SEMA previewed : Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette concepts ?Video?

Chevrolet will releases Camaro and Corvette concepts at the 2011 SEMA Show next week.

The Camaro Red Zone Concept uses the Camaro convertible�s style to demonstrate what�s possible with a carefully selected collection of accessories and debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon.

The package originally included larger brakes with two-piston calipers, an aluminum driveshaft, a performance axle, air conditioning delete, a baffled fuel tank, stiffer shocks and harder suspension bushings.

On the Chevrolet Corvette side is the Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept which comes in a Carlisle Blue exterior with Pearl White racing stripes and new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels.

The Corvette also wears a handful of Chevrolet Accessories pieces including a carbon fiber front splitter and side skirts, a rear spoiler, Ebony floor mats, and �racing� pedals.





Press Release

Corvette, Camaro SEMA Concepts Drive Passion, Style

2011-10-27

LAS VEGAS - Few vehicles have inspired as much passion and personalization as the Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro. Chevrolet celebrates that legacy at the 2011 SEMA Show with a lineup of concepts that showcases different approaches to performance and personalization for these iconic sports cars.

At the 2010 SEMA Show, Camaro was named the "Hottest Car" in the inaugural SEMA awards.

"Go to any Corvette or Camaro enthusiast event and you will have a hard time finding a factory-stock vehicle," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet. "These are cars that owners treat as canvases to express their personalization and high-performance dreams - and have been for decades. The SEMA Show is the perfect venue to test new customization concepts and to inspire new owners to start modifying their cars."

Chevrolet will have many Camaros and Corvettes at SEMA this year - including a full-size tribute to the "Custom Camaro" that was part of the original Hot Wheels 1:64-scale line in 1968. All the concepts reflect the wide range of personalization possibilities, inspiring owners to build their own one-of-a-kind creation.

Here's a look at some of the Camaros and Corvettes Chevrolet will debut at the 2011 SEMA Show:

Camaro Red Zone Concept

A design statement achieved with current and future accessories is the inspiration for the Camaro Red Zone Concept. It uses the Camaro convertible's style to demonstrate what's possible with a carefully selected collection of accessories - and it debuts a new, heritage-inspired stripe graphic that will be available soon. The result is a tasteful combination that blends contemporary style with a classic flair.

Vehicle highlights:

New-for-2012 model year Crystal Claret exterior color with black convertible tonneau cover
Chevrolet Accessories 21x8.5-inch silver/polished-face wheels
Silver heritage stripe
Chevrolet Accessories body-color grille and convertible wind screen
Suspension lowering kit by Pedders (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
Concept polished strut tower brace
Concept "RS" underhood liner
Titanium leather interior with Silver Ice accents
Black soft instrument panel insert
Chevrolet Accessories Silver Ice door and instrument panel inserts
Chevrolet Accessories floor mats with silver "CAMARO" logos.
"This is a Camaro for those who want great looks and a performance personality," said designer Adam Barry. "It's a simple yet dramatic statement that is uniquely Camaro."

Camaro Synergy Series Concept

The Camaro's Synergy special editions were born at SEMA, and this vehicle is a new take on the concept, using the best of the best of Camaro accessories - as well as a distinctive silver exterior with red accents. Chevrolet will be listening to the reaction that this Synergy concept receives at SEMA, as it could be brought to production.

Vehicle highlights:

Silver Ice exterior color with black Synergy stripes on the hood, with decklid and "mail slot" decals with red line inserts
Synergy gill decals and no SS or RS exterior badges
Chevrolet Accessories body-color ground effects and grille
Chevrolet Accessories 21-inch wheels - black with red stripe
Suspension lowering kit by Pedders (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
Red Brembo� brake calipers
Chevrolet Accessories red engine cover
Concept "SS" underhood liner
Concept polished strut tower brace
Chevrolet Accessories floor mats (ebony with red and "CAMARO" logo in silver)
Chevrolet Accessories lighting kit (displayed in red)
Hurst� short-throw shifter
Black leather interior with red accent stitching on seats, console, doors, steering wheel and shifter boot
Silver Ice instrument panel and door inserts
Black leather instrument panel soft insert with red stitching
SS logo with red outline on the head restraints
Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit
Camaro 1LE Concept

Born in the Camaro's third generation and refined further in the fourth generation as a road-racing performance package, the legendary 1LE option code designation returns to the Camaro as a concept intended to carve up road courses. While only a concept, it borrows production components from both the Camaro SS and forthcoming Camaro ZL1 to deliver a competition-ready package. Hash mark graphics on the front fender are pure Chevrolet racing cues, too.

