2011 Fiat Idea update for South America

Fiat MPV model showed modernized Idea, which will initially be sold in Brazil, and later throughout Latin America, and possibly other markets.
Not yet known whether undergone facelift Idea will appear in Europe or the Old Continent will wait straight new generation of the model, as demonstrated recently, will be made in Serbia

Undergone modernization Fiat Idea has received more modern styling of the new models the company, such as Linea and Bravo. Change is in the proposed engine.

Changes in design are primarily in the front, where we see larger headlights and a different front bumper. Car is the new corporate grille Fiat. At rear are seen entirely new tail lamps and new rear bumper.

The interior changes are essential, as the Latin American model is no longer installed in the center of the instrument dials, as in the current European version.

Ford introduced a new generation SUV of Explorer 2011 pictures and full details

Ford released the first official pictures and information about new-generation SUV model Explorer.
Series production began in the Explorer to Ford plants in Chicago next month, but U.S. sales will start at the end of this year.

Ford Explorer new generation will be assembled on the platform D4, which also used Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT. According to a representative of Ford, the weight of the new Explorer is lower by 45 kg. from that of his predecessor. It happened after the use of lighter body panels, such as the engine bonnet is made from aluminum.











Furthermore, by Ford argued that the quality of the new Explorer is much improved. And improved aerodynamics of the car as aerodynamic drag coefficient is 0.35, the best indicator in this class, according to Ford. Improved noise insulation and the passenger compartment and engine.

Initially, the new generation Explorer will be available with two gasoline engines - two-liter turbocharged four-type EcoBoost power 237 hp ambient and engine V6 with 3.5 liters volume and power 290 hp, which is 20% more economical compared with V6 it replaces. Both engines are combined with an automatic transmission with six degrees.

Still not reported by Ford prices Explorer, but the company stated that the more expensive version that will be four-cylinder engines with EcoBoost, a V6 engine version will cost less.

New Audi A7 Sportback 2011 officially unveiled in Munich

After a long wait, Audi finally officially raised the curtain to the all-new model A7 Sportback.
On a special night at the museum "Pinakothek der Moderne" in Munich, Ingolstadt from last night showed us his newest creation.

Indeed, the formula is well known. Sleek, elongated model with five doors and four seats, to compete with Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo. As expressed by the people marketing Audi, "the new model has united the best of three segments - sports coupe elegance, comfort and practicality of a sedan to wagon.










Indeed A7 Sportback technically shows how it will look new generation of A6. The external design of the car has remained almost unchanged compared with the concept shown last year. Headlamps and rear lights are larger than those of design, exterior mirrors with different shapes, the interior has become more conventional.

The car has been rear spoiler with variable shape similar to that we know of the Porsche Panamera. Coupe with five doors located in modeling between the line of Audi A6 and A8, length 4970 mm and width 1910 mm height is only 1420 mm.

Offers a surprisingly elegant coupe boot volume - 535 liters, which can be extended to 1390 liters of folding rear seats separate the two.

As we already said, A7 Sportback uses the architecture of the new generation A6, which will appear in sedan and wagon (Avant) in 2011. Audi will initially launch a A7 Sportback with two gasoline and two turbodiesel engines.

All these will be the system of direct fuel injection system for the regeneration of energy used by the brakes and stop & start technology.

The petrol engines are 2.8 FSI and the 3.0 TFSI. Both are combined with dual-clutch gearbox S-Tronic and 4x4 system (quattro). The weaker atmospheric engine offers power of 204 hp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. A7 It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.3 seconds and a maximum speed of 235 km / hr. The average cost of petrol, it is 8.0 liters per 100 km. and harmful CO2 emissions 187 g / km.

In Europe, the new A7 Sportback will be available in autumn, with prices in Germany start from 51,600 euros.

2012 Opel AMPERA details and spy pictures

Testing Opel Ampera 2012 is still ongoing, but even through the camouflage can be seen curved body parts other than the American version. Opel rigged his own version of a new front fascia and a slightly raised back Ampera.

Engines in cars will be identical, meaning that the battery power of the above amount to 111 kW. Exclusively on a single electricity Opel Ampera able to overcome about 60 km, after which work a gasoline engine, which recharge the battery.

The engine also delivers 370 Nm of torque, which allows the vehicle to accelerate to 100 km / h in nine seconds, with a maximum speed of 160 km / h.

Now also know that GM offers on eight battery warranty, even though about Opel Ampera such information is not. First Opel Ampera 2012 will appear in April this year, which will release Michigan assembly plant.

2012 Model Mercedes C-Class Coupe

Last week Mercedes outlined the plans for their strategic development by launching at least 20 new cars over the next five years. The purpose of this plan is to increase the commercial success of the German company.

Of course, the stated number of models can not be achieved only through the renewal or reconstruction of existing models, without the release of a completely new versions. Coupe C-Class just falls into the latter category.

Release Date coupe is called a (rumored to happen in March next year), but the car needs to heighten competition in this segment.

To a large extent under the hood coupe Mercedes C-Class will appear the same four-and six-cylinder petrol engines, power in the region of 156 ... 292 hp and diesel variants with a power range 136 hp ... 231 It is expected the hybrid version, equipped with an electric motor for 20 "horses", and maybe 60.

As the cost of the compartment should be cheaper four-door version.

First seen three-door version of the BMW 1 series spyshots

Earlier fotoshpiony provide snapshots only five-door version of the first series, with rounded exhaust pipes, marking 135i on the back, under the hood which may be the new gasoline turbocharged engine N55, 302 hp power

Debut of the BMW 1-series is scheduled for next year, as the model 2012.

Dodge Durango 2012 showed its interior

The first thing that catches your eye is the quality used for interior trim materials, design, seems to have improved over the whole plane, the style of execution is simplified, becoming more intuitive, touch screen navigator good read.

Codenamed "WD", Dodge Durango 2012 will share a platform with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 and Mercedes ML-Class. However, it should be noted that not so long ago, Chrysler has outlined his five-year plan of development in which the word "Durango" was not mentioned at all, and therefore we can assume that this name will be replaced, but what is not known. Dodge Durango name first appeared in 1998, and is rumored it can be replaced by the Magnum.

Under the hood Durango / Magnum may be identical Jeep Grand Cherokee 2011 engines, with a new 3.6-liter Pentastar, power of 280 hp and 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 capable of 390 hp Also in the news, you may receive the transfer of dual-clutch, the third row of seats, adaptive cruise control and parking sensors.