2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG

In Geneva, the Mercedes A45 AMG was presented in New York, now the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG celebrates its world premiere.

The third-generation A-Class is also the first time as CLA available as saloon with particularly dynamic lines. Mercedes shows in New York now for the first time the top model of CLA series, the CLA 45 AMG.

Technically, the CLA 45 AMG AMG identical to the A45, only the body shape is different, the two models. Under the hood, the turbocharged 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with a hidden power of 360 hp (265 kW), which develops a maximum torque of 450 Nm.

The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h, the car fleet done in 4.6 seconds, top speed is electronically limited to 250 km h /. On average, the CLA content is 45 AMG with just 6.9 liters of petrol per 100 kilometers, which is in relation to the performance of a remarkable value.

The circuit is via the AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission, which has three driving modes, a declutching and Race Start function, which ensures the remarkable acceleration values​​.

Thus, the force is also perfectly placed on the road, the CLA has 45 AMG also standard. New 4Matic all-wheel drive with on board.

An AMG sports suspension and AMG braking system round off the sporty design as well as the AMG sports parameter steering, which is to enhance driving fun also.

Visually, raises the CLA 45 AMG from the other models by the CLA AMG trim and AMG alloy wheels. The interior is also in the AMG-look with the finest sports seats, AMG speedo and many other accessories that enhance the sporty feel of the CLA 45 AMG.

Of course there are all the options that are available to the CLA, the CLA 45 AMG, including adaptive cruise control, sound system, lane departure warning or the Pre-Safe system.

The Mercedes CLA 45 AMG will start in July 2013, the launch is scheduled for September 2013.

2014 Cadillac CTS - News

The third generation of the Cadillac CTS now celebrated at the Auto Show in New York had its premiere.

The new Cadillac CTS 2014 is launching a new luxury sedan with more dynamic styling and a lot of technology on the market. The third generation of the CTS is based on the same rear-drive architecture as the ATS, is positioned against Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS.

Compared to its predecessor, the new CTS has increased by 127 mm to 496.6 cm, but the roofline has been lowered by 25 mm, so the dynamic performance was enhanced. The new front design looks very futuristic but also very independent. The new CTS has found its own line that combine new forms with allusions to classic Cadillac lines. Model for the design was the Cadillac-evolution trial.

Here, the classy sedan will come but in the dynamics of the German premium competitors zoom. Thanks to consistent lightweight construction, the new CTS is around 90 kilograms lighter than the U.S. version of the BMW 528i and can compete with a weight balance of approximately 50:50 and driving pleasure.

Even the base model is equipped with the adaptive damping system Magnetic Ride Control that will offer both perfect road holding and comfort.

Under the hood is too edgy for the first time, the new twin-turbo Cadillac used to have an output of 420 hp has (313 kW) and maximum torque of 583 Nm. In less than 5 seconds, the new CTS will thus accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h.

For the first time in the new top model comes an 8-speed automatic transmission is used, which will provide fast and smooth gearshifts.

Alternatively you can also the CTS with the 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder with 272 hp get (203 kW) or the 3.6-liter V6 with 321 hp (239 kW). Both engines are combined with a 6-speed automatic. At the request of the new CTS is also available with all-wheel drive.

The interior of the new CTS will now offer even more space and a higher quality equipment. The new cue displays, which can be found already in the ATS are also finding their way in the CTS and digitize the fittings. Of course, the new Cadillac come up with lots of luxury extras. Among other things, there is a head-up display, electrically adjustable front seats and air conditioning, a heated leather steering wheel, a Bose sound system and an electric cup holder cover in the center console.

Even with the assistance systems has risen neatly Cadillac says the new CTS comes standard with an automatic parking assistant. Surcharge is also the Front Collision Warning, Lane Assistant, a blind-spot warning, adaptive lighting system and an adaptive cruise control.

In the U.S., the new Cadillac CTS start in the second half, to Europe it will come a little later.

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A History of Hybrid Cars

As people become more environmentally conscious, gas prices begin to soar, and independence of foreign oil becomes more of a concern, hybrid cars become more and more popular. A hybrid automobile is defined as a vehicle that uses more than one source of fuel. Many of these vehicles use a combination of a typical gas powered internal combustion engine with an electric motor. While these vehicles were quite rare historically, they have only recently become more popular. Many automobile manufacturers now offer a variety of models that use this technology. While these vehicles still rely on gas, they can greatly reduce the amount of fuel used.

