As part of the Salon International Motor Australia, which took place in Sydney from 19 to 28 October 2012, the car manufacturer has unveiled its luxury Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013. In addition to its blue color inspired by the opal found in the hinterland, the LF-LC Blue is characterized by the technology and materials that will pigure what sports cars of the future. Menu, carbon fiber, aluminum and hybrid.

Mechanical of Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013

The manufacturer did not know all the details about the mechanics of his car. We know that is a hybrid consisting of a conventional engine Atkinson cycle combined with a battery pack very technologically advanced. Without knowing the engine size, known, however, that the combined power of the parties to fuel and electricity as high as 506 horsepower. No hybrid car manufactured by the Japanese manufacturer has never displayed such power.

In front of the control, we find all the information regarding fuel consumption and temperature. There is also the tachometer, odometer and control consumption. In the cockpit, there is a choice between leather and suede lined with metal accent and woodlands. The steering wheel is made of carbon fiber and receives all orders usually found there.

Body and interior of Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013

The car did not go unnoticed with its opal blue paint and interior that combines white and brown. At the front, there is the Lexus grille that has become his signature, daytime running lights and fog lights L vertical. The car also benefits from a panoramic sunroof. The taillights were inspired by aviation. Finally, there are four exhaust tailpipes, which hints at what’s under the hood.

The interior of the Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013 Concept Blue shows some interesting contrasts between the coldness of technology and the warmth of materials and textures used by the designers of the brand. To develop a driving experience quite intuitive, we installed a touchscreen remote control that allows the driver to use almost all orders.

This car is a version of the Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013 we saw at Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year. Although probably we will not see this vehicle on the roads of the world for a few years, it is clear that this model concept will inspire engineers and designers Lexus when it comes time to design new vehicles. It is not impossible that produce a production version to compete with exotic Aston Martin DB9.

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Flat, wrapped in a still aerodynamic cheres design with up to seven seats, the Kia Carens 2013 meet the needs of modern families. The Kia Carens 2013 report back in one of the most important and the most competitive segments of the European market. This compact van boasts a sporty yet elegant appearance, a spacious interior and engines with low consumption to families to conquer with an active lifestyle.

The modern design of the Kia Carens 2013 looks really fast. The front grille shows the familiar double-tapered structure (“tiger nose”), which became now a badge of Kia, while the lower air intake the dynamic appearance optically further emphasized. Sweeping the roof line extends to the rear, while a bead in the page, its visual appearance. A wide rear roof spoiler and a set additional accents. The standard LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights (depending on version) complete the action from managed.

In Europe, the Kia Carens 2013 are four engines to choose from: two diesel and two petrol engines, mobilize 115 to 177 hp. Thus provides the third-generation Carens a wider range than its predecessor at the same time, higher fuel efficiency and significantly reduced CO2 emissions.

By default equips from the Kia Carens 2013 with a manual six-speed gearbox. The short ratios of the first two gears increase the acceleration at low speeds. The long-ratio sixth gear ensures low revs at high speeds, thus reducing fuel consumption. For the two more powerful gasoline engine and diesel Kia offers an optional six-speed automatic, which can be in sport mode switch manually and optionally available with shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Kia Carens 2013 1.7 CRDi (115 hp). Gives for the new Carens is the popular 1.7-liter diesel engine in two versions The 115-hp version with 260 Nm of torque is 181 km / h fast and accelerates in 13.0 seconds from zero to 100 km Fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 124 g / km. In connection with the start-stop system, the Karens content expected with only 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers (CO2 emissions: 118 g / km) – that’s 14 percent less than the pollutant poorest version of the previous model.

Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi (136 hp): With 136 hp and 330 Nm, accelerates the Kia Carens 2013 1.7 CRDi in conjunction with the manual 6-speed manual transmission in 10.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km (automatic 12.0 seconds) and achieved a top speed of 191 km / h (automatic 186 km / h). This contrasts with a combined consumption of 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic 6.1 l/100 km), which corresponds to a CO2 emissions of 126 g / km (CO2 emissions: 159 g / km). With the start-stop system, the consumption of the manual reduced to 4.6 l/100 km (CO2 emissions: 120 g / km).