Vehicle highlights:

Victory Red exterior color, with flat black hood and hash mark extensions
Satin black splitter, rocker panels, rear spoiler and outside mirrors
Sport suspension featuring Magnetic Ride Control
Electric power steering
Six-speed manual close-ratio transmission
Lightweight 20x10-inch (front) and 20x11-inch (rear) racing wheels (satin black)
Goodyear� Eagle F1 Supercar G asymmetrical tires (from the ZL1)
Brembo� six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
Dual exhaust outlets with ZL1-style active exhaust and diffuser
Shock tower brace
Chevrolet Accessories red engine cover
Black leather interior with Light Stone stitching
Graphite Silver door and instrument panel inserts
ZL1 shifter with Light Stone stitching
ZL1 flat-bottom steering wheel
Chevrolet Accessories pedal kit
"The Camaro 1LE concept is all about the track," said Al Oppenheiser, chief engineer for the Camaro. "It's an all-out race car package that pays tribute to that special option from the past."

Camaro ZL1 Carbon Concept

Welcome to the dark side of Camaro ZL1. This concept incorporates all the technology and performance of the Camaro ZL1 - which goes on sale in 2012 - but with an added layer of carbon fiber to add a decidedly sinister-looking element of form to a car that's all about function. Included on this concept is the new Ashen Gray exterior paint (available on all 2012 Camaro models).

Vehicle highlights:

Chevrolet Accessories exposed-weave carbon fiber "Mohawk" hood insert
Carbon fiber rear spoiler with stainless-steel wicker bill
Carbon fiber inserts on the interior door and instrument panel
Lightweight 20x10-inch (front) and 20x11-inch (rear) wheels in satin black with machined faces
Brembo� six-piston front calipers, with two-piece front rotors, and four-piston rear calipers (Chevrolet Official Licensed Product)
Magnetic Ride Control
Dual exhaust outlets with active exhaust and diffuser
Jet Black leather interior with sueded microfiber seat inserts and Torch Red stitching
ZL1 short-throw shifter with suede and carbon fiber-trimmed shift knob
Suede-trimmed flat-bottom steering wheel
ZL1 pedals
"This concept's dramatic appearance matches the extreme performance capabilities of the Camaro ZL1," said Tony Roma, program engineering manager for the Camaro ZL1. "And even if its styling doesn't intimidate you, its performance on the track will."

Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept

This Corvette celebrates 30 years of "Corvettes at Carlisle," one of the largest annual Corvette events in North America. It introduces a new Carlisle Blue exterior, new Silver-painted Torque 2 wheels and Pearl White full-length racing stripes. The Carlisle Grand Sport also showcases all-out performance with a dual-mode exhaust and Magnetic Selective Ride Control. Corvette was born to race, and that performance DNA runs through every inch of this unique Grand Sport.

Vehicle highlights

LS3 6.2L with dry sump oil system - hand-built at GM's Performance Build Center
Six-speed manual transmission
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Gray six-piston brake calipers (2012 option)
Goodyear� F1 Supercar Gen 2 tires
Dual-mode exhaust system
New Carlisle Blue Metallic exterior
Cyber Gray headlamps (2012 option)
Genuine Corvette Accessory Torque 2 silver-painted wheels in 18x10-inch (front) and 19x12-inch (rear)
Genuine Corvette Accessory Carbon Fiber Ground Effects - front splitter and rockers
Genuine Corvette Accessory full-width rear spoiler
Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT hood blanket
Genuine Corvette Accessory Pearl White full-length stripe kit
4LT trim level with Ebony/Titanium leather color interior and blue stitching
New-for-2012 Bose� Premium Audio with nine speakers, USB port and audio jack with iPod� integration on the touch screen
Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT Ebony floor mats
Genuine Corvette Accessory GRAND SPORT console lid
Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package
Corvette Z06 Ron Fellows �Hall of Fame' Tribute

Ron Fellows has a long, distinguished racing career, including driving on the championship Corvette Racing C5.R and C6.R teams. That resume helped earn him an induction to the National Corvette Museum's Hall of Fame in 2011. This Torch Red show car honors Fellows' service behind the wheel, using accessories offered from Chevrolet matched with custom graphics. It's a fitting salute to one of the fastest men ever to drive a Corvette.

