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Certainly, the 2011 Frankfurt looks sensational. Because so many Renault has unveiled its new Clio , Peugeot is going to retaliate with his 208. Moreover, if such a program is confirmed, it will be one of the first times the two sworn enemies will be renewed at the same time.
And if the Clio will inaugurate several new codes of Renault, Peugeot 208 will be the first era Vidal with a more sober and elegant design. The 208 is expected to inaugurate the floating grille, flanks and dug fire claw. We might even find some references to the past of the firm, including the side of the 205 and its covers at the rear quarter!
showing the base of the 207. But the company will mainly look at the lion to fight the extra pounds after the excesses of the 207. Aerodynamics is neat and engines made less voracious, with standard bearer in a new three-cylinder 1.2 turbo.
The range of the 208 will be based on that of the 207, although a small SUV should enhance the offer, below the future derived from the Peugeot Mitsubishi ASX.
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Renault Latitude 2011: The new Renault is it great!
So forget Safrane, R25, R30 or Vel Satis, the large new Renault called Latitude . It confirmed this morning with the release of these early images. 4.89 m long, much of the excellent platform of the Laguna III, a procedure which should also be approached much in its design and finish.
Gone are the hatchback, the look shifted the Vel Satis, up to the wisdom South Korean one really knows but if ur least for now! The Latitude is longer than the Vel Satis 3 cm, less than 10 cm high and as I said in the early morning, it will not be produced Sandouville (yes is the place to produce the 150,000 announced by Traffic C. Estrosi!).
The conventional-looking sedan and very classic, not to say bland world premiere will be unveiled at the show in Moscow in 2010 to be held and will make his first appearance in Western Europe in October at the Paris Motor Show. She began her business career in the first quarter 2011 on our market but it is also found in the markets of North Africa, Asia, Australia, Russia in autumn 2010. The Renault Latitude is expected to resume many of the engines with Laguna 2.0 DCi 150, 160, 180 or 235 Dci V6, the 2.0 L Turbo 2.0 L 205 but the 180 TCe discovered on the Megane. Finally it may be that entry we discover the TCe 130 1.4 L or 1.9 DCi 130 pending the arrival of the new diesel engine developed by Renault. BVA and BVD and ESR should be scheduled for this Latitude 2011. These are the first elements and the first images, we’ll talk very quickly and surely we are all happy to know that the stars of the Croisette will have for next year, a large sedan to replace the Vel Satis! It will make at least 100 on the road …. to follow.
Volkswagen: a “Tiguan 2″ in 2011
Probably Volkswagen wish he continue to collapse under the demand , the demand for the SUV compact Tiguan. The German automaker would consider in fact a seven-seat version for the next generation of Tiguan . This takes us in 2011. Yes, this leaves time to come and see the new Qashqai +2, confirmed by Nissan France since the news that has been devoted here to sell like hotcakes, all things considered!
This needs more explanation. This future Tiguan seven seats would be inserted between the second generation Tiguan seats five and the second generation of the Touareg SUV in the range of Volkswagen . It would be based on the platform of the next generation of Passat . And should give rise to cousins sold under the Skoda and Seat . Or how to share success with family. Nice is not it?
Top 10 car brands for 2010-2011
You and we read the news and are aware of developments in the automotive industry right now. But what about the future? What should we expect? Considering all models and projects officially announced by the manufacturers for the next 12 to 18 months, I thought it would be interesting to list the 10 companies most likely to watch.
Below you will find some clues about the brands to watch in the coming months.
Ford Mustang GT 2011 (Photo: Justin Pritchard/Auto123.com)
1 – Ford: The Blue Oval has the wind in the sails! With the Mustang , vans Super Duty , the Fiesta , the Focus and the Future Explorer, should I continue? Ford is preparing to eat a big market share in the various niches of the industry. Our test drives so far tend to confirm this scenario. The importation of European models will be like an injection of new blood in North America.
2 – Hyundai: Freed from its status as a small player, the Korean giant continues to experience increases in monthly sales as if nothing had happened. Again, everything is a matter of products to potential buyers. With stylish cars offering excellent price / quality ratio, such as the Sonata and Tucson next generation, the duo Genesis and future Equus, Hyundai demonstrates that it can do everything and do it well. When will a truck?
3 – Volkswagen: Having regained his place at the top of European sales (dethroning Ford), Volkswagen offers a variety of vehicles as appropriate benchmarks for driving comfort at affordable prices. The next Jetta is coming very quickly and you can bet it will put the package to impress clients and stay on Volkswagen’s best selling model in our continent. Then comes the Polo … wait until you see this one!
4 – Kia: Targeting young people more than its parent company, Hyundai, Kia is renewing its range in full. Forte / Forte Koup and Sorento us to discover the new face of the brand. Soon, the Magentis (formerly Optima), the Sportage and the five-door Forte will beautify Kia showrooms.
5 – Chrysler-Fiat: We all wanted that Chrysler will survive, so when Fiat has joined the group, the fiesta has begun. The first to get the ball rolling? The charming and adorable little 500. Other models derived from Fiat and Lancia are able to predict! Alfa Romeo? Too! Chrysler side, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee will soon be the day, like engines and six-cylinder four really competitive and the most successful designs and user-friendly interiors.
6 – General Motors: GM is in the same position as Ford, there are two or three years, that is to say not quite out of the crisis but at the dawn of a new era extremely interesting and promising . The Volt (you’ve heard, right?) And the Cruze will play the spearheads Chevrolet. Ditto for the Buick Regal. Cadillac and GMC will continue to run at a good pace. Overall, the American manufacturer can exploit a wealth of resources to become the world leader … provided he avoids making the same mistakes.
Chevrolet Cruze 2011 (Photo: General Motors)
7 – Audi, “LA” marks the time! Audi has absolutely no rest on its laurels or sit back. As the curtain rises on the A8 flagship sedan, the A1 and A5 “Sportback” (to be confirmed for Canada), TT-RS and RS5 are already salivating fans, not to mention the new powertrains (engines, transmissions and hybrid systems). Once again, Audi will have no trouble selling all the copies of its new products.
8 – Honda / Acura: Acura Forget, I still do not understand where they are going, but the CR-Z promises to make sparks … The new Civic expected in 2011, hopefully, restore energy to the Japanese brand (and new queen of reliability by consumers as a result of failures of Toyota). A new CR-V should not be long either. Strongly that sports and luxury Acura speaks!
9 – Toyota / Lexus / Scion: I’m not saying that the Japanese giant has hit rock bottom, but I feel that things can only get better from here. The Scion brand is expected to a significant success in Canada with its trendy small cars at will. On the other hand, the Lexus 200h and CT-rechargeable Prius will maintain the leadership of Toyota’s hybrid technology. We are still waiting impatiently for the famous FT-86 – possibly in 2011, I hope …
10 – There are some marks in 10th position trying very hard to build or maintain the momentum. BMW officials are determined to make the luxury brand’s best-selling world thanks to the redesigned 5 Series and many other treasures of Bavaria. Volvo, meanwhile, has changed its leaders but no leadership: the next S60 will open a more stable new era which will give rise to other high quality products. Mercedes also has a roll and continues to launch new models by the dozen (just exaggerating).