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December 12
2010

Guided tour of a factory Volkswagen

Hello, for signing my little article back in the blogosphere I will put you in sharing the images of a Volkswagen plant that I found on the net and I was very surprised, this factory is located in Wolfsburg in northern of Germany, you know where they make your dear little Golf GTI and Passat TDI ... more

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View from the outside, the framework is very nice, notice the imposing glass tower ...

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Here we see a special train for loading and unloading of parts and passengers with its judgment directly in the plant.

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Now inside the factory with advanced technology and surprising an assembly line.

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and floor finish parquet wood ... hmm what a pleasure!

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And this controller is not pretty?
The technician can direct it at will in all possible directions ...

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How clean, it feels like a real museum ...
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I think employees should not complain too much working conditions ...
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A Volkswagen Passat through a tunnel of light to find any faults.

And finally the showroom! then it's high art with this impressive glass tower over 20 floors.
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Interesting is not it?

The plant receives each day 5,500 visitors who come to see the construction of prestigious models of the Volkswagen group.

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February 18
2010

The new Polo GTI Images

After the Golf, it was the turn of the Volkswagen Polo small to qualify for a sporty version with the GTI.

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The small city car from Volkswagen will bare their teeth at the Geneva show, in fact it is at this show it will be officially presented.

With 180 hp thanks to the recent 1.4 TSI turbocharged, the new Polo GTI sees its chassis lowered by 15 mm for greater dynamism.

And it accelerates hard this new Polo GTI, it allows 0 to 100 km / h in under 7 seconds with 6.9 seconds.

Despite this performance, his appetite is fairly simple with 6 litres/100 km and a rejection of 139 g / km of CO2.

Side equipment New Polo GTI will be well equipped with LED daytime running lights, the robotized gearbox DSG 7-speed that works wonders, a limited slip differential, ABS and ESP, the 17-inch wheels and all of this series.

There are of course the GTI grille typical of the German mark and the interior plaid.

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New Polo GTI will be available in three and five doors at a price not yet been notified, we will have to wait until March to learn a little more.

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September 21
2009

Frankfurt 2009: Volkswagen Golf R

The Audi S3 and Seat Leon cupra other R's have better watch out, VW has finally unveil the replacement for the Golf R32, code name: the Golf R.

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Golf R

While the Golf R32 had a V6 engine, the Golf R adopts the 4-cylinder 2.0 TSI 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque resulting from the Audi S3.

While fans will say that the mechanics are less noble, this engine brings only good news, of what concern to create the Ford Focus RS and Megane RS at the last.

Performance is high volleys with only 5.5 seconds to reach 100 km / h or 7/10 less than the R32. From an environmental point of view, consumption falls logically with the adoption of 4-cylinder (8.5 litres/100km) and C02 emissions are just under 200 grams (199 g / km).

The new Golf R20 or R in relation to its displacement benefits of AWD and 4motion sees its chassis lowered by 25 mm compared to the new Golf GTI and has many of the now famous box decorated with DSG paddles.

Regarding the outside, even if it seems a bit less exuberant than the Golf R32, it will be available with aluminum rims 18 inch or 19 inch optional and has a dual exhaust.

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Golf R

Volkswagen is expected to unveil its price and launch date in January 2010.

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September 15
2009

The Bugatti 16 C Galibier

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the brand, Bugatti has just presented a preview of the Frankfurt Motor Show concept car after the Bugatti Veyron, the Bugatti 16 C Galibier, a luxury 4-door sedan.

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Bugatti 16 C Galibier

The engine is apparently the same as the Veyron is the famous W16 but with a power of "only" 800 hp. Changes have also been taken for it can also run on ethanol. You can also notice that the sedan has 8 chrome exhaust tips.

The interior is as usual Bugatti entirely covered in leather, floor to ceiling and has a dash and a transmission tunnel covered with walnut set with brushed aluminum.

On the exterior and bodywork, the Galibier proudly grille shape of a horseshoe, the doors and wings are made of polished aluminum, while the rest is carbon fiber. A possible production is envisaged from 2013, at the same time that of the Bugatti Veyron will end.

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Source: Auto Express

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August 17
2009

2009 Frankfurt Motor Show: the return starts strong

The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show , which runs from September 17 to 27, will be the first major auto show in September. The time has come for manufacturers to present their future models.

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Between the economic crisis and the enthusiasm of some people to ecology, the auto market has changed. Even if we still believe, the big sedans and 4 × 4, 2 storeys high have not really popular.

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Although some manufacturers like General Motors have remained deaf to this phenomenon, most quickly realized they would have to revise their copies. Boosted by the bonus / penalty and increased fuel prices, sales of city cars have soared and the market for 4 × 4 and sedans, it has collapsed.

Manufacturers will therefore address the Frankfurt Motor Show under the banner of the new energies and present their latest advances in environmental matters.

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But which models are expected for this show? Autopremium is pleased to introduce you to some who do not leave you surely marble.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin makes us wait for almost two years with his "Fast". While at the last Geneva Motor Show, we were treated to Lagonda concept, which has not really excited the crowd, we hope they finally reveal their sedan this year.


Aston Martin Rapide Concept

Audi

Audi is great shape and shows its willingness to tackle new market segments. The stunning coupé Audi A5 Sportback now has a version (meaning 5-door). This exhibit coming to the side of the new Audi A1 and maybe even the next A8.


Audi A5 Sportback

Audi A1

Audi A8

BMW

BMW understands the future of the car and also present its new X1 SUV, the BMW 7 Series and X6 ActiveHybrid.


BMW X1 SUV

BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid

SUV BMW X6 ActiveHybrid

Citroen

Citoren who also on the rise since the C4 Picasso and the restyling of the C5 is expected to present its new C3 and finally tell us a little about his declination upscale, the DS3.


Citroen C3

Citroen DS3

Ferrari

Ferrari puts the dishes in the great and promises a spectacle with the F458 Italia, replacement for the F430.


The Ferrari F458 Italia

Jaguar

Jaguar is enjoying a renaissance. After the XF, here is his big sister the XJ, the new upscale salon stock brand so British.


The Jaguar XJ

Opel

Opel, in trouble because of General Motors, should present the new Opel Astra and say a little more about its future.


New Opel Astra

Peugeot

Peugeot, highly anticipated this year, will delight her fans and finally formalize the RCZ coupe.


Peugeot RCZ

Porsche

Besides the Panamera with a possible hybrid version, will present this year's Porsche Porsche 911 Turbo facelift. It now has direct injection and the new PDK gearbox.


Porsche 911 Turbo

Renault

Renault, which breathes a little thanks to sales of its new Megane will present its variation "RS" and a long-awaited version of its Laguna Sedan.


Renault Megane RS

Volkswagen

Volkswagen, which has just renewed its Golf and Polo, not a responsible news apart from the Golf R20 which will appeal to downsizing and will replace the R32.


Volkswagen Golf R20

The Raw 2009 this show promises to be particularly significant and promises us new crispy ...

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