Audis Hybrid Concept Car Metroproject

Audis new hybrid drive Quattro Metro Project

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Audis Concept Car Metroproject

★★★★☆ Audi presented in Tokyo, the new hybrid concept car Quattro Metro Project

Audi presented today (24 October 2007) at the Tokyo Motor Show a vehicle with the new hybrid drive called Quattro Metro Project.

Under the hood is a 1.4 liter large TFSI-Motor with 110 kW/150 hp for the front wheel drive. An electrical unit with 30 kW/41 hp delivers acceleration in phases up to 200 Nm additional torque to the rear axle.
The compact Audi with 3.91 meters in length may also be in pure electric operation. The range of lithium-ion batteries lasts for up to 100 km route. The batteries can be charged at each outlet. Thanks Start-/Stopp-Automatik and E-Modus reduced consumption and emissions by around 15%.

Further details ...
The Audi Quattro Metro Project is 210 km / h and accelerates quickly in 7.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. The study aims at 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers paraphernalia. The CO2 emission is just 112 g / km

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The new Fiat 50 relaunch of a lenged

Fiat 500 a legend comes back

Oct 18, 2007 by

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Fiat 500

★★★★☆ 50 years after the first Fiat 500 Fiat relaunched this amazing car. It's available with 3 diffferent engines (gasoline 69/100 hp or diesel 75 hp). It's just 3,55 m long, 1,63m wide and 1,55m high.
The Fiat 500 comes in three different types - sport, lounge and pop.

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Fiat 500: A legend is relaunched
In 1957, the first Fiat 500 came out. Exactly 50 years later the great-grandson of the Italian cult car comes out. A perfect relaunch.
The new Fiat 500 is now as much cleverness radiate like his historical role model, but larger, more modern, safer and with a lot of modern ideas and innovations enriched.

Engine types:
The Fiat 500 will be launche in October this year. There is a choice of three versions - two motor gasoline with 73 kW/100 hp or 51 kW/69 hp and a Multijet-Turbodiesel with 55 PS-75, and the equipment lines pop, lounge and sports. The Standard equipment includes seven airbags, antilock brakes, electric power steering Dual Drive, and a radio with integrated CD player and MP3.

Equipment variants very diverse
The new Fiat 500 is a program equipment and accessories accompanied in diversity, innovation and unique combination possibilities. A total of nearly 550,000 different versions of the Lifestyle-cars are possible. It provides each owner the opportunity to its Fiat 500 after his taste.

Customers have participated in developing
The design of the new Fiat 500 was approved by the Centro Stile Fiat. Many ideas come from, but some three million fans on the move in the past twelve months in the Internet design virtual laboratory involved. Thus, for the first time in the history of the automobile future customers significant influence on design and equipment possible.

The Fiat 500 individual design
Round headlights and blinkers main units, and the velvet trims middle-brand logo on the hood lend the Fiat 500 and a current but familiar face. Twelve body colors are available. In addition, a wide range of customization sets varied ways to personalize the look.

Interior
Even in the interior designers combine the memory of the old design and innovative technology. An example deliver the seats that are in the form of their role models from the 50s of the last century, deals with the ultra-Codura fiber art, or even with high-quality leather and with side airbags fitted.

Exterior
With compact dimensions (length 3.55 m, 1.63 m width, height 1.49 meters, 2.30 meter wheelbase), the Fiat 500 three-four people comfortably. The trunk is a loading volume of 185 liters. Will the rest of the rear seat-routed, it grows to 550 liters. A stern-carrier system, as in at the tailgate mounted, provides space for skis or snowboards.

Meets already Euro 5 norm
All three engines meet the emission standard Euro 4 and are already on compliance with the more stringent limits of the expected 2009 outcropping Euro 5 norm prepared.

VW introduces the new Tiquan

Volkswagen starts with the first pictures in the countdown to the launch of the new Tiquan a new compact SUV. First presentation to the public of the jeep was in September at the IAA in Frankfurt.

Less consumption, lower emissions;
The Tiquan SUV comes optical in the Golf format and combines the sidelines of his big brother Touareg with the new front of VW. The Tiquan is - and this is unique in the world- only charged with direct injection engines. These so-called high-charge, lowers consumption and emissions without leaving the driving pleasure on the track.

Diesel:
Altogether the Tiquan is available with three TSI and two TDI engines. Complete new developments are the silent TDI with common-rail injection. They make 103 kW / 140 hpand 125 kW / 170 hp. The maximum torque is 320 Nm and 350 Nm at 1,750 rpm. Both diesel engines already fulfill the limits of the advance from 2009 Euro-5-Norm.

Gasoline:
Strong, economical and clean: This should also apply to the charged-injection petrol engine. They are in the following performance levels: 110 kW / 150 hp, 125 kW / 170 hp and 147 kW / 200 hp. For the smallest TSI is the torque at 240 Nm (from 1750 rpm). For the other two engines called VW 280 Nm (both from 1800 r / min).

