Ascari Aston Martin presents the Virage will cost 215,258 euros

The guys from Aston Martin are complete in southern Spain, specifically in the Ascari circuit in Ronda where you are celebrating the international launch of the latest model reached its end, the Aston Martin Virage . And is that our country is in fashion and the prolific number of circuits that have emerged in recent years has meant that more and more brands to bring their "pots" of Spain and with them the elite of world motor press.


Under the name of Aston Martin Virage , a nomenclature already used earlier in 1988 in the brand, launch a model that stands as an intermediate step between the DBS and DB9 , hence the external similarities with both. The architecture V12 engine develops "only" 496 horsepower.

The new model is currently being tested by leading automotive journalists from around the world on the Ascari circuit, (where we also tested the Pagani Zonda R - Part 1 and Part 2 ) and on its outskirts. The road linking Ronda to Marbella is coming and going of Aston Martin Virage , while any driver has come to doubt whether he was actually in Manchester or London.

The Aston Martin Virage will be available with two types of carrorería, the Coupe and Volante convertible called priced 215,258 euros and 231,040 euros respectively.

Mazda will continue to pursue short-term internal combustion

Hiroshima to mark the future automotive short-term is still in internal combustion engines, Since, according to Mazda, there is still much room for improvement as far as fuel consumption and emissions are concerned.


Apparently, the brand is developing a diesel engine which aims to reduce the consumption of its predecessor by 30%While maintaining a level similar performance based, so that efficiency is not detrimental to the sensations.

Themselves responsible for the company dropped the diesel engine that aspires to be the best in the world. A very ambitious goalOf course, and perhaps somewhat contradictory given what these engines are unpopular in Japan (if we look the other way around, perhaps because it wants to make a great engine of this type, and to break finally this tendency).

In any case we have to wait to judge if motor is or is not up to the high expectations of Japan's brand. On the other hand, Mazda continues to investigate (with over 20 years) powered engines hydrogenSo that you can not say that do not look long term, but if it is true that they are not following the general trend toward hybridization.

Moreover, in its new generation of engines Skyactiv, Joins a weight loss the whole range (in some cases exceeding 130 kg) which will be applied to all new models that will be incorporated into the Mazda range.

Finally, focusing on Spain, Mazda has made it clear that they warehouses in Europe capable of supplying 90% of the parts and components necessary to continue their normal activity, despite the disaster in Japan (actually its factories have not been damaged, but the situation is too serious to ensure they do not cut the supply line).

Arden AR8 City-Roader, the first spicy Evoke

We just know the official prices of the new Evoke Range Rover, And even before it hits the market and there is at least one trainer working on the model. The first Evoke "tuning" is called Arden AR8 City-Roader and is the work of the German trainer of the same name, Arden.


Evoke the Range Rover receives a series of measures to improve their performance, aesthetics and aerodynamics, making the vehicle AR8 much more sporty than the original. Outside features new front and rear bumpers, New side skirts and rims Arden Dakar II, among other things.

As mechanics is concerned, the gas Si4 240 hp 2.0 GTDi, The most powerful of the range, get an upgrade to increase power in 30 CV, reaching 270 hp. In addition, the standard exhaust system is replaced by a stainless steel scale.

What does a Ferrari FF to 2,350 feet?

Found are many and impressions of the Ferrari lovers since the brand unveiled its first model Histria with four-wheel drive and look familiar, the Ferrari FF. Is typical car or you love it or hate it, An extreme model I personally consider one of the most successful creations of the Maranello firm in recent years.


Either way, the truth is that the project is to come out of the oven, so-to-point this week's 200 leading motor journalists around the world (Which we still do not) are turning to international press presentation, where they will finally have a chance to test the new model after seeing it in the last Geneva Motor Show.

And being a very special model, Ferrari have wanted to ride a presentation in style, Never better. Therefore we have taken two Ferrari FF to the top of the mountain Plan de Corones in the Dolomites, to no more nor less than 2,350 meters high.

To take your new jewelry up there have been aided by helicopters of the Italian Navy, which have provided a spectacular CH-47 Chinook to load the car inside and take them to the top escorted by two helicopters. The objective of this transport was so special to have two units in the two test tracks where journalists may do various tests with New Ferrari FF.

We had already seen rolling down the tracks BaqueiraAnd it is clear that Ferrari wants to link its new model with the lifestyle of skiers. After seeing him in person in the past Geneva Motor ShowConsider that the new model is a success and I dare say it will be one of the models with better reception Ferrari has released few in recent history.

That if you still do not know the price you have the Ferrari FF, while taking into account that this is one of the V12 models and that it has implemented the most advanced technologies in the home of Maranello, it is more likely to be in the orbit of the 300,000 euros.

Customize Techart Porsche Cayenne again

The German Techart returns to the fray with another customization kit for Porsche Cayenne, While still offering the above, including package Magnum. These new measures are mainly focused on emphasizing the aesthetic sports of SUV Stuttgart, but also incorporate equipment packages and succulent mechanical improvement if the base is a Cayenne Turbo.

For starters, the exterior elements Techart offers available in the color of the body or exposed fiber include a new bonnet, sills, mirror housings, roof spoiler, Exhaust, daytime running lights technology LED and front and rear light clusters themselves.

Also offered rims of 20 to 23 inches in three different designs, and optionally, you can request a packet of springs that lower the ride height by 30 millimeters, but is available only for models without air suspension.

