2013 BMW 750i

See, the 2013 BMW 750i. The German automaker's flagship sedan bowed to North American audiences for the first time in Pebble Beach, and while the Big 7 designers were largely unchanged externally, pleased by the customer to many incremental improvements in the interior. Under the hood, engineers receive an additional 45 horsepower and 30 pound-feet of torque from the 4.4-liter V8 in the 750i with the addition of Valvetronic rustled. The swap pushes the machine, the final figures of power to 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of twist, the massive four-door help scoot to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Hi-ho, Silver.

Even with the surge in power, says BMW has managed to improve the efficiency by about 25 percent due to the addition of a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the 740i comes with the same performance for the year 2013, but given a 20 percent increase in efficiency thanks to the eight-speed transmission. Look for a new ECO-PRO powertrain management system for bending on both the 740i and 750i also. The system helps eek every last bit of available efficiency of engine and transmission and has a coast mode makes the 7-series is possible, free running at speeds between 30 and 100 miles per hour.

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McLaren X-1 Concept

The first big surprise of the weekend in Monterey, Pebble Beach is officially landed. The machine you see above is the McLaren X-1 concept, and it is made by McLaren Special Operations for an anonymous client. Among the crazy part of the body is the British company's unique carbon mono-cell - the same basic structure, which is based on the MP4-12C. MSO program director Paul MacKenzie describes how it came about:

"One of our clients who already owned a McLaren F1, a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren and now a 12C, wanted a unique car. The conversation began with our Executive Chairman Ron Dennis almost three years ago − before the 12C was even launched. The client wanted a machine that had all the capability of the 12C but wrapped in a unique body that reflected his needs and personality."

We are not sure we would want words "timeless and classic elegance," which use X-1, to describe (at least without seeing it in person), that's what she had longed for the customer for, but the result is nothing, if not eye-catching and memorable. Design Director Frank Stephenson used vehicle, such as the 1961 Facel Vega, 1953 Chrysler d'Elegance Ghia, 1959 Buick Electra, 1939 Mercedes-Benz 540K and 1971 Citroen SM for inspiration.

The first draft, after a competition was held between the McLaren's own designers and a select number of cars outside the world was born, McLaren-RCA graduates Korean Hong Yeo. It took two and a half years to complete, after the design is completed and the company says all the lights on the wheels are made specifically for this project.

Most of the carbon-fiber body is painted black piano lacquer, although some of the panels shows shine through the natural carbon weave, and all polishing work - including the so-called Airbrake McLaren rear wing - was carved out of solid aluminum and nickel. The interior is finished in Harissa Red Nappa leather. We recommend a look at the McLaren X-1 in our high-res image gallery above, and you can bet that we live recordings of this force in a short time. If nothing else, one thing is absolutely clear that Ferrari has some real competition at McLaren when it comes to building customized supercars for wealthy clients.

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2012 Volkswagen E-Bugster Speedster Concept

Electric vehicles such as motor show concepts and production models often have long been a tradition of unique styling and experimental materials. Fortunately (depending on who you ask), this is changing. Cars like the BMW 1 Series ActiveE and the MINI E stated that the futuristic modern design engines and can get along, and the Nissan Leaf EV is a step in the right direction.

Earlier this year, Volkswagen E-Bugster the conventional drive train of the New Beetle has found himself switched to an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. Now it is back for the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, in convertible form. Example of what probably gets debut as regular gasoline Beetle convertible, the two-seat E-Bugster improved Speedster the same package as the hardtop styling concept, including large wheels, new bumpers and a rear spoiler ducklip.

The topic gets under the skin, with the same power of 85kW and 270nm electric motor coupled with a lithium-ion battery 28.3kWh. With this heart, VW promises a 0-100km / h in 10.8 seconds - about two and a half-second deficit to the normal 2.5-liter petrol engine speeds.

Driving range of a charge is listed at around 160 kilometers, and a charge of 80 percent can be achieved in less than 30 minutes. Whether we are one of the e-Bugster cars on display in showrooms remains unclear. Volkswagen has already confirmed a number of variations in the electric-current model lines, but the beetles have to figure out an EV production plans. With regard to the regular convertible Beetle, we need an international debut in the coming year to see during the regular hardtop Beetle is expected to hit Australia later this year.

