A Porsche Panamera S hybrid for the West Saxon University

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Panamera is on permanent loan to Zwickau driving simulation project

A brand new Porsche for free – it dare not even to dream the most. The West Saxon University of the dream was now in the form of a Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid is true.

The Dr. ing h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, handed over today a Panamera S hybrid at the Institute for transport system engineering of the beginning University of Zwickau. In the University’s own driving simulation laboratory, the students put the Porsche hybrid cars for security in planning road. There behavior using virtual rides on a simulator is assessed to help determine the easier black spots. The Porsche Panamera S hybrid in the Porsche learned a special adaptation to the requirements of the driving simulator Development Center in Weissach. Zwickauer researchers get provided by Porsche in addition valuable, practical data.

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Panamera as a sign of partnership

The Porsche Panamera S Hybrid permanently awarded a follow over the years and caused the fall of 2011 with the launch of a collaboration with Porsche development center closer partnership, gave Siegfried Bülow, Chairman of the Management of Porsche Leipzig GmbH announced. “From a regional solidarity, we have been working closely with the Graduate School in Zwickau. We support theses, give lectures and invite students into our Leipzig plant, “Bulow said in the context of PanameraHandover day on campus. Continue reading →

M135i and 114i as well as new variants of the first four-wheel drive

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The new generation of the BMW 1 series since September 2011 on the market, but only as a five-door. A year later, the three-door version on 22 September 2012 follows. To see live for the first time; however it is already on auto Messe International (AMI, 2 to 10 June 2012 in Leipzig). The dimensions are identical with those of five-door. With the car is 4.32 meters eight and a half inches longer than its predecessor. Also at the trunk – 360 up to 1,200 liters there are no differences to the five-door. The engines the new variants are introduced but 114i and M135i, and at the same time as three and five-door.

M135i with 320 hp turbo gasoline engine

The first CD of the new M-performance series is particularly sporty the M135i is powered by a six cylinder petrol engine with twin-scroll Turbo. The technique include also the direct injection of high precision injection with central multi-hole injectors, the variable valve timing, Valvetronic and variable camshaft control of double Vanos. From the 3.0-liter engine gets 320 horsepower. Thus works which sprint to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds, switching version of consumption is 8.0 liters per 100 kilometers. Also, the new top version has a chassis tuned for performance, various body modifications and an exclusive interior design.

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New entry-level 114i

The beginner’s choice 114i with a 102 hp of strong 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine is also very new. Thus, the three-door sprints in 11.2 seconds to 100; the maximum speed is 195 km/h. BMW with indicates the consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers. The versions 116i and 125i are known of the five-door, while the variant 118i at the three-door at least from market launch not available. On the diesel side there are the known versions 116d, 118d and 125d, 120d during the first missing. The engine is particularly economical efficient dynamics edition with 116 hp and consumption of 3.8 liters per 100 km. For the first time there will also be four-wheel versions of the 1 Series. Announced xDrive and the M135i are the 120d “for later” first xDrive. Continue reading →

Fraud mesh Car as a lottery prize

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The call comes as a complete surprise “Congratulations, you won a car” but that this gain is subject to claims, should make the supposed lucky suspicious. The Federal Criminal Police office (BKA) currently warns against such a scam in which the car insurance plays a role.

The perpetrators sit in Turkey and pick for its dirty business primarily older fellow citizens. You register as a lawyer or notary, now also known as police officers or employees at foreign representations and congratulations on the new car. Then, they explain the “rules of the game”, to get in the enjoyment of the benefit. Since the vehicle in Turkey, costs and fees incurred, which would have to be taken over by the winner. On the one hand for transporting after Germany, one for car insurance, specifically a fully comprehensive insurance, so that the car on the way to the Federal Republic is well secured.

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The professionally organized gangs require several thousand euros, which are to be transferred to an account in Turkey. Faced with the prospect of a brand new car, many have put their money in the sand. According to the BKA, there are so far just under 450 injured. Counted, however, were well over 700 referrals some have directed the amount twice even. The prize to the victims waits until today. Continue reading →

Mini and Mini Cooper models in four years particularly in demand

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Four models of the BMW Group are “salvage giant 2016″

Mini and BMW cars enjoy great demand; have a better chance to be “Residual value giant 2016″. To these fortunate belong, the mini one Mini Cooper Coupe, the Mini Cooper S countryman All4 and the BMW X 3 xDrive20d.

