China-Exclusive Elantra Unveiled in Beijing

After 10 years of activity in China, Hyundai has unveiled the China-exclusive Elantra ‘Langdong’ (which roughly translates to ‘dynamic car, new generation’). Along with its new Santa Fe, the manufacturer is aiming to further boost its sales on the Chinese market.

The car will be produced at Hyundai’s new plant in Beijing starting in the second half of the year. The aim was to make a compact car with the feel of a larger car, and given its proportions it is larger than any of its main rivals. Its design is based on a concept called ‘Wind Craft’ and it follows the same design language as the other products in the range.

Two petrol powerplants will be offered for the Langdong: a 1.6-liter engine with 125 hp and a 1.8-liter engine with an output of 145 hp.    

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Close the world's fastest car

Official appearance at the Geneva International Motor Show 2012 (Switzerland), super sports car Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse quickly became a bright star appeared in the big playground.

Overcome many limitations of technology, new car that Bugatti unveiled to the public, set a series record in civil auto industry. Rank the fast car in the world is the recognition of research efforts and development of this car. Grand Vitesse Sport set speed of 431.3 km / h, exceeding the current milestone more than 24 km / hour (407 km / h) that the other brothers in the family holding the Bugatti Veyron.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport price Vitesse has approximately 2 million pounds - Photos by Autoblog.

Bugatti Veyron Grand Vitesse Sports cars also became the first convertible in the world reaching speeds over 400 km / h and apply the technology to open and close the hood at speeds near 200 km / h.
This car W16 engine, 8.0 liter capacity with four large turbocharger for a capacity of 1,200 horsepower and maximum torque 1.500Nm.
In addition, Grand Vitesse Sport is recognized as the most expensive cars civil world today when price is published approximately 2 million pounds.
Picture details the world's fastest supercar Bugatti Veyron Grand Vitesse Sports:

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10 best 2011 car technology

In 2011, automobile-oriented technology increases the safety vehicles and integrated features for handset manufacturers will be more choices.

Each year launched a new car, the car manufacturers are investing in research techniques, technologies and new features to attract customers. In 2009, the trend of manufacturers choosing technology increases safety, integration of electronics and global connectivity for vehicles. Here are 10 most popular technology in 2009.

1. Systems intelligent cruise control (ACC)

ACC not only can maintain the preset speed control device operating as usual but the remarkable feature of it is that can automatically adjust speed to maintain a safe distance to the car before and after . ACC uses a radar or laser sensor (usually located behind the grille) to identify the speed and distance of the vehicle. If the car slowed down before the system will send a signal to reduce computer performance or braking influence. When the distance was limited to safety, the control system increases the speed levels have built up. To turn off the system, you simply need the brake pedal.

Mercedes Benz uses a similar system called Distronic Plus, beam short-range or long range radar to prevent sudden acceleration driving crashed into a vehicle. When tested, the system works very well in urban areas and on highways.

The car label using this technology: Acura, Audi, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Infiniti, Jaguar, Lexus, Subaru and Toyota.

2. Navigation device according to traffic and weather

Navigation systems use global positioning combined with traffic alerts and weather is becoming increasingly common in cars, not just for the luxury car. The system will check road conditions and weather through the map. Information will be screened to suit the location and route drivers. With this system, drivers can find a detour to avoid the storm or find the most convenient way to get around the traffic from a service.

3. Active headlights

When turning the steering wheel, active headlamps system will automatically redirect the lighting of the driveway trying to achieve. That's the difference compared with conventional headlights only light in the direction of the car. Information about the position and velocity of the wheel of the car will be processed and send a signal to the electric motor, turning left or right lamp in proper perspective.

Only 18 months after birth, almost all automobile manufacturers began oriented selection headlights adapt to this. In 2009, this technology will be available on the Audi A6, BMW 1 -, 3 - and 7-Series, Cadillac Escalade and CTS-V, Hyundai Genesis, Infiniti FX, Lincol MKS, and Mercedes-Benz CLS.

4. Integrated portable navigation device

Portable navigation systems are increasingly popular due to ease of use, features a control panel, affordable. The manufacturer has improved the memory interface and control panel, making them more compact and take it.

The company uses this technology as Toyota, Hyundai and Volvo.

