Sunday, March 31, 2013

Updated! : HYUNDAI LUXURY SPORTS COUPE CONCEPT HND-9

Hyundai HND-9 Concept

Hyundai Motor Co., the fastest-growing automaker by brand, today staged a world-premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company’s future design direction.

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THE ALL-NEW SUBARU WRX CONCEPT

Subaru WRX Concept @ 2013 NYIAS

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, unveiled the "SUBARU WRX CONCEPT"  at the New York International Auto Show.

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

ALL-NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER HYBRID

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid

2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid offers 26 mpg combined fuel economy and 526-mile driving range - with no compromise of performance or interior roominess. Most fuel-efficient pathfinder ever features new affordable hybrid system, available in intelligent four-wheel drive or front-wheel drive and choice of trim levels.

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ALL-NEW 2014 KIA SOUL

2014 KIA Soul

  • Born from the Track’ster concept, the all-new 2014 Soul is set to continue Kia’s segment-leading position as the perfect urban utility vehicle
  • With more room, more premium features, improved driving dynamics and true-to-its-roots iconic design, the all-new Soul is more fun, funky and functional than ever
NEW YORK : March 28, 2013 – The Big Apple, perhaps America’s most iconic metropolis, is playing host to the global unveiling of Kia Motors’ most iconic people mover, the all-new 2014 Soul urban utility vehicle, today at the 113th New York International Auto Show.

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WONDER WOMAN-INSPIRED KIA SPORTAGE TAKES ON NEW YORK

Wonder woman inspired - KIA Sportage

Kia Motors has teamed up with DC Entertainment and Super Street magazine to build a head-turning Kia Sportage inspired by Wonder Woman's power, inspiration and sense of equality.  Unveiled today in conjunction with the 2013 New York International Motor Show, this uniquely customised Sportage signals the continuation of a 10-month, eight vehicle partnership between Kia and DC Entertainment based on the iconic characters that make up the Justice League - Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman and Cyborg.  An eighth and final vehicle will be an amalgamation of all seven Super Heroes in one.

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NEW FACE-LIFTED KIA OPTIMA

2014 KIA Optima


  • Latest Optima features new front and rear design touches
  • Kia's best-selling Optima now offers more high-end features
  • Optima facelift due in Europe in the first half of 2104
Kia Motors has unveiled a refreshed version of its Optima saloon, a car that has proved a global hit for Kia since its launch exactly three years ago, at the 2013 New York International Motor Show.


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ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT REVEALED

2013 Range Rover SPORT

  • New, modern interpretation of Range Rover Sport completes three-model Range Rover portfolio
  • Transformational on-road dynamics with world's best all-terrain performance gives unrivalled breadth of capability
  • Impeccable composure and refinement delivering exceptional ride comfort
  • Superbly crafted, luxurious and more flexible interior with new 5+2 seating option
  • Weight saving of up to 420kg*, like for like TDV6 engine, brings agility and exceptional performance, with 15 percent CO2 reduction and greatly improved fuel economy
  • Features Range Rover premium chassis and lightweight aluminium architecture
  • Customer-focused technology package debuting Land Rover's 'connected car' suite of technologies
The all-new Range Rover Sport, revealed to the world today on the streets of New York, is the ultimate premium sports SUV - the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever.  The Manhattan skyline was the perfect backdrop for this world premiere with more units of Range Rover Sport sold in the United States than any other global market and New York being the model's best-selling city.

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ALL-NEW 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

2014 Toyota Highlander

  • All-New Dynamic, Sleek Exterior Design
  • Refined, Premium Interior with Advanced Technologies
  • New Six-Speed Automatic with Sequential Shift on V6 Models
  • Available Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive
  • Available Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
NEW YORK - March 28, 2013 - The all-new third-generation 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV made its world debut today at the 2013 New York Auto Show.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

THE MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 45 AMG: DESIGN MEETS DRIVING PERFORMANCE

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

NEW YORK : March 27, 2013 - Mercedes-AMG kicks off the automotive spring of 2013 in the "Big Apple" in dynamic style as the CLA 45 AMG celebrates its world premiere at the New York International Auto Show. The philosophy behind this four-door mid-series coupé matches that of the successful CLS 63 AMG, the trendsetter among four-door high-performance coupés.

