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The new Bentley Mulsanne-2011 has some grudge against their former brothers of Rolls-Royce. British automaker has a long history of outstanding artist’s luxury. The price is about $ 285,000.

The design of 2011 Bentley Mulsanne scale is as much as anything else, is no exception. With an overall length and width of just under 220 and 76 inches, this is a great beast of a car about a foot longer than an Audi A8 L 2011. Is so great that his predecessor completely the shadows for about seven inches. Much of this increase can be found in the wheelbase, which stretches 128.6 inches, Ye Olde Arrange eclipsing nearly half-a foot.

But back for a moment, to design the Mulsanne . As Bentley representatives duly noted, the headlights are a rare historical artifact class, hat tip aesthetics of the 1950 S-Type. We see the attempt, but not quite the same grace. Anyway, those lights are located in some very innovative front fenders.

The body is produced in a new factory in Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, where traditional techniques of metals, developed over six decades, is still widely used in the nine weeks of the build process. Otherwise car is in volume production capacity … but the epitome of Bentley.

The sporty character of the Bentley Mulsanne is reinforced by the front wing vents and exhaust finish large diameter.
Bentley customers have a world of infinite choice in setting the car. There are 114 colors of paint in the area of distribution that include everything from unusual heritage colors, special satin and pearl finishes and combinations of two tones. But the election does not end there. Through the world as of Bentley Milliner, unique colors can exactly match a client’s vision and taste.

A state of the art-14-speaker audio system with digital signal processing (DSP) and 6 CD changer is standard, while the system Maim for Bentley premium audio can be specified as an option. This piece of two British luxury brands provides customers with world’s most powerful 2200 watt amplifier in the car, eight dedicated DSP modes as 20 speakers, offering unprecedented sound quality.

A keyless entry system allows multiple custom pre-programmed settings and automatically adjusts the radio stations, agenda, security (including modes of ventilation and massage, the front and rear), steering column and belt configuration security, and even the blinds in the back seat electric drive to the side and rear windows. As a world first, the system works keyless stainless steel door handles that incorporate the points of contact to initiate communication with the key for verification and entry. The Bentley Mulsanne also has keyless start, with a stop / start button on the center console.

Aston Martin launches a new model of Cygnet, two special series which will go under the name Black and White (Black & White).

Both versions of which sales will start in April will be equipped with 1.33-liter four-cylinder Toyota IQ (98 hp) and a six-speed manual gearbox (or continuously variable transmission is optional). This is enough to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in less than 11.6 seconds and fuel consumption of 5 liters per 100 km at 120 g / km of CO2.

A characteristic feature of White will be white paint and two gray lines along the length of the car, and many parts, including chrome grille and rear housing, 16-inch aluminum wheels with tires 175/60 R16. The interior is lined with white skin, combined with Alcatraz.

In Black, as you might guess from the title, color scheme is the opposite. Black paint has a bluish-green tint, and two dull lines on the entire length of the car, chrome parts, not flashy, the entire interior in black.

Base Price Cygnet 36,560 euros, which is approximately 20000 € more than the similar Toyota IQ.

The recognition comes just in ‘the year when we celebrate the centenary of the first tasks, therefore, takes on even greater significance’s coronation in 2011 for the Auto Europe ‘Alfa Romeo won last weekend in Florence, and awarded the Union’s Italian Cars of Journalists (UIGA) that assess the news of the last 12 months of ‘European Union in at least 10 000 units.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta got 349 votes and defeated by a narrow margin, the French Citroen DS3 which has obtained 300, far behind the Peugeot RCZ that receives only 125.

Alfa Romeo Giulietta is the fifth time it receives the recognition of Italian journalists in the long history of this trophy 25 years after the mythical 164 in 1988, twice in 1998/1999 with 156 and 166, the MiTo in 2009. By a kind of link between the past and the present, the historical center of Florence was the scene of a parade of classic cars Alfa Romeo.

Compact 5-door hatchback, with equipment on top of security, lively in all engines, exceptionally comfortable, Alfa Romeo has also obtained, in April, the prestigious five-star Euro CAP score definitely a record 87 out of 100.

Launch of the new Alfa Romeo model year 2011, which will reach dealers in June 2010 with a renewed style interior and a number of optional packages dedicated to customizing.

Great comfort and spottiness should thus be added to a model already heavily marked by dynamic lines and bright and efficient engines.

The new Alfa Romeo 159 2011, configured sedan and Sport wagon offers standard already dall’allestimento Distinctive fine coating the leather / fabric black or beige, the interior decorated with three-layer chrome or brushed aluminum on the dashboard and center console.

For those who want to devote some more attention and further enhance the extensive standard equipment, can choose one or more packages Alfa Romeo, as the Gillette and the Mite, offers the discerning: Comfort Pack, Sport, and Comfort plus TI.

