Dacia Lodgy

Dacia a prezentat la Paris un al doilea model cu care va concura în ediţia 2011/2012 a trofeului Andros. Premieră: maşina nu mai are faţa lui Duster, ci cea a viitorului monovolum. Numele său: Lodgy.

Obişnuiţi-vă cu numele Dacia Lodgy. După Logan, Sandero şi Duster, Lodgy intră în gama Dacia începând cu primăvara anului viitor. Este numele viitorului monovolum al mărcii. Acesta va fi lansat în cadrul Salonului Auto de la Geneva din 2012 şi are un design care se încadrează în liniile constructorului de la Mioveni, dar care are o personalitate distinctă.

Numele monovolumului a fost dezvăluit la Paris, în cadru restrâns . De altfel, modalitatea de prezentare a noului model este aceeaşi pe care Dacia a abordat-o şi acum doi ani, când a lansat Duster. Astfel, prima întâlnire "faţă în faţă" cu noul Dacia Lodgy nu a fost cu monovolumul în "carne şi oase", ci cu versiunea sa de competiţie, care va participa în acest an în Trofeul Andros. Dacia Lodgy i se va alătura astfel lui Dacia Duster Ice, care a reuşit două clasări pe locul secund în 2010 şi 2011 în cea mai cunoscută competiţie din lume ale cărei circuite sunt construite exclusiv pe gheaţă.

Dacă va urma acelaşi tipar, la câteva zile după prezentarea lui Dacia Lodgy de competiţie vom putea vedea primele fotografii oficiale ale monovolumului care va fi lansat în premieră mondială la Geneva, în martie 2012. Modelul va fi destinat cu precădere pieţelor vest-europene, România fiind o zonă în care monovolumele nu şi-au găsit încă un segment.

De altfel, Dacia Lodgy va fi primul model din istoria Dacia care nu va fi produs la Mioveni, monovolumul Dacia urmând să iasă de pe liniile de asamblare ale fabricii marocane din Tanger.

Cauzele principale: în primul rând, posibilităţile tehnice ale uzinei de la Mioveni nu permit producţia simultană a mai mult de şase modele diferite (Logan, MCV, Pick-up, Van, Sander şi Duster).

În al doilea rând, un model de familie destinat pieţelor vest-europene produs la doar câteva zeci de kilometri de Spania (Tanger se află la gura strâmtorii Gibraltar) face ca totalul costurilor de transport să fie mult micşorate. Sursa:forum.paytv.ro

Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty MW3

The Jeep brand and Activision Publishing, Inc. announced that Jeep has been named exclusive automotive partner of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, the year's most anticipated entertainment launch, which will be released on November 8, 2011. This marks a second chapter in a joint promotion that Jeep and Activision began in 2010.As part of these efforts, Jeep also announced that it will produce the 2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition. Available in Jeep showrooms November 2011, the new limited-edition Jeep Wrangler will be available in both two-door and four-door (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited) models."The Jeep brand's partnership with Activision allows us to combine our new, more powerful, more exciting and more fuel-efficient Jeep Wrangler with the latest version of one of the most popular gaming experiences in the world," said Mike Manley, President and CEO - Jeep Brand, Chrysler Group LLC. "This opportunity enables us to demonstrate Jeep Wrangler's unique combination of fun, capability and performance to a broad and growing group of consumers."The presence of a Jeep Wrangler in the game is a natural fit, including an in-game integration into the epic single-player storyline of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3," a Spec-Ops level and the title's much anticipated multiplayer experience.
"We are very excited to extend our partnership with Jeep, which not only marries two of the world's most iconic brands - Jeep Wrangler and Call of Duty - but also creates a number of unique consumer touch points," said Tim Ellis, Chief Marketing Officer for Activision. "The Jeep Wrangler perfectly embodies the authenticity and dynamic energy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and our teams have worked hard to create an integrated partnership that enhances both brands."
2012 Jeep Wrangler Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition
The 2012

Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features Rubicon wheels finished in semi-gloss black. Available in Black or Bright Silver, the exterior features "Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition" graphics on the front fenders and spare tire cover.
The vehicle also features a unique "power-dome" hood, along with such Mopar accessories as a winch-ready front bumper, rear bumper, rock rails, taillamp guards and a fuel-filler door. Inspired by the most recent version of Activision's popular "Call of Duty" games, the new limited-edition Wrangler delivers legendary Jeep capability, aggressive 32-inch off-road tires, live axles with locking differentials in the front and rear, and a two-speed transfer case.
Available dealer-installed Mopar performance parts include a Warn winch, 2-inch lift kit and classic five-spoke wheels.
Interior appointments include model-specific black seats with accent stitching and Call of Duty logos, unique gauge cluster graphics, dashboard serialized plaque, dashboard grab handle with logo, accent stitching on arm rest, console lid, and steering wheel, Mopar Slush Mats with logo, and rear cargo mat with logo (Unlimited only).
The 2012 Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler - the most capable and recognized vehicle in the world - becomes even more capable both on- and off-road for 2012, courtesy of an all-new, more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter V-6 engine, and a new five-speed automatic transmission - both of which it shares with the award-winning Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Chrysler Group's 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine - winner of the prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines award - delivers 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 (353 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque, while delivering up to 21 miles per gallon highway in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The improvement, when compared to the previous 3.8-liter V-6 engine, is 40 percent in horsepower and 10 percent in torque.
Additionally, for refined shifting and greater performance, the Jeep Wrangler migrates from a four-speed to a new five-speed automatic transmission. The 2012 Jeep Wrangler also features the company's first application of a manual transmission to the Pentastar V-6.
Jeep continues to refine the successful Wrangler formula by combining legendary, benchmark capability with an interior that delivers rich styling with significantly upgraded touch surfaces, occupant comfort and versatility, and a premium appearance courtesy of a body color hard top for the popular Sahara and Rubicon models.
2012 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a recently redesigned instrument panel and storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials. A lockable console and upgraded door armrest areas boast comfortable touch points, while a redesigned center stack is easier to reach and operate. Heated, power mirrors are available, and drivers and passengers enjoy enhanced visibility courtesy of large rear windows.

Citroen DS5

Citroën has revealed the eagerly anticipated third model in its innovative and distinctive DS line: Citroën DS5. Designed to express the full extent of Citroën's 'Créative Technologie', Citroën DS5 combines ground-breaking style, rewarding driving dynamics and exceptional refinement with innovative engineering solutions.Citroën DS5 is the first Citroën model to feature HYbrid4 diesel hybrid technology, providing enhanced performance and class leading environmental credentials. The advanced HYbrid4 system delivers 200bhp; four-wheel drive capability; emission-free electric power for the city; and an acceleration boost function for the open road - with total CO2 emissions of just 99g/km.The DS line has already redefined expectations in the supermini segment with DS3, and combines the style of a coupé and the flexibility of a five-door hatchback with DS4. Progressing to the executive segment, Citroën DS5 targets customers looking for a truly bold and assertive car with a resolutely modern approach to vehicle design.

Based on the futuristic and magical C-SportLounge concept, DS5 bringstrue technological innovation to its class.The dynamic exterior reflects a modern expression of status and promises enhanced driving pleasure. Flowing lines, a sleek profile and muscular wheel arches - which wrap themselves around the large (16" to 19") alloy wheels - give Citroën DS5 an undoubted air of refined confidence.The assertive front end instantly identifies Citroën DS5 as a member of the DS family. There is an oversized air intake, a large chrome-finished grille housing the chevrons and a new LED light signature. A distinguishing feature, DS5 boasts chrome-finished 'sabre' inserts stretching from the top of each headlamp to the windscreen.The rear design takes Citroën DS5's on-road presence to yet another level. The car stands firmly on wide tracks, emphasised by two tail pipes built into the rear bumper and highlighted by a rear signature featuring six light guides.Citroën DS5 is equally charismatic inside, with a remarkable cabin fully consistent with the exterior styling. The driver-focused cockpit features a coupé-like driving position with a near-vertical steering wheel and a wide central console. Citroën DS5 instantly fires the imagination. An array of buttons, switches, scroll wheels and toggles are grouped on two central consoles, one low down and one above the driver's head, 'pilot-style'. A simple push on the START button brings the interior to life. The colour Head-Up Display projects essential information into the driver's line of sight and the ambient lighting bathes the cockpit in a heady mix of red and white.

