31st Aug2011

Citroen DS-5 & All DS Models Ready for Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

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It’s show time for Citroën that is getting ready to display the complete DS line for the first time in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Unless the French automaker is hiding a surprise under the hat, the company’s star attraction will be the final production version of the DS5, which will be making its first appearance on European soil after its debut in showcar trim at this year’s Shanghai auto show.

The five-door crossover model measures 4.52 meters in length, 1.50 meters in height and 1.85 m in width, and is positioned between the C4 and the C5.

The DS5 is Citroën’s first production model to feature PSA’s HYbrid4 full-hybrid diesel technology. The system combines a 2.0-liter turbo diesel with an electric motor delivering 200-ponies, while also offering four wheel drive capability, a pure electric mode and an acceleration boost function for the open road, with total CO2 emissions from just 99g/km.

Citroën’s new model will begin arriving in European dealerships by the end of the year.

In addition to the DS5, the French carmaker will also be showcasing the new DS3 ‘Ultra Prestige’ special edition that is said to celebrate the sales success of the model with Citroën claiming 100,000 orders in 18 months since launch.

On the outside, the Ultra Prestige model features a special ‘Monogramme’ décor on the roof along with exclusive 17-inch charcoal-grey diamond-effect wheels and a ‘Dark Chrome’ finish on the wing mirrors, door strips and front grille.

Inside, the seats and door panels are covered in ‘watchstrap’ leather, with the dashboard strip trimmed in ‘Alpin Weiss’ white club leather, while the color of the dials on the instrument cluster match the white of the interior detailing.

The 300bhp Citroën Total World Rally Team DS3 WRC will also make a special appearance at the Frankfurt Show.

 

 

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31st Aug2011

Ford Evos Concept Set For The Frankfurt Auto Show 2011 (Photos & Images)

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Evos… now that is one Sexy Ford, hope it’s not just a concept.

On Wednesday, Ford released the first images of the Evos concept, a fastback-style sedan with gullwing doors expected to be unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show next month.

J Mays, the group vice president for design at Ford, had previously shown the images to journalists in Romeo, Mich., site of the brand’s proving grounds, on Aug. 23 during a media presentation. The vehicle, he said at the time, heralded a new design direction for the automaker.

Ford Evos concept.

The company’s current design language, described internally as kinetic design, was introduced with the Iosis concept at the Frankfurt show in 2005. That approach was reflected in numerous subsequent vehicles, including the Fiesta, Focus and C-Max, as well as the current Mondeo midsize sedan sold outside of North America.

At a glance, the Evos concept is similar to Iosis in that it has a fastback roofline with a minimal rear deck and a sharply raked windshield, but its form is cleaner and sleeker over all. Hints of the Iosis are also evident in the side windows, but the front-end treatment suggests the midcycle refresh of the Taurus SHO sedan, first shown at the New York auto show in April.

Ford Iosis concept.
Ford Iosis concept.

Mr. Mays said during his presentation in Michigan that he expected the Evos to plot the way for the brand for the next five years. He framed discussion of the approach that begat the Evos in terms of six pillars: silhouette innovation, perceived efficiency, refined surface language, technical graphics, the new face of the brand and a concept he called “visual premiumness.”

 

“In terms of silhouette innovation, we want a car that has a different profile,” Mr. Mays said. “Very, very sleek. We also want to have something we call perceived efficiency. That happens not only through the silhouette or the teardrop shape of the cabin, but it happens through the lines on the side of the car that are pulling toward the back and almost vanishing at some point 100 yards behind the car.”

Mr. Mays added that the concept of kinetic design that the Iosis introduced was not being abandoned, but rather simplified.

“We’re showing the same amount of action and surface language, but in a much simpler and reduced form,” he said.

In terms of technical graphics, Mr. Mays discussed headlamp design, lamenting that, throughout the industry, Ford included, headlamps had grown to absurd proportions and had become styling elements.

“Headlamps are technical,” he said. “They’re supposed to shine light down the road. And with the new technology that we have, we’re going to go to what we call laser headlamps. They’re going to be very small in height and very stretched out. They’re going to show a technology that you haven’t seen before.”

