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Peugeot 308, French pedigree

The French school of elegance, of safety and the golden ratio between comfort and handling is found in the small and medium Peugeot 308 the ideal exponent of…
The 308 continues the Peugeot tradition in the small and medium class. The 308, which at once testifies to his French origin, has been revamped to boost its commerciality.

At the front end, the very large lights stand out, between which the edge of the hood is housed in a pronounced V shape. Below this formation and between the vertically mounted fog lights, interest centers on the large air intake. The rear end stands out for its more disciplined design, with bright red light fixtures immediately distracting. All this forms a modern body with modern and attractive aesthetics, as befits a complete French model.

Interior – Spaces: Elegant and quality
No particular changes have been made to its passenger cabin 308, which stands out for its modern image and careful quality. The largest part of the dashboard consists of soft and pleasant to the texture material with a fairly good fit. On the dashboard, the interest is more focused on the round shape of the airways, but also of the instrument panel indications. As for the spaces, the 308 it is in the good average of its class, with sufficiency for 5 passengers, who will have to make minimal concessions, only if their height is much higher than the usual average adult. The luggage compartment has volume 348 liter.



On the road: Neutrality and comfort
His very good image 308 in the,what concerns its road behavior has not changed in the updated version. So, the small and medium French model manages to balance harmoniously between comfort and safe behavior. On the highway, moves with characteristic stability and security, while in pieces with turns, understeer will only occur under high pressure conditions. The suspension emphasizes comfort, the steering is satisfying and the overall feel of the car inspires absolute confidence in the driver.

Engines available
1,4 VTi 98 PS: 1.598 ml, average consumption 6,33 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 144 gr / km. 1,6 VTi 120 PS: 1.598 ml, average consumption 6,6 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 156 gr / km. 1,6 THP 156 PS: 1.598 ml, average consumption 6,7 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 155 gr / km. 1,6 THP 200 PS: 1.598 ml, average consumption 6,9 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 159 gr / km. 1,6 ΗDi 92 PS: 1.560 ml, average consumption 4,2 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 110 gr / km. (5,1 lt./100 km. and 137 gr / km. with Stop@Start) 1,6 ΗDi 112 PS: 1.560 ml, average consumption 4,2 l. / 100 km., CO2 emissions 109 gr / km. (3,8 lt./100 km. and 98 gr / km. with Stop@Start)

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A premiere for Porsche 911 Carrera 4

The first official photos of the youngsters, all-wheel-drive Carrera versions 4 and 4S, of the evergreen 911 were made public, a month before the car's presentation at the Paris show.

The family of the new 911, with internal code 991, grows up. The reason for the addition of four-wheel drive versions to its range, Carrera S and 4S, which will be offered both in closed, as well as in its convertible version. As with previous generations of Carrera all-wheel drive, the main way they stand out from the rear-wheel drive versions is the logo on the back and the reflective tape that connects the taillights.

So far no information has been made public regarding the cars and, mainly, with the four-wheel drive system they carry. However, they are expected to use a retuned-improved suspension that will add some weight. On the part of the engines, in any case, there will be no differences. The Carrera 4 uses their motor 3,4 liter, with direct injection and power 345 horsepower while the Carrera 4S the largest 3,8 set with 394 horsepower. In the coming weeks we will be back with more information and photos from the four-wheel drive 911.

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Bentley's new "green" engines

After they finally went ahead with the design change from the original EXP, its managing director Bentley revealed the "green" engines that the new one is likely to be equipped with SUV.

Recently, the chief executive of Bentley, Wolfgang Durheimer (who is now at Audi) revealed that the British brand is thinking about becoming more "friendly" to the environment, and the way this could be achieved was by equipping their future models with diesel and hybrid engines. It is assumed that for a start it will borrow the V8 diesel engine of the "sister" company – Audi- which yields 406 horsepower.

Durheimer in an interview also mentioned that they will do away with their V8 engine 6,75 liter (512 hp/1020 Nm torque) and will be replaced with a new V12. End, regarding the engines of the new SUV, it is expected that some of the new diesels or hybrids will be used, while the model will be based on a Volkswagen platform.

