . Tomando la base del Focus Zetec S ofrecido en el Reino Unido, se han realizado algunos cambios en la gestión electrónica del 1.6 Ecoboost para elevar la potencia hasta los 202 CV. Esta potenciación también se ofrece para los usuarios que ya tengan un Focus Ecoboost dentro del paquete MP200. Otros cambios que se introducen en este compacto son las llantas de aleación, pintadas en blanco e idénticas a la que emplea la versión para el WTCC, y ciertos elementos decorativos con adhesivos en azul/blanco. Por el momento sabemos que estará disponible en el Reino Unido, si bien todo parece indicar que también será ofertado en otros mercados europeos entre los que podría estar el español. En unas semanas conoceremos más detalles.Gallery: Ford Focus WTCC Limited Edition Share TweetNuevo Ford Focus WTCC Limited Edition, hasta 202 CV de potencia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:50 PM PST VW recalls 2012-2013 Beetle models with leather seats over airbags Filed under: Budget, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Hatchback, VolkswagenVolkswagen is recalling 2,471 Beetle models over faulty occupant control modules in the front passenger seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if the seat in certain 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles gets wet, the module may malfunction and may not detect the presence of a child restraint. If that happens, the airbag will not shut off and will deploy in the event of a collision. Such a scenario could greatly increase the risk of serious child injury. As a remedy, Volkswagen technicians will replace the control modules free of charge. The automaker hasn't released a schedule of when the recall will begin, but owners can expect to be notified of the campaign soon. You can view the official NHTSA recall notice below for more information. Earlier this year, Volkswagen recalled 83 2012 Beetle models for being equipped with the wrong tires.Continue reading VW recalls 2012-2013 Beetle models with leather seats over airbagsVW recalls 2012-2013 Beetle models with leather seats over airbags originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:49 PM PST Autoblog Podcast #309 Filed under: Podcasts, Hybrid, Safety, Audi, Ford, GM, Hyundai, ElectricLots of Audi diesels on the way, GM says 500,000 electric cars per year soon, Ford fiesta EcoBoost 1.0, NTSB wants more safety tech Episode #309 of the Autoblog Podcast is here, and this week, Dan Roth, Steven Ewing and George Kennedy talk about the coming horde of new Audi diesels, the Ford Fiesta 1.0-liter EcoBoost, GM's 500,000 electric car projection and the NTSB wishing the latest collision avoidance tech were mandatory in all cars. 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 #309:Topics: Audi confirms bumper crop of new TDI diesels for US Ford EcoBoost 1.0-liter three-cylinder coming to America GM promises 500,000 electric cars by 2017... sort of NTSB wants to make collision avoidance tech mandatory In the Autoblog Garage:2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid2013 Audi S52013 Ford EscapeHosts: Dan Roth, Steven Ewing, George Kennedy Runtime: 01:40:11 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 #309Autoblog Podcast #309 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST Video: Toyota animates Ha:mo mobility network Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, Carbon Offset, NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle), Videos Automakers will be playing a much different role in cities in the near future, according to Toyota. Manufacturing cars and marketing them through their dealer networks may take a backseat to smart transportation and mobility. See also: Daimler's Car2go.Toyota's "Ha:mo" - Harmonious Mobility Network - will provide communities with service offerings designed to alleviate three big problems: traffic jams, CO2 emissions and energy consumption waste. It could also bring positive effects to local residents through new encounters, driving people to be more active and get out more. Ha:mo will be delivered through two services - Ha:mo NAVI with route guidance and coordination of private and public transportation; and Ha:mo RIDE, a car sharing system using mini electric cars. Watch the video below to see anime characters riding transit and driving mini-EVs, with handheld smart devices and signage presented in both Japanese and English. Ha:mo NAVI provides transportation route options - it's not just faster or cheaper, but lowers CO2 emissions based on traffic congestion. It