2013 Chevrolet Spark more fuel efficient

GM Chevrolet Spark 2013 confirmed for North American market will not consume too much fuel 5.88 ltr per 100 km highway.

In Detroit in 2010, the company had officially launched Chevrolet Spark North American version. At that time, Chevrolet Spark for the North American market is the 2011 version. However, it seems American consumers have to wait until next year new opportunities for small car Chevrolet Spark.

Several months ago, said Mark Reuss, president of North American Chevrolet, spoke to Spark confirmed plans to market his home as a 2013 version. As planned, the Chevrolet Spark North American version will be officially landed in the middle in 2012.Until now, the car company GM payroll group published information related to the Chevrolet Spark North American version.

Initially, many people still think the North American version of Chevrolet Spark will take power from the 1.2-liter engine block, producing 78 horsepower capacity. But, in fact, the GM group, the Chevrolet small car will be applied to power motor 83 hp.

Accompanying the engine 5-speed gearbox is standard, thereby ensuring a low starting price for the North American version of Chevrolet Spark. Naturally, the automatic transmission will be included in the list of optional equipment of the Spark 2013. Currently, GM has not disclosed the specific activities of the North American version of Chevrolet Spark.

Instead, GM Spark 2013 only confirmed for the U.S. market only consumes less fuel to 5.88 ltr per 100 km on the highway. This is the advantage to the Chevrolet Spark could compete with the Scion iQ future.

In terms of size, Chevrolet Spark North American version is longer than 101.6 mm compared to the Fiat 500 and 76.2 mm compared with the Smart fortwo. Song, Chevrolet Spark shorter than 355.6 mm compared to the "brother" Sonic.

When present in the market, Chevrolet Spark will be divided into several copies. The equipment appeared on Spark for the North American market include radio comes a color touch screen, entertainment system information Chevrolet MyLink, Bluetooth connectivity, headrests and heating the alloy wheels.

On the global market, the Chevrolet Spark offers safety features like airbags for driver and front passenger airbags, airbag ceiling, antilock brakes with electronic balancing system.

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2011 Frankfurt Auto Show - A rendezvous technology

(AP) - The absence brands at Frankfurt two years ago, such as Honda, now back to the exhibition floor, Europe's biggest automotive, while the "patrons" as Audi and Ford is preparing for The most imposing appearance ever in Frankfurt.

Motor Show Frankfurt was held two years / times

Technology "green" again will dominate at the Frankfurt Exhibition 2011, BMW launched the first model of the i - the company's brand, it's electric i3 model. Audi may counterbalance the Urban Concept vehicles are designed to serve the travel demand in the narrow streets.

Volkswagen will try in the small car segment with Up patterns.

There is also a Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458 Spider.

Check out the new models of its remarkable at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, starting with a two-day conference from 13 to 14 / 9.

Audi

 

The focus on the Audi stand will be the Urban Concept , models designed for crowded city. The combined use of aluminum and polymer reinforced with carbon fiber material provides a lightweight car, but still safe and strong - as confirmed by Audi. To reduce weight, the seat is designed in line with the solid chassis structure, ie can not move anything. Instead, the driver can move the steering wheel and pedals. This concept car operated by two electric motors powered by lithium-ion battery. Cars can run 48km distance after each full charge.

Bentley

The second generation of Bentley Continental GTC with style "muscle" than previous versions, but will be more comfortable with a wider leg room for rear seat passengers, infotainment system using the display touchscreen and Heating neck and shoulders. 4 seat convertible cars use 6.0L W12 engine capacity of 575 horsepower, compared with 560 horsepower of the old car.Xe is expected to be present on the market in December.

BMW

The second generation of the BMW 1-series length and width than the current, so luggage and leg room for the passenger wider. 5-door version will be available soon in the European market in September, while the three-door will debut next year. The "super" fuel economy will be released in spring next year. BMW 1-series cars for the new generation are more mobile services and help drive rarely seen in a mini car, as it features the lane deviation warning and collision warning.

BMW will also introduce electric vehicle i3 - the concept does not anticipate much change going into actual production for the market in 2013. i3 is the first product under the brand name - i - BMW, will include I8 sports car due out in 2014.