When automobiles were still in their infancy around the turn of the century, there were actually quite a bit of electric powered vehicles on the road. At that point, gas-powered vehicles did not dominate the roads in the way that they do now. Hybrid cars did not develop until about one hundred years later, at the beginning of the 21st century. While the first known model was developed in the 1960s, they did not become available until the end of the 20th century. The very first hybrid vehicle was introduced in 1900. It was initially an electric only vehicle, but a gas-powered engine was added to the automobile soon after, making it the first hybrid automobile.

The idea for this kind of double powered vehicle reemerged multiple times over the following decade. These electric and gas powered cars are well known for their better fuel efficiency and their ability to prevent environmentally friendly driving. These vehicles are built much in the same way as conventional gas powered automobiles, but the battery is much more prominent. These batteries are rechargeable, and they are used to power the electric engines that are installed into these vehicles.

While they do still rely on fuel to run, hybrid cars are certainly a step in the right direction. Since electric motors do not use any energy and typically only operate at slower speeds, this can greatly reduce your use of gasoline, particularly if you are only driving below 40 miles per hour. The battery also charges while the car is running, meaning you don't have to worry about doing any charging yourself. While these vehicles can be a bit expensive, the prices are getting more affordable. Plus, you may be eligible for a tax incentive, and you may find that your savings in gas money will make the investment worth the cost.

2013 Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6

Mercedes-Benz has developed a new toy for rich sheikhs. Yet the Mercedes G63 AMG is dubbed 6x6 show car, but will be manufactured in small lots.

The near-series G63 AMG showcar is a mixture of 6x6 monster truck, SUV, pick-up and S-Class. Visually and technically adapted to the desert, the G63 AMG 6x6 presented in the interior luxurious as the top model of the S-Class.

So far, Mercedes has built two copies to test the response, so you can make a decision on the production of a small series. As the newest toy for rich sheikhs ideal, should a small series therefore nothing in the way, the G63 AMG complies with all the attributes of 6x6 to the wealthy oil tycoon to bring wet dreams.

With a height of 230 cm, a width of 210 cm and a length of 587 cm, the G63 AMG 6x6 is also tailored exactly to the space of the desert.

Thus, the 3.85-tonne pick-up is also ahead, you have planted the proven AMG V8 biturbo with 544 hp (400 kW) under the hood edged. The power is transmitted via an AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission on all six wheels.

On consumption you have wrapped the cloak of silence, this is likely the sheikhs. As the theme of environmental protection in general, just do not care how it is to be like us no matter where in China the oft-mentioned bag of rice falls

Besides all luxury amenities inside the G63 AMG 6x6 also a road reduction in the transfer case, portal axles, five lockable while driving differentials and operated while driving tire pressure, which varies the pressure in the huge 37 "tires. So ought highest sand dunes can be stormed, it suffered the vehicle dynamics on paved roads is not.

Been developed and built the two previously incurred G63 AMG 6x6 in Graz, in the resident Mercedes-Benz G-class development team. For the small series, which looks certain will arise there.

2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10

Aston Martin offers exclusively in Europe, a special version the 2013 Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10.

The Aston Martin Vantage SP10, which was created based on the GT4 racing cars, Aston Martin combines the optical attributes of GT racing car with the typical Aston Martin luxury vehicles.

The Vantage SP10 is technically identical to the V8 Vantage S features but with the approximate appearance of the V12 Vantage, and an amended through a newly developed sport exhaust engine sound. There is also the first time a manual 6-speed transmission to enhance the sportiness continues.

The performance of the 4.7 liter V8 is 436 hp and allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds. Who wants to be, with the sporty model up to 305 km / h.

The Vantage SP10 is also available as a coupe and as a roadster. Seen both models at the "Ceramic Grey Metallic" paint, the hood of the roadster is also kept in "Titan Black".

The special edition has further 19 "alloy wheels with V-spoke in" Diamond Finish Turn ", which are held in high gloss black lacquer. Were also painted in black brake calipers.

Adopted from motor sport were the front splitter and rear diffuser made ​​of carbon, which are also standard equipment as the rear lights with clear glass look. The interior is largely in black, the seat and back cushions and the sports steering wheel of the coupe are covered in Alcantara, the Roadster has opposed these elements in black leather.

Also with black Alcantara headliner is based, for a nice contrast in the seats, door trim and fittings provide silver seams. The center console in both models is held in piano black.

Furthermore, include a navigation system, cruise control and a 750 watt premium sound system standard on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage SP10. Prices have yet to reveal, unfortunately, neither the exact launch date of the first copies.

2013 BMW 120d xDrive Review

The xDrive all-wheel drive is since autumn 2012 is now available for the smallest BMW Series.

The combination of compact cars and four-wheel drive is not found very often, since the fall of 2012 there with the BMW 1 Series now but another representative in this class.

