Invitation Nissan, the new Japanese utility

April 18, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Nissan

Released in the last Geneva Motor Show in prototype form, the Nissan Invitation future promises to be a bombshell on the segment B of the utilities in Europe. Hit the market during 2013.

Invitation Nissan

The ‘concept’ Invitation Nissan will take over in 2013 of the Nissan Note, a minivan utility with lines of the Japanese manufacturer, which will give way to a more dynamic vehicle lines. The Paris Motor Show is the venue chosen to learn, probably the final version of the new Nissan utility. Read more…

New Toyota Land Cruiser V8 D-4D

April 17, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Toyota

The luxury all-terrain Toyota Land Cruiser is updated with several new features. One of them is found in its V8 D-4D, which happens to fit the standard Euro 5 pollution control. With 272 hp and a fully equipped, this full-blooded 4×4 offers more value to attract the most loyal fans of driving off road.

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Diesel

A more complete equipment and a slight mechanical optimization, these are the main novelties introduced the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 D-4D. Its engine V8 turbodiesel 4,461 cm3 displacement and 272 hp at 3,600 rpm receive a series of enhancements that allow it to adapt to the pollution control regulations Euro 5, including a revamped diesel particulate filter. The stated torque stands at 66.28 Nm between 1,600 and 2,800 rpm. This diesel engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. The battalion accompanying technological Toyota Land Cruiser D-4D 272 hp is large. Among the most relevant systems, highlights the intelligent multi-terrain all-wheel drive, a device capable of varying the parameters of the accelerator, brakes and traction control according to surface conditions we are experiencing. This system has four operating options: earth and mud, gravel, rocks and Badenes. Read more…

Mercedes Benz presented the new generation of ‘mini’ Class G

April 16, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Jeep, Mercedes-Benz

New exterior, a more modern interior, new engines and some technological innovations joined Mercedes Benz in the new version of its most powerful 4×4.

Mercedes Benz mini Class G

The German automaker introduced several modifications to the new version of its most powerful and conservative 4×4. With this new generation, the body of the G-Class gets minor changes to show the most current, since the one hand it incorporates LED daytime running lights and a novel mirrors. Furthermore, its front grille takes on a much sportier appearance at any time without affecting the design that has characterized it over time. Read more…

Citroen launches new hybrid prototype has ‘race’ of sports

April 15, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Citroen, Hybrid Car, Sports Car

With hatchback body, this prototype called Number 9, anticipate what will be the new design language of the DS line. It has a gasoline engine and an electric 225 horsepower 70.

Citroen DS9

Luxury, size, elegance and ecology are the keys to the Citroen produced their latest prototype, Number 9, which is entering a new design expression of what would be his top line of sports cars, the DS9. Incidentally, this new profile and pictures on the front, sides and back may also reach the other cars of the portfolio. The prototype measures 4.9 meters long, 1.9 wide and 1.3 high, making it longer and wider, but lower than the sedan Citroen C6. Its wheelbase is 3 meters, so we assume that its interior space is huge. Read more…

Honda makes high cylinder capacity motorcycles

April 12, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Motorcycle

Honda brought the country the new CRB 1000RR which becomes the top of their high-end bikes. This bike has more power and a much more aggressive and ergonomic. From 41.5 million.

Honda CBR1000RR 2012

Six months after it was presented in Milan, Italy, the new Honda CRB 1000RR in the country to be located at the top of high cylinder capacity motorcycles selling Japanese brand in the country. This motorcycle, which commemorated the 20th anniversary of the launch of the first version of the CBR900RR, received an update on the model sold since 2008 in the world and will be part of the Superbike World Championship. Read more…

The Infiniti Concept LE arrived in New York as the new electric luxury sedan

April 11, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Auto Show, Electric car, Infiniti, Luxury Car

Green vehicles are key players in the Hall of New York. The new Infiniti LE is a concept that provides the basis for a future luxury sedan powered 100 percent electric.

