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At the international auto show in Geneva, which opens in early March this year, the French company Citroen will show a compact crossover C3 Crosser. Novelty is based on the Mitsubishi ASX and will be available in a few months after its debut. In Europe, Citroen C3 Crosser will cost, probably about 22 000 euros. Official information about the technical component of the Citroen C3 Crosser yet. Can assume that the car was all wheel drive system with viskomuftoy, 1.8-liter engine and 6-speed Manual.

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Vw Golf Euro NCAP Crashtest Volvo XC60 Euro NCAP Crashtest Opel Vauxhall Astra Euro NCAP Crashtest Honda Insight Euro NCAP Crashtest The Volkswagen Golf 2009 is the safest car of all cars tested by Euro NCAP testing organization had. This is followed by the Honda Insight. Ranked number 3 with the Toyota Prius , another hybrid vehicle. The Top 5 completes the Hyundai i20 and a par of Toyota Avensis, Volvo XC60 and the Opel / Vauxhall Astra . Fared the worst with a rating of three stars of the Suzuki Alto , and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. A total of 33 different model went through last year, the Euro NCAP crash test procedures. It will be tightened again this year. They must continue for a maximum 5-star rating for at least 80 percent of the points in the inmates and 75 percent are made in child protection. They are each 5 percentage points more than before. The rate for pedestrian protection will be increased to 40 percent. Initial results after the new procedures will be announced in ea...

The Alfa Romeo Giulietta are just disguised prototypes that are running the final adjustment before the official presentation

The Mexican branch of Volkswagen recently showed reporters the prototype of a new compact model, which does not yet have a name. Small 2.48-meter three-door hatchback, which is based on concept, VW Up!, Differs with its original appearance, wide side doors, a gas-discharge light engineering and very short overhangs. The car is equipped with a hybrid drive system, consisting of 1-liter turbo diesel engine, 14-strong electric motor and lithium-ion batteries. It is reported that in the mass production of a new compact car will go next year.

four-cylinder LX include 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, heated mirrors, variable intermittent wipers, chrome-accented grille, heated cloth seats with six-way manual driver’s adjustment, 60/40 split-folding rear seat, driver’s auto up/down window, power locks with keyless entry, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input and USB port, illuminated vanity mirrors, cruise control, Eco-minder indicator, and active front head restraints. The LX-V6 is similarly equipped, but adds 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The LX Premium builds on the LX and adds 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, power sunroof, eight-way power driver’s seat, telescopic steering column, and trip computer. The SX adds 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic temperature control, black bezel sport headlights, heated mirrors with integrated turn signals, chrome exterior door handles, silver-accented interior handles, blacked-out sport grille, rain-sensing wipers, heated leather seats, al...

Soon will premiere a concept from the German tuning-studio Carlsson. The car, built on the basis of Mercedes-Benz SL 600, was named C25. From the original Carlsson C25 differs quite significantly - the first thing to catch the eyes very broad arches with characteristic notches under the air ducts. In general, the car was quite collected, no extra "frills", but definitive conclusions can we do after the official photo. Ultra-lightweight 20-inch wheels, shod in rubber dimension 265/30 front and 325/25 rear, were developed specifically for this car. One wheel weighs only 11.2 kg.

At the motor show in Geneva, which will open its doors on March 2, the Italian design studio Pininfarina concept will double Spider Alfa Romeo. Currently only available only sketch a car, which premieres timed to coincide with the beginning of the celebration of 80 anniversary of the studio and at the same time, the 100-year anniversary of Alfa Romeo.

The C9 will get its 6.0-litre bi-turbo V12, dropping the old 7.0-litre V12 in the process. The firm is keen to keep this secret – just check out the black coverings on the normally clear engine panels. Producing around 700bhp and 1000Nm of torque, the C9 should be able to do 0-60mph in under three seconds and accelerate onto a top speed in excess of 225mph. Making sure all this power goes to the road are bespoke Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres – 335/30/ZR20 section at the rear and 255/35/ZR19 at the front – while enormous carbon ceramic brake discs ensure the C9 stops as well as it goes. In addition, the C9 will use advanced active aerodynamics, following in the wake of Ferrari's 458 Italia . Expect the new model to debut at a major motor show this year, before sales start in 2011 with a price tag of around £750,000. via

After the presentation of the GP Mercedes Formula 1 cars, now let's see their F1 Ferrari . The Ferrari for the season of 2010, the aptly named "F10" to bear. The most opvallande change is the frequent use of white on the front and rear. This course will benefit the new sponsor "Santander". The Santander bank which is moved along with Alonso from Renault to Ferrari Team. The other driver Felippe Massa remains natural.

