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This is the magic number Lancia registrations a year that has set itself to achieve from 2010, a very large number that for many may seem unattainable, but in reality thanks to new range announced could be reached without too much difficulty. After Brand reborn Turin with the third generation of Delta, the next model of the ladder is the new series of Ypsilon waiting exactly one year with debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009.

Compared to that there retabling images, the second generation will be totally different from the floor, it uses the same platform Panda and 500 revised and corrected, then stretched, and reinforced to withstand future 6 star test Security EuroNCAP engines and large size as the 1.6 Multijet. The dimensions grow slightly in fact should reach 3.85 meters long, while the real news is the five-door, leaving the configuration with only three, now just pleasing to the public.

The winds of the storm that expire on the economy and global finance have cooled around the world, even in China’s growth is no longer strong as it was a few months ago. It is clear testimony and the clear example of Volkswagen sales in the Far East: the first nine months of 2008 saw a growth of 13.1% compared to last year, with registrations climb to the peak value of 773,000 units. But behind this apparently given excellent hiding dynamics of concern.

In the period January to June in fact, the rate of growth of the house was 23%, and that is down ten points in three months means that between July and September gains were slightly above zero. Winfried Vahland, head of Volkswagen China, said yesterday in Beijing that “the shadow of the global economic situation is affecting the development of the Chinese market.”

After eleven consecutive years of presence in advertising the Oscars, the ceremony of 2009 will be the first to disappear for GM. The reduction of funds for marketing and advertising has already resulted in the abandonment of the sponsorship of televised Super Bowl, and now the portfolio of events advertised by GM disappear and Oscar and Emmy Awards.

No fear for ABC television, which has already found a worthy replacement to the Americans in Detroit in Hyundai. The house Korean inject several million dollars in the coffers of (something like advertising slots from 1.7 million each), after appropriate right in those areas that up to a year ago were the colossus of Michigan.

Even “injection” of photos and data from Paris: it is the turn of B0, electric toto by Pininfarina designed and developed by the body Turin in collaboration with the French Bollore. Despite its appearance from concept, the B0, a four-seat people carrier-class media, come on the roads in late 2009 and will be equipped with a package of batteries, lithium polymer.

This will enable a range of 250 km, producing the equivalent of 41 hp and working on operating temperatures of between 60 and 80 ° C. The B0 is capable of operating from -20 ° to 60 ° and maintain the photovoltaic roof panels and bonnet, helping to replenish the electrical board. Life declared for batteries, lithium polymer is 200,000 km.

The news is that only a few months ago would have seemed only the plot of a film such catastrophic, but the current negative economic climate has made harsh reality: while belonging to two different levels of market and customers, the German BMW and Opel have decided the temporary freeze production to try to stop the decline in market demand triggered by global banking restrictions.Although Opel in 2007 sold 1.74 million vehicles in Europe, the car justifies its choice with the collapse of sales in Spain, Great Britain and Germany.

Opel stop its factories from next Monday for two weeks to Bochum and three of Eisenach.The only Opel plant that will not be closed in Germany is the main Ruesselsheim, where you are in the production of the new Insignia. Temporary closures are planned for some establishments outside the German border: Gleiwitz in Poland, Ellesmere and Luton in England and Zaragoza in Spain. “The crisis in Europe said a spokesman for the Opel-reduced the purchase of new cars.Opel said that no layoffs are planned although, because of the period of inactivity, a part of the workforce could suffer a small decrease in salary.

In Paris there was only Evora and the Lotus stand also saw the debut of the Exige Cup 260 my2009, in a striking pearl white livery. The Cup is the most extreme version of the Exige range and mounts the 1.8 Toyota confirmed with the volumetric compressor version 260Cv and capable of 8500 rpm. The performances are pure supercar: 0-100 km / h in 4.1 seconds, 0-160 km / h in 10 seconds and maximum speed of 245 km / h.

The Model Year 2009 brings with it a number of improvements and especially loses 38kg on balance than the model it replaces, thanks to the use of carbon fiber front splitter, rear spoiler, airscoop and panels on the roof of the muzzle and other special materials lighter way. Series of self-differential, traction control and adjustable Launch Control, adjustable trim, wheels and brakes alleggeriti AP Racing plus. Single defect Price: 68.000 € well, always a fraction compared to benefits offered, worth far more expensive cars.

European premiere for the new top of the range station Cadillac, the CTS Sport Wagon. At the Paris Motor Show came this huge family proposed by the premium brand of GM, which Detroit wants to make increasingly an alternative to the usual German trio. The impression is that of a very original, especially in the rear, where up some details but not meet the tastes of all.

We refer in particular to long-developed light groups in height and last pillar: its thickness is already realized in photo, but from life is even more impressive. Certainly very very original. Beyond the line, this CTS Sports Wagon, which indicates Cadillac as a “viable alternative to large SUVs,” will arrive in showrooms this spring and will be brand-proposal regarding the gasoline-a 3.6 V6 with 311 hp injection directed by an automatic six-speed gearbox and a call-to-wheel drive.

Venturi has led to the Paris Volage Concept, a proposed new electric car zero emission not waive lines and technical solutions from sports car, after the Fetish. The new Volage is characterized by new technology called Michelin Michelin Active Wheel technology, which incorporates 2 small electric motors for each wheel group, dedicated to a propulsion and the other for the active suspension.

The total available power is 220 kW of 300Cv and 232Nm of torque. The batteries are lithium-polymer, weighing 350kg and are cooled to liquid, with the charging time from 4 to 8 hours depending on the type of current. To speed 90Km/hl ‘autonomy is about 320 km, while the maximum speed is 150 km / h.