Kia Carens 2013 2.0 GDI (177 hp), the 2.0 makes 177 hp GDI is the most powerful engine of the new Carens and mobilizes a maximum torque of 211 Nm. The engine accelerates the Kia Carens 2013 with the 6-speed Handschaltung in 9.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h (automatic 10.8 seconds) and allows a top speed of 203 km / h (automatic 200 km / h, the Average fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (6.8 l/100 km automatic), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 167 g / km (automatic 179 g / km). Due to the start-stop system for the manual transmission is the combined fuel consumption is reduced to 6.1 l/100 km (CO2 emissions 159 g / km).

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Announced a few months ago as a vehicle (tiny) production, the Nissan Juke-R 2013 again about him with the presentation of the first copy out of the workshop proudly wearing his coat of arms: No001.

Just made this first copy was first tested and validated by Nissan engineers before taking the path of its future owner. Nissan also states that the No002 is “on track.” As a reminder, the version of “series” of Nissan Juke-R 2013 is more powerful than the concept via the latest amendments to the V6 twin-turbo 3.8-liter engine of the Nissan GT-R. He develops a whopping 550ch and allows the Nissan Juke-R 2013 beat the 0-100km / h in 3 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 275km / h.

Besides the engine, the standard version features some new cosmetic changes in collaboration with experts from Nissan Design Europe (NDE), based in London. Thus, the Nissan Juke-R 2013 wears a new front bumper, hood with carbon fiber vents, redesigned side skirts, exhaust outlets look more suitable to the small crossover and a rear diffuser aerodynamics.

“The bumper Nissan Juke-R 2013 and the side sills have been redesigned, which is normally a long process using scale models in clay. However, we managed to condense development time using a full screen view our 3D projector and maintaining an entirely digital process while providing a high quality finish for the Nissan Juke-R 2013, “says Darryl Scriven Team Manager of Digital NDE.

Inside, a few changes were also made, including the steering wheel from the Nissan GT-R but also on the central console and the lower part of the dashboard. With regard to the sale price of the Nissan Juke-R 2013, Nissan says the group that it depends on the specifications of the new owner but indicative base price starts at € 500,000, more than 5 times the price of a Nissan GT-R. It’s always like this when you want the hand stitched.

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Flat, wrapped in a still aerodynamic cheres design with up to seven seats, the Kia Carens 2013 meet the needs of modern families. The Kia Carens 2013 report back in one of the most important and the most competitive segments of the European market. This compact van boasts a sporty yet elegant appearance, a spacious interior and engines with low consumption to families to conquer with an active lifestyle.

The modern design of the Kia Carens 2013 looks really fast. The front grille shows the familiar double-tapered structure (“tiger nose”), which became now a badge of Kia, while the lower air intake the dynamic appearance optically further emphasized. Sweeping the roof line extends to the rear, while a bead in the page, its visual appearance. A wide rear roof spoiler and a set additional accents. The standard LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights (depending on version) complete the action from managed.

In Europe, the Kia Carens 2013 are four engines to choose from: two diesel and two petrol engines, mobilize 115 to 177 hp. Thus provides the third-generation Carens a wider range than its predecessor at the same time, higher fuel efficiency and significantly reduced CO2 emissions.

By default equips from the Kia Carens 2013 with a manual six-speed gearbox. The short ratios of the first two gears increase the acceleration at low speeds. The long-ratio sixth gear ensures low revs at high speeds, thus reducing fuel consumption. For the two more powerful gasoline engine and diesel Kia offers an optional six-speed automatic, which can be in sport mode switch manually and optionally available with shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Kia Carens 2013 1.7 CRDi (115 hp). Gives for the new Carens is the popular 1.7-liter diesel engine in two versions The 115-hp version with 260 Nm of torque is 181 km / h fast and accelerates in 13.0 seconds from zero to 100 km Fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100 km, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 124 g / km. In connection with the start-stop system, the Karens content expected with only 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers (CO2 emissions: 118 g / km) – that’s 14 percent less than the pollutant poorest version of the previous model.

Kia Carens 1.7 CRDi (136 hp): With 136 hp and 330 Nm, accelerates the Kia Carens 2013 1.7 CRDi in conjunction with the manual 6-speed manual transmission in 10.4 seconds from 0 to 100 km (automatic 12.0 seconds) and achieved a top speed of 191 km / h (automatic 186 km / h). This contrasts with a combined consumption of 4.8 liters per 100 kilometers (automatic 6.1 l/100 km), which corresponds to a CO2 emissions of 126 g / km (CO2 emissions: 159 g / km). With the start-stop system, the consumption of the manual reduced to 4.6 l/100 km (CO2 emissions: 120 g / km).

