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Timo Glock may leave Toyota
The pilot of the Toyota seems doubtful in terms of signing a new contract with current team.Timo Glock said in Abu Dhabi do not believe in a new contract between him and Toyota. Although not want to release the negotiating teams, Germany from Toyota seems, at least according to rumors, close to a deal with Renault.Also, if things with Renault will not go well, ranging from the Glock is the new team rezenza Manor GP.German pilot explained that a road alongside a small team is not one without success, considering that the ratio of forces in the 2009 season did ...
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Calendars exclusive to Porsche, “Designed 4 Ambition”
Manufacturers of Stuttgart have launched a series of three representative calendars for Porsche fans as' Designed 4 AmbitionPorsche has released information and images about the three calendar book that will print a limited edition.The more complex picture of the calendar, called the "driver's perspective" offers images with several Porsche models, however, putting emphasis on the most recent of these, the Panamera.The third calendar, called "One of a Kind" show image "behind the scenes" with the classic models from Porsche, among them Martin Racing, single car brand's collection.Package calendar comes with a CD containing a video presentation and a screensaver. The ...
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Hyundai and Kia will launch electric models on the market since 2011.
Further rumors suggest that the Hyundai-Kia has worked with South Korea to develop a battery that provides electrical energy for future models.National Power Company of South Korea working with Hyundai to develop an electric battery, while Asian producers develop along with subsidiary Kia future electric models.Hyundai presented at Frankfurt an electric version of the i10 model, able to have an autonomy of 160 km and reaches a top speed of 130 km / h. Productia acestui model va incepe in 2011. Production of this model will begin in 2011.National Electricity Company of Korea will deal with the distribution of electric ...
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VW group made operating profit of 1.5 billion euros in 2009
VW Group proves stronger than crises and go against the current, managed to make a profit.Volkswagen, the largest carmaker in Europe, reported an operating profit of 1.5 billion euros in first nine months of the year. The difficulties of the Great Depression brought very weak results, mainly in the third quarter of 2009.In terms of revenue in the year 2009 proved to be much less than in 2008 due to lower volumes sold. Even in these conditions, the Volkswagen Group is doing great, with the cash worth 13.4 billion euros."Volkswagen is doing great despite difficult conditions. While global market falls ...
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New Audi A8 can start in Detroit
Audi A8 limo might launch the new International Auto Show in Detroit. Audi may cause the Auto Show in Detroit in early 2010, the new A8.Flagship company in Ingolstadt will be built on the platform NASCAR, which will allow a saving in respect of the mass of the new model.Moreover, the Audi A8 will share some elements with other models of VW group's first class. Great new A8 will be brought by limousine to the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 4-cylinder biturbo unit that will develop around 200 horses.Besides the new engine, the Audi A8 will benefit from propulsoarele traditional ...
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Volkswagen wants to buy Karmann
Karmann niche manufacturer can be bought by Volkswagen. Karmann niche manufacturer known worldwide for the Karmann Ghia was threatened with bankruptcy and leaving because international financial crisis.Following this situation, it was rumored that Volkswagen will invest 14 million euros for Karmann to PARTY components for electric vehicles.Recently, a Karmann spokesman revealed that Volkswagen wants to buy bankrupt company. According to sources close to the situation, Volkswagen and Karmann is in talks, but reached no agreement.
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Daihatsu's: S, now in Tokyo
Officials from the Tokyo Daihatsu started with one of the smallest models in the salon. According to Japanese Daihatsu, the E: S, a minicar by excellence, is the "new environmental vehicle that defines the role of small class cars.Equipped with a 0.66-liter engine, measuring 2.134 meters and weighing only 695 kilograms, the model from Daihatsu may be considered an extreme though not very pleasant in the size of minicar.
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Volkswagen takes 49.9% stake in Porsche
Volkswagen has paid 3.9 billion euros for 49.9% of the shares of Porsche. Volkswagen has announced that acquires 49.9% stake in Porsche, as a first step towards integration of Suttgart company in a number of German auto group.The merger process between the two companies will end in 2011, but Volkswagen officials have said that the developments so far are very encouraging for both sides.VW announced again that will remain independent and will respect the interests of the company Porsche. VW Group paid 3.9 billion euros for 49.9% of Porsche.
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2010 Nissan GT-R comes with a number of improvements
Nissan presented updates to the GT-R performance model. 2010 Nissan GT-R comes with a new navigation system, a recalibrated suspension and a catalyst for higher performance.Thus, GT-R will be available in 2010 with a Carwings HDD navigation system equipped with various functions including iPod and a USB connection. The suspension has undergone a number of new settings which bring more comfort to passengers in the car, but it remains the same performance in terms of sports skills.Besides imbunatirile ecological, there is the new shock absorbers that are designed to absorb shocks better being put on the vehicle. In other respects, ...
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Mugen Civic Type-R, available in 20 copies
Version of the model Honda Civic Mugen Type-R will be able to buy in Europe, but only a total of 20 copies.After much discussion about the model Mugen, sportiest version of the Type-R's, it seems that the Japanese official had information that the concept will be in Europe.The decision was taken following numerous positive reviews when it was subjected to the model created by officials at Honda, in cooperation with Japanese tunerii from Mugen.The performances of the new model adds up to I-VTEC engine with a capacity of 2.0 liters, but produces 40 horsepower more than equipping Type-R. So, with ...
