Audi presented the new A3 and Theophilus Chin rendering prepared some photos from the cabriolet version is expected to occur within the next 2 years. Apart from the 3-door and cabriolet version, the new A3 will also be available in 5-door sportback version and 4 sedan.

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Jaguar with the new global campaign, and redesigned the logo. The font is changed while the jaguar has more metal filling. The Jaguar says the new logo is the biggest change that has made this the last 40 years.

From today those interested in the Renault Duster can buy in all of Mexico. Until 20 April when they begin the first deliveries, to reserve a unit will receive special benefits such as an extended warranty to five years.

Recommended Duster Prices are as follows:
Expression 218,000 pesos (€ 13,094)
Expression Aut 239,000 pesos (€ 14,356)
Dynamique 243,000 pesos (€ 14,596)
Aut Dynamique 261,000 pesos (€ 15,677)
Dynamique Pack Aut 271,000 pesos (€ 16,278)
All Duster sold in the Mexican market are associated with the 2.0i 16v engine of 133 horses. The customer can choose between six-speed manual gearbox or the traditional automatic four relationships.

EQUIPMENT DETAILS

EXPRESSION
ABS
Driver airbag
power steering
air conditioning
Folding rear seat
Central locking with remote control
Front electric windows
Tilt steering wheel
Sound equipment
Bluetooth
Steering Wheel Audio Control
Bumpers in black
burglar alarm
Dynamique
Split folding rear seat
Rear power windows
Glovebox with lid, and illuminated key
Seat adjustment
Travel computer
painted bumpers
16-inch alloy wheels
Passenger Airbag
Handles in body color
fog lights
electric mirrors
Dynamique PACK
Skin on skin
Rear parking sensor

Spanish firm SEAT sportiness takes advantage of the Lion by introducing a limited series in the UK under the name Super. What we know is the number of units that will go on sale, although not likely to be many.

To relizar this version, SEAT has come from the Leon FR + and have incorporated the aero kit exterior, alloy wheels 18-inch signed by BBS, side skirts, rear spoiler, bi-xenon headlights with headlight washers and twin exhaust specific. Inside the equipment is very complete and does not forget or dual climate control and navigation system with touchscreen, Bluetooth and rear parking sensors. The engines available for the Leon Supercopa are the 211 hp 2.0 TSI and 2.0 TDI 170 hp.

Audi receives exclusive rights to negotiate for the purchase of Ducati.

Audi has until mid-April to finalize its bid for the Ducati. According to sources associated with the automotive company purchase price will be about 250-300 million (previously announced amount of 800 million has been corrected), which is little more than debt, which is the manufacturer of motorcycles, according to the latest information on the topic.

Recently the prestigious Italian brand in the Volkswagen Group plans according to analysts and Ducati will fit perfectly in the portfolio of the Germans, which includes dozens of marks: Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Volkswagen cars and trucks, Scania and MAN.

Ducati is associated with ingestion of Ferrari and the Italian manufacturer of VW would be an advantage for the Germans in terms of investment and access to new technologies. Courtship between Ducati and Audi dates back four years, but now most real to be finalized.

Chevrolet will produce 69 2012 Chevrolet Camaro COPO to be intended for NHRA Stock Eliminator racing and Super Stock. These Camaro will probably be the fastest ever offered by Chevrolet, but like all racing cars, they are not homologated for the road.
These models will be produced versions as normal in Oshawa, however, the customer may take delivery of his car at General Motors Performance Build Center in Wixom, Michigan, where the engines are manufactured, it can even assemble it as is already proposed Corvette on civil.
Under the hood, three engines are the part: a huge 7-liter and two 5.3 liter air, the first with 2.9 L of a compressor, a compressor with the second of four L. They are associated with a Powerglide automatic gearbox suitable for drag racing.
For the rest, we find the classic car of this kind: roll cage, bucket seat, harness, reinforced suspension, removal of equipment for comfort, the rear seat and acoustic...

The exceptionally cold weather and recorded in recent weeks does not justify the behavior of this driver, who parked at the roadside waiting for his Audi R8 to go and return when the snow is now melted. These pictures were taken in Nizhny Novgorod in western Russia.

 This new finish is distinguished by its satin chrome on the grille with two strips are perforated, chromium, we also find the door handles, running boards, mirrors, exhaust tips and the inscriptions "Platinum" each side of the pick-up. The rims are of 20 inches, and are polished aluminum inserts are black.
The interior is adorned with wood paneling and rich equipment: leather, power adjustable driver's seat of 10 positions, SYNC with MyFord Touch, GPS, electric pedals, rearview camera, keyless ignition, etc. ... The center console is redesigned to accommodate an 8-inch touch screen.
The exterior colors are Ruby Red, Kodiak Brown, Tuxedo Black, Ingot Silver and Platinum White. The Blue Jean Metallic is available on Super Duty other than Platinum. The interior offers a choice between Pecan and Midnight Black.
Nothing new under the hood where we find the 6.7-liter Powerstroke diesel and 6.2 liter V8 petrol. The Platinum version is available on F-250, F-350 and F-450 crew cab only.

The French L'Automobile Magazine already give his name for sure: the Dacia derived from MPV Renault Kangoo be a reality, the baby will look like and be called Lodgy probably Dokker. His international debut should take place in July. Beyond the look similar, especially in the front, and Dokker Lodgy two products will be profoundly different, with the latter closer to the world of light commercial.
The Dokker approach will therefore have a very "basic", as witnessed by the special black plastic bumpers reserved for input versions. About 435 cm long, the Dokker is 15 cm shorter than Lodgy, compared to which even gain a few inches in height. As the Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner rivals, Dacia will also model proposed in two versions designed to transport people and commercial work, both characterized by the sliding rear doors and fold the rear opening.




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Chevrolet will market this summer's Malibu with the 2.5 liter air, it will be followed this fall by the 2-liter turbo Ecotec today but I can tell you the characteristics of these mills.
- The larger of the two motors 197 horsepower and peak torque of 259 nm, the highest value segment for a mechanical non supercharged. It develops 19 horsepower and 28 nm more than the equivalent Toyota Camry or 27 horses and 28 nm higher than the 2.5 liters of the new Ford Fusion.
- The two-liter turbo Ecotec develops 259 horsepower and a torque of 353 nm whose maximum is located in a range between 1700 and 5500 rev / min. Chevrolet announces a 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Both engines will be offered in the United States, Canada, Israel and other markets. They will complete the offer which currently includes the version with the Eco eAssist system in America.
The 2013 Malibu will be launched this year in over 70 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and Middle East, it is already on sale in South Korea and China.
To illustrate this article, I propose the advertisements for the Malibu Eco.