Vehicle highlights

Z06 Performance Package (Z07)
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
CFZ carbon fiber package with splitter and rocker moldings
Carbon fiber raised hood
Black headlamp housings and mirrors
Red brake calipers
Ebony interior with red stitching
Suede-trimmed steering wheel, shift knob, parking brake handle and armrests with red stitching (from the 2012 Centennial package)
Centennial-model seats
Genuine Corvette Accessory Racing Pedal Package
Racing-style graphics that honor racing wins, National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame, Spring Mountain Driving School and Mosport.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lamborghini Gallardo
New Lamborghini Gallardo debuted for 2004 in a coupe body style only. Originally, it was powered by a 493-hp version of the 5.0-liter V10. The same transmission options were available, although e-gear was improved over the years for better shift response. For 2006, the lineup expanded to include the spyder convertible with an automatic folding soft top, and a limited-production SE model featuring 520 hp, shortened gear ratios, revised suspension tuning, quickened steering, better tires, a new exhaust, special trim and two-tone color schemes. Other than the colors and trim, all the SE's mechanical improvements were made to the standard Gallardo later that model year. For '07, a change in horsepower measurement technique resulted in a lowering of hp to 512.

Produced only for 2008 was the Gallardo Superleggera. This coupe-only model was modified for even better performance. It featured 522 hp, slightly different suspension settings and an approximate 150-pound-lighter curb weight thanks to extensive use of carbon fiber and reduced feature content. It would be a rare used car find.

Lamborghini Gallardo

Lamborghini Gallardo

Old Chevrolet Camaro Cl�sico

Chevrolet Camaro Cl�sico

Chevrolet Camaro Cl�sico

Chevrolet Camaro Cl�sico

Chevrolet Camaro Classic

Chevrolet Camaro Classic

Chevrolet Camaro Classic

Chevrolet Camaro Classic

Mercedes @yourCOMAND infotainment system?Video?

Mercedes has announced a new information system @ yourCOMAND that recently debuted in the F 125! concept.

The new system takes the current COMAND Online system to the next level. It can be controlled by voice-commands, a touch pad, or hand-gestures, and can access any type of media stored in the cloud.

According to Mercedes, @yourCOMAND stands for seamless experience, natural handling, sensory perfection, and remote experience. One of the more far out features is a retractable, computer-monitor sized screen that is mounted on the passenger side of the dash and is controlled solely by hand gestures.

The system is controlled either by voice commands or a touch pad to cycle through the various functions, including social media, news, entertainment, and navigation selections. For rear entertainment, a separate 17-inch retractable screen launches from the passenger side and is controlled by either hand-gestures or voice commands.





Press Release

The telematics future of Mercedes-Benz. @yourCOMAND: always online for more information, safety and comfort

For many people, unrestricted access to information has become an indispensable part of their daily lives - be it at work or in their leisure time. And what's more, worldwide more and more people are spending increasing amounts of time on the move - particularly also in the car where they want to stay fully "networked" wherever possible. Mercedes-Benz has responded to this growing customer need with its seamless telematics strategy @yourCOMAND: the inventor of the automobile showcases the concept of a comprehensive cloud-based system in its new F 125! research vehicle. Mercedes-Benz is already offering secure, convenient in-car internet access in numerous models courtesy of the COMAND Online multimedia system introduced this year.

Internet access, the convenient LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system, two different navigation solutions, interfaces for mobile devices and an intuitive operating concept: just some of the functions supported by the new COMAND Online multimedia system, which Mercedes-Benz has used to implement the motto "always on in the car" this year. The F 125! research vehicle, which paves the way for future in-car telematics and infotainment systems, provides a glimpse of the multimedia future at the Mercedes-Benz brand.

"@yourCOMAND turns the car into a mobile communications centre that provides the driver and passengers with access to all modern media and services at all times", says Prof. Dr. Thomas Weber, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG, responsible for Group Research & Mercedes-Benz Cars Development. "Thanks to the consistently cloud-based solution, we can also uncouple from the established vehicle development cycles and are at eye level with the rapid developments in the world of consumer electronics. We can therefore always provide our customers with access to the latest applications for fully fledged in-car connectivity."

Seamless experience and natural handling
The Mercedes-Benz telematics strategy is based on four components: @yourCOMAND stands for

• Seamless experience,
• Natural handling,
• Sensory perfection and
• Remote convenience.

Mercedes-Benz has implemented this strategic approach for the first time in its F 125! research vehicle.
Seamless experience connects the multimedia systems in the F 125! seamlessly and cross-functionally. The applications are socially interactive and do not distract the driver. Thanks to the permanent connection with the data cloud, the driver also has "seamless" access in the vehicle to all the used media, with no need for any cumbersome synchronisation.

