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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991 type)

2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (991 type)

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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2012 Mercedes ML 63 AMG on the Road

2012 Mercedes ML 63 AMG on the Road

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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2012 Subaru XV Crash Test

2012 Subaru XV Crash Test

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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2012 Subaru XV – ESC Test

2012 Subaru XV – ESC Test

12-4-2011

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.

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2012 Jaguar XF Crash Test

2012 Jaguar XF Crash Test

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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2012 Jaguar XF – ESC Test

2012 Jaguar XF – ESC Test

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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► 2012 Evoque CRASH TEST

► 2012 Evoque CRASH TEST

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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2012 Range Rover EVOQUE – ESC Test

2012 Range Rover EVOQUE – ESC Test

12-4-2011

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.

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2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe – ESC Test

2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe – ESC Test

12-4-2011

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.

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2012 VW up! ESC Test

2012 VW up! ESC Test

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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► 2012 BMW 3-Series Sport Line [328i Sedan]

► 2012 BMW 3-Series Sport Line [328i Sedan]

12-4-2011

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 [...]

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