infiniti concept le

The Infiniti LE Sedan Concept is the new 100 percent Electric Nissan’s luxury subsidiary, which made its official debut at the Auto Show New York opened its doors on April 6 and will run until 15 of that month. The brand is expected that this power has its final version in 2014 and enter into direct competition with the new Lexus GS. As regards this type of analysis in ecological cars, the Infiniti Concept LE has several possibilities to recharge their batteries: Moving through the regenerative braking device, a system that captures the kinetic energy lost in braking or deceleration, is transformed into electricity and stored in the battery. And parking mode, the system offers a type of wireless charging has a plate that is installed on the floor of the parking lot and fed lithium batteries automatically. Read more…

Dodge revived their sports car Viper for the Hall New York

April 10, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Dodge, Sports Car

Just as it did with the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford with the Mustang, was now the turn for this sport that comes with the latest materials technology, a stylish interior and a huge engine. Although the Dodge Viper was not born in the age of muscle cars and performance lines have always made this super sports an icon in the industry.

dodge viper srt

Born in 1991 to oppose the Chevrolet Corvette and participated in his first sketches the famous Carroll Shelby and the vehicle were four generations until the July 1, 2010 was adjourned its production with a special edition that was limited to 50 units. However, almost two years after his premature end Dodge decided to revive it and instructed his divition of sports cars SRT presenting its fifth generation in the Hall of New York. Mounted on a two-seater coupe body lines are new and very aggressive and has a sportier profile which improved its aerodynamics. Is new the new air intake that looks the hood, lights Led typical day, the front and rear bumpers stops. However, it retains the exhausts on the sides, roof and cab bulky delayed the original model. By using carbon and aluminum in its body, were subtracted from 45 kilograms of weight and chassis is now 50 percent stiffer than its predecessor. Read more…

The new luxury saloon Peugeot was ‘embroidered’ with a discreet and elegant style

April 09, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Peugeot

With larger sizes and very clean lines Peugeot introduced the deluxe version of the 508. It has an engine of 156 horses and 1,600 cm3 turbocharged that allows up to 220 kph.

Peugeot 508 luxury

After a slump in imports due to problems with supplies of parts for the manufacture of 508 in France, this car back to the windows, which Peugeot takes its intervention in the high mid-range market with a very good piece and had been temporarily last year. The tsunami that struck Japan complicated the provision of many parts for this car that shares elements with the Toyota Camry into a technical partnership with these two brands. Now comes with a package very well chosen and attractive. It is a large sedan and generous measures in all its dimensions, especially in the rear, which has a walk overrun in height for tall people and a large space between chairs, and good accessories for your convenience, and folding center armrest and lights read very well placed on the roof itself. Read more…

Test drives a Renault electric car favorable?

April 08, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Electric car, Renault

Three Renault ZE models on the i-Mobility in Stuttgart. Renault introduces the three mass-produced electric Kangoo ZE, fluence ZE, and Twizy on the occasion of the i-mobility 2012 from 12 to 15 April at the Stuttgart trade fair.

renault zoe

As key account partner “Exhibition for intelligent mobility” offers Renault also on the external site trial runs with the three completely electrically powered vehicles. Within the Renault electric car presentation visitors on the Renault will find stand F17 in Hall C2 also interactive exhibits to the new Renault ZE vehicles. Explain on the stand entertainment center for loading and range management for the quick drop battery exchange station easy to understand the advanced technology of the new Renault electric vehicles. Read more…

Chevrolet reinvents itself one of the most emblematic of the brand to New York

April 07, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Chevrolet

The 2014 Impala will have its first presentation in the Hall of New York and maintained in the large sedan segment offering efficiency, comfort, technology and safety.

2014 Chevrolet Impala

Chevrolet is preparing to launch the tenth generation of one of the most iconic cars of the brand: the legendary Impala in its edition 2014. The redesign of the Chevrolet’s flagship sedan is based on the strong heritage of the characteristics that have distinguished this model over time, with an expressive style, a more refined interior and advanced use of technology. Totally renovated at all levels, the 2014 Impala features a new exterior appearance that represents the next evolution of Chevrolet’s design vocabulary. Furthermore, its design is much more elegant and offers stepless adjustment sculpted sides, 18-inch wheels and scheming lights with HID headlights and LED daytime running standard frame a much wider grille. Read more…