Last month, Suzuki left free course to imagination, by revealing its Kizashi concept with the Living room of Frankfurt. Future sporting, truck…? The manufacturer makes the choice raise Japanese to baptize it Kizashi 2 Crossover Concept. Less stretched this version 2 of the concept loses in originality. The grill and fires in the shape of “V” are strongly moderate. Under the cap, Suzuki replaces ungrateful the 2.0l diesel by a 3.6l V6. Kizashi 2 Crossover will be presented at the end of... more

On October 29 next Renault will leave to France its series limited “Twingo Nokia” on the basis a Dynamic version. The town one proposes in series triple offers 100% connection: - Compatible Radio 140W CD MP3 and Audio Connection accessible Box, starting from the glove compartment. It is equipped with three auxiliary entries: USB, jack 3,5 mm and iPod. - Order “free hands” of Bluetooth telephones - GPS with visual and vocal guidance suggested on the mobile Nokia 6110 Navigator.... more

At the time of the Challenge Bibendum Michelin, “event international of the durable mobility”, which will take place with Shanghai of the 14 at November 17, 2007, Renault introduces its Logan “Renault eco ²” Concept. The car “low cost” of the rhombus answers the three criteria “eco ²” (manufacture in a factory certified ISO 14001, emission of CO ² of less 140g/km or operation with biocarburants and which can be recycled with 95% at the end of the lifetime). Better, it passes under the bar... more

Created in 1998, the training courses “Audi driving experiment” make it possible to be formed with control and sporting piloting. Framed by the automobile company of competition Oreca, the purpose of these training courses are to teach with the participants the various techniques of control in emergency and piloting on circuit. Three circuits are used today: Mortefontaine, Paul Ricard HTTT in Castellet and the circuit freeze Valley of Isere. With the program: - The training courses... more

Aesthetically, the virile American one from Chrysler makes the minimum. No notorious change compared to grinding “made in 2004”. One will notice however final improvements on the level of the trunk and rear lights. The models 300C Truck and Touring (station-wagon) from now on are equipped with a trunk with integrated spoiler, inspired of sporting version SRT8, and raised fires stop. However, the traditional proportions, long cap, short trunk, profile of character are preserved. That... more

Even if there embourgeoise slightly on the level of front optics, with shaped lines, the Land Cruiser Station Coach remains a fighter at 100%. For proof, the new technology Crawl Control, which automatically manages the engine and the brakes. Perfect for crossing, it makes it possible the driver to deal only with the wheel. This fifth generation is offered in more active control height, which individually directs the height of each wheel. Let us note that the Japanese lies 60mm,... more

Mercedes proposes in option on class S and CL, a new system of assistance to the dead angle. Avoided of six sensors placed in the bumpers before and back, the car is able to detect this ignored zone of the drivers, the dead angle. Initially, when a vehicle is placed in the field of nonvision, the system informs the driver thanks to a red symbol warning which is posted on the mirrors of the rear view mirrors. When you change file without taking account of the indicator, a sound system... more

Volkswagen diversifies its Caddy offer with Tramper available since the summer. It positions like a “Space Camp-site”, which uses space external around the vehicle in order to optimize the habitability and the space of life. Bed 2 places, many arrangements and in option the complete kit cuisinette integrated in the trunk (not of water, gazinière, refrigerating minis), the German makes it possible to escape the one weekend time. Four motorizations are available, 2 gasoline (1,4l of... more

Swiss pilot Alain Menu was illustrated once again in WTCC last weekend, it is binding for the 4th time of the season 2007 on Brands Hatch in England. To the wheel of its Chevrolet Lacetti, Menu led the whole of the race, it preserves one half-second of variation on the 16 lathes and gains the race n°1. At the time of the 2nd race, Switzerland was disqualified not to have slowed down at the time of the intervention of safety-because. The English Rob Huff also obtained a good result to him... more

According to a survey carried out on a panel 100% masculine at the time of English automobile Living room “MPH' 07”, the car of our dreams, Sirs would be the Esparto Romeo 8C Competizione V8 450ch (30% of the votes). And like, it was also necessary to indicate momentary our dreams, it is Scarlett Johansson which will settle on board the Italian (23% of the votes). Combination less glamour and more exciting, Jessica Alba which pursues closely its compatriot with 22%, coupled in Bugatti... more

