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"Mercedes-Benz & Friends" celebrate 125th Anniversary of the brand with the star in Tempelhof

2011-09-05T04:16:00.000-07:00

Anniversaries should always be celebrated in style. The thought also, Mercedes-Benz in the planning of the 125th anniversary of the Mercedes-Benz, which has been both the invention and to fully develop the surge of automobile not involved negligible. With the neo-classical building of the former airport Berlin-Tempelhof, built in 1934, Mercedes decided on a venue for their pompous anniversary. The year 2011 is the 125-year anniversary of Germans who love the car. To use for the Stuttgart reason enough for the huge airport is probably the largest Mercedes-Benz-ever meeting. This past weekend, 27 - 28.08.2011 meant two days of driving experiences, stage show and an exhibition of some 2,000 historic and new vehicles on the former runway of the airport Tempelhof. Mercedes-Benz & Friends celebrate 125th Anniversary of the brand with the star in TempelhofDie legendary Silver Arrows and current DTM - driver delighted the audience. The rare opportunity to see these milestones of a racing era at times in action and hear, especially so drove some visitors from across Europe to Berlin. Were directed by the priceless racing cars racing legends like Hans Herrmann, Dieter Glemm and Jochen Maas. The five-time DTM Champion Bernd Schneider had it not take to turn into world champion Mika Häkkinen McLaren-Mercedes car a few laps around the course marked out.

Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts from many countries visit in Berlin

Passionate Mercedes-Benz owners from around the world could not miss this spectacular meeting and were not sure in the capital. Worth mentioning here, perhaps the story of a collector from Tehran, Iran, which has a three-week check with his Mercedes-Benz S 280 was built in 1968 on the S are to meet in Berlin on common ground. Also from many European countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and the Baltic States automobile owners are dreams with the star on the radiator came to Tempelhof and have significantly contributed to the event which was the interesting character. The mega event was rounded off by an extensive entertainment program of talks, live bands and all kinds of competitions. Mercedes offered this weekend highlights for the entire family. Also for the young-Mercedes driver, the Group has spared no expense to provide for the kids an unforgettable experience. Mercedes-Benz & Friends celebrate 125th Anniversary of the brand with the star in Tempelhof.

The former hangar at the airport were quickly transformed into showrooms of automobile history. In each case, current models have been equated with their ancestral past cars rap, performed by which to symbolize Mercedes quantum leap in the last 100 years. When Carl Benz filed his first patent with the patent number 37 435 cars suspected at that time no one triumph which his invention would have. And when his wife Bertha Benz showed a man's world, that the invention of her husband had very long-distance qualities, it paved the way into a glamorous brand development. Mercedes-Benz & Friends celebrate 125th Anniversary of the brand with the star in Tempelhof.

Exhibitions and driving experiences

Strolling through the approximately 250,000 square meter site on which still reigned until 2008 air traffic, there were ride sharing with new developments such as the Smart ED, Unimog, G Class on a purpose built off-road courses and experiences of various assistance systems of the modern Mercedes cars bestaunen.Etwa 200,000 fans to put it on the last weekend in the capital, according to organizers. This rush shows the great potential of the brand will continue to have outstanding vehicle developments and the evolution of the automobile to further promote independence.

Fresh wind in the GTI's district - the Citroen DS 4 in the test and Pictures

2011-08-24T06:18:00.000-07:00

The second generation of the French Golf competitor, the Citroen C4, was launched in October 2010 on the market. This summer, now followed the sporty version called DS 4 that the GTI should be strong to defy. Can this succeed? Visually, one must say clearly: yes. Lines and details in design have been much more exciting than the majority of the competition. Thus, the door handles of the rear doors, for example in the C-pillar is hidden, so the DS can be held four fast for a two-door.

Citroen DS 4 also makes the interior of some compact runabout ago, with the sporty design here requires a little sacrifice. Such is the place for fellow travelers in the font compared to the C4 and the lower trunk shrinks to a still decent 385-liter capacity. Compensated for the DS 4 with extensive features and sophisticated look. Automatic climate control, dead-angle assistant, massage seats, leather steering wheel - all on board. The dashboard is clearly laid out, the only confusing controls on the steering wheel are a little downer. (Volkswagen Polo)

Street sweeper with lots of power

Citroen DS 4 So the joke's really going on but only when the engine is started. Developed with BMW 1.6-liter turbocharged engine it brings, thanks to an impressive 200 hp and knows how to use more than impressive. So the DS is 275 Nm at 2000 thanks 4 U / min competes extremely strong and pulling power. On the highway just once at 120 km / h on the sixth Gear and pass on the gas - in no time the little dashes in the direction of the maximum speed of 235 km / h. Driving pleasure is more than guaranteed.

