Volkswagen Canada announces price of its Jetta GLI

The automaker Volkswagen has announced, a few days ago, the Canadian price of its Jetta GLI. This sports sedan, which now adopts the four-wheel independent suspension and the 4-cylinder 2-liter 200 horsepower and gearbox DSG 6-speed manual, therefore, will sell 27 475 $. Among the options include alloy wheels and 18 inch Rockford Fosgate audio system of 400 watts. Side competition, intermediaries who are in the same price range abound. Examples include the Suzuki Kizashi Sport, which sells $ 29 495 but includes additional equipment.

Audi A7 2012 and Google Street View: a perfect match

Volkswagen when the doors opened its research lab electronic media last week, our friends at CNET had a chance to see the latest innovations of the German luxury brand. Of all the gadgets they have observed, the navigation system of the A7 2012 using the services of Google Street View has drawn particular attention.

Its use allows the driver to take pictures of where it goes, giving him the opportunity to recognize more easily, avoid going straight to find a parking space efficiently.

2012 Volvo S80 Executive new top model

With the S80 Executive, Volvo a new top model. The equipment line offers the first dashboard and door panels, which are completely covered with the finest leather in espresso brown or black. Fri provide a special comfort beyond the ventilated leather seats with massage function for the driver and front passenger.

The seemingly floating center console is made ​​up of aluminum, an analog clock in the cockpit as well as heavy dense velours floor mats other accents. In an exclusive rear cool box together with Swedish crystal glasses, the standard highlight.

The Volvo S80 Executive is provided from the 2012 model year with the new Volvo Sensus infotainment system. It all information on a color LCD monitor on the dashboard in front of the driver are displayed. All functions can be disabled on the multifunction steering wheel and buttons are controlled on the center console.

The Volvo S80 Executive is available in all engine variants with the exception of the versions Drive, T4 and T4f. Prices start at 52 750 euros.

Polaris acquires Indian

Polaris has taken Indian. The above all as a provider of snowmobiles and ATVs known group that complements its product offering with a second motorcycle brand next to Victory. Owners of Indian was last a British investment firm. Specific details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Pinata in a Tiguan - 2011 Vw Commercial

Volkswagen unveils an advertising spot for the new Tiguan in the U.S. who stages a contest Pinata . Behind this event almost unavoidable for children birthdays, Volkswagen wanted to illustrate a sound and protective of the new generation of SUVs. The Tiguan is offered in the United States with three finishes and under the hood, the German manufacturer has placed a gasoline engine 2.0 TSI 200hp. Prices range from 23,720 to 31,135 of them dollars (16,000 to 22,400 euros). In Europe, to meet orders, VW increased production rates. The Tiguan will arrive at dealerships this fall.

BMW M5: a future-wheel drive

Here's some news that will run the ink supply and the taunts on the Audi forums.

BMW has spearheaded for some time to know that most of its models are available in AWD or XDrive by the name home.

The goal is clear, do not let the monopoly and the technology argument to one of his major rivals: Audi. M5 and the future, as could be done to confirm the coach will be available for propulsion (phew honor is saved) but also XDrive.

Alfa Romeo 8C by Novitec - Declassify the most powerful and fastest Alfa Romeo in the world

German tuning studio Novitec introduced a new program of improvements for the coupe and roadster Alfa Romeo 8C. Such a sport package, according to company representatives, this model allows us to make the most powerful and fast road "Alpha" in the history of the Italian brand.

According to the tuning studio, from zero to a hundred miles an hour so the car can accelerate in 3.9 seconds. The maximum speed now is 305 kilometers per hour, which is 15 miles per hour more than the standard Alfa Romeo 8C.

In addition, the sports package includes Novitec exclusive interior trim, installing a new adjustable sports suspension and 21-inch wheels with tires NA3 dimension 255/30 for the front axle and 22-inch disks with 315/25 tires on the rear.

Cost of the program on modernization of the engine is in Germany, 19.9 thousand euros.

The Nissan NV200 is the new New York taxi

As you may know, the Taxi and Limousine Commission of New York City had a time finding a common model with which to replace the 16 vehicles that now form the famous fleet of yellow cabs in the Big Apple. After an initial screening that left runners at the Ford Transit Connect, a proposal by the Turkish and Karsan Otomotiv NV200 Nissan, the Japanese have finally managed to get the upper hand, winning a 10-year contract valued at more than 1,000 million dollars.

