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Buick Business Concept, a new concept car designed to showcase the vision of Buick "business class on the road" made its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2009.

The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was developed in China by Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), a design and engineering joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), with input from the overall design.
Buick business concept captures the essence of language as a Buick in an elegant and expressive depth, with its taut surfaces, dual scan begins waistline, front and rear a strong identity and dynamic presence.
"Business Vehicle Buick has a great presence, and makes a strong statement when you pull in front of each plant," said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global Design. "Market of China and the businessman has some specific needs. Our team was responsible for a great solution for business and personal needs."
Classical influences with modern design

According to Cao Min, Concept Designer PATAC car chief, the design team wanted to create a modern and global Buick, but also a subtle Chinese essence and influence. To achieve this balance, they tried to pull their heritage outside the automotive industry - from classical art forms and ancient monuments.

Buick Business Concept Vehicle dynamics and external surfaces of the "yin and yang" interior tones are drawn from diverse inspirations including the Buick Riviera concept 2008, Chinese artifacts and modern electronic icons. The vehicle inside and out, communicates elegance correct beyond cultural boundaries and gives peace and power of Buick.

With an estimated 255 horsepower turbo (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced unit, adaptable to all four wheels, the Buick Regal GS is a concept of high-tech, high-performance version of the sedan brand new sport. Which was presented at the 2010 North American International Auto.

Mechanics was developed with the aim of producing a sporty driving experience, confidence-inspiring and sophisticated. It is a performance-oriented transmission, the lower body and a lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes and a large, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires, racing-inspired steering wheel and pedals alloy. Recaro front seats with high-performance four-way lumbar support pillow and plug-ins.
"We designed the Buick Regal GS to explore the lure of a high-performance variant of the Regal," said Craig Bierley, product marketing manager for Buick. "As the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe will reinvigorate Buick Gran Sport legendary heritage."


Buick Regal GS exterior stands out from the vents in front of the vertical chain, as well as a unique rocker panels, an integrated rear spoiler, dual exhaust, Olympic white paint and satin-metal accents.

Kia Motors America (KMA) to celebrate the first ministers of the world is a brand new 2012 Kia Rio sub-compact sedan and fully updated 2012 Kia Seoul in 2011 New York International Auto Show.

The product began to Kia Motors' design-led transformation back to New York with a fresh look and updated, more power, and the same behavior funky consumers worldwide have come to love this compact crossover. L soul immense success of Kia is refined for 2012 with a large number of technologies and powertrain improvements to deliver more power and improved fuel economy.
"After only two years of the model it was in 2012, significant improvements in the soul of power, style and fuel economy, which makes this iconic vehicle the perfect package for those seeking something a little out of the box" said Michael Sprague Kia. "The soul has always stood out from the crowd and is responsible for getting new customers to the Kia brand and positioning the company to record a series of successes. With rising gas prices, this update adds even more style and fun to drive performance while improving fuel economy by 10 percent. "

More power, less fuel consumption

In 2012, Kia Soul will enhance the fun factor to lead to significant increases in horsepower, new six-speed transmissions and the ability to deliver up to 34 miles per gallon on the highway. A new 1.6-liter engine producing 135 hp GDI (100kW), up 11 percent from the previous engine). For buyers looking for more boost in power, a new 2.0-liter four-cylinder is available with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission - a technology that is rare in this segment

Automobili Lamborghini Blancpain and to combine their engineering skills and phenomenal honor of the great success Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series with a super sports car very special: the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain edition.

This extraordinary super sports car with the spirit of competition, the Super Trofeo race car with the luxurious and fully road usability. The first exclusive, limited-edition Gallardo Blancpain has presented a batch of Stephan Winkelmann CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, and Marc A. Hayek, Blancpain CEO of the final weekend at the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo is Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the "Piero Taruffi" circuit, Vallelunga.


Automobili Lamborghini, the Italian manufacturer of extreme super sports cars, and Blancpain, watch the world's oldest luxury brands is among the best in their respective fields from around the world. Blancpain has recently been voted "Best of the Best", "Luxury Institute" marks one of the best in the world looks to New York. Now the two brands have jointly developed a unique combination of technology and design to create the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Edition Blancpain, set the power of the world's fastest single-make race series as part of a street-legal vehicle.

