Monday, March 1, 2010

Volkswagen Passat CC will be produced in China

China is one of those countries, which is easier the other suffered a height of the economic crisis and faster recover from its effects, because the choice of this country, the company Volkswagen, intends to establish here a new model release Passat CC, was acquitted. And in selling Volkswagen Passat CC China will build in June 2010.

Under the hood of the SS would be 2.0-liter TSI, but the AWD system will not. The cost of the car will be about 36 600 dollars.

In Europe, Volkswagen Passat CC R-Line, so called not by accident, appeared in late 2009, having characteristic differences, as in the exterior and the interior.

For example, the car comes with 17-inch alloy wheels R-Line Mallory (18-inch available as an option) in conjunction with the tires in size 235/45. Additionally there is a new front spoiler and sills, painted in body color, while the rear lights slightly . Purchasing a package add-ons you can get fog lights, sport seats, various functions of climate control, parking, etc.

Spied : Citroen DS4 2011 new spy pics

Citroen DS4 2012
Citroen DS4 2012
Citroen DS4 2012
Once the driver is a prototype Citroen DS4 saw in their wake fotoshpionov, he tried to escape from them, but seems to have been very upset occurred and lost control landed in a snowbank, and test almost missed the entrance to one of the turns on the snow-covered roads of Sweden. As a result, the car deployed and thrown to the side of the oncoming lane. After trying to escape from the captivity of the snow, planted a test completely camouflaged car on the "belly".

Then a disgruntled test had no choice, he had to change the temper justice with mercy and allow to take some photographs entrusted to him the prototype, while inadvertently opening the front door, giving the first glimpse of a possible Interior novelties.

Citroen DS4 will have to appear next week in Geneva. No performance so far been submitted, do not know that the engines will be under the hood DS4, there will be a hybrid version. Although rumored to know that the hybrid module is integrated with a diesel engine with an electric motor located in the rear, which will also go some distance solely on electricity.via

Hybrid Ferrari 599 GTB revealed

Hybrid Ferrari 599 GTB revealed
Hybrid Ferrari 599 GTB revealed
Hybrid Ferrari 599 GTB revealed
Appeared on the Internet photos of a hybrid Ferrari 599 GTB, whose debut, waiting for the Geneva auto show.

Prior to open its doors to the Geneva Motor Show is less than a day. Nevertheless, the secrets automakers continue to surface. So, Ferrari could not keep a secret character of its first hybrid - 599 GTB Fiorano.

However, the design of the exterior sports car is not much different from the standard version, except for the green color, which symbolizes its ecological character. But in this case, the appearance does not play a special role. Hybrid 599 GTB rather a proof that the Ferrari under the strength to do the "green" cars.

New weighs 100 kg more than the usual 599. However, according to the same source, Ferrari's engineers managed to keep a combination of power and weight at the proper level by adding an electric motor, which delivers on-mountain 100 horsepower.

What is Compact MPV ?

A Compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as "compact cars"), fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments. In Japan, the term "space wagon" is sometimes used to refer to this type of vehicle.

The first vehicle to be described by that term was the Renault Scénic, which was voted European Car of the Year on its launch in 1996. Some later models include the Opel Zafira, Citroën Xsara Picasso, Ford Focus C-MAX, Volkswagen Touran and Fiat Multipla. From 2010 the first six-seater electric MPV, the Optimal Energy Joule, will be available.

Most of compact MPVs have better "flexibility" than other body styles: for example, seats may be individually folded or even removed. Due to the multi-purpose architecture, the bonnet is shorter and the passengers sit more upright than in regular cars, providing for a roomier interior. Parking, however can be a lot harder than any two or three box car, as the driver cannot see the bonnet.

Compact MPVs remain predominantly a European phenomenon, although they are also built and sold in many Latin American and Asian markets. Some compact MPVs are currently available in the United States and Canada, including the Mazda5, Chrysler PT Cruiser, and Kia Rondo.via

Volkswagen Sharan 2011 new compact MPV first pics and details

Volkswagen Sharan 2011
Volkswagen Sharan 2011
The day before the premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in the Compact MPV Volkswagen Sharan next generation.
Overall length and width of the new VW Sharan, compared with its predecessor increased by 22 and 9.2 inches - up to 4,85 and 1,9 m respectively. The car was 12 millimeters lower, and the size of its wheelbase is now equal to 2.92 meters, which is 75 millimeters more than the previous generation of machines was released in 2004. Trunk volume is 711 liters, and with folded seats, second-and third-row formed Landings length 2.1 meters and the amount of storage space increases to 2297 liters.

Also, the car will adaptive suspension DCC, seven airbags already in the base and sliding rear doors with electric drive.

It is expected that in Europe, sales of the new VW Sharan will begin immediately after the debut of the machine in Geneva.via

Hyundai Elantra 2011 2012 winter test spy shots

Hyundai Elantra 2011 2012 winter test spy shots
Hyundai Elantra 2011 2012 winter test spy shots
The company continues to test the new Hyundai Elantra, and people familiar with the matter say that the car will be available no earlier than 2012 and will be sold as model 2013. But most companies claim otherwise, saying that the long-awaited launch of the new Elantra may occur much earlier, possibly even this year.

In confirmation of these words are and spy photos, in which a prototype of Hyundai Elantra is tested. In contrast to the existing version of the new get the large wheelbase, and initially will be sold in Europe. Technical details on the new model is not enough. This is due to the fact that the entire project 2011 Hyundai Elantra is kept very secret. The first meeting with an updated model may be held this year at the Paris Motor Show.

Chevrolet Aveo 2012 leaked first pictures

Chevrolet Aveo 2012
Chevrolet Aveo 2012 interior
In the Internet leaked first images Chevrolet Aveo 2012 model year sedan. According to General Motors, the leak had an unintended, but sketches do not reflect the final look of the car, and one of the stages of the workflow. Nevertheless, we can already say that the 2012 Aveo will look much more attractive than the current generation: it is clearly visible features of the sports concept Aveo RS, made its debut in Detroit, and two-tone interior reminds Chevrolet Cruze.

Of course, at this stage about any new items specifications can be no question. It is expected that the updated sedan and hatchback Chevrolet Aveo will be available in 2011.