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2014 Kia Cerato

The all-new version of the world's best selling model from Kia, the Kia Cerato compact sedan (also known as Forte in some countries), is expected to come on the market in the first quarter of 2013, when Kia dealers in many foreign markets. Longer, lower and wider than the current car, be prepared with a longer wheelbase, the next generation Kia Cerato with a completely new body structure. With futuristic and dynamic styling, the all-new Cerato has a slimmer profile, LED headlamps and taillights and a chrome beltline.

All-new Kia Cerato called "K3" in the house of the Kia's market in South Korea will also improve quality, luxury appliances, a spacious cabin and a revised range of engines that deliver industry-leading fuel economy. Since its launch in late 2012, the Korea-new Kia Cerato sedan Kia dealers appear in many foreign markets in the first quarter of 2013.

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2012 Tesla Model S Beta

New Mexico is a land of enchantment, but at least one developer of the state is less than the Tesla Motors love. The electric-car maker is Rio Real Estate Investment Opportunities for what the developer says, was an agreed deal for Tesla Model S for its battery-electric sedan production in New Mexico sued, according to the website GigaOM.

Tesla was an agreement in the spring of 2007 came to Rio Real Estate has a 150,000 square-meter factory to build and rent it out to the car manufacturer for $ 1.35 million per year for 10 years. Instead, Tesla Model S decided to stop production in California to an agreement with Toyota in 2010 on the cars at the old General Motors-Toyota NUMMI joint venture plant in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tesla We asked for comments on this topic, but spokeswoman Shanna Hendriks told that the company does not comment on pending litigation.

Tesla, who in June with the delivery of the S model started, said last week that its loss in the second quarter expanded by 84 percent, to $ 106.5 million as costs jumped and sales declined because the company is focusing on the debut of the car.

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2013 Volkswagen Up Four Door

In the U.S., calls the idea of a car smaller than Mini-Mental images of a narrow interior, no trunk, and wheezing, gutless engine. (The fact that the for two one of the few smart cars for less than a Mini supports this impression is sold.) It has always been a different story in other parts of the world, enjoy a number of such cars a cult like following that. Small car from Volkswagen sometimes with this kind of immortality (read a short story of the little VWS) flirted, and the company hopes will be introduced next spring on similar success with its new Up!, A new small car in Europe.

For the 139.4-inch length, the Up! has an unusually long wheelbase of 95.3 inches. It is also quite wide 64.6 cm. The four wheels are pushed to the four corners will help to improve not only the relationship, but perhaps most importantly, the creation of more space for passengers. Nine cubic meters of loadspace, a figure that increased to 34 with the folded rear seat. The rear seats in other cars of this size are often downhill, because they are totally inhospitable to leave, but the rear seats of the Up! provides a reasonable amount of headroom. If the first row of people pushing their way to the back seat, rear-seat legroom is fine too.

Driver and front passenger are spoiled anyway. The Up! has a great track-out space in all directions and a large, well-read instrument panel. For the HVAC and stereo controls are ergonomically placed high up! (Unfortunately we had only once) in the center console. The plastic sheets are cheap, but they are so well designed and assembled so that the impression they give is anything but cheap. Even the bare metal on the doors looks cool, especially with the displays dash pad in the same color. At the top of the center console, an optional navigation system in cooperation with suppliers, the Navigon is out of the car can be taken if you want to explore a city on foot, developed. The interface is nicely designed, but can be more intuitive, and the system got us back in the wrong direction. After trouble with the touch screen and keyboard in frustration for a few minutes, we just switched off and picked up a paper map.

Power comes from the first iteration of all the new EA211 engine family that will eventually consist of three-and four-cylinder turbo in the atmosphere and forms. Currently, the Up! is provided with two similar atmospheric 1.0-liter three-Bangers. The base model is 60 hp at 5000 rpm the engine makes 75 more in 6200. The maximum torque of both motors is 70 lb-ft from 2000 to 4300 revolutions per minute. In the city, the less powerful engine is perfectly adequate, but the difference is only noticeable if you are really sure both of them.

We took the 75-HP Up! for an extensive tour of Wolfsburg, where she developed (it is built in Bratislava, Slovakia) was. Despite the lack of a balance shaft, the three units is a smooth and pleasant sound with a high spinning. It's just not very flexible. Starts are a pretty dull affair, and although the three speeds on the 6000-rpm redline smoothly and without much fuss, it has little enthusiasm to do that. It takes time to accumulate at any speed. Even with the more powerful engine, must be 0-to-60 mph acceleration still is 12.4 seconds, with the 60-horse engine need 13.6. Speeds are considered a top-107 and 99 mph, respectively. At least they did not use much fuel. The optional start / stop system, the Up! should return the equivalent of 36 mpg on the EPA combined cycle. (For reference, a Fiat 500 is a manual with an overall rating of 33 mpg.) The force is on the front wheels via a five-speed transmission with a lesson or two might of Honda in the precision and feeling to learn. A single coupling will be offered automatically shortly after takeoff. In contrast to silky-DSG from VW, the single-clutch gearbox traditionally rough positive, although the company promises will be different this time.''

