Audi A2 Concept

Over in Europe, Audi has been carefully tested a number of new electric-vehicle projects, including their latest concept A2 with an all-electric drive. Reporters from car magazine in the UK has learned that Audi A2 electric car project, decided to cancel as a result of the model estimated retail price of 40,000 € in size.

To add they also found that the A1 e-tron has been canceled as the Ingolstadt brand wants to shrink its EV future prospects. The A2-concept debuted in 2011, a completely electric drivetrain, the over 114HP and 199 Nm of torque is generated moves, and is 125 miles, driving before a recharge is. Conceptually, was the concept A2 Audi's answer to BMW i3 new city car and was scheduled for release in 2015.

Although interesting, the reasons why is Audi canceling the project due to the fact that the brand lost faith in the idea of such a niche in the market for existing, especially in view of the expected price range. To continue to have this, Car Magazine also noted that the UK Government provides a £ 5,000 boost for the mass market EVs, but the question for them is "disappointingly low in Europe." As a result, Audi saw this and changed their plans for future eV.

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2013 Ford Explorer Sport

When Ford introduced the sporty new version of the new unibody Explorer in March, many were confused by us, why they made just a sport model, not an all-out version on the side of the Taurus SHO drop. Anyway, apparently Ford has just announced the official prices for the new 2013 Ford Explorer Sport announced. Presented by the Taurus SHO EcoBoost 3.5L V6 that produces 350 hp 2013 Ford Explorer and a lofty 350 pounds-feet of torque. The reason why the Explorer EcoBoost V6 is down on power compared to the 365hp rating of the Taurus SHO and Flex EcoBoost V6 will be 355 caused by the different exhaust setup on the Explorer of the more ground clearance.

The Explorer Sport comes complete with a more severe cooling system and radiators, the brakes of the Taurus SHO Performance Package and a revised all-wheel drive system that can send 80% of torque to the Explorer sport on the back, instead of 60% as the other models. The cost for this is $ 41,545. And so you get a totally different look of the standard browser with a unique tinted coating, such as a grid, side mirror caps and front and rear light surrounds. Twenty-inch wheels are standard with a sport suspension, a hi-fi sound quality of Sony, leather, Ford SYNC and MYFORD systems. Demanding an additional $ 4130 is a premium package that only consists of a bucket list of interior options. When maxed, the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport is also a nice big run $ 52,760.

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2013 Toyota GT86

Long awaited, makes Toyota's compact 2 +2 sports car, the GT 86, its European debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. For sale in Europe in the summer of 2012, the Toyota GT 86 is a fully geared to the driver's vehicle. It shapes the sheer intrinsic joy of driving through precise, immediate response to the smallest gas-or control inputs, for those who examine the driving passion and not out of necessity. With a low, very aerodynamic body stretched across the engineering hard points, the new GT-86 are based on a completely new platform. Notify a heavy, large displacement powertrain for its performance, the GT returns 86 for sporting roots of Toyota with only the world's combination of a compact, front-mounted, free-speed, horizontally opposed "Boxer" petrol engine and rear-wheel drive.

This unique format combines power train with the world's most compact four-seat design, low weight, low inertia and low center of gravity for the best power to weight ratio. These attributes price of the GT 86 lively, accessible performance, appealing, easily exploited dynamic capabilities with minimal electronic intrusion, and maximum driving pleasure. Designed to specifically to the purity of the classic sports car experience, by a passionate team drafted of engineers, through competition sharpened and tailored to the discerning enthusiast to focus satisfied the GT inherits 86 is the spirit of former Toyota sports car to reward the driver's driving pleasure commitment.

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2013 Ford F-150

Ford officially took the wraps off the 2013 Ford F-150 this morning in Waco, Texas. Although not a dramatic overhaul, the new F-150 comes later this year a number of improvements, including new rosters, which is part of a fully dedicated to the dashboard-over-represented are included so that the pick-up from a close relationship with the Super Duty. Ford has also added high-intensity discharge lamps, headlamps as an option for 2013. There are also some new 18 - and 20-inch wheel option and the addition of MYFORD touch the cab of the F-150.

The incremental changes to Ford’s best-selling F-Series are a way pickups retains its fresh automaker, said Doug Scott, Ford truck marketing manager marketing. Instead of waiting for the next scheduled refreshing, pushing new features in Ford vehicles, when they become available. Last year, Ford renewed its powertrain options for the F-150, the addition of two V6 options.

Ford truck buyers seem to want to approach. Had sold in the past 13 months, more than half of all F-150s either a 3.7-liter V6 or a well-preserved Ford 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 under its hood. Full-size pickups are the fourth largest segment in the United States, and Scott said the company thinks it could be the third largest growing segment in the coming years. "We are 1.6 million truck sales this year (for the segment) to follow," said Scott. "For our long-term forecasts of 2 million is not impossible."

