Fiat-Exor: agreement with Murdoch to buy the Formula 1!

MSB also on those who follow us will have read this morning the news that Fiat, by Exor, could detect the Formula 1 in partnership with Rupert Murdoch and his colossus of information, NewsCorp. Motorsport enthusiasts will have noticed that a few weeks in this part (on the MSB is anticipating April 20) is often spoken of the possible sale by Bernie Ecclestone.

The news confirms the validity of these items. News and Exor Corporation, through a joint statement issued yesterday, have formalized their interest, saying that they are probing the possibility of creating a joint venture to develop a plan for the development of Formula 1 in the long term.

Ferrari at Villa d'Este will be presented to the Super America 45

Today was held in Milan the press conference presenting the 2011 Villa d'Este. And was made an unexpected announcement: Ferrari Super America will present the new 45 at the Concours d'Elegance this year. We do not know anything about her except that a discovery will be driven by more traditional interpretations of the Ferrari, the 6.0 naturally aspirated V12.

This new proposal will bring the Maranello Pininfarina and will be implemented in a single copy, commissioned by Peter Kalikow. The well-known New York collector has a penchant for Ferrari, among many others in his possession, we must remember the Kappa 612, also built in a single copy on request from Pininfarina.

• Alfa Romeo Zagato classics consigned to join their modern counterparts at Villa d'Este (26/04/2011)
• Alfa Romeo TZ3 Stradale (30/04/2011)
• Classic Talbot & Bugatti for Auction at Villa d'Este (12/04/2011)
• Crazy collection of concepts from Bertone to be auctioned by RM at Villa d'Este (31/03/2011)
• Zagato unveils new TZ3 Stradale with the heart of a Viper and the soul of an Alfa (28/04/2011)

Villa d’Este (lonelyplanet)  Villa d'Este (geolocation)  Villa d'Este (wikipedia)  

BMW M5: new confirmations for the version XDrive

Autocar has collected important confirmation on the future of the new BMW M5 and the availability of a version with four-wheel drive. The new German supercar will certainly not declined in a setting with long wheelbase, the body specifically for the Chinese market, but the 4WD version has been considered from the outset in the design phase: the system could take the pattern of XDrive and x5m X6M , but combined with the new 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox instead of the automatic converter with two SUVs.

Chrysler: first quarterly net profit after bankruptcy controlled

Chrysler announced today that it has scored in the first quarter of 2011 its first net profit since June 2009, when the company resumed regular activities after leaving the bankrupt subsidiary. As a result, net profit was 116 million dollars, whereas last year during the same period the losses had reached 197 million.

Even data on operating income, increased from 143 million in the first quarter of 2010 to 477 million today, are clearly improving. And the discussion is also valid for the revenues, which grew by 35% in a year, rising 9.7000000000-13.1000000000 dollars. At March 31, Chrysler's liquidity amounted to 9.9 billion, also up by 7.4 of December 31, 2010.

Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet

It takes 9 seconds to the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet to lower the hood. And you can do so at speeds of up to 30 km / h: the latest generation of the model, the third, reaches full maturity through the backbone of the Golf VI. The Cabriolet is 4.25 meters long, 1.78 wide and high 1.42 and the car body is characterized by high torsional stiffness.

Both internally and externally there is the same design "familiar and reassuring" (or monotonous and have already seen, according to taste) of the model derivation. The car is available in one setting, enhanced by packages of accessories devoted to the performance, style, comfort and technology.

Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador: Roma, Chiostro del Bramante

As we had anticipated a few days ago, Rome was the scene of the international presentation of the new Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador: the car is exposed to the Cloister of Bramante, in the heart of the capital where, to celebrate the arrival of the last V12 Sant 'Agata Bolognese, home of the Bull has built a small temporary museum.

Outside the hotel there are two sacred cows as the 350 GT Superleggera and the "evergreen" Diablo. Inside it is possible to see five generations V12 Lamborghini (including that of Miura) and the Aventador in white livery. Needless to say, this concentration of past and present history of a legendary brand as "Lambo" generates moments to gasp and powerful shivers down my spine.