Citroen DS 4 This is further enhanced by the perfectly tuned suspension, which the DS can be extremely safe and well fed four are on the road without slighting the occupants on bumpy trails. The direct steering and a crisp 6-speed gearbox to know to convince and underline the sportiness of the GTI Challenge. For all the fun remains the 1.6-liter engine is relatively economical. In a relaxed ride, you can easily stay under a consumption of 7 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway, the 10 liter exceeded only at a very speedy trip. (Paris Hilton's Car)

More expensive than the GTI, but rewarding

Citroen DS 4 28 400 from € 4 to get the DS with 200 hp. That is 700 € more than the basic price of the Golf GTI. However, the Frenchman does well to hide behind the Wolfsburg not athletes. The DS 4 with an exciting design that is confident, luxurious standard equipment, a great engine and the perfectly matched suspension. So if once again a good dose of driving fun is needed and would have wrapped this less conventional than the Golf GTI is the Citroen DS 4 is exactly the right place.

Vulture? Space problem! Sultan of Brunei can auction off parts of an exclusive fleet

2011-08-18T00:38:00.000-07:00

He has had a fleet of luxury vehicles, the potential for a museum: The Sultan of Brunei can indulge his passion for expensive cars thanks Estimated assets of 20 billion U.S. dollars in full. But now it seems so sudden conclusion: The 65-year-old has now announced to want to auction off a total of 21 vehicles at the auction house Jameslist. The kicker: Most of them he has ever driven before!

A loss that will hurt him in the face of its more than 5,000 luxury cars in his garage (presumably the size of a giant parking garage) worth several million euros unlikely. Among others, his 2004-spec Ferrari Enzo (estimated value of € 1.4 million), the BMW Nazca M12 rare (there are only three models in the world), a Jaguar XJ220 come and a Mercedes CLK DTM AMG under the hammer.

2012 Sport Car Models may be BMW, Ferrari, Porsche

No doubt the prices for these dream cars in as dizzying heights as ride in one of these vehicles themselves So the new price for the rare BMW Nazca M12 with its 379-horsepower engine to about 379 hp estimated, something cheaper such as the Ferrari F50 is on sale the Sultan, who is at roughly 800,000 and as many of the other vehicles on offer was never driven by it. (What a waste!)

With the Lamborghini Diablo Lamborghini Countach and even some of the usual suspects in the auction are going to be another mix of jewelry pieces such as the Cizeta V16T with its Diablo-like design. And just as virginal as the majority of the vehicles. A wonderful auction where the bidding would still be happy, right?

Good words: 2012 sport car models , Ferrari Enzo sport car models , BMW Nazca Car

Paris Hilton swaps sports car

2011-08-03T23:22:00.000-07:00

According to "Huffington Post" Paris Hilton traded her yellow one Lexus LFA against the same model in white color.

Your Ex-Lover Cy Waits gave Hilton the yellow racer, which should have caused her painful memories of segregation. It is only 500 pieces from Lexus LFA.
It was a birthday gift to Hilton's 30th Birthday.

The separation seems to have been overcome Hilton. She was recently spotted petting with Todd Phillips, the director of "The Hangover".

2012 Volkswagen Polo Datasheet

2011-07-25T03:08:00.000-07:00

2012 Volkswagen Polo Datasheet
Volkswagen Polo 2012 Volkswagen's new in reaching the market next year, I leave the sheet of it.

Engine: gasoline and ethanol, front, transverse 1,984 cc, inline four-cylinder, two valves per cylinder control, two of the valves in the head and variable intake and exhaust. Multipoint electronic injection.

Transmission: five-speed manual gearbox to the front and rear one. Front Wheel Drive. No offers traction control.

Max Power: 116 hp and 120 hp at 5,250 rpm with petrol and ethanol.

Bore and stroke: 82.5 mm x 92.8 mm. Compression ratio: 11,5:1

Suspension: Front independent McPherson struts with coil springs and stabilizer bar integrated. Rear semi-independent torsion coil springs and stabilizer bar. It does not offer stability control.

Brakes: ventilated front discs and solid rear discs. It features ABS with EBD as standard on this version.

Tires: 195/55 R15 alloy wheels.

Body: Sedan block, with four doors and five seats. With 4.16 m long, 1.65 m wide, 1.49 m in height and wheelbase of 2.46 m. It offers front airbags.

Weight: 1,186 kg in running order.

Luggage capacity: 432 liters.

Fuel tank: 50 liters.

Volkswagen advertising made fun

2011-07-05T23:53:00.000-07:00

VW advertising made fun

At least since the final of the Super Bowl in the U.S., the VW advertising the mini-Darth Vader has entranced millions. Meanwhile, the TV spot has also arrived in Europe and the European amused VW fans as well as American. So why invent something new when you can also fall back on tried and tested?

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The thought at least the makers of promotional comic book adaptation "Thor", which is on view in the German cinema and simply turned her own parody of the famous Volkswagen ads. The main role of the commercials for the movie we see not as a mini-Darth Vader, but a mini-Thor. Equally amusing and with an explosive exit.

