The Pagani Zonda R at its best [with video]

It is rare to see a TV commercial of a super sports car more than 1 million , and of course, if a manufacturer advertises a car, the spot should be somewhat comparable to the meteor which promotes. This is precisely what has made Pagani showing one of its great jewels, the Zonda R can be seen on-track action spectacular “in an advertisement for 3 minutes.

Tomas in ’slow-motion’ leave with their mouths open to see the shape and movements of this sport more than 700 horsepower . Three units of the Zonda R will “slip” ramp and leave a short film taste. An exceptional movie, as it promotes the car, one could not expect less from the first official video of the brand.

I remind you that the Pagani Zonda R has a Source Engine Mercedes Benz / AMG, V12 6-liter with 750 horses and 710Nm of torque, all managed through a gearbox 6-speed sequential XTRAC . Its Pirelli PZero tires are a 255/35/19 in the front and 335/30/20 in the rear, which facilitate to make the 0 to 100 in 2.7 seconds and reaches 350km / h speed limit.

Pagani Zonda R – nuove immagini

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Rank F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Vettel is at your own pace, just last year the championship very well positioned thanks to the great races that I do at the end of the season, now has achieved the 1st position on the grid with a time arrested in the 1.54.101 , is a pilot too consider for a present and a future.

The Scuderia Ferrari are very strong , its two drivers managed a 2nd ( 1:54.242 ) and 3 ( 1:54.608) post, considering that F. Massa had not flown before, from the famous crash last season ; While Fernando Alonso is the first time you make a rating at the wheel of a Ferrari, (the two Ferrari drivers went to court with a different composition of gums ).

The F1 team Hispania has come out again but with only F1 driver, the Indian Karun Chandhok was left once again without leaving a clue, it might be for security reasons …. anyway that the team is not all fine, because Bruno Senna has been able to dispute the classification and has been in last place …., as we discussed yesterday you are very far to be a competitive car .

On the other side, another Spanish as Mtnz Pedro de la Rosa has been a bit self-critical: “It was difficult, we have tried, but on the last lap I missed a couple of times. He had to try. As far as it goes, I’m driving well. I have been the usual Pedro, very quiet. I’m quite pleased. We lack top speed “

After his third place in qualifying today in Bahrain Fernando Alonso has ensured that is “happy as it all began.” “Everything is positive. Hopefully tomorrow get on the podium and be able to taste the Champagne that years ago I tasted “

Also leave a comment on the team : “Everything is fine. We are very pleased with the results so far. We are moving ahead, we have a very strong car, competitive in any condidción. Being second and third is a fantastic achievement for all “

Alguersuari think you have the most that could echo: “We had very little grip. We do what we can … I made a mistake on lap good with the softer tire. He saw it coming, when there is little weight is noticed. You have to work the car much more and I think we are better in Australia “

The grid from Bahrain is as follows:

FIRST ROW:
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Red Bull 1:54.101 Renault RB6
Felipe Massa (BRA) Ferrari F10 1:54.242
SECOND ROW:
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Ferrari F10 1:54.608
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren MP4/25 Mercedes 1:55.217
THIRD ROW:
Nico Rosberg (GER) Mercedes W01 GP MGP 1:55.241
Mark Webber (AUS) Red Bull 1:55.284 Renault RB6
Fourth row:
Michael Schumacher (GER MGP W01 GP Mercedes 1:55.524
Jenson Button (GBR) McLaren MP4/25 Mercedes 1:55.672
Fifth row:
Robert Kubica (POL) Renault R30 1:55.885
Adrian Sutil (GER) Force India VJM03 Mercedes 1:56.309
Sixth row:
Rubens Barrichello (BRA) Williams FW32 Cosworth 1:55.330
Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Force India VJM03 Mercedes 1:55.653
SEVENTH ROW:
Hulkemberg Nico (GER) Williams FW32 Cosworth 1:55.857
Pedro de la Rosa (ESP) BMW Sauber C29 Ferrari 1:56.237
EIGHTH ROW:
Sebastien Buemi (SUI) Toro Rosso 1:56.265 Ferrari STR5
Kamui Kobayashi (JPN) 1:56.270 Ferrari BMW Sauber C29
NINTH ROW:
Vitaly Petrov (RUS) Renault R30 1:56.619
Jaime Alguersuari (ESP) Toro Rosso 1:57.071 Ferrari STR5
TENTH ROW:
Timo Glock (GER) Virgin VR01 Cosworth 1:59.728
Jarno Trulli (ITA) Lotus T127 Cosworth 1:59.852
ELEVENTH ROW:
Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Lotus T127 Cosworth 2:00.313
Lucas di Grassi (BRA) Virgin VR01 Cosworth 2:00.587
TWELFTH ROW:
Bruno Senna (BRA) F1 HRT HRT1 Cosworth 2:03.240
Karun Chandhok (IND) F1 HRT HRT1 Cosworth 2:04.904

The Camaro Convertible is already in pre-production phase [spy shots]

Good images that will let us see how the manufacturing process of the new Chevrolet Camaro Convertible . After the huge delays the project, are already pre-production units rolling on the state of Michigan, as is the case in these photos obtained by Camaro5 enthusiasts who have caught a Camaro convertible with sunroof open in full evidence street.

