BMW divulga novo vídeo de Série 1 M

O Série 1 M Cupê chega em no primeiro semestre do próximo ano e o seu nome ainda não está definido, mas o “M” estará em seu nome.

Veja o vídeo abaixo que revela um pouco do novo BMW.

Recall no Agile

A partir de hoje, os 59.714 donos do Chevrolet Agile poderão agendar sua visita à rede Chevrolet.

Segundo a GM, um defeito pode ocorrer na mangueira de combustível, podendo provocar vazamento do mesmo e conseqüente incêndio.

O defeito pode aparecer devido a problemas no processo produtivo. O serviço de correção vai começar a partir de 13 de setembro.

Os chassis envolvidos vão de AR1000003 a AR191692 no modelo 2010. Já o 2011 vai de BR1000008 a BR143441.

A GM disponibiliza o telefone 0800 702 4200 ou o site da Chevrolet para esclarecimento de dúvidas e agendamento.

2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon

The new 2010 Jaguar XJ Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept Car celebrates Jaguar's 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ. Jaguar design team has created the Jaguar Luxury Sports Saloon XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn.

2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon

The XJ75 Platinum Concept Car is the company's first demonstration of the design customisation potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasising the Jaguar's dramatic interior and exterior styling themes. "The XJ Luxury Sports Saloon is thoroughly modern, and captures the innovative and daring character that our founder Sir William Lyons built into every Jaguar. And the design team clearly had some fun making their first one-of-a-kind XJ design concept car in that spirit."

The XJ75 Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept centre console houses a bespoke clock developed and designed in partnership with the Bremont Watch Company.

An independent British company, Bremont creates beautifully engineered and designed mechanical watches hand assembled in Switzerland.

2010 Jaguar Cars XJ75 Platinum Concept Car Luxury Sports Salon 

"From a pure design perspective, the XJ75 Luxury Sports Saloon Platinum Concept is foremost about emphasising the striking proportion and presence of the new XJ, with a distilled black and white theme, which conjures up the sense of precious platinum," said Jaguar XJ Chief Designer Giles Taylor. "At the same time, the pure sporting character of XJ is brought to the fore by keeping the car's clean graphic approach and further lowering its stance."

Dominated by striking white and black contrast precious metals platinum theme suggests, the Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept is a high-performance 470-hp supercharged engine 2011 Jaguar XJL with new ground-hugging front, rear and rocker panel is fitted.

Performance on the XJ75 Platinum Concept is derived from its 5.0-litre Supercharged direct-injection V8 with 470 horsepower and 424 lb.-ft of torque. Entertainment is provided by a 1,200-watt Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system with 20 speakers powered through 15 channels and state-of-the-art sound processing technology.

This XJ75 Platinum Concept Car was designed to both celebrate the marque’s past and acknowledge the increasingly personal nature of today’s luxury cars.

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2012 Morgan Sports Cars EvaGT

Morgan was one of the first car companies to see the advantage of a bonded aluminium chassis to give rigidity but also to save weight. The 2012 Morgan Sport Car EvaGT uses a further developed version of the bonded aluminium chassis of the Morgan Aero SuperSports, a chassis that successfully competes in International GT3 Sports Car Racing. Compliant with European and US safety approvals.

2012 Morgan Sports Cars EvaGT

The Morgan Motor Company  has been making new cars all along. Morgan used the unveiling of the EvaGT sports car to again commit to releasing a brand new model every two years, with new niche markets in mind. It says the EvaGT is a four-seater coupe with a bit of “automotive theatre” aimed at young sporting families, while it also has plans for “a fun weekend vehicle” and, most intriguingly, an “electric sports car”.

The Morgan Motor Company is the last survivor of these British sports car manufacturers. Morgan sports car has a history of successful collaborations with German suppliers BMW, Siemens and Bosch. But Morgan also works with a number of young engineering companies in the United Kingdom and with world class British university research departments.

2012 Morgan Sports Cars EvaGT 

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is one of the most prestigious automotive events of the year, and is drawing the attention of more and more high-end manufacturers. Count Morgan among them, as the company has just debuted the stunning Morgan EvaGT 2+2.

The Morgan Motor Company is in a good position to respond to this challenge because the company is small and flexible with a proven track record of fast development cycles. It currently manufactures one of the greenest sports cars in the world, the Morgan Four Four Sport. Morgan sports cars achieves this result with the use of the new Ford 1.6 Sigma engine coupled with a light chassis. Morgan currently has a young well qualified technical team working towards a potential 5 engineering PHD's, who will make full use of research departments at the University of Oxford, Cranfield and Birmingham City to tap into a technical knowledge network to make more efficient cars. This team is helping to develop a high torque electric motor twice as powerful as others of the same weight and size and a powerful lithium phosphate battery with a higher charge density to achieve the most efficient performance for weight so far.

The turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six from the BMW 335i sits under the sculpted hood and produces a healthy 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels by either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual. Morgan sports cars expects a scamper to 62 miles per hour to take 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 170 miles per hour. With its top speed at 170mph, Morgan sports cars Eva GT returns an impressive fuel economy of 40mpg UK, equals to 7.0lt/100km and 33.3mpg US, and has CO2 emissions of 200g/km.

The first public view of the 2012 Morgan sports cars EvaGT will be at the 60th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, California, USA on the 15th August 2010. The Morgan Motor Company will be taking orders worldwide with a request for a deposit of £5000 from prospective clients for an allocated build slot. The first 100 cars of a limited run are planned to begin production mid 2012 and the "on-road" price will be competitive for a car of this class.

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Volkswagen Amarok Trendline uma opção mais em conta

A Amarok Trendline na verdade é uma versão intermediaria, porem com a versão mais barata ainda não chegou ela fica como sendo a versão de entrada.

Seu valor parte de R$ 102 990 e traz de série ar, direção, vidros, travas e retrovisores elétricos,sistema multimídia, ABS e airbags. Bancos em couro sistema de controle para subidas e descidas íngremes, aros 17 polegadas.

Vem com motor biturbo 2.0 com 163 cv e câmbio manual de seis marchas.

2011 Perana Sports Car Z-One

South Africa is quickly becoming a hotbed for sports car development, with two new performance machines being announced in the country in just as many weeks. Built through collaboration between Zagato, the Milanese coachbuilders, and Perana Performance Group, the Z-One features a tubular and box section chassis with room for two passengers. Tucked among the exotica at Concorso Italiano  was the new Zagato-styled, Hi-Tech-built and Superfomance-sold, Perana Z-One sports/GT.

2011 Perana Sports Car Z-One

The Perana sports car Z-One is designed in Italy, powered by American muscle and manufactured in South Africa. The "Z" stands for Zagato, Chief Designer Norihiko Harada using the Italian design house's DNA to form a dynamic supercar.

The sports car Perana Z-One will go on sale in the U.S. through Superformance after its Concorso Italiano debut in August. American buyers will get an allocation of just 99 units, so you probably won’t be seeing one parked outside of your local trattoria any time soon.

2011 Perana Sports Car Z-One is beautiful. And the build quality is exquisite. The panel gaps put all the high-priced Italian vehicles surrounding it to shame. The styling is definitely that of a European GT.

2011 Perana Sports Car Z-One 

The 6.2L V8 engine generates 440hp (328kW) and 430lb-ft of torque (583Nm) of torque, and redlines at 6,600rpm. That's enough to scoot the 2,630lb (1,195kg) car to 62mph (100km/h) in an estimated sub-4 second time. Big brakes - 325mm up front, 305mm in the rear - slow things down again, while unequal length A-arms, Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs at all four corners handle the curves.

The drivetrain comes from Chevy, the Corvette's 6.2-liter V-8 delivering 440 bhp to the rear wheels. The Z-One also uses the Vette's 6-speed manual gearbox, but the tubular space frame has been engineered in South Africa. Perana claims 0–60 mph in just 4 seconds.

2011 Perana Sports Car Z-One is the limited production, because the gorgeous body of each Perana Z-One will be handbuilt in Italy by coachbuilder Zagato and then shipped in pieces to South Africa where there are attached to the vehicle’s chassis. The Z-One's chassis has been completely conceived and designed by Perana engineers in South Africa, despite the engine sourced from General Motors.

Gincana 3 com Ken Block , primeira parte

Desta vez, o Gincana, esta um pouco diferente das outras edições. Nos outros vídeos Ken Block fazia manobras que deixavam a gente de boca aberta pensando como o cara consegue fazer isto.

No Gincana 3, para quem gosta de Rap esta perfeito, mas para quem gosta de ação ficou meio frustrante, a parte boa é que tem uma gatinhas fazendo desenho no corpo. Ficamos no aguardo para a segunda parte que chega em setembro.

Volkswagen apresenta a Amarok na 55ª Festa do Peão de Barretos

A Volkswagen do Brasil marca presença na 55ª edição da Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro, que se realiza entre os dias 19 e 29 de agosto, na cidade de Barretos, norte do estado de São Paulo. Trata-se da maior festa do peão da América Latina. A Volkswagen, mostra em seu estande a moderna Amarok, modelo de estreia da marca no segmento de pick-ups médias, que está à venda na rede de concessionárias Volkswagen. Duas unidades do novo modelo entrarão na arena para uma apresentação especial.

