Opel Model Year 2012

The approach of autumn push to renew the Opel Insignia, subject to a marginal upgrade for broadening the range and introduce new and more efficient engines. No changes in style, while the coloring debut "Luxor" metallic, Nappa leather interior "Indian Night" and new alloy wheels. The range of engines is updating at the same time and made more palatable by the introduction of the ecoFLEX version 1.4 petrol 140 bhp and 200 Nm This engine replaces the old-aspirated 1.8 and allows all'Insignia touching 100 per hour starting acceleration in 10.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 205 km/h and only consumes 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers, with emissions of 134 g/km.

Audi A7 3.0 TDI by Senner Tuning

Senner Tuning puts his hands on audio A7 Sportback. The coupe-sedan from Ingolstadt was the subject of an elaboration of substance: nothing improbable aesthetic preparations that could affect the overall balance of the streamlined car with the four rings. The substance is under the hood: the powerful turbo diesel V6 engine delivers 306 hp and 620 hours well Nm of torque, a very substantial increase considering that the basic "horse" part does not exceed the maximum torque is 245 and stops at " only "500 Nm. The development has focused mainly on the electronic engine is the exhaust system.

Lexus GS: the fourth generation will be unveiled Aug. 18 at Pbble Beach

The fourth generation of Lexus GS will be presented on August 18 in California at Pebble Beach. According to Japanese, the car introduces a new design philosophy, characterized dall'inedita front grille and a distinctive design that anticipates the coming of the new guidelines of the Lexus range.

The style will be heavily derived from the LF-Gh beautiful concept which should come to the front grille and sporty and muscular. Japanese engineers have worked to ensure that the GS provides a driving experience even more immersive, a higher level of elegance, and high levels of comfort.

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Volvo S60 Performance Project

After announcing a willingness to create a sports division, officially the S60 Volvo Performance Project, developed in collaboration with Polestar and Heico: developed on specific Australian division of the Swedish, the car is based on S60 T6 R Design. Polestar has taken steps to revisit the electronic engine: the car now develops 325 hp instead of 300 and delivers 480 Nm of torque well (+40).

Saab 9-5 by Hirsch

The new Saab 9-5 passes under the skilled hands of Hirsch: the Swiss tuner has taken steps to install a Scandinavian sport Aerokit on the flagship. It consists of a new front fascia from the racing look, a rear diffuser that incorporates the disturbing square drain terminals, side skirts and a nice spoiler mounted on the trunk.

Package are new alloy wheels 20 "(weighing 11 kg each) and new shock springs that lower the vehicle body and a 20mm front axle 10 to the rear. Under the hood beat reinvigorated versions of the engines in the catalog: it starts from 2.0 TiD diesel that goes from 160 hp and 350 Nm of series 180 hp and 400 NM.

BMW M5 F10: 7 minutes and 55 seconds at the Nurburgring

The new BMW M5 F10 has marked a time of 7 minutes and 55 seconds north of the Nurburgring ring, as reported by Fastestlaps.com. The new twin turbo V8 superberlina with 560 hp, poised to become the new Ring Taxi, thus beat the competition live, trimming the Porsche Panamera Turbo 1 second 15 seconds, well the Mercedes E63 AMG.

For reference, the old E60 M5 V10 with 507 hp, had clocked a time of 8 minutes and 13 seconds and the new 1 Series M has scored recently an interesting 8 minutes and 15 seconds. The time of the new M5 F10 is identical to the one made in 2005 to mark the first Ferrari F430, a reference to the tonnage and unbelievable considering the characteristics of the German sedan.

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• The ten best Nürburgring laps on video [Video] (24/06/2011)

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BMW M3 CRT

BMW has released the first information about the M3 CRT, which stands for Carbon Racing Technology. Based on the M3 sedan, is in fact the variation of the 4-door M3 Coupe GTS. The total weight of the M3 CRT is less than 45 kg compared to the saloon, bringing the total mass of 1580 kg, with the introduction of technology CFRP (on the range then we will find the BMW electric) to the hood, roof and seats and using a new titanium exhaust system.

Jaguar XJR-S Cabriolet incoming and XFR-S

After the debut of the XKR-S coupe, Jaguar is working on two new variants of its extreme range. The XKR-S coupe anticipated the redesign of the entire range XK, but it has brought even the most powerful V8 ever used, reaching an altitude of 550 hp with 680 Nm of torque and therefore do reach the limit of 300 km / h.

Imagine setting up a limited edition convertible is not that difficult, especially for marketers of the jaguar, which does not expect these occasions to revive the image of the sport, pending a whole new generation in 2013. Different story, still following the advances of AutoExpress, is related to the XFR-S: fresh restyling, the XF is now also presented in the sporty version XFR, already far more aggressive than the basic model and 510 hp delivered stronger by the same supercharged V8 XK, in less extreme version.

Samsung SM7

Samsung has released the first official images of the SM7, sedan top of the range almost identical to the SM7 Concept presented at the recent Seoul Motor Show. The car uses mechanical components and Nissan, thanks to the covenants of the group would arrive in Europe as the new flagship of Renault: It is no secret that the French brand is planning to reintroduce a luxury sedan as Safrane, after the disastrous experience the Vel Satis, focusing in this case to maximize synergies to reduce the investment required.

