MotoGP Bautista Remains at Gresini

Alvaro Bautista secured his team Gresini

On Saturday in Japan, it became official: Alvaro Bautista stays with Fausto Gresini. The Spaniard has signed a contract for the Motegi MotoGP 2013. What the team manager for the upcoming season is still planning, so far not been established. A second Honda he is due to the regulating element can not be used, so it would stay with the CRT machine - driver still unclear.

Gresini was delighted: "I ​​am happy and proud to announce that today we finally reached an agreement with Alvaro in 2013 achieved - for me a source of great satisfaction I believe in long-term projects, and I think that Alvaro much yet. has potential. "The team captain is also convinced him that Bautista can still surprise you with great results. "I think that we are like a family to him, and this feeling can bring us very far."

Bautista himself was just happy to be able to continue the Italian crew. "Ever since the first day I know its like feel at home, to be part of the team is a great team and I am happy to continue with them -. Although this year we had some difficulties, we have worked hard and I get along with everyone here, great. "He also expects an even better 2013. "I thank the team for their trust they have placed in me and I hope that our results already at the end of the current season can still improve."

Alonso A sigh of relief At least second best

Fernando Alonso knows how important is his third place in Korea

Fernando Alonso for the balance of the weekend was objectively with the loss of the championship lead but is rather bad, but was the Ferrari star after a difficult race at the end happy. Finally he started fourth and thus on the dirty side and had doubts whether the tires would hold out. "With all these fears yet to reach the podium, I can breathe a big sigh of relief," said the double world champion.

Although no cure against Red Bull had grown, managed the Scuderia at least, to achieve the proclaimed goal to land immediately behind the team from Milton Keynes. "It is also true, of course, that I was not cited by the World Cup, but only six points behind his, does not mean much," Alonso made ​​it clear the same from its four-point lead before the Korean GP said.

Now there are 100 points to win and how many of them would go into the pocket of the Spaniard sat, alone, on the performance of the team. The trend agrees with the Ferrari star has been positive, including Ferrari in Yeongam was much closer to the peak than was the case in Suzuka and particularly in Singapore.

Regardless of Sebastian Vettel could win all of the last three races and collect as 75 points - but for sure he should feel still not loud Alonso. "If everything goes smoothly for so long, is bound to happen sooner or later something," said Alonso. He himself was. With a car in the middle of the battle for the title, which was never the fastest, giving him a lot of hope "It seems like were in a position to do something good."

BMW Keep Rivals At Bay

After a record year in 2011, the race for the leader among the German luxury-party continue. BMW currently has the edge. New models should help to increase the lead.

BMW is looking for a record year, the rival Audi and Daimler remains at a distance. 2011 sold the Munich as many cars as never before, in total, the Group sold worldwide last year from 1.67 million vehicles the three brands BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce - an increase of 14.2 percent, as the company on Monday Munich announced the launch of the U.S. auto show in Detroit. Audi and Daimler announce for 2011 records, but remain behind the Bavarian industry leader.

"2011 was an outstanding year for the BMW Group. Our sales target of more than 1.6 million vehicles sold, we have "surpassed, said BMW sales director Ian Robertson. Robertson will continue to hold the top position in its segment. "We want to grow and remain balanced on all continents and in 2012, the most successful premium car manufacturer," he said.

Especially on the giant U.S. car market BMW will expand its lead over rivals Mercedes continued "That is our goal," Robertson said in Detroit. Last year, the U.S. was with 305,418 (up 14.9 percent on-year) vehicles the biggest market for the BMW Group. The BMW brand secured with sales of 247,907 units, the title of the largest luxury-class manufacturer in the United States just ahead of Mercedes. The Swabians sold 2715 cars less.

Robertson combines high hopes in the U.S. with the new generation of the 3 Series, which comes in February at the dealership. "The 3 Series is designed for the U.S. customers, so we are set to outperform the market." The car association VDA said on Monday ahead for 2012, an increase of 5 percent for the U.S. market.

Audi BMW remains world especially on the heels of

The VW subsidiary increased sales by a whopping 19.2 percent in 2011 and sold 1,302,650 cars worldwide. "2011 was an unprecedented year in the history of Audi: Never before have we won in a year as many new customers," said sales director Peter Schwarzenbauer.

Daimler had already announced in the past week highs. Total translated from 1,362,908 vehicles in the Stuttgart car brand Mercedes-Benz, smart, AMG and Maybach - 7.7 percent more than in 2010. "In 2012 we will continue our product initiative and bring more attractive vehicles on the market, which will give us additional momentum," said Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche. The core brand Mercedes-Benz, there were 1,260,912 cars so that the Swabians are behind the competition from Ingolstadt in third place.

The onslaught of Asians on luxury cars, Porsche also gave a record year. Worldwide last year, 118,867 vehicles were sold - an increase of 22.2 percent over the previous year, as Porsche announced in Stuttgart. In the new year, the new 911-generation set strong impulses.

BMW 2011 to lay primarily in Asia. There the Munich sold 373,613 cars with about 31 percent more than in 2010. In Europe, sales grew by 8.5 percent to 857,792 vehicles. Robertson expects 2012 global sector growth of between 4 and 5 percent. The BMW Group will, according to forecasts outperform the market, but the single digits.

