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VALENTINO ROSSI IS BELIEVED TO RISE IN 2013

2012-06-27T07:48:00.000-07:00

AMSTERDAM - In his second season with Ducati, Valentino Rossi still has not been able to show an encouraging performance. Rossi seemed still unable to find the right rhythm to win every competition. Even so, The Doctor is predicted to rise from the competition in 2013.

As is known dive season and earlier this year, Rossi failed to carve out his best performance. Rossi was experienced since joining Ducati in early 2011 after seven years of defending the Ducati.Initially, the Italian rider is predicted to be successful with his new team. However, until recently, Rossi can not talk much on the track. He still had trouble with his bike and just be on the podium twice.

Dorna CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta, believes Rossi could still get up and go back to his best level. He predicts that seven-time world champion will get a bike that is more okay in 2013 despite not say whether it belonged to Ducati motorcycles or any other team.

"Valentino riding a motorcycle next year will be competitive, but I can not say what it is," Ezpeleta said in an interview with Omnicorse.it.

"It's too early to talk about it: in 2013 we will see Rossi fight for the win .... again. We're very confident he would get up and compete," he said with conviction.

Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi said his Ducati motorcycle on the track dried very slowly. The Doctor also assume the circuit MotoGP England last weekend ago as a disaster for him.

Rossi indeed whiz in trajectory wet. The proof, in the British GP first practice session that saw the rain, he became the fastest rider.

However, when the track dried up, the results achieved are very different from the Italian rider. He only ranks 11th in the Free Practice II, ninth in the Free Practice III, tenth in the qualifying session, and ninth in the race.

"This is a very difficult weekend for us," Rossi told Autosport me.

"On a dry track we were always very slow. Except in the first free practice session on the wet track, the rest is a disaster," he said.

"The problem is we do not solve our problems and Silverstone still be the most difficult track for me, like last year. We have to work, we must improve our pace at Assen and hopefully we can do better," added Rossi. dtc

PEUGEOT 508 HYbrid4: INCOMING DIESEL HYBRID VARIANT

2012-06-27T05:30:00.002-07:00

It will be for sale by late summer the Peugeot 508 HYbrid4, hybrid diesel variant with AWD that promises really low fuel consumption and emissions.

The Lion House announced that at the end of the summer will be available at dealerships in the Peninsula the Peugeot 508 HYbrid4, notch-back sedan hybrid variant of the French, which is equipped with a classical heat engine fueled by diesel unit flanked by electricity. The main feature of the 508 HYbrid4 is naturally represented by the power-train, essentially the Rochester is used on the already known 508 RXH and 3008 HYbrid4 . The car is equipped with a turbo diesel engine 2.0 liter HDI capable of delivering 163 hp and with a ' power by 37 hp units located in the rear. The result is a total power of 200 hp , while thanks to the electronic management of the two motors, the car is equipped with four-wheel drive .

Equipped standard with automatic transmission BMP6 , this car is capable of registering declared equal to the average consumption 3.6 l/100 km with CO2 emissions not exceeding the threshold of 95 g / km . also offers the 508 HYbrid4 the choice of four different driving modes , called, respectively, Auto, Sports and 4WD, while the mode switch to position ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) is possible to travel using only the electric mode at zero local emissions, with a range of about 4 km, provided that they are not exceeded 70 km / h. The manufacturer also stated that the 508 HYbrid4 is able to provide a luggage compartment with a capacity of 355 liters , which can grow up to 1,400 liters of knocking down the back rear seat. The Lion brand announced that in France the hybrid variant will be sold starting this week at a price that starts at 39,200 euros , while for the moment were not disclosed specific information regarding the Italian market, where the vendutaa car should be the end of summer.

FORD F-150 SVT RAPTOR MAY 2013

2012-06-27T05:30:00.000-07:00

The overseas manufacturer has released some images of the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor redesign, which stands for minor cosmetic changes and a more comprehensive on-board equipment.

After having released all the details of the Ford F-150 redesign , the House Blue Oval has disclosed the first images of the renovated Ford F-150 SVT Raptor 2013 model of this year, particular variant characterized by a series of aesthetic details, designed to make it even the aggressive look of the famous pick-up primarily marketed in the U.S. market.The front section, which compared to the version currently marketed in the United States stands out mainly for the new Xenon headlamps (available as an option), is characterized by the wide grille, essentially, a black grille, the center of which stands the name of the American House. The bottom of the bumper shows a bumper that has aesthetic and protective, but also remain on the restyled version of the two side air intakes, integrated at the ends of the waistband in black plastic.

The side view is characterized mainly by the dedicated graphics contained in the rear area , the height of the large cargo area, while the cerci alloy aggressive design with a shoulder mount tires of course considerably high, which is crucial to tackle rough terrain and off-road trails. The main novelty of the interior is represented by renewed multimedia system, which now gains a new arrangement of controls and a 4.2-inch LCD display. Optionally, you can equip the car with the sophisticated system May-Ford Touch , which includes an 8-inch touchscreen that provides the ability to activate the navigation system via voice commands practical. The heart of the F-150 SVT Raptor is the ' exuberant engine 6.2-liter V8 capable of delivering 417 hp and download to the ground 434 Nm of torque, while the transmission system is assigned to a six-speed automatic transmission fractionated directly connected to the wheel drive.

WDW (World Ducati Week) 2012 - DUCATI POWER TO THE BEAT OF ROCK

2012-06-26T01:38:00.004-07:00

The record attendance was predictable, for the seventh edition of the mega-event, Ducati. An event which sooner or later every motorcyclist should attend, because there is very mystical atmosphere.

I like, participate in WDW (World Ducati Week). I have not lost one. I do not have a Ducati, and of course the fact of living this beautiful event is also related to my work. But it is a custom that I live with much pleasure, but to get moving at nearly 40 degrees in the air this time it was really convincing. I also like meeting because so many colleagues and friends, with whom to share, in symbiosis with the people of Ducati, and an authentic atmosphere of the famous brand that comes to touch on mysticism . A brand that is not even one of the oldest in the world - the Ducati motociclisticamente was born in 1946 - but that has now gained such a following and charisma to become legends. "You have a real jewel," he told a young chief of Audi , as she enjoyed the atmosphere at the box and Nicky Vale with a group of senior executives in Ingolstadt, during an informal chat. Adding "we know better, why we have invested a lot." Oh yes, the people Ducati is really unique, and also who is not Ducati, or at least has never been to WDW (World Ducati Week), I will certainly understand already browsing our rich photo gallery and enjoying the various videos on the event: in what you find on the right, among other things, I find beautiful pictures of a little boy already budding motorcyclist and a still smaller than his parents presented me as "Baby Boy Sic." They were well into the 65,000 attending this seventh edition, which I'm not short. Indeed, it has been a record.

