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Honda Civic Type R will come in 2015 with a brand-new 1.6 liter turbocharged engine
The new generation of Honda Civic Type R will arrive on the market on 2015 and will feature a brand-new 1.6 liter turbocharged engine that will produce more than 250 bhp. This info was revealed by an inside source who also told AutoExpress that Honda is working on an eight-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, which could be offered with the new model.
Two cylinder diesel engine for Volkswagen Up! confirmed
At the 2012 Sao Paulo Motor Show, Ulrich Hackenberg, Volkswagen R&D Chief, told us that in 2013 we will see a two-cylinder diesel engine for the small model Up!. Aimed to rival withe the Fiat Panda 0.9 liter TwinAir, this new engine is a modified version of the unit seen on the XL1.
2013 Renault Clio Collection is in fact the old Clio, but more affordable
Renault announced today that the old generation Clio will be sold alongside the fourth generation, recently launched in Europe. Clio III will continue its career under the name Collection and will be sold in the same Renault dealers around Europe. The car will round off Renaults range in the city car segment, along Twingo, Modus and the New Clio.
Volkswagen Golf is the best sold car in Europe in third quarter of 2012
Volkswagen enjoys another quarter in front of its rivals. The German manufacturer managed to have again in its range the best car sold in Europe. We are talking about the current generation Golf, a real success as we learn today that the compact car retained its position as the top selling model in the third quarter of this year. And that, despite a 17% decline in sales versus last year.
2013 Bugatti Grand Sport Rafale Edition costs 1.9 million euros
Even if the brazilian market it is not so important for Bugatti, the French brand decided to offer a special edition of its current Veyron for the largest car market in South America.
VIDEO: Chevrolet Corvette C7 first official teaser
After revealing the new logo of the future Corvette C7, due to be launched on January 13, Chevrolet released today the first official teaser of the car. It is a one minute video, that reveals the work behind the future supercar and the tests conducted on american circuits.
Volkswagen sold 6.71 million units in the first three quarters of 2012
Volkswagen is heading towards another successful year. The VAG Group achieved a 9.7 percent rise in worldwide deliveries in the first three quarters of 2012, selling no moe than 6.71 million vehicles to its customers. An increase of almost 700.000 units. Last month, the sales continued to grow with a recorded 6.5 percent, delivering 801,000.
Mazda1 could be a future rival for the current Volkswagen Up!
Mazda wants to extend its range with a new small model, positioned under the current Mazda2. Dubbed to be called Mazda1, the future Volkswagen Up! Rival could see daylight at the end of this decade. Thought to be the subject of a feasibility study right now, the future Mazda1 awaits green light.
2013 Renault DCross – live details from Sao Paolo
Renault is marking its presence at this year Sao Paolo Motor Show with the DCross Concept, based on the current Dacia Duster. The Romanian SUV, sold in Brazil under the Renault logo, was declined in a more rough and ready for off-road version. Aimed primarily at the Brazilian market, the DCross has also some potential to influence a production model in Europe.
2013 Volkswagen Taigun Concept it’s Nissan Juke future rival
Volkswagen showcased its new Golf at this year Sao Paolo Motor Show. Along the best-seller, VW also brought a new concept, called Taigun. The world premiere is a fresh developed small SUV, developed to rival the current Nissan Juke.