Kia Carens 2013 2.0 GDI (177 hp), the 2.0 makes 177 hp GDI is the most powerful engine of the new Carens and mobilizes a maximum torque of 211 Nm. The engine accelerates the Kia Carens 2013 with the 6-speed Handschaltung in 9.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h (automatic 10.8 seconds) and allows a top speed of 203 km / h (automatic 200 km / h, the Average fuel consumption is 6.4 l/100 km (6.8 l/100 km automatic), which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 167 g / km (automatic 179 g / km). Due to the start-stop system for the manual transmission is the combined fuel consumption is reduced to 6.1 l/100 km (CO2 emissions 159 g / km).

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This is the last Motor Show in Detroit we saw this big sedan for the first time. And the production model in 2013 that we see today is almost identical to the concept that the luxury division of Ford introduced last January. According to the director of Lincoln Design, we wanted to combine elegance and simplicity when we designed the Lincoln MKZ 2013. It is luxurious but wanted different luxury cars that we know in America. We also wanted the relatively affordable.

Mechanical of Lincoln MKZ 2013

Three versions of the MKZ are available on the North American market: EcoBoost (2WD and 4WD) V6 (2WD and 4WD) and hybrid. The EcoBoost model is powered by a turbocharged 2-liter dual overhead cam head that develops 240 horsepower and torque of 270 lb-ft. It comes standard with traction and offers all-wheel drive as an option. The gearbox is a 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters behind the wheel.

Finally, the Lincoln MKZ 2013 is also offered in hybrid. This engine consists of a 4-cylinder engine 2 liter Atkinson-cycle whose power reaches 141 horsepower and an electric motor. The combined power of both engines amounted to 188 horses. In this case, however, we are dealing with a gearbox continuously variable.

Body and interior of Lincoln MKZ 2013

Outside, Lincoln revised aerodynamics of its Lincoln MKZ 2013 to make it more effective. While it retains the distinctive elements of the brand, one feels more modern than the model it replaces. The headlights now use LEDs and rotate the side where the driver turns to improve night visibility. The rear lights are also benefiting from LEDs.

The interior of the car is quite inviting due to its ergonomics, small details and quality materials found there. The dashboard has been completely revised and is in harmony with the exterior design of the car. The watchword in the cockpit, it is technology. Was replaced by a speed selector set of five buttons. Regarding equipment, there is no lack of anything really. The Lincoln MKZ 2013 is the only sedan in its class to offer inflatable seat belts in the rear.

The Lincoln MKZ 2013 offers a driving experience for the price we demand. And if you want both luxury and fuel economy of a compact, the Lincoln MKZ 2013 is for you. The new Lincoln MKZ 2013 will be marketed at the end of the year 2012 and is the first of four vehicles that the manufacturer intends to market in the coming years.

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2014 Lexus IS

 The new WORK was inspired by Lexus LF-CC concept and images in their interpretation of the ten miles grid editing has become a hallmark of all new Lexus models. The overall impression of the work, power, elegance, and a strong brand identity.

2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS

Viewed in profile, the new 2014 Lexus shows the mass of the cabinet to concentrate on the back of a rising line flowing blower into the casing of the rear lamp clusters, add more elegance and dynamism.

2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS

2014 Lexus IS

Also new, strongly expressed the headlight cluster design, Lexus signature of the L-shaped daytime running lights, offered as an independent interested.

The new Lexus is increasing bandwidth and longer wheelbase allow for significantly more comfort for rear-seat passengers, and large luggage capacity, too. Meanwhile, the long wheelbase and get a front seat design offers best-in-class knee-room and access to the rear. The new rear seats also have a 60:40 split-folding.

The new Lexus F-Sport models can be instantly recognized thanks to its special grille and front bumper design. “Waist” and spindle-shaped grill set is higher than that of the standard model by creating a larger lower grille can draw in larger volume of air required for the cooling of sporty driving.

