RENAULT WITH NEW MOTOR AND KATALYSATOR
Renault has made a new engine for the new Megane - 1.4L with 130Hp.
They are also testing the new Katalysator for reducing the NOx.
KIA - NO HATCHBACK
Kia said there will only be a Kia Spectra sedan and an Coupe - Koup concept -
there will be no hatchback.
BUGATTI VEYRON SANG NOIR LIMITED
Bugatti will release another edition called Sang Noir as a homage to the Bugatti Atlantique.
Only 15 will be made.
PORSCHE PANAMERA WITH DIESEL AND TARGA
Porsche Panamera is not even out yet, alredy they are thinking of a
diesel version and Targa for the Panamera.
AUDI A1 CABRIO AGAINST MINI
Audi will present the new cabrio A1 in September 2009 at Frankfurt Auto Show.
- engines 1.4 TSI, 1.8 TSI and 2.0L TSI for an S variant
- diesel will be the 2.0L with 140 or 170Hp
In sale for 2010.
source: Auto Express
NEW POLO SUV
A new small suv is coming, an VW Polo. Going against BMW x1, Mini suv, Corsa suv,...
First Polo with AWD ever. The engines will be 1.4 and 1.2L TSI (140, 105Hp)on
diesel, there will be a new 1.6L (75, 90,105Hp) and two base engines - one diesel,
one petrol.
source : Auto Express
NEW MAZDA 3
Some pictures of the new Mazda3, everybody says this is it!
Well any way it will look good!
NISSAN GT-R DELIVERY STARTS ON 7th JULY
Press release by Nissan:
2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Deliveries Set
70 Percent of First-Year Allocation Already Sold
Nashville, Tenn. -
Nissan announced that deliveries of the all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R are scheduled to begin on Monday, July 7, 2008. More than 1,700 of the exotic 480-horsepower GT-R supercars, or approximately 70 percent of the first year allocation for the United States market, have already been spoken for since the announcement of a pre-sale ordering program last January.
The 2009 Nissan GT-R has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $69,850 for the GT-R and $71,900 for the GT-R Premium model. Destination & Handling (D&H) is $1,000. The GT-R is available only through officially certified Nissan dealers that have met a number of strict sales, service and facilities commitments, including dedicating a master technician to GT-R service. A searchable listing of the 671 GT-R Certified Nissan dealers is available to consumers on nissanusa.com.
“After years of speculation and anticipation, the wait for a U.S.-spec Nissan GT-R is over,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “GT-R is one supercar that more than lives up to its promise, with independent testing by the leading auto enthusiasts magazines and online sites producing performance results that only a handful of production cars have ever attained – much less at a $70,000 MSRP.”
A 2009 Nissan GT-R, equipped with a standard 480-horsepower, twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 engine and advanced 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, recently set a lap time of 7 minutes 29 seconds at the famed Nürburgring Nordschleife, one of the fastest times achieved by a production-spec vehicle to date.
The all-new 2009 Nissan GT-R, the fifth-generation of the legendary Nissan supercar, is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up to the concept of “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime, anywhere.”
It features an all-new 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 producing 480 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, backed by an all-new, paddle-shifted, GR6-type dual clutch rear transmission. The Nissan GT-R is built on an exclusive, all-new Premium Midship platform. This new platform enables the use of a world’s first independent rear transaxle ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system, which places the transmission, transfer case and final drive at the rear of the vehicle, optimizing weight distribution and maximizing handling capability.
The Nissan GT-R’s functional styling utilizes advanced aerodynamics, evoking the lines of a well-trained athlete. GT-R’s hybrid body construction combines steel, carbon fiber and die-cast aluminum, and features a low coefficient of drag of 0.27, while achieving high front and rear downforce. GT-R’s four-passenger cabin features a sloping “aero blade canopy” roofline and curved C-pillar “sword edge,” as well as GT-R’s hallmark four-ring taillights, functional rear carbon fiber underbody diffuser, rear spoiler and large, integrated quad exhaust tips.
GT-R’s interior balances functionality with a sense of ease and comfort. It features sculpted performance bucket seats for an optimal driving position, a cockpit-style instrument panel with a large center-mounted tachometer and multi-function display – which includes mechanical and driving information, as well as an on-board driving recorder.
NEW NISSAN Z WITH A V8 ENGINE ?!
Nissan is also thinking about a sporty-hardcore version of the Z.This could have an V8 engine, but at time they are only thinking about it.
While the basic Z will have an V6 engine a 3.7L found in Infiniti G Coupe,
with around 335Hp, the car will also be 100kg lighter.
BMW IS ONLY ONE - COPIES NOT ALLOWED
BMW does not let China Automobille, to sell the CEO Suv in Germany.
The Suv does look very much like a BMW X5.
