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Infiniti at Geneva presents the M sedan and its future ecological variation M35 Hybrid, also brings the debut of the 3-liter V6 diesel engine from 238 hp. The Berlin M, already known in other markets, debuted in Europe with the aim of carving out a prominent place in the segment, and, starting with the M37 V6 3.7-liter gasoline and especially with the upcoming M35 Hybrid: This version, expected in Spring 2011, and offers an infinite system Direct Response Hybrid with two clutches that regulate the interaction between thermal V6 3.5 liter engine and electric 68 hp and 270 Nm of torque through the 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control ASC, for ‘At no torque converter. Read the rest of this entry »

It was the day of DR1, the small car DR that debuts on the Italian market exactly one year after the submission of the prototype, which took place at the Motor Show in 2008. This is the second model of the House of Molise, after entering in late 2007 of the DR5. Compared with the latter, the DR1 is a step forward in overall quality of the product, the result of experience gained in nearly two years of production. In some details are not betray its origins in China, although the work to make the car more Italian as possible was carried out with care and dedication, fueled by the spirit of enterprising president Massimo Di Risio. Read the rest of this entry »

The DR is not interested in acquiring the factory Sicilian Termini Imerese. The news, announced today the day by the manufacturer Molise, is an official denial to recent rumors that Massimo Di Risio could detect that the plant-as announced yesterday by Sergio Marchionne – will cease to produce cars at the end of 2011.

DR states therefore alien to any kind of talks with Fiat means the acquisition of the Terms shall not in any way to reconcile with the current production model, nor with future plans of the house. Read the rest of this entry »

According to today by Robert Rice, CEO DR with a long history in the top management Fiat, “Termini Imerese is an investment to fail.” This is what was said in an interview with ADNKronos.

Rices spoke of “high risk of failure in the medium and long term due to high logistics costs”, a problem difficult to overcome that is ultimately the reason why the depths of car production in the industrial pole Sicilian is not, nor can be competitive .  Read the rest of this entry »

Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a long-term partnership that provides for the acquisition of 19.9% stake in Suzuki from the automotive group of Wolfsburg. The agreement in principle was signed today in Tokyo between representatives of the respective Houses. Epochal event was attended by Martin Winterkorn and Ferdinand Piech for Volkswagen, and the chairman Osamu Suzuki who, in recent months, had always denied the contacts between Suzuki and the VAG group. Read the rest of this entry »

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Abarth will present the 500 in progress “695 Tribute Ferrari. Anticipated by these images, and the right details: 1.4 turbo engine with more than 180 horsepower, six-speed sequential gearbox with paddles on the steering wheel. Only these technical requirements may be enough to motivate the construction, but would not be justified as a reference to Cavallino. Read the rest of this entry »

Fiat Group Automobiles announced what will be the novelty of Fiat, Lancia, Abarth and Alfa Romeo to be exposed to the 63rd edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show, scheduled for September 17 to 27 next. Each brand will have its own exhibition area, away from traditional patterns fair is defined according to the specifics of individual brands. All the stands, however, will share the same concept: “I want the world,” as seen through the eyes of children. Read the rest of this entry »

To many people, winter means cold, harsh weather and dark, dreary days, but to those in the auto industry, it means the season for auto shows. As 1998 rolled to a close and 1999 got in gear, the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows saw the unveiling of many concept vehicles. Here’s a look at just a few of the interesting vehicles you’ll be likely to see on the streets in the future.  Read the rest of this entry »

Toyota admits, somewhat sheepishly, that it’s lost touch with the Offspring of its faithful. They know Toyota makes good cars but fear they do not look good driving around in one, that the image leaves something to be desired. Scion is Toyota’s response, Read the rest of this entry »

Ford has changed almost everything about the Sport Trac for 2007.Essentially, a Ford Explorer with a pickup bed, the Sport Trac has grown in length and in width for 2007, and this has translated directly into more room inside for people and out back for cargo. Read the rest of this entry »