Shanghai Motor Show 2011: Kia introduced the K2, four-door version of the Rio

At the Shanghai Motor Show was presented the new Kia K2, a new four-door model of the Rio, that more attention will remember seeing the last Geneva Motor Show. The K2 is a Kia sedan compact three volumes designed for the Chinese market. The K2 is a car that has four doors and is in addition to the range of Rio.

The plant chosen for the production of Kia Dongfeng Yueda K2 is of Jiangsu and the chain will open next June. The Kia will be K2 4.37 meters long, 1.70 meters wide and 1.46 meters high, for a total pitch of 2.57 meters. Large boot space, which has 500 liters. Under the hood of the Kia K2 are two different petrol engines, the 1.4 with 107 hp with manual and automatic transmission and 123 horsepower from the 1.6 with automatic transmission.

2011 Audi Q3: price, size, photos of the new Audi Quattro Q3

With just one week international debut of the new Audi Q3. It was chosen the Shanghai Motor Show preview for the car, an event that opens April 21 and will see plenty of new features that will arrive in the Chinese market and beyond. The Audi Q3 has a wheelbase of 2.6 meters and is smaller than the Q5 is that its twin, the Volkswagen Tiguan, will weigh 1,500 kg and has a carrying capacity that will go from 460 to 1,365 liters.

Audi Q3 2011: first rendering

The official debut is scheduled for April 21 at the Shanghai Motor Show when it will present to the international press: we are talking about the new Audi Q3, which includes the lines of the Cross Coupé quattro, which was introduced four years ago in China. The new Audi Q3 will be produced in Spain, the plant in Martorell, which are assembled Seat and on which Audi has invested 300 million euro to upgrade and build new SUV in Germany.

The Chevrolet Malibu Concept at the Shanghai Motor Show and New York

At the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 which will be held April 21 to 28 Chevrolet will debut world premiere of the Concept Malibu. This is the eighth generation of the model that will be global in 2012 and sold worldwide. The Chevrolet Malibu Concept will then be among the protagonists of the New York Motor Show, which takes place almost concurrently with that of China, and is preparing to enter the market segment - hard fought - the medium-sized cars.

The Alfa Romeo Spider 4C ready to get back on stage

The new Alfa Romeo Spider 4C could be presented in world premiere at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show scheduled for September 15 to 25. If the recently concluded Geneva Motor Show Alfa Romeo has unveiled the prototype of the 4C with a huge public success, the show should see the German version of Spider view of the car in Geneva.

The new Alfa Romeo Spider 4C will be in the form of concept cars, and probably also the variant Abarth roadster will be produced in 2012. The Alfa Romeo Spider 4C will have a total weight of 850 kg by recording the following services: 250 km / h top speed and acceleration 0-100 km / h blanket in less than five seconds.

Abt: Tuning for Audi R8 super sports GT S and A6

Great news from the Geneva Motor Show 2011, currently underway in the Swiss city. The tuner ABT has in fact shown to the general public with his personal interpretation of Audi R8 GT S and A6. The GT S Audi R8 by Abt is the Spyder version V10. The technicians took the tuner on 5.2 from 525 to 620 horses changing discharges, remapping the ECU and aspiration.

The beneficiaries are of course the performance that say 320 km / h top speed and acceleration 0-100 km / h in 3.6 seconds covered. As for the Audi A6 by Abt's work consisted in the addition of aerodynamic, a new rear extractor with integral exhaust and alloy wheels by 19, and 21 inches.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Lancia Flavia, the votes

The Geneva Motor Show 2011 is now in full progress and many are so far the fans who wanted to see the news in the automotive field. In the stand there is the Lancia Flavia Concept, a "Europeanized" the Chrysler 200, which will be released soon on the market with the Italian brand. The Lancia Flavia was in Geneva with a sedan and convertible with a fabric roof.