The Up! 'S-chassis set-up is surprisingly comfortable. Even long journeys would be nice, thanks to the relatively long wheelbase and dampers that do a commendable job of filtering out bad potholes and bumps. The downside is considerable role. The Up! does not feel as agile as we were hoping for a little VW, and the controls are perhaps a bit too easy. But we recognize how unremarkable the standard system kicks in. If you push the stability of the car, the smell of the brakes, disc brakes, rear drum brakes, you tell the system works.

The really good news is that VW customers who expect a more sporty setup. VW chief research and development, Ulrich Hackenberg confirmed that a sport suspension will be offered soon. In addition, Volkswagen is planning a series of Up! Derivatives, including a five-door, all-electric model, sister of Seat and Skoda models, and perhaps even a one-box mini-mini-minivan mensen mover think if VW Bulli concept. Also, athletic body variants are possible, and if not confirm VW, we suspect it is a full up! GTI is a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder appear in the not too distant future. Appears at the time, the derivative, we hope execs are their thoughts on the small hatch in the U.S. There are currently incapable of producing any plans, said Hackenberg, but he adds that the car could be federalized to our market without much trouble.

We love the mature nature of the Up! And its clear and sharp styling works well. The rear view with its large windows looks very modern, and the headlamps and grille form a face, friendly, is not too sweet. The Up! is a practical car without the sacrifice we are afraid of this class. Not only that, but, like the modern Mini, which is cool. However, we want to wait for the turbo.

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Alpine White And Black Vapor

If a brand is more than the Porsche special editions, there is Jeep. The automaker has officially SRT8 two new flavors of the 2013 Grand Cherokee, and both are sexy black and white exterior in black or white. The Alpine White color edition is in Bright baptized, while the saturated vapor above issue is in Brilliant Black. They each carry 20-inch five-spoke wheels and a pair of black shiny appropriate arrangements, including the badge, the grill and the rear bar. Jeep says that the special edition package will cost $ 2,495 each on the top $ 60,920 base price of the machine.

The Model 2013 has an even more monstrous 6.4-liter V8 with 470 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The engine is capable of pushing the 5150-pound SUV to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds on the way to a top speed of 160 miles per hour. If that's not enough to tickle the chin, says that the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 can click grams of 0.90 on the skid pad.

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2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost

Ford recently built its 100,000 EcoBoost-equipped F-Series pickup, 10 months after the engine was first introduced in February. By all measures, the turbo V-6 was also supported by the F-Series buyers who they feared may look distorted on a motor received no V-8. The impressive is that they are $ 895 extra (more than the 5.0-liter V-8) to pay to get to the EcoBoost V-6. You'll save some money on gasoline, but fuel consumption difference between the two engines is really not that big. With RWD, the F-150 EcoBoost 16/22 mpg receives, stores the V-8 version 1 MPG in both city and highway. The four-wheel-drive EcoBoost in 15/21 is rated mpg, the bettors are V-8 counterpart of 1 mpg city and 2 mpg highway. EcoBoost owners who drive 15,000 miles per year save less than $ 200 per year at the pump (with gas at $ 3.23 per gallon).

Besides fuel, the EcoBoost engine, the towing capacity slightly increased, with about 500 pounds, the assessment of TV ads is something that is always on the minds of pickup buyers. The turbo V-6 could also have a better resale value, trading in the period. After a week with an EcoBoost-equipped F-150 Super Crew Lariat, I can say that the buyer does not sacrifice drivability. The engine is powerful and responsive. It makes 40 more pound-feet of torque than the V-8 (420 pound-feet total) and does so at a slower speed. Although the gas is not nervous, it just takes a little pressure to be smart, this big boy, accompanied by a slight hiss of the turbo speed. Nice. In other thoughts, the stretch-out four-door cabin is spacious, luxurious Lariat, the fancy equipment is adequate, although the fake wood decorate the huge center console is particularly convincing. The electrically assisted power steering could be better aligned, it is elastic and exaggerated.

