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Lexus LF-Gh at the auto show concept in New York. All agreed that this is a model of the Lexus GS in the future, with hybrid concept.

GS-F sedan is probably not the same as the Lexus LFA V10 552 hp, 4.8 liter. It is estimated that production costs far greater half the price of LFA. The answer is most fitting for the engine capacity is 5.0 liter 416 hp V8 in the IS-F.

Lexus is not focused on performance, as the IS-F luxury division of Toyota is still necessary in addition to the performance of the car. This Japanese manufacturer chose not to view a preview version of the 2012 GS based on performance. Instead, the LF-Gh hybrid concept will be shown in New York.

With the new concept, Lexus trying to redefine what they call the L series, the design philosophy of existing luxury brands since 2001. LED lamps are unique and independent L-shaped LEDs create a new hybrid sedan face. Grill depam appear with wide model and seemed frightening with the help of the dark glass windows.

"Although only a concept, the LF-Gh we hope will resonate with customers around the world. It communicates our intention to once again promote the idea of a Lexus luxury face in the coming years," said General Manager Lexus division designs, Kengo Matsumoto.

Lincoln MKX

Summary
2012 Lincoln MKX is the luxury brand of five-seat crossover vehicle. Like the Edge, has been redesigned for model year 2011, and brings more than a year now with no changes. Developing cross stakes claim MKX luxury car market, with some stiff competition from Europe and Japan. Revisions for model year 2011, the Lincoln MKX luxury crossover to get the updated exterior styling, new technology and features a V-6 engine is more powerful.

Exterior
In front of him, Lincoln MKX has a version of what Lincoln calls split-wing grille. Lattice similar to that in large measure brand MKS luxury sedan, and was not flooded at the front of such a crossover design is not in full-size cross Lincoln MKT. The MKX appears displaying almost mesh-like grill, but Lincoln hopes that the all-new split-wing grille MKX will deliver the required style stands out as a luxury CUV. MKX retains the basic silhouette, but the fine wrinkles, detail and design provide a clue and freshness, which is said to be cleaner and more sophisticated feel.

Interior
Lincoln MKX has a flowing dashboard design that incorporates seamlessly into the center console and brings the benefits of luxury touches like stitching and a few stitches. Front seats have good support and steering tilt / telescopic, do to find a good driving position easy. Heating, and ventilation even, which is offered in front, while the second row seats can also be heated. This is appropriate for adults, and even three in all and have a good head space. The MKX is a bit shy for cargo space, compared with about a five-passenger crossover, but the console, door panels and glove box provide additional memory profitable. The whole-new Lincoln MKX is also the first vehicle equipped with a new system I am interfacing Lincoln.

Performance
When compared with the outgoing model, MKX has gained some important technologies such as the new 3.7-liter V6. A 3.7-liter Duratec V6 is equipped with Twin Independent Variable Camshaft Timing of new (Ti-VCT) to increase horsepower and torque without any decrease in fuel economy than the outgoing 3.5-liter V6. This new V6 provides best in class power and torque for the V6 - 305 horsepower rings in total - 15 bumps per cent, and a total of £ 280-ft of torque. Increases of 12 percent.

Safety
Safety values decreased slightly, but the Lincoln MKX is still one of the safest vehicles you can buy. NHTSA gave the Four Star overall, IIHS Top Safety Select a call. Stability control and curtain airbags are standard, as blind-spot monitor, rearview camera, and Bluetooth.

Competitors
Lincoln MKX seats five to compete with the Cadillac SRX and Lexus RX 350.

Automobile manufacturers continue to develop a machine that is more streamlined and efficient, but still powerful. One South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, which recently introduced a 1.2 liter engine capacity of T-GDI Kappa.

Engine with four-cylinder unit and four valves per cylinder, turbocharged direct injection system and variable valve technology to increase efficiency. Direct injection system injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber, instead of mixing with air in the intake manifold. This creates more efficient combustion process, and improves mileage.

Unfortunately, Hyundai does not explain the overall engine performance, but noted that it only emits tiny engine emissions of less than 110 grams of CO2 per km.

The new engine is expected to debut late next year, for B and C segment cars like Hyundai i20 and i30, and may also be used on the machine and ceed Kia Picanto.

In Europe, Volkswagen has also been implementing the use of engine 1.2-liter four-cylinder small, to the cars that are more compact.

KIA Picanto

The latest European NCAP crash test safety results brought shock news for Kia as its new super mini, the KIA Picanto, failed to record a top five-star rating.

“In 2011, consumers should expect this critical safety equipment to be part of any offering regardless of car size or price.”

