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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Alfa Romeo Gloria Concept is an Audi A5 Sportback Sized Sports Sedan Debuts in Geneva

The second most problematic child in the Fiat-Chrysler Group after Lancia, is also the one with the greatest prospects for future growth – just as long as the Italians get their cards right and finally begin investing in products.

Of course, were talking about Alfa Romeo, which is trying to tell the world that its slowly getting back on its feet with the presentation of a new concept model for a sharply styled sports sedan that will join the highly-anticipated production version of the 4C mid-engine coupe at next months Geneva Auto Salon.

Named Gloria, the study is the work of the European Design Institute (IED) of Turin in collaboration with the Alfa Romeo Style Centre. It might break cover in Switzerland, but the Gloria was designed to appeal to consumers in the North American and Asian markets.

"In effect, the saloon remains a symbol of elegance and prestige for these markets, associated with the idea of comfortable space both at the front and the rear, expressed by the length of the model," said Alfa Romeo in a statement.

At 4,700mm long, 1,920 mm wide, 1320mm high and with a wheelbase of 2,900mm, the four-door Gloria is very close in dimensions to the Audi A5 Sportback. Alfa said that the car was designed to be propelled by "a state-of-the-art V6 or V8 biturbo engine", by which it means the new powerplants introduced in the Maserati Quattroporte.

“We asked the students in the Master programme to give us their completely independent interpretation of a new Alfa Romeo saloon,” said Lorenzo Ramaciotti, Head of Fiat & Chrysler Design. “During development, we commented, discussed and guided the projects in order to get the most from their spontaneous expressions of creativity. The result was stimulating and marked by professional and creative excellence.”

More information about the Gloria will be released at the Geneva Auto Salon.

Articles Source : Carscoop

Friday, September 13, 2013

Special Lamborghini model for Geneva

Special Lamborghini model for Geneva
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To celebrate 50 years since the foundation of the Lamborghini brand, the Italian company announced a series of special events. One of them will happen in the Geneva Motor Show with the presentation of a special model.

This was confirmed by the companys CEO Stephan Winkelmann, and Lamborghini’s head of research and development Maurizio Reggiano added that “We want it to be a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Lamborghini and we want it to shock and reward” and “Usually we present something because we want to produce or sell it”, so we can expect that someone with many million euros or dollars will buy it.

We will have to wait and see what type of car will the Italian car maker present to the public next month.

Source: carscoop

Friday, August 30, 2013

Volkswagen Cross Up for Geneva Motor Show

Volkswagen Cross Up comes, available only with the strongest Up motorization, the 1.0-liter three-cylinder with an output of 75 hp.
The adventurer is higher above the asphalt and body elements of black plastic. Furthermore, the exterior 16-inch wheels and silver roof rails.

Also inside is a difference with the current --. The upholstery is a choice of gray or anthracite and the dashboard, the buyer can choose from red, black or silver.
The leather parts (steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake grip) are finished with contrasting stitching. Also, there are chrome details.

The standard equipment of the Cross Up includes remote central locking, front electric windows, electrically adjustable mirrors (also heated), and a split folding rear seat, an adjustable platform and system stability ESC.

The arrival of a Cross Up is not so strange: Volkswagen demonstrated at the IAA in 2011 a concept car for a car and the brand has indeed already the Cross Polo and Cross Golf Cross Touran in the range.

The Volkswagen Cross Up debuts at the Geneva Motor Show in early March. In the summer, he appears at the dealers. The prices are currently not known.