And although we are certainly not to the levels dell'oceanica gathering held in August in Sturgis, South Dakota, is still very impressive enjoy our happy Adriatic coast dotted with thousands of Ducati (but also other bikes) and people all ages, sexes and nationalities. Among the many who came from far away there was a guy who has sent one month before his Hypermotard 1100 Evo from Australia to Holland, and then begin a tour that would include the MotoGP Grand Prix of England, the WDW (including visits to Ducati, of course), the next race in Assen and I do not know what else. Night of Champions Another event not to be missed, of course, was The Night of Champions held Saturday evening, for the first time on a large stage set up on promenade of Riccione, on the track instead. Stage as usual, gradually crowded by big boss of Ducati, some representatives of the workers in Borgo Panigale, by former glories as Maoggi Giuliano and Paul Smart, and, of course, by all Ducati MotoGP and Superbike riders, with Troy Bayliss and Neil Hodgson as special guests . And like all I got chills during the standing ovation given to the great Troy - cool ruler of the drag race with Diavel - a bit surprised that 'everyone by announcing that the SBK tests conducted in the afternoon with the new Panigale would be the last for him.

Rossi: applause and whistles the other hand, however, I felt a genuine distaste for the self-proclaimed fans of whistles in counterpoint to the loud applause logically designed to Valentino Rossi , on his debut in this event. Exactly the same feeling I had as a kid at Monza, in 1966, when a legend like Mike Hailwood was also booed as he retreated to the breaking of exchange for his Honda 500, after dominating the race in front of Agostini MV. Sure sign, if any were needed, that the mother of fools is always (and increasingly hard) work. Ducati rock Like a good music lover, I conclude with a warm applause for the amazing rock concert held by Ducati All Stars Band. That was not valid even though one of the formations that entertained those present in the paddock at Misano, but a supergroup formed mature famous rock star of faith Ducati , Ducati, and founded on the initiative of the U.S.. The names of the gentlemen in question? S Teve Jones (Sex Pistols), Duff McKagan (Guns N Roses), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol Band), Billy Morrison (The Cult) USF65GMSXZFU, Frankie Perez (Pusher Jones) and Isaac Carpenter (Loaded). For lovers of the genre , I just say that the concert began with the Beatles' Helter Skelter followed by Highway Star by Deep Purple, ending with a grand performance of Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin, which began in perfect sync with the beginning of spectacular fireworks. Great gift, thank you!

LOEB TAKES VICTORY IN BROTHER RALLY NEW ZEALAND

2012-06-25T06:42:00.000-07:00

The series of successes for Sebastien Loeb in New Zealand has scored another impressive victory (the third consecutive season and fifth in seven rallies so far played) after half a minute of delay from teammate Mikko Hirvonen.

The Ford was the first arrival of the Norwegian Petter Solberg, however, separated by over a minute and a half from the French world champion in office. Behind him came behind the podium Evgeny Novikov Citroen after the other led by Thierry Neuville, the Mini Dani Sordo sixth. more detached we find Ford's Jari-Matti Latvala, once again the protagonist of an error that cost him a puncture during the PS 14, with the consolation of having won the "Power Stage" took home the 3 extra points. A complete list of the top ten we have finally thought Armindo Araujo, Ken Block and Manfred Stohl. After the Rally of New Zealand, Sebastien Loeb is located at an altitude of 145 in the standings, 38 more than team-mate Mikko Hirvonen, Petter Solberg to 55 lengths behind. Only sixth Latvala who pays when a delay of less than 91 points.

Final standings:

01. Sebastien Loeb - Citroen - 4h04'51 "2

02. Mikko Hirvonen - Citroen - +29 "6

03. Petter Solberg - Ford - +1'36 "4

04. Evgeny Novikov - M-Sport Ford - +2'13 "6

05. Thierry Neuville - Qatar Citroen - +2'42 "4

06. Dani Sordo - Prodrive Mini - +3'03 "1

07. Jari-Matti Latvala - Ford - +4'52 "9

08. Armindo Araujo - Portugal Mini - +9'36 "4

09. Ken Block - Ford Monster - +10'30 "3

10. Manfred Stohl - Ford Brazil - +11'26 "3

The ranking of the "Power Stage":

01. Jari-Matti Latvala - Ford - 4'14 "3

02. Petter Solberg - Ford - +1 "5

03. Sebastien Loeb - Citroen - +1 "7

04. Dani Sordo - Prodrive Mini - +3 "0

05. Thierry Neuville - Qatar Citroen - +3 "3

2012 EUROPEAN GRAND PRIX : VETTEL ON POLE IN VALENCIA

2012-06-24T00:08:00.000-07:00

Q1 Timo Glock skip the qualifying session because dealing with a violent attack of dysentery, caused by spoiled food. Meanwhile, problems continue for the Red Bulls of Webber and after 4 rounds of practice can do just 7 passes in the first round but does not go over 19 to access the site leaving Kovalainen in Q2 (the first time this season).

Q2 Q3 Two out of the Ferrari is the response of the second preliminary round Alonso 11 and Massa 13 must leave the hopes of fighting for the pole, the delusions of Montreal, the crisis of Valencia. In front of Rosberg before Grosjean, Di Resta and Sebastian Vettel by just a tenth with the two McLarens of Button and Hamilton are better than the free practice and get into the top 10. Outside also Schumacher, 12. In the grid, that he hoped the pole.

Q3 With one last perfect lap Sebastian Vettel is on pole position ahead of Maldonado with Williams but the Venezuelan second place is torn by an incredible Hamilton Square Seventh Inning Fetch the right to the checkered flag, and these will be the top three on the grid with two Lotus Grosjean and Raikkonen detached just of 8 milliseconds. Rosberg was sixth ahead of Kobayashi, Hulkenberg, Button and Di Resta.

Curiosity

Montezemolo arrived. Ferrari president stopped to talk with Todt, President of the FIA, Ecclestone and various other team leaders. Montezemolo spoke of reducing costs in F1 and the desire to clear rules.

