in 2011 Toyota Prius PHEV - the hybrid car you order online

Version plug-in of Toyota Prius be ordered online. The announcement was made by the Japanese manufacturer, adding that it is a natural conclusion given that the latest generation of Hybrid Cars needed to take advantage of the latest generation of sales systems. Taking advantage of the immediacy and simplicity of the Internet Toyota will begin accepting reservations for Toyota Prius PHEV since April 22, the day chosen to celebrate 'Earth Day. Online orders will get deliveries before everyone else.


«The online booking system for the Toyota Prius PHEV - Explains Bob Carter, Vice president and general manager Toyota Division Group – was inspired by the success and positive feedback we received from our customers when we experienced a system to manage orders online for the first two generations of Prius».

Deliveries of 'plug-in hybrid car expected to begin later this year. Meanwhile, the manufacturer will provide an online configurator that will also allow you to choose the dealer from whom you want to collect the car. The first phase of the launch of the Prius PHEV will be in 15 U.S. states.

"We believe that customers of Toyota Prius plug-in - Added the manager - expect an advanced and convenient as purchasing the product. The online booking system is designed to meet these needs ".

Shanghai Auto Show 2011 - Nissan Sport Compact Concept

The Japanese manufacturer Nissan revealed an interesting prototype Shanghai Motor Show 2011. This is the Nissan Sport Compact Concept. The car was developed by working closely with its partners in China and is based on Nissan Micra. The look is so typical of popular city ​​car the mark, even if it is equipped with new features that make it more sporting and dynamic. Compact in size and sport in the soul, the Nissan's concept car for the time being will not be produced. But in the future, who knows?


Under the hood of the Nissan Sport Compact Concept installed a 1.6 turbo petrol 190 hp power. Not bad for a car that contained absolutely dimensions: 3.48 meters and 1.44 meters high. In particular, the structure has been lowered by about 8 cm compared to the traditional structure of the Nissan Micra.

The new features offered by Nissan continue even in the prototype: The interior has been chosen for a version that uses red accents. The upholstery is made of a mesh fabric that resembles that used for sports shoes.

At no time were any reported production projects for this exciting sport compact. The Nissan Sport Compact would be introduced in the future, but not in Europe. The same manufacturer, said during the presentation that the concept car "Is designed for young customers in emerging countries'.

Mercedes-Benz in Milan to mark the 125 years of

The Mercedes-Benz Center Milan, one of the largest display areas of the brand in Europe, hosted an event organized by the German carmaker as part of celebrations for its 125th anniversary. The occasion was also used to present the initiative "The summer automobile 2011"Germany, in collaboration with the 'National Agency for Tourism Germanicus. Guest of honor of the evening was Jutta Benz, Ambassador Mercedes-Benz and great-grandson Carl Benz, The historical founder of the brand that prides itself on having invented the automobile.


"The Brand Centre in Milan is an ideal meeting place and ideal exposure - The manufacturer says in a statement - created to further develop the special relationship that binds the world Mercedes the Milanese public, and more. Following is Metropolitan Concept present in most major European cities and communicates the values ​​of belonging to the StellaSuch as security, technology, comfort and innovation '.

As part of celebrations for the 125 years of the car Germany itself as a tourist destination of choice for all fans of Mercedes engines in general. Will be numerous events and exhibits presented during the summer car in particular in the German region of Baden-WurttembergBut not all.

Italy also will be involved in the celebrations until July 31, in particular with the exhibition "MY Mercedes-Benz Passion"That will be held right in the Mercedes-Benz Center in Milan. "A fascinating and exciting journey into the passion - Says the company - through an exclusive selection of items and cars are unique in the world, developed an original and inspired by the Star '.

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Shanghai Motor Show 2011 starts today

The Shanghai Motor Show 2011 has become a very important appointment for the automotive industry worldwide and is a large window on the Chinese market which is currently the largest in the world, in a few years and has become the third most important exhibition ever. A market which, given the proportions, link all the car manufacturers with ever greater determination. This is the edition number 14 of China's motor show. The Shanghai Motor Show 2011 will be held April 21 to 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center .


The exhibition area this year was expanded to 200,000 square feet and are also expected more than 1,500 exhibitors, 9,000 accredited journalists from 38 countries and more than 700,000 visitors. All the big manufacturers will be present and will debut models were designed not only to China but also to the markets of the Old Continent. Particular attention will be given also to the mobility of low environmental impact, new technologies and sustainable development milestones such as the automotive industry of the future, when China wants to play a leading role principal.

The Shanghai Auto Show 2011 is also a meeting point between different manufacturers Western and Chinese, who had always concentrated on the domestic market, but it's worth keeping an eye on the margins of growth in recent years have been excellent . So many of the innovations being shown to the international public beginning with today.

Mercedes Class A Concept at Shanghai Auto Show 2011

Mercedes A Class Concept will be presented by Mercedes-Benz at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 . This is a car that has a design very characteristic. Among the main technical report from the new four-cylinder petrol engine with turbocharger, dual-clutch automatic transmission and a collision warning radar system integrated into the Adaptive Brake Assist.


The prototype of Class A leads a new line in the segment of compact cars from the point of view of design technology. The car, with front-wheel drive is equipped with a petrol engine with four cylinders of the new series M270, an engine that delivers high performance with low emissions and minimal consumption . Under the hood of the Concept A-Class is the new two-liter BlueEFFICIENCY engine, 155 kW, and the new dual-clutch gearbox Mercedes-Benz. The Class A has the concept of a collision warning radar system integrated into the Adaptive Brake Assist, which can reduce accidents.

This system of driver assistance, through visual and audible signals, alert the driver of the risk of collision and prepares the Brake Assist to provide braking power once the driver presses the brake. On board the Concept Class A present that the bridge is inspired by the aerodynamic shape of the typical jet , covered in translucent fabric and elastic, which enhances the cell structure. The Concept of Class A infotainment also provides integration with the smartphone .

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