suggests alternative routes when traffic is congested on the drive home. When bus overcrowding is expected, the system encourages bus operators to increase the number of routes. Ha:mo RIDE is a mobility network for short distance trips in town. Drivers can book ride sharing reservations through their Ha:mo NAVI units. They can pick up one of the ultra-compact EVs at different locations. The tiny three-wheeler EV can park itself in tight spaces. A smart battery charging system will recharge batteries during off-peak hours to avoid tapping out the community's electricity supply. The more people join Ha:mo, the more positive effects Ha:mo will have on the community, according to the video. It will reduce stress caused by traffic jams and rush hour, lower CO2 emissions and lessen energy consumption waste. Ha:mo will bring people many new encounters, and drive people to be more active and encourage them to get out more. It could be a point of pride for communities. BMW is another automaker that has taken on its own smart transportation and mobility campaign, BMW Megacity Project. Forecasts say the world is heading toward overcrowded "megacities," and BMW is delivering electrified high-performance luxury cars with zero CO2 emissions. BMW's DriveNow car sharing program will also help put less cars on the road.Continue reading Toyota animates Ha:mo mobility networkToyota animates Ha:mo mobility network originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST Official: Popular Science magazine's Best Of What's New 2012 all ate up with cars Filed under: Etc., BMW, Ford, GM, Infiniti, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Specialty, Tesla, RacingPopular Science has named the winners in its Best of What's New awards, the victors coming in the categories of aerospace, automotive, engineering, entertainment, gadgets, green, hardware, health, home, recreation, security and software. The automotive category did not go wanting for lauded advancements: Tesla Model S: the Grand Award winner for being "the standard by which all future electric vehicles will be measured." BMW 328i: it's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gets called out for being more powerful and frugal than the six-cylinder it replaces. Ferrari F12 Berlinetta: towering power, towering top speed, 30 percent more fuel efficient than the 599 Fiorano it replaces. Toyota RAV4 EV: the all-electric SUV accelerates better than many conventional SUVs, goes 100 mph and actually beats EPA mileage estimates. Porsche Cayenne Diesel: 406 pound-feet of torque, 33 highway mpg, up to 800 miles from a single tank and Cayenne style, give 'em a trophy. 2013 Ford Fusion: its three flavors - standard, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid - "are the most efficient models in their classes," that latter one expected to outdo the Chevrolet Volt's EPA mileage rating. The DeltaWing: gets kudos for being "the most efficient racecar in history." Mercedes-Benz Magic Vision Control: a holistic solution to keeping your windshield clean and clear year-round. General Motors' MyLink: takes the in-car computer out of the car, puts it in the driver's smartphone. Infiniti Back-Up Collision Intervention: rear-mounted radar and sonar keep track of what's behind you and brake automatically if an obstacle is detected so you don't hit things when you back that Infiniti up. The automotive category tied with categories like aerospace and health for the number of awards. Congratulations to all the winners, head on over to PopSci for the full details on each of them.Popular Science magazine's Best Of What's New 2012 all ate up with cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:04 PM PST Primer video teaser del nuevo mercedes Clase E Filed under: Mercedes-Benz, Segmento E grandes y lujososMercedes-Benz ha publicado un vídeo teaser del nuevo Clase E en le que se extienden sobre los faros, orientables en curva y con tecnología LED. Que el Clase E tuviese 4 faros es casi una tradición, inaugurada por el W123 y que siempre ha mantenido, salvo con la generación W124, aunque en un solo grupo óptico albergaba "cuatro faros". Para el restyling de la actual generación, cuya presentación se hará en el próximo salón de Detroit, Mercedes recupera ese viejo truco. Ya sabemos que el nuevo Clase tendrá grupos ópticos únicos, pero gracias a los LEDs conservará la tradición de los cuatro faros, al menso a nivel visual. En breve se irán desvelando más detalles.Continue reading Primer video teaser del nuevo mercedes Clase