The first yellow vans begin to walk the streets of New York in early 2013, giving the final nail in the Jurassic and yet so typical Ford Crown Victoria, now almost a symbol of the city, although other models Good had already begun to relieve them.

Remote Drift Car Video

Doing what they do to Ken Block Gymkhana video is something that really is a bit hard to anyone with a normal car. But you with a lot of practice to do with a remote as it has done this particular Japanese. See some video here, but if you want, you can see more on the channel on YouTube, which has raised far more than 40 such video.

Onboard Video at Spa with driver Bruno Senna

The Bruno Senna pushed channel on YouTube which really should not try if you ever find yourself in a car in Formula 1. With phone in hand, yes you read well, holding the phone in his hand, played at the Spa in the cockpit of a Renault R30 during the event WSR. He tells us already go to safe mode and not flat-out and warned us not to use our mobile as you drive. Yes ok, Bruno, that convinced us say..

Video - brutal test of endurance VW Beetle, Sharan, Golf (Mk3 and Mk4) and Transporter

Have you ever wondered what the process followed by the car manufacturers to test their cars? Someone created a humorous video about how the Germans of the Volkswagen experience. I do not know whether this video is an official video or creating a car but certainly tried hard.

Saab began talks with the Chinese automotive Hawtei, then resumes production by next week

Saab seems to come out of the mud found in recent weeks after the Swedish automotive industry, today announced that production at the factory in Trollhattan will begin next week thanks to a loan of 30 million comes from the Gemini Investment Fund Limited. The money will pay its suppliers, the Saab expect the adoption of additional loan of 29.1 million euros from the European Investment Bank and intended them to cover the future costs of suppliers.

The loan bears interest at 7% and is a temporary measure to restart production. The Swedes have already begun talks with the Chinese automotive Hawtei, while Russian Vladimir Antonov investor will put 30 million to buy 30% of Saab. Official announcement of what it intends to do with Saab Hawtei will be announced tomorrow by the CEO of Saab, Victor Muller.

Heikki Kovalainen is playing with a Caterham Seven Team Lotus Special Edition

The fact that Team Lotus Caterham bought something that you know from last week. The Lotus to celebrate an event organized by Heikki Kovalainen to do some donuts in the new Caterham Seven Team Lotus Special Edition.

Bentley Continental GTC by Prior-Design

The Prior-Design has the first pictures of its new styling package prepared for the Bentley Continental GTCcarbon spoiler, daytime running lights LED, new rear bumper with diffuser and new tailpipes. The car will be presented in the report of improved car Tuning World Bodensee in Germany on May 5 which will be known more details.

New Ram Long-Hauler Concept pick-up Concept

The Chrysler introduced the Ram Long-Hauler Concept a car length of 7.3 meters. Based on the Class 5 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, but made some significant changes. The wheelbase now reaches 5,014 feet, slightly larger in length than a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Great huh? Weighs 4,218 pounds and a height of 2 meters by Ram state that can carry heavier than 16,780 pounds

Mechanical time in 6-cylinder Cummins Turbo Diesel 6.7-liter engine with torque 1.084 Nm. Combined with a 6-speed Aisin automatic transmission of carrying traffic on all wheels. The rear axle is a 4.88 Dana 110 with twin wheels and the original tank has a capacity of 643 liters.

Time of Kelderman air suspension and stands on wheels 19.5 ". The interior can carry 4 passengers and the people of Ram has put a DVD player and screens for rear passengers and is fitted and a central console that has a refrigerator, tables and cup holders.

The Long-Hauler Concept is a one-off prototype that the Ram in the next 8 months will carry a different event in America to see the impact it has on the public to decide whether to pull the production.

Nissan Sexy Brazilian drafted a new ad for the Livina

The Nissan Brazil back with new ad, this time for the 7-seater minivan Livina sold in Brazil. And because the Livina is not the best model, Nissan has put 3 naked Brazilian Bash and raise sales.

How many people fit in a MINI Countryman video

We have seen previously fit 26 people in a Mini Cooper and 19 in a Smart ForTwo. The city of Penang in Malaysia Hard Rock Hotel during the pageant Miss Hard Rock Penang organized an event where a total of 14 people fit inside the Countryman. OK may not be as large as the number compared with 26 of the Mini Cooper but still fit in 14 normal individuals in a Countryman is impressive.

