MOTOR SHOW 2011

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Cadillac SRX
The Cadillac SRX is in the design of the early 2009 featured U.S. version to Europe. The SRX is powered by a 3.0-liter V6-powered, direct injection and 262 hp. Power is transmitted via a six-speed automatic.
The all-wheel drive in the SRX includes an electronic locking limited slip differential (ELSD), with the torque as needed along the rear axle from one side to the other and is also distributed from front to rear. Order is the SRX now, prices start at around 55,000 €.

Cadillac blows to restart in Germany. Even the big Escalade is offered again. In addition to the 409-hp 6.2-liter V8 is now a hybrid model with the two-mode system is offered by General Motors.
The Escalade hybrid in 2008 was already at the Geneva Motor Show, but did not on the market.

After you have changed the oil in a Lamborghini Murcielago SuperVeloce, two mechanics at a service in Germany thought it would be good to do a test. There's nothing wrong with that as long as the whole of the test returns bolide.

Only here was not the case. Italian supercar, that hides under the hood 670 "balky horses, was very seriously damaged, the damage caused is 400,000 euros. At least there is some good in this story: The two drivers escaped with life from the accident. We do not warrant that the owner will get rid of nerves .

This is the new Ka for the Paris Salon, Stop & Start than everybody expected. Because the little Ford shares its powertrain with the Fiat 500, 500 which has a Stop & Start! So here it is under the hood of the Ford Ka. The system includes a sophisticated battery, starter and alternator stronger more powerful. Of course, the module voltage stabilization and sensor control the battery state of charge of battery and electric power consumers during the training phase. The system is disabled if the level of battery charge is insufficient.

The average consumption is 4.9 l/100 km with CO2 emissions of 115 g / km for the petrol engine (1.2 liter 69-hp) and 4.4 l/100 km, with discharges 109 g / km for diesel Ka (1.2 liters / 75 hp). Ford Ka equipped with Start - Stop will be available from November.

Google is testing a car driving without a driver. In his blog explains the tests he has done over 250,000 km of streets and highways of America. The company has equipped a car Toyota Prius with a complex system of radars and sensors using maps prepared specifically for the experience have circulated in Mountain View, San Francisco and Hollywood.
From the evidence there is a video testimony by another driver who watched a rare car, with equipment on the roof. The tests were done with a driver who was driving in anticipation of any problems and a co-pilot, an engineer, who checked the operation of the program


Before trade, a Google car with all the information collected in the same, since traffic signals turn bans. The data that provided the sensors were sent to Google for analysis at the plant and its database. In the experiment DARPA engineers have worked, who has spent years organizing drive car racing or remote control, and Anthony Levandowski has done similar tests on motorcycles. According to The New York Times, one of the problems that have arisen in testing is the recognition of human warnings, such as when a guard for the traffic.

The blog explained that over 1.2 million people die in traffic accidents. The generalization of an automatic driving system, Goggle says, could reduce this number by half, to encourage energy saving and the habit of sharing cars. transforming the future highway.

The new Kinetic Design Ford Fiesta is a new conception of Ford for this vehicle, offering a striking design and high level of equipment, which will initially only in hatchback model and a single version.
The model will 120 hp 1.6-liter engine and 5 speed manual gearbox, it accelerates from 0 to 100 in 11.5 seconds and give a top speed of 190 km / h. It also has 7 airbags, electric sunroof and a full equipment.

Mercedes-Benz is recalling around 85,000 of its luxury cars due to potential steering problems.

The recalled vehicles include 2010 Mercedes C-Class sedans as well 2010 and 2011 E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet models.

The German automaker is reporting that its possible the steering systems of the cars could “fail due to the loss of power steering fluid,” sending the driver out of control.

Affected vehicles may have a higher chance of crashing, Mercedes Benz said.

Owners of the listed vehicles may return to a dealership for a free steering-system inspection, according to the company.

The first steps of the Bentley Mulsanne was in Frankfurt in autumn 2009. The flagship of the winged B Paris Mondial currently exposed, while the first copies are about to be delivered.

The replacement of the old Arnage is effective. The latter, whose production was halted in late 2009, has now dropped on a descent route. Repeatedly treated in our columns, the Mulsanne was a reversal of the Bentley style. We will be brief, no point in going on ecstasy neo-retro that has punctuated its release last year. Ecstasy or teeth grinding, depending.

This time, we preferred to dwell on the real qualities of the car, piece of master craft in automobiles. Unable to catch out even the stethoscope from every angle: the lower corner fold, invisible without twisting, has been treated with high precision. Remember that some of its edges are impossible to industrialize and de facto must be handmade. 800 units will be produced annually.

The C-X75 is of Jaguar racing cars like the C-and D-Types of the 1950s and the Le Mans prototype XJ13 inspired from 1966. What it fundamentally differs from the old models: In the sports car body, there is no conventional internal combustion engine because the C-X75 is electric. The all-wheel drive super sports car has a top speed of 330 km / h and features according to the manufacturer alone with his electric drive a range of up to 110 kilometers. Prior to his batteries in a standard household electrical outlet to be recharged. Acceleration from zero to 100 km / h Displays the manufacturer with 3.4 seconds. At 300 km to the total of 780 hp 15.7 seconds sprint.

The British company Triumph introduced a bike Speed Triple 2011 motor show in Cologne (Germany), which became lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. The motorcycle has become easier for approximately 3 kg, reaching 214 kg total weight.

In addition to new chassis, the 1050cc three-cylinder engine has been upgraded to 111 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, but maximum power is stagnant - 128 hp at 9,250 rpm.

In addition, dual headlights are more angular, instead of streamlined instruments on the previous model. Refreshed and dashboard, with the addition of several new indicators.

Installed Triumph Speed Triple 2011 on suspension Showa, put the brakes Brembo, for the front axle and Nissin for the rear.

The British company also will release some supplies and accessories for the new bike, including windshields, seats, exhaust system, etc.

New Triumph Speed Triple will have to compete with the Kawasaki Z750R, Suzuki GSR750, Aprilia Shiver 750, and Yamaha FZ8, but the cost of the motorcycle while it is not known.

Volkswagen is distributed official information on the updated coupe-cabriolet Eos, which will be presented to the public in November at the Motor Show in Los Angeles. Car sales in the European market will begin in January next year.
Volkswagen, the Eos coupe-cabriolet technically revised, enriched with new features and updated design. The look of the Eos now follows the current design language of the manufacturer. At first glance, the new headlights and grille on the modified eye: here the Eos looks very similar to the Golf VI. From the rear of the Eos at the redesigned, two-piece LED taillights and the newly designed bumper is visible to the diffuser.