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New Kia Soul in the 2013

Four years after Soul's debut, at the Paris Motor Show, Kia confirms its intention to introduce an all-new model, inside 2013.
Details, certainly, have not been made public, however executives of the Korean brand confirm that the crew of time has arrived - after a very limited facelift, the 2011- to present the second generation of the Kia Soul, inside 2013.

According to the information, as they leak to international media, design innovations are seriously considered, with its prominent grille and dynamic features, as we saw them in the new Kia Forte and Quoris.

The Korean brand expects a significant increase in sales for the coming year, and more specifically for the European market. New products will help with this, but also new strategies.

In fact, the head of Kia Europe, Paul Philpott, stated that the goal for the 2013 are the 400.000 vehicles corresponding to 3,1 % share, as well as that within the year, another minivan will be introduced, which will frame the range.

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To the point….Renewed BMW X1

It may be that the aesthetic changes in the renewed X1 are subtle, under the hood, however, things are different as new versions have been added to the range of engines. also, all motors are more economical in consumption.

In the two and a half years of its presence - it is noted that it was the first premium small-medium crossover- The BMW X1 has a successful commercial run with more than 300.000 sales worldwide. Which are expected to increase thanks to its entry into the American and also the Chinese market.

In fact, for the needs of the second, BMW recently built a factory in Tiexi (Shenyang).

Outward appearance: With the "microscope"

The design changes of the facelifted X1 can be seen under a microscope or by placing the old model next to the new model. Only then will someone be able to discover the new traffic lights, bumpers, exterior mirrors (carry the flashers) and side part (more intense acne).

Basically the same proportions have been maintained, i.e. the big hood and long wheelbase, while no increase or decrease in external dimensions.

Range of engines: Richer, more economical

Nouns, the most important changes in BMW's small and medium SUV/crossover concern the engines. Specifically, the X1 will be available with 5 diesel and 3 gasoline engines performance from 116 to 245 horsepower.

The 18i remain the gasoline engines, 20i and 28i which are now more economical in consumption and cleaner in pollutants, while in diesels the changes are more extensive (everyone is more economical).

Specifically, added sDrive16d (1.995 κ.εκ. -116 PS – 4,9lt./100), in x/sDrive20d versions horsepower and torque have been increased from 177 PS and 350 Nm at 184 PS and 380 Nm, while new is the xDrive25d version, which is essentially an evolution of the xDrive23d.

Thanks to TwinPower Technology, the Variable Twin Turbo and the high injection pressure in the combustion chamber (2.00 bar) the X1 xDrive25d delivers 218 horsepower, has torque 450 (!) Nm of 1.500 until 2.500 s.a.l., while consumption is limited to 5,5 lt./100 km. (with the 8-speed automatic) and the broadcasts at 145 gr / km.

On the road: Typical X

Torque reserves are huge and available from very low while the 218 horses more than enough to the point that pressing full throttle on the Autobahn, acceleration continues with ease even after the 200 km / h.

The 0-100 km/h come to 6,8 δλ. and the actual average consumption is approx 7 lt./100 km.

Regarding the road behavior of the model, she remains sports oriented, the steering wheel is direct and rich in information, four wheel drive is excellent, top grip margins, the ride quality on German roads is exemplary.

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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".

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New version smart "iceshine"

Germany's smart presented a special edition based on the new generation of the Lilliputian model, who calls it "Iceshine" and is offered exclusively in white and light blue.
The new generation of the playful smart will for the time being get a special edition for the German market, the "iceshine", which will be offered exclusively in white and blue, while the tridium will also be white in color. Pre-orders for this version will start from the end of June and the first model will be available for purchase in the autumn (October 2012).

The smart "iceshine" will be available in both coupe and cabrio bodies, while mechanically it will be equipped with the familiar 1,000 engine with 71 horses and 84 with the presence of the turbine. Inside, we find a white leather interior and its equipment package will be based on the passion version. End, this particular version will be produced in just 1.800 points.

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Ford investment in voice recognition

THE Ford and the well-known voice recognition company Nuance collaborate to develop and upgrade advanced technology related to the already existing voice recognition.
Ford has long had a voice recognition system, with which each passenger could give him voice commands related to the audio system, the air conditioner, the Bluetooth and the car to act accordingly.

With Ford's collaboration with the well-known company Nuance, which deals exclusively with voice recognition systems, Ford's system will be upgraded even more so that it will be able to identify passengers more easily and immediately, while they speak normally at a steady pace and in a moderate tone.

This upgraded system is very likely to be seen by the Ford SYNC division at the end 2012, in the new model, B-MAX.

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BMW in Paris 1 «GT»

Rumors of the British special press want the German brand to present the new 'GT' version, of the brand new series 1, at the Paris exhibition.
More specifically, reports in the British press want the GT version of the series 1 to make its maiden appearance at the Paris Motor Show. Initially at least the car will be presented in concept form, but which will be very close to the production version. Its shape is expected to be an MPV (as the spy photo below shows), while in terms of platform, BMW calls it UKL, and we will see it in the next generation of Mini. Of course it is too early to know the engine versions it will use, but the British guy wants it with a three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine at 1,5 liters of performance 150 horses!  

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Renault – The small crossover is almost ready

The French company is stopping production of the Modus within the next year, and starts producing a new one crossover in the footsteps of Nissan's Juke.

More specifically, sources through the Renault report that the company will stop production of its well-known Modus small crossover, and will proceed with the development and production of a crossover model based on Nissan's Juke. No further details have been released at this time, but the car will be presented within it 2013, and will be manufactured at the Valladolid factory, in Spain, where Modus and Grand Modus are now produced. The biggest possibility is that the new model will be aesthetically inspired by the Captur presented by Renault 2011 at the Geneva exhibition.

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