The Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI CAR review

Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI, It’s essentially the same trick Audi began using on the A6 nearly a decade ago: chunky plastic cladding to protect the bodywork (or more likely let people know that it’s not a normal Avant) and cover a 19mm wider track, plus there’s a 37mm hike in ground clearance. But unlike the air-sprung A6 Allroad, the Audi A4 has conventional steel springs so the ride height is fixed at that level. An Allroad costs around £1500 more than an A4 Avant Quattro SE with the same drivetrain but does come with 18in alloys and a boot organiser thing as standard.
Powertrain options are more limited than in a regular A4. The only petrol engine is the latest Golf GTI’s 207bhp 2.0-litre turbo four, available with manual or S-tronic (DSG) gearboxes, both featuring six speeds. It’s actually quicker than the GTI, reaching 62mph in 6.9sec, 0.3sec sooner, and can return 35mpg. Diesel fans looking for similar performance can choose the beefy 3.0-litre TDI six but most will likely settle for the 2.0TDI.
Surprisingly so. Audi laid on a mild off-road course that the Allroad cruised through with no problem – and which an A4 Avant with the same Quattro transmission probably could have tackled equally well. But a couple of quite serious ascents and descents proved not just the level of traction but also the surprisingly generous approach and departure angles. A proper SUV would certainly be able to do more, but the Allroad is capable of handling anything most of us would ever ask of it. Audi mentions research that suggests only 2% of SUV buyers actually ever venture off road.

Look Ferrari 599 HGTE CAR review

This Ferari HGTE handling package for the Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March and we’ve just been to Fiorano, appropriately, to test it. With Ferrari predicting the same sales in 2009 as 2008, despite the addition of around 2000 Californias, it plainly needs help shifting its current models, and particularly the V12s. But will the idea of spending an extra £13,960 for some chassis, gearbox and trim tweaks be enough to tempt existing 599 owners to upgrade the Ferrari 599 HGTE ?
No engine modifications, for a start – not that the magnificent, Enzo-derived 612bhp V12 needs them. For the 2008 model year it cut emissions from 490g/km to 415 and consumption from 13.3mpg to 15.7; very impressive, if not exactly the kind of bar-room boasts that would tempt existing owners to change.

So the HGTE package aims to do that. It lowers the car by 10mm and springs are 17% stiffer at the front and 15% at the back. The magnetorheological damping system is remapped to reduce roll, the wheels runs half a degree more camber and the rear anti-roll bar is 1.5mm thicker. The six-speed paddle-shift manual transmission now shifts 15 milliseconds faster at 85m/s, and will perform multiple downshifts if you hang onto the left paddle. And the quad exhausts have been made a little louder and angrier, not that the current car is shy.
I’m struggling to spot the difference…

The easiest way to spot the HGTE is its new matt-silver five-spoke wheels, which cut 5kg in unsprung weight. They’re half an inch wider at the front and are shod with stickier rubber. The brake callipers come in five colours and the venturi is now finished in black and the front and rear prancing horses in brushed aluminium. Inside there’s a white rev counter and full carbon trim. The new carbon-shelled but fully electrically adjustable seats are trimmed in leather and Alcantara, with the Handling GTE logo stitched across the backrest.

Audi Q3 SUV ready to production By Audi

Audi has confirmed that it will put the Q3 SUV into production in 2011. The new car will be built at a Seat site in Spain, and Audi expects to invest €300m in the car and produce Audi Q3 SUV 80,000 units annually.
Audi is producing the Q3 SUV? That’s a bold move in the midst of a recession

Yes, but Ingolstadt is hoping that the world will be a better and brighter place by the time the new 4x4 rolls out of Seat’s Martorell plant in 2011 - it’s also the same year we will see the
‘Following in-depth consideration of all relevant factors and an extensive international comparison of various sites, we selected Martorell,’ explained Audi chairman Rupert Stadler. ‘We are counting on this Spanish site’s efficiency, the excellent quality of the production department, and its highly trained staff. We will use the Group’s synergies to sharpen our competitive edge and help protect around 1200 jobs. The decision furthermore safeguards workplaces at other Audi locations.’

