No. 0 / October 2012
Cars GlobalMag MISS OF THe MONTH
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FOCUS: Volkswagen Golf & Fiat Viaggio Porsche 918: is it the state of the art?
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Content summary No. 0 / October 2012
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Read right away! Seventy fully-electric, zero-emission BMW ActiveE cars are located at eight DriveNow stations across the entire city of San Francisco. Customers can register online or in person and can then use the DriveNow website or a mobile app to locate and reserve an available vehicle… Is this the new way to face the congested traffic in the US metropolitan areas? See the full news in “Global News” at page 96.
WHAT’S NEW
comprehensive report from Paris and Moscow motor shows Paris motor show Moscow motor show
CORPORATE NEWS automotive industry and finance news
GLOBAL NEWS what’s about cars and the way to use it
THE GREEN SIDE Porsche 918: is it the “state of the art” ?
FOCUS new Volkswagen Golf Viaggio: the first “Fiat Made in China”
MISS OF THE MONTH 2013 Ford Shelby GT 500, photo & video portfolio
CLASSIC full photographic report from Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
RACING Audi “queen” of 24 hours competitions, photo & video tribute
NOT JUST CARS products and services
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The 2012 Moscow International Automobile Salon (or MIAS) was held und Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d’Automobiles (OICA) in Cro through September 9. The exhibit exceeded 100,000 square meters, giving 100 companies to participate. The MIAS increases its exhibit space every importance of the automotive Russian market. All the leading automobile m in Moscow, showcasing several world premieres as well as numerous Euro
World Premiere Audi R8 Showcased in Moscow the updated Audi R8 restyle includes a new bumper, new LED headlights and new rear indicator lights with dynamicized display. Joining the R8 family is the new top model of the series: the Audi R8 V10 plus. Developing 404 kW (550 hp), its maximum torque is 540 Nm (398.28 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm. With S tronic (the new 7-speed dual clutch transmission) , the R8 V10 plus, available only as a coupé, catapults from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 317 km/h (196.97 mph); the average fuel consumption rate is 12.9 liters per 100 km (18.23 US mpg). Reference prices (European markets): R8 V8 Coupé – EUR 113,500 R8 V8 Spyder – EUR 124,800 R8 V10 variants – EUR 154,600 / EUR 165,900 R8 V10 plus – EUR 173,20
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First conducted in 1950, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance has grown to be one of the most important world’s celebration of the automobile. Related events include Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, Pebble Beach RetroAuto and Pebble Beach Auctions. This year’s event showcased 220 cars from 33 states and 15 countries and raised $1,077,220 for charity. Only the most beautiful and rare classic cars are invited to appear on the famed 18th hole fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf course, and connoisseurs of art and style flock to see these masterpieces. A 1928 Mercedes-Benz 680S Saoutchik Torpedo owned by Paul & Judy Andrews of Fort Worth, Texas, was named this year’s “Best of Show” at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held in August on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links. “I’m not sure I can put into words how I feel said Paul Andrews - it’s probably the most wonderful feeling I’ve had in my life. It’s the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. We’re all excited. It’s the whole package. There’s not a bad line on this car. It was the sports car, the high performance car of its era, and then Saoutchik gave it style and grace. It has power and it has beauty.” Jacques Saoutchik made seven avantgarde Torpedo bodies for the Mercedes-Benz 680S chassis, each differing in their details. The combination of chrome accents and low windshield make this car, shown first at the 1928 New York Auto Show, both a sports car and a luxury touring car. “This car really has everything - said Concours Chairman Sandra Button - it has fantastic German engineering, elegant French styling and a wonderful restoration by Paul Russell. It’s a car you can imagine racing as well as touring. It’s just a marvellous embodiment of everything that is Mercedes.” The judging process at the Pebble Beach Concours is two-fold: Class Judges focus primarily on originality
and authenticity, while Honorary Judges direct their attention to design, styling and elegance. To be eligible to win Best of Show—the event’s top award—a car must first win its class. Other nominees for Best of Show included a 1935 Duesenberg J GurneyNutting Speedster owned by the William Lyon Family of Newport Beach, California; a 1931 Duesenberg J Derham Tourster owned by Joseph and Margie Cassini III, of West Orange, New Jersey; and a 1933 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport Figoni Coupé owned by David and Adele Cohen of West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to Saoutchik Coachwork, the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance featured Maharaja Cars, Mercer, Fiat, Mercedes SLs, Sport Customs and German Motorcycles. “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno made a guest appearance at the event, offering tickets to his show and tours of his Big Dog Garage, raising over $50,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. The previous evening, at the Pebble Beach Auction presented by Gooding & Company, Leno’s Fiat 500 Prima Edizione, initially valued at $25,000 to 35,000, was sold for $385,000 and attracted an additional $215,000, raising a total of $600,000 for the Fisher House Foundation. Also in attendance were Steve Carrell, George Lucas, Adrien Brody and Adam Carolla. The 63rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance will take place on Sunday, August 18, 2013.
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