Premiere 2012

Until recently, manufacturers charged Ford - Company Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) experienced a decline, but it seems it is getting better. Through its new partnership with the European Ford Team RS, in addition to updating its model lineup, the company will double its line of vehicles.
The first joint project will be the Focus ST. Five-door hatchback with a 247-horsepower engine 2,0 EcoBoost will be available in the U.S. (at the plant in Wayne, Mich.) and Saarlouis in Germany, where the model will be assembled in North America and Europe, as well as Australia and New Zealand.
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Canadian designer Amadou Ndiale, known for his concepts Lamborghini Furia and Toro, created the concept supercar Bugatti able simultaneously to be a machine for a gentleman and a racing car.
Source of inspiration were the two cars, which became very important milestones in the life of brand Bugatti - Type 35 and Type 57 Atlantic, thanks to which the company managed to survive the difficult times between the First and Second World Wars.
By mixing together the legacy of the 30s of last century and modern design, created Ndiale coupe Bugatti Atless which may be as a racing car and t ... Read more »

In the first quarter of 2012 to begin mass production of new Chrysler - compact hatchback Dodge. The model was developed in partnership with Fiat, which currently owns a controlling stake in the American company.
The assembly will be done in the U.S., Chrysler plant in Illinois. The design has been approved, approved, and the name of the machine. However, the "name" yet kept secret. In contrast to the exterior. The first sketch was presented in February of 2011 at the Motor Show in Chicago.
Novelty refers to the class B and is based on one of the platforms of Fiat, but differs gr ... Read more »

The Porsche seriously contemplating on how to release the ideological successor to the model 356. It is expected that it will be lightweight, compact roadster, which can take in the model range marks the place at the next lower level model Boxster.
Porsche 356 at one time was one of the most successful models, due to the low price brands and outstanding driving characteristics. Now seriously thinking about Zuffenhausen release of the most affordable model, which could be regarded as the ideological successor to the roadster. Presumably, it will be called the Porsche 550.
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Dutch designer Sabino Leerentveld created his concept hypercar Aston Martin AMV12. His creation is a mix of Jaguar XJ220, Aston Martin DBR9 and the concept of BMW Nazca M12 from ItalDesign. If all of these auto mix (but do not stir) and put in a modern version of the Aston Martin Bulldog, established in 1979, you get exactly AMV12.
The car, equipped with a frontal or mid-engine V12, a model that in the line of British automaker could theoretically fit on the limited edition Aston Martin One-77.

The company introduced an exclusive Bugatti supercar modification of open Veyron Grand Sport, entitled «L'Or Blanc» («white gold"). The car developed jointly with the Royal Porcelain Manufactory in Berlin, which produced for a number of new items of porcelain items that adorn the exterior and interior car.
Exclusive Roadster, painted in dark blue with white ornamentation, was inserted on the cover of tank and central parts of wheels, made of china. Of the same material created glove box between the front seats. On each of these elements is depicted an elephant standing on its hind legs. ... Read more »

24-hour marathon at Le Mans, held two weeks ago, was won by Team Audi. Recall that the victory was not easy - the team had nearly dropped out of the fight, losing two of their car. But one crew managed to survive and finish first. The feat of its pilots from Ingolstadt company has decided to commemorate the release of an exclusive supercar R8 Limited Edition.
External differences from the standard coupe a bit - this is a special color body, styled as titanium, 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels on the model R8 GT Coupe, as well as an optional styling pack Carbon Package, which includes a s ... Read more »

The company held a small Kia restyled the car cee'd, which resulted in the best-selling South Korean brand has gained a new equipment called Platinum and streamlined diesel unit.
In the line of propulsion Kia cee'd 2012 model year, South Korean manufacturer has updated the 1.6-liter CDTI diesel with variable turbine geometry, which now complies with the environmental standards "Euro 5". 90 hp engine, mounted on a five-door hatchback Kia cee'd, was more economical to 0.1 liters (4.2 liters per 100 kilometers) and cleaner: CO2 emissions reduced from 115 g / km to 110 g / km.
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The new compact coupe Lexus, which will compete with the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, plans to build a crossover based on the Toyota RAV4. The car will be offered exclusively as a hybrid. According to the German edition of AutoBild, this machine will be called the CX 300h, the total capacity of the power plant will be about 200 horsepower, while the average fuel consumption will not exceed five liters per hundred kilometers.
The appearance of a line of "Lexus" compact crossover previously confirmed a top manager of a Japanese company, Tony Krambs. According to him, such a car is necessary to inc ... Read more »

