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2013 Porsche 911 [991] Carrera S Cabriolet What the Coupé began with the new aluminium-steel body, the Cabriolet continues with the all-new, unique hood: As a result, the typical 911 roof line is initially retained in its entirety. Even when closed up, the Cabriolet cuts a fine figure. Intelligent light- weight design, even including the [...]
The new ML63 AMG showcases exceptional new technology. The AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine features spray-guided gasoline direct injection with piezo injectors, ECO stop/start system, an all-aluminum crankcase, four valves per cylinder with camshaft adjustment, air-to-water charge air cooling and efficient alternator management. With a displacement of 5461 cc, the eight-cylinder engine generates a maximum [...]
In the frontal impact, the passenger compartment remained stable. However, there was rupture of several spot-welds in the driver’s footwell and the car was penalised. Subaru have informed Euro NCAP that they have made improvements to the welding in this area. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and [...]
Electronic stability control is standard equipment on the XV, as is a seatbelt reminder system for the driver, passenger and rear seats. A speed limitation device is not offered on the XV.
The XF has been facelifted for the 2012 model year, sales of which started in the autumn of 2011. Structurally and internally, the new car is identical to the one tested in 2010 and test results for the frontal, side barrier and side pole impacts have been carried over from that assessment. New pedestrian tests [...]
The XF has been facelifted for the 2012 model year, sales of which started in the autumn of 2011. Structurally and internally, the new car is identical to the one tested in 2010 and test results for the frontal, side barrier and side pole impacts have been carried over from that assessment. New pedestrian tests [...]
In the frontal test, the passenger compartment remained stable. There was insufficient pressure in the front passenger’s airbag to prevent the head from making contact, through the fabric of the airbag, with the dashboard. Although dummy readings were good, the car was penalised for such ‘bottoming out’ of the airbag. Dummy readings indicated good protection [...]
Electronic stability control is standard equipment across the Evoque range. A seatbelt reminder is provided for the driver, passenger and rear seating positions. A speed limitation device is not available for this model.
Electronic stability control is standard equipment on all C Class Coupes, and met Euro NCAP’s test requirements. A seatbelt reminder system is standard for the driver, passenger and rear seats. A driver-set speed limitation device is available as an option but did not meet Euro NCAP’s fitment requirements for assessment in 2011.
Electronic stability control is standard in most European countries but optional on some variants in some countries. Volkswagen provided information to show that it will meet Euro NCAP’s fitment requirements for 2011, and the system passed the test requirements. A seatbelt reminder system is standard for the driver, passenger and rear seats. A speed limitation [...]
With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will [...]
Live World premiere of the new 2014 Mercedes S-Class
Today – Live-Stream World premiere new Mercedes-Benz S-Class LIVE PLAYER
Clear evidence of the innovative thinking on the part of the designers that has gone into this concept vehicle is provided by a number of distinctive features. These include the powerful bonnet with its powerdomes and a sporty radiator grille with centrally positioned star. The new-style surround to the star merges elegantly into two [...]
‘Iron Man 3′ include the Audi R8 e-tron – Behind The Scenes
As well as showcasing Audi technology and sleek design with the Audi R8 e-tron, Iron Man 3 also features the Audi S7 Sportback, driven by Paltrow’s character Pepper Potts, CEO of Stark Industries and girlfriend of Tony Stark. The film also includes placement of the Audi A8 L, A6, S5 Coupé and Q5 models. To [...]
Honda LaneWatch Blind Spot Display
Honda’s LaneWatch™ blind spot display has won a Good Housekeeping 2013 « Very Innovative Products » (VIP) Award, the only automotive product to earn this distinction for 2013 and one of only nine innovative new product winners overall. Good Housekeeping’s 2013 VIP award winners were chosen from more than 1,500 new products evaluated by the scientists and [...]
Volkswagen is expanding the new Golf range: following the models with front-wheel drive launched at the end of 2012, the versions with 4MOTION all-wheel drive are now being unveiled. Volkswagen is thus continuing the long tradition of four-wheel drive Golf models — the first Golf with four driven wheels made its debut back in 1986. [...]
The RS 7 Sportback, which is making its debut at the North American International Auto Show 2013 in Detroit. The large five-door coupe uses a 4.0 TFSI engine producing 412 kW (560 hp). The sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) takes just 3.9 seconds, and the speed governor can be deactivated upon customer [...]
‘Iron Man 3′ include the Audi R8 e-tron – Behind The Scenes
As well as showcasing Audi technology and sleek design with the Audi R8 e-tron, Iron Man 3 also features the Audi S7 Sportback, driven by Paltrow’s character Pepper Potts, CEO of Stark Industries and girlfriend of Tony Stark. The film also includes placement of the Audi A8 L, A6, S5 Coupé and Q5 models. To [...]
Terrafugia Inc., the developer of the Transition street-legal airplane, announced its vision for the future of personal transportation. Terrafugia has begun feasibility studies of a four-seat, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) plug-in hybrid-electric flying car, the TF-X. Incorporating the state-of-the-art in intelligent systems, fly by wire controls, and currently available technology, the TF-X will further [...]