Blancpain is the main sponsor of a series Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo. The cooperation between the two brands will bring the highest levels of engineering and automotive industries chronometry. Blancpain has produced an innovative masterpiece of watchmaking art Vallée de Joux in Switzerland since 1735. Each watch is assembled one at a blacksmith, a reflective quality and individual attention to build a Lamborghini super sports cars in the street, and its 570 hp Super Trofeo cars.

Stephan Winkelmann CEO of Automobili Lamborghini SpA, was presented by the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt, the most extreme ever Gallardo: Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo Road. Automobili Lamborghini brings excitement to the road motorsport directly. This is a new model and upper bound is based on the latest Gallardo car racing's most successful Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo the fastest single make series in the world.


The car is produced in a limited run of 150 numbered units.


The Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo Championship brings professional riders and drivers face to face Knights in bitter battles in Europe more difficult circuits like Monza, Silverstone and Hockenheim. There are many similarities between the versions of the race and drive of this super sports car. For example, both share the same V10 engine used in the racing version unchanged.

And a huge rear spoiler from a variable to increase the dynamic load

At first glance, the similarities are even more apparent in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP570 Super Trofeo new Stradale-4. In fact, it features the same rear spoiler, giving greater aerodynamic load - to achieve the highest attainable standard of aerodynamic load 3 times Gallardo LP560-4 - for improved dynamic stability in turns, driving at high speed. Like racing cars rear wing manually changed to allow the vehicle driver performance optimization based on the track or path characteristics.

The new MINI hatch line-up is almost finished, when the new MINI One and MINI Cooper D models are unveiled to the public at the International Motor Show Geneva, March 8, 2007. The entry level has a cheerful 95hp 1.4-liter engine of a fuel, while the Cooper D delivers performance and fuel efficiency of an all-new 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine producing 110 hp.


A Cooper-badged MINI diesel hints at the sporty look of this new model. MINI fans will be equally excited at the prospect of the Cooper D promising to be the MINI's most fuel efficient and cleanest ever built. Compared to the Mini One D output combined fuel consumption 58.9mpg, the Cooper D capable of 64.2mpg. A CO2 figure of just 118 g / km puts the car in the band B. Tax

Mini One also has a significant improvement in fuel consumption and emissions in the outgoing model. 49.6mpg is achievable from the One new 1.4-liter unit, compared to 41.5mpg from its predecessor. CO2 emissions are now 138g/km, against 164g/km produced by the previous model.

The MINI One will cost £ 11 595 on the road, and the MINI Cooper D will be £ 14 190. Both models will be available from April 2007.

Both models are equipped with new body shape already seen on the recently launched MINI Cooper and Cooper S. Improvements in quality and unique interior design is always important properties One and Cooper D. However, several individual highlights set the cars apart.

The unique character of the MINI Clubman is obvious at first glance. The roofline of the car covers the three pillars, merging smoothly into the rear section where the innovative, split-rear doors open. The rear doors are further highlighted with the C-pillars painted in silver, contrast or black finish. Inside, the generous luggage compartment to be extended in a flexible configuration, offering very easy and convenient loading options thanks to the two rear doors.
In addition, the Mini Clubman has a very ingenious door configuration on the right side of the car. "Clubdoor" swings open in the direction opposite to the main passenger door to dramatically increase the access to the rear seats. Behind the front seats, the new MINI Clubman offers remarkable rear seating comfort and flexible use of space. Rear passengers can now enjoy legroom 3.15 cm more than the MINI hardtop.

The MINI Clubman also stands out, retaining all the handling characteristics and performance expected in a MINI. With design features, functionality and performance, the MINI Clubman is the modern successor to the legendary classics Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman and the Mini Clubman Estate.
Attractive design and five doors with a new configuration.

MINI retains its small car prize that offers a combination of successful attributes - a truly unique, agile driving characteristics, high quality, high level of security, a variety of customization options and excellent efficiency. Now the MINI Clubman offers another interesting attribute, offering 9.45 inches in body length and longer wheelbase extended by 3.15 inches that helps you create more space in the rear legroom. What makes the MINI Clubman truly unique is its innovative five door configuration with the conventional driver's and front passenger door is completed by the back door on the right side of the car and the two split-rear doors.

