The Sultan of Brunei sells part of his collection

One of the greatest collectors of the planet, the Sultan of Brunei, sells some of her jewelry, super rare or even unique pieces commissioned from the biggest manufacturers, often used rarely. We do not know whether it is the fault of the crisis or just a whim of the owner, perhaps eager to make room for new purchases or other ready to get rid of some "duplication".

Jalopnik reports link it with ads for cars that the Sultan has decided to offer for sale: New cars do not yet branded, zero km mileage or ridiculous, rare examples of Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, Lamborghini and Mercedes in need of a nice cut and someone who uses them, without leaving them to gather dust in a "princely" admission.

Ford Focus RS confirmed the third generation. It will have 350 hp

When just a few weeks to the launch of the ST version, with EcoBoost 2.0 liter 250-hp, drive on the Australian site confirms the introduction of more sporty Focus RS, now in its third series and fixed point of the hot-hatch segment. The German sedan will be re-equipped with the 2.0 supercharged, the power equal if not better than the last guaranteed Focus RS500: 350 hp will then be the minimum threshold, with the possibility of venturing to a height of 380.

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Infiniti Etherea: Debut in 2013

Infiniti will debut the Etherea in 2013, the standard version of the model presented as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show 2011. This luxury midsize sedan will be the new Infiniti range of entry level and, according to MotorAuthority advances, could also give life to a range of coupe and convertible, as opposed to future similar variants will come from Mercedes and BMW Series 1 and Class A.

Accident to the car without a pilot of Google: A crash occurred in manual mode

The height of the ridges, the first incident in the car without driver of Google, which is currently undergoing an intense phase of testing, occurred while the car was in manual mode and had a human driver at the wheel. After more than a few raised concerns about road safety, therefore, the Google Automated Car has crashed in which the responsibility was entirely another.

Not everything is clear, however, regarding the incident. According to Google in the crash were only two cars involved, while an eyewitness speaks of five cars damaged in the accident. According to man, one of the Toyota Prius Google has found itself engaged in an emergency braking at the limit of the lock, but failed to prevent a second Prius, which has been so impacted in the rear.

Audi A1 2.0 TDI

Starting in September, the Audi A1 will be available in combination with the 2.0 TDI 143 PS common rail, already used under the hood of the Seat Ibiza FR and configured to obtain the same power of the Mini Cooper SD. This unit delivers 143 hp and 320 as mentioned Nm of torque, enough to push the A1 up to 217 km / h to 100 km / h in 8.2 seconds, while the manual six-speed promises an enviable bounty of operation .

Alfa Romeo: the United States with the 4C and the compact crossover

In the series of rumors, denials and delays are now part of a certainty: Alfa Romeo will return to North America with the 4C and a compact crossover, the C source-Ages. The remaining elements of the mosaic are exposed to Burian, the oscillations of a great chief ambitious and relentless, very demanding to have failed - so they say - three times the style of Julia.

Therefore difficult to move dates, much less assume semesters, recommended by a past that once again the echo of the word "delay". And instead of a long article published by Automotive News clarifies plans for his return of Alfa Romeo in North America, including how the latest delay also represents a possible light at the end of the tunnel.

Audi A5, new gasoline engine

The Audi A5 launches a new gasoline engine. 1.8 TFSI is the redesigned, with which the brand achieved an output of 170 hp and reduces the average consumption of 5.6 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers, 21% less than the previous version. This engine 1.8 TFSI is the top of the range of four-cylinder engine and operated with a manual transmission gets an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.9 seconds, reaching a top speed of 230 km / h.