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The 2012 A3 is a 4-door,
 5-passenger luxury wagon,
 available in 6 trims,
 ranging from the 2.0T Premium Manual 




 

The 2012 A4 is a 4-door,
 5-passenger luxury sedan,
 or luxury wagon,
 available in 4 trims,
 ranging from the 



 

The 2012 A5 is a 2-door,
 4-passenger luxury sports coupe,
 or luxury convertible,
 available in 4 trims,
 ranging


The 2012 A7 is a 4-door,
 4-passenger luxury sedan,
 available in one trim only,
 the 3.0T Premium Sedan quattro.

The third generation of Prius will hit the market via Shenzhen on February 22nd this year, is Toyota trying to make a point by launching it in Shenzhen? Shenzhen is of course home to BYD, the plucky up start company that has come up against Toyota with Toyota inspired models and also aspires to be the biggest auto maker in the world by the 2025th In 2005 the second generation of Prius hit the production lines in Changchun at the Toyota-FAW joint venture, the car hit the market fast in early 2006, pricing was high at 288,000 rmb which was a good chunk of change back in 2006 and would put you in the front seat of some seriously nice V6 powered cars. As predicted, Chinese consumers weren't interested in a funny looking car that promised to save fuel, back then fuel was subsidized by the government and cost something like 4rmb per litre, fuel savings were the last things on anyone's mind, Chinese consumers were living rich on the back of crazy export profits and were busy sinking cash into real estate. The second generation model stayed on the market from 2006 to 2010, in which during that period it sold less than 4,000 units or just 111 units per month, but by 2010 it was barely selling a unit per month. In the early days the Chinese government was aware of the benefits of hybrid and new energy automotive systems but the consumer support for them was not there yet (and still isn't) 7 years after the launch of the second generation Prius, the third generation hybrid is on its way back to China. But what has changed during these seven years? Toyota has had the biggest change, the great recall of 2009 and 2010 made the company rethink its China strategy despite the recalls not effecting China in a great way, the company set up an R & D facility in Changshu City, Jiangsu and Toyota allowed Toyota China to run the country itself, rather than being run from Toyota HQ in Japan. These changes allowed Toyota China to modify its approach and methods with regards to the China market, the Chinese government has also warmed towards Toyota and its technologies, giving hybrids and other new energy vehicles substantial subsidies to get sales running. How will the Third Generation Prius perform in China this time around? On all accounts it seems that consumer support for the vehicle is potentially there if Toyota can hit price points, the second generation failed owing to its high entry price if Toyota can bring it down to the 230,000 rmb area as a locally made vehicle then there is no reason why it can do well. Subsidies are a tricky issue, as far as we know the Prius is not eligible for any subsidies in China as the engine is over 1.6L and cannot receive the energy efficient subsidies that are awarded to small efficient cars such as the Ford Fiesta, furthermore only hybrids in certain test pilot cities can receive subsidies towards their purchase and it seems that dealers in those cities are currently unclear on the correct procedure to making sure consumers get their monies worth.

Top speed of 370km / h, Pagani will push the Huayra carbon  fiberversion

March 6, 2012 Source: the home of car: reproduced Editor: Qu YanJie

Introduction: Dynamic aspects of the the Huayra carbon fiber versionwill be powered by 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engine, maximum power of720 hp, maximum torque of 1000N · m, seven-speed sequential gearbox with of Huayra carbon fiber version 0-100km / h accelerationin just 3.3 seconds, top speed of 370km / h.

Geneva Motor Show is about to open in Beijing this afternoon,Pagani has brought a of Huayra carbon fiber edition models at the auto show.

"Of Huayra carbon fiber version of"

Pagani will use carbon fiber materials to create the Huayra carbon fiber version of the body, and the integration of the molded carbon fiber body shell will significantly reduce vehicle weight.

Power, the Huayra carbon fiber version will be powered by a 6.0L V12 twin-turbo engine, maximum power will reach 720 hp andmaximum torque of 1000N · m, seven-speed sequential gearbox withof Huayra carbon fiber version 0-100km / h acceleration in just 3.3 seconds, top speed of 370km / h.

Editor's Note: not so much the Pagani car is a commodity, editing ismore biased in favor of the Pagani car as art, Pagani will power and speed and the ultimate perfection of the machinery perfect combination to together like this of Huayra carbon fiber version, buythe car collection much more than use.