French brand Peugeot after a long break, stretching for several months, the newly launched test version of the SUV wagon 508, which will be completed later this year.
While the exterior of the prototype rival Subaru Outback and Audi A6 Allroad hides test "outfit", with whom he is in no hurry to leave, one of the main differences between conventional station wagon Peugeot 508 SUV version of its engineers to the French company could not hide. We are talking about a few inches larger clearance model Peugeot 508 Outdoor, allowing the car to overcome a slight lack of roads. From "donor" car ... Read more »

South Korea's Samsung Motors releases first images of the interior of the sedan SM7 new generation, which was first broadcast in April this year at the Motor Show in Seoul. In other countries, this car will be sold as the Nissan Teana and Nissan Maxima (U.S.) and later version of the same car will appear at the brand Renault.
According to the "Samsung" Salon of the new sedan has a "perfect ergonomics for ultimate comfort" of passengers. In this case, judging from the published images, most of the interior was borrowed from Renault Latitude. These vehicles similar design center console a ... Read more »

Mercedes-Benz, trying to stir public interest in the new generation B-Class models, whose debut is not far off, revealed the first official information about the car.
Rejection in the development of B-class car the next generation of old heavy platform "sandwich" in favor of the new front-wheel drive "trucks" has allowed to lower the center of gravity by 30 mm model and give it a sporty character. The design has a special niche kompaktven underfloor storage compartment for batteries, tanks with natural gas and fuel cells. According to the German company, the start of production of elect ... Read more »

During the presentation of the new generation Toyota Camry sedan at a meeting with the North American leadership group is one of the dealers present, the web displays an image of the future best-selling Japanese brand.
The first image with the image-generation Toyota Camry "next" scanned from the official brochures and suggests that the model has a different head optics with sharp edges, a new grille with vertical and horizontal bars, and other exterior mirror housings, front bumper and hood. The rear Toyota Camry in the picture is not visible, and changes to "feed" the sedan can only g ... Read more »

Opel has announced that by the end of this year, put on the market its first electric car - Ampera.
The five-door car with four-wheel drive four-wheel electric motor is equipped with a 111 kW/150 hp, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The motor Voltec constant torque of 370 Nm ensures acceleration to 100 for 9 seconds and a top speed of 161 km / h.
On the promise of the manufacturer, only one electric car can travel a distance of 40-80 km depending on the style and driving conditions such as traffic conditions and ambient temperature.
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Bavarian "treshka" fresh model year will be available in a couple of new versions. Customers can choose from the designs and Exclusive Edition M Sport Edition. However, only for the coupe or convertible.
"Exclusive version" will boast 18-inch lightweight wheels and a new color Mineral Grey. Inside the owners will find the kingdom of skin color in Dakota Pearl Grey and the principality of anthracite shade Bamboo Grain.
Lovers of sport and more toned form Bavarian chariots will be happy to order M-fulfillment. Complete set of the disk diameter of 18 inches of the original design, a ... Read more »

Once MINI unveiled a new look and features serial coupe, the automaker's attention focused on the British roadster version of its two-seat model. It was his version of John Cooper Works (JCW) spotted photographers portal Carscoop during testing at the Nurburgring.
With a minimum camouflage the prototype, we see that, like the coupe, the roadster with a folding fabric roof was very close to the original concept, which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2009.
Version JCW, depicted in the photographs, and having a little more aggressive aerodynamic kit and large-sized alloy whee ... Read more »

The Japanese company in the run-up Infiniti debut prototype of a new crossover at an auto show JX Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance posted on the Internet is the first official teaser of the model.
In the picture seven-seater Infiniti JX shows the front part of the car body with a narrow elongated head optics. In addition to left headlight, the picture can be seen from the front bumper and fog a mirror outside the species.
For information about the technical equipment does not disclose Infiniti car. According to the latest seven-seater "SUV", which is based on front-wheel-loader " ... Read more »

Here is the latest concept, created under the leadership of Lawrence van den Acker. This is a commercial vehicle that can act as a comfortable passenger transport, it meets the requirements of business users, on the one hand, and the needs of family use, on the other.
This is the fourth car, which illustrates the new design strategy for Renault. Following the concept of "love at first sight", which was expressed in DeZir, «open world" with Captur and "awareness of family values" with the R-Space, Renault Frendzy is "the world of work."
The passenger side window and there is no B- ... Read more »

The German sports car maker Porsche Nürburgring conducted speed tests prototype of a new generation of Cayman.
Latest "spy" photos of Porsche Cayman, for the first time captured the "face" of the machine showed no global changes in conformation. A prototype of the current version of a sports car stands out slightly upgraded front bumper, which appeared on the LED strips running lights, a modified optics, other buildings, and relocate outside mirrors, rear window larger. Appearance of the car and refreshed through the installation of new side air intakes, rear bumper and lights.
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Fotoshpiony managed to catch not declassified until modified coupe Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG in a series Black Series - the most powerful in the modification of the scheme. The landmark meeting took place at a European racing tracks.
Classified as Black Series producer from Stuttgart traditionally produces the most that neither is "charged" versions of its sports coupe. Not escaped this fate and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. More precisely, will not escape - until the official announcement about this was not done. However, an impression of how the coupe will look like, it is already possible thank ... Read more »

