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BUYING & SELLING A CAR IN SPAIN uying or selling a used car in Spain can be a hazardous business, but if you take care to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed to cover yourself against liabilities, things should go smoothly.
Buying a car in Spain When buying a car you’ll need to ensure sure you have at least one of the following (though, it’s best to have as many as possible with photocopies). • • • •
Permiso de Residencia or Residence Permit (NIE) or passport. Your escrituras, or house deeds, or a rental contract for a minimum of one year. Although it should not be required, it is a good idea to have a Certificado de Empadronamiento or proof of residence in your municipality, available free or for a few cents from the Town Hall. It should not be older than three months. Some car dealers insist on it, and if you don´t have it, everybody wastes time until the dealer checks his facts. If you are financing the car through a dealer you will also need to provide atres nóminas, your three last payslips, or some other proof of income, such as a copy of your work contract.
Buying a car from a private seller involves you and the seller entering into a joint legal relationship and handling all the paperwork yourselves. You and the seller must draw up a Contrato de compraventa (a purchase agreement), and make the transfer of ownership at the Registro de Vehículos (the vehicle registration desk) of the Jefatura de Tráfico (Traffic Department). You both fill in and sign the Solicitud de Transmisión de Vehículos (transfer document), and keep a copy. Make sure that the date and time of the transfer appears on the Contrato so that any traffic fines the seller has left unpaid are not passed on to you. If you are buying a car you must ask the seller for two further documents. The local car tax, impuesto sobre la circulación de vehiculos, should be fully paid up to date (ask to see the vendor’s passport or identity card to check their signature is genuine, and ask for a photocopy for your own security, in case anything goes wrong). The other document you should have is a transferencia. This is obtainable from Trafico and should be completed and signed. Help with all these papers can be given by a competent gestor or by the Real Automovil Club de España (RACE). Be careful to check the legal status of any car you buy. All cars over four years old must be inspected and must pass the inspeccion technical de vehiculos (ITV), equivalent to the MOT test.
If you buy a vehicle from a reputable car dealership, they usually handle all the paperwork on your behalf to complete the ownership transfer. However, they will look to you for payment of Trafico’s transfer tax and fee. The transfer will take a minimum of fifteen days. Trafico charges are approximately 40 Euros plus a tax amount that is 4% of the book value of the vehicle.
Paperwork for buying a car in Spain
Whether you decide to buy from a private seller or a dealer, similar paperwork is involved. You should ask to see the originals of all documents, particularly when dealing with a private seller. • The Permiso de Circulación or Log Book, which is the car´s ID. It shows proof that the chassis number (vehicle identification number) corresponds with the one on the vehicle´s registration document, and provides information on the car, such as the number plate, make, model, name and address of the owner and when it was first registered. • A Transferencia, or transfer of ownership form. • The Inspección Técnica (or ITV) document or MOT, stamped and dated on passing the last inspection and detailing when the next one is due. This proves that the car met the minimum environmental and road safety standards required by law. • The Impuesto Sobre Vehiculos or road license fee for the current financial year, paid in full.
Selling a car in Spain If you are selling a car, you must sign the section on the back of the permiso de circulación which begins ‘Transferido …’. To make sure no problems arise you should also write in the date of the sale. This obliges the new owner to complete the paperwork within 10 days. You can also notify the jefatura provincial de trafico of the sale, to cover yourself in case the buyer omits to change the name on the car’s papers. If the car is still in your name after the sale, the new owner could be running up fines for which you will be liable. You can check this: ask at the jefatura for the form called solicitud de datos del registro de vehiculos (request for vehicle registration details). This will tell you whether or not you are still the car’s registered owner. It is however a legal requirement for the buyer to transfer the vehicle into their name as soon as possible after its purchase.
