Mercedes Class A Concept is shown in Rastatt

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Daihatsu Charade: 2011 Price updates

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Fiat Freemont at Republic Day

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WTCC Monza 2011: ready to get on track

The WTCC 2011 is now in its third round of the season and this will take place in Monza, and as each year will be very challenging for the teams. This is because at Monza cars must completely change their attitude because the track at Monza is very different from the previous two tests. On the eve of Monza the overall command to see the British driver Rob Huff Chevrolet Cruze up to 70 points at one point it follows his teammate Alain Menu.

Kia Picanto 2011 price gasoline / LPG, dimensions, engines

The 2011 Kia Picanto is now on sale at dealerships Italian and Kia Motors hopes that this model year 2011 a success. The 2011 Picanto city car will be available in four trim levels: Easy, City, Life, Trendy and will differ for standard equipment. Starting from the Picanto Easy we can say that in terms of safety and comfort we are still at a good level, in fact there are six airbags and driver assistance systems, and finally on-board computer.

New Fiat Ducato 2011: now have 4 Euro 5 engine turbo

Missing a few days to market the new 2011 Fiat Ducato commercial vehicle in its category that has enjoyed great success over the years. The Duchy is now 30 years on the crest of the wave of all the markets of the world and has sold 2.2 million copies for five generations. The new Fiat Ducato will have four new Euro 5 engines and diesel-powered 4-cylinder and direct injection.

The engines will go from 2.0 liters to 3.0 liters, with outputs ranging from 115 hp to 177 hp and are coupled to a 5-or 6-speed gearbox. Regarding CO2 emissions, we can say that the Duchy is perfectly in line with the standards set by the EU, because we are about 169 g / km. Even the fuel consumption has been reduced to 6.4 liters per 100 km, so a good step forward for a commercial vehicle.

Fiat 500 Twin Air 2011: Prices, layouts and technical

The Fiat 500 Twin is a special series that will have content and special features that make it a true sports car. The 500 Twin is an exhibition dedicated solely to the sedan and convertible and ensure them an engine of 0.9 liter twin 85-horsepower and a maximum torque of 145 Nm With this engine, the Fiat 500 Twin reach a top speed of 173 km / h and will cover the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 11 seconds.

Volkswagen Powerdays 2011: all on the floor!

Interesting and passionate is the initiative of Volkswagen Powerdays who will be riding different models of sports cars of the German House. The program consists of 4 weekend. We will start with the Vallelunga circuit on 14 and 15 May, and then continue with the steps in Misano Adriatico on 28 and 29 May, Monza on 18 and 19 June and close on 24 and 25 September Sarno.

Those who were of interest to participate, if only to experience the thrill of a Volkswagen sport on the track, then it can go to a Volkswagen dealership and sign up. The test drives that can be made will be of two types: "driving experience on the track," in which data will be hints on how to drive a circuit, and "driving technique, handling and abilities, with a real path in the paddock.

Mercedes E-Class 2011 Model Year

Presents the 2011 Mercedes E-Class, an update that affects mainly the engines and transmissions in order to optimize fuel consumption and emissions. The range of petrol engines can now rely on technology for BlueDIRECT INJECTION Direct for E350 and E500 V6 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY V8, while 4-cylinder is extended to the availability of the PLUS 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with steering wheel and switch to the system start- Stop, now features a new torque converter, an ECO mode for change and a new oil pump for the management of the system in combination with the start-stop.

Infiniti G 37 2011: Prices, layouts, technical

The 2011 Infiniti G37 is available in several versions, ranging from sedan to convertible coupe through the inevitable. It's not all because you can choose between the version 2 or 4 wheel drive and four-wheel active steering or traditional. The 2011 model year Infiniti G37 at aesthetic features of the new alloy wheels and new interior fittings.

All versions are available with 7-speed automatic transmission and electronic control and the paddle wheel. The G37 sedan is combined with versions 4 and its starting price is € 45'290 in which include: electronic gear, active bi-xenon headlamps, electrically adjustable front seats and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Mercedes C 63 AMG DTM Safety Car

The new Mercedes C 63 AMG is the new safety car of DTM for 2011, the famous German touring championship as it prepares for the opening race of the season, scheduled for next Sunday at Hockenheim. The German model was chosen in performance Performance version, capable of delivering 487 hp, thanks to a series of important changes to the engine.

In its naturally aspirated 6.2 V8 thunder, as on the road model, is combined with the new MCT seven-speed transmission: the powertrain allowing the sedan is configured as the Star, which is based on the rest of the car racing, a 0-100 4, 3 / 2. The C 63 AMG Performance is also equipped with the standard rear limited-slip differential and a braking system that provides both ventilated and drilled discs front and rear, with six-piston calipers front and four behind.

2011 Volkswagen New Beetle: A possible setup?

The new Volkswagen Beetle, which debuted in a preview for the general public at the Salon of Shanghai and New York (the second still in progress), has received many positive comments and rumors they want already entering the market a version of R already view models of the Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco.