Audi A7 Sportback at the Paris Motor Show

2011-05-18T06:46:00.000-07:00

The new Audi A7 Sportback is heading for a new market segment. With the Audi A5 Sportback, the hatchback in the upper middle class has been made acceptable. The Audi A7 brings the hatchback now in the luxury class.

The new Audi A7 Sportback celebrates its premiere on Monday (26.7.) In the Pinakothek in Munich. A wider audience, showing the five-door in September at the Auto Show in Paris.
The five-door coupé from Audi is understood as a mixture of a coupe, sedan and Avant and wants as any crossover models combine the best of all worlds. The A7 is sporty and elegant as a coupe to provide comfortable as a sedan and space like a station wagon.
Up to 1390 liters with prices starting at € 51 650

The latter requirement is for the long sloping and wide-opening tailgate of the Audi A7 Sportback. Under it should be up to 535 liters of luggage can be accommodated. If the backrest is folded over the back seat, then the load volume expanded to up to 1390 liters.

The overall picture of the 4.97-meter-long coupe is dominated by the short front overhang, long bonnet and the 2.91-meter wheelbase. To have is only 1.91 meters wide and 1.42 meters high Audi A7 Sportback fall with prices starting at € 51 650.

Included in this price, Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated all-weather light function to make the fog lights are unnecessary, and LED taillights. The luxurious interior always there is an automatic climate control, front, side and curtain airbags, the new MMI system with a retractable 6.5-inch monitor, central operating button and reduced number of keys, for a variety of options up to the head-up display and online access are ordered. In addition to the A8, Audi A7 have many options and assistance systems in the new Audi.
V6 engines 204-300 hp

As the power source for the time being to have only V6 engines, in combination with automatic transmissions - two diesel and two petrol. Base engine is the 3.0 TDI with 204 PS and 400 Nm (450 Nm as Quattro), as the front-wheel drive with Multitronic only 5.3 liters (CO2: 139 g / km) is to consume. This accelerates the new Audi A7 Sportback h in 7.6 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 235 km / To have the three-liter diesel engine in a version with 245 hp and 500 Nm, combined with all-wheel drive and S-Tronic transmission. Here, the consumption of 6.0 liters (CO2: 158 g / km), the sprint time of 6.5 seconds and top speed are at a governed 250 km / h.

Base gasoline engine is the 2.8 FSI with 204 PS and 280 Nm, delivered only with Quattro S-Tronic transmission. Here the average consumption of A7 is 8.0 liters (CO2: 187 g / km), the sprint time of 8.3 seconds and top speed at 235 km / h.

Preliminary Top-engine in the new Audi A7 Sportback is the 3.0 TFSI, which brings it thanks to compression technology to 300 hp and 440 Nm of torque. Again, the combination and Quattro S-Tronic is given. The consumption of the V6 to 8.2 liters (CO2: 190 g / km), winding sprint time of 5.6 seconds and a governed top speed of 250 km / h.

For the best road holding in all variants provides an electronically controlled steel suspension, air suspension is optional to have. Maintaining contact with the road 18-inch wheels with tires 255/45er. or 20-inch wheels mounted - on request 19 will be. Sports-lovers will be served with an additional S-Line sport package for the Audi A7 Sportback.

''The Great Karmann'' turns !

2011-04-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

Nor were the simple yet exciting automotive era. His debut is the characteristic angular-Karmann-Coupe in September 1961 at the IAA. The customers it rolls just weeks later - in parallel with the VW Type 3, which provides the platform. In order for the first time in the target Wolfsburg automotive middle class. Set while still on the principle known bug that is built on rear wheel drive and an air-cooled boxer engine, but this time, but in larger dimensions. Of his siblings Wolfsburg should stand out, the 2 +2 seater sports coupe with upscale amenities and more flair.

For gradually do the VW customers in the early 60s, a lush body, more interior space and more status. Or at least, as it can provide the already millions built Beetle, which has the Karmann Ghia Type 14 served as a platform hat.Kantige character-box: The Great Karmann is 50 years in the fifties, the dainty-round car is one of the most popular vehicles of the German Women's World: More than 443 000 units have been built in total.
( Renault Twingo )
The relationship between VW and coachbuilder Karmann is quite good. In addition to the playful Karmann Ghia 1200 Type 14 is manufactured in Osnabrück and the Beetle convertible. The proposed Type 3 - known as a Volkswagen "1500" and later as "1600" - like the Wolfsburg in the segment above the beetle to go hunting customers. The Karmänner are now all ears. For them, the chance to develop a larger coupe.
Plans are to abound:

Shortly after the presentation of the original Karmann Ghia Type 14 from the Lower Turin, seat of the Ghia design studio led by the legendary Luigi Segre are numerous designs fluttered into the house. In Wolfsburg, we are quite open to a larger version. In the end, even the VW board chairman Heinrich Nordhoff personally go-ahead for the "Grand Karmann. The result is a project called "Lyon" to the Type 34, which is based on the Chevrolet Corvair built since 1959. Chief Designer is once Sergio Sartorelli, already the "small" Karmann has given his form. Edged character-box: The Great Karmann turns 50
New ground in styling

