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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Porsche 911 Turbo will have tri-turbo

The image shows the new 911 Turbo in final testing at the Nurburgring, a model that will come up with a revised engine.

There will be a unique system, because BMW has announced that the new six-cylinder 3.0-liter supercharged diesel will receive triple to motorize, among others, M550d. Porsche's system is the final stage of development, bearing the mark of Zuffenhausen been using previous versions of the new 911 Turbo parallel model.

It was through the patenting what became known triple system supercharged Porsche. Looking to these patents, it is clear that the German brand uses three individual turbos, which is mounted a little close to the engine and is intended to provide torque at low speed, and two more similar to those used in current Borg Warner Turbo 911 current, which take care of the higher maximum power regimes.

With this system, Porsche wants to increase power and torque at low revs, while the power is delivered in a more linear throughout the rev range. In addition, the technicians of the German claim that this supercharging system is more effective in terms of fuel consumption and emissions by offering significant fuel savings.

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BMW will launch a series of front-wheel drive

The new model will not replace, for now, the current 1 Series, but provide an entry-level model, with front engine and the most common technology-based TwinPower Turbo with 3 cylinders and 1.5 liters of cilindrada.No future the current 1 Series can spend a. .. Series 2.

The development of the new model for the 1 Series is entering its final phase and is made parallel to the third generation of the Mini, the Auto Sapo already here showed with images and details.

With this new model to emerge at the end of this year, the current 1 Series may well be replaced or the Coupe and Cabriolet versions pass the Series 2 and five-door hatchback now be offered in variants of front or rear wheel drive.

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Peugeot leaves the program Le Mans

In a terse statement, Peugeot announced the immediate end of your program to Le Mans, thus eliminating the renewed Olivier Quesnel, amassing more than a mythical race victory in the French success in 2009.

The World Endurance Championship today met a strong blow with the announcement of Peugeot's leave with immediate effect, the Le Mans project, also withdrew from that championship, leaving Audi to talk alone.

According to the statement issued, "the decision was taken in the context of a difficult economic environment in Europe, Peugeot has chosen to concentrate its resources in sales in 2012 and trona successful product launches, scheduled for this and future years." It thus evident that the plan proposed by Philippe Varin, CEO of Peugeot in 2011, said that going to reduce costs by 800 million euros, went beyond the 6,000 redundancies, eventually also with the sports program of Peugeot's Le Mans.

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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 reveals LF-LC in Detroit

This new car is the Lexus brand.
The front is similar to the LF-Gh, prototype unveiled at New York, there are many details borrowed from LFA supercar, especially on the back and the way to the front bumper.

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.

What is not known for sure is that this type of engine prototype - where Lexus and Calty work for over a year and a half - will be under the hood. The press release in Japan, says it will be the advanced "Lexus Hybrid Drive" to power the model, while the U.S. release, this detail is omitted.

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.

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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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Honda 'N' to compete with Fiat 500 and Co.

The Japanese presented at the Tokyo Motor Show the fourth and final stage of the project 'N', a city shaped "retro" inspired by the history of the sixties N360 to compete with models like the fiat500, for example.

This city inspired by the N360 produced between 1967 and 1972 should increase the catalog of Japanese brand in the European market, equipped with a 660cc petrol mechanics - the original model had a small 360cc engine.

Not forgetting also the introduction of an electric version of the prototype EV-derived N, presented in 2009 at the Tokyo Auto Salon.

Apparently, the launch of Honda's "N" in the Japanese market should take place in the middle of next year.

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BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe revealed

The model will reach the Portuguese market in the next semester and have the task of replacing the unloved 5 Series GT and give it to the Mercedes CLS and Audi A7, the real four-door coupes niche market opened for the first Mercedes with the CLS . Here are the first details and photos of the new BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe.

It took only 20 months between the presentation of the model as a prototype in the Hall of Beijing, after BMW has already offered a first image of what it would be 4 door coupe with the CS Concept presented in 2007. Interestingly, this prototype would lead to the four-door coupe and a sedan that would take the place of the Series eight, having been abandoned due to the recession experienced since 2008. So, the rival to the CLS and the A7 will be a model that will complement the 6 Series, joining the coupe and cabriolet.

When it comes to style, the Grand Coupe is much like the Series 6, with the front grille and squalid leaning forward with the side to be equally similar to the coupe / cabriolet. Then everything is different, with a roof of course longer, wider B-pillars with traditional doors opening, the rear doors with the famous "Hofmeister kick" and the absence of doors in frames to complete the look of this Gran Coupe.

The total length is 5.007 meters, with a width of 1.894 meters and a height of only 1.392 meters, ie, the Gran Coupe has 11.2 cm more than the coupe and has more than 2.7 cm in height and is based on Series 6 platform, but with the wheelbase stretched to 11.3 cm for 2968 mm. Interestingly, exactly the same as the Series 5 ... matter of habit, even if the interior of the Gran Coupe is only for four.

