ABT Audi Q3

ABT presents its interpretation of the new Audi Q3, which will be available on the aesthetic and mechanical changes. The Q3 is in fact equipped with new front grille, bumper sports, flared fenders, side skirts, spoiler and a sports exhaust with 4 outputs. The trim can count on new alloy wheels with sizes from 18 to 20 "and new lowered springs.

The range is modified engines with electronic intervention of nature: the 2.0 TDI increased from 140 to 170 hp and 177 to 195 hp, while the 2.0 TSI petrol rose from 170 to 210 hp and 211 to 250 hp. If and when present the Audi Q3 RS with the 2.5 turbo 5-cylinder petrol, we are sure that ABT will intervene as it did on the TT-RS and RS3: in that case the power is from 340 to over 500 hp.

• Review: 2011 Audi Q7 3.0T S line [w/video] (09/08/2011)
• Video: Audi Q3 RS driven (07/07/2011)
• Production of the Audi Q3 starts today (14/07/2011)
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• DTM - Audi Works Drivers To Race On The Nordschleife (23/05/2011)

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Subaru XV: first official teaser

Subaru has confirmed the debut of the new XV at the next Frankfurt Motor Show. As widely anticipated, is the version of the new Impreza crossover for the European market and is derived strictly from the recent XV Concept displayed at the show in Shanghai. For the moment it was released only a picture on the front, showing some of the characteristic features of the model wheel arch extensions, new design alloy wheels with special tires and raised suspension.

• 2011 Subaru Forester. (10/08/2011)
• 2011 Subaru Impreza. (10/08/2011)
• Breaking: Subaru teases XV crossover ahead of Frankfurt (10/08/2011)
• Video: Subaru releases "Gunning for Gold" mini-doc on Rally America Championship (05/08/2011)
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Citroën DS5

Citroen has released the official gallery of photos of his DS5, the model that will star the lead role on the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show stand the French. The third proposal of the exclusive range of DS in the form of a prototype at the Shanghai Motor Show, we had seen before only in the final three photos of the interior.

The debut of this particular crossover in international markets is planned for early 2012. Citroën DS5

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• Report: Citroen to follow Fiat's lead with DS3 Airflow convertible [w/poll] (15/05/2011)
• Peugeot Citroen sales drop 2.2% (11/01/2010)

Subaru Impreza XV revealed

The first images of the new Subaru Impreza XV are those relating to patents so that the new wagon / crossover Japanese reveals for the first time in its final form. The style is almost entirely derived from what we saw on the fifteenth Concept unveiled at Shanghai aggressive front, muscular and covered with plastic wheel arches and a fairly rough ground clearance to tackle rough terrain.

Under the hood should end up the same propulsion units of the Impreza "smooth": we speak of the four-cylinder turbo boxer shorts and up to 2 liters. The commercial debut of the model is expected for next year.

• Subaru will separate WRX and Impreza (15/07/2011)
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• Saab unearths Subaru Tribeca-based 9-6 prototype from the archives (19/07/2011)

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Honda CR-V Concept

Honda has released the first image of the CR-V Concept, a prototype that anticipates rather faithfully the appearance of the new generation of crossover. Honda has previously shown virtually identical to the concept of the final models and the CR-V confirms everything I had already collected from these advances: front "aligned" to the current design, dynamic lines of the headlights and rear cut new and vaguely similar to that of the Volvo XC60.

Chevrolet Orlando: Model 2012

Chevrolet Orlando presents the 2012 model . This is an update of the range of the latest 7-seater crossover, which changes the range of accessories and engines: in fact introduced bi-fuel LPG version of the 1.8 141 hp 4-cylinder with direct plant built by General Motors and double-tank, a full range of 1200 km.

The 1.8 engine can also be combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. All versions, with no changes to the list prices, will also offer front power windows with opening and closing "One Touch", a new SD card input for updating the navigation system maps and luggage net, for setting up LT.

• 2012 Chevrolet Volt Now Available To Order Nationwide, Price Drops to Pre-Credit $39,995 (10/06/2011)
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• 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (22/07/2011)

Porsche Cajun: 3-door version of the graphic reconstructions

The Cajun Porsche, Audi Q5 compact crossover derived from, might have a sporty 3-door version. This is what Autocar says, giving as an "official" graphic renderings of proposed site: the thought goes to the Range Rover Evoque, that Porsche seems to be looking to offer an innovative and far away from its tradition.

