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It happens at Adria, in a round of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters. On the first lap, the Audi A4 French Alexandre Premat, probably hit by a car competing in a series by monstrous drums before ending his run completely dislocated. We must believe that the DTM cars are as solid as the Formula 1 since the pilot comes out without a scratch. It is still ringing, which seems normal when you see the video in a row.

We always wonder as technological advances, and therefore the radar. The Russian Laser Systems realized the SR590 or his nickname "the Alcolaser," a device that can "detect alcohol vapors emitted by a drinker in his car beyond a threshold of consumption of a small glass vodka and speeds up to 120 km / h "says Sergei Laptev, spokesman of Laser Systems. After hunting for speeders and violators by Trafistar SR590, here that of the adulterated alcohol drinkers in Russia. Russia is indeed very touched by the scourge, causing over 35,000 deaths per year. Concerning the operation, the laser would hazard "or for the driver's eyes, nor to the human body in general." It should arrive in Menvedev countries by 2012, the interior minister is delighted by this apparatus and image why not in France for trial, if the object is proven.

Difficult to follow the adventures of the renaissance of heraldry announced by Aston Martin Lagonda . While it was thought that the first revival of Lagonda is ultimately a limousine based on the Aston Martin Rapide , we must reconsider our certainties. Indeed, the boss of Aston Martin , Ulrich Bez said in a demonstration in Amsterdam for the Lagonda concept at Geneva Motor Show in 2009 would enter into production well. This model is particularly designed for Chinese markets, Russia and the Middle East. We remember that the style of this concept had sparked an outcry. So, one wonders if it has been modified for its production.

Nothing left for the Cadillac prototype ATS abandon their test mule stage to begin final design show, but before we could see the outlines of the car, the kids watch GM Inside News claim to have achieved a number of details important on this compact sedan that will deal with models like the BMW 3 Series. As has been corroborated by two sources, the ATS , which will be manufactured in Lansing, Michigan (this has been confirmed by GM), will be released in late 2012 with its U.S. launch. Nine months after pregnancy ends of the coupe, and a later pregnancy will the convertible. Technically fall model of the platform used by the Cadillac ATS, which will be trimmed (and modernized) to compact size. Interestingly, despite that " Cadillac " and "four cylinder" are notions that GM still cause chills when used in the same sentence (the shadow of the Cimarron is elongated, and the BLS was also to forget), the base engine ATS will be an atmospheric 2.0, although there wil

If it has changed little aesthetically, the Nissan GT-R has given more muscle , just to go on improving its stopwatch Nordschleife Nurburgring , humiliating the way certain German and Italian ... 530 hp, the new power of the beast, spat out the double-turbo V6 and four-wheel drive are responsible to pass this power to the ground safely. While waiting to finally lead in the highly hypothetical Gran Turismo 5 , it is the icon par excellence, here are some new photos released by Nissan .

Here is the first official video that showcases the new "great" Renault , the Latitude. It's very clean, very soft, almost Zen at the point of wondering if it's a commercial for lotus flower, which makes serene, travel in landscapes or on the car kind of beautiful men ... quarantine. Difficult to make a decision and approach the car as there is little evidence to tell us about the car. We discover the equipment, such as the ionizer, the Bose stereo, electric seats and massage but what about the Latitude and its qualities, its engines, 2.0 dCi L and 3.0 L, fun to drive this new car.

It seems that Guillaume will have to find a more appropriate time for dance classes, because Ulrich Bez has confirmed that the project goes ahead as Lagonda SUV. During a conference held yesterday in Rotterdam, the CEO of Aston Martin said his idea to revive the Lagonda brand with an SUV remains unchanged, and he even pointed out that the car would be conducted with the assistance of an outside manufacturer, as already Toyota resorted to "develop" (say) the Cygnet .

