HIROSHIMA, Japan - Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda TAKERI next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV equipped with the full array of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY*1 as well as other new technologies and production models.

The 2011 Tokyo Motor Show will run from December 3 through 11, 2011, at the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). The press days will be November 30 and December 1. Mazda will hold its press conference at 8:30 a.m. (JST) on November 30.Mazda’s theme for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show is “Environmental Technology, Pushing the Boundaries of the Emotion of Motion.” Mazda has previously announced its plan to thoroughly enhance environmental and dynamic performance under the Sustainable Zoom-Zoom long-term vision for technology development.

The Mazda TAKERI exploits Mazda’s new design language, ‘KODO – Soul of Motion,’ to bring a new level of strength and allure to sedan styling. The TAKERI features the full array of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, including the efficient and powerful new SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine, to deliver vigorous performance and a comfortable ride desired in a sedan.

Source: http://www.mazda.com.au/Community/News/2011/10/Mazda%20Takeri%20to%20bow

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Tasmanian motorsport personalities Jamie and Simon Vandenberg will contest their first ever rally outside of the Apple Isle when they hit the tarmac for Mazda at next month’s Targa High Country in Victoria.
The multiple Tasmanian rally champion siblings will pilot Mazda Motorsport’s turbo rotary RX-8 SP at the event held around Victoria’s North Eastern Alps from November 4 to 6.

The Vandenbergs complete Mazda’s two-car team for the up coming alpine event, with four-time Australian Rally Champions Simon and Sue Evans already signed on to steer the company’s Mazda3 MPS hot-hatch.
This will be Jamie and Simon’s second outing in the factory-backed, rear-wheel drive RX-8 SP. In April, the Burnie-based brothers finished just two seconds off fifth outright in the car-breaking Targa Tasmania endurance rally.

It’s fantastic to be back on the Mazda team,” said Jamie. “Driving for a top manufacturer with a professional racing outfit behind you allows you to focus solely on getting the car through each stage.We went into Targa with very little seat time in the RX-8 SP so it took a couple of days to get to know the car and how it reacts under different conditions. By the end of the event we were feeling really confident.

This may be their first Targa event outside of Tasmania but the brothers, who write and supply pace notes for rallies across Australia, are already familiar with the 217 kilometres that make up the Targa High Country course.

Source: http://www.mazda.com.au/Community/News/2011/10/Mazdas%20Tassie%20mountain

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20 units of the Audi A1 e-tron are on the roads of the Munich pilot region. Some trial participants even got the keys to their electric cars weeks ago. Audi, E.ON, the public utility Stadtwerke München and Technische Universität München (TUM) are project partners in this fleet trial. E.ON and SWM are in charge of expanding and maintaining the charging infrastructure in the Munich metropolitan area.

The Audi A1 e-tron is an electric car with a range extender. Its output of 75 kW (102 hp) enables the A1 e-tron to reach a top speed of 130 km/h (80.78 mph). If the battery runs out of energy, then a compact combustion engine – the range extender – recharges the battery as needed to boost the vehicle’s operating range to as much as 250 km (155 miles). This compact electric car is a zero-emissions vehicle for the first 50 kilometers (31 miles) of a trip – in city traffic, for instance.

At these stations, two electric cars can recharge their batteries at the same time via different charging points. Magnetic-stripe cards grant drivers access. Both types of electric fueling stations are being used in the Munich fleet trial. In addition, E.ON is fostering the continuous enhancement of charging technology by focusing on direct-current (DC) fast charging as well as cable-free charging.

TUM is collecting and analyzing data on people’s mobility during the project. In which situations do people drive electric cars and to what degree? And how will this technology influence the use of other means of transportation? To answer these questions, the departments of Automotive Engineering and of Ergonomics have developed a mobile application that all fleet-trial participants can use on their smartphones. More specifically, these devices will thoroughly document participants’ mobility behavior – from their use of bicycles through electric cars .

Source: http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrelease/2644//pilot-project-kicks-off-audi-a1-e-tron

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The models in Audi’s midsize class – the Audi A4 and its predecessor, the Audi 80 – constitute the heart of the brand. The company recently celebrated a true milestone in production. In early October, the ten millionth midsize Audi rolled off the assembly line: a Misano Red Audi S4 with a black and alabaster-white interior and a V6 engine generating 245 kW (333 hp) of output.

Ten million midsize vehicles is an achievement which makes us thrilled and proud,” says Frank Dreves, Board Member for Production at AUDI AG. “Thanks to its sophisticated technology and excellent quality, the Audi A4 is our bestseller – winning over customers in every market since it was launched. With our strong team and our effective Audi production system, we will continue writing this success story, especially as a modified version of the Audi A4 will soon be launched.