A Volkswagen também vai expor pela primeira vez no Brasil, duas unidades da Amarok que participaram como veículo oficial de apoio no Rally Dakar, além do utilitário esportivo Tiguan e da picape Saveiro. O Tiguan vem agora com Park Assist, sistema que torna extremamente fácil estacionar em vagas paralelas, com interferência do motorista apenas no controle do freio, já que um sensor posicionado na lateral do para-choques dianteiro verifica se o espaço é suficiente para o tamanho do carro. A Saveiro leva sua tradição e beleza da nova geração ao evento.

Desenvolvida na Alemanha e produzida na fábrica de Pacheco, na Argentina, a Amarok, diferencia-se pela tecnologia e segurança em seu segmento. O modelo tem preço de R$119.490. A Amarok vem equipada com motor TDI biturbo de última geração, com sistema de injeção direta de combustível, que estabelece novos padrões no que se refere a consumo e garante um excelente desempenho. O modelo também oferece os mais altos níveis de segurança ativa e passiva.

Apresentada primeiramente na versão cabine dupla Highline, a pick-up carrega em seu estilo e conceito o novo DNA de design da Volkswagen, refletido, sobretudo, no destaque das linhas horizontais, na clara definição das superfícies da carroceria e na alta precisão na montagem. O conjunto composto pelos faróis horizontais e a grade do radiador, com aletas e frisos decorativos cromados é uma das características mais marcantes da pick-up.

Amarok

A Amarok vem equipada com um motor de alta tecnologia: o TDI de 2,0 litros, 4 cilindros e 16 válvulas, com 163 cv, dotado de sistema de injeção direta common-rail e alimentado por dois turbocompressores, com torque máximo de 40,8 kgfm a apenas 1.750 rpm. A Amarok é oferecida com tração 4x4 selecionável (4Motion) que proporciona um excelente desempenho em qualquer condição de piso, principalmente fora de estrada.

A pick-up também traz as maiores medidas em seu segmento tanto nas dimensões do habitáculo quanto na caçamba. Internamente, o espaço para os joelhos no banco traseiro permite à Amarok transportar cinco ocupantes com o máximo conforto. Com apenas duas pessoas a bordo, é possível rebater o banco traseiro para aumentar a área de carga no interior.

55ª Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro de Barretos
Data: 19 a 29 de agosto
Horário: Segunda a sexta, a partir das 20h. Finais de semana, desde 18h.
Local: Parque do Peão Mussa Calil Neto, km 428 da Rodovia Brigadeiro Faria Lima (SP-326), Barretos, São Paulo

Fonte Volkswagen

2011 Jaguar Cars XJ Sentinel Luxury Sports Saloon

2011 Jaguar has announced that it will debut its XJ Sentinel armored car version of the new XJ – Jaguar XJ Sentinel, the armoured version of the new XJ luxury sports saloon which will make its official debut at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show from August 25-29. The XJ Sentinel luxury sports saloon has armor plating that it’s earned B7 levels of ballistics protection, which the new XJ Sentinel luxury sports saloon is promised stop attacks ranging from .9mm guns to explosives.

2011 Jaguar Sports Cars XJ Sentinel Luxury Sports Saloon

Constructed from specialised high strength steels with Kevlar backing, the armoured inner cell was engineered in partnership with Centigon, a leading global specialist in vehicle armouring. The Jaguar XJ Sentinel offers ballistic protection up to B7 level (BS EN 1522 level FB7 and BS EN 1063 BR7-), blast protection against 15kg TNT equivalent detonated within close proximity of the vehicle, and substantial under floor grenade protection.

The 2011 Jaguar Luxury Sports Saloon XJ’s aerospace-inspired lightweight aluminium body structure also makes it possible to offer a very generous 500kg payload for passengers and luggage without compromising vehicle performance. The 2011 Jaguar Luxury Sports Saloon XJ Sentinel is the ultimate armoured luxury limousine. It offers governments, security organisations and private individuals, the highest level of security, with advanced design, refined performance and a beautifully-crafted cabin.

Despite being equipped with so much anti-weapon systems, Jaguar says the Sentinel is “virtually indistinguishable” from the base XJ luxury sports saloon mode. Long wheelbase of the XJ Luxury Sports Saloon forms the basis of this unique Jaguar too. 245/45 19? Dunlop Self Supporting Technology Run on Flat tires supported 19-inch Aleutian Alloy Wheels make the car highly competitive for the role it is designed. The weight of the car has been seriously increased, and Jaguar XJ luxury sports saloon decided to put its most powerful engine available in this baby, the 5.0-litre 385PS AJ-V8 Gen III naturally aspirated direct-injection V8 petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. As a result, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 9.7 seconds while the top speed achieved is 195 km/h or 122 mph.

