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Peugeot had a rather complicated task when it was decided that the time has come for a descendant of 407. Engineers have gone one step further and they created the new 508, a model that attracts attention and it is going on the idea of the supreme comfort, ignoring with an arrogance worthy of Hexagon, the segment neighbors which are fighting with fists in the chest that they are athletes.

Peugeot rely primarily on diesel versions of 508, because diesel is “the juice” loved on the market. And it is true, as the statistics bear this out. Bit the reality on the ground put us face to face with an interesting engine that consumes gasoline, and which, thanks to a turbine and a manual gearbox, managed to impress us more than the 2.0 HDi engine did.

We are talking about the 1.6 liter THP unit and 156-horsepower gasoline engine which is not new in the Peugeot range, but worth a little more attention from you if you decide to stay oriented towards a model of this type. Basically, with a 1.6-liter turbo unit you are going to be able to bypass the tortured road of rising with the help of the 156 horses available up, at 6000 revolutions per minute, close to the tachometer red zone.

With 8.6 seconds for 0-100 km / h Peugeot model succeed to classify to the segment rank on the podium in the gasoline engines of 145-160 horsepower.

The only model that reaches to overcome at this chapter to our French is VW Passat 1.8 TSI 160 PS, with 8.5 seconds, but the difference is very small and probably it never be felt in the cockpit. Moreover, power gasoline engines seems to be built on the same classic pattern, as Seat Exeo 1.8 TSI Skoda Superb 1.8 TSI and Citroen C5 1.6 THP all of them showing the same value that comes with the new 508.

The French model produced in Rennes appear in front of its customers with an average class technology package it belongs to. We are talking about access and keyless starter button (located strange in the upper left) for superior versions of equipment, a four-zone climate control system action, adjustment of the seat and the aforementioned Head-Up Display, which is not showing the speed as projected on the windshield, same as in the case with premium brands, but on a mirror that stands in the upper dash.

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Audi is trying to recover some ground lost in favor of its rivals included in alternative propulsion chapter. The new A3, which comes in this autumn, is promising a lots in this regard.

The long-awaited new generation of the Audi A3, which will be launched next year on European markets, will come with new notable versions in terms of body and propulsion systems that will present in front of its customers.The main new regarding its shape will be presented to the advent of Audi A3 version sedan range, and it will completely take over the routes it launched recently on the proposed concept A3, which Audi presented at the Geneva Motor Show.

The three-door versions, the hatchback and the convertible will be somewhat more compact and will appear with an aggressive design, while the four-door version will have different dimensions and all the details will be worked out. It will have a sporty design, dynamic, with a sexy back, said the Head of design department from Audi.

At the engine equipment chapter, the new Audi A3 will come to present to its customers engines, both TFSI and TDI, accompanied by ecological technologies as Start-Stop, and hybrid versions, plug-in hybrid and even a 100% electric one.

According to preliminary information available, the latter version will be based on the proposed drive train from Audi A3 Concept e-tron. The new generation from Audi A3 will be presented at the Geneva Motor Show, which will take place in September. The German model will enter the European markets in the next spring of 2012.

Audi has already unveiled the first official sketches of new premium compact model. The presented images betrays the aggressive design, with pronounced veins in both body styles, anticipated by the Audi .

New Audi A3 will be different options sedan hatchback and Sportback, its wheelbase will be greater than 3 cm and measure 263 cm. The sedan will increase its length and width, reaching close to the size of the first generation of Audi A4.

Under the hood the engine will find new and even electric and hybrid drive trains. At the official debut of the new generation A3 the public can only admire the three-door version. Only later will come the other derivatives, including a convertible version also.

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Peugeot is busily preparing to conquer China, one of the largest auto markets in the world. Animated by the desire to take as much of the Asian hunk, the French prepared for the Shanghai Auto Show with a 508 created specifically for the Chinese market, as well as a totally new crossover concept. That is a fresh new type of car from Peugeot, a company car that used us with small models for the town. This one wouldn’t be that different, but it will still be an improvement in comparison with other Peugeot cars in the last years.

Business plans for this generous car market include the launch of at least one model every year . Regarding the target set for the current year, the auto manufacturer plans to sell in the Chinese market about 200,000 units.