The engine range is no exception, with technologically advanced engines, from 1.9 JTDm ECO 120 hp to reach the new 1750 TBi 200 hp turbo engine.

The new Alfa Romeo 159 is renewed in details to enter in 2011 as a younger and more dynamic.

The typical features are further accentuated Alfa and details that have always distinguished the production of Arise, are tinged with new colors and fine materials, such as three-layer chrome or brushed aluminum on the dashboard and center console.

The seat covers are offered as standard with leather / fabric in two color variations (black or beige) starting from the Distinctive version. In the sports version of TI seats become ultra-high lateral containment, clad in black leather and Alcantara with red stitching.

The attention to detail and fine quality construction expressing clearly demonstrate the most advanced style of “Made in Italy”.

The engine range of the Alfa Romeo 159 MY 2011 ensures the highest standards in terms of performance, technology and environment.

The two groups are represented by the most recent 1750 Turbo 200 hp petrol and 2.0 JTDM Turbo Diesel 170 hp, both with variable turbine geometry.

A complete range of engines offers the Alfa 140 bhp 1.8 petrol and 1.9 JTDM turbo diesel two ECO 2.4 JTDM 120 hp and 200 hp, the latter available with Q-Tonic automatic transmission.

The 170 hp turbo diesel engine can also be claimed in ECO configuration, with “green” tires and special dedicated gear ratios that allow you to cut emissions and fuel consumption by 136 g / km CO2 for the saloon and 139 g / km for the Sport wagon.

Alfa Romeo 159 Model Year 2011 offers customers interested in making their Alfa’s most exclusive and personalized an interesting range of optional packages, as the younger sisters Mite and Juliet.

There are in fact to list the Sport and Comfort Pack for the version Progression and Comfort Pack Plus and TI in conjunction with the richest Distinctive.

The media player offers Comfort Pack, Blue & Me hands-free phone, steering wheel, cruise control, folding mirrors, seats and doors. The Sport pack (combined with the Comfort) adds alloy wheels 17 “satin, skirts, aluminum pedals, sport steering wheel and leather gear and tools with a white background.

Distinctive are planned for the Comfort Plus Pack, which combines comfort with a satellite navigation system, the dual radio tuner and package visibility, and RT Pack, the maximum expression of spottiness, sport seats with high side support and black leather jacket and Alcantara-stitched red contrast, aluminum pedals with sill with TI logo, steering wheel and gearshift sports with red stitching, Blue & Me, sports instruments, alloy wheels 18 “, lowered, side skirts and brake calipers red. On request, even if these options were not enough, you can mount alloy wheels 19 “and internal inserts in real carbon fiber for a total look hi-tech.

On passing a motor show in Detroit in 2011 it was announced that co-operation of the North American division Saab Cars North America with the Swiss tuning company Hirsch Performance AG, working on finalizing the Saab cars.

Previously, the tuner offers its services only in Europe, and now they can benefit buyers from the United States. The key point, which is celebrated in the press release, is to maintain a full warranty of the cars that have been fine-tuning specialists from Hirsch Performance.

Among the improvements include an increase in power 2, 0 and 2, 8-liter engine by 30 hp Models Saab 9-3 and 9-5. Also, customers can order a sports exhaust system, one of two proprietary set of wheels, stiffer springs and a small aerodynamic package, which includes a different grille, carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser.

Also tuners from Hirsch Performance willing to make a few strokes in the interior of the Saab, from aluminum pedals and carbon fiber dash trim – leather upholstery to the seats. The cost of these improvements is being cleared.

At the upcoming tuning show in Tokyo, Honda Company promises to provide some interesting models. One of them will be “charged” hechtbek Honda CR-Z, known as TS-1X concept.

No details about it is not yet known, but the available photos can be seen that TS-1X will receive a modified front end, extended side skirts, rear wing on the roof and painted in black matt body.

In addition, there is promise to show tuning Sports Modulo NSX coupe and a racing HSV-010 GT, which is located under the hood of 3,4-liter V8, an outstanding 500 hp

Recall that at the Detroit auto show held in the Japanese showed a prototype of a new Honda Civic, which soon would come to replace the current model.

Production of commercial vehicles, Mercedes-Benz will be established at the facilities of the Gorky Automobile Plant by the end of next year. On this, as reported by ITAR-TASS news agency on Monday, December 20, said the head of the department of special economic zones and Project Finance Economic Development Minister Dmitry Levchenko.

“Investment agreement on the draft Economic Development and Gaz must sign today” – added Levchenko. According to him, the expected volume of production will be approximately 60,000 cars per year. Now comes the question of contract term of seven years under the current regime is still industrial assembly. The intention of Daimler agreement with GAZ Group of Russia in the production of commercial vehicles, Mercedes-Benz became known earlier this year. As previously reported, the German company plans to assemble the model Sprinter, which, in the opinion of management of the Gorky Automobile Plant, has export potential, “and on its base, according to some reports, GAZ will be able to subsequently create their own car. In addition, such a partnership will allow the Russian manufacturer “load capacity and to stabilize the financial and economic position” of the enterprise.