VW GOES HYBRID
TWIN RIDE - is the name of this Golf, that VW has made to learn, if
hybrid is good. The car has an 2.0L diesel with 122Hp and 82 Hp
in el-motor.
ASPID IS A REAL SPORTCAR
IFR Automotive made a sports car that is light, has power and a name - ASPID.
- it is hand made
- comes 2009
- price around 95.000€
- has 700 kg
- engine is 4-cylinder 2.0L and 270 Hp
- the same engine with compressor has 400Hp
- 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds
- will be shown in London Auto Show
NEW HONDA NSX
These are pics from Auto Express of the new NSX supercar Honda.
It will have and V10 with aound 550Hp.
Cylinder deactivation technology means it will shut down five cylinders when engine load is light, thus reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
VOLVO IS SELLING !
Again, yes I know, they are talking to Chinese company, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp.
But Ford denies it - for know.
In other Volvo news, the Swedish automaker said today that it will cut around 2,000 jobs.
That is truth.
FIAT WITH START/STOP FOR ALL
Fiat is the first automaker, that officially said it will have start/stop system
in all its lineup. It will start this Year with Fiat 500 and then follow with every
new or redesign model. In 12 to 18 months all Fiats will have this system.
This System will be standard for all cars.
So this is the first Automaker - BMW is premium - that will bring this,
let us hope others will follow.
ALFA ROMEO MITO - PRICES
Alfa Romeo Mito prices for Germany are set. They start at 14.700€ for
1.4L 95 Hp and 17.950€ for both 1.4L with 155Hp and 1.6L diesel 120Hp.
It goes on sale on 27.september.
PORSCHE AND DIESEL PLUS AUDI !
It is official, Porsce Cayenne will have a diesel. And not just that, the engine
will be from Audi - Q7 has it - a 3.0 V6 TDI with 240Hp.
The sales could start in Marz 2009.
BMW PAS - the V series
BMW told, the new concept caled PAS, and later a V series, will be shown
next Year in Frankfurt Auto Show in September 2009.
NISSAN MAXIMA HAS A PRICE under 30.000$
Nissan Maxima starts at 29.290$ for the 3.5 S variant and the 3.5 SV is
31.990$.
Power comes from 3.5 liter DOHC V6 engine that produces 290Hp.
Press:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 24, 2008) - Nissan North America, Inc. announced pricing on the all-new, flagship 2009 Nissan Maxima, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The seventh generation Maxima returns to its heritage as “The 4-Door Sports Car™,” combining thrilling performance with premium sedan comfort, quality and amenities. It features all-new sports styling, a driver-oriented interior and an enhanced 290-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine – offering 35 more horsepower than the previous generation Maxima and better fuel economy (EPA estimated 19 mpg City/26 mpg Highway versus 19/25 mpg for the 2008 Maxima).
The 2009 Maxima is offered in two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, each equipped with standard 3.5-liter V6 and intelligent Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission). Prices start at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $29,290 for the Maxima 3.5 S and $31,990 for the Maxima 3.5 SV.
“The 2009 Maxima 3.5 S features an increase in standard equipment, horsepower and style, combined with better fuel economy, yet remains very competitively priced with nearly $400 more value than the 2008 Maxima 3.5 SE,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “As the flagship of Nissan’s exciting 2009 lineup, this new Maxima sets the standard in every category, including value.”
The 2009 Maxima is also available with several new option packages, including the Sport Package (3.5 SV), with sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, premium leather-appointed seats, paddle shifters and more; and the Premium Package (3.5 SV), with dual panel moonroof, 7-inch color monitor with RearView Monitor, Eucalyptus wood-tone trim and more.
NISSAN HYBRID COMPACT
In MyCar they said this is what Nissan is working on an FWD compact
hybrid, that looks a lot like the Sport Concept.
This could come one year after the Honda CR-Z hybrid.
The front lights are a Nissan-Maxima style- but the grill
is totally Infiniti. But Infiniti also said it is thinking of BMW 1
competitor and Lexis is doing one, so????
NISSAN SMALL RWD COUPE
The latest sketch of the small Z -4cylinder RWD car. Maybe it will have the
new 1.6L engine with around 220Hp.
KIA FORTE TEASER - KOUP SEDAN?
On Avgust 21 Kia will show the sedan Forte or Spectra in some markets.
Seeing the first sketch of Forte and this picture, we know, that this is
the Koup coupe concept with four doors.
It could be a nice car.
MAZDA FUEL CONSUMPTION DOWN 30%
Mazda said it will reduce fuel consumption of its cars by 30% to 2015.
What will they do:
- reduce weight of cars
- new technologies including a Smart Idle Stop System like start/stop
- totally new engines - diesel and rotary to
Mazda to cut vehicle fuel consumption 30 percent by 2015.
- By 2015, Mazda will have renewed almost its entire powertrain lineup.
- Through steadily developing safe, lightweight, new generation platforms, aim to reduce the weight of new vehicles by 100 kilograms or more, from 2011.
