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Acura has unveiled plans to bring to production versions of the Acura RDX and Acura ILX 2013, same as introduced in the Chicago Motor Show. First, the Acura ILX would be based on the Honda Civic and become the flagship brand of the model.
The car would be launched in spring, promising high quality in-vehicle equipment, a power button and an advanced audio system. The specifications have not yet been released, yet they have confirmed three engine versions available, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder and a 5-speed automatic transmission.
Hybrid is also expected 1.5-liter 4-cylinder 6-speed manual transmission. To integrate an Acura RDX probably 3.5-liter 6-cylinder.
The German carmaker has announced a number of details regarding the BMW i3, a vehicle that at first glance reveals many of its powers cutting edges and updated, it is noteworthy that their system is all-electric engine, no doubt the car perfect for young leaders with the environment, then the technical and aesthetic model.
Interestingly I should mention that the BMW i3 was introduced officially in the past Frankfurt and since then the firm has been gradually ripping great catalog of information about its mechanics and driving mode and so far we know that it is a casual car capable of accommodating four adults inside, a part of that has a set of elements that make it very attractive to the human eye, for example glass silhouette of the body, tires or multicolor.
Energy source.
All-wheel drive and energy to operate the BMW i3 comes from one place; speak of a battery pack located under the floor of the carrier, such deposits are capable of converting electrical watts at 170 horsepower, this suggests a range of approximately 160 kilometers, it is even feasible to generate a torque of 250 NM.
Velocisticas performance.
One of the virtues of electric vehicles is that their light weight, in that sense the BMW i3 weighs only 1,250 kg, with body mass that makes it easy to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in just 7.9 seconds, or to 150 km / h peak.
Vehicle Sales 0 Km in Argentina set a new record in 2011, reaching a figure of 858,000 units, 29.5% more than in 2010. This follows from the last report of the Dealers Association of Argentina (ACARE), which also highlighted the good outcomes for the sector in 2012.
In 2011 were sold just 857,983 units, up 29.46% over the previous year when 662,741 were patented. The numbers showed 38,739 sales in December, with a slight decrease of 0.6% over the same month of 2010.
“The moderation in demand in December is a seasonal issue because many wait until January to register the purchase with the new model. However, the ambitious goals that we set for 2011 were already largely met, “said Abel Bored, president of mites.”The numbers do not indicate a December downturn. After October 1 with 34% growth over 2010 and 21% in November, what we have is a slight decline from lack of availability of some models, “continued the manager.
“Unless altered macroeconomic conditions, we can think of a moderate and consistent growth to an economy that came in the business to a large number of 1 car every 47 inhabitants. In this way, Argentina is the Latin American country with the highest proportion of cars sold per capita, when comparing the 3.5 million units sold Brazil with its 190 million inhabitants or 750,000 of Mexico with a domestic market 112 million inhabitants, “Bored analyzed.
Luxury, the latest in advanced electronics, hybrid technology and, above all, muscle cars everywhere. The Detroit Auto Show is the first year and U.S. manufacturers wasted power and exclusivity, while European and Japanese vehicles opt for sleek and tighter consumption.
You have to understand, the Americans play at home and in USA like things big, but this year the measures of the models presented are somewhat more restrained: Cadillac landed with the ATS, Buick, with Encore, Chevrolet with the Sonic RS … small cars? So the power is abundant, as in the Chrysler 200 Super S of 283 hp or Dodge Charger Redline (almost 600 hp), both prepared by Molar.
Of course, no room for concepts lacking and hybrids, a section that highlights the Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid, Smart-us for pick-up or the Lexus LF-LC … All of them give the starting signal see developments in the automotive world during 2012.
His collection of historic cars, all natives of Zwickau, is located in the heart of the building underwent major redesign and restoration works. In its 2,500 square feet rose the roofs of the halls of the basement, installed large windows that let in light during most of the day, and they make an original idea rather than to park and display vehicles of yesteryear: simulating Leipzig the old street as it was in Zwickau in the 1930′s.
