Mercedes G63 AMG (sports version of G-Class facelift) will replace the old G55 AMG and will be powered by a V8 bi-turbo 5.5-liter that develops 544 horsepower and a torque of 760 Nm. Because of increasingly stringent pollution regulations new SUV that went through sports division AMG will be standard equipped with Start&Stop system.

In terms of appearance, G63 AMG received a more aggressive spoiler, a new front grille and a new exhaust system with two outputs, chrome. Specific division AMG wheels complete the sporty design of the new Mercedes, but limiting performance under off-road. German SUV interior remained almost unchanged,the only changes are the carbon fiber inserts and clocks slightly redesigned.

If even this version does not seem enough, there are rumors that the Stuttgart manufacturer is preparing a more powerful version, G65 AMG, fitted with a V12 bi-turbo 6.0-liter.

Here’s how Ford B-Max has done in the first crash test

From the beginning there were skeptics who were concerned about side impact protection provided by the Ford B-Max, due to lack central pillar.

When Ford announced that B-Max will be built without pillar, which facilitates access to the car, there were many skeptics who questioned the protection it will offer mini-MPV built in Craiova side impact. Recently, the U.S. manufacturer made ​​its first crash test, designed to close the mouth of those who doubted the solution chosen by Ford.

The test simulated a side impact at 50 km / h, mini MPV is stationary. Press auto spot prophesy that he is content protection they offer model built in Romania in an accident on the side. Dummies in the back seat, and those on the driver and front passenger have been forces that would have caused serious damage in case of real passengers, seven airbags and roll successfully fulfilling.

Although lack pillar back, Ford introduced the ceiling and floor of the new B-Max elements that help strengthen the body. They showed their role during the test, the MPV has not suffered serious damage.

German manufacturer Audi has recently launched a series of images with well-known facelift compact SUV, Q5. Ingolstadt manufacturer has recently launched a series of photos with the new facelift of the Audi Q5 SUV. Changes from the outside and inside are small, but they achieved its purpose, namely to refresh the look of the German SUV.

As I said above, the Germans did not overestimate the exterior changes. Six-pointed grille known from other Audi models is now available on compact SUV German manufacturer. Headlights and taillights have received an improved design and front spoiler was redesigned slightly. The interior changes are less visible. Got a new wheel design, and the Germans announced an increase in quality of materials.

German manufacturer hasn’t stopped only at external changes. Audi Q5 facelift will have a revised chassis and improved suspension and in the near future a new 3.0-liter TFSI engine will be available.

Ford EcoSport is the new Ford SUV small class

Those from Ford launches at Beijing 2012 the version of Ford EcoSport small SUV, which promises to directly rival Nissan Juke already known, but for the new Opel Mokka.

Initially, Ford EcoSport was presented as a concept earlier this year, but not at the Detroit Motor Show in 2012, how you would be tempted to believe, but at a salon titled less, but in a market with great potential: Show Auto New Delhi, India.

The model presented at the Beijing 2012 is not different, just the very few details of the concept of early Ford EcoSport showing both youthful and serious design. Although technical platform is based on the Ford Fiesta, EcoSport address more conventional lines, the character of SUV is emphasized primarily spare wheel, placed on the tailgate and hidden by a cover.

On a technical level, Ford EcoSport will provide, according to market new family of EcoBoost engines of 1.0 liters and 1.6 liters, and a 2.0-liter gasoline engine and diesel. The equipment is announcing rich EcoSport will take advantage of ESP, Parking sensors, the engine start button and Ford SYNC connectivity.

Ford Transit Custom cargo – official news
After presenting the production version of Ford Tourneo Custom concept from Geneva 2012, Ford shows the cargo version.
Ford Transit needed a change and the European subsidiary of U.S. manufacturer didn’t wait long comparing the time that passes between generations of utilities. After at 2012 Geneva Motor Show we saw Ford Transit Custom concept, and shortly thereafter, its version number, now Ford presents his new utility vehicle.

Custom Transit in cargo version kept passenger car design. Lines are still fresh, even atypical smooth for a car for a commercial use only. Van’s has a length of 4.96 meters and load capacity of its cargo space offered is 212 cubic meters.

Despite the growing tendency of producers to globalize their range as much as possible, European utility will make an exception. Although the new strategy of Ford to provide Fiesta, Focus and the future Mondeo models (in the U.S., Fusion) on both sides of the Atlantic works very well, Custom Transit will be sold just on the Old Continent.