- Unique Smart Idle Stop System to be introduced in 2009 with fast, quiet restart.
- Mazda to introduce a more advanced version of the unique Three Layer Wet Paint System in 2009.
- Mazda aims to have carbon neutral bioplastics ready for use in vehicles by 2013.
HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that it is setting its sights on reducing the fuel consumption of Mazda vehicles sold globally by an average 30 percent by 2015. This determined commitment will entail a holistic approach which includes using lightweight technologies, the upgrade of almost all of Mazda’s gasoline engines, introducing a Smart Idle Stop System, a new gasoline rotary engine and new diesel engines worldwide. By 2015, Mazda will have renewed almost its entire powertrain lineup and, from 2011, through steadily developing safe, lightweight, new generation platforms aims to reduce the weight of its new vehicles by 100 kilograms or more.
Mazda is driven by its long-term vision to provide all its customers with first-rate environmental and safety features as well as driving pleasure. This means that Mazda owners are assured of driving cars that continue to provide the fun-to-drive feeling that will keep them coming back for more, while still having the peace of mind that their Mazda is environmentally-friendly and safe to drive.
But, this focus on the environment is not a new concept for Mazda. In the seven years from 2001 to 2008, the average fuel economy of Mazda vehicles sold in the Japanese market increased by approximately 30 percent. In 1991, the company embarked on a long-term project to develop vehicles powered by hydrogen technology, thereby participating in the search for sustainable transportation solutions, which still continues today.
Mazda saw its hydrogen powertrain efforts progress positively forward in June 2008 when the Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid received the green light from the Japanese government to begin testing on public roads. The Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid (known as the Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid in Japan) offers 40 percent more power and an extended hydrogen driving range of 200 kilometers. It will be available for commercial lease in Japan during the 2008 fiscal year. And, Mazda is already progressing well with the development of an all-new Hydrogen RE vehicle with dynamic performance equivalent to a 3.0-liter gasoline engine and a hydrogen range of 400 kilometers.
The next technological milestone for Mazda will be the introduction of the mass production version of its proprietary Smart Idle Stop System into one of its cars in 2009.
Mazda’s is the only idle stop system in the world that restarts the engine from idle by injecting fuel directly into the cylinder and igniting it to force the piston down, enabling a fast and quiet restart as well as an improvement in fuel economy by up to seven-to-eight percent. Demonstrating the extent of Mazda’s flexible R&D capability in developing alternative environmentally-friendly technologies, the system will initially appear in Japan and Europe; however, it will be rolled out worldwide.
Mazda’s future powertrain line-up has much to excite current and future Mazda customers. In 2009, an E85 fuel-compatible flex-fuel engine will be introduced into the Northern European and North American markets. From 2011 onwards, with new gasoline engines will incorporate next generation Direct Injection Spark Ignition and other systems to boost power by 15 to 20 percent and improve fuel economy by approximately 20 percent.
Beginning in 2011, Mazda plans to introduce new diesel engines worldwide that meet the strictest future exhaust gas regulations in each market. These engines will feature next generation direct injection technology, turbocharging systems and NOx reduction technology, which will enhance fuel economy by 20 percent and produce cleaner exhaust gases, while still providing a true Zoom-Zoom experience.
A fundamental part of Mazda’s heritage, the gasoline rotary engine, will be substantially upgraded in the early 2010s. Currently referred to as the 16X, the next rotary engine will offer substantially improved performance and economy through use of Direct Injection Spark Ignition and high-speed combustion technology, enfolded in new rotary dimensions.
Mazda’s environmental efforts are not only focused on its cars. The plants in which they are built have also received a lot of attention to ensure that they contribute to a sustainable future.
In FY2007, the volume of CO2 emissions from production activities in Japan was reduced by 15.4 percent compared to FY1990 levels. Expressed as CO2 emissions volume per unit of revenue, the reduction was 24 percent.
In 2005, Mazda was the first auto manufacturer to introduce a Three Layer Wet Paint System which reduces VOC emissions by 45 percent and CO2 emissions by 15 percent. Mazda now plans to introduce a more advanced version of this unique Paint System in 2009 as it finalizes the development of an innovative water-based paint technology that reduces VOC emissions by a further 57 percent without increasing CO2 emissions. Producing around 25 percent fewer CO2 emissions than common water-based paint, this new technology is intended to make Mazda’s paint shops the cleanest in the world.
Mazda is also making itself known in the area of carbon neutral bioplastics. Developed in collaboration with government, industry and academia, Mazda intends to expand the applications of this new source of eco-friendly material. Already, bioplastics are used in the new Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid and, in June 2008, Mazda commenced the Mazda Bioplastic Project to develop a bioplastic made from non-food-based cellulosic biomass. The project aims to have the bioplastic ready for use in vehicles by 2013.
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