Most importantly, Citroën DS5 benefits from Citroën's expertise in quality and refinement. Each detail has been carefully considered, with premium materials such as fine-grain Club leather and exclusive designs like the 'watchstrap' seat upholstery - a signature touch of the DS line that is unique to the market.Reconciling fun at the wheel with comfort and practicality, Citroën DS5 opens up new horizons with pioneering architecture, including: * A sleek, compact body (4.52m long, 1.85m wide) and a driving position worthy of a Gran Turismo coupé. * A roomy boot (up to 465 litres VDA) reminiscent of a Sportwagon. * Five real seats, four doors and all the access and modularity of a hatchback.For its motor show debut in Shanghai, DS5 appears in a one-off livery as the Citroën DS5 White Pearl. The cabin features ebony-coloured full-grain leather, contrasting subtly with silver-flecked overstitching. Interior detailing includes decorative inserts in Markassa ebony and a highly reflective fascia, created by applying several layers of lacquer. Citroën DS5 White Pearl also sports specially designed 20-inch alloy wheels.

Ford Evos Concept

Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford's new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies.
Created as a bespoke concept vehicle, the fastback introduces Ford's first truly global design language as the momentum of the company's One Ford product plan continues to build.
"The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development.
"With its compelling design and innovative technology experience, this is a clear demonstration of the exciting vision we have for the Ford brand. While you will never see

this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases."
Technology vision for enriched customer experience

Ford Evos Concept is not just a design-led exercise. It also embodies the global Ford product development team's move to design and develop vehicles as more than just an interior and exterior, or a collection of attributes.
"Our goal is to focus on enriching a customer's every experience with their vehicle - by personalizing it, adapting it, and creating unique, unexpected features that surprise and delight them," said Kuzak. "In the Ford Evos Concept, this objective is explored and extended to the area of connectivity, where the intent is not to convert the vehicle into a smartphone, but rather to provide personalised and safe connection to the outside world in an enriching manner designed totally for the vehicle context."

Audi S6 Avant

Athletic character, quiet understatement and richly appointed - Audi is remaking the Audi S6 and S6 Avant. Both models are sports cars for everyday use, offering uncompromising practicality. Their new engine, a four-liter, twin-turbo V8, combines ample power with low fuel consumption in keeping with the times.
Drive
The Audi S6 and S6 Avant use the 309 kW (420 hp) version of the new 4.0 TFSI. The twin-turbo V8 provides a constant 550 Nm (405.66 lb-ft) of torque from 1,400 to 5,300 rpm. It accelerates the S6 from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds and the S6 Avant in 4.9 seconds. With both models, the electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is just a formality.

The 4.0 TFSI brings Audi's downsizing strategy to the high-performance class. Compared to the engine in the previous model, the free-breathing, 5.2-liter V10, it offers even sportier performance while reducing fuel consumption by as much as 25 percent. Average fuel consumption is just 9.7 liters per 100 km (24.25 US mpg) in the Audi S6 and 9.8 liters (24.0 US mpg) in the Audi S6 Avant, well below that of the competition.
A number of technologies contribute to this top result, including the recuperation and start-stop systems as well as the new "cylinder on demand" cylinder management system. When the V8 deactivates four cylinders under part load, the Active Noise Cancellation system (ANC) is activated. Four microphones integrated into the headlining record the noise in the cabin, which is then analyzed by a computer. If the computer detects intrusive sound elements, it broadcasts an antiphase sound through the speakers of the sound system. This sound combines with the intrusive sound and largely cancels it out.

Audi Urban Spyder Concept

Audi is once again opening up new horizons: the Audi urban concept is a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The technical study being presented at the 2011 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt does not fit under any of the conventional categories - the Audi urban concept combines elements of a racing car, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept. In addition to a Sportback model, Audi is also presenting a Spyder variant.

The Audi urban concept is not based on any previous model - its development is solely oriented on the strict principles of lightweight construction, efficiency and reduction. The result is a concept car with no unnecessary weight, and one that concentrates on the pure essence of sporty motion.
The Audi urban concept has a sleek body. The wheels are free-standing, their surrounding protective plates feature blinking strips of LED lights. The highly concentrated look of the technical study, with its forward-urging lines, is dynamic and emotional - it lends Audi's design language a completely new impetus.
On board there is room for two people, their position slightly staggered and at a sporty, low level. All controls and materials are subject to the dictates of ultra-lightweight construction in order to ensure that the sensory experience they convey is unique and compelling. The driver can adjust the steering wheel and pedals to his own body measurements. Characteristic features of the Spyder include its low, continuous window area and its doors that open diagonally to the top.
The technology in the Audi urban concept reflects the full capabilities of the brand, especially when it comes to ultra-lightweight construction. The cockpit consists of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer, which integrates the undercarriage of both seats. The Audi urban concept rolls on wheels with a 21-inch diameter.
Two e-tron electric motors provide the propulsion - providing the ultra-light Audi urban concept with the ability to accelerate powerfully. A lithium-ion battery supplies the energy - ideal for extended city tours.

