New Car: 2011 Toyota Verso - S

At the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September, Toyota will present its latest offering in the competitive mini-minivan segment. The Verso-S, an MPV with a footprint barely larger than Toyota's current North American offerings, will segue Toyota back into the B-segment with an able, space-efficient competitor.

While Verso S details are still thin, the photos shown here indicate that Toyota has taken styling cues from some of the major European marques, such as Renault, in designing its MPV. The chunky exterior hides the fact that, at just four meters (about 157 inches) it's barely longer than a Yaris hatchback, and nearly two feet shorter than a Corolla sedan. The interior is a familiar Toyota design, with a high-mounted gearbox.

We're not sure if the Verso-S will eventually make it to North America (unlike Ford's definite plan for its next Focus C-Max MPV). The Verso name is familiar to Japanese and European buyers who have had their choice of a Corolla Verso or a Yaris Verso, over several generations, for a little less than a decade.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

2010 Chevrolet Orlando MPV from concept to Real

This is 2010 Chevrolet Orlando MPV from concept to Real.The Orlando uses General Motors' Delta platform, additionally apparent on the new Vauxhall Astra and Chevrolet’s new Cruze range. Its UK agent agency includes a 139bhp 1.8-litre petrol assemblage and a 2.0-litre agent with either 129bhp or 161bhp.Chevrolet has taken the wraps off its arresting new Orlando MPV advanced of its official admission at abutting month’s Paris motor show.The bunched seven-seat crossover MPV was aboriginal apparent as a abstraction in Paris two years ago and abundant of that car’s administration has fabricated it into the assembly adaptation that will ability UK showrooms in aboriginal 2011.
See the official pics of the new Chevrolet Orlando MPV Although some of the concept’s bluff curve at the advanced accept been angled off, abundant of the rear three-quarters of the abstraction charcoal unchanged, including its angled window band and attenuated glasshouse, while its arresting caster arches can abode alloys up to 18 inches in size.


See the spy pics of the Orlando in winter testing.No autogenous pictures accept been released, but Chevrolet claims its bifold cockpit is aggressive by the Corvette and appearance the firm’s new blue-backlit centre console.The amount breadth is declared as “generous”, while the rear two rows of seats are raised, in animosity of the low roofline, in a theatre-style adjustment to accord rear cartage a bigger advanced and ancillary view. As in the barometer in the class, there's a array of basement configurations to addition amount capacity.

Several accumulator compartments are offered, including the concept’s accumulator breadth hidden abaft the advanced fascia of the audio system; this is appear by flipping the face of the audio and is declared as a “usefully ample area”. The Orlando additionally offers USB, MP3 and iPod connectivity.

Suzuki 2010 New Review Specification

Those of you cat-and-mouse for the new Suzuki Swift to get Stateside will accept to adjournment a little bit longer. After the Kizashi didn't absolutely accomplish the burst that Suzuki had hoped for, and with Suzuki sales in America crumbling, it appears that the Japanese automaker and 20% stakeholder Volkswagen AG will sit bottomward to anatomy a new action plan.Suzuki 2010 New Review Specification

Part of that plan includes putting the Swift's US accession on authority until at atomic 2011 so that appraisement and action could be evaluated. Some of the acumen abaft the adjournment has to do with the ascent Japanese yen, which has additionally biconcave the company's US business division.

Having already cut announcement spending significantly, Suzuki says that they are afraid to accession prices or cut agreeable to annul the barter amount issue. The baby auto will be awash in Europe and Japan until US bazaar capacity are finalized.

2011 Lexus IS-F in Paris Preshow

European admirers of the Lexus IS-F rejoice; this is one sports car that won't be axed on the added ancillary of the pond due to the addition of the added acrimonious Euro 5 emissions standards. Unlike the accepted ancestors of the Ford Focus ST, Honda Civic Type R and Mazda RX-8 -just to acknowledgment a few, the IS-F will accomplish it to the 2011 archetypal year acknowledgment to its tweaked 5.0-liter V8 that is now absolutely adjustable with the upgraded Euro 5 norms.

The blueprint area says ability charcoal banausic at 423HP with the IS F actuality able of accelerating from 0-100 km/h (62mph) in 4.7 abnormal and on to an electronically absolute top acceleration of 270 km/h (168mph).

Similarly to the blow of the 2011MY IS range, the flagship IS-F allowances from some attenuate exoteric and autogenous revisions. On the outside, the sports alehouse assets revised headlamps with LED daytime active lights and a new alternative accomplishment called "Starlight Black GF".