EPrimer video teaser del nuevo mercedes Clase E originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 03:03 PM PST De nachtmuts: Danica Patrick Danica Patrick, wie kent d'r niet? Op de racebaan speelt ze zo niet veel klaar, maar ze heeft een mooi koppie, en dus ziet haar mannelijke fanbase dat graag door de vingers. Echter, de 30-jarige racebabe is al sinds 2005 getrouwd…Maar niet lang meer! That's right, Danica valt op de perfecte leeftijd (begin 30) weer [...]verwante verhalenTweede Kamer schrapt belasting oldtimerliefhebberKoop nu Cristiano Ronaldo's gebutste 599 GTBOverfinch Defender 90 SVX: verdrinken in bruin leerAdembenemend: fotografisch eerbetoon aan Spa 1970Video: Mustang Cobra Jet-wheelie loopt spaak

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 02:17 PM PST Motorsports: Mini Countryman by X-Raid set for Dakar Filed under: Motorsports, UK, South America, Design/StyleMini is gearing up to head back to Dakar. The company campaigned five ALL4 racecars last year, and took the overall victory with driver Stéphane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret. Second place also fell to Mini, and the remaining three cars soaked up spots in the top ten for an impressive finish. This year, Mini is headed back with specially-prepared Countryman models in competition as Peterhansel attempts to defend his crown from a new crop of rivals. The team will also make use of Countryman service vehicles, all fitted with an off-road package and a spate of Mini accessories to help them overcome the 5,000 miles of brutal terrain through Peru. Those include a four-piece body kit made of durable plastic to help protect the body from dings and chips, and the beefy fender flares call to mind the exaggerated arches on the competition vehicles. Speaking of the competitors, Peterhansel piloted his ALL4 race car to gold in the FIA World Cup for Cross Country Rallies this year in preparation for Dakar. We'll keep an eye on his progress once the race gets started in January. In the interim, you can check out the full press release below for more information.Continue reading Mini Countryman by X-Raid set for DakarMini Countryman by X-Raid set for Dakar originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 02:17 PM PST Brutus motorcycle is half an ATV Filed under: Concept Cars, Motorcycle, Off-Road Take an old three-wheeler and lop off one of those big balloon tires in the back and you've got the basic concept of the Brutus (not to be confused with the electric-powered, US-built Brutus). But there's more to this bad bike than bloated, knobby tires. Designed by Alessandro Tartarini, son of the founder of Italian motorcycle-maker Italjet, the Brutus is powered by a 750cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke with claimed output of 45 horsepower. It's coupled to a CVT with optional reverse and low gears. Those components are mounted to a beefy high-strentgh steel chassis riding on 14-inch aluminum wheels. Those tires are Maxxis Bighorn ATV tires, designed to tackle sand, dirt and rocks. The front tire is 6-inches wide and the rear 7.5-inches. Despite the aggressive tread front and back, the bike is rear-wheel drive only (unlike the much older Rokon, which is similar in appearance and two-wheel-drive). The bike is expected on the market in early 2013 and may offer an optional sidecar and snow treads, a photo of which is in our gallery.Brutus motorcycle is half an ATV originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 01:30 PM PST Utah State University moves forward with wireless electric "Aggie Bus" Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Transportation Alternatives The name "Aggie Bus" doesn't fully explain the factors that make this all-electric people-mover kind of a big deal. First displayed last week, the Aggie Bus can charge wirelessly, with "a maximum misalignment of up to six inches during charging over an air gap of 10 inches," and is over 90 percent efficient from the grid to the battery, according to Utah State University. USU has a Wireless Power Transfer team that is working with the USTAR Advanced Transportation Institute, located at USU. The bus is a "first-of-its-kind" prototype and tests show it can recharge at a power level of up to 25 kilowatts. USU researchers have been working on wireless charging for a while. Last summer, we learned about the in-road charging system, which at the time was limited to five kW. When we caught up with USU this spring, where we learned that 50-kW systems are on the radar, too. So, consider