2013 Nissan Pathfinder

Nissan has finally packed the all-new Pathfinder 2013 with a completely new design, luxurious interior and a lot of technology into a new unibody platform unveiled. "Unveiling the next generation of our Pathfinder is a great follow-up to the introduction of the all-new Altima sedan," said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. "With its bold new design, best- in-class fuel economy and family adventure opportunities, our dealers can not wait for the new model to share with customers in their showrooms.”

Nissan says that the year will remain 2013 Pathfinder off-loading capabilities, although the model is built on a unibody platform. Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 engine makes 260 hp to a CVT transmission, which improves fuel economy coupled. Fuel consumption is mpg to 19/25 (city / highway) and 21 for the 4WD model and 20/26 mpg and 22 mpg combined combed for the FWD model. Those are pretty impressive numbers, and expected, since the Pathfinder has dropped 500 pounds from the previous model.

It was a thing sacrificed in all this unibody packaging and weight savings - trailer load. During last year's V8 was £ 7,000 M0DEL the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder tractor pull 5000 pounds. The 2013 Nissan Pathfinder will go on sale this fall across the country. The prizes will be given precisely known, to start.

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2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo

Automotive journalists around the world voicing a fairly common perspective on Hyundai's Veloster Turbo: It's a sporty car with great value, but it falls short of a specific group in the hot hatch world. This group would be the heavy big dogs, like the Volkswagen GTI and Mazdaspeed3 be. In other words, it seems Hyundai wants this as a new report that Hyundai Motor Authority is a hot version of the Veloster Turbo a la R-Spec will be seen how the Genesis Coupe is addressing.

According to the MA, which was said to speak to an anonymous source in the Hyundai, was the brand of bike-star Turbo, as it was intended. The reason is to ensure better performance variant. If all this rings true, expect a lower, stiffer suspension, and perhaps an independent rear suspension setup compared to the current V-beam behind the bike-star Turbo suspension. Even more performance expected from the 1.6L four-cylinder turbo.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG fuel economy of 13.8 liters per 100 kilometers (NEDC) is a reduction of 2.1 liters on the previous model, which corresponds to a fuel saving of 13 percent. This decrease is attributed to the state-of-the-art eight-cylinder biturbo engine, together with the AMG SPEED-SHIFT 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission, the generator management system and the ECO start / stop function . The seven-speed automatic transmission has three driving modes and an automatic double-disconnect function to return and create an incredible range of variability. In "Controlled Efficiency" (C), the ECO start / stop function is active, the conclusion of the eight-cylinder engine when the vehicle is stationary. "C" mode also by a smooth, gas and transmission characteristics and the beginning of the change of acceleration characterized in that the carriage typically started in second gear in this mode. The AMG instrument cluster has a green "ECO" icon that, when the ECO is activated start / stop function displays.

The Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is equipped with 5 x 2 spoke alloy wheels. The 9.5 x 20 wheels painted titanium gray with a glossy finish with 275/50 R 20 tires. Also available as an exclusive special feature, the vehicle may be equipped with flat-black painted AMG light-alloy wheels with polished rim flange. The new AMG high-performance brakes deliver top performance in terms of delay, adjustable feed and endurance. Around the perforated ventilated brake discs measuring 375 x 36 mm front and 330 x 20 mm at the rear axle, high heat capacity and excellent braking performance. The front axle is equipped with a six-piston fixed caliper in the ML63 AMG, with a single-piston floating caliper system on the back. The brake calipers are painted red for the entire periphery, and are also available in silver.

With a maximum output of 450 kW (612 hp) and maximum torque of 1000 Nm, which enjoys top-of-the-range V12 model the connoisseur with its incomparable driving dynamics. The G65 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km / h in just 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 230 km / h (electronically limited). This is the first G-Class with the AMG 6.0-liter V12 biturbo engine, new exhaust turbocharger with an increased diameter spiral feature, waste gate ducts, coils and multi-twelve double-flow optimized high power motor controls. The result is a better combustion, resulting in smoother operation and the output power. The high quality carbon and alloy hood adds a final visual touch to this extensive package of new features. As in the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, the AMG SPEED-SHIFT PLUS 7G? TRONIC automatic transmission system is responsible for the transmission of power to all four wheels.