Mr. Mays said that the new face of Ford — in plainspeak, front-end styling — is a direct descendant of the current face, with its inverted trapezoid grille. But with the Evos, the trapezoid has been raised almost to the hood surface, giving the car a look that is more aggressive and, according to Mr. Mays, visually premium.

“Because it’s a show car, Evos has not two but four gullwing doors,” said Mr. Mays. “We’re theatrical. We can’t help it.”

He added that the gullwing doors would serve a purpose, at least at Frankfurt, as they dramatically display the interior, which features trim, gray seats shaped to wrap around the driver and passengers. The driver’s seat, which is isolated by a stout console, is red — the hot seat.

“We’re not going to Frankfurt to provoke people,” Mr. Mays added. “We’re going to Frankfurt to seduce people.”

 

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30th Aug2011

Subprime Auto Lending On The Rise

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In one signal that access to credit continues to improve after the recession, credit rating agency Experian Automotive reports today that the ratio of subprime auto loans made to new-vehicle buyers in the second quarter increased to 40.8 percent compared with 37.2 percent in the second quarter of 2010. As auto companies and the economy continue to strengthen, Experian said it is becoming easier for customers with less-than-perfect credit to get access to an auto loan.

After their bankruptcies and restructurings, General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC underwent significant initiatives to secure funding and subprime-lending specialist operations to improve their ability to lend to buyers with subprime credit. Access to credit for automotive customers of all kind has been improving steadily since the recession and automakers say they have become more sophisticated in lending to subprime buyers.

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30th Aug2011

2012 Renault & Dacia Logan New Fluence Platform? Benefits

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Although Mahindra and Mahindra has bought the rights to the old Logan from Renault and rebranded it to Verito, internationally the Logan still belongs to Renault and Dacia. It is a very successful model in the eastern European countries such as Romania and Slovakia and western European countries such as France. The key USPs of Logan over there are: Cheap sticker price and very affordable to maintain.

However, in the first half of 2011, the sales of Logan have taken a heavy beating because of an outdated platform and obsolete design.

So Dacia has gone back to the drawing board to bring a brand new Logan which will be revealed at next year’s Paris Motor Show. But Dacia has promised that the key USP’s will be not touched and the Logan will remain a cost effective runabout.

There are rumors circulating in the market that in order to keep the development cost low, Renault and Dacia will use the Fluence platform.

As a result, the Logan will grow in its dimensions compared to the earlier models. Point to be noted that the Logan is already a very spacious car, growing it in size will only add more space inside. This is certainly a welcome move.

We are quite sure that the Logan will be powered by Renault’s 1.5L dCI engine churning out 90 horses. A petrol engine producing 105 horses is also on cards.

Dacia is planning to make a four door sedan version as well as a 5 door hatchback version. A pickup and wagon versions will follow the redesign but won’t be available until 2013.

We hope Renault also contributes to the design language of the new Logan because the Logan is an obsolete design that will not appeal to family buyers anymore. Renault’s design department has some very impressive designs under their portfolio such as the Fluence and the Clio.

Giving it an appealing design will do wonders for the Logan. A little garnish of creature comforts will also be appreciated.

It is still uncertain who will sell this new Logan in India. Clearly, Mahindra&Mahindra only have rights on the old Logan. The new Logan does not fall under the contract. Adding to that, there is no entry level sedan in Renualt India’s product map till 2013 and they call the fifth and final product for India by the end of 2012 as a “surprise sedan.”

So it is still uncertain whether the 2012 Logan will make it to India.

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30th Aug2011

2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Spy Shots (Pictures)

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We came across these pictures of what appears to be a significantly restyled 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe on Gencoupe, a fan site devoted to the sporty two-door Hyundai. Apparently taken in a warehouse or other shipping facility (maybe even a ship), the grainy photos show off a complete redesign of the Coupe’s nose, and a more subtle redesign of the rear end as well. Most prominent are the larger headlights and fog lights, air-intake hood scoops. and a redesigned grille. representing a departure from the current generation’s more subdued styling.

Hyundai seems to be wooing traditional American pony lovers, giving the Genesis Coupe a more aggressive look. The redesigned grille incorporates the new, hexagonal shape that we’ve seen on newer Hyundais such as the Elantra and Accent, but with a blacked-out center bumper section. Undoubtedly meant to capture some of the aggressiveness of cars like the Mitsubishi Evo, Nissan GT-R and Dodge Charger SRT-8, it comes across looking a little more like the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, not exactly a performance icon.

