2010 September 14 » Young man Blog

20 examples of the advanced all-electric Audi A1 premium compact hatchback are set to take to Munich’s streets in pilot project

Sep 142010

* 20 Audi A1 e-trons will be on trial in Munich and its environs by mid-2011as part of a project undertaken by Audi AG, E.ON, Stadtwerke München and the Technical University of Munich
* 200 ‘electric filling stations’ to be built to deliver ‘green electricity’
* Audi A1 e-tron – 102PS, top speed 81mph, equivalent ‘fuel economy’ using range extender 148.7mpg, equating to 45g/km CO2 output

Munich’s electricity supply is about to spark 20 road-ready Audi A1 e-trons into life on the German city’s streets as part of an exciting pilot project undertaken by Audi AG in partnership with E.ON, the Munich municipal utility company Stadtwerke München (SWM) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM).
All 20 examples of the innovative battery-powered ‘Mega City vehicle’ (MCV) will be operational by mid-2011 as participants in the “eflott” project, which forms part of the “Model Region Electromobility Munich” initiative sponsored by the German Federal Ministry of Transport. ‘Fuelled’ by 200 newly installed charging stations, they will enable experts to address a number of issues, from the data transfer between the driver, vehicle and electric filling station to the power grid and the use of smartphones as the central interface for the driver.

DC LAUNCHES GYMKHANA THREE, PART [w/video]

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Sep 142010

Ken Block Takes Gymkhana To A Whole New Level With Ultimate Playground Concept

September 14, 2010 – HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – DC and Ken Block are proud to announce the release of the newest video in the widely successful Gymkhana franchise with Gymkhana THREE, Part 2; Ultimate Playground; l’Autodrome, France. Following up Part 1; The Music Video Infomercial, this action-packed video focuses on the acclaimed raw driving style seen in the original Gymkhana Practice. DC Co-Founder/Chief Brand Officer and World Rally Championship driver, Ken Block scoured the globe to find the “Ultimate Playground,” an amazing location that allowed Ken to take Gymkhana to a new, groundbreaking level in his Ford Fiesta. Check out the craziest Gymkhana video yet now live at http://www.dcshoes.com/gym3.

“The stunts I perform in Gymkhana THREE, Part 2 are without a doubt the craziest stuff I have ever attempted behind the wheel,” said Ken. “We knew in order to out do the previous films, we’d really have to take it to the next level, and since you can’t kickflip a car, the location needed to allow me to do things never done before in car. Sure, I’ve seen people drift banks, but never ones this steep, and never head on. I treated the Autodrome’s 51-degree wall like a quarter pipe and it was awesome. Awesomely sketchy! Who knew you could do a wall ride in a car?”

THINKING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX – HYUNDAI ix20 TO MAKE A PARIS DEBUT

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Sep 142010

- All-new Hyundai mini-MPV to be revealed at Paris Motor Show
- Facelifted version of best-selling i10 unveiled
- Class-leading CO2 emissions for both models

Hyundai will kick off an intensive period of product launches by unveiling two important new models at this year’s Paris Motor Show.

First of these exciting new models is Hyundai’s new B-segment MPV, named ix20. The ix20 is the second European model to adopt Hyundai’s new ‘fluidic sculpture’ design language which helps differentiate it from the boxy ‘minivan’ image typically associated with the segment.

2011 Shelby GT500 Super Snake

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Sep 142010

Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI:PK), will offer a Super Snake post title package for the 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 with new styling cues and an optional 800 horsepower tuned engine. Only 1,000 total Super Snake packages for the 2011 model year car will be built at the Shelby American facility in Las Vegas or one of the official Shelby Mod Shops, beginning in September of this year.

“Ford Motor Company did a marvelous job making the 2011 model year GT500 lighter and more powerful,” said John Luft, president of Shelby American. “Our team applied its experience building Super Snakes over the past several years to offer a package that dramatically increases the new car’s capabilities. And with the visual changes we’ve made, it will be a definite stand out on the road or track.”

New 2011 Chrysler Town & Country: Exquisite Innovation Drives Families Safely to Their Destination

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Sep 142010

September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC today released photos of the new 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan which offers consumers fresh, sophisticated, styling; a beautifully crafted interior, improved driving dynamics, a new powertrain, an abundance of standard safety features and innovative technology that keeps Walter P. Chrysler’s legacy of engineering innovations alive and well.

