Shanghai-VW presents the new Octavia 2010

At the Beijing Auto Show, Shanghai-VW will show the restyling of the Skoda Octavia for Chinese market. Compared to its predecessor reduce the differences with the European model, are almost identical except for small chrome and equipment.

All details on the new Roewe 350

Gradually the Chinese firm is completing its tender Roewe. Following the launch of the 750 and 550, we now have 350. The newest member is a compact sedan to be sold in Europe under the MG brand.

The Hyundai ix35 triumphs in Europe

Just needed a month to be noticed. The Hyundai ix35 has strongly entered the European market through the front door, really, is that in about thirty days the new SUV has received more than 33,000 firm orders, a figure impossible to supply immediately.

Spain: New Renault Laguna “Celsium”

The Renault Laguna was always an acceptable model until I get prominent third generation. This particular design and a stronger rivals each have conditioned the demand, which has never reached the target. Hence, every so often appear to improve the special series price / equipment. The last of them is called “Celsium.”

2010 BMW X1

The smallest of BMW and SUVs is available in Chile. For now offer X1 is limited to a gasoline engine and one diesel, always associated with six-speed automatic gearbox and all wheel drive to all four wheels.

2011 Ford Fiesta

Italian renews its range of Ford Fiesta, now in 2008 the fifth generation and aspiring leaders of the European car market. The Blue Oval has announced its entry into the market of new versions of the model year, also called “Generation 2011″. Fiesta MY 2011 shows new engines and standard equipment of the richest. The 1.2 16V petrol engines from 82 hp and 1.4 16V LPG by 92 hp are now Euro 5 compliant, and debuts the new engine 1.6 TDCi 95 bhp with DPF.

Spain: New Peugeot RCZ arrives in April

A whole series off. This Peugeot set its last member in the range, the RCZ. This beautiful 2 2 seater coupe will go on sale during the next month with prices quite interesting, given the good standard equipment included with all versions.
Spanish market in the initial range consists of:
* 1.6 THP 156 hp € 27,400
* 2.0 HDI FAP 163 CV 29.900 € (estimate)

Spain: New Special Series for Subaru Impreza Rally

Subaru started marketing these days in Spain in the special “Rally” the Impreza. This is a limited edition full equipment and also offers a more competitive price. You can choose two engines, one diesel and one petrol.

Chile: The Renault Laguna returns by the back door

Without announcing with fanfare, has decided to relaunch the Renault Laguna range in Chile. Only be two possible variants, both with petrol engine and five-door body. It seems that later the offer is completed with the Grand Tour or diesel mechanics.

Spain: Out now the SEAT Leon, Altea and Altea XL 1.2 TSI engine

At last the veteran engine 1.6 MPI 102 hp disappears from the supply of compact Seat in the Spanish market. Instead it has placed a new block 1.2-liter, supercharged, direct injection and 105 hp. Improving both the consumption and the benefits.

In Spain the new Leon 1.2 TSI 105 hp is available in the Reference finish. The first one includes air conditioning, ESP, TCS, fog lamps, alloy wheels, audio, computer, cruise control, etc.. The suggested retail price of € 17,180, a price that does not include discounts. The most outstanding of 1.2 TSI is that consumption is reduced considerably compared to the previous 102 hp, standardizing average of 5.7 L/100 and emitting 132 g / km of CO2.

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