Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Museum for Unimog U1300 Test Drive

Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been famous for driving Humvees, at one time owning an entire fleet of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles. But what do you do when you’re looking to diversify your collecion, what kind of car does an action star move on to? It looks like it will be a brand new Unimog U1300 for Schwarzenegger. The former Governor of California was seen testing the new Unimog on the test track at the Unimog Museum this last week.

For both the museum staff and museum visitors,Schwarzenegger’s recent visit came as a complete surprise.  To the amazement of many museum visitors, Schwarzenegger tested alongside former Mercedes-Benz employee and Mertec founder, René Dusseldorp, on the trail outside of the museum. Schwarzenegger then made his way through the current Unimog exhibits “Special Operations Unimog: Rescue – Help Mountains” result. An Austiran native from the Unimog drive system area was particularly happy about his local celebrities visit.

The Unimog Museum in Gaggenau, located in the Murg River Valley, is open Tuesday through Sunday (10am – 5pm) and offers something for the entire family.

Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe by Vorsteiner

Back in April, Vorsteiner revealed two renderings of their Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. This week, Vorsteiner released a new set of photos showing the fully finished demonstration model, complete with carbon fiber parts. The C63 AMG Coupe kit is far more comprehensive than the E63 AMG kitVorsteiner announced back in 2010. The C63 AMG kit should be available by the summer.

Vorsteiner fitted the C63 Coupe with a new front add-on spoiler, front vent louver covers, a front hood grill replacement, a fender grill cover, side skirt panels, a boot lid replacement with integrated spoiler and a vented rear diffuser. It’s a reasonably comprehensive kit that subtly changes the car’s design but does not go too far. All parts are carbon fiber.

Amazing and superb BMW M1

Here's one we didn't see coming - a reinvented BMW super car, the BMW M1 Homage Concept.

The original M1 was built between 1978 and 1981, powered by a 3.5-litre inline 6-cylinder engine. 

In the '80s, it was was a very attractive vehicle designed by Giugiaro, and to this day is one of the rarest BMW's ever with less than 500 cars ever built.

Over the weekend BMW surprised everyone at the prestigious Concorso D’Eleganza Villa D’Este event near lake Como in Italy with an intriguing M1 remake. 

"For a company as for a product, it is important to be aware of one's roots," said Chris Bangle, director of design at BMW.

"In the spirit of Giugiaro and Bracq, the BMW M1 Homage unites the BMW values of design and technology in a highly emotional and exciting interpretation."

The design is wide and ultra-low, with a front end design with a strong retro look. The headlights have an Alfa Romeo touch, but overall it's a unique design.

BMW's design team has really gone to town on the new concept car, which features an amazing rear end, with a sculpted deck lid with rising edges that lead towards the upturned brake lights.

There are some aspects of the original 1980s M1 car in the new concept car's design, particularly in the overall profile. The unorthodox wheel design is likewise an homage to the first M1 sports car, as is the vented hood.

The original BMW M1 had a mid-mounted 6-cylinder engine that output just over 200kW of power, but the new concept BMW M1 is powered by a version of BMW's 5.0-litre V10, which has been tuned to output more than the standard 378kW of power.

While there has been talk that the BMW M1 concept car's V10 engine is front mounted, the air intakes in the lower rear side skirts and the vented slats where the rear window would suggest otherwise.

BMW's 'M' division was responsible for not only the engine tuning, but also the overall development of the retro concept car, which as the name suggests is an homage to the original M1 super car, celebrating it's 30th anniversary.

The question on everyone's lips is this: will it be built? 

At the moment it is purely an exercise in styling for the BMW M division.

But following the Concept CS, another long and low concept that's rumoured for deployment in the near future, there is a small chance that BMW's top brass will be tasking the accountants to crunch the numbers to ascertain if it could develop the modern-day M1 super car without taking a serious financial hit.

If built, the new 10-cylinder BMW M1 would rival vehicles such as the Audi R8, Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911 Carrera.

Arch rival Mercedes-Benz has the SLR super car and when production of the SLR ceases in 2009, the German car maker plans on releasing a new super car in 2010. Audi also has the R8 mid-engined sports car which has been a huge sales success, and both the Benz SLR and Audi R8 have helped improve their respective company's images and badge value among the super rich.