Mini Cooper S: "Red Mudder" at the Vienna Life Ball 2011 - DSQUARED2

For the eleventh consecutive time engaged at the Vienna Life Ball Mini on the charity event against the immunodeficiency disease AIDS will be another exclusively designed mini auction. The proceeds will benefit projects against HIV / AIDS. Sketches of the Life Ball Mini-show before the event on 21 May 2011, will look like the flamboyantly styled small cars.

In the years before refined famous designer different mini-models. 2010, there were three at once, which were styled by Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and fashion designer Kenneth Cole. 2009, there were The Blonds Katy Perry, 2008 Agent Provocateur, 2007 Mario Testino, 2006 Diesel, Versace in 2005, 2004 and 2003, Ferré Missoni.

ETA is building the world's smallest caravan - The mini-camper named QTvan

With a length of two meters and a width of 75 inches is the smallest QTvan according to the manufacturer of caravans in the world. Still fit inside a bed and a 19-inch TV. He is pulled from retirement homes from a known electric scooter. For long trips you should take enough time, however. With a top speed of just under 10 km / h progress is comfortable.


The QTvan is so small that you can take it even in the supermarket. The parking space is so gone times. Very cheap, the campers, however. The one-man caravan costs the equivalent of € 6120. For a surcharge, there is a solar roof, wider rear view mirror for the scooter, a satellite dish, a game console, a central heating, a porter and an individual painting. For 55 € extra a breakdown service is provided, which takes over when an irreparable damage to the taxi fare for the trip home.

Daimler is expanding mobility program car2go to Canada

The mobility program car2go is taking off. After the car-sharing project was started three years ago in Ulm and was transferred first to the Austin Texas are tightened with Hamburg, Amsterdam and now Vancouver three major cities in recent weeks.

From June 2011 225 Smart Fortwo "edition car2go"are in use in the Canadian metropolis. The first vehicles in the extended downtown area are on loan from Vancouver and eliminated. The rent is the equivalent of 25 cents per minute, 9.23 € per hour and 47 € for a whole day. Fuel, parking fees, insurance, maintenance and cleaning are included already.

After the trial period from June 2010 to March 2011 was completed successfully, the people of Vancouver can now register with car2go. Those registering by the end of May 2011, to save the one-time fee equivalent to 24.90 euros.

Audi considering production Q5 Cross Cabrio

In 2007 presented the Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro care, a forerunner of today's Q5. Interestingly, it was a homeless four wheeler, and this would never Audi marketing, right? Not speak too soon, for there is a chance that some markets do Audi Cabrio comes with an SUV. Good grief, they want the Nissan Murano crossover coupe somewhat competitive bidding?

Remember BMW as king of the made-niche markets, such as Audi this monster dares to put on the market than they surpass BMW in terms of who-is-it-in-hell-in-waiting-to models. And there were already rumors that Audi would be interested to a production model of this life light show. Audi USA sign Brit boss Steve ever did say "if there is enough demand, about 5,000 units per year, then the Q5 Cabrio limited edition production can go."

Kim Kardashian and her black on black Range Rover

This one's from a little while back but we can never get enough of Kim Kardashian and her black on black Range Rover.

2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Video Review

Motor Trend test the eccentric CrossCabriolet Nissan Murano, a model that tries to combine the qualities of an SUV like the Murano and those of a 4-seater cabriolet. Characterized by a complex fabric hood with aluminum and magnesium and double rear window, the Murano is definitely CrossCabriolet discuss: the performances of the 3.5 V6 265 bhp petrol are mortified by the weight and the Continuously Variable Transmission, the attitude is decidedly soft and the line has to talk about themselves with only two doors and the body that takes on a new hint of tail. Therefore difficult to understand if the car is a success, especially considering that the proposal will be only the North American market: after all, there seems to be room for a similar model in Europe, although it would create an entirely new niche.

A skilled excavator driver shows off a pretty impressive unloading trick - Ramps Are For Sissies video

A skilled excavator driver shows off a pretty impressive unloading trick. Who needs a ramp when you can just do that?

2013 Ford Fusion / Mondeo spy pics

A series of spyshots a mullet of the 2013 Ford Fusion / Mondeo. I obviously did not have much to say since this style of mule same features of the current family of Ford sold in Europe. Note also the rims of the 2012 Ford Focus ST. American Motors would be comprised of two 4-cylinder: an air of approximately 170 horsepower and 247 horsepower EcoBoost version that would replace the current V6. There will also consume a hybrid version is 5.88 L/100 km in U.S. measures, the famous cape of 40 mpg. The transmissions will be a BVA6 and a dual-clutch gearbox. A BVM6 is likely even in America.

