Talisman is the new flagship Renault

To earn their place in the much desired Chinese market, Renault presented the Talisman, a new flagship of the French brand, exclusively for the Chinese market.

The Talisman is based on Samsung SM7 and is defined as the representation of "casual luxury", ie, affordable luxury, that the Chinese are so fond, in a market clearly targeted for the elite, where large sedans are all the rage.

Produced in Korea, Renault Samsung Motors plant, Talisman will be sold in China from June.

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Lamborghini Aventador J

The Lamborghini has manufactured a single copy of the model Aventador J, which was presented this week at the Geneva Auto Salon. A collector paid 2.1 million euros to stay with him at the end of Friday.

The convertible supercar from the Italian brand, which belongs to the Volkswagen group, promises to offer the driver "an absolutely indescribable experience of power and dynamics."

With an engine of 700 hp (515 kW) and no roof or front windshield for this car, the president of the brand describes as "the most radical supercar convertible in the history of Lamborghini" reaches about 300 km / h. But to reach this speed, you need the helmet.
Based on the Aventador LP 700-4, Lamborghini's new model with a 12 cylinder engine, the J Aventador comes equipped with the same engine of closed model, the 6.5 liter 12-cylinder that develops 700 horsepower up to maximum

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The fastest Ferrari ever

The launch of new Ferrari is always special event, because few models have generated as much excitement as the successor to the 599 GTB Fiorano. And the expectations were not dashed.

The Maranello brand is preparing to make the car more powerful and faster produced since its founding in 1947, called F12berlinetta!

Due to the extreme performance supercar so exclusive (the Italian manufacturer promises more than 340 km / h and 0-100 km / h in 3.1 seconds!), Ferrari's engineers have revolutionized the traditional architecture of the cars they manufacture transaxial - wheelbase reduced V12 engine, dashboard and seats mounted lower positions in the chassis and new suspension settings later and cash to back with less volume allowed the production of very compact machine with optimized center of gravity and aerodynamic efficiency that redefines the standards reference in the class!

The sign structure Scaglietti bodywork aluminum spaceframe and the F12berlinetta rear-wheel drive, with 1525 kg car designed in partnership with Pininfarina and equipped with mechanical air capable of 740 hp (power to weight ratio of 2.1 kg / hp), box F1 dual-clutch and many leading technologies, some developed and imported competition.

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Mercedes W100F, virtual prototype

Work of an Argentine name Jorge L. Fernandez, the F100W honors his compatriot Juan Manuel Fangio.
This designer has decided to run for a hobby web site hosted by Argentina Autoblog -. Regardless of the Mercedes - to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Juan Manuel Fangio, the great plains of the pilot who won five titles of World Champion F.1, some of them behind the wheel of the Mercedes. The W100F Jorge L.

Fernandez was the winner and looking at the pictures, it is acknowledged some details of the W196, the famous silver arrows.
Besides the truly stylish attractive model, the Argentinean designer remembered the practical side and created two versions, the Monza W100F, and W100F competition version Stradale, variant for use on the road.

In the fertile imagination of Jorge Fernandez, the W100F is equipped with a supercharged V8, and the Monza version, the V8 biturbo becomes. A truly spectacular work of Argentina, being now in the hands of the Mercedes look, or not, this modern Silver Arrow with very good aspect and W196, which recalls the famous 1954 and 1955, years in which Juan Manuel Fangio won the world championship of F.1, which also contains two types of bodywork, wheels covered up or discovered.

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Lexus LF-LC revealed in Detroit

After you preview the new model, the Lexus finally blurt out photos to the internet the new LF-LC to reveal in Detroit.
The picture is true and confirmed by Lexus to reveal a car that according to those of the brand, Lexus leads to a new dimension in terms of style that is a real step forward. In essence, the LF-LCE a luxury 2 +2 coupe that will be ready to produce.
Anyway, after the revelation that will be in Detroit, the planning of LF-LC (LF is for Lexus Future, the LC means coupe) provides for the marketing of the model in 2013/2014, followed by a convertible version will see only the light of day in 2015, taking the place of the SC and being clear rival the Mercedes SL.
It is noted that the study and definition of the style was in charge of Calty, the Lexus design company that has been responsible for several prototype Toyota, Lexus and Scion, including the Lexus CT100 h. Where there is little doubt is the engine, being assured that the LF-LC will receive a hybrid system to propel.