2011 Jaguar Sports Cars XJ Sentinel Luxury Sports Saloon

“The Luxury Sports Saloon XJ Sentinel was designed and developed in partnership with industry leaders, and incorporates the very latest armoured vehicle systems to deliver extremely impressive levels of protection, while maintaining a very discreet appearance,” said Mike O’Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Sports Cars. The Luxury Sports Saloon XJ Sentinel comes with a three-year/50,000-mile warranty and can be serviced at any Jaguar dealership. So it’s a practical choice, too. To enhance passive safety, the Sentinel retains full functionality of the standard XJ luxury sports saloon restraint system, including dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, side thorax airbags and side curtain airbags.

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Volkswagen alemã promove concurso internacional de design pela 8ª vez

A Volkswagen mundial patrocina pela oitava vez consecutiva o Interior Motives Design Award, concurso destinado a estudantes de arquitetura e design de todo o mundo, cuja cerimônia de premiação está marcada para outubro, em Paris. O tema deste ano é Conduzindo a Revolução Interior, e, em uma das categorias, os inscritos trabalharam o conceito criado pela Volkswagen “Aumente o Volume”, cujo objetivo é pensar novas formas de dividir e construir o interior de um automóvel. Os finalistas serão conhecidos no início de setembro e a premiação está marcada para 1º de outubro.

Patrocinando o concurso desde 2003, a Volkswagen considera-o essencial para promover jovens talentos. “Queremos conhecer suas ideias e os integrar a projetos atuais ou futuros da nossa empresa. Estamos sempre em busca de tendências”, explica Wolfsgang Müller-Pietralla, Chefe de Pesquisas de Tendências da Volkswagen e um dos jurados.

O Interior Motives Design Award 2010 recebeu trabalhos de estudantes arquitetura e design que se graduaram no último ano acadêmico ou ingressaram na faculdade de design em 2010. Os vencedores nas dez categorias, que incluem Melhor Inovação e Melhor Uso da Tecnologia, receberão um cheque de 5 mil euros.

Visite o site do evento: http://www.interiormotivesawards.com/

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looking at the popularity of V8 racing cars amongst its fans, Adrenalin, largest experience provider in Australia, is providing real V8 race experiences to its customers. After buying a V8 race experience, you will get a chance to drive a real V8 Supercar on the best racing tracks of Australia. Your day will start with a briefing from the experienced V8 drivers who will teach you the best racing techniques they have mastered in years. After the briefing session, You’d strapped to the driver seat, So that you can feel how it feels driving a V8 Super car.

Volkswagen Race Touareg 3

O Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 foi apresentado. Ele irá participar do Rally Dakar, prova que a Volkswagen levou em 2009 e 2010.

A versão para o próximo Dakar terá o chassis feito em fibra de carbono, faróis em LED, o motor é o 2.5 TDI com 300 cv que o leva de 0 a 100 km/h em 6,1 segundos com máxima de 188 km/h.

A próxima edição do Rally Dakar acontece de 1 a 16 de janeiro de 2011.

Pre-war Car Petr Novague ECO Car Concept Inspired by F1 Technology

The concept vehicle is christened as ECO and features tube car frame, half-hood body and carbon components that add minimum possible weight to this energy efficient and eco friendly vehicle. Created by Petr Novague as a mark of respect for Laurin and Klement, a pre-war Czech company, Further, chromium-molybdenum steel made lattice truss frame in the front part of the car is attached to the carbon frame with inside honeycomb.

The concept vehicle is combines the old traditions of pre-war cars with the modern and innovative technology and system logic.

Pre-war Car Petr Novague ECO Car Concept Inspired by F1 Technology

ECO is powered by the electric motors that are located in the narrow wheels. Electric motors are powered by the batteries located under the tilting front lid, which also works as door. With zero tail pipe emission, ECO offers clear and green ride added with comfort and range of 500 km per charge.

Hailed as “ECO,” the concept car features tube car frame, half-hood body and carbon components, which makes it a lightweight and energy efficient vehicle.

Pre-war Car Petr Novague ECO Car Concept Inspired by F1 Technology

Moreover, the ECO car can change it ground clearance, thanks to the double-wishbone axel disposes of the push rod suspension, uniball endings and impact dampers, according to the road or terrain.

Attaching the lattice truss frame, made in chromium-molybdenum steel, to the carbon frame with inside honeycomb upfront that is inspired by F1 technology, the retro-futuristic car also touts electronic drive-line (4 x 4) with stabilization system, which reduces the weight of mechanical connections by a huge margin.