Chevrolet Volt, it is now available in Canada

The Chevrolet Volt can be ordered today in seven regions of Canada: Vancouver, Victoria, Toronto, Oshawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Montreal and Quebec City. The Volt is priced at CA $ 42,545 of either U.S. $ 43,780 during the day. The happy Canadian in these regions will be delivered in Q3 2011 and the Chevy will be available throughout the year that follows. Only one trim level is available with two optional packages: "Premium" and "rearview camera and parking aid. The battery, as elsewhere, is guaranteed 8 years or 160000 km.

VW Golf VII 2014 First Photos- everything you already know

Volkswagen has been working for three years on the new Golf.
Now we showed you how the most likely future looks like the interior of Golf VII. What else new will offer the most popular car in Europe when it appears with the new generation at the end of 2012?

In the new Golf, VW will present three bodies at once wheelbases. Base will be a vehicle axle spacing 2630 mm, which will replace today's hatchback with a wheelbase 2578 mm. Jetta sedan and wagon Golf Variant will be a distance between the axes of 2680 mm and the longest version of 2790 mm will be the new Touran (at current distance is 2678 mm) and Touran XL, which is the only market China.

Most of the engines will be mounted on the new Golf is already known. Petrol will be 1.2 TSI, 1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI with a power of 63 to 220 kW. Turbodiesel engines 1.6 TDI and 2.0 TDI with output of 66 to 125 kW. The new Golf will wait any longer and 2.0 BiTDI with power 162 kW and maximum torque of 450 Nm.

To mechanical gearbox with 6 degrees will be added as an extra and transmission DSG, a first model with and we'll see robotic gearbox. Naturally there will be a 4x4 version (4Motion), which will see only the most powerful engines.

In 2013 will appear and electric version Blue-e-motion. For two years, from September 2012 will see the first hatchback Golf (premiere is planned for the Motor Show in Paris in 2012), and then a wagon version Golf Variant, Golf Plus, the new Touran, and the new Scirocco Tiguan, which will occur gradually thereafter.

New generations of the Jetta and Beetle models have appeared this year and the platform PQ35, so for their versions with MQB have to wait. As for the future of convertible Eos, yet nothing is known. Of great importance will be how success (or failure) will result in future Golf Cabrio.

Rapper paid $ 8,000,000 for the Maybach Exelero

The only piece enjoys one of the founders of Cash Money Records.
Rapper Birdman (Bryan Williams) complete collection of the unique vehicles produced in a single number Maybach Exelero Coupe.

Vehicle with cost 8 million dollars has already graced the garage of the Birdman, where his company makes another model of Maybach - Landaulet, Bugatti Veyron and a few other cars of similar rank.

Cadillac Convertible - Cadillac will launch a new strategy in convertibles

Once stopped manufacturing the model after 2009 XLR, Cadillac will launch a new strategy in convertibles.

American brand has set itself ambitious targets it wants to surpass in popularity produced a design of Pininfarina model Allanté, and the subsequent XLR (pictured), who had a similar architecture as na Chevrolet Corvette.


From Cadillac decided to first change in the price of the next convertible, which unlike its predecessors, will be much cheaper.

It will make the platform Alpha, which is used to model 2013 compact sedan, ATS, and the next-generation model CTS, reported magazine Car and Driver. From there, explaining that the new convertible will not be just ATS homeless.

Rather, this model will be positioned between the ATS and CTS. It will have its own design that will distinguish it from other models of the company.

According to people in the Cadillac, this model will be in the segment of the Audi A5 convertible. The roof will be soft, bendable, as is the case with convertibles of Audi, and Mercedes-Benz E-class. In the BMW 3-series, Lexus IS and Infiniti G37, folding top is firm. The soft top will help to lower weight in the new convertible Cadillac, but for a lower price.

Video: Terrible accident in the Australian V8 Supercar Barbagallo Perth on track

Today the struggle of the Australian V8 Supercar Championship in Karl Reindler car caught fire after it had hit the rear of the car Steve Owen who had managed to catch the 150 km / hr. Result of the conflict was to pierce the tank's worth € 440.000 Holden Commodore and get immediate fire. Fortunately nobody was injured. The data showed that the car in the collision produced 37G!

A Chinese wedding with supercars video

Eventually there in China seems to have left behind the communist past, at least the lucky Chinese who became wealthy in the last years due to the ever growing market. At a wedding in Wenzhou city total 28 supercars decorated to go to church, a move that has caused several negative comments. Capitalism is now in China.