November 30th, 2009
under Renault.
The new entry-level versions of Laguna Coupe and Megane Sport Tourer have got released by Renault.
Adding, the Renault Coupe TomTom is based on the dCi 150 model, with a sat-nav system, automatic parking brake and chrome-finished centre console added as standard.
It has the standard as 18-inch alloy wheels, eight airbags, automatic lights and wipers, dual zone climate control and rear parking sensors. And the TomTom version is obtainable to order and costs from £19,995, with the first deliveries set to begin in January 2010.
Moreover, the Renault Megane Sport Tourer range comes with a new Extreme entry-level trim, with standard features including air-con, electric front windows and ESP.
Also, the extreme trim is obtainable on the 1.6 100 and 1.5 dCi 86 models, with prices costing from £14,935 for the petrol version.
November 30th, 2009
under Audi.
In August 2010, at the Moscow motor show, the Audi’s novel Mercedes CLS-rivalling A7 is expected to be released and it will be entering the sales on later 2010.
Further, sources have said that it will only have a small price premium over the next A6 saloon and it is based on it.
And the price of the car could begin at about £28,000. At the initial stage, all of the models are expected to have range topping engines and four-wheel drive, however the company yet hasn’t finalized on whether four or five seats will be standard that will be followed.
November 30th, 2009
under Audi.
Sources have said that Audi will be making prices of the A1 close to the Mini. Adding, the upmarket supermini that will enter into the sale at the end of the year 2010 is expected to begin at around £13,000 for the base three-door model. But the bulk of the range will retail between £15,000 to £20,000.
Further, the new A1 is having a lot of mechanicals with the lately released VW Polo. It is likely to be motorized by a range of present VW group engines and newly developed motors.
And the petrol model range starts with an 86bhp, 1.2-litre petrol engine, with a turbo version providing 104bhp. There will be a naturally aspirated 1.4-litre petrol with 122bhp and a high-performance, turbocharged version of the same unit that gives out 170bhp.
Also the diesel engines are expected to be a 1.6-litre common-rail injection unit in three states of 75bhp, 90bhp and 105bhp. Sources from Audi say that the company is fanatical to provide A1 purchasers a similar ownership experience to that of the Mini.
November 29th, 2009
under Lotus.
Lotus Exige to put back the Esprit supercar has wide rear track and large wheels on this mule show and it is en suited with an early version of the new Esprit powertrain.
Lotus is “targeting a power-to-weight ratio of 275-325bhp per tonne”, says sources.
It’s expected to be a Toyota-sourced V8, probably a version of the unit that powers the Lexus IS-F. Adding, the Lotus still has a wide objective for the power-to-weight ratio shows the project is at a very premature stage.
courtesy: www.autocar.co.uk
The car will use a version of Lotus’s Versatile Vehicle Architecture and the Esprit’s aluminium chassis and engine are some approach from being their absolute definition.
New CEO Danny Bahar will be unveiling the Lotus’s plan shortly and it is said to spotlight on a three-tier line-up. Further, the four-cylinder Exige, Elise and Europa will be the entry-level models, and the bigger V6 Evoras will be the mid-range cars.
November 29th, 2009
under Porsche.
Before the official reveal at the Los Angeles motor show, the Porsche has leaked out more information on its new range-topping Boxster, the Spyder.
Adding, the Boxster Spyder will certainly run the same 315bhp 3.4-litre engine as the Cayman S. And it is appreciably different motor to the 305bhp unit in a Boxster S, however it revs all the way to 7500rpm, and features a different crankcase, different engine mounts, a different oil pump, different intake manifolds and a more sophisticated direct fuel injection system.
Further, the Boxster Spyder will turn into the lightest new car that Porsche makes, and the fastest of its current crop of two-seaters; operational with a seven-speed PDK gearbox and a Sport Chrono Plus package, it’ll crack 62mph in just 4.8sec.
And the car’s 80kg weight cutback comparative to a standard Boxster S has been made through the fitment of aluminium doors (15kg), an aluminium rear deck (3kg), lighter bucket seats (12kg) and through a lighter roof that weighs only 6kg all in.
Moreover, the new car comes with a different steering ‘box to a standard Boxster S – it’s slower geared about the straight-ahead and quicker off-centre – as well as 318mm drilled and vented front brakes and a limited-slip differential as standard.
November 14th, 2009
under Volkswagen.