If everything were to be confirmed in 6 months, the two versions of the Lancia Flavia device could reach the market with ESC, electronic traction control, front airbags, side and curtain airbags, leather upholstery for the interior, steering wheel controls to adjust radio and telephone.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept: your opinions on the car

With the opening to the public on the Geneva Motor Show has definitely entered into the heart and between the expectations of the new Alfa Romeo 4C stands Concept, a prototype of the house of the snake that will be produced in series and will be marketed from 2012. The Alfa Romeo 4C shows a pale dull red paint and the rear wheel drive.

Able to accommodate 2 people, the coupe is equipped with the engine in central position, a 1750 turbo engine capable of emitting more than 200 horses. The same is available for both Verde and Juliet Quadrifoglio Alfa Romeo 159. Together with the engine works the dual-clutch gearbox with selector TCT Alfa Alfa DNA.

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept: New Pictures from Geneva

At the Geneva Motor Show, currently underway, was presented the Concept Alfa Romeo 4C, a copy which has already gained a positive opinion of many, and already you start talking about mass production. The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a sports car with all the latest automotive technologies and could represent Italy in an area where Lotus and the like are the masters.

Furthermore, the Alfa Romeo 4C would not be sold only on the Italian territory and its arrival on the international market could remember cars like the GTA Giulia Giulietta Zagato or early sixties who had a resounding success. The Alfa Romeo 4C shows a metallic orange paint that finds its soul and sports chassis with carbon weblog KTM.

Lancia Y 2011 5-port: try it on your PC

We, today the doors of the Geneva Motor Show opens to the general public and everyone can see with their own eyes and also the long-awaited new Lancia Ypsilon. The Lancia Ypsilon will have an unprecedented five-door body while maintaining its compact size. For those who can not travel to Geneva to see no fear Ypsilon, Lancia has thought of everything.

Already from March 1 as the option to see all the new products launched in live streaming. Also on the site of the Lancia Ypsilon you can use a practical car configurator: you can choose 16 paintings of the car and four different alloy wheels, as well as take a trip - in the story - in the design of Turin's city car also retracing every step in the past.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: new Lancia Y 5-door, what do you think?

Finally, the Lancia Ypsilon. Yesterday was presented a preview at the Geneva Motor Show, open exclusively for the press, the new generation of Lancia Ypsilon. For the first time in its history, the Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a five-door body while the size is increased slightly. The Lancia Ypsilon has many features in common with the Fiat Panda and the next generation under the hood the 1.2 will be available from 69 horses and 900 two-cylinder Twin 85 hp gasoline for the department and the 1.3 Multijet 95 hp for diesel.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Mercedes AMG SLS by Hamann

Great expectations in Geneva for the Mercedes SL AMG retouched by Hamann. The tuner Hamann, after taking aim at the Ferrari California and the Abarth, proposes a new version of the Mercedes AMG SLS. The kit offered by Hamann for the AMG Mercedes SLS makes extensive use of carbon fiber with a new front bumper with larger air intakes, unpublished rear bumper with diffuser, LED daytime running lights, new exhaust pipes.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Audi A3 Concept

The Audi stand at the Geneva Motor Show, which opens today for the press and the general public Thursday, will, like every year, very large and among the new A3 will also find the new Concept. The new Audi A3 Concept is equipped with a 2.5 from 408 horses and should anticipate what will be the fourth model of the A3.

The same engine will power the RS3, the new futuristic Audi car waiting for 2015. The new Audi A3 will come on the market since the beginning of new year and its forms were taken from the Volkswagen Jetta. According to Audi the new variant dell'A3 should significantly help to increase sales in markets such as Russian, Chinese and American, where sedans are generally more appreciated.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Mercedes SLS AMG Tuning by Mansory

Today we open the doors of the Geneva Motor Show 2011 for the press and among the many developments available to the showroom will be presented Cormeum Mansory Mercedes AMG SLS. This is a tuning Mercedes AMG made by SLS Kourosh Mansory who used the name "vide cor meum." On the front of the Mansory Cormeum shares are constructed of lightweight material that allows the car to a lean 90 kg.

