2012 Volkswagen Passat R-Line

Can produce only a few car manufacturers do the kind of sport sedans, the Germans. And for most automobile manufacturers in the country, these performance vehicles identified with a letter (or a combination of a pair): M for BMW, Audi RS, AMG Mercedes-Benz ... and R for Volkswagen. The relatively new performance division in Wolfsburg has now got his hands on the Passat, and these are the results. Well, almost but not quite. You see, this is not a full-on R Performance version, but an R-Line model is the mid-size sedan (and wagon) a sportier look and improved suspension, but moods without the motor would expect you to work with it.

It is not the same as the Passat here. Our America (Chattanooga, Tennessee, to be exact). This is based on European models, and as such is available (in Europe, anyway) in both the sedan and wagon form. In each body style, the Passat R-Line, a new aerodynamic kit (complete with sporty front and rear bumpers, side skirts, rear diffuser and trunk lid spoiler), 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension and a cabin with sports seats, stainless steel finish and a flat bottom steering wheel adorned. The R line model as a separate trim level on the top of the Passat range - sales of € 30.225 in Germany (equivalent to about $ 39k) - but the buyer of the Comfortline and Highline trim levels can also use the Aero Kit for additional (€ 990 ~ 1300 ).

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Audi Q3 Red Track

It seems that Audi can not get enough of the creation of concepts based on the brand new Q3 compact crossover. At the 2012 Detroit Auto Show, Audi Q3 Vail came with the concept, followed by the RS and Jinlong Yufeng Q3 Concept at the Beijing Motor Show 2012. Now showing at the Wörthersee 2012, Audi with the new show Q3 Red Trail - a version that focuses on an active lifestyle and a more sporty.

"The Audi Q3 red themed vehicle lane represents a new possible variation of the SUV concept," said Audi in a statement. "It is for young, athletic men are designed. The Audi Q3 red trail is a rugged, sporty compact SUV offers many convenient features and elegant design and individual design highlights is."

The Audi Q3 Concept Red Track features:

- An Energy Red exterior.

- Vertical styles made of aluminum in the single-frame grille.

- Headlights, with a red hue.

- Wider wheel arches and sills.

- 5-spoke wheels in size 8.5 J x 20

- Black, gray and red interior with ribbed floor mats with narrow stripes of red velvet, leather framed.

- Nappa

- MMI navigation and much more

- Makes Power comes from a 2.5-liter TFSI engine 340-hp and 331 lb-ft of torque, which is from 0 to 62 mph in 5.4 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph allowed.

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2013 Infiniti JX

If you found yourself in a Toyota showroom in search of a 7-passenger a few months ago, the dealer is the only option to take a walk around the monstrous QX. After thoroughly by the luxury, which has impressed almost drips from the door jam, you can still find themselves put off by the $ 60,000 sticker price of SUVs. At this point would be the only other option in this particular line-up, the 5-person-FX, which would mean cutting out some space would be needed.

Speed up to the present day, and you will notice that Infiniti is a brand new model squeezed right in between the solid and sporty FX QX that the automaker has called the JX. The JX is built a 7-passenger luxury crossover very ready for the competition. So, how well they stacked? Let's see.

2013 Infiniti JX specifications:

- Style: Crossover.

- Number of seats: 7

- Base price: $ 40,450.

- Engine: 3.5-liter V6 - 265 hp at 6,400 rpm / 248 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm.

- Transmission: CVT gearbox.

- 0 to 60 mph: 8 seconds.

- Maximum speed: 121 miles per hour.

- Towing capacity: 3,500 pounds.

- Curb weight: 4,280 pounds for FWD model, 4419 for the AWD model.

- Fuel consumption: 18/24 mpg (city / highway) for FWD, 18/23 for AWD.

- Cool Facts: It is equipped with 8 cup holders and 6 racks, provides an innovative way to open the third series, has tri-zone climate control, you have access to access Google Calendar, and has its own real-life personal assistant.

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Buick Riviera Concept

General Motors confirmed Wednesday that it has a trademark application in the Riviera name that is used by the Buick brand for almost 40 years. The last time we saw the Buick Riviera was in 2007 at the Shanghai Motor Show in concept form. Previously, GM sold the full-size Riviera from 1963 to 1999 - with a production of more than 1.1 million vehicles. In 1949 the Riviera name was used to distinguish Buick Roadmaster cars. Not yet decided spokesman Nick Richards for Buick has to go back to say the name: "I would not read too much into this, we are constantly protecting different names.”

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Novitec Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder

Novitech Rosso tuning house from Germany, which has recently been the big Italia Ferrari 458 Spyder, making it both more power (and certainly do not) and some head turning visual upgrades. From the factory, making the super sports cars of the 4.5-liter V8 570 hp, and gets from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 200 miles per hour. If Novitech Rossso took power with its own exhaust that shaves 46 pounds, the weight of the Spyder 458 Italia, a software extension and a carbon fiber airbox. The final output of the model is tuned 601hp and 420 lb-ft of torque and a reported profit on the original 2 h top speed. Novitech Rosso tuned suspension with a hydrolic system that is 40 millimeters in height, if necessary, gave a new sport springs that overall the model of 35mm and new stabilizers.

