2013 Ford Fusion

We have noticed that 2013 Ford Fusion Configurator with dollar values for each of its four models will be updated, but we are not so sure the price is that the black and white. Ford has updated to read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page "Prices and features are available only for research purposes only and are subject to change and may not be available at the time of the launch vehicle." In other words, do not be attached to the figures, if they are not locked. And by playing with the configurator, you probably should FoMoCo like a lab rat - after all, this is the company that will never not be a focus group.

It is worth noting that Ford is not yet an official press release issued on pricing. But now, it seems that the base Fusion S starts at $ 22,495, although we are not sure whether or not the target exists. The intensification of the SE at $ 24,490 will upgrade the wheels of steel alloys, and added, heated, illuminated mirrors with turn signals, and you get the color of the sill. Within the SE have a power driver's seat and a better stereo, and backseat passenger armrest and their own HVAC ducts. The SE can be ordered other things, including navigation and start / stop, or select a different engine than the base-spec 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with automatic transmission.

The 1.6-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with a manual or automatic in the SE for $ 25,290, while the start / stop-equipped version (automatic only) is $ 25,585. The 2.0-liter EcoBoost with automatic is $ 26 745 if ordered in Southeast trim. Ford introduces a number of different packages and options, but they seem to offer a sliding scale, so that the packages are more expensive to the cheaper models. For example, the luxury package with leather and heated seats, among other equipment, $ 1,505 on the 1.6-liter EcoBoost, but only $ 1,050 on the 2.0-liter EcoBoost. On the SE Hybrid, which starts at $ 27,995 and is quoted at a non-EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a CVT, the same luxury-equipped package at $ 2,000? Obviously, if you all of the money to spend to save on gas, you can afford to pay the man with the most powerful engine twice.

At the peak of the merger price list, of course, the weight of titanium, which offers many things the optional standard for $ 30,995? It is also the only way, four-wheel drive, you will receive $ 32,995 to put back. Note that the only Titan is powered by the 2.0-liter EcoBoost power and is not available with a manual, so you do not configure your Fusion dual use as a weekend rally car. But yes, Ford is likely to change everything overnight.

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2012 Toyota Prius C

It seems like it was just a few years ago that the automobile manufacturers used to laugh at us when we are, why has a new model can not ask a lower fuel consumption than its predecessor, outgoing. "Car buyers do not care about fuel economy," was the refrain: "You certainly will not pay."

A couple of years three and four-dollar-per-gallon gas has apparently changed this setting. According to a new study by Consumer Reports, said 37 percent of respondents said that fuel was now their most important consideration in buying car, topping all others by a landslide. Quality was the second most important factor in 17 percent, while the security of 16 percent and 14 percent of the value of the buyer was mentioned. Two thirds of respondents said they expect their next new vehicle to their current hit on fuel economy. And yes, it's the economy, stupid, since 90 percent of respondents said high gas prices were the reason why they wanted a more economical vehicle.

None of this is surprising in view of what is both in the automotive industry and in the wider economy happened since the economic collapse of 2008. But we still kind of wonder how the performance rate to number one failed with only six percent of respondents? Is it then, there are six times more than the T totalers car enthusiasts out there in the world? CR says that it has received about 2009 people across the country to get the results, responses from 1,702 adult car owners.

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2012 Ford Focus Electric

The 2012 Ford Focus Electric is officially on the way to the dealers. Outlets in California, New Jersey and New York City - 67 total - the first is to the electron-powered Focus will be, with about six cars a liquidation of the land. To build more excitement for the dealer, which was probably a slow start selling his story, the dealers in a priority country in the EV hold as a demonstrator.

Even if there are fewer than 5,000 electric Focus models, buyers are finding this year, Alan Mulally will not be disappointed. While Ford finally to electric and hybrid vehicles for up to 25 percent of sales in 2020, the company expects to move deliberately. Instead of developing and changing resources is a completely new platform, Ford's move to focus on the electric drive, said that to allow a semblance of a profit margin, but it's time for consumers to warm notion of a $ 40,000 Focus, is even if a third of that price, the battery, and Ford seems to be this in mind. After the first 350 or so cars will be delivered to the pilot stores, to begin the rest of Ford dealers across the country, the Focus EV before spring turns into summer.

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Abarth 695 Maserati Edition

The Fiat 500 in its various forms of positive play to his popularity, so that special issues of hay with great frequency. This latest foray into the shape of the Abarth 695 Maserati output follows a familiar path, coming three years after the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari, which debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

That part was a tuned 1.4-liter turbo four clear more than 180 hp, variable exhaust and paddle-shifting automatic transmission in his Ferrari 430 Scuderia colors to imitate. But apart from the color, the treatment is much the same: 180-hp Abarth Competizione gear and dual-mode exhaust system.