Ferrari

 

458 Spider is the convertible version of the 458 two-seat coupe, replacing the F430 Spider models. Vehicles will use the convertible hard roof instead of the type promoted as the F430. On the same coupe engine: 4.5L V8 570-horsepower capacity, combined with semi-automatic gearbox Getrag 7 level. Vehicles will be available on the European market in September this year and in the U.S. in the first quarter of next year.

Ford

Ford Evos

Ford lies a global design language new Evos, a stunning concept car with four doors flip design wing. Ford coupe that combines three important elements in the product strategy of the firm: different design, intelligent technology and the ability of high fuel economy. Vehicles operated by a system of hybrid charger, lithium ion battery. Ford said that this concept will not be the actual production, but these are the detailed design and technology will gradually be put into practice.

Jaguar

 

 

 

Project C-X16 shows the seriousness of Jaguar in the production of a small sports car. This is the premise for the sports car company's future. Jaguar said its leaders need to have a small sports car and a sedan to increase competitiveness with rivals such as BMW and Porsche.

Kia

 

Peter Schreyer, Kia's design director, is continuing the innovative design for the company, with a sports sedan will debut at Frankfurt. Muscle car has recently signaled elegant new design trends of Kia, said Schreyer. Kia has not said whether four-door concept car driven later be put into production or not, but maybe some design details will be applied to a strategy of Kia cars.

Land Rover

 

Project DC100 (Defender Concept 100) expressed the idea of ​​Land Rover Defender in innovation, while retaining the features of the SUV was born in 1948. British luxury brand is expected to release a new version for Vietnamese models have "canned" and "rough" it in 2015.

Lexus

Lexus GS hybrid will be unveiled at the Frankfurt. The traditional gasoline was introduced in the Pebble Beach Concours d'event last month in EleganceCalifornia, U.S.. In the medium term, Lexus is expected to increase the market share of the GS from 2% to 3% in the medium car segment in Europe, competing with the BMW 5 series and Mercedes-Benz E class.

Maserati

Maserati will launch a concept design revealed part of its SUV model was developed based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is expected to be present on the market in 2013. Vehicles will use the 4.7L V8 engine of the Maserati, for a capacity of 450 horsepower, combined with 8-speed automatic transmission of ZF Friedrichshafen.

Mazda

 

Model CX-5 Mazda car will compete with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kuga crossover at the small car segment. CX-5 is the first model in the new generation of Mazda products - technology application Skyactiv fuel economy and a new design language called Kodo - "The soul of the movement" in Japanese. In Europe, Mazda CX-5 will have two engine options: 2.0L petrol or 2.2L oil. Along with the CX-5, Mazda3 cars new version will also be present at the exhibition.

Mercedes-Benz

 

Said Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars of its new technology applications, such as gasoline direct injection engines 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged all-new design that can be mounted horizontally and vertically, with with the 1.8L diesel engine. Two engines are used stop-start system to save fuel, along with a new semi-automatic gearbox or 6-speed manual gearbox. Series B-Class will be equipped with collision warning systems following by radar.

Porsche

At first glance, the car Porsche 911 new lot like the previous version, but the reality is slightly more than the car size, while the height is reduced to increase the sports definition, dynamic. According to sources from Porsche, the car has enough room to install a hybrid system. Capacity 4-cylinder engine of 911 vehicles dropped from 3.6L to 3.4L, but the rate increased from 345 to 350 horsepower.

Toyota

 

With car Yaris hatchback version ,Toyotatargeted to young consumers desire to own a technologically advanced vehicles and exceptional customer care prices. To attract young customers love the life there, Yaris is equipped with infotainment system Touch & Go. The system uses a 6.1 inch touch screen, navigation functions, the integration of service connection and mobile applications.

Volkswagen

In the segment's competitive small car, Volkswagen hopes Up form will stand up through modern design and practical, comfort and high safety.Vehicles and equipment included a portable infotainment looks like a smartphone, integrated with the vehicle control groups and acts as a central display and control for navigation systems, air integrated in the car, telephone and audio equipment.

Up Vehicles are also equipped with an emergency braking system - the system covers the front area with a laser sensor and activates brakes when a collision is imminent.

