Bugatti 16.4 Veyron Grand Sport

On the details of the vehicles assembled in part can be seen that was never saved. Even small farmers who disappeared behind the door panels are made of thin carbon fiber composite. As the gland are titanium screws that may be used only once. Then, each car is lowered by two engineers, 500 kilometers around Molsheim, and the engine is running prior to installation into the car as early as 24 hours. When salt is sprinkled on the roads, the sports car for trips to southern France to be spent.

Incredible effort
The Volkswagen Group has operated for the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, an unbelievable effort. The specification of CEO Ferdinand Piech was clear - to build the fastest production car in the world, in unparalleled perfection. This claim is reflected in every point and every stage of development and manufacturing process.

Exit with a 16.4 Grand Sport
Fulfilled in the engineering feat at the helm then, as we have seen on a ride with a 16.4 Grand Sport in the Alsatian homeland. The ideal seating position is easily found - not a given in a supercar. Steering wheel and seat adjustment are also designed for tall drivers. The most necessary is reduced to the switch in the center console feel cool and light up to show that this alloy and not plastic was used. The switches of the center console are arranged horizontally and each have a dual function. They are accurate over a short distance to tilt upward and downward. The two control wheels rotate pleasant - with noticeable grids.

Curiosity wins over the respect
After the brief orientation period, the curiosity wins out over the awe. The ignition is switched on with a conventional key - then the actual boot process is done with a separate "start" button. If the eight-liter engine comes to life, the spectacular is done without noise. Rather, one is reminded of a taking off remembers turbine, and the machine falls immediately into a sonorous babbling. At the same time put a total of around 100 liters of fluids circulating in the movement, including 18 liters of motor oil and 18 liters of gear oil. In the area of ​​the sill, almost arm-width pipes are laid, the Veyron has a total of the impressive number of 12 coolers.

The Bugatti Veyron intimidating despite its immense power and a super sports car unusually expansive dimensions, not one. After the first few meters of the car feels familiar, its size can be estimated well. One is - apart from the seating position - almost like a luxury sedan. The same goes for the sound: The sixteen-cylinder and four turbine Turblader produce a perfect sound, even on long trips will never be too loud. And so can every time the sensational "Puccini" sound system with Dynaudio speakers enjoy.

The driving stages of the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox are either elected by the middle lever, which operates at very short distances - or you use the same shift paddles on the steering wheel is directly mounted. There they are, unfortunately, relatively far inside and feel a bit too soft. In addition, position and shape of the components for connoisseurs of the VW group is not entirely unknown.

New Mercedes-Benz CLS

Just two months later, the CLS 250 CDI Blue Efficiency supplemented with 150 kW / 204 hp), the engine range. The combined fuel consumption of this model is the EU standard 5.1-liter diesel per 100 kilometers corresponds to CO2 emissions of 134 grams per kilometer. From December 2010, the CLS 500 Blue Efficiency with V8 engine and 300 kW / 408 PS can be ordered, comes in April 2011 in the trade. The price has not called Mercedes-Benz.

All four engines are new to the CLS, they provide a fuel savings of up to 25 percent over previous models. Also new and standard on all CLS are the advanced automatic transmission 7G-Tronic Plus and the ECO start-stop function. To increase efficiency also helps the standard electro-mechanical direct-steer system, which celebrates the CLS in the luxury car segment, its world premiere. It enables the driver to program the steering feel. They also allowed the active parking assistant which park the vehicle independently.

As the first car in the world, the CLS is to request a fully dynamic LED lighting system. It combines LED technology with bi-xenon headlights. The CLS also has a dozen driving assistance systems. New features include the Active Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist. You can see not only unintentional lane change or vehicles in the blind spot, but can by gentle braking action, the correct direction when the driver ignores the visual or sensory hazard warning.

Limited to the first year after the launch of the CLS "Edition 1". The characteristics of this special model are the matte exterior finish charge Manganitgrau shape, the shiny metallic leather Designo Corteccia Pearl, floor mats with "Edition 1" lettering, black Designo roof lining and aluminum pedals. As interior trim in the "Edition 1" to light brown satin poplar, ash or black gloss can be selected as an optional AMG Carbon.

2012 Ford Focus ST

At the Paris Motor Show (2 to 17 October 2010) Ford will present for the first time the third generation of the Focus to the public. These will be available from early 2012 a sporty version called the ST.

An outlook to the Cologne show also on the Seine. The sporty version of the series has a 184 kW/250 hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder with horsepower and is Benzindirekteispritzer enthusiasts points.

The previous model equipped with the ST was a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine with 166 kW/225 hp and reached a top speed of 240 km / h

Even outside of the ST calls attention to itself, but the paint comes in a striking shade of orange ("Tangerine Scream") therefore. The Cologne manufacturer that stirs anticipation of a car that will compete for the VW Golf GTI. The price of the sporty Focus are not fixed yet.

Peugeot 5008 Review

Framed by the long triangular headlights shows the Peugeot 5008 with clenched lips a slightly cooler pouting face. The gentle rise in the windshield is optional panoramic roof, which stretched up to the second row of seats, even the rear passengers are free to look to the heavens.