On board, changes accommodate new aphotic sliver fibre inserts, revised advanced bench architecture for bigger disciplinarian support, dejected instead of white bond for the covering upholstery and aftermost but absolutely not least, a new apparatus console architecture that repositions the tachometer, speedometer and about-face indicator aural the binnacle. U.S. buyers should apprehend agnate administration upgrades for the 2011MY (or 2012MY) adaptation of the IS-F.

The 2011 IS-F will accept its apple premiere at the Paris motor appearance abutting ages with sales in Europe to chase anon after.

2011 Lexus IS-F in Paris Preshow

Hot News: Mercedes Confirmed A-Class EV

The A-Class has finally come of age! Mercedes has confirmed that it will show the production version of its all-electric A-Class concept at the Paris Motor Show, alongside the firm’s new CLS.

Called the E-Cell, 500 cars will be built at first and will go on trial in Europe next year. The trial will be used to build-up a bank of data about how drivers use electric cars, much like BMW is doing with its MINI E and forthcoming 1-Series-Coupe-based ActivE programmes. The firm confirmed that customers will be chosen and then leased the car for a period of four years.

As well as going on trial in Mercedes’ home city of Stuttgart, the E-Cell will join a fleet of alternatively powered cars and vans as part of Mercedes’ ‘e-mobility Baden-Württemberg’ project.

The original A-Class was penned by Brit Steve Mattin, who would later become head of design at Volvo, and was conceived with electrification in mind. The revolutionary sandwich floor, which remains in today’s car and sees mechanicals mounted under car’s passenger area, was intended to hold batteries rather than elements of the conventional petrol and diesel powertrains that the A-Class ended up with.

The E-Cell will be assembled at Mercedes’ Rastatt plant in Germany, using 40kW lithium-ion batteries and electronic controllers provided by US-based electric car firm Tesla. Few details have been released, but the A-Class should have a range of up to 124 miles and have 290Nm of torque, ensuring sprightly performance.

Mercedes’ parent company Daimler signed a battery supply agreement with Tesla last year. Tesla already provides batteries for the latest Smart ED, and the deal looks set to be strengthened with the announcement of the firm’s involvement in the A-Class E-Cell project. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express

Spied Up Date: 2012 Mercedes SLK

Gotcha! Here are the best pictures yet of Mercedes’ next SLK. Spied testing in Germany, these latest shots reveal almost every detail of the newcomer’s styling.

Penned by design boss Gorden Wagener, the SLK refines the successful two-door folding metal hardtop bodystyle that debuted way back in 1997. The all-new third generation car gets a prominent nose that’s clearly inspired by Mercedes’ range-topping SLS AMG supercar, while the swept-back headlights owe much to the latest CLS that will debut at the Paris Motor Show.

In profile, the SLK looks very similar to its predecessor, albeit with a new crease which runs from the front wing indicator back into the doors to add a little extra visual drama. Once again, the SLK features a two-piece retractable roof .

At the rear, the SLK features an angular bootlid, which is similar to that sported by the current E-Class Coupe, flanked by LED taillights. The newcomer also gets trapezoidal exhaust pipe tips.

On the inside, the design will be influenced by the SLS. A minimalist design and retro air vents are likely to feature, along with the firm’s clever AirScarf neck warmers built into the seats.

Under the bonnet, the SLK gets a new range of engines. The entry level SLK200 will get the 201bhp 1.8-litre CGI petrol, while the convertible gets diesel power for the first time, courtesy of the 201bhp 2.4-litre CDI unit from the E-Class. 

The 300 V6 model is discontinued, but the SLK350 gains the revised 302bhp direct injection V-Series 3.5-litre V6. A performance version is likely to be offered, which may be powered by AMG's hotly anticipated twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 which produces around 465bhp. For more details click here.

Thanks to: Auto Express

New Concept Car: Mazda Shinari

Meet Mazda’s future. This is the Shinari concept, which will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The stylish four-door coupe previews the look of the next generation of Mazdas and ushers in a new design language.

Called Kodo, which translates from Japanese as ‘soul of motion’, the new look has been created by Mazda’s new design chief Ikuo Maeda.

At the front, the Shinari concept features the familiar Mazda prominent wheelarches and angular front grille. But the newcomer also gets a dramatic bumper, Audi-style intricate headlights and Aston Martin-aping grille in the front wing.

A pair of creases add flair to the car’s side, which looks a lot like the current Jaguar XF, while at the rear, there are shades of BMW’s Concept CS.

On the inside, the concept features a driver-oriented cockpit made of a high-class mixture of materials, including leather and aluminium.