But while Audi has confirmed European production, it has postponed a decision over whether to produce the Q3 in the USA.
Just what is the Q3?

Audi describes the car as ‘a coupe-like five-door SUV with seat positions, wheel size, and ground clearance characteristic of a typical SUV’. To you and me it’s a funky 4x4 to sit below the Q5 and take on BMW's X1.

The Q3 was first previewed to the world in 2007, by the Cross Coupe concept shown at the Shanghai motor show. The production car uses the basic floorpan architecture of the VW Tiguan, and Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system will (of course) be available, though an eco-friendly front-wheel drive version is also thought to be on the cars.

Under the bonnet there will be a pair 2.0-litre TFSI engines, producing 168 and 207bhp, but taking the majority of sales will be the 2.0-litre diesel, available in 138 and 168bhp guises.

New bodywork for the Bentley Continental GT by Premier4509

"The white and black power." That should have been the premise Premier4509 when they thought of making a complete package modification to the body of the Bentley Continental GT. The name of the "package" is entirely Limited Edition and is intended to add a little more straight appearance to the bodywork coupé English.

As a major element of this new body, designed by the Japanese coach, with carbon fibre, which can add a small weight reduction. Fins, wing, front and rear spoilers, side, etc., all done with this material that adds lightness and strength. With all these elements in white combining aluminum alloy wheels in black. Finally, it may choose different exhaust stainless steel. The result is this effect and added a width at about 10 cm.

If we look at the images of the Bentley Continental GT original, it almost seems that this "bodykit" W12 biturbo of 560 HP seems to be another.

Vía: autoblog.com

V10 biturbo engine for the Audi R8

This is a story that we must take extreme caution because of the day it was released, because yesterday was on April fools' day (the day of the Holy Innocents most international). According to the news suggests the Audi R8 could receive a new addition to its line of the engine, giving a little more nerve to superdeportivo.

After the pitcher of cold water which was for the followers of the brand of the four rings cancellation of the R8 V12 TDI, with its 1000 Nm of torque, Audi is preparing a version gasoline with the same V10 biturbo you get at the RS6 Avant, which squeezes nothing less than 580 hp and 650 Nm.


The news would be confirmed by an interview by Wolfgang Hatz, director of the engine division of the Volkswagen group, the magazine Autocar. The cooling caused problems in the past that some of the prototypes is viesen enveloped in flames but have been solved by adding a new air intake, which is similar to this in the R8 TDI V12 Concept. The nomenclature of the new model could be RS8, although it could lead to confusion with a version sporting the range A8.

Vía: Autoblog

New generation of the BMW 7 Series Hydrogen

Not that mark a true revolution, but that showed how technology could move towards the use of hydrogen as a primary fuel. And so it was two years ago as the BMW 7 Hydrogen was introduced globally. The paste, which is not so much paste, which is in its initial version could pass using gasoline or hydrogen, a good way to imply management issues and obtaining hydrogen.

Now the German mark stands out again introducing a new version of this Series 7 and now it only works with hydrogen additions greater efficiency and power than in the previous version (hopefully more power than the 265 HP engine V12 above) . The base itself remains constant and running by far compared to other alternatives using the free hydrogen: 7 Series Hydrogen makes the combustion of hydrogen, it does not use as a tool to achieve power.


Is this the future of abandoned oil? It's hard to know and BMW neither knows but has decided to test the benefits that hydrogen fuel cells provide. In the words of Thomas Wallner, an engineer at BMW, "evidence of Hydrogen Engine 7 show that emit certain gases that are more friendly to the environment than the outside air reaching the engine originally."

The 7 Series Hydrogen will be in evidence temporarily and thereafter will be available to customers for testing. Hopefully in a short time we know more details of this new generation.

Vía: motorauthority

Volkswagen Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta and Golf Variant versions Bluemotion

The range extends over Bluemotion models of Volkswagen, after which last year began this saga of vehicles, and mechanical restilizados aerodynamically to reduce consumption and emissions, with the presentation of the Polo and Passat Bluemotion. The new models are the Jetta and Golf, both five-door body like Plus and the Variant.