The last time we saw clear images of one unit was tested without any camouflage, something that repeats and makes it clear that Chevrolet has nothing to hide from this new model . It has outgrown its status as a concept to become a real car, is being built in Madison Heights facility in Michigan, where will the first units later this year or early 2011 with its revolutionary roof manufactured by Magna.

From what I own tester says, the Camaro Convertible will arrive in dealerships in the U.S., approximately in April 2011, very close to the arrival of the Camaro coupe and European territory Orlando . I leave you with images of the Camaro convertible after the jump, more on the model by clicking here .

New images of the Chevrolet Camaro Convertible

Track | Camaro5

A test program for electric vehicles to debut in Germany

A new test program for electric vehicles will debut in Germany: E-mobility in commuter traffic (E-mobility passenger traffic) will service a fleet of fully electric vehicles to travelers

, and will be implemented in the Rhine-Ruhr region, which lies between the cities of Dortmund, Dusseldorf and Cologne.

The program aims to provide complete electrical mobility for all users who use everyday German motorway A40, in the section between the cities of Mülheim and Dortmund and Bochum Essema through among others.

A fleet of 150 all electric vehicles will be available for the route without being issued without an ounce of CO2 .

To recharge the batteries, will be enabled infrastructure of charging stations specifically for this project , which will be implemented next year. In addition, install a satellite positioning system GPS for data collection in order to improve route efficiency and battery charging.

The project will also have a contribution to science, as the behavior and results of the electric fleet will be monitored and evaluated by a panel of scientists.

Some companies and institutions collaborating in the project are Effizienz RWE, Renault Germany and the University of Aachen and other .

The fleet of 150 zero-emission vehicles will comprise 40 units of pre-production of Renault’s house along with other leasing 110 vehicles processed for the electricity they will provide the company RWE.

The vehicles are proposed by the Kangoo Express Renault ZE Fluence and ZE, and Germany’s RWE provide a Fiat 500 electric propulsion, now called Karabag 500E , in addition to the small van Fiat Fiorino Electric , which will have a range of up 140 km of Fiat and the 160Km Renault.

More about electric vehicles in Automociónblog clicking here .

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Hyundai Spain and markets the new iX35 (with prices)

The Hyundai iX35 have already gone through many markets where await with open arms , USA, South America and Europe will be an attractive product for many consumers. Spain Hyundai has already released the final prices and a few days ago showed the new TV commercial for the Spanish territory, opening and marketing of this new model.

Hyundai will provide two engines, both 2.0-liter gasoline one (163CV) and another CRDi (with 136 and 184 horsepower) , the first multi-point electronic injection, while the diesel technology will be common – rail. Moreover, can choose between three trim levels, Classic, Comfort and Style . I leave the price list after the jump, if you want to know more about iX35 click here .

New ix35 Hyundai Tucson 2010: all the official photos

List of official prices :

Spain

iX35 2.0 Classic – 22,245 euros

iX35 2.0 Classic Sky – 23,250 euros

iX35 2.0 CRDi Classic – 23,920 euros

Sky Classic iX35 2.0 CRDi – 24,750 euros

iX35 Comfort 2.0 CRDi 2WD – 25,750 euros

Sky iX35 Comfort 2.0 CRDi 2WD – 26.500 EUROS

iX35 2.0 CRDi Comfort 4WD – 27.500 Euro

Sky iX35 2.0 CRDi Comfort 4WD – 28,250 euros

iX35 Style 2.0 CRDi 4WD – 31.500 euros

iX35 Style 2.0 CRDi 4WD (Aut) – 33,000 euros

Also automocionblog : Hyundai iX35 Prices 2010 in France (here | All about the 2011 Kia Sportage (here)

Via | Hyundai

Toyota begins to market the Land Cruiser M-Edition in Spain (with prices)

Japan’s automobile firm Toyota has just expanded its popular range of Toyota Land Cruiser SUV with the launch in Spain of the R-Edition version of the model. The Land Cruiser R-Edition, outwardly recognizable by the appropriate logo on the tailgate, will tread new ground with a Spanish unit of 3.0-liter D-4D develops a maximum power of 204 horses .

The new engine (available with manual and automatic) is merely an adaptation of the unit which normally is a 3.0 liter D-4D 173 horsepower. So Land Cruiser R-Edition has significantly increased its strength in 31 horses and now has a maximum torque of 510 Nm, which achieves improved performance .

If in November 2009 to start selling the new generation now range from 4 × 4 is now complete with the arrival of this version of ‘high performance’ which, however, is not, according to the Japanese, an increase in fuel consumption of the Toyota Land Cruiser, nor CO2 emissions to the atmosphere greater than the motor unit from which this new engine of 204 horses. Thus, consumption and emissions of R-Edition versions of 8.0 the range between 100 km and 210 g / km CO2 the 3-door model with automatic transmission, up to 8.5 l/100 km and 224 g / km from the 5-door with manual transmission.

