2013 Volkswagen XL1

 Here is the car of 100 km per liter

At the Geneva Motor Show have appeared of 963 horses of "LaFerrari", but also had the equally eco XL1 Volkswagen, the car that runs 100 km on a liter of diesel. The world's most efficient car is powered by a plug-in hybrid system, which ensures the two places up to 50 miles of all-electric range with power, ie with zero emissions.
Econome at the highest, but from the point of view of construction, the Volkswagen XL1 has been realized, to achieve maximum efficiency, according to the rules of construction of the car purely sporting.

Firstly, the low weight (795 kg), then extreme aerodynamics (cx 0.189) and low center of gravity (height 1153 mm). For this reason, only 8.4 horses enough to maintain a constant speed of 100 km / h. Traveling with only one power supply, the XL1 is content to less than 0.1 kWh to travel more than a kilometer.

Framework to contribute to the adoption of virtuoso high-tech lightweight materials - such as carbon fiber monocoque CFK - and the plug-in hybrid system, including the 2-cylinder TDI engine (48 hp) electric motor (20 kW) the dual clutch 7-speed transmission (DSG) and lithium-ion battery (capacity: 5.5 kWh). the XL1 is credited with CO2 emissions of just 21 g / km.

But can reach 160 km / h, electronically limited speed, goes from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 "7. Undoubtedly a consumption of 0.9 l/100 km is extraordinary and redefines the technical potential in the automotive industry.

It will not be the XL1 to invade the market in the coming years, but clearly shows the sum of all the advances in technology in the near future that will allow the cars to big to be much more efficient. Engines with low fuel consumption, plug-in hybrid systems, batteries are increasingly able and carbon fiber will be the protagonists of real evolution.

2013 Honda Civic Tourer

 Many new features of the Japanese House at Geneva

Honda at the Geneva presented the concept of the new model Civic Tourer. Very original and sports that anticipates the stylistic direction of Civic Tourer, a model that will be launched in early 2014.
The Civic Tourer has been designed in Europe for European customers. The body low and wide communicates dynamism, while the rear design will allow to have the ability to load to the top of the category.

And Honda also confirmed that the new engine 1.6 i-DTEC Earthdreams Technology enrich the range CR-V, after being introduced on Civic early 2013. With CO2 emissions of just 119 g / km, the CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC will be one of the cleanest and most efficient SUV on the market when it is introduced in autumn 2013. The 1.6 i-DTEC will be available on the CR-V in combination with two-wheel drive and manual transmission.

Honda unveiled for the first time in Europe the new NSX Concept, which reveals the evolution of the style and design of the supercar, and for the first time is revealed also the interior design. The exterior design is very faithful to the style of the original concecpt, maintaining the dynamic proportions and seductive, while the package interior boasts excellent visibility and driving position.

Finally, the Japanese house has confirmed the introduction in Europe of the new Civic Type R. With the application of technologies from Civic WTCC, development is progressing well and today, Honda announced that tests on the track for the new Civic Type R will begin in Europe in the circuit of Nurburgring in 2013.

Tecnospace Citroën C4 Picasso is a foretaste

 Yesterday we were so excited about the radical headlight design of the 'new C4 Picasso ", today we know why. It's a concept, young! He called Techno Space, and is in Geneva warmmakertje for the real C4 family sloop.

The Techno Space delivers what is expected: a showcase for fuel-efficient engines, with emissions as low as 98 g / km, and a onmeuuunig large trunk of 537 liters. The concept features a full-touch user interface with a high-definition 12'' panoramic display board, and it measures 4.43 mx 1.83 mx 1.61 m

The car has the new Efficient Modular Platform 2 (EMP2), which in the future thanks to external stimuli as bottled compressed much more fuel efficient cars will bring forth. And you score them in Europe.

Besides the sharp, Tubik-like front, we see, compared to the current C4 Picasso, still an abundance of glass panels, but now more straight-to-the-point, with fewer nods and frills in the design. "Tighter" So, if you need to include in a word.

In the second half of 2013 (IAA Frankfurt?), An attenuated variant of the Techno Space as C4 Picasso successor will be launched.