All these new models already have the classic 1.9 TDI 105 HP and 250 Nm, which in turn is combined with the filter DPF antipartículas and with a number of internal changes as optimizing injection. In addition, and as in previous versions Bluemotion, his gearbox has relations longer from the third gear and includes the recommendation system gear-changing tires or low rolling resistance.
Volkswagen Jetta Bluemotion.

Especializandonos in Bluemotion Jetta, in addition to the common adds a number of modifications to the bodywork to provide less resistance to the airflow. For example, it has closed the grille and has reduced the overall height of 1.5 cm in the bodywork, in addition to the lining of low and the small wing at the gate of the boot.

The end result is a consumption of only 4.6 litres/100 km and an emission of CO2 that reaches 122 g / km, which by no means worsen other performance numbers: 190 km / h top speed and 11.9 seconds to 100 km / h.


Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion.


For its part the Golf Bluemotion, you already have advance incorporates the common elements and a number of other changes in the body similar to the Jetta. Mechanically has improved engine cooling and have been added tyres light measuring 195/65 R15. It also reduces the height of the body, although this is done in only 1 cm.

Figures for benefits according bodywork:


Golf Bluemotion: 0 to 100 km / h in 11.3 seconds, 190 km / h maximum speed, 4.5 l/100 km consumer mixed and 119 g / km CO2 emission.
Golf Plus Bluemotion: 0 to 100 km / h in 12.1 seconds, 186 km / h maximum speed, 4.8 l/100 km consumer mixed and 127 g / km CO2 emission.
Golf Variant Bluemotion: 0 to 100 km / h in 11.9 seconds, 189 km / h maximum speed, 4.6 l/100 km consumer mixed and 122 g / km CO2 emission.

Lastly, finishes available for these models will be the iGolf and Highline for the Golf, Golf Plus Edition for the Advance and for the Golf Variant.

Vía: Volkswagen

New Seat Ibiza 2008

The next will take place on May 2 the official presentation of the new Seat Ibiza in the Hall of Madrid, but the Spanish brand has wanted to pre-empt these photographs which is already in production model bodywork five doors. Certainly, little surprise in some way after seeing the anticipation Bocanegra and what we saw in recent spy photos yes we were giving enough clues.

Not surprisingly, the new Ibiza is wider and has a longer battle (4.05 metres in length), in the light tends to the market. On the other hand, and following trends retailers like the Mazda 2, reducing their weight in relation to the previous generation.

What promises, and that is also part of the latest releases, is the inclusion of more equipment itself vehicle segment increased. For example, the wizard will include parking, lighting on the curve or the latest technology in terms of airbags.

In the mechanical part, from Seat some promise high performance and low consumption eased thanks to weight and engine blocks last generation. It ensures that all the models in gasoline emit less than 160 g / km of CO2 and diesel at less than 120 g / km (with the emphasis on supposed VRT). Before presenting possible options TSi and TDI engines basis, it is known to be incorporated three basic building blocks in gasoline: 70 Cv of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6 to 85 HP of 102 HP.

You can learn more about the new Ibiza and "RoadShow", a tour that will tour Europe with this model, on page www.newseatibiza.com. The arrives at dealers is scheduled for just after its introduction.

Vía: Seat

Ending production of the Mercedes SLR McLaren in 2009

Mercedes has already put the date on the tombstone of the SLR McLaren, this will go down in history of motor racing in 2009. Currently only version is in production roadster, leaving for sale last September. The number of units produced never reached the expected number at the outset of 500 units a year, lagging last year at 275.

Certainly we feel short life cycle of superdeportivo that emerged in the circuits of marriage between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, but can be explained by the forthcoming introduction of McLaren P11, which is manufactured in the same plant that makes the SLR and the plans for production of the Mercedes SLC.

