Geneva 2011: Hyundai i40 back in the European D-segment

Hyundai presented the world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 (-13.3.2011), the new i40 series. This returns back Korea's largest automobile manufacturer in the European D-segment. The model is presented in Geneva as a combination. It is 4.77 meters long, 1.82 meters wide and 1.47 meters high and offers up to 1719 liters of luggage capacity. As engines to choose from two petrol direct

Geneva 2011: Mazda Minagi views into the future

In addition to the Mazda Shinari shows at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 (-13.3.2011) a further study. The Minagi is a compact crossover SUV that is to many of the characteristics of future models show the brand. The focus is on the Mazda program Skyactiv "to reduce fuel consumption. "Skyactiv" includes all components from the engine to the chassis to the body. For instance, a gasoline

BMW 5 Series receives "iF Gold Award 2011"

Harmonious proportions, individual surface design and a dynamic and powerful appearance: With these features, the BMW 5 Series Touring has convinced the jury of world-renowned iF Product Design Awards last year. But the model was now at the Cebit in Hannover also the special prize "iF Gold Award". The International Forum Design in Hannover was awarded again in 2010 in various product areas the iF

Geneva 2011: Jaguar XKR-S reaches 300 km / h

Jaguar is at the Motor Show in Geneva (public days: 3-03.13.2011) of the XKR-S. The performance of the 5.0-liter supercharged engine was increased in the model compared to the XKR by 40 PS to 405 kW / 550 hp, so that the car 300 km / h maximum speed achieved. An active exhaust system thereby offers a race-inspired sound. From zero to 100 km / h, the XKR-S accelerates in 4.4 seconds. He is also

MKB increases performance of the Mercedes-Benz SLS to 638 hp

MKB from Winnenden offers for the Mercedes-Benz SLS conversion package P 640th Thus the power of the V8 naturally aspirated engine of 420 kW / 571 PS to 469 kW / 638 PS is raised. The torque increases with the operation of 650 Nm to 710 Nm. MKB leaves it in the engine management software. The chassis is original. With the new power electronic speed of the Mercedes-Benz SLK h in just 3.7 seconds

iPhone App: Virtual testing the new Audi RS 3

Time for the show premiere of the Audi RS 3 Sport Back to the Motor Show in Geneva (public days: 3-13.03.2011), all iPhone owners, the new Audi model from the 3rd March test virtual. When free racing game "Asphalt Audi RS 3" players can choose between two routes (Bahamas and Tokyo) have. Time for the show premiere of the Audi RS 3 Sport Back to the Motor Show in Geneva (public days: 3-13.03.2011)

Range Rover Evoque shines at CeBIT in Hannover

Parallel to the appearance at the Geneva Motor Show, the Range Rover Evoque a second, unusual panel has been looking for a fair presentation. From Tuesday, 1 March to Saturday, 5 March 2011, be visible to the compact SUV on the electronics trade fair CeBIT in Hanover. About three years Evoque had thrown as a Land Rover LRX study enthusiastic response. This year the sale will begin the new series

Top safety ratings for Ford Fiesta

To Europe and the USA, the Ford Fiesta was in China, the official crash test passed with top results. Meets in Cologne and in the British Merkenich Dunton developed Bestsellers thus the most stringent global safety standards, underlining the high level of expertise of the engineers of Ford Europe in terms of occupant protection. In complex crash test comparison series that were produced by