With regard to mechanical, once again the powerful BMW chooses to block market entry. All blocks have the technology TwinTurbo Power, starting with the 640i range, with the 4-liter six-cylinder with 320 hp, offered through dual turbocharging, direct injection and Valvetronic system. Following is the 640D with the excellent 313 hp turbo diesel, with the top of the range is the 650i, equipped with the 450 hp V8. As regards performance, the 640i goes from 0-100 km / h in 5.4 seconds, spends 7.7 l/100 km and emits 179 g / km of CO2. As for the 640D, consumes 5.5 l/100 km and emits 146 g / km of CO2, accelerating from 0-100 km / h in 5.4 seconds. But the 650i emits 199 g / km, accelerates from 0-100 km / h in 4.6 seconds and consumes 8.8 l/100 km. All of them are limited to 250 km / h.

As part of the Gran Coupe equipment, we find the power steering so, the dynamic control of dampers (Dynamic Damper Control), while as an option customers may opt for active steering (Integral Active Steering) and the Adaptive Drive. Noted that the xDrive all-wheel drive is available for the 650i Gran Coupe.

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New Seat Ibiza was seen in Los Angeles

The "new" Seat Ibiza was caught in Los Angeles during the first few photo shoots and filming, before its public presentation scheduled for early March at the Geneva Motor Show.

The image was captured during the making of promotional films in Los Angeles, and quickly reproduced in several blogs from fans of the Spanish brand.

Although not able to understand all the changes made, lets see a picture larger grid, placed in position a little lower and optical polygonal shapes, with LED daytime running lights.

No mechanical changes are to be expected, keeping the service, atmosphere and 1.2 turbo engines (TSI) and the 1.2 TDI and 1.6 liters.

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Lexus announces new 'concept car' for Detroit

Lexus released the first image of the "concept car" that aims to show the North American International Show in 2012, held in Detroit on Oct. 9 January 2012.

Designed by Calty design center in Newport Beach, California, this new concept will present the new design guidelines that will influence the new models from Lexus.

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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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Skoda shows details VisionD

The next generation of Skoda models will be more aesthetically attractive, and the Concept VisionD, the Czech brand aesthetic shows the direction of future models - the aim was to provide a more modern look without losing the essence of the historic franchise.

With almost similar dimensions to those of a Volkswagen Golf, the VisionD characterized by elegant lines and modern, with an extended roof that falls gently towards the rear, and so giving rise to the rear gate.

In front, the huge front grille remains the center of attention, although the Czech brand's new logo, placed at the bottom of the hood, extends to the grid. The compact forms of optical and other details to be adopted by future models.

Inside, typically "concept car" with futuristic lines and exotic materials, enhancement for the large multifunction display in the center console and the absence of the traditional hand brake between the front seats, replaced by a storage space.

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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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Audi will compete with the BMW X6

Speaking to "Auto News Europe" in the margins of the Bologna Motor Show, the head of Audi design, Walter de Silva, confirmed that there is a plan to develop a rival to the BMW X6. "We will definitely launch a sporty crossover between the Q5 and Q7 (pictured)," said de Silva. Indeed, as the CEO of Audi, Rupert Stadler, had left open earlier this year marks the possibility of potentially come up with a model known as Q6.

It is believed that this will be loosely based on Q6 Q5 sporting a flat roof design details and more aggressive. The engine range will walk between four and six cylinder diesel or gasoline, all equipped with turbo.

De Silva added that Audi considers a smaller crossover, which will probably be called Q4, which will be positioned between the Q3 and Q5, to compete with the BMW X4. This information was confirmed by BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer, who said that the X4 can hit the market in 2014.

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Dodge Viper confirms new presentation for January

Dodge confirmed the return of 'explosive' Viper for next year. The official presentation of the new generation of American sports will take place already in January at the Detroit Motor Show, which takes place between 9 and 22.

True icon of masculinity, the new generation of the Chrysler Viper should have a feminine touch, as the director of advanced design of the U.S. brand, Ralph Gilles, revealing that the new model is inspired by "a nude woman on the beach" and will "gorgeous-looking. "

Unlike what was speculated, the new Viper Ferrari engine will have much less the basis of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione, keeping the impressive V10 engine of 8.7 liters, now more efficient, direct injection and more than 600cv of power.

It is also confirmed the inclusion for the first time in American sports, stability control, so that is usable by all kinds of drivers.

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Ford asks fans to choose the sound of electric Focus

Whether a hoarse sound, futuristic or soft, electric vehicles, which are normally silent, will have to issue some kind of noise for the safety of pedestrians. To find answers on the topic, Ford decided to challenge their Facebook fans to choose which sound like to hear the passing of the next model of the electric Ford Focus EV.

The survey, conducted on the Facebook page of Ford electric vehicles (EV) (www.facebook.com / FordElectricVehicles), allowed fans to interact with team members EV from Ford, providing direct feedback that can be used to influence the final product . In doing so, about 300 fans rated the sounds and over 400 comments posted.

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