Volvo S60 Exterior and interior official video

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Geneva 2010 : Alfa Bertone Concept sketch launched

In the slipstream of Pininfarina design studio Bertone also has information about its concept car for Geneva Motor Show. Here is a first sketch.

Toyota is recalling eight models in Europe - Recall List

Toyota has taken place after the recall in the United States is now known that eight of these European models. If the vehicles can cause a malfunction in the operation of the accelerator pedal. The affected vehicles, the pedal in rare cases it may be difficult or is not in the usual speed return to the starting position. In isolated cases, may leave the pedal in the actuated position.
This affects the Aygo (February 2005 - August 2009), the iQ (November 2008 - November 2009), the Yaris (November 2005 - September 2009), the Auris (October 2006 - January 5, 2010), the Corolla (October 2006 -- December 2009), the Verso (February 2009 - January 5, 2010) and Corolla (November 2008 - December 2009), and the RAV4 (November 2005 - November 2009). The exact number of affected vehicles will still under investigation.

The throttle problem occurs because there may be wear and tear on the affected part. This progressive wear, in conjunction with various external factors lead to increased friction in the pedal mechanism.

Toyota has already developed an appropriate countermeasure. This is currently being reviewed. Once this review is completed, Toyota will notify the customer as well as all other stakeholders about the action and its implementation

VIDEO: Audi Continues to Tease A1 Superini, this time with Interior Details

Question: Has Audi overdone it with the abstract videos of its forthcoming A1 supermini? In our humble opinion, yes. While informative, we think the Germans would have accomplished more if they accompanied these videos with a series of juicy teaser sketches / images and videos of camouflaged prototypes - just like Mercedes did with the SLS AMG.

But anyway, if you follow the jump, you can watch a video with Ivo van Hulten, interior designer of the new A1, describing the design process of the air vents in the cockpit.

New Volvo S80 and V70 DRIVe with 1.6-liter Diesel Return 4.5lt/100km - 52.3 mpg US with 119g/km CO2

Thanks to a few minor tweaks, Volvo has managed to further reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency on its S80 and V70 DRIVe models from the 2009MYs 129 g/km and 4.9 lt/100 km (48mpg US) to 119 g/km and 4.5 lt/100 km (52.3mpg US) on the 2010MYs respectively.

Both cars continue to use a 1.6-liter diesel with 109HP and 240Nm of peak torque that's hooked up to a five-speed manual gearbox.

However, Volvo's engineers employed a smart battery recharging system that 'forces' the alternator to charge the battery only when the engine is operating at low load (e.g. when driving downhill), while they also redesigned the tensioner and alternator pulleys.

"Smart battery recharging is the most important measure," says Ulf Nordström, Technical Project manager at Volvo Cars.

"It is primarily thanks to this that we have dipped below the 120-gram level that gives car owners tax breaks and other benefits in a number of European countries. What is more, one might say that we offer the normal driver one free tank of fuel a year," Nordström added.

The Swedish automaker said that the reduction in fuel consumption from a combined 4.9 lt/100 km to 4.5 l/100 km means that someone driving 15,000 km a year will save 60 liters of diesel or as Nordström put it, one fuel tank.

Volvo did not disclose any performance figures for the updated 2010MY S80 and V70 DRIVe, but just to get an idea, the 2009MY S80 DRIVe accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in a claimed 12.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 118mph or 189 km/h.

We say that, while any efforts to improve CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are more than welcome, fitting a puny 1.6-liter diesel engine in cars of the size and weight of the S80 and V70, isn't exactly pioneering anything new...

New Mazda MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition to premiere in Geneva

To commemorate the MX-5's (also known as the Miata in some markets) 20th birthday, Mazda will unveil a special anniversary edition of its rear-wheel drive roadster at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Called the MX-5 20th Anniversary Edition, this model will have a limited production run of just 2,000 units and will only be available in Europe.

Based on the 1.8-liter model, the limited edition MX-5 comes with a special exterior styling package that includes chrome grille, door handles and headlight fascia along with silver-look fog lamp surrounds, unique 17-inch alloy wheels and 20th Anniversary logos.

It will be available in three exterior colors - True Red, Crystal White Pearl and, specific for this edition, a new Aurora Blue, with matching body-color painted decorative elements in the interior.

A front suspension bracing bar and a scuff plate in stainless steel with its unique serial number (from 1 to 2000) complete the upgrades.

More details and pricing will be revealed at the car's world premiere at next month's Geneva Salon.

Special Edition Infiniti FX Limited to 100 Units for Europe

Almost two years after the world premiere of the second generation FX at the 2008 Geneva Show, Infiniti has announced the launch of a special edition version of its luxury crossover named the FX Limited Edition. Production will be limited to just 100 units for Western Europe, of which only 18 will be coming to the UK.

Based on either the V6-powered FX37S or the V8-powered FX50S, the FX Limited Edition is offered in a Black Obsidian 'Scratch Guard' finish as standard and in a Moonlight White pearl metallic as an option.

Unique features on the outside include dark smoked headlight surrounds, specially commissioned 21-inch 'Turbine' design alloy wheels finished in dark Graphite, while the same finish is applied on the radiator grille, side air vents and roof rails.

Inside, the FX Limited Editions feature illuminated 'Infiniti' entry guards, carbon fiber trim that replaces the standard maple wood veneer, Graphite leather upholstered seats, upper door panels and dashboard with contrasting stitching and Alcantara headlining.

Finally, both engine variants are offered with a Connectiviti+ technology package that includes a fully integrated navigation, communication and entertainment system comprising an 11-speaker Bose Premium Sound System, the Michelin Guide, full iPod connectivity and a 10GB music box with Gracenotes database.

In the UK, pricing for the FX Limited Edition starts at £55,855 for the 320HP V6 engined FX37S rising to £62,035 for the 390HP, V8 powered FX50S.