CADILLAC ATS-V

Across the Atlantic, against BMW Motorsport and Mercedes-AMG is organized with the Cadillac ATS-V and V6 biturbo.

After being unveiled in its racing version, the Cadillac ATS-V back again thanks to the production model, recently unveiled in the Hall of Los Angeles. It proposed in sedan and coupe, shown aesthetically very close to the current CTS-V, even if the dual center exhaust outlet makes room for two more traditional outlets.

But contrary to his older brother, who in fact will be renewed next year, the ATS-V, newly included in the catalog, no houses a large V8 Corvette ZR1 just not a V8. Indeed, for "small" model, which has a length of 4.69 m and 4.67 m coupe in sedan, Cadillac has chosen a 3.6 V6 twin-turbo 461 hp and 603 Nm, mated to a box choice 6-speed manual or automatic 8-speed. A mechanical placing the ATS-V halfway between the duo BMW M3 / M4 (431 hp, 550 Nm) and the new Mercedes-AMG C 63 in its less powerful version (476 hp, 650 Nm). The weight has not been announced, but the 0-60 mph (97 km / h) was beaten by 3.9 seconds. By comparison, is both a Mercedes-AMG C 63 S, with a force of 510 hp and 700 Nm.

The vehicle has 18-inch wheels and rests on a magnetic suspension (MacPherson at the front, multi-bras in back). Note that besides being slightly longer than the sedan, the coupe is also wider than three inches (1.84 m versus 1.81).

The production of the Cadillac ATS-V will be marketed from across the pond in the spring of 2015, and it is possible that this American vehicle landing in Europe through the official network of the brand.

Story of a Pioneer car

The mark De Dion Bouton says anything? Yet it has marked the history of the automobile. If the French manufacturer of the past today, their cars remain a point of reference for all lovers of motor.

Car Manufacturer
De Dion Bouton The company was founded in 1882 by Count originating from the region of Nanterre, Albert de Dion, a lucky man, and passionate about cars. With two of his acolytes, Georges Bouton, miniature locomotive manufacturer, and Armand Trepardoux, engineer of steam, produced his first steam car in 1883, marked "Trepardoux and Cie, ingenieurs-constructeurs".

With the emergence of new propulsion technologies, De Dion Bouton and are increasingly attracted by the engine oil, still in its infancy, leaving Trepardoux and its vapor on the bench. In 1889, the company acquired the name "de Dion Bouton".

In 1895, the revolution is underway: create a tricycle ... oil. It will have to wait to 1899 to see the first car oil out of their workshops. True emblem of the Belle Epoque, the de Dion Bouton know a great success. Among the lighthouse models: the drum "vis-à-vis" type D (after two four-cylinder), or G (1900), or Populaire (1903).

A motor inventor
In 1900, Dion Bouton is the world's leading automobile. And the reason is that the engine oil drum invented is present in automobiles dozens of manufacturers, including Renault. In 1910, Dion Bouton is the first to mass produce a V8 engine.

A great dreamer
De Dion is a dreamer who believes in the car. Will participate even in car racing, before creating their own. In 1894, De Dion participates in a race car, the Paris-Rouen, and just the first before being disqualified. A year later, I had the idea with a friend to create what would later become the current Automobile-Club de France. The association will organize the first Motor Show 1898, in the Tuileries Gardens and many races from 1895.

Internet, the fastest way Europcar car rental

Europcar is one of the main companies that offer the possibility of renting a car in Spain (among others such as Sixt, Avis Golden Car or ...). So from here is to emphasize the importance of the recent study presented based on sales data recorded on the Spanish market during the last year 2012.

The dates for the presentation of the new Ferrari car

It seems like yesterday when he finished the World Formula 1 and swords are back in style. Countdown to commencement of the new academic year and all eyes hover over Ferrari. After years in the shadow of Red Bull, everything indicates that 2013-14 will be the campaign in which the Italian team compete as equals with the Austrian giant. For now, the aspirant to universal scepter has already announced the date on which it will present its new car: in early February.

Carlos Sainz sinks in Dakar

When something can go wrong, will go wrong. So says the famous "Murphy's Law" which became a reality in the person of Carlos Sainz in the Dakar Rally. Were first electrical problems yesterday, after the revocation of the cancellation of lost time in the day on Sunday problems with the GPS, and now a fault in the first place and then tear gas tank, who will wasted 2 hours, 36 minutes and 44 seconds, and with them almost every chance of winning the Dakar.

Tinted windows for greater discretion

For more discretion, for practical reasons ... tinted windows car has become common practice. Specialists propose different techniques for its realization: film, special paint, or treatment of the glass ...

The LED bulbs for car

Bad weather no longer an inconvenience for driving both day and night, especially when the rain keeps falling, or when snow abundantly. From now on, no more excuses not to take the car to go to work or shopping.