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Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Posted on November 17, 2011, 6:42 pm, by and received No Comments ».
Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

This image (and the three that you have after the jump) are official sketches of Volvo, seen in Car and Driver , anticipating the possible ways of designing the new XC90 , which should arrive at auto shows two years before and dealers little more. This was confirmed a couple of months by the manufacturer, when the head of Volvo in the United States said that the Swedish SUV and will replace aging . In the sketches we can see different ways of interpreting the C-pillar, but only managed to see a front, which is up here, where a grill is already anticipated by recent concepts of the brand with a logo of industrial proportions. Like it? Do you dislike? We are all eyes for your comments.

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

Four sketches for the next dream Volvo XC90

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Mazda wants 2% of the world market, Wankel engines and Shinari

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Mazda wants 2% of the world market, Wankel engines and Shinari

Mazda wants 2% of the world market, Wankel engines and Shinari

press conference Mazda Hall of Los Angeles gave a lot more game than expected. Takashi Yamanouchi, CEO of Hiroshima revealed some of the guidelines and objectives for your brand, among which we highlight three key issues. The first is to retain the goal of reaching 2% corner the world market for what they expect to produce 3.7 million cars a year (currently produce 1.3 million) in 2015. Speaking of products, virtually confirmed Yamanouchi Shinari as a production model for 2013, but on this issue we have questions. We know that the Takeri anticipates the Mazda6 , to be presented at the Paris Salon of 2012 , but do not know whether to Mazda Shinari Takeri is “turned-model factory”, or change the Shinari sedan 2013 is an “extremely dynamic” designed to become the new jewel in the crown of Mazda Mazda6 above. Finally, Yamanouchi-san said that while the Mazda continue as CEO (and has no plans of being fired or retiring short-term) will mark offering rotary Wankel in its range, so we expect short-term (2015 or before) one or more rotary engine models joining the range of Hiroshima. Does this sound like RX7? What Shinari newspaper? Sounds like it sounds, sounds good.

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LA 2011: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

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LA 2011: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

LA 2011: Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

What the world needs a 557 hp SUV? For about the same that has driven the creation of spectacular SLS AMG , which awakens so many lusty grunts Autoblog. And the rest, like it or dislike it is a matter of supply and demand. Giving the public what it calls Los Angeles, has introduced the new Mercedes ML63 AMG in all its glory, armed with the 5.5 V8 in the house (replacing the previous aspirated 6.2 V8) to reach 100 km / h in 4.7 seconds (with AMG pack, otherwise thing interminable adds a tenth).

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Los Angeles 2011: Land Rover DC100 (bis)

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Los Angeles 2011: Land Rover DC100 (bis)

Los Angeles 2011: Land Rover DC100 (bis)

-terrain tires, a white roof, a blue coat of paint, and presto, this quickly Land Rover out of the sleeve is a new DC100 . Although the British manufacturer gave us the long teeth with his alleged intention to present in Los Angeles a surfer DC100 , the final version of its new concept with which we could stay ahead of the lines of the new Defender has proved more of the same. .. but this time we do not cause rejection. Could it be that we are accustomed or is a thing of color? Anyway, during the presentation of the car, Gerry McGovern, chief designer of Land Rover, said something very interesting:

The truth is that we are determined to produce this vehicle. Not necessarily this design, but a Defender. It is one of several design studies being reviewed at this time.

Will certain rumors then that is having problems Land Rover to give the right look with the successor to the Defender? Or is that the reaction in the IAA was more polarizing than they expected? And to think we still have to wait until 2015 to see the final design of the new Defender …

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Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

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Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Motor Show Los Angeles was the venue chosen by Infiniti to show in partnership officially the new JX in its final configuration, an SUV that could also not long ago in Pebble Beach and concept. The JX should cover the gap between the FX and QX . The first is clearly dynamic in nature while the second is a real mastodon, due to the new Patrol and is “very road”, so that many customers were in better products resolved rival bid. The JX combines a modern and elegant with a spacious and well equipped interior.

How could it be otherwise, this new model boasts the latest technology seen in other brand vehicles. Since the adaptive cruise control to view cameras 360 degrees, passing through the lane change assistant system involuntary blind spot alert. What is new in the JX is the system that warns the driver stops the vehicle even in case of collision. As for the mechanics, the engine chosen for its world premiere is the 3.5i V6 265 hp with the system all-wheel drive for the first time, a CVT automatic gearbox. come as standard with alloy wheels of 18 inches, although there different models with option up to 20 inches. The interior, set with three rows of seats with seating for seven passengers, enjoy the high quality of performance known throughout the Infiniti. To travel is pleasurable, is equipped with a Bose audio system with fifteen speakers and 5.1 digital sound, hard drive, navigation, voice control and auxiliary inputs (some elements are optional). The JX also has bi- xenon headlights with bend lighting and SmartBeam, plus rear lights with LED technology. The HVAC system, independent and co-driver, also has its own rules for the optional rear seats and no possibility of adding a more complex system with specific channels for these seats and air purifier “Plasmacluster.” recommended prices of the new JX for the U.S., before taxes, will start in the $ 40,450 and are available at dealerships starting next spring.

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

Los Angeles 2011: New Infiniti JX

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