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MG MGF CONVERTIBLE 1.8 VVTI PETROL – GREAT CONDITION Great CABRIO FOR THE SUMMER – 1999, ONLY DONE 52.000km, 1.8
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RANGE ROVER SPORT SuPERCHARGED 4.2L V8 390 BHP – STuNNING SuV 2005, 177.000 km, 4.2L V8 Petrol, Full Options, Alloy
RANGE ROVER SPORT 3.6 V8 DIESEL HSE – AuTOMATIC – BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR – STuNNING 4×4 2007, 110.000km,
MERCEDES B180 CDI DIESEL – NEw SHAPE – SAT NAV – STuNNING CAR – VERY ECONOMICAL 2012, 125.000km , Full
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Price: €18.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty
AuDI TT 1.8L TuRBO PETROL – LEATHER INTERIOR – GREAT CONDITION – DRIVES SuPERB 2002, 155.000km, 1.8L Tur-
PORSCHE BOxSTER 2.7L PETROL CONVERTIBLE - STuNNING CABRIOLET FOR THE SuMMER 2002, Done 165.000km with
MITSuBISHI GALLOPER 2.5L DIESEL – ALwAYS SERVICED – MINT CONDITION 4×4 – DRIVES SuPERB 2003, 120.000 km,
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Wheels – 20in, Electric Sun Roof, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Full Beige Leather Interior, Anti-Lock Brakes, Armrest – Front/Rear, Climate Control, Computer – Driver Information System, Electronic Stability Programme, Immobilizer
bo Petrol, 17in alloy Rims, Full Blue Leather Interior , S-Line Steering Wheel,180 BHP, Climate Control, Seats Heated (Driver/Passenger), Alarm, Computer
Petrol, Electric windows, CD player, Height adjustable passenger seat, Metallic paint, Alloy wheels, Spare wheel (Space-saver), Power steering
3.6L TDi V8 Diesel, Sport HSE, Mint Condition, Premium Navigation System, Automatic Climate Control, Front and Rear Park Distance Control, Heated Front Seats 19in Black Rims, Electric Windows (Front/Rear), On Spanish plates !
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OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
Roof, Electric windows,Electric Mirrors, Air conditioning, Parking aid, CD player, Leather trim, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Sports seats, Alloy wheels.
black Leather Seats, 6 Gears Manaul Gearbox, Parktronic, Mercedes Rims, MINT Condition, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Automatic Aircon , SAT NAV, CD/ Radio, Pearl White
Recently Fully Serviced, Cam Belt Changed, New tires, 5 Speed Manual Gearbox, Air Conditioning, Electric Windows , In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD)
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OPEL ASTRA 1.6L PETROL – GREAT RuNNER – GOOD CONDITION – CHEAP TO RuN AND MAINTAIN 2002, 153.000km, 1.6L
JEEP CHEROKEE 3.1 L DIESEL AuTOMATIC – SuPERB CONDITION – AuTOMATIC 4×4 2002, 140.000km Fully Serviced, Good
Petrol, Has Air condition, Electric windows, Electric Mirrors, CD/Radio, Runs Great, Very Low Consumption
MERCEDES CE 300 24V 3.0L PETROL – STuNNING CAR – RARE TO FIND 1990, 154.000km, Automatic Gearbox, Mint condition, Drives
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JEEP wRANGLER 4.0L PETROL 4×4 -GREAT CONDITION – HARD TOP CONVERTIBLE 1989, 210.000 km, Chrome Bull Bars ,
KIA CARNIVAL – GREAT FAMILY CAR – DIESEL
FORD FIESTA 1.4 TDCI DIESEL – GREAT CAR – VERY RELIABLE - VERY ECONOMICAL CHEAP TO RuN 2007, 103.000km,
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2003, 184.000km, 2.9 CRDi Diesel, Air conditioning / Front and rear electric windows / Central locking / Height adjustable steering wheel / Radio/CD player / Electrically adjustable door mirrors / Rear seats fold down
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Price: €5.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2500 and pay monthly €215 only!
MERCEDES SL 280 AuTOMATIC – FuLLY RESTORED – MINT CONDITION – HARD TOP 1975, 155.000km, Fully Restored Inside and
RENAuLT KANGOO DIESEL - GREAT FAMILY 2004, 150.000km , 1.5 DCi Diesel – Very Economical , Electric Front Windows, Air Conditioning with Heat Reflecting Windscreen, ABS Anti-Lock Braking System, Parcel Shelf, Fog Lights, CD/Radio, 5 seats
VOLVO xC 90 4.4 V8 PETROL – STuNNING 4×4 MINT CONDITION – 7 SEATS – RARE TO FIND 2005, 155.000km, 4.4L Petrol
Chrome Mirrors, Chrome Handle Bars, Chrome Side Steps, Comes with Hard Top and 2 Soft Tops, Recently Fully Painted, Great Condition, Off- Road Tires, 4 seats
Outside, Leather Seats, Automatic Gearbox, Comes With Hard Top Roof, Great Example of a Beautiful Classic Roadster
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Price: €4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2500 and pay monthly €182 only!