So the grid

1 Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull Racing-Renault - 1:38.086

2 Lewis Hamilton - McLaren-Mercedes - 1:38.410

3 Pastor Maldonado - Williams-Renault - 1:38.475

4 Romain Grosjean - Lotus-Renault - 1:38.505

Kimi Räikkönen 5 - Lotus-Renault - 1:38.513

Nico Rosberg 6 - Mercedes - 1:38.623

7 Kamui Kobayashi - Sauber-Ferrari - 1:38.741

Nico Hulkenberg 8 - Force India-Mercedes - 1:38.752

9 Jenson Button - McLaren-Mercedes - 1:38.801

10 Paul Resta - Force India-Mercedes - 1:38.992

11 Fernando Alonso - Ferrari - 1:38.707

12 Michael Schumacher - Mercedes - 1:38.770

13 Felipe Massa - Ferrari - 1:38.780

14 Bruno Senna - Williams-Renault - 1:39.207

15 Sergio Perez - Sauber-Ferrari - 1:39.358

Heikki Kovalainen 16 - Caterham-Renault - 1:40.295

17 Daniel Ricciardo - STR-Ferrari - 1:40.358

18 Jean-Eric Vergne - STR-Ferrari - 1:40.203

19 Mark Webber - Red Bull Racing-Renault - 1:40.395

20 Vitaly Petrov - Caterham-Renault - 1:40.457

21 Pedro de la Rosa - HRT-Cosworth - 1:42.171

Narain Karthikeyan 22 - HRT-Cosworth - 1:42.527

23 Charles Pic - Marussia-Cosworth - 1:42.675

DNS Timo Glock - Marussia-Cosworth - No Time

MONTEZEMOLO : "IT'S TIME TO GIVE MASSA THE BESTCAR"

2012-06-23T23:56:00.000-07:00

Valencia - Disappointed is an understatement, but in the end, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, it becomes a reason and comments on the session which saw Alonso and Massa to finish 11th place 13.

"I'm disappointed - the President - but today the qualifications you are playing on the edge of milliseconds, the trick is to know how to best manage the tires, this is the key to reading. If you think that Q3 had access to drivers who have been slower than us and they have done better, we have not exploited the full potential of our car, not saying that we will have taken the time to Vettel, but we would be leaving later, the Our position at the start does not reflect our true potential and is a sin that is taking place on a track where overtaking is difficult, but we have the advantage of having two sets of tires in the most soft and we have to exploit the best in the race."

Successors? Not at this moment

Meanwhile Montezemolo seems to have closed the door to the successor to the Ferrari of Massa: "It's up to us to give Felipe a better car for it to make better, so this is our imperative to improve the car, because we saw that Massa, with the improvements, has proven to be fighting with the first. Now it does not seem appropriate to speak of this aspect, "said another as closed, especially as Alonso had said the day before that" If someone goes away Felipe at Ferrari will regret it. "

When is the confirmation?

In short, the kind people at the time around there is little, you might as well keep the team met a pilot who has built the best. When will the announcement of the confirmation?

ACI: THE SERVICE AREAS EXAMINED - Promoted 2 of 7

2012-06-23T23:17:00.001-07:00

Motorway service areas under the magnifying glass. In view of the great summer exodus, with roads that are frequented by tourists, the ACI, the Automobile Club of Italy has examined, along with 17 other international automobile clubs, 65 motorway service areas in 13 European countries. According to the ' Eurotest investigation, for the first time in 12 years of observations, inspections have obtained a high number of positive results: 33 areas have received a rating of 'good', 27 'enough' and only 5 'insufficient'.

Among the 7 Italian inspected , however, 2 were judged 'good' , 'Tortoreto' and 'East End' (for cleaning the toilets, the presence of a pedestrian crossing from the parking space, the wide range of products in the shop, the goodness and the presentation of food in addition to low prices on the menu). Five rather than 'sufficient' , 'Secchia East', 'Garlic East', 'Giovi West', 'Chienti West' and 'Trigno West' ( barriers to access to restaurants, lack of sidewalks and pedestrian paths, lack of play areas for children, but also the presence of the microwave to heat baby food for children).

Eurotest The results placed the ' Italy along with France and Luxembourg in a situation of mediocrity : the inspectors were recorded as in our country are often not available reserved spaces for children to play, even in the most modern service areas. The best analyzed by Eurotest service area is located in Austria: 'Velden Ost and Poertschach' Autostrada A2 Villach - Vienna.

This has two play areas for children, the external one is placed in a safe place away from traffic , massage chairs, pool table, kitchen with fireplace and seating. The baby changing room is equipped with paper towels, electric heating and disinfectant. last place in the European ranking was ranked the service area 'Ruma' in Serbia (Belgrade-Zagreb highway A1), in particular rejected for scarce traffic protection equipment, the lack of parking spaces and the low quality of services to families. Among the major problems found during testing there are shortcomings in services for families, high prices of certain standard items such as chocolate and water, toilets for disabled available shortly. Very good, however, the results obtained from toilets that have always been a 'weakness': more than half of those inspected were modern and in good condition, a result confirmed by tests on hygiene exceeded in 90% of cases.

" Although inspectors Eurotest showed positive signs - said the President of ICA, Angelo Sticchi Damiani - there is room for improvement especially in the quality of supply to households. The conditions of the toilets have improved but not everywhere. We must then act on the safety of pedestrians by providing protected routes and access without barriers, and to try to contain prices. "

ROOKIE RULE - THE RULE IS NO LONGER NEEDED

2012-06-22T00:20:00.001-07:00

The proposed abolition of the Rookie Rule has raised a few grumbles, but also a lot of acclaim. Because, for once, the interests of private homes and teams could match.

No peace for the MotoGP regulations. Not enough technical turmoil due to attempts by Dorna to replenish a grid to record lows, the weekend is touched to the sporting regulations, with the commissioning of the scaffold Rookie Rule . The blade of the guillotine is not yet officially fall, as the proposal is still pending before the Grand Prix Commission, but the abolition of the rule objected to is virtually certain. With some inevitable grumbling of those who had sottostarle , making a run for a season in a team Private - we're talking about Ben Spies, who through Twitter as he crept just a passport nationality preferential right to open streets.

Once it is clear that the races pay them houses and sponsors , whose goal is the promotion of its products in the markets relevant to them, and therefore nationality and popularity of the pilot count - for those who have to put a seat under the seat - at least from the 70, we see the exact terms of the question. In late 2008 , when a global economic crisis erupted in all its virulence, Dorna has devised the Rookie Rule to help the private teams , prohibiting a newcomer to the MotoGP class to have access to team officials ( attention to a team , not a motorcycle officer ) from the 2010 season. The underlying rationale was to give way to private teams to engage young drivers very popular , both sportingly that promozionalmente, and thus have greater leverage in negotiating with the sponsors. Have in your team a Cal Crutchlow, fast and promozionalmente important Anglo-Saxon markets, it is definitely something that convinces Monster to shell out more money than a Aleix Espargaro.

People who have had the Rookie Rule?

"Victims" of this logic were Ben Spies, the late Marco Simoncelli and, indeed, Cal Crutchlow . Alvaro Bautista has been no exception, going directly to the seat of the Suzuki Official: not having a private team, and not wanting to tell the whole motion of a truly competitive, the home of Hamamatsu was exempted from this constraint (and some others, see the quota engines) in an attempt to persuade her to stay in MotoGP.

