Some manufacturers are seeking to lose weight in their models. This is the case of Honda will review its assembly methods to ease its future cars.

There are manufacturers that rely on new materials such as carbon fiber. Others are more radical and remove which can weigh heavily. Honda on the other hand does not want it all and wants to keep his models as they are.

Peugeot recently, a 208 lighter the 207, the Japanese firm intends to reduce the weight of its future vehicles.

According to the daily Nikkei , Honda plans to change its methods of design and assembly to reduce its cars without compromising on the various safety equipment or comfort.

To achieve the Japanese manufacturer plans to invest several billion yen in its plants to reduce the use of nuts and bolts in production models. To achieve this, Honda is expected to be welded directly to the chassis body.

These methods have already started relief on the assembly line for small-car brand such as Honda N BOX.

The result of this new assembly method would have allowed the minivan to reduce its weight by 10% compared to competitor vehicles of similar size.

Mercedes introduced the new SL roadster . Compared to its predecessor, the new generation SL is longer than 50 mm (4612 mm) and wider than 57 mm (1877 mm). Sixty years after the first SL of 1952, the new Mercedes SL was designed almost entirely in aluminum . Result, with its aluminum body, the new SL weighs up to about 140 kg j less as its predecessor with its steel body.

The new SL 500 (1785 kg) weighs about 125 kg less than its predecessor. On balance, the SL 350 (1685 kg) is 140 kg lighter.

The new V8 in the SL 500 develops an output of 435 hp (320 kW) and torque 530 Nm to 700 Nm SL 500 needs 4.6 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100 km / h.

The V6 engine of the new SL 350 develops an output of PS 306 (225 kW) and delivers 370 Nm of torque. The SL 350 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds. It claims a combined fuel consumption of 6.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers.

Both engines are coupled to an automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC PLUS and a start / stop function ECO.

The proportions of the new SL are conventional. Found on the SL a long bonnet and a compact passenger in the rear position. The new SL is distinguished by a grille sporting vertical, sculpted surfaces, headlights Intelligent Light System (ILS) and lights with LED technology.

The sixth-generation SL features a retractable roof that can be retracted into the trunk using an electro-hydraulic. In less than 20 seconds, the SL roadster turns into or cut, depending on the wishes of the driver and the weather.

As the SLK, the new SL offers three versions Roof . A painted roof, a glass roof or a panoramic glass roof electro-transparent passing from light to dark with the Magic Sky Control function that allows modulate the amount of light and energy entering in the cockpit.

The new SL is marketed in Germany at a price of 93,534 euros for the SL 350 BlueEFFICIENCY and 117 096 euros for the SL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY.

                    

now in the lap of the Fiat group, the Dodge brand said goodbye to two models 100% yankee.

Launched in 2005 and restyled five years later, the compact crossover Caliber shared two things in common with the Nitro SUV presented in 2006: a design rather clumsy and controversial as well as interior finish only perfected at the time of launch.

last copies of these models are then released from the shackles of U.S. manufacturing located in Belvedere in Illinois and in North Toledo, Ohio.

Note that the Caliber, which was once marketed in Europe, will give way to a model of entry-level new and more accurate in the minds of two generations of Chrysler / Dodge Neon.

Indeed, the American manufacturer develops on the chassis of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta sedan a trunk that revives the body sedan, abandoned on segment since the disappearance of the Neon in 2005 2.

A time approached to be called Hornet Neon or 3, the competitor of the Volkswagen Jetta could eventually revive the Dart family name used by the firm between 1960 and 1976 . The story does not end there, since this model could then be three volumes in recarrossé Fiat Linea 2 and in a variant Lancia, heir to the Prisma and Dedra.

Cousin of the Jeep Liberty, sold under the Cherokee name in our region, the Dodge Nitro and the tuning range should not experience any children. A strategy not really surprising when we recall the statement of stripping Sergio Marchionne, CEO of the new Fiat-Chrysler alliance, about Nitro: “this car would never see the day” .

                    

natural, the McLaren MP4-12C is a sports car very fast. But preparations are already hard at work on his case for more horsepower and improve performance. Including at MTM.

specialists GTSpirit received photos of a McLaren MP4-12C brand new arrival on the premises of the German MTM preparer.

Tuner is preparing to develop a kit Change for the British supercar. The goal is all there from classic, it aims to increase the power of an engine already anemic at all but natural to adopt a more flattering sound.

Assuming that MP4-12C is already capable of reaching 330 km / h in a point after going from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.1 seconds, the result of the preparation is bound to be impressive. MTM hopes to finalize the kit before the end of first quarter 2012, so it’s only a matter of weeks.

Two young British designer, Judy Clark and Katherine Hawkins , received carte blanche from Ford to express their artistic talent. They designed a dress and a necklace from spare parts for Ford Focus . As creations of haute couture, the two models of high fashion paraded and posed for a fashion photo shoot dressed in spare parts for Focus.

Charge of the dress, Judy Clark was nominated for the title Scottish designer of the year. It was pointed out by working under the orders of Alexander McQueen. She has participated in the design of the green dress worn by Sarah Jessica Parker at the premiere of Sex and the City of London in 2008. The dress, made of a mixture of chiffon tinted rear lights red, belt buckles kilt and tweed pieces in Clarks, celebrates the autumn-winter collection 2009 of his mentor, presented at the Paris Fashion Week, which was already using recycled objects.

In charge of the collar, Katherine Hawkins is 26 and already has her own line of jewelry under the brand New Cream. Katherine wanted to be inspired by the film Metropolis, a classic of science fiction in 1927.