Individual Køreglæde stil og den, der er blevet aflyttet first mini-signature in the den næste generation af Skabe Convertible - MINI Cooper S Cabrio Design og med sin evolutionære Oget funktionalitet, specielt Tunet kraftfulde suspension, motors effekte sikkerhedsteknologi forbedret og, den version af Nyeste Rejs fire-cabriolet sædet Baren.

Driving pleasure and style MINI individual firms that have been exploited to create the next generation of Convertible - MINI Cooper S Cabrio With its scalable design and increased functionality, a specially tuned suspension, powerful engines and effective technologies and improved security, the latest four-seat convertible, raises the bar.

New color options, and characteristics of the equipment in addition to countless customization options. The high quality materials and finishes to enhance the MINI Cabrio - the only open-air cars in its class - even beyond.

El nuevo MINI Cabrio is todo el mundo ESTRENAR in 2009 in enero en el Auto Show in Detroit en América del Norte. Los Pedidos para el MINI Cabrio is toman medidas ahora, el precio del MINI Cooper Cabrio es de $ 24 550 y el MINI Cooper S Cabrio 27,450 dolars, incluyendo gastos $ 650 to Envío y manejo. La entrega de los primero Convertible Mini comenzará el 28 de marzo de 2009.

The new Mini Cabrio is durable soft-top roof with integrated sliding function reliably protects occupants against the elements when it is in place. Allows spontaneous open-air car, the hood automatically lowers in 15 seconds flat, even when the car is moving up to 20 mph. The revolution Openometer unique challenges next to the driver to sign as many top-down miles can save hours in open air driving.

Production of John Cooper Works-tuned cars is all set to resume at MINI plant in Oxford after the launch of the second generation of the new MINI Hatch and MINI Cooper S Clubman. In July 2008, customers can order factory-built MINI that produces 211hp and complete a sprint from 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds.
Motor sport has heavily influenced the art and the development of these new minis that have a larger twin-scroll turbocharger and direct petrol injection with common rail. The four-cylinder engine has had the same modifications as the MINI CHALLENGE race car, with upgraded brakes, suspension and strengthened gearing. Each day combines to give the car a remarkable output of 132hp per liter combined with 40mpg.

Expected prices for on-the-road is £ 20 500 and the MINI Cooper John Cooper Works and £ 21 700 and the MINI John Cooper Works Clubman. Car will be unveiled to the public for the first time the International Motor Show in Geneva in March 2008.

Engine

The engine has been specially developed for the MINI CHALLENGE race car is equipped with the MINI John Cooper Works cars. The basic unit is a 1.6-liter power plant provided the standard Mini Cooper S, but modifications were made to the air filter, air mass meter, exhaust system and catalytic converters. Air Supply changed large turbocharger is increased assembly of a tube of larger air intake, which in turn creates a quicker induction phase.

Driving pleasure and unique style, which are mini signatures were used to create the next generation of Convertible - MINI Cooper S Convertible. The evolution of design and additional features, in particular, tuned suspension, a powerful, powerful engines and improved safety technology, the latest version of the four-seater convertible bonds to raise the bar.

New color options, and devices with features add up to endless customization options. Quality materials and finishes to enhance the MINI Cabrio - just out of the car in its class - yet.

The new Mini Convertible makes its world debut in January of 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Orders for the MINI Convertible has been taken today, the price of the MINI Cooper Convertible is $ 24,550 and the MINI Cooper S Convertible $ 27,450, including $ 650 destination and handling fees. Convertibles Mini first started shipping March 28, 2009.
The new MINI Convertible lasting roof top with integrated sliding reliably protects driver and passengers against time is in place. Allow spontaneous outdoor car, the hood automatically reduced in 15 seconds flat, even when the car is moving up to 20 mph. Openometer the unique challenges of the tachometer beside the driver to connect as many miles up and down as possible by recording the time outside the car.

The MINI One Clubman will be unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show, March 3, 2009. The entry level model in the Clubman offers customers the opportunity to enjoy the MINI running out of fame and the cost of ownership and is priced at £ 13,290 OTR.

Powered by a gasoline engine of 1.4 liter four-cylinder version of the hatch, the MINI One, the newcomer has all the features that make driving all MINI smile-inducing experience. With a production engine of 95 horsepower and sports steering and suspension as Cooper-badged brother, the MINI Clubman One offers brands kart handling and the ability to razor sharp cornering.
Outstanding fuel economy and low CO2 emission figures are provided with minimalism technology standard equipment. Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start Stop, and show a turning point are standard features on cars. Fuel bills will be reduced due to a combined fuel consumption of 52.3 mpg and the cost of an annual road fund license will be only 35 pounds for the MINI Clubman One issue is the impressive CO2 figure of just 130 g / km, places it in VED tax band C.