As a tribute to this great model, I leave with you one of the first images that I was lucky enough to see, disculpad quality of the photographs:
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Mazda 3, special version Kendo

Like a Mazda RX-8 question, which has already undergone several versions, the Japanese launched a new version of the Mazda 3 called Kendo. Its main features, in addition to the famous "Zoom-Zoom" are experiencing additions to their different levels of equipment and which in essence are details comfort, practicality and aesthetics.

In addition to assume a number of improvements for a price which will only increase between 300 and € 1,700 with respect to the same finishes in the base version, the Mazda 3 Kendo is accompanied by a warranty of three years or 100,000 km. This is extendable to five years unlimited miles for only € 575, within what is called Security Mazda.


The finish most benefited from this new variant is the Active +, which already includes interesting elements like DSC stability control, traction control TSC, eyewitness and acoustic all belts, onboard computer or multifunction steering wheel .

On all these finishes are added the following elements:

Active + incorporates the original rain sensor and lights or cruise control (model diesel only) in addition to a number of external changes: alloy wheels, 16 "rear lights with new kinds Led spoiler, front bumper Sports integration of fog or with a new front grille.

Sportive Kendo: on Sportive adds important elements like xenon headlamps plus a BOSE audio system with 6 CD charger and alloy wheels 17 ".

Sportive Kendo +: the big news, besides the possibility of the sunroof, is the new smart card.

The price of the Mazda 3 Kendo:

Active + 1.6 petrol Cv 105 Kendo € 18,850
Sportive 2.0 petrol 150 hp Kendo € 21,550
Sportive 2.0 petrol 150 hp Kendo + 22,550 €
Active + 1.6 CRTD 109 Cv Kendo € 20,350
Sportive 1.6 CRTD 109 Cv Kendo € 21,900
Sportive 2.0 CRTD 143 Cv Kendo € 23,950
Sportive 2.0 CRTD 143 Cv Kendo + 24,950 €).

Vía: Mazda

Customize your Volvo C30 with drawings for bodywork

If it were not just happen on April Fools Day (with some of the consequences that entails), I would say that this is a joke, but apparently not. Above all it is quite surprising coming from a brand like Volvo, as we have rather accustomed to the designs straight and serious rather than as varied as they customizations.





They include a program to customize the body for the Volvo C30 which has just launched the Swedish brand in its own country (for now) and that will be available from 7 days of this month. Instead of focusing on the painting or removable elements of the bodywork, it is simply a series of stickers with different designs. In addition to the showy resulting these designs, which you can see in the following photos, as brand also serve to protect the body.




The worst part is the leading price can be calculated from around € 2,000 (change and including labels and labour).
Vía: carscoop

Peugeot Expert Tepee Vagabond, made for travel

In one month to reach market, and certainly seems to offer more than novel. Possibly the market for vans with distinctive nature tourism is broader than in the past but the Peugeot Expert Tepee Vagabond seems to play at another level by providing an intermediate solution before the campers.

What exactly is the Expert Tepee Vagabond? Vehicle ready for the trip, with five or sieta squares and available with one or two side doors, which means improving access and loading. Inside the passenger compartment, personalization is served: the front seats are rotating in the back row can be turned into a bunk or two places adults give way to a central table slider.


Although there is no set, we can add a "form of life" for cooking, systems refrigerators, vents, curtains concealing windows or outlet for camping. That is, turn it into a virtual camper. If we choose the long version, thanks to the convertible roof created by the French coach GRUAU to stay up to four people comfortably.

The basic mechanics, both for the Expert Tepee Vagabond (short version) and the Grand Tepee Vagabond (largA version), is the 2.0 HDi FAP of 136 HP.

The prices of the Expert Tepee Vagabond:

Tepee Vagabond 5 / 7 squares 2.0 HDi 140 - 35,890 €
Grand Tepee Vagabond 5 / 7 squares 2.0 HDi 140 - 36,339 €

Vía: Peugeot

Land Rover Defender 60 SVX anniversary

Land Rover has launched a special version printed in limited numbers in the Defender in honor of the 60 years that meets the ancient SUV, but the essence of the model has changed much since then. The problem is that this version does not reach the Spanish market, as it is only expected to be marketed in the Australian market.

