New Honda Civic coupé: (fortunately) will be marketed only in America
Honda August 31st, 2008
Honda has recently presented to the public the newest version of the Honda Civic Coupé, a car that, according to well-informed, should not arrive in Europe remained confined within the walls American.
A choice but to agree, however, will find many Europeans, including us, given that the new model has an appearance sgraziato really do storcere the nose, we are sure, many people will see it not just for the first time.
In addition debut when the vehicle is available with one engine, 1, 8 liter i-VTEC with an output of 140 horses, largely by limiting the choice.
The only positive note arrives in terms of consumption because society ensures that the engine will ensure reduced consumption coupled with satisfactory performance.
Even Hyundai in the market for Suv with iX55
Hyundai August 31st, 2008
Even Hyundai has decided to enter into the SUV segment of mighty dimensions to the public by presenting its proposal, we are talking about the Veracruz model that will arrive in Italy under the name iX55.
The vehicle in question promises to battagliare an equal footing with vehicles from the same segment. On the other hand has all it takes to do so as it will be equipped with numerous technologies that will make it safe and comfortable driving among which include: the transparent roof, ABS, bluetooth, ESP, Cruise Control and much more.
With regard to engines, when the official debut will be mounted a V6 3.0-litre turbo that releases an output of 240 horses, but later will be joined other engines to give greater choice to the user. Unfortunately not yet known when the new vehicle will arrive in Italy nor the price list. We remain on hold.
Renault Koleos: passed with honors the EuroNCAP crash tests
Renault August 29th, 2008
Recently we talked about the Koleos, sport utility house that Renault will arrive on the market very soon in our country.
As always happens in these cases, the car in question was covered by the EuroNCAP crash tests that measure the degree of safety of the vehicle under various aspects.
Well, the results obtained by Koleos were more than encouraging enough to get the most points (five stars) with regard to the safety of adults inside the car. While the stars were four with regard to the safety of the child sitting on his high chair.
A very important result that testifies once again, if ever there was need, which the French company is close to my heart the safety of passengers so as to be in first place in the special standings of the manufacturers who obtain their models with the highest score in crash tests.
Portofino: the Fiat Fiorino thought for the summer holidays
FIAT August 29th, 2008
At the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf which opens its doors today (until September 7), Fiat will present the public a particular version of Fiorino, we are talking about the model Portofino.
The vehicle in question is purely designed for driving in the summer because it is characterized by the total absence of a roof. A Fiorino, in essence, cut in half in which totally lacks the top if we exclude a small part of sheet that serves as a roll-bar.
Regarding engines, the user will be able to choose between a traditional 1.4-litre petrol or the 1, 3-litre Multijet which involve a manual or automatic as necessary.
A vehicle sports that certainly will not go unnoticed that he is leading it. We just have to wait for more news on the price and availability.
Official: Harley Davidson acquires Italian brand MV
Harley Davidson August 29th, 2008
What was now in many weeks became official in recent days: Harley Davidson bought the trademark Italian MV paying a sum equal to 70 million euros.
With this sum the American company has acquired the entire package of shares of MV even if its chairman, Castiglioni, will remain in his armchair assisted by some leaders chosen by Harley Davidson.
The goal of American society is to expand further in Europe and it has decided to acquire the important Italian brand with the intent to continue to produce new motion luxury to a selected audience.
We just have to wait for the arrival on the market for new motorcycle brand with MV but with American instead of Italian nationality.