Reported on March 6 released new generation Outlander Mitsubishiat the Geneva Motor Show, it is learned that the new car will launch a plug-in hybrid version of the model, It is reported that this hybrid 100km fuel consumption of only 1.6 liters. Mitsubishi has closed itsfactory in the Netherlands, the new Outlander will not be put intooperation in Europe. Cash Outlander is the introduction of domesticto import, if not unexpected, this new model will also be in the futureto meet with domestic consumers.

Know how to recognize the image of products that have lastingvalue? A possible answer is contained in the information you haveabout the new Suzuki Swift

Autumn had not yet arrived when we hung out with all-new Suzuki Swift, seeking the answer to the question whether we know how torecognize the true value car. For aficionados, has long been clearglobal positioning of the Suzuki. They, according to the dimensionsproduce the smallest vehicles in classes, but the quality and content,with each model tend to stack them on top. Otherwise nothinghappens even with the latest generation of representative B-segmentmodel Swift.

If at first you fail to recognize that it is a completely new model, do not be upset too. It happens to many, although the overall length of the new model is increased targets 9 and wheelbase by 5 cm. At first glance difficult to notice differences, but already the firstclearing the exported meters each dilemma. Petrol engine of 1.2liters expressing dual nature - one while driving through town traffic,even when the leg is slightly ponervozna and another when drivingleisurely on the open road, when the new engine lazily spinning and,most importantly, the fuel spending very carefully. Therepresentatives of the B segment is always a pleasure to runthrough the urban centers. They are actually designed for suchpurpose. In this regard, the new Swift makes another step. The totallength of 3.85 meters easily find parking, shrewd managementknow from older releases, and roll with ease koncipiranoto relyingallows smooth transition through the pavement anomalies.

Surely everyone will agree that Swift externally little different from itspredecessor, but "looks deceive" 

Surely everyone will agree that very few outsiders differs from its predecessor, but inside is an evolutionary story better. We can only guess at the intentions of the Japanese, but developing your own style and image is most obvious. Careful look reveals that the headlights made with sharper edges differ significantly from the predecessor. Minor aesthetic improvements can be seen almost all positions, but the prevailing impression that some other manufacturers more aesthetic changes made in mild redesign their vehicles than Suzuki has done with this new Swift. In any case, the impression of a harmonious, so maybe modern shaped vehicle, where visibility remains dominant trait.Suzuki Swift has never been a cheap car. Heavy percentage of higher cost in terms of number of competitors makes sense when you get inside the vehicle. Materials can only be found in vehicles belonging to one or even two classes above. The same level is set and fixed equipment. Proof you are 7-airbags, automatic climate control (with GLX version), ESP system and a full range of amenities. Although Swift is projected globally is produced throughout the world, it sits comfortably as a European car. Besides increasing the model in all directions, from the obtained centimeters in length at most capitalize vehicle safety, then the front passenger seat, a little less they rear, while the trunk with its 211 liters there is present only to provoke cynical comments.

Materials used in the interior can only be found in vehicles belonging to one or even two classes above 

Does a small vehicle can plan longer trips? Suzuki Swift resolutelyresponds with a great - of course! Driving with the new Swift is reallyfor the heart. Low weight of about one ton engine with 94 KSpresents no load, and momentum to the hundred grand in realityseems much shorter than the declared 12.3 seconds. Easy to achieve and maintain travel speeds further reinforce the impression of dynamism of the driveline, which would have zamerile lack of sixthgear. It seems that the whole would be more complete.Kapacitetnoto undercut the higher level of price class it belongs, so that mangupskoto riding provokes security too. And if you drivesmartly, then curves to run a hundred percent static quality of comfort, which equally can play in a higher class. In fact, this assertion is contained biggest problem of this car.

According to many parameters belongs to the higher scale imagesubsegment of vehicles, while the price is positioned between them and numerous golemoseriska offer. Unfortunately, such a positioning in the present moment in our car is not rewarding. It remains an undeniable fact that the Suzuki Swift with its qualities deserves muchmore attention from buyers than it gets. This car, except for its size,according to all the other qualities is great, very aware of the owners of older models. 

Many more posts to come!