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1.4 TDCi Diesel, Air-Conditioning, Computer, Electric Windows (Front), Heated Front Screen, In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD), Remote central locking
V8 , Top of the Range , All Possible Extras, Four wheel-drive, Satellite navigation, Cruise Control, Electric Glass Sunroof, 7 Seats, Xenon headlights, ECC with AQS
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RENAuLT MEGANE ESTATE 1.5 DCI DIESEL, 2009, 112.000 kms, 1.5 DCi diesel, Full Service History, Very good Condition, Trip computer + warning system, Variable power steering, ‘Smart’ windscreen wipers, Coming home function, Electric door mirrors, Electric front windows + drivers one touch.
BMw ALPINA B3 3.3 NR.110 – SwITCH – TRONIC – 280 BHP – FuLLY SERVICED - STuNNING COLLECTORS CAR – AuTOMATIC GEARBOx 2000, 155.000 Miles, HD On UK plates, long MOT
and TAX paid, great car to go back to UK or register onto Spanish plates, Air Conditioning, Full Leather, Adjustable Steering Column, Multi-function Steering Wheel
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Vw TOuAREG 4×4 – AuTOMATIC FuLL ExTRA – SAT NAV – LEATHER 2004, 162.000km , 3.2 V6 Petrol , SAT NAV , CAmera in the Front
MERCEDES ML 320 CDI 4MATIC – DIESEL 4×4 – AuTOMATIC – SAT NAV 2009 , Only Done 122.000 km ,SAT NAV , Reversing
FORD MONDEO TITANIuM AuTOMATIC DIESEL -TOP OF THE RANGE 2009 – 168.000 km , 2L Diesel, Cruise Control Automatic Headlights
and Wipers, One-Touch Electric Windows, Bluetooth, Electric Folding Door Mirrors, a Heated Windscreen, with AUX in.. 5 seats, START/STOP Button
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PEuGEOT 206+ DIESEL – GREAT RuNNER – DIESEL 2011, 97.000 km , 1.4 HDi Diesel, Air Conditioning, Anti-Lock Brakes, Audio , Body Colored Bumpers, Center Rear Seat Belt, Cloth interior, Driver Information System, Driver Passenger And Front Side Air Bags, Driver Seat Height Adjustment
in the Back, 2x DVD and Game Console in Head Rest , Xenon Lights, Electric windows, Air conditioning, Satellite navigation, Parking aid, DVD, CD player
Camera, Full Brown Leather Interior, Great condition , Electric windows, Air conditioning, Parking aid, MP3 player, CD player, Heated seats
BMw 318I GREAT CONDITION – LOw KMS 2007, Only Done 78.000km, 1.8L Petrol, Air-Conditioning (Automatic), Cruise Control, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (16in), Computer (Driver Information System), Electric Windows (Front/ Rear), In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD). 5 seats.
SAAB 9-3 ESTATE SPORT wAGON VECTOR – GREAT FAMILY CAR – 150 BHP DIESEL 2007, 189.000 kms, 1.9 TiiD Diesel, Great
SEAT IBIzA – GREAT CONDITION – ECONOMICAL 2008, 155.000
Price: €7.500 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3500 and pay monthly €291 only!
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Condition, Service history, New Cam Belt, New Brake Pads, New Clutch, Cruise Control, Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control, Rear Parking Assistance, 1 Owner
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Price:€5995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3000 and pay monthly €218 only!
km ,1.4L Petrol, Air Bag Side – Driver/Passenger, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Central Door Locking – Remote, Computer – Driver Information System, Cup Holder, Electric Windows – Front, Gear Knob Leather, CD/Radio, Economical engine
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Issue 21 June 23 - July 06, 2016
SSANGYONG LAUNCHES TIVOLI XLV - LIKE A TIVOLI BUT LOADS MORE SPACE
SsangYong has announced the new Tivoli XLV, an extended body model of its already popular Tivoli compact SUV.