Finally, I could not help but wonder about the F-150, the sheer infinity. (Can be kept a 6.5-foot) is a super-team with a 5.5-meter field that includes the wheelbase 145 cm, and the truck is a challenge from the dock and maneuver. If you get to park in a field, consider the optional rear view camera is a necessity. Widespread gigantism of the full-size pick-ups of today also means that even adults to climb on board to six meters, and the transport of cargo in the bed is to have a big lift. Full-size pick-ups were not always so overgrown. There was a time when they do not much longer than normal cars, and they still managed to do the job. Now they are all gone and steroid ridiculous.

But perhaps the fact that the F-Series buyers have a smaller engine turbo-boost to be used when it was feared that they were married with a V-8 is a signal that they are smarter than the manufacturers give them credit for. Maybe, just maybe, truck manufacturers could take a step back from the race for ever more gigantic pickups to build and instead do it the best tool for truck buyers what they need. The EcoBoost V-6 is a start.

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2012 Lincoln MKT

Return for the 2012 model without modification of the Lincoln MKT crossover is a cult-following in a couple of fans to pull together a puzzle with many looks. The styling could not be polarizing. It's been a great car, but the MKT rash about the size of the ribs of the huge amount winged grille, chrome arrythmic revival of the shoulder line is always that at the sides, all the way to the tailgate abbreviation. For a little less bombastic, then upon entering, where soft colors, tight fit and finish and soft textures of the MKT give one of the best rendered interiors of Ford

The love affair with the Swinging Sixties inspired completes the look. The handling characteristics of the MCT are far apart and the development of more than Continental. The base 3.7-liter V-6 is not bad or good, it is simply indifferent to how it gathers speed, especially if it is with the extra couple of hundred pounds loaded all-wheel drive. Bring to the same engine and turbo EcoBoost MKT on the run, with an explosion of torque and a pair of paddles for the six-speed automatic transmission that you encourage some stupid things with the more than 5000 pounds MKT. It can be really, how EcoBoost words - and if they do not weigh as much, or sitting so long the treatment would come as a better position. The fuel consumption is not strength, but - it is as low as 16/22 mpg with the turbo versions.

Huge, the MKT-classic interior space for six or seven passengers and even three adults in the second row is a little air between them, something that can not be said to be finding a Boeing 757. The six-seater version, the second row bench into two buckets as comfortable positions as at the door - and with a refrigerator between them for all kinds of drinks, for adults or not concealed. The third row of seats is almost big enough to hold for adults, too, but it is primarily intended for children, or can be folded.

If the seats are folded down, the MKT has more than 75 cubic meters of cargo space, well below that of the Buick Enclave, but compete with the Acura MDX and Audi Q7. There is still a large room, and easier to achieve with the MCT power-folding second and third row seats. The MKT is good for the safety of the IIHS, which calls it a Top Safety Pick out, but the NHTSA has not again, it achieved a four-star rollover resistance rating, under the new criteria. But the MKT is equipped with standard curtain airbags and stability control and parking sensors, blind spot monitor and a rearview camera.

Other features in the standard equipment, including a large fixed sunroof, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry pad in hidden bundled with pushbutton start MyKey, the driver has safety features such as radio volume and maximum speed, and SYNC, Ford Bluetooth voice-driven controller for audio, telephone and navigation systems. Price from $ 40,000 in the mid range, the MKT not a cheap family utility vehicle. This type of distinction has its price, and for about 55,000 dollars per MKT EcoBoost walk, there is a remarkable artist, who will stand safely out - for the better, we think - in the crossover audience.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

Rolls-Royce is on the latest developments in a new Ghost-based coupe is working. The model will be the first execution model, carry the Rolls-Royce badge and against competitors like the Bentley Continental GT and a number of models in the Aston Martin line-up will be pinned.

Power for the unnamed coupe is expected of a tuned version of the 6.2 liter turbocharged V12 in the Ghost sedan. The engine produces 600 horsepower and is backwards-wheel-drive architecture and a coupled ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. Expect 0-62 mph, which goes really fast with a top speed of 155 miles per hour.

No word on what Rolls-Royce plans to call the model, but potential names that are thrown around and Camaruge Corniche. Dawn, Wraith, cloud, shadow and spirit among them. The Rolls-Royce coupe will debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and will go into production later this summer.