As many as four current models of BMW Group therefore secure a class win at the actual waters of the “residual value of giants”. In the online edition of the journal magazine “Focus” published ranking of the most stable models on the car market drive the Mini Cooper, the Mini Cooper coupe, the Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 and the BMW X3 xDrive20d each took first place in its category. In these models is the opinion of market watchers with a particularly low value of loss to be expected, therefore, they are compared to their competitors the best investment.

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Mini Cooper Coupe scores immediately

For the “residual value of giants”, the Saarbrucken -based market research institute Baehr & Fess Forecasts predicted the performance of current new car in 14 vehicle segments. The car market professionals prized in each case the resale value that will bring a vehicle first registered in 2012 after four years. This assessment was particularly favorable for the Mini Cooper Coupe. By the BMW Group recently launched two-seater on the market can be a residual value after four years returned 57.5 percent, not only in the percentage calculation, but also in absolute terms, well above its class rivals. Continue reading →

The new Opel Astra OPC presents sporty and agile

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The high-performance suspension from the Opel OPC has the FlexRide and HiPerStrut technology. The mechanical disk-locking differential on the front of the Astra OPC provides maximum traction.

The new Astra OPC brings the price of € 34 250 a 2.0 turbo four-cylinder with direct injection, the 206 kw / 280 hp and 400 Nm torque does. The top speed is 250 km/h – no Astra has been so fast. The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h masters of the sport compact car in just six seconds. The Opel Astra OPC can not just straight ahead, but due to its refined high-performance front struts (HiPerStrut) and mechatronic flexride Suspension go with dampers from ZF sachs fast curves. Contact with the road are the standard 19 inch alloy wheels with tires of 245/40 ZR.

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Opel Astra OPC stands out with a mechanical limited slip differential

The power of the new Opel Astra OPC into direct propulsion without convert much tire smoke, the fins a mechanical limited slip differential is used on the driven front axle. Its blocking effect of no more than 50% depends on the ramp angle through which the external packages are pressed together and that adapts the pressure gradient on the multi-plate clutch proportional to the torque. The spitzer fails this angle, the more the system sensitive. The Astra OPC, a ramp angle of 45 degrees in the operation of trains (with the gas type) comes to the fore. In push mode – so when you leave the accelerator and also when braking – the lamellae of the clutch be relaxed again and allow so the ABS system separately at the front. Continue reading →

EcoBoost is expected to increase annual production drastically

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Ford EcoBoost engines provided 480000 for 2015

Ford wants in Europe, the annual production of EcoBoost engines by 2015 tripled compared to the emissions of more than 2012 – 2015 is a volume of more than 480,000 units planned (2012: 130,000), of which about 300,000 1.0-liter three-cylinder.

From 2012 to 2015 are 1.3 million Ford EcoBoost aggregates for the European markets finished (2012: 130.00 units / 2013: 334 000/2014: 339,000 / 2015: 480,000). 2015 will have 57 percent of all Ford models offered in Europe with gasoline engine, this advanced direct injection technology. Moreover, a further 800,000 by 2015 Ford will be made EcoBoost engines for the non-European markets, compared with 90,000 in 2011. In North America alone are currently more than 180,000 Ford vehicles equipped with EcoBoost engines.

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“Ford EcoBoost plans are ambitious”

Ford announced the planned increase in production in relation with the recent opening of the new engine plant in Craiova, Romania. There and in the end of 2011 already commissioned in engine plant in Cologne-Niehl, in the four years are cumulated from 2012 to 2015 over 800,000 of the highly efficient Ford EcoBoost 1.0 liter three-cylinder are fabricated. “Our plans for the EcoBoost engines are ambitious, but we believe in success. Anyone who has driven a Ford with EcoBoost engine knows why, “said Sherif Marakby, Powertrain director, Ford of Europe”. The 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost is unbeatable due to its efficiency, its performance and its refinement”. Continue reading →

Lancia Delta simplifies the range

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So far the supply of Delta was very complete and varied in terms of engines and trim levels, which is not always good and the many combinations that can confuse the subject. For this reason, Lancia has reduced the supply to the versions that most successful to date.

Variants that disappear are those associated with the Platinum level, except at the top end, and the engine makes 190 hp twin turbo marketed in the country. Another change, we think less successful, is one that combines the 1.6 Multijet 120 bhp only Selectronic automatic transmission, so to have a diesel and manual Delta have to throw in a low (105) or very high ( 165 hp).