Spies, Crutchlow and Simoncelli said - three pilots landed in MotoGP, but with one major difference. Mark entered a private team, Team Gresini RC212V but with one called "Factory-spec" , that is, talking about how you eat, very similar if not identical to the official with whom ran Pedrosa, Dovizioso and Stoner later. And with several factory technicians to integrate the team's Faenza. In short, an operation that hovered beautifully the norm , putting the rider Simoncelli conditions although, formally, in the forces to a private team. Just as, before him, riders like Lawson, Rossi, Gibernau and Kato .

Who would today Rookie Rule

But then if you can bypass the standard at will (or nearly so, because Yamaha and Ducati certainly do not have the means available to Honda, to deploy in fact three motorcycle officers) because they ask in a loud voice the 'repealed? Why not enjoy, and it's not in, to anyone. A rule like that was obviously created to measure drivers like Pol Espargaro, Marquez or Andrea Iannone , or top riders on offer performance guarantees, as well as highly rated and attractive to sponsors when passing in MotoGP makes it skyrocket media exposure.

The problem is that drivers usually arrive at that point already with influentissimi personal sponsors , let alone a human system boundary (or the court of miracles, call it what you want ...) worthy of a rock star. Marquez, for one, carries athletic coach, manager (Emilio Alzamora), communications manager (Hector Martin, former Jorge Lorenzo) but also bulky as a sponsor Repsol , which has not the slightest intention of being away from the eggs of the hen 'gold - just to give you an extra element of judgment, Marc Marquez to the latest polls give a clear advantage, in terms of popularity in Spain, Dani Pedrosa.

Private teams: The Rookie is a help or harm?

Put yourself in the shoes of a Fausto Gresini (or Lucio Cecchinello, Hervé Poncharal or if you wish), that to engage Marquez should convince their sponsors to be limited to a small corner of cowling , if not even take a year if it were conflicting trademarks. And then, when at the end of the contract Marquez on duty if they will actually be in the team, start again the search for a sponsor can cover the cost of a season in MotoGP . Not to mention press officers fired on the spot and / or all the figures overlap with those of the champ, or pay them to keep twiddling its thumbs for a year. Suddenly, the prospect of taking on the team becomes incredibly Marquez less attractive . Of course, the solution is to make a separate team with the sponsor's personal pilot, but then ... what would benefit the private teams? So, what's the point?

Excluding dietrologie complottismi and, therefore, the case is to accept reality. The Rookie Rule is abolished because they do not like, and do not need, more than anyone. Sorry for Spies, which has caused the subject (but Ben is confident that Yamaha at the end of 2009 would have left behind Rossi or Lorenzo to accommodate it? We would like to have some doubts ...) but the facts are these. It would be like if a pilot complained yesterday that the current statistics that count the points scored per season are based on several scores. It 's true, but ... everyone runs to her own, with rules and different opponents.

FELICE GROUP BETWEEN KING AND MARA BARIANI CITROEN C4 WRC

2012-06-21T10:45:00.002-07:00

The classic from Puglia will start tomorrow, Friday, June 22, at 20.00 from the promenade of Torre San Giovanni. The first special stage at 20:49 to track Salento. Saturday, the hardest part of the race with three special tests to be repeated three times.

Torre San Giovanni 21 June 2012 - The predictions are all for him, happy King, coupled with the powerful Mara Bariani Citroen C4 WRC dominating the world scene until a couple of years ago. But it is certain that anyone will go up Saturday night for the first podium of the 46 ° Rally del Salento, organized by the Scuderia Pilots Salentini but organized by the Automobile Club of Lecce, is sure to be the pilot of absolute talent. A thousand difficulties of this charming classic Pugliese, one thousand pitfalls, curve after curve, is present along the route of this race, regarded as one of the techniques of rallying around the flag.

Among the other riders in the race to follow Franco Lagana, Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X TR4, and Frederick Tagliapietra, second in Group A of the TRA with its Citroen Ds3 R3, Other characters include the Pierluigi Maurino, Renault Clio and Corrado hairy, Suzuki Swift. He moved to Puglia also the Suzuki Rally Cup, to create the final round of Pool A. The appointment with the Rally del Salento is one of those not to be missed, but to follow throughout the whole two days of competition, ten special stages, totaling 343 km and that looks very hot. The Group A of the Suzuki Rally Cup, has its own particular character well delineated. At the summit the Alba Defilippi, and beside the nineteen Genoese Julia Ridge to lead the patrol, relying on two statements and a full score.

If the youth has demonstrated safety and continuity of performance, the Valle d'Aosta, Hairy is chasing second place, with a haul of points from two second placings on the podium. From third place Visconti of Piacenza is the novelty of the trophy. Embodies the ideal icon trofeista: young, a novice in the rallies, spirited and alert, eager to learn the "craft" fun, engaging relatively little economically speaking, a replica of what was the first of Andrea Crugnola steps in the Suzuki trophy and able to go and annoy the "big" as I drove over the "small" car Racing Start. Men of experience is the Asti Mollo, fourth in the standings, to precede the Empoli Lucarelli and the Sicilian Money fifths tied.

Skip the Salento Biella Vineis, with the risk of being exceeded in the standings from Le Coultre Swiss, eighth after the excellent debut in the Rally Della Lanterna driving the first rally car powered by LPG BRC Racing Team. Ninth with every intention to make a change to its season is the Lombard Mandelli, up in performance at the wheel of the compact version of Nippon Racing Start. Debut in Apulia and the Suzuki Rallye Cup for Emilia "Gino Cerutti," under whose pseudonym is hiding a big fan of rally.

FORD MONDEO 2013 HAVE AIRBAGS ON SAFETY BELTS - FORD LATEST NEWS

2012-06-20T23:39:00.001-07:00

The Ford Mondeo of 2013 will be able to better protect its occupants with safety belts equipped with airbags.

A technology designed to protect head, neck and torso of passengers accommodated in the rear. These are the rear seatbelts with integrated airbag that will debut in Europe in 2013 on new Ford Mondeo.

In the case of an accident, these are designed to inflate instantly. In this way the force of impact generated by the impact is absorbed by an area five times higher than that of a traditional belt , thus reducing considerably the consequences of an accident on the occupants. "We have made extensive testing with all types Possible crash test dummies, and this system was demonstrated to provide greater protection than the standard seat belt - said Joerg Doering , an engineer specializing in belts and restraint systems, Ford of Europe - to unite the qualities of belts and airbags a new device and a significant step forward, because it is a completely new technology for Europe. " As for normal airbag, these new rear seat belts are activated when sensors detect a crash impact. A compressed gas is passed through the buckle and swells completely the belt in a time less than 40 milliseconds.