the Aggie Bus an important step in wireless charging, but certainly not the last one.Utah State University moves forward with wireless electric "Aggie Bus" originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 01:30 PM PST Cien millones de coches al año en todo el mundo para 2020, según Renault Filed under: Renault, Industria Carlos Tavares, el número dos de Renault a nivel mundial, estima que para el 2020 las ventas de vehículos nuevos a nivel mundial superaran los 100 millones de unidades y esto a pesar de la mala situación por la que está atravesando el mercado europeo. En 2011 las cifras mundiales de ventas alcanzaron los 78 millones de unidades. El crecimiento lógico implicaría que de aquí a 2020 se podrían superar los 100 millones, algo que tendría que tranquilizar a los diferentes fabricantes. Eso sí, esta subida vendrá acompañada de diversos cambios, siendo el más importante el que a localización se refiere (mayor demanda en emergentes y estancación en los mercados maduros). Tavares también ha confirmado que para este 2012 la mitad de las ventas de Renault se habrán realizado fuera de suelo europeo, adelantándose a la meta fijada para 2016. India, China y Latinoamérica parece que tendrán mucho que ver en el futuro de la firma. Share TweetCien millones de coches al año en todo el mundo para 2020, según Renault originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 01:30 PM PST Video: Mustang Cobra Jet-wheelie loopt spaak From hero to zero in under 3 seconds. Elk jaar sleutelt Fords Special Vehicle Team (SVT) een B-E-E-S-T van een Mustang in elkaar, alleen voor op de dragstrip. Dit ding heet de Cobra Jet, en de huidige versie doet met behulp van (onder andere) een dikke Supercharger de 0-96 km/u in 1,5 tel (de volgende [...]verwante verhalenOpel-tuner Irmscher stopt er mee (in Duitsland)Tweede Kamer schrapt belasting oldtimerliefhebberKoop nu Cristiano Ronaldo's gebutste 599 GTBOverfinch Defender 90 SVX: verdrinken in bruin leerAdembenemend: fotografisch eerbetoon aan Spa 1970

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 01:30 PM PST Report: Rendered Speculation: Audi RS7 looks sinfully sweet Filed under: Performance, Hatchback, Audi, Design/Style We haven't really heard much about the proposed Audi RS7 since we saw some potential spy shots early last year, but the crew over at Fourtitude.com has given us a whole new reason to lust after a high-strung version of Audi's four-door coupe. Using a mix of spy shots and traditional Audi RS cues, the site was able to get a good enough idea about the car to create some impressive renderings of RS7 from just about every angle. Obvious RS cues include the oversized front air vents and mesh grille, but the site also did a great job in imagining what the rest of the car would look like including the rear diffuser with oval dual exhaust outlets and the big V-spoke large enough to accommodate the carbon ceramic brakes. Speculating about engines, the site seems to think that the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 from the S7 will stay under the hood, but power should take a significant jump from the current 414 horsepower up to well above the 500-hp mark. It's not clear when the RS7 could make its debut, but be sure to head on over to Fourtitude.com to check out other rendered images of the car as well as some more recent spy shots.Rendered Speculation: Audi RS7 looks sinfully sweet originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 12:44 PM PST Lo que BMW lleva al salón de Los Ángeles Filed under: BMW, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenosHaz clcik para ir a la galería.BMW anunció hoy una parte de los modelos que llevaría al salón de Los Angeles. Si bien algunos modelos ya son conocidos en Europa, como el X5 xDrive35d, el M6 Coupé o el i8 Roadster, destaca el BMW K2 Powder Ride basado en el X1. El K2 Powder Rider se presenta como concept car, aunque en los concesionarios BMW de Estados Unidos ya está disponible un X1 Powder Rider Edition, "en venta sólo este invierno". El K2 Poweder Ride es el cruce entre un BMW X1 y la marca de esquís K2, todo ello orquestado por BMW Designworks USA. Este X1 especial luce unos vinilos cuyo diseño se inspira en el de los esquís K2, con un zorro y una enorme X estilizada. Además de los vinilos, cuenta con una suspensión alzada 8 mm y llantas de aleación de 19 pulgadas. Y, por supuesto, una baca portaequipajes, iluminada. A bordo, gráficos K2 y un equipo de audio Harman Kardon con una potencia de 2x 550 vatios. Con una potencia