Audi has been producing the A4 model family at its Ingolstadt site since 1994 and, since 2007, via the “production turntable” in Neckarsulm, as well. The Audi A4 sedan, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro, the S4 sedan, and the S4 Avant roll off the assembly line in Ingolstadt. A certain number of A4 sedan models are produced at the Neckarsulm site.

The Audi A4 family ensures that capacity utilization will remain high in the long term at our key plants in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm – and therefore ensures job security,” explains Peter Mosch, Chairman of the General Works Council at AUDI AG. He adds: “This success was made possible in large part by our Production colleagues, who utilize their extensive expertise, relentless devotion to top quality, and considerable commitment to build the Audi A4.

Source: http://www.audiusanews.com/pressrelease/2643//audi-a4-audi-80-audi-celebrates-its-ten

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Munich - The upcoming launch of the new BMW M5 has set pulses racing, thanks, among other things, to its athletic and elegant design, V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developing 412 kW/560 hp, seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, and Active M Differential. And now the Forza Motorsport 4 racing simulation game for the Xbox 360 console provides the perfect outlet for this excitement. Ahead of the car’s official road launch, ambitious gamers can now thread the high-performance sedan around the world’s most spectacular race circuits on their TV or computer screens.

The Limited Collector’s Edition of the latest version of Forza Motorsport sees the new BMW M5 not only taking on the role of “hero car” but also featuring as the game’s cover star. On the same day as the game is released (October 14, 2011), registration will open for the BMW M5 Forza Cup. The competition to set the fastest virtual laps in the new M5 will build to a climax in the finale at the BMW Welt. The fastest gamer will earn him or herself the keys to a very real high-performance experience; the winner’s prize is a BMW M5.

A few weeks after the car’s world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) – but ahead of its market launch in December 2011 – the Forza Motorsport community will have the chance to rack up the first virtual laps with the new BMW M5. The latest version of the globally popular racing game uses high-resolution HD graphics and state-of-the-art simulation technology to deliver an exceptionally realistic driving experience. Gamers can piece together their preferred race scenario from around 500 different cars and more than 100 circuits.

Source: http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/experience/newsfeed/post/2011/10/14

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – With the announcement of the sixth generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured just got raised. The pioneering history of the 3 Series serves as inspiration for the new sports sedan, whose powerful styling represents a fresh interpretation and conscientious development of traditional BMW design cues. It will not only set new standards for performance and handling but also for luxury, technology and efficiency as well.

The new BMW face, with elongated headlights reaching along as far as the BMW kidney grille, emphasizes the new BMW 3 Series’ sense of width and strengthens its athletic overall profile. The sixth generation of the 3 Series has grown moderately in size compared to its predecessor, with its wide track (front + 37 mm/1.46 in., rear + 47 mm/1.85 in.) particularly prominent, and the car’s length (+ 93 mm/3.66 in.) and wheelbase (+ 50 mm/1.96 in.) also accentuates its sporting allure.

Inside the new BMW 3 Series Sedan, the rear passengers will appreciate the noticeable increase in space made possible by the larger dimensions. And the BMW 3 Series range is now also available in a trio of trim and equipment variants – the Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line. Each presents its own individual take on the character of the sports sedan, with exclusive, high-quality material combinations and unbeatable build quality underlining the premium ambience of the new range.

Source: http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/experience/newsfeed/post/

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Moscow, Russia, - As part of the main annual event in the field of design in Russia - Moscow Design Week 2011 - the Central Park of Culture and Rest. Gorky was represented by the installation of the wire frame Range Rover Evoque, covered with gold. This exhibition was the final stage of the project Hello, Evoque!, Ending just before the official start of sales of Range Rover Evoque in Russia.

Over unique interactive installation worked great Italian designer Jacopo Fodzhini. He interpreted the new Range Rover Evoque and created a magnificent structure, which formed the basis of a wire frame (wireframe), completely covered with gold. The designer wanted to combine the precious metal and light, creating a dialogue between them. Both elements are completely self-contained, but together, they show the features of perfect harmony, complementing each other. Disclosure of this effect contributes to the unusual technical execution.

Metal construction (wireframe) are an exact copy of the full-size Range Rover Evoque. Throughout the year, before the car on the market, designers and artists all over the world creating original work, making the frame Evoque at the art object. In Russia, the installations have decorated many of the cultural and design activities, becoming the protagonists of the global project Hello, Evoque!, In which the wireframe exhibited in many trendy spots in Moscow.