Audi will probably also a similar choice with the future Q4. The abbreviation Cx 911 make a proposal should emphasize the stylistic kinship with the coupe in Stuttgart (and not a crossover model of the 911 itself ...), but all the Cajun project was designed to avoid any similarity with the internal and external Q5: The interior In fact, they should take those of the Boxster, while the line of the body, at least according to the British, takes the unusual proportions of the 959 used in the Dakar: a sports coupe "on wheels".

Range Rover Evoque: the debut of the online configurator

Land Rover has begun production of his Range Rover Evoque and the opportunity has opened for this new online configurator. What is the traditional English house a real turning point with her Land Rover will jump into the heart of the premium compact crossover segment, manned today by the BMW X1 and Audi Q3.

Even from a technical standpoint, the Evoque is a concentrate of innovation compared to the brand's history: just think in that sense the presence of front-wheel drive, never before seen on a terrain of the English house. Produced at Halewood, the Evoque has already accumulated 18,000 orders worldwide, a figure that seems to confirm the critical acclaim she received from the international shows.

• Range Rover Evoque (06/07/2011)
• Range Rover's Evoque rolls off the production line (05/07/2011)
• 2012 Range Rover Evoque. (01/07/2011)
• US: Range Rover Evoque from $43,995 (02/07/2011)
• 5-door Range Rover Evoque is Published (27/06/2011)

Range Rover Evoque (wikipedia)  Range Rover Evoque (youtube)  

Nissan Qashqai-millionth product

December 5, 2006 that there were so few as to expect a resounding success. He breathed confidence, interest, curiosity for a new type of vehicle and the name so particular, but not security result. And instead, four years, six months and 23 days later, the Nissan Qashqai reach the milestone of one million units at the same time and is one of the most successful cars produced in the United Kingdom.

Porsche Cajun: 3-door version

The Porsche Cajun might be available in two body variants, with a more sporty 3-door waiting to flank the 5-door compact, an operation that seems to call into question the recent Range Rover Evoque. The small SUV will be derived from an old house Porsche Audi Q5, which will also receive the four-wheel drive, thus avoiding Porsche to enter to list a "dishonorable" front-wheel drive.

Apparently, however, designers are free to transfer the DNA of the Porsche design on the Q5 platform so as to avoid unpleasant similarities and overlaps, while Audi will offer its 3-door version called Q4, just early.

• Rumormill: Audi developing new Q1, Q4 crossovers (16/06/2011)
• Porsche to develop new SUV model (01/12/2010)
• Porsche to develop new SUV model (01/12/2010)
• Next Porsche SUV: the 'Cajun'? (28/09/2010)
• Does a flash motor act as a fanny magnet or not? (17/06/2011)

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Fiat Freemont: driving impressions

The first Fiat "American" has officially arrived. Large, spacious, featuring a competitive price and a noticeable aftertaste still overseas, the Fremont enters the manufacturer's range as a proposal almost unprecedented in the history of Fiat. At a stroke, the Freemont replace three products at home, all no longer young: Croma, Multipla, Ulysse.

Halfway between an SUV and a large MPV, the Fremont is a direct subsidiary dell'americanissima Dodge Journey. But in spite of identical forms in all respects, the two products are distinguished by a number of technical and design differences that go far beyond aesthetics. Characterization about which we must say that is the result of a clear strategic choice.

Mitsubishi ASX BiFuel GPL

Mitsubishi update lists of the ASX and introduces the Italian version of the GPL bifuel Mivec 1.6 liter gasoline engine. The plant was designed by BRC and is fully compatible with the Stop & Go, the Start Stop proposed by Mitsubishi: this couple is not very common in trade patterns and the system allows, in car temperature to maintain the power GPL also in the counterattack.

The toroidal tank, 50 liters, filled up to 80% for 40 liters is positioned under the cargo area in place of spare tire. Faced with a loss of power of 1 kW and 3 Nm of torque, emissions reduction from 135 to 127 g / km for the model with Stop & Go and from 139 to 129 g / km for those without the system, with an average consumption combined respectively 7.8 and 7.9 l/100 km and a maximum speed of 183 km / h.

Mini Cooper SD Video

Mini has released new official video of Cooper SD, offered in three variants-door, convertible, Clubman and countryman. As the term suggests, Cooper SD is positioned at the top of the diesel versions, thanks to the 2-liter turbocharged 143 hp: capable of a torque of 305 Nm between 1,750 and 2,700 revolutions per minute, says the average consumption of 4.3 liters per one hundred kilometers (Cooper SD sedan), going up to 4.4 l/100km for the SD Cooper Clubman, 4.5 l/100km for the SD Cooper Convertible and Cooper SD Countryman 4.6/4.9 for front-wheel drive or full.