It also changes the aerodynamics with air inlets and bumpers that change shape from the original series. The SLS measures the Mercedes AMG by Kourosh Mansory grow to 66 mm and 84 mm on the front to the rear axle. The headlights are equipped with LED technology, tThe AMG Mercedes SLS suspension was lowered by 20 mm and the engine has been revamped with sports compressors, air filters freer and a stainless steel exhaust that gives the car 660 horsepower.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: BMW 550i by AC Schnitzer

The tuner AC Schnitzer will present at the Geneva Motor Show, scheduled for March 3 to 13, its a concept car based on BMW 550i, the ACS5 Sport Salon. It is not the only new exhibit at Geneva as AC Schnitzer will also debut the 99D-derived diesel Z4 roadster. The BMW 550i AC Schnitzer exorbitant promises performance and style upgrade even if the tuner has not leaked and we have virtually no detail is likely to await the opening of the Motor Show in March to get some more news on the car.

Jaguar XKR-S version record for the touring English

Great debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 for the Jaguar XKR-S, the sports version of the English coaches. The Jaguar XKR-S is a car that can touch 300 km / h top speed and shooting covers 0-100 km / h in just 4.4 seconds, in short, a real fireball. Under the hood is the V8 power and capacity to 550 horses.

Also renewed suspension, aluminum body and many components have been lightened by reducing the masses. Externally, the Jaguar XKR-S shows a very aggressive look with spoiler, side skirts, air scoops and vents that give a fine show. On the tail that will stand four circular exhaust outlet to the 550-horsepower V8.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Fiat 500 By Gucci

Since its release, the Fiat 500 have been many models of products, some of which are created ad hoc for some artists. This is exactly the case of the Fiat 500, designed by Gucci. The Fiat 500 by Gucci is a collaboration of the Centro Stile Fiat and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini. The idea of exclusive Fiat 500 by Gucci came to Lapo Elkann and the car will be shown to the public at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 will open its doors on March 3 and also at Fashion Week.

Salone Geneva 2011: Aston Martin Virage Coupè and Virage Volante

Al Salone Geneva scheduled 3-13 March find among many novelty, Aston Martin Virage Coupé and Aston Martin Virage Volante. These two new cars that the British decided to produce house to go to cover the gap that exists between the DB9 and DBS. Both the Aston Martin Virage Coupe and Volante will reach the market by the end of 2011.

It was not yet disclosed the list price, even if we can assume that it will take between 167 and 243 000 € for Virage Coupe and between 181 and 245mila the steering wheel. The Aston Martin Virage has a style in line with other supercars of the house of Gaydon with special front and rear bumpers, alloy wheels in magnesium and new design for the headlights, where the special LED lights for daylight.

Club Racer 2011 Lotus Elise: electronic performance

In ten days we will see at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, the new Lotus Elise Club Racer model year 2011. This is a sports version of the Lotus Elise, which increases performance and reduces vehicle weight of 24 kg. With 136 horsepower 1.6-thus becomes the power to weight ratio of 6.26 kg / hp. Good also emissions of the Club Racer Lotus Elise with 149 g / km.

Instead we find a rechargeable battery, Elise has also soundproof coverings for the body and six new liveries. The Lotus Elise 2011 Model Year Club Racer features a specific calibration for the system Dynamic performance management that allows the driver to switch off, so even launching the car to the limit.

New Lancia Ypsilon 2011: TomTom Navigator exclusively for the new Y

On March 3, will debut world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show the new Lancia Ypsilon. For the first time the Italian city car will be presented with the bodywork of five doors. There are many hopes on the Lancia Ypsilon from the top: "This car must be perfect in every respect," said the CEO of Fiat, Sergio Marchionne.

The target is to sell 100 thousand units per year thanks to the marketing in Europe. In Ireland and Britain Ypsilon will come with the Chrysler brand. Since its market debut in April, the Lancia Ypsilon will be presented with three engines and 17 different liveries. The two petrol engines are the 1.2 8V 69 hp and 900 Twin 85 hp while the diesel is the 1.3 Multijet II 95 horses.