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Halfway between experiments “genetic mechanics and pure identity crisis, some of the latest creations from car manufacturers are expected to be an attempt to synthesis between the concepts of functionality often the antithesis. And here comes that the saloon-coupe , the Sav, the cross-over sports …

Experiments that can sometimes good and enshrine the emergence of real segments car (Mercedes-Benz CLS), but sometimes leaving in doubt (BMW X6) or are entirely market-bistrattati (MB class R).

How unpredictable the market. Think of alternative power vehicles with pictures apathetic and city car boriose and saloons. The sportsmanship, relegated to the time of the propellers to burst, it will be pure legacy of the past. And instead jumps out Tesla, champion of good and virtuous example of zero: Waiting for a wider range, his spider opened the gate. In short, performance and electric propulsion can be reconciled. In almost unexpected also demonstrates Ruf.

Yes, just him, the preparer German author of monstrous preparations on a Porsche. The Cavallino of Zuffenhausen not fail even in its most ambitious creation: a Cayman driven by an electric motor. Exactly, just as chest thrust of monopolistic Tesla. Compared to the latter will have an engine less “pull” - 150kW maximum power for the Teutonia, 185 for the European Union, but also 650nm torque to the Cayman silent against 375 -, an allocation of batteries lithium ion and change at different speeds not yet confirmed and a lower price than the Tesla.

Engine upgraded to 500 hp, rear-wheel drive and change sequential six reports: a commercial full of pure driving pleasure, following the example of S5 Ages? Perhaps. E ’sufficient to observe the rear wing to catalogue this special Audi R8 as auto competition, developed respecting the specifications of the FIA GT3.

The R8 is the first product signed Audi car - explains Wolfgang Ullrich, head of Motorsport division - to have inherent in their DNA genes of pure sportsmanship: his balance remained unchanged, although domarla require experience and preparation.

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The aim is to focus on core business: the current situation of serious difficulties, the Chrysler Group can not devote themselves to products from poor margins as the Dodge Viper. Prioritario is the financial consolidation and the range of models of great series.

And ‘This is why (as he communicated the same Bob Nardelli, CEO of Chrysler LLC) management is considering the sale of the Viper lines to third parties. “We have already been contacted by several stakeholders to exploit future opportunities Viper model,” said the ad of Auburn Hills, who underlined “the historic handover to take place in the protection of all persons who gravitate around self : Suppliers, workers, dealers, owners and enthusiasts. ”

The American group in fact, according to Nardelli, will provide financial support and operational during any transaction, in order to ensure a future for Viper and perpetuate the legend of this great car. ” The timing and manner of separation have not yet been defined.

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There have been many international debuts of caratura hosted dall’edizione this year the fair Moscow: many houses Westerners and Japanese have sfoderato a part of that ‘ “heavy artillery” normally reserved for the usual round of the five Shows with the capital they: Paris, Detroit, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Geneva.

The growth of motor shows a time (not too distant) almost irrelevant, is one of the most obvious manifestations of a phenomenon with a much wider: the dramatic boom in demand for machinery in the so-called “emerging countries”, which in turn processes underlying Macroeconomic intended to subvert the global balance which we are accustomed today.

In Russia, as elsewhere, is emerging a new band small-bourgeois, a new middle-class eager to break with the past through a qualitative leap in everyday life that can not fail to include the world. E ’so that explains the replacement of existing fleet, which is still predominantly Soviet descent, with a new car , almost exclusively foreign.

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The goal for 2010 is to sell 4 million vehicles worldwide, but for now the French Peugeot are still far from the goal set: during 2007 were slightly exceeded the 2 million, but to Jean-Philippe Collin has already prepared a plan to hit the target.

The expansion will focus on two fronts, the first of which is the entrance into market segments currently discovered. How does the same note Collin, Peugeot currently employs 72% of segments and niches, a share that will soon rise to 90%. Discoveries will remain only marginal areas of the market, such as sports tout court: for the medium term, anything but extreme RC-308 Z and just progresses.

Much more important will be the development of a new car diesel-hybrid engine that we will see in future years and which will form a key moment in technological journey home French.

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Nissan car may launch at the Paris salon restyling of Notes, Mpv Micra compact based on recently updated on the domestic market. What’s focus on the bumpers and headlights, while inside the differences are limited to certain finishes. For European markets could also add the engine Renault 1.5 Dci in 105Cv variant, which is currently not available.

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As can be defined exclusive car design without possibility of personalization? Few and all the same: why spend 1.55 million euros to suffer the shame of “duplicate”? Indigo Blue and Vermilion, Indigo Blue and Lime Green, Black and Red Garance, Prussian Blue and Blue Jean: these solutions. Having shown the Grand Sport car , Bugatti continues in its fervor presenting at the Concorso d’Eleganza of Peeble Beach four new colors for Veyron Fbg par Hermes.

Combination chromatic lively, almost anticonformisti - blue and green acid would be worthy of Focus RS - well away from the rigour of previous dyed Ebony and Brick. No increase economic or increase in production, limited to one copy per month, but only greater choice of the wealthy willing to scucire 1.55 million euros exempt taxes.

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