The 2013 Nissan Juke was the founder of the small crossover vehicle category and is also just arrived with over 350,000 copies sold immediately well received by the customers. Now that there are already with Opel Mokka, Peugeot and Renault Captur 2008 competition for the little bit more likeable, Nissan has filed later a sharpened Nismo version, which is unique in the segment again.

With an output of 200 hp, the Nissan Juke Nismo skillfully combines the fun sporty small car with the feel of a small SUV.

On board, in addition to ABS, ESP and six airbags also have the Nismo body kit, 18 "alloy wheels, Nismo sport bucket seats with the finest Alcantara upholstery and red contrast stitching, a leather / Alcantara steering wheel, navigation and multimedia system Nissan Connect, a reversing camera, the Nissan Dynamic Control System, a keyless entry and start system, cruise control and much more - even the metallic paint at no extra cost there.

Even with the exterior appearance, the Juke Nismo is very sporty, the aerodynamically optimized mounting parts are available to the Juke particularly good. The red trim and the Nismo logo on the radiator grille also point to the sportiest version of Juke and make the car even more independent. Especially the combination of black and red metallic paint exterior mirror housings + moldings is the small Japanese very well.

Be as sporty outfit is so athletic, it then continues in the interior. In addition to the extremely comfortable seats you can see the quick Juke also highlighted in red on the tachometer, the Nismo logo behind the stick shift and the grippy leather / Alcantara - steering wheel.

Despite its sporty cockpit remained very functional, and you find yourself immediately handle. All switches are handily positioned, and both the processing and the material appearance suit for the Juke Nismo exclusive touch.

The space is as good as in the other Juke models also, well not exactly the generously sized trunk, which does not count with 251 liter capacity of the largest in its class. If necessary, the volume can be increased by folding the seat even up to 830 liters.

The already weak 1.6-liter non-turbo engine of the Juke Nismo was refined by the specialist again and now offers 190 hp instead of 200 hp (147 kW). Also, the torque increased by 10 Nm to 250 Nm and is 2400-4800 rev / min ready.

It has surprisingly stepped briefly the manual 6-speed transmission, which very soon einmahnt high gear in order to be efficient on the road. This one is but then also at highway speeds already in a fairly high speed range, making it a little louder in the interior.

For this, the engine still offers even from low speeds in top gear very responsive acceleration. The pulling power is really impressive here. For the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h takes just 7.8 seconds, top speed is 215 km / h but could be even higher with a larger tiered gear safely.

But the engineers have put their attention on achieving crisp acceleration values, which is also an outstanding success. In addition to the technical changes to the engine, the Nismo engineers have also made to the chassis and suspension, and this approach donated an even sportier tuning.

The Juke Nismo is now like a plank on the road and also allows very high cornering speeds at which you would hardly notice a side slope. Would not be the elevated seating position, one would think, to be on the road with a purebred sports car. With its compact dimensions, the Juke Nismo can easily drive along winding roads and offers as much fun as only much more expensive vehicles.

Here, the 1.6-liter turbo engine is still quite economical. The factory specification of 6.9 liters is within reach, if you do not so often savored the performance especially. We did not want the fun potential, which provides the Juke Nismo, refrain during the test and came to an average of 7.4 liters per 100 kilometers - a top value for a crossover vehicle of this class.

Not quite as perfectly turned out, the clarity is backwards. Front recognize the dimensions of the Nismo by large headlamps that even arch over the highest point of the hood also, very good, small side windows and the wide C-pillar, however, make it difficult to look back. The remedy here is standard rearview camera, so this shortcoming would already be well eliminated.

The Juke Nismo is a very attractive car, in any case, and sets new standards with its sportiness in the class of small crossover. We also find the price / performance ratio fits perfectly. There are hardly a car that offers such good features and performance at this price. This package makes the Juke Nismo is not only faster and more agile, it is the small Japanese also very good.

The German tuner transform the BMW M3 to the impressive ALPHA-N BT92. To equip them from the body of the Bavarian V8 coupe with a flamboyant wide body kit, which is characterized by curved shapes. The kit includes not only made of carbon bumpers front and rear, matching side skirts, new fenders for the front and side walls of the rear axle and a new hood and a new tailgate. Further, ALPHA-N installed new wheel arch liners made of Kevlar.