A particularly practical version recommended here the 2013 BMW 120d xDrive, whose 184 hp diesel engine provides plenty of driving pleasure for the one and the other can shine with a low consumption.

In order to emphasize the sporty character of the compact BMW, is recommended in any case matt the M Sports package, which 17 "alloy wheels, sports seats for driver and front passenger, accent strips Estoril Blue, interior trim Aluminum Hexagon, the Line M aerodynamics package and BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow and includes the roof lining in anthracite.

The sporty interior cut to find only the finest materials that are matched to each other very nicely. An absolutely perfect processing and noise reduction, even at highway speeds, the little noises can penetrate into the interior round, the positive impression from next.

The grip and thick leather steering wheel feels good in the hand, and the operation of all elements is simple and intuitively. A highlight of the comfortable sports seats, which offer not only a perfect fit, but also on long distances are guaranteed a relaxed progress.

By oriented around the driver's dashboard and wide center console makes you feel almost like a sports car, but still has more space available. Something close it is to the passengers in the rear, where space is only average failed. Located at the intersection of the class is the boot capacity, which at 360 to 1,200 liters capacity has a decent size.

Thus, the performance fit the sporty look, you are equipped with the 2.0 liter diesel engine perfectly. With an output of 184 hp (135 kW) of the torquey diesel has an easy time with the compact BMW. Its maximum torque of 380 Nm, the engine from 1750 to 2750 rev / min are available. Even from the start, the BMW offers this much power and responsive performance.

How you want to be sporty way, you decide with the "Driving Experience Control" that offers the modes "Comfort", "EcoPro", "Sport" and "Sport +". Even in Comfort mode the BMW move very tangy, it then switches while driving in Sport mode, you realize, however, a significant increase. The gas is assumed even better, the steering is a touch harder and more direct, and also the chassis tuned for even more sportiness. So you then sprints in 7.2 seconds from zero to 100 km / h, top speed reaches the 120d xDrive at 225 km / h Notable is the pulling power of the sporty compact car offers.

Even if the manual 6-speed transmission can be switched very crisp, think about the good pulling power throughout gearshift be traveling and still have enough power.

If you are traveling with the 120d xDrive, it is always inclined not to select the fastest route, but the kurvigste to savor the excellent driving experience even better. Thanks to the xDrive all-wheel drive to get to the 1 Series not only in the winter to go anywhere without a problem, but can also appreciate a further improved roadholding.

The power is transferred automatically to all four wheels, and so the compact Bayer runs like on rails. BMW may indeed turn off the physics, but one has the feeling that the boundaries be expanded greatly.

Who then back in traffic, may choose with the EcoPro mode the most economical mode, which allows you to achieve the factory specified average fuel consumption of 4.7 liters entirely.

The BMW 120d xDrive offers so also for a very wide range of uses. He's in town and a good figure as the long haul, and you come in the winter still to his hotel in the remote mountain village. So justifies the slightly higher purchase price for the sporty compact car.

2014 SRT Viper TA (Time Attack )

Chrysler has presented an optimized for the racetrack version of the Viper, the 2014 SRT Viper Time Attack.

The new Viper SRT TA (as the acronym for the "Time Attack" version) has been optimized for those customers who want to move their sports cars on the track.

With the power of the 8.4 liter V10 engine while everything remained the same, the 640 hp range for plenty of fun, also perfect.

However, several things have been adapted under the sleek bodywork. Starting with a sportier suspension, an even better Brembo brakes, to new Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires ranging changes.

To improve the power to weight ratio, it has some parts made ​​of aluminum instead of now made ​​of carbon and used. Recognize the SRT Viper TA on the exclusive "Orange Crusher" livery and specially designed alloy wheels.

The interior, which is covered mainly in dark black, also has decorative elements in "Orange Crusher" and should thus emphasizing the sporty impression on.

For this year's racing season, but it will be tight, the first SRT Viper TA models are only in the third quarter of 2013, the production line.

2013 Ford Fiesta Review

For the new model year, Ford has revised the Fiesta visually and technically. Our first exit shows that a lot has changed.

The Ford Fiesta counts since 1976 to the top vehicles in its class and has sold over 15 million copies. In 2008, the current generation has been introduced to the market, which has now been completely redesigned for the new model year.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Fiesta has become not only sleek, he can set properly even with the safety and comfort.

Visual level, the revamped Fiesta mainly due to the new front end with its umfasten chrome radiator grille in the style of Aston Martin, the car gives a lot of the small world dynamics. The tail now adorn LED taillights and a new spoiler.