A statement released by Kia Motors (UK), said: “Euro NCAP rate the lowest specification version on offer within Europe and, as such, tested a version without Electronic Stability Control. The Aveo performance is particularly impressive considering that the previous model struggled to gain just two stars in the NCAP safety tests.

Stable mate, the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, was next and also clocked the top result for adult passenger safety.

The latest set of Euro NCAP crash test results brings an additional reward and more 5 stars. Only the Kia Picanto receives an overall rating of 4 stars. Euro NCAP continues to test plug-in and electric vehicles and announces that the Opel/Vauxhall Ampera achieves an overall rating of 5 stars. Also released this month are the Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Orlando, which showed good whiplash and adult occupant protection scores.

Some of the tested vehicles have obtained high scores for child occupant protection. Rating said: “Euro NCAP evaluates child safety for each model tested and encourages car manufacturers to provide equally good protection for adults and children. Euro NCAP is encouraged to see important advanced safety systems being offered to consumers on more and more models. The largest model yet for Citroen’s premium sub-brand, the Citroen DS5, also achieved 5 stars.

The car is fitted with the Citroen Localized Emergency Call, a PSA Peugeot-Citroen technology recognized in 2010 under Euro NCAP Advanced. Euro NCAP will be present at the Frankfurt Motor Show to hand out the privileged Euro NCAP Advanced reward on Mazdas booth.

The European motoring safety watchdog released today a new batch of test results for the vehicles it crashed and trashed. The crash tested vehicle obtained 31 points (86 percent) for adult occupant protection, 40 points (83 percent) for child occupants, only 17 points (47 percent) for pedestrian and 3 points (71 percent) for the safety assist section.

Project Kahn RS500 Land Rover Range Rover 2011

 
Project Kahn RS500 Land Rover Range Rover 2011

 
Project Kahn RS500 Land Rover Range Rover 2011

As practically every generation of the 911, will the current Porsche-topper in different versions on the market dives. The Targa is spotted while doing its test rounds.

If you look closely you can see that we just do not fully open but not dense Porsche 911 have here before us. The Targa will as usual again a model with a half open roof, the roof arch remain, and the middle portion is electrically sliding away.

We go there for the convenience of just that the Targa part, as with the previous model, is made of glass. The previous generation was moreover not as quick to pick up. Targa The roofline was right, one of the few things that gave away his identity was another chrome trim and a slightly different window line.

It looks that the upcoming Targa an old-fashioned will be again. We are shown a centrally located bar that also could be seen. The first Targa In technical terms, we expect no changes to the regular 911s. Later this year, the 911 Targa officially unveiled.

How beastly impressive Mercedes G-Class in his normal outfit though, each tuner wants it in a tracksuit stop. It also demonstrates the Brabus car festival in Essen in the form of B63 - 620 Wide Star.

This concerns not exactly compact name, but that word is therefore not at all in the vocabulary of B63 - 620 Wide Star. Let the name for convenience even decipher. The B stands for natural Brabus and 63 refers to the model from which it is derived. That is the G 63 AMG into the regular version a thrust of 544 bhp. But not in this version. Here comes namely 620 come for the maximum power of the Mercedes G-Class state. No less than 620 hp so, 76 hp more than the original meaning of the SUV also even faster. The sprint from zero to one hundred, the German in 5.1 seconds and top speed is limited to 230 km / h. That was 5.4 seconds and 210 km / h.

Interior

Tough, tougher, G-Class Brabus
But we still miss the term Wide Star in our description. Perhaps you happen to have a look at the pictures looked and then you know exactly where the addition of stores. What a tremendously impressive transport is this Mercedes G-Class has become. Can it even tougher, we wonder at the sight of the heavily exaggerated Fender, the large vents and massive 23-inch alloy wheels. We think not.

2012 Chevy Traverse

Chevy Traverse, a crossover seven-to eight-seat vehicle that one of the best in the line of Chevy today, thanks to the security and good features. Its not a minivan, but almost as functional as one, even without the sliding doors.

Traverse-- wearing the same cockpit design that can be found in Malibu. Across the instrument panel gauges the double house owned by a group that is cut with chrome accents. Inland facilities are available including Standard and rear parking sensors, rear view camera, power lift gate, remote start, heated front seats and cooled with a navigation system, DVD entertainment and OnStar. Note, consumers do not have to choose the navigation system to the camera back. The Chevy Traverse also use a small mirror is integrated into the side mirrors to reduce blind spots.

Traverse styling is offensive. It deals with the mission, we think but not much passion in the form of slightly contoured, gifted to be found in the truck like the GMC Acadia flowing chunky and Buick Enclave, Buick arch Chevy Traverse platform to share. Chevy is a simple, elegant, and even parts, and which has its own charm.