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THE NEW JAGUAR XKR-S GT

2013 Jaguar XKR-S GT

The XKR-S GT has been developed by Jaguar's ETO division to be the ultimate track-focused but road-going iteration of the XK coupe. Extensive aerodynamic and suspension changes, as well as the addition of carbon ceramic brakes, have combined to give the XKR-S GT race-car inspired connected feel and braking performance. Initial production will be limited to just 30 cars for the North American market.

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THE NEW JAGUAR XJR

2013 Jaguar XJR

The first 'R' model in the latest generation of the XJ range, and the latest in a long line of high-performance, luxurious Jaguar sports saloons, the XJR incorporates bespoke chassis and aerodynamic developments to create the most focused, agile and responsive member of the XJ family.

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THE NEW AUDI A3 SEDAN

2013 AUDI A3 Sedan

  • A3 available for the first time as an attractive sedan
  • Highly efficient engines and innovative driver assistance systems
  • S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp); 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.9 seconds

With the launch of the A3 Sedan this spring, Audi is entering the world’s largest market segment, the class of compact sedans. The dynamic four-door car offers all of the strengths of the A3 model series – with low weight thanks to lightweight design, powerful and highly efficient engines and numerous high-end solutions for infotainment as well as driver assistance systems. The top model of the series is the S3 Sedan with 221 kW (300 hp).

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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

THE BEGINNINGS OF ZOE DESIGN BY RENAULT

Renault ZOE Concept

Designed from the start as an all-electric vehicle, Renault ZOE is a supermini of clean, flowing lines. The distinctive front end expresses the new brand identity with its friendly, appealing looks. The blue effect of the logo, headlamps and dark-tinted windows identify ZOE as an electric car. Reflecting the concept of purity, the cabin aims to create a relaxing, zen feel with materials that are soft to the touch.

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208 GTi RACING EXPERIENCE: THE 208 GTi PEUGEOT SPORT CONFRONTS “THE GREEN HELL!”

2013 208 GTi Peugeot Sport

Designed in Vélizy, the 208 GTi Peugeot Sport displays its strengths on the eve of the 2013 VLN championship. One goal : the 24H Nürburgring 2013 next may, with the 8 european drivers recruited online through the 208 GTi Racing Experience project.

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NEW 2014 ASTON MARTIN RAPIDE S TO MAKE NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT IN NEW YORK

2014 Aston Martin RAPIDE S

Aston Martin’s new four-door sports car; the Rapide S is set to make its North American debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show from 27th March where it will also be joined by the new Vanquish and DB9 offerings from Aston Martin.

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Monday, March 25, 2013

LEXUS INTRODUCES ALL-NEW IS SPORT SEDAN FOR 2014

2014 LEXUS IS 350

Lexus debuts the third-generation 2014 IS sport sedan, with a bold design highlighted by the new dynamic signature spindle grille and for the first time separated LED Daytime Running Lights. A combination of “aggressive elegance,” a more powerful road presence and a stronger brand identity help make the new IS models more alluring than ever.

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NEW KIA CUB TO SPRING A SURPRISE IN SEOUL

KIA CUB Concept - Teaser image

Kia Motors will reveal an all-new, compact, four-door coupe concept on Thursday, March 28th at the Seoul International Motor Show.