"The biggest area available to better support the head and neck - said Doering - and is particularly useful when the rear seats are occupied by passengers more vulnerable such as children and the elderly." Unlike airbags, which at the time of ' activation may generate heat, Ford rear seat-belts with integrated airbag using a compressed gas cooling. "The new Mondeo will be the first European vehicle in its class to be equipped with this innovative technology - said Klaus Scherzer , brand manager for Ford of Europe - we are sure will be very popular with our customers. "

FERRARI: COLLECTED OVER 1.8 MILLION, THE AUCTION FOR THE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

2012-06-20T23:28:00.003-07:00

The solidarity of the Horse enthusiasts has collected through the auction issued over 1.8 million for the earthquake victims.

Once again the generosity of customers and enthusiasts of Ferrari around the world has been extraordinary. In two weeks were over eight hundred thousand to one million euros collected thanks to ' auction carried out on the site of the House of Maranello , a substantial figure that now will be donated to families of victims of the earthquake, many of them died while they were on-site job. E 'did not take long because the larger community is mobilized and arrived Ferrari offers from all over the world. Of course there was great anticipation for the 599XX , which was awarded to a U.S. customer for more than 1.4 million euros .

The amazing car a unique piece that will be marked with a special plaque signed by President Luca di Montezemolo and the two Scuderia drivers, will be delivered right from Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa at the next Grand Prix in Monza, Italy . The engine of the F2008 , the world champion builders in 2008, but will fly to England from whence came the highest bid, 80,000 euros , almost double the base bid. The nose of the F60 car , which sold for 23,000 euros , will go to Malaysia. Excellent response of Ferrari fans for the other objects of the auction, with important offers on each piece, fromhelmets of Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa to suit Giancarlo Fisichella. "I knew I could count on the great heart of Ferrari fans around the world but, once again, surprised me - said Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo - I want to thank all our customers, collectors and enthusiasts attended the auction and have made their contributions, making them feel their offerings through the affection and closeness to the people of our land affected by this tragedy. " The amounts collected by the Prancing Horse's contribution also have some free offers come Maranello by fans and enthusiasts around the world, especially a Russian client has offered to 100,000 euros , and the proceeds of the sale of watches from the Scuderia Ferrari.

THE ITALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP GRAN TURISMO TODAY IS LEADING THE JOURNAL OF SPORT

2012-06-19T01:26:00.001-07:00

The exploits of the pilots of the tricolor GT at Mugello are told in a whole page on the Milan sports daily

14/06/2012 - One more page, edited by Acisport, the most widely read sports newspaper in Italy for the Italian GT Championship. After the Vallelunga, the Gazzetta dello Sport today devotes space on the same two races last weekend at Mugello.

The page, full of pictures and charts of the race and the championship is part of the promotion program of the tricolor series that will continue in the coming days with a series of television services on national networks, local stations and television channels.

It is already in operation, in addition, the On Demand service that allows you to review at any time the two races at Mugello on www.sportube.tv site.

TRAFFIC: ITALY IS THE COUNTRY WITH THE GREATEST DENSITY CIRCULATING

2012-06-13T11:20:00.005-07:00

Italy reconfirms the country with the highest car density in Europe, with 61 cars per one hundred inhabitants.

In 2010 in Italy circulated 61 cars per 100 inhabitants , out of total fleet, which amounted to 36.7 million vehicles. This is the highest automobile densities in Europe, against 51 cars per 100 inhabitants of Germany (with a circulation of 42.3 million), 50 out of 100 in the UK (with a circulation of almost 31.3 million) and France (31.3 million) and 48 out of 100 in Spain (22.1 million).

Processing is Autopromotec Observatory on data Aci, Anfia, UN and Istat. The report also provides the number of cars per 100 inhabitants in the various regions of our country. The ranking is led by Umbria and Lazio , which have been around 67 cars per 100 inhabitants. At the bottom are Puglia (56 cars per 100 inhabitants), Trentino Alto Adige (55 cars per 100 inhabitants) and Liguria (52 cars per 100 inhabitants). Observatory For the most likely explanation of the primacy of Italy is the ' inefficiency of public transport , that is, in many cases, a real alternative for the majority of car trips. It must however be said that the official figure on the Italian fleet, according to many analysts, also includes cars that are not in fact longer in circulation , but have not yet been eliminated from the public register of car owners by inertia or red tape. So there are different estimates on the effective size of the fleet .

Even the lowest, however, assumes that the park really working in our country about 32 million passenger cars with a value-then population of 53 to 100, confirms the primacy of Italy to the European country with the highest density automobile. L ' Centre has also made the comparison between the current assets in 2010 and that of 2008 which shows how the cars are in circulation per 100 inhabitants increased in Italy (60 to 61) and Germany (50 to 51), in France the figure is remained stable (50) while in the United Kingdom (51 to 50) and Spain (49 to 48) there has been a decrease.

This decrease is explained by the fact that in these two countries to the fleet of cars remained the same levels between 2008 and 2010 , while the population grew. Again it is interesting to compare with 2008 data: it shows that cars per 100 inhabitants increased by two units in Abruzzo, Molise, Sicily, Basilicata and Puglia, the regions where the cars every 100 inhabitants are increased by one unit are Tuscany, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Veneto, Calabria, Sardinia, Campania and Trentino Alto Adige. In all other regions between 2008 and 2010 the figure has not changed.

CHANGING THE PININFARINA-WINNING INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR

2012-06-13T10:44:00.001-07:00

The Changing Pininfarina has won the Interior Design Award of the Year allocated under the Automotive Interiors Expo 2012 Awards.

The Changing Pininfarina has won the Interior Design of the Year award granted as part of the Automotive Interiors Expo 2012 in Stuttgart Awards and withdrew from the Design Director Fabio Filippini. The jury recognized the interior of the Changing of the most innovative in design and appeal for passengers between those of the concept car launched over the last twelve months. The Cambrian, on display until July 2, 2012 at Musiikkitalo Helsinki with other prestigious works of Farnesina Design Collection, has struck for the interior, combining the sleek, modern design with comfort and environmental sustainability. The floor, as well as the entire lower section of the cabin, is made with recycled wood of "catapults" , the stakes European oak used to mark navigation and for berthing of boats in the lagoon of Venice. The Cambrian, is also the first car to incorporate in its interior a projection of contemporary video art created especially by the Spanish artist Javier Fernandez. Projected on the panoramic roof, the work can be appreciated by rear passengers during the cruise. smooth surfaces and a clear environment, essential, with well-defined functional areas: command and interactive surfaces oriented towards the driver, and tactile comfort zone for passengers . A dashboard in which the front seats are suspended between the console and sill , is equipped with a structure in leaf, almost suspended in the vehicle, of the two rear seats, in a set covered with skins Foglizzo that, on some particular, have been customized by adding a Special Diamond-tipped punch. The instrumentation also has a limited edition watch made by Swiss watchmaker Bovet 1822. The chronograph "Change" designed by Pininfarina can be extracted from the bridge and fixing worn on the wrist, or used as a timer or even sports as table clock, thanks to its convertible concept. luxury sports sedan powered electric plug-in extended range , The Changing debuted in Geneva, where he was voted the most beautiful concept car of the show. In recent weeks the monthly CAR UK has included the Pininfarina concept car among the 15 best innovations of the Spring, while the weekly Auto Express has placed among the most exciting models of the moment.