Natural handling enables the telematics and infotainment systems in the F 125! to be largely controlled via voice as well as by means of supplementary intuitive gesture and touch elements. In order to promote optimum driver-fitness and operating safety, the research vehicle becomes the perfect, ever attentive front passenger for its driver and passengers. The driver can, for instance, request the latest news tailored to their personal needs and ask specific context-related queries without having to take the hands off the wheel.

Sensory perfection stands for high-end sound and high-resolution screens with pin-sharp, individual displays. The auto stereoscopic 3D display provides a 3D representation of the instrument cluster and can cluster relevant information on the F 125! display as required. The display is tailored to natural viewing habits, provides a clearer overview, thus reducing the driver's workload. A retractable 17-inch display is fitted to the front passenger side, which is controlled entirely via gestures as part of the touchless interface. A high-resolution widescreen display instead of conventional mirrors enables the entire traffic area alongside and behind the vehicle to be conveniently monitored. This solution also helps identify the particular traffic situation faster and more intuitively.

Remote convenience enables the vehicle and its multimedia system to be fully preconfigured remotely using a PC or smartphone - from programming the navigation and entertainment system through to seat-specific presetting of the desired interior temperature. Authorised persons have constant access to information such as the fuel level in the tank, the next scheduled service or the fuel consumption via the vehicle's specific homepage.

Mercedes innovations: from the research lab onto the road in no time at all
In the past, the company has repeatedly demonstrated just how quickly Mercedes-Benz can implement visionary technologies in series production - also in the area of active road safety, for instance. The company is also pushing forward with the innovation process for telematics and infotainment systems just as concertedly: key functions of the myComand connectivity concept unveiled in 2008 have now found their way into COMAND Online, which is already available for many of the brand's models.
COMAND Online multimedia system: a host of functions and optimum convenience

The COMAND Online multimedia system allows Mercedes-Benz to already meet its aspiration of 'always on' in the Mercedes-Benz C- and E-Class as well as in the SLK-Class and the CLS-Class models. It will also be available for the new B- and M-Class, which will be launched in November. New apps for the social networking site Facebook^TM and for Google^TM Street View and Panoramio by Google^TM will also be available for this system from November. Other apps that have already been launched include "Google Local search" and "Weather" as well as the option of sending a route or points of interest configured beforehand on a PC using Google Maps to the vehicle and uploading this into the navigation system. The required internet access for the COMAND Online functions is provided via a mobile using a Bluetooth connection.

Over the medium term, a dozen other apps are planned, which are currently under development in collaboration with partners, including innovative start-ups and other popular internet content providers. All customers driving a Mercedes-Benz fitted with COMAND Online can use the new apps. The Daimler vehicle backend server automatically updates COMAND Online and provides updates for apps - all without having to call into an authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer or a garage.

New functions added to hard-disc navigation
The fast hard-disc navigation function for COMAND Online has also been upgraded with new functions. New features include a 3D display with three-dimensional city views. Also new: routes covered can be recorded and repeated later, specific personal destinations can be stored or imported via an SD?card and four alternative routes can be displayed on the navigation map, one of them a particularly economical option. Mercedes-Benz customers in Europe receive the latest map updates for their COMAND Online multimedia system free of charge for three years. Authorised Mercedes-Benz dealers will upload updates for navigation data in 39 European countries into the navigation system when the car is brought to their premises.

In Europe, COMAND Online also comprises Speed Limit Assist, which receives its information for traffic sign recognition via a camera and navigation database. COMAND Online also includes the LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system for audio, telephone and navigation. The new "One Shot" input function for the navigation system is particularly convenient, whereby the place and road can be said directly after one another. This function is currently available in seven languages and significantly enhances ease of operation.

The high-resolution colour display has a diagonal of 17.8 cm. Photos can be shown on the large screen and turned over manually, as in a slide show. Where the audio equipment is concerned, too, new types of representation bring a fresh look and more convenient operation. The new Cover Flow function, for instance, sorts the title images of the music albums stored in a carousel-like form, so that the Mercedes driver can easily leaf through their music collection - even if it is rather on the large side: the memory for compressed audio files (mp3, wma and aac formats) is now 10 GB in size. As an option, COMAND Online is available with a 6-disc DVD changer.

