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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 »

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 »

Looking at our unit, we can see the white leather upholstery, but in these pretty average seats, first entry that match his suspension. The setting are also optionally power. In the list of options that we also see the cabin lights are optionally enhanced, but a bit bland would be, and the driver is automatically added to say and could be standard.

BMW engine supply each with a single base trim level, so the final configuration is always required to review options, mostly for not being cheap things that leave us then we cannot be added.

The exclusivity of the rear-wheel drive, fully monitored by the traction control and stability, gives a personality to the small BMW coupe does not have it be a master of his rivals.

It is a very intrusive as we do not want to force the machine, but it undoubtedly best enjoyed with it disconnected. Power comes on gradually, as they sink the right foot and everything is controllable by minimally skilled hands.

Interestingly, we found a BMW whose relationship price / performance is average even more popular models. This has come that does not stretch much in equipment. With a minimum bid to save the relationship with the price, if it is true that there are gaping of equipment that are almost forced once you’ve spent the money it costs.

BMW 1 Series has reviewed different engines. Perfect excuses to get behind the wheel of a nice new Coupé, small but fun with rear-wheel drive.

Although there is renewed each year, provided BMW engines are subjected to constant improvements which aim to optimize fueling consumption and emissions. The engine 6-cylinder 125i was one of them. With 3 liters yields 218 hp, there is a big leap to the 135i, a car far more radical.

Soft suspension for his philosophy.

The 125i is more similarly -OR similar to the 120i, but with 6 cylinders, I say the line because its chassis is softer than you thought after trying the 135i.

It’s a car the walks, consumes relatively little if there is no hurry, but it is more sporty than the 120d, for example.

This commentary is by the suspension too soft for what’s under the right foot. We have a coupe, we have a rear engine and a 218 hp thanks to a quick turn, up to almost the 7,000 laps, and the 6-speed gearbox of pleasant touch, you are invited to come glad if driving curves, but when they miss a harder suspension.

That said, almost everything that is good remains to comment.

Test Driving the Lexus CT is beside very simple, very comfortable. Lacking any gear guide, its automation is based on a continual variable that adjusts the engine speed with throttle application.

This results in overtaking the motor will stop turning away and all the silence that we have when driving normally translates into a little car noise “powerful.” Well, not that the power is excessive, but it’s decent economic aspirations should not be forgotten.

What would be better off with a guide sequence?, Yes. What is essential?, Then no, just for some who like a sportier drive, also contrary to his philosophy.

It may also be inherited from the mechanical advantage of the Auris HSD, a cheaper car that has more excuses not to have sequential gear guide.

1957 Imperial introduces the American industry’s first double curvature windshield (side and top) and side windows bends. The imperial is identified with the first well-defined fins.

Another innovation of 1958 Chrysler, which accompanies us to this day, the control cruise.

1959 swivel seats that swing out to open the door is offered as an option on some Chrysler products. The second generation of turbine cars crossed from Detroit to New York City.

1960 Chrysler change of body-on-frame construction to the sled. Chrysler’s first compact was equipped with six-cylinder engine renewed the famous “Slant Six”, and the first alternator to the alternator replacement. The De Soto was discontinued after a short production in 1961. Read the rest of this entry »

1924 The paint spray drying Dupont fast production speeds.

1924 The first automobile with the Chrysler name was built on 5 January 1924. Walter P. Crhysler launching a car with his name including hydraulic brakes and high-compression engine.

The Chrysler six appeared on the market with equipment and innovations that have never been offered in mid-priced cars, as the first high-compression engine piston aluminum , removable cylinder head, fuel pump vacuum operated, engine pressure of oil in each component, seven benches crankshaft, carburetor air cleaner, replaceable oil filter and hydraulic brakes on all four wheels. The Chrysler “Six” of 1924 was chosen as the best car in the twentieth century between the years 1920-1929. Read the rest of this entry »

22.7.1894. The newspaper Le Petit Journal announces the first race car. The vehicles travel the Paris-Rouen (126 km). However, not granted the award-winning vehicle type steam-Bouton De Dion-not to have fulfilled all the requirements on the grid.

1894. The Swedish brothers, Anders Jöns Cederholm have a motor vehicle with a twin.

1894. Elwood G. Haynes charges the brothers Edgar and Elmer Apperson build a car according to your specifications. Years later, Haynes claims for itself have been the first U.S. manufacturer, questioning this to Frank Duryea.

1894. In Detroit, Charles B. King publicizes his car with four-cylinder engine. This vehicle, which in its time does not exceed the state ‘s prototype is made later in the center of the U.S. auto industry.

1894. Tremadi Enrico built the first Italian car with internal combustion engine. Your vehicle tricycle-drive single rear wheel is manufactured, so improved from 1896, the company Miari Giusti & Co. in Padua. Read the rest of this entry »