Cars Blog: July 2011

Chevrolet Orlando | Chevrolet Orlando Interior

A thousand things to do in a day. Fun, ball & alleviation for ancestors & friends. That is the holiday spirit Chevrolet has arranged in to its aboriginal anytime European MPV. Like the Chevrolet models afresh launched in added bazaar sectors, it doesn't chase convention. Chevrolet Orlando's architecture - allotment MPV, allotment crossover - break the rules of a historicallyin the past bourgeois segment; it makes a account & stands out from the crowd.

Chevrolet's new bunched MPV brings bluster to the articulation by adopting a bolder attending with its low roofline & crossover aggressive silhouette, while application the characteristic & apparent Chevrolet 'face' depicted by the breach radiator grille & bow-tie badge.

Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Aveo

The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the acumen of a child automobile with the affection for active that Chevrolet cartage like the Corvette are accepted for," said Chris Perry, carnality admiral of Chevrolet marketing. "Its aggregate of considerable design, fun active acquaintance & the latest connectivity appearance actualize a austere adversary with a fun spirit."

Production of the Chevrolet Sonic begins after in 2011 at the General Motors Orion Assembly Middle in Texas, which accustomed a $545-million advance in upgrades & retooling, & will advice restore about one,000 jobs in the city Detroit area.

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan | Chevrolet Sonic Specs

The Chevrolet Sonic is offered in anatomy styles: a attractive four-door auto and a adventurous five-door. Each delivers class-leading rear-seat roominess and burden space. A array of connectivity appearance enhance the active experience.

"The all-new Chevrolet Sonic blends the acumen of a child automobile with the affection for active that Chevrolet cartage like the Corvette are accepted for," said Chris Perry, carnality admiral of Chevrolet promotion. "Its aggregate of ample design, fun active acquaintance and the latest connectivity appearance actualize a austere adversary with a fun spirit.

Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Camaro

The accepted Malibu has larboard an award-winning consequence & bothered the way bodies anticipate about Chevrolet. It redefined what an American midsize automobile could be," said Rick Scheidt, carnality president, Chevrolet Promotion. "This all-new Chevrolet Malibu delivers on the affluence of today's Malibu but gives barter similar more: added style, ammunition efficiency, agreeable & features, craftsmanship, & activating capabilities allusive high-end sedans."

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu fabricated its all-around admission at the 2011 Auto Shanghai, with accompanying introductions in the United States & China - of the about 100 countries on six continents area it will be sold. Chevrolet's aboriginal all-around midsize auto will accommodate barter from Shanghai to New York & Sydney to Sao Paulo with alive design, avant-garde technologies, ride achievement & fuel-efficient powertrains.

Chevrolet Malibu ECO | Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet acclaimed Earth Day at the 2011 New York Auto Show by introducing the all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO, the best fuel-efficient midsize auto in its 100-year history. It appearance eAssistâ�¢ "light electrification" expertise, which is engineered to bear an estimated 26 mpg in burghal active & 38 mpg on the artery after compromising performance.

ECO is based on the all-new, 2013 Malibu sedan, which will be awash in about 100 countries on six continents. Sales of the new Malibu activate with the ECO archetypal in the United States in aboriginal 2012. The Malibu LS, LT & LTZ trim akin offerings accompany the ECO in summer 2012. Pricing will be appear later.

Chevrolet Orlando | Chevrolet Orlando Interior

Chevrolet Sonic | Chevrolet Aveo

Chevrolet Sonic Sedan|Chevrolet Sonic Specs

Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Camaro

Chevrolet Malibu ECO | Chevrolet Malibu

Brabus 700 Biturbo|Brabus SV12 S Biturbo Coupe

A high-tech turbocharger arrangement for the high-tech agent of the SLS: The Brabus agent engineers accept advised a advanced accompanying turbo arrangement for the fast-revving eight-cylinder four-valve agent of the SLS.

Brabus 700 Biturbo i powered by the new Brabus twin-turbo agent with 700 hp (690 bhp) / 514 kW as well as a aiguille torque of 850 Nm (626 lb-ft) and clad in the blood-tingling Widestar wide-body adaptation the Mercedes SLS AMG from Brabus ascends to a brand spanking new akin in the alliance of icy sports cars. The gullwing, added aesthetic by an absolute interior, alcove a top acceleration of 340 km/h (213 mph) and celebrates its apple admission at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

The high-performance bankrupt manifolds are optimized for exhaust-gas breeze and were custom-developed for this sports automobile. They drive the turbochargers. The chargers themselves are addition Brabus custom development. For faster acknowledgement and bigger ability both chargers affection an air diverter valve.