The Volkswagen Beetle R could mount a 2.0 TSI turbo 4-cylinder 265 hp engine, the car and so should have performance similar to that of the Golf: acceleration 0-100 km / h in 5.5 seconds and covered with top speed electronically limited to 250 km / h. Nothing is official yet but if the R Beetle Volkswagen engineers had to be really sure to drop by the set, put the DSG dual-clutch, and probably will use the Motion 4 wheel drive.

Maserati: video line-up 2011

Nice video dedicated to the Maserati line-up for 2011: with the GranTurismo, GranTurismo, the Quattroporte and GranTurismo MC's Road to feast his eyes. The MC Road in particular tickles our automotive deepest instincts. A mixture in which the delicacy of the forms is mixed with a mechanical exceptional.

And the appeal of a discovery as the GranCabrio? It 'also available in "Sport", for those who want to drive sharp. In this context, the Quattroporte is the only beautiful of the lot to acknowledge the weight of its springs: while remaining an icon of Italian production, is that most of the other needs to be renewed.

Forecast traffic highways in the car tomorrow, use the following radio channels!

These two days of Passover and Easter Monday on Italian roads are always marked by traffic due to holidays and the usual exodus. In 2011 this Sunday 24 and Monday April 25 there will be millions of people who put in the car for the Easter or to return to the cities. According to the company and highways as shown on the site, avoid the bands included in the early afternoon and Easter Monday between 8:00 and 12:00 that will be a red dot.

Fiat Group on with Maserati, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo

Recently we at Automobili10 we have already noted how, thanks to the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and Myth was the driving force in the market for this 2011 Fiat Group. This week, however, came the figures for the first quarter of 2011 the Fiat Group, considered important because data from the spin-off Fiat Auto Industrial.

In short, over the first quarter of 2010, revenues were up +7.1%, reaching the figure of around 9.2 billion euro, with an operating profit of 251 million and increase share liquidity of € 13.1 billion . Fiat Group have performed very well on the market brands Ferrari and Maserati, whose supercars and other novelties in the field of luxury cars have exceeded sales forecasts.

Easter 2011: cars at home, take the train!

At Easter is a time of picnics, trips, first days at sea. In short, you are traveling. And many of our compatriots have decided to leave the car in the garage and use the train for travel during the religious holiday. It is estimated that about two and a half million people will travel by train, according to data from Trenitalia, which promised an opportunity for expanding services.

Many were in fact requests for the seaside and to the south of the country. "Until May 2 power supply with 74 additional trains, enhanced information services and assistance and the heads of trading desks," it said in a statement Trenitalia. His commitment to "continued and intensified in the following weekend with two events Romans: the traditional concert in Piazza San Giovanni and the beatification of Pope John Paul II." The day after Easter, Easter Monday, which most know as Easter, travelers choose the train to move.

My Special Car 2011: camera car Abarth Punto and 500 Rally Evo Essesse

During the My Special Car Show di Rimini 2011 we had the opportunity to turn on the runway with external testers and Abarth brand with the latest news of the scorpion: Punto Abarth and Abarth 500 Rally Evo esseesse. The first, unveiled at the last Paris Motor Show, has a fine in the 1.4 version of 180 hp and 270 Nm of torque, front disc brakes with perforated and ventilated 305 mm rear disc brakes drilled 264 mm front brake pads high-performance front and rear Koni FSD dampers, lowered springs, 18-inch alloy wheels, Abarth exhaust BMC air filter and dual terminal.

Lancia Y 2011: the next market leader?

Last week I was informed of the official prices of the new Lancia Ypsilon 2011, 5-door facelift with the Lancia Ypsilon, we already have seen at the last Geneva Motor Show 2011. Available on the market with about 600 customizations and three trim levels (Silver, Gold and Platinum), the starting price is € 12,400 for the Silver version 1.2 for € 17,300 to get to the top of the range with the 1.3 Multijet engine layout Platinum.

Show New York 2011: Mercedes E 63 AMG

New York Motor Show 2011 is presented by Mercedes E63 AMG with AMG Performance Package. The engine is a 5.5-liter V8 with an output of 525 and 557 horsepower, while torque goes up to 800 Nm With this new engine, the E63 AMG is able to consume about 22% less than the previous version, in fact the estimated consumption is about 9.8 l/100 km, while CO2 emissions amounted to 230 g / km.

The new Mercedes E 63 AMG accelerates to 100 km / h acceleration in 4.3 seconds (4.2 in version 557 hp), while version 4.4 employs Station. Top speed is 250 km / h or 300 km / h, you buy a specific package that includes a course of riding. The new V8 engine is mated to an automatic transmission Speedshift MCT seven-speed and possibility of selection of mode Controlled, Efficiency, Sport, Sport + and Manual.

Mercedes A Class Concept: new pictures

The Exhibition of Shanghai is now in its third day of the exhibition and the stand you can see the new Mercedes A-Class Concept. Today, the show also opens its doors in New York where the prototype of Class A expects that the other Flash immortalino. We present in this place live photos of the new Mercedes A-Class Concept, a car that immediately draws a clear line of demarcation from the current generation car.