~ Chicago Auto Show 2012: Kia Track'ster Concept Live Photos

The Kia Soul has no racing version or does he need, but if the product planners were forced to take that course, this monster 250-hp four-wheel drive would be the ideal answer.

Designed as a simple exercise in style, Track'ster has been planted in the Chicago Auto Show to remind us what can the Kia design office in the United States when given leeway and budget as imaginary as commercial future of his latest creation.

As has been designed as a toy for the circuit, use the hollow Track'ster reserved in the Soul for the second row of seats as drawers for helmets, monkeys, driving gloves, tools and all the hardware tandera .

On the technical side, the 2.0 liter engine is controlled from a six-speed manual gearbox cortitas well, while its 19-inch wheels stop its rotation through new brake discs of 13.6-inch Brembo bitten four pistons.

~ 2013 GMC Acadia first live photos 2012 Chicago Auto Show

Launched in 2007, the GMC Acadia undergoes an overhaul during the transition to the 2013 vintage. Program, cosmetic changes and safety equipment.
In terms of style we note the appearance of redesigned LED headlights across the range, a grill review, supervision of different rear windows, new bumpers and wheels 18, 19 and 20 inches. Denali versions add dual exhaust built, the 20-inch wheels, chrome badges and Denali. The interior enhances the perceived quality and aluminum inserts incorporate SLT and Denali.
For passive safety, the Acadia receives an additional center airbag. The blind spot detector and parking assistance becomes standard, it is the same for the 6-month subscription to OnStar serivce.
The equipment includes radio GMC Color Touch. The Denali is adorned Cocoa Dune colored leather, heated front seats and refrigerants, a sunroof system with Dual Skyscape, GPS or AWD.
Under the hood we find the 3.6-liter V6 with 288 horsepower and 266 nm, it is now coupled with a new Hydra-Matic 6T70 BVA6. Towing capacity goes to 5000 pounds (2268 kg).
The 2013 GMC Acadia will be produced in Lansing, Michigan, prices and other features will be announced later this year.

~ Introducing the new Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible 2012 2013

The car, presented for the first time in the Chicago Auto Show, marks the twentieth anniversary of SVT (Special Vehicle Team), a division of Ford that supports the development of models particularly successful.
Under the hood there is therefore a V8 5.8-liter supercharged developing - brace yourself - a whopping 650 hp! The couple is daunting - or rather camionesque - since it reaches 813 Nm! Ford still do not report data acceleration and recovery, we only know that the speed of "monster" is self-limited to 250 km / h

~ Volkswagen: Golf GTI Cabriolet presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2012?

Volkswagen unveiled last year at the Austrian Wörthersee Meeting a concept Golf GTI convertible, but also a Golf R discoverable. Both cars, which seemed so close aesthetically to a production version could well be the beginnings of the final version to be presented by Volkswagen at the Geneva show.
AutoExpress we learn that the Golf GTI Cabriolet will be powered by the same 2.0 turbo with 210 hp which is under the hood of the classic Golf GTI. The concept that we could see at the Wörthersee is more than just a draft, since according to the British it would be neither more nor less than an over-equipped version of the final version of the Golf GTI cabriolet.

~ This is the Kia Track'ster concept first live photos

First unveiled as a design rather summary, the book is now Track'ster through official photos. The Track'ster is a concept that suggests what might be the sporty three-door version of the Soul. Designed by Californian studio Kia, the Track'ster adopts a design very muscular, with broad wings, front bumper rather demonstrative, magnificent rims 19 "and side air intakes. Glass surface increases the sensation of reduced compactness and appearance "bundle of nerves" in Korean.
Under the hood is a 2.0 turbocharged petrol which develops 250 hp, the power being transmitted to all four wheels via a gearbox six-speed manual.
The interior also seems particularly well, with beautiful two-tone bucket seats and a dashboard pleasing to the eye without being too fanciful nor overloaded. However, the rear seats are non-existent and replaced by a variety of themed storage compartment, separated by the spare wheel and overhung by a strut bar.
"The idea was to give the Track'ster a rough style, like a bulldog", commented Tom Kearns, chief designer of Kia. The mission seems accomplished.
Of course, it happens when one wonders if the Track'ster will end one day on the production lines: Kia says that currently there are no plans to produce the small crossover Korean. But demand in the United States could change that.

~ 2012 Hyundai Elantra Coupe is Officially revealed

The Hyundai Elantra Coupe officially revealed the 2013 Chicago Auto Show. Highlight of the road model is reported consumption of 17.0 km / l.

Larger and wider than the Honda Civic Coupe, the Elantra is equipped with the same 1.8 engine of 148 hp version of the sedan and GT. The four-cylinder engine can work in conjunction with a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed automatic.

Consumption figures are slightly better than the GT version (i30), and manual configuration, Hyundai announces consumption of 12.32 km / l in city driving and 17.0 km / l on road use. Hyundai also claims that road it is in use 11% more efficient than a Civic Coupe.

The Elantra is available in Coupe GS and SE. Six airbags, traction control and stability as well as a package that includes ABS braking with brake assist and electronic force distribution are standard items in both versions. The GS is equipped with alloy wheels 16 "while the sporty SE has wheels 17" with P215/45R17 tires.

~ 2012 Hyundai Elantra GT - This is the name of new i30 Officialy launched in the US

Hyundai officially launches North American Auto Show in Chicago the new Hyundai Elantra GT. The model is the American version of the new i30 and Europe will compete with the Ford Focus, Mazda3 and Volkswagen Golf.

The Elantra GT is equipped with the 1.8 engine that delivers 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and has 18.1 kgf / m of torque. The model can be automatic or manual transmission, both six-speed. Consumption reported is 11.9 km / l in the urban cycle and 16.58 km / l on road use.

Hyundai has released the new model has more space for passengers and cargo volume than the competing Ford Focus, Mazda3, VW Golf. The Elantra GT has the new ACTIVE ECO system that softens the throttle response in exchange for a savings of up to 7%.

The 1.8 engine that equips the Elantra GT also features technologies such as length of continuously variable valve timing (D-CVVT), variable induction system (VIS), Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA) and electronic throttle. The model is equipped with alloy wheels rim 17 " and different from our old i30, the manufacturer has taken the traditional torsion beam rear suspension.