Car Incentives 2012: Thought to the electric car

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Grand Edition Mercedes GL 2012 prices and engines

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Mercedes S-Class: in 2012 in four versions

It will arrive next year on the market the new Mercedes S-Class, now known as Project W222, and is expected to be an entirely new car, because the new flagship brand of the star will be available in four different models, or better, with four body styles. In fact, the new Mercedes S-Class goes on sale as well as in sedan long wheelbase and short, also in the Coupe variant, which will replace what is currently on the market Mercedes CL (onwards, however, since 2013) as well as four-seater Cabriolet.

New Honda Civic 2012: see also in the family?

After ten years have passed by the Honda Civic Aerodeck is possible that can reproduce a version of the Honda Civic station wagon. As we know the Honda Civic model year 2012 will arrive on European markets over the next year, but the biggest news would be represented by its familiar version, which, as it should be, would have sold a few months later.

The engines of this possible Honda Civic station wagon may be the current gasoline 1.3-liter i-VTEC 100 hp and a hybrid variant which is present on the Honda Jazz Hybrid and Insight, and, with regard to diesel, we could have a new 1.6-liter engine. The Honda may have chosen to make such a step towards a Civic wagon also to try to make a strong impression in the C-segment car market, as has long been, is one of the most heterogeneous.

ZR1 Corvette Z06 and 2012 Model Year

ZR1 Corvette Z06 and how to update the model year 2012, further honing its performance. For the lighter types of updates will be limited to details of the passenger compartment, while the two most sporting V8 with 512 hp and 647 have been revised to improve its performance in road and track, with the anticipation given by the sample only Centennial Edition .

For this option will be proposed in the new Michelin ZP Cup semi slick, suitable for use on dry asphalt, in sizes 285/30 19 "front and 335/25 20" rear. Specially developed together with French engineers, ensure an improvement of 8% share in the acceleration exceeding 1.1 g side will be fitted with new alloy wheels in satin aluminum blacks, 2.2 kg lighter than the previous miltirazza.

Show New York 2011: Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO

Ford to Show New York will lead the 2011 restyling of the Taurus, which in addition to some new light on the aesthetic connotation, will make his debut in this version that will arrive in dealerships in 2012, a technical update. Despite this new Taurus born specifically to meet the demands of the American market, one can see that style tends to be European, a clear sign that things are changing, even for Americans accustomed to large volumes.

Volkswagen New Beetle 2011: first official video

Some time ago the first pictures were available of the new Volkswagen Beetle, which should begin in 2012. As we know, the German manufacturer wanted to point to a renewal of the model trying to approach it a bit 'more to the old Beetle. Have now been launched the first video, the first of which is a real promo that tries to show the car in all its forms, as well as the third, while the second allows us to see the car moving in all its noise .

2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Celebrate its 45 years and still going strong next year, a car home a symbol of Chevrolet, which is the Camaro, which in 2012 will be presented in a new version. So many updates that will come on this car since 1967, among which we find a V6 3.6-liter direct-injection more powerful than we know, as well as sports suspension on the SS versions.

All new interior, too, which will debut a new steering wheel and a brand new instrument, as well as a number of goodies that the modern era brings with it, such as a rear camera. As a prelude to the 2012 car, will arrive later this year a limited edition of the Camaro, which would celebrate the 45th anniversary of the car, which will draw inspiration from the version of 2012, the beginning of which comes the Camaro ZL 1, the variant sports.

Model Year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro

Launched in 1967, the Chevrolet Camaro next year will make 45 years. And the model year 2012 of the American sports will be an opportunity to improve in all respects: among the many new features, the model will debut a version of the 3.6 V6 with direct injection of the most powerful and able to ensure suspension behavior Road to the sporty SS.

The improvements will also be the interior-new instrument panel and steering wheel-and technology: it should be noted that among the debuts of the new rear camera parking aid. This summer, as announced by Chevrolet, will also be given a limited edition 45th Anniversary and named based on its MY 2012.

New Audi A3 2012: the first sketches released by the Home

We present the first three official sketches of the new Audi A3, the new generation coming onto the market in 2012. The new Audi A3, as you can see from the photos, it has been revolutionized in its line, even if we find that move the ribs more muscular side. The news about the arrival of the variation in three volumes.

The Audi A3 is a car that will be launched in the U.S. market in particular and China while the sedan with luggage will arrive in Europe in 2012. This will be born on a different platform than the two-volume, 3 cm more than the other versions. As for the "sedan" instead forms will be wider and lower and remember to close the first generation of the Audi A4.

