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Mercedes has released the first official pictures and information on the new C63 AMG Coupe. New performance model is as direct competitors Audi RS5 and the BMW M3.

Mercedes C63 AMG coupe is a performance version of the new C-Class coupe, a model presented at this year at Geneva Motor Show. The new model is available with two versions of the powerful 6.2-liter V8.

The standard version is equipped with a 6.2-liter V8 capable of developing maximum output of 457 hp and maximum torque of 600 Nm. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h takes place in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed electronically limited to 250 km / h.

Customers can opt for a more powerful version, it has the AMG package Package Development. The new package raises the maximum power to 487 hp. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h takes place in 4.4 seconds and top speed is limited to 280 km / h.

The sport model  received an aerodynamic package consists of a more aggressive front bumper, rear diffuser, new exhaust system, LED daytime running lights and a new aluminum hood, exterior package is complemented by a new set of wheels 18 inch . The interior is characterized by sports seats, AMG steering wheel and a combination of leather and carbon.

In addition to aesthetic improvements, the new C63 AMG received higher performance suspension, brake system and a new automatic transmission with seven reports. The new model will be available in Europe starting in July, declared price for Germany is EUR 72,590.

According to the market rumors, if Volkswagen will buy Alfa Romeo, Alfa would receive support from Porsche.

Volkswagen has been quite persistent in displaying his desire to take Alfa Romeo from Fiat SpA and the new car market rumors say that Alfa is likely to receive support and assistance directly from Porsche, if VW decides to grab the any common direction with the Italians.

The information on the car market confirms that Alfa Romeo could receive substantial help from Porsche, which currently has on the desktop a new boxer engine, 4 cylinder, for future entry-level roadster to be positioned under the current Boxster.

Volkswagen believes that Alfa Romeo is a potentially key point for achieving the target of becoming the largest automaker worldwide, until 2018. In addition, Volkswagen Group has SEAT factory free in Martorell .

An official spokesman said Fiat Group’s own coach, regarding this issue, the Italians “have drawn a line” against any attempt to sell Alfa Romeo. “We’ve closed the door in their nose and now they are trying to break the window,” he said.

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011, Volkswagen chairman Ferdinand Piech said the Alfa Romeo sales could rise to almost 400,000 units per year, over a period of just five years

New Lamborghini LP 700-4 Aventador was caught on a main street in Berlin while he was parked in a representative. The new Italian supercar officially started early, during the Geneva Motor Show.

New Lamborghini  Aventador is the replacement model of Murcielago and  is the most powerful supercar designed by the Italian manufacturer . The  Design of the new  supercar is a combination between Reventon and the concept Sesto Elemento.

New Aventador has a total mass of 1575 kg, 230 kg less than the current Murcielago LP640-4. The supercar is equipped with the new V12 6.5-liter engine capable of developing maximum output of 700 hp and 690 Nm of torque. The official average consumption is 17 liters per 100 km urban 27.3 l and the emissions are 398 g CO2 per kilometer.

Acceleration from 0-100 km / h takes place in 2.9 seconds and top speed is 350 km / h. To cope with this increase in power, the new Lamborghini model equipped with an improved braking system with 19-inch wheels and front wheels 20 inch for the rear

Tata pixel

Indian manufacturer Tata Motors will launch a production version of the Pixel concept, a concept shown this year at Geneva Motor Show. The new model will be launched instead of the Nano and will be the cheapest model in Europe.

Tata Pixel is the latest model created by the Indian engineers. Pixel is a new two-door version of the famous Tata Nano, the cheapest model in India. Tata said the new pixel is the most efficient four-seater in the world, the space being optimized to the maximum.

The new Pixel Tata has a three-cylinder diesel engine of 1.2 liters. The new engine is capable of developing maximum output of 60 hp and is positioned under the rear seats. Rear-wheel drive is selected and the transmission is a five-speed manual.

Pixel New Nano model will replace in Europe, a model originally planned for the old continent. Version number will drop due to the vertical opening doors with high cost, they were replaced with conventional doors.

The new compact is even smaller than its Nano, the new Pixel measuring only 3 feet long, 250 mm less than the previously mentioned model. The total mass will be around 750 pounds and will deliver less than 100 g CO2 per kilometer. Tata said it would produce in the future and a four-door model that will be done on the platform used on the Nano, but with a body modified to improve stability.

Official sources inside the company indicate that Volkswagen plans to create a production version of the concept Bulli, a concept presented today at the Geneva Motor Show.
 
 
Transporter new compact platform will be based on the MDS (Modular Design System) platform known until now as the MQB. The new platform will debut on the third generation of the Audi A3 and will be introduced from a number of Volkswagen models, including the new Bull.

Bulli Volkwagen concept called Transporter T1 first launched in Germany in the 50s. It was one of the most popular German models and has a large number of fans even today as one of the most popular cars for renovation and camping. It seems that VW wants to be closer to achieving a production model.

Bulli new concept measures 3.99 meters long, 1.75 m wide and 1.7 m in height and can easily accommodate six adults. Power comes from a 85 kW electric motor that powered a 40 kWh battery. Acceleration from 0-100 km / h takes place in 11.6 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 140 km / h, and the autonomy of 300 km / charge.

Renault wants to extend its range of electric models, such as planning an electric version of the Twingo model. New Twingo Z.E. will be launched in late 2014 and will be the fifth model developed by French power.
 
