Automotive The Racket

The Korean automaker Kia car has set a strategy remarkably aggressive in its expansion (both market and target segments) during the last couple of years to the point of consolidation as one of the automakers with uniform and constant presence around the world.

Now we can witness how Kia is in full (and risky) venture into an entirely new market for the brand after the good reception given to the GT concept car first seen at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show a few months ago. Just enough that the audience for this Auto Show runs out of breath by the design of the car leading to the design department received final approval by the directors of Kia to move into the commercial phase of development of this sport.

One of the most innovative features for an Asian company is planning to create a whole family of vehicles based on the concept GT, much in the vein of the BMW 6 Series will include a 4-door Coupé from next year. It is very possible even to see a family car with sporty lines very much in the tradition of Alfa Romeo. Read the rest of this entry →

Well, apparently, you can start to confirm that the Audi concept cars for their city, which presented at the upcoming Frankfurt fair will not, despite being electric, the prefix “e-tron”. At least this is what Audi has officially informed the media from their website. They have also denied that his Urban Concept is based on a previous model, as has been said. The prototype that will make an appearance is based on the principles of reduction, building efficiency and low weight.

The end result is a concept car that has eliminated everything that is considered unnecessary as superfluous and that strongly, does its interest in the sporty look. It is fabulous preset attention to wheels, which are outside the body without protection and also saved independently from each other, surrounded by plaques with LED lights that serve to protect them. The image of a compact exterior is exaggerated, with futuristic overtones (but nothing inside).

The car is a two-seater that puts their seats at a low height to give it a sporty look as well. All materials used for controls, for example, also have been designed under the concept of an ultra-lightweight construction. Enter the vehicle becomes something new as well, as is done by a gate located at the rear of the vehicle. The roof can be opened easily slipping back.

Audi, the car brand with four rings is famous worldwide, has already made ​​clear what the timetable for the program of training in driving on asphalt, known as the Audi Driving Experience, which was planned for the second half of 2011. This course is primarily aimed at improving skills on the wheel and learn how to act in extreme situations, as in a collision.

Once completed the training provided during the winter months and in extreme conditions like snow and ice, now it proved a good and dry asphalt, these are the courses entitled Dynamic, Progressive and R8 Sports Car. The main purpose of all these courses, although each is adapted to different levels of driving for drivers, is to learn to enjoy the ride while it’s all done with greater safety. Therefore, not only seek to teach properly control a car whole, but also offer training for emergencies. Read the rest of this entry →

Audi returned to the throne of the 24h of Le Mans and as expected they will celebrate in style. In this case will make available a limited edition to commemorate the victory R8.

This edition will have inside the 430 hp V8 engine that mount the other drives coupe but with the added effect of bringing a painting created for the occasion titanium, special wheels, brake calipers painted in red and new equipment as a system Bang & Olufsen audio that also includes hands-free Bluetooth and GPS.

Prices start about € 120,000, depending on what you want to plug. 100 numbered units will, which the revalued safely.

It is interesting to see how every day the cars acquired unique characteristics, such is the case of this new vehicle will be impressed and you want an insurance. Yes, it’s here the Audi R8 GT Spyder, a convertible as the coupe which is based, only heavier parts replaced by lightweight carbon plates. And, amazed, 5.2-liter V10 engine , as a long-stroke engine produces 540 Nm (55.10 Nm) of torque at 6,500 rpm, something really amazing.

This powerful car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. in just 3.8 seconds and can reach a speed of 317 km/h. Do you think that is enough speed? Besides that included the elegance of their seats and comfort them. To this we add that type has bucket seats and to your delight a powerful sound system “Bang & Olufsen, Bluetooth and a microphone built into the seat belt. Read the rest of this entry →

The Audi Q3 is already starting prices for the Spanish market. Audi have not left us just react since the Q3 will begin to see the light in April and began to be manufactured in the factory in Martorell (Barcelona). This model was presented at the Shanghai Motor Show and will not begin selling in Spain until after the summer (although orders will be accepted soon)

Audi Q3 prices are so

Audi 2.0 TDI 140 cv Q3 Advance – 29,900 euros
Audi Q3 Ambiente 2.0 TDI 140 hp – 32,950 euros
Audi Q3 140 hp 2.0 TDI Ambition – 32,950 euros
Audi Q3 177 hp 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Advance – 36,900 euros
Audi Q3 177 hp 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Ambiente – 39,950 euros
Audi Q3 177 hp 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic Ambition – 39,950 euros
Q3 Audi 2.0 TFSI quattro 170 PS Advance – 33,420 euros
Q3 Audi quattro 170 hp 2.0 TFSI Ambiente – 36,590 euros
Q3 Audi quattro 170 hp 2.0 TFSI Ambition – 36,590 euros
Audi Q3 211 hp 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Advance – 39,300 euros
Audi Q3 211 hp 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic Ambiente – 42,470 euros
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The company Audi, part of Volkswagen Group, plans to be delighted with a new car soon, when the July 26 premieres the brand new Audi A7 Sportback, marking the beginning of what will surely be the total renovation of many models of the brand.

Presentation of the Audi brand will be through Internet and satellite by various TV channels, showing a car that will combine the elegance and prestige that we have used a five-door car of a unique style.

An announcement is expected today and that will reveal many questions still hanging around on this car that is highly anticipated by those who are renewing their car.