Friday, October 5, 2012

Nissan Patrol 2013 launch in Australia

Nissan Patrol 2013 launch in Australia
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Nissan Patrol SUV 2013 introduction to the Australian market, a full-sized SUV with the name of the iconic 60 years.

Appear to compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser, Patrol 2013 design is based on Nissan's global design standards.

Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol 2013 launched in Australia.
Like his rival Toyota, Nissan equipped for their products some equipment such as a car to to have many advantages, such as seat adjustment, front and rear parking sensors, a rear camera and a 7-inch LCD screen allows the user to perform actions through the screen.

Ti-L version is the most advanced version of the satellite navigation system, LCD screens for the second row in the same system Nissan 's View Around, the system uses four cameras to support us controls.

Patrol 2013 will be equipped with a 5.6 liter V8 engine that provides 400 horsepower and 413 Nm of torque, power is transmitted to all wheels via 7-speed automatic transmission. Customers can choose a diesel Patrol version. Diesel version will not elegance and simplicity, this version is sold for the purpose for work than for a family.

Currently Nissan has no plans to Patrol the U.S. market, but the Infiniti QX56 sold in the United States have been linked quite closely to form Patrol.

Koenigsegg Agera R

Koenigsegg Agera R
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Product is a special version of the 15 year birthday of Swedish car manufacturer Koenigsegg Agera R stood on a par with the famous supercar Bugatti Veyron.

Koenigsegg Agera is focused on developing with the goal of maximizing the driving experience, cornering speed, braking and adaptability features. Although still philosophy, shape and size of the Koenigsegg CC prototype, but Agera detailed design with the feel and power of a future-oriented products and many new things.

Contact between a car, especially the car, with the road is very important, therefore, Koenigsegg has collaborated with the Michelin tire company. In addition, the Agera is equipped with the latest braking technology, including ABS system can be adjusted, the ceramic brake discs size 392x36 and 380x34.

Agera strength comes from the 5-liter V8 supercharged turbine performance dual 940 hp at 6900 rpm r / min and maximum torque of 1100 Nm at 4000 rev / min. Dual-clutch 7-speed gearbox with shift lever on the steering wheel. The Agera acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3 seconds. Maximum speed reached 400 km / h.

Car use both front and rear wing helps create the optimal balance especially when cornering, while minimizing the risk of flipping the car. New cruise control system.

March / 2011, special version of the Agera launched at the Geneva show with the name Agera R and Speed ​​Racer themed with special Michelin tires and a ski box on the roof. Acceleration time of the Agera R is only 2.9 seconds and top speed increased to 442 km / h.

The most distinctive feature between the Agera R and the standard Agera rear wind. Agera, later linked to form 2 wing attached to the rear wing. Also on the Agera R, then the mount point lies in the middle of the wing.

Koenigsegg Agera








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Peugeot Onyx concept scooter-motorcycle hybrid scooter

Peugeot Onyx concept scooter-motorcycle hybrid scooter
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French automakers ranked concept car three wheel car 2 in 1 carry introduced at the Paris Motor Show 2012.

Peugeot Onyx scooter
Peugeot Onyx scooter - 3 wheeled hybrid engines.
Peugeot Onyx concept is not only a three-wheeled vehicle using hybrid engine with a maximum speed can reach 150 km / h, but 400 cc engine and electric motor combine for a capacity of up to 60 horsepower and tissue torque 57 Nm.



Use tire size 200/50 R17 with 2 front wheels like a Piaggio MP3. In addition, the Onyx concept has two modes, or driving position. Sport mode will push the driver back to the same position for motorcycles. Urban regimes with similar back forward position on the traditional scooter style.

Peugeot Onyx concept with 2.4 ltr per 100 km fuel consumption. If using only the electric motor, the vehicle can operate within 30 km. If using gas, the distance is 499 km.



At the Paris Motor Show 2012, Peugeot 2 the Onyx concept: a 3-wheel and 4-wheel. 4-wheel models can also be classified in the super car segment with a 3.7 liter V8 engine producing 600 horsepower with additional battery system to power 80 hp. Maximum torque 1439 Nm.

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

At the Auto Show in Los Angeles is presenting the new VW Beetle Convertible, that starting spring 2013 is available. Called 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2013

Already in 1949, ushered in with the Volkswagen Beetle convertible, the open-air season of his crawling animal, now his successor is opened.

The classic Beetle convertible form is preserved in the new model, and also the traditional fabric roof will be there again. Of course, this is made ​​using state of the art.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2013

Thus, the fully automatic roof up to a speed of 50 km / h open or closed. The hood is also very tightly stretched, thereby reduces wind noise with the roof closed and you will hardly notice a difference to the normal Beetle.

The boot capacity is 225 liters with the convertible yet and also has a through-loading facility, which can be used with the roof closed.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2013 interior

For safety in the event of a rollover provides a rollover protection system, which consists of two extensible modules, which are housed behind the backrests of the rear seat. High speed within milliseconds of the two modules and thus also protect the rear passengers from injury in a rollover.