The car that the Shinari previews is likely to be the next Mazda6. However, the concept’s look will influence the entire next generation of Mazda cars.

The number of obvious high-class influences on the design show-off Mazda’s desire to become more of a premium brand, and much like a Japanese Alfa Romeo, offering great handling cars that look the part too.

The new design language replaces Mazda’s previous Nagare, or ‘flow’ look that dictated the design of the Mazda5, which has drawn criticism for its looks.

Nagare was created by Mazda’s former design chief Laurens van der Acker, who left the firm for Renault earlier this year. Van der Acker will show off the DeZir concept at Paris as his new vision for the French brand. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express

New Car: 2011 Citroen DS4

MEET the Citroen that’s riding high! These are the first pictures of the firm’s new DS4 hatch, which delivers on the style promised by the DS High Rider concept seen at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Following the DS3, which is based on the C3 supermini, the DS4 features a more extravagantly designed exterior than the C4 which underpins it. The newcomer measures 4.27 metres long, 1.81 metres wide and 1.53 metres high, making it shorter, wider and 10cm taller than the regular C4 and a little bigger than the MINI Countryman.

At the front, the hatchback wears the latest Citroen family face, that debuted on the C5. The extra chrome on the two-bar grille and the pair of boomerang-shaped daytime running lights add class, while at the side, generously flared wheelarches house 19-inch alloys, although smaller rims are available.

The coupé-like roof line and upswept shoulder line taper towards the rear, where the handle for each of the small back doors is hidden.

On the tail, the DS4 features a scalloped bumper with neatly integrated exhaust pipe exits.

The interior boasts higher-class materials than in the regular C4 hatch. Liberal use of chrome for the dials, leather on the dash and doors, plus aluminium for the pedals demonstrates the firm’s attention to getting the luxury details right. Buyers will be given the choice of five leather combinations. Top-specification cars feature hide trim designed to mimic expensive watch bracelets linked together. Meanwhile, every variant gets a panoramic windscreen which extends backwards into the roof line and helps bathe the cabin in light.

Also available is a high-end stereo system and front seats with a massage function. All cars come with a unique selection of four exotically named tones for the various warning sounds: Classic, Crystal Symphony, Jungle Fantasy and Urban Rythmik.

Despite the DS4’s style and luxury, practicality is still high on the agenda. The passenger door pockets have been enlarged, and a cooled centre console storage bin is standard fit. At 370 litres, the boot is larger than that of a Volkswagen Golf, too. Safety kit includes blind-spot monitoring and a speed limiter, fitted in accordance with the Safety Assist section of Euro NCAP crash tests.

Under the bonnet, the DS4 features a line-up of five engines. Diesel buyers can choose from a 110bhp 1.6-litre unit with e-HDi stop/start tech and regenerative braking, and a 160bhp 2.0-litre. There are three petrol choices, too: a 120bhp 1.6 VTi, and a pair of turbocharged 1.6-litre units with 155bhp or, in the range-topping car, 200bhp.

The DS4 debuts at October’s Paris Motor Show, before going on sale in the UK in early 2011. For more details click here.

Thanks to: Auto Express

Hot News: Trio Nissan to Make Their Debut at LA Show 2010

Nissan announced its 2010 L.A. Auto Show model introductions today, and by the looks of the vehicle list, they're sure to attract plenty of attention. Three of the four planned debuts are world premieres.

Headlining the display is the brand's all-new Ellure concept. The sedan is said to add strong innovation to the typically drab four-door sedan.

Next is the Quest minivan. Designers promise the spacious van blends modern styling with functional and fun-to-drive qualities.

Finishing up the trio of premieres is the Murano CrossCabriolet, which Nissan says is the world's first all-wheel-drive crossover convertible. This four-passenger soft-roader mixes convertible fun with crossover versatility. Both the Quest and Murano CrossCabriolet will hit dealers early next year.

Lastly, a production-spec Leaf will be shown for the first time. It's still on schedule for a limited-market December release.

Nissan's luxury division, Infiniti, will bring its 2012 M35 Hybrid sedan to the show. Officials promise it gives "V-8 performance with four-cylinder fuel economy." The automaker's new entry-level, 218-horsepower G25 Sedan will make a showing as well.