The Hyundai Genesis Coupe is similar in size to the Ford Mustang, and while the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder lacks punch, the 3.8-liter V-6 can deliver 306 horsepower and a fun ride. The 2013 Genesis Coupe should have a more powerful V-6, possibly the revised 333-hp V-6 that debuted in the Genesis Sedan earlier this year. It’s always possible—however unlikely—that Hyundai may put its V-8 engine under the hood. The 5.0-liter version puts out an imposing 429 horsepower, something that would give the Korean sport coupe enough grunt to compete against American muscle cars.

 

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29th Aug2011

2012 Lexus Price List for All Models (Slight Car Price Increases)

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Lexus revealed pricing for its 2012 model lineup this morning, and while there were a few modest increases, it’s surprising to see that the luxury manufacturer held the line on many of its vehicles. In addition, the price increases were held to less than two percent for all 13 models that actually went up, and none by more than $700. New prices do not reflect $875 handling fee.

Model changes for 2012 are minimal: The CT 200h sport hybrid receives new 17-inch alloy wheels, a new grill, spoiler, sport badging, select perforated-leather trim pieces, and a vehicle proximity-notification system; HS 250h and GX 460 get new colors, and the IS-F gets new 19-inch alloy wheels, shock absorbers, and a red-leather interior trim.

Model 2011 Price 2012 Price Increase
RX 450h FWD $44,735 $45,235 $500
RX 450h AWD $46,325 $46,825 $500
IS 250 (MT) $33,295 $33,595 $300
IS 250 $34,465 $34,765 $300
IS 250 AWD $36,925 $37,225 $300
IS 350 $39,720 $40,020 $300
IS 350 AWD $42,180 $42,480 $300
IS F $60,660 $61,300 $640
GX 460 $53,045 $53,245 $200
GX 460 Premium $57,840 $58,040 $200
HS 250h $36,330 $37,030 $700
HS 250h Premium $39,100 $39,800 $700
CT 200h Premium $30,900 $31,250 $350

 

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29th Aug2011

2013 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck Caught Photos

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The next generation of the Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck concept has been doing the motorshow rounds this year having made appearances (in chronological order) at theBangkok International Auto Show in Thailand, at the Buenos Aires Motorshow in Argentina and more recently, at the Australian auto show in Sydney.

While each model was presented in a different trim and body style, all three Colorado trucks were concept studies, with GM stating that it will reveal the final production version by the end of the year.

For those of you wondering if the road-going model will actually look like the concept, send your greetings to Carscoop reader Palit W. who dropped these photos of the production 2013 Chevrolet Colorado scooped undisguised (bar Chevy’s logos) at a parking lot in Thailand.

The photos, which obviously show the Asian region version of the Colorado, suggest that the design has been somewhat diluted in the transition from concept to production model, but that was something to be expected given that this is a vehicle that will be used primarily for work.

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24th Aug2011

VW Is Working On An American-Sized SUV

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When I was still working for Volkswagen, I blatantly picked up the delegations from Wolfsburg in my Eddie Bauer Expedition when they arrived at JFK. The higher paygrades were already used to it. The lower paygrades inevitably asked: “Why don’t you drive a Touareg?” While bouncing down the Van Wyck, I inevitably shouted “Silence in the third row! The Touareg doesn’t even have a third row. If I had a Touareg, you’d be sitting in a taxi.”

Soon I’d run out of excuses: If Germany’s AUTO BILD and the DetN are correctly informed, then Volkswagen will get a big SUV – big enough for Americans, even for those with a smaller wallet.

“Volkswagen, which is outpacing the U.S. auto market after launching new cars designed for American drivers, is studying the possibility of adding to its lineup a sport utility vehicle that seats seven,” writes the DetN. Their Christine Tierney heard it from VWoA’s CEO Jonathan Browning, who promised that the bigger SUVW “would cost more than the Tiguan SUV but less than the Touareg, which starts at $44,000.” Thierney thought she had a scoop. But Browning didn’t divulge big secrets.