In terms of engine ALPHA-N allows the customer is spoiled for choice: In addition to conventional vacuum tuning of the S65B40 High-speed motor, the range includes various types of charges or even complete engine swaps. The eight points of the vehicle pictured here was using a new pistons and connecting rods, a displacement increase to a whopping 4.6 liters. Of course, the software of the control unit is adapted to the new circumstances. Thus equipped, the engine develops 490 hp at the top and up to 470 Nm of torque. At top speed the BT92 4.6 expresses his prominent nose with more than 315 km / h the wind.

A possible loss transfer to the engine's power to the tarmac and a maximum grip during fast cornering to build the struggle reared on three-piece S3 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo wheels in the dimensions 255/35R19 and 295/35R19 rubber.

The best tires can only fulfill their tasks, of course, if at any time they "stick" to the floor. This know also thanks to the close proximity to the Nürburgring - North loop on a wealth of experience in coordination with sports suspension enacting ALPHA-N-engineer and set the tires therefore finest chassis technology to: As Ohlins performance partner came for ALPHA-N only a coilover suspension of the Swedish high-end brand in question. In addition to the installation of an Ohlins Road & Track suspension ALPHA-N also took the same precise tuning before on a wheel load.

Visual look into the engine room not yet granted ALPHA-N at the present time. Because: Under the hood lies among other great prototype of a MAC full carbon air box, which is not thought of in its current form to the public - will shortly ALPHA-N not unveil the new component.

The interior of the "former" M3 has been extensively refined: In addition to the complete passenger compartment including the driving comfort and lateral support harmonious unifying Recaro Sportster CS-sport seats which integrated into the structure of the vehicle car upholstery fishermen moved from even the luggage compartment large area with blue Alcantara. Thus, the outer shell and the interior colors harmonize perfectly now.

BMW has now presented the third generation of the 2014 BMW X5, the market launch will be in November 2013.

2014 BMW X5

The BMW X5 is a world leader in its class and will be the most popular vehicle in its class in the third generation again. The optical changes compared to its predecessor have failed very discreet, BMW has set here rather an evolution than a revolution. Good was made even better, and so does the X5 front of beefy, is in overall appearance but has become even more elegant.

The interior has been revised only decent and shows now also with a freestanding 10.25 "display at the top of the center console. Compared to the second generation, the new X5 but an even better space., The driver now sits slightly higher, and both the rear passengers and the luggage can look forward to even more generous room proportions.

The luggage compartment volume holds 650-1870 liters, the tailgate is standard for electrically open and close, which is also possible by remote control and from the driving position.

As with other BMW models, one is the new X5 can also choose between different design worlds. For the X5 are the design worlds "Pure Experience Design" and "Design Pure Excellence" and an M Sports package available.

But the new X5 also offers a variety of new equipment options. Besides comfort seats at the rear and a rear-seat entertainment system with two screens are also the new BMW Head-Up Display with full color spectrum and new display units, the BMW Night Vision system with passenger and animal identification, a lane change warning, a new parking assistant with longitudinal - and transverse guide, Surround View with 360 degree imaging, a Driving Assistant or Driving Assistant Plus with Traffic Jam Assistant and the latest version of BMW ConnectedDrive.

To start in November 2013 there will be the new X5 BMW with three different engines. As an entry-level engine, the proven X5 xDrive 30d comes with the 258 hp (190 kW) 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder diesel engine. The sprint from 0 to 100 km / h does the diesel in 6.9 seconds, top speed is 230 km / h On average, the big SUV with 6.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers to settle.

More than the X5 M50d diesel engine comes with 381 hp (280 kW), which in just 5.3 seconds from a standstill to 100 km / h and accelerates to 250 km / h fast. Consumption is only slightly higher than that of the 258 hp diesel with 6.7 liters.

Who would prefer his X5 with a petrol engine, the X5 xDrive 50i can grab the V8 TwinPower Turbo a power output of 450 hp (330 kW) has. In just 5.0 seconds, the V8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h, and is also up to 250 km / h. On average, it should flow from the tank towards the engine around 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

A little later also other models like the X5 xDrive 35i, the X5 xDrive 25d X5 xDrive 40d and also the only rear-wheel drive X5 xDrive 25d are then added.

The Honda Civic is now available with a new 120 hp diesel.

The 2013 Honda Civic has certainly one of the most prominent models in the compact class at the start. Its futuristic design is paired here with generous interior space and dynamic handling.

