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VW Golf GTI «Concept White»

This is another special edition of evergreen Golf GTI of Volkswagen, but is limited to cosmetic changes rather than mechanical.
So after the VW Polo R WRC Street & Race, German company introduced a more "special" version of the famous GTI, the report Wörthersee 2012, made in Austria.

The car is in concept form, not announced availability or price, However, according to preliminary figures are simply cosmetic changes, rather than mechanical. So the VW Golf GTI «Concept White», as it's called, They painted in Oryx White matte color on the outside of, while the interior is dominated by two-tone black / red. In items such as seats, The steering wheel, handbrake and door trims, find Nappa leather with red stitching, and there GTI signals inside of the side sills. Finally the front grill grille, also uses matte white and aluminum colorations

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The S.Jobs had designed the iCar;

O co-founder of Apple Company, Steve Jobs, can be "left" in October 2011, but the ideas and dreams continue to impress us.

Recently, one of many ideas left behind by Steve Jobs was the iTV will upset the world of private television, but his great mind was making plans for a car, which will be called the iCar. Incumbent CEO Mickey Drexler specifically stated in an interview that the automaker America is in bad state, so Steve Jobs before his death he had planned to build a ... iCar. but rumors indicate that Steve Jobs had not planned and had just left the idea of ​​a miniature car with the latest technology equipped.

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The racing Seat Ibiza SC Trophy is coming

Seat will present at the Worthersee Festival in Austria several of its models wearing racing gear, namely the Seat Ibiza SC Trophy.
The racing version is based on the production model and is equipped with the familiar turbocharged engine 1,4 λτ., which yields 180 horses and 250 Nm torque. The same engine is also fitted to the Ibiza Cupra Concept, which was revealed at the Beijing Motor Show. The engine is combined with an automatic transmission 7 DSG ratios, while the braking and suspension system have been upgraded. The racing version steps on 18 inch wheels and its interior has taken the form of a genuine racing car, as a roll cage was installed. It is a good choice for new drivers who want to move into motorsport. End, the Seat Ibiza SC Trophy costs abroad approx 31.500 euro.

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Information about the new Qashqai

Based on the original Hi-Cross and with a motor 1,2 liter turbo in its range, the next generation Nissan Qashqai is expected to start its commercial course on 2014.
New details about the next-generation Nissan Qashqai have come to light after the company's top executive's statements, Αndy Palmer, in the British press. Specifically, the next Qashqai will be heavily based on the very interesting Hi-Cross concept that the Japanese brand presented at the recent Geneva show in March. As emphasized, the dimensions of the new model will not differ from those of the current one, which has length 4,33 meters and luggage space that reaches the 860 liters with the rear seats folded down.

Even more interesting is the fact that the next Qashqai is expected, according to unofficial data, to have a gasoline engine in its range 1,2 liter turbo with a power of more than 110 of horses and at least 190 Nm of torque!

Until then anyway 2014 so it is estimated that we will see the next Qashqai on the market…future. We will gradually learn more.

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Lightly bending worldwide sales for Yamaha

Thanasis Houdras writes for newsbeast.gr

The three-tiered company saw its sales decline by 5,3% in relation to A’ quarter of 2011 in global level. In particular, he had sold last year 1.689 million. points, while this year only 1.599 millions.

Because the large volume of sales is due to Asian markets, as causes of the reduction n Yamaha pointed to exchange rates and floods in Thailand.

However in the developed West during January – March saw an increase in sales. According to 25% in the now limited US market, where in absolute numbers he sold 20.000 motorcycles vs 16.000 last year. It had marginal gains in Europe as well, where he sold 45.000 two-wheelers, increasing 2% (from 43.000 last year at the same time).

This year Yamaha expects to sell 8.277 million two-wheelers worldwide, of which just 72.000 in the US and maybe others 150.000 in Europe. In which Europe the numbers are higher, because they also sell a lot more scooters than in the US.

In the quarterly balance sheet Yamaha reports gross income 2,099 di. euros worldwide. They are reduced by 4% compared to its first quarter 2011.

As for the profits, these amounted in the first quarter to 115.000.000 euro, amount representing a reduction 14%. This year the company expects total profits of "just" 170.000.000 euros from its global sales.

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The new Chevrolet Trax is ready

Chevrolet showed its new small SUV. It is essentially the "little brother" of the Opel Mokka and is expected to absorb the intense interest of the market after September 2012 when it will be officially presented.
It is certain that a small SUV was missing from the Chevrolet range. It is exactly this gap that the brand decided to fill, taking advantage of the new platform developed for this very reason by the GM group. So, the new Chevrolet Trax is now a fact, being the "little brother" of the also new Opel Mokka, which we have seen recently.

We got a first impression of the Trax 2007 with the homonymous original. The production car seen in the photos will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012. Chevrolet emphasizes that it will be commercially available in more than 140 markets of the world, while in Europe we will see it in the spring 2013.

Referring to Trax, Mary Barra, a top Chevrolet executive pointed out: “Trax gives Chevrolet access to the ever-growing small SUV segment by promoting versatility, fuel economy but also the feeling that drivers around the world are looking for".

For now, however, the technical details of the model have not been announced. However, let's keep in mind that in its range the Trax is expected to have both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions.

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SEAT Toledo Reload!

In the 4th sequel of the movie "Toledo", SEAT returns to the successful sedan recipe of the past, preparing to present us a very interesting 4-door small-medium.
The Toledo returns after 3 years on the market, with SEAT planning its launch for the end of the year 2012. And now, the new 4th generation Toledo will return to the rationality of the traditional sedan body of its 1st and 2nd generation, so as to indulge the category's rather conservative devotees. And beyond that, an additional boost will be given by the exclusive availability with TSI petrol engines, except of course diesels, while the spacious trunk will be another one of its assets.

Attractive 4-door sedan body
The 4th generation SEAT Toledo therefore "returns" to traditional sedan bodies, but this does not mean that it will not be modern and above all, attractive. So as you can see in the news, our electronically processed spy photo, the next Toledo will get a symmetrical body, with beautiful lighting, several ribs on the sides and hood, but also accentuated front and back "shoulders", which will contribute to its dynamism. In terms of dimensions, with a length of 4,48 meters and wheelbase 2,6 meters, Toledo will find itself in the category average. On the grounds, the trunk will have a large capacity 500 liter, while they are also expected at very good levels for the passengers.


TSI in the spotlight…
First time in Toledo, small displacement TSI petrol engines are expected to make their debut and gain the most public preference. So we'll have to see, so the smallest 1,2 TSΙ, maybe even in the "lightest" version of them 85 of horses except that of 105, as of course him 1,4 TSI. In the field of diesels, The 1,6 TDI will be present, offering again under 100 gr / km. CO2 emissions, especially in its most ecological versions (E-Ecomotive).

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