Blow of expenses on Fox! Volkswagen proposes new a pack baptized “Fresh” with the tariff of 513€. Bumper color body, covers of the seats color blue or gray, radio operator CD with adapter MP3, rims 14 " (only on the versions gasoline), this Fox also proposes the adjustment of the wheel in height and in-depth and the system “Easy Entry” who facilitates the access to the back place. Two gasoline, Volkswagen takes again the 1.2l 55ch as well as the 1.4l developing 75ch. Only one diesel... more

Opinion with the amateurs and impassioned tuning! The second edition of North Tuning Show will be held on October 6 next in Gayant Expo in Douai (59) -40km in the south of Lille Organisé by the company of event-driven communication Studio 54, the living room will gather all the current tendencies of the world of the tuning on 12.000 m ² of expos! Shows, contests, animations, the aficionados of the customized car will benefit from a scene “Indoor” and “Outdoor”. 150 cars come from the... more

“1st weekend of the automobile excellence of Rheims” gathered, last week, considerable cars of exception. Among them, one will retain especially this Nissan Datsun 240Z, which marked of its print the automobile world at the beginning of the Seventies. The versions competition engaged at the time were almost only versions “rallys”, contrary to those presented in Rheims. This grinding “circuit” besides took again its marks last weekend on the track of the circuit of Rheims Gueux.... more

Whereas the majority of the manufacturers did not recover yet from the automobile Living room of Frankfurt, it is Abt which starts again the debates… The German preparer presents Audi Abt AS6 3.0 TDI. Turbocompressé diesel V6 posts from now on 300 horses, against 233ch. As always with Abt, the performances are impossible to circumvent. The Audi station-wagon accelerates with 100km/h in 6,9 seconds and bombards up to 249 km/h, it avoids brakes sport and suspensions adjusted by the Master,... more

This week, the EuroNCAP organization communicated the results of the crash landings of Hyundai i-30, Ford Mondeo, Volkswagen Caddy Life and VW Tiguan (photo). The 5 stars, guarantees maximum safety for the protection of the occupants are given to the Mondeo truck and the 4X4 compact Tiguan. The two other models (Hyundai i-30 and VW Caddy Life) obtain 4 stars. With regard to the protection of the children, the tests confirm a better safety on board Mondeo and Tiguan. EuroNCAP decrees 4... more

Mercedes stable will not make call of the World Council Decision of the Car fallen Thursday September 13. After having had time to study the judgement of the Council with its lawyers and shareholders, McLaren thinks that it is in its interest and that of the sport, of crossing short to the history. “We believe that time came for us to put this enormous business behind us. McLaren wants to gain races and championships of the world (…) ” declared Ron Dennis adding that the hour now had... more

Belgian motorist on 4 does not buckle its belt of safety to the front one. An alarming report which makes of Belgium the worst pupil of the European class. The country posts, indeed, a rate of port of the belt of 75,3% against 90% in its neighbors. It is however better than in 2003: where the rate did not reach whereas 56,6%. “For the back, there is no precise study” explains the Minister for Mobility, Renaat Landuyt “but it is estimated that 40% of people never carry the belt there”. ... more

In an unprecedented move by the CoolBrands Council, Aston Martin has been awarded the UK’s coolest brand for the second year running. CoolBrands is an initiative operated by the Superbrands organisation and presents expert and consumer opinion on the UK’s strongest brands. It is considered to be a key barometer of the nation’s coolest brands, people and places and a benchmark for brand success. This year’s council includes Radio One DJ Trevor Nelson, designer Ben de Lisi and Director of... more

Torrance, CA - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., reported August sales of 233,471 vehicles, a decrease of 2.8 percent from August 2006. "Reduced credit tied to the subprime squeeze challenged consumer confidence this month," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "We're holding our own on the strength of a strong dealer body, sustained brand loyalty and a lineup of fresh quality products." The Toyota Division posted August sales of 201,272, down 3.7 percent from last... more

Mazda reveals tariffs and equipment of its town Mazda 2. Three completions available, Harmonizes, Elegance and Performance. Two first relative only of one gasoline 1.3l of 75ch and a diesel 1.4l of 68ch. In entry of range, “Harmony” proposes the power-assisted steering, the frontal double airbag, the steel 14” rims, system RDS and CD (MP3), and ABS, inter alia. The Elégance version adds 4 airbags side and curtains, the folding back bench 60/40, manual air-conditioning, the steel 15 rims”... more