The oldest vehicle is a 1911 Hoch Phaeton 12-28, while the jewels of this section are the racing car Auto Union Type C 1936 and 1914 Audi Type C, with which August Hoch won the Alpine Rally, at that time, the more difficult mountain competition of its kind in the world.
In addition, it displays the last truck 25-42 Hoch existing HP 1916, and the chassis of the Audi Type M from 1927. Icons of the history of the brand that can be seen live and direct.
Travel the roads of this factory-museum is an irresistible invitation to the birthplace of many ideas that influenced the German automotive industry worldwide. A walk through the foundational origins of the brand with the four rings.
The goose that lays the golden eggs has been a little cold. So far the unstoppable growth of China encouraged brands to expand their domains in Asia to take advantage of revulsion effect of a country wishing to buy Western products. But in recent weeks we have seen the perfect terrain for speculation is becoming increasingly complex and competitive. Prices drop and European manufacturers have to adapt their offers accordingly.
China’s growth has slowed considerably and it is not surprising that to remain competitive offers as some have launched aggressive and radical than the Chinese authorities themselves consider that they are selling below the actual cost of manufacturing and transportation. European manufacturers have not yet reached such an extreme, yet Mercedes-Benz already has been released including discounts close to 20% in any of their products.
The federal government itself has commissioned Chinese to the prices in major cities of the country descend sharply to the point that brands like BMW and Audi are tripling the amount of their savings, maintaining an average of 10%. The ability of speculation and profit margins are lower, but certainly the increase in sales in November has been considerable. Audi A 69%, 24% for Mercedes-Benz and BMW 9.8%.
That said, the China market is increasingly competitive and complex for foreign manufacturers. Yet it seems that the goose that lays the golden eggs over, for now, this cold and Western manufacturers can continue to breathe quietly and rubbing his hands with the results in China later this year.
The ship “Sao Paulo” arrived this week to the town of Lima, near the city of Karate on the banks of the Parana River, bringing in their huge warehouses to the first 680 vehicles (counting as well as cars, motorcycles, ATVs and trucks participants , the support vehicles), so practically everything is almost assured for the test is played normally.
The task of landing has been anything but simple, and finally occupied the huge vehicles designed to accommodate them play on after eleven hours of starting work.
The ship “Sao Paulo” arrived in Argentina from the French port of La Havre and was attended by 60 workers on his arrival to Argentina to proceed to a landing of their precious cargo to land in Argentina, in a work which, according to organizers has been very clean and efficient.
These vehicles must be added also some others who are reaching for these hours by road from places near and bordering countries.
From this, we know that every vehicle should be ready on the cliff north of the city of Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) on December 28, 2011, focusing all activity after the 29th, 30 and 31 December in Dakar Village located at the Naval Base of the spa town. The podium of start will take place on 31 and from 1 January formally begin the competition vehicles.
At first, Americans have rejected to make loan for Chrysler LLC and General Motor Corporation for helping them for the sake of their cash crises, when automakers have come to congress. But at last, W. Gorge Bush have approved $13.4 billion automakers loan.
CNN has conducted a research for people opinion on Auto Loans Support. They have taken 1,013 opinions of Adults in 19-20 December 2008. They have got that many of adults are in support of Auto loans, approximate 63% of Adults have supported Auto loans, but they have protested the further aid amounts for this Auto loans.
American companies also have given their opinion for this Auto loans issue. Approximate 70% American companies have supported for Auto loans. They also have said that we should give auto loans but in a limited amount for considering recovery status of any person.
Approximate in 3% peoples. Near about 28% American thinks that Crystal LLC and General Motor Corporation will pay back all the loans. Near about 38% people think that they should buy car from Bankruptcy Company. Approximate 82% peoples are having negative approach for Car executives. And some near around 61% peoples are having negative approaches for leaders of Car Companies.
This is the today’s comment of people for Auto loans. I think some people are right for this. I think America has done great work for starting again loan system; however they should be very crucial for recovery of loan. Because, no one is having eyes to identify good people and bad people, so American banks should have keep their eyes open all the time
The press specialized engine for Canary Islands Scirocco Volkswagen has chosen the “Best Car 2009″. The jury comprised of 13 industry experts has five points to give and can give a maximum of three to a single model.