Is the new M1 Concept a sign that BMW wants to capitalise on low-volume, ultra high performance super car models in the future to deliver a similar boost to its international image? Time will surely tell.

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Honda CR-V 2012

During the Geneva Motor Show 2012 Honda preview unveiled the prototype of the new Honda CR-V which will be destined to the European market. This is the fourth generation of Suv produced by the Japanese automaker and which will arrive on the market in October. The Honda CR-V 2012 anticipates the new style Japanese brand.

Compared to the previous generation, this new model has an image that appears to be much more aggressive, with more body lines and sculpted front that is now more massive. The vertical taillights, distinctive element of the previous series of the CR-V, were kept on this new generation. The fourth series of Japanese suv changes in the forms of the latter: it generally squared, a design that weighs down the car. We believe it is the most successful in terms of aesthetics. The total length, stops at 4 meters and 57 cm.

On the other hand, are forms that pay off for ease of loading, with a low threshold and a fairly regular conformation of the compartment. Grows also the availability of space, an increase of 147 liters which brings the total to 586 in traditional configuration. A figure which grows up to 1669 litres if you remove the rear seats.

For what concerns the different engines available the suv assembled the units already known on the current series, albeit with major innovations: over all, the stop & start system as standard. The launch, on our market Honda CR-V will be presented with a two litre petrol sucked by 155 horsepower, alternatively with four-wheel drive or front only, while the diesel will be covered initially by 2.2 liters with 150 horses, only offered with four-wheel drive. The 6-speed manual transmissions will be or, Alternatively, automatic 5 reports. Will arrive during 2013 the 1.6-litre turbodiesel, small to debut on Honda Civic in December 2012: 120 horsepower and will develop only with front-wheel drive.

Peugeot RCZ Onyx Limited Edition

La casa del Leone has unveiled the new Peugeot RCZ Onyx Limited Edition, limited edition that will be sold only in France and in Germany. To characterize the new version of the Peugeot RCZ is mainly set up, both aesthetic and Interior. For a start you can choose of exclusive colours for bodywork: white Opal ‘ Blanc ‘, the ‘ Gris ‘ grey, Grey’s peaceful Schlebusch district ‘ Gris Haria ‘ and finally ‘ black Noir Black Pearl ‘. But it doesn’t stop here the aesthetic framework of the new Onyx Limited Edition version: stand out even the showy alloy wheels 19 inches in diameter with blue paint, the black front and roof in mock carbon fiber. Moving inland, the only colour available in this case is black. Are included in the price the black Nappa leather interior, which includes the scenic bridge covered in leather with inpunture. The finishes are in black, while the pedal is aluminum.

But the new Peugeot RCZ Onyx Limited Edition is not only appearance, but also substance. The standard, in addition to all aesthetic details already mentioned, also includes the Comfort Pack, Sport Pack and multimedia system Peugeot Wip Com 3D. The new rivervato equipment markets in French and German will be available for purchase in combination with the 1.6 liter THP engine with turbo gasoline from 156 HP at 6,000 rpm and 240 Nm of torque at 1,400 rpm, or alternatively to the 2.0 litre HDi turbodiesel common rail 163 horsepower at 3,750 rpm and 340 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm. The first engine, the petrol, the car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 8 seconds flat and a top speed of 217 miles per hour, while the diesel goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and reaches 220 km/h. The 1.6 THP takes 6.4 litres of petrol per 100 km (approximately 15.6 km/l) and emits 149 g/km of CO2, while the 2.0 HDi consumes 5.3 liters of diesel per 100 km (about 18.8 km/l) and emits 139 g/km of carbon dioxide. Nothing, however, about prices.

Kia GT 2013

According to the latest rumors appeared online Kia will produce a version of the GT Concept seen at the last Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. But the news of the last hour is that the four-door coupe of the Korean company could be offered in wagon version.

In practice, the GT Concept birth at least two different models, a coupe and a convertible note. That distinction would have several advantages: the cost would be diluted more than one model and the target customers will worsen.