The Ka

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2011 Lexus IS Convertible | IS450 C

Lexus is throwing another dart at the blue-and-white bull’s-eye that is BMW. Toyota’s luxury division knows that 30 percent of BMW 3-series sales are coupes and convertibles, and it wants a seat at that buffet. Introduced nine years ago and well into its second generation—Toyota doesn’t act without exhaustive study, apparently—the entry-luxury IS sedan finally gets an additional body style: a hardtop convertible.

In dealerships by the end of May, the two-door, four-seat IS250C and IS350C feature an aluminum hardtop roof that relies on 15 electric motors and 37 sensors to crack into two panels and seamlessly belly-flop into the waiting trunk. The process takes 20 seconds.

In most other respects, the IS convertible varies not a nanometer from the established Lexus path. Although every exterior panel and molding on the IS C is unique to the convertible (except the hood), it looks to untrained eyes like a sedan that has met a hacksaw. The engine choices—a 204-hp, 2.5-liter V-6 and a 306-hp, 3.5-liter V-6—are identical to the IS sedan’s. So are the transmission choices, which mean a six-speed manual is available in the IS250C and a six-speed automatic in both models. As expected, the IS convertible features Lexus fit and finish and, somewhat less appealingly, Lexus dynamics.

More on that shortly. Lexus customers tend to be more about the “what’s it come with?” than the “what’ll she do?”

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Lexus IS 350 Review

Most entry-level luxury sedans are a compromise between luxury comforts and performance attributes. The horsepower might be there, but the handling might be on the softer side to accommodate as many different tastes as possible. Lexus, however, provides a clever alternative to this compromise -- the company offers two entry-level sedan models, with the IS line specialized for performance.

2008 Lexus IS 350 4dr Sedan

The Lexus IS 350 (and its lesser-powered sibling, the IS 250) considerably improves on the first-generation IS sport sedan in terms of style and performance. With its potent V6 engine, sharp reflexes, aggressive exterior styling and the latest techno-gadgets, this sedan has no major weaknesses. It's one of our top choices for a luxury sport sedan, though test drives of the most popular vehicles in this segment are wise, as each model provides varying degrees of driver interaction. You'll want to find the one that suits you best.

Current Lexus IS 350

The rear-wheel-drive Lexus IS 350 is available in one body style, a four-door sedan, and with only one engine, a robust 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 306 horsepower and 277 pound-feet of torque. It pushes the car from zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds, which, by the way, is firmly in sports car territory. The IS 350 comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission. There is no manual option.

Picking out an IS 350 is pretty simple; there's only one trim level. It's very well equipped and includes 17-inch wheels, leather seats, power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, a moonroof and an impressive audio system with a six-CD changer. There's an auxiliary jack for MP3 players, and a Mark Levinson 14-speaker 300-watt 7.1 surround-sound audio system is available individually or as part of an option package that also includes a voice-activated navigation system.

Two other option packages worth considering are the Luxury package, which adds heated seats and HID headlights, and the Sport package, which comes with 18-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and sporty interior details, such as aluminum pedals.

Even without options, the Lexus IS 350 comes with a well-crafted interior. It is attractive and features high-quality materials. The front and rear seats are built more for comfort than support, which sheds some light on the difference between the IS 350 and its more performance-centric German counterparts. Like most small luxury sedans, rear seating isn't very spacious, and the Lexus has less rear legroom than many of its competitors.

In reviews and road tests, our editors found the Lexus IS 350 to be a dynamic sport sedan. As impressive as its quickness is the engine's broad and eager power spread. Handling is sharp, but it's still a Lexus, so the drive is perhaps not quite as thrilling as one might get from a BMW or Infiniti. A precise but numb steering rack and a muted exhaust note further this impression. Still, this attribute could be good news for buyers looking for a sport-oriented luxury sedan that's perfectly suitable for daily commutes.


Past Lexus IS 350 models

The Lexus IS 350, which debuted for the 2006 model year, is still in its first generation. Previously, Lexus offered the IS 300. Available as a four-door sedan or wagon, the IS 300 was known for its outstanding driving dynamics but rather drab cabin. It also wasn't as luxurious, roomy or powerful as the current IS 350, but as an affordable used luxury sport sedan, it's worth a look. It was sold from 2001-'05.

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