Dec 8, 2011

Dacia Duster won the first place in the SUV sales category in the auto markets from Spain and France in 2011. Dacia Duster reap the benefits of success on the European market. The Dacia model is the best-selling SUV in Spain and France, an unimaginable performance in March 2010, when it debuted at Geneva Motor Show. On the market in France, Dacia Duster sold 47,845 units during 2011, while on the Spanish market 7,000 units were acquired by November. The best selling model in Spain was Renault Megane, while the French market preferred Clio, the smaller model of the French manufacturer. Dacia Duster photo gallery Dacia Duster SUV Off-Road Dacia Duster was sold so well on the auto market in France that recorded 2.4% of the total vehicle market in 2011 in that country. Moreover, the Romanian model has managed to overcome models like Volkswagen Polo, Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Golf in sales ranking in France, the first non-French model from the Top 10. Therefore we talk about a quadruple win for Dacia Duster in 2011: SUV sales leader in Spain, SUV sales...

Dec 1, 2011

Volkswagen has released the first official pictures and information of the new Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show 2011. The concept anticipates a future German SUV coupe. At Tokyo Motor Show 2011, the German manufacturer exhibited Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept in a world premiere. The concept promotes a four-door coupe on the dimensions of a large SUV, while anticipating a new design line for the manufacturer from Wolfsburg. Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept photo gallery Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept Specs Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept is the first creation “in the flesh” developed on the new MQB modular platform, programmed to be found on several models of the group starting with the future Golf and ending with Audi TT. Although demonstrates a commanding presence, Volkswagen Cross Coupe Concept is positioned right between the Golf and Tiguan, if we judge by the exterior dimensions: length 4345 mm (171 in), 1868 mm (73.5 in), wide and 1523 mm (60 in) height. However, its wheelbase is 2630 mm (103.5 in) with 52 mm...

Nov 22, 2011

Ford presented at LA Auto Show 2011 the Fiesta ST Concept, the Flex Facelift and most importantly: 2013 Ford Escape is the series version of Vertrek Concept and will be offered on the European market as the new Ford Kuga. 2013 Ford Escape was presented Live at the LA Auto Show 2011. We are talking here about the new Ford Kuga. The news was confirmed by the official press release from Ford, which announced that that the 2013 Ford Escape model will be sold in Europe and many other auto-markets as the 2013 Ford Kuga. The new 2013 Ford Escape (or the 2013 Ford Kuga if you prefer) comes with many improvements, all in favor of the customer. LA Auto Show 2011 Live: 2013 Ford Escape / 2013 Ford Kuga photo gallery 2013 Ford Escape / 2013 Ford Kuga Info 2013 Ford Escape / 2013 Ford Kuga has become lighter, longer and more spacious. The model boasts with a larger interior space and more space for the rear passengers. The structure of the front seats was relieved, and they have more features – electrically adjustable, electrically adjustable lumbar support...

Nov 20, 2011

The Japanese went over the difficulties with suppliers and made the 2012 Honda CR-V world premiere debut at LA Auto Show 2011. The Honda model presents a very close look to the concept on which it is based. Honda brought the new generation CR-V at the LA Auto Show. Honda fans feared that the model wouldn’t be at this auto show because of the problems with suppliers from Thailand, but the Japanese were able to solve these problems and said they will offer for sale the new Honda CR-V in the U.S. by the end of the year. Chances are that the waiting list for 2012 Honda CR-V to stretch over several months. LA Auto Show 2011 Live: 2012 Honda CR-V photo gallery 2012 Honda CR-V Design The new Honda CR-V was prefigured by a concept close to production, the difference between the two models being insignificant. Basically, the series model hasn’t the aggressive wheels of the concept, certain body parts don’t have the glossy finish and front and rear lights have a different graphics. The shapes and figure of the 2012 Honda CR-V remained unchanged from the concept to the series version. Compared with the old Honda CR-V, the new model has the same width and same wheelbase, but is shorter by 0.8 inches (2 cm) and shorter by 1 inch (2.5 cm). In the interior, the new Honda CR-V presents a more...

Nov 15, 2011

Land Rover DC100 Concept and Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept are coming to the LA Auto Show 2011. Both Land Rover concepts have a potential design direction for the successor of Defender. Land Rover comes to LA Auto Show 2011 with improved versions of the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts. The two concept cars represents the potential next generation Land Rover Defender and the way it may evolve. World debut of Land Rover DC100 and Land Rover DC100 Sport took place at the Frankfurt Motor Show and the models were enthusiastically received by the public. Since then, the two models have received alloy wheels with a different design and the hardtop version was painted in Heritage Blue. Land Rover DC100 model that will be exposed in LA Auto Show 2011presents a modified intake system, made to withstand deep water fords, along with a set of roof supports for luggage. Land Rover DC100 photo gallery Land Rover DC100 Concept Engines Land Rover DC100 Concept has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with an impressive torque allowing the model to escape from...

Nov 14, 2011

Mercedes ML 63 AMG performance version will be launched over three days at the LA Auto Show 2011. We have official photos and all the technical information. Friday Mercedes-Benz announced its premiere with a new teaser, today the Germans presented the official photos and information of the newest model in its own range. It’s the new Mercedes ML 63 AMG the performance version of the biggest SUV of the German brand, that will be presented Thursday at the LA Auto Show 2011. As expected, the new Mercedes ML 63 AMG is based on the aesthetic of the newest generation of the Mercedes-Benz ML SUV, launched in a world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Obviously, changes made by AMG are visible and make the difference to the exterior and interior design. Mercedes ML 63 AMG photo gallery Mercedes ML 63 AMG Engine As expected since the release of Mercedes CLS AMG, the new Mercedes ML 63 AMG is getting rid of the “greedy” 6.3-liter V8 engine accompanying so far the most powerful version of the German SUV. This engine will be...