Two weeks ago, Germany’s usually well informed AUTO BILD said that the new Passat generation, due in 2014, will not just get the usual sedan and wagon. It also will get a coupe, a convertible, and “an SUV – made in USA.” Says AUTO BILD:

“They are thinking about an SUV for 2016. It is supposed to be produced in Chattanooga, based on the US-Passat. On paper, the seven-seater is 5 meters long, longer than the Touareg.”

More room for less money: Even export to Germany would make financial sense, says AUTO BILD. And showed a photoshopped picture of what the bigger truck could look like.

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24th Aug2011

2012 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible

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Bentley is currently in the middle of a product update that started with the all-new Mulsanne and has now moved on to the Continental GT. We’ve gotten up close and personal with the 2012 Continental GT Coupeon more than one occasion, but we knew that more derivatives lurked in the future. The next one is now here, and it arrives in the form of the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC.

Sharing the same lower lines as its sibling hardtop coupe, the GTC opts to let the sun shine in via a power-operated retracting softtop. Under the hood sits the same 6.0-liter W12 engine that produces 567 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque in the coupe. Paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, the Continental GTC will run from 0-60 miles per hour in 4.5 seconds. Keep your Church’s Warrik leather driving shoe pushed to the floor and 100 mph will pass by in 10.9 seconds as you proceed towards a top speed of 195 mph.

This second-generation Continental GTC boasts the same upgraded interior amenities as the coupe, including the (thankfully!) updated nav system, plethora of color choices and optional Naim audio. Twenty-inch wheels are the standard set, while 21-inch rollers are available as an option.

For those who have the means, Bentley is taking orders now, and lucky customers will take delivery towards the end of 2011. The rest of the world will get to see the car in person at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Ready to take a deeper dive into the world of the 2012 Bentley Continental GTC? Click past the jump for the full press release, then take a gander at the convertible from all angles in our gallery.

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24th Aug2011

New 2012 Audi A8 Hybrid with 2.0-liter Four-Pot

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A little over a year after the presentation of its A8 Hybrid Concept at the 2010 edition of the Geneva Salon, Audi is introducing the final production version of its frugal four-cylinder limousine, which goes on sale in 2012.

Confirming our suspicions that the concept label was misleading, Audi made very few changes to the production model such as the smaller (18″ instead of 21″) but same design alloy wheels and the more conventional looking engine cover.

There are no changes under the hood with the car featuring a parallel hybrid powertrain that combines a modified 2.0-liter turbocharged TFSI gasoline engine delivering 211HP and 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft) of torque, with a disc-shaped electric motor that develops 40 kW (54HP) and 210 Nm (154.89 lb-ft).

Audi says the short-term system output is rated at 245-horsepower and 480 Nm (345.03 lb-ft) of torque.

The electric motor is mounted in the space usually occupied by the torque converter in front of the modified eight-speed tiptronic transmission, which guides power to the front wheels. Electric energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery, which weighs 36.7 kilograms (80.9 lb) and is located in a crash-proof area in the trunk.

In terms of performance, the A8 Hybrid goes from standstill to 100 km/h (62mph) in 7.7 seconds and has a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).

Its fuel consumption in the EU cycle is said to be under 6.4 liters per 100 km (36.8mpg US or 44.1mpg UK), and CO2 emissions below 148 grams per km (238.2 g/mile).

In addition, the A8 Hybrid can travel on electric power alone at speeds of up to 100km/h (62mph) and for a distance of up to three kilometers or 1.86 miles at a constant 60km/h (37 mph).

The driver can choose from three different modes including “EV”, in which priority is given to the electric drive, “D” where the system controls both the engine and the electric motor, and finally the “S” mode for a sportier driving style.

Visually, the A8 Hybrid sports some subtle differences over the standard model including the turbine rotor-style alloy wheels (18-inch standard, 19-inch optional), special badges on the outside, an available, exclusive Arctic Silver finish and a bespoke instrument panel.