Subaru - Impreza WRX STI and the Exiga Concept vor

Subaru celebrates at the Tokyo Motor Show (24 October to 11 November 2007), the world premiere of the Impreza WRX STI and the concept car Exiga and electric cars G4e Concept, with the lithium-ion batteries fitted.

The WRX STI, the sporting flagship of the new Impreza-series, is already beginning with the Motor Show on the Japanese market.

Exiga Concept
The Concept is a Exiga seven seats metropolitan area combined with a glass roof and sloping to the back rows of seats for a good view of all passengers. The 2,0-Liter-Turbo-Boxerengine is equipped with a five-speed automatic gearbox combined. The G4e Concept-electric vehicle has place for five people and has a range of 200 kilometers.

In addition, Subaru presents its first boxer turbo diesel engine, introduced in 2008 in Europe. Overall, Subaru exhibits 14 new cars in Tokyo.

Newest Nissan Intima on the Tokyo Motorshow 2007

With the Intima Nissan continues its design philosophy - like the serial models Teana, Tiida and implemented SUV design.

The sedan presents itself as a conglomerate of form design, materials and lighting equipment. Nissan even called this design, as the future direction of the General Interior by Nissan apply, as Modern Living concept. The implementation will ensure that the development of automotive interiors not underestimate the meaning and all passengers are equally addressed.

Interior & Lighting Concept

Exclusive details how the upholstery of the dashboard, between the deposits were placed in wood, the "wave pattern" of the center console, and the large Armablagen with solid handles fall immediately into the eye.

Both the instrument makers, as well as the center console as the door panels and the roof will be indirectly lit the sky. The acrylic of a material existing door handles detention radiate a soft blue light. An illuminated storage compartment on the inside of the front passenger door, according to the manufacturer even a mature ladies handbag grasp, is one of the many storage options of Nissan Intima.

A four-zone automatic climate controls via infrared sensors for each individual seat the desired temperature. On the basis of Grape Seed plant will be working at an air filter added to the natural anti-allergenen and anti-inflammatory properties of polyphenols uses. This system is certainly not just for allergies of interest.

And to the rear passengers always pleasantly tempered drinks and snacks served to be located in the rear console an integrated storage compartment, which is automatically cool.

Seat Comfort

In many cars sitting often "only" until the journey ended. The Nissan Intima promises, however, this process profane a sensual experience. Relaxation should be put on the stalls settle. Even the entry demands even from the less sporty nothing special: the front passenger seat can be at approximately 80 degrees to the outside rotate, so we sit and effortless glide. Front as is the rear occupants sufficient legroom available. A large glass roof, which apparently transformed itself from the windshield to the rear disc continues, it offers the best of all places view outside.

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Sharp cut and organically shaped surfaces contrast with each other without, however, the balance advised. The lateral line character, as well as the kristallähnlich designed front and rear lamps, grille, and wheels also offer the viewer a whole series of pleasant impressions.

A quieter and more environmentally friendly V6-Clean-Diesel drives the Nissan. High smoothness and low emissions make the intima with a comfortable and high-quality travel Limousine

Porsche Cayenne 2nd edition

Stronger, faster and more economical the second edition of the Porsche Cayenne presents itself. Above all, the gasoline direct injection - Porsche calls it Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) - has to be mentioned, it stands for up to eight per cent less gasoline. In normal driving mode, even savings up to 15 per cent are possible according to Porsche.
Since 24 February 2007 the new Cayenne is available at the Porsche dealers, the prices begins with 51,800 euro for the basic-version with the 213 kW/290 HP engine. That means an increase of 40 HP (29 KW). The capacity of the six-cylinder was increased of 3,2 to 3,6 litres and the torque climbed from 310 to 385 Newtonmeters.

The Cayenne S accelerateds in 6.6 seconds on speed 100 kph, its maximum speed is about 252 km/h. All Porsche Cayenne models have the Porsche Stability management (PSM) with brake assistant, further developed bottom plate stabilization as well as Offroad ABS. The Bi-xenon-headlights are providing active security.
In Germany the prices for the Cayenne are about 51,800 euro and 66,600 euro for the stronger S-version as well as 108,650 euro for the Cayenne turbo.

The new Mini Clubman comes at the end of 2007

At the end of this year comes the new Mini Clubman on the European carmarket. The BMW Mini Clubman is the third version of the Mini series after three-door sedan and cabrio. It is to combine the mark-typical Go-Kart-Feeling when driving together with more space offered and a high versatility. BMW had already given referring to the optics of the vehicle on different automobile fairs with concept vehicles.

Mitsubishi Outlander V6 a cool Concept-Car

Mitsubishi presented the new Outlander V6 Concept study in Geneva.
The three litres V6 engine with 162 kW/220 HP guarantees a sporty road performance. Further basic data is not published by Mitsubishi.
If the sporty Outlander actually really comes, depends on the customer acceptance on the fair and possible market chances. The new V6 engine is used in the future also in other models. Noticeable details of the concept-car: red brake calipers, large 18-inch-wheels with additional chrome applications, and a massive double exhaust.

