Audi S1 debut at Geneva

Audi will debut in March in Switzerland the Audi S1, a sport  version of the Audi A1.

Scheduled for May, the "spicy" hatchback should expect a 2.0 TFSI turbocharged four-cylinder engine  under the hood, capable of delivering 230 hp, coupled with a double clutch six Stronic gearboxs and quattro all-wheel drive, according to Auto Express.

Besides having less weight than the A1, the Audi S1 will sport tuning the chassis and look more aggressive.

Chevrolet wins car and pick-up of the year in the U.S.

Chevrolet won the Car of the Year trophy and 'Pick-up' of the year in the U.S. with the new Corvette Stingray and the Chevrolet Silverado, respectively.

The winners were announced as usual at the opening of the Detroit Motor Show.

This is the first time since the award was created in 1994, that Chevrolet won in both categories.

 The award is voted  by 48 journalists. Have been in competition 11 cars and 12 pick-up.

2013 Chevrolet Silverado

Qoros 3 Sedan is the safest car tested in 2013

The European consortium of safety tests EuroNCAP elected Qoros 3 Sedan as the safest model in 2013.

This is the first time a Chinese car receives this distinction. The Qoros 3 Sedan was also the first car 'made in China' to win 5 stars, the highest score given by the consortium.

The Qoros 3 Sedan got the combination of the highest points of safety in both adults and children from all cars tested in 2013. The score of 77% in pedestrian safety was the second highest among the cars tested, while 81% obtained on safety equipment gave him another second place. As a whole the Euro NCAP conducted in 2013 in 33 diferent cars models and found a general increase in security levels, says the consortium in a statement.

Porsche 911 Carrera S 50th Anniversary Edition

Porsche will celebrate 50 years of the 911 with a special anniversary edition based on the Porsche 911 Carrera S.

The car will be launched in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show and as the original 911, the Porsche 911 50th Anniversary Edition is a coupe with a six-cylinder rear engine and rear wheel drive.

This special edition will be limited to 1963 cars, a number that represents the year of the world premiere of the 911. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds (4.3 with PDK s) and can reach a maximum speed of 300 km / h (298 km / h with PDK).

The combined fuel consumption is 9.5 l/100 km (8.7 l/100 km with PDK), and emissions CO2 224 g / km (205 g / km with PDK). The Porsche 911 Carrera S 50th Anniversary Edition with 400 hp, includes features that contributed to the success of the 50-year history of the Porsche 911. For example, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), a sports exhaust system, the specific 20-inch wheels, chromed applications on the bodywork, and the Porsche Dynamic Light System.

The Porsche 911 Carrera S 50th Anniversary Edition is available in two unique colors, graphite gray and
Metallic gray geyser. Beyond these two colors, black is also available. Whether outside or inside there are several logos with numbers "50 911".

Toyota is the most valuable car brand in the world

Toyota ranks first in cars most valuable brands, overtaking German giant BMW.

According to the ranking BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands; Toyota, Mercedes, Audi and Hyundai improved their values ​​in double-digit percentages, largely due to the huge demand in Chinese and North American markets.

The japanese brand in 2013 increased 12% to approximately 19 billion euros, largely because of the significant rise in the hybrid cars market. BMW dropped 2% to 18,650 million euros due to a lack of new products launches, compared to previous years.

Among the Germans, Mercedes increased 11% to 14,000 million euros and Audi rose 18% to a value of 4.27 billion euros.

In general terms, in the the first place of the Top 100 most valuable brands 2013 is, again, Apple valued at 144 billion euros, followed by Google (88.4 billion euros) and IBM 87 billion euros.

Ferrari LaFerrari super Sports Car

Ferrari confirmed that the Ferrari LaFerrari, the new hybrid Sports Car of the Italian brand, may have a version even more unique and lightweight.

This very limited edition, with production of less than a dozen cars, must weigh less than 1000 kg.

Remember that the production of LaFerrari, presented in March at the Geneva Motor Show, is limited to 499 units, all already sold, at a price of 1.7 million US Dollars , before taxes.

 The hybrid Car is the first Ferrari with the Hy-Kers hybrid technology. Attached to a 6.2 liter V12 engine with 800 hp is an electric motor with 163 hp, jointly developing 963 hp.

Lamborghini shows Aventador LP720-4

Lamborghini showed the first images of the Aventador LP720-4 "50 Anniversario" Edition, designed to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Italian brand.
The official presentation will take place tomorrow in the Hall of Shanghai, China.
This special edition, with production limited to 100 units, is proposed only in yellow Giallo Maggio (Maggio is Italian May, the month in which Lamborghini was founded, while Giallo means yellow, which was highly requested by customers at the time of the iconic Miura) and has several specific aerodynamic elements.

The interior follows the same chromatic pattern (yellow and black).
The mechanics are the same as the Lamborghini Aventador LP720-4 with a V12 6.5 ie engine but with more 20 hp now 720 hp. The performances were not announced.

Top 12 American cars

The BusinessWeek magazine chose the 12 best American cars that represent their respective segments:


Small Car: Ford Focus
Sedan: Chevrolet Malibu
Wagon: Ford Focus Wagon
Minivan: Dodge Caravan
Small Truck: Dodge Dakota
Large Truck: Ford F-150
Luxury car: Chrysler 300
Mid-Sized SUV: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Luxury SUV: Jeep Commander
Supercar/Exotic car: Saleen S7
Special cars: Ford Escape Hybrid
Special sports cars: Dodge Viper SRT10 (pictured)

Dubai Police buy Lamborghini

More than  catching criminals, the intention of the Dubai police  is that the new Lamborghini show sophistication.

The latest car of the Dubai police , United Arab Emirates, is a $550  thousand  Lamborghini  Aventador.
The lambo, says the deputy police chief, intended to show tourists "how sophisticated is Dubai".

The new car will be used mostly in the more touristy areas of the emirate and not as much as might be supposed, in a high-speed police chase.
Remember that  Lamborghini  Aventador can achieve 350 km / h top speed and go from 0 to 100 km in 2.9 seconds.

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New Porsche Panamera

The Porsche Panamera has been updated for 2013, the result will be presented in the Hall of Shanghai, China.

 The novelties are numerous, but the main focus is on the version Panamera S E-Hybrid, as it is the first luxury car with plug-in system (rechargeable batteries at any normal outlet).
The new hybrid car from Porsche can be loaded into a conventional household outlet in less than four hours. The electric motor is more powerful, producing 95 hp (47 hp in the previous version), the energy extraction is done by lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 9.4 kWh. These figures are reflected to an average consumption of 3.1 l/100 km (previously 7.1 l) in all-electric operation has the autonomy to 36 km and top speed of 135 km / h.
The New Panamera Hybrid accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.5 seconds, delivering 416 hp, reaching top speed of 270 km / h. Hybrid OS-E, along with the Panamera Diesel will be equipped with eight-speed automatic transmission, Tiptronic S.

Jaguar XJR

Jaguar confirmed the release of the new XJR, the most radical version of the Jaguar XJ for the New York Auto Show, which opens its doors to the public next March 29.

The XJR has a V8 5.0 engine with 550 hp, the same used in the XKR and XFR.

The new "Jag" will be unveiled on the first press day of the exhibition (March 27) when the brand will disclose technical data of its new proposal.