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Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4, first diesel-electric hybrid in the world

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4, first diesel-electric hybrid in the world

Peugeot has unveiled a hybrid version of the crossover 3008, before the beginning of the world premiere in Paris. The new Peugeot 3008 is Hybrid4 first diesel-electric hybrid vehicle in the world, showing a consumption of just 3.8 litres/100 km.

3008 Peugeot Hybrid4 combines a 2.0-liter turbo diesel engine 163 hp to the front wheels propelled by an electric motor of 27 horsepower (37 hp to boost) to move the rear wheels. As a result, the machine not only provides greater efficiency in terms of fuel consumption than a gasoline hybrid engine, but offers four-wheel drive.

 
Full factory Audi cars at its plant in Hungary

Full factory Audi cars at its plant in Hungary

Audi plans to produce full machine factory located in Gyor, western Hungary, which would explain the recent acquisition of land in the area, told German newspaper Automobilwoche, cited by Mediafax.

Currently, Audi Györ is to produce engines and assemble cars. With the completion of the proposed extended operations, the German group will be fully prepared to manufacture cars in Hungary, Gyor so you can have a strategic role in the production units of the Audi line.

 
DS3 Racing Citroen can be ordered from September 1

DS3 Racing Citroen can be ordered from September 1

The first orders for the new Citroen DS3 RACING will be conducted from September 1, 2010 to the delight motorsport fans, at a starting price of 29,990 euros. Developed by Racing Citroen, its 1.6-liter engine develops 202 hp.

Racing Citroen engineers have endorsed model Citroen DS3 and gave him a look in line with the competition department of the mark. Starting at the top of the range equipment Citroen DS3 (Sports Chic), version RACING presents exclusive features and sports. DS3 RACING Citroen has indeed 100% RACING features such as integration of carbon elements and specific equipment of world motorsport. Developed by Citroen Racing 1.6-liter engine develops 202 hp and enables it to pass through 1000 meters in 26.5 seconds. Chassis and powertrain were also subject to change. With a starting price of 29,990 euros, the first customers will be able to drive before the end.

 
Mazda2 facelift, the world premiere at the Paris Motor Show

Mazda2 facelift, the world premiere at the Paris Motor Show

Mazda has officially announced that this year at the Paris Salon will focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions by introducing three new models: Mazda2 facelift AND Mazda3 Mazda5 with a new diesel engine

Mazda2 - voted 2008 World Car of the Year - has received a facelift, as shown in the premiere in Paris the following major changes: a new front, revised interior, upgraded engines range from pollution norms EU5, improved chassis for better comfort and automatic transmission for the first time brought within range.

 
World premiere in Paris: the new generation Mercedes-Benz CLS

World premiere in Paris: the new generation Mercedes-Benz CLS

About a month before the beginning of the world's first Mercedes-Benz has officially revealed the first details and photos of the new CLS - first four-door coupe in the world, now the second generation. Market will be launched in 2011.

CLS, Mercedes-Benz has created a new category of vehicles in 2003, the first combined elegance and dynamism of a coupe with functionality and comfort of a sedan. The audience was delighted, bewildered competition and a symbol of birth: four years CFA was the only four-door coupe in this class, and in October 2004 was chosen by 170,000 car buyers worldwide.

 
Volkswagen Race Touareg in March, ready for 2011 Dakar Rally

Volkswagen Race Touareg in March, ready for 2011 Dakar Rally

Update! With a new design, proven technology, Volkswagen Race Touareg began developing the model development, successfully twice in a row, the Dakar Rally in 2011, in South America. 3 Race Touareg will be fully revealed in August.

Update 23 August:

Volkswagen has unveiled its completely new vehicle for Dakar Race Touareg model 3. Under the hood is a twin-turbo 2.5 TDI engine optimized for better fuel economy, but that produces 300 hp. Transmission is ensured by a new sequential gearbox with five steps.

 
Chevrolet Cruze, 10 airbags in 2011

Chevrolet Cruze, 10 airbags in 2011

2011 Chevrolet Cruze will offer customers 10 airbags - a first in its segment. Thus, passengers aboard the Cruze will be safe if an accident maximum.

Chevrolet has announced that Scott Thomas, one of the engineers who worked on the creation of 10 airbags Cruze, has over 30 patents registered in safety - most of which are awarded to new or improved airbags and restraint systems.

 
Hyundai better image for World Cup

Hyundai better image for World Cup

A study conducted by Echo Research has found that at the end of the World Cup, which lasted one month, Hyundai has registered highest growth in terms of brand awareness among all sponsors.

Over 1,000 members of the British public were interviewed before and after the event, and after the championship Hyundai obtained an increase of five percent in terms of reputation. Results were positive in other regions: the Netherlands, brand awareness has increased three times during the opening match and final.

 
Jeep Wrangler gets a new interior for 2011

Jeep Wrangler gets a new interior for 2011

Chrysler LLC has released the first images of new Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to offer customers a completely new interior, refined, comfortable and useful. Started production of new models at its plant in Ohio.

New Jeep Wrangler stands inside with a completely redesigned instrument panel, with space for storage now and November, with improvements in usability and quality materials. Also available is a new console and lock the door armrests are comfortable. Motorists will benefit from electric and heated mirrors, and passengers will have better visibility through the rear window larger.

 
Audi Q3 - direct competitor to BMW X1

Audi Q3 - direct competitor to BMW X1

Audi to build Q5 SUV than most likely called Q3 in response to the BMW X1, which is already the best-selling SUV in Europe. The model has already been detected in some spy photos.

Audi is not so from BMW since mid Q5 SUV model, direct competitor to the BMW X3, X1 is behind with only 407 units in sales rank from January to June 2010 (44 067 units vs. X1 . 43 660 units Q5). A smaller model, Q3 could help Audi to become the leader in this segment, writes WorldCarFans.com

 
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