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Update arrives Porsche Panamera , and it is a new generation that maintains the aesthetic essential characteristics. Although we already know the main details of the Porsche Panamera through a wide filtration, today completed that information with some additional points in addition to the prices, which start from 91,829 euros.

Among the strengths of the new Panamera are the new twin-turbo V6 three-liter and 420 hp incorporating the Panamera S and Panamera 4S, and, above all, the launch of the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid , plug-in hybrid that delivering a combined output of 416 hp and becomes the first of the brand and its category.

The measures of the new Panamera vary significantly over the previous edition. With 5.01 m long, 2.92 m battle, 1.93 m wide and 1.42 m high, has grown especially in light of the occupants, who now have more living space. It has an empty mass of 1,810 kg is the Panamera S to 2.095 kg of E-Panamera S Hybrid, and drag coefficient of 0.29.

Its exterior design was remodeled slightly, following a stylized line and prominent in front that extends air intakes to the new headlamps that combine lights and bi-xenon ledes. The pillar has won tilt, and behind the back gate leads to a wider window to anchor in a spoiler wider.

As for the main elements of the Porsche Panamera S Hybrid E- we have a time standard sprint acceleration of 0-100 km / h in 5.5 seconds, representing a gain of 0.5 seconds on editing Prior, who resorted to less evolved technologies.

The recovery of 80-120 km / h is achieved in just 3.4 seconds, and as for the maximum speed reaches 135 km / h in electric-only mode, while combining gas and electricity moves at 270 km / h .

 Information Specification Modification Image Review 2013 Subaru WRX STI



Aside from a name change, the 2013 Subaru WRX will get an all-new platform to call home, along with a new engine underhood. Subaru is dropping "Impreza" from the WRX nameplate, but will continue building the car from the Impreza platform. Subaru wants to distinguish the Impreza as its mainstream small car offering while highlighting the WRXs gravel-spitting, rally-racing heritage. As such, the new WRX will likely ride on a slightly shorter wheelbase and use lighter-weight suspension components and unique suspension geometry for enhanced performance handling.

The 2013 WRX will use a new turbocharged 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine that, while a half-liter smaller, will make more power than the engine in the current model. Aided by direct injection, the new four-cylinder should make close to 270 horsepower and, coupled with the new WRXs expected weight loss, help achieve better fuel economy than the current models 19 mpg city/25 mpg highway. Expect a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive to come standard.


 It is a similar position to that taken by Honda in Australia, which recently announced it will be introducing a diesel variant of the British-built Civic hatch in 2013.

This is likely to be related to the existence of a powerful and highly efficient new 1.6-litre unit that will debut at Geneva next month and is set to replace the well-regarded 2.2-litre diesel used on several European-market Hondas.

Mr Senior said he expected Impreza volume to remain steady despite the arrival of the fourth-generation model.

This is largely due to pressure on the factory, which is operating at 100 per cent capacity and working hard to satisfy exceptionally high demand for the new XV, more than 650 of which were sold locally in the two weeks immediately following its launch last month.
source:motortrend.com,edmunds.com,goauto.com.au

If we are nearing the end of February, then it must be time for the Geneva Auto Show that takes place each year in March. This is the 83rd time that automakers will gather in the Swiss city to display their latest models; the Palexpo center will open its gates on March 5 for the press and two days later for the public and will last until March 17.

In spite of all the fuss about “green” transportation, the 2013 Geneva Auto Show’s most anticipated new models are sports cars.

First and foremost, there’s the Alfa Romeo 4C – a two-seater, rear-wheel drive coupe with a carbon fiber chassis that heralds the Italian manufacturer’s new era and its long-anticipated return to the U.S. market.

Then there’s the Formula 1 duel that has been taken to the streets: Ferrari will unveil the Enzo successor, code-named F150, and rival McLaren, the production version of the P1. Interestingly, both hypercars will be powered by hybrid powertrains and despite putting out in excess of 900-horses, they promise ultra-low CO2 emissions.

Other sports car that will make their premiere in Geneva are the open-top versions of the brand-new Corvette Stingray and the Toyota GT 86 (Scion FR-S in the U.S.), the Aston Martin Rapide S and Vantage SP10 and, of course, a special Lamborghini to celebrate the Sant’ Agata-based company’s 50th anniversary.

Naturally, the show won’t be only about sports cars: BMW will launch the 3-Series GT, Chinas Qoros its 3 Sedan, Volvo its updated range and the VW Group the electrified Audi A3 and VW Golf models.

That’s far from a full description of the cars that will debut at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show, but you can scroll down and view the provisional list in detail.