Check back for more 2010 L.A. Show information as its November 18 opening day approaches.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

A CG 125 - A mais de 25 anos fazendo sucesso

A CG 125 - A mais de 25 anos fazendo sucesso Quem não conhece a CG 125, deve estar morando nos ultimos 25 anos nas montanhas do Tibet. Trata-se da moto mais vendida já existente no Brasil. E não é por menos; Peças baratas e de fácil acesso. Claro que a venda estrondosa e por ultilizar algumas peças sem alterações ajudaram também. Isto também fez a pequena guerreira ser muito visada por ladrões. Hoje ela é ultilizada para vários fins. Tem coisas que só ela consegue com maestria. Não é dificil ver uma rodando com mais de 100.000 km, sem nunca ter o motor aberto. Em 2004 a HONDA cometeu um dos maiores erros, ao tirar ela de linha. Tinha um motor ultrapassado sim, mas era um motor valente. Sua sucessora, a CG 150, conseguiu manter a liderança nas vendas, mas o futuro do seu motor é incerto. Mais potente e econômico...mas será que aguenta o dia-dia sem "abrir o bico" rapidamente ? A primeira CG 125 saiu em 1976 *Curiosidade - Todas as marchas eram para baixo

Mesmo com a YAMAHA lançando a RX 125 2 tempos em 1978, a CG assumiu a liderança em vendas e de lá não saiu mais. Tudo isso porque ela era muito econômica e durável...isto agradou a maioria. Sem contar que naquela época, o pais passava por uma crise no petróleo. Em 1977, a Honda instalou em Manaus sua fábrica e já dominava 79% do mercado brasileiro.

Com mais uma crise no petróleo em 1979, o álcool passou a ser prioridade nos veículos e isso afetou também as motos. Curiosidade* A primeira moto do mundo a rodar com alcóol foi a nossa CGzinha...foto acima.

TEMPOS DE MUDANÇA Em 1983, a CG recebia sua primeira mudança; linhas mais retas, mas o farol ainda era no formato circular. Na foto abaixo, vemos o modelo 1986, já com o farol quadrado Abaixo vemos o modelo 88 com mudanças no grafismo.

COMEÇANDO O TRABALHO PESADO Ainda em 1988, surgia uma nova CG no mercado...a CG CARGO. Voltada para o trabalho ela tinha banco apenas para o motorista, quadro e roda traseira reforçados, suspensão posterior com regulagem e balança 80 mm mais longa, que aumentava a distância entre eixos de 1,27 para 1,35 metro.

MAIS UMA MUDANÇA Em 1989, a lider evoluia mais uma vez. Surgia a CG 125 TODAY, com design mais atual para sua época, mas o valente motor ainda prevalecia. Mas isso mudou em 1992. A Honda resolveu mexer no motor e o modelo 1992 da Today trazia um motor revisto, com pistão de perfil mais baixo, biela mais longa (para melhor relação) e válvulas maiores, entre outras alterações. A mais esperada novidade era a ignição eletrônica por descarga capacitiva, CDI, em substituição aos velhos platinado e condensador, que então se extinguiam das motos nacionais. Com isso, a manutenção estava mais simples e não havia mais perda de rendimento por causa do desgaste desses componentes. Em função das mudanças, a potência subia de 11 para 12,5 cv e o torque de 0,94 para 1,0 m.kgf, aos mesmos regimes, enquanto o nível de ruído e vibração se reduzia. A nova CG, que também ganhava pneu dianteiro mais macio, manoplas de borracha e pedaleiras perfuradas, para maior conforto de rodagem, passava a atingir 115 km/h de máxima e a acelerar de 0 a 100 em 17 s, desempenho adequado a sua proposta. De alma renovada, faltava uma plástica para deixar o corpo em nova forma, depois de uma década sem alterações profundas. Pois ela vinha em 1994.

Simplesmente, TITAN Em 1994, surgia o mito CG Titan 125, sucessora da Today, que trazia de volta as linhas arredondadas no tanque (agora maior, 13 litros), laterais e rabeta, mas não ainda no farol. Vista em detalhe, exibia painel de fundo branco, alças laterais para apoio do passageiro e embreagem mais leve. Um escapamento mais silencioso vinha no ano seguinte A CG estava mais jovem e atraente, aos quase 20 anos, mas não havia atendido a antigas reivindicações de seus fiéis compradores, como freio dianteiro a disco e conta-giros

A última das imortais Mais uma mudança na guerreira. Finalmente ela recebia freio a disco e partida elétrica. Mas sua versão mais popular com partida a pedal e freio dianteiro a tambor ainda dominava a maior fatia do mercado, devido é claro ao baixo preço. Simplesmente linda ! Isto é o que muitos consumidores disseram da CG 125 Titan que surgiu no fim de 1999. Conhecida como Titan 2000, a nova CG recebia farol mais potente de lente lisa e arredondado, como na primeira CG. Recebeu também um marcador de combustivel, mas ainda faltava o conta giros. Este só surgiu agora em 2004 com a nova CG 150 Sport

ATUALMENTE... Hoje, para a tristeza de muitos, a CG 125 deixou de ser fabricada, mas o nome CG ainda comanda o mercado de motocicletas com a CG 150 Titan. CG 150 JOB - Ex CG CARGO CG 150 TITAN ESD

Mazda Shinari Concept

Mazda has releases its future design direction with the sleek Shinari concept car. which will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The stylish four-door coupe previews the look of the next generation of Mazdas and ushers in a new design language.