With its big brother, however, enter new territory not only in size but also in styling. With its edgy-burly shape stands out from the big brother of ladylike, as "housewives-Porsche" mocked type 14. This one is in Italy, with the embossed by the German regulatory requirements Front agree: despite the start of production are still present alternative designs with a different arrangement of the double headlights. They shape together with the generous glazed roof and the tall, slender poles, the appearance of the "34". Side by side with the little Karmann Ghia 1200 he continues to the present modern, mature and highly representative. At the same time, customers may appreciate richer performance data match those of type 3. Thus, initially, 33 kW/45 hp from 1493 cc to be drawn. In 1963 two years is long the 40 kW/54 hp twin carburetor engine in the 1500 S for use before 1969 is the sudden end. To the end of 1968 replaced Wilhelm Karmann personal mail from Wolfsburg: "The timely, mutual planning," it says, "we share with you that we commemorate the production of the Type 34 next year should. The problem is that sales are far fail to match that of the "small" Karmann, from which in the course of his life alone, more than 80 000 convertibles built-edged character-box: The Great Karmann is 50 years old have been. From these figures, the "34" but far away: After manageable 42 505 copies sold on 30 June 1969 deadline. The "Small" is still under construction, for five years until the summer of 1974 the Scirocco must go.

Today, the "Great Karmann" to the more rare models in the classic scene. The small number of items and the unique design provide for exclusivity. The present prices for these vehicles in good condition easily cracked the 10 000 € mark. Absolutely priceless, however, is today in the "car collection Volkswagen Osnabrück" Headquartered Cabrio prototype. In this anniversary year we'll see him exceptionally well on the road, Volkswagen Classic presents him at numerous events such as the Kitzbühel Alps Rally in May of this year or the Sachsen Classic in August. A big welcome seems guaranteed, as it also means if a big brother's birthday.

Video of the new Ferrari 458 Challenge

2011-04-28T04:09:00.000-07:00

Out of nowhere a few minutes to close the issue of the day we fell from heaven that we can enjoy this video with you all, this is the aforementioned new Ferrari sports car, the 458 Challenge.

The official video released by the mark may hear and to feel the new Ferrari, one that everyone would want, but apparently is intended for racing. This sports car has a safety cage under FIA rules, racing wheels, and a spartan interior.

Fernando Alonso pone diet

2011-04-26T01:26:00.000-07:00

The next year in F1 will be many changes such as weight gain of the cars, that is why as it is already doing Barrichello, Alonso has decided to lose a few kilos less to become a faster driver.

As you know, weight and speed are keys to winning a competition, especially in F1, where the cars are quite light, although this will change next year, so you'd better to other drivers do the same.
For his part Alonso said:

"With the return of KERS, each kilo that a driver may cut key, because if it can be a drag. So I'm going to lose some weight "

"I will improve my athletic preparation for the championship over the course of history, because you will need to bein top form for ten months "

You could drive a Mercedes Class A 320 hp AMG

2011-04-07T08:36:00.000-07:00

As everyone knows the Class A and B are quite different, the first drop height too large and has a more conventional platform, even has hatchback, convertible and coupe, and even a four-door coupe, in its various bodies.

Mercedes Class A

Now, according to coach people, AMG is working on a really wild version of the Class A, which will be extracted from a 320 hp two-liter direct injection with supercharging by an electrically driven compressor provided by the manufacturer Hyprex.

Besides bringing us a gearbox double-clutch AWD "pulled back", his name would be something like A25 AMG, I truly believe that we must wait long for confirmation of this rumor, although not the first time you hear , So it has come to our attention, hopefully things will soon clear up.

Infinite M35h - the first hybrid luxury brand

2011-03-27T09:35:00.000-07:00

Infiniti is not only noble but also innovative. The first car of the Renault - Nissan Group is Infinite M35h with a hybrid drive fitted. It tells the sedan on the Geneva Motor Show , the Japanese brands is in the spring.

Powertrain
Developed by Nissan engine develops 268 kW/364 hp. Thus, the M35h sprints in 5.5 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Top speed is electronically limited at 250 mph. The standard consumption indicate the Japanese with 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 162 g / km.
This is the hybrid version of the most economical and more powerful version of the Infiniti series. The offered V6 petrol engine M37 uses an average of 10.2 liters, 7.5 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers M30d.
Clean electric ...
The hybrid system consists of a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine with 225 kW/306 hp and an electric motor with 50 kW/68 hp together and drives the rear wheels. In the pure electric drive, the sedan go fast up to 80 mph. In the E-mode is sent at speeds below 30 km / h on a permanent audible signal to warn pedestrians.
Without hybrid system is the Infiniti , an old acquaintance. The third generation of the luxury sedan will be offered for one year and starts with the V6 petrol engine price with M37 49 650 €.