The Volkswagen Company has ruled out taking in the developed saloon version of the novel Polo to the UK. And the four-door that is anticipated to be revealed at the Delhi motor show in January will be the third iteration next to the three- and five-door hatch.
Regardless of the new saloon being a cut beyond the cheap and cheerful booted version that have been sold in the UK earlier the company has no plans to sell the new version in UK
Further, other European markets will have the four-door, as well as the US, South America, India and other parts of Asia. And as with the new hatch Polo the saloon will be larger and will be considerably more refined and contented.
Courtesy:www.autocar.co.uk
As the demand keep on for smaller, more efficient models, the car could even pilfer sales from somewhat bigger saloons.
November 14th, 2009
under Nissan.
For Europe, Nissan has released a subtly revised version of its GT-R sports car. Adding, the modifications are made under the skin and have been carried out to perk up the GT-R’s handling and improving the ride comfort.
The firmness of the suspension radius rod bushings has been increased and the front spring and damper rates have been attuned. In order to provide improved feel and responsiveness during cornering, the alterations are made in the design.
To give a downshift from sixth to fifth when being driven in automatic mode, the logic in the gearbox has been modified however a more forceful downshift is adopted when changing down from fourth to third and from third to second gear.
Also two extra cooling ducts have been included to the carbonfibre underfloor diffuser that provides additional cooling to the exhaust and gearbox.
And the alterations make sure that the GT-R’s 3.8-litre V6 engine is currently Euro V compliant and CO2 emissions have decreased 3g/km to 295g/km.
Moreover, there is no change in the style with the only external tweak being a double coat of clear paint on the bumpers to provide a deeper colour finish. In the inside section the changes are new rear seat insulation to get better comfort for passengers, and the speedometer and rev counter now sport gun metallic finish surrounds.
The company has said that the modifications will be on all new GT-Rs ordered. And it is not likely that the price will increase for different range.
November 14th, 2009
under Citroen.
The new all-electric city car, the C-Zero has got released by Citroen.
The Citroen C-Zero has been developed as part of collaboration between the two manufactures and it is company’s version of the Mitsubishi iMiEV. Adding, its PSA stablemate Peugeot has previously shown off its version of the iMiEV, the iOn.
In the second half of the year 2010, the C-Zero is expected to go into production and is part of the company’s approach to lower emissions across its range. From a permanent magnetic synchronous motor, the power is produced and it is of 47kW (64bhp). And it produces 133lb ft of torque between 0 and 2000rpm and power is given to the rear axle by a single-speed reduction gear.
Further, a centre-mounted 330-volt lithium-ion battery pack powers the motor and has been incorporated as it is lighter and more robust than nickel-metal hydride batteries with no compromise on performance. And the car has claimed range of 80 miles with a high speed of 80mph. Also its 0-62mph time is 15secs and it can get from 37-56mph in 6secs.
Moreover, the Citroen Company is providing an exclusive test drive in the car before it enters showrooms for anyone who request a pre-order for a C-Zero.
November 14th, 2009
under Renault.
In the first half of the year 2011, the Renault will start making of its new Kangoo ZE van in France. Adding, the Kangoo was one of four all-electric concepts that were revealed at the Frankfurt motor show in the month of September.
The Renault company is targeting to become a market chief in electric propulsion technology.
Further the company has made sure that the production of its Twizy EV city car would start at its Valladolid plant in Spain in the year 2011. For creating the production version of the Zoe ZE supermini concept in the year 2012, the Valladolid’s sister plant in Flins, France will be utilized.
In the MCA (Maubeuge Construction Automobile) plant, the Kangoo EV will be produced in which the regular Kangoo is made alongside Kangoo Van and Kangoo be bop models. Also for the past 20 years, the MCA, in northern France, has been building Renault’s commercial vehicles.
November 14th, 2009
under Volkswagen.
A new version of the Golf Mk1 has got released by Volkswagen in South Africa, as production of the iconic hatchback is completed.
In either black or shadow blue metallic paint, the Citi Mk1 will be available with a range of improvements en suited over the standard Mk1. Adding, 15-inch gun-metal painted alloys, GT-style stripes under the doors, a chrome exhaust pipe, twin headlights and a chrome front grille surround are included in it.
Further, the inside section has half-leather sports seats, a retro golf-ball gearknob, a leather steering wheel, new floor mats, special red stitching throughout and an individually numbered plaque on the dashboard
Moreover, each Citi Mk1 will be en suited with a 98bhp 1.6-litre engine and will cost from 113,500 South African rand (£9200). Also it will be available only in South Africa.
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