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Sunday, March 24, 2013

FORMULA 1 : VETTEL WINS MALAYSIAN GP

2013 F1 - Malaysian GP Champion - Sebastian Vettel (GER) - Red Bull Racing-Renault - Red Bull Racing RB9

Sebastian Vettel emerged on top to claim his 27th grand prix win, putting him level with fellow three-time champion Jackie Stewart in the all-time list, but it appears that he did so against team orders, with Mark Webber reminding him post-race of the instruction 'multi21', apparently Red Bull code for its drivers to turn down their engines and hold station. It was a similar story in the battle for the final podium spot, with Nico Rosberg imploring the Mercedes team to allow him to pass Lewis Hamilton, only to be told to accept fourth position.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

LE MANS 24 HOURS: THE n°36 ALPINE BREAKS COVER

The n°36 ALPINE - Le Mans 24 Hours / European Le Mans Series Race car

Following the recent announcement (on March 8) of its entry for both the 2013 Le Mans 24 Hours and this year’s European Le Mans Series (ELMS), Signatech-Alpine today presented the endurance racing prototype that will defend Alpine’s colours this season at L’Atelier Renault in Paris, France.

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HONDA ANNOUNCED THE NEW LEAD125 SCOOTER IN VIETNAM

2013 Hondaa LEAD 125

Honda Vietnam Co., Ltd. (President: Masayuki Igarashi), a Honda joint venture in Vietnam for production and sales of motorcycles and automobiles, today announced the release of the LEAD125, a liquid-cooled 125cc single-cylinder scooter.

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5 MILLION 1.3 MULTIJET ENGINES PRODUCED

1.3 MultiJet engine no. 5,000,000 produced in the Fiat Powertrain Technologies Poland plant in Bielsko-Biała

Fiat Powertrain Technologies Poland plant in Bielsko-Biała reached a historic milestone: the 5,000,000th 1.3 MultiJet engine has rolled off the lines at the Polish plant. The record demonstrates the great success of this small diesel engine - four cylinders in line, 16 valves and 1248 cm3 capacity - in production from 2003 and the world's first application of MultiJet technology, the evolution of the Common Rail system developed by the Fiat Group in 1997.

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EVER SUCCESSFUL – THE ABT TIGUAN

2013 ABT TIGUAN

Compact SUVs like the ever popular VW Tiguan are more trendy than ever before. Since its launch in 2007, this car has been a real winner. “This SUV embodies fun and adventures and is thus fully in line with our portfolio”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt, CEO of the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group. And it isn’t only the fresh design elements that leave such a good impression: ABT Sportsline will also provide customised upratings of this particularly dynamic SUV.

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THE NEW TOYOTA GT86 CUP EDITION

2013 Toyota FT86 - Cup Edition

  • Dynamic special model with striking looks
  • Exclusive VIP event at the Nürburgring, including
  • Exterior and interior package available as an accessory
COLOGNE : March 22, 2013 - Time for the start of the new GT86 Cup in the VLN Endurance Championship on 23 March 2012, Toyota has now launched a limited edition of 86 units of its limited edition sports car. For 2860 Euro supplement the GT86 Cup Edition with many exclusive and distinctive features is available. The price is also an exclusive VIP customer event for two people at the Nürburgring.

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HYUNDAI UNVEILS IMAGES OF LUXURY SPORTS COUPE CONCEPT HND-9

 Hyundai HND-9 Concept - Rendered image

  • The HND-9 hints at Hyundai’s next-generation luxury sports coupe design
  • More details to be revealed at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company, the fastest-growing car manufacturer by brand, today unveiled exterior renderings of the ‘HND-9’, its latest luxury sports coupe concept.

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

JAGUAR EXPANDS R PERFORMANCE LINEUP WITH DYNAMIC NEW MODEL MAKING GLOBAL DEBUT AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

The New Jaguar XJR

  • Jaguar's R models offer the highest levels of Jaguar performance
  • Jaguar R line-up expands with addition of XJR making global debut at New York Show
  • 550PS XJR becomes dynamic flagship sedan of Jaguar line-up
  • New York Show to feature R performance models alongside the other newest members of Jaguar family: The F-TYPE and All-Wheel Drive XF and XJ sedans
Jaguar will expand its R performance line-up with the global debut of the XJR at the 2013 New York International Automobile Show.  The new high-performance model, the dynamic flagship of the XJ series, will join the expanding Jaguar line-up on display that includes All-Wheel Drive sedans and the F-TYPE sports car, which goes on sale this summer.