FORD MONDEO 2.0 TDCI DPF TOURNAMENT 6590 €

2011-03-27T09:11:00.000-07:00

Price 6590 EURO

Mileage 145 560 Km

Year 06 / 2002

TypeUsed Ford

Fuel Diesel

Performance 96 kW (131 hp)

Capacity 1998 ccm ³

Color black metallic

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Facilities:
ABS, Airbags, Alloy wheels, electric windows., Warranty, Climate Control, Full Service History, power steering, heated seats, central locking
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It is complete, we prepared offer a nationwide delivery & Regulatory Services, Financing without payment and without residual rate possible, We are happy to prepare LPG installations, trailer hitch, navigation systems, tinted by discs, speakerphone, fog lights, lowered suspension, spoiler package, alloy wheels and other optional accessories, 24 Months Car Warranty plus 340, - EUR, you still have questions and would like a finance lease or insurance quote, we are happy to look on www.hh-ford.de convince yourself of our showroom, or arrange for us equal to a test drive appointment, you can reach us Monday through Friday from 8:15 - 20:00 clock and Saturdays from 8:00 - 16:00 clock, outside our business hours you can reach us at 0171-7321652, Climate

Consumption / pollution:
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combined: 6.0
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You could drive a Mercedes Class A 320 hp AMG

2011-02-25T14:02:00.000-08:00

As everyone knows those of Class A and B are quite different, the first drop height too large and has a more conventional platform, even has hatchback, convertible and coupe, and even a four-door coupe, in its various bodies.

Now, as people of Autocar, AMG is working on a really wild version of the Class A, which will be extracted from a 320 hp two-liter direct injection with supercharging by an electrically driven compressor provided by the manufacturer Hyprex.

Besides bringing us a gearbox double-clutch AWD "pulled back", his name would be something like A25 AMG, I truly believe that we must wait long for confirmation of this rumor, although not the first time you hear , so it has come to our attention, hopefully things will soon clear up.

Gloss: If the white blessing is a curse

2011-01-10T07:43:00.000-08:00

In the winter apply: Car Snow rid of. Otherwise, unexpected things happen. Adrenalin rushes are guaranteed.

Snow is wonderful. He charmed the world and brings the winter only really in the winter. For motorists, but it holds its difficulties. Not just a lack of traction, some intricate braking or lurching tail in the curve. All of which can be calculated.

But sometimes the white blessing comes quite unexpectedly. Proposes, in moments of where we think it the least - and much less can use. A nasty scenario: In the morning we slept late and are therefore gehastet out of the house in a hurry, we do not as it should be, the car roof, hood and front bumper free of snow.
During braking, before the traffic lights then the burst of snow from car roof slides directly onto the windshield, estimated half a cubic meter, felt three or four. The wiper is powerless. So abgurten, jump out of the car and exempt, with the angry honking of other road users with their bare hands, the disc of the crystalline visual barrier.

Finally the highway. At 100 km of snow blowing from the hood on the disc. Wipers are a great invention. But then the wet white strikes unexpectedly and suddenly again. In proposing a loud crash of the above the bumper slipped and then frozen snow on the windscreen of one. The adrenaline after the shock sells the last fatigue. And the moral of the story? Do not forget the driver duties.

Opel is now part of the exporters

2011-01-09T11:39:00.000-08:00

Opel production in 2010 was 34,000 vehicles, Euro NCAP, the U.S. exported. Exactly 33 669 Buick Regal, the same design with the Opel Insignia is largely left the headquarters for the U.S., said a spokesman for Opel upon request by the trade journal Automotive News Europe. Opel had exports to the U.S. until the end of March 2010 included.

Thus, the Opel will finally make independent of Europe. In addition to the Buick Regal 33 669 12 351 Opel vehicles delivered under its own brand logo in regions outside Europe, such as China. "Overall, the number of our exports, therefore lies at 46 020 vehicles," said Opel spokesman: ". The medium term we expect a share of 100,000 cars for the non-European export" works council head Klaus Franz said, meanwhile, has a potential of 170,000 units in 2012 .

To sales in the world's largest car market in China continues to expand, Opel will be there product offerings "to upgrade to the Astra Sports Tourer and Sports Tourer," said Opel spokesman. In addition, the dealer network expanded. 2010, total sales of Opel car models in China just over a thousand units.

Opel has sold a total of 2010 according to preliminary data, around 1.18 million vehicles, 2009, there were 1.2 million. Of these 2010, approximately 229 000 Sales attributable to the domestic market. Germany was in 2010 but no longer the largest market Opel, a position occupied by Great Britain sold 274 000 units of identical sister brand Vauxhall. Opel is the third largest market is Italy (132,000) followed by France (103,000) and Spain (76,000). (Auto-Reporter.NET/um)

A good atmosphere in the U.S. - is growing vehicle market

2011-01-09T07:38:00.000-08:00

2011-01-08 In the U.S., in 2010 more vehicles must be clearly than in the crisis of 2009.