A first step in the French offensive will be made ​​at the event in Shanghai, which will host the debut of a Chinese version of the latest proposals of the French Peugeot 508. Besides this, a crossover will be presented in the form of prototype, which will be powered by a hybrid powertrain (gasoline and electricity) and will feature all-wheel drive.

Peugeot is trying to get on the chinese market with a model who want to be durable, cheap and with low fuel consumption. Unfortunately, the cars they make aren’t big, they are creating just small cars, cars that can be used in the cities, not between them. The question is when will they create a car that is good enough for families but suited more for long journeys that just driving along in the city. We will have to wait a while for a big car from Peugeot.

The carmaker currently didn’t provided other technical details, but the time of disclosure (April 19 2011) is fast approaching.

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Dacia launched in France a special version of the Duster. The SUV is designed for monitors in the French Ski School and costs 18,990 euros.

Dacia Duster seeks to make an attractive model for French skiers, even though the season is almost exhausted. Romanian manufacturer and its French division launched a special edition of the SUV’s, especially made for the French Ski School.

More specifically, the customized Romanian model can be just bought by the ski monitors affiliated to the organization, a thing which makes the ESF (Ecole de Ski Francaise) edition, to enjoy an exclusive character.

The special edition is based on the 110 horsepower diesel version, Euro 5, all-wheel drive and trim level Winner. To all these are added the ESF logo, found on the body, the rubber mats, an aluminum shield for the motor and the mooring rooftop bar, able to bear four pairs of skis.

The exterior will be recognized by the Platinum Grey metallic paint, which incur an additional amount of 450 euros. The final price reached at 18,990 euros with VAT included. Special Edition package comes with a set of boots, wearing the Glacier White color, especially for ski monitors. Dacia has not announced whether ESF special edition will be available to the large public or not.

Dacia joined the project Rediscover Romania and provided to the team five copies of Duster for an adventure that will cover 10,000 kilometers.

Dacia joined this year the campaign “Rediscover Romania” initiated Petrom. In the first phase of this project, five Dacia Duster have left on the route to help a team of 20 bloggers to discover what “Farsaungul” means and to visit the churches of stone from the Hateg Land, the park of dwarf dinosaurs or the Wine Museum from Dragasani. In this adventure, the five Dacia Duster will follow, each about 10,000 kilometers.

In 2010, “Rediscover Romania” was designated as the best social media campaign in Romania in 2010 at the Internetics contest. Last year’s edition of RoNewMedia gave the awards to the winning project, both awards “Best User Generated Content” and “Best Social Media Campaign”.

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Opel has announced the introduction of a stop-start package along with its ecoFLEX on the current Astra. The Compact boasts a fuel consumption of 4.5 liters/100 km.

Opel has officially announced the launch of the most economical Astra ever created at Rsselsheim. The German compact received the EcoFlex package and a start-stop system, in order to obtain a low level of consumption and emissions. The environmental package is available with the 2.0 CDTI diesel engine of 160 horsepower, assisted by six-speed manual transmission.

According to the official announcement, all ecoFlex city manages to reduce the consumption by about 13%, meaning somewhere about 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers. The start-stop-system helps a lot the ecoFlex version, and managed to reduce the average consumption from 4.9 to 4.5 litres/100 km. The same improvements and derivative Estate, Astra Sports Tourer, which recorded an average consumption reduction from 5.1 to 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

The emissions of both models are significantly reduced. If we get the hatchback version we can reach from 129 to 119 grams per kilometer, while in the case of the break versions, the value decreases from 134-124 g / km.

The new start-stop system, developed in the interiors of the Opel laboratories has already been introduced on the younger brother of the current Astra, the brand new refresh Corsa, which boasts a fuel consumption of just 3.5 litres/100 km.

Opel has big plans for his own start-stop system, it will going to be extended in several versions and models of the range. By 2012, the manufacturer will offer 34 different versions equipped with start-stop system.

Opel has confirmed that will produce a convertible version of the Astra. The model will meet the audience in 2013.