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

SUBARU TO INTRODUCE FIRST-EVER PRODUCTION HYBRID MODEL AND NEW PERFORMANCE CONCEPT CAR AT 2013 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the brand’s first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, will debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Based on the popular XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the new XV Crosstrek Hybrid model uses a Subaru engineered Hybrid system and Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

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2014 SRT VIPER TA – READY TO ATTACK ANY ROAD COURSE

2014 Dodge SRT VIPER TA
  • Viper TA (Time Attack) spec-package designed for extreme performance in a special road course focused handling package
  • Only 33 units in special “Crusher Orange” exterior paint color will be available beginning third quarter 2013  
Configured in-house by the Chrysler Group’s SRT (Street and Racing Technology) team in collaboration with professional road racers, the exclusive, street-legal and single-spec 2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack) package is specifically built for the performance enthusiast driver who likes to exercise their machines at the more than 150 road-race courses around North America.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

CADILLAC TWIN-TURBO DEBUTS IN ALL-NEW 2014 CTS SEDAN

2014 3.6L V-6 VVT DI Twin Turbo (LF3) for Cadillac CTS

  • 420 horsepower (313 kW) / 430 lb-ft of torque (583 Nm) – SAE certified
  • Most power-dense six-cylinder in segment at 118 hp/liter
  • Cadillac’s first twin-turbo engine and eight-speed automatic transmission
DETROIT – Cadillac has announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 engine and eight-speed transmission – firsts for the brand and signature features of the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS midsize luxury sedan debuting next week at the New York Auto Show.

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

2013 FORMULA 1 : RAIKKONEN WINS SEASON-OPENING AUSTRALIAN GP

2013 F1 Australian GP Champion : Kimi Raikkonen No.7 - Lotus-Renault F1 Team

After all the qualifying drama leading up to the green lights, the Australian Grand Prix itself proved a remarkable calm affair for the ice-cool Kimi Raikkonen, who kept his head and cruised into impressive control of the opening race of the new F1 world championship season, confounding many experts who had all-but written-off the chance of significant success for Lotus in 2013.

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Friday, March 15, 2013

MERCEDES-BENZ G 63 AMG 6X6 : TAKING THE DESERT BY STORM

2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6

STUTTGART : March 15, 2013 - Superior 6x6 all-wheel drive technology, AMG V8 biturbo power and looks that leave no room for any doubt: the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 near-series show vehicle is an off-roader which represents the last word in forward-thrusting power far from the beaten track. 400 kW (544 hp), a 6x6 drive, low-range ratio, five differential locks, portal axles, tyre pressure control system and a special chassis allow this pickup to make good progress in environments where the concept of individual mobility normally bites the dust as soon as the road ends. But anyone who imagines that this is a Dakar-Rally-style vehicle is on the wrong track. Thanks to the wealth of interior enhancements from the AMG stable, the occupants can enjoy the highest possible degree of comfort, even when negotiating the worst that the combined forces of topography and meteorology can throw at them. The exclusive touches even extend to the load area which is finished in solid bamboo.

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THE NEW BMW ALPINA XD3 BITURBO


2013 Alpina BMW XD3 BI-TURBO

Besides the core competence of developing a small but fine selection of exclusive BMW ALPINA automobiles with the aim of delivering excellent comfort, performance and driving characteristics, ALPINA is also in a position to respond to very specific customer demands.

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN e-UP!