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Bugatti Veyron Super Sport edition ... "Merveilleux"

The special-edition Bugatti Veyron keep coming and now, the French brand has revealed one more: the Veyron Super Sport Edition Merveilleux. This, unlike the last special editions, was commissioned by a mysterious Chinese customer, called Simon.

It is a unique example of the more powerful and faster version of the Bugatti Veyron, SuperSport, able to reach 415 km / h, and has even reached 430 km / h test sessions, and is distinguished by a body in carbon fiber rims painted black.

The exclusive details extend to the interior, through banks lined in blue and logos "Super Sport" in black on the headrests.

In the video posted, you can see a number of senior executives Bugatti, including CEO Wolfgang Durheimer, which reveals that the mysterious buyer purchased the Veyron Super Sport Edition Merveilleux as a gift for yourself.

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Audi unveils new A4 range

In restyling for all versions of the Audi A4 range, including sedan, Avant (wagon) allroad (van 'off-road "), plus the S4 sports saloon, the big news is the introduction of the new 1.8 TFSI engine of 170 hp (replacing the current 1.8 TFSI of 120 hp and 160 hp). Thus, this variant joins the engines already available in Portugal: the 333 hp 3.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI 120 hp, 136 hp, 143 hp and 177 hp and, finally, the 3.0 TDI 204 hp and 245 hp.

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Nissan GT-R special edition

This version equipped with accessories for the new track Nissan GT-R is legalized for roading. This edition Track Pack is easily identified by light-alloy wheels painted in gloss black center. The brakes are cooled by additional air intakes built into the front bumper. These reduce the operating temperature of the front brake discs up to 100 degrees for use on track, improving performance at the time of braking. Similar entries are also hidden behind the rear wheels, a channel cooling air over the rear discs.


Reflecting this vein even sportier GT-R is the revision of the tare spring suspension to improve performance on the track. As in the conventional GT-R, the dampers are adjustable to increase comfort when the car is used on the road. On the inside, especially the Recaro front seats, finished in blue and a high grip material to help keep the driver in place during cornering and braking. The rear seats were removed to save weight. A badge 'Track Pack "was placed in the center console in order to identify this special edition of the GT-R.

The engine retains the same specification as the 2012 model GT-R, which is reflected in 550 horsepower. Takes to get from 0 to 100 km / h only 2.7 seconds.

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C 63 AMG Black Series for sale

Keeping the usual strategy of "Black Series", Mercedes has released a version even more special C 63 AMG, which is facing those who have large bag and likes sports cars radically.

With a tremendously aggressive look, the C62 AMG Black Series provides the mechanical part of the same exuberance. The 6.3-liter V8 delivers 517 hp and a torque of 520 Nm, thus offering an acceleration 0-100 km / h in 4.2 seconds, with a mixed consumption of 12.2 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 286 g / km. The speed is limited to 250 km / h ... or not.

Way exuberantly extended (2.8 cm on each side of the car), many aerodynamic appendages, air intakes and gaudy huge wheels, a complete package of style that makes the Black Series car a truly aggressive.

Inside, the rear seat disappeared (you have to pay if you want to count on them ...), appear similar to the competition bucket seats and black coats with red details. The steering wheel is with the tabs on the AMG gearbox semi-automatic, with the command to the various programs located in the center console programs (C, S, S +, M and Race Start). The ESP has three settings, including the "Off".

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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 in Tokyo Motor Show

Based on the 535i, the ActiveHybrid5 promises to be spared the model it is based.
According to BMW, the ActiveHybrid5 is 16 percent cheaper than the 535i that it is based and will go on sale in early 2012.

CV extracted from the 300 block of six-cylinder supercharged 3-liter double the ActiveHybrid5 adds 55 hp electric motor, combining to achieve 335 hp and a torque of 450 Nm to the rear wheels passed through the automatic eight speeds. This package is good to take the ActiveHybrid5 from 0-100 km / h in 5.9 seconds with top speed limited to 250 km / h. As for consumption, BMW announces 6.4 l/100 km and emission of 149 g / km of CO2.

Housed in the rear is the battery pack that allows ActiveHybrid5 has the ability to scroll mode only tram to reach a speed of 60 km / h with a range of 4 kilometers at an average speed of 35 km / h.

The new ecological model of BMW will not release the energy regeneration system, system, stop / start and start-up aid climbing. On the cosmetic side, the same recipe ActiveHybrid7, or logos in the C-pillars, front grille and door sills and 17-inch wheels.

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