Greatest comfort is afforded by the Music Search function, which enables drivers and passengers to search the hard disc, SD memory cards, USB sticks, CD and DVD for specific music tracks and artists. The search can be according to various criteria, for instance album, music category or composer. If a name needs to be entered, the software will also tolerate spelling mistakes. The driver is therefore able to devote their full attention to the traffic. As a further advantage, the occupants are able to search all the connected media and devices simultaneously.

Perfect integration of smartphones
From the middle of next year, Mercedes-Benz will be offering a new infotainment option, which is especially developed for the iPhone. Once the iPhone is connected with the vehicle, an app developed by Mercedes-Benz, sends various information to the vehicle display and makes this function easy to control with the COMAND controller. The system uses the processing power of the iPhone and the vehicle's wide display, to create a revolutionary uer interface with fluent transitions and animations.

Open standard for the integration of smartphones
Mercedes-Benz will support the seamless integration and secure usage of smartphones made by other manufacturers such as Nokia, HTC or Samsung in the car by means of the MirrorLink^TM open standard. This new connection option, which will be introduced in 2013, enables smartphone screen content to be transferred to the COMAND display and controlled with the COMAND controller.

Plug&play principle: operation is child's play
Operation is very user-friendly: the user connects their phone to the vehicle and can then use roughly all the mobile phone applications in the car straight away with no limitations. While the handset provides the user with access to applications and services, the on-board infotainment system provides the necessary physical interfaces - the large colour display, loudspeakers and microphone. Operation is simple and reliable by means of the central COMAND Online rotary control/pushbutton. The on-board system is therefore ideally supplemented, providing constant access to the very latest applications. Due to fact, that the driver must be able to devote their full attention to the traffic at all times, only apps certified by Mercedes-Benz or the Car Connectivity Consortium can be used while driving.
Another advantage: the system not only enables a wide range of the apps available on the mobile to be used and shown on the vehicle display, but also allows specific vehicle applications to be developed simply with the user interface perfectly tailored to the vehicle architecture.

Near Field Communication: simplified pairing process
Near Field Communication (NFC) is an innovative transmission standard for the contactless exchange of data over short distances. The transmission distance is deliberately limited to just five centimetres, making the system virtually eavesdropping-proof. NFC makes usage even easier: typical Bluetooth pairing processes such as device search, selection and exchange of pass code are no longer required. The smartphone must be hold at an area, which is marked with the NFC symbol and the connection request must be confirmed. NFC will be premiered in 2013.

All the aforementioned systems - from iPhone integration to NFC - promote the unrestricted usage of smartphone functions in the vehicle, making for a more versatile, safer and more convenient in-car smartphone experience. These systems constitute major steps on the way to implementing the Mercedes-Benz @yourCOMAND strategy, since they already support basic functions such as seamless experience and sensory perfection.

Mercedes-Benz: three decades' experience of mobile communications
Mercedes-Benz paved the way for (auto-)mobile communications in the 1950s with the introduction of an affordable car radio suitable for everyday use. The first sets, which were trialled in the 1930s, were large, heavy and prohibitively expensive. In 1992, Mercedes-Benz showcased the first fully integrated telematics system in the S-Class in the shape of the Communication and Navigation System (CNS).
The LINGUATRONIC voice-operated control system followed in 1996, another groundbreaking innovation which still sets the benchmark even today. Mercedes-Benz launched the infotainment system dubbed COMAND in 1998. COMAND stands for "Cockpit Management and Data System" and combines the operation of all the installed systems such as radio, TV, telephony and navigation. 2002 saw the debut of the first 16:9 colour screen used at Mercedes-Benz. The rotary control/pushbutton, which was premiered in the S-Class in 2005 and subsequently rolled out in numerous other Mercedes-Benz models, makes it much easier to operate COMAND, thus enhancing the acknowledged exemplary operating comfort of the brand behind the three-pointed star.

Audi celebrates 10 million midsize cars?Video?

Audi announced that it has reached a significant production landmark - the ten millionth midsize car,

The 10 millionth unit was a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a 333-horsepower V6 engine was the lucky car to represent four generations of both the Audi 80 and Audi A4 since 1972.

The A4 is currently in its fourth generation and is known internally as the B8, which incidentally represents a continuation of the Audi 80 lineage. Thus the first A4 was designated as the B5-series, followed by the B6, B7, and the current B8.





Press Release

Audi A4 and Audi 80 - Audi celebrates its ten millionth midsize car

• Production landmark is a Misano Red Audi S4

• Board Member for Production Frank Dreves: "We're very proud of this accomplishment"

• Four generations of both Audi 80 and Audi A4 since 1972

The models in Audi's midsize class - the Audi A4 and its predecessor, the Audi 80 - constitute the heart of the brand. The company recently celebrated a true milestone in production. In early October, the ten millionth midsize Audi rolled off the assembly line: a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a V6 engine generating 245 kW (333 hp) of output.

