Geely McCar: Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Geely has brought to the hall of the Shanghai McCar, a project that required two years of work. Neoproprietaria The brand Volvo has come up with a hybrid 4-seater city car that incorporates, in the rear, a 3-wheel electric scooter. The McCar (short for Magic Car) becomes a sort of "docking station" of the scooter fold: it can charge the batteries or use rechargeable batteries and motor scooter itself to increase its power and autonomy.

Mg5: Shanghai part by the assault on world markets

MG presented the show in Shanghai Mg5, a prototype that anticipates the C-segment hatchback, which will play a major role in the expansion of the brand, now the Chinese SAIC group, on the main world markets. According to information gathered by Quattroruote InsideLine and will use the same platform as the MG6, with gasoline engines with displacements ranging from 1.3 to 1.8 liters and a 1.9 diesel, but for 2014 is already provided for the use of new engines from 1.0 to 1.5 liter turbo made in collaboration with General Motors.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport and Super Sport: Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Bugatti has taken the show in Shanghai two copies of the exclusive Veyron Grand Sport and SuperSport, respectively, capable of 1001 bhp and 1200. The two have been set up supercar inspired by the immense catalog of custom house, which allows you to combine colors and interior trim according to the taste of each client: the Chinese Grand Sport displayed at the show, for example, was painted with a special dye opaque white with blue carbon fiber parts and alloy wheels visible blue, which is also found in combination with aluminum inserts.

Envision Buick Concept - Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Buick launched today at the Shanghai Auto Show Concept Envision, crossover prototype that allegedly anticipates a future production model. Removing the imagination with the spectacular doors, solar panels on the roof and alloy wheels 22 ", there is very close to the final product, designed explicitly-Buick-states for the growing Chinese market.

Like the bodywork, the cabin is also granting the stylistic excesses of a typical prototype of a lounge. Among the leather seats and brushed aluminum accents and maple, there are ice blue interior lighting, the head-up display with 3D technology and infotainment system with Internet connectivity.

Nissan Compact Sports Concept - Shanghai Motor Show 2011

Nissan has submitted to the Shanghai Motor Show a new prototype, called the Compact Sports Concept. This is a particularly attractive proposition for its genesis: the car was born from a collaboration between the parent and its subsidiary Nippon China. Definitely smaller than a Micra, the Compact Sports Concept measures only 348 cm long and 144 high, with 8 less than the same Micra.

The interior is characterized by a tissue similar to that of running shoes and red inserts that enhance the sportiness, while the powertrain segment consists of a 1.6 turbo 190 hp combined with a CVT, which simulates a six-speed transmission ratios on . The Nissan does not have production plans for this model, but has said it was "designed for young customers in emerging countries." And who knows, maybe soon, the Chinese youth will have a hot-hatch to measure ...

Geely GS-CC: debut at the Shanghai Motor Show

ShanghaiGeely Motor Show will present the new GS-CC, sports coupe-cabriolet from the popular price. The lines, derived from the coupe, they are certainly not miraculous, but are of something interesting and original, especially in the rear and the front. The interior, in relation to what will be the final price, they seem very well cared for design and construction.

The car is powered by a 1.3 4 cylinder 130 hp. We hope to soon provide more details and photos in high resolution.

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Great Wall: the salon with the full range of Shaghai

Great Wall will be exhibiting at the show in Shanghai (21-28 April) the winds models on the range, plus five new cars that will be sold by 2011 and take the name of Haval H6, Haval M4, Voolex C30, C50 and Voolex Voolex C20R. Also present were concept cars Voolex C20R electric-powered SUV el'Haval Loong Racing Car, deployed between the start of the last Dakar.

The cars will be placed in the stand (with area of about 2,000 square meters) in three different sections: in the Hoover are SUVs, including the H5 in Italy is renamed Hoover 5; Voolex environment are the two sedans and three volumes and the environment Wingle Pick Up Wingle / Steed. This latter, in Italy powered bi-Fule petrol / LPG, will be soon joined by Steed 5 with front renovated and new two-liter diesel engine.