It is the Gran Turismo route, rather than hard-core sports car, though, with the Cabrio Abarth as a base and adding Ponte Vecchio Bordeaux color with a gray, sand beige leather and black interior, Jaeger instrumentation, and 17-inch Maserati Neptune-style wheels and hexagonal exhaust pipes. But the larger Brembo brakes as the Ferrari version.

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Aston Martin Lagonda Concept

Car manufacturers are usually quite decisive. Or they build a car or do not do it. But Aston Martin Lagonda is a bumpy road has started. Aston bought the Lagonda brand way back in 1947, but after using it as a separate brand for a few years, and then please let Peter Mark in the 1950s and 60s. The name was a label on a handful of sedans Aston Martin revived beginning in the 1970s, but that was pretty much the last we saw of him until the Geneva Auto Motorshow 2009.

That's when the British car manufacturer rather unusual concept car (pictured above) to reveal the name Lagonda revived as a brand is. It aimed to test the water, and the reactions were not favorable. It seemed to fall that the AML L, his initials and the whole project, can be with him. But as stand-alone niche automakers are looking to stay afloat in a fast aggregation of the industry, Aston should produce more than the front engine, rear-drive two-door GT. And the Rapide sedan is apparently not enough, it seems that the Lagonda project back on the table.

According to Autocar, the real momentum, but can be drawn from the emerging markets in Asia - particularly China but also in the Middle East and Russia. The time for a high-end luxury crossover from a company for its exotic sports cars built known, but could be as good or bad timing are: Maserati, Lamborghini and Bentley are all in the segment in the coming years so that, if Aston wants a piece of this lucrative pie to get developed by Porsche, it had better be these wheels in motion.

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2012 Lotus Evora GTE

The production of more than 444 hp from the 3.5l V6 engine, the Lotus Evora GTE, quite simply, the most powerful road car Lotus has ever built. But in contrast to the extreme roots of the Lotus Evora GTE offers a comfortable road car and sophisticated element to the high performance driving. Originally founded as a limited edition for the Asian market and is responsible for the successful launch of Lotus' to the new global motorsport category GTE, built with Lotus Evora GTE street car has all the features you expect from an endurance racer developed a sequential AMT (automated transmission) gearbox and race lightweight forged alloy wheels with central locking hubs, shod with Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tires to celebrate.

Group Lotus can now report that the production of the Lotus Evora GTE to road car to be expanded to meet demand and to reach other markets. Clever use of carbon fiber was thoroughly integrated into the exterior and interior of the car, this is an important contribution to the 105kg weight saving compared to the base Evora. Carbon fiber is for the changes of the body, such as the front and rear bumpers, doors and rear used. The compliment of striking exterior is a beautiful, modern racing-themed interior offers both occupants of the car racing sensation, without compromising on comfort. Leather and carbon dominate the cabin light and carbon Recaro seats cosset both the passenger and driver, to give a sense of security and comfort that drive each director of the Lotus Evora GTE really the distance, when they take note of this particular car.

Commentary on the Lotus Evora GTE street cars, Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar said. "The response to this model in China is so incredibly, within a few days ago, we had sold, with 114 orders, in response, we decided that to raise the only logical one. Business perspective, the production and expand our reach, was "What is special about this car is not only a serious racing car - it's a heavy car. People get so excited when they see and hear for the first time it is a very special car and will appeal to a very special kind of rider - and they will not be disappointed! "

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2014 Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax is a new small SUV enter the Chevrolet portfolio and gives her debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show in September. "Chevrolet Trax provides an entry into a growing small SUV segment and offers the flexibility, low fuel consumption and car-like handling that urban explorer," said Susan Docherty, president and CEO of Chevrolet Europe.

With room for five passengers and ample cargo space, Chevrolet Trax is the needs of customers in more than 140 markets' needs. The small SUV comes to the European Chevrolet dealers in the spring of 2013, after the introduction of the all-new Chevrolet Malibu and the Cruze cars in 2012.With the new Chevrolet line-up in showrooms in Europe in the coming years will present some exciting opportunities for further growth.

Chevrolet Trax is their strength and capacity sporty SUV in a small package with a muscular exterior styling and wide stance. During its current form is evolving global design matches the Chevrolet Trax interior standards usually found in more expensive cars are made.

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Porsche 918 Spyder Prototype

Porsche has officially completed the first prototype of the 918 Spyder of the company, complete with a black and white colour scheme in honor of the 917 racers of the time. Production will begin in just over a year, and the German sports car manufacturer says that the buyer can be found on the possession of the first examples at the end of 2013. The plug-in hybrid a heavy price tag, it will be commands. Porsche has confirmed, the company will be less than $ 845,000 per model questions, each with a powerful 500 hp 4.0-liter V8 engine and two electric motors.

