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Audi is one of Germany’s oldest automobile brands and the premium brand of the Volkswagen Group. The most important series of simple numbered Audi model range are the A3, A4, A6 and A8. Read the rest of this entry »

The highlight of the Porsche 911 Cabriolet: The roof design that was used in some forms of magnesium, according to the coupe form in full. As patent drawings of the roof structure were already in advance, the front or rear roof elements made of metal with fabric covering. Only the middle two roof parts remain classic Stoffelemente.Bis to 50 km / h, the new 911 convertible should be fast to open the roof – and it takes exactly 13 seconds. Quite contrary to the new wind deflector that is mounted directly behind the seats. No matter how fast the driver is convertible on the road, within two seconds, the wind deflector can be extended. Read the rest of this entry »

The Mazda CX-5 is the production version of the Minagi concept study that was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2011th With the new model, the Japanese automaker wants to incorporate new philosophies in his first two models. In designing the new direction is “Kodo – Soul of Motion.” When it comes to vehicle design, so Sky active to set standards. For this purpose include the lightweight bodywork, suspension and more comfort while significantly more fuel-efficient engines. Read the rest of this entry »

With the BMW i3 Concept want to Bavaria to meet the needs of a mobile city. And because BMW is BMW, which are also premium demands of customers, even with the small electric cars will be fully satisfied.

BMW i3 by 125 kW electric motor and carbon fiber chassis

The drive of the BMW i3 sits at a drive module, which is made ??largely of aluminum. The E-motor, which makes its power goes to the rear wheels makes, 125 kW and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. Together with the liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, the chassis components, which sits one-speed transmission and the crash structures he called the Life module, which includes the passenger cabin. This in turn is made of carbon fiber and is planked with body panels made of plastic. This saves weight and provides an extremely robust crash structure. Read the rest of this entry »

Among the debutants of the Infiniti JX, a seven-seat crossover model, the Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Azera Coupé, the U.S. version of the Grandeur. Premiere also celebrates the AMG version of the new Mercedes ML-Class.  Read the rest of this entry »

Cadillac takes BMW, Audi and Mercedes targeted

Quite so rough like Cadillac did not return to the EU market: “We first want to sell 2,500 cars in Europe,” lectures Wolfgang Schubert, head of Zurich-based European Central Cadillac, “which corresponds to the volume of good years in the near past” . And he adds immediately that this goal can be achieved by no means in the first or second year must. Emphasizes a streamlined organization with more than 40 dealers in the EU countries, including about eight in Germany, and another 150 service points (15 in the Federal Republic of) should make it possible to generate good returns with low numbers. The traditional functions of an importer to be responsible for all the countries of the European headquarters in Zurich, which also will be advocating strongly that the quality of the Cadillac’s future can compete with the German premium models from Ingolstadt, Munich and Stuttgart. Read the rest of this entry »

Honda brings the fourth-generation compact SUV Honda CR-V at the start. At the LA Auto Show, the new crossover was first shown to the public. As early as mid-December, he should stand in U.S. dealerships in the showroom.

Honda CR-V has been renovated by. The Japanese compact SUV is exhibiting at the LA Auto Show in a fresh styling, more interior space, with new fuel-efficient engines and some modified equipment features. So Honda wants to make his successful flagship SUV for the future. Read the rest of this entry »

The new luxury sedan from Cadillac XTS has now been presented at the LA Auto Show the production version.

Came the concept study of the luxury liner, which debuted in Detroit in 2010, still with a 345-horsepower hybrid system consisting of 3.6-liter V6 and electric motor and lithium-ion battery, therefore, it has slimmed down considerably XTS-series . What remains is your 3.6-liter gasoline engine with 300 hp and 358 Nm of torque. Electric motor? None. After all, the sharp look of the Cadillac XTS trial was allowed to keep the production version. Read the rest of this entry »

Mercedes to invest in green cars

In addition, a red glow C63 AMG Coupe Black Series, and Ranger Green is the SLS is not too bad. New diesel models for the U.S.? Not to be found. Time with the compact B-class taste test of the Americans? I’d rather not. Quite different, however: Coda. Parking at the California Chinese newcomers looking compact sedans. They are driven by an electric generator that will allow a range of 150 miles. Read the rest of this entry »

Audi is expanding the range with the four-door A1 Sportback. But if you’re thinking of the lush sized A3 or A5 Sportback is totally wrong. The new four-door remains ultimately be as small as two-door counterpart.

Audi A1 Sportback without chubby rear

For 850 € more so the Sportback offers exactly the same trunk volume as the two-door models: 270 liters. And length (3.95 meters) and wheelbase (2.47 meters) remain unchanged. The reason? Audi does not come with the A1 Sportback A3 in the way of the future. Only the width and height of the Sportback now exceeds its sister model to six millimeters.

The roof line itself is therefore a tad longer drawn, the shoulder line, exactly the same – and lo and behold: In combination with the extra rear doors of the works Audi A1 Sportback now much more harmonious and thoughtful. Forgetting is the plump rear end. Read the rest of this entry »