MAZDA MX-5 CONCEPT YUSHO

2012-06-06T10:56:00.001-07:00

Mazda introduced the MX-5 Concept Yusho, stylistic exercise designed to explore the possibility of development of the sport roadster nipponica.

It 'was presented by Mazda the MX-5 Concept Yusho , stylistic exercise designed to explore the possibility of drawing sports roadster offered by the Japanese, who earns, in the case of this concept, a more powerful engine and some particulars dedicated. outside, the Mazda MX -5 Yusho Concept stands out from the MX-5 series from which it derives by a diffuser tail carbon fiber at the center is integrated double chromed exhaust, while the alloy wheels from 17 inches to 10 breeds show staining aluminum to combat with the opaque white color used for the car body. Another distinctive feature of the concept nipponica is the ' low ride due to the use of Eibach springs combined with Bilstein shock absorbers signed, open the door while you may notice a environment dominated by Recaro sport upholstery and steering wheel rim covered in Antarctica. Vera peculiarities of the Mazda MX-5 Concept Yusho, however the unit key beneath the bonnet, or the 2.0 liter engine equipped with supercharger can develop up to 237 hp and 274 Nm of torque , these values obtained by resorting to a sports exhaust system, dedicated to the injectors and the pistons unpublished. This engine is paired to a six-speed transmission and fractional ratios shortened final , in order to allow the MX-5 Yusho Concept to reach up to 240 km / h maximum speed.

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW 2012 CONCEPT CAR

2012-05-19T10:01:00.004-07:00

The 2012 edition of the festival Confederation reveals an important opportunity to admire the most beautiful concept cars of the time, developed by Case and Coach-builders with the aim of anticipating future developments in terms of design and technology.

Geneva Motor Show provides the opportunity to admire, as well as the most beautiful super car , including a series of fascinating concept , developed directly from the design center of the largest car manufacturers or designed by some of the most famous coach-builders. Although these projects do not become as much of the time in real cars assembled on production lines, are still interesting for several reasons.

The importance and fascination of the concept

In some cases, in fact the prototypes anticipate the development of future design language of a particular brand, and are often equipped with revolutionary technology and cutting-edge, that will be used in the near future on models. These cars are basically living laboratory , where the houses have the opportunity to experiment with new expressions of design and unprecedented technological systems. But the fact remains that usually the concept cars reveal a special charm , perhaps inspired by a futuristic-looking, and sometimes almost sci-fi, which are able to pass. What better then a show car as important as that of Geneva to admire them and find out.

BMW i3 - BORN WITH A HIGH INNOVATION CONCEPT

2012-04-28T11:21:00.013-07:00

The House of Monaco has revealed the teaser of the new smartphone application that, once developed, will give the possibility to remotely manage some of the main features of i3, electric car waiting for 2013.

While waiting for the official debut of the BMW i3 , an electric car with a high innovation content that will come on the roads during 2013, the Propeller brand unveiled a teaser of the future of Facebook application for smartphones that will be developed to interact with the vehicle in an active manner. As stated by the same manufacturer, this app aims to go beyond the normal capabilities of today's applications, so that once installed on any mobile device, will give the user the ability to control some of the main functions of i3. The program will allow you to lock and unlock the doors with a remote control, but especially to remote control the level of battery power, in order to stay updated in real time on the autonomy available. In addition, owners of i3, through this application, will prepare a program that will allow the car to pre-configure the desired settings (for example those that regulate the cabin temperature), before you ride. Through the " Smart Charging "( literally, smart charging) will be possible to program the start time of charging, so you can take advantage of the time periods - usually the night - in which electricity is delivered at lower prices. Finally, the app will have an ' Advanced Function routing , which will ensure the possibility of access to navigation services, real-time information on public transport stations and recharging of batteries.

2012 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW PRESENTS THE CHANCE FOR THE MOST FAMOUS TUNER

2012-04-19T09:05:00.005-07:00

This year the Geneva Motor Show provides the opportunity to admire the incredible elaboration of some of the most famous tuner. First of all Brabus, showing the audience a 800 HP C-Class Coupe.

The Geneva International Motor Show traditionally reserve a space consisting of not only the Palexpo supersport and concept cars , but also to the tuner, which have the opportunity to showcase the latest calculations performed on the main innovations offered by the market. Different tuners are found fertile ground in Geneva, as the world of customization and preparation seems to be very much appreciated from Central Europe, especially from countries like Germany or Switzerland.

Brabus

One of the most admired tuner inside the Pal-expo is undoubtedly Brabus, specializing in the preparation of the cars that make up the entire range of Mercedes-Benz and smart. The Queen of the espostiva is the new Bullitt Coupe 800 , a processing based on the extreme C-Class 63 AMG Coupe, which features a body kit complete with new bumpers, side skirts and air intakes, which are additional wheels 20-inch alloy and unpublished tailpipes made of titanium.

The most significant involved the mechanical part from the moment that the V8 series has been replaced by a V12 turbo of 6233 cc , which thanks to the specific treatment of the tuner is able of delivering 800 hp and 1,420 Nm of torque (electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). These features allow the car to take to the 100 km / h in 3.7 sec, while the reported top speed is around 370 Km / h. A lot of exuberance is felt at the time of purchase, since the Brabus Bullit 800 is on the market at a base price equal to 378,000 euros .

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA LAST NEWS

2012-04-02T23:09:00.003-07:00

TOKYO - After the leaked video and pictures 2013 Nissan Altima for the fourth time, now a Japanese car manufacturer, re-leaked teaser last Altima before exhibited in the event the New York Auto Show 2012 on 5 April. This time, the leaked presents pieces images and video of Nissan that explains some of the Altima. The first leak from the fifth to date, slide shows and videos that show off the more obvious forms of new vehicles.

Scheming, the kitchen spur equipped with 2.5-liter engine with an electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. This machine is expected to remain the same as the previous generation Altima. However, fuel consumption and the efficiency will be improved so much more efficient. This time, the 2013 Altima is assembled by the manufacturer located in Smyrna, Teen and Canton and the engine assembly done in the factory Decher, Teen. In addition to American and European markets, is also scheduled for 2012 Altima rolled in Australia to replace Nissan Maxima variants. Meanwhile, fifth-generation 2013 Altima is expected to help sales quite well. Nissan Nissan hopes a good performance as long as it can be maintained by the models of Nissan vehicles in the future. Thus was launched on Car advice.