Subaru WRX STI: his record lap the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man, the theater of the Tourist Trophy, which fans of motorcycle racing known as one of the most dangerous in the world, is also a paradise for those who love the four wheels. Its fast 60 km of public roads are traveled by the fastest superbike in just over 17 minutes (the record of 17'12 "3 belongs to the legendary John McGuinness).

But how long does a normal sports car? The new record has just been marked by the Subaru WRX STI: 19'56 "7. That the legendary Mountain Course is attended by automobile manufacturers as the Nürburgring, for obvious reasons-traffic, witness the fact that the previous record of about 21 ', date back to 1990.

Lancia Thema also mount the 2.0 MultiJet?

The new Lancia Thema could be offered in Europe with the little 2.0 MultiJet II: the diesel range, which for now is restricted to the new 3.0 V6 officially produced by the VM, in this case would see a major expansion down, with consequent increase of sales volumes. See a four-cylinder turbo diesel model on a segment And no surprise: not only the mountain successfully Mercedes, BMW and Audi, but soon it will take on Jaguar's XF.

Alfa Romeo Giulia: new render

Our reader sent us this interesting Alessandro Masera graphic reconstruction of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. The rendering comes at a delicate time for the model recently to Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said the new sedan Alfa is not stylistically satisfactory and that there is an ongoing overhaul of the forms.

Who knows that these images do not provide some hints of the Italian men. Overall, the reconstruction takes inspiration from the legendary 8 C Competizione, but there is also some reference to the lines to those of Aston Martin and Ferrari FF (especially the rear). Loved the game on the side of ribs.

Dodge Charger: the commercial U.S.

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Chevrolet Malibu Video

Official video dedicated to the newly introduced Chevrolet Malibu, one of the novelties of the Shanghai 2011. The car is offered with the 2.5 Ecotec four-cylinder engine with direct injection with a power estimated at 193 hp and 245 Nm, coupled with six-speed automatic transmission. This car uses the Epsilon II platform and measuring 4.86 meters in length, 1.85 in width and height in 1:46, with a wheelbase of 2.74m.

Dodge Avenger Rally Car

Mopar and Magneti Marelli have entered into a technical collaboration agreement and the first result is this unusual Dodge Avenger Rally Car. Unusual in the decision to build a car of taste "European" and not just another muscle car races for the acceleration, the Avenger Rally Car will be unveiled at New York and will serve to show the potential of new products in development, aimed at part to be sold as accessories for the original sports cars of the Chrysler Group.

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Chevrolet Malibu: video teaser and official

Chevrolet will present at the Shanghai show the new Malibu. As was the case for many other cars, the new midsize sedan will become a global model, taking the place of epic in the European market. Epsilon will use the same platform also used by the Opel Insignia and therefore increase in size to the advantage of interior space: a sketch is shown in the movie with the classic Chevrolet and front lines rather than straight, while the rear lights seem inspired by those of the Camaro.

Vauxhall VXR8: test Autocar

The British have Autocar road test the new Vauxhall VXR8. The British sports sedan, which was received at the time of generational change is closely derived from the Australian Holden Commodore GTS, has in common with its cousin the powerful 431 bhp 6.2 V8 Chevrolet. The most important news on the second generation model, which will be available in three body styles, sedan, station and pick-up from 49,995 pounds.

Audi A8: New video challenge to the Mercedes S-Class

New Audi Mercedes thrust in this new and fun advertising, the S-Class is again used to represent a philosophy of luxury now outdated. The A8 offers itself as its natural and inevitable evolution. The plot of the spot is very successful: in a prison for the rich, two inmates tried to escape, but the supervisor tries to block them with highly persuasive methods for a certain type of people.

Arriving outside the prison the two will "make the right choice" is to get the car more suitable for the flight ...

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Lancia Thema: Francois Olivier speaks

Francois Olivier, CEO of Flip-Chrysler, spoke again of the Italian brand Lancia Thema and in an 'interview with a famous German magazine. The French to speak bluntly about the new flagship of the Italian: "Who will lead the new Thema understand to be the best of any segment E. Competition in Europe and America to Launch Chrysler will be to Audi, BMW and Lexus.

" A statement that says a lot of weight on the hope pinned on this product. Who knits his brow in the re-see the name next to the Launch of the major premium brand in Germany and Japan, Francois responds with an apparently impeccable logic: "If our cars are good quality, performance and great performance and tecnlogica plus they are less expensive than rivals, because customers should not be taken into account? "The problem remains the lack of differentiation of the car compared to 300C.

Lancia Thema: official video

Official video dedicated to the new Lancia Thema, presented at the Geneva Motor Show: this car (along with 4C) more than any other present at the Geneva show, has attracted your attention and generating a lot of conflicting opinions. However, in this clip, the car does not hide its origins Yankees. It could not be otherwise given the appearance, not exactly Italian, and shrewd public awareness lancisti.