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Chevrolet: Malibu's first picture

General Motors has released the first image of the Chevrolet Malibu sedan volumes you introduced to replace the four-door Epica. This car uses the Epsilon II platform of the Saab 9-5 and Opel Insignia, which is why it is risky to imagine the future presence in the range of four-wheel drive or high performance.

The front profile shows a clear and obvious resemblance to the Cruze, mainly due to the presence of bipartite shield, while the latter introduces a new stylistic and uses the double headlights and square of the Camaro. The Chevrolet Malibu is marketed in over 100 countries and 6 continents.

Peugeot SXC

Peugeot will present at the show in Shanghai (21-28 April) the all-new concept car SXC, designed by local design center and equipped with a new hybrid scheme built from the 1.6 petrol. The Shanghai Cross Concept (hence the acronym SXC) reworks and develops the design language already used by SR1, BB1, EX1 and HR1, vehicles with reduced environmental impact that have helped to redefine the brand image through the use of a new front grille and bonnet, interspersed with a deep scratch.

Citroën DS5: first teaser - Shanghai Motor Show 2011

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Audi Q3: According to the official teaser

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Chevrolet Malibu: teaser interior

ù Chevrolet has posted on Facebook the second teaser of the new Malibu on the inside. The car will become a global model and will also be offered in Europe, debuting at the next exhibition in Shanghai using the mechanical platform of the Opel Insignia. From the new image can be delighted by the presence of a multimedia system built into the dashboard, in addition to the steering wheel very similar to that of younger sister Cruze.

Mercedes A Class Concept: the first official video

Revolutionary. The only adjective to define the next Mercedes A-Class is "revolutionary." The Concept A Class, a small prototype that anticipates the future of the Star, not a comma in common with the minivan on the market, either in material terms, nor on the conceptual level: the new creature in Stuttgart will be dynamic, sporty and seductive where the model is betting everything on today's versatility and roominess.

BMW Brilliance New Energy Vehicle: 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid at the show in Shanghai

BMW Brilliance Automotive presents the show in the Shanghai New Energy Concept Vehicle, a 5 Series LWB Plug-in Hybrid. This is a prototype of the long wheelbase model sold only in China, with the latest solutions ActiveHybrid the German manufacturer and intended to go into production for the Chinese market in 2013.

The TwinPower Turbo engine with 160 kW is coupled to an electric motor 70 kW: it can push the car to 60 km / h constant for about 75 km, while thanks to the engine upgrades are available 400 km of autonomy.

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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.

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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.

Peugeot new concept SUV at the show in Shanghai

Peugeot will present a new concept SUV at the show in Shanghai. The image, eg Advance to Autoblog, we can advance the first hypothesis about the car, which is an evolution of the concept with HR1 larger: instead of a curious bent mast of HR1, here the windshield has a more conventional but the front is definitely inspired by the latest achievements of the French company, which hopes to revolutionize the "look" of future production cars.

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.

Envision Buick Concept

Buick has released the first teaser of Envision, a prototype SUV to be unveiled at the show in Shanghai. The concept was designed specifically for the Chinese market, in the style and content and is therefore likely that advances a model for series to debut in Asia only. More than likely the use of a plug-in hybrid powertrain, although still not been widely used on official information.

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Citroën DS5: SUV-coupe forms for the new French

As we anticipated in mid-March, the Citroën DS5 will be presented as a prototype for the now imminent Shanghai Motor Show to be held during the month of April. The model, which will introduce daring and original forms, should be characterized by a height comparable to that of an SUV and a very distinctive tapered pavilion in connection with the rear window.

The news that Chinese Citroën will bring to the event (scheduled for April 21 to 28) is already followed in September by the number of its transposition: the final DS5, it seems almost certain, will preswentata at Frankfurt, as always, will be held in September. Characterized by a five-door body, the new crossover will debut for the French double chevron diesel hybrid engine launched the 3008 HYbrid4, unit that combines the 2.0 HDi with 163 hp to a 37 hp electric motor mounted at the rear, which so go to give birth to a four wheel drive system very interesting from a technical standpoint.

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