Formula 1 2012: REPORT CARDS OF THE MALAYSIAN GP

2012-03-23T00:10:00.001-07:00

10 votes for Alonso and Perez, but also to the "rain" whenever she is there on the track points of down-force and the angle of inclination of the discharge gives way to the talent and the desire of men to dare..

Alonso, Mark 10 : the Maranello car performance and does not shine, waiting for the updates announced for the first European Grand Prix, the ultimate goal seems to reach Q3 and a few points. But the Asturian never gives grip and just when the opportunity presents itself again shows his class. That is a victory in Sepang much more than his Ferrari, but for once, all right: see him shoot even 2 seconds per lap faster than the likes of Hamilton and Vettel are great on the water was something mystical. He recalled the memorable Barcelona in 1996, with Schumacher triumphed in the downpour with a technically very far from the first Ferrari. Supernatural .

Perez, Mark 10 : The real hero of Sepang is really him. Already last year, his debut, had shown excellent performance, before falling a bit 'in anonymity for the lack of technical developments in the rest of the season. This year, with a little 'more experience, driving already sampled: very fast in qualifying and practice in the race, relentless in taking the chance of a podium on the eve unthinkable. A small error deprives him perhaps the greatest joy, but surely will have the opportunity to make up, perhaps in 2013 with a red suit. true talent .

Hamilton, Mark 5 : by dint of being told by everyone that has finished toying her to believe it. So after yet another amazing title (one of his specialties, although the Button and Schumacher came within a whisker) race from another accountant, zero risk and zero accidents. The ranking gives the reason: it is virtually the first in the world (Alonso unfortunately no text in the first place, unless you run another 18 races in the flood) and looks very matured. But let's face it, a Hamilton so we do not know what to do with, the more we liked what we always felt, even if occasionally wrong. Too meek .

Massa, Mark 4 : The new chassis gives back some of the 'serenity, even if it has the air of a placebo. In qualifying, however, maintains the gap to Alonso in the 4/10, although it always gives the impression of making a great effort to pull off a decent time. In the race but literally wrecked in the rain and concludes once again points out, behind and above machines well less qualified pilots. Missing .

Vergne, grade 7 : Australia had in fact cheat the first point from world champion last lap in qualifying, Ricciardo, at Sepang, a mistake that relegates him even in Q3, six-tenths off team-mate. In the great race but redeems itself by bringing home a good 8 th place: Ascanelli gives him a nice hand with his tactical intelligence, but he is very good at not making mistakes and turning consistently good lap times. Ransomed

Senna, Mark 8 : Maldonado on lap beats him again, but in the race distance on him there. Do not make mistakes and does some nice passing, finally obtaining an unexpected but deserved 6 th place. Concrete

Button, score 5 : Even the most analytical of the top drivers can lose your bearings. A Button in Sepang has happened, thanks to the rush to get away from teammate Hamilton, where he had been cheated in qualifying and the race but was able to overtake at the time of the crime. Too bad, no contact with Karthikeyan and the needless run later that the tires is severely degraded to the point of having to make a pit stop in more, this could again be his race and in any case now at the top rainbow would his name. A bad day not to be repeated. wasteful

Webber, Mark 7 : in qualifying for the second time in a row is held fast behind his team mate. Not happened for a lifetime. In the race but once again finished behind him, the first contact that puts virtually pushed out of the German race, but keeps a good pace, never too far from Vettel. The magical season of 2010 will not come back, but perhaps even the nightmare of last year. Regenerated .

Vettel, Mark 6 : The real surprise in the negative, this is he beginning of the season. The underlying problem has technical roots: the Red Bull this year can not get heat into the tires, and this explains his difficulties in qualifying and in race with the track wet. But his talent is reasonable to expect more, because Webber also appears to have a better understanding of how to interpret the new car, at least in qualifying. be recovered .

Mercedes, Lotus, score 5 : to lose the occasions we run the risk of living a life, or at least one season of regrets for what could be and was not. Both have fast cars and drivers, but have collected much less than their potential. Mercedes for the tendency to send to jelly after a few laps the tires, Lotus for Grosjean's passion for sand and a certain fragility that has already penalized Raikkonen (the steering wheel in qualifying in Melbourne, the change in Sepang). The potential is there and it shows, but the points are scarce. wasteful .

Finally, a special mention to the guest star of this race. rating 10 rain : every time she is there on the track points of down-force and the angle of inclination of the discharge gives way to the talent and desire to dare the men. The samples are enhanced and the supporting actors often play the chance of a lifetime. Many pilots and crew from mid table shows amazing potential and some great remember that no one is unbeatable. In short, it appears her romantic and authentic automobile race, what we all love.

Rated 3 , however, to all-out conspiracy theorists who have seen the error of Perez who knows what the final concoction to win the Ferrari. Considering how it happened off the track and what could it mean for Perez and Sauber for a win, believe a combine is frankly absurd. Yet many have thought. But thankfully the world is not only about the coffin. Sometimes I think evil is a sin to stop.

LAZZARINI DESIGN 550 ITALIA

2012-03-05T06:14:00.001-08:00

Were disclosed by Lazzarini Design the first digital renderings for the 550 Italy, processing 500 with V8 engine Ferrari.

Were disclosed by Lazzarini Design the first digital renderings which seem related to an extreme, because hardly realizable, extreme elaboration of the Fiat 500, ie 550 Italy , which are meant to call, so in the name because in essence, the sports cars from Maranello. Digital processing designed by Italian designer, provides for a stay in the rear-center 4.5-liter V8 in the Ferrari 458 Italy , slightly softened in order to deliver maximum power of 550 hp (or 20 fewer than the Red Maranello) in order to contain the exuberance in relation to its small size and the frame of the two volumes of Lingotto.

Just in order to "calm the passionate spirit" of the award-winning Ferrari drives, roadways Lazzarini of Italy Design 550 have been specifically revised, increasing the odds Dimensional of the latter respectively of 200 and 300 mm front and rear, so as to promise far processing of the two volumes Italian to maintain a good level of stability. Widened of 200 mm also the step size, in order to allow through eight cylinders of Maranello to be able to be housed along its entire length in the rear of 500, while, again to allow for the maintenance of the control of the car, the 550 Italy will be ballasted both the center and at the front. For obvious reasons also the bodywork suggests a substantial list of aesthetic and functional characteristics external, including an impressive airfoil split rear face to increase its downforce, just like the rear extractor which incorporates in its interior the two discharges, while the air inlets on the front and the ventilation slots on the roof are proposed to increase the efficiency of cooling systems.

FORMULA 1: MONZA TREMBLES FOR THE FUTURE

2012-02-27T06:01:00.001-08:00

After WSBK new problems for the most famous circuit in the world: the judiciary and Guardia di Finanza threatening event F1.