Brabus E V12 Cabriolet|Brabus Tesla Roadster

In architecture this supercar the Brabus engineers drew aloft the ability acquired from architecture plentiful E V12 sedans and coupes. Precision project was appropriate to implant the Brabus 800 V12 Biturbo agent and a able five-speed automated manual in the agent bay of the E-Class Cabriolet.

First the sedan, again the auto and now the cabriolet: With the 800-hp (788-bhp) / 588-kW Brabus 800 V12 Biturbo twelve-cylinder high-capacity agent in the anatomy of the open-top Mercedes E-Class Brabus added expands the allegorical E V12 relatives. Like its brethren, the Brabus E V12 Cabriolet is a high-performance auto of superlatives: the appropriate archetypal alcove a top acceleration of up to 370 km/h (231 mph) and is the world's best able and quickest four-seater cabriolet. It is congenital to alteration beginning at EUR 478,000.

The best able agent in the Brabus calendar is based on the three-valve V12 agent of the accepted Mercedes S600 model. The company's engine-building boutique reengineers this agent in all aspects. A appropriate crankshaft with best achievement and beyond pistons in affiliation with added butt bore bumps displacement from accepted five.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.). Added modifications to the engine's close equipment accommodate butt active optimized for admixture breeze and sports camshafts.

Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800|Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Widestar

Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800: 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW & a aiguille torque of one,420 Nm (one,047 lb-ft) transform the Mercedes-Benz S 600 in latest Brabus blueprint in to the world's best able affluence sedan. But that is not all: With an electronically bound top acceleration of 350 km/h (217 mph) the absolute four-seater additionally wins the 'Blue Ribbon' as the world's quickest affluence liner. Brabus circuit out the new high-performance accepted with a adventurous yet affected artist suit, custom-tailored auto with diameters of up to 21 inches, a high-performance anchor arrangement & customer-specific autogenous upgrades including a advanced "iBusiness" multimedia arrangement with Apple parts.

Displacement of the V12 agent that often admiral the latest Mercedes 600 models is added from five.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 385 cu. in.) The displacement access is the artefact of a appropriate crankshaft with best stroke, precision-balanced agent rods, larger-diameter pistons & agnate beyond butt bore. The close equipment of the Brabus agent are adapted added by high-performance camshafts & flow-optimized butt heads.

Brabus Mercedes-Benz CLS|brabus mercedes-benz cls-class

Sporty-elegant architecture commutual with aerodynamic ability is the brand of Brabus. For the new CLS anatomy equipment were developed in the wind tunnel. They are bogus in OEM affection from adjustable high-quality Pur-R-Rim.
The additional Mercedes-Benz CLS bearing has accustomed and in a apple admission Brabus presents an absolute affability affairs for the new four-door auto at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The Brabus advanced addle-brain is army to the assembly bonanza and acutely reduces lift on the advanced arbor at aerial speeds. The advanced can be added upgraded with the Brabus advanced accessory caps. They affection conspicuously styled air inlets and LED daytime active lights, obtainable with either aphotic or chrome surrounds.
The CLS gets a audibly activating actualization with the Brabus action fenders. In accession to aspect anniversary ancillary additionally actualization a accumbent brace with aflame Brabus lettering.
LED lights for cautiously accessing the block in the aphotic are chip in to the Brabus rear apron. Custom-tailored cutouts in the new rear accessory accommodate the absolute accomplishments for the tailpipes of the Brabus action bankrupt method. The rear actualization is angled out with a centrally army reflector.
The Brabus axle skirts accord the four-door an similar lower, sleeker stance. A advantageous and ambrosial added affection is the set of chip access lights that are activated by keyless fob or aperture handles.

Peugeot iOn

The Peugeot iOn, designed as the ideal car for the city and the suburbs, is targeted at public services and businesses Mainly, but Also at Private Individuals. Run around this city combines remarkable interior space packaging with good, unrivaled handling, Rigorous safety, and a high level of comfort enhanced by a generous standard specification. Added to this are the advantages inherent in electric technology, namely unprecedented silence, the absence of CO2 Emissions and superb driveability.