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2013 Ford Flex

The 2013 Ford Flex box-shaped car is not just fashion, it is one of the better picks for a trip through the country, and carry six adults in the evening, and for busy mothers, and all afternoon IKEA unwise purchases. Catch our drift? While Flex does have such a vehicle, that some sort of deal-breaking packaging error, there really is not. Compared to most other crossover on the market, the Flex is not only useful, it is more stylish, and at least the next Explorer, it runs better. You get the quality of the inner packaging a minivan without the mom-car image. Plus, with this year's changes, a more coherent design than ever before and with the EcoBoost, a vehicle that can be as fast as some sports sedans can be pushed. It is a pleasant car to drive, too, and we think it is a step on the will of the Traverse, Pilot and Highlander. Usually it is because the superior handling raised behind the Volvo XC90 that spin-off of the Flex "platform, the same support of Taurus, Lincoln MKS and MKT carries. Already in the basic flex like a smaller car, with sharp steering response and a compliant feeling that comes from its long wheelbase, but great control over his body movements, even if it is pressed in a way that no family will ever be used car. Trust us on this issue.

Ford has well through the application of variable valve control based on 3.5-liter V-6 this year, it now makes 287 hp and delivers a mpg better than last year. But the star of the lineup remains the turbo, 365 hp EcoBoost Flex, which goes 0-60 mph time of under seven seconds, and the lighter Flex your feet, making it faster than anything in the classroom. A new electric power steering, a quicker ratio, and a control unit that is now locked on the subframe, precise steering feel, while improving a large number of improvements in ride harshness and keeps the cabin is much quieter noise from outside. As big as the 2013 Flex (it is 202 cm long, with an equally long 118-inch wheelbase), it is surprisingly straightforward to park and drive through the city. It is not only to drive small, but it does not feel much more complicated than a midsize sedan. All seats in the first and second rows are very comfortable, with a limo-like space in all directions, and a selection of buckets or bench. The long wheelbase pays the most here, but has even the third row legroom for smaller adults, but headroom is limited for six-footers. The Flex is one of the safest cars you can buy. The comprehensive safety equipment includes six airbags, anti-lock brakes and stability control with anti-rollover technology. A rearview camera and parking sensors are available, like a blind spot warning system and adaptive cruise control, and this year, the inflatable second row seat belts and adaptive cruise control (Forward Collision Alert with), and a blind-spot monitoring system.

The 2013 Ford Flex is not only a bold appearance and three rows of seats, they want an excellent, fully equipped family car, and especially in the top Limited guise feels like a full-range model. The base Flex SE comes standard with three rows of seats, CD player, power windows, mirrors and locks; Fill Capless Fuel and MyKey, that the owners put participate default values for radio volume and speed of the vehicle so that an electronic leash on younger drivers. Upscale Flex crossover can be equipped with the EcoBoost turbo engine, all-wheel drive, leather upholstery and a panoramic glass roof. All 2013 models except the base SE, the new, improved version of the Touch MYFORD, improved responsiveness, a cleaner look includes enhanced fonts and better design for on-screen buttons. The instrument panel has been redesigned to go along with MYFORD touch, and a left panel can be adapted to a variety of features including a graphical display for the speedometer. Another new feature, just below MYFORD touch, capacitive sensors, more houses audio and climate control. There is a physical button for the hazard warning lights, but everything else (including the climate controls) based on touch.

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

It's been a little in recent rumors about how the 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo costs if it goes on sale later this month. It is time for all the rumors and reports of the rest, but - the numbers are even, and the Veloster turbo is officially at $ 21,950, plus $ 775 * set for the target. That means a $ 2,500 more than in an atmospheric cycle star with the manual transmission and style package - a $ 19,450 car. As we reported earlier, is the turbo engine, a $ 1,600 price increase, and the rest of the additional cost comes from a large number of standard equipment, including heated leather seats with lumbar support power, a ground effects kit, LED taillights, and of course, that unique front.

A six-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel shift paddles for an additional $ 1,000. And that's wonderful matte-gray color? That is $ 1,000, to (as to what we were told, however). Offers a panoramic sunroof, backup warning sensors, automatic headlights, and a navigation system with rearview camera and a 115-volt outlet covers - if you have the ultimate package, are willing to shell out an extra $ 2,500, regardless of the transmission. All-in, a fully loaded bicycle Star-Turbo with automatic transmission you back a cool $ 25,450 (excluding destination). The 2013 Veloster Turbo uses a new 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder good for 201 horsepower and 194 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai says that when equipped with a manual transmission and runs on unleaded petrol, the Veloster Turbo achieve fuel consumption figures of 26/38/30 miles per gallon (city / highway / combined). For our full driving impressions in the coming weeks, stay tuned.

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2012 Jaguar XKR-S

Jaguar is known for some time that it used to be this year's Geneva Motor Show, to start celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the legendary E-type promising. Many expect that this allusion belong to the heritage of the company's announcement of a new small sports car. This is not the car you see here. This is the XKR-S 2012, and it proves that someone decided that the XKR is very angry. That thing looks like it is raised in the wild. With a suit badly behaved race car that never was in England or one of the original E-Type. In the field of heritage is important to note that this is not the first time that Jag has these four letters are used in a row. The company released a 550-horsepower XK-RS concept with a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 from 2004 Chicago show. And then in 2009, built a circulation of 200 Jaguar XKR-S models for European customers, so the car unique character pieces, but no additional power supply. The 2012 XKR-S is to combine features of both cars, the engine jumped-up version of the XKR has 5.0-liter supercharged engine and the car does crazy aesthetic to a new level.