It is still curious that the younger and smaller subsidiary of Toyota is one of the manufacturers with the highest representation SEMA. But is that Scion has always been for free. This brand was created less than a decade in the U.S. with a mission to seduce Generation Y has made its enormous potential for customization of your address, and now that the biggest event coming pear in North America, is willing to put all meat on the grill with the help of some of the most reputable U.S. firms, such is the case or magazine GReddy 0-60. Anyway, the most canton of all is the Scion xB limousine Cartel Customs , an idea so outlandish as surprisingly well-executed, with its roof lit, its wet bar and panoramic tele. There is nothing officially announced less than 10 vehicles (including three prepared by the Army, Navy and Marine Corps United States), but Scion promises new surprises next month in Las Vegas. Now, what you can do while waiting on 2 November is take a look at our galleries, inclu

The ugly more attractive comes into the hands of Coach, which it sees one of his videos a minute and a half to reach the objective conclusion that it is a love and I can not, a nothing in particular. Hey, friends of Autocar , this car is a crossover, what do you expect? We scored three and a half stars out of five, valuing it worse than the Polo, for example. But since car purchases are not decided by logic and tangible, but the emotions generated by the machine, aesthetics, and a host of pheromones around the cars at dealerships ... I, for example, in anticipation of the impending test, I would get the Juke .

After Ben Collins ceased to be the Stig from Top Gear (and the supposed imminent death that will give the first program of the season) the bets are all out to see what color will the new "ghost rider" TV program of the BBC. In order to give more hype around the issue, the boys of The Sun, along with the makers of Top Gear, have posted some pictures where it leaves the farm where they breed Stig, as if they were chickens or pigs ... I am rooting for the pink, and you?

Things are moving apace for the third generation of the Opel Zafira and the various illustrators of the automotive press and the net have started work to offer us from the information available and stolen images, some images that lead to little nearly all have a similar appearance. We discover a series of Photoshop or drawings that all a front to look like that draws its inspiration from that of the Ampera Concept . Onn also discovers a sloped and rather sporty look that contrasts with the very wise of the current model but is in the spirit of the new Meriva . Found on the dashboard of the new Zafira 3 the same genes as the latest creations of Rüsselsheim firm with only a little more vertical! We could find out what Zafira 3 during the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as a concept as to how the GTC Concept Paris before getting to know the standard version at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. The commercialsiation seems to be scheduled for late 2011 or early 2012. Little or no information on the m

Yes, it comes in Lower Saxony after an interlude of several years that enabled the New Beetle convertible to take her place on the market (particularly the USA). The new generation Golf Cabrio is expected to be unveiled next March at the Geneva show and will restore to its former production plant Karmann of Osnabrück, where the old and almost mythical Golf 1 Cabriolet was manufactured between 1979 and 1993 (original prototype dating , 1976). We also know that the revival of production of the Golf cabriolet (with soft top, but with or without a hoop?) Should give at the beginning of 2011 work for 1000 people and this figure will reach the end of next year, nearly 1800 people who work to produce this new version of the Golf. The site of Lower Saxony will be dedicated to the production of cars that were discoverable since the 70's, the specialty of this factory Karmann acquired last year by Volkswagen . Not much information about this gig but it is likely that we will know more in th

If you think a Volkswagen Golf was much tuned, but please consider how often the Murcielago went under the knife. Unicat also takes on the Murcielago LP640. They imagine the Yeniceri Edition, named after a squadron of the Ottoman Empire. The Yeniceri is 20 mm nearer to the ground and get a new pair of wheels from the camp of ConcacTen. Greatest failure in the Lambo, the LEDs in the side skirts. Inside we find a new wheel, a premium audio system and more carbon. Under the hood was a new exhaust system installed so the 651 horsepower V12 is now strong, that's 11 hp more than the standard version.

Bumblebee , star of the movie 'Transformers' came from U.S. private plane. But who becomes the fair, every hour, is the Borrego , Kia . In this edition of the Auto Show cars do not share the public's attention only with beautiful women. Two giant robots stand at the pavilion of Anhembi. The most famous is a replica of the Bumblebee, star of the movie 'Transformers', which, in cinema, disguises herself as a Chevrolet Camaro , the main launch of the GM booth. But, in the Hall, no transformation. Who really changes is the Borrego, Kia, to become the Robot (watch the video at below). Every hour, visitors to the stand of the South Korean brand are surprised when the SUV breaks down to become a puppet of 6 feet tall. Besides talking, welcoming the audience, the robot has six types of motion. This is the third doll developed by Marc Productions, St. Paul, to the manufacturer's 1997 and 2000 robots made based on the van Beast. "For us, he has a soul," says bui