Chinese will get a 1.4-liter petrol engine capable of producing 90hp and 112Nm of torque while the Indian version will have 1.0-liter K-Series engine.

The range Boxster / Cayman will soon be the gateway to the universe Porsche for those who want to drive a Porsche means, if not buying a gadget or a cackling in effigy Soon that is to say, the horizon of the end of 2012. The boss of the group Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn, has indeed confirmed to journalists of the British magazine Autocar that Porsche would have a new entry model range, "a descendant of the famous 356", built on the same basis as the Future Audi R4, seen as a concept car at the recent Detroit Auto Show. Coach provides a rate of around 40000 euros for the future baby Porsche should have about 250 hp. As for a possible cannibalization of the range Boxster / Cayman, Porsche had already thought of everything: the next generation will rise in line

Sometimes it is unfortunate that photos do not have sound. In the latest Erlkönig BMW, which is currently traveling in Scandinavia, would be a very sporty sound of the accompanying music. In the snowy north, the next M5 will be tested. The operation of the BMW technician sounds like squaring the circle: More power, reducing consumption. For this reason, dispenses with the previously used in the M5 five-liter V10 with 507 hp. Instead, let the well-known already from the X5 M and X6 M-twin turbo V8 with supercharging and 4.4 liter engine under the hood of the M5 next move. While the machine comes to SUVs to 555 hp, is aiming for the BMW M5 a performance of around 580 hp, 600 hp are also conceivable. Thus, the racy Bavarian can stand before his competitors Audi RS6 and Mercedes E 63 AMG. Despite the concentrated power of the BMW M GmbH promises to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20 percent. That would be about three liters and an average of approximately twelve liters per 100 kilometers....

Far growing old car's front bumper a little bit compared to the general appearance also varies slightly simplified form. The signals integrated into mirrors available in the new model is being introduced according to the version of the lights may change colors. What's new interior, upholstery colors, lighting and new coating options are limited to improvements in engine while. 2.2-liter Turbo Diesel engine with 127 volumes in the power capable of producing 178 horsepower while the 2-liter volume of versions, petrol engine, fully renovated. These engines are offered as well as 1.8 and 2.5 liter gasoline unit volume in the small modifications have been made. Economic indicator used for the first time Atenza'da, use excessive speed when the driver alert. Hill also standard equipment available in the vehicle take-off system in the accident prevention system, and extremely fast cars approaching from behind the surveillance systems being used.

Renault is preparing for the premiere of the compact two-seat version of the Twingo. According to insider information, coupe-cabriolet will name Twingo CC and will debut in Geneva in early March. First photos of camouflaged prototype of new items have appeared on the Internet. It is interesting to note that the previously issued convertible was one of the firms producing small-scale models of cars, but after treatment Renault shots toys were removed from the news sites. Convertible's sporty character retain hatchback, which will be based. The front-drive Twingo CC will line petrol engines, including atmospheric 1.6-liter capacity 133 hp and the volume of 1,2 liter turbo engine and 100 hp

Renault and Opel present while their new big company. After the news about the Opel Movano , you could wait for the Renault Master. Of that after twelve years of faithful service also presented a new model. Renault also has a large amount of body styles available. There is talk of forty four choices and body lengths and three heights. There is also a choice of front and rear wheel drive models. Renault describes the asymmetrical rear windows as a "known designkemerk" of the Master. But the Opel Movano blocks the detail back. Mitigating the fuel is better managed than at Renault Opel. Here is the 2.3-liter diesel available in the Renault dCi hot. As with the Movano is for sale with capacities of 100, 125 and 150 hp. For the most economical variant is called a consumption of 7.1 liters at 100 km with a CO2 emissions of 187 g / km. A variant with the 125 hp Renault engine consumption by 7.8 liters to 100 km. There is a claimed range of up to 1400 kilometers.