Pricing and availability are expected to be announced at next month’s 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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23rd Aug2011

Infiniti Shows Off their JX Crossover 7-Seater Concept at Pebble Beach

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It’s been a long, slow tease, with plenty of cropped photos, but today, Infiniti unveiled the JX Concept at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance event in Monterey, California.Even though Infiniti calls it a concept, what you see here is more or less what you’ll get when the production version of the JX makes the trip to the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

On the outside, the JX shares several design cues with the firm’s Essence concept such as the headlamp and grille design as well as the crescent-cut D-pillar, but overall, Infiniti’s foray into the 7-seater crossover segment won’t win any awards for its looks.

We only get a glimpse of the interior, but the swoopy exterior styling is continued inside. The JX features three rows of seats that can accommodate a total of seven passengers.

“With the JX, you will even be able to leave a child seat latched to the 2nd row while getting in or out of the 3rd row – just one example of the vehicle’s inspired flexibility and versatility,” ,” explained Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore. “The 3rd row isn’t the typical penalty box either, with adult-sized room for all occupants and five-and-a-half inches of 2nd row forward-back adjustability.”

Infiniti promises an array of technologies and features ranging from the Blind Spot and Backup Collision Intervention systems, to a 14-speaker Bose Studio Surround sound system with Waveguide bass technology and an advanced Infiniti Connection Telematics systems.

Power for the new JX comes courtesy of a V6 engine (Infiniti didn’t offer any additional details, but the 3.7-liter V6 sounds like a prime candidate), matched to what the company calls “sports tuned” continuously variable transmission that mimics “a step transmission when the Sport mode of the Infiniti drive selector is engaged”. Buyers will be able to choose between all-wheel or front-wheel drive versions.

Infiniti said additional information regarding the drivetrain and other systems will be provided at the debut of the production version in LA in November 2011.

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23rd Aug2011

2013 Lexus GS Official Images Photos and Video at Pebble Beach

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Time is up for Lexus to pull the wraps off thethird-generation GS luxury sedan that made its first outing today at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in California.

Based on the LF-Gh concept we saw in New York, the new GS features much bolder lines that its predecessor. Key highlights include a prominent trapezoidal grille that the company says will be a trademark of all future models, deep-set headlamps with L-shaped LED daytime running lights and an aerodynamic body that brings to mind the smaller IS.

Lexus’ Audi A6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class challenger is underpinned by a revised platform that is more rigid thanks to the increased number of spot welds as well as laser welds in specific locations.

The engineers also redesigned the suspension, which features aluminum upper, and lower control arms for reduced unsprung weight and an updated rear subframe that supports a new multilink suspension.

The mid-size sedan also features wider tracks (+40 mm up front and +50 mm at the rear) and different shock absorbers with lighter-viscosity oil, allowing for faster response to small driver inputs. Braking is taken care of ventilated discs all around with four-piston calipers up front.

In Europe, Lexus will offer the entry level GS 250 (we presume equipped with the IS’s 2.5-liter V6 as the company did not reveal any specific details) and a GS 450h full-hybrid version, whereas in the US the line-up will include the GS 350 and the GS 450h.

The North American market GS 350 is motivated by a 3.5-liter V6 generating 306-horsepower and 277-pound-feet of torque, enough to propel the premium sedan from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 5.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 142mph (228 km/h). Acceleration from 30 to 50 mph takes 3.0 seconds. The V6 engine is linked to a six-speed sequential shift automatic transmission with paddle shifters and sport driving functions as standard equipment.

Lexus will offer the GS 350 in both rear-wheel and all-wheel drive versions. According to the Japanese automaker, the optional electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system can vary front-to-rear torque balance from 50/50 to as much as 30/70, depending on driving conditions.

Although its dimensions are almost identical to the outgoing model, the new Lexus GS offers improved space in the cabin, while boot capacity has been increased by 25%. Entry and exit are made easier thanks to wider door openings and the redesigned seat frame and steering column give the driver better visibility as well as increased comfort.

The dashboard’s design bears no relation to that of the outgoing GS, with the styling clearly inspired from the LF-A sportscar.

It features cleaner lines while highlights include the extra-large touchscreen (up to 12.3 inches) and the relocated controls for the audio (a 17-speaker Mark Levinson, if you tick the options box) and climate system. The latter uses a new, energy saving technology called S-Flow with an occupant-detection system to direct airflow only to the front area where passengers are actually seated.

