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Volkswagen prepares to reveal a Golf Convertible concept, if the reports of the United Kingdom this week is to be trusted. Volkswagen will change the one concept car lots become reality at this year's Geneva Motor Show. His arrival will also mark the second time that the conversion had been offered a GTI-the last version is the MKk1 sold during the 1980s.

As a concept, draws power from the GTI Convertible engine is 175kW GTI Edition 2.0 liter turbo 35-188/detuned version factory 199kW R Golf. Unless last minute power upgrade is due to regular model (Golf all-new is expected in Paris in August), GTI Convertible wills more likely get the guts of the machine 155kW motivate in hatch GTI. Real party piece, if it eventuates, will be the Golf R AWD, Cabriolet will be one of the fastest affordable convertible around.

In addition, the drop-top GTI will get upgraded suspension and interior, a choice of six-speed manual or DSG transmission, 17-inch wheels and slip differential impressive VW electronics limited. It also has LED lights plus Edition 35, aggressive body kit and front bumper with an order for the back and side skirt, reports the auto express.

The all-new Kia Cee'd eliminate its concern unveiling at the Geneva Motor Show, activation significant improvements over the old exhibit.

The new Cee'd gets the company's updated framing figure as seen on the Optima, plate detailing around the windows and a much streamlined, long, devalue seem. The new Kia badge also features on the grille.

Similar its predecessor, it testament be built in Aggregation, and Kia says it testament be much informed, statesman businesslike and solon attractive to intend than the departing supporter, and to that end it's soul and alter, with a author streamlined system.


The boiler suit program is narrower by 10mm, but the look and straighten belt are wider, which should make for an author steady car through corners and developed stability. The styling has been intemperately influenced by curve whole investigation to meliorate mechanics, and so efficiency.

The engine extent consists of a 1.4 and 1.6 petrol engine, with 100 and 135PS respectively, and a 1.6 engineer with vanish 110 or 128PS. Additionally, many markets give get a 1.6 petrol with 130PS. All gifts are offered with the alternative of a dual brood shell.

Kia anticipates that the diesels instrument be the most general, with its 260Nm of torque, quality of six movement drill or automobile, 11-second 0-60mph run clip and emissions from as low as 97g/km.

A utility orientating cabin features iPod support, an activity of trims including plate, pianissimo illegal and metal, with contrasting multicolor upholstery options. Leather is offered in higher description models.

Key equipment includes LED operative lights, HID headlights, and line parking assists. Much circumstantial content on the UK shape, including engines and equipment, gift be getable shortly.

Last year, VW presented the Formula XL1 concept and in February this year the company confirmed that the 1-liter car would enter limited production.We are talking about a car the size of a VW Polo, but which is seriously lower, uses a coupe layout and gullwing doors. Inside, the cabin had a more conventional ` layout - the previous projects showed a tandem seating layout.

Discovery in Qatar Motor Show, the VW XL1 is a civilized version of L1 prototypes that Volkswagen has unveiled over the last 10 years. Caprice of Ferdinand Piëch convinced by the concept of the car 1 liter (100km) of the L1 has to comply with the requirements of the development series to become the XL1 and abandon its two seats in tandem for two seats side by side - the passenger is slightly recessed. It is found in these photos spies almost identical presentation in Qatar. Only the Volkswagen logo hidden, the rear wheel arches not faired particularly large mirrors betray a vehicle close to the series.

One always looks so radical that will make a very distinctive vehicle when it is released on the world's roads. As a reminder, it will be powered by a small engine to consume months of a liter per 100 kilometers and reject only 24 grams of CO2 per kilometer. Remains unknown, the price - probably prohibitive - which will be offered the very exclusive and limited Volkswagen XL1.

Citroen is extending its C4 range with the introduction of the new Citroen C4 AIRCROSS. This technology allows the car to be driven permanently in four-wheel drive mode, with the torque optimally distributed between the front and rear wheels.

By combining style and technological innovation in a single car, the Citroen C4 Air cross is ideally suited to modern lifestyles that introduce a sense of escape into everyday activities. The styling of the Citroen C4 Aircross draws upon the Marque's DNA, combining the vitality of the other models in the range with the powerful styling of an off-roader.

The sophisticated design of the Citroen C4 Aircross includes repeater lights in the door mirrors, light guides in the rear lights and a rearview camera built into the chrome trim on the tailgate.
The expressive style draws upon Citroen’s distinctive design cues. This technology allows the car to be driven permanently in four-wheel drive mode, while the torque is optimally distributed between the front and rear wheels.

Right from launch, the Citroen C4 Aircross will also benefit from the performance of the HDi 150 engine (also available with 2WD and 4WD with a 6-speed manual gearbox) and a 115 bhp 1.6i petrol engine (available in a 2WD version with a 5-speed manual gearbox).

Citroen says that its new C4 Aircross will be powered by two diesels which are coming in some different trims, like the 1.6 liter HDi with its 110 and 150 horsepower (270 Nm / 199 lb-ft), and a 1.8 liter unit delivering 148 horsepower and 300 Nm of torque (221 lb-ft), both mated to the standard six-speed manual transmission. Citroen didn’t announce the prices for its new crossover / SUV or if the vehicle can be pre-ordered.