Audi R8 GRAND-AM Daytona Testing Complete 2012

Audi R8 GRAND-AM Daytona Testing Complete 2012
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The Germans from Audi will compete in the 2012 Daytona 24 Hours, but before actually throwing the R8 GRAND-AM into the race, it was only natural for them to test and fine-tune the car first. And what better place to do that other than the actual track on which the race will be held, the Daytona race track in Florida.

Based on the R8 LMS the car has been developed for the Touring class of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series and after it completed around 1000 test kilometers, the main aspects that needed to be improved were in terms of aerodynamics due to the GRAND-AM regulations.

That is why the car received a new front splitter, a flat design underbody, a new rear diffuser and higher ground clearance (65 mm).

Furthermore, systems like ABS and traction control

have been deactivated and due to the usage of new tires, supplied by Continental, the Audi R8 GRAND-AM is also featuring a new suspension set-up.

Audi will field two R8 GRAND-AM racers at Daytona next year, and one of the customer teams which has been confirmed for the 2012 season is APR Motorsport from Opelika, US. The company is also in advanced talks with three other trams and a total of 4 cars could be delivered for the 2012 season.....READ MORE

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Ford Fusion 2013 More Complete and efficient

Ford Fusion 2013 More Complete and efficient
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Ford Fusion 2013 will showcase himself on the North American International Auto Show 2012. 2013 Ford Fusion is more expressive than previous models.

2013 Fusion has a fresh face. Revision visible on the exterior; grille, headlights, front bumper / rear fog lamp.

Ford Fusion will provide a choice of petrol engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid. Version of the plug-ins are expected to offer the highest efficiency of consumption of fuel oil (BBM).

Fusion 2013 will be equipped with a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine start / stop system that is expected most economical in its class with a record consumption of 11.15 km / liter (combinations). One more 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine with paddle-shift 6-speed.

For the Fusion Hybrid 2013 no longer uses the 2.5 liter engine. Instead berdapur implanted with 2.0 liters of gasoline consumption is 16.12 km / liter. He said, the Fusion Hybrid 2013 is more economical than the Toyota Camry Hybrid and the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2011.

Meanwhile, gasoline consumption Fusion Energy 2013 plug-in hybrid is prepared to pass through 35.4 km / liter, more frugal about 0.35 km / liter of electric cars. In fact, bet Ford Fusion plug-in hybrid is more efficient 2.83 km / liter and 4.6 km / liter of the Chevrolet Volt and Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid.

A number of the latest technology applied in Fusion 2013 as Blind Spot Information System (blis), Lane Keeping System.

Ford Fusion 2013 will be sold in North America in 2012. Outside of North America will be sold from the first quarter of 2013. Ford Mondeo is another name for the Ford Fusion outside North America.

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Detroit Motor Show Environmentally Friendly Car 2012

Detroit Motor Show Environmentally Friendly Car 2012
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The North American International Auto Show 2012 which is better known as the Detroit Motor Show held from Monday (9 / 1) at Cobo Center in the heart of Motown. Environmentally friendly cars let alone a compact size expected to be the main attraction of this exhibition.

Total of 40 car manufacturers from around the world will show off new cars, including General Motors, who claimed back as the world's largest car-manufacturer, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Hyundai-Kia. Nissan, which in the last three exhibition-year absence is present in full force. Manufacturers to bring more than 40 new models and concepts that will be displayed at this exhibition.

Genaral Motors shows the Chevrolet Sonic RS, compact hatchback with a ferocious 1.4-liter turbocharged engine that can produce a maximum power of 138hp. This is the same as the Chevrolet Aveo Chevrolet Cruze sedan with power. GM also features a compact version of a premium sedan that Cadillac ATS engined 4-cylinder 2.0-liter turbo. ATS was prepared to block the rate of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and others.

Meanwhile, Chrysler Fiat since joining the growing increasingly healthy, would appear excited by Redline Dodge Charger muscle car, the compact Dodge Dart sedan also use Fiat platform. Chrysler also prepares Toyota Camry sedan is Chrysler 200 Super S offers the thrill of driving plus the elegant character.

Ford is growing rapidly this year will feature the latest generation Ford Fusion, a midsize sedan in 2011 sold 248.067 units in the United States alone, or a third positioned after the Toyota Camry and Nissan Altima.

Detroit Motor Show this year is also very important for Ford because it will display a compact SUV, the Ford Escape. Once the importance of this exhibition, Ford and even prepare the booth which is 50% larger than last year.

Car manufacturers from Japan and Europe also launched a small-sized cars and is being, hybrid cars, electric cars and concept cars. Toyota began marketing the Prius C, hatchback hybrid the smallest family of Prius other than V Prius Prius Liftback and a minivan. In Japan this model is sold under the Toyota name Aqua and introduced the first of the Tokyo Motor cars menmpilkan ShowBMW end the long-awaited electric car concept and i8 I3.

BMW will also feature the latest generation Seri3 BMW, Mercedes-Benz introduced two variants of the E-Class is powered hybrid, in addition to the latest generation SL-Class. Hyundai Motor will menawampilkan Veloster equipped with a turbocharger and the latest version of Genesis Coupe sports car. Its affiliate, Kia Motors will make the audience amazed with the newest mid-size sedan K5, Forte compact sedan and Soul of the famous

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