The car manufacturer Vauxhall has now presents the second generation of the Movano, which has grown both in size and the model range. The van will come in the spring across Europe on the market, while other variants will follow in the course of the year. In addition to the vans in four car lengths and three heights including chassis design with normal and double cab and chassis platform and station wagon versions of the model range. The new four-cylinder common-rail diesel units to provide one for good performance and also for relatively low maintenance costs. Customers can order the 2.3 CDTI engines in versions with 100, 125, or alternatively 150 hp, with all units as a Euro-4 or Euro 5 version is available. Transmission components used in all variants of a manual six-speed manual gearbox, with the more powerful engines but you can also automated manual transmission "Easytronic" option. With a fuel consumption of just 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers and a CO2 emissions of 203 ...

The car manufacturer Opel has now presents the second generation of the Movano, which has grown both in size and the model range. The van will come in the spring across Europe on the market, while other variants will follow in the course of the year. In addition to the vans in four car lengths and three heights including chassis design with normal and double cab and chassis platform and station wagon versions of the model range. The new four-cylinder common-rail diesel units to provide one for good performance and also for relatively low maintenance costs. Customers can order the 2.3 CDTI engines in versions with 100, 125, or alternatively 150 hp, with all units as a Euro-4 or Euro 5 version is available. Transmission components used in all variants of a manual six-speed manual gearbox, with the more powerful engines but you can also automated manual transmission "Easytronic" option. With a fuel consumption of just 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers and a CO2 emissions of 203 g / ...

The standard engine is a 3.7-liter V6 that generates 210 horsepower through a four-speed automatic reports. The alternative is a 4.0-liter V6 developing 260 horsepower and comes with an automatic transmission in five reports, chrome wheels 20 inch and a performance suspension. In both cases, the engine has a cutoff of interactively supply deceleration indicator of fuel economy. One version offered to buyers in 2010, the SXT is the sporty, alloy wheels of 17 inches, fog lamps, heated leather seats, leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, stereo with six speakers, driver's seat to six-way power adjustable head restraints and active front load floor waterproof and reversible. Some options have unfortunately disappeared, such as floor utility LOAD 'N GO, which slid to the outside and the UPS of 115 volts. All Dodge models 2010, including Nitro, can be equipped with the system UConnect hands-free communication. In addition, all new navigation and amenities include a tou...

Take a look at the fiercest Ford's Fiesta yet. This wild looking machine is set to take to the rally stages of America with Ken Block behind the wheel. Despite sharing its look with the European Fiesta S2000, the newcomer is a very different beast. Backed by energy drink giant Monster the newcomer is based on a five-door and is powered by a fire-breathing 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. The fourwheel drive supermini has been Designed and built by Swedish specialist Olsbergs Motor Sport Evolution, which also created a similar car for former WRC champ Marcus Gronholm’s attack on the famous Pikes Peak hillclimb. While Block will use the Fiesta in the US-based Rally America championship, he will switch to a Focus WRC for his World Rally Championship outings. Official pictures of that car will be released in the next few days. via

First in images, then images and video. To see and touch in "true", the public should expect March 4 and the next Geneva show. As for us, we could walk around in a privileged way, in a brief presentation organized by Opel. What do you wait. And you will see, this second opus of Meriva packed with many tips and innovations, which portend a beautiful little success ...

The interior looks absolutely fantastic with Pelle Frau leather, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather steering wheel with radio and phone controls, navigation system, Blue Me hands-free system with USB connection, and special inlays with pictures " Alfa Romeo for Maserati "on. The headlights are now standard bi-xenon units. Special programs highlight the new MiTo and close cooperation between the brands Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Maserati who recently started operating under the same wing and led by the German Harald Wester.

Mazda takes the time to face lifts, nose should be more adapt to the rest of the range. The 6 has a redesigned front bumper with larger air intakes. There are also new 17 and 18 inch wheels available. Inside the interior is enhanced with some piano and chrome edges. Under the hood is a new 2.0 liter four cylinder with direct injection. It is not known when the facelift comes to Europe.