Audi Q3: Pricing in Germany

Audi has released the German price list of the new Q3, the brand new crossover that is the basis of the range Audi. The younger sister of the Q5, with respect to which measure 24 cm in less than a total of 4.39 meters, will be offered in Germany from 29,900 euros in 2.0 TDI 140 HP 2WD, about $ 10,000 less than the corresponding Q5, available Four-wheel drive only.

In the range below the 177 hp 2.0 TDI Quattro S-Tronic to 36,800 Euro, the 2.0 TFSI 170 hp Four to 31,550 Euros and the 211 hp 2.0 TFSI Quattro S-Tronic to 36,800 Euro. As Audi tradition, these are starting prices and of course, given the long list of options, you will need to rely on the online configurator, not yet available, to build their own custom Q3.

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Audi (homepage)  Audi (wikipedia)  Elvis Audi Werbung (youtube)  Wackel Elvis (youtube)  Germania (wikipedia)  

Fiat Freemont: first promotional video

First promotional video dedicated to the new Fiat Freemont. The flagship of Fiat will show through these 80 seconds, topped by an evocative music: the lines are brought out of the body, those of clusters, the modularity of the interiors and their design features. Please note that the car is available in two versions, "Fremont" and "Urban" and with two engines: the 4-cylinder diesel 2.0 MultiJet II 140 and 170 hp, which both have 350 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm.

Fiat Freemont: Prices from € 25,700

Now you can order the new Fiat Freemont: the new big crossover Italian-American, will be presented to the public on May 28 and 29, when the doors open. The Freemont in Italy will be offered in two versions, and Freemont Urban and two engines, the 2.0 MultiJet diesel II 140 and 170 hp, which both have 350 Nm of torque at 1750 rpm.

The prices of the model will start from € 25,700. The base program already has a high level of content standard: automatic climate Trizonia, CD MP3 radio with steering wheel controls, touch screen, alloy wheels 17 ", fog lights, cruise control, tire pressure sensor, keyless entry & go. The Urban construction adds Bluetooth, sensor lights, steering wheel and leather gear knob, rear parking sensors, roof rails, driver's seat electrically adjustable, folding electric mirrors and tinted rear glass.

Audi Q3: First official sketches

A few days after the Shanghai Motor Show, Audi spreads the first official sketches of Q3, the new compact crossover, which is based in a rather obvious to her older sister Q5. Despite the absence of an official press release, it is clear that China will own the show to debut in Q3, a choice shared with many other major manufacturers are focusing efforts on the Asian markets.

Assembled in the Seat factory in Martorell, Spain, the Q3 will offer the notes TFSI and TDI engines of the VAG group and smaller than the Q5, using the platform of the Volkswagen Tiguan cousin. The interiors of res judicata in the drawings, not introduce new details, but will offer screen multimedia system with a retractable design that anticipates the total is likely that the new A3.

• Audi Q3 - first official sketches (07/04/2011)
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Audi (homepage)  Audi (wikipedia)  Elvis Audi Werbung (youtube)  Wackel Elvis (youtube)  

BAIC A3: China makes its debut in the BMW X1 crossover-like

Brilliance Automotive in the coming weeks will present the A3 crossover, rather shameless replica of the BMW X1 sheets with different front and rear. Very similar (if not identical) to the side, but the interior does not comply with a footprint already established by other manufacturers. This model, whose details are not known at the time officers will be equipped with the 1.6 engine gasoline from Mitsubishi.

Video Citroen DS4: the challenge

Citroen is launching a series of videos dedicated to DS4, in anticipation of his impending debut on the market. The first video describes the line through the words of the people who designed and built, creating a mix of styles including sports sedan, coupe and crossover. The mechanism is similar to that of the new Citroen C4, with the highest average prices from 700 up to 2500 euros according to the preparations.

Kia: Red Dot Award for the new Optima

Annual meeting with the prestigious Red Dot Awards, the title "best of the best" went to a Kia, the new Optima. To make a pair with the success of the new midsize sedan, Sportage was the recent, which holds an important award in its category. The results of the 2011 Red Dot Awards are not only confirm the recent efforts of Kia in creating models characterized by a modern and attractive.

In 2009 and 2010, respectively, were awarded prizes and the new Soul Come.

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