Lancia Targets the Younger, Male Audience with New Ypsilon Black&Red

Lancia remember the days when young men's final objective of the audience with Flavia Coupe cars like the very well written and the play was born in the Delta HF Integrale series? Unfortunately, those days are finite.

Today, the Italian company trying to reach the same demographic with cutting models like the new Ypsilon, White and Red, which will debut next month at the Bologna Motor Show 2011.

In the words of Lancia, the new level of fit "is designed as an alternative target for a young man who prefers a technology-related content and audio sports."

The Black and Red Ypsilon is available with a choice of two engines, one petrol unit with 1.2-liter 69 horsepower or a 1.3-liter turbodiesel engine that produces 95 horsepower.

And 'only available in four exterior colors - Red Clay, Black Flame Volcano three-story red and bi-color red clay volcano black roof, and a two-tone theme within the black and red upholstery.

Machine comes standard with air conditioning, high-end Hi-Fi 360 ° Music System, 15 inch alloy wheels, height-adjustable driver's seat, the front electric windows, and a host of safety features including ABS + EBD, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with ASR and Hill Holder, front and side airbags.

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2013 Chevrolet Spark City Car Debut at the LA Show

Although it has been available in other regions, including Europe and Asia since 2009, Chevrolet newest city, Spark, making its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Los Angeles on 16 2011 in November.

The five-door, four-seater subcompact sedan is available in the United States and Canada, one of the engine options, 1.2-liter four-cylinder engine with an output of 85 hp to turn the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox or Alternatively, the four-speed automatic.

"The new Spark is for buyers who want more than a small car" mono "- they want a car that can be customized, dynamic, modern and offers great value for money," said Chris Perry, VP of Marketing Global Strategy and Chevrolet. "Out of the dynamics of [the] Spark and colors into a fashion statement, but it is also affordable, safe, practical and very fuel efficient."

GM argues that despite its compact dimensions, Spark offers more space for passengers and their luggage as other mini cars that are offered in states such as Fiat 500, Scion IQ and Smart ForTwo.

Unlike all the above models will kick five doors, but the Chevrolet designers have "saved" the rear door handles in the C-pillar to make the Mini look a little sportier.

The European version of the spark scored four stars in Euro NCAP tests, scoring very high in the categories of protection of adults and children (81% and 78% respectively).

The North American edition promises to be even safer by offering 10 standard airbags and Electronic Stability Control is missing in the European version.

The spark is up to date with the GM OnStar system that uses GPS and mobile technology to automatically ask for help in case of failure.

Inside, the infotainment system MyLink is standard on 1LT and 2LT specifications. This system allows easy transfer of music libraries, access to Pandora and Stitcher Internet radio and navigation via Bluetooth connected smartphones, and when the car is stationary, projection of videos and photo albums on your screen 7 inches.

"This level of connectivity and entertainment was unheard of in this segment, so far," said Perry. "We know that buyers do not want to leave the customization Spark just because driving smaller cars."

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All-New 2012 Chevrolet Colorado Pickup Truck Revealed in Production Guise

These are the first official photos of the brand-new 2012 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck that made its global debut today in Thailand in final production trim. Over the past year, General Motors had presented concept versions of the Colorado in numerous motor shows around the world

Thailand will be the first country to receive the new pickup truck before the end of October with the Asia Pacific, Middle East and South American regions to follow shortly after. In Australia, the Colorado will be marketed under the Holden brand name.

While General Motors has not said if it will offer the new Colorado in the States, the company's recent decision to produce an as-of-yet unnamed mid-size pickup truck at its Wentzville, Missouri factory as part of the new agreement with the United Auto Workers, suggests that it may heading this way.

In Thailand, Chevrolet will offer customers a choice of 26 combinations of Colorado models, powertrains, cabins, and ride heights, including single-, extended- and crew-cab bodies in high- and low-stance configurations, wide- and narrow-body options, as well as two- and four-wheel-drive configurations.

The engine range comprises of two new Duramax turbocharged four-cylinder diesels with a displacement of 2.5- and 2.8-liters, both built at GM Thailand’s newly opened $200 million engine plant.

GM said the 2.5-liter diesel is rated at 150HP (110 kW) and 258 lb.-ft. of torque (350 Nm), while the larger 2.8-liter unit generates 180HP (132 kW) and 346 lb.-ft. of torque (470 Nm) with an available six-speed automatic transmission 324 lb.-ft. / 440 Nm when fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox.

Depending on the model, the new Colorado can be equipped with several safety features such as electronic stability control, anti-lock braking system featuring electronic brake force distribution, traction control, hydraulic brake assist, cornering brake control and driver and occupant front air bags.

“Our objective from the beginning of the program was ‘haul anything, go anywhere’ – and that’s exactly what the new Colorado delivers,” said Brad Merkel, GM’s Global Vehicle Line executive for Midsize Trucks.

“We have engineered it to meet the needs and desires of commercial and personal buyers alike. It can be a workhorse, a family hauler, a lifestyle vehicle, or a truck that plays to the higher-end premium buyer.

"That versatility is a big win for our customers. Regardless of configuration, they’re getting the features of a common frame and body structure, high-performing powertrains and outstanding refinement. There are no sacrifices in fundamental hardware or aesthetics, from a very basic two-door work truck all the way up to a premium crew cab." Merkel added.

 

 

2012 Chevrolet Colorado – HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

· GM Thailand’s largest-ever engineering and manufacturing program

· Total global program costs were $2 billion, including a $500 million investment to prepare GM Thailand’s Rayong manufacturing facility for Colorado production

· More than 2.5 million kilometers were driven during program development

· Developed across five continents for sale in more than 60 markets around the world

· More markets and production sites for the vehicle will be announced in the coming months

Engines

· 2.5-liter Duramax turbo-diesel

· 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel

Transmissions

· Five-speed manual transmissions

· Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with automatic gear selection via a toggle switch on the shift head

· A new two-speed, electronically actuated part-time transfer case is applied on four-wheel-drive-equipped vehicles

 

 

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