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This gait testing new cars every week, there comes a moment when one believes that nothing else can surprise you. And then our good friends are bringing us a Supercharged Range Rover, a vehicle that appears to have been conceived, developed and produced with the sole intention of satisfying each of the senses of who drive or be driven into it.

Nothing missing in this Range Rover, especially in regard to power and performance. This is the supercharged version, with a 5-liter V8 engine that produces 510 horsepower and 461 pounds per square foot of torque, which together with the automatic transmission with Command Shift is capable of accelerating a car weight and size of the Range Rover from 0 to 60 mph in under 5 seconds.

Best of all this and as I’m really interested me is that all this spectacular performance was achieved in the most demanding luxury and sophistication. This Range Rover outside is beautiful and very elegant, but inside he leaves nothing to be desired, starting with its sumptuous leather, its rudder and with fully adjustable leather trim and heating system, the three zones of climate control for each choose the one you love, exquisite detail and interior lights to LEDs that are practical at the same time very elegant.

In terms of security is also outstanding this Range Rover with its seven air bags, the traction control system on all four wheels, power brakes to disc with six-piston calipers, anti-lock brakes with four-channel Dynamic stability control on any terrain. There is no softness and luxury shines here too the Range Rover, with its electronic air suspension system already proven in previous models that can raise or lower the vehicle depending on the way in which to travel.

Let us agree that a vehicle is not cheap, but almost everything valuable in life costs money and this vehicle English, as we drive, is priced at $ 104.915 dollars. The best thing, obviously dealing with a family vehicle, is to enjoy it with those people we love most, because a car is expensive, though, we might eventually buy it, but the love of our loved ones is priceless.

2013 Chevrolet Malibu … Apart from the aesthetic innovations and equipment that brings the 2013 Malibu is that the future model will be a global product, which means it will be available in over 100 countries.

View, the 2013 Malibu looks more streamlined and expressive, which is notable mainly in the face of the sedan, much like the Cruse. Now the grid is more present and its elongated shape the high-intensity headlights add to the trend we see today in many other models. It is also broader because it grew in width 68 mm. The wheelbase was changed by losing 114 mm compared to the current Malibu. Depending on the version, LS, LT or LTZ-diameter wheels ranging from 17 to 19 inches. At the same time, the back includes major changes, without a doubt the most significant are the illuminated LED headlamps that bring to mind the burly Camano and the shape of the trunk lid.

Similarly, the architecture of the cabin is also changing significantly. Besides offering more habitable for the occupants, the 2013 Malibu has a relaxed and equipment than we see today. Chromium, metal and wood highlighted in the skin and plastic dashboard, steering wheel, lever and door panels. Is different and innovative interior lighting that shines across the board and in magazines? It also highlights the infotainment system My Link name: via a touch screen operated audio, browser, cell phones and air conditioning. The trunk space also wins at from 15 to 16 ft / cu.

As a result of evolution, the Malibu features a new four-cylinder 2.5-liter direct injection and variable valve timing. The properties of the new heart are that of improving performance and fuel consumption of the vehicle. The 190 horsepower and 180 lb / ft are governed by a six-speed automatic transmission. One more benefit is the electric power steering.

A striking number of airbags fitted in the 2013 Malibu, both driver and passenger are protected in two front and a couple more to protect the knees, both lines are protected with side airbags and roof. Disc brakes vented front and solid-back-with ABS, rear view camera, traction and stability control are part of the repertoire of security.

Revving the 21 automotive brands to participate in the first International Motor Guadalajara (SIAG), to be held from today until July 10. After three years without any event held in Mexico specializing in the automotive world, Guadalajara show the glamour and releases for 2012.

Brands like Dodge, Nissan, Ford, Acura, Alfa and Lincoln come with a card up his sleeve, news, new technologies that Mexican consumers will find available. A special section will be hybrid vehicles or clean, just as there will be specialized activities on trends in design, taught by Daniel Mastretta, creator of the first Mexican sports car bearing his name.

Ecology will have a very important, so much so that this item opens the week SIAG themed, with a space for experts show the efforts that the world is doing to transform the car into a good friendly with the planet.

There will be engineers and technicians will explain to the audience the new clean technologies introduced by the automotive industry to look after the environment in which we live.

One of the speakers wills Elrond Rodriguez of Fiat Power Train (FPT), who will talk about green technology engine of one of the most awarded companies for this service in the world.

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German automaker Daimler factory plans to hire 950 workers for a truck plant in Brazil, where sales of heavy vehicles is rising amid strong growth in infrastructure projects.

The measure will help to increase 7% payroll Daimler plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo, according to data provided by a local steelworkers union.

The company, which produces trucks under the Mercedes Benz, confirmed the hiring.

The German automaker, which last year announced plans to spend $ 900 million to increase production at the plant until 2012, seeks to tap a boom in sales of trucks in Brazil.

The country is experiencing a sharp increase in the purchase of heavy equipment transport, driven by a government plan infrastructure investment of U.S. $ 1 billion.

Sales of trucks in Brazil rose 18% in the first five months of 2011, 68,155 units, according to information released by the local chapter of the automotive industry, Anfavea.

Sales of Mercedes Benz Daimler units climbed 8.5% in the period, slightly less than his rival Germanic Volkswagen.

Currently, Daimler employs 13,000 people at the plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo. The new staff will help implement a third shift at the production line, which now employs about 9,000 workers.

According to a union in the sector, Daimler has hired 1,900 workers since September 2009. The new charges are valid for one year, the group added.

From tomorrow until July 10, Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco will host the Guadalajara International Motor Show (SIAG), considered a world class event that frames all the information generated by national and international automotive industry and looking affect the Latin American market.