Joey Logano set the pace that 36 other drivers after him could not break. Setting a new record at Pocono that has stood since 2004.

36 different drivers were fast enough to break the record for the fastest qualifying lap at Pocono yesterday afternoon.  Kasey Kahne held the previous record of 172.533 mph at the track back in 2004, but when the 10th driver out smashed the record by a full 7 miles an hour everyone stood up and took note.  Joey Logano was the man who did it, and then waited as 36 more drivers went out to beat his time. Even though he had just broken the qualifying record for the Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR, Joey felt as if he had left some speed out on the track when he slid it on some speedy dry through turn 1.

The track was dirty, Logano said. When I went out there and got to that trouble spot, I got loose a little bit and didnt get to the bottom as well as I wanted to. So I felt like I left a tenth and a half [of a second] or so right there, but I felt like I nailed [Turns] 2 and 3 pretty well.

I was hoping it would be in the top five, and it ended up being good enough.

Carl Edwards will start in second on the outside of row 1

Carl Edwards will start on the outside of row one in second place.  He was asked about his feelings about the speed out there on the track.  The day had started overcast and cloudy and finished in the sunshine, and most thought that the speeds would have improved throughout the afternoon.  Edwards was at a loss for an explanation.

I think its really hard to determine what makes this track faster right now, Edwards said. I dont know if being a little warmer makes it faster. I thought, as we went on and that speedy-dry and the groove got cleaned off, that people would go a lot faster, so its a surprise to me.

Paul Menard will be starting in the 3rd spot and the Joe Gibbs teammates of Logano round out the top 5 with Kyle Busch in 4th and Denny Hamlin in 5th.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., who is having his best season in points in the past 10 years qualified in 8th after having the 3rd fastest car in first practice.  His speeds had fallen off in the second practice but when push came to shove he went out and left everything on the track with a speed of 177.939 MPH.

Tony Stewart sounded up beat about his chances despite a 22nd place qualifying effort.

Tony Stewart, NASCARs current reigning Sprint Cup Champion has had some troubles on the track after getting off to his best season start ever.  Winning 2 of the first 6 races Stewart has been inconsistent since then.  His results in practice had him sounding up beat despite his 22nd place qualifying effort.

Yeah, not bad so far, he said after his No. 14 Chevrolet was eighth of 44 race cars. We didnt do any qualifying runs [in testing Thursday], so Im pretty happy with the way that the day started here. I think our race pace is fairly reasonable. Were still trying to figure out things to do to keep it good for a long run. But for the most part, were pretty happy with it so far.

 

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To design a car capable of competing with the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG, the German automaker BMW Alpina has partnered with. This car, the BMW Alpina B7 2013 is neither more nor less than a 7 Series that two employees decided to change into a missile on wheels. The BMW Alpina B7 2013 will go on sale in North America in short and long wheelbases at a price that is expected to grow to $ 130,000.

Mechanics of BMW Alpina B7 2013

The BMW Alpina B7 2013 likely uses the same platform as the 750Li powered. To move this mass still impressive, BMW uses its V8 biturbo 4.4-liter dual overhead cam head which develops a power of 540 hp at 6250 rpm. Regarding the couple, it stood at 538 lb-ft between 2800 and 5000 rpm.

In terms of performance, it is reasonable to expect sparkling performance. In fact, the BMW Alpina B7 2013 loop from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds and can reach a maximum speed of 312 km / h. It goes without saying that the brakes are to match, powerful desire. This mechanism to cool the brakes and we worked to revise the design of the car to direct air at strategic locations.

A ZF 8-speed

For 2013, BMW Alpina and agreed to provide the BMW Alpina B7 2013 a ZF 8-speed. However, this box has no lever or gear selector as known. Indeed, the gear selector, push button, is placed squarely in the steering wheel. While this may seem completely new, it is important to know that Chrysler has released an automatic push-button on the steering wheel in the late 50s. Found, however, shift levers on each side of the steering wheel.

It is obvious that, technically speaking, the BMW Alpina B7 2013 is a nice car to all points of view. The interior is as interesting as the technical characteristics of the car. One might expect to find some details of B7 on other models of the manufacturer. If you’re willing to pay the price, at least $ 130,000 for a car of its kind, do not hesitate! It is a jewel finely reworked that will give you your money. You will get luxury and performance.

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