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Maserati and Alfa Romeo: two icons of Italian design that combines and enhances the concepts of sportiness, technology and elegance. A limited edition Alfa Romeo Giulietta will be produced on an exclusive basis for Maserati Dealer network throughout Europe will be seen as the luxury brand has chosen the Alfa Romeo Giulietta as a model of a courtesy car for their customers as part of the attention has therefore Maserati customers appreciate Italian style and enjoy the unique car driving.

The cars are equipped with the brilliant engine Turbo Diesel 235 CF (same Quadrifoglio Verde version that historically represents the main vehicles of the brand performance and is available in Mexico), a true concentration of technology that ensures a perfect match of sportsmanship and respect for the environment. This was due to direct injection and twin variable continuous phase, the turbocharger and cleaning system to remove the “turbolag”, so it is an engine that reached record highs in its class – both in terms of power and torque specific – such as low fuel consumption in everyday use.

Maserati The equipment selected for the Giulietta is characterized by an attention to detail artisanal leather-trimmed heated seats Venere full grain in the new tone “Maserati Brown” with electric, a unique board “Alfa Romeo for Maserati” which complements the board and to seal the union, more aluminum plate with engraved names “Giulietta” and “Maserati”. Read the rest of this entry »

The next Hall of Detroit to be held during the month of January will be the stage where you can see the Bentley Continental GT V8 in two versions, Coupé and Convertible. The main novelty of these two versions is 507CV V8 engine power to 6,000 rpm and maximum torque is maintained 67.3kgfm consistently between 1,700 and 5.000RPM. Read the rest of this entry »

BMW officially unveils the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe. This is a 4-door Coupe with 5.01 meters long, 1.89 meters wide and 1.39 meters high. The versions available initially will be the 640i, the 650i and 640D.

The 6 Series Gran Coupe features four-zone climate control, two independent rear seats separated by a central tunnel, has a trunk capacity of 460 liters expandable to 1,265 liters with the rear seats folded, 19/20 inch wheels specific design alcantara upholstery exclusive, daytime running lights LED type, adaptive headlamps with LED technology, parking assistance system with 360 degree cameras, HUD system, night vision mode for detection of pedestrians. BMW Dynamic Drive system with which you can select different driving modes, Dynamic Damper Control system, Active Roll Stabilization system that enables cornering balance suspension, active steering. Read the rest of this entry »

Successfully launched in October 2011 in Argentina and Brazil, where sales already exceeding expectations, the new Renault Duster coming soon to the Colombian market, a real 4 × 4 designed specifically for customers in the Americas Region, designed with technology the equipment and performance ideal for changing the world of SUVs, making it much closer and affordable.

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The diamond brand available to the local market restyling of the Renault Koleos first arriving imported from South Korea. The changes are cosmetic and maintains the same engine and the same items of equipment.

Outside grill and headlights presents newly designed exterior side mirrors with LED lights. The level of equipment depending on the version has 6 airbags (front, side and curtain), rear seats Isofix system for kids, brake system ABS + EBD, leather upholstery, sunroof, Bose audio system with player MP3 and navigator Tom Tom. Automatic climate control systems and independent, practical drawer compartments with additional objects stored under the floor. Read the rest of this entry »

This prototype of Mitsubishi anticipates the appearance of a new utility. Manufacture is expected to begin in March 2012 in Thailand.

We have few details on how will this new model. One of them is that their emissions will be between 90 and 100 g / km of CO2, corresponding to a consumption of between 3.9 and 4.3 l/100 km for gasoline. Currently, some of the cars that have a similar fuel costs are the Fiat 500 0.9 Turbo TwinAir (85 hp), the smart fortwo (61 and 71 hp) and Nissan Pixo (68 hp).

Mitsubishi has reported no engine power, only its displacement: 1.0 and 1.2 liters. Have a system of stop-start when the car stops, for example to reach a stoplight. Other measures used are the weight loss in some parts and less resistance in the engine, new gearbox, continuously variable automatic-on tires and aerodynamics.

Mitsubishi Concept Global Small. Prototype 2011.En the only image available at this time we can see that the prototype has a five-door body and a design that can slightly remember Audi A1.

Currently marketed Mitsubishi Colt, a model available with a body of three and five doors. We do not know if this new model is its replacement.

The Nissan Juke is available from € 16,250. It looks that might remind an SUV because its body is relatively high (1.57 meters) and it goes off the ground (18 cm) than conventional tourism.

Although the ground clearance is sufficient to overcome irregularities where other cars Rozario, the Juke is not suitable for use as well. Devices do not have the usual in this type of cars designed to run on the field (such as hill descent control) and the possibility of having all-wheel drive (‘ALL-MODE 4×4-i’) is almost anecdotal as only available in more powerful version of the range. One of the things that have off-road (or van) is a high driving position that provides, for example, cabin access and visibility in traffic.

It seems that the appearance Juke body has conditioned interior, very little space. Its rear seats are almost the same space as a Nissan Micra, when the outside is almost the size of a Volkswagen Golf. Most of the SUVs of competition, such as the Škoda Yeti are much more spacious.

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The Toyota Prius c Concept is a prototype that anticipates what will be a future hybrid model smaller than the Toyota Prius and possibly the Auris HSD. Will be available in 2012.

The prototype has a body of five doors and four seats. Toyota has not reported on the measures, although it says the ‘c’in the name refers to “city”. It is similar to another prototype (Toyota FT-CH), submitted in 2010.

Although not specify what type of hybrid drive is, it ensures that takes much of the technology of the Prius. It has a gasoline engine 1.8 VVT-i 99 hp and an electric motor of 60 kW (82 hp). Together provide 136 hp.

Toyota Prius c Concept. Prototype 2011.En the cabin there are four individual seats (picture). The instrument panel, conical in shape, is of small size (image).

Today if you have given us great news is that BMW will return to the DTM in 2012, the case was going to be a regulatory change at that time in which the championship will become a new format that makes the including BMW may redeem their cars better.

The Board member Klaus Draeger, BMW has reported that return to their roots, and as a method that will save costs and compete in competition face to face with large, such as Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Something tells us that 2012 will be a good year for the rally as many cars or large firms are being encouraged to participate more in these great events of the engine.

First was a picture on the official Facebook Toyota we confirmed the release of its next new Prius MPV, now it has done through twitter, and is only 140 characters was enough to announce that the brand will present to his car in Detroit.

We all thought it would be the Hall of Los Angeles event chosen by the Japanese to launch its new Prius but apparently have to wait until January at the Detroit show to see the results of the hard work that has taken the brand.

For now I leave you with a video shown on the first teaser for some time.