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Toyota has developed a plant for environment protection
Japanese manufacturers have submitted a new environmental policy, using plants in Toyota City factory.The Japanese from Toyota have submitted a new strategy for ecological production car. In this respect, Asian manufacturers have planted two species derived from Cherry Sage Garden and within the factory, which produces the Prius.Ecological policy has so off, considering that, at least according to statements of officials, the degree of pollution of the plant was reduced by 55% along with implementation of the action.The air in Toyota City is cleaner because of the flowers that are designed to absorb nitrogen oxides in the air and turned ...
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BMW electric models will fiber body of carbon
Following an agreement signed with the Bavarian company SGL Group, one of the elements that will shape the body electric models will be produced from carbon fiber.Future electric models from BMW called for the Megacity will have all the body light carbon fiber products.The main advantage that it will be fitting these elements carbon fiber will be the weight models, which will diminish significantly.Along with reducing the weight of their new vehicles, a very low assumption seems increasingly viable.The investment of the two companies in this project will amount to 230 million euros.
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BMW secures the future of carbon fiber in operation
BMW announced the conclusion of a joint venture with SGL Group to produce carbon fiber to come to be used on future models Bavaria.Norbert Reithofer, BMW CEO, spoke about the new partnership involving the company he runs as a mutual benefit with the SGL Group.BMW boss continued to attract attention on the importance of that partnership is a Bavarian Home: "In developing the Project prototype and, explore uncharted territory in terms of vehicle architecture, how to reduce weight, the handling of unconventional materials.
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The failure of the Batmobile replica
Design vehicle belongs to a Greek who lives in Germany, and passion for Batman forced to try to build a replica of the car or idol.The result is more than disastrous. A replica of a vehicle can be of two types: you fall in love or hate it. Moving from one version to the other is very small, considering that a detail can ruin any good intentions.In this case however, the many differences between the Batmobile and the Greek creation has on sale masterpiece is more than embarrassing.Recipe "success" for this creation was not based on complex things. In short, ...
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Asian cars more reliable than the German
Conclusions of a survey conducted in Australia say the Asian model outperforms those produced in Germany in terms of reliability.The first seven positions in the annual consumer survey on reliability are occupied by Japanese models.. 8th place is occupied by Hyundai, while the German luxury brand is in the bottom of the list.United winning, Scion (Toyota subdivizionara mark which occurs in North America), has proved most reliable, surpassing Honda and Toyota, while Mitsubishi has received the sixth position.The German brands, it seems that Australians chose Porsche, Volkswagen and Audi on positions 8, 21 and 24, while luxury brand Mercedes Benz ...
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Carlos Ghosn announces an electric Infiniti
Boss Carlos Ghosn has announced that Infiniti will develop a hundred percent power.Carlos Ghosn, CEO Carlos Ghosn, confirmed today in Tokyo that the luxury division of Nissan, Infiniti, will produce a hundred per cent electric model.Ghosn stressed that going to think an Infiniti luxury model with four seats, high performance, which have zero carbon emissions.Attending the opening of the 41st edition of the Tokyo Motor Show, Carlos Ghosn gave no other details about future electric model Infiniti.Some speculation suggests that the powertrain of the future electric model will be based on the same technology that Nissan Leaf, electric model that ...
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Daimler invests 3 billion in German factories
Daimler announced will invest 3 billion euros in developing the line of compact models. Daimler, the second luxury car manufacturer in the world, wants to invest 3 billion in German factories to expand its line of compact models.Manufacturer Mercedes models will increase production capacity of the plant in Rastatt, and n part of an expansion worth 600 million euros, announced Executive Director Daimler, Dieter Zetsche.Auto manufacturers must be prepared for a polarization of increasingly high industry: cars will be either better or cheaper," said Zetsche.Daimler invests in production equipment, in the context in which their group is the worst crisis ...
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Bertone will begin production in late 2011, the two models for Fiat-Chrysler alliance.
The first model will be based on an American with Italian technology platform and the second volume will be a model adaptable to many brands. The announcement was made by Alfredo Altavilla, CEO of Fiat Powertrain in timul a meeting of the Industrial Union of Turin. Altavilla also stated that the factory in Grugliasco (village near Turin - no) will have an annual capacity of 50,000 units. Italian official said that aa Fiat-Chrysler to develop an electrical model.
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The new Lexus LF-A, Killer of Ferrari
Lexus today unveiled its first supercar in history: LF-A, based on the concept of the same name. The new model will go on sale at the end of this year and will have a price of approximately $ 375,000 (250,000 Euro). By this movement Lexus raising the bar competition from traditional rivals like BMW and Mercedes to the niche models like Ferrari or Lamborghini.Lexus rival for Ferrari will have a V10 engine of 4.8 liters with 560 horsepower and a maximum torque of 480 Nm. V10 engine is designed so that it is less than a conventional V8 engine and ...
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Golf VI, the Best-Selling Model in Europe in September
According to statistics made by Jato Dynamics, VW Golf VI is the most sold car in Europe in September.If the top of the Jato Dynamics busy Golf VI, with a total of 59,552 sold in Europe in September, it seems that second place belongs to the model of the manufacturers of the Ford Fiesta, with 51,291 units.Bronze Opel belongs to this podium, with the Corsa, which has managed to rally in September no less than 38,947 loyal customers.Analysts who have space and bring the top of sales increases at the expense of government programs during this period to encourage fleet ...
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