6-speed manual short shift is standard, with the possibility of a 6-speed automatic with manual-shift feature.

MINI Roadster Concept: new ideas for an intense experience. MINI raises new charm and a wonderful new experience, from time to time. Between each model offers unique opportunities to enjoy the supreme pleasure of driving and unmistakable style.

Now, the new Roadster Concept MINI sets a new trend of individual mobility confirmed for the brand. A purist concept vehicle, a sleek and attractive, sporty driving characteristics come together in this unique car to offer a vision of an open two-seat catering for the demands of a target group, modern and secure.
The new concept involves the characteristics typical of MINI to a new segment, designers and MINI to bring itself another interesting facet of the nature of the brand. Thus, the global launch of the MINI Roadster Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show 2009 will add a new perspective on the future of the MINI brand, presenting yet another great development path.

MINI Concept Roadster performs the functions typical of the brand and re-interpret these unique assets in a refreshing new way. An individual style, high quality and a perfect match of driving pleasure and efficiency in the fair this day and age to determine the nature of this compact two-seater. And thanks to its design alone, reflects MINI Roadster Concept focuses on maximum driving pleasure with nothing but sky above.
MINI Roadster Concept is clearly identifiable as well, at first glance like a mini. At the same time, and its two branches, compact and innovative soft-top rear of the roof, a new model opens up new prospects as part of the brand and segment of the compact roadster.

Beachcomber Concept MINI crosses borders with new dimensions of driving pleasure, and winner of several hearings by expanding the model range and creativity of the MINI design. MINI shows growth potential of the product range of more and more driving pleasure with improved MINI Concept Beachcomber. This new concept vehicle will be proudly presented by MINI at the Salon of 2010 North American International Auto (16-24 January 2010) in Detroit.
MINI Beachcomber Concept is a concept of four-seater designed for maximum driving pleasure, which includes key elements of the new MINI and combine them with the vision of a radically open concept of the body.

The new four-wheel drive, and a flexible internal All4 make Beachcomber Concept Mini is an active and spontaneous. It 'was designed without doors or a conventional roof and all the other parts of the body, which may limit the intensity of the residents in their encounter with the world around them. This allows the driver and up to three passengers to connect with their surroundings - whether cruising through town, enjoying the rough tracks in the mountains, or breeze along the beach. Vehicle use of space, a partnership with a modern transmission technology ensures a very exciting.
MINI Beachcomber concept combines all-wheel drive, advanced suspension and a high seating position. Travel generous and extra large alloy wheels to lift the entire car to the next level. Access to the front and rear seats is very useful for open house thank you. Input cuts extending all the way to the bottom of the seat, allowing the driver and all passengers entering and leaving a smooth, fluid process.

The all-electric MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW (204 hp) electric motor powered by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion, transferring its power to the front wheels via a helical gearbox nearly without a stage a sound and entirely free of emissions. Specially designed for automotive use, the battery technology will have a range of over 240 km, 150 miles. The MINI E will initially be available to select customers, individuals and companies as part of a pilot project in the states of California, USA, New York and New Jersey. The possibility of offering the MINI E in Europe and is being reviewed. The MINI E will give its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show on 19 and 20 November 2008. The BMW Group will be the first manufacturer in the premium automotive world to deploy a fleet of 500 electric vehicles for private use in daily traffic.
Train the MINI E is the electric motor produces maximum torque of 220 Nm, giving a smooth acceleration to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 8.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 152 km / h (95 mph). With a suspension system tuned to match its weight distribution, the MINI E sports the agility and maneuverability of the hallmark.

By introducing the MINI E underlines BMW Group is the determination with which he is working to reduce energy consumption and emissions in road traffic. BMW Group is drawing on its unique technological expertise in the field of drive systems to develop a vehicle concept enabling zero emissions without renouncing the joy of driving. Putting some 500 cars on the road under real daily traffic, it will be possible to gain widely applicable experience. The evaluation of these findings will generate valuable know-how, which will be a factor in the design of mass-produced vehicles.