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ollowing rapid growth in the compact SUV market, SsangYong responded in 2015 by launching Tivoli, its first small SUV, and already the company’s most successful new car. Some 64,000 cars were manufactured and sold around the world last year,” said Paul Williams, CEO of SsangYong Motor UK. Tivoli has been praised universally for meeting a number of customer requirements, not least its ability to carry five adults in comfort and with one of the largest boot capacities, while many other cars in the sector are regarded as being a ‘down-size’ too far. Now SsangYong has gone a step further by launching an extended car to provide even more carrying capacity and practicality. This was shown as the XLV Air concept at the IAA motor show in Frankfurt last year, and from the extremely favourable feedback received, Ssangyong took the decision to put the car into production. The Tivoli XLV is now set to be launched in Europe, and arrives this summer, with annual sales from the Tivoli platform including XLV are forecast to exceed 100,000 cars this year.
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Model specifications Sharing the same platform and 2,600mm wheelbase as the Tivoli, the XLV features a lengthened body from behind the C pillar, an increase of 238mm over the standard car, expanding the load capacity to a huge 720 cubic litres of space. Meanwhile, the styling cues that distinguish Tivoli are retained, including its harmoniously fused SUV body design, sports coupé look and floating roofline. Designed to offer a multi-role, multi-function solution to a wide range of customers, Tivoli XLV provides just the versatility needed to meet individual lifestyles: family car for lugging baby buggies and cots for small children, bikes and golf clubs for the sports-minded, and materials or business equipment during the working week. Passenger safety has been a top priority for this car, and comes with seven airbags including front, side and curtain airbags plus a driver’s knee airbag, multi-function ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Active Rollover Protection, Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist and ESS (Emergency Stop Signal), a tyre pressure monitoring system and a warning reminder on all five seat belt positions. Tivoli XLV is offered with a Euro 6 compliant 1.6 litre diesel engine, and matched with the option of a 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed Aisin automatic, two-wheel drive or 4x4. The newly developed 1.6 litre e-XDi160 Euro 6 diesel engine produces 115ps/3,400-4,000rpm max power with 300Nm/1,500-2,500rpm, and delivers a smooth, progressive and powerful driving experience. It also features a fifth generation E-VGT turbocharger which maximises performance especially in the mid-low speed range so it is fun and responsive to drive. With manual transmission there’s also ISG (stop/start) to meet the demand for low CO2 emission levels. The 1.6 litre diesel engine achieves a CO2 emission level of just 117g/km (two-wheel drive, manual transmission with Stop/Start), and economy of up to 62.8mpg on the Combined cycle.
Intelligent four-wheel drive The SsangYong DNA is all about 4x4, and the Tivoli XLV draws on this by offering the option of an intelligent 4-wheel drive system. The electronically controlled on-demand system distributes power to front and rear drive shafts, and automatically adjusts to the road surface and driving conditions to optimise performance. In normal driving, the drive system distributes all power to the front wheels to enhance fuel efficiency, and automatically adapts to 4-wheel drive in snow or wet slippery conditions, by diverting power to the rear wheels as well to ensure driving stability. For increased stability and reassurance, particularly when driving on a hill or slope, the 4-wheel drive operates with Hill Start Assist which helps by delivering power to any wheels that are spinning. And for optimised braking performance, ESP and ABS also control the 4x4 system for greater safety. With a 167mm ground clearance, approach angle of 20.0 degrees, 20.8 degree departure angle, and 17.0 degree ramp angle, a highly competent offroad capability is assured. Comprehensively equipped, the Tivoli XLV features digital-dual zone automatic air conditioning, an infotainment system with RDS radio, 7” highresolution touch screen, USB/AUX port, iPod & Bluetooth connectivity, Tom-Tom navigation and rear view camera. There is cruise control, parking sensors front and rear, rain sensing wipers, automatic headlight activation and stylish roof
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Issue 21 June 23 - July 06, 2016