The model is part of the Defender 90 soft top, with just two seats and discovered the roof, but will also be available later version based on the Defender 110 with 7 seats. As you can see from the pictures that you have then in the interior highlights the impressive type bucket seats signed by Recaro. Also features a Garmin navigation system and a stereo with subwoofer and audio input via USB.

On the outside what is most striking is the structure reinforced aluminum surrounding the entire body, as well as the showy stirrups lateral access. Both the front grille as the alloy wheels were redesigned and taillights are LED. Also striking is the position in which it has deployed the spare wheel, cargo space behind the seats.

Vía: The Land Rover Chronicles

Fiat 500 Giardiniera

This idea seems to haunt takes the helm of some designers, and that is what we were told rumors. But it may be that eventually we saw a stretched version of the Fiat 500, as seems to anticipate AutoExpress. It could be presented at the next Geneva Motor Show and enter into production around 2010, which could be considered a little late but about this interval was played with the Mini.

It really could mean as a estretegia similar to that used with its Mini Clubman, after drawing well in the version augmented with the third door. Fiat 500 vs. Mini Clubman, and could be the story although it is likely to show a small Italian as original as the third back door of the Clubman.


The Fiat 500 Giardiniera, as might be called, would be the same platform as the original 500 but with a long body, which in turn mean a respectable increase in interior space and the ability to boot. And mechanically, probably have the basic and logical engines: 1.2 to 69 HP, 1.3 Multijet from 1.4 to 75 HP and 100 HP among others. In this aspect, it would not make sense any version Abarth in principle.

via : autoexpress.co.uk

Renault Clio the Business E85

The range of the famous utilitarian Renault welcomed as a new version that includes a gasoline engine that also supports the option of bioethanol E85, including within the program "Renault eco2" developed by the French brand that puts a mark to vehicles that meet series of requirements for pollutant emissions.

The original engine is a 1.2 16v from 75 HP to be made relevant adjustments to adapt to the new fuel, including the modification of the injection system, the combustion chamber and the fuel tank. Using the new fuel, the engine keeps consumption in combined cycle 5.9 l/100 km and CO2 emission goes above 139 g / km.

Originally, this version of the Clio is designed for governments and businesses in bodywork only five doors. The list of equipment is under the name Business and added to the known Authentique interesting elements such as metallic paint or bluetooth connection in addition to the radio and air conditioning. Its price as of April 1 will be € 14,190.

This model, despite offering some slight advantage in terms of consumption, nor allow avoid payment of VRT to deliver not less than 120 g / km of CO2 particles.

Recall that the name "echo" Renault has three basic requirements:

Emits less than 140 g / km of CO2 and is compatible with a bio-fuel (E85 bioethanol).

Has been manufactured in a factory certified ISO 14001. This marchamo given to facilities that have been highlighted by a significant reduction in the consumption of water and electricity and reduced noise and visual pollution, limiting polluting emissions and emissions of wastewater.

via : Renault

The youtobe Video acceleration of the concentration of Ferrari and Porsche

You can watching and enjoy the best moments on video. Then have a video of just over 2 minutes with the acceleration of the best models Ferari and Porsche

Among others can see moving to Ferrari F40 and F50 and Porsche GT2 wild, as you can see on the tape, goes completely , to the delight of the spectators who were not in that area, because one had to keep a good fright.

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Peugeot 107 The RC-Line

Possibly, the RC-Line version of Peugeot 107 is the most aggressive of all aesthetically existing versions of the mini French. Specifically, it is a little "tuning" performed by the renowned specialist Opel IRMSCHER and that becomes part of the range officer.

On the basis of 107 Urban three-door, his body is to select the colors black boiler, lipizan white and scarlet red. The RC-Line incorporates serial esthetic elements own vehicle as a great power from the vent central oval stickers or exterior decorative color. It also includes some tires Irmscher EVO-Star 15 ", a new grille next to a front spoiler RC-Line and exterior mirrors decorated in red. On the inside, the combination with the red covers the seams of the steering wheel and covered with air outlets for example.