For 2012, the Traverse is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models (with two LT trim levels: 1LT and 2LT), both front wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations.

Chevy Traverse by using a 3.6-liter V6 direct injection - upping both output and fuel efficiency. This current-generation Traverse is rated at 286 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque - 281 horsepower and 253 lb-ft of torque with a single-exhaust setup - up from behind the Lambda norm of 275 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque.

2012 Traverse get almost perfect time of the crash-test scores. Overall, NHTSA gave five stars, with a value of four stars for front impact and five for side impact. The IIHS Top Safety Pick name as well. Together with standard air bags, anti-lock brakes and traction control, Bluetooth and parking sensors, Chevy Traverse can be equipped with a rearview camera, to help with visibility of earnings for the quarter back.

Chevy Traverse, Elements that contribute to consist of six standard air bags - including head curtain side impact air bags for all three rows of seats - standard anti-lock brakes with traction control and an integrated hill start assist, Stabilitrak electronic stability control with OnStar automatic crash response. Available rearview camera system.

The European conference of Ford has recently announced that the  Kuga and the Fiesta ST models leave be officially presented to the national at the pre-Geneva Motor Show circumstance, on the 5th of Dissent.

The Fiesta ST was shown in idea forge as a three-door modeling at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and as a five-door mold at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

The production writing of the Ford Fiesta ST gift upraise with an aerodynamic body kit, a treble waste grouping and a sport-tuned inaction, and under its protection, the hot cover give be powered by a 1.6 liter Ecoboost four-cylinder engine, which is no industrial 177 HP and 240 Nm of force (177 lb-ft), sanctionative the modeling to deepen from 0 to 100 km/h in 7 seconds, before striking a top move of 220 km/h (137 mph).

The new Kuga instrument is offered with additional engines over its North American duplicate including a superior of much sparing technologist units. It is prospective to go on merchantability in Europe by modern 2012 or earliest succeeding gathering.

Finally, we’re expecting to see Mondeo, or Europoean Fusion, launching as surface. The 2013 Ford Fusion was revealed earlier this period at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show and very fortunate conventional.

True compact trucks are almost extinct in the U.S. market. The Toyota Tacoma is one of them.
Regular Cab, Access Cab, and Double Cab editions of the Toyota Tacoma are offered, with standard or long-bed (LB) lengths, with four- or six-cylinder engines, and they all have the same styling, albeit with different levels of stretch for the cab and bed.

Overall, ride and handling are a little disappointing in the Toyota Tacoma—even among pickups, which typically do trade off some ride comfort and nimbleness for heavy-hauling ability. The Tacomas payload is well into the 3/4-ton category, depending on the model, and its tow rating goes up to 6,500 pounds.

Compared with full-size trucks, the Toyota Tacoma disappoints for interior roominess and seating comfort, but compared with other mid-sizes like the Nissan Frontier its competitive. The 2011 Tacoma model line covers a wide range of needs in base form, especially if youre willing to add a few options, but two specialized models, the PreRunner and X-Runner, are focused for tough terrain and look the part.

For 2011, the Toyota Tacomas four-cylinder engine is a more practical choice now that its available with an automatic transmission. Air-conditioning is now standard on every Tacoma, while all but Regular Cab 4x4 models get bucket seats.

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is a midsize pickup offered in Regular Cab, Access Cab (an extended cab with small rear-hinged doors) and Double Cab (crew cab with four full-size front-hinged doors) configurations. Both Regular and Access Cabs are joined to a 6-foot bed. All Toyota Tacoma body styles are available in either two- or four-wheel-drive form. As the base model, the lightly equipped Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab is ideal as a work truck; it actually has more standard amenities than other bare-bones pickups. When equipped with four-wheel drive and an automatic transmission, the Regular Cab gets front bucket seats. The Access Cab gains power locks and windows, upgraded cloth upholstery, front bucket seats, a rear bench (includes under-seat storage) and two more speakers. The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab adds 16-inch steel wheels, a front skid plate and driver lumbar adjustment.

The Convenience package adds power mirrors, keyless entry, cruise control, a sliding rear window and steering-wheel audio controls. The TRD Off-Road package includes 16-inch alloy wheels, fender flares, a heavy-duty suspension, a locking rear differential, skid plates and sport seats. The on-road-oriented TRD Sport package includes 17-inch alloy wheels, a hood scoop, a sport suspension and sport seats.

The 2011 Toyota Tacoma is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on the Regular and Access Cabs, while a four-speed automatic is optional on those cabs and standard with the Double Cab. When properly equipped, the Toyota Tacoma can tow 6,500 pounds.

