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Saturday, November 5, 2011

2012 Buick Verano Sedan



If you've been following the announcement on Carscoop, the 2012 Buick Verano won't come as a delight as the new stream-lined automobile is the South United claims edition of GM's The far east industry Buick Excelle GT that was unveiled in the first half of 2010. The two Buicks are similar in appearance right up to the somewhat gaudy opera eye brows over the longest tail lights.

The small Buick is primarily the automobile edition of the Western industry Opel Astra, something that is noticeable from the account appearance as well as the internal, and is designed on the same program and stocks primary website structure with the Chevy Cruze.

The VW Jetta-sized Verano methods 183.9 in. (4,671 mm) extensive, 71.4 in. (1,815 mm) wide and 58.4 in. (1,484 mm) large, offering a 105.7 in. (2,685 mm) extensive wheelbase.

Under the skin, the Verano's front side revocation uses decoupled MacPherson struts and the raise a H Z-link design. Guiding information are carried out by an energy steering program, offering a dual-pinion carrier, while avoiding energy is presented by a four-wheel dvd braking program system with normal anti-lock and electrical braking program power syndication, as well as StabiliTrak electrical steadiness management with footing management.

At start, the new Buick Verano will presented with a normal 2.4-liter Ecotec four-cylinder website providing an approximated 177 power (132 kW) and 170 lb.-ft. of top twisting (230 Nm), with a six-speed automated indication driving a car a vehicle the top side tires. GM says the primary Verano will come back a 0-60 mph [96 km/h] operation of 8.0 minutes and an approximated 31 mpg [7.6 lt/100km] on the road.

The Detroit car maker said a more highly effective 2.0-liter turbocompresseur website will be presented later on. In The far east, the Verano's double sister is available with a naturally-aspirated 1.8-liter developing 145HP and a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-pot providing 181HP.

The 2012 Verano stream-lined automobile will be given its world initial at the South United claims Global Vehicle Show in Detroit next week and go available in the States in it all 1 / 4 of 2011. Prices has yet to be produced, though an supposedly recognized file that was published online advises that the Verano will start at around $21,000.

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Sunday, September 18, 2011

IAA 2011: Skoda MissionL Concept Previews New Compact Sedan



Czech car manufacturer and member of the VW Group, Skoda, is on a…mission at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to preview its upcoming compact sedan model with a close to production ready concept car named MissionL.

The production model will be positioned between the smaller Fabia and the larger Octavia challenging the likes of the Focus sedan in Europe, Russia, China, and India. Skoda said the as-of-yet unnamed compact sedan will launch in India by the end of 2011 and the rest of the world in the beginning of next year.

“We have taken a very pure approach to this design study – we have structured the surfaces simply, but impressively,” says Skoda Board of Directors Member for Technological Development Eckhard Scholz.

“The car has a strong, sporty look which conveys a beautiful simplicity and a youthful and contemporary appearance. Many people look for clean, minimalistic lines, and the MissionL concept offers all that,” Scholz added.

Albeit Skoda makes no mention in the teaser press release, given the positioning of the model as well as certain details of the design, it appears that the MissionL is the Czech variant of the VW Jetta.

Skoda has not yet released any information on the car's specifications but future buyers should expect the usual mix of diesel and gasoline engines found throughout the Volkswagen Group.

“This premiere kicks off ŠKODA's model offensive for the coming years," said Skoda Board Chairman, Winfried Vahland. “This new compact model, along with other new products to follow, will enable us to accomplish our goal of increasing global annual sales to 1.5 million vehicles by 2018. We are going to present a new car approximately every six months over the next few years.”

 
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

IAA 2011: Skoda MissionL Concept Previews New Compact Sedan



Czech car manufacturer and member of the VW Group, Skoda, is on a…mission at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show to preview its upcoming compact sedan model with a close to production ready concept car named MissionL.

The production model will be positioned between the smaller Fabia and the larger Octavia challenging the likes of the Focus sedan in Europe, Russia, China, and India. Skoda said the as-of-yet unnamed compact sedan will launch in India by the end of 2011 and the rest of the world in the beginning of next year.

“We have taken a very pure approach to this design study – we have structured the surfaces simply, but impressively,” says Skoda Board of Directors Member for Technological Development Eckhard Scholz.

“The car has a strong, sporty look which conveys a beautiful simplicity and a youthful and contemporary appearance. Many people look for clean, minimalistic lines, and the MissionL concept offers all that,” Scholz added.

Albeit Skoda makes no mention in the teaser press release, given the positioning of the model as well as certain details of the design, it appears that the MissionL is the Czech variant of the VW Jetta.

Skoda has not yet released any information on the car's specifications but future buyers should expect the usual mix of diesel and gasoline engines found throughout the Volkswagen Group.

“This premiere kicks off ŠKODA's model offensive for the coming years," said Skoda Board Chairman, Winfried Vahland. “This new compact model, along with other new products to follow, will enable us to accomplish our goal of increasing global annual sales to 1.5 million vehicles by 2018. We are going to present a new car approximately every six months over the next few years.”

 
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