In this class, a multimedia all-in-one control system is practically compulsory and the new GS has its own “next generation Remote Touch with one-push confirmation” as standard for “intuitive operation of climate, audio and phone controls as well as the navigation system” (Lexus’ words, not ours…).

In terms of safety, the new GS features a huge array of both passive and active safety features. There are 10 airbags in total, including knee ones for both driver and front passenger and side airbags for rear passengers.

The new GS can be equipped with a pre-collision system that uses the radar cruise control system to detect a probable accident and an infrared camera that monitors the driver’s eyes. If it detects that he is not looking forward when road circumstances suggest that an accident is probable, it sounds an alarm. If the driver doesn’t respond the system will automatically activate the brakes, reducing the severity of the impact.

Lexus said that it will also offer an F-Sport Package with styling and chassis upgrades.

According to the Japanese company, GS production will start in December with the first cars arriving in showrooms in February.


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23rd Aug2011

2012 Volkswagen UP! (Small-Car) To Compete with the Mini Cooper

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Both taking the small car forward and simultaneously taking it back to the basics, Volkswagen is moving up in the world of subcompacts with the introduction of its new 2012 Volkswagen Up! hatchback.
At 11.6 feet long — about a half-foot shorter than a 2011 Mini Cooper — the Up! (yes, the exclamation point is part of the name) may seem compromised. But with a choice of two compact engines that cut into a minimum of the car’s total length, the Up! has almost as much room between the front and rear wheels as the Mini. Paired to an upright, boxy shape, the Up! is said to be “compact but not cramped” for passengers traveling in the rear seats.
For Volkswagen, the Up! was designed to be the ultimate fun, affordable city car, taking price and fuel economy to the extreme. For the Up!, VW is introducing a new line of 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engines. Making either 60 or 75 horsepower depending on the model, it may not sound like a lot, but then again, the Up! isn’t exactly a heavyweight. Paired with the BlueMotion package that includes start-stop technology that shuts off its engine at idle, the Up! is good for 56 mpg. Future models, which include an all-electric version, should achieve even greater fuel economy.
Unique to the Up! is the first use of laser-guided braking technology in an entry-level vehicle. Activated automatically at speeds under 19 mph, the system scans for obstacles in front of the car and can automatically activate the brakes to prevent collision. The Up! will also have an available infotainment system that will be able to take customized apps like a smartphone. Trim levels for the car will be Take Up! for the basic level, the Move Up! midlevel model, and the High Up! top model. Black and White editions will also be available, a la the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle.
Currently, VW has no plans to sell the Up! in the U.S., but the city car will go on sale throughout Europe in December. First, though, it will be sent to the Frankfurt Motor Show next month for its public introduction.


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23rd Aug2011

Mercedes A-Class Coming To the United States (Spy Shots)

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The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is coming to the United States, and we’re already eager for some seat time. And while Mercedes-Benz hasn’t outright confirmed an AMG variant, our spy photographers managed to snag a camo-clad compact wearing all sorts of bulgy bolt-ons. Our best guess is that some sort of AMG treatment lies beneath.

The large wheels and tires do nothing to hide the large brakes lurking just behind the rolling gear. A larger air intake is seen up front while larger exhaust pipes are poking out of the rear. Rumor has it that the Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG will be powered by an engine producing between 320 and 350 horsepower, filtering its energy through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and running to the ground via all-wheel drive.

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20th Aug2011

2012-2013 Ferrari 458 Italia Spider First Photos & Images

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The first set of pictures of the Frankfurt Motor Show-bound Ferrari 458 Italia Spider have dripped out on the open thanks to the folks over at the Cheers & Gears fan site.

Information remains scarce for now, but sources suggest that there’s a retractable hardtop hiding under the dual pod behind the passenger area, and not a traditional cloth top as previously thought.

 

Unsurprisingly, we expect the Spider to feature the same marvelous 4.5-liter V8 engine with direct injection technology that powers the 458 Italia coupe model.

The V8 is rated at 570 horsepower at 9,000 rpm and 540Nm or 398.2 lb-ft of peak torque at 6,000 rpm. Power will be sent to the rear wheels through Ferrari’s 7-speed F1 dual-clutch gearbox.

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