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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Volkswagen "Loaf Form" is return the original

The Dutch subsidiary of Volkswagen will start importing the "Bread of Form 'original (ie, T2 VW Camper van, still made on the basis of the first Beetle), which is still manufactured in Brazil and turned into a camper van, the think of the fans and nostalgic adventure.

Most suited to today, Volkswagen T2 Camper manufactured in Brazil is equipped exclusively with a gasoline engine of 1.4 liters and 80 hp.

Coupled with a four-speed manual transmission, this engine enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 16 ... to reach the 134 km / h top speed. Numbers that will not leave disappointed fans of one of the most iconic models in the history of the automobile industry.

In the Dutch market, T2 Camper will be available in three trim levels - Trend, Comfort and Highline - and is equipped as standard with a sofa bed, folding table, stainless steel sink, refrigerator and stove with two burners.

In the more luxurious version (Highline), especially the leather upholstery, linoleum floors, lowered suspension, alloy wheels, chrome bumpers and even rear parking sensors, and an extensive list of options.

Prices will start with 32,245 euros, but can reach 55,955 euros, depending on the level of customization.

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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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