The engines that can be associated with this version are the RC-Line 1.0 petrol and 68 HP 1.4 HDi of 54 HP, which offer short but some think it offers the advantage of avoiding the payment of registration tax (CO2 in around the 109 g / km).

Prices:

Peugeot 107 RC-Line 1.0 68 Cv € 11,000
Peugeot 107 RC-Line 1.4 HDi 54 Cv € 12,350

For € 980 it may add a package that includes air conditioning, radio and CD counter.

Kia Kee worth, curious name for a prototype remote control

The design of the Kia Kee is not worth either too different, maintains the lines that we are accustomed to seeing in the prototypes that anticipate future models. That is not part of this new conceptual model, created in a research centre that has Korean brand in New Zealand, but the main innovation lies in the very concept of operation of the vehicle.

Instead of using the classic combination of pedal, steering wheel and shift lever, Kee wii (wireless) incorporates a remote control called "Dynamic On-Road Kinetics" that lets you handle the vehicle wirelessly through a simple interface: turning the wheels rotate command at the address provided and accelerates or slows using a couple of buttons. This system provides two key advantages: it allows to drive the vehicle from any position in the interior (Can also be from the outside?), And avoids having to design a post exclusively for that purpose.

via: terramotor

Roewe 550 style in China

Next month will be presented in Beijing on Roewe 550, the new saloon Saic Rowe (the continuation of the non-existent in China Rover brand English). The images that you see on these lines reflected the sedan completely uncovered in the street, something that we are not accustomed anything in a car that has not yet been submitted. Or rather because this is done in the country of the Great Wall.

Dejándome carried away by the view of the first hearing, I agree with kids Autoblog.com that its general line is the most accomplished of this saloon, but the front with the grille so stretched and shape of the optics, is very Breaker compared with traditional European taste. Leaving aside this part and the organization of the back, do not you remember the Passat?
Moreover, the 550 Roewe continues mechanics typical of Roewe with its 1.8-liter gasoline engine and 150 HP, which could move up to nearly 200 km / h. It seems that not currently equip the 2.5 litre 180 Cv yes mounted one of his brothers, Roewe 750.
Clearly, designs and configurations are mechanics themselves to the Chinese market, because today we in Europe asustaríamos of saloons that relationship with engine / power (and with such a design, as well).

Via : autoblog.com

Mercedes Class A very slight Face washing

Since the summer of this year will be available a Mercedes Class A slightly different, consisting of a complete development of a foreign and a few slight changes on the outside. Mechanically not be added or deleted engines but will remain the same but with modifications that light will make them more efficient.

As in most of the changes, and as happened in the recent face washing of the Class B, the aesthetic developments appear in the front and rear bumpers, grille in the image of the past as models, fog lamps, covered with the taillights or mirrors. Clearly changes are more generous than in the interior, where there are only new materials for upholstery and aluminum inserts for dashboard instrumentation.
As commented, engines remain the same:
Gasoline
• A 150 - 1.5 to 95 HP and 140 Nm.
• A 170 - 1.7 to 116 HP and 155 Nm.
• A 200 - 2.0 to 136 HP and 185 Nm.
• A 200 TURBO - 2.0 turbo 193 and 280 HP Nm.Diésel
• A 160 CDI - 2.0 to 82 HP and 180 Nm.
• A 180 CDI - 2.0 to 109 HP and 250 Nm.
• A 200 CDI - 2.0 to 140 HP and 300 Nm.
The change is the number of manual 5 relations, which expands to 6 in the model A 180 CDI, A 200 and A 200 TURBO Commission. On average consumption is known to be reduced to 7% but is not known to official figures and it is known that the A 160 CDI will have a consumption of only 4.5 litres per 100 km.
In addition, it will include technology start-stop for versions A 150 and A 170 and a special version called A 150 BlueEfficiency, which will ensure a consulo only 5.8 l/100 km keeping of a 95 HP 150.

via carscoop