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Opel Insignia and Chevrolet Cruze in Europe next year

creatza — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:58:49 +0000

General Motors Southeast Europe, the importer of Opel and Chevrolet in Romania, will launch next year on the Romanian market Opel Insignia, the following average class model Vectra and Chevrolet Cruz, his replacement Lacetti, according to the company.
Opel Insignia will be available in sedan and hatchback version, Berlin will measure 4.83 meters long.
The new Opel will be available with front or integral traction. Optional offers FlexRide system (electronic control suspension) and Adaptive 4×4 (traction system with integral electronic management).

Opel Insignia

Insignia will offer seven engines, four gas, 1.6 liters (115 HP), 1.6 Turbo (180 HP), 1.8 liters (140 HP) and 2.8 V6 (260 HP), such as diesel and three 2.0 liter, direct-injection, with powers of 110, 130 and 160 HP.

Opel Insignia

The model will be sold on the market in the UK under the Vauxhall logo in the United States as a successor model of the Saturn Aura.
Chevrolet Cruze will be available in Europe since March 2009, at a price which will be announced later.

Chevrolet Cruze

The car will be available with two gas engines, 112 HP 1.6 liter, 140 HP 1.8 liter turbo diesel and a 2-liter 150 HP. Manual transmissions will be five to six degrees, but will be available an automatic box, completely new.
Chevrolet Cruze will be about 4.60 meters in length. The new model will be built in Ohio (USA) and St. Petersburg (Russia).

Chevrolet Cruze

GM is present on the Romanian market with a representative office of General Motors Southeast Europe in 1997.
General Motors Romania, general importer of Opel and Chevrolet brands, had a market share of 9.17% last year and 6.5% in 2006.

Americans vote of the car and on the bank of the park

creatza — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:17:27 +0000

America is certainly a country of opportunity … including the vote. Citizens are urged all the ways to reach the voting booths and are creating all the conditions to exercise their constitutional right to vote: those without shelter are allowed to state banks of the park as a home, those too can vote in a hurry booths of “drive-in, directly from the car, those with poor health are vaccinated against influenza or pneumonia with the vote, and those who simply do not know how to juggle the job and elections are warmly urged to take day – free.

A federal judge in Ohio has made a history day, when voters decided that “homeless” may be heading address when register to vote, banks of the park and other locations that is not residential buildings. In Southern California to establish “democracy drive-through” after voters in the state received the most coveted gift for those obsessed with cars, speed and comfort: special to be able to vote directly from the car, as you buy a menu of fast food.

Drivers can now vote without the spill belt safety devices originally designed for people with disabilities. If, however, is forming a queue too long to drive through, voters will be directed to a parking lot, where there is a classic voting booth. From a cultural point of view, American analysts argue, the vote of the car is a logical development in the country which invented the concept of In-N-Out Burger and proves to be a great idea for a nation obsessed with comfort.

Others intend to draw voters to turnout on Election Day joining the campaign of vaccination against influenza and pneumonia, known as “Vote and Vax” (vote and vaccine). There is a new practical, but it has proved extremely popular. “People have liked. It’s very convenient way. People ask us for some time whether we will be present in polling stations, so that we do, “explained a representative of the campaign.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

creatza — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 04:03:12 +0000

Hyundai presented the concept Genesis at the Los Angeles Auto Show, version that will appear in 2009.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

They’ve announced that the car has rear traction and differential with limited gliding, details which announce their true intention to get into sports car segment.

The engine is a V6 3.8 liter, with over 300 hp, with a 6 speed manual transmission gear box.
Hyundai engineers estimate that the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h will be less than 6 seconds. The braking system is based on Brembo disks of 340 mm in the front ant 330 mm in the rear.

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

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BMW M3 Sedan news

creatza — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:38:33 +0000

BMW presented second version of sporty M3 Sedan, which competes against Audi RS4. BMW wants to offer models for a higher market segment and to make more clients for this new model.
From all four BMW M3 generation, offered until now, only two had made in Sedan version: second and the actual one.
BMW made few changes to its sporty model to transform it in a perfect Sedan.

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan has a 4 liter V8 engine, which develops 420 hp at 8,300 rpm and 400 Nm at 3,900 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, with only 0.1 second less than the coupe.

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan

BMW M3 Sedan

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Holden HSV Maloo R8

creatza — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:45:28 +0000

Maloo R8 was presented by Holden Special Vehicles, with the occasion of their 20 years of activity, in Sydney, at the Australian Auto Show.

Holden HSV Maloo R8 features:

- Engine: LS2 V8;
- power: 405 hp;
- AP Racing braking system;
- Sport seats;
- Body-kit;
- Optional package: GTS leather sport seats;
- 30 inch rims;
- Price: $53,778

Holden HSV Maloo R8

Holden HSV Maloo R8

Holden HSV Maloo R8

Holden HSV Maloo R8

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3 Interior Design Concepts from BMW at DESIGNMAI 2007

creatza — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:53:11 +0000

At DESIGNMAI 2007, in Berlin, BMW Group presented 3 interesting design interior concepts. They have showing how creativity of designers and analytic skills of scientists can lead to interesting new theories.
The exhibited items show how specific forms and structures affect people’s perception. BMW Group will use these scientific findings & design realizations for interior design guidance when designing new vehicles.

Concept 1: “Concentration”

This object shows how human eye can be forced to focus. Concept 1 is a funnel- shaped object with a heterogeneous surface made of numerous different tiles. With increasing distance from viewer the tiles’ size decreases – forcing human eyes & brain to be more focused.

Concept 1

Concept 2: “Relatedness”

Concept 2 offers the arrangement of two seats in opposite line of sight, producing a particularly high relatedness – especially since optical contact does not exist, yet the both seats are a part of single curved structure.

Concept 2

Concept 3: “Concinnity”

Concept 3 represents balance, by the integration of seat and armrests into a structure consisting of several layers. The layered structure with free spaces between the levels leads to a balance between fullness and emptiness.

Concept 3

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

creatza — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:30:13 +0000

The new Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG has the following specifications:

~ V8 engine, 6,208 cc;
~ maximum power: 451 hp at 6,800 rpm;
~ maximum torque: 443 Nm at 5,000 rpm;
~ acceleration: from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds;
~ maximum speed: 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

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BMW 6 Series facelift

creatza — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 14:16:40 +0000

I have found on BMW site official photos with 2008 6 Series Coupe and Cabrio, in facelift variant.
You can see all photos I’ve found attached to this article.

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

BMW 6 Series facelift

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Aquada- Amphibian vehicle

creatza — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 08:58:39 +0000

I was always interested in amphibian vehicles, and now I’m able to tell you good news.
Neil Jenkins and Alan Gibbs have created an amphibian vehicle, called Aquada.
This amphibian vehicle will come in production and will also have a military version, which will be called Aquaski. According to the two designers, the amphibian car production cost over $100 million and they have work on it over one million.
Aquada had established a record, being the first amphibian prototype which has been rafting across the Sleeve Canal.
The future Aquaski will be created together with Lockheed Martin, a specialized company in defense accessories. After this success, Gibbs Technologies intend to create amphibian vehicles for any market segment.

Aquada- Amphibian vehicle

Aquada- Amphibian vehicle

Aquada- Amphibian vehicle

Aquada- Amphibian vehicle

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California against illegal car racing

creatza — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 15:16:48 +0000

The Californian police had crackdown aims to put brakes on illegal street races.
The Californian law has many drastic and extreme measures against illegal car racings and their drivers, in California.

California against illegal car racing

California against illegal car racing

California against illegal car racing

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