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Acura NSX Concept

Automotive News reports that Acura has a great line-up change and to keep the brand a "second tier" luxury brand. In other words, holding on to with Acura, Audi, Buick, Lexus and Volvo instead of Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus are competing. Until now called AT confirmed that reveal a new Acura flagship RL, if the update of the crossover MDX and TL sedan for 2013. Acura will also automatically keep a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will be equipped with time. To add to Mazda's SkyActiv marketing approach, Acura will begin their new "Earth Dreams" engine family in all future vehicles.

Starting with the ILX, found all the rumors about a possible ILX coupe, AN, that no limit coupe version. But because the current ILX is widely known for its underpowered, Acura may have a motor for the swap ILX renew the middle of the cycle, the "Earth Dreams" engine is a 2.4-liter four-banger good for 181hp means. In the absence of a V6 option in the ILX alternate may continue the Acura TSX V6 for sale online in the guise of limited production.

The new Acura TL 2013 is expected to debut in spring 2013, share a good amount of support with the all-new Honda Accord, a continuous tradition. Although Earl is planning on a shorter wheelbase and overall length than the current Acura TL and the TL TSX rather a replacement. The TL "Earth Dreams" engine is a 3.5L V6 good for 310 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque, 30 hp and 11 Nm more than the previous 3.5-liter TL. A hybrid version is expected to come into the line-up also pride around 45 mpg.

The RL is even a bigger piece of news like the new design debuts this fall, complete with an "Earth Dreams" directly injected 3.5L V6, 370 hp for the supposedly good. Expect to participate in Acura's new seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox for the rights to the RL, in combination with all-wheel of the new hybrid Honda Motorsport's drive system. The production ZDX will remain limited as the majority of the shares components with MDX ZDX, while all along made. Acura claims it is not a costly affair. He says the MDX for this fall and will be redesigned to get on top of incoming V6 continue.

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2013 Nissan Altima

Belts and pulleys are still traditional course in the coming years to replace and more car manufacturers are continuously variable transmission to rotate in order to suck the fun future growth engine of fuel. According to a new report by Automotive News, the numbers were about one percent of new vehicles in 2005 with a CVT equipped. By 2010 the number of new vehicles in the U.S. grew by seven percent, thanks mainly Nissan, not an increase in the number of hybrid models sold in America (most of which are equipped with the technology) to call. The experts from IHS Automotive now predict that will more than double percentage points in 2016 to 16 percent.

The belt and pulley transmission can adjust the torque of an engine in an infinite number of ways to make it more efficient than conventional gear. But have CVT is the bane of many fans and critics due to a number of undesirable characteristics - namely the unpleasant "rubber band", they emit sounds under hard acceleration. According to Automotive News, Japanese car manufacturers seem particularly interested in the CVT to their setups. Honda is generally expected that a CVT on next-generation four-cylinder Accord offers may Toyota also about his future CVT Corolla and the CVT faithful in his introduced in 2013 Nissan Altima earlier this year with an improved CVT, which helps this goal reach up to 38 miles per gallon on the highway.

While improving CVTs, which have faux programmed to continue "switch points" by sports programs or paddles, they remain a non-starter with most fans, we're talking about. Furthermore, critics, if we can not help but note that (are eight courses more frequently, and nine-and ten-speed cars to cogswappers the horizon) with the advent of newer, lighter engine and dual clutch transmission with increasing speed, are the advantages of the CVT efficiency is not so impressive. We also have a kind of pulley mechanism, to draw us into the future.

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2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible

The new 2013 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible will be in the United States with a competitive starting price of only $ 60,445 including destination charge $ 900 offered. This song is sensational because you have to get a super-powered drop-top sports car at a very reasonable price. ZL1 Convertible is powered by a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 engine with 588 hp (432 kW) and 754 Nm driven (556 lb-ft) of torque. This is an improvement of only 11 hp and 9 Nm more than ZL1 Coupe. 0-60 mph in 4 seconds and a top speed of 296 km / h (184 mph).

The suspension of the convertible bond ZL1 uses the third-generation Magnetic Ride. About an inch of adjustment per vehicle at 60 mph - New twin-wire/dual-coil shock absorbers at all four corners faster response attenuation is adjusted to 1 000 times per second, making the system extremely appealing to changing driving and road conditions. GM also reported that the 2013 Camaro 1LE is priced from just $37 035 included $ 900 destination charges.

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2012 Volvo XC60 R-Design

In the teen movies, is certainly true, intelligent girl with glasses and a ponytail, the popular girl who learns how Mrs. Brains (gasp!!) Takeoff said glasses and lose the ponytail (see "Grease," "Clueless," "She's All that ", etc.). Suddenly, she is model-beautiful, the Prom Queen is, and boys interested in her. While the transformation of the XC60 on XC60 R-Design with Pole Star, Volvo has a lot more than what happens is that teen films, there is something in common: Now that the crossover is less conservative, you can to take a vehicle to know they have not appreciated in the past.