The sports bar will be new BMW models - coupe M2. According to the British weekly magazine Auto Express managing director of BMW M Friedrich Nitschke, the new product will be built on a platform of F21, which is also used to develop a new generation of the BMW 2-series.
Body ultralight coupe will be built of carbon fiber panels, which differ not only low birth weight, and excellent maintainability. Among the possible engine is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbo motor from the BMW M1, «hyped" up to 350 hp, and a brand new unit, of which nothing is known except that he will be equipped with t ... Read more »

Lotus company is preparing to debut the fastest supercar, developed in the UK. According to the publication AutoExpress head of technical department marks Wolf Zimmermann, a British producer will build a stripped down version of the next generation model of Esprit, which would surpass the speed of its competitors - McLaren, Aston Martin and Bentley.
According to Zimmermann, the future flagship supercar will be not just a lightweight modification, and "an elaborate evolution of the standard Esprit». The car will be equipped with a forced version of the 4.8-liter eight-cylinder engine, wh ... Read more »

French manufacturer Renault introduced a special version of "Silverstone" models Twingo RS and Clio RS. Will release only 100 copies of "hot" hatchbacks of 50 pieces of each model. They will all be painted in silver "metallic", combined with the black exterior decor: mirrors, grille, air intakes, wheels. Complete the picture of the roof and black tinted rear windows.
The name modification, Silverstone GP, together with the circuit tracks adorn the middle rack cars. Clippers get sports suspension Cup and timing system with the ability to view the congestion and modes of operation.
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The British company Aston Martin in next year's complete production of the DB9, took over the pipeline in 2004, and will launch the successor to the popular sports car, a prototype of which is run-in with future rivals - Ferrari 599 and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG.
A new generation of Aston Martin DB9, at first glance, has a similar appearance to its predecessor, but in fact the machine is much different, as part of a design and technical equipment. Against the background of the current version of the DB9 prototype released a new front bumper, increased in size with LED headlights sections, m ... Read more »

The French company Exagon Motors introduced the race track Magny-Cours running prototype of its first model - the electric vehicle Furtive e-GT. As a test pilot, depicting the invited guests car in action, played Nicolas Prost, son of four world champion Formula 1 Alain Prost. The concept car was first shown at last year's motor show in Paris.
Series coupe after the launch of a series will be offered in two versions - full power and with an additional internal combustion engine, which will be used solely to recharge the battery the car on the road. The first of these modifications will ... Read more »

After a series of tests of "mule" Range Rover new generation, the British manufacturer Land Rover was first brought to the prototype test new products in its own body.
Because of a special plastic clothes and a black and white "camouflage" the final exterior design of the fourth generation of premium crossover Range Rover remains a mystery, but today it is safe to say that the model will retain a recognizable silhouette of its predecessor. The car will be larger than the current version of the crossover and easier. Due to the wide use of composite materials in the construction machinery ... Read more »

For the first time on tests, "lit up" innovation, which will add scale models available Renault, such as Logan and preparing to enter the Russian market crossover Duster.
Future car can be attributed to the category of cargo vans or "heel". That is, it will be an alternative Fiat Doblo, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Patrner, and may be a little cheaper than they are.
Like on the platform created by Logan wagon Lada Largus, a new seven-seater Renault will, but his body will be larger and more practical. As decided at the "heel" - the rear sliding side doors are made for easy loadin ... Read more »

The Chinese company, Lifan, introducing the public on the Shanghai International Motor Show with a concept car Lifan 720, decided not to proceed with the development of the production version of its flagship sedan.
The other day a future flagship Lifan first came under the gun camera paparazzi at the time of the tests in China. Against the background of the conceptual model freight car receives only a different body color but different design alloy wheels. The style of the exterior Lifan 720, perhaps, not be defined as vivid, but bored and look for the sedan competitors will not name. < ... Read more »

According to Nissan, the second generation of its Versa sedan features “the lowest MSRP in America” at $10,990 (not including a destination fee), with the sub note that the company’s aforementioned assessment is based on “MY12 competitors at time of print”.
Some of you will say, we already knew that, and you’re right. But what we did learn today is the pricing of the entire Versa range that includes three more models aside from the cut price, entry-level S trim.

