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2013 Fiat Viaggio makes first appearance in China

2013 Fiat Viaggio is going to make its world premiere at the Beijing International Auto Show in less than two weeks.

The brand has just released the firs official teaser images of the new vehicle, which as we can sense is going to be a absolutely new model.

The Viaggio is in fact the first Fiat-Chrysler twin project. Its aim is bring to life an all-new world class vehicle in China’s compact sedan segment.

The new Fiat Viaggio sedan delivers high levels of refinement and craftsmanship. In addition to this it offers one-of-a-kind blend of power, fuel efficiency, sophistication, technology and vehicle dynamics.

And all this comes in the beautiful exterior design of the Italian style.

Furthermore, 2013 Viaggio is four-door, five- passenger and is based on the compact US wide architecture. The same architecture for instance is the base of the already popular 2013 Dodge Dart.

2013 Fiat Viaggio teaser image

In its turn, this particular architecture is derived from the Compact architecture initially developed for best-selling Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

In particular, the Fiat is 4,679mm in length, 1,850mm in overall width and with a 2,708mm wheelbase.

2013 Fiat Viaggio will be the only car in its segment to deliver sophisticated turbo-charged engines.

For example, the 1.4L Tjet enjine in both 120 hp (88 kW) and 150 hp (110 kW) outputs is matched to either a 5-speed manual transmission or the latest Dual Dry Clutch Transmission developed by Fiat Powertrain.

The exterior of the vehicle has a timeless style and clean-surfaces. It is expressive and exciting and blends fluid and curvaceous forms in perfect proportions.

Of course, it carries the contemporary Fiat “face” which connects it to the unmistakable brand style.

Furthermore, the rear tail lamps with refined LED lights give the Viaggio the stance of superior quality.

The first examples of the 2013 Fiat Viaggio will be produced starting in July and will go on sale in the third quarter of this year.

2013 Fiat Viaggio

Source: Fiat

April 13, 2012
Opel Ampera to Debut at Rally Monte Carlo

The Car of the Year 2012 – Opel Ampera, will take part in one of the most exciting rallies this year – nmely Monte Carlo Alternative Energy Rally. This happens for the first time in Opel’s history. The brand is providing award-winning electric car model for the prestigious international Rally Monte Carlo. Exactly six examples of Opel Ampera will make their debut in the “Alternative Energy” rally. The racing will take place in Annecy-le-Vieux, Clermont-Ferrand and Lugano on March 22 and will finish three days later in the capital of Monaco -Monte Carlo. The premise to take part in the rally is the following: the competing vehicles must have a maximum of 115g/km CO2 emissions. Te goal set for the racing is for the vehicles to cover a certain distance, maintain a constant speed and use as little energy as possible.

Opel Ampera Racing Car

By taking participation, Opel is once again showing that it is a global leader in the field of e-mobility. In fact, the Opel Ampera is the first electric vehicle which can go anywhere anytime. What do I mean by that? Well, the vehicle has a 16 kWh lithium ion battery, which powers the 111kW/150 hp electric motor. The distance of between 40 and 80 kilometers can be easily covered in the purely battery-operated mode, depending on the style of driving and road conditions. Of course, you get conclusion that all driving will be completely free of emissions. Moreover, the wheels of the Ampera are always powered electrically. In extended-range mode, which activates whenever the battery has reached its minimum state of charge, the gasoline engine drives a generator that supplies the electric drive unit. Thus it is possible for the car to cover 500 km, thank to the range extender, which enables this operating radius. At last, being on the road, the Ampera’s Voltec electric propulsion system provides torque of 370 Nm (273 lb-ft). This allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 9 seconds and a top speed of 161 km/h.

Source: Opel

March 20, 2012
First official video of the new Fiat 500L released

The first official video of the new 2012 Fiat 500L has just been released as a preparation of its world debut – tomorrow at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. In the name of the vehicle L stands for “Large” and of course 500 signifies that the car is part of the Fiat 500 range. The model shows a 500 version which is bigger in size and can accommodate new experiences and needs. For example, the new 2012 Fiat 500L is the first car of the range which is perfect for the family. In addition, the 500L expresses all of the taste of Italian style with a distinctive and catchy look and interprets the totally Fiat capability of conceiving and designing cars which are innovative in substance and in form. What distinguishes this model from the others is that it is “space-efficient”. Furthermore, the vehicle is designed by the Centro Stile Fiat, which drew inspiration from the modern reinterpretation of a car concept designed to achieve better external visibility and a large amount of internal light. This is achieved thank to the glass roof, which is the largest in its category. What is record braking for the segment here is that the model has a colour range of 30 body colours. The spaciousness of the interior offers lots of levels of comfort and it is the best in its category in relation to the external dimensions – 414 cm long, 178 cm wide and 166 cm high. In addition, there is a boot with a capacity of almost 400 litres that is able to hold up to 5 roller suitcases or a full-size push chair.

2012 Fiat 500L

The new 2012 Fiat 500L will be launched on the European market in the last quarter of 2012. It will include an engine range of two petrol engines (TwinAir and 1.4-litre) and a turbodiesel engine (1.3 MultiJet II). Standing out amongst the petrol engines is the new 0.9-litre TwinAir, which is a new developmental result of the multi-award-winning Fiat two-cylinder engine, which in turn is famous with setting the world fuel consumption and emissions record thanks to its low displacement and inclusion of a high-efficiency turbocharger.

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Source: FIAT

March 5, 2012
2012 Audi A3 world premiere in Geneva

Audi is going to air live broadcast of the world premiere of their new 2012 Audi A3 from Geneva Motor show, which is going to start next week. The debut is scheduled for Tuesday (6th of March) 8.45 a.m. (CET). With this step Audi brand is making possible the world debut to be witnessed by many more people. The live broadcast will be via satellite and web streaming, thus giving the opportunity to the public to watch Audi Press Conference. In addition, an array of digital formats will be making their world premiere together with the Audi A3, paving the way for a new way of exchanging information with journalists. The ultimate aim of this approach to communications is to show the 2012 Audi A3 from unusual perspectives.

For more information on how you can be part of all this, please visit the official Audi web site.

Audi A3

Source: Audi

March 2, 2012
2013 Lexus GS to Debut with a First Super Bowl Commercial [VIDEO]

Lexus is going to be one of the most successful brands this year, hosting new vehicles coming to market in 2012. To kick off the product onslaught, the company has decided to make an impressive debut with its first-ever Super Bowl commercial for Super Bowl XLVI. It will be aired for the fist time on Sunday, February 5 on NBC, so stay tuned.

Moreover this year Lexus is going to introduce nine new or updated models. The Super Bowl has given the luxury brand the great opportunity to reach a highly engaged audience of 50 million people. In the commercial, is put highlight on the all-new 2013 Lexus GS which will be launched in February. In details, the 0:30 seconds commercial is scheduled to run during the first half of Super Bowl XLVI. You can have a sneak peak of 0:15 seconds of the advertisement on Lexus social media channels.

2013 Lexus GS to Debut with a First Super Bowl Commercial

Leading up to its Super Bowl commercial, Lexus is undertaking unique social media activation under the name TweetDrive Engineered by Lexus, which airs live on NBCSports.com. Moreover it offers the fans the opportunity to earn yardage, move their “team” down the field and score a touchdown during the actual playoff games and throughout the week. The object of the game is to gain enough yards to score a touchdown. For more details about the game you can visit all official Lexus online sources.

But, let’s have a quick look at the above mentioned commercial:

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Video Source: YouTube

Source: Lexus

January 18, 2012