The Volvo XC60 was already an impressive car. When it first came out, it bridges the gap between popular Volvo station wagon and the larger Volvo XC90 sport / utility. It follows the current design motif of the company: beautiful, elegant Scandinavian design on the outside and an equally attractive interior. Volvos are known for their safety and the XC60 is loaded with safety goodies. The cabin is more than enough luxury, but also manages to offer the feature. If there was, the XC60 was missing was a little something for fans.

Volvo has taken small steps to fix this. It starts on the huge gap between the perception in America that Volvo is a conservative business and reality that it is close to a serious presence in the road race in Europe. The first step was the optional R-Design package for 2011, the stiffer suspension and unique style elements is included, but no increase in power or torque. Which brings us to 2012, and the second step: Polestar Performance? Polestar Volvo's motorsport partner since 1996. It is Volvo's AMG, and the design of the FIA World Touring Car, helped STCC (Swedish Touring Car Championship) and the World Touring Car Championship. Though few Americans know Polestar is, the name is known in Sweden: The C30 Polestar has become the most successful racing cars in the history of Volvo Cars.

And how does this have to do on the XC60? It is clear that Polestar not to wear the XC60 cars for sale to the public, but what it can do this only applied to some of their knowledge of breed technology from motor vehicles. In this case adds Polestar treatment of 25 hp and 30 Nm of torque to the XC60, for a total of 325 and 354th The T6 engine in the Volvo XC60, the upgrade will cost $ 1,495 p to the dealer (from 2012, it comes with R-Design XC60s), those who do not buy the update package for Polestar fact, owners of 2011-2012 R-design their crossover for the upgrade. It consists of a number ECM recalibration of gases to adjust the ignition timing and fuel mixture and increases the turbo boost. And that's great news for the owners XC60: The upgrade has no impact on fuel consumption and emissions, and under warranty Volvos.

The combination of R-design and Polestar kick is the beautiful cross-over a certain attitude. The suspension damping was 10 percent, which is a firmer ride, quicker steering ratio, the better to make on the vehicle - and entertaining - in corners. We discovered that on some beautiful mountain roads in Arizona, before the I-10. The XC60 felt planted and confident, and had great fun in tight corners. It does not process and a BMW, but it's certainly a lot of fun. When accelerating out of corners, the throttle response is better than in previous years, Polestar models, making it a snap to burn, immediately go to reach the next piece of twisty road.

If you look at a map of the southwestern United States, the trip from Phoenix to Los Angeles seems to be pretty boring. Granted, it's six of us driving to seven hours of mostly straight line, but you get used to such sights as painful finger Road in Salome, Arizona, through Agricultural inspection station near the state border and the dinosaur statues in Cabazon, California. OK. It is a boring ride. However, signified the lack of tourist attractions along the way enough time to concentrate on the XC60 R-Design with Pole Star.

In the long, lonely stretch of Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Los Angeles, where the traffic was surprisingly light and (to my knowledge), there were not too many State Troopers or traffic cameras. Throttle response was just as good out there, where it is easy to quickly go fast. Our tests confirm the route that the XC60 R-Design with Pole Star quickly. It is 60 mph in 5.7 seconds and the quarter-mile in 14.3 seconds to be 98.4 mph. The ride was firmer than rougher parts of the interstate, but it was not unreasonable and was well worth the upgrade in treatment. The interior of the Volvo was a stylish combination of off white and black, the chairs comfortable, but also many supportive.

We had a complaint about the XC60, but that has changed since the cross-over was changed: the electronics. A number of controls of the navigation system were catchy, others are difficult to access. Another electronic glitch was with the Blind Spot Information System. On several occasions at the station, there were reports that the system service that is less than a minute later, each time ended, and at least twice, there was a warning that the blind spot camera was needed blocks. (How? By what?) Who disappeared after less than a minute?

What does the new performance upgrade is our appetite for what's going to wake up with this vehicle. And maybe less - if this is successful enough upgrade for the XC60, perhaps there would be a more dramatic option, with electronically adjustable suspension, which is softer and firmer on his two-lane canyon with dramatic power increases on the open road. Yes, that would reduce fuel consumption and is a bit irrational, but now Polestar is involved, we can not dream, can we?

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