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7-fast manual transmission from BMW

The German automaker may not officially announce it, but rumors and spy photos want it to develop a manual transmission 7 relations.

After the last generation of Porsche 911 which is also the first car in the world with a manual transmission 7 relations, BMW is next. The company may not announce it officially, however, photos have been leaked online that want her to develop said technology. It is still unknown in which models we will see the box in question, and when, but sources say that BMW is looking very closely at the case of incorrect gear changes, which can prove disastrous.

For this reason, and because when you have to manage many relationships in fast driving the mistake is not long in coming, the company is developing a system that will use a special type of fluid, which will harden or soften, allowing the driver specific changes and avoiding the error! This technology will even be able to be used in a manual transmission up to 8 relations

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Volvo is preparing a compact SUV

The compact premium SUV sub-segment is on fire, and Volvo doesn't intend to stay out of the game for much longer., as he prepares the smallest member of the XC "family"., the XC30.
Premium downsizing

When the 2004 BMW launched the X3, the "descent" of premium companies into smaller and smaller categories of leisure vehicles began, something that continued with the X1. "Premium downsizing" is not only about SUVs, but in all categories of vehicles, as prestigious companies have no reason not to expand their buying public. Even Porsche, which surprised many when it presented the Cayenne, it was such a success that it is now feverishly preparing a smaller model, the Cajun. The Audi, also, started from Q7, continue with Q5, followed by the Q3 and has the even smaller Q1 in the works.

The XC30 and the competition
The same applies to Volvo, which after the large XC90 and XC70 and the medium XC60, is preparing their small and medium-sized "little brother"., the XC30. The car will compete with the BMW X1, Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque, but also the Mercedes GLC and Saab 9-4X, when they go into production.

The information so far
The news has been circulating for some time that the Swedish brand is preparing the five-door version of the C30. The logic, Well, says that this model will be relied upon by the Volvo people to build its crossover variant, the XC30. The first data indicate that its total length will be at 4.350 mm., while it is said that it will have both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. All this is not just rumours, as the CEO of Volvo himself, Mr. Stefan Jacoby, told the British press that the development of the Volvo XC30 is now a priority for the company. It is still too early to know the detailed technical data of the car, but the relevant sources state that from a technical point of view it will be based on the C30, while in terms of design it will also carry elements from the larger XC60.

When do we expect it?;
In each case, the final form of the car is not expected to be seen before its second half 2013. Until then, you are one of the lucky ones, as we exclusively have espionage at our disposal, digitally edited photo of the car.

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SEAT…The future belongs!

 With 3 new models in important market segments (with mini Mii, The new COMPACT SUV but with reclaimed Toledo), or Seat only with optimism look to the future.

What is required to make an automobile that cares for its development; But of course to grow its range in categories from which hitherto absent, while renewing its best "products" in order to remain competitive and strengthen their market position.

That just seems to have designed and gradually implement the Seat. The Spanish brand is ready to launch in the European market the Mii, that is her new mini model shown great interest. also, It will not be long before you will see again in the market named Toledo, but this time with 4-door body for the compact class. End, inside 2013 expected to be seen in production form and the new crossover Seat.

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Twingo R.S. «Red Bull Racing RB7»

The involvement of Renault in F1 gives the 'push' to display special versions even in small models such as the Twingo R.S. which now has a version «Red Bull Racing RB7».
Mechanically we have differences, with the motor of 1,6 hp to deliver 133 horsepower, But the uniqueness of this car is on display. The special Twingo R.S. So with the code «Red Bull Racing RB7», It will be painted in black with yellow details, and the signals of the car, while the version Cup there will be a stiffer suspension.

Internally there are also yellow stitching on investment and the inscription «FIA 2011 World Champion», while price and availability have not been announced yet.

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Exuberant and ecological – Mercedes ML 250 BlueTEC

H new third generation ML is commanding, luxurious and comfortable, but the most important is that the base engine diesel the range, of 2,2 l. the glove fit and impressive economic.

With sales of over 1,2 from. points, η M-Class, from 1997 presented the first generation and 2005 2nd, is the most commercially successful car in its class. The all-new third-generation M-Class, still "ringing" in the top luxury and comfort, while putting ecology first priority via low for the type of- aerodynamic coefficient 0,32, maintaining the weight at the same level to the prior despite increasing the dimensions (MxPxY: 4.804 x 1.926 x 1.796 mm.), and the replacement of the original 3I diesel V6 engine of 190 hp 4-cylinder with the 2,2 l. entry 204 horses etc.. Also provided with 3I diesel 258 hp with gasoline engines of 3,5 l. and 5,5 l. return 306 and 525 hp respectively.

H new M-Class has a fresh design, while manufacturing has made use of lightweight materials in different parts of the body (B.C. aluminum bonnet and wings, magnesium behind the backboard). Emfanisiaka, as a whole shows less riveting and perhaps elegant than the second generation model, while dimensionally greater in 24 and 15 mm. in length and width, respectively, and lower by 19 mm. height.

O passenger compartment of the new M-Class line more than ever in the logic of a luxurious limousine that just happen to be four-wheel drive and raised. The interior design is modern addition and more easily digestible, after being "gathered" the ungainly patterns of the past, with first and best steering, the rim of which was smaller in diameter and much more utilitarian. While the center console there are places for everything, while the classic cup holders here are a step above, since they can be heated and, adding one more luxury. In «highlights» of the inner part and the high level of workmanship, through the use of soft texture of materials on the dashboard and doors and robust assembly. Furthermore the offered rooms are very comfortable even for 5 adult passengers, while as extra large is the luggage of 690 liter.

THE 2,2 l. 4Diesel cylinder which drives the ML 250 CDI BlueTEC is -according with Mercedes- the most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine in the world, two turbo, operating in series and ensure this flexibility that characterizes by low. By the language of numbers, this translates into 204 horses and 500 Nm, which is already available from 1.600 rpm. Not bad for a big four×4, further thanks to AdBlue system (additional urea converts 80% of nitrogen oxides in the SCR catalyst (Selective Catalytic Reduction) into harmless nitrogen and water). Very good is the engine collaboration with the 7s automatic transmission 7 G-Tronic Plus, where Plus means that are radically renewed and with limited friction so helps in turn to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. This has very good scalability and quick kick down, while the selector, as indeed happened in the previous ML and beyond, located on the steering column. Alongside, this engine is willing to every pressure of the gas pedal, and is particularly quiet due to excellent soundproofing even when the tachometer needle "into" the red area. Finally with regard to consumption in real traffic conditions, the TRIP of computer showed even under 7,0 l. / 100 km., ie the "burning" a small car 1.000ari.

Exuberant is the presence of the new M-Class and the road, which provides high levels of comfort for its passengers, who are able to enjoy "unwrinkled" long trips. also, the big four×4 the Mercedes made a noticeable step forward in the field of driving behavior. The power steering is more direct and precise, giving, at last, the driver, a good idea of ​​what the wheels of. The slopes on bends and tacks have been limited and the car shows neither the volume, nor the weight of, insofar as they did earlier generations. From now on, The permanent all-wheel drive (4MATIC) she is present, like the sophisticated ESP (4ETS) and both provide stability and adhesion regardless of road conditions. In conjunction with the start assist uphill (start-off assist) and the speed control system in downhill (DSR), the ML places himself ready and off road excursions.

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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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