Monza trembles . That there is swell in the leadership of the circuit of Monza is well known, but many have not yet seen the scope of investigations of the Judiciary and the Guardia di Finanza who have also acquired some documents relating to F1 and the GP of Italy . The only thing we know is the suspension of engineer Giorgio Beghella Bartoli, while the director Enrico Ferrari should send a letter in response to complaints received by leaders of the SIAS. Many felt it was a settling of accounts inside the structure, party a couple of years ago with the candidates for president of AC Milan. Certainly not a good time to plant the most famous of Italy in the world and if the judiciary were to discover irregularities, it would look bad internationally.

Ecclestone: "Monza? You can also skip"

Certainly, the European crisis and foreign circuits that pushing for a GP, the message that was leaked from the offices of Bernie Ecclestone in Valencia is very clear: "For years, we do not run in France and Belgium have also jumped, not said that one must necessarily run at Monza . And there is not only the Monza circuit in Italy... ". How to say forewarned..

Audetto does not move

Said the problems of the circuit in Monza, circulated a couple of names for replacements at the top of the circuit. One of the names was made to Daniel Audetto , former DS Ferrari and Lancia, who currently lives in Valencia: 'No intention to move from Spain, to Monza is the sea that is missing... ", but also a refusal seems to have come from Director of the circuit of Vallelunga, Alfredo Scala, who was from Rome that it was willing to accept. Other names are circulating, but before you decide what to do, the case will be to clarify many things.

FORD BRING OUT15 NEW ENGINES THIS YEAR

2012-02-05T02:11:00.000-08:00

By the end of this year Ford will debut 15 new engines designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Ford sets on its EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel ECOnetic and technology, to launch before the end of this year, 15 different engines that offer the ambitious goal of becoming "best in class" fuel efficiency. By the end of 2012 in fact, the Blue Oval brand on the market wishes to bring the Old World one of the widest ranges of cars with CO2 emissions below 100g/km. The Fiesta range will include six different (three petrol and three diesel) and two diesel Focus, which will add an electric version of the latter. "The introduction of the family of EcoBoost petrol engine has allowed us to make great strides in towards the overall reduction in CO2 emissions, without affecting performance and driving dynamics - said Sherif Marakby , Director of Engineering Motors, Ford of Europe - with modern diesel engines and a full range of ECOnetic technology that is spreading quickly on board our vehicles, we are completing, for our European customers, a range that has a high number of samples of efficiency. " The gasoline engine EcoBoost 1.0 , the engine will be designed to pulsate under the hoods of cars that 9 of 15 Blue Oval brand is preparing to debut in order to bring down fuel consumption and emissions . Already available for the Ford Focus, in versions 100 and 125 horses respectively emit 109 and 114 g / km of CO2, this engine will also come on board the B-MAX and four different models of C-MAX and C-MAX7. Moreover, even the new car ST , such as the Focus, on sale this summer, will be equipped with EcoBoost engine from 2.0 liters to 250 horses, able to contain the pollutants emitted within a roof of 169g/km of CO2. The TDCi diesel engines also allow for other types of vehicles in the U.S. House, as the Transit or the Ranger pick-ups to reach new standards of efficiency, and the first in passenger versions and one-ton, respectively emit 168g/km and 174g/km of CO2. A 1.6 TDCi diesel engine instead pushes the Focus ECOnetic , which says emissions of 88g/km and fuel consumption of 3.4 l/100 km, these values obtained thanks to the Start & Stop, smart regenerative charging, Active Grille Shutter Eco Mode, a gearshift point indicator, optimized gear ratios, lowered suspension, flaps for wheels and tires with low rolling resistance. In addition, a special catalytic converter called " NOx trap ", reduces CO2 emissions by facilitating the combustion with lean, proportionately less fuel and more air, while an underbody coating for better aerodynamics, and a liquid-cooled intercooler air in turn affect the overall improvement in efficiency. Following the ' list of engines , and related models, which Ford plans to bring to market later this year (which will add 2 additional models of Fiesta, available in the last quarter of 2012): 1) Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 100-hp 2) Focus EcoBoost 125-hp 1.0 3) Focus ECOnetic 1.6 88g 4) Focus ST 2.0 EcoBoost 250-hp 5) B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost 100-hp 6) B-MAX 120 HP EcoBoost 1.0 7) B-MAX 1.6 TDCi diesel 8) C-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost 125-hp 9) C-100-hp 1.0 EcoBoost MAX7 10) C-125-hp 1.0 EcoBoost MAX7 11) Transit 1 ton, diesel 2.2 TDCi 12) Custom Transit Tourneo 2.2 TDCi diesel engine 13) Ranger RWD TDCi diesel with 125 hp

MINI ROCKETMAN CONCEPT: A NEW LOOK FOR THE OLYMPICS

2012-01-22T10:33:00.001-08:00

The fashionable brand of BMW Group presented a new version of the Mini Rocketman Concept, characterized by a particular color that pays homage to the colors of the Union Jack.

The youth brand of the BMW Group has released the official images of a new variant of the Mini Rocketman Concept , which sports for the first time a series of new colors dedicated entirely to the capital of Great Britain, which will host the Olympics and Paralytics scheduled for next July 27.

Mini Rocketman Concept The new color will be exhibited in the hall of the BMW Group at the Olympic village and wants to be an attempt to pay homage to the British roots of the brand , offering both inside and outside colors that characterize the flag of Great Britain, Union Jack. All staining it plays on a beautiful color contrast between the details painted in white and red and blue, which dominates much of the bodywork and interior.

A series of parts made of carbon addition, as the wheel arches or the molding that surrounds the original front grille, making it even more personal look of the car. The side is distinguished by 18-inch alloy wheels that reproduce the same combinations color of the bodywork, while on the roof made of glass stands the shape of the British flag, which can be illuminated through a fiber optic system capable of creating a truly scenic effect and to transmit a pleasant lighting inside the car. The section of queue is distinguished by the optical groups minimalist and for the particular system of opening of the tailgate, consisting of two different parts: while the upper part opens upward, the lower one is extracted from the body of the car just as if it were a drawer.

Open the door you are greeted by an interior dominated by the same color combination brought out : details painted in red are juxtaposed with others proposed in blue or white. The door trim panels and large areas of the bridge are made of leather blue nubuck, while the circular shape is adopted by most of the interior. Some areas of the doors and dashboard also list the names of several cities that have hosted over the years, various editions of the Olympics, while a series of design elements bear resemblance to some sports.

The original storage compartment located between the driver and passenger, for example, to suggest the idea of a basketball court , much that is equipped with miniature players, while a backpack was set behind the front passenger seat. The Rocketman Concept to suggest if futurist stylistic and technological developments of the brand , trying to transmit at the same time the core values which underpin a brand strongly linked to Great Britain as may be Mini.