oto motive: January 2011

2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG R-LINE WITH PHOTO

Volkswagen today unveiled the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, which will be sold initially in the German market. The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line includes interior and exterior updates, however, no performance modifications have been announced. To the outside of the truck, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line program offers new rear bumper with integrated diffuser and matte oval tailpipes of new side skirts and a front spoiler new R-Design.

Unveiled 2011 Mercedes F1 Petronas

Unveiled 2011 Mercedes F1 Photo

It's great to see Lotus to live and live! They have a lot of impressive works spotscars, and not against one, but two teams in F1, and in some way. This is a major car company Lotus Norfolk called T128 and his rival for the 2011 Formula 1 season in a unique livery. Not many details are in hand, but only to be powered by a Renault engine and a rear part of Red Bull.

First Aston Martin One-77 New Picture

The official, ladies and gentlemen: Aston Martin has found a million dollars League ultra-hyper-super with the new One-77.

Now we know what you think of the One-77 has been released some time ago. But it is only now that the first example it left the factory, and gave his first lucky (and apparently very wealthy) customers. The delivery was less prominent place in Monaco, opposite the iconic Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.

2012 Ford Focus First Riding

And should not be surprised by the notion of a compact car with Grand Touring features and amazing fuel economy. The new creations like the Hyundai Elantra and the Chevrolet Cruze made in the compact car segment of the most hotly contested in the market, putting pressure on the strings of combatants as long as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in the process. But while the Cruze and Elantra proved that great content can come in small packages with lower price tags, there is a growing sense of fun to launch small car may be at risk for travelers who have inherited genes smooth-riding of his brothers.

Successful Test For Audi R18 at Sebring

Audi has officially put its new R18 Le Mans race and all nine of its pilot plant to test. The pair closed cockpit Bruisers Audi R15 and the latest generation of TDI spent some time lapping Sebring as part of preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. Each frame of pilots managed to get some seat time in three vehicles. Oddly enough, Audi has made it clear that R15 "Plus Plus" campaign in 12 Hours of Sebring this year. Audi generally use the place as a trial run for new hardware, before coming to France.

2012 Fiat 500 at 38MPG , 30 mpg city

The EPA has released estimated fuel economy rating of 2012 Fiat 500 sedan and it looks like a compact car near the top of the list as a small hybrid cars, but 40 mpg.

When combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, 2012 Fiat 500 averages 30/38 mpg (city / highway), or 33 total. Replace the 6-speed automatic transmission and a Fiat 500 may be 27/34 and 30 mpg combined.

2012 Noble M600 eye-watering 650-hp

Worldwide a car that is currently full of new hybrids, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, is very satisfying to see some supercars still ongoing. Meet the new 2,012 Noble 600 (this is not the first), the fact that the Porsche 911 Turbo Noble M400 hunting.

Besides being amazing, bearing the 2012 Noble M600 engine big ass and weighs only 2.750 pounds. You should expect the punishment to come in this paper to blow your tie is exactly what they will do.

Noble M600 power comes from a mid-mounted 4.4L V8 Yamaha twin turbo to a vacancy of 650 hp at 6800 rpm and 604 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. What do we mean by accessible? Noble M600 has three APC (Adaptive Performance Control) parameters, includinag road, track and race. Mode makes Noble M600 Road 450-hp; Track mode is 550-hp, and in race mode, sends Noble M600 also that the wheels do all the 650-hp. Mated to a 6-speed manual Graziano, the 2012 Noble M600 is 0 to 120 km / h in 8.9 seconds with a top speed of 225 mph (estimated).

2011 Limited Edition Fiat Abarth 500 Gulf

2011 Limited Edition Fiat Abarth 500 Gulf

Originally built as a one-off to celebrate the anniversary of the Gulf of 10 years in Luxembourg, Fiat has decided to conduct a limited production of this 500th Custom More than 500, this is Abarth 500 esseesse a model that makes 160-hp, more than 101 HP of the standard car.

Because Luxembourg is a small country, limited edition is very low, with only 10 cars being built. With orange and blue livery, the interior of the car is Sabelt racing with files in the infamous regime painted orange / blue. The price is about $ 35,000.This here is real, genuine Fiat Abarth 500 Limited Edition of the Persian Gulf, Beef Special, described Autopolis Fiat dealership in Luxembourg. We say this because just yesterday I said that specific unit and Fiat photoshoped photos of those who made the rounds of the Internet. Although friends and Auto55 Autofans carefully the history of the official press release, we were wondering what a mini with a classic Italian racing symbol appear in real life.