Has done much more in the interior, where the Fiesta is now presenting much higher quality than its predecessor. New door handles, a new center console and for the first time from the Titanium also features a convenient front armrest are the highlights.

As standard, the Fiesta also has 7 airbags, ABS and ESP, and on request, there is a trend from equipment and the Active City Stop, accidents up to a speed of 30 km / h should be avoided or reduced.

An innovative new feature is also the key MyKey system, which is standard equipment on board from trend. Using a master key, other keys can be programmed, in which, for example, the volume of the radio or the top speed will be limited. Especially with parents whose children have been doing just the license, this feature will be popular.

Another highlight of the class offers the Fiesta with SYNC not only a free emergency wizard that automatically notified in the event of an accident, the emergency services, but also a voice command for a connected mobile phone or music control the vehicle.

The system can control it with voice commands much simpler than previous voice control systems. Also not natural for this class of vehicle is a rear view camera, a hill-start assist, or a built-in GPS. Also on board are then already electric front windows, power steering, central locking and the extensive safety features.

The Fiesta offers an audio system with CD player and steering wheel remote control, a leather steering wheel and leather gear knob, front fog lights and body-colored door handles.

Those who opt for the top equipment line Titanium gets even with the new 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine with 80 hp and 15 "alloy wheels, a trip computer, chrome trim, manual air conditioning, a premium center console with armrest and headlights LED daytime running lights.

With the engine, customers can the gasoline engines between the proven 1.25 liter engine with 60 hp (44 kW) and 82 hp (60 kW), which is also already available in the previous 1.6-liter petrol engine with Ford PowerShift automatic and 105 hp (77 kW) and the new 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine in four tiers choose.

No turbo, there is the 1.0-liter engine with 65 hp (48 kW) and 80 PS (59 kW), as EcoBoost can choose between 100 hp (74 kW) and 125 hp (92 kW).

Diesel fans can choose between the 1.5-liter TDCi with 75 PS (55 kW) and the 1.6-liter TDCi with 95 PS (70 kW), which is also available in an ECOnetic version and a CO2 emissions comes from just 87 g / km.

For a first exit we have chosen the two 1.0-liter turbocharged versions. Right after the start that strikes you the greatly improved sound insulation. The new Fiesta's interior is much quieter than its predecessor, even at high speeds barely penetrate the engine or road noise in the interior.

Even the materials used look in reality much higher quality, and so the Fiesta already feels like a car of the next higher class.

Leave nothing to be desired, the EcoBoost engines. Even the 100 PS version provides plenty of driving fun and excellent performance figures. In 11.2 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 180 km / h on the road. , One feels outside of the city in good hands. In city traffic, then you can enjoy one of the excellent pulling power, which already can feel a lot of power from the start.

Of course is the more sporty 1.0-liter EcoBoost with 125 hp, which is in 9.4 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 196 completed km / h. Usual crisp presents itself then by the chassis, which allows fleet cornering speeds.

Nevertheless, the Fiesta is not uncomfortable and also absorbs bumps very well off. Those who still want to sport will have to wait until spring, then there is also the Fiesta ST in a sharp version of the 1.6 liter turbo engine with 182 hp.

2013 Mini Paceman Review

The Mini Paceman is now the seventh mini-model and will appeal to a new customer base. The two-door version of the Countryman, the Paceman is based on the can, it again come up with the typical mini-genes.

Identical at first glance, you can see the Mini Paceman as real, although the tail lights are not the first cross and longitudinally arranged. Thus, the Paceman would also show that he is a very special model in the Mini family.

With the combination of steeply rising toward the rear window and sloping roof line of the Paceman has extremely dynamic.

As with mini usual Paceman can also make an individual and provides a wealth of options and color combinations. Above all, the two-tone paint it stands very well.

In a first exit we could have the 112 hp diesel and the 184-hp gasoline engine, each with four-wheel drive, get to know better.

Already at the first meeting of the interior is very familiar and comes in a classic Mini look. Striking, however, the newly designed door panels and windows therein, which were previously always housed in the center console.

The door panel now offers a much more comfortable armrest, which allows it to travel on wide stages very pleasant.

Access to the rear, where there are two very contoured individual seats is a bit tighter and type of construction requires a certain agility. The luggage compartment volume of 411 cm long mini holds 330 liters and is thus placed on a car of this size decent size. If required, can be achieved by folding down the rear seats even 1080 liters of storage space.

Equally well in both models is the absolute mini typical driving experience. You would not believe for a moment that you are traveling in a small SUV, the Paceman literally glued to the road and offers the usual go-kart feeling like all other Mini models.