Interior
Relatively unspectacular are the well-contoured and also suitable for long-range front seats that give the driver a good view of traffic ahead. An additional (second) rear view mirror allows the children in the rear at all times to keep in mind. Centered drivers are self-explanatory controls. Conveniently located on the center console is wide and high the shift lever.

Seating and storage options
Through rear doors that soar into tight parking spaces dangerously far, the passengers get into the second row. Three individual seats, each with Isofix attachments are ideal for the support of the children who find pockets and small tables in the front seat storage space for games and stuffed animals. In another floor, small pockets are integrated.

Adults can also easily take place, however, must be displaced by 13 inches seats are then pushed back in order to have enough leg room. The three side by side it is small for corpulent people. The retractable floor in positions six and seven are of course only suitable for shorter people up to 1.75 meters tall.

Space
Great is the cargo space, hiding behind the wide-opening tailgate. Seven of the trunk is sufficient for even one or two small bags, a five-seater up to 679 liters of luggage stowed. Bulky goods can be transported as soon as the second-row seats are folded - it creates a virtually flat surface. If the back is folded down the front passenger seat, can fit up to 2.76 meters long objects in the car. The 60 centimeter high loading lip makes loading without a twinge in his back.

Mazda Shinari Concept

Concept car Mazda Shinari
The approximately 4.80 meters long and streamlined sports car has a long, flat bonnet, sloping into a strong, for it goes all the larger areas of the windshield. The dynamics of the sloping roof to the rear will be the smaller towards the rear, the window towards the rear narrower. Windows underlined. The front is dominated by a large radiator grille, flanked by narrow and tapered headlights. The front bumper almost touching the ground, acting in the pages of integrated LED daytime running light strips combative. For a striking appearance make the wide wheel arches that house 21-inch tires.

Interior
In order to provide the wind no attack, the door handles are integrated into the body and only pop up when you press them. Inside, four load well contoured sports seats in white leather to take a place. Has positioned deep in the seat of the driver a good view of the roadway and the driver-focused cockpit. A three-dimensional information display appears to float above the center console.

Three modes of operation
On the way to the driver to choose between three modes of operation "Business," "Pleasure" and "Sport" option. The business mode allows to make calls and retrieve e-mails. Promises the pleasure Pleasure setting, where much emphasis is placed on comfort and entertainment. Inside, four well-contoured sports seats are made of white leather, which is deducted from dark stitching. In Sport mode the automatic gear changes transmits to the driver who does this via shift paddles on the steering wheel. A driving force for the design study is not found, fired at presentation purposes is still a 1.5-liter petrol engine in the Mazda2 the sports car.

View on a new model
Whether the study Shinari already looks ahead to a new model of the RX series is questionable. The Japanese have already developed some concepts that have not been implemented in series.

2011 New Maserati

For now, the beginning model year 2011, the equipment and designs of the three Maserati series can be refined. The appreciation of Quattroporte, GranTurismo and GranCabrio is based on manufacturer's data more closely to customer needs.

Stylistic developments
With the GranCabrio some new style and design of Maserati have come on the market. Many of them will be available from model year 2011 in the Gran Turismo and the Quattroporte. Maserati Cabriolet. Die in March at the Geneva Motor Show featured Matt Bianco Fuji finishes, and Blu Mediterraneo Grigio Granito are now available for all three series.

Moreover, the color palette for the leather has been retuned and now also the sounds and Blu Profondita Pearl Beige (previously only available in the Quattroporte) covers. New Gran Turismo and Gran Cabrio also are the root wood versions Moon Wood and Padouk. The MC Sport Line is now also on exhaust tailpipe trim panels in carbon fiber and aerodynamic fins on the bumper, also made of carbon fiber. Are also brand new roof, hood and wheel designs that make the vehicle visually closer to the racing in the Trofeo Maserati.

Hyundai i30cw Review

Hyundai i30cw takes the 1.6 CRDi Classic Business
Hyundai has revised the specially launched for commercial customers combined i30cw 1.6 CRDi Classic Business. From outside, the new edition of the sharpened front with enlarged air inlet, and the arrow-shaped chrome frame that surrounds the Hyundai logo, recognizable. A new rear apron and side skirts also refer to the i30cw the model year 2011. Been upgraded, the business model is now also with standard fog lamps.

Start-stop system
The business-model fitted as standard start-stop system and a new gear shift indicator provide a total consumption of both levels of the common-rail diesel engine (66 kW and 85 kW) from 4.6 liters per hundred kilometers (CO2: 122 g / km ).

Equipment
The i30cw 1.6 CRDi Classic Business is based on the basic features of the i30cw, which has been equipped with air conditioning, cruise control, ESP, radio, or so useful details, such as a coolable glove compartment and additional connections for USB, i-Pod and AUX. In addition, he was equipped with a wireless remote control for central locking, an adjustable lumbar support on driver's seat, heated and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors in body color, and seat pockets on the back of the front seats. The metallic paint is included.

Vehicle Warranty
Hyundai is the i30 series five instead of three years full vehicle warranty with unlimited mileage (except for taxi and hired vehicles - three-year warranty and limited to 100 000 km), including the painting back up the fleet managers a worry-free use of their Hyundai fleet.