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On this occasion we will talk about one of the brands of cars most renowned history automotive. We refer to Volkswagen. The beginnings of this mark have to do with the German need can create a vehicle that is accessible to all the people, this is why his name to say in Spanish “Auto of the People” (Volks Wagen). It should be mentioned as a curiosity that this measure was launched by the very Adolf Hitler. Today, with the passage of several decades and away from these anecdotes of the Second World War, Volkswagen presents vehicles highly recommendable for family use, a large number of cars of great design and modernity will unveil each year and here you present one of the most interesting of them.

Currently among the cars more required between the public will have to Volkswagen Gol, vehicle to be in part I dedicate to be the replacement in the world market of the famous Volkswagen Beetle, is also the most popular car within the Brazilian market for more than 20 years of history. Now you can find three generations of Volkswagen goal in the market, most recently from the 2008, a great success in global sales and backed by the international criticism. They can be found in different designs according to the need for the user: pick up, family, sedan two doors, five-door, etc. This auto sedan segment B, which is currently in its fifth generation is undoubtedly one of the most popular of the mark.

Highlights in both models the design of the roof and the rear approaching its fall to the style of the Pass at CC, with regard to the front would be similar to the New Compact Coupe shown in Detroit.

The motorization would remain unchanged for the version 4 doors remain the same as the current model with a propeller 2500 cm3 and 170 HP with a manual transmission or sequential DSG, diesel 2000 cm3 with 140 HP and the 2000 cm3 turbo 200 HP.

For the Coupe is talking about a mechanical hybrid with an engine IST of 1.4L 4-cylinder that produces 150 CV and the system hybrid recently launched in the Up! which has an electric motor of 27 HP that is located between the engine and the fund of 7 speeds DSG double clutch, a battery of Li-Ion capable of delivering 1.1 Kwh store energy generated.

Consumption is estimated at 4.1 liters each 100km, develops a maximum speed of 227 km/h and emits 98g/km CO2. Its acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is estimated at 8.1 seconds.

A few weeks ago my colleague David left us view an advancement of the first Porsche Panamera intended for the competition. The saloon was born in Germany as a Porsche Panamera S, equipped with an engine 4.8 V8 400 HP. It has already made his debut in the Auto dromo in Mugello, as part of the V8 Superstar Series, an interesting competition of saloons equipped with V8 engines and very based on their counterparts of production. The Panamera S of N. Technology born with the intention to dominate this competition, with the backing of 20 years of experience of the team.

The first thing we drew the attention of the saloon is its weight, only 1,320 kg. They have fallen more than 500 kg with regard to its weight commercial, through the elimination of all the equipment, and the assembled of various panels in composite materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber. The body was widened to accommodate the greater width of routes and the Panamera was endowed with systems aerodynamic advanced. Coupled with a decoration relevant on the part of the sponsors, born the first Panamera of competition.

On the engine, is the 4.8 V8 of series, but led to the 450 HORSEPOWER. The rules of the competition leave retouch electronics, but is prohibited to touch the block, increase cylinder capacity or modify in depth the injection system. Want to cars very similar to their counterparts of series, and is achieved. With regard to suspension and gearbox, the first is adjustable in three different settings, and the second is a sequential six speeds, with double disc clutch built in carbon. (more…)

Without a doubt this New Year 2010 brings a series of developments in the world automotive. We’ll start talking about the electric cars. In that sense we are going to highlight the Nissan Leaf, auto completely electronic (not hybrid) that can reach the 109 CV. If you want a car of tourism style hatchback, with five seats and five doors, this is the ideal.

Its aesthetic design is also quite remarkable, taking a small classic touch with him. Without a doubt details ecological are becoming increasingly important in this sector, your battery charges quickly in an hour and 20 minutes in addition to a photovoltaic roof to acquire extra energy. This auto emits no emissions of pollutants uses a Lithium battery ionized reusable. Without doubt Nissan gambled on ecological technology and has been enshrined as the company that has developed the first car electricity production in masses.

On the other hand is important to highlight the union of Toyota and Subaru to form the Tobaru, cars of style sports coupe done by the joint effort of both manufacturers. Both Toyota as Subaru at the end submitted its version of the vehicle being the end of the year the season chosen for its launch to the international market.

It is also important to mention the Subaru Impreza Coupe. In the aesthetic the Impreza Coupe has opted for a design hatchback, very stylized today starts to present itself as a threat to the BMW. The basic version is valued at $43.000 approximately and the higher in $55.000.

The first hybrid of Porsche is already in the street. The Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is the bet of Stuttgart to demonstrate that they can continue making automobiles in which the benefits are the most important and the time lowering the volume of gaseous pollutants emitted to the atmosphere. And not only that, the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid is a clear indication that the systems “micro hybrid” and the recovery of energy also has accommodated in the competition.

By surprising that you appear, more than a century Ferdinand Porsche already designed an electric vehicle innovative for the time, the Lohner-Porsche. The vehicle had a autonomy of 50 km and maintained cruises of 37 km/h, in addition was formed by two engines integrated into the wheel that has of transmissions, straps and gear that foster energy losses 110 Years after Porsche prepares its first prototypes of Porsche Boxster electrical to study a future electric vehicle trade.

At the moment Stuttgart works in three prototypes of Porsche Boxster equipped with electric motors. We can imagine that the choice of vehicle is due to the little weight of this two-seater cabriolet. The first tests in real terms and conditions will begin in early 2011. The first objective is to investigate the behavior of this type of vehicles, the problems to which they will have to face the engineers and infrastructure that will be required for its operation.

The Tesla Roadster took the head of the arrival of a first generation of electric sports in a race in which no one will want to remain apart. That’s why Porsche has not wanted lose the opportunity to begin their investigations to launch in the coming years some model completely electric, has yet there is no concrete plans, but the certainty that they are a necessity.

If the impatience you can, there are already consolidators outside the house of Stuttgart that already developed adaptations of Porsche with electric motors. We Talk About RUF, EvPorsche or even of some daring snob of Hollywood that has dared to desecrate a classic as the Porsche 912 to move with zero emissions.