Premiere 2012

A week before the official start of sales of South Korean Renault publish detailed specifications of its flagship sedan SM7. According to the French avtoprozvoditelya, which owns 70% stake in Samsung Motors, a car "radically affect the market full-size cars."

In developing a new model sedan, which took 32 months, Renault Samsung Motors has invested about 400 billion won ($ 207 million). New leaves on the domestic market exactly seven years after the launch in 2004 of his original model Nissan Maxima.

During this time, SM7 grew in size, improved interior and increased ... Read more »

Apart from the fact that the company from Ingolstadt expanding range of civilian cars, the engineers of their sports division prepared a whole galaxy of cars with a strong sports character.

This time the target for "charging" has recently gone on sale Hatchback A7. Now undergoing road tests less radical version of the S7, but in sight of photographers caranddriver.com got the car does not have this model, nothing. The prototype RS7 was more advanced aerodynamic body kit, which includes new front and rear bumpers, wheel arch extensions, new exhaust pipes.

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Group PSA Peugeot / Citroen seriously determined to get leading roles in the production of hybrid cars in the draft. Not so long ago the public was presented stylish crossover Citroen DS5, combining diesel and electric motors for front and rear axles respectively. Now a similar setup has received more than utilitarian Peugeot 3008.

Technologies that lead vehicle in motion, similar to those used for the Lexus RX400h, just place a gigantic two-liter gasoline engine took a diesel engine, which together with the installation of electric displays an impressive 200 hp and 500 Nm of torq ... Read more »

Fuji Heavy Industries, производитель автомобилей марки Subaru, анонсировал план действий на ближайшие пять лет. Японская корпорация намерена укрепить свои мировые позиции и обеспечить поступательное развитие в направлении достижения ежегодных продаж на уровне одного миллиона автомобилей в течение последующих десяти лет.

Представителями Subaru было официально заявлено, что к 2013 году сегмент гибридных автомобилей пополнится еще одним игроком. Согласно имеющейся информации, новинка будет использовать гибридную технологию разработки Toyota.

В то время как одни заявляют, ... Read more »

Bavarian concern at all times strive to conquer new horizons. BMW now plans to introduce several models in collaboration with the organizers of the 2012 Olympics in London.

It is already known that after the Olympics will be available to customers the first ever hybrid, built on the fifth series. The first access to the Executive sedan powered by benzoelektricheskoy get the Europeans, after the car "rearrange" the wheel to the right side and sent to the dealers of the United Kingdom. The first 400 hybrids to fleet BMW will give the Olympic Games.

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As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. What happened in Japan earthquake caused the people of this country to look for alternative sources of power for household appliances. Owners of Toyota Estima Hybrid minivans were in a better situation than other motorists.

Hybrid vehicle system has proved itself well as a gasoline generator of electricity. The company took note of this and decided to make the platform more accessible. The following year, the Japanese automaker will offer it as an option for the Prius Hybrid. Later, she appears in other models.

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After the release of Smart Fortwo Special Edition on the market comes the next version, Rearlgrey. A distinctive feature of the car is an exclusive body color in the color of graphite metallic, complete with silver elements. Smart Fortwo is available in versions Rearlgrey coupe and convertible. Prices start from 14 490 euro mark.

Side mirrors, grille, leather / fabric seats continue graphite theme. The toolbar is made of synthetic leather in black. The package includes automatic transmission, power windows, climate control and a transparent panoramic roof with sun protection. Opti ... Read more »

All motorsport fans have been waiting this premiere and then she took. Along with the new auto representatives BMW Motorsport has revealed some secrets with regards to his return to the DTM after a 20-year hiatus.

Became known to the technical characteristics of the new model. V-shaped "figure eight" with no problems develop regulations allowed 480 hp and giving the car accelerated from standstill to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds. The new head of the sports department Bavarian concern Jens Marquardt has high hopes for this car, and hopes that participation in the DTM will enable BM ... Read more »

While the upcoming premiere of the excited audience shrinks at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, the Bavarian group representatives sent another prototype of the future sports car for road tests.

M3 DTM Tests in central Germany in the town of Oschersleben. We can say that most closely matches the exterior designs, which were presented for a long time before the frame of a new car. But if the current members of the famous touring series from Audi and Mercedes have many features in common, then the car from BMW apart from the competition by more than noticeable.

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At this time, plans to launch a new car Audi. Built specifically for the racing series A5, scheduled to be shown later this year. Meanwhile, in the light went out just sketches.

The new coupe will replace the familiar sedan and will be fully consistent with the technical regulations of the coming season, although the technical component has remained virtually unchanged. Motor will add only 4 hp, for a total increase power to 460 hp. Transmission also does not require any changes, so will the 6-speed sequential.

Head of the Department of Motorsport Audi - Dr. Wolfgang ... Read more »

A new era in the history of Jaguar can safely be called a renaissance. The company increases sales, is working on new models, and the owners of TATA Motors and want more victories in top racing series.

This time the cars Jaguar plan to return to the famous 24-hour marathon to ring in the Sarthe. The most important thing is that the company is prepared to participate in the prototype class factory LMP1 cars is now represented by Audi and Peugeot, and from next year they can join and Porsche.

The last time Jaguar was involved in the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 1991, wit ... Read more »

Low levels of Brazilians have generated a lot of rumors at the expense of its future. But for the case come from top management Ferrari.