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Dacia Duster Tuning - 850CP pentru Pikes Peak

Dacia Duster revine în sporturile cu motor cu un proiect anunţat acum nu multă vreme. Pilotul francez Jean-Phillipe Dayraut va concura la celebra cursă de la Pikes Peak cu un Duster special.

După desenul care a însoţit comunicatul oficial de la Dacia iată că acum au apărut şi primele poze cu Dacia Duster Pikes Peak. Publicate pe site-ul oficial al pilotului francez Jean-Phillipe Dayraut, bolidul cu siglă românească prinde formă în atelierele Sodemo împreună cu Renault Sport şi Tork Engineering.

Chiar mai impresionant decât modelul Duster pentru Andros, noul bolid Dacia este dezvoltat în jurul unui şasiu tubular. Puterea este asigurată de un motor V6 de 3,8 litri biturbo de origine Nissan. Transmisia se face către toate cele patru roţi. Motorul este acelaşi cu cel de sub capota modelului GT-R. Pentru Dusterul de Pikes Peak acest motor va dezvolta 850 CP şi va fi amplasat în poziţie centrală spate. Toată maşina va cântări în jur de 900 kg.

Pikes Peak este cea mai faimoasă cursă de viteză pe traseu montan din Statele Unite ale Americii. Traseul are 20 km şi 156 de viraje. Se porneşte de la o altitudine de 1.430 metri şi se ajunge până la 4.300 metri!

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Porsche 918 Spyder Concept - Most Beautiful Hybrid Car Of The Year

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept - Most Beautiful Hybrid Car Of The Year

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept. This concept car is not only superior in its design the course, its ability to give off great energy drink with a bit of fuel is a very innovative breakthrough in the present.

We are sure there is something sensible to say about this concept Porsche, but we're not quite capable of coherent expression present. We want to own one of these so bad, we do not even care if it has an engine

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Dacia Hamster, primul hibrid produs de firma Dacia ?

Primele imagini ale lui Dacia Hamster au aparut astazi pe un forum romanesc. Dacia Hamster pare sa fie versiunea electrica a modelului Sandero.

Daca numele este adevarat si masina nu este o pacaleala, inseamna ca Dacia Hamster E4WD va avea acelasi grup propulsor ca si masina concept eletrica Dacia Grand Sandero dezvoltata de centrul ce cercetare roman CNCSIS.

Numele lui Dacia Hamster E4WD sugereaza faptul ca masina este echipata cu un motor electric si tractiune integrala. Dacia Hamster E4WD ar putea fi propulsata si de un sistem hibrid benzina, in locul unui singur motor electric, dar toate acestea sunt doar speculatii la acest moment.

Desi Dacia Hamster E4WD este bazat pe modelul Sandero, are totusi cateva schimbari de design. Spatele lui Dacia Hamster E4WD prezinta noi stopuri, in timp ce partea frontala are faruri redesenate cat si o bara noua.

Dacia Hamster E4WD este doar un proiect stiintific la acest moment si nu exista alte informatii disponibile daca masina va intra vreodata in productia de serie.

Dagger GT - Concept auto science-fiction

Dagger GT - Concept auto science-fiction sau noua masina lui Batman ?

Dagger GT este o creatie suta la suta nebuna, fiind rodul anumitor minti bolnave dupa viteza, din diferite domenii.

S-a luat o mana de fosti ingineri in aerodinamica de la NASA, s-au adaugat cativa ingineri constructori de masini, premiati la diferite concursuri de gen, iar pentru ca totul sa aiba o finalitate, s-a apelat la designerul lui Saleen S7. Apoi, totul a fost reunit sub denumirea de TransStar Racing. Masina va fi fabricata din fibra de carbon si va avea un sasiu format dintr-un aliaj crom-otel.