The mood in the U.S. is good, at least among the automakers. New car sales are, according to the Center for Automotive Resarch (CAR), University of Duisburg-Essen with 11.6 million in 2010 but far from the long-term average of 15.5 million, but has risen, the total sales last year by an impressive 1.16 million .
This represents an increase of 11.1 percent. The frontrunner is still General Motors, followed by Ford, the still had 12 months ago no one bet and the Toyota have pushed to third place.

In general, results in the U.S. more and more the image of the "Big Seven", the seven major operators in the market, while there are still a few years ago the "Big Three", namely General Motors, Ford and Chrysler for most of the cake have divided. Now mix well with Toyota subsidiary Lexus, Honda Acura, Nissan, Infiniti and Hyundai-Kia.

Audi at the CES: The digital revolution in cars has begun

2011-01-07T04:58:00.000-08:00

2011-01-07 his keynote at CES the world's major electronics trade show in Las Vegas, on the Audi with a bunch of innovative ideas represented in is, Audi CEO Rupert Stadler outlined his vision of the future development of the brand. Sun Automobile, the future will be networked. And not only with the environment and transport infrastructure, but also with the Internet world. To this end, automakers use the best available technologies and partners to integrate the automotive world and they used to make. Audi also wants to "beat rate in innovation even further increase," said Stadler's notice.

Audi has traveled with many new ideas to the U.S. west coast to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held from 6 to 9 January 2011 in Las Vegas / USA is taking place. The offers range from the Ingolstadt-based infotainment and driver assistance systems to improve traffic safety and efficiency. The brand is determined to strengthen their leadership role. A large field of action, the engineer, the total operation. This is, for example, the MMI concepts of the next and the next generation to programmable instrument clusters and for attractive developments during head-up display.

With the Modular Infotainment Toolkit (MIB) earned Audi a new hardware platform. Developed its joint venture e.solutions GmbH customized software packages. This brings Audi the best available technologies and partners "on board". Even today, the intelligent networking of electronic systems is an essential feature of the Audi models. In future, the brand's cars will also be networked to the outside strong - to the Internet, with the transport infrastructure and other vehicles. A "connected car" Audi is virtually no local backup in the car and it gets via UMTS and soon on LTE all the information from servers on the Internet, from music to the navigation. In this way it becomes part of the information world of tomorrow. ( e-car award to Audi )

One result of the new network could itself be the autonomous driving, the manufacturer. It could add an Audi of the future move automatically when the driver such as stop-and-go traffic wishes. Made possible by the new cameras and car-to-X communication.

Particularly interesting are the new infotainment solutions in combination with another technology of the future, the electrified drives. Representing this area of expertise shows in Las Vegas Audi Hybrid Concept Car Audi e-tron Spyder.

The new, broad approach to electronics development at Audi covers the areas of technology operation and display, as well as the architecture of the infotainment modules, it integrates new hardware and software solutions. For many projects, Audi relies on a strong partner, the chip specialist Nvidia. "German engineering meets Silicon Valley", this slogan is to outline the partnership that maintains the automaker in recent years with the NVIDIA Corporation. The electronics company in Santa Clara, USA provides the graphics processor for many model lines, with them, Audi has taken the lead of the contest in the infotainment area. The technologies of Americans such as the world's first integration of the Google Earth navigation and elegant graphics in the Audi A8, A7 Cars Sportback and the new Audi A6 Car made it all possible. (Auto-Reporter.NET/br)

Three change at the top of the approvals

2011-01-07T03:31:00.000-08:00

Germany has three vehicle segments, the most often changed in approved series. Sufferer was in all three cases, Mercedes-Benz.

According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) finished in the middle class, the BMW 3 Series, the top position and standing before a model change Mercedes-Benz C-Class repressed. In the upper class moved up to the 7-series BMW, another to the front and replaced the S-class. In the mini-van, the Opel Meriva displaced with more than 30 percent market share of the Class B-1 Place.

In the other categories of vehicles were the best-selling car remains the Smart Fortwo (mini-segment), Volkswagen Polo (small car), VW Golf and Jetta (compact car), BMW 5 Series (upper middle class), VW Tiguan (SUV), Mercedes- Benz E-class coupe (sports car), VW Touran (compact vans), VW T5 (Utilities) and Fiat Ducato (mobile homes). (Ampnet / jri)

Car with inflatable roof

2011-01-06T15:44:00.000-08:00

Frank M. Rinderknecht, founder and head of the Swiss company Rinspeed AG, is something like the rarity of the Motor Show in Geneva. Every year he shows at the Spring Fair in the automotive industry, vehicles which differ drastically from all other vehicles on. Floating cars, diving cars, a model with built boat, eco-sports car in the science fiction theme or cars, which turned on a button, the entire body were there in the past decades to the presentation. At this year's Motor Show (3 to 13 March) the company is on the 33rd Views represented and shows a bizarre car again - the Rinspeed Bamboo.