In the case of owning a Cayenne Turbo, we get about 60 extra hp engine 4.8-liter V8 specific measures as a new exhaust system or engine management Techtronic. The final output is 560 hp to 6,000 RPM and the pair reaches 700 Nm to 4,300 laps.

With this improvement, the Turbo is capable of reaching 100 km / h from standstill in 4.4 seconds and achieve a top speed of 287 km / h.

Interior equipment

Another of the strengths of this customization is what about the interior. TechArt offers individual and folding rear seats, a rear center console 12V outlet, cup holders, cargo compartment and a refrigerator or ski bag, leather choose color inserts, wood or carbon fiber, custom color instruments, sports pedal footrest aluminum, or three-spoke sport steering wheel, Among other things.

RUF RT 12 R, a very hot 911 Porsche

No doubt this RUF RT 12 RPresented by the German trainer in the last Geneva Motor Show is one of the 911 animals we've seen more recently (not counting 9ff, Passed several villages). Thanks to the double turbocharging obtained 740 hp of six ciindros boxer 3.8 liter and its maximum torque amounts to nothing less than 940 Nm to 3,500 RPM.


Thanks to the biturbo boxer mated to a manual gearbox with six speeds, is capable of reaching 370 km / h and we understand that also makes the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h like lightning. Although we do not have these figures, AWD series incorporating it sure helps to stop the clock very quickly. If the client wishes, the RT 12 R can be ordered with RWD.

Although the external work can not please everyone, the truth is that most of the elements added or replaced by others have their reason. To keep the weight off and set the scale in 1,495 kg (Only 50 kg more than the 911 GT3 RS), Both the rear spoiler and trunk lid (in front) or ceiling, are now carbon.

Other elements to reduce weight are the windows, now plastic, lightweight aluminum doors, the carbon backets and anti-roll bars, which are integrated into the bodywork.

Having dramatically increased the power, good braking system is essential. The RUF RT 12 R mounted ceramic discs 380 mm on the front axle and 350 mm at the rear. In addition, forged aluminum wheels 19 inches have a single central nut, style racing cars.

The shoe is by rubber bands Michelin Pilot Sport Cup on measures 245/35 ZR 19 and 325/30 ZR 19 in front and behind, respectively. The price supplied by the manufacturer, not including taxes, is 279,000 euros.

2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport, returns to the U.S. Antara

At the end of the year, Captiva Sport comes to America, but not exactly what we're thinking. This is a restyling of Opel Antara with bow tie, and in my opinion much more beautiful than the Antara 2011. This same vehicle was sold before and Saturn Vue, But this brand was one that GM recently uploaded.


The 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport will only be sold to fleet owners, not to individuals, provided with automatic transmission and front-wheel drive or full depending on the equipment. The engines will be two, or the 2.4 V6 3.0 L4 or both of new wave, and of course gasoline. The equipment is competitive in all cases.

Interestingly, the Captiva we know with that name is not sold in that country, SUV are smaller than the Equinox. At the same time, Spain has sold a Chevrolet Captiva Sport, But it was a normal variant of Captiva. Things are hard to understand globalization car.

The Captiva U.S. are made in the Mexican plant in Ramos Arizpe, not South Korea. For example, in Colombia the Captiva is sold with two different images: Captiva (Coinciding with the Captiva pre-styling European) and Captiva Sport (Coincides with the Antara "chevroletizado"), just like the to be sold in U.S..

Since we're talking a derivative of European Antara, has no more than five seats, or optional. The European Captiva only has five seats in the basic versionsAbove has a third row of seats and seven seats, which can be folded flat and hidden in the trunk.

Indeed, the Antara American who had earlier, Saturn Vue second generation had a very distinct body of first-generation Vue but the same platform, all-American design and came to have a hybrid version. The 2008 Saturn Vue on the market only lasted until Saturn passed away as a trademark.

Here you can see the differences between the Vue, were not exactly equal. But the 2008 Vue and 2012 Captiva Sport the differences are minimal. All Captiva and Antara for the European market are manufactured in South Korea, and are known in other markets with other brands such as Daewoo and GM Holden.

Chevrolet swells to sell "4-pot" in the U.S.

That has already been in the past. Chevrolet customers in the United States have realized that vilified 4-pot (Ie, four-cylinder) can make the same service and with greater fuel economy. In 2007 only 23% of its sales were four cylindersLess percentage of V6 and V8 separately.

So far this year, the brand has constatato a big change of mentality, because almost half of the cars sold have four cylinders. The smallest they sell is a 150 bhp 1.4 Turbo, with what he likes so much to Americans: good torque (Maximum torque). But nearly everything sold in L4 is atmospheric.

The old V8 engine customers have come to the V6, and in turn, the V6 to L4. When they started doing other eligible for the European taste is when they started to sell well, leaving behind outdated and proven technologies while. Downsizing, Turbos, direct injection, variable valve timing, etc..

Outside the U.S. box is that what is sold in the brand is L4Especially in Europe, where only Chevrolet Captiva offers the option of using a V6. No one could understand this trend instantly U.S. if we look at historical prices of a gallon of gasoline.

Just look at the great progression of L4 since 2007, but that has changed rapidly in 2010 and 2011 so far this year. In American sizing, which exceeds 30 miles per gallon to above is considered a good consumer. That equates to 7.83 l/100 km, Even though the law does not equal approval.

Gradually, the Americans are seeing the light, you do not have very bad relations with other big horsepower per liter to have good torque and durability in turn have to deal with its huge distances. Eye, also affects the supply of L4 is longer than a few years ago, which works to sell more.