Lamborghini Urus Concept

The major debut at the Beijing Motor Show 2012 by far, the new Lamborghini Urus Concept. If you are wondering how the Urus Concept was unveiled in Beijing, by Stephan Winkelmann, are no longer a miracle - the brand now has the video of her press conference to enjoy.

The Lamborghini Urus Concept measures 196.5 inches long, 78.4 cm wide and 65.4 cm high. Although no details are released Powertrain, says the Lamborghini Urus makes 600 horsepower and has permanent all-wheel drive. If produced, Lamborghini plans to sell 3,000 units per year to the SUV.

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2013 Ford Escape

FoMoCo has confirmed that all three engine offerings for the 2013 Ford Escape on the EPA 30 mpg or more are certified to get to the highway. The three 2013 Ford Escape motors are as follows (city / highway) EPA estimates:

       * 1.6-liter EcoBoost (178 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque), 23/33 mpg.

       * 2.0-liter EcoBoost (240 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque), 22/30 mpg.

       * 2.5-liter IVCT (168 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque), 22/31 mpg.

Power for the base 2013 Ford Escape S comes from a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder makes 168 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. Jump on the 2013 Ford Escape SE, which starts at $ 25,070 comes from the current 1.6-liter EcoBoost making 178-hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line $ 30,370 Ford Escape Titanium gets the 2.0-liter EcoBoost 4-cylinder standard, so that the 240-hp and 270 lb-ft of torque.

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2013 Cadillac XTS

At the Beijing Motor Show 2012 General Motors announced that the all new XTS sedan in China with joint venture partner, Shanghai General Motors built. While stateside spec XTS at Oshawa, Ontario assembly plant will be built, build the China-Spex in the region this fall. "China is the second largest market for Cadillac, and of course one of the largest and strongest markets in the world of luxury cars, it is an essential part of our vision as a brand," said Don Butler, VP Cadillac. Marketing "It is expected that by end of the decade half of all purchases of luxury in the world - all types, not just for cars - will be held in China."

Cadillac launched in China in 2005 and has quickly earned respect in the market. In 2011, Cadillac sold 30,000 vehicles, compared with 17,000 in 2010. On a side note, the XTS will not be the first permanent caddy in China. The SLS executive saloon was built in the country in 2006. Power for the 2013 Cadillac XTS comes from a 3.6 liter V6 (LFX) engine making an estimated 300-hp. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission and a front or all-wheel-drive layout. The Haldex all-wheel-drive system has an electronic limited-slip differential that splits torque between the rear wheels. Along with Magnetic Ride Control, the 2013 XTS borrows the Brembo braking from Caddy’s V-Series high performance models. Prices start at $44,995.

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Audi RS Q3 Concept

Subject to the Audi RS badge are usually the most high-performance versions of the model line-up - that is, Audi RS5, Audi RS4, and Audi TT RS. At the Beijing Motor Show 2012 Audi will introduce the RS badges on the new crossover Q3.

Besides the visual changes and the sexy matt blue paint, has the RS Audi Q3 concept is the same 2.5-liter TFSI engine in the TT RS, so that 360-hp. Mated to a 7-speed S tronic transmission, Audi Q3 concept goes like 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 164 miles per hour. Audi has not confirmed any plans for production. The Audi Q3 will even come to the United States next year....

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2012 BMW 335i

Of the entire cars Top Gear host Richard Hammond has ridden - and that's a lot of cars - "Perhaps the best car of all time." It is an oil-burning entry-level luxury sedan, which has earned the ovation, he refers to the 2013 BMW 320d in an article in Spiegel British newspaper, further lending to the "brilliant design", an easy-to-use infotainment system "precise control" and use "go to one of the best three of them in decades."

His conclusion comes from a lack of negatives as much as the positive. But even if it is still a huge call, we are full of our own ultimate praise for petrol BMW four-pot, the 328i, which is a faster action sprint to 60 mph for a couple of mpg less than the 320d of 52 mpg imperial (43 U.S. mpg). Hammond is a fan of the styling, and in fact the only thing he does not look like a stripe on the 3-Series tester.

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2013 Lexus GS 350

The 2013 Lexus GS 350 won that 2012 Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute Award for Highway Safety. The new GS has received a good rating in the front, side, rear and rollover tests and comes with standard electronic stability control.

Taking into account agreements / dummy kinematics - Dummy movement was well under control. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail. The measurement of the injuries, said the IIHS dummy of a low risk of serious injury in a collision displayed a high degree of severity.

Power for the 2013 Lexus GS 350 comes from a 3.5 liter V6 engine making 306-hp at 6,400 rpm and a maximum torque of 277 lb-ft at 4,800 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed sequential-shift transmission allowing it to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds with a top speed of 142 mph. 30 to 50 mph takes just 3 seconds. The Lexus GS also comes with the Lexus Drive Mode selector allowing for four driving modes including ECO, Normal, Sport S and available Sport S+. Prices start at $46,900.

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2013 Scion FR-S

Scion is the start of the 2013-FR-S rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, the preparation, but the companies are also ready tuner for the U.S. car market. Five-axis of a first release of the package to a vote Scion FR-S. Among the five AD (name Five Axis Design, the tuner has a body modification package that will be the FR-S ... see a bit more aggressive.

The package, which will soon be available in the showroom, consists of an aerodynamic kit with a new front spoiler, rear spoiler, trunk lip spoiler, side skirts and more. Five Axis Design is also 19-inch alloy wheels and sports suspension, which decreases the FR-S 'level. So far there is no pricing information available.

Power for the Scion FR-S comes from a 2.0 liter naturally-aspirated 4-cylinder horizontally opposed engine with Toyota’s D-4S injection system. The engine makes 200-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. Its mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic. Sales of the 2013 Scion FR-S will start in the spring of 2012. Pricing will start at $$24,930.

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