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Toyota Yaris R1A: A rally car 'low cost'. The firm Toyota has made public its intention to return to rallying competitions, and for this reason, we have presented a new design in a series of images over the network. Toyota Yaris is the R1A, and plans to 'debut' at WRC, in August, because it meets the new FIA regulations for class R1A. The rally kit urban low cost includes: exhaust, catalyst, sports suspension, among many other sections of active safety. In addition, TMG is prepared by nothing but his work and is worth 20,000 euros, you've to add your own Yaris and labor of these engineers. A rally car for 'low cost'? A Yaris R1A ...

Toyota R1A TMG
The division of Toyota Motor sport has announced not only a return to rally racing, but has also launched its new creation: the Yaris R1A, through a series of images posted on the official website of the Japanese firm, which does not stop, because for days we were lucky to see the new trim levels of the Yaris.

Thus, the TMG and Toyota Motor sport GmbH in Germany, plans to launch its small car runs in the ninth edition of the WRC, scheduled for 24-26 August.

Obviously, there will be an active part in the competition, but the model will be used as 'zero car' to do several laps on the track. The Yaris R1A meets the new FIA regulations R1A class, which includes only cars with engine capacity exceeding 1.4 liters. Furthermore, slight changes and improvements adopts compared to the corresponding versions of the series.

Racing and safety kit
as for the Toyota racing kit consists mainly of exhaust and catalyst of racing, the sport suspension setting. And of course, to race in rallies incorporates not only improved performance but also safety.

The R1A presents a roller cage to stiffen the structure, in addition to protecting the fuel tank and the supply lines. On board also installed a couple of fire extinguishers and sports seats high containment.

To ensure quick engine in emergency situations, there has also a dedicated switch. With these advanced features, Yaris will be the first car that passed in the R1A class with the opportunity to compete locally, nationally and even internationally.

Of course, although the Yaris R1A represents a major change to the world of rallying for the Japanese car is very different from the glorious past of the mark in the WRC, such as Mini Countryman WRC.

Price of the kit
meanwhile, a crucial aspect is the improvement in quality and price, but do not forget the excitement and performance in driving on mountain slopes.

However, the official list of preparation kit developed by TMG, according to some rumors should be around 22,500 euros, to which are added Toyota Yaris costs and labor required of engineers.

For now, know the official price. When more information comes out of this 'low cost', you will have the 'gory'. Meanwhile discovers Yaris Rally...

Nissan in Japan has just pulled the curtain of the all-new Note. We will be in Europe at least another six months to wait but this MPV will also be found on our roads.

Since its launch in 2005, Nissan has managed to sell 940,000's Note and the all-new model this number about a million over lifting. The new Note is currently only available in Japan and will only be about half a year for the European market is introduced. Although Nissan indicates that some styling details will be updated is shown here for probably 99% Note equal to the European one. The new Nissan model will be characterized by flowing lines that extended into the interior.

MPV
that the market for compact MPV another formidable competitor does seem to be disputed. Nissan promises namely a spacious interior that also features a high quality finish. Every major consumption is pushing the new Nissan Note also built on a lightweight platform and featuring an aerodynamic body. About the powertrain of the European version is not yet announced. This we expect along with the presentation in the first months of 2013.

Japanese, a nation is determined. Take the folks at Toyota. In early 2011 befell them one of the biggest natural disasters in history, shortly after claiming they soon back on top to stand. Based on sales so far they seem indeed again be the largest automaker.

By a devastating tsunami in March last year some time Toyota had the car stop production as a result, General Motors finally took home the title with the largest automaker in the world. Even the Japanese giant Volkswagen sought over. Shortly after the disaster had Toyota confident of once again the largest production would run at full speed. Based on the figures for the first half year of this year they could be right it will get. The Japanese have so far been almost 5 million cars produced. General Motors follows with 300,000 units less and Volkswagen will not exceed 4.45 million units. The figures also come from the manufacturers themselves, so they are not entirely independent.

9 million
that the struggle between these three again the biggest thing is almost certain. Toyota wants GM will trump the more than 9 million cars must wear. The forecasts of the American group indicate that they number, just like last year, namely fetch. Volkswagen may be the sales battle between the two traditional biggest quite keep up, but will probably finish third again as smiling, before the Germans arrive a little too short. But how long will that take?

The 2011 Toyota Avalon will bring a little more refinement and some new features to the fore when it goes on sale in the summer.

We're praised the 2010 Toyota Avalon for its quiet ride, its roomy cabin and its high-quality interior, rating it at 7.8 out of 10. Woodgrain trim dominates, along with big knobs and a big LCD screen that controls the Avalon's available navigation system.The Avalon's front-wheel-drive chassis uses MacPherson struts in front and in back, and the Avalon sticks with power rack-and-pinion steering.


