Infiniti M Review and Concept

Here are the first images of the sedan's luxury brand of Nissan

The competition at Pebble Beach in California proves to be a hotbed of innovation. As promised, Infiniti has unveiled its luxury sedan, the M, which does not conceal a sporty, at least from an aesthetic point of view.

Come on the market early next year and how motors will have a 3.7 liter V6 with 320 horsepower and a powerful V8 of 5.6 liters over 400 horsepower, all coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
It is possible that the continent would be taken including the V6 turbodiesel originally Renault.

  

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Review

Here the model year 2009, slightly updated, but always of great luxury.

Production of the 2009's Rolls-Royce Phantom will begin in March, unless completely assembled in the factory in Goodwood, England.

These are small improvements that relate to the chrome grille, while the circles 21 "can be painted or polished. Obviously, opulent interiors, where use was made of leather and wood in abundance, entertainment systems are the latest generation of outstanding quality and luxury everywhere.

Under the hood there's always the 6.7 liter V12, related to the BMW 7 Series, the Winged Victory that on the flagship with 460 horsepower and delivers very good 73.4 kgm of torque.

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BMW Series 5 GT Concept and Review

It will be one of the stars of Geneva, close to the standard version of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) which anticipates the expansion of the Series 5.

The BMW Series 5 GT Concept marks a new direction for the House of Monaco: it is, according to the manufacturer of "a studio close to the standard version of the Progressive Activity Sedan (PAS) and anticipates the expansion of the BMW 5 Series to a motoring new. "

In any case it will be one of the stars of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (5-15 March). At first glance it may seem like a big crossover / coupe similar in some respects to a large sedan Series 5 but also gives a nod to the X6. 5 meters long, 1.55 high, with un'interno very modular which allows a load capacity of 1650 liters, this concept prefigures a car that should offer style, versatility and great living.

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BMW X6 and 7 Series HYBRID BY 2009

Monaco confirms the arrival of the two models for this year: both with V8 petrol engines combined with an electric engine.

From Detroit BMW has confirmed that by the year is expected to market hybrid versions of X6 (in November in Italy) and Series 7, early in his time from concept X6 ActiveHybrid and BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid. The SAC of Monaco will be powered by a V8 - not specified power and capacity - and optimized with dual mode ActiveHybrid system, which provides a method of funziomento for the path and one for urban driving at speed. The 7 Series will propose instead the 4.4 twin turbo diesel V8 from 407 horsepower mated to a 20 hp electric engine.

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NISSAN JUKE COMPACT CROSSOVER

It will be just over 4 meters long and built in Sunderland, Great Britain

 At the Geneva Motor Show next March will be presented great news for Nissan. This is the Juke, a compact crossover a little more than four meters, so with Size smaller than the popular Qashqai (4.32 m).

From the first image provided by the Japanese can be seen only part of the silhouette of the new model, which had been anticipated by the Qazana prototype against which, however, the design should be more orthodox.

Should be submitted both in wheel-drive version, which is earlier: will be built at Sunderland stabilmento English. like the Qashqai.

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NISSAN CUBE Review and Price

The magic cube with 1.5 petrol and diesel, 1583 liters in capacity up to 3.98 meters

Arrives in Italy on Nissan Cube, a compact MPV in Japan has sold a million copies. This "magic cube" immediately stands out for its striking, certainly unorthodox, but also offers great substance.

It 's less than 4 meters long (3.98), 1.69 wide, 1.67 high and with a pitch of 2.53, then more compact than many cars, but with an accessibility and a load capacity from family.

The square shape of the exterior are much softer in the cockpit, thanks to the roof with a wavy pattern, which gives great brightness. In addition to feelings is the substance, with the raised seat and very comfortable second Nissan, but mostly there with the rear seat that slides back over 24 cm and the 3-position reclining. This solution allows a variable boot capacity from 283 to 403 liters, up to 1563 with the seats folded.

Among the 1.6 petrol engine 110 hp with manual five-speed transmission (CVT optional 4-speed automatic) and April, the 1.5 diesel 110 hp.

Two specifications are very comprehensive: Look, which offers 19,000 euros ESP, 6 airbags, automatic climate control, power steering, electric windows, panoramic glass roof, alloy wheels 16 ", front fog lamps, CD player with AUX jack for readers MP3 and Bluetooth for phone, lights and wipers with automatic operation, and luxury that adds a navigation system and rear camera) to 19,800 euros.

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Risio DR1 Price And Concept

The term seems to become a low cost concept imperative, even for a large share of the automotive market. The newest arrival to this category, actually long overdue, is the DR1, already presented at the Motor Show last year.

The car is the "work" DR Motor, the House Molise Risio Maximus, who, thanks to an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Chery, brings to market a small competitor to cars like the Fiat Panda, Chevrolet Matiz, Suzuki Alto, Nissan Pixo , Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. Below the threshold of 10,000 euros, plenty, if you take advantage of the incentives.

The DR1 is 3.59 meters long, 1.58 high and 1.56 wide. It has five doors and four seats, with alloy wheels 15 ", and a unique setting that includes: ABS, 2 airbags, central locking with alarm, electric mirrors, rear parking sensors, metallic paint and CD/MP3 audio system .

The engine is a gasoline 4-cylinder 1.3-liter that produces 83 horsepower, also offered bi-fuel LPG / petrol and then gas / petrol. performance features are honest: acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 "(13" LPG) and top speed of 156 km / h. The average distance is declared gasoline of 17.2 km / liter.

Finally, Price: 9,330 for the petrol version and 11,330 euros for LPG. Thanks to the scrapping incentive and the eco-incentives, the price goes up to 7,830 euros.

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DACIA DUSTER Review and Concept

Spring comes to the crossover low cost, in full or front wheel drive version with the 1.6 petrol and 1.5 diesel.