Standard safety equipment on all 2011 Tacoma’s includes stability and traction control, antilock brakes (disc front, drum rear) with brake assist, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and front active headrests. For better or worse, the 2011 Toyota Tacoma drives like a proper pickup truck.

Other changes include the addition of turn-signal lamps in the side mirrors and available chrome-clad 18-inch wheels on the TRD Sport Package.
Access Cab models offer a new available six-speaker system with an AM/FM/ satellite radio-capable head unit with a single-disc CD player.

Buyers of 2WD models and off-road aficionados will appreciate the standard automatic limited-slip differential. Downhill Assist Control (DAC) helps to keep the shiny side of your Toyota Tacoma up.
All Access Cab models (extended cab, with rear-hinged rear half-doors) will come with power windows and locks and a rear seat with under-seat and central storage areas. Fresh seat fabric gussies up the interior in SR5 trims, while Regular cabs make do with a front bench seat for three-passenger seating. A back-up monitor for Access and Double Cab models is also available.

The Toyota Tacoma is available in up to 18 different configurations, based on three cab types: Regular Cab, Access Cab, and Double Cab. Power hits the pavement with P215/70R15 tires on steel wheels or P245/75R16 wheels on styled steel wheels, which are exclusive to the 4x4 and PreRunner models.

X-Runner street performance package
Toyota has seen fit to offer four different transmissions depending on which type of engine you select. The Pro package adds a TRD cat-back exhaust system and is only available on V6-powered models.

Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini Reventon

Lamborghini Reventon

Home modification from Milan, Italy, Castagna Milano take three models "eccentricities" of Fiat 500 for American consumption after 80 years left the land of superpowers. Limousines and trio are respectively named LimoSun, LimoCity, and President of LimoCity.

Obviously, any dimension, like -- quite a lot of 3.5 meters long (standards) be 5.32 meters. So does the distance the wheel axis, the original 2.3 meters of 4.1 meters, -- until being high up 9 cm from 149 cm, especially LimoCity.

But, among the three models, the most unique LimoSun. The base using a Fiat 500 convertible without a back door and both sides were contradicted two milestones on a daylight raid. So, middle and rear passenger seats that face to face, staying fit into.

This LimoSun by Castagna sweep the beach resort. The American people really like the drive open. In addition to the Americas, Middle East are also coveted the Castagna.

Being LimoCity is closed version and in it there is a circular sofa, mini bar, and electric sliding doors.

The difference with the President of the eco-tech LimoCity. His two propulsion electric motor which is capable of streaking at a speed of 160 km/h and the mileage reaches 250 km in a full condition.

Honda has a new small block box on the Japanese market launch.
 The N-One has a retro design and must piggyback on the success of the small but fashionable city cars.

In July we showed already the first drawings of this roguish Honda, and now we know how the N-One is in really looks like. Cars of this size are very popular Japan, manufacturers like Daihatsu and Toyota have a long list of small stuff on their menu cards.

tax Technical
For tax reasons, the children usually equipped with an engine that is not above 660 cc suits. These N-One gets a 660 cc engine. Who wants something more spirit in his kei car can choose a version with a turbo, it gets even with four-wheel drive.

Retro design is often good in the car world, and Honda is doing it now. The cream of the N-One is a nod to the N360. The back is reminiscent of that of the Honda City , from the first half of the 80s.

Honda N-One is in Japan for 11,100 euros on the price list.

Chevy Malibu

Summary
five seats in the Chevrolet Malibu are a midsize sedan segment inclusion is important. Chevy Malibu midsize sedan seamlessly combines responsive handling, the Chevrolet Malibu sedan segment characterized strengthened focus on medium passenger vehicles

exteriors
for 2012, the Chevrolet Malibu is offered in three well-equipped trim levels: LS, LT and LTZ. The design of a thick body, long and slender, with very attractive roofline that looks like it belongs in a luxury car. Malibu exterior is clean, pure lines and wheels pushed to the corners, too, but the visuals are even lower, greenhouse and short deck. Body side is clean and elegant, interrupted only by distinctive, wheel-oriented forms that show an attitude, a stable aggressive. The back profile with a hint of performance evokes the legacy of the Chevrolet Corvette.

Interior
two-tone interior theme available varied accents the dashboard, center control panel, door trim and seats. The instrument has a blue backlight, and 110-volt electrical outlet is available families. A premium Bose stereo is optional. Chevy Malibu makes good use of space, and has a wheel-in-corner-large display attractive, yet clean and clear.