RS Audi Q3 Concept – Beijing 2012
Ingolstadt manufacturer is preparing to make waves at Beijing Auto Show 2012, with a sport crossover concept that makes 360 hp range.

Audi Q3 has an evil side and soon we’ll see that. At Beijing Auto Show, the Germans will reveal most potent version of their crossover, and do not hesitate to equip it with turbo engine, installed under the hood of RS3 Sportback and TT RS.

In Q3 RS Concept, five-cylinder engine will develop 360 hp, which will translate in terms of performance, by starting 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds and top speed of 265 km/h Predictably, the S tronic dual-clutch transmission will handle that no Nm is not lost on his way to the quattro system.

Unlike other RS models, in the case of Q3 RS wheel drive can only distribute torque to the front axle in low grip conditions. Returning to the rear axle is made by a electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. At design chapter, it seems that Audi Q3 Concept RS managed to acquire specific RS well. Bumper new streamlined dedicated the house, is characterized by large air intakes and the rear diffuser, double exhaust where we can observe.

Creator of the first Porsche 911 was found dead, Thursday of unknown causes in Austria. The creator of first Porsche 911, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, was found dead Thursday, April 5, in Salzburg, Austria, at the age of 76 years.  Causes of death are unknown yet. German designer was born on December 11, in 1935 in Stuttgart, his parents being Dorothea and Ferry Porsche. His grandfather was even Ferdinand Porsche, the founder of company.

In 1957, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche or “Butzi”, as it was called by family, has enrolled at the School of Design, but only after a year he was expelled. Thus, in 1958, he joined Porsche and drew a successor to the 356.

After four years, took over leadership of the design department. In 1963 he completed Porsche 901 project, but because Peugeot had rights on “0″ particle, he had to change its name to 911.

Ford – PSA partnership will exclude large diesels

After more than 20 million diesel engines built together for 12 years, Ford and PSA ceases to work for manufacturing units larger than 2.0 liters.

In the past 12 years Ford and PSA have collaborated in developing diesel engines for which were made nearly 20 million engines. Recently, the two companies have announced that from now on won’t build anymore 2.0 liter diesel engines or higher, while the two builders are going to take different paths.

This decision does not apply to power units with a displacement between 1.4 and 1.6 liters, representing 70% of thrusters built in the 12 years of partnership. The first vehicles that will benefit from this change will be commercial vehicles that will be built after 2015.

French officials argue that this decision has no relation to the recent alliance between PSA and GM. U.S. group recently bought seven percent stake in French company and will build a common platform where will be manufactured several models of the two groups.

Finally, the most powerful version of Ford Fiesta is launched at Geneva Motor Show 2012: Ford Fiesta ST announces new 180 hp and a dignified by the term hot hatch.

Everyone looked forward to the new Ford Fiesta ST after at Frankfurt 2011, we were “deceived” by a model wearing a concept name. Here, however, that the 2012 Geneva Motor Show that concept is implemented in model production almost unchanged.

From the outset it should be noted that under the hood the new Ford Fiesta ST received EcoBoost 1.6-liter turbo engine, which displays a maximum output of 180 hp and maximum torque of 240 Nm. Therefore, the new Fiesta ST percent reached in less than seven seconds and top speed is 220 km/h. Compared to the old Fiesta ST, we are speaking of a higher power by 20%, while the CO2 emissions are reduced by 20%.

Series to a Fiesta, Ford Fiesta ST is sufficiently individualized: woven grille with logo “ST” more aggressive spoiler, side skirts and rear spoiler and large speaker that shows two round discharges. Inside, the Fiesta ST is distinguished by sporty steering wheel, aluminum trim elements bicolor RECARO sport seats, and the logos “ST”.

The drive train was the subject of intensive testing, conducted by specialists Team RS, we promise that the new Ford Fiesta have the best handling in its class. Ground clearance was reduced by 15 mm, springs and dampers have a special setting, the suspension is stiffer, and the “arsenal of” electronic means adapting a Torque Vectoring Control System and a stability control system with three operating modes .

We’ll see what price will be given new Ford Fiesta ST, a mini hot-hatch that aims to make grilled day and Citroen DS3 models, Peugeot 208 GTI or Mini Cooper S (their engines with much in common in terms technically).