2013 Renault Clio RS

Heir to a long line of sport compacts, the new RS 200 EDC has many features in common with its progenitor
Here unveiled the long-awaited sporty version of the Clio. Heir to a long line of sport compacts, ranging from the Renault 5 Turbo to the Clio 16V and Williams through the latest RS 2.0, the new RS 200 EDC has many features in common with its progenitor: continues to be born in the factory in Dieppe, in Normandy, at the Department Renault Sport. Continues to have 200 horses under the hood, although these are now being paid no more than the 2 liter normally aspirated engine, but by a new 1.6 Turbo also delivers 240 Nm of torque at just 1750 rpm. In addition, the high cost of manual transmission is gone in favor of a double frizone six-speed EDC baptized.

The performance is absolute thickness: 0-100 in 6 ", 7 km from the firm in 27" 1 (thanks to launch control function) and a peak of 230 km per hour. As for the trim, Renault Sport has developed an innovative cushioning system: a second smaller inside the shock absorber main solution which according to the engineers guarantees outstanding performance both in terms of comfort and handling . Then there is also always the possibility to choose between Sport chassis or the more stringent Cup

Still, the front wheels rely on electronic differential to limit the skidding and in any case all the electronic management of the vehicle varies depending on the driving program chosen. In fact there is a button in the center of the tunnel, which is called RS Drive and is used to choose three different driving modes: Normal, Sport, Race. Depending on the program selected will change the response of the engine, the shifting speed, the steering assistance and the response threshold of ASR and ESP, up to the total exclusion of the latter.

But the most fun, which makes the Clio similar to a video game, are the functions RS Link, the multimedia system: a real telemetry to monitor all the parameters of the transmission and engine to time at their own pace lap and map with GPS circuits. But above all, the ability to activate the R-Sound Effects: through the audio system, the engine of the Clio sound, in the passenger compartment, such as a Nissan GT-R or a Alpine A110!

2014 Alfa Romeo 4C

After two years in the form of concept car is unveiled in its final form Here it is.

Finally, after two years as a concept car, the Alfa Romeo 4C is revealed in its final form, as we will see in the dealership by the summer and will also mark the return of Alfa Romeo in the U.S.. As promised, this is an Alfa Romeo rear-wheel drive, which relies entirely on driving pleasure and boasts a power to weight ratio worthy of a 500-horsepower supercar. But let the facts. Compared to what we already knew since the debut of the concept car two years ago, there are new: understanding the carbon shell built by Dallara - the main architect of a weight of just 850 pounds - and a 2-seater layout that provides for the rear-wheel drive and the motor in the center-back, right about the latter there are some nice surprises: you already knew that would be the 4-cylinder turbo petrol 1750 already Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde. But now comes the confirmation that it is an evolution with a new aluminum crankcase instead of cast iron and the suction and discharge redesigned. Power output is 240 horsepower, so only 5 more than Juliet, but it is already being tested a version with even more powerful 300 hp. As mentioned on the previous edition of this engine are confirmed the dual variable valve timing and technology "scavenging" to minimize the delay in the response of the turbo. It is coupled to the dual-clutch gearbox TCT dry, which is also already on the Giulietta. But even in this case it is a specific evolution for the 4C: management software adapted to the new car and Launch Control function for maximum inrush departing. The jackknife DNA, the 4C will be different: besides the already known features Dynamic, Normal and All Weather Race mode is introduced which automatically turns off the VDC stability control and ASR traction, calling into question while the Q2 electronic differential . One of the most amazing technical 4C, however, is that they have done without the power steering. That's right, for maximum steering precision and a sporty feeling, there is no power assistance. The steering is just a little 'heavy side, but the curves will certainly pay off. About of attitude, 4C take suspensive sophisticated schemes: double wishbones for the front and MacPherson at the rear, with tires differentiated between the two axles: 17 "front and 18" rear with possibility to climb, on request, respectively 18 and 19 inches. Unfortunately not yet been widespread performance and neither is the price. For the former, given a power to weight ratio less than 4 kg / hp, you might expect a speed of at least 250 hours and a shot 0-100 less than 5 seconds. For the price, however, the figure could be 50 thousand euro plausible.