Arrive in the spring of Dacia crossover, the Duster, after the baptism of fire with Alain Prost.
The Duster, produced at the Pitesti plant in Romania, to be compact in size, at least for its category: it is 4.31 long 1.82 m wide. Suitable for light off-road, with a height of 20 cm from the ground net: the angle of attack front is 35 °.

The interior roominess comparable to that gives the sedan Logan, while the babagliaio has a capacity ranging from 475 to 1600 liters with rear seats flipped.

Two engines, three ladders of power: the 4-cylinder 1.6-liter petrol engine delivers 110 horsepower while the 1.5 turbodiesel version is available in 85 hp and also in that of 105.

Crossver with off-road ambitions, but also versatile: in fact, the Duster will be available in both front-wheel drive, or 4x4. The wheel-drive version benefits from the know-how and Nissan will have a switch with three modes:

Automatic, where the torque between the rear to the front shall be apportioned in the grip, "lock" where 50% is sent directly to the rear and front 4X2 where he works only to optimize mileage.

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Opel Meriva, New Diesel

They come from the 1.3 and 95 hp 1.7 and 130 hp from 110. In 2011 versions start-stop and bi-fuel.

Opel Meriva comes with new diesel engines. First on the compact 95 hp from the 1.3 CTDI Ecoflex, credited with an average distance of 22.5 km / liter, with emissions of 119 g / km of CO2. The 1.7 CTDI is updated with the versions from 110 hp (28.6 kgm) and 130 hp (30.7 kgm), both capable, according to the House, to travel 19.2 km / liter and emissions of 138 g / km of CO2.

The new 110 hp and 130 hp from the current 100-hp 1.7 present the new electronic D1, the low compression ratio, new injectors and turbo-date. 2011 will also come in versions of Start-Stop and the bi-fuel.

The Meriva is the first car ever to receive a certificate of approval by an independent association of physicians and experts in the back, called Aktion Gesunder Rücken (AGR), for its system ErgoFlex dedicated to the seats.

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4

The W16 alloy engine developed by Bugatti for the Veyron 16.4 will have a special and absolutely unique place in the history of sports car construction. Its design employs the space-saving VR principle with two particularly slender eight-cylinder blocks arranged at a 90° angle to each other.

1001 horsepower equip the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 with a level of acceleration unheard of in the sports car segment, propelling it from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.5 seconds and past the 200 mph mark in a mere 24 seconds. Thanks to its 923 lb-ft, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4's enormous propulsive power is not exhausted until it reaches 252.3 mph (406 km/h): the maximum speed for which chassis and drive train have been designed. Any further performance escalation is limited by current design and construction.

Also unique is the power transmission via an innovative directshift gearbox. Without any interruption in the power flow, the sequential seven-speed gearbox transmits the engine's power to the wheels via permanent four-wheel drive. Put simply, this means uninterrupted acceleration from a standing start to maximum speed: a feeling previously known only to jet pilots.

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2009 Lotus Esprit

Autocar’s Magazine last issue features a spy photo of the future Lotus Esprit. It was caught inside Lotus’s Norfolk HQ by a snarh-eyed snapper from outside the factory gates.

Although almost completely uncovered, the thin material has allowed a great deal of details to be revealed. The plunging nose and distinctive shape of the front wing are clearly outlined, as is the long, sloping roof line and low tall.

Close examination also shows what appears to be a series of stats below the windscreen, as well as a substantial part of "hand-clap" wipers.

Lotus wants to sell 1000 units a reason, reason why a cabrio version was also added.

The 2009 Esprit is powered by a upgraded longitudinally mounted engine, with the adoption of a more modern BMW V8.

The launch of the Esprit was caused by the decision to launch the "Project Eagle", a 2+2 V6 coupe that will be priced at around £40.000. The project Eagle will be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.
Topspeed

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Mitsubishi Eclipse 2009

The Mitsubishi Eclipse was radically redesigned for the 2006 model year and it's pretty unusual for such a new model to get such a significant facelift like we see here. However, the front end of the Eclipse — as well as the Eclipse Spyder convertible — was never its best angle. This update gives the car a more menacing and masculine look, something buyers want in a sporty coupe.

The Eclipse GT gets a few upgrades, including a new dual exhaust system boosting horsepower to 265 from 263. Yep: 2 horsepower. Stability control, larger rear disc brakes and HID headlights also comes standard on the GT model for 2009.

Otherwise not much changes for the Eclipse and Eclipse Spyder, but the grille is so radically different we think buyers will take notice.

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2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Spyder

A new Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, introduced at the LA Auto Show, is the first Lambo factory top performance tuned variant of the true convertible Gallardo, is now one of the fastest convertibles in the world and perhaps the most beautiful sports car in the current Lamborghini lineup.

The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is rated at a top speed of 201 miles per hour, and does the 0-62 mph sprint in a flat 4 seconds. Usable power increase comes by way of a sophisticated viscous coupling AWD system, that by default distrubtes 70 percent of the Gallardo Spyder's outstanding 560 horses to the rear wheels. The AWD system redistributes power to any of the wheels without the need for electronic control based on road needs, resulting in a natural handling dynamic even at the extreme limits of what the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder is capable of.

Whether the driver opts for the rather boringly-titled e.gear F1-style paddle shifted Gallardo transmission or the traditional short 6 speed manual, shift times are at a minimum and power should be available instantly to the driver.

The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder, with its extreme corners and high slabbed body styling, is what many will feel is the most attractive car in the Gallardo lineup. Seeing it in person under the lights at the LA Auto Show was a breathtaking experience. The Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder will be available after the beginning of calendar year 2009, base price to be announced soon, though expect it to command significantly more than the Gallardo LP 560-4's base price of $201,000.

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