The photo shoot was done by Andy Fallon, a regular contributor to prestigious titles such as Rolling Stone Magazine, Sunday Times, GQ and FHM.

                    

For over thirty years, automobiles have changed considerably, their style too. Yet this old veteran of aristocrat Mercedes G-Class is still there, faithful to the position. For Christmas, he even offered a promotional clip amazing.

There are often codes that are found in most of the promotional films designed by manufacturers to develop a model. Show car, show the interior, show beautiful scenery, show how he has to behave on the road, to show its performance, build quality show …

At Mercedes, we decided to go back to the true original purpose of the G-Class to promote it, even if the fighter of birth has become just as comfortable in front of the finest hotels in the world or the most extravagant preparers.

In the video below, the G-Class fun in the snow and sometimes daring maneuvers worthy of real Hollywood stunts. Is the scene of the dizzying descent was achieved without special effects? If so, it made a hell

New Volkswagen up! receives a mobile navigation solution designed with Navigon , the global navigation systems. The system maps more

Volkswagen fits on top of the center console . The touch screen is used to control the navigation system, voice and infotainment. It also displays the images of the parking assistance system ParkPilot.

The mobile information solution “Infotainment Portable Device” (PID) of the small Volkswagen is economical and accessible .

Updating the system is easily done by a simple software update.

The driver can if they wish to prepare your itinerary at home. Once in the vehicle, they simply insert its navigation system maps more above the center console.

applications can be added to adapt the system to the individual needs of the user.

The “ThinkBlue!-Trainer” for example, examines the use made of the accelerator pedal, the brake pedal and the transmission by the user. On this basis, it provides advice to improve the driving style and lower consumption.

The system can also display maps more changes in consumption over the last few minutes.

Upon request, the system automatically searches for the station? Nearest service whenever the fuel reserve was started.

Outside the up!, The system automatically locks . The navigation system requires more nomademaps entering a PIN to be turned out of the car. Without this code, the device is totally inoperative. Once the system is found more maps connected to the up! reference, it automatically unlocks. Only the up! and its owner have the unlock code.

The system is sold in more maps option at a price of 350 euros .

                    

Sometimes the situation is such that only the lucky can you get a very bad time. Especially when the snow is here and the traffic conditions are very bad.

There is exactly one week, we showed you an awesome video of a driver who went out without a sore frightening confrontation with a weight heavy sinking in the snow.

This week we take almost the same and we start with the same end result. The video below was filmed inside a vehicle traveling in Russia on a two-way street, largely snow.

Suddenly, a semi-trailer slides in hand to find themselves right in front on the way around. The driver of the car is placed where the camera jumps on his brakes and behold, he managed to slip right between the trailer and vehicles across the road, after some anxious exclamations heard on board. Luck is still good times.

                    

BMW has recently introduced a new premium sedan, perfect to oppose the Audi A7 and the Mercedes CLS. And if the mark to the propeller pushing the concept up to oppose another variation

At BMW, so we just present the 6 Series Gran Coupe. A large sedan that takes the style of the 6 Series coupe with two doors and more to give in to the fashion trend of coupe and sedan to compete with the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS.

Mercedes CLS, which will receive just a new variant in the coming weeks, a sort of modern shooting brake with four doors and a tailgate. A new model to be presented in the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.

So if BMW and also preparing a shooting brake variant of its 6 Series Gran Coupe to compete with the CLS Shooting Brake? The specialist photoshop Theophilius Chin has already asked the question with two images of the future (hypothetical) new variant of the 6 Series Gran Coupe. So you like it

The new Fiat Panda offers a navigation system connected integrated TomTom on the dashboard. The TomTom navigation system of the Panda offers real-time services TomTom. Fully portable , Blue & Me TomTom LIVE Panda can be used in other vehicles.

The Blue & Me TomTom LIVE connects seamlessly with a smartphone and a media player using Bluetooth technology. The software and content the system can be updated via the online portal MyTomTom.

Drivers of the new Fiat Panda benefit from real-time traffic information and a dynamic guidance that indicates the fastest route to the selected destination based on the information the latest on traffic conditions. The traffic information in real time from a network of more than 80 million sensors in Europe. The TomTom HD Traffic covers 99.9% of the road network. Refreshed frequently, it accounts for a large number of traffic jams in real time.

With the navigation feature Blue & Me, the device turns into a touch screen for many functions & Blue I like media player, trip computer and hands-free calling.

The Blue & Me TomTom LIVE incorporates Fiat eco program with real time information on driving style, suggestions for reduce its environmental impact and optimize its fuel consumption by changing gear and using the accelerator to the nature of the route.

The mechanical integration on board board is designed with support.

Key features of the Blue & Me TomTom LIVE:

HD Traffic Update on security alerts throughout the trip
weather reports and live local search sent directly to the SIM card of the integrated in-dash navigation functions
Blue & Me (media player, trip computer or hands-free calling)
Program Fiat eco

The other functions of guiding the Blue & Me TomTom:

· Instant and continuous guidance
· Menu “Help me! “
· Zoom by pinching and sliding screen to screen with gestures
· Display of conduct touch-screen 4.3-inch glass
· Announcement of street names
· guided lane change advanced
· Quick GPSfix

features to be active when the unit is installed in the vehicle:

? indicator of low fuel
? sync with the vehicle, to obtain and display information such as the time, the mileage or fuel consumption, and the language settings
? ability to control the unit via the steering wheel
? reckoning for information guidance even when GPS signal is not available
? Display Technology for media player, display the path of the vehicle, eco-driving and Blue & Me hands-free with a compatible smartphone