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The new Toyota Yaris to make its commercial debut in the last quarter of 2011. Both petrol and diesel, and changes in the exterior and interior design, the main innovation of the third generation of this program.

The president of Toyota Motor Europe, Didier Leroy, is optimistic about the introduction of the new Toyota Yaris, would dare say this is the third generation of this utility to help one million cars sold in Europe in the medium term, the Japanese manufacturer.

But what is new Toyota Yaris III? First, we must look at the exterior and interior design. Outside, there are many elements similar to the prototype hybrid Yaris HSD Motor Show in Geneva. Frontal more modern and young, angular shapes, sharp … In short, the Yaris is to adopt a certain conception of the new language signing of Japan. Read the rest of this entry »

Vehicle sales is a growing market worldwide. It is a country characterized by a strong tradition in creating different models year after year. An example of this specialization is Japan, with brands like Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Honda, Suzuki and Toyota. For its part, Germany has companies like Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz and BMW. United States, a regular player in the global economy also has its supporters with Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, GM, amongst others. We can’t lose one developing country, China. This has been a boom in this sector with brands such as Chery, BYD Auto, Great Wall Motors, etc.

Currently, the market for vehicle sales have nearly one car for every need. There are three categories which include cars, passenger cars, vans and sport. Sports meet the needs of consumers who love speed. To do this, they have a more powerful engine and more features to offer the best driving experience. For its part, the car is the vehicle most commonly used in the city. Is low and capacity for a family of four or five members. Van characterized by an increase in its role as the rear passenger area and open where they can also carry cargo. Read the rest of this entry »

The Opel Astra is renewed with more efficient engines. The model of the German company has mechanical consume less with the addition of the Stop & Start technology.

The 1.3 CDTI and 2.0 CDTI Opel Astra ecoFlex improve consumption and reduce particulate emissions. Are the two accounts system and automatic power off when the vehicle stops (with a maximum downtime of five minutes?) Also note that the Start & Stop system, the Astra is smoother than the other cars built.

The 2.0 CDTI engine is rated at 160 hp and work associated with a manual gearbox with six-speed front wheel drive. Reduce consumption of 0.8 liters per 100 kilometers compared to the classic model with emissions of 119 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

Meanwhile, the 1.3 CDTI with 95 horses has a consumption of 3.9 liters per 100 kilometers traveled and emissions of 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer. It has several common rail injection systems with variable geometry turbocharger. Works associated with a manual gearbox with five forward speeds.

Like every year, Ward’s Auto world Magazine list of the best interiors in the automotive industry. For 2011, the publication selected the best ten inside after their publishers in 51 brands of cars new or significantly improved.

Ward’s Auto published a list of the top 10, but without choosing a winner. Includes representatives of all segments of the three finalists of them belong to luxury brands, the three models is the so-called economic, sports sedans, vans, SUVs and family saloons.

• Audi A8

• BMW X3 xDrive35i

• Chevrolet Cruze 2LT RS

• Dodge Charger Rallye Plus

• Ford Focus Titanium

• Honda Odyssey Elite

• Hyundai Elantra Limited

• Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit

• Kia Optima EX

• Volvo S60 Read the rest of this entry »