Since spring 2013 there is the compact Japanese now with a completely new 1.6-liter diesel engine, which will combine lively handling and fuel economy.

Also on board are, among other things besides ABS, ESP and six airbags already Xenon headlights, a beam assist including beam, a rain sensor, a 2-zone climate control, cruise control, digital radio, a sound system with 360 watts total output and subwoofer A heated front seats, an auto-dimming interior mirror, electrically adjustable, heated and foldable side mirrors, a front armrest, electric windows, reversing camera, parking sensors front and rear, central locking with remote control and much more.

The Civic interior provides absolute premium quality. The materials used look a very high quality, and the workmanship is located at a premium level. Although the dashboard is also designed futuristic, so you find your way quickly.

Only the digital speedometer is not easy to read from any seated position and is partially obscured by the steering wheel rim. That the intensity of the air stream of the center air vents are not adjustable, is another shortcoming. These two things remain true, the only criticisms in the interior, the rest can convince the entire length.

The seats are very comfortable and long-distance driving and, despite the dynamic shape of the Civic offers an excellent space.

The boot capacity is 467 liters capacity at all for an unbeatable car of this size. By folding the rear seats can be extended to up to 1,368 liters of it even.

Here Honda has really done a great job and managed to combine dynamic lines with a good space, which is self-premium manufacturers such as Mercedes did not succeed with the A-Class.

That the Civic as dynamic drives, as he looks to make the new 1.6-liter common rail diesel engine with an output of 120 hp (88 kW). Honda promises in the new "Earth Dreams Technology" engine with low fuel consumption yet dynamic driving values. A promise that we very often hear that but then often either the consumption or loss of driving pleasure requires in practice.

Immediately after the start one falls on the good sound insulation that also positively reflected on our mind at highway speeds. Even at high speeds, it stays in the interior of the Civic very quietly, making the premium feel is underlined again in the compact Honda.

Here, the Civic also really fun to drive. Its maximum torque of 300 Nm the engine delivers at 2,000 r / min, but already including the Diesel offers enough power for a brisk sprint. In 10.5 seconds from standstill to 100 km / h top speed is 210 km / h

The gears of the 6-speed manual gearbox are translated surprisingly long, which one is on the highway at a very low level of speed on the road and can drive very gearshift in the city. All times anticipate not just basic data, which suggest a low consumption.

The crisp, yet very comfortable suspension can enjoy the fun of driving a still more. The Civic is perfect on the road and can also accelerate out of curves still afloat, without the driver having to turn back. The very direct steering also fits well with the characteristics of the Civic, the sporty as can be circularly Articles on tight curves.

But most impressed with the view of the consumption. Well, as promised by the factory and extremely optimistic 3.7 liters we have not met, but the experience with a lot of fun 4.7 liter can all be proud.

After all, the Civic offers at such low consumption yet extremely fun to drive and is not trimmed to enjoy freedom in favor of a minimum consumption. Who waives the driving pleasure and the Civic always absolute in his "comfort zone" moves that could come to the 4.0 liters approach.

It was surprising for us that the Civic is still very clear in spite of his futuristic designs. The small flaws when parking then conceal the parking sensors and reversing camera.

With the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is definitely a big surprise succeeded. Especially since Honda is only relatively recently employed in comparison to other manufacturers with diesel engines, but then immediately presents such a miracle engine. The new diesel engine can shine with a lot of fun and a sensational consumption. Here the customer has no restrictions on the agility to accept and yet extremely efficient way.

The good tuning of chassis and suspension makes a Civic in combination with the large boot volume also an ideal vehicle travel, which also still can shine with premium ambience and sound insulation.

Ford brings in North America with the Ford F-150 tremor a sportier version of its big pick-ups on the market.

The Ford F-150 tremor is only available with a short wheelbase and Regular Cab, thus emphasizing the sporty feel of the pick-ups.

For the first time is available with the F-150 tremor the short wheelbase version of the new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. The engine should combine the performance of the V8 engines with the consumption of a 6-cylinder.

The performance of the F-150 with the EcoBoost engine tremor is at 365 hp (228 kW) and is intended to provide for such sporty performance, as it promises the optics.

The special model comes namely the FX package, black 20 "alloy wheels, red F-150 logo with a black border and a sportier interior to the customer. Way, Alcantara sports seats and lots of chrome trim elements found in the interior.

In North America, the new Ford F-150 tremor from autumn will be available.