According to preliminary information, the total investment in new production will be around EUR 210 million. Daimler also initially hoped to conclude an agreement on industrial assembly of cars on concessional terms. However, the Ministry of Industry insists on concluding an agreement next year to more severe conditions than before. The volume of investment must now be not less than $ 500 million, and output – at least 300,000 cars a year.

In mid-October, the head of GAZ Group’s Bo Anderson also said about a possible collaboration with the automobile concern Volkswagen. It is expected that an agreement on the issue of German car brand in the “gas” will be signed after the introduction in Russia of a new regime of industrial assembly. In addition, to manufacture its cars at the Gorky Automobile Plant was proposed alliance and Hyundai-Kia.

Big news at BMW, which for the new year will present several models on the market to meet the needs of all lovers of Bavarian.

The year 2011 will be a great new home in BMW. In Monaco of Bavaria, in fact, aims high to keep the promise that was made some time ago: to achieve the target of 1.8 million units in 2012. In order to reach this goal BMW is working on several fronts, paving the way out and the launch of various models to enrich the already wide range of proposals. Between January and February is the expected debut of the new 1 Series M Coupe, M range from entry level to more than 300 hp or the top model of BMW 1 Series. In the summer, with the months of June and July, will be the time to peak for the German company will present three new models: the 6 Series Coupe with a new look and new engines, the 6 Series Convertible with its traditional fabric roof, and the new 1 Series BMW Compact home. The month of September, however, will be dedicated solely to the new M5 super version of BMW luxury sedan, while the 2011 will close in December with the arrival on the market of the new 3 Series.

Advances leaked from various sources showed that BMW will launch a small market, which will mark the entry of the mark in the segment B. This new model will be a three-door front-drive four-seater, the length of about 3.80 meters. The smallest of the Bavarian house will be equipped with the package “Efficient Dynamics” which includes the function of recycling the power dissipated during braking and to stop & start, especially useful in running the town, while for what concerns the engine may be one power station, diesel or hybrid, and probably will also propose a hybrid plug-in. The new 1 Series M Coupe, which will be offered only with manual transmission, equipped with an engine that should provide no more than 345 hp of maximum power, with 6-cylinder bi-turbo configuration mounted on the 135th of 306 hp. In essence this is the engine already seen on the Z4 Roadster sDrive35is with 340 hp.

As for the 6 Series convertible, built by Dutch designer Adrian van Hooydonk, shows a more balanced than in the past and the harmonious proportions of the volumes, characterized by a long hood and set back from the cockpit. 4.89 meters long, 1.89 wide and 1.39 high, the new cabrio Bavarian earns a few centimeters more than the previous version, offering more space on board the 4 occupants of which now have a pitch of about 2, 85 meters and a capacity of 350 liters (300 with the roof folded), enough for a weekend outside the city. For the hood the German engineers have opted for the classic solution in tissue than the retractable metal roof. The opening of the hood, which is activated below 40 km / h speed, consists of an electric drive and using just 19 seconds, while closing it takes 24.

The BMW M5 shows the most important changes under the hood, where it will be powered by a V8 turbo engine of 600 horses. The boost would ensure that such power should consist of two turbines with twin scroll system; this system optimizes the entry of exhaust gas inside the turbine, at the same time consumption and performance.

The appearance of a new series should be, however, the current trend, especially as regards the proportions of the car: the long bonnet, cabin set back and tail cut off. “The front will be inspired by that of the bigger 5 Series and 7 have a “face” more prominent. The step will be more generous in order to increase space for passengers who stay in the back seat. The 1 Series will be rear-wheel drive, and will be derived from that of X1.

The House Ethics show world premieres of the 6 Series Convertible, the BMW 1 Series Coupe, Convertible and M and will for the first time the X3 in the States.

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit will take place 15 to 23 January 2011 and will be many new expectations. BMW is one of the houses that will bring many new overseas, including several world premieres.

There is much curiosity about the BMW 6 Series Convertible. Its world premiere is definitely a highlight of the NAIAS 2011: the new 650th Series Convertible features a fascinating technique, a superior driving dynamics and modern luxury in a car premium open top of the range. The new edition of the great spider of the BMW stands out for its’ elegance of the athletic body and the fabric hood with its characteristic design vertical fins. The interior is stylish and can accommodate four people. The Control Display style flat-screen is mounted on the island of the iDrive control system as standard. Its V8 engine with direct injection and BMW Twin Power Turbo delivers 407 bhp and can be well combined with a manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission with eight reports. Read the rest of this entry »

To mark the 50th anniversary of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an association of insurers U.S. has done a crash test between a Chevrolet Bel Air and a 1959 Chevrolet Malibu 2009. Check out the results.