The 5.0, tuned to 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque to produce, is driving the car to a claimed top speed of 186 miles per hour. Jag projects a 0-to-60-mph in 4.2 seconds, but we would expect that the better time we have tested a 2010 XKR, with its V-8 producing 510 hp and 461 lb-ft, shot in the rose flat in four seconds. The extra power comes from fuel and remapped additional tuning. Better breathing and better sound came courtesy of an active exhaust system. The XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest production car the company has ever built. The company also points out that the XKR-S is the first production model of the vaunted 300-mph (186 mph), his clubs. (The low production and hyper-exotic XJ220, which hit most of the glory of his name in miles per hour, it is understandable that those outside of this census). We believe Jaguar when it says that the design of the XKR-S has been "driven aerodynamic." Unique front and rear bumpers are clear, the cap is usually ventilation openings, and nostrils, and there is a large fixed rear spoiler, a first for XK. Look closely and you will notice that the LED lights are from a completely new form compared with those of other XKs. Carbon fiber is used on the front splitter, the middle part of the wing and rear diffuser, the last Cozies up to four sockets. The massage not only provides a unique look at the teeth-though perhaps not appropriate to import, but an alleged 26-percent reduction in the elevator.

There is no chrome on this thing, with the exception of the "leaper" emblem was added to the back, is all that can be displayed in the shiny fabric instead of body color or black and shiny. Speaking of body colors, there are five options, including the Italian Racing Red and French Racing Blue, and they should "remember Jaguar competition heritage." (Yes, Jags snap of yesterday painted in national colors, and sat down on other people as British. Not all British cars must be painted BRG). Inside is a red starter button, several subtle changes finish, and carbon-look leather front seats reinforces the better equipped with 16 modes, storage and heating. This is still a Jaguar, after all. But the XKR-S is not only the engine and dress-up. Attention has been paid to the chassis, including a 0.4-inch reduction in height, a new aluminum rear uprights and revised geometry. Front and rear springs are reinforced with 28 percent. The Adaptive Damping System provides unique software program, as well as the stability control system. The car lightweight, forged 20-inch wheels are a half inch wider than on the back of the 20's optional on the XK and XKR. They measure nine inches wide at the front and 10.5 in the back, and the Pirelli P Zero rubber measuring 255/35 front and 295/35 at the rear wrapped. Although not a particularly fitting tribute to the E-type, the XKR-S has some serious promise. It may offend, or at least not relying on Jag purists, but that's normal. Jaguar hopes to win models and spin-offs to get new customers to create, while offering products to the loyal customer requirements. To purchase the number of new customers in a position apparently limited XKR-S and how much they have the countdown has not yet been revealed.

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2012 Škoda Superb Combi Outdoor

The Skoda Superb Combi has picked up on the "Allroad" habit of flashier brother, Audi. As expected, but Škoda Guise, the design of the package make-over as applied at the Superb Combi Outdoor is not as noticeable. The ground clearance and suspension are unchanged, and there are no steel trays under the front and rear installed.

But there are "sturdy plastic plates," which runs across the floor of the car, and a revised font bumper with fog lights and a larger lower intake. It is said that the combination to allow outside "his property outside of the paved roads," but we would take that with a few grains, regardless of the Czech word for "salt" is. It is now available with an engine and drivetrain layout as in the Green Line.

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2013 Honda Fit EV

It would be only a limited number available for leasing in some areas, but the Honda Fit EV is certainly one thing that is very good about it: an official EPA rating of 118 MPGE and a range of 82 miles. In particular, the Fit gets 132/105/118 all-electric city / highway / Combined MPGE. Honda says that the little EV is the most efficient vehicle, the EPA has ever tested, but we're not sure. As in the comparison table for the Honda Fit eV below the car manufacturer just released, in order to view forget the Tesla Roadster 2.5, said the EPA was taking on 119 MPGE.

Honda says that "the 2013 Honda Fit EV all other EV range in efficiency, the most miles for your electro-dollars, tops," and that only 124 MPGE roadster on the urban cycle, so there might be a star wherever needed is. Or perhaps it is that Honda needs kWh to 100 miles (the Fit has only 29, while the Roadster using 5.2 30) will be compared. Regardless of the specific characteristics of the situation, the Fit EV efficient small car, and that makes us sad that Honda's double treat it as a compliance vehicle. Leases start "in certain markets in California and Oregon followed in 2012 by an East Coast rollout in 2013." The Fit EV will probably cost $ 399 per month and have an MSRP of $ 36,625. Last we heard, Honda is planning to make only 1100-Fit EV for the U.S. market.

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