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Nέο Volvo V40: From 21.070 euro with withdrawal

Volvo Car Hellas has announced the suggested retail prices for the new V40, shortly before the car's official appearance at its showrooms in Greece, which is scheduled for mid-July.

With a design that stands out, the new V40 has a decidedly Scandinavian look and feel. It is expected to redefine the premium midsize segment, featuring systems derived from older Volvo models. It introduces unprecedented equipment in its category, such as the pedestrian airbag, the City Safety which now intervenes up to 50 km / h, pedestrian detection with automatic braking, the variable digital instrument panel, the glass panoramic roof, the illuminated gear selector and more.

The entry-level equipment for the new Volvo V40 is also the Optimum series. This includes among others: pedestrian airbag, the City Safety system to avoid collisions in city traffic, which in its 2nd generation has now extended its field of operation up to 50 km / h, dynamic stability and traction control system with advanced stability system, torque redistribution differential and sports mode, driver airbags, passenger, side and roof, knee airbag for the driver, side impact and neck injury protection systems, ABS with brake assist, electric steering wheel, Start/Stop system and energy recovery system, interior mirror without frame, sound system with integrated color screen, CD/MP3 player with AUX socket and much more. The basic equipment follows in detail on the next page.

For petrol versions of the new V40, there are two options, based on the engine we know from the S60/V60 1,6 liter, of course with a turbo, like all Volvo engines: The T3 version of the 1.596 κ.εκ. and 150 horsepower with CO2 emissions 125 ml/km. In the Optimum equipment level, T3 starts from 21.070 euro with withdrawal (initial 22.500)
the T4 version, also of 1.596 κ.εκ. but with 180 horses this time, with CO2 emissions 129 ml/km. with the manual 6-speed transmission. In the Optimum equipment level, the T4 version starts from 22.820 euro with withdrawal (initial 24.250).

In the diesel versions, the options offered by the new V40 are even more: The D2 version with the turbo diesel engine 1.560 ml, with 115 horsepower, with torque as his main weapon: 27,5 kg. (that take place 29,05 kg. with overboost). It is worth noting that the D2 version depending on the choice of tires/rims may have CO2 emissions 94 or 99 ml/km. The consumption of the new V40 with the 94  gm/km is just 3,6 liters/100 km. in mixed traffic conditions (respectively the issue of 99 ml/km. he's got 3,8 liters/100 km). In both cases there is an exemption from road tax while the suggested retail price remains the same, which starts from 21.970 euro with withdrawal (initial 23.400). Note that the price of the D2 version is just 900 euro greater than the as well 1,6 liter petrol version T3. The D3 version with the 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine 1.984 ml, with 150 horsepower, which starts from 25.750 euro with withdrawal (initial value 28.550), in the Optimum version with a 6-speed manual gearbox. CO2 emissions are 114 ml/km. The D4 version with the 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine 1.984 ml, with 177 horsepower, which starts from 28.980 euro with withdrawal (initial value 31.780), in the Kinetic version with a 6-speed manual gearbox. CO2 emissions are 114 ml/km.

Source : 4troxoi.gr

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Hamilton: 'Bad day at work'

He described it as a bad day at work Lewis Hamilton the grand prix at the Valencia circuit. The British pilot retired one lap before the checkered flag, because of the accident with Pastor Maldonado.

However, the Brit admitted that this is how racing is, adding that the positive thing is that other contenders for the title also lost valuable points.

"I had a bad day at work, but that's how racing is. A lot has changed in the state of the league, we lost a lot of points, but fortunately the pilots who are still within the title battle, like Sebastian they lost points, but that makes the situation more difficult", were the words of the British pilot to fill in afterwards.

"You put your heart and soul into achieving something and in the end you don't achieve what you want, but such is life. You compromise and move on, there are still many matches", he added.

Hamilton is third in the standings, abstaining 23 points from the pioneer, Fernando Alonso.

Source : sport-fm.gr

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Fiat 500 with a Ferrari engine;

And yet! The design house Lazzarini presented his new project, which is based on its body Fiat 500, but its power will come from a V8 engine Ferrari.
Lazzarini Design presented its new project named 550 Italia, based on the Fiat platform 500 with too many modifications. Apart from the excessive aero aids and giant spoiler, the most important element that distinguishes the "beast" is the Ferrari V8 engine mounted in the rear. The performance of the 4.5 liter engine touches them 550 horsepower, however, according to the breeding house, reduced power by 20 horsepower (since her motor 458 Italia delivers 570 horsepower) for better traction (!).

For now, the Lazzarini company is looking for investors willing to spend 437.000 euros in order for the specific project to proceed to the production of minimums, of course, "super units".