Overall, the gas-electric drive good for a 3.1-second sprint from 0 to 60 and a top speed of 199 miles per hour. Perhaps even more impressive is the news that the 918 in a position themselves to drive with electric power at speeds up to 94 miles per hour. This little fact into account for the message that the vehicle must be capable of about 78 miles per gallon on the EU cycle back.

Porsche 918 Spyder prototype specifications:

    * Body: Two-seater Spyder, carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) monocoque carbon fiber-locked with the carrier unit, two-piece targa roof, fixed roll-over protection.

    * Drive: parallel full hybrid, 4.6-liter V8 mid-engine lubrication drysump, hybrid module with an electric motor and detacher, electric motor and gearbox with decoupler on the front axle, electrical system repair, four cooling circuits for engine, gearbox and battery, thermo- management.

    * Engine power

          o V-8 engine:> 570 hp

          o hybrid module on the rear axle: ~ 90 kW

          o E-motor on the front: ~ 80 kW

          o Combined:> 770 hp

    * Suspension: Double wishbone front suspension, optional electro-pneumatic lift system on the front suspension, electromechanical power steering, multi-link rear suspension with adaptive electro-mechanical system for individual rear wheel steering

    * Brakes: High-performance hybrid brake system with adaptive recreation, ceramic brakes (PCCB).

    * Power supply: Lithium-Ion battery with 6.8 kWh capacity (BOL nominal), 202 kW maximum power and Main-compatible plug-in charger.

    * The performance

          o Maximum speed:> 325 kmh

          o Electric Max speed:> 150 kmh

          o 0-100 km / h: 3.0 s

    * Fuel consumption (NEDC): ~ 3.0 l/100 km

    * CO2 emissions: ~ 70 g / km

    * Pure electric range: > 25 km

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2012 Volkswagen CrossPolo Urban White

Volkswagen's new 2012 CrossPolo Municipal white Special Edition announced. It has a beautiful white facade with a few shiny black accents, including mirrors and 17 "alloy rims. This includes the tinted windows and black roof rails. The interior boat fabric and Alcantara sport seats, black headliner and black contrast stitching. There are silver one painted center console, chrome trim and air conditioning.

Numerous "Silver One" in panels on the radio, climate control panel and air vents and a chrome strip painted on the steering wheel. Silver Gray embroidery on the 3-spoke leather steering wheel, handbrake and textile floor mats complete the elegant look of the new model. The CrossPolo Urban White will be on the market later this year, at a price of € 18 975. It comes with three common rail TDI engines from 70 hp (51 kW) and 105 hp (77 kW) are available. Transmission choices are 5 - or 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.

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2012 Lexus GS 450h Full Hybrid

2012 Lexus GS 450h is the most efficient ever made of the mark. It contains an advanced gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain that will help the model to be the most efficient vehicles in its class. Thanks to its unique hybrid system that uses efficient hybrid Lexus engine just 6.3 liters fuel per 100 km. This means in fact that the new customers about twenty percent of the fuel storage in comparison with the model. At the same time CO2 are reduced significantly the number of 147g/km.

The performance of the Lexus hybrid vehicles will be reassured by a combined output of 254kW. Thanks to 450h can accelerate from 0-100km / h in just 5.9 seconds. What is here compared to its predecessor, the GS 450h also offers more space and equipment on board. This is mainly due to the redeveloped housing. There are also 45 percent more cargo now increased 320-465 liters.

Another interesting fact is that the GS 450h actually the first hybrid vehicle equipped with wheel steering. And in particular, it is the first Atkinson-cycle engine for the rear wheels, and has made the first Atkinson-cycle engine and injection port. In the field of safety and security features, there are a number of innovations, such as containing an advanced Pre-Collision Safety System (PCS), a driver fatigue monitor camera, and a complementary Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The latter now works at any speed kmh to 0.

In addition, the security suite extended with a blind spot monitor, which now comes as standard to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes, and an extensive Head Up Display (HUD) unit. This feature provides the speed, cruise control, acceleration, turn-by-turn navigation and tachometer. Luxury, F Sport and Sport Luxury expected to commence in June this year: GS 450h models are offered in three trim levels.

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2013 Ford Focus ST

To say that we will be eager to the 2013 Ford Focus ST to go, one of the understatements of the year. After many pictures and videos, we can not wait to get new hot hatch from Ford to get on the road, and now we have a pretty good idea what kind of acoustic stimulation turbo-focus is when we throw them over. Ford understands that a good engine and exhaust note an important part of the overall performance of a car is the experience and says the automaker has some interesting technology with a Focus ST implemented.

