2013 Chevrolet Spark et Sonic RS, MyLink de série

Chevrolet annonce que les Chevrolet Spark (1LT et 2LT) et Sonic RS bénéficieront du système info-divertissement MyLink de série. Il se commandera à partir d'un écran tactile de 7 pouces fabriqué par LG Electronics. Je vous laisse regarder les démos ci-dessous qui expliquent mieux le fonctionnement de MyLink que ne le ferait un long discours de ma part.

 





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Chevrolet Trailblazer, c'est toujours non pour l'Amérique

Jeff Luke, qui est le responsable des gammes pour les SUVs et crossovers chez GM, a de nouveau affirmé lors d'une entrevue au NAIAS que son groupe ne proposerait pas le Chevrolet Trailblazer en Amérique. On y a pensé mais c'est non. Luke contredit donc certains revendeurs qui affirment depuis quelques mois s'attendre à le voir débarquer dans leurs showrooms.

Pourtant, les Américains connaissent le nom de Trailblazer, il fût un SUV 5 ou 7 places assez populaire dans les années 2000, la production a cessé en 2008 lors de la flambée des prix du pétrole.

Ce modèle offre une taille et des prestations comparables au Chevrolet Traverse, la grosse différence entre les deux est que le premier offre un châssis à échelle et repose sur une plateforme propulsion alors que le second est une traction. Il faut noter que le Trailblazer a toutefois été conçu pour répondre aux exigences américaines, si GM change d'opinion alors il sera facile de le proposer sur place.



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The new Porsche Boxster: Spirit, declared.

2013 Porsche Boxster: Lighter, more muscular, more distinctive and more fuel-efficient

ATLANTA, January 12, 2012 – Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster has a change of generation been so comprehensive. The open-top two-seat car receives an entirely new lightweight body and a completely revamped chassis. The new Boxster weighs less than the previous generation and rides on a longer wheelbase and a wider track. These new dimensions are coupled with larger wheels and a new electromechanical power steering system to significantly enhance the mid-engine sports car's driving dynamics. The new Boxster boasts superior performance and is also up to 15 percent more fuel-efficient than previous models on the European cycle.

The new Boxster benefits not only from an increased wheelbase but also shorter overhangs, while the windscreen has been shifted forward. The passengers are enclosed by the completely redesigned, fully electric top, which now dispenses with a convertible top compartment lid. The interior concept offers the occupants more space and reflects the new Porsche outline with a raked center console, which, originating with the Carrera GT ensures improved ergonomics in all models.

The new sports car generation makes its debut in the classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. Both models are powered by flat-six engines with direct fuel injection, the efficiency of which is further enhanced by electrical system recuperation, thermal management and start/stop function. The base model's new power unit delivers 265 hp from a 2.7 liter displacement – ten hp more than its larger displacement predecessor.

Technically, it is now based on the 3.4-liter engine of the Boxster S. This now delivers 315 hp, which is five hp more than before. Both models feature a manual six-speed gearbox as standard with the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option. Both sports cars achieve their best fuel consumption and acceleration performance with the PDK. With gear changes without interruption to the power flow, the Boxster sprints from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds, the Boxster S in 4.7 seconds.

To enhance driving dynamics yet further, Porsche offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra for the Boxster, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock.

The new Boxster models are expected in U.S. showrooms in early summer 2012. The basic list price iwill be $49,500 for the Boxster and $60,900 for the Boxster S, not including a $950 destination charge.

2013 Bentley Continental GT V8 on Track

Two new Bentley Continental V8 models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9th January 2012.The new 4.0 litre, twin turbocharged V8 Continental GT coupé and GTC convertible achieve exceptional standards for power-to-emissions in the high luxury sports car sector.

This remarkable, new Bentley V8 engine delivers maximum power of 500 bhp (507 PS / 373 Kw) at 6000 rev/min and an extraordinary peak torque of 660 Nm (487 lb ft) which is available across virtually the entire rev range from 1700 to 5000 rev/min, providing exhilarating performance and effortless power delivery in the Bentley tradition. Combined with a new close-ratio 8-speed automatic transmission, this translates into a 0-60 mph sprint time of 4.6 seconds for the GT coupe (0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds) and a top speed of 188 mph (303 km/h).

At the same time, the new V8 Continental models achieve outstanding levels of fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions for the luxury performance sector and are capable of travelling over 500 miles (800 km) on a single tank of fuel.