Today, our meditation ended as Director of Marketing and Communication Autopolis Luxembourg dropped the first shots of the real life of the car in our mailbox. We believe that Fiat would have published these pictures instead of "grabbing from the start, but we'll give them props for keeping a watchful eye on the web-o-sphere and respond quickly to our messages.

2011 BMW 2.0-liter Turbo

2011 BMW 2.0-liter Turbo

As confirmed yesterday by the CEO of BMW of North America, Jim O'Donnell, 4-cylinder turbo BMW will come to the U.S. later this year. Currently, BMW has officially confirmed that the 4-cylinder engines will return to the U.S. lineup for the first time since 1999.

Infiniti M35h Hybrid Sedan European-Spec

This is new preliminary specs and performance figures from Infiniti for the European market version of its M35h hybrid sedan,expected to arrive in dealerships this spring. Boasting an impressive drag coefficient of just 0.26, the first Japanese manufacturer of hybrid model weighs less than her brothers and sisters M30d diesel and returns lt/100 6.9 km (33.6 mpg U.S.) on the combined cycle. However, customers will be satisfied with a small bunch, measuring just 350 liters.

This Infiniti sedan's powertrain comprises a 306HP 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine mated to a dual-clutch transmission and a 68HP (50kW) electric motor. The combined output is 364HP, good enough to accelerate the 1.830 kg (4.035 lbs) luxury sedan from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

the M35h is capable of reaching speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph In electric-only mode, with Infiniti stating that in real-world testing, the car can be driven in this mode for as much as 50% of the time on mixed routes. To further improve the powertrain’s efficiency, the M35h also comes with regenerative brakes.

New Images Of Ferrari FF 660HP All-wheel Drive Four-seater Supercar

Ferrari FF 660HP All-wheel Drive Four-seater Supercar

This is first look at the new Ferrari FF, an intervener or as Carscoop said ... Hunchback of Notre Maranello, but the Italian firm has released a photograph of his flagship GT model today. Basically, we have a studio photo of a FF developer gray finish and three images of a prototype development mule dressed in camouflage, while testing the system with four-wheel drive on snowy roads Sweden and Finland.

New FF replaces the Ferrari 612 Scaglietti more seats and practical luggage space for four. At the heart of a super car is a 6.3-liter V12 power plant to drive out the 660 ponies with F1-style dual-clutch gearbox. In addition to practical and effective, the FF is also the first production Ferrari with four-wheel motor system. According to the Italians, the FF can hit 100 km / sec h (62 mph) and 3.7 and is filled with 335 km / h or 208 mph. For more information, and the first video in the car,

2012 Nismo Nissan GT-R RC Unveiled

2012 Nismo Nissan GT-R RC Unveiled

Nissan has unveiled a racing version of the GT-R Nismo its internal tuner at the Tokyo Auto Salon called the GT-R RC (Racing competition).

Nismo GT-R has refined established to monitor the performance improved with air suspension compliance, the use of lightweight parts and equipment GT-R with racing safety law. These include the FIA rollbar-qualifying welded, air inlets and 120 liters of fuel tank safety ATL.The Nissan GT-R,

2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i Preview

Its powerful design, sporty and elegant, agility, luxury features and innovative hardware features, the BMW X1 is a pioneer in the premium compact class in terms of driving pleasure. Once again, the premium carmaker BMW has managed to drive a BMW X model concept of a new vehicle segment to create a unique product. Now, the BMW X1 is innovative, this time based on the BMW EfficientDynamics program. BMW X1 xDrive28i Branda € ™ s first four-cylinder model BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which includes High Precision Injection direct fuel injection, the payment is based on a twin-scroll with the principle of double-VANOS variable valve timing camshaft and Valvetronic variable valve control.