SPEED& Style One Star – Two Worlds with Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton The two drivers from the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, met during the run-up to the Monaco Grand Prix on 29 May 2016 for a sensational event off the racetrack. Hamilton put his driving ability to the test on the water with a Cigarette Racing speedboat whereas Rosberg showed what a relaxed lifestyle cruising off the coast of Monaco looks like on the Mercedes-Benz Style luxury motor yacht. With the motto “Speed & Style” the two demonstrated that the worlds of modern luxury and racing performance blend perfectly under the Mercedes-Star –
both on water and on land. Hamilton showed the world of performance with the “Cigarette Racing 50 Marauder AMG Monaco Concept”, inspired by the current MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 car. Meanwhile, Rosberg demonstrated the world of modern luxury with the S-Class Cabriolet and the Mercedes-Benz Style luxury motor yacht “ARROW460Granturismo. “Both the Cigarette Racing speedboat and Mercedes-Benz Style luxury yacht ‘ARROW460-Granturismo’ represent a coming together of two design icons. Each of them is hot & cool as their design
is both attractive and surprisingly new, making both boats perfect embodiments of emotion and intelligence,” states Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Daimler. He adds: “The ‘ARROW460-Granturismo’ carries our Mercedes genes throughout. We have transferred an automotive design idiom to a yacht – and this design statement far outside the usual mainstream in the boat industry allows us to create a totally original aesthetic.” Ever since the brand exists, motorsport has been part of the DNA of Mercedes-Benz
and is one of the core activities creating performance and power. This is framed by modern luxury that embodies the brands design philosophy of sensual purity by the highest measure of emotionality and technical perfection. This perfectly illustrates the standards of the founding fathers Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz, always to strive for the best and thus to delight both heart and mind in equal measure. This results in products with a timeless attractiveness that fascinates people around the globe.
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RACING PERFORMANCE MEETS MODERN LUXURY IN MONACO Pure performance and power The high-performance boat “Cigarette Racing 50 Marauder AMG Monaco Concept” is equipped with the most powerful seriesproduction twin engines in the Cigarette portfolio. Two Mercury Racing V8 racing engines each with 1140 kW (1550 hp) take the 50 foot-long (approx. 15 metres) and eight foot-wide (approx. 2.40 metres) powerboat to an estimated top speed of more than 228 km/h (more than 142 mph). The characteristic design and the thoroughbred motorsport technology are inspired by the performance brand Mercedes-AMG and the current MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 car.The boat is made in a new type of layup process which has been specially developed for racing and reduces weight but also ensures better handling under high loads. The Mercedes-Benz designers were responsible for the exterior design featuring black and silver tones contrasted by sporty turquoise green highlights as well as for the interior design which is inspired by the classic Cigarette Racing cockpit. Furthermore, the user interface offers state-of-the-art technologies: computer-based control, four highresolution displays, Garmin navigation, and a Pure audio system. The price of
unique fashion. Its crossover design offers the ultimate in variability, resulting in a boat that is equally suitable for day trips and overnight stays on board. The yacht offers room for up to ten people and is available in the fully equipped Edition 1at a price of 2.5 million euros. With the world premiere of the “ARROW460-Granturismo” the MercedesBenz Style designers have made Gottlieb Daimler’s dream come true. 130 years after the invention of the automobile, individual mobility is now possible on land, on water and in the air. In 2011 the “Airbus Helicopters H145 Mercedes-Benz Style” lifted off as the first mobility product beyond the automobile. this unique boat is approx. 1.6 million US dollars (when purchased FOB Monaco). Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing have been working in partnership since 2007. Both share racing roots and the uncompromising passion for performance plus the aim to always deliver optimum achievements.
Modern luxury on the water Designed by Mercedes-Benz Style and developed together with Silver Arrow Marine, the luxury “ARROW460Granturismo” motor yacht celebrated its
world premiere in April 2016. With this model, Mercedes-Benz is developing a completely new boat concept.
