Mercedes: the range SUV / off-road crosses

In recent days, the family of off-road Mercedes SUV and has passed the milestone of 2,000,000 units, established in 1979 since he was put on sale the first G-Class The current range consists of GLK Class A, Class F, Class G and GL Class, and is recording excellent sales numbers at both one year (221,518 units from January to November 2011, +24.3% over the same period of 2010) as in the computation monthly, as it was during last November has recorded the best performance ever with 25,552 registered vehicles (+23.4%). The two main markets for SUV / off-road Mercedes are the United States and China.

Lexus LF-new images of Luke Concept

According to reports from the English magazine, this model of style might anticipate a coupe-convertible high-end version that will offer itself as “informal” of the new LS.

Have appeared in Autocar.co.uk new official images of the Lexus LF-A Concept Luke, 2 +2 sports car with bodywork designed to anticipate the new styling of the Japanese brand. Its sharp, angular forms evolve because the former called L-Finesse and anticipate the appearance of future products, including the ES sedan aimed at the North American market and third-generation IS. The LF-LC using a hybrid platform (origin unknown), 265/35 tires on 21-inch alloy wheels and has been designed at the center of Newport Beach, California-style, by the same team that produced the LF-Ch of 2009.

Mercedes-Benz Citan

The name Citan combines the words city and titan, and was revealed during a symposium held at the Mercedes-Benz Design Center in Sindelfingen.

The vehicle will focus on day-to-day operations in the city logistics field and will feature different variants that will cover a number of commercial applications.

Expected to go on sale in fall 2012, the Citan will be available as a panel van, a crewbus, and a mixed-use vehicle, as well as in a variety of lengths and weights.

The compact van will join the current portfolio of commercial vehicles.

Mazda Develops Resin Material for Vehicle Parts

Mazda Motor Corporation has developed, jointly with Japan Polypropylene Corporation, resin material for vehicle parts that maintains the same rigidity as parts made with conventional materials while achieving significant weight reduction. Using this material, the parts manufactured are thinner than those using conventional resin, resulting in a significant reduction in the resin required to manufacture parts.

Mazda CX-5

Mazda to Feature Smart City Brake Support

Mazda Motor Corporation has developed an advanced safety technology called Smart City Brake Support (SCBS), which helps a driver to avoid a frontal collision when driving at low speeds in the city or in slow traffic. The SCBS system will be available in Mazda's all-new crossover SUV, the Mazda CX-5, to be launched this spring



Mazda CX-5 with SCBS

2014 Corvette C7 full body prototype spy

Caught by shivering spy photogaphers in -20C (-4F) weather in northern Europe, a few details of the C7 can be extracted despite wearing heavy camouflage.

The most obvious details include the enlarged front bumper air dam and central positioned quad exhaust out back. Looking a little closer at the profile of this prototype, the wheelbase looks slightly longer compared to the C6.

2014 Corvette C7 full body prototype spy Photos

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

Audi A7 tuned by B&B

Audi A7 tuned by B&B Under the hood, the 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine can be tuned to produce 385 PS (283 kW / 380 hp) and 490 Nm (361 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 85 PS (62 kW / 84 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft). There's also a stage two package - which adds a high-flow air filter and an optimized intercooler - that enables the engine to churn out 408 PS (300 kW / 402 hp) and 520 Nm (383 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the stage three package includes the aforementioned equipment as well as a sports exhaust system for 425 PS (313 kW / 419 hp) and 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) of torque.


Audi A7 tuned by B&B

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI


2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI
The new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbo-diesel four cylinder engine that will deliver about 140 HP and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a standard six-speed manual gearbox or an optional DSG transmission. This setup will deliver up to 50 mpg, making the new TDI version the most economical Beetle ever. Volkswagen has yet to announce whether or not the new engine will be offered in the upcoming Beetle Cabrio, but we’ll be on the lookout for any new details.

2012 Volkswagen Beetle TDI

Volkswagen Up Five Door up

five door Volkswagen Up
The three door version of the new Volkswagen Up! was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, and now Volkswagen has released the first details on the five-door model.

five door Volkswagen Up

five door Volkswagen Up

five door Volkswagen Up

The five-door Volkswagen Up! features the same dimensions as the three-door version, but the difference is the rear doors which open wide and allow easy boarding. The interior also offers more space, with 94.7cm (37.2 inches) of headroom and 79cm (31.1 inches) of legroom. The rear passengers will be even more comfortable thanks to raised seating positions.

five door Volkswagen Up

As for power, the new Up! will be offered with a 1.0-liter petrol engine with BlueMotion technology offered in either 60 or 75 HP versions. Both of these options are combined with start-stop function and an impressive fuel economy of 4.2 liters/100 km.

five door Volkswagen Up


five door Volkswagen Up

Hyundai i20 spied in snow

Hyundai’s i20 will be going through some drastic design changes this year, as proven by these recent spy images of the facelift model. The company hopes to completely change the look of its supermini for the 2013 model year and will be unveiling the result of the changes at the end of 2012.

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot
The design of facelift Hyundai i20 will get influenced by the recently launched i40, with a new hexagonal grille, two jewel-like headlamps, and characterful lines that connect the front and rear of the vehicle. The rear lights and rear bumper will undoubtedly be updated as well, considering they are covered in heavy camouflage on this test model. Inside, the i20 will also be refreshed with changes coming to the dash and the front and rear seats.

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Hyundai i20 Facelift Spyshot

Audi RS6 Avant testing spy shot

Spy photographers were able to catch the Avant version testing during winter conditions somewhere in the coldest areas of Sweden. A more aggressive front fascia, wider track, and add-on fender flares make this a pre-production prototype of the RS6 Avant.

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

Like its sedan brother, the RS6 Avant will feature some modifications on the lower intakes, but the add-on flares will have integrated fender flares and possibly box flares like those seen on the Ur-quattro. Audi, along with everyone else, is also working on reducing the car’s weight by as much as possible, meaning that many of the car’s elements - like the front fenders we’ve already seen on the RS3 - will be built in lightweight Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP). The wheels have also received big ceramic brakes.

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing

2012 Audi RS6 Avant Testing