In the Swedish company Volvo sure - every car that comes down the assembly line, should be safe. This also applies to vehicles of the future - electric vehicles. "Cars, driven by electricity, can be much safer than cars with conventional internal combustion engines" - sure, Thomas Broberg, a security expert Volvo. In electric vehicles planned to install all the security systems available in the arsenal of Volvo at the moment, as well as provide additional protection for the new electrical equipment. According to standard rules before you enter into production electric car will be several stages of testing security. First tests will be separate parts, then - whole systems, and only then by means of computer simulations and real crash tests in the heart of Volvo safety will be tested fully electric vehicle assembly.

The new Hyundai Elantra has begun cold weather testing as these photos show. And as we can see the new generation Elantra gets a sleeker design and a coupe like roofline, almost like a smaller version of the recently revealed Hyundai Sonata. From the looks it seems like the wheelbase has grown a little to give the passengers more leg space. There is not so much info out yet on the new Elantra but it’s expected to be powered by Hyundai´s new 2.4 liter direct injection four cylinder engine matched to either a six speed manual or a six speed automatic transmission. The Elantra will be out on the market as a 2011 model. source

The new hybrid SUV will carry the supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine from Audi, capable to deliver 325bhp and 324lb ft and assisted by an electric motor delivering 38kW and 184lb ft. The battery comes mounted under the boot floor and can provide enough electricity for the car to run on electric power alone for 1.2 miles and at under 31mph. According to our sources, the new Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne S Diesel, unlike petrol-engined versions of the new Cayenne which will use a multi-plate clutch to apportion drive, will use a lighter and more easily packaged Torsen four-wheel drive system similar to the one used on the popular Audi Q7. Regarding the performances of the hybrid SUV, this will hit 62 mph in just 6.5sec and will have a towing capacity of up to 3500kg. The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid will also deliver an impressive fuel consumption of 34.5 mpg and 193g/km CO2 emissions. via

Reflecting the colors of the classic silver Mercedes new cars, the first collective test in Valencia on February 1 to the driving done in the face of the fans come to. Mercedes Motorsport Director Norbert Haug in his speech, Mercedes GP Petronas Formula 1 team today with the introduction of the Mercedes-Benz's 100-year history as the start of the most important part of the history of motorsport said.

For new car customers who want to move to environmentally conscious and can do without the extras, has now with the Daihatsu Cuore Pur a suitable model in stock. The little streaker is reduced to the essentials of the Japanese, even the air conditioning and radio are not included in the model variant for just 9490 euros in the price. To further push the cost of production of the new Daihatsu Cuore Pur after Japan's corporate philosophy of "kaizen was organized." Even so, there's the small cars only in the colors white, silver or red In addition to a power steering system also includes a height-adjustable steering wheel and an airbag as standard equipment. Under the hood lies a 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with an output of 70 hp, which puts it a top speed of 160 km / h. The consumption is quite low with only 4.4 liters per 100 kilometers, thus providing for a convenient transportation with the Japanese.

Opel offers its ecoFLEX engines now also available for the Agila. Two LPG engines with 65 or 84 hp are now available for the Cityflitzer from the factory. Prices start for the Agila 1.0 LPG ecoFLEX Edition at 15,460 euros and for a 1.2-liter LPG Agila ecoFLEX Edition at 16,360 euros.

The GL has raised a 6.3-liter V8 engine with two turbos under the hood. The block represents a power of 650 hp and a maximum torque of 850 Nm. The block is associated with a custom 7G-Tronic transmission. The sprint to 100 kilometer per hour costs the GL 4.7 seconds and top speed is up to 300 kilometer per hour. Bounded nota bene. To protect themselves against the driver, Brabus has the aerodynamics, tires, chassis and brakes have been thoroughly. The Star Wide bodykit makes the GL six inches wider. A front spoiler provides less lift at high speeds and ensure extra cooling vents that the blown V8 and the brakes do not overheat in the best pop work. Led dagrijverlichting-is standard equipment. Illuminated running boards also give the side of Brabus' GL a "special appearance". Behind make a diffuser, an exhaust system with four tailpipes and a roof spoiler off the external changes. Brabus offers leather and Alcantara interior in all colors. The pedals are aluminum. The rear...