For 10 days the assembly plants show the public the news of their brands, launch new models nationally and internationally.

The program includes SIAG in five thematic days:

- Green Day
- Day of Design
- Women’s Day and the car
- Day of the auto industry
- Dealer Day

Remember that from 2011 the SIAG was established as a biennial event based institutional Expo Guadalajara, backed 100 percent by the state and municipal governments in the Metropolitan Area of Jalisco, to help promote regional economy.

Among the participating brands include: Ford, Fiat, Chrysler, Dodge, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Honda, Jeep, Lincoln, Mazda, Peugeot, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi.

The public will have the opportunity to see major releases like the Nissan Versa, a compact sedan derived from the new V platform, the Mustang ST 2012, Wolf 2011 Harley Davidson and the new Ford Icon 2012 Hatch. Just as the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid 2011, among others.

Berlin – Volkswagen AG secured a majority stake in the German truck manufacturer MAN IS an important step to deepen an alliance that includes the Swedish company Scandia AB, the automaker said Monday.

Volkswagen said it has secured 53.7% stake in MAN titles, giving you 55.9% of voting rights.

The announcement comes nearly two months after VW say that it had increased its stake in MAN to more than 30%. That caused a mandatory takeover bid under German law.

Volkswagen is “more than pleased” with the result, said its CEO Martin Winterport said in a statement.

“We aim to achieve substantial synergies between MAN, Scandia and Volkswagen is coming …” he said. “We continue working quickly in close collaboration with the authorities for global regulatory approvals required.”

Last month, Volkswagen said that was “constructive talks” with the European Commission for permission to merge, it says are necessary to achieve savings.

But he said the Commission had said that VW’s top executives should not join MAN’s supervisory board until the permits were approved. He said Winterport and two other executives had withdrawn their nominations to the board.

Ferdinand Piece, head of VW’s supervisory board, said more than a year ago that he wanted the cooperation of MAN and Scandia, which Volkswagen had as its main shareholder.

In November, MAN said it was seeking closer cooperation with Scandia, which spoke of a possible combination of the two brands, but said the two should remain separate.

The Japanese automaker will open an assembly plant in Guanajuato in central Mexico. This in order to increase production by 140 thousand units by the end of 2013. These vehicles will be destined for markets in the U.S. and Latin America, the automaker said.

For this project, Mazda will invest $ 500 million. Part of this budget, also will be used to install a distribution plant in Brazil as part of an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation Company, which “combines individual strengths to enhance the business of both companies in the rapidly growing markets of Central and South America, “said Mazda.

The plant in Guanajuato, manufactured Demo models, known as the Mazda 2 and Axel, or Mazda 3. Currently, Mazda Latin America has a single factory in Colombia.

The company’s president, Takashi Yamanouchi, concluded that the project “part of the plans of the firm to achieve its objectives and long-term emerging markets.” The industry in Mexico produced 2.26 million vehicles last year, the first export to Latin America.

The launch of the hatchback version of the Chevrolet Cruse in Europe has provoked expectations. This 5-door vehicle has an innovative design and is targeted to the segment most in demand worldwide.

The design includes a spoiler with integrated brake light, located in the rear window, which however does not affect the aerodynamic efficiency. The bumper has a fog light and reverses light. <7p>

However, the most striking is that the coupe will have four different engine options: 1.6-liter with 124 hp and 1.8 with 141 hp is also a version 2.0 turbo diesel engine and a 1.7-liter this.

Chevrolet has not skimped on security for this model because the car has Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and ABS with electronic distribution. It also has 6 airbags, including front and side curtain airbags. It also has a device that warns against the use of seatbelts by passengers.

In Latin America, the car will be marketed from July and August in Chile.

In which we bring you motoring news from around the Web:

• The BMW 1 Series M, which was first shown at the Detroit auto show in January, is already nearing the end of its life cycle. According to Matthew Russell, the communications manager for BMW of North America’s Motorsport division, North American deliveries of the 335-horsepower, $47,000 coupe will be limited to roughly 1,000 units, which would comprise “only about a year’s worth” of orders, he said in a telephone interview. While no production cut-off date has been set, he acknowledged that the current version of the 1 Series was at its bicycle, which partially explained the short production run. A replacement model may take its place after the 1 Series receives a redesign, he said, but did not disclose when such a model would reach North America. (BMW)

• Volkswagen announced pricing of its overhauled Pass at sedan on Thursday, touting a sub-$20,000 price point for its 2.5-liter S model ($20,765 after adding the $770 delivery charge). The TDI SE is equipped with a 2-liter turbo diesel engine that VW expects to receive a 43 m.p.g. highway rating from the E.P.A. and starts at $26,765. Pricing for the 3.6-liter, 280-horsepower VR6 begins at $29,765. The Pass at will be assembled at the brand’s new plant in Chattanooga, Tenn., inaugurated on Tuesday. (Volkswagen)

• The next-generation Chevrolet Impala sedan, expected in 2014, will be built at the Hamtramck, Mich., plant that currently produces the brand’s Volt plug-in hybrid, General Motors announced Wednesday. The news surprised workers and managers at the automaker’s plant in Oshawa, Ontario, where the current-generation Impala is produced. G.M. has yet to commit to continuing production of the Impala at Oshawa. (Windsor Star)

• Sebastian Vetted, the Red Bull Formula One driver who has won four out of five races this year, logged the quickest practice lap Thursday morning in advance of the Monaco Grand Prix, which is scheduled for Saturday. The afternoon session, however, was won by Fernando Alonso, the Ferrari driver, with Lewis Hamilton of McLaren-Mercedes just 0.1 second behind. Mark Webber, Vetter’s teammate and the winner of last year’s Monaco G.P., did not set a time due to problems with his car’s gearbox.