The models for this project included the expert at first glance: The Mini Moke, the former designed mini-inventor Sir Alec Issigonis for the British Motor Corporation and its direct competitor Renault Mehari, who among the rich and beautiful on the Côte d'Azur yet now enjoys cult status.
But Bamboo has ostentatiously retro with nothing in mind. The view is rather directed towards the front - the drive shall also witness to this, as the construction materials used. So the name already suggest that many components of the interior are made of bamboo fibers. In addition, a general association with nature, by summer, to the south are made. Rinderknecht calls his car research "probably the only lifestyle vehicle with electric drive."

A 72-hp electric motor drives the nearly 1.1-ton, four-seat mobile. An electricity storage lithium-iron batteries are provided, the capacity of 16 kilowatt hours, is thus to specify a range of Rinspeed is assured of around 100 kilometers. On board, besides a folding bike is located so you can cover the famous last mile to the beach or the barbecue area and by muscle power.

To attract attention, Rinderknecht for Bamboo the New York artist James Rizzi won. The painted such as the inflatable roof of the study with his typical, colorful and detailed beach scene. On the roll bar of the car called a Rizzi-Bird is attached. The gag of the stylized spring animal, is changing its color can be. Rinderknecht imagines that is induced by the communication with other road users. Something like this: "A green bird mean about the passers' I have a mind to contact So where is the next party.?" "
Innenraumbeduftung with lavender, sea breeze or pine scent

The other meaning is intended to stimulate the Bamboo. Although a largely open car, the interior is to be traversed by various flavors depending on the choice of the occupants to enhance the well-being on board. The offer for the time being "captivating lavender scents, salty breezes beach or süßharziger pine forest smell," as it says on the website of Rinspeed.

Normally, the Rinspeed-Mobile funny gags in the otherwise rather humor-free environment of the auto show - and land sometime well as unique in any garage. In the case of Bamboo but dreams Rinspeed boss Rinderknecht of an industrial production - as well as conventionally-powered or electric version. The vehicle could be on his terms as a car in southern holiday destinations and as a shuttle car for summer cottages are used. The main thing it seems, where the car is to drive around one day, the sun.

Renault spy scandal revealed risk strategy

2011-01-06T12:09:00.000-08:00

Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault-Nissan alliance is, entirely on electric mobility. Now he suspended three with the electric car project dealt Manager - for alleged espionage. Or because she criticized his strategy? If this fails, the whole group is at risk.

Industrial espionage is always difficult. This case, however, seems to go beyond the usual dimensions. France's industry minister, called the alleged betrayal of secrets at Renault in the French TV channel RTL "serious business" for which the concept of economic war was entirely appropriate. He announced to tighten the rules in case of violations of trade secret. The French state is to Renault owns 15 percent - reason enough to protect the abusive company.

Three senior managers were suspended on Tuesday. The newspaper "Le Parisien" is, according to board member Michel Balthazard, his assistant, for the electric car research relevant Rochette and Bertrand Matthieu Tenenbaum, the deputy head of the electrical program by Renault.
Disrespectful utterances of high-Renault Manager?

Apparently there is next to the version, the trio had taken trade secrets to the outside, also a second possible explanation for the immediate release of the manager. The French radio station France Inter insider cited that indicate that openly expressed skepticism about the e-mobile strategy as a reason for the suspension. In the development office of the Techno Centre by Renault in Guyancourt disrespectful comments will be made about the corporate strategy: The electric drive mountains still many unsolved problems for which there is not even yet in outline a solution.

Something sounds no boss to you. Especially not someone like Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault-Nissan alliance. For years now, since the idiosyncratic manager working on his vision: The car of the future will drive electric - and if things went his way, this future will start very soon.

The electric car Nissan Leaf , the first large-scale model with a pure e-drive is, Japan and the U.S., already sold. Renault will later this year, the two models of electric Fluence ZE Kangoo ZE and bring to market. The letters PA stand for "Zero Emission", ie zero emissions, but this - depending on the origin of electricity, the car battery is fed in - can be misleading.

This continues the Franco-Japanese alliance - together with around 5.8 million vehicles produced, the world number four of the car industry - at the top of the electric car movement. If the oil price rises dramatically in the coming years and reducing the CO2 emission limits on, should Renault-Nissan are among the big winners. 2012, Renault have four electric car models available. Our own factory for lithium-ion batteries is expected to reach capacity by 2015 of 500,000 batteries.

Through cooperation with the Infrastructure Project Better Place in Israel and Denmark at the 100,000 electric cars are sold. Even with the U.S. state of Tennessee, there is already agreement - and of course, the electric mobility generously funded in France. Purchasers of electric cars get there about 5000 Euro state subsidy.