The 2012 Versa, which was introduced to America at the New York Auto Show this past April, is based on the latest ... Read more »

After the introduction of the updated Discovery 4, Land Rover released details on its 2012 Range Rover Sport that features similar mechanical changes and equipment upgrades for the new model year.
As with the Discover 4, the Range Rover Sport’s more powerful 3.0-liter SDV6 diesel engine receives a 10HP boost lifting output from 245-horses to 256HP and is now mated to Land Rover’s new ZF 8HP70, 8-speed automatic gearbox. As a result, CO2 emissions have been reduced from 243g/km to 230g/km while combined fuel economy has improved from 30.7mpg to 32.1mpg UK.

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As a response to Volkswagen Alfa Romeo (at least theoretically), Seat is not quite cope with this task. Take the case of Seat Ibiza Sports Tourer (ST). The compact sedan is offered in Germany with three engines: a 3-cylinder, 1.2 liter capacity of 70 hp, 1,4 L capacity of 85 hp and 105-strong 1,2 TSI. There are also three diesel engines: 1,2 TDI (75 PS), 1,6 TDI (90 hp) and 1,6 TDI (105 hp).
But the Germans were in no hurry, and hinted that soon cars will be equipped with the Seat powerful engines currently available in the Group.
Better late than never: Seat prepares for FR vers ... Read more »

The company presents the new Peugeot Peugeot 508 Diesel RXH hybrid.
The car is different LED lights, three vertical necks on both sides of a streamlined grille, and leather interior and seats, Alcantara. Peugeot 508 RXH offered in a complete engine 2.0 liter HDi FAP HYbrid4 - the first diesel hybrid in the world. It reaches a maximum power of 147 kW (200 hp).
The world premiere of Peugeot 508 RXH held at the International Auto Show in Frankfurt in September 2011 in Europe model goes on sale in spring 2012

BMW 6 Series coupe, which is now known as Gran Coupe, caught fotoshpionam during road tests in Europe. According to some information, it will be on sale in the first half of next year, with BMW predict new product demand good.

According to calculations the Bavarians, the share of four-door versions will have about half of all sales of the BMW 6 Series. Today, the family consists of a coupe and convertible with soft top, and the so-called "four-door coupe" to join him in about six months.

This is not the first time that the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe enters the lens fotos ... Read more »

Jaguar is preparing to release a relatively compact roadster, which will receive the code name for XE - test prototype spotted on the road tests in the U.S.. The roadster will take place in the lineup a step below the current generation XK.

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According to insiders, which refers to the portal Auto Express, for the construction of new items to the traditional soft-top will use a shortened platform RWD models XK, but it is strongly modified. About what it meant roadster power ... Read more »

Mini and luxury luggage maker Tumi company will release a special version of the versatile Clubman. While the "baggage" Clubman will be considered as a concept, but there is some probability that the limited party wagon Mini launch on the Chinese market.
The main feature of "luggage" Clubman, which has a special name Mini goes Tumi - it's exterior design. Strictly speaking, these special "Klabmenov" - two different and they just finished. The first painted in the signature color of the suitcase from Tumi, who is Hunter Green with the appropriate texture and black and orange accents, whi ... Read more »

The flagship model line of the third series BMW - "charged" the next generation M3 - will be equipped with three engine turbines. In addition, the portfolio of models from BMW M GmbH unit will add novelty - M2.
Chapter M-unit Frederick Nitsshke Bavarian automaker confirmed that the department is preparing a new model. Among them will be and M2, which is to join the powerful M3 and M1 supercar successor. "Our pace of development of new models should be speeded up. We can build more cars and provide more new products," - said in an interview Nitsshke Autoexpress.
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In Ingolstadt, prepare a set of changes to its model of the family Audi A5. It is expected that modernization will undergo exterior as well as gamma motor and chassis tuning. The Audi says that the most sought speakers for increased efficiency.
Coupe, convertible and five-door hatchback Audi A5 will get a new head optics with LEDs, the modified bumper and new grille - should bring a facelift to the exterior appearance of A5 models that came later. Among them are called A1, A8, and, of course, A6. Interior A5 dignify with a new steering wheel, gearshift, streamlined interface and new MMI ... Read more »

On passing the international motor show in Frankfurt before the first machine of the revived East German brand Trabant. New developed by Herpa, which is one of the largest manufacturers of scale models of cars, and built in collaboration with the bodywork studio IndiKar. According to representatives of firms, the first copies of the new "Trabant", named nT, will be available in 2012.
Overall length of the new items is 3.95 meters, width - 1,69 m, height - 1.5 meters, and the wheelbase is 2.45 meters. Trabant has a five-seat 63-horsepower electric motor and lithium batteries, which provi ... Read more »