The manufacturer will invest in the coming years in European works, Robertson said: "The capacity will be expanded in the near future until we can produce our sales target of 2 million cars a year."

Audi A3 Sedan Coming to India at the End of 2013

Audi A3 sedan is one of the most awaited models from Audi.Audi A3 sedan will be the cheapest Audi you can get in India.Audi India is much more aggressive in Launches compared to BMW or Mercedes.When we look at the numbers we can also see that that aggressive formula worked for Audi.Audi A3 sedan is based on Audi A3 hatch back.Which will not come to India.Audi A3 sedan is based on MQV platform from Volkswagen.So we can expect a cross over or even a coupe.Because the Platform is so much flexible.

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Design Language of A3 sedan will be similar to other Audi models.With signature LEDs in the Head Lamps.Length of Audi A3 sedan will be less than A4.But inside their will be good space for the rear and front passengers.Like the other Audi models we can expect MMI system and other cool gadgets.Audi A3 sedan has option of both diesel and petrol engines.Engines will be shared between A3 hatch back.Audi A3 sedan biggest competitor will be Mercedes CLA Which will makes its debut soon.Audi A3 sedan will arrival early.We can expect the Indian launch to be at the end of 2013.

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Audi Q3 2 0 TFSI Launched at RS 27 37 Lakhs

Audi India launched the Q3 2.0 TFSI in India at RS 27.37 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Mumbai).Audi Q3 is one of the most successful model for Audi India.Audi Launched Q3 last year and the volumes keeps increasing.Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI is powered by 2.0 L Turbo charged Petrol engine which makes 211 BHP of power and 300 Nm of torque.This engine is mated to a 7 speed S Tronic Dual clutch transmission.This makes Audi Q3 the most powerful Compact SUV in India.Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI hits 0-100 in 6.9 seconds and the top speed is 230 Kmph.To improve fuel efficiency of Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI comes with start –stop system.Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI returns 11.72 kmpl.

Michael Perschke Head of Audi India said that “We completed the first round of 500 bookings of Audi Q3 within just five days of its market launch in June last year.Never before has any Luxury SUV received such an overwhelming response as the Audi Q3.Iam confident that the addition of this powerful 2.0 TFSI engine will further delight the Audi enthusiast who is constantly looking for more power and an even more exhilarating drive”Audi Q3 is also powered by a 2.0 L TDI engine.Audi Q3 biggest competitor BMW X3 Facelift will arrive tomorrow.Audi India again outsmarted BMW by Launching the Q3 2.0 TFSI ahead of X3 Facelift Launch.

First Look At The New Subaru Forester Fourth Generation Of SUVs Coming In Spring 2013

At least 3,300 pieces in 2011, Subaru has sold the Forester to German customers. Now, the new generation is waiting in the wings. On 13 November 2012 world premiere in Japan, the car comes with us in March 2013 on the market.

Completely different headlights, grill and other more: The look of the new Subaru Forester 2.0XT

Three inches longer
Safety, reliability and driving pleasure Subaru promises of the new version. Compared to the current, the car shall Forester moderately in dimensions. The length increases by three centimeters to 4.60 meters, the width increases by one centimeter and the height by two. The seating position of the driver and passenger creates a slight elevation more tourism, and the interior will benefit from the increased dimensions. Thus wants Subaru reinforced appeal to young families.

Future also with turbo petrol
The new Forester has known the permanent all-wheel drive. Now three different 2.0-liter boxer engines are offered. Besides the familiar units, a 150-horsepower gasoline engine with multipoint fuel injection and a 147-hp diesel, now comes a twin turbo direct-injection unit. The new two-liter petrol engine in the 2.0XT comes with 240 hp and 350 Nm. Subaru version of this engine has developed its own exterior styling. Among the new features include windshield wipers and automatic headlight, a knee airbag, a start-stop system and a new continuously variable automatic transmission called Lineartronic.

The current Forester still has primarily an entirely different front

The length was 4.56 meters so far and is now growing to 4.60 meters

WRC Novikov In Spain At The Start Of Autotek Major Evaluations For DMACK

Evgeny Novikov moves to Spain for Autotek Motorsport, he has entered into with the agreement of DMACK-representation in his home country.

Evgeny Novikov changes for the last race of the season, the cockpit

Evgeny Novikov will contest the final round of the WRC season 2012 is not for M-Sport, but for Autotek Motorsport. The 22-year-old changes to the cockpit due to agreement with the Russian representative DMACK. The Chinese tire manufacturer wants Novikov, like the Czech driver Martin Prokop a Ford Fiesta RS WRC provide. The cockpit of Novikov replaced John Powell from Trinidad and Tobago.

"It is important for DMACK to assess its performance with the best cars and at the events with the greatest challenges," Dick Cormack stressed to the official website of the WRC. "We have more than half of the rallies this season equipped WRC cars and this has given us important feedback for next years production. We improve ourselves have, engine performance in terms made ​​the significant steps and see the competition at the highest level of sport as a key. "On the second and third day of Rally Spain DMACK will first test the house asphalt tires in a WRC-run.