Performance
Chevy Malibu is available with four-cylinder or V-6 engine, which both use variable valve timing to optimize performance and fuel efficient. Four-cylinder engine equipped with electric power steering, stores drag on the engine, which will help to better fuel economy and performance, while the V6-powered models come with hydraulic power steering. A choice-making machines cost 2.4-liter four-cylinder E85-compatible, which means it can operate on either gasoline or a blend that includes up to 85 percent ethanol.

Safety
Standard electronic stability system. Standard OnStar features automatic collision notification, remote diagnostics, and monthly status report on the Turn-by-turn navigation with six-month trial plan. Comprehensive security features, with the front airbags, side and side-curtains, tire pressure monitoring, ABS with brake assist, and Stabilitrak Electronic Stability Control with traction control.

Competitors
Competitors include the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry. A redesigned Chevy Malibu made its debut planned for model year 2013.

Ford Mustang GT

2011 Ford Mustang GT. Not that this revamped Mustang is helpless or hopeless on those twisty roads. Nineteen’s are standard on Brembo-package cars and the California Specials. Interior quality is up, measurably so in these pre-production cars compared to the Ford Mustang GT 4.6 I drove last year.
The good: The 5-liter V-8 pumps out big power and makes a delightful sound while the suspension keeps the 2011 Ford Mustang GT well-grounded.

The bottom line: An excellent modern take on a muscle car, the 2011 Ford Mustang GT can be equipped with an excellent set of cabin tech. Poor fuel economy encourages, which takes all the fun out of this car.

A wide pipe leads out the front to a cold air induction filter, stock on the Ford Mustang GT. Even half throttle will make the car leap. The big power from the engine makes wide power bands with the gears. Ford managed to score 17 mpg city and 26 mpg in EPA fuel economy testing, but dont think those are real-world numbers. Mitten fuel economy will be more commonly achieved. CNETs car, driven through city streets, on freeways, and over mountain roads, only averaged 15.4 mpg.

The Ford Mustang GT exhibits classic muscle car handling. It may not be precision handling, but it is fun to steer the car with torque, and the Ford Mustang GT has plenty to spare. A limited slip differential is standard on the Ford Mustang GT, and Ford even lets you specify the rear axle drive ratio. The suspension also does an excellent job of keeping the car flat. The Ford Mustang GT has a heavy feel, and the load shifts substantially when entering a corner, but body sway is minimal. And Ford did an excellent job of tuning this suspension for everyday driving.

The 2011 Ford Mustang ranks 1. This ranking is based on our analysis of 9 published reviews and test drives of the Ford Mustang, and our analysis of reliability and safety data. For 2011, the Ford Mustang gets a power increase of 95 ponies and 40 pound-feet of torque. While most critics agree that the 2011 Ford Mustang is the best muscle car overall, the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro is still definitely worth a look. In addition to its eye-catching retro styling, the Camaro features a 312-horsepower V6 engine and six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

The 2011 Ford Mustang V6 is available in two trims, base and Premium; and two body styles, coupe and convertible. For more power, check out the 412-horsepower Mustang GT and 550-horsepower Mustang Shelby GT500.

Infiniti G37

Infiniti G37 sports cars with 24 carat gold plated on display at a jewelry store in Nanjing, eastern China.

It took four months to coat the entire surface of the car with gold.

display at a jewelry store in Nanjing, eastern China, Thursday, March 31, 2011.

Infiniti G37 sports car are coated with 24 carat gold gold on display at a jewelry store in Nanjing, eastern China. It took four months to coat the entire surface of the car with gold

This gold-plated car was towed by police in China due to violation of traffic regulations late March. The car was parked haphazardly and do not have the correct vehicle plate

Following the Chevrolet Volt will also small Spark (partly) be electrically driven. The Spark EV debuts at the end of this month in Los Angeles Motor Show and is likely to stand at our dealers.

Chevrolet Spark EV calls him suggesting that it is a fully electric car, but the model is actually a plug-in hybrid. This means that there is also a conventional combustion engine will be on board as a range extender. Information on the precise technique gives Chevrolet still not free, we have to do for now with this teaser. Then include the instruments of the Spark EV to see large similarities with that of the Volt. Many playful gauges so that you the movements of the powertrain in detail can "follow".

Launch
Unlike partner Opel - recently the plug from an Adam pulled EV - Chevrolet has high expectations of the Spark EV. The model marks even the launch of the 13 new or substantially modified products in 2013 Chevrolet will market. Besides the Spark EV shows Chevrolet during the Los Angeles Auto Show also includes the non-Europe deliverable Impala, Malibu Turbo, the Sonic / Aveo RS, the Traverse and Camaro Hot Wheels Edition.