The topic of hybrid drive was simply skipped by Renault

But the unilateral establishment is high risk: "We have put five billion dollars on the table," said Francois Bancon, the chief strategist of Nissan, at the launch of electric cars Leaf. "When this number goes wrong, we are dead, stone dead." The problem: There is no exit strategy. For example, if the oil price increases but not as strong as expected by CEO Ghosn or if customers prefer to buy hybrid cars, Renault-Nissan would be the losers. As the only major manufacturer Renault waived the development of a hybrid drive. This interim solution is not necessary, it was always in the company's headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt.

One of the biggest problems of the electric propulsion is the battery, which by far does not yet have the capacity to compete with the reach of conventional cars with a combustion engine can. In cold weather the difference is even more of crass.

In addition, the long load times from the electric car drivers will require a high degree of organizational skills to the vehicle at all times be kept available - apart from the fact that so far still lack any infrastructure with charging stations. Another problem is the uncertainty of life energy. In case of damage to the car owners would quickly a five-figure sum to.

The heavy weight and limited power supply in a car to bring a number of other limitations, would have to get used to the car driver was probably the first place. Hardly likely, it appreciated by many experts that the medium term a lot of customers are involved with it.
Ghosn, however demonstrated undeterred optimism and focusing on a rapidly growing market. Ten percent of it will secure it until 2020. Is the visionary, bold or careless? Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, professor of automotive economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen, puts it this way: ". Ghosn desperately needs a success story, he is probably the reason why so much on the electric map."

Ghosn did not need in this situation in any case cross shot from the house.

2011 Mercedes E-Class Coupe

2010-12-25T09:49:00.000-08:00

With an elegant and refined base such as the Mercedes E-Class Coupe creating a masterful interpretation of the vehicle is as easy as selling an original Van Gogh painting. Sadly, the Cabrio has been receiving most of the attention this year, with tuning firms such as Piecha and Carlsson running towards the drop top version of the luxury vehicle.

Prior Design, however, have provided a brand new tuning kit for the 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe that will add an impressive body kit and some engine updates ready to increase the car’s power by up to 75hp.
The front of the Merc has been given a new bumper with side vents and a spoiler blade. On the sides of the car, Prior Design added a set of side sills before heading to the back for a rear bumper extension with three fins, a spoiler lip for the boot, and a roof edge spoiler, all available in carbon fiber as an option.
The look is completed by a new set of 20" wheels offered in matte black, gloss black, and silver. After adding all of these components, Prior Design went ahead and dropped the ride by about 35mm and then sprinkled the interior with a range of carbon fiber trimmings. Rounding off the tuning kit is a choice of either a tail pipe on the left or a complete sports 4-pipe exhaust system in stainless steel. This option, plus some ECU modifications, can raise the output by up to 75hp, depending on the version of the car.

The full kit adds up to about EUR 5,116, or about $6,684 using the current rates, but each piece can be purchased individually.

Toyota had secretly purchased defective cars

2010-11-01T11:46:00.000-07:00

If I were the president of Toyota Cars not just simply could not sleep, but could not maintain a second quiet, since not only have the problems of pedalgate case, in addition to calls to review the money to pay the United States, but board is also now a new indictment, which says that the Japanese have bought defective cars in secret.

It also says that the Audi engineers were already aware of the unintended acceleration problem then became known worldwide which caused the convening of millions of cars.
This charge also includes that Toyota car bought two vehicles that had undergone spontaneous accelerations to try to recreate the defect, but were unsuccessful.

Moreover, and worst of all, it is said they did to their owners sign a confidentiality agreement so no one says anything about it. Toyota new model car meanwhile confirmed the purchase of those two cars but denied confidentiality clauses, claiming that all he signed his clients was a disclaimer certificate, which the manufacturer was not even required.

BMW reviewed 130,000 cars in the U.S. for N54 engine failure

2010-10-26T22:05:00.000-07:00

If you take a long time into the automotive world, you know that not only Toyota suffered problems with their cars and had to call to review more than a million cars because of their good times, BMW also suffered the blow, but it is Now, after two years, recently quelled.

This is 130,000 cars that have been called to review U.S. N54 engine failure, a problem that many users complained on the Internet and in magazines.
The BMW Cars models are called 335i 2007-2010; 135i, 535i and X6 xDrive35i 2008-2010, and 2009-2010 sDrive35i Z4is also said about 40,000 need a new fuel pump.

In addition the brand will also review the BMW model X5 2008 which has a six-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, apparently replaced the low-pressure pump, which would also be looking through the odd SUV, about 20,800 cars in this range in total.

Chevrolet Cruze could be at the Paris Motor Show

2010-08-28T03:14:00.000-07:00

A few days ago we brought you information about the Chevrolet Orlando to actually be in the Paris Salon, however it also said that four models would mark this event, but has not said whom they will be.

We have to Orlando, we also know that one of them is the next generation Aveo, then two more to be wanting us to know, the rumors say it could be the upcoming Cruze, in stilo hatchback.
That is, body of three or five doors but with only two volumes.

Apparently we have to wait until the Paris Motor Show to get out of our doubts, but imagine it costs us nothing, we cross our fingers that Chevrolet makes me more of a surprise that day.

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