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Continuing with its frequent updates, Volvo brings good news very timely. Already in recent weeks, the brand has introduced changes in the larger models in its catalog, and now it does on its popular Volvo C30 .

The compact Premium will now include a new diesel engine, which broadens the range reaching a wider audience. We are talking about a turbo diesel engine with 2 liters and 150 hp, with maximum torque of 350 Nm. Work with a gearbox six-speed manual, but you can also opt for an automatic of the same number of gears.

Its average consumption is 5.1 L/100 km, increasing to 5.8 L/100 km if we have the automatic transmission. Respectively, the emissions are 134 and 154 g / km. This entrainment of the Volvo C30 is very successful, and that there was considerable difference between the C30 DRIVe C30 115 hp and 17 hp D5.

With the new engine enters the compact premium minisegmento of approx. 150 hp, a sector with good sales. The official name of this car with “new heart” is Volvo C30 D3 , and is offered in four finishes available in the version normal. The price list is this:

Kinetic Volvo C30 D3: € 24,590.00
Kinetic Auto Volvo C30 D3: € 26,551.13
Momentum Volvo C30 D3: € 26,480.72
Momentum Volvo C30 D3 Auto: € 28,441.85
Summum Volvo C30 D3: € 27,781.50
Summum Auto Volvo C30 D3: € 29,742.63
Volvo C30 R-Design D3: € 28,824.88
Volvo C30 R-Design D3 Auto: € 30,786.01

When the crisis seriously threatens the big three U.S. automakers, namely General Motors , Ford and Chrysler , had to resort to a bailout with government money. The only company that does not accept the State aid was Ford , determined to endure the situation from its own resources, but the other two gladly welcomed the measure.

This time, he blew his turn to Chrysler to pay back the loan in full. Owed to the government a whopping yankee 5,900 million dollars, and 1,600 million Canadian dollars.

In total, the amount totaled 7,500 million dollars, approximately 5,300 million euros. Paying all of a tug ³ n, avoid the tremendous interest of 300 million annually. This sum is used to avoid bankruptcy, and the goal has been met happily. Chrysler already reaping economic benefits.

The giant Fiat was also a savior of the group, and his reward is more than juicy. Of a few are increasing their participations, and are starting to reach 46% to 86%, which will be practically the owners of Chrysler .

The best engine of the year has been chosen the 0.9 TwinAir of Fiat Powertrain . The Italian firm has won the important Galardo International Engine Of The Year 2011 , where 76 journalists from 36 countries experts choose the drive that they deem more outstanding. Super loosely to recognized brands as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes Benz.

Fiat gets second consecutive year this award, as it did in 2010 thanks to the 1.4 MultiAir, with its innovative management system air for admission n. Engine 0.9 TwinAir is mounted on the Fiat 500 (although soon mounted the Fiat Punto and Alfa Romeo MiTo Evo), and with only 875 cc two-cylinder reaches 85 hp.

It is clear that recognition does not value received power as a primary factor, other qualities are qualified. Their consumption and emissions are very low, and the remarkable performance. Also this engine has triumphed in three other categories: Best New Engine, Best Engine to 1 liter and Ecological Motor Best of the Year.

Moreover, Volkswagen was two trophies: Best Engine Best Engine high performance with more than 4 liters thanks to 4.5 V8 of 562 hp. In general, the Germans had a very successful presence. Audi took back an award for Best Engine from 2 to 2.5 liters for its well managed L5 2.5 Turbo.

While BMW wins Best Motor paragraph 1.8 to 2 liters with twin-turbo 2.0 Diesel 204 hp. They also double in Best Engine 2.5 to 3 liters with the 3.0 biturbo biturbo petrol and 3.0 diesel. To make matters worse, with its 4.0 V8, BMW turned to take the Galardo for Best Engine 3 to 4 liters, an achievement that has held since 2008 without interruption.

Another winner, this time from Italy, was Ferrari with the strong 4.5 V8 Best engine chosen over 4 liters of the Year Best performance based engine.

If we talk about radical sports car design, one of the leading brands is certainly Lamborghini. The Italian firm develops an aesthetic cars impossible to overlook, but it also provides a permanent source of inspiration for novice designers.

The same has happened with the Mexican Daniel Chinchilla and Alberto Fernandez, who created the Indomitable Lamborghini supported by the Italian manufacturer itself. It is inspired by the F-22 Raptor (like the Resale ), and liked the product so much that even a U.S. company has bought the rights to manufacture.

This is the company’s 215 Racing (based in Pennsylvania) that will manufacture the model on their own, and although they have the patronage of Lamborghini not be able to put that name at the time to market, will be called Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 .

This “brute power” has not been named in vain, as promises to the power of 2,000 hp with maximum torque of 2,700 Nm. That is really bestial figures. It shall be provided with an engine of 9.4 liters and eight cylinders in V, with two turbos. Will also have a sequential automatic transmission No 6 speed can reach a speed of 426 km / h.

The obligatory question is can they accomplish all this? The company is not an expert in these matters, and these benefits are not playing anything. But they’re determined to complete the project. Plan to build 50 units of Mostro Di-Potenza SF22 since mid-2012 at a rate of 2 per week.

It will cost 950,000 dollars (about 670,000 euros) and can reserve a copy by paying a thousand dollars. Hopefully this supercar so promising, but uncertain, got to see the light.

In the living room of Barcelona, ​​Volkswagen presented the highly anticipated Beetle, undoubtedly the most striking novelty of the brand. But other models have also been present, and exclusive releases for the Spanish market last straw.

We quote Volkswagen Scirocco Limited Edition , a limited edition to only 300 units. Actually no big news, because it is basically a Scirocco R-Line with some special touches.