"Ten million midsize vehicles is an achievement which makes us thrilled and proud," says Frank Dreves, Board Member for Production at AUDI AG. "Thanks to its sophisticated technology and excellent quality, the Audi A4 is our bestseller - winning over customers in every market since it was launched. With our strong team and our effective Audi production system, we will continue writing this success story, especially as a modified version of the Audi A4 will soon be launched."

Audi has been producing the A4 model family at its Ingolstadt site since 1994 and, since 2007, via the "production turntable" in Neckarsulm, as well. The Audi A4 sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro, the S4 sedan, and the S4 Avant roll off the assembly line in Ingolstadt. A certain number of A4 sedan models are produced at the Neckarsulm site.

"The Audi A4 family ensures that capacity utilization will remain high in the long term at our key plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm - and therefore ensures job security," explains Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG. He adds: "This success was made possible in large part by our Production colleagues, who utilize their extensive expertise, relentless devotion to top quality, and considerable commitment to build the Audi A4."

Peter K�ssler, Plant Manager in Ingolstadt, emphasizes: "The success story of the Audi A4 could not have been written here without the productivity and motivation of our Ingolstadt team. Work in Production becomes more complex all the time. We master this challenge by means of our streamlined processes and the expertise of our top team."

Midsize Audi models are proven champions - and have been for 39 years. Right from the very first Audi 80, launched in 1972, the brand with the four rings set new standards in lightweight design, performance, and agility. Four generations of the Audi 80 had been produced by 1994-95, when it was replaced by the Audi A4 - which is currently in its fourth generation. The five millionth Audi A4 left the factory in March 2011.

The extensive changes made recently make the Audi A4 more appealing than ever before. The sedan, the Avant, the allroad quattro, and the S4 models now feature technologies which make them even more efficient and sporty - regarding the engines, chassis, and infotainment. New design modifications lend visible expression to progress.

Midsize vehicles have always played the leading role at Audi - and not just in terms of volume. Over the course of 39 years, they have embodied monumental innovations. The quattro drivetrain with a self-locking differential, fully galvanized vehicle bodies, S tronic, and the sport differential have demonstrated, time and again, Audi's commitment to Vorsprung durch Technik. The brand offered the Audi duo - a hybrid model based on the Audi A4 Avant - as long ago as 1997.

Midsize Audi cars have displayed excellence in motorsport, as well. The midsize class is namely home to legendary rallye vehicles - the Audi Rallye quattro and the Audi Sport quattro - as well as superior circuit racing cars such as the Audi 90 quattro IMSA-GTO, the Audi 80 Competition, the Audi A4 quattro (STW), and the Audi A4 DTM. Audi's midsize class has always been ahead of the competition.

2012 Ferrari FF Neiman Marcus special edition?Video?

Neiman Marcus has releases the ultimate gift in its annual Christmas Book, the 2012 Ferrari FF. The Neiman Marcus exclusive edition of the FF jumps from 0 to 60 in less than 3.7 seconds and reaches top speeds of over 200mph.

The Ferrari FF packs a 651-hp V12 engine, all-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Out back, the FF�s 16-cubic-foot cargo hold will arrive filled with a custom-made luggage set that is designed to match the hue and finish of the leather interior.

The special edition Ferrari, priced at 395'000 USD, can be pre-ordered from Neiman Marcus starting October 27th, 2011, and will be delivered Spring 2012.

Press Release

THE 2012 FERRARI FF, BESPOKE FOR NEIMAN MARCUS

The NM exclusive edition of the 2012 Ferrari FF jumps from 0 to 60 in less than 3.7 seconds and reaches top speeds of over 200 MPH. The top-of-the-line model features 651-horsepower and a V12 engine, a proprietary, lightweight 4WD system (4RMTM), as well as a 7-speed, dual-clutch transmission for seamless automatic shifting. Each car is identified by a numbered interior plaque and unique exterior color, "Grigio Caldo." The interior features soft-touch, semi-aniline leather with a matching custom luggage set. It comfortably seats 4 adults and features a class-leading 16 cubic feet of trunk space. The vehicle comes with Ferrari's 7-year maintenance plan, and enrollment in the 2012 Ferrari Winter Driving Experience in Aspen, Colorado. 10 available. Reserve your Ferrari FF by calling 800.558.0022 beginning promptly at 12:00 PM EDT on Thursday, October 27, 2011. Delivery to occur in Spring 2012.