Mercedes-Speedboat “Wiener Neustadt”
The 14-metre-long 706 kW (960 hp) “Silver Arrow of the Seas” combines the performance of the famous MercedesBenz sports cars with unique innovations from the boat industry. The yacht has classic automobile proportions that bring the hallmark Mercedes design idiom of sensual purity onto the water in a highly emotional and dynamic form. The yacht also combines the advantages of an open boat with those of a hull cabin cruiser in
Speedboats of the house of Mercedes own a long tradition. Already in 1906, the Mercedes-Speedboat “Wiener Neustadt” caused sensation. Designed by the engineer Fritz Maier, it was driven by a 147 kW (200 hp) strong Daimler-eight-cylinder engine, which was built by the first Daimler-engine-company in the Neustadt of Vienna. Due to the high waves the boat threw at races in front of the Côte d’Azur, it was called by the nickname “whale”.
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MADE WITHOUT A MIDDLE GROUND
Issue 21 June 23 - July 06, 2016
Introducing the All-New 2015 Acura TLX
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You can’t build a car by consensus. Not when your goal is to engineer a more intuitive and onvolving experience for the driver. With available features like Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, a new 290-hp direct-injection i-VTEC® V-6 engine, and a 9-speed automatic transmission, the TLX is engineered to performance standards that put the driver first and convention second.
TLX IT’S THAT KIND OF THRILL TLX shown with optional eqiuipment. ©Acura 2014. Acura, TLX i-VTEC, Super Handling All-Wheel Drive, and the stylized “A” logo are trademarks of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
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NISSAN GT-R NISMO TAKES EVERYTHING ABOUT THE NEW GT-R TO THE NEXT LEVEL
The new 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO made its debut earlier this month at the famous Nürburgring race course, known as the one of the longest and most challenging race tracks in the world. Like the standard model, the GT-R NISMO’s front end features a freshened face that’s highlighted by a new bumper. And to help cool the car’s high-output engine, the dark chrome V-motion grille has been enlarged to collect more air, without diminishing the car’s aerodynamic performance. A new significantly reinforced hood avoids deformation at extremely high speeds, allowing it to keep its aerodynamic shape at all times. But unlike the standard model, the front bumpers of the GT-R NISMO are made of carbon fibre, crafted with TAKUMIlike precision where layers of carbon-fibre sheets are carefully overlapped to achieve the ideal amount of stiffness. The canards have been designed to improve airflow around the vehicle and generate a high level of downforce, while at the same time, direct air around the wheelhouse to improve the aerodynamics. Overall, the car’s new shape generates more downforce than any other Nissan production car to date, which in turn results in exceptional high-speed stability. The new GT-R NISMO is also the benefactor of the 2017 GT-R’s refreshed interior, whose cabin possesses a more upscale feel than ever before. The redesigned dashboard, steering wheel and center armrest are covered with high-quality Alcantara® leather. The centre dash layout has been improved and simplified via integrated navigation
and audio controls (reducing the number of switches from 27 in the previous model to only 11) and an enlarged 8-inch touch-panel monitor that features large icons on the display screen make it simple to use. A new Display command control on the carbon-fibre center console allows easy operation without having to touch the monitor; a feature that comes in handy when traveling at high speed. Unique to the GT-R NISMO are the leather-appointed Recaro® carbon bucket seats with red Alcantara inserts. The performance of the all-wheel-drive GT-R NISMO has also been upgraded, thanks in part to the standard model’s significantly reinforced body. The stiffened body structure allowed the engineers to further refine the GT-R NISMO’s shock absorbers, springs and stabilizers, all of which, when combined with the car’s added downforce, result in a better handling car than the previous model. This is evidenced by the car’s improved slalom times and superior cornering performance (both up by nearly 2 percent from the past model). The GT-R’s special Bilstein® DampTronic driver-adjustable system—which utilizes multiple vehicle information systems to provide appropriate damping forces and high level of control for a variety of driving situations—features a special NISMO-tuned shock absorber that more effectively transfers the power of the twin-turbocharged
3.8-litre V6, which still produces a remarkable 441kW (600PS) , to the road surface. Dubbed the “VR38DETT,” the GT-R NISMO’s engine is the result of the expertise that NISMO has gained from participating in motorsports events around the globe. Mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox, it features a pair of high-flow, large diameter turbochargers used in GT3 competition. As with the standard model, each GT-R NISMO engine is hand-assembled from beginning to end in a special clean room by meticulously trained technicians, with an aluminum plate added to the front of each engine showing the name of the TAKUMI engine craftsman. Despite its more potent nature, the new GT-R NISMO boasts better overall balance than before, evolving into a car that can be enjoyed on a winding mountain road as on the local race circuit.