Yes, has the advantage of being slightly cheaper in all its forms. For 700 euros less than it would otherwise, we have attractive 18-inch wheels Chicago, customized interior, panoramic roof and an exterior R-Line kit.

It was announced that this car will be hitting the Iberian market before the summer. 1.4TSI be offered with 122 hp engines and 140 hp 2.0 TDI with manual gearbox or DSG automatic (diesel).

Unfortunately, there has been talk about a possible motorization 1.4 TSI with 160 hp, so now we will enjoy a great sport, but that does not detract qualities to this Special Edition: The Volkswagen Scirocco Limited Edition . These are their prices:

• Limited Edition Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI: 26,160 euros
• Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Limited Edition: 30,100 euros
• Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI Limited Edition 1.4 DSG: 31,870 euros

A little over a year, Ferrari announced that it would launch a renewed version of Ferrari 599 GTB , which would have the name Ferrari 599m (for modificato ). N this supposed upgrade include certain touches on aesthetics more than anything on the outside.

But apparently those plans have been scrapped, as the mark of the Prancing Horse will focus more on developing the replacement of known model. Just because they are giving some insight to the car that will be released in mid-2012.

For example we speak of an aluminum chassis and a 6.3-liter V12 engine, mated to a gearbox with 7-speed dual-clutch, similar to the already disclosed mounting the Ferrari FF .

You do not have too much information No, but it is said that the Italians want to make a vehicle more comfortable and a little less radical. Understandably, the purists will certainly not welcome this news because it is a bit going against the spirit of the signing of Manarello . Do you think the same?

By Katrina Robinson

With the way that gas prices have soared over the past few years, it only makes sense that consumers are becoming more aware of (and concerned about) their cars’ gas mileage. If you’re in the market for a new car, gas mileage is certainly one of the factors that you’ll want to look into. With this in mind, we’re happy to present to you a list of the top three cars with the best mileage. (Note: Annual fuel costs were calculated using the assumed fuel price of $3.71 per gallon.)

1. 2011 Honda CR-Z
The Honda CR-Z lets you save money on gas without sacrificing speed and muscle. With 35 miles per gallon reported in city limits and 39 mpg on the highway, the CR-Z averages 37 mpg, which means that it’ll only take 0.68 gallons to drive a full 25 miles. The sporty coupe is reasonably priced, and it’s estimated that you’d spend approximately $1500 annually on fuel with this model.

2. 2011 Lexus CT 200h

Talk about luxury and style…and gas savings?! The Lexus CT 200h is a hatchback-modeled compact car that is sure to save you loads in gas. With a combined 42 mpg (43 mpg in city limits, 40 mpg on the highway), you’re looking at spending around $1350 annually on fuel…without sacrificing style. That makes this car hot, hot, hot.

3. 2011 Toyota Prius

We’ve saved the best for last. Go from 0 to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds, and save gas while you’re doing it. The Prius is now the most demanded car in the United States and is ideal for anyone who finds him or herself driving long distances—and frequently. The Prius comes in at 51 mpg in city limits and 48 mpg on the highway with a combined 50 mpg. If you decide to go with the Prius, you’re sure to soon see yourself saving a lot of moolah. Specifically, you can look forward to only spending about $1100 in gas annually.

As you can see, all three of the cars that made our list for the best gas mileage are hybrids. If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, it looks like it might be time for you to check out a hybrid. Be sure to look into the three we’ve mentioned!

Katrina Robinson is a freelance writer who covers a wide variety of subjects, from personal finance to obtaining a private student loan to student loan consolidation.

The Honda Civic is widely reputed for its reliability. The 2010 Honda Civic is no exception to this line of thinking. While the overall styling of the Civic might not be as catchy or fancy as some other cars on the road, it’s definitely a better vehicle overall. There a few different versions of this model and it can be found for cheap prices on the internet through sites such as motors.co.uk.

When designing the 2010 version of the Honda Civic, the engineers created a modern aerodynamic look for the car. The car has bold lines and a modern appearing grille on the front. Changes were also made to the interior of the 2010 Honda Civic. The seats were created to be much more comfortable than previous models. This change was made in response to consumer’s number one complaint about the Honda Civic – the lack of comfortable seats.

The dashboard layout is somewhat controversial in the respect that some people love it but then some dislike the arrangement. The windshield slopes down in a unique manner. As a result, the dash is very deep. When looking at the dashboard, the instrument gauges are within close proximity. The gauges on the panel are all digital which is different than some other vehicles that have standard gauges. The digital aspect of the gauges makes them quite simple to read. The shifting stick is located on the console between the driver and passenger.

The wheelbase on the 2010 Honda Civic is rather large. This results in additional space for the back seats. However, some taller people may find that there is not much headroom available. Basically, this is due to the design of the roof of the car. If you’re over 6’1”, you will probably find the back seat a bit cramped. The trunk is fairly small on this model. However, you can fold the rear seat down which provides extra cargo space. With so much to offer, this has become a widely sought after used car.

If it is car games you love, then car games you can have. Even better, you can now play some of the best games online for free. We all know that nothing beats the thrill of racing, and nothing beats free! There are a number of different games to choose from, and adults, teens, and children can all join in on the fun.

In addition to racing cars, you can race motorcycles, dune buggies, monster trucks and more. Race on tracks, dirt, land, or city streets, the choice is up to you. Racing games are wildly popular due to the challenge that they provide, as well as the fact that they never seem to grow old. Mastering these games may present a challenge, but there is little doubt that they are simply fun to play. While you may not be able to get behind the wheel of your own car and burn up the roads, while racing online, there are no limits!

Ready to play? Free-games.net offers several pages of car games that you can play for free. Each of the types mentioned above are available, as well as many others. Play one, play them all. They have a vast number of other game types as well, so be sure to check these out when you are taking a breather from the excitement of racing.