Jaguar has not invested much in their booth this year at the Hall of São Paulo and on Tuesday (26), the second day of the event, exclusive to the press, just introduced the new XJ. The line 2010 changed the look, especially the rear, and brings 5.0-liter V8 engine that delivers 510 supercharged horsepower and allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds. Mark says it plans to sell 60 units of XJ in Brazil, but the focus in this release are the markets of USA and China. Famous for hot cars, Jaguar announced during a meeting with reporters that the future also plans to sell vehicles with engines below 2.0, but turbo. The president of the importer of the brand, the SHC, Sergio Habib, said the partnership with Tata Motors is expected to grow and there are plans to open new stores in Brazil. The Jaguar that belonged to Ford, is now owned by the Indian group, which, he said, has increased the interest of the mark in the Brazilian market. The XJ is the first release within the plan

Nissan and its Infiniti luxury division will hold a recall involving approximately 2.1 million cars around the world. The reason for the call is a potential problem in the ignition system of models, which can cause the engine to stop without warning. Vehicles affected by defective component are the Nissan Armada and Titan produced between 2004 and 2006, Frontier , Pathfinder and Xterra models manufactured between 2003 and 2006, Cube , March (Micra ) and Tiida . Infiniti , the vehicle can also contain the flaw is the QX56 . According to the Japanese, 834,759 cars are affected in Japan, while 761,528 are in North America, 354,170 in Europe and 194,409 from China and Taiwan. The replacement of the component, the company says, takes about 25 minutes.

Several months ago now, we'll Relations program declined by Oakley design on the basis of Italia Ferrari 458 . The trainer announced today that the first model developed series will be unveiled in the aisles of the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Note that the full program will be proposed that only five copies of the Italian berlinetta. The intrinsic power released by the V8 4.5 l, Oakley Design proposes more to whinny of pleasure with 627 hp, 570 hp and cons of the stock version, and 576 Nm of torque 540 Nm cons Series. Enough to snap the 0 to 100 km / h in three seconds and displays 330 km / h speedometer with top speed. A gain of 4 / 10 and an increase of 5 km / h. Note that the aerodynamic issue has been extensive testing and enhanced with a spoiler on the front that increases the support of 45 kg at a speed of 240 km / h. Also specify that elements carbon fiber allow it to lose weight 65 kg. It gums Pirelli PZero shoes and 20-inch wheels OZ Racing.

Excellent Lexus 200h CT , technically identical to the Toyota Prius , and it differs markedly not only because of his body. His playful and sporty road handling is a new hybrid Toyota and the Japanese did not missed a shot, unlike the CR-Z coupe Honda penalized by its mechanics amorphous. Toyota today gives us new pictures of the Audi A3 competitor, which could cause him some harm, the hybrid is much in vogue.

The processor and supplier Fabspeed offers its preparation on the basis of Italia Ferrari 458 . As a bonus, you can also enjoy a video through which one can enjoy the new sound interpreted after transplantation of a unique sport exhaust system. If we learn that the installation of this exhaust system provides twenty more horses for a weight reduction of 5 kg, Fabspeed does not reveal the total power delivered by the V8 to 4.5 atmos expelling the series to 570 hp 9000 rpm. To follow in a few days from the notification of all details

The seat bolsters and head are kept in leather, the center seat in micro fiber. In addition, the seat back is painted glossy black. The R logo is placed on the integrated headrest. € 3180 for driver and front passenger in the Scirocco may R on the motor sports seats have a seat.

In the spring of 2011 celebrating the new Mercedes SLK premiere. Currently the third generation of the roadster is still on the road as a camouflaged Erlkönig. It is also a new glass roof will be tested. The panoramic vario roof with "Magic Sky Control" can be a button either want to clear or dark. In the transparent state, it should open a cold weather an open-air experience. Darkened shadows and gives the roof is under intense sunlight to prevent the heating of the interior. UV and infrared light are also in the transparent state effectively shielded, and the increasing isolation in the dark-connected state again. The temperature on interior parts such as armrests can be lowered by up to ten degrees Celsius lower than with conventional green glass, Mercedes promises. Even in the state, the vehicle can not be heated too much, since the roof is connected in current is dark.