“The GT-R NISMO emphasizes the ‘R’ in its nomenclature. Its direct ties with racing makes it at home on any racetrack, providing the highest levels of excitement and exhilaration for the driver. With the 2017 GT-R as a starting point, the new NISMO version has become a more well-balanced machine, with not just increased performance, but a heightened premium feel overall. It is the result of our relentless pursuit of ultimate driving pleasure,” said Hiroshi Tamura, the Chief Product Specialist of the GT-R NISMO and the standard GT-R.
The 2017 Nissan GT-R NISMO is available in five different exterior colours
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THE HELMET COMES OFF NISSAN REVEALS THE IDENTITY OF ITS SECRET STIG
Some say he eats a whole Micra for breakfast every day. Some say his bed is a GT-R chassis and he sleeps sideways. All we know is that he’s called Paul Eames, and he is Nissan’s very own tame racing driver.
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s car fans around will know the identity of the STIG is often regarded as “top secret” however, Nissan has removed the helmet of its top European test driver for the first time to reveal his identity. Paul plays a key role in the team charged with making sure every new vehicle Nissan develops is dynamically the best it can be for EU roads. As one of only four expert drivers outside Japan who’s earned Nissan’s ultimate driving qualification, Paul completes countless laps of the company’s various test tracks around the world. With 20 years of experience at Nissan, Paul knows instinctively if a new car’s chassis is optimised for the best balance between performance and passenger comfort. While he undoubtedly has super-human skills behind the wheel, he also has a talent for putting himself in the mind of the customer. Paul explained: “With the new GT-R, which goes on sale this summer, the objective was to make it as exciting, grippy and stable as possible when being driven to extremes, because that’s what a GT-R owner wants.” But the rules are very different when developing best-selling models such as the Nissan Juke or Qashqai crossovers. “These cars need
to be as agile, stable and safe as possible, but at the same time deliver comfort and suppleness for the people who will buy them,” said Paul, who began his automotive career in the mid-Eighties as a technician.
technology for customers across Europe. Nissan is already establishing itself as a global leader in the emerging technology, with ProPilot (single-lane autonomous driving) set to debut on the Nissan Qashqai next year.
Paul’s job isn’t just about shaving tenths of a second off lap times… although he’s very good at that. It’s more about replicating how Nissan customers will actually drive their cars in the real world.
“Autonomous Drive is about giving the driver more control; about keeping the enjoyable
“I drive at different speeds, in different positions on the road, up and down kerbs, across rutted tracks, on motorways and in heavy stop/start congestion. For Nissan, it’s all about the quality of the driving experience. Only then can I really evaluate the true dynamic performance of a car and make sure it’s right for the customer.” Paul’s job is a massively complex one because Nissan develops cars for markets all across Europe, and road surfaces vary in terms of construction, camber and quality of surface. What works dynamically in one country might not work in another. As a result, he travels all over the continent – from cold-weather testing near the Arctic Circle to hot-weather testing in Spain. He is currently working closely with Nissan’s Autonomous Drive engineers, refining the
elements of driving and taking away some of the less enjoyable parts, as well as enhancing customer safety. This technology is hugely exciting for me and the Nissan Europe engineering team as we’re at the cutting edge of huge change in the automotive industry
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SOLAR IMPULSE 2 PILOTS
The latest on the solar-powered plane that is circling the globe
awed by Statue of Liberty
The pilots of a solar-powered airplane that’s circling the globe say the views of the Statue of Liberty inspired them on their mission to free the world of reliance on fossil fuels. Andre Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard arrived with the Swiss-made Solar Impulse 2 at JFK Airport early Saturday 11th June after leaving Pennsylvania as part of their globe-circling voyage. The pilots said the air was crystal clear as they flew into New York and over the Statue of Liberty. Their trip began in March 2015 from the United Arab Emirates. The pilots expect to be in New York for several days before embarking on the next leg of their journey to Europe. Piccard said weather conditions will dictate when they leave, and whether they will land in Ireland, France, Spain or Portugal. Solar Impulse founders and pilots Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg. Courtesy of Solar Impulse.
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