With the launch of the new concept, Mazda also announced that the company’s future design language will be described by the word Kodo, which is Japanese for soul of motion. Talking about the new design language, Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corp.’s design division said: "this design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements."

The coupe shows the future face of Mazda's family of vehicles -- an aluminum signature wing, the line that runs through the headlights and under the grille -- as well as the overall styling trend for future production models.

The Shinari as a four-door coupe is a clear signal that Mazda is targeting the premium segment where similar vehicles such as the Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and upcoming Fisker Karma already reside. In order to do so Mazda officials ackowledged that interior quality levels must improve.

The company has not released any official information on the Mazda Shinari yet. When it will, we'll be able to show you high resolution images of the Mazda Shinari and to offer a full set of details on the new concept.



Source : Automotive News Europe

Mazda Shinari Concept

Mazda has releases its future design direction with the sleek Shinari concept car. which will make its public debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of September. The stylish four-door coupe previews the look of the next generation of Mazdas and ushers in a new design language.

With the launch of the new concept, Mazda also announced that the company’s future design language will be described by the word Kodo, which is Japanese for soul of motion. Talking about the new design language, Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corp.’s design division said: "this design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements."

The coupe shows the future face of Mazda's family of vehicles -- an aluminum signature wing, the line that runs through the headlights and under the grille -- as well as the overall styling trend for future production models.

The Shinari as a four-door coupe is a clear signal that Mazda is targeting the premium segment where similar vehicles such as the Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Panamera and upcoming Fisker Karma already reside. In order to do so Mazda officials ackowledged that interior quality levels must improve.

The company has not released any official information on the Mazda Shinari yet. When it will, we'll be able to show you high resolution images of the Mazda Shinari and to offer a full set of details on the new concept.



Source : Automotive News Europe

2011 De Macross GT1

These are the first pictures and details of a new supercar from fledgling Canadian company De Macross Motors Corp (DMMC), which was set up in 2009. It's called the GT1, and CAR has been given the lowdown on this new supercar.

The power of the De Macross GT1 will come from a 5.4-litre V8 engine produced by North American company Roush Yates Racing Engines. If you're not familiar with this company, you just have to know they also provide the engines for Ford's NASCAR activators. This means the De Macross GT1 will have some serious muscle under that skin.

Performance figures aren't forthcoming yet, but with a chassis made from carbonfibre and aluminium, don't expect it to lose out at the lights too often. De Macross claims the GT1 will be 'comparable to other supercars in this elite category such as the Pagani Zonda' in performance and price.

De Macross hasn’t released the performance and pricing features for the vehicle, but the company claims that these will be comparable to what the mighty Pagani Zonda offers.

We can expect a first full-scale GT1 to be completed in November 2010, with testing to follow. First orders will be taken ’somewhere in 2011′ and DMMC reckons on selling around 200 cars maximum.

2011 De Macross GT1

These are the first pictures and details of a new supercar from fledgling Canadian company De Macross Motors Corp (DMMC), which was set up in 2009. It's called the GT1, and CAR has been given the lowdown on this new supercar.

The power of the De Macross GT1 will come from a 5.4-litre V8 engine produced by North American company Roush Yates Racing Engines. If you're not familiar with this company, you just have to know they also provide the engines for Ford's NASCAR activators. This means the De Macross GT1 will have some serious muscle under that skin.

Performance figures aren't forthcoming yet, but with a chassis made from carbonfibre and aluminium, don't expect it to lose out at the lights too often. De Macross claims the GT1 will be 'comparable to other supercars in this elite category such as the Pagani Zonda' in performance and price.

De Macross hasn’t released the performance and pricing features for the vehicle, but the company claims that these will be comparable to what the mighty Pagani Zonda offers.

We can expect a first full-scale GT1 to be completed in November 2010, with testing to follow. First orders will be taken ’somewhere in 2011′ and DMMC reckons on selling around 200 cars maximum.