Polished in terms of appearance, the painted G65 AMG V8 apart from its sister model, the polished chrome grille, the 9.5 x 20 AMG five-spoke alloy wheels in titanium gray with, the 275/50 R 20 tires and the V12 biturbo logo on the fenders. Interior of the welcome screen with exclusive AMG V12 biturbo animation, the exclusive design leather upholstery and leather dashboard. A unique touch is the special feature of V12 diamond design of the chairs, including the AMG medallion impressed on the headrests. The most striking feature is repeated on the trim door panels. A wide range of standard with design black piano lacquer trims and design floor mats features with V12 emblem. An exclusive special option in the AMG Performance Studio AMG light-alloy wheels, painted matt black with polished rim flange.

The interior features more innovation compared to its predecessor. Provided along with the facelift changes as standard, including the new instrument panel and state-of-the-art infotainment and assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, the AMG instrument cluster with a color TFT screen, an AMG main menu and Separate VSA screen, plus white illuminated AMG door sills on all doors. This stylish E-SELECT shift lever with the characteristic AMG medallion is a familiar feature in other models such as the SLS AMG. An exclusive on-board environment is created by the design leather upholstery with ruched leather door panels. Available options for even more stylish interior with AMG carbon trim and design Exclusive package.

The prices in Germany at a glance (including 19% VAT):

    * Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 137,504.50 EUR
    * Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG € 264,180

Both AMG models are only in the combination long version. Start is from June 2012.

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2013 Toyota RAV4 EV

Toyota unveiled its new RAV4 EV 2013 to the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium here and said that the car is priced from $ 50,610 when it hits the market in late summer in California four markets. The base is a label with $ 810 shipping and handling costs made available. The RAV4 EV, a 115kW electric drive and batteries supplied by Tesla Motors, will it be sold initially in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles / Orange County and San Diego, said Toyota. The automaker plans to RAV4 EVs from 2600, to sell in the next three years.

The latest version of the RAV4 EV has a range between charges of about 100 miles and takes about six hours to recharge on a 240V/40A charger. Toyota RAV4 EVs that the behavior of, and dynamic load capacity equal to or greater than that of gasoline-powered RAV4 V6. Toyota said the front-wheel-drive RAV4 EV can accelerate from zero to 60 in 7.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 100 miles per hour.

The electric version of the RAV4 gets a new front bumper, grille, side mirrors and rear spoiler, a softer base to optimize the air flow. The RAV4 EV is equipped with LED headlights, daytime running lights and taillights. Toyota said the car is offered in three color options - Blizzard White Pearl, Shoreline Blue Pearl and Classic Silver Metallic.

Among the interior of neutron matter with blue accents on the seat upholstery and door panels, and 8-inch capacitive touch screen navigation, telematics and EV-drive information is displayed. The RAV EV is factory assembled by Toyota in Woodstock, Ontario. The RAV4 EV is still fierce this year, Ford's new C-Max, the first in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available. Ford has not said whether he plans to be a pure electric version of the C-Max on the market, as it does with the compact Focus.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan

His versatility and adaptability, meets the new Mercedes-Benz Citan a wide range of commercial applications. Based on a van, this is available in three different urban lengths: 3.94 m, 4.32 m and 4.71 m, it will be a variable five-seater vehicle with Citan Mixto folding rear seat, cargo area of ​​the mesh partition, and two sliding doors . This multi-functional vehicle is based on the extra-long version. The third is the basic combination Citan, who is also a five-seater car with folding rear seats and optional sliding doors on both sides, but this time with a long wheelbase. Depending on the model, there are three different weights of up to a gross vehicle weight kg of 2200.

As an alternative to the standard rear doors, Mercedes-Benz will be the supply of Citan with a large tailgate. Optional roof rails enhance flexibility because the optional ladder to facilitate hatch for the van for the transport of very long article. The selection of the motors is wide. Three high torque, direct injection turbo diesel engines with outputs of 55 kW (75 hp) to 81 kW (110 hp) and a tangy, supercharged gasoline engine produces 84 kW (114 hp) covers all standard requirements. All diesel engines have a particulate filter. Five-and six-speed manual transmission with a joystick gear within easy reach on the center console, transmitting power to the front wheels. The gasoline Citan comes with a standard Blue EFFICIENCY package, which is optional for the diesel versions. Among other functions, this includes the ECO start / stop function, battery and generator management as well as optimized tires with low rolling resistance, depending on the version again lower fuel consumption.

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2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Black Vapor And Alpine White

The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is already felt a very powerful SUV that for the 2013 model year, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 will go largely unchanged. For 2013, Jeep has added a bright white 'Alpine' and brilliant black 'Vapor' special model, the unique exterior and Black Vapor Chrome split 5-spoke wheel covers.