A series of 21-inch wheels, Pirelli P-Zero wrapped rubber in size 255/30 ZR 21. The Ferrari sticking to the sidewalk in front surrounded with 22-inch wheels at the rear of 335/25 ZR 22 tires size to the back seat. On the inside the interior of the Novitech Rosso Ferrari 458 Italia Spyder custom leather dust and carbon fiber trim added. External changes include upgraded trim on the mirrors and the front air intakes, a two-part front spoiler and side doors and a trunk lid wing and diffuser. All new parts are made of carbon fiber, which is well made rear lights go dim.

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2012 Volkswagen Passat

John and Helen Taylor have recently completed a record run in a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI started. The duo traveled from Houston, Texas, Sterling, Virginia, filled a 1,626.1-mile stretch on a single low-sulfer diesel fuel. The previous record was afraid about 100 miles. Baggage weighing 120 pounds, the Taylors on their two-day trip, from May 3 - May 5 was accompanied you travelled with a maximum of 14 hours per day, and not to drive at night. "We are delighted to have broken the record for the longest distance driven on one tank of fuel," said John Taylor.

"The Passat TDI was the perfect car for the trip, he offers many interior and cargo space, but is economical enough to help us, this record." Power for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI comes from a 2.0 - liter turbocharged diesel 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque makes. Although it is rated at 43 mpg, the Taylors manage to 84.1 mpg average. The vehicle was calibrated to a nationally recognized testing laboratory in Houston for the trip, where the speedometer and odometer is are taken, while police monitored the fuel. Upon arrival, the tank was opened and verified by a Virginia sheriff's deputy.

It takes a certain driving style in order to achieve this level of fuel consumption, but the Taylors actually hold workshops on how the technique down, and have 90 fuel economy world record. So if fuel is to buy a major concern for your next car, hybrid forgets to just buy a TDI and get the power, too.

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Volkswagen Cross Up! Concept

We knew that the three-door Volkswagen Up! Would make shift to other variants, is one of them a five-door model, later this year. According to the word in the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the well-preserved cross-Up! Who is responsible for the styling of the five-up with characters! Would actually follow up.

Crossovers are still popular all over their sales are on the rise in Europe, so it's no surprise that manufacturers opportunities to be found market-specific versions. According to preliminary figures, the cross-Up! Would slot in at $ 6,000 less than the bigger Tiguan. And like any other small crossover € - well, almost - you should never expect to see here.

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Ford Evos Concept

We have heard recently that the 2014/2015 Ford Mustang model year design features of the Evos concept, which had its world premiere at the IAA in Frankfurt has been made in 2011th New details suggest that now is the new Mustang is now a "world car" that can cover the markets outside the United States. This means that in 2015 Mustang to develop a sports car than the linear average muscle car.

Insiders speculate that the new Mustang to move to an independent body rather than the current straight axle rear. Although it is still ROCK YOUR WORLD in a straight line, it is now something better drive ability. The Mustang will also fall slightly in weight and smaller and slimmer. Powertrain options will be everything from turbo 4-banger, and the amazing V6 5.0-liter V8 BOSS.

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2013 Cadillac ATS

General Motors this morning revealed the pricing of the most anticipated next model - the 2013 Cadillac ATS. Prices for the new ATS with a 2.5-liter and the next generation 6-speed manual transmission will start at $ 33,990 - and that includes goal-chargers. "The ATS is a vehicle segment this year, which is one of the most competitive in the marketplace, both from a cost and performance standpoint," said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing. "ATS has an unmistakable presence and offer a compelling value proposition and quick, nimble, fun-to-drive dynamics that challenge the appeal to the lifestyle of modern luxury segment of buyers and the status quo."

Moving from one level of the 2.0-liter turbocharged version of the 2013 ATS starts at $ 35,795, including destination and offers automatic and manual transmissions and rear-wheel drive. The top-of-the-range 3.6-liter V6 with 320 hp starts at $ 42,090 Cadillac ATS and an automatic transmission and standard content, the CUE infotainment system, leather 8-way power adjustable seats with memory, keyless start and contains much more are included. The all-wheel drive will be optional. Cadillac says it will drop a more detailed price sheet later along the line.

The 2013 Cadillac ATS sedan will go on sale later this year and will come with a choice of three engines units. The assessment model will make a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine with 270 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder atmospheric will also be available so that 200-hp and 188 lb-ft of torque. The top-of-the-line Cadillac ATS is a 3.6-liter V6 makes 318-hp and 267 lb-ft of torque to be driven. The prizes will be given precisely known, to start.

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