In absolute driving fun is of course more of the Cooper S designed with 184 hp, the throaty exhaust note underlines the sporting ambitions further.

Paceman the sprints in 7.8 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and up to 212 km / h. Its maximum torque of 240 Nm the engine from 1600 to 5000 rev / min provides, which one has enough power at every opportunity available. With the overboost function, from 1700 to 4500 rev / min are available even 260 Nm.

Even at highway speeds can be in top gear again casually sprinting away without having had the feeling that the engine makes an effort.

The crisp circuit and the direct steering will fit just as perfectly as the Paceman the sporty chassis.

Only criticism is the high interior noise levels at highway speeds, which results from the characteristic engine sound.

Here is the 122-hp diesel engine is much quieter, which is an advantage as well as lower consumption of the diesel engine.

With a maximum torque of 270 NM, which is between 1,750 and 2 .250 r / min, there is also the diesel from the bottom side to have a lot of power available. More power then really only missing one, when it comes to speed from a high gear at higher speeds still afloat.

Without switching back then goes ahead often not much, and also the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h you is with 11.5 seconds not quite as fast as it would give one the appearance of the fleet Paceman. The top speed of the diesel engine is located at 182 km / h and is thus sufficient for our roads.

We have estimated in our first outing and the ALL4 all-wheel drive, which makes a come even on snow-covered highways confidently and without problems ahead. When driving on dry pavement no difference to remember is what is clearly in favor of modern technology in micro.

The Paceman occupied definitely a new niche and will certainly find its fans. It combines the typical characteristics such as the Mini-Go-kart feeling when driving or the arrangement of the valves with a large central display in the center console with brand new visual attributes, remains but is still instantly recognizable as a Mini.

2013 New Ford Kuga Review

Under its attractive and newly designed body of the 2013 new Ford Kuga is convincing with a significantly more generous space and space than its predecessor.

There have been revised almost all of the techniques used and widely improved. The sportiness of the new Kuga stands externally particularly visible, and the impression is confirmed later in the driving range.

The convenience benefits of the new Kuga is one of the exceptionally quiet interior. Ride, wind and road noise could be reduced significantly by consuming improvements in detail. It faces recurrent situations in which you could almost believe you drive an electric car, or in hybrid mode.

The progress are also due to the use of special measuring methods with elliptical acoustic mirrors with which the experts have tracked by Ford external noise and vibration sources and eliminated.

The improvements in the space just as impressive as the revised design of the passenger compartment and the controls of the driver. Also the use of new materials in the interior of the vehicle now evaluates the Kuga.

The luggage compartment is waiting for with an improved accessibility. Especially practical: the electrically operated tailgate can now be opened via a sensor in the bumper, and then closed again. Here we see the brilliant advantage that objects can not be invited to be made ​​just before the opening of the tailgate down.

The trunk itself is characterized by an increase in storage capacity of 46 liters, the split rear seat backs can be folded down with one hand and then give a flat load floor. Thus, a load volume of 481 liters, with 5-seater configuration and to 1653 liters with rear seats folded down and loading is up to the roof edge.

The engine of the new Ford Kuga will include the model introduction in March 2013 two petrol and two diesel engines. The petrol engines are a 1.6 liter each Eco-Boost engine with direct fuel injection. As a 4x2 driven variant, the engine 150 hp at 240 Nm and a 4x4 variant is the power of the engine increased to 182 hp at the same nominal output of 240 Nm.

The two initially offered diesel engines is true also that the 2.0-liter TDCi four-cylinder turbo-diesel in the type 4x2 an output of 140 hp with 320 Nm of uses in the four-wheel version 4x4, 162 hp and 340 Nm provided. During the first half of the year, Ford will have another diesel model, 2.0 TDCi 115 bhp, but bring only with 4x2 drive and manual transmission for sale.

Driving the new Kuga to take either a manual 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic - here called Ford PowerShift - which, however, can only be combined in conjunction with the two diesel variants with 140 and 162 hp. The 1.6 Eco-boost with 150 horsepower is merely purchase as 4x2 (only front wheel drive) model, the 2.0 TDCi 140 bhp can be ordered both as well as 4x2 and 4x4 versions.

The fuel consumption data from the overrun Ford combined at the two petrol engines between 6.6 and 7.7 liters per 100 km, at 154 and 179 g / km Emission value. The diesel engines are at 5.3 and 5.9 liters Verbrauch/100 miles and miles from emission values ​​of 139 and 154 g /.

Principle has to be said that even the basic trend is very comprehensive and includes the most important driver assistance systems. The variant increases Titanum these designs with further assistance systems, climate control, alloy wheels, leather interior and much more.