Supercarul american este conceput drept cel mai nemilos rival pentru Bugatti Veyron, iar daca va intra in productie, asa cum este programat sa se intample in 2011, nu numai ca va provoca balena celor din Molsheim, dar chiar o va bate. Asta, pentru ca Dagger GT spera sa poata supara zeii cu nu mai putin de 2028 CP, 2.710 Nm, 483 km/h, viteza maxima si cu un demaraj de la 0 la 100 de km/h, realizabil in 1,5 secunde.

Alfa Romeo - mai sexy ca niciodata

Când spui la Alfa Romeo, te pregăteşti să mergi la Salonul Auto Geneva 2010 ca la o expoziţie de artă şi sculptură. Iar maşinile Alfa Romeo, fie ele de serie sau concepte, au încântat publicul.

La Salonul Auto Geneva 2010, compania italiană a avut o premieră mondială importantă pentru strategia grupului Fiat: Alfa Romeo Giuliettaeste noua compactă care vrea să-şi facă o clientelă aparte, fiind bazată tehnic pe platforma lui Fiat Bravo. Numele compactei celebrează 100 de ani de existenţă ai Alfa Romeo, iar Giulietta va fi folosită ca bază pentru viitoare modele Chrysler şi Dodge.

Alfa Romeo are colaborări de lungă durată cu Pininfarina sau Bertone, cele mai cunoscute case de design auto italiene. La Geneva 2010, ambele studiouri au oferit publicului concepte foarte atractive şi reuşite.

Pininfarina 2uettottanta este un roadster savuros, care prefigurează un viitor urmaş al lui Alfa Romeo Spyder - fiind, de altfel, şi un cadou, la împlinirea a 80 de ani de existenţă ai firmei Pininfarina. Bertone Pandion, în schimb, este un coupe ravisant, conceput pe baza lui Alfa Romeo 8C, dar care prefigurează câteva linii de design ale viitoarei berline Alfa Romeo 159.

BMW Seria 6 Concept

Noua generaţie a coupeului BMW Seria 6 ne este arătat în primele imagini, sub forma unui concept care va fi expus în premieră mondială la Salonul Auto Paris 2010. Cât la sută din acest concept credeţi că se va regăsi în maşina de serie?

Probabil majoritatea dintre voi veţi răspunde că noua generaţie BMW Seria 6 va arăta 99% la fel cu acest concept de la Salonul Auto Paris 2010. Şi nu veţi greşi deloc, aş adăuga. O maşină îndelung aşteptată, noul BMW Seria 6 nu este de natură să rezerve surprize, fiind clar versiunea coupe derivată din BMW Seria 5. Stilul provocator şi nonconformist din era Bangle a lăsat locul unuia sobru, serios, Seria 6 respirând, dacă vreţi, un dinamism stilat.

Farurile şi grila cu cei doi "rinichi" nu mai au dimensiuni şi forme revoluţionare, dar reuşesc să îi confere maşinii acel "bot de rechin" specific coupe-urilor BMW. Spatele maşinii mizează mult pe liniile orizontale, creând o impresie de lăţime foarte mare, în timp ce agresivitatea sportivă pare mai domolită

De remarcat evacuările foarte discret integrate în designul general, un semn al încercării celor de la BMW de a se detaşa de imaginea de forţă brută şi, implicit, de maşini poluante. Per ansamblu, BMW Seria 6 are o siluetă elegantă, muchia centrală şi roţile cu jante de mari dimensiuni (probabil chiar de 22") ducându-te cu gândul exact la ce trebuie: un Grand Tourism luxos şi dinamic.

Interiorul maşinii este, cum altfel, o evoluţie în aceeaşi temă stilistică pe care o regăsim şi la Seria 5, dar, în cazul conceptului Seria 6, delimitarea cockpitului şoferului este mai clară. Un fel de reîntoarcere la origini, dar cu accent pe simplitatea vizuală, care, de fapt, ascunde cele mai noi tehnologii şi gadgeturi electronice.

Rămâne de văzut dacă maşina de serie va prelua ideea ideea interesantă a pedalierului sau tapiţeria maron de pe bord şi volan - este de aşteptat ca aceste detalii să facă parte dintr-un pachet special de individualizare a maşinii.