($395,000.00; page 170)

Opel Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Enjoy 88 kW/120 hp Prices range up to � 21,750

Compared to its competitors, Opel Astra GTC not compromise on features despite its coupe-like design. It is not only room for five people in its interior, its flexible trunk can also be 370 to 1235 liters of space - more than 200 liters more than the competition. The storage capacity in the cockpit was improved by 50% over the previous generation GTC, thanks to electric parking brake that frees up space in the center console - exactly where the storage is the most accessible.

The design of the Opel Astra GTC passenger sculpture that combines high quality and dynamic lines and distinction is reinforced by sports new fabrics, colors and decorations both in sport and enjoy the performances. MIC mixing new premium nappa leather and Alcantara applications are available. The series sport wheel with improved steering handles also highlights exciting nature of the GTC.

Suitable for all types of drivers, the front seats of the Astra GTC offers the widest range of settings in the segment. Improved ergonomic front seats with eight-way adjustment, four-way lumbar support and extension of the upper leg, certified by independent health experts back to the AGR organization (R�cker Gesunder Action - Action for Healthy Backs) is an option available with prices starting from � 390.

The Astra GTC is designed and developed by Opel in R�sselsheim and will be built in Gliwice, Poland.

Four engines and two trim levels are available from June 7, 2011. Prices range up to � 21,750 (Astra GTC 1.4 Turbo Enjoy 88 kW/120 hp) at � 27,855 (Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI Sport 121 kW/165 hp).

Opel Astra GTC is a rewarding experience thanks to its remarkable chassis

Engines will be offered multiple world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. The sport versions, including the future of high performance OPC will follow in 2012.

Opel Astra GTC

Regardless of engine, driving an Opel Astra GTC is a rewarding experience thanks to its remarkable chassis. Fun - and security - can be improved by a number of innovative systems.

Opel Astra GTC
The second generation of the Opel Eye, a front camera system will benefit from an enhanced and expanded. Road Sign Recognition (TSR) can be identified more characters than before, and provides information on integrated navigation system of entrance. In addition to familiarity with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), the camera supports the new distance after the notification feature (IDE) to visually indicate the distance of the driver of the vehicle in front.
The new, fourth generation Advanced Bi-Xenon Lighting (AFL 4) made its debut in the Opel Astra GTC. In addition to the nine AFL + features - including the assistance of high beam that switches the headlights on and off depending on the presence of other vehicles - which can be enhanced with intelligent light system Ranging (ILR), which Opel Eye camera uses front from which to measure the distance between the vehicle ahead and adjust the beam down. This allows you to continuously optimize the lighting without blinding. With these ten functions, the GTC has the best lighting package in the segment.

Opel Astra GTC

Opel Astra GTC

the Opel Astra GTC and reach 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds

Update 2.0 CDTI common-rail diesel engine power of 121 kW/165 hp increased to is equipped with a particulate filter and six-speed manual gearbox. Opel new Start / Stop technology that reduces fuel consumption in stop and go city traffic is a standard feature. 2.0 CDTI combines excellent performance and high efficiency. Provides up to 380 Nm of torque, thanks to the overboost function allows the Astra GTC and reach 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed is 210 km / h. Combined fuel consumption does not exceed 4.9 liters of diesel per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 129 g / km. 56-liter fuel tank, the Opel Astra GTC 2.0 CDTI may cover more than 1100 km.

Opel Astra GTC

Opel Astra GTC

Start / Stop is also standard with both engines turbocharged 1.4 petrol from 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp output. Both have a six-speed manual transmission, develops 200 Nm of torque and requires 5.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (139 g / km CO2). The petrol is currently leading the 132 kW/180 hp 1.6 Turbo with manual transmission with six speeds, which has a top speed of 220 km / h.

Opel Astra GTC

Opel Astra GTC

VW has announced the new 2012 Passat Exclusive to the German market, which will be available only on the local auto market, with its large wheels, lowered body and leather with wood trims interior, coming at a pretty high price.

The exterior of Passat Exclusive is boosted by new 18� light alloy Vicenza wheels and lowered suspension with 15mm.

Inside is a Nappa leather finish in Chocolate Brown with a Pepper Beige contrasting stitching complemented by wood trims and a black leather steering wheel with Piano black lacquer.

Priced at 32,450 Euros for the sedan and 33,625 for the wagon, the Passat Exclusive is one dapper looking car.