The company that invented the modern minivan segment continues to set the standard with the latest generation Chrysler Town & Country minivan. Every 2011 Chrysler Town & Country minivan comes standard with SafetyTec™, a package of 40 standard safety and technology features, including Blind Spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path Detection, which are only available on Chrysler Group minivans.

Lamborghini’s Manifesto for future supersportscars

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Sep 142010

“Lamborghini stands for extreme and uncompromising supersportscars of the best Italian tradition.
Tradition as a value however, lives at Lamborghini alongside innovation.

We are redefining the future of our supersportscars around the two main reasons to buy: design and performance.
Design has been and always will be reason number one, and we will make sure a Lamborghini will always be recognizable through its significant stylistic features.

Coming Soon From Jeep®: 2011 Patriot with Aggressive New Styling, Segment- leading Capability and Unsurpassed 4×4 Fuel Economy

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Sep 142010

September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC released images today of the new 2011 Jeep Patriot, the affordable compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that offers consumers segment-leading capability and unsurpassed 4×4 fuel economy, along with classic, rugged Jeep styling.

Jeep Patriot’s classic exterior styling and capability are enhanced for 2011 with new front and rear fascias, a body-color grille, and an increased 4×4 ride height. Ride-and-handling is refined courtesy of retuned steering and suspension systems. Interior enhancements round out the new-for-2011 features, and include significantly upgraded touch points.

Craftsmanship, Elegance and Value: Chrysler Brand Introduces the New 2011 Chrysler 200

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Sep 142010

September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – Chrysler Group LLC today released photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan. Offering consumers exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, a refined and spirited driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety features and an extraordinary level of standard content, the 2011 Chrysler 200 is an exciting alternative for customers that want style and substance, all at a surprising value.

Virtually every system in the sedan is new or upgraded for 2011, giving the Chrysler 200 its own identity and space in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment. Exterior and sheet metal upgrades include: front and rear fascias and fenders, grille featuring the new Chrysler brand winged badge, hood, rear decklid and exterior mirrors, new projector headlamps and fog lamps, new LED taillamps and a LED center high-mounted stop light.

The Fiat 500 Sport – Arriving Soon to America

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Sep 142010

September 14, 2010 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The reborn and reimagined Fiat 500 is arriving soon to America. Born in Italy, perfectly tailored for America, the Cinquecento is as vibrant and engaging as it is fit and nimble. The Sport model, featured in these images, illustrates Fiat’s smart and stylish design aesthetic. Like the original Fiat 500 a half-century ago, the new Cinquecento continues its timeless value while embracing individual expression and opportunity – all infused with world-class craftsmanship.

The Cinquecento offers unique adaptations for the North American market and is designed for individuals who demand that style and fashion can coexist with practicality and functionality. Matching its sport-tuned suspension, the Fiat 500 Sport features athletically styled front and rear fascias with a larger grille and flared aerodynamic treatment. Between its unique 16-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray painted pockets, the Cinquecento incorporates new body-side sill cladding for an enhanced sport appearance.

Cadillac marks new start in Europe with attractive 2011 product portfolio at the Paris Motor Show in October 2010

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Sep 142010

* Cadillac shows full model range to mark new start in Europe
* Cadillac Europe starts operations with a network of 40 authorized dealers
* CTS-V Coupe celebrates European premiere

Paris – Marking the new start in Europe, Cadillac presents its attractive range of model year 2011 vehicles, including the CTS Coupe, the CTS Sport Wagon, the CTS-V Sedan, the SRX Crossover and the Escalade Hybrid. Cadillac starts its European activities with a newly established retailer network, consisting of roughly 40 fully authorized dealers in key European markets. In addition, a pan-European network of certified repairers will look after the Cadillac vehicles in Europe.

“We have made huge progress since we announced the new start of Cadillac activities in Europe at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year,” says Wolfgang Schubert, Managing Director of Cadillac Europe, “and we are proud to present a strong product line up here in Paris, documenting that Cadillac is here to stay as a serious competitor in the premium market.”