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The Japanese company Subaru introduces its new prototype known as STDs in the concept of the show BRZ International Auto Los Angeles. It is a sport much more traditional novel BRZ featuring some of the aesthetic elements and a new direct injection. I will present below.

Based on the model of mass production ZRE, the BRZ STi Concept is a car born from the union of forces between Subaru and Toyota. It has a 2.0-liter boxer engine that has a new direct injection technology Subaru. This engine is about 120 mm lower and 240 mm closer to the center of the frame in the classical model of the BRZ, which changes the center of gravity, placing it at the lowest position possible in relation to other vehicles make up the segment of the car.

On your image must be said that it is a car that is about 4.23 meters long, 1.80 wide and 1.28 high, while the wheelbase of 2.57 meters. The front tires are 215/45 R18 and 225/45 R18 rear steps.

It was not immediately known if this concept will become a model of mass production, but it is known that the traditional ZRE (which can be seen in the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show starting November 30) will be available in summer 2012.

At the International Motor Show in Los Angeles, the US-based Ford launched the Ford Escape in society, a car that struck Europe early next year and will be sold on the continent as the Kuga. Then I say to all the details of this new car.

The Ford Kuga will be built at the factory as the brand in Almussafes (Valencia) and arrive in showrooms next year. Although based on the U.S. model, not only different in name but also vary in size, engines and equipment.

As we know there are mechanics in principle three engines: a 1.6 EcoBoost, a 2.0 and 2.5. The first two engines feature turbocharging and direct injection and the work associated with a shift six-speed automatic SelectShift specially calibrated.

In terms of equipment needs to be said that opening the tailgate features hands-free: just put one foot gently below the rear bumper to open (for which the driver must take the lead on it). He also parallel parking assistant that detects if the gap is sufficient to enter the car.

Note also the presence of BLIS blind spot that detects and warns the driver of the Curve Control and deceleration of the car when entering curves.

Finally I must say that the beginnings of a new all-wheel drive Kuga 4 wheel drive.

The Japanese company Mitsubishi will introduce about 15 models in the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Of all of them will be two new vehicles: the Mirage and the PX-MiEV Concept II. I present these two new models of Mitsubishi below.

The Mitsubishi Mirage is a car that follows the overall strategy of the Japanese car dealer. II The PX-MiEV is a bet on the mark for green propulsion. Both will be presented at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, but before we know that some specifications of these cars are worth sharing.

First I must say that the Mirage is a city car a little smaller than the Micra, measuring 3.71 meters long, 1.66 meters wide and 1.49 meters high. Your tires are 14 inches and the tires are mounted 165/65. Supply within the room for five passengers and their mechanical mounts a three-cylinder petrol engine of 1 liter with Auto Stop & Go system start-stop automatic. This engine works with a continuously variable change by CVT. Its average consumption is quite content: 3.3 liters per 100 km traveled. Read the rest of this entry »

The Volkswagen Passat CC is now four years on the market and sales figures very positive for the German firm: 270 000 units. Today, this vehicle is upgraded Pass at missing word in its name. Will debut at the International Auto Salon coming to Los Angeles. Here we advance several details of this car.

The new CC has changed both exterior and interior. The exterior features new bi-xenon headlights, static curve lights and rear lights incorporating LED technology and a new cutting edge design. Outside also draw attention to the plates of the door sills in stainless steel.

Inside there is a new team in highlighting the tired new detector system and the RCD 510 CD with Bluetooth connectivity. We also found new support systems that may eventually join the CC, such as Side Assist Lane Assist Plus with integrated warns us of the presence of vehicles in blind spots and correct address if we are going to collide and the detection system of traffic lights with cameras. Read the rest of this entry »