The new model will be produced in Poland in Gliwice plant and it is a part of the next five years investment of Russelsheim manufacturer. The future model of Opel Astra Cabrio will become the main rival of the Golf VI Cabriolet.

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While checking out the Nissan 200sx we found that The Hard-edged 200SX driver focus delivers firmer ride and feel than pretender rivals hence original shopping trolley buyers quit them early.The Model now has cult status as serious driver’s car ready for competition drifting.

Many already seriously thrashed with engine chips and turbo s boosted beyond factory durability levels.Serious engine has all-alloy construction including oil pan, sodium cooled exhaust valves, spray oil cooling for pistons, chain driven camshafts with variable inlet valve timing and fast response turbo with inter-cooler.

Almost bulletproof, it can die with poor quality oil and coolant or forgotten changes for big dollar repairs.Despite knock sensor, it needs the best fuel you can feed it. Weeping head gaskets, blocked oil spray jets, cooked valve stem seals, noisy turbo bearings, cracked or split exhaust manifolds are main worries on abused examples Check inside fittings and controls as some electrics fail including heater fans.

First local cars came only in red, burgundy, blue and grey. Body-sides prone to parking dings. Watch out for dodgy imports carrying identity of local wreck. Can you insure the car? High desirability means lock-up storage and custom alarm essential.

Fine suspension tuning is sensitive to tyre choice. Original tyres were V-rated Yokohamas. Viscous rear limited slip diff works well but you need some skill if you must access the grunt in the wet. Suspension can generate uneven inner tread wear especially if lowered with wider wheels. Regular four wheel alignments are a must. Dampers and suspension bushes may need upgrading by now. Five stud wheel pattern a vast improvement over earlier 180SX four stud imports but check for broken wheel studs if you suspect hard usage with oversized tyres. Manual is a better match for turbo engine but auto still delivers plenty of lift. Clutch binding and slip and worn synchros can appear when thrashed or if the engine is tweaked.Check for excessive drive-line lash. Superb four pot front brakes cost plenty if fluid changes are overlooked.

If Buying a Nissan SX200 second hand you should check all of the above, or risk buying a car that will cause you much expense in the future.

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Consumption

The previous version of motorisation of 2.8i BMW X1 was released on an average consumption of 9.4 liters per cent. We are talking about urban consumption at 13 liters per cent said, while extra-urban environment was covered with a consumption of 7.3 liters per cent. CO2 emissions have decreased by 16% compared to the previous model, reaching 183 grams per kilometer.

If we refer to those values, we can say that only Audi had a more effective engine on the Q5 3.2 FSI, which had an average consumption of 9.3 liters per cent, while Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 4MATIC have an average consumption of 10.5 liters per cent, Volvo XC60 3.2 AWD and have an average consumption of 9.9 liters per cent. But things have changed.

With the waiver of two-cylinder engine and the fitting with a twin-scroll turbine that provides a maximum boost of 1.3 bar and a high precision injection system that can “blow” petrol with a pressure of 200 bar (the higher possible in its class), called 2.8i the motorisation efficiency increased dramatically.

We are talking now of an average consumption of 7.9 liters per cent, applies to the manual transmission version and the version with automatic transmission. It should be noted that the rivals consumption figures are announced with automatic transmission versions, but those models are not offered in the same configurations compared with a manual transmission, such as X1.

Even with an automatic transmission, X1 xDrive28i would still be the most economical model in its segment. The urban consumption announced is 9.9 liters unit percent tested manual transmission, that is 10.4 for the eight-speed automatic transmission.

Extra consumption is 6.7 liters per cent for manual transmission, 6.4 liter respectively for the automatic transmission, hence the same value for mixed use. In the test, they applied a sporty driving style to enjoy the maximum engine performance, which led to an average consumption of 12 liters per cent.

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When it comes to using car accessories to change your car, there is almost no part of your car that can’t be changed in one way or another. To list every possible change would take days, however, it would be useful to get an idea of the diverse car accessories that can be used to change each part of the car.

Starting with the front end of the vehicle, you have the bumper. To change the bumper you would fit after market bumpers which may be part of a body kit. Replacement bumpers tend to be bigger, and wider and contain more detail than an ordinary bumper.