Italy's president Luca di Montezemolo personally assured all that the "stable" is not going to change the pilots next year. Alonso and Massa were the top pilots, and if Fernando keeps his level, Phillips returned to the onetime condition, just as the president believes.

Di Montezemolo also said that the victory of Fernando Alonso at Silverstone is very symbolic and the first number of the team is not in vain hopes for the championshi ... Read more »

While the first pilot Lotus Renault GP, Pole Robert Kubica, continues his recovery from injury at the rally, the management team is still looking for a driver who would replace preparing for the return of the leader.

Ground for rumors make their performances today pilots the team. And Vitaly Petrov and Nick were not ready Hayfeld show the results that you hoped to guide in the person of Eric Beaulieu. According to the boss "stable", the Russian pilot will remain on the team, but can not yet claim to be the first issue, and Hayfeld, who replaced Kubica, generally leaves mixed feeli ... Read more »

The Swiss team confirmed the extension of current agreements with the two pilots.

According to the statement of the Peter Sauber, team more than pleased with today's riders. Founder of the legendary "stable" believes that Kamui Kobayashi, in spite of all, only the second season in Formula 1, has grown into a true leader, Sergio Perez and fully lived up to his credibility.

In turn, the pilots are also very pleased with the extension of contracts with the team. Kobayashi thanked the "stable" saying he was happy to play for such a strong team and grateful for the confide ... Read more »

After the last three races of the "red bull" could not rise to the highest step of the podium, the management team decided to make the maximum number of improvement by the end of a break in the championship.

According to the boss "stable" Christian Horner, update RB7 affect not only the diffuser, but also the bottom of the car, which in his opinion, should lead to improved outcomes. New items will be tested on the first Friday in the training of Belgian step on the road Spa Frankarsham.

As for the perceptions of the drivers, then, in particular, the 2010 world champio ... Read more »

Last week at the New York Auto Show we had trouble getting a cab in front of Javitz Center, but somehow the cats at Garage 419 were able to shut down 11th Ave. long enough to race a couple muscled-up Porsches. Pitted in a street racing battle are a Farnbacher Loles GT3 cup car and a Farnbacher Loles Cayman GTR. Both Porsches aren't lacking for power either, as the rear wheels pushing each Stuttgart stud are tested to the limits during the race and at the post-event dueling donuts.

Three minutes of rubber-burning action is available after the jump, including a decisive winner in th ... Read more »

Tesla Motors and the modern artist Lawrence Gertel (Laurence Gartel) turned the world's only electric Tesla Roadster supercar into something extraordinary. A unique car, wrapped in a work Gertela was exposed last week in Miami. In a press release means that the participants in the project combines an innovative approach to the cars and the arts.

In reports to the people of art car body vinyl obili bars coated with them digitally drawing, here is a good example of vinyl to today's cars. After the presentation at the Festival of Arts, painted Tesla Roadster went on a tour of Florida ... Read more »

The Essen Motor Show is just days away, and all of Europe's tuners are set to unveil their latest and greatest aftermarket parts at Germany's version of SEMA. One of those companies will be speedArt, which will be introducing its new performance and appearance packages for the 2010 Porsche Panamera.

Using the Panamera Turbo as a base, speedArt have transformed Porsche's four-door into a 650-horsepower monster thanks to larger turbochargers, an upgraded exhaust system and a revised ECU. The German tuner claims impressive performance figures: a top speed of over 200 mph and 0-100 km ... Read more »

SpeedART PS9-650-based Porsche Panamera

The company announced a comprehensive program SpeedART tuning the new Porsche Panamera. The project is named SpeedART PS9-650.

The car wants to formally present to the Motor Show in Essen, which will be held in early December. By this time, experts SpeedART finish drafting a new aerodynamic body kit, consisting of plates on the front and rear bumpers, a set of rapids and spoilers, as well as the cardinality of programs. Programs to increase the engine power has not yet made ​​public, but we know that there will be three - 550, 6 ... Read more »

Want to pamper yourself? Is the best fit for this speedART BTR-II 650 EVO - a real serious game for adults.

Based on the Porsche 911 Turbo (997), BTR will be sweeter any sugar. It features a new aerodynamic body kit with new front bumper, new side skirts, rear diffuser and wing modified to create more downforce. In addition, the tuner is installed on car adjustable sports suspension and 20-inch light alloy LSC (Light Spoke Competition) wheels.

Source is a 3.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine, complemented by increased turbines, new collectors and sport exhaust system. ... Read more »

The company has promised to show SpeedART in Geneva, the new model, called Titan EVO XL 600.

Built around the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Model 600 features a new aerodynamic body kit with front spoiler, side skirts, modified, wheel arch extensions and a rear diffuser. In addition, the car is equipped with a sport exhaust system and light forged wheels with a diameter of 23 inches CTS.

To update the interior of the car a few, the experts found it SpeedART sport seats (with carbon-fiber frame), iPad and iPod.

Under the hood of the car will be modified 4.8-liter ... Read more »

Engineers SpeedART finally completed his "titanic" work on the tuning kit for the second generation Porsche Cayenne called Titan EVO XL 600 and started selling. For the first time this kit was shown at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year. Then the network has got only one photo, but this time we have more information - you can examine in detail the interior of the car, look under the hood and, of course, to re-evaluate a new exterior.

Kit car made ​​a wide (widebody), it also includes front sports spoiler, rear diffuser and cover the wings.

Under the hood, enginee ... Read more »