5. Anti-collision

Similar to ACC, anti-collision device will adjust the distance and proximity to the vehicle before the vehicle or other obstructions. If the system is that the car does not break up, it automatically signs with flashing lights, vibrating seats, tightening belts, etc.. If still no result, some systems will automatically brake to minimize damage.Volvo is to develop this system can detect pedestrians.

Currently, Volvo is adopting this system for vehicles S80, V70, XC60 and XC70.

6. Warning lane

This is a very useful technique for the careless driver, or deviate lane. Warning system will use a camera to detect lane dividers white or yellow. If the car run over the median strip without turn signals, the system will emit a warning sound driver. Some systems also automatically controls the right is a road vehicle or brake.

Techniques available on the Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Infiniti, and Volvo.

7. Internet access in the vehicle

The new service will turn your car into a Wi-Fi access points and safety, using mobile technology and equipment to users accessible from the lap top web, gaming devices or all kinds of other personal devices.

Internet service provider for Chrysler is the first car with UConnect Web service.Technology is integrated in the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge 2009.

8. Processing equipment blind spots

Using the camera or radar, the system will scan all areas where the driver can not see. If cars, motorcycles obscures the driver's signal lights will flash, warning systems and sound dangerous to drivers to avoid disaster.

Most complex techniques used in the processing system of the Volvo Blind Spot. The system uses cameras mounted on each side of the car mirror, warning device will be mounted in front of the car window.

The technique used cars: Audi Q7, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS and STS.

9. CCTV entire

Mounted camera system will monitor the entire area around the vehicle and displayed on the screen to help locate the car park. This technology is only available in the Nissan and Infinity, for example, Nissan Murano and Infiniti EX35.

10. Support systems and night vision with pedestrian warning

This latest technology camera using heat sensors to create animations, help the driver identify people, animals and other objects in the range projection of vehicle lights. Some systems also provide information about the depth of the image in real time, distance coding each object, represented by hot color (for objects at near and dangerous) and cool colors (for animals distant, less dangerous). This technology was developed to show the direction of motion of the object and change the car to move around. If the system determines that the front may be in danger, the driver is warned by images or sounds.

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Acura are adopting this technology.

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2011 Frankfurt Auto Show - A rendezvous technology

(AP) - The absence brands at Frankfurt two years ago, such as Honda, now back to the exhibition floor, Europe's biggest automotive, while the "patrons" as Audi and Ford is preparing for The most imposing appearance ever in Frankfurt.

Motor Show Frankfurt was held two years / times

Technology "green" again will dominate at the Frankfurt Exhibition 2011, BMW launched the first model of the i - the company's brand, it's electric i3 model. Audi may counterbalance the Urban Concept vehicles are designed to serve the travel demand in the narrow streets.

Volkswagen will try in the small car segment with Up patterns.

There is also a Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458 Spider.

Check out the new models of its remarkable at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, starting with a two-day conference from 13 to 14 / 9.

Audi

 

The focus on the Audi stand will be the Urban Concept , models designed for crowded city. The combined use of aluminum and polymer reinforced with carbon fiber material provides a lightweight car, but still safe and strong - as confirmed by Audi. To reduce weight, the seat is designed in line with the solid chassis structure, ie can not move anything. Instead, the driver can move the steering wheel and pedals. This concept car operated by two electric motors powered by lithium-ion battery. Cars can run 48km distance after each full charge.

Bentley

The second generation of Bentley Continental GTC with style "muscle" than previous versions, but will be more comfortable with a wider leg room for rear seat passengers, infotainment system using the display touchscreen and Heating neck and shoulders. 4 seat convertible cars use 6.0L W12 engine capacity of 575 horsepower, compared with 560 horsepower of the old car.Xe is expected to be present on the market in December.

BMW

The second generation of the BMW 1-series length and width than the current, so luggage and leg room for the passenger wider. 5-door version will be available soon in the European market in September, while the three-door will debut next year. The "super" fuel economy will be released in spring next year. BMW 1-series cars for the new generation are more mobile services and help drive rarely seen in a mini car, as it features the lane deviation warning and collision warning.

BMW will also introduce electric vehicle i3 - the concept does not anticipate much change going into actual production for the market in 2013. i3 is the first product under the brand name - i - BMW, will include I8 sports car due out in 2014.