• Disaster-Dodging Supercars - The Lamborghini Aventador Spot is Pure Action Entertainment (TrendHunter.com) (27/04/2011)
• Video: We're in Rome to drive the Lamborghini Aventador: What do you want to know? (27/04/2011)
• Video: Lamborghini Aventador battles the apocalypse (25/04/2011)
• Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 Official Commercial (25/04/2011)
• Lamborghini Aventador pairing frolics in the Italian countryside (28/04/2011)

Donato Bramante (wikipedia)  LP record (wikipedia)  A.S. Roma (homepage)  A.S. Roma (wikipedia)  

Chrysler: Government loans will soon be returned

Sergio Marchionne, Fiat to, hit the accelerator for the acquisition of a majority in Chrysler: the official announcement comes on top of steps to refinance 7.5 billion dollars in debt (about 5.1 billion €) to U.S. and Canadian governments. Analysts will be 1.2 billion cash from Fiat, but 6.3 will be returned through loan (amount of money which is allowed to use for a specified period of time after which this amount will be returned to the supplier together the transaction cost, usually paid in the form of interest).

Team Lotus Caterham Seven

Caterham will conduct a special series of 25 specimens with the colors of Team Lotus Seven, to celebrate the sale of the brand. The group has sold to Corven Tony Fernandes Team Lotus the historic British brand, which will remain at the head of Ansar Ali. According to information gathered by Autocar, the plan includes new investments to bring Caterham into new markets and upgrade their products, without forgetting tradition and the main mission of the brand: the Seven will therefore remain an anchor, to the delight of the customers " fundamentalists "from around the world.

Subaru XV Concept

Subaru at the show in Shanghai XV concept, a crossover born according to the unpublished philosophy Protren. This term refers to the combination of practicality and design, "professional tool" and "stylish design" to create a vehicle with features of small SUVs and station wagons with raised suspension from the sporty tone.

Long 4.45, the XV concept is 1.8 meters wide, 1.62 high and has a wheelbase of 2.635 m, and mount a renewed 2-liter boxer four-wheel drive and coupled to the CVT continuously variable transmission Lineatronic. The main features typically Subaru, are tied to those of the new Impreza expected to debut at the show in New York, while other elements are characteristic of the fifteenth, as the widened wheel arches with 19-inch and the color contrast between some elements of external with the special paint finish and Electro Yellowgreen.

Fiat 500C U.S. show in New York

Fiat has released the official photos of the 500C for the American market, Canadian and Mexican, ready to debut at the show in New York a few months after the launch of the 500 U.S., already proved a success. The changes are the same that have been implemented on the metal roof version than the European model, while the roof and its handling are identical to the model on sale in the old continent, with the ability to partially open the cloth even at speed.

BMW Group Italy Driving Academy: Safe driving course at Monza

BMW held at the Monza circuit one stage of the BMW Group Italy Driving Academy, a safe driving course dedicated to all users. While supporting these activities in Italy since 1985, since 2006 BMW has been engaged in the first person to provide such services at major national facilities, with the support of ACI Vallelunga and its instructors in five years already 12,000 people attended the BMW Driving Academy courses.

Audi Q3

After the teaser released a few days ago Audi has the third SUV belonging to the range Q, Q3 call and available at dealerships in Europe from June with a base price of 29,900 €. The Audi Q3 is born from the PQ35 platform (shared with the Volkswagen Tiguan) and measures 4:39 m long, 1.83 wide and 1.60 in height, thus revealing a 24 cm shorter, narrower than 5.3 cm and 5 cm lower than to Q5.

The stylistic inspiration is provided by the Cross Coupe Quattro prototype, shown at the exposition of Shanhgai (edition 2007) and even then many of the details in the final carrier. Between concept and production car there is a marked difference rather than the front thanks to the introduction of the hexagonal radiator cover, while the rear volume is characterized by the presence of the upright and tilted somewhat to the large overhang.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD: our road test

The first vehicle marketed under the aegis of Chrysler Jeep is also better finished and more careful so far produced. A "coincidence" certainly significant, auspicious, which is reflected in the 36% mark obtained by the U.S. in reference to the values of the first quarter of 2010. It is therefore appropriate to recalibrate the adjectives and reassess the nuances, because the Grand Cherokee has the fourth-generation technical solutions and aesthetic devices so good as to render meaningless the epithet "American" with which so far has always been described: the line from American , American finishes, sophistication and equipment from the United States.

Audi R8 Spyder GT

Audi has confirmed the debut of the R8 Spyder GT in 2012, spreading as well as some sketches published in the official preview from Autocar. The model will be unveiled for the occasion of the 24th Le Mans in June next year and then officially debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, with the same 5.2-liter V10 engine with 560 hp R8 Coupe GT combined with all-wheel drive.