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Shelby GT500 Cobra 862 horses

The American automobile manufacturer of Shelby presented in a historic event the unique one Mustang GT500 Cobra 862 of horses built to commemorate Carroll H. Shelby.
Shelby unveiled the one-of-a-kind Mustang GT500 Cobra at the annual Role Monterey Motorsports Reunion historic car event in California, honoring the "father" of the American brand Carroll Hall Shelby, who passed away on 10 of May 2012 in age 89 years.

The explosive model is painted in a striking blue color, while two white lines have been placed along the body, emphasizing its dynamic character. also, it has a fairly wide body kit, new – by design- bonnet, as well as wheels 20 inches.

The "heart" of the beast beats with the sound of a V8 engine 5,8 liter, which has borrowed the supercharger from Ford Racing's turbocharged 4-litre engine, touching them 862 horsepower, that is 200 horsepower more than the "simple" model. The car will make its... ride in several events in America and it is possible that it will be sold with the money going to a charity, something Carroll Shelby used to do.

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At… hammer rare Aston Martin DB3S

In an auction for… serious collectors, one of the most beautiful models of the British car industry will be available, a Aston Martin DB3S of 1955.

When the 1952 Aston Martin was presenting the DB3, the only thing on her mind was winning Le Mans. Nevertheless, the car was quite heavy and not so durable for such a test, so the manufacturer came back a year later with the improved DB3S. Within the next few years, this particular version managed to win several races, like at Goodwood and Silverstone and succeed 2 second places at Le Mans. From these successes, several prominent customers of the brand asked to acquire a DB3S and so, the company produced 20 street models, one of which is currently available for sale.

This carries the chassis 118 and it is considered one of the best preserved preserved today. It was originally bought by Dutch racing driver Hans Davids, while a few years later it passed into the hands of an American, to end it 1992 to its current owner, who in turn sells it. The car will be auctioned by RM Auctions, at 18 August, so those who believe… come along. For the rest, fortunately, dreams don't cost money…

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VW acquired Porsche

After a long and special relationship between the two companies, the landscape is now becoming clearer, opening a new chapter in their collaboration.

The end credits of one of the biggest corporate "battles" of recent years have officially dropped. The 100% of Porsche shares now belongs to the VW group, in a development that a few years ago led to the opposite result, the acquisition of VW by Porsche. Be that as it may, the two companies have several common roots, with decades of collaboration. Most, with the completion of the acquisition they will be able to, beyond financial control, to share platforms, mechanical parts and technologies.

According to VW CEO Martin Winterkorn, "the path is now cleared, leading to a brilliant, common future. The even closer cooperation will allow us to strengthen the two brands and enrich our ranges with impressive, new models". He then added, “Porsche's unique brand will continue to grow successfully under VW's multi-company strategy. It will of course retain its own identity and operational independence, like all the companies of the group".

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Porsche 918 Spyder martini racing

For fans of motorsport history, or Porsche has a big surprise in store, as he made an agreement with Martini to paint her in the... colors of war 918.

Porsche's new supercar is slated to go on sale late 2013. Nevertheless, the German company finds reasons to bring it back to the news. In this case, made a deal with Martini, to use its logos, evoking memories from the past. There were already some prototypes painted in the… war colors to provoke, but now this is official.

For those who don't know, this could be described as a tribute to the collaboration of 2 companies, as Porsche competed in several races under the colors of Martini, scoring victories and writing some of the most glorious pages of its history. Characteristically we mention the first victory of the legends 917 in his Le Mans 1971. The specific competition is considered, according to many, the best ever released, thanks to its innovative technological background. His arithmetic is obvious - and only that- relationship with her 918, with which the Porsche engineers wanted to declare that they had once again created a technological miracle. As for the Martini Racing coloring, it will be available as an option on 918 and it will only concern the external appearance. It will not include details and other touches in the interior.

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