Ferrari

 

458 Spider is the convertible version of the 458 two-seat coupe, replacing the F430 Spider models. Vehicles will use the convertible hard roof instead of the type promoted as the F430. On the same coupe engine: 4.5L V8 570-horsepower capacity, combined with semi-automatic gearbox Getrag 7 level. Vehicles will be available on the European market in September this year and in the U.S. in the first quarter of next year.

Ford

Ford Evos

Ford lies a global design language new Evos, a stunning concept car with four doors flip design wing. Ford coupe that combines three important elements in the product strategy of the firm: different design, intelligent technology and the ability of high fuel economy. Vehicles operated by a system of hybrid charger, lithium ion battery. Ford said that this concept will not be the actual production, but these are the detailed design and technology will gradually be put into practice.

Jaguar

 

 

 

Project C-X16 shows the seriousness of Jaguar in the production of a small sports car. This is the premise for the sports car company's future. Jaguar said its leaders need to have a small sports car and a sedan to increase competitiveness with rivals such as BMW and Porsche.

Kia

 

Peter Schreyer, Kia's design director, is continuing the innovative design for the company, with a sports sedan will debut at Frankfurt. Muscle car has recently signaled elegant new design trends of Kia, said Schreyer. Kia has not said whether four-door concept car driven later be put into production or not, but maybe some design details will be applied to a strategy of Kia cars.

Land Rover

 

Project DC100 (Defender Concept 100) expressed the idea of ​​Land Rover Defender in innovation, while retaining the features of the SUV was born in 1948. British luxury brand is expected to release a new version for Vietnamese models have "canned" and "rough" it in 2015.

Lexus

Lexus GS hybrid will be unveiled at the Frankfurt. The traditional gasoline was introduced in the Pebble Beach Concours d'event last month in EleganceCalifornia, U.S.. In the medium term, Lexus is expected to increase the market share of the GS from 2% to 3% in the medium car segment in Europe, competing with the BMW 5 series and Mercedes-Benz E class.

Maserati

Maserati will launch a concept design revealed part of its SUV model was developed based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee is expected to be present on the market in 2013. Vehicles will use the 4.7L V8 engine of the Maserati, for a capacity of 450 horsepower, combined with 8-speed automatic transmission of ZF Friedrichshafen.

Mazda

 

Model CX-5 Mazda car will compete with the Volkswagen Tiguan and Ford Kuga crossover at the small car segment. CX-5 is the first model in the new generation of Mazda products - technology application Skyactiv fuel economy and a new design language called Kodo - "The soul of the movement" in Japanese. In Europe, Mazda CX-5 will have two engine options: 2.0L petrol or 2.2L oil. Along with the CX-5, Mazda3 cars new version will also be present at the exhibition.

Mercedes-Benz

 

Said Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars of its new technology applications, such as gasoline direct injection engines 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged all-new design that can be mounted horizontally and vertically, with with the 1.8L diesel engine. Two engines are used stop-start system to save fuel, along with a new semi-automatic gearbox or 6-speed manual gearbox. Series B-Class will be equipped with collision warning systems following by radar.

Porsche

At first glance, the car Porsche 911 new lot like the previous version, but the reality is slightly more than the car size, while the height is reduced to increase the sports definition, dynamic. According to sources from Porsche, the car has enough room to install a hybrid system. Capacity 4-cylinder engine of 911 vehicles dropped from 3.6L to 3.4L, but the rate increased from 345 to 350 horsepower.

Toyota

 

With car Yaris hatchback version ,Toyotatargeted to young consumers desire to own a technologically advanced vehicles and exceptional customer care prices. To attract young customers love the life there, Yaris is equipped with infotainment system Touch & Go. The system uses a 6.1 inch touch screen, navigation functions, the integration of service connection and mobile applications.

Volkswagen

In the segment's competitive small car, Volkswagen hopes Up form will stand up through modern design and practical, comfort and high safety.Vehicles and equipment included a portable infotainment looks like a smartphone, integrated with the vehicle control groups and acts as a central display and control for navigation systems, air integrated in the car, telephone and audio equipment.

Up Vehicles are also equipped with an emergency braking system - the system covers the front area with a laser sensor and activates brakes when a collision is imminent.

The Ka

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