Moving back, you then come to the engine. Engine changes are nearly unlimited you could start with something small like a hose kit or go all out and install a replacement engine.Further back from here, you could install replacement wing mirrors such as the BMW M3 mirrors. Then we come to the interior. Interior changes are usually cheap but they can create a big change to how your interior looks. Interior changes can include things such as car mats, car seat covers and gear knob to name but a few. After the interior you look towards the back of the car.

Here you can get extras such as spoilers, rear bumpers and exhausts. These changes may not be particularly cheap but changing them has the biggest l impact of all the available modifications.Looking towards the ground, you have one of the most popular changes, alloy wheels. Alloy wheels come in a wide variety of styles and sizes; the importance in changing them cannot be underestimated.

For one company to offer all these modifications would be unlikely. Yet, the joy of having a different, custom vehicle is greater when you drive near a similar model on the street.

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Volkswagen’s freshly face lifted Passat fits the first description nicely, but it also sails close to the latter.

While the ‘new’ VW Passat has some 2300 new parts and completely new outer panels it’s far too nice to brag about it. Comfort is what the Passat’s all about in fact, so trying to hustle it along misses the point.

Its comfortably middle class and completely inoffensive in a well-built, in a way. Softly suspended, though not all over the place, it’s also impeccably insulated from noise and has space enough for four big people.With plenty of room in the front and back it is quite spacious and well proportioned. The fact Audi has released its new A4 at precisely the time this Passat arrives – with revamped old A4 mechanical s – underlines its positioning as a poor man’s A4.

And, if poor men could afford it, we’re sure they’d find it very good. But its cold soul wouldn’t keep ‘em warm at night. The Passat has always been the the car of choice for the poorer middle class but this version will get it some admirers for the upper levels as well.

Did I like The Passat?. Well yes although I only had it for a few hours as I was pushed for time. I think it will serve the market it was built for quite well. I will be back tracking to review this car in greater detail later on in the year because i do think it will be a popular choice among middle class drivers. While you wait for me to do my test drive why not pop down to your local Volkswagen dealer and take one for a test drive, I think if you haven’t been a Volkswagen Passat fan in the past you may become one.

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Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition is the most expensive model ever created by the British Land Rover. The special edition will cost over 150,000 euros.

Land Rover proposed to his audience the most expensive Range Rover in history, named the Autobiography Ultimate Edition. The field model reaches a value of 130,000 pounds, the equivalent of 153,000 euros.

The special edition will officially debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, and only then it can be ordered by the most demanding Range Rover customers. Even so, the list of commands will be limited, the British manufacturer intends to produce only 500 units spread over 20 markets.

The copies will be equipped with 4.4-liter V8 diesel or V8 petrol unit, the 5.0-liter, depending on the customer wish. Individuation process will go beyond that, the client having several options for customizing the interior.

In the interior they will not miss aluminum, leather and genuine wood, found in either the seat or in the center console. Median structure provides a cooling compartiment for drinks and laptop support.

On the back of the front seats, Land Rover has installed for each passenger, the only two in number, an Apple iPad. The boot has been a genuine wood floor, like the one found on luxury yachts.

At the outside, could not miss the 20-inch wheels with unique design, created especially for this limited edition.

Land Rover will make a rival to the Mini Countryman. The platform will be made by Evoque and will be less to enter the compact SUV segment. The new Land Rover would be the cheapest product range British producer known for off-road ability of its models. Unlike Evoque, the new model will be closer to the tourism and will keep many features from Evoque’s aesthetic.

We did not know if Countryman will be equipped with three or five doors. However, Land Rover is likely to make two versions of the body model, although it is a niche of a niche product. The basic version will have front-wheel drive, while intregral wheel drive version will be offered along with a series of more potent engine.

Entry-level version of the engine will be a four-cylinder unit, which will be extremely economical. It will have a flagship turbocharged gasoline engine with a supercharger, which will provide about 250 horsepower from a 2.0 liter engine. Since the head of design at Land Rover said that the Range Rover has not reached the end of its range, and there are chances that the models held by the Indians of British manufacturer Tata Motors to develop to the smaller segments also.

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