New Cadillac CTS with 4 wheel drive

The New Cadillac CTS got a new design, a completely revised chassis, a new understructure as well as improved engines and transmissions. The second generation of the upper class sedan Cadillac CTS celebrates its Europe debut on the Geneva automobile salon. The 4.76 meters long CTS is for the first time alternatively available with rear wheel or 4-wheel drive. Beside a Aisin 6 gear transmission the six-course automatic transmission Hydra Matic 6L50 celebrates its premiere too. The New Cadillac CTS got a a 3.6 liter V6-engine.

The new Design follows the alignment of the concept car Sixteen. The large radiator grille is now more vertically arranged and the front apron by perpendicularly arranged headlights with shining framework. Altogether the CTS works thereby more dynamically which is still underlined by a trace broader around five centimeters, a concave face of the side panels and a lower roof line.

The 3.6 liter V6 engine provides 192 KW with 6700 rpm and supplies a maximum torque of 366 Newtonmeters with 4000 rpm. In addition the emissiones are to reduced.

Chrysler Sebring

Chrysler Sebring - soon available at the dealers through Europe. In Geneva the Chrysler Sebring was seen already for the second time in Europe. The vehicle is based on the platform of the successful 300C and will be available in the first half of 2007.
The Chrysler Sebring comes with a 2,4-Liter-engine from the “world engine family" which was developed together Hyundai and has about 170 HP.
For the first time also a two-litre Diesel engine with 140 HP is used, a 2,7-Liter-petrol engine with 190 HP will come later. The 5-seater offers ESP and various Airbags and - if wanted - available with entertainment systems.
The vehicle is 4.84 meters long, 1.80 meters wide and 1.50 meters high with a wheel base of 2.77 meters.

Renault Clio F1

A breath of formula 1! A special edition of the Clio the F1, was presented on the occasion of the second world champion title of the Frenchmen and is now shown in Geneva.

The 200 HP strong Clio R-S got red brake calipers on 17-inch rims and the exclusive Renault F1-Team-Logo as well as the World champion Sticker. In the comparison to the Clio Sport is Renault again reduced the clearance and added a tauter absorber. Inside among other things Récaro sportseats are used and a serial number of the limited series is placed on the center console.

Nissan X-Trail

Nissan revised the X-Trail. In Geneva the new Nissan X-Trail celebrate premiere. Optically the retouchings are very dezent - the Japanese concentrated on the engines and the tuning. In the dimensions the X-Trail wheel base grew by five on 2630 millimeters and the overall length exceeded by 175 to 4630 mm.

Motorizing: The new X-Trail is based on the same C-platform of the Renault/Nissan alliance as the recently introduced Nissan Qashqai. The engine offer extended Nissan of three on four engines. Only the 2,5-Liter-petrol (121 kW/166 HP) was taken over. The other aggregates - Common Rail Turbodiesel with 110 kW/150 HP and 127 kW/173 HP as well as 103 kW/140 HP Benziner - are complete reconstructions. With the petrol-engine a stepless CVT transmission is (optional) alternative.

The 4x4i-System has now two new electronic aids named DDS (Downhill drive support) and USS (Uphill start support). USS is automatically working as a “Hill Holder”, which holds the vehicle to upward gradients from ten degrees and more until the driver actually drives off. In response DDS helps driving downhill. Thus the X-Trail creeps after previous activation of the LOCK mode with maximally seven km/h even steepest departures down, without the driver must step thereby the brake.

New Volvo V70 - with a stronger engine

The new generation of the Volvo V70 on the automobile salon in Geneva premiere (8th - 18th of March). The engine is available as a six cylinder row engine now for the first time. The engine ordered as suction engine over 175 kW/238 HP, with turbo-loading carries it for 210 kW/285 out HP. The maximum torque of 400 Nm is already starting from 1500 revolutions at the disposal. The 2,5-Liter-Motor with 147 kW/200 HP from the Volvo S80 rounds gasoline-rank-offered off. On the Diesel side two five-cylinder engines with power ratings of 120 kW/163 HP, well-known from the predecessor, and 136 kW/185 HP are in the offer. A soot particle filter is provided in series. Further engine variants are planned for the future.

New Cars 2007

All the new cars in 2007. The DetroitNorth American International Auto Show in the begining of the year just gave an impression on what kind of new cars we can expect in 2007.

A few examples - the Conceptcar Volvo XC 60, the Lincoln MKR, the amazing Mercedes Vision GL 420 of the BlueTec series (4,2 liter V8 engine with 216 kW/290 PS), the Mazda Ryuga, the next generation of the Honda NSX, the VW Tiguan and the new BMW 335i.