2013 Volkswagen e-UP!

  • Compact four-seater makes its debut at the Annual Press and Investors Conference
  • The first all-electric Volkswagen will have its premiere at the IAA
  • Four-seat electric pioneer with range of up to 150 km
WOLFSBURG : March 14, 2013 - Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up!. The four-seat car – which operates with nearly zero noise – is being shown at today’s Annual Press and Investors Conference in Wolfsburg. The new e-up! impresses with its driving range of 150 km and excellent everyday practicality.

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CO2 REDUCTIONS AND EXTENDED ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFFER MAKE THE 2014 VOLVO V40 EVEN MORE COMPETITIVE

2014 Volvo V40

An extended All Wheel Drive offer on the Cross Country model and further CO2 reductions are the major power train news on the 2014 Volvo V40. Buyers of the successful V40 also have the opportunity to choose the new Sensus Connected Touch system with unique on-line possibilities, including voice-activated Spotify.

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

AN ALL-NEW NICHE CAR COMPANY OF GLOBAL HERITAGE

VŪHL 05 - Teaser image

VŪHL - remember the name. It is that of a highly specialist vehicle manufacturer that’s about to sprint from the shadows. The company’s first product, the VŪHL 05, is a road-legal lightweight supercar that’s been precision-engineered for the track and endowed with exhilarating performance. It will be launched at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK, July 11-14 and bring a breath of fresh air to the premium track-day sector.


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Friday, March 8, 2013

INFINITI ANNOUNCES NEW HYBRID VERSION OF 2014 INFINITI QX60 PREMIUM CROSSOVER

2014 Infiniti QX60

  • 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid set for world debut at upcoming New York International Auto Show
  • Features Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid® one-motor / two-clutch system adapted to front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive
  • Inspired design offers anticipated combined fuel economy of 26 miles per gallon, which is expected to be best-in-class for any 7-passenger luxury crossover – without any reduction in passenger or luggage space
  • Offered with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, joins Infiniti lineup in summer 2013 with a premium over non-hybrid QX60 of about $3,000 M.S.R.P
Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. today announced that a new gasoline electric hybrid model will join the 2014 Infiniti QX60 premium crossover lineup in the United States this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. With the addition of the new QX60 Hybrid to the Q70 Hybrid (currently available as the M Hybrid) and previously announced Q50 Hybrid, Infiniti will have a trio of advanced Direct Response Hybrids for the 2014 model year.

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Thursday, March 7, 2013

MERCEDES-BENZ SPORT EXTENDS ITS PORTFOLIO: SPORTY EMPHASIS FOR THE A-CLASS

Mercedes-Benz Sport A-Class

Mercedes-Benz Sport is now offering a broad palette of products to personalise the A-Class. At the Geneva Motor Show the company will use an A 180 in polar silver with detachable body parts in Jupiter red to demonstrate the numerous details with which an A-Class can be sportily upgraded using Genuine Accessories. Mercedes-Benz Sport will also be presenting the entire product portfolio in their own exhibition area.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

WORLD PREMIERE : AUDI RS 5 DTM

World Premiere : 2013 AUDI RS 5 DTM

  •     Audi Sport presents race touring car for the 2013 DTM season
  •     Close links to the sportiest Audi production models
  •     Leicestershire's Jamie Green new team-mate of Mattias Ekström
At the International Motor Show in Geneva, Wolfgang Dürheimer, Member of the Board for Technical Development of AUDI AG, and Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich on Tuesday afternoon presented the racecar for the DTM 2013 – the Audi RS 5 DTM. The driver line-up for the new DTM season is also fixed.

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ABT at GENEVA

ABT @ 2013 Geneva Motor Show

ABT Sportsline, the globally largest tuner of cars produced by the Volkswagen Group, has just won a prize. The readers of the renowned German AUTO ZEITUNG voted the traditional and innovative Bavarian company the “top brand”. In the “tuner” category, ABT got 29.4 per cent, ranking first. “For us, this is a marvellous result, a real inspiration. We want to continue to make our customers and fans happy with our perfect products”, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. The ABT Sportsline CEO points to the new products he and his team are going to present at the Geneva Motor Show.

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