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Maruti Suzuki launched Limited edition variant for A-star called A-star Aktiv.A-star is one of the unluckiest cars for Maruti in India.Most of the Maruti hatches sell in big numbers.But A-star never got the start or the numbers.A-star is a good product and it sell very well in other countries.In India Maruti has so many hatch backs and most of them are priced very close.Maruti Wagon R is the close product to A-star which offers better space,features and value.So most of the customers skipped A-star.Maruti hasn’t given A-star any push other than introducing a Automatic transmission.

After so many years Maruti has introduced this Limited edtion.All the changes on the A-star Aktiv is purely cosmetic.To improve the sporty Look of A-star Maruti has given sporty decals on the front,side,roof and rear.Another smart thing is the additon of Red color in the Fog lamp inserts,Front bumper,OVRMs and on the rear spoiler.On the Rear there is Aktiv Logo also.On the inside Maruti has given new color combination of white and red.Also new floor mats and new steering wheel cover.A-star Aktiv also get Key less entry.Maruti Suzuki A-star Aktiv is available in VXI and VXI automatic.A-star is priced at RS 14,990 more than the regular A-star.

In model year 2014 Volvo wants to set the volume for the V60 Plug-in Hybrid to 4,000 to 6,000 units per year

From now on the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the assembly line. The installation of the worlds first diesel plug-in hybrid is built at the Volvo headquarters in Gothenburg Torslanda into the existing production line.

The production of the so-called Pure Limited Edition, which is limited to 1,000 units, is carried out on a band with other vehicles, the Volvo brand. With the beginning of the model year 2014, the start of production is scheduled for the spring of 2013, Volvo is increasing the volumes for the Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid then to 4,000 to 6,000 units per year. The V60 develops 215 hp (158 kW) + 70 hp (51 kW). The maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm. According to the manufacturer, the fuel consumption (combined) at 1.8 l/100 km lie.

The plug-in hybrid technology includes two complete drive units and a powerful battery that allows up to 50 kilometers purely electric driving. "We are the first car manufacturer, which has managed the production of a plug-in hybrid to integrate into an existing production with other models," says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development. "The integration into the ongoing production process enables buyers of hybrid models to access all configuration options that are available for the conventional diesel and gasoline vehicles in the Volvo V60."

More than 300 additional parts

The extensive number of necessary equipment and system components in the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid necessitated the conversion and modification of various sections of the production line. This adjustment allows the compared to the conventional Volvo V60 integrate more than 300 additional parts in the plug-in hybrid in the production process.

The V60 develops 215 hp (158 kW) + 70 hp (51 kW). The maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm. According to the manufacturer, the fuel consumption (combined) at 1.8 l/100 km lie

Examples of integrated production process:

• The electric motor and its drive shaft is mounted in the same production area as the final drive of the standard all-wheel models.
• The installation of the cooling system and high-voltage cable is made at the same assembly station, which is also used for the drive unit of the vehicle and part of the body.
• The battery is lifted with the narrow side forward through a hatch into the vehicle. Then it is rotated by 90 degrees in the interior. The process takes 60 seconds and is performed with a tolerance range of less than 20 millimeters.

Rising demand

The series production of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and which is also based in Sweden energy supplier Vattenfall. The companies have jointly funded the development. "The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a unique vehicle - its series production is not only for Volvo, but for the entire automotive industry, a historic step. The first 1,000 units of Pure Limited Edition were sold before the car ever comes into the exhibition rooms of the Volvo dealer - and the order books for the next year are filling up steadily, "says Peter Mertens.

Katsuyuki Nakasuga sailed under difficult weather conditions at the Valencia Grand Prix podium and was overjoyed.

Katsuyuki Nakasuga could barely even hold his podium

As reserve driver for Ben Spies Katsuyuki Nakasuga it managed at the Valencia Grand Prix from the podium. "Its like a dream," enthused the Japanese, who was all smiles. "I want to thank everyone that I had the chance to compete in this race, especially of course Yamaha. You have all worked so hard to get me to allow this."

Nakasuga was overjoyed, particularly because his crew had pulled him out of the race start the race on slicks and it so much easier. "That was exactly the right tires in these conditions."

Mercedes-Benz A Class

Mercedes-Benz plans from 2020 the market leader in the premium segment will contribute largely to sein.Einen especially the new A-Class. The table shows which suppliers are involved in the vehicle.
Driver assistance and safety, Part 1

As a new feature in the compact segment, the A-Class comes standard with a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, which aims to reduce the danger of a collision. The assistance system "Collision Prevention Assist" warns identified obstacles, and prepares Brake Assist as needed on a stunt. This occurs as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal pressed clear. The system should be - different than most in the compact car market today assistants - work outside of urban transport in the range of 30 to 250 km / h. Standing obstacles to be up to 70 km / h detected.

Available as an optional extra "Active Park Assist", subcontracted by Bosch missed with ten ultrasonic sensors, which are housed in the front and rear bumpers, potential parking spaces in the longitudinal direction to the right and left of the road. The rate for the parking is 10 km / h. Parking in slightly curved lines is supported. There is a new sub-function automatic exiting.

The "Park Distance display" comes from Johnson Controls. The adaptive high-beam assistant automatically dips when it detects oncoming vehicles traveling ahead and illuminated controls the range of the headlamps appropriate to the distance. The multi-function camera of intelligent lighting wizard comes from Continental.

The French manufacturer Renault and the British firm Caterham develop in 2013 a joint road sports car. Caterham contributes to half of Alpine, in whose work the Fahzeug to be manufactured. (Renault)

The French manufacturer Renault and the British firm Caterham design from 2013 a joint road sports car. The vehicle will be manufactured at the plant of Renault-Alpine in Dieppe.

Renault and the British manufacturer Caterham, both also involved in F1 want to jointly develop road sports car. They will be built in the Renault Alpine plant in Dieppe in Normandy.

Caterham, known for the two-seater Seven, participates in this half of Alpine and takes 50 percent of Renault shares. The new company, to be established in January 2013, Alpine Caterham hot. The management takes the Renault manager Bernard Ollivier.

In the tradition of Aston Martin enters a new investor and then holds 37.5 percent of the shares. (Photo: Aston Martin)

With the British luxury car maker enters a financial investor and takes 37.5 percent of the shares. The new shareholder Investindustrial future would particularly strengthen the brand.

The Italian financial investor Investindustrial acquires stake in the traditional British brand Aston Martin. Investindustrial invest 150 million pounds (186 million euros) and assume a share of 37.5 percent in the manufacturer of exclusive sports cars, like the two sides announced on Friday.
Enterprise value of around 940 million euros

Classic and modern Aston Martin models, among others play as vehicles of secret agent "007" in the "James Bond" films supporting roles. When the business is going from an enterprise value of about 940 million euros, said the fund headed by Andrea Bonomi said on Friday, as the news agency Ansa reported. The purchase must be approved by the antitrust authorities. This step is planned for the first quarter of 2013.
investments planned

There had been several speculations about possible stake sales - it was said, among other things, sell the Kuwaiti owner Investment Dar wanted. Investindustrial stressed that they looked forward to now be working with Dar in the strengthening of Aston Martin. In the next five years would be investing more than half a billion pounds in new products and technologies, it was Aston Martin. The companys headquarters remain further in the English Gaydon in Warwickshire. It is staffed by 1,600 people. The luxury car maker had suffered in recent years from the global economic crisis.