2012 Audi: Audi R8 Spyder GT

Although up to now we could only appreciate the graphic sketches of the Audi R8 Spyder GT, we can say that Audi has confirmed its debut in 2012. To cite a few official events where you can enjoy a preview of this jewel of sports we have to say that Audi will make its first appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June and its official debut will take place at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.

New Audi A3: First official sketches

Audi has released the first sketches of the new A3: the next generation of the model, as you see, will remain loyal to the current in setting, but would not give a more pronounced ribs will move in that particular side. The main innovation of the range, will be the introduction of the variant in three volumes.

Designed primarily for the U.S. and China, the sedan will come with the trunk still in Europe during 2012. This variant will be built on a platform slightly different from that of two volumes: its wheelbase will be 263 cm, 3 more than that adopted by other versions. The "sedan" will also be wider and lower, and in fact will continue in the proportions of the first-generation A4.

Ford Fiesta ST: we will see in 2012 with 180 hp?

The Ford Fiesta in 2012 could be brought in a sports version, according to rumors it would already be in testing phase. The Ford Fiesta ST should be born and marketed to compete with the Seat Ibiza Cupra and Renault Clio RS. The engine should be a 4-cylinder EcoBoost 1.6-liter turbo with power from 180 horses.

The performance of this engine on the Fiesta ST should ensure a maximum speed of 230 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7 seconds. The front wheel drive and will be combined with a six-speed manual transmission that should be able to enhance the skills of the engine. The output of the Ford Fiesta ST on the market is expected by the end of 2012, virtually the same period of the redesign of the model.

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Detroit Auto Show: to pick up a new headquarters for 2014

The Detroit Motor Show, following the crises of 2009 and 2010, is ready to adjust its level of exposure based hosting. The NAIS is one of the largest exhibitions of the world with regard to the car sector, and arguably the greatest living American. In 2014 the Cobo Center where the show is hosted by Detroit, could end his restyling that seems necessary.

The work of renovation of Cobo Center should begin by the end of 2011 and then to the edition of the Detroit Motor Show 2015 to be completed. This decision was taken because the Cobo Center, showed signs of collapse and abandonment that are not suited to a showroom of this caliber.

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Seat: four new models planned for 2012

As reported today by Automotive News, Seat is preparing for a major product offensive for the next year. With the intention of riding the +10% in global sales in 2011, the Spanish house will launch four new models in 2012. "We aim to increase our current sales (about 340,000 units in 2010, ed) 8-10% thanks to the models from the current range," said James Muir, the number of a Seat.

"We aim in particular to sell 45,000 and 20,000 ST Ibiza Alhambra this year. Our brand is gaining strength, "said Muir, wanting to drive off the label of" Cinderella "of the Volkswagen Group. The fireworks, however, we will see them in 2012, as was said at the opening. All four new models on the launching pad: "New Leon, a brand new entry-level, a four-door sedan and a major facelift to the Ibiza." Among the debuts mentioned that capture the most attention is undoubtedly the three-volume sedan.

Skoda: the launch of two new models in 2012

Skoda has decided to raise its bid since 2012, in deciding this year to debut two new cars, one of which should be a utility probably derived from the Volkswagen up! The news of the launch in 2012 of two new cars has been made official by the CEO of the Skoda, Winfried Vahland, who was keen to point out that the new car segment will be on sale in Europe and Asia.

This new utility should allow the Skoda brand to reach the coveted milestone of 1,800,000 vehicles per year, always on this new car should be sported the new logo that Skoda has unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. The other car that should accompany the future utility 2012, should be a two-volume sedan, which most likely could come from the Vision concept car D and should be conceptually halfway between a Fabia and Octavia.

The Scion iQ makes its Canadian debut at Montreal International Auto Show

"The Scion iQ is the boldest example so far of the Scion brand philosophy" continued Mr. Hutchinson. "It is the ideal microcitadine efficient, offering great style and equipment and safety, and also all the functionality and comfort expected of a car twice as big. "The Scion iQ arrive in Canada later this year.

For the second year, Scion will be sponsoring the popular Igloofest Montreal, which brings together some of the best artists of the electronic scene in a festival outside a single genre. Margins of the music, Scion will also distribute gifts and exhibit vehicles. Try a Scion dealer in Scion of Montreal all between 6 and 29 January and receive a free ticket to Igloofest * and a CD sampler and a chance to participate in the contest Scion "Defy the Machine" whose grand prize is a brand new Scion tC.