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I wish the new Giulietta looked like this...

His GIANNI Tsirogiannis (gt@newsauto.gr)
Unfortunately for now the rumors want her to retire, the brand will invest in larger luxury vehicle categories building its image from the ground up. However, with today's image and the well-known news that the Alfas of the future will send the drive to the rear wheels, we really see no reason why such a venture should not proceed.
In this particular photo anyway (rendering), we can distinguish a beautiful hatchback with prestige and a strong personality which stems not only from the emblem but also from the design itself. Add to that the traditionally driver-centric character of Alfa Romeos to get a complete picture of what's going on. I wish we could convince them…

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Hyundai is preparing a pick up

Hyundai is preparing the first pick-up in its history and now, new information from abroad says that the new model will be delayed since it is expected on the market after the 2020.
Kostas Fouzas (kf@newsauto.gr)
As we have written in the past, the Hyundai pick-up will be based on the Santa Cruz prototype that the company presented at the Detroit Auto Show in 2015. However and despite the existence of the original, the production version will still be a while to come, since the General Manager of Hyundai Australia Mr. Scott Grant, revealed in an interview that the first Korean pick-up will come to market 2020.
Hyundai's goal is to bring us a traditional pick-up, which will compete with the likes of Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger and will have 4X2 and 4X4 versions. What will happen in the end, we will see it in 3 years from today.
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Came the Abarth 595 Track

the Abarth 595 Track, is a new special edition, inspired by the sporting performance of the brand in different European tracks.
The model is based on version 595 1.4 T-Jet 145PS, and fitted power enhancement kit 160PS. It also includes perforated and ventilated front discs, Eibach springs, forward racing Ferodo PS pads 1000 and rear shock absorbers Koni FSD. With this package 595 Pista acquires the corresponding version performance Turismo, offering one of the best power weight ratios in its class (6,5 Kg / PS). Engine 1.4 T-jet 160PS delivers maximum torque of 230 Nm at 3000 rpm and cooperates with a manual gearbox 5 relations (or optionally automatically serially with paddles). The final speed is 216 km / h and acceleration 0-100 km / h is carried out at 7,3 seconds.
The appearance of the model demonstrates sports characteristics, like the red accents on the front and rear bumpers, red exterior mirror caps, red brake calipers (optionally available and the corresponding options in yellow or black color), black matt aluminum rims 17” Formula, foglights, Pista logo on the trunk and racing exhaust Record Monza dual diode, Quad-ended. Equally sporty and give the interior of various items Car, like the dashboard in matte gray finish and the U-Connect system 7” (with optional Navi Abarth and telemetry services).
All of the above are included in the full standard model, which additionally belongs: Central locking remote control, exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated, headlights with LED DRL, Air Condition, Sport bumpers with matt black plastic, side skirts, rear spoiler, ABS, ASR, MSR, Hill Holder, 7 airbags, TTC (Torque Transfer Control), leather steering wheel flattened, electric windows, panel display and instrumentation with TFT color screen 7”, Sport driving selector, 12V supply in the cabin space, folding rear seats 50/50, driver's seat adjustable in’ height, Turbo display panel with white light, tire repair kit Fix & Go, sports pedals (not include footrest) floor mats with the Abarth logo, door sill Inox. End, a choice between 3 pastel colors (red Abarth, white Gara, gray Campovolo) and 2 metallic colors (gray Record, black Scorpion).
the Abarth 595 Pista available in Greek market at a price of 21.000 euro offering one of the best “value for money” Abarth versions, with racing performance.
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The new Renault Megane RS is ready

Renault seems to have the new Megane RS ready, which can be revealed even at the end of May.
Kostas Fouzas (kf@newsauto.gr)
New photos released online prove that the Megane RS is ready to be officially revealed. More detailed, the first low resolution image shows the rear of the car where the big diffuser stands out, the centrally mounted exhaust and the sporty indentations in the bumper. The second photo you see shows us - according to information from the foreign press - the body of the flagship Megane passing the production line.
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Production of the Opel Crossland X has begun

His GIANNI Tsirogiannis (gt@newsauto.gr)
"It is a wonderful day for Opel and the Zaragoza plant. The Crossland X is an important part of our product push as we add another exciting car to the fast-growing SUV/CUV market, which will support our growth strategy," said Neumann.
Dr. Neumann also praised the dedication and performance of the entire factory team who once again managed an excellent start to production and added: "I am sure that the new Crossland X will be a great success. It has the right DNA to follow in the footsteps of the Mokka X which really kicked off our success story in the sub-compact SUV segment. The fact that both models are built here in Zaragoza underlines the importance of the factory to our product attack.”.
The Crossland X is the first visible result of the collaboration with PSA that began the 2012. This model and the new Grandland X, the second co-evolution product, show that through the team spirit and cooperation of Opel and PSA, remarkable cars are created.
In the future, there will also be cooperation in the development of the next generation Corsa which will be based on PSA architecture. As already announced 2016, the car will go through the Zaragoza production line, until its end 2019.
Car, update, Electromobility, Ecology

CEBR: Electrification is the future for clean cities

Oslo, London and Amsterdam lead initiative to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Oslo, London and Amsterdam are leading a big-city initiative to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from transport with the help of new technology that will curb climate change and reduce air pollution, results from a study, which was made public.

European cities occupy eight of the top ten positions — along with Tokyo and Seoul — in the ranking with the 35 cities compiled by the Center for Economic and Business Research (CEBR) with the support of the smartphone chip maker, by Qualcomm.

“Oslo is set to become the world's first zero-emissions transport city”, according to the CEBR report which estimates both existing policies and plans to promote them “green transport”: from electric cars to bicycles.

The subway of the Norwegian capital, trams and buses already run on hydroelectricity, while Norway has the highest proportion of electric cars in the world.

Oslo City Council plans to significantly restrict access to conventional cars in the city center.

According to the report, London in second place, “it may not appear as an example of a green city to all its residents” but most travel by public transport rather than by car.

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Hellas, Tourism

French tourists are returning to Greece this year for holidays

One of the main demands of this season for the Greek tourist market is the replenishment of the losses suffered by 2016 in terms of arrivals and receipts from France. The president of the Association of Greek Tourist Companies (YOU ARE) Andreas Andreadis believes that the certain election of Macron increases the chances for positive tourist demand from France to our country, while creating a favorable framework for the conclusion of the final agreement in relation to the Greek program. A first positive sample for the entire season, according to data from SETE, is the fact that they are planned for this year additionally 127.767 air seats compared to last year from France to Greek destinations.
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