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Der neue Passat Exclusive

Der Passat Exclusive wird als Limousine (ab 32.450 Euro) sowie Variant (ab 33.625 Euro) angeboten und basiert auf der bereits sehr edlen Ausstattungslinie �Highline". Im Exterieurbereich ist der Passat Exclusive an den neuen 18-Zoll-Leichtmetallr�dern des Typs �Vicenza" zu erkennen; um 15 Millimeter abgesenkt wurde das Fahrwerk.

Typisch f�r die von der Volkswagen R GmbH konzipierten Exclusive-Ausstattungen ist ein aufwendig veredeltes Interieur. Genau das kennzeichnet auch den individualisierten Passat. Er besitzt eine Nappa-Ledersitzanlage im Farbton �Chocolate-Braun" mit farbigen Ziern�hten und Kedern in der Kontrastfarbe �Pepper Beige". Das Leder selbst ist als sogenanntes �Cool Leather" ausgef�hrt, das sich dank einer optimierten Sonnenreflexion weniger stark aufheizt. Optisch korrespondierend: die T�rinserts in �Chocolate-Braun" und die Fu�matten in �Pepper Beige".

Ebenfalls auf die Lederfarbe abgestimmt sind die Edelholz-Applikationen im Dessin �Tamo Creme seidenmatt". Das schwarze Leder-Multifunktionslenkrad ist dar�ber hinaus, wie die Sitze, mit �Cool Leather" bezogen; die Dekore des Lenkrades sind in �Klavierlack schwarz" ausgef�hrt. Zur Serienausstattung geh�rt auf der funktionsorientierten Seite zudem eine geschwindigkeitsabh�ngig geregelte Servotronic-Lenkung. Optional kann der Passat Exclusive unter anderem mit einem titanschwarzen Dachhimmel und aktiv klimatisierten Sitzen (vorn) bestellt werden.

Chevrolet Cruze price in the range of Rs 10.99 lacs to Rs 12.45 lacs

2011 The Chevrolet Cruze Features:

Dynamic Design with a wide track and long wheelbase
Large 16� inch Alloy wheels
Automatic Climate Control
Reverse Parking Sensors
Anti Theft Mechanism and Immobiliser
Four Wheel Disc brake system with ABS
Quick Acting Steering system
5 Star ANCAP Safety Rating
Dual Air Bags

Chevrolet Cruze price

Chevrolet Cruze Review

Leading auto maufacturer General Motors has launched its most awaited premium sedan model Chevrolet Cruze in Indian market. The company set Chevrolet Cruze price in the range of Rs 10.99 lacs to Rs 12.45 lacs (as ex-showroom prices in New Delhi) to compete with the other D-segment cars. Chevrolet Cruze is the first global vehicle that General Motors has launched in Indian auto market. Chevrolet Cruze is developed by global designers and engineers team of General Motors and manufactured at multiple locations around the world. Chevrolet Cruze has been launched in Indian market with the 2.0L litre diesel engine that delivers high engine performance with excellent mileage as company claims that it would give a mileage of 18.3 kilometre per litre, according to the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) standards. General Motors has launched two different variants of Chevrolet Cruze but both of those variants will be powered by the same 2.0L diesel engine. Chevrolet Cruze is a premium D segment sedan model and it has been receiving rave reviews since its recent debut in some other markets.

Chevrolet Cruze price

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Special Features

The Cruze might very well be considered the gas-powered sister of the Chevy Volt, since they are both built on the next generation Delta global compact platform. The car also seems ripe for a next-gen lithium-ion hybrid option, also slated to appear in 2010 and offering up to a 20% increase in fuel economy, but that is a matter o

Chevy Cruze

Special Features in Chevrolet Cruze

1)Quick Thinking LAN Bus - 500kbps a Microprocessor Chip-Set which connects to the Engine and Whole vehicle with fast performance and with a Safety Actions

2)Cruise Control - Controls the speed which can be set and maintain the speed in constant way and even no need to keep your leg on the accelerator.

3)Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) - Key-less entry with Key-less Start without any key just keeping the remote control with maintaining 1M, With a simple touch on Door handle and opens center locking, A small button appears on the left-side of the steering which Start/Stop the engine without any key a simple touch makes it more convenient to the people.

4)Emergency Exit - In the case of sudden lockup of the doors there is an emergency exit behind the rear seat which can be opened after folding the rear seat.

Chevy Cruze
Chevy Cruze
Chevy Cruze