Engineers have a special sound tube - called symposer sound - the ST, which specifically enhances the throat, low-end frequencies of the exhaust. This snake has been used before (on the Mustang and the Mazda MX-5 Miata), but here in the Focus ST, there is an electronically controlled valve opens and closes in response to specific input from the driver. What is more, mapped this valve in the lower gears for great sound when accelerating aggressively, but will be closed more often in higher gears provide smoother ride on the highway. But enough of the technical mumbo jumbo. Click the play button to hear what sounds like the end result in an acceleration run in the Focus ST.

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2013 BMW M135i

Following the guilt of the BMW Concept M135i, the German automaker announced today the production version will hit European streets soon, but it should never the light of day in the United States - well, at least for now. So, what BMW has done here? You've got a new BMW 1-Series three-door hatch, adding an M Performance Chassis prepared with sports suspension, steering and braking systems. Overall, BMW M styling fused with an aggressive attitude creates a new front apron, rear apron with a diffuser, 18-inch alloy wheels, silver mirror caps, sports seats and custom interior.

Power for the BMW M135i comes from a 3.0-liter inline six cylinder with 6 M Power Performance Twin Turbo technology, up to 320 hp at 5,800 rpm and maximum torque of 332 lb-ft 1300-4500 revolutions per minute. For a 6-speed manual gearbox, the BMW M135i coupled 0-62 mph in 5.1 seconds and 4.9 seconds with an automatic. While BMW is known to be quite conservative with their numbers, I'm not a fond of the M135i. As the owner of a BMW 135i 2012 with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, I know that my car is running from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds.

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2013 Bentley Continental GT

News about the Bentley Continental GT, the fuel economy numbers makes the news and apparently people are Bentley advertises this "performance". What the hell is this world coming to? We look forward excitedly about the fuel economy figures of a Bentley! However - according to the EPA, receives the 2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 estimated 15/24 mpg (combined city / highway) 18 mpg. Based on 45% highway 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices, it costs you $ 5.69 to 25 miles to go and you must pay $ 3,400 in annual fuel costs.

If you manage to get in a Continental GT V12, you will be on average 12/14 mpg and 19 combined with the use of premium gasoline. If E85, it will fall to 8/10 mpg and 14 mpg combined. The V12 is running your annual fuel costs more than $ 4,400. Now for those of you engaged in the performance of the Continental GT V8 ... here's a quick refresher course.

Power for the Bentley Continental GT V8 comes from a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 makes 500 hp at 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 487 lb-ft available over almost the entire speed range 1700-5000 rpm. Coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission for the Bentley Continental V8 runs from 0 to 60 mph in the low range of 5 seconds with a top speed of over 180 miles per hour.

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2013 Ford Mustang GT

With just one day before its official debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2013 Ford Mustang is completely unveiled. It will be offered in four different packages: V6, GT, Boss 302 and Shelby GT500. All models will be built at the Auto Alliance International Plant in Flat Rock, Michigan, with sales from the spring of 2012.Changes for 2013 MY are more aggressive design with a more prominent grille, new hood and new LED lighting signature. There is also an optional GT Package tracking that a cooler engine, delivering an improved cooler, Performance Friction brake pads found, and the same Torsen differential on the Mustang Boss 302nd

An 8 hp more than the previous 412 HP - Power supply for the 2013 Mustang is a 5.0-liter V6 ready, delivering a total of 420 horsepower. "The new Mustang is the perfect example of building on excellence is. It increases the size of the 5.0-liter V6 and the sophistication and expresses a higher level," said Dave Pericak, Mustang chief engineer. "The car is spot-on functional and now we add more features and technologies to further improve the driver experience."

Ford took a very interesting way to promote their latest Mustang GT model. The company has an advertising page in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition places that a very cool Mustang, and in addition, the hotter Dalena Henriques shows. If your name does not sound familiar, then it is because the model name does not exist. Ford decided to have a little fun and a model for their new Mustang, have to figure out, pair. Until now, it works. Every time someone wants to make this "model" the only photos they can find the Mustang. Way to go, Ford!

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2011 Lotus Evora S

Lotus is not nowhere, says parent company Proton. Autocar reports representatives of the new owner Proton, DRB-HICOM, stopped by the lotus position the company to reassure employees. Dato Sri Mohd Jamil bin Haji Khamil, DRB-HICOM Group Managing Director, said that his company was "not thinking about a sale.” While the executive branch, said he never quite the prospect of sending Lotus to another owner, now such a step is not to dismiss a top priority for his company. Instead, choose a course for Lotus months. Meanwhile, Dato Jamil says that his company will continue to provide financial support for Lotus.

Until recently, belonged proton from the Malaysian government, but DRB-HICOM, the company bought three months ago. Since then, the future of Lotus is virtually certain. The entire development and production stopped for 60 days after the deal was inked, but is now officially resumed. But without a clear long-term decision of the DRB-HICOM, it remains unclear whether Lotus will meet with the five-year plan by the company CEO Dany Bahar continues.

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