The New VW Beetle convertible is available in five different engines. Introduction a 1.2 TSI offered with 105 hp (77 kW), gasoline follow him as the lively 1.4 TSI with 160 PS (118 kW) and the 2.0 TSI with 200 PS (147 kW).

As diesel VW offers the proven 1.6 TDI with 105 hp (77 kW) and the 2.0 TDI with 140 hp (103 kW).

Ordered the new Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is the end of 2012, the extradition will then start in spring 2013.

Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2013



Thursday, October 4, 2012

Men prefer wheels over heels’ says Peugeot

In a survey organized by Peugeot that involved 2,000 people in Britain, the brand concluded that Brits have a deep affection for the motor car and British men admit that they find their partner more difficult to maintain than their car.
Keen observations were as follows:
  • 50% of men find their partner is more difficult to maintain than their car
  • 10% of men confess to being more captivated with their cars’ alluring curves than their partners.
  • 17% of Brits spend more on their car than their other half
  • 13% of respondents have been with their car longer than their partner
  • 14% of people think a sporty car will help them get the girl or boy of their dreams
  • The biggest proportion of people who think their car is better looking than their partner, are aged 45-54 (14%). (Not surprising!)
  • 18-24 year olds are more likely to have more meaningful relationships with their wheels rather than their partners
  • A fifth of 25-34 year olds are more likely to regret losing their car rather than being dumped.
We at AutoMiddleEast.com think why Peugeot spent so much time, money effort on proving long known fact. This is old news!
 2011 Peugeot RCZ survey

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

2013 Kia Carens

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Kia has revealed the first time the new 2013 Kia Carens and publish all information on the family van.

Kia Carens 2013 new

The third generation Kia Carens celebrated at Paris Motor Show world premiere. The family-friendly Van has been completely redesigned to meet the needs of modern families.

The compact van Kia wants to achieve in the third generation even more customers. Especially the sleek design, plenty of space and a host of facilities to attract customers. The modern design of the new Carens is emphasized by the standard LED daytime running lights and depending on the version by LED taillights.

Kia Carens 2013 new

At a length of 453 cm, the new Carens offers up to seven people. Despite a 20 mm shorter and 15 mm narrower body he will offer passengers more space, which is mainly due to the increased wheelbase by 50 mm.

If seven people with the Carens are traveling, there remain 103 liters of storage space, a 5-seater configuration, you can look forward to 492 liters of luggage capacity. One folds to the second series, even up to 1667 liters are transported.

Kia Carens 2013 new interior

Besides generous space of the new Kia shines but also has good facilities and many high-tech options. Depending on the model, there is a manual or automatic air conditioning, which can be regulated then separately for driver and passenger, cruise control with speed limiter, supervision instrument display with 4.2 "LCD display, climate controlled front seats with electric seat cushion extension, leather, a Smart Key System with start button, a large panoramic glass sunroof, automatic parking aid "Smart Parking Assist System", a lane departure warning, the lane Departure warning and xenon headlights.

Kia Carens 2013 new

With the engine, customers have the choice between the 1.6 GDI with 135 hp (99 kW), the 2.0 GDI with 177 hp kW (130 kW) and a 1.7 CRDi diesel engine with power outputs of 115 hp (85 ) or 136 hp (100 kW).

The acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, the new Kia Carens required depending on engine size between 9.7 (2.0 GDI) and 13.0 seconds (1.7 CRDi 115 hp) and is up to 203 km / h. The Master is saving for the 115 hp diesel combined with the ISG Start / Stop system, where the fuel consumption is only 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. The CO2 emissions are thus at 118 g / km.

Kia Carens 2013 new

Kia Carens 2013 new interior

Kia Carens 2013 new

Kia Carens 2013 new

Peugeot Onyx Concept at 2012 Paris Motor Show

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the concept car is to inspire Peugeot Onyx in the great tradition of the super sports cars of Peugeot the imagination of visitors.

Peugeot Onyx


Among the striking, enthroned on 20-inch wheels, body of the 4.65 meter long Onyx proposes an athlete's heart: the direct-mounted to the carbon structure rear mid-engine, a V8 HDi hybrid engine with 3.7 liters displacement and 441 kW (600 hp) , demonstrating in combination with the six-speed sequential gearbox and the suspension in the producer's own expertise in motorsport at the highest level.

On the body especially the falling material and color contrasts in the eye. Fenders and doors are made ​​of pure copper, the rest made ​​of matt black carbon.

Between the glass sheets of aluminum vehicle roof are at double curvature clear view of the carbon structure and the interior. In the design of the driving position was the term intuition in the foreground, are intended to show how the small steering wheel and aluminum easily accessible controls.

Even with this concept car Peugeot experimenting with innovative materials such as Newspaper Wood, consisting of compressed old newspapers and here in the dashboard and center console is used.

The supercar in Paris are the Onyx Concept Bike, an extremely lightweight carbon bike and the Peugeot Onyx Concept Scooter, a hybrid trike with 400 cc displacement to the side.

Peugeot Onyx