Toyota begins to market the Land Cruiser M-Edition in Spain (with prices)

The new Land Cruiser R-propellant Edition 3.0 D-4D diesel of 204 hp, which can be found both in body and three five-door with six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic, have an additional cost 2050 Euros. In this way, we can find in Spain a R-Edition with prices ranging from 40,450 up to 69,050 euros and .

Pricing Toyota Land Cruiser R-Edition 204 HP

Version 3 doors
1. Land Cruiser D-4d Gx € 40,450 R-Edition
2. Land Cruiser D-4d Vx € 42,050 R-Edition
3. Land Cruiser D-4d Auto R-Edition Vx € 44,350
4. Land Cruiser D-4D VXL R-Edition 49,350 €
5. Land Cruiser D-4d Auto R-Edition VXL 53,200 €

Version 5 doors

6. Land Cruiser D-4d Gx € 43,350 R-Edition
7. Land Cruiser D-4d Auto R-Edition Vx € 48,100
8. Land Cruiser D-4D VXL R-Edition 57,150 €
9. Land Cruiser D-4d Auto R-Edition VXL 61.000 €
10. Land Cruiser D-4d-R Limited Edition 69,050 €

If you want to know everything about the launch of Toyota’s Geneva Motor Show last Pinchad here .

Formula 1 2010: predictions automocionblog for the Bahrain Grand Prix [in poll]

Yesterday was officially started the 2010 season of Formula 1 , which predict as many as the closest and interesting in recent memory, we will ramp to 4 world champions, 16 drivers new or changing teams and 4 new teams (Mercedes, Sauber, Virginia and HRT). A bit of everything to live great emotions.

The many soaps are back, and have enjoyed free practice yesterday led by Adrian Sutil and Nico Rosberg and Fernando Alonso today with the head . Takes shape, the grid this year and all have already shown what they are capable in these races. Bets are open, Edu told you about it and we want to join it.

During the entire season will do our predictions before qualifying , each of us will bet on who will take the pole and how it will look the podium, plus some other element to consider. But also want you fellowship , for which we invite you to leave your comments and also vote in the polls. All after the jump.

Results pre-season, clicking here .

Formula 1 2010: Bahrain Grand Prix 2010

Leo. It is clear that the 4 who will opt for victories-a priori-be Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull. I think the pole will be Nico Rosberg, has stepped hard in practice and has shown steady and hard. The victory is perhaps most contested, see winner Lewis Hamilton, was inspired to forget last season and wants many thorns were removed in 2009, completed the podium as the Spanish Fernando Alonso. The rest of the positions of points, which are in theory 2, taking into account that the 4 top teams join, we could see an interesting battle between Renaul and Force India, very careful with the India team.

Roberto. As we have seen in practice, Ferrari seems to be in race configuration-ie-loaded butt. At this point seem to be ahead, so my guess is that Felipe Massa will get the pole tomorrow, probably with Fernando in second place. McLaren will be back, so my prediction for the race Massa and Button is second, one must think that Fernando is not going to win every race but I hope so.

Edu. The truth is that making a forecast for the first Grand Prix of the year, and seen the results of the pre-season training, things are difficult. Even so, and based more on feelings, I see very strong both Nico Rosberg in his Mercedes as Sebastian Vettel’s Red Bull. Still, first place in the Bahrain Grand Prix would give it to Britain’s Lewis Hamilton, who, after approving the rear wing of his McLaren, I think it’s going like a shot to start the season as the team takes something advantage in terms of aerodynamics with the rest. Total betting on Hamilton to win the first race of the year. It would complete the podium Vettel and Rosberg. Alonso behind them.

Jordi. Surely favorites have shown so far the full potential of their cars, and it appears that the Scuderia was made that more emphasis on training with a full tank, which will be crucial this season, that there will be no refueling during the race. To win the pole and I opted for Fernando Alonso and F10, it is important to go fast with a heavy car at the start of the race and to qualify ahead in the ‘qualitative’. At the podium, will most likely join him as second and Philip Lewis in the last step. This year, being first on the grid will be, quite sure, more than half a victory.

And you do

¿ opináis ?

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Toyota publishes an explanatory video on how to safely stop the Prius

Toyota USA has made a video to explain to American drivers how to act if the Prius does not slow as usual. This recording serves as a booster for the American owners of the latest generation of hybrid Japanese peace of mind, because after the recall of thousands of brand vehicles and over fifty of fatalities, it seems that Toyota has lost the confidence of its customers.

The recording emphasizes first that Hybrid Synergy Drive system designed by the Japanese company has the characteristic that, when pressed while you press the accelerator to the brake pedal simultaneously turns off both engines (electrical and combustion). Thanks to this system, the car can be stopped completely even with the accelerator pressed.

The manufacturer also advises that whether the driver will find that the vehicle accelerates from undesired, it must hold the brake pedal hard until we can stop the car , and if this were not enough , you must change the gear lever to neutral (neutral) and continue slowing to halting the Prius.

As extraordinary as it may stop the engine of the Prius by a long press (more than 3 seconds) the button start / stop. Toyota warns that stop the engine will cause the steering and brakes do not act normally, it may be more difficult than stopping the car.

Also you may be interested in the Toyota stand at Geneva. You can see it by clicking here .

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