After voting, the final result is I take the new Scirocco, which managed 20 points in total. It takes into consideration issues such as finishing equipment, price, aesthetics, technology, emissions, innovation, maintenance costs, etc..
The overall ranking of votes was as follows:
1. 20 VW Scirocco
2. Renault Megane III 14
3. SEAT Ibiza 13
4. Fiat Qubo 10
5. Rest 8
Among the other models who participated in the competition are the Ford Fiesta, Skoda Superb, Nissan Tiida, BMW 1 Series Coupé, Pro_cee’d Kia, Honda Accord, Mercedes GLK, Mazda2, Audi Q7 and the Opel Agila.
With the new edition of the VW Golf has finally done. The best-selling car in Germany was in this year of the auto motor und sport readers the first time since 2004, again the best car in the lower middle class elected. An appreciation for the engineers, designers and managers in Wolfsburg, after the past four years, the Audi A3 and colleagues from Ingolstadt beaten had to pass.
But otherwise it has in the auto motor und sport “readers choice” Best Cars 2009 “a few changes on the top places where. For example, the Mercedes S-Class in 2007 won top ranking in the luxury class is not against the new BMW 7 Series defend. On the contrary, the S-class coincided with a decrease of 11.6 percent of the vote even behind the Audi A8 to the third place.
Audi can not repeat dream result
Audi may be the result of a dream from 2008 are not repeated, but defended three of the four in the previous year, brought in top rankings: The new A4 comes with 35.3 percent of the vote clearly the most readers in the middle category.
The runners-up will land the BMW 3 Series with over eleven percent residue, followed by the Mercedes C-Class. With fourth place and 5.4 percent of the votes, the new Opel flagship Insignia a first consideration to celebrate success. Another 5.4 percent, the VW Passat, followed by the Ford Mondeo.
Amazingly, the very good performance by Audi (38.4 percent) in the upper middle class. Despite its very long duration, the A6, the BMW 5 Series competitor (21.0 percent) and Mercedes CLS (16.0 percent), is clearly behind him.
In the SUV category was the Audi transition seamless. After 2008 the Q7 has received the most votes, is this year’s Q5 with 15.6 percent in the first place. Surprisingly weak is also the performance of the new Mercedes GLK. Its angular design like only 7.7 percent of the participants. That’s enough behind the BMW X5 (10.5 percent) and Mercedes G-Class (nine percent) for fourth place.
The M-class adopted in 2009 from the top six, last year she was still 11.4 percent of the votes. Overall, this reader the Mercedes-choice supporters do not have good memories remain: 2009 does not create a single model, a first rank. However, the renowned brand in Germany last year after most of the VW cars sold.
VW from acknowledges
The top volume brand in the country since it was made better: In addition to the lower middle class could also categories VW cars and vans to choose. Even in the phasing of polo is in this segment for the reader the clear number one (30.1 percent). Well come to the new Ford Fiesta, with an increase of 11.2 percent compared to the last election from seventh to second rank improved.
Alfa Romeo has also in the car a successful debut. On the first try, the Mito the Opel Corsa behind and squeezed in the import last year’s scoring champion Skoda Fabia with a clear lead of 18 percent in the second place. The Fabia lost over 2008 over eight percent.
The expected breakthrough in the Minis creates the Fiat 500 is not. Although the advantage of 0.4 percent is not exactly abundant, the mini remains the number one in this category.
As a consolation to the 500 patch is still the top place in the import standings. Despite good sales figures, the Smart Fortwo against Mini and Fiat 500 chance.
Another first place goes to an Italian car: The Ferrari California is the Aston Martin DB9 Volante in the import-convertible scoring. The California replaces his brother as the most popular F430 Spider Convertible import from. The overall scoring wins again in 2009 the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, which is last year’s victory against the Mercedes SL may be repeated.
In comparison to last year is the advantage of only 1.4 percent but much lower. 2008, the Porsche still about twice as many votes as the Mercedes. Overall, it is also the performance of BMW remarkable: Among the six most popular convertibles may contact 3er, 1er and Three BMW 6 Series models place.