But apparently could reach other models derived from the GT Concept, it seems that Kia is planning a series of vehicles based on the GT. The continuous expansion of the eastern and trademarks in this case in particular, Kia, part of Hyundai Group, has confirmed plans by the fact that the production cars derived from the GT should go directly to clash on the market with cars like the Audi A5 Sportback. In addition, the new GT would be a new flagship model of the house, would represent the brand.

The mechanical version of the series most likely will change over the GT Concept. The 3.3 V6 turbo with 390 hp of the concept should make room for smaller engines, and perhaps even a hybrid propulsion system, to meet the demands of the public.

Renault Samsung SM7 Safrane

News for the Chinese market, which has become a booming market and target major car manufacturers, not the Renault, which has decided to reintroduce the Safrane sedan, namely the Samsung SM7, retracing the same route of the Renault Latitude, which not arrive on the Italian market, just as will the Safrane. The arrival in China is forecast for early next year, will preview the upcoming Beijing Motor Show scheduled for April.

The Chinese are particularly interested in luxury sedans, better still, large-size, the Safrane RENAUL could be the perfect one. Modern, slim-line, five feet long with a wheelbase of 2.91 Under the hood there will be plenty of choice, the V6 petrol 2.5 with an output of 190 hp and the 3.5-liter, 258 horsepower mated to the CVT automatic Nissan weblog .

Markets are in the process of rapid expansion, we said, those to which you point, in fact, Renault Safrane should also land in Russia and South America, there seems to be the European market where it was not able to obtain results very exciting, except for where did the French proposal with an extensive range of engines.

Renault 5

Renault would be planning to revive the Renault 5, the utility that the years between 70 and 80 has been highly successful. Built on the same basis as the new generation of the Clio, the Renault 5, but should be a more elegant and refined. The intention of the French car maker, there should also be references to the original model.

Not only that, the basic objective is that with premium small car to compete in the market since 2014, with the various Mini, Fiat 500 and Volkswagen Beetle, as well as DS3 Citroen, Audi A1 and Alfa Romeo MiTo. The car could be proposed as a Renault Le Car. It will be available only in the 3-door variant, the Renault 5 would fit in the range between the Clio and Twingo. Just the fourth generation of the Renault Clio, waiting at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, scheduled in September, should provide the platform for the new R5. The car re-awaken the front with rectangular headlights and grille with thin vertical taillights.

New Dacia Lodgy Van

The next March at the Geneva Motor Show 2012 will also feature the brand new Dacia Lodgy, the new home of the French-Romanian minivan.

The Dacia SUV can have five or seven seats, is developed on the basis of the Duster and will be produced at the zero emissions Renault in Morocco, specifically in Tangier. The house Franco-Romanian has published online the first two official photos of the van low cost, which will focus precisely on the price once again to attract new customers. The Lodgy judging from these first pictures looks rugged and high, remembering a Dacia Logan MCV.

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Talk about the size of 4.5 meters in length, causing the Lodgy approximates closely to the length of the Logan MCV, however, with the addition of a third row of seats that promises two second places Dacia true, for a total of seven. It should also be good also for luggage load capacity.

Most likely we will also find the system on Lodgy Easyseat called Dacia, which is the system’s modular positioning of the seats.

New ML 2012

The new Mercedes ML-Class loses some of the disguises that hide – and hide – the physical appearance and show a little more detail: the second generation of full-size SUV from Stuttgart will be ready for the end of this year, although we can not say where in 2011 the car will be presented.

The design language of Mercedes ML will change, though not as dramatically: at the front of the SUV will be included clusters more compressed and more elaborate (like the Mercedes CLS) and a mask is much more pronounced, protruding, vertical and important, with German fashion house’s logo in full view (just like the new Mercedes SLK) at the rear, lights will be installed much more horizontal than two generations of Mercedes ML which preceded this new version and a hatch almost sad (to first sight). The side wall, however, will not change much: the new Mercedes ML is equipped, as the versions that preceded it, a very upright rear window angle and the third connected together, the rear window, so to look like the extension.

Sut-1

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Korea’s Ssangyong presented pickup SUT-1, that is, the production version of the concept presented last March at the last Geneva Motor Show. SUT-1 is the acronym stands for “Sports Utility Truck” and summarizes the characteristics of the vehicle, dedicated to both business and leisure. As for size, Ssangyong SUT-1 is 499 cm long, 191 cm wide and 179 cm high, while the wheelbase of 306 cm. The cabin is configured for 5 seats and the load is 2 meters square.