Lancia Delta

Recommended prices and discount for the new Delta range are:
• 1.4i Turbo 140 hp MultiAir Silver € 18,338
• 1.4i Turbo 140 hp MultiAir Gold € 19,458
• 1.8i Turbo 200 hp € 27,462 Platinum Sporttronic
• MJT Steel 1.6 105 hp € 16,970
• MJT 105 hp 1.6 Silver € 18,493
• MJT Gold 1.6 105 hp € 19,613
• MJT 1.6 120 hp € 20,933 Gold Selectronic
• 2.0 MJT 165 hp € 21,298 Gold
With current promotions, ranging from 3,627 up to € 5,267 depending on version, Lancia Delta prices are really competitive, especially considering that the equipment has been also enriched in some levels.

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Gold finish, intermediate and far from as one of the most complete, includes panoramic sunroof, alloy wheels 17-inch dual automatic climate control among other things. Viewing advertised price of this variant with 165 hp engine, seems a very interesting offer in front of the compact and the media.

Infiniti brings compact model

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At the Geneva Motor Show surprised the Japanese luxury brand Infiniti is actually a compact study has now been decided, the Etherea in the series!

Interesting herewith constructed becomes the actual (Premium) Japanese not in the distant Asia, but rather more or less in this country in the good old Europe. Actually just officially was announced, was signed has the Infiniti a contract or more precisely an “intention explanation to the fabrication of an introductory model in the Premium compact segment” – with the Austrian Canadian car supplier Magna Steyr.

Infiniti brings

The start of series production is scheduled to take place as early as 2014, until then will be filed for the upcoming compact model by Magna-Steyr yet, because the development takes over the Austrians. What is the new idea in the field, such as Magna Steyr produces more or less established the Mercedes Benz G-Class. Nor should not all the details of the deal between Nissan and Magna daughter to be fixed, but it is likely that these details only to details that Infiniti wants to be “appropriate time” to make public. Continue reading →

Just in time for a tire change

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Each fall and spring, it’s time to change tires. Meanwhile, the M+S tires, short for mud and snow, in obligatory in on icy, packed snow, slush, ice or hoarfrost, but also the change to summer tires should not be underestimated. Many a motorist wondering why can not be driven all year with winter tires, but they are equipped with a thicker profile and have extra blades for better grip on the road.

Why Summer tires

The winter tires have higher rubber content than the tires for the summer. Therefore, they are softer, are not so rigid at low temperatures and stay supple. The liability on the street is much better than that in summer tires from 7 ° C. However, this causes at high temperatures that the tire is too warm and are much faster using off. A low profile depth in turn can cause hydroplaning at worst. Too warm tires also transfer the braking and cornering forces insufficient. This alone is good reasons not to waive a change in the spring.

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How many motorists will also convince gasoline prices? Since the winter tires have a higher rolling resistance, more fuel is consumed in the summer up to 5%. Therefore even the environment will be charged in addition to the purse. Who is on the road in the spring with winter tires and is caught, can also receive a fine. Continue reading →

Audi Q3, show cars and new cars at the Worthersee

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Audi Q3 show trials, A3, S6, A1, TT RS and RS 4 Avant

On the Worthersee tour shows Audi new cars and concept cars for lifestyle, action and sports. Among other things, put three powerful Audi Q3 show car accents, while the prototype of an e-bike Worthersee bicycle technology concept represents.

The legendary meeting of the Audi, VW, and seat and Skoda fans in Reifnitz is Worthersee will take place from 16 to 19 May to the 31 time. On the Audi stand at the GTI meeting’s next to the e-bike Worthersee and to examine three Audi Q3 Concept series includes 16 models from the current Audi new car range. So the brand with the four rings presents their fans at Lake Worthersee amongst the new Audi A3. In addition, guests can the Audi S6 Daytonagrau Pearl effect and the A1 quattro in glacier white metallic even closer look. An another show star RS is the new Audi TT plus, which avant tout in addition to an RS4 in Sepang Pearl effect for attention.

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Audi Q3 trials occur every hour

At the entrance of the Audi stand at the Worthersee expect the Audi TT RS Light showcar visitors. The car production was rebuilt five apprentices at Audi AG in three months. A red illuminated single-frame, a rear projection screen for images and videos as well as red or daytime running lights that visualize the bass of the music make a few extra amenities of this unique dar. The three Q3Concept Cars Audi Q3 red track, Audi Q3 Jinlong Yufeng, “Golden Dragon in the Wind” and Audi Q3 RS concept will be in a stage presentation with subsequent expert talk on Wednesday 16 May, every hour on the Audi stand presented. Continue reading →