Deliveries should begin in the spring of 2012. In all likelihood for the Spyder production will be limited to 333 pieces and will present the same distinctive features of the GT compared with other R8: special bumpers made of carbon fiber, alloy modified sports tailpipes, carbon-ceramic brakes, wing fixed rear, interior lightened and exclusive finishes for this model.

• Heffner Twin-Turbo Audi R8 V10 pipes up (09/04/2011)
• Limited Edition Audi R8 Gt 2012 (02/04/2011)
• Stasis R8 V10 coming to the UK (30/03/2011)
• PistonHeads team up with Michelin tyres for fantastic comp (11/04/2011)
• Audi A3 E-Tron tech details (11/04/2011)

Audi R8 (road car) (thecarconnection)  Audi R8 (road car) (wikipedia)  Vuelta a Ascari con Jacky Ickx Audi R8 V10 (youtube)  

Audi A3 E-Tron

Audi A3 created the prototype E-Tron, electric car derived from the current A3 Sportback. The design is fully intact in the original model and the only difference is easily spotted on the different instruments. The A3-Tron And, unlike the A1 E-Tron is a pure electric, not a EREV: it has a synchronous electric motor capable of peak power of 136 hp and 270 Nm of torque, while the learning is equal to 82 hp.

Mazda 3: technology debuts Skyactiv

Mazda will present at the show in New York Mazda 3 model year 2012, which will debut on the standard models SKYACTIV pending technology: the 2-liter engine SKYACTIV-G direct-injection petrol and the new manual and automatic transmissions will allow a reduction of consumption by 15 and 7% compared to current versions.

The Mazda3 is also updated with new safety devices, changes in the interior, and a different front bumper from the current version sold in the United States.

• 2012 Mazda3 to get Skyactiv engine and gearbox (17/02/2011)
• 2012 Mazda3 debuts efficient Skyactiv drivetrain (18/02/2011)
• "2012 Mazda3 Debuts With SkyActiv-G Gas Engine and Transmission [CIAS 2011]" and related posts (17/02/2011)
• 2012 Mazda3 to get Skyactiv engine and gearbox (17/02/2011)
• Mazda to showcase Minagi Concept with SKYACTIV engines and transmissions at Geneva (19/01/2011)

Mazda3 (thecarconnection)  Mazda3 (wikipedia)  

Maserati debut in India later this year

Maserati has announced its debut on the Indian market by opening a showroom in Mumbai in 2011, followed by the inauguration of a second shop in New Delhi in early 2012 and the expansion of the network in seven major cities India, which will take shape by 2015. With the resumption of the Indian economy, the auto market in the country recorded 1.87 million sales in 2010, an annual growth of 25%.

BMW Concept M5 - Shanghai Motor Show 2011

BMW has just officially confirmed that there will be two new world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show: in addition to the 6 Series Coupe, the Bavarian manufacturer will bring an important prototype, the Concept M5. The model anticipates very likely the design features of the next-generation M5. Few, very few details provided by the Germans for now "under the hood you will find a V8 engine capable of high speeds, with TwinPower Turbo technology and can supply the power needed for extraordinary performance." Next to the Concept M5 and the new 6 Series Coupe will debut in Shanghai in the first Asian Vision also Connected Drive, the ActiveE and 1 Series Coupe and Convertible Model Year 2011.

Sword Codatronca Monza

They are the same guys who wrote that the new Spadaconcept Codatronca Monza is "a car from the strong taste and no middle ground. O likes and dislikes. " Yet the reasons to convince certainly not lacking: 700 hp, 950 Nm and a refined control system of driving dynamics, with the additional presence of a system to record up to 80 hours of telemetry.

The new supercar atelier Turin using a tubular aluminum with two roll bars and suspension and roll bars (front and rear), the latter according to the calibration rain, soft, medium and hard. The driver can then choose the right setting on the basis of appropriate conditions, especially on the track when it can load or unload the axles in search of optimum grip.

Lamborghini Gallardo Tricolore version of the first images for the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy

Lamborghini introduced the Gallardo Tricolore few hours ago, special version to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. This set originates from a Gallardo LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni and is characterized by white paint to the polished alloy wheels, the wing mirrors in carbon, and of course for the tricolor applied along the entire shape of the car, from the front hood to tailgate.