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2013 Mercedes A-Class at Geneva 2012

2013 Mercedes A-Class at Geneva 2012

03-9-2012

The heartbeat of a new generation: at the centre of Mercedes-Benz’s presence at the Geneva Motor Show (8 to 18 March 2012) will be the world premiere of the new A-Class. The company is opening up a whole new chapter in the compact segment: markedly emotive in design, with powerful engines ranging from 80 kW [...]

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2012 BMW M5 F10 [Engine]

2012 BMW M5 F10 [Engine]

12-4-2011

BMW M high-performance engine: high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package – consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control; 412 kW/560 hp at 6000 — 7000 rpm, maximum torque: 680 Newton metres (502 lb-ft) from 1500 rpm; maximum speed: [...]

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► 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth debuts at 2011 LA Auto Show

► 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth debuts at 2011 LA Auto Show

12-4-2011

With its all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo engine, Abarth-tuned suspension and brake systems, race-inspired design, and technology features not traditionally included on a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth unleashes the brand’s legendary performance heritage to American streets. 4 cylinder – 160 hp (119 kW) @ 5500 rpm hits the market : march 2012

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► 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth [driving scenes]

► 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth [driving scenes]

12-4-2011

With its all-new 1.4-liter MultiAir® Turbo engine, Abarth-tuned suspension and brake systems, race-inspired design, and technology features not traditionally included on a small car, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth unleashes the brand’s legendary performance heritage to American streets. 4 cylinder – 160 hp (119 kW) @ 5500 rpm hits the market : march 2012

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Land Rover DC100 (Defender Concept)

Land Rover DC100 (Defender Concept)

12-4-2011

Land Rover’s DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts investigate the potential design direction for a replacement for the iconic Defender. Foremost of these is the next generation of Land Rover’s acclaimed Terrain Response system which will optimise the car for any conditions without driver pre-selection. In addition, a new Terrain-i system creates an intelligent map of [...]

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► All-New 2013 VW Passat Alltrack [slide]

► All-New 2013 VW Passat Alltrack [slide]

12-4-2011

This new version is offered in an estate car configuration, and it closes the gap between the conventional Passat Estate and SUVs such as the Tiguan. The rationale here: many car drivers who use their car as a towing vehicle, or in light off-road situations, want a versatile, sporty and very roomy passenger car that [...]

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2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe – CRASH TEST

2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe – CRASH TEST

12-4-2011

The C-Class Coupe is fitted as option with Mercedes Benz’s ‘PRE-SAFE®’ system which senses when an accident is about to occur and primes the restraint and protection systems in readiness for the collision. In Euro NCAP’s frontal and side barrier impacts, the PRE-SAFE® System was not activated. In the frontal impact, the passenger compartment remained [...]

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► 2012 B-Class CRASH TEST

► 2012 B-Class CRASH TEST

12-4-2011

The B-Class Coupe is fitted as an option with Mercedes Benz’s ‘PRE-SAFE’® system which primes the restraint and protection systems in readiness for a collision. In Euro NCAP’s frontal and side barrier impacts, the PRE-SAFE® System was not activated. In the frontal impact, the B Class scored maximum points for its protection of the driver [...]

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[ESC Test] 2012 Mercedes B-Class

[ESC Test] 2012 Mercedes B-Class

12-4-2011

Electronic stability control is standard equipment and met Euro NCAP’s test requirements. A seatbelt reminder 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 Grand Cherokee CRASH TEST

► 2012 Grand Cherokee CRASH TEST

12-4-2011

In the frontal impact, the driver’s inboard seat rail was found to have very nearly broken in two, and was mainly held together only by the threaded steel rod which controls fore-aft adjustment of the seat. The break occurred just at the point where the lower anchorage for the driver’s seat belt attaches to the [...]

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[ESC Test] 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

[ESC Test] 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

12-4-2011

Electronic stability control is standard equipment on the Grand Cherokee and met Euro NCAP’s test requirements. A seatbelt reminder system is standard equipment for the driver and front passenger seats. A sped limitation device is not offered on the Grand Cherokee.

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