Source : autotriti.gr

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A smaller Lexus GS hybrid is in the works

Against BMW diesels, Mercedes and Audi

The evolution of a second, of a smaller hybrid in the GS range, Lexus has confirmed. The new model may be called the GS300h and takes aim at green diesel versions of the German competition – see e.g.. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics and Audi A6 2.0 TDI. The technical details of the new version remain unknown, however, as revealed by Yoshihiko Kanamori, chief engineer for the new GS, the petrol engine will be bigger than the 1.8 of CT200h and smaller than 3.5 GS450h's V6 (photo).

The logic says that the ready-made solution of the hybrid models of the American market Lexus ES300h and Toyota Camry Hybrid will be used, which combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor and a CVT transmission. The new Lexus hybrid will be ready on 2013, while we will learn more information at the Paris exhibition next September.

Source : gocar.gr

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Alfa Romeo 4C: A miracle is born!

Only a few months are left until the impressive Alfa Romeo 4C sets its wheels on the roads of Europe, overturning with its presence the data in the 2-seater sports car category.

Having been officially presented at the Geneva International Motor Show 2011 and for the second time in the autumn of the same year at the Frankfurt Motor Show in a particularly impressive coloring (Fluid Metal), the dazzling AlfaRomeo 4C is now literally on the doorstep of the markets of the Old Continent. With the leaders of the Italian company having already planned the start of its production in 2013, the 2-seater compact supercar of the Milanese brand adopts the traditional "rear-drive" architecture for sports driving enthusiasts – engine in the center", having a length very close to 4 μ. and wheelbase less than 2.400 mm. These dimensions on the one hand emphasize the "compact" features of the car and on the other hand focus on the flexibility and sportiness of the character, together of course with the unique design lines, both inside and outside, which literally overflow with genuine Italian style.

The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept uses technology and materials derived from the impressive 8C Competizione, such as carbon fiber, aluminum and rear-wheel drive), as well as features from the rest, more "earthly" Alfa Romeo models, currently on sale. Some of them are the turbocharged petrol engine 1.7500 TBi direct spray, the "dry" type and dual clutch Alfa TCT gearbox, as well as the selector of the D.N.A system which concerns the modification of the car's dynamic characteristics. The 4-cylinder engine of the 4C, thanks to the cutting-edge technology it adopts, such as direct fuel injection into the chamber, the double and continuous timing of the valves, the modern turbocharger and the revolutionary scan control system that eliminates turbo lag, performs over 200 horses giving unique emotions and impressive performances from every point of view. Combined with the dry type, Alfa Romeo dual clutch automatic transmission, manages to accelerate the Italian… sculpture from the 0 to the first ones 100 km/h in less than 5 δλ. reaching top speed 250 km / h.

Source : 4troxoi.gr

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Skoda Rapid

The Rapid is taking a central role in doubling Skoda's sales and will be launched in all European markets in the autumn of 2012. Its manufacturers believe that it will impress with the very large spaces for its category, the value-price relationship, its active and passive safety as well as its range of turbocharged engines.

The car fully incorporates all elements of the new corporate design, which will also characterize the next new models. The front shows off Skoda's new design philosophy. The brand's new badge is placed in a specially designed position on the front bonnet and no longer on the grille, whose shape is now wider. A chrome frame surrounds its dense vertical stripes that ensure effective engine ventilation. The lighting bodies have a new design and complement the aggressive design of the front part.

Despite the relatively compact external dimensions (length 4.48m and width 1.7m), the new Rapid surprises with its interiors. Its five passengers will have unique comfort and facilities while their luggage is taken care of by the luggage space that exceeds 500 lt. Two diesel and five petrol engines form the driving force and will be mated to either manual or automatic DSG gearboxes 7 relations. For our market, gasoline engines stand out 1.2 TSi and 1.4 TSi 105 and 122 horsepower respectively while in diesel engines o 1.6 TDi will be offered in two different horsepowers 90 and 105 horses.
The new Rapid makes its debut at the Paris Motor Show next September.


Source : 4troxoi.gr

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Small changes for the Nissan Pixo

THE Nissan made minor changes to Pixo's engine and aerodynamics, which had the effect of dropping average CO2 emissions below their threshold 100 g/km.

That means how, when the renewed small Nissan arrives in our country, will not pay road tax, at least according to what is in force today.

Other changes include two new colors (Midnight Purple και Glistening Grey) and slightly updated cabin decoration, where some plastics have changed from gray to black.

Since the Pixo is based on the Alto, it was only a matter of time before we saw these changes, since they have already been done in the small Suzuki.

Source : gocar.gr