de 354 CV, y un 0 a 60 ph (96 km/h), el i8 Roadster se impone como el futuro deportivo de la gama BMW i. Se trata de un híbrido plug-in cuyo consumo anunciado por BMW sería de tan sólo 3 l/100 km.Gallery: BMW K2 Powder Rider Concept Share TweetLo que BMW lleva al salón de Los Ángeles originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 12:44 PM PST Quick Spin: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Filed under: Convertible, Mazda, Quick Spins In what could have been my final time reviewing a current-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata, I'll have to say it was like saying a bittersweet farewell to an old friend. You see, the third-generation Miata (NC) is my favorite iteration of the fun little roadster, and with the next Miata being co-developed with Alfa Romeo, I fear the car might lose some of the "jinba ittai" that has made it incredible track car for the last 23 years. If this was to be my last extended drive in the MX-5 Miata, I couldn't have asked for a better send-off with it being a black-on-red tester with a soft top, manual transmission and the all-new Club trim level. Perhaps as a tip of its proverbial hat to the car's cult following among club racers, the 2013 model year for the MX-5 Miata sees the new Club model replace the Touring trim level in the middle of the car's lineup. This new model should also be a welcomed sight for buyers who were late in snagging one of the 450 Miata Special Edition units that were sent to the US this year, and with a starting price of $26,705, it is substantially less than the Special Edition car. Like the Special Edition, though, the Club comes with black wheels and black door mirrors, and other key elements helped give the car an eye-catching look that got the car noticed almost everywhere I took it.Driving Notes The first thing I notice every time I drive a Miata is how balanced the car feels. A low curb weight (less than 2,500 pounds) and an almost perfectly even weight distribution make the car fun to drive in just about any conditions. More fun, of course, is driving with the top down, and the Miata's manual soft top has to be one of the simplest tops to operate in the history of convertibles. One central latch holds it in place, and it is light and hassle-free to raise and lower. You can even just reach back while at a stop light and raise the roof in about five seconds with one hand. The six-speed manual transmission not only makes the Miata more engaging to drive, it also gives the car more power. Cars equipped with the automatic transmission are rated at 158 horsepower and those with the manual get 167 ponies under the hood, and while I've yet to drive an automatic Miata, at no point does the manual's power feel insufficient. Even better, it is still decent on gas with fuel economy numbers 21 miles per gallon city and 28 highway; I had no problems hitting either number even with a healthy dose of spirited driving. Aside from maybe a Tesla Roadster, there are few cars on the road that feel as small as the Miata. To some, this might be a good thing, but when the average SUV bumper is at face level and getting into and out of the car feels like it should be a part of the Insanity Workout, the Miata might not be an ideal primary vehicle. The 2013 Miata Club represents a slight price increase ($875) over the 2012 Miata Touring, but what you get is a truly unique look without having to make any modifications yourself. The Gunmetal Black 17-inch wheels do a lot for the car, but the Club also gets black side stripes, black headlights, a front lip spoiler, rear diffuser, "Club" fender badges and chrome trunk brackets; inside, the instrument panel gets a new body-color-matching insert and red stitching to accent the black seats. In today's tech-savvy world, the Miata's option list is devoid of many options available on most entry-level cars, but for a car that shouldn't even have cupholders (especially on the manual-equipped models), the lack of technology inside the Miata makes the car feel even more raw and refreshing. 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:58 AM PST Adembenemend: fotografisch eerbetoon aan Spa 1970 Voor de nostalgist is een trip terug naar de racerij uit de vroege jaren '70 (de tijd van de megabrede banden) al genieten, maar van deze fotoserie wordt iedereen blij, zo lijkt ons. Porsche tegen Ferrari, dat was de rode draad die meer dan 40 jaar geleden door de endurance-racerij liep. Eerder hadden we al [...]verwante verhalenVideo: kom niet aan de Gallardo van Matthieu Valbuena!Opel-tuner Irmscher stopt er mee (in Duitsland)Tweede Kamer schrapt belasting oldtimerliefhebberKoop nu Cristiano Ronaldo's gebutste 599 GTBOverfinch Defender 90 SVX: verdrinken in bruin leer