The power supply for the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is still a huge 6.4-liter V8 engine making 470-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. This ensures that run 0-60 in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph mid 16 seconds range, quarter-mile in the middle of the 13-second set, 60 to 0116 mph in food and a top speed of 160 miles per hour. The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 price starts at $ 59,995. The prices of the Alps and the Vapor special edition package are $ 2,495.

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2012 Ford F150 EcoBoost

Ford is planning the next generation F-150 pickup truck, and leans against the use of aluminum for the most part of the body. This movement, according to Edmunds.com, would "petrify" competition, because it would relieve the empty weight and improve fuel economy.

"The competition from the breakthroughs that Ford could do for weight reduction and fuel savings are petrified," said Edmunds.com senior analyst Michelle Krebs. "The F-150 is already the dominant truck in the market, and if Ford can his customers to convince that shake an aluminum truck, the same pace that their current truck to resist contracts, then the segment is still stronger than in Ford EcoBoost introduced in 2011.”

Prices and EPA ratings are not yet available, but we do need to improve mpg in the 16/22 city / highway, the current model, the 3.50-liter V6 engine average. With regard to prices, they can get out of the 2012 starting price of $ 24,495, as analysts predict an estimated construction cost of $ 1,500 increase for trucks with aluminum material.

Another incentive to get the material for the next Ford F-150 is the consumer response to higher fuel efficiency in large vehicles. For example, the 2011 F-150 EcoBoost was with considerations for the model, an increase of 10 percent in the few months preceding the date of sale. In addition, improving the fuel is to help the new 35.5 mpg fleet average now required for CAFE 2016.

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2013 Infiniti JX

Reuters reports that established the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently completed a study on the latest model of Infiniti JX opened the full-size crossover. The study includes the emergency brake, which can not be applied correctly. Recall not yet provided, however, the JX is still the possibility, one in dependence on the result of the study. Around 8000 2013 Infiniti JX35s may be affected and two consumers complained about it so far.

The complaint was that "the Intelligent Brake Assist is activated inappropriately emergency brake autonomously allowing the vehicle to an immediate and complete halt," said NHTSA submissions. Stay tuned for more details as the investigation unfolds.

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2013 Volkswagen Up Four Door

Although the Volkswagen Up is not for the U.S., those interested and able, Wolfsburg automaker knows how to get town car, it will come with a whole new, and more efficient gearing options are. Volkswagen calls its automated sequential gearbox, or asks what costs the UK £ 595 buyer.

The ASG is essentially a computerized version of the Up the regular five-speed cog swapper, and both in three and five door versions of the Up and High available ... uhm, Upper variants. Although, because it is automated, the transmission is operating in conjunction with computer control and stability ECU, which then tells the transmission what gear is best for the current state of the roads. Unfortunately, there is no steering wheel-mounted paddle shifter.

The field for the new ASG Up creates an increase in average fuel economy of 1.4 mpg, mpg for an average of 64.2, while the CO2 emissions to drop to 103g/km 2g/km. The Volkswagen Up ASG is now available for order and deliveries are expected to begin in October this year.

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2013 Cadillac XTS

In addition to this plan of security technologies in the new 2013 XTS and ATS Limousine, Used Cadillac's famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York City to eliminate the models' driver awareness and driver assistance systems, active safety technologies, maintaining a safe distance from others, the following include vehicles, even in stop-and-go traffic.

Caddy engineers have used the bridge with metal housing and traffic - allowing them to refine the radar sensors, allowing them to make the difference between objects, such as bridge railings, and to tell the structure of the actual vehicle traffic.

Brain "of the camera, sensors and radar technology to serve as the" "behind all the safety equipment, the input data 25 times per second in the car's computer network," said Nickolaou. "We have found that the best way to test the accuracy of the system, the performance in stressful traffic situations, which could be confused was better than these conditions be measured on the Brooklyn Bridge, can be found."

The power supply for the 2013 Cadillac XTS comes from a 3.6-liter V6 (LFX) engine makes an estimated 300 horsepower. The engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and a front-or all-wheel-drive layout. The Haldex all-wheel-drive system features an electronic limited-slip differential distributes the torque between the rear wheels. Along with Magnetic Ride Control, the XTS 2013 lends Brembo brakes on Caddy V-Series high-performance models. Pricing starts at $ 44,995.

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