Honda Cross Cub Concept CC110 The Rise of The Legend

Honda will present the Honda Cross Cub Concept CC110 which is the latest generation of Honda Cub artificial ​​in 1958 which is the legend motorcycle of the Honda.

Honda Cub was first introduced in 1958 is equipped with a capacity engine of 49cc that can generate power to reach 4.5 hp. Honda Cub is a the legend in the motorcycle world.

Some time ago Honda introduced the concept motorcycles, namely Honda Cross Cub Concept CC110 is the latest generation of Honda Cub in Osaka Motor Show 2013. Overview look of Honda Cross Cub Concept CC110 reminds us of the Honda CT110 and ST70.

Honda Cross Cub Concept will be equipped with engine 110 cc that can generate power of 8 hp property Honda Super Cub. Honda Cross Cub Concept CC110 will also come with two variants, namely for the on-road and off-road. Cross Cub Concept CC110  is available in two color options, namely red and yellow. According plans Honda to begin marketing the latest generation Honda Cub is at summer in Japan this year.

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."

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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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

Skoda Drops New Images of 2013

If what the rumor mill is saying is true, then were literally counting days until the online unveiling of the next generation of Skodas most popular model, the 2013 Octavia Mk3, which could explain the number of teaser images being released by the Czech carmaker.

A couple of days after Skoda provided us a setwith photos of the rear combination lights and the rear window and C-column treatment, the VW Group-owned company published three more images on Friday.

The latest ones show the new front grille with the piano black vertical bars, the side mirrors that incorporate turning lights and somewhat more interestingly, the interior where we see the steering wheel with the voice command buttons, the center console with the large screen for the infotainment system and the chrome trimmings of the instrument gauges.

Skoda officials have hinted at a higher quality and better-equipped interior as the introduction of the more affordable Rapid allowed the company to move the new Octavia more upmarket.

If youre interested in seeing what the finished car looks like (sans the logos), click here to check out our previous post.

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General Motors Global Vice President of Design to be Awarded Automotive Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Citation

Edward T. Welburn, GMs Vice President of Global Design, will receive the Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall of Fame, January 25, at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in New Orleans. With this prestigious Distinguished Service Citation, the Automotive Hall of Fame recognizes an individuals significant contribution to the auto industry.

"I am honored to be receiving this award for doing a job that I enjoy so much,” says Welburn. “I am proud to lead such a creative team that continues designing award-winning cars and trucks that our customers love.”

Welburn was appointed GM vice president, global design, on March 1, 2005. He had been vice president of design, GM North America, since October 1, 2003, when he became only the sixth design leader in GM history. As vice president of global design, Welburn is responsible for interior and exterior design development of all General Motors cars and trucks. He heads a team of over 1,400 men and women operating in 11 design centers in eight countries around the world.

Under his direction, GM has walked away from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with the coveted 2007 Car and Truck of the Year awards for the Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Silverado, the 2008 Car of the Year award for the Chevrolet Malibu, the 2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year for Cadillac CTS, and the 2008 Eyes on Design awards for both the CTS-V and CTS Coupe Concept. In addition, AutoWeek named the 2006 Chevrolet Camaro Concept Editors’ Choice Best in Show Award.

Most recently, the Cadillac Converj Concept Car, revealed on January 11, 2009 at the North American International Auto Show won the Eyes on Design Award, AutoWeek’s Best Concept Award as well as the 2009 Detroit News Readers’ Choice Award for Best Concept.

Also under Welburns leadership, GM designed and developed the revolutionary Chevy Volt, the worlds first extended-range electric vehicle whose advanced technology and aerodynamic design enable it to drive up to 40 miles without using a drop of gasoline or producing emissions. The Chevrolet Volt was awarded the North American Specialty Concept Vehicle of the Year 2007 and the Most Significant Concept Vehicle of the Year at the Automotive Hall of Fame, 2007 MY. In addition, the Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid won the 2008 Green Car of the Year award.

Welburn began his General Motors career in 1972 as an associate designer assigned to the Advanced Design Studios and has held several significant leadership positions within the General Motors Design organization since then.

A native of Philadelphia, Welburn was born on December 14, 1950. He received a bachelors degree in 1972 from the College of Fine Arts at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he studied sculpture and product design.

Today, Welburn is General Motors key executive to Howard University and serves on the board of governors at the Cranbrook Institute of Science and on the board of directors of the LeMay Museum.

Welburn has received honors and special recognition from Rainbow PUSH, African Americans on Wheels Magazine, and Black Enterprise magazine. In 2004, he was named the Howard University Alumni of the Year. In May 2008, he received the Man of Excellence Award from the Michigan Chronicle and made the list of The Ebony Power 150: The Most Influential Blacks in America as recognized by Ebony magazine.

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.