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4

The Peugeot 3008 is designed to appeal to HYbrid4 demanding thing, technophile customers who are in search of a rewarding and original vehicle.

In terms of performance, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 benefits from the combined power of the HDi diesel engine and electric motor acceleration and constantly When an immediate surge of power is required (the "boost" function). The combined maximum power output is 200 bhp, 163 bhp from the 2.0 liter HDi FAP diesel engine and 37 bhp from the electric motor. A maximum torque of 500 Nm is available, with 300Nm at the front splitter from the HDi diesel engine and 200 Nm at the rear generated by the electric motor.

Peugeot 308

Determined to consolidate its leadership in terms of road holding and driving pleasure, the Peugeot 308 seeks to become a reference in terms of environmental efficiency. Indeed, following in the footsteps of the 508, the new Peugeot 308 features innovative e-HDi micro-hybrid technology, the latest generation STOP & START, on the 1.6 litre HDi FAP 112 bhp Euro 5 engine. This offer, on the "entry level" engine, is available with a semi-automatic manual gearbox and, for the first time, with a full manual gearbox, for optimal driveability.

Peugeot 308 CC

With its new lines, the Peugeot 308 subtly incorporates the Marque's latest stylistic codes. The car's body follows the contours of the mechanical assembly underneath. The appeal of the three body shapes (Saloon, SW and CC) Galanthus acquires a more techno logical elegance, illustrated by the presence of lights with LED front light guide. Dynamism and emotion are as ever present in the genes of the 308, with its more assertive Particularly look thanks to new xenon headlamps with titanium-colored mask and the GTi hatchback in its exclusive finish.

Peugeot 308 SW

The new Peugeot 308 comes with a new look, features an innovative e-HDi micro-hybrid technology and fuel consumption and CO2 emissions optimisers, Which start from just 98 g / km.

With its new lines, the Peugeot 308 subtly incorporates the Marque's latest stylistic codes. The car's body follows the contours of the mechanical assembly underneath. The appeal of the three body shapes (Saloon, SW and CC) Thus acquires a more technological elegance, illustrated by the presence of lights with LED front light guide. Dynamism and emotion are as ever present in the genes of the 308, with its more assertive Particularly look thanks to new xenon headlamps with titanium-colored mask and the hatchback in its exclusive GTi finish.

Peugeot 508 RXH

Equipped with the 2.0 l HDi FAP HYbrid4 drive train, a world first when featured in the 3008 Hybrid4, the diesel-electric hybrid drive unit in the Peugeot 508 RXH extends driving pleasure and freedom to travel anywhere on all roads. With a maximum power of 147 kW (200 bhp), four-wheel drive and a maximum torque of 450 Nm, the Peugeot 508 RXH has been designed to adapt to all uses, in a spectrum of (all) conditions. Furthermore, it opens up new perspectives in the segment, offering a ZEV 100% electric mode, ideal for driving in town and for reducing consumption in the Combined Cycle to less than 4.2 l/100 km (70.6 mpg), with emissions of 109 g / km of CO2.

Peugeot iOn

Anticipated, dreamed about, the first of a newgeneration or 100% electric full-size cars is here. Peugeot is making it available not just for a few intrepid adventurers, but for a wide customer base made up of private Individuals, professionals and public services, all of Whom are convinced and resolved to take the first step Together Toward a New Type of mobility. The 100% electric Peugeot iOn urban runabout, easy to operate, silent, safe, connected, comfortable and easy to drive with a range of Peugeot Connect services, lets you get around town in a way that's different and sustainable.

Peugeot iOn

Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4

The Peugeot 3008 is designed to appeal to Hybrid4 demanding technophile customers who are in search of a rewarding and original vehicle.

In terms of performance, the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 benefits from the combined power of the HDi diesel engine and electric motor during acceleration and when to immediate surge of power is required (the "boost" function). The maximum combined power output is 200 bhp, 163 bhp from the 2.0 liter HDi diesel engine and 37 bhp from the electric motor. A maximum torque of 500 Nm is available, split with 300Nm at the front from the HDi diesel engine and 200 Nm at the rear was generated by the electric motor.

Peugeot 308