The Toyota Avalon can seat six, with a three-across front bench available. In back, the Avalon's seats recline for better comfort; something Toyota says is unique in the class. Toyota says the 2011 Toyota Avalon will go on sale this spring, with base and Limited editions offered. Standard features will include leather trim, power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, a moon roof, and 17-inch wheels. The Limited adds a smart-key system, ventilated front seats, and a power front passenger seat. Around the same time as Chrysler attacked the large front driver market with the LH platform, Toyota was getting into the full-size arena with the Toyota Avalon.

Toyota has given the Avalon a thorough going-over with the goal of distancing the near-Lux-barge from its mass-market cousin. The Toyota Avalon Limited adds keyless-go, HID headlamps, heated and cooled front seats and a power front passenger seat to the party. Starting at $32,445 in base trim and $35,685 for the Limited trim, our Limited trim tester came equipped with the only factory option on offer: the $1,450 navigation and up-level sound system.

Chrysler’s K cars had more convincing wood trim. If you have seen any Avalon TV commercials lately, then you know that Toyota’s biggest selling point for the "Toyota Avalon" is the rear seat. Otherwise, the rear of the Toyota Avalon is huge generous. Out on the road the Toyota Avalon yields relatively few surprises. When the road gets twisty, the front wheel drive platform and somewhat narrow rubber remind you that you are driving a premium full-size front-wheel-drive sedan, not a sports sedan by any measure. Torque steer may be limited, but so is grip with the all-season tires that are standard on both Toyota Avalon trims. The closest real competition for the Toyota Avalon can be found in the Hyundai Azera. The Toyota Avalon is the type of car that Toyota executes to perfection. New car shoppers seem to forget the Avalon exists despite the bevy of campy-TV ads Toyota has been airing over the past few months, which is a shame the Toyota Avalon might just be the best full-size sedan for sale at the moment.

Out-Buick a Buick. That’s the one phrase that comes to mind when discussing Toyota’s flagship, the Toyota Avalon. Toyota scared them well enough away. The gauges are well organized and clear, and the Toyota Avalon has one of Toyota’s more well-laid-out dashboards.

As you might expect, standard Avalon’s come with a long list of luxury items like a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power-adjustable heated and ventilated leather seats, keyless entry, a nine-speaker audio system, dual-zone climate control and wood-grain trim everywhere. The more expensive Limited gains a power rear sunshade, a JBL audio upgrade, and keyless ignition and ventilated front seats.

Avalon pricing starts at $32,595, while the Limited rings in at $35,835. That’s decent value compared to other big front-drivers, but the aging Hyundai Azera tops out at only $29,570.

Exclusive automotive sculptures, so called Zeus Twelve its models. The company is part of the world famous Swedish design bureau Gray Design and launches a line of no less than three sports cars!

Grey Design has been working successfully for many years of designs for exclusive yachts, interiors and sports cars. In all cases on behalf of mostly very wealthy clients. After much attention to have had in the international press, Gray Design decided to go further in its automotive designs and founded the Twelve on Zeus. A new Swedish car brand!

Zeus Twelve

Exclusivity
Of the three models, a total of only 12 copies are made. Super exclusively so. And according Zeus Twelve no facelifts or subsequent generations of the Gold Rush, Magnate and Sigma. How much money you also count down. Buy a Zeus Twelve then buy absolute exclusivity.

Lotus and Mansory
themselves produce is for Zeus Twelve is not all. Therefore one has the knowledge and expertise is not in the house. To be able to realize their dream still have teamed beaten with Lotus and Mansory. Lotus for superior handling and the Mansory carbon fiber body and extreme luxury on board. It is not known what the donor are a model for the three Zeus’s Twelve. Completely self-development is impossible ...

Zeus Twelve

The models
at this time, the three models in Sweden. The Gold Rush is the most realistic to see and is a cross between a Viper and a Nissan GT-R. Look through the many gold details there and it would be quite a nice thing to have. Under the hood is at least a 510 hp V12 the car a top speeds of 302 km / h, can give. Of a completely different caliber is the Magnate. This four-door coupe with suicide doors and 6.7 liter V8 with its 505 horsepower must also be very close to the magical 300 km / h limit can come. The most spectacular of the three is undoubtedly the Sigma. Which is for the most part built and carbon and aluminum, but also makes use of lightweight plastics. Thus, a 335 hp 2.0 liter engine Caterham sufficient for impressive performance. What exactly? Since late Zeus Twelve is not decided yet. But here at one of the most exclusive cars in the world looks seems obvious.