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:58 AM PST Fotos espía: Nissan Qashqai 2014 Filed under: Nissan, Fotos espía, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos, Compactos segmento CYa están circulando por tierras españolas las primeras mulas del futuro Nissan Qashqai que debería aparecer dentro de algo más de un año. Por ahora nos es imposible descubrir algo relacionado con su aspecto, aunque viendo los últimos productos de la firma seguro que no nos defraudará. El Qashqai tendrá una mayor distancia entre ejes para mejorar el espacio habitable. Imaginamos que Nissan seguirá apostando por dos carrocerías diferenciadas dado el éxito obtenido por los "+2" en los principales mercados europeos. De igual modo de este modelo derivará el sucesor del Rogue comercializado en Norteamérica y otros países específicos. Bajo el capó es de esperar la introducción de los últimos motores TCe de Renault y la familia al completo Energy dCi con el 1.6 de 130 CV como principal estrella. Tracción total y 2WD también tendrán cabida para ofertar una gama completa y variada como la actual. Share TweetFotos espía: Nissan Qashqai 2014 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:57 AM PST Motorsports: Final Recap: Days 2 and 3 notes, quotes, and takeaways from the US Grand Prix Filed under: Motorsports, Infiniti The Texas grass no longer rustles with 2.4-liter V8 exhaust blown at 18,000 revs, the Texas dust is no longer raised by hard-compound Pirellis. We saw a lot and learned a lot while we were there as guests of Infiniti, and after our Day 1 and race recaps, here are the bits left over from our time spent with the carmaker and Red Bull Racing, including thoughts on a "wicked" race, Christian Horner's quest for a more level playing field, Infiniti "going longer and deeper," and why Mario Andretti should get a police escort at the beginning of a race but not a microphone at the end...Continue reading Final Recap: Days 2 and 3 notes, quotes, and takeaways from the US Grand PrixFinal Recap: Days 2 and 3 notes, quotes, and takeaways from the US Grand Prix originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:57 AM PST 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars to get drivers' names across windshield Filed under: Motorsports, Chevrolet, Toyota As the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season wraps up, teams and drivers start preparing for next year and the big changes the sport has in store. All 2013 Sprint Cup cars will get a new look in an attempt to make the cars better resemble the production cars they mimic. As a part of the new design, NASCAR has also changed some of the rules for the paint scheme and decals that are placed on the cars' exteriors. To keep the automakers happy, teams will no longer be allowed to clutter the front or rear of the cars with sponsorship stickers and logos. Since these are pretty much the only areas in which to distinguish the different makes any more, keeping them clean will make it easier to tell the models apart. Teams will be allowed to place a small logo on the front of the car and the car number on the front and rear fascias, but for the sake of visibility in night races, no decal can cover the headlights or taillights (insert laugh track). The biggest decal change for 2013 is that drivers' last names will now be on a decal across the top of the windshield. With Dodge pulling out of NASCAR, that leaves just three automakers still involved with the series: Ford, Toyota and Chevrolet. We've already seen the new Fusion and Camry Cup cars, but we'll have to wait until November 29 to see the new Chevrolet SS racer. The newly designed Sprint Cup cars will run for the first time at the 2013 Daytona 500 in February.Continue reading 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars to get drivers' names across windshield2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup cars to get drivers' names across windshield originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 11:11 AM PST Dodge: una Dart per la polizia di Belvidere La seguente foto immortala una Dodge Dart che veste gli insoliti panni da Poliziotta. La vettura prenderà servizio a Belvidere (Illinois), località dove è presente lo stabilimento produttivo della[...]

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