Source: http://www.landrover.com/ru/ru/lr/about-land-rover/news/project-hello-evoque-finale/

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After its reveal at the Chengdu Motor Show in mid-September, the Peugeot 308 sedan is being launched in the Chinese market on the occasion of a national dealer & media convention, at which the entire dealer network and Chinese media are invited.In this ever growing market, the Dong Feng Peugeot 308 three box vehicle, produced at the plant n°1 of the DPCA joint venture in Wuhan, will reinforce the brand’s presence, notably within the C segment (mid-size vehicles), a strategic segment representing 50 % of sales within China, the world’s largest automotive market.

With this new launch, Peugeot intends to strengthen its presence within this highly competitive segment, with a full year sales target of 60,000 units. Peugeot’s extended offer within the Chinese C segment, including 307 hatchback, 307 sedan, 408 and now 308 sedan, will represent an annual sales volume of 150,000 units accounting for 60% of total sales for the Brand in 2012.

The 308 sedan utilizes platform 2 of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group vehicle base, which with this new launch should reach a total production level of 1.3 million units per year. The Dong Feng Peugeot 308 benefits from the best technologies available and of the cutting edge industrial know how of the Group.

By means of the launch of the Dong Feng Peugeot 308, a new chapter in the history of the 300 series of Peugeot is beginning. This successful 300 series, starting with the 301 in 1936 and including up to the 308 sedan , represents a total sales volume of 11.2 million vehicles amongst the 56 million produced to date by Peugeot. This National Convention, organized in Shanghai, has allowed Dong Feng Peugeot to present the car to 241 Peugeot dealers spread across 191 Chinese cities and to commemorate the beginning of the Dong Feng Peugeot 308 commercial sales.

Source: http://www.peugeot.com/en/news/2011/10/20/peugeot-s-3rd-chinese-launch-in-the-

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Gearing up to the festive mood, Ford India introduced its new 4×4 Hurricane – the latest Limited Edition variant of its popular all-terrain sports utility vehicle (SUV) Endeavour. The new Endeavour 4×4 Hurricane Limited Edition offers buyers greater value for money, enhanced tough and attractive look, greater safety and convenience on the vehicle.

The Endeavour 4×4 Hurricane Limited Edition will be available at an attractive price of INR 20,13,244 (Ex-showroom Delhi) and will be equipped with a new muscular Front Nudge bar that adds to the muscular and tough look, specially designed Chrome exhaust trims, 5th-Door convex mirror and the contemporary Hurricane body decals.

The introduction of the Endeavour 4×4 Hurricane Limited Edition offers value for money coupled with distinct class and safety features for our customers during this festive season. This special variant offers aggressiveness, adventure and agility with features that improves safety, adds style and class’’, said Michael Boneham, president and managing director of Ford India said.

Distinctly characterized by its more masculine styling, the new Endeavour Hurricane Limited Edition’s exterior is enhanced with new muscular Front Nudge bar that enhances the tough look and provides greater safety. The bright, rectangular headlamps and a chrome grill add a lot of character to the vehicle. The 5th-Door convex mirror improves drivability and safety.

Also adding a dash of class leading style and aspirational value to this popular and successful SUV are the specially designed Chrome exhaust trims, the contemporary Hurricane body decals. These new additions on the exterior align to the tough, rugged and sporty DNA of an Endeavour.

Source: http://www.india.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?sub_cid=1248926790854&cid=

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One month after its convincing shakedown run at a private PSA Peugeot Citroën venue on September 16, the 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first genuine track test at Estoril, Portugal, in October. The car completed a little more than 300km in the hands of Nicolas Minassian, Stéphane Sarrazin and Alexander Wurz. ”Our aim wasn’t to put a lot of kilometres on the clock, but to verify that all the chief functions performed,” reports Peugeot Sport’s Technical Director Bruno Famin.

It was important to analyse the data of each run to be sure we understood the results before moving on to the next step. The system functioned well and responded as predicted, which was very satisfying. At the same time, we started to make a few adjustments to the car’s basic set-up. It worked well, so that’s very positive.

Nicolas Minassian: “I had the good fortune to drive the original demonstration hybrid car in 2008 and I am proud to have been the first person to drive the 908 HYbrid4. It’s extremely interesting to work on a project of this scale which no doubt paves the way for the future of motor racing. As a driver, it’s very rewarding to be in a position where you can learn and play a part in the development of new technologies.

Stéphane Sarrazin: “We were able to work through the complete test programme, so that was fantastic. It was interesting to work with the engineers to identify the ideal compromises and, of course, get acquainted with the system, since the project is only in its early days.

Source: http://www.peugeot.com/en/news/2011/10/18/the-908-hybrid4-takes-to-

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