 
Jacques Bousquet, Italian Renault boss said the French manufacturer is planning an expansion of the range of electric models, and the Twingo is the next model to be “electrified”. New Twingo Z.E. will join Kangoo, Fluence Twizy and Zoe.

French official said the rapid development of this model is due largely to the partnership with Daimler, used on the new platform will be borrowed from the future of the Smart ForFour. Bousquet completed saying that Renault is preparing several auto electric utilities Along with the Kangoo ZE

The first electric model to be launched is Fluence will be available in France this summer and will cost 26,000 euros. At this price plus a monthly fee for battery and it will be 79 euros per month and will pay for 36 months.

The second model will be self Kangoo utility Z.E. which will cost 20,000 euros, but due to French law, the final price will be 15,000 euros. At this price plus monthly fee of 79 euros for the battery.

Next Twizy model, it will cost 6990 euros, plus tax price of 45 euros per month on battery. The new two-seater will be available starting in December. Zoe Compact will be launched in 2012, Renault is not giving any information about its price, saying only that the French will produce 150,000 units per year.

This is the second when we meet Citroen DS4, but this time we are able to introduce the production version, not even the concept of Paris 2010.

You will certainly recognize the new Citroen C4 model shown at Geneva in lines and so it is normal. Everything is normal that DS4 is compact yet unlike the French, especially in terms of shape of the front, the slightly curved sides and rear door handles (“hidden” by the principle of Leon released a few years ago.) Equally enjoyable is the fact that Citroen has not applied to “maneuver” in the case of C3, which has “lost” two doors in the form of DS3, DS4 offering (like C4) very easy access for rear passengers.

Citroen DS4 will be offered a choice of five engines, including two diesels (110 and 160 hp), while the petrol engine in the base 1.6-liter turbocharged version be developed with BMW – the power of being 120, 155 and 200 hp. All engines will be adjacent die a manual transmission with six-or one EGS, new DS4 will arrive in showrooms starting this summer.

The third generation of the Mercedes SLK convertible made its debut this week under the Geneva Motor Show spotlights.

Even the famous roadster was expected to debut in Detroit salon, Germans have preferred the new Mercedes-Benz SLK yet to be shown on the old continent. We do not know if this has anything to do with bad memories related to “adventure” DaimlerChrysler, however, are likely other reasons that led to the decision.

Mercedes-Benz SLK aligns to turn the company’s new design language in Stuttgart, he received a more brutal frontal part of the aesthetic, one closer to the vertical grille, and SLS’s lines adapted and applied to the front hood .

How SLK is a convertible model, it has a mechanism decapotare Vario-Roof Control features patented innovation Mercedes Magic Sky, transparent system that can vary folding hard top, depending on the amount of light that the owner wishes to receive in the cockpit. It is of course about an option available for when the car is locked.

The list of engines is included a 3.5-liter V6 for the SLK350 (that delivers 306 hp) and a 1.8-liter turbocharged engine that produces 200 horsepower through the turbine. In the camp there is only one diesel option, the 2.2-liter CDI engine with 200 horsepower. All engines are offered in the BlueEFFICIENCY version.

Ride has been improved over previous generation through tougher suspension components and brake systems with intelligent features Torque-Vectoring Braking system (which automatically brakes and wheel inside the turn).

For when the car is open, the driver and passenger comfort are ensured the right Airguide system, which eliminates wind noise and air flow controls in the cockpit.

Third-generation Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster is already available for sale in Germany at prices ranging from VAT all 38,675 euros (SLK200) and 52,300 euros (SLK350). Diesel version starts at 44,256 euros. Also, this summer the new SLK will be available at dealerships in the United States.

Alpina B5 Biturbo is on the way to the Geneva Motor Show 2011.

The model prepared to be presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 is the BiTurbo B5 treatment applied from Alpina skilled guys on the BMW 5 Series Touring.

The engine remained the same, a 4.4 liter V8 twin-turbo, like the sedan, but B5 Touring produces 507 hp and 700 Nm, which is transmitted to the rear wheels via automatic gearboxes brilliant, with eight reports, provided ZF, speed 100 km / h may be possible in a time of under 5 seconds and a top speed of 301 Touring is km / h.

The whole the package of muscles is wrapped nicely, under the signature Alpina, which contains a special optical kit and custom Alpina wheels with 20 spokes. Altogether, is the a charming and belong to everyone waiting to see him at work.

Opel has released the first official pictures and information on the Tourer concept prefigures the new Zafira MPV German. New Opel Zafira is introduced by officials as a lounge on four wheels.

Opel Zafira concept is roughly the design that will be found on the series model . He was surprised numerous times during testing, but so far no images provided sufficient information on the design of the new van.

The front end is inspired by the Opel Ampera, the European version of the Chevrolet Volt. Unlike Meriva, New Zafira will not receive FrexDoors doors, reverse-opening doors. Opel said the new model is a living room on wheels, noting that the new Zafira benefit from high quality materials and new equipment.

The Opel Zafira is built on the platform of the Astra and the Chevrolet Orlando and will feature the same engines. Monocab features seven individual seats, divided into three rows. Zafira concept stands out for the panoramic roof and elegant interior.

Zafira Tourer concept features a turbocharged petrol engine 1.4-liter engine that benefits from technology start and stop. Opel will officially present the new concept at the Motor Show in Geneva next week.