ENGINE 155 HP
The SUT-1 is only available with the 2.0 Diesel Active 155-hp and 360 Nm of torque, meets the Euro 5, which emits just 186 g / km of CO2. The new Korean pickup is available with a manual 6-speed automatic transmission than with the 6-speed. In addition, it is offered in two wheel drive versions with rear-wheel drive and 4WD with all-wheel drive type can be inserted.

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The very extensive standard equipment: the new Ssangyong SUT-1 is equipped with sunroof, MP3 radio with steering wheel controls, trip computer, Bluetooth, rear camera, ESP, two airbags, heated leather front seats and electric steering leather, fog lights, cruise control, electric mirrors and, according to the specification, manual or automatic air conditioning and alloy wheels from 17 or 18 inches.

It’s time for a nice redesign for the Korean Ssangyong Rexton SUV. With the opportunity to change even name that becomes Ssangyong Rexton w. it is necessary to say that, as we can see by the photos that you can find in the gallery, the design we earn considerably from the recent facelift. Probably this is the latest update which will be undergoing the 4WD Asian awaiting the arrival of the new model, which will surely news even more obvious. The front was changed from designer Ssangyong to make it more modern, on the one hand and, on the other hand, more similar to the recent sport utility Korando. For example, you notice at first glance the new bumper shield, characterized by a different management of air intake and fog lamps, but we also appreciate the new template and redesigned headlights. The new grille is thinner and more stretched out horizontally: a nice step forward compared to the old, which seemed a little too much a copy of the Mercedes a few years ago.

The latest news that we can find in the new front of the Ssangyong Rexton W concerns already mentioned optical groups: now are less rounded than before, but at the same time the most modern and equipped with daytime running lights that use new technology, light emitting diode (LED). In side view notice of new rear view mirrors with integrated direction indicators, but also a new range of alloy wheels and smaller bumpers protections than the old. Although still very recognisable, however enough queue shows changed: firstly, the lanterns were changed in the internal geometry and now include LED lighting, second change shield bumper and tailgate. The latter has a black upper molding, which almost seems to expand the surface of the window. In bumper you notice that the lower portion of black in the middle is slightly elevated to simulate a diffuser.

New Ssangyong Actyon sports 2012

The new SsangYong Actyon Sports 2012 was officially unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this year 2012, but now the Korean House has released full details of the model on the Italian market. The aesthetics of the new SsangYong pickup is a lot nicer than the old model: Although the design is objective, it’s really hard to find any previous lover style. Especially the front gained a more traditional look, but at the same time the most aggressive and thanks especially to engines, headlights with burnished Fund and showy protections. Even the interiors of the SsangYong Actyon Sports 2012 are more manicured and polished than before. In addition also the design is more modern and pleasant. Italian market there will only be a motor for SsangYong Actyon Sports — the 2.0-litre turbo diesel E-5 Euro xdI Active from 155 HP at 4,000 rpm and torque of 360 Nm, between 1,500 and 2,800 RPM.

The transmission is entrusted to a standard six-speed manual transmission. Consumption of the new SsangYong Actyon Sports 2012 stands upon a declared value of 7.4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, equivalent to a distance of about 13.5 km/l. Fuel consumption go up if you opt for the four-wheel drive: the House declares 7.5 litres/100 km, which is 13.3 km/l. CO2 emissions amounted to 196 g/km for the front-wheel-drive version and 199g/km for the 4 × 4. This pushes the engine pick up Korean up to a top speed of 190 km/h, guaranteeing good performance overall. The size of the SsangYong Actyon Sports 2012? The length is 4.99 metres, width of 1.91 and height of 1.79, with a wheelbase of 306 cm.

The Actyon Sports of new generation allows optimum load characteristics as always: the maximum capacity is of 692 or 683 kg (depending on whether the front wheel or 4 × 4), while maximum towable weight is less than 2,300 kg braked towable mass for. The weight is of 1,873 kg for that with traction 4 × 2, 1,982 for the integral.