BMW has scheduled the introduction of this technology package in the new BMW X1 xDrive28i, coinciding with the launch of a new generation of petrol engines of 2.0 liters of BMW. 180 kW/245 hp The new engine combines a power upgrade and torque than the previous engine with significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions. This translates into improved double in some impressive performance specs. 0 to 100 km / h sprint h (62 mph) is 6.1 seconds (automatic: 6.5 seconds), an improvement of 0.7 seconds (automatic: 0.3 seconds) in the previous model, which only available in automatic. At the same time, average fuel consumption in the test cycle, the EU has fallen from 16 percent to 7.9 l/100 km (35.7 mpg imp), with CO2 emissions of 183 grams per kilometer.BMW has timed the introduction of this technology package in the new BMW X1 xDrive28i to coincide with the launch of a new generation of BMW 2.0-liter petrol engines. The new 245 hp powerplant combines a power and torque upgrade over the previous engine with substantially reduced fuel consumption and emissions. This twofold improvement is reflected in some impressive performance specifications. The 0 to 60 mph sprint time is 5.9 seconds (automatic: 6.3 seconds), an improvement of 0.7 seconds (automatic:

The new BMW X1 xDrive28i comes with a six-speed manual transmission as standard. The standard equipment includes BMW EfficientDynamics technology â € "among other features â €" Brake Energy Regeneration, Optimum shift indicator, Auto Start-Stop and the enforcement of ancillary units. An optional version eight-speed automatic is also available. Thanks are woven

its exceptionally high internal efficiency of this transmission models offer similar fuel consumption and emissions for those with the manual version.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Configurator

Bugatti Veyron 16.4

With its 16-cylinder four-wheel drive, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4*) may well be the most sophisticated production vehicle of all times.

Most of the components tucked beneath its hood are ingenious innovations that were formerly only deemed possible by visionaries like Ferdinand Piëch.

Boasting a maximum speed of more than 400 km per hour, the Veyron is unmatched in the super sports category. It offers a total of 736 kW (1,001 HP), and its ample power reserves even at high speeds are the fabric of dreams for luxury-class limousines: for a constant speed of 250 km/h, the Veyron only needs 270-280 HP. This means that the seven-gear clutch transmission works with a torque of up to 1,250 Newton meters. The Electronic Stability Program ensures the necessary flexibility

2010 Local Motors Rally Fighter

Off-Road Racing designed for car enthusiasts by car enthusiasts, makes its debut on the biggest industry event of the year at SEMA in the Making Green Cool Zone "

This is one of the most exciting cars ever hit the road. The aggressive, stylish and inspired the Old War Birds, Local Motors Rally Fighter is a remnant of the old new appeal.

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Price	--	Production	--
Engine	3 liter BMW	Weight	3200 lbs
Aspiration	twin turbochargers	Torque	425 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
HP	265 hp	HP/Weight	--
HP/Liter	88.3 hp per liter	1/4 mile	12.1 lbs per hp
0-62 mph	--	Top Speed	--

The history of this vehicle is in its process of revolutionary change and simple - it was designed and developed by a community of car enthusiasts. New American automaker local Motors invites everyone with a passion for cars to work in an open design that can help you choose the shape and appearance of each vehicle local Motors. Now home to more than 4000 cars designers, engineers and enthusiasts, the local community Motors is the largest of its kind - and the only one wearing a new car on the market.

2012 FORD EDGE ECOBOOST

2011 Ford Edge EcoBoost .2011 Ford Edge EcoBoost - Click above for high-res image gallery

Can you've your cake and eat it too? Ford thinks so. The Dearborn darling is inside the middle of unleashing a slew of turbocharged, direct-injection engines for its products in North America, and we lately had a chance to sample a couple of. We were most interested, nevertheless, in 1 particular vehicle: the 2011 Edge equipped with Ford's new 2.0-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost engine. Right after some seat time with the Edge EcoBoost and a quick shake of our automotive journalist-issued Magic 8-Ball, we can confidently say Outlook Great for this Blue Oval-badged mid-size crossover. Outlook very good, indeed.2011 Ford Edge EcoBoost

Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 And Honda TS-1X

The news come from Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 And Honda TS-1X, Lamborghini’s designers had gotten a hold of the Honda CR-Z. Despite its matte-black paint and wild bodywork the TS-1X Concept has nothing in common with the Reventon supercar.

2011 NEW FORD VERTEX CONCEPT

This is New 2011 Ford Vertrek Concept

Today Ford Motor Company has unveiled The New vision for a sleeker, It more sportier and more stylish compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2011 North American International Auto Show. This Ford Vertrek concept previews the company's ambition for a next-generation, global compact SUV that could lead the industry in both design and fuel efficiency.