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After the failed takeover of Saab to Koenigsegg focus on its core competency - building of super athletes. The latest derivative of the well-known extreme CC project is the Agera, which celebrates the Geneva Motor Show world premiere.



For the past 15 years in Sweden, Koenigsegg manufactures exclusive super sports car an even more exclusive editions. To commemorate the anniversary befitting, Koenigsegg puts the Geneva Motor Show on the Koenigsegg Agera a new super sports car.



Geneva premiere: The basis for the Agera comes from Koenigsegg CC As with all models of the Sweden-based and 4.29 meters long, 1.99 meters wide and 1.12 meters high Agera on the Koenigsegg CC. The foundation is also here a monocoque carbon fiber laminate and aluminum honeycomb structure, as well as flanged subframe. The body of the two-seater is created with a removable hardtop from a carbon-kevlar mix, but was redrawn slightly for the Agera on the front and rear. The V8 in the Koenigsegg Agera delivers 910 hp known in his interpretation is the von Koenigsegg himself developed 4 0.7-liter aluminum V8 with two turbochargers in the Agera is up to 1.5 bar boost pressure applied.





The classified according to Euro 4 engines set thus making 910 hp and pushes off already 2.860/min. a torque of 1,000 Nm to the crankshaft. The maximum torque is achieved at 1,100 Nm at 5.100/min. This is the Koenigsegg Agera in 3.1 seconds from zero to 100 km / h sprint, the 200 km / h mark after just 8.9 seconds and is the top speed of over 390 km / h. The average consumption of Agera is said to be 16 liters. Ceramic brakes and upgraded interior in the new Koenigsegg order arrives, the force on the streets, wearing the Agera one in five stages adjustable traction control and an electronically controlled limited slip differential. The motor force opposes a ceramic brake system that will bring the Koenigsegg Agera from 100 km / h after just 30.5 meters to a halt. To get to the promised lateral acceleration of up to 1.6 g to come, the Agera rolling on Michelin tires in size 255/35-19 sports on the front axle and 335/30-20 at the rear. The interior of the Koenigsegg Agera upgraded with new backlit Bedielementen on the carbon fiber center console. In the newly drawn instrument cluster allows the driver to show the navigation on the G-forces up to lap times all possible functions. Until it is but as far as, should still take about six months, for only in the late summer of 2010, the production start of the Agera.

Through national purchasing power in 736 trillion Hispanics are among the most influential buyers of the world market. And Ford Motor Company is making every possible effort to attract the attention of influential buyers of their family cars.
The efforts of Ford Motor Company to strengthen its ties with Latin American society does not end with this action in Miami Beach.


During this event, Mercury introduced the first model of the Mercury Milan Voga 2006. The car was created by motor company Ford GT designer Camilo Pardo. All proceeds were received in support of MANA, the National Organization of Latin American countries, which aims to fight for the rights of Latin American women.


Attract the attention of Latin American society through events such as Fashion Week in Miami, is a smart decision, said Jeffrey Humphreys, director of the Center for Economic Development Selig, a leading economic center of the University of Georgia. He has been studying consumer demand since 1990.
Mercury is the exclusive sponsor of Terra Nostra - Latin American artists of the exhibition, presenting the work of actress Salma Hayek, which was held in the Art Gallery of Blue Star. Mercury is also the exclusive sponsor of the Latin American Festival of short feature films Cine Corto.

The "Swift Plug-in Hybrid" will serve as a model supported by Japans Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The new model will serve as a demonstration experiment and the experiment will be implemented at Suzuki dealers from this autumn.

Generations of models is the "M" at BMWs sportiest models for the respective series. To date, only gasoline engines as the M-models were available, but recently there is the dynamic BMW models with diesel engines.

BMW M550D xDrive Touring

Visually you can see the sporty station wagon at the M - mobile tool kit, with modified front and rear aprons and many "M" badges inside and out. The changes are so outlandish that they adapt to the subtle but consistent elegant body design, but still tell at first glance that here is a very special BMW approaches.

The BMW M GmbH has of course created by the combination of diesel and 5-Series technology and a special mix.

With the M performance twin-turbo, which has three turbocharger and common rail direct injection, already the key features pure driving pleasure. With an output of 381 hp (280 kW) and maximum torque of 740 Nm at hand at any time you have enough power. The maximum torque is available 2000-3000 rev / min.


It is shifted from an adapted from BMW M GmbH 8-speed automatic, the fast, but also ensures smooth gear changes. As with all new BMW models, there is also the driving experience 2013 M550d xDrive Touring switch that also has the economical ECO Pro mode.

Much more interesting is for this car but surely, the Sport and Sport + modes, where the fast charge master all his force can develop freely. If you select the Sport mode, the electronics to fit in a short time the most important elements of this mode. The aisles are more turned out, the already very direct steering is again a catchy track, and the suspension is adjusted to the sporty driving mode. Accompanied by a sound that reminds rather of pure-bred V8 engine as a diesel will be transported at the request in 4.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. The top speed is limited to 250 km / h, and a speedometer scale which goes up to 260 km / h, BMW also creates the impression of not wanting to override this limit.

BMW responds to every little touch on the accelerator pedal and instantly delivers a lot of fun. To perfect the power to bring on the road, has the practical station wagon and a four-wheel drive. Sun cornering speeds are possible, which is otherwise known only from sports cars, but never trust a combined would. However, it can be with the M550d xDrive Touring glide quite comfortably there, the car will then offer the comfort and sound effects that one would expect from a major business combination.

In moderate driving style and the consumption is limited, if you drive the car as it was designed, then it will work but the fuel consumption of 6.4 liters not reach. Granted an average of about 9.5 liters of diesel, a value that is in terms of performance and driving pleasure offered entirely in order.


The sporty outfit, was also adapted the interior, which offers a perfect blend of sportiness and comfort. With aluminum applications, the finest leather and decorated with sporting fixtures, the BMW is an excellent atmosphere in the interior.

The most comfortable seats can be individually adjusted including leg support, and the space is excellent. With a luggage capacity 560-1670 liters, the combination also quick to loadmaster for bulky express freight.

Apart from space and the material quality, the BMW M550d xDrive Touring convince a lot of high tech. The navigation system is of great usability and presentation of the card absolutely fantastic. But the optional BMW Head-up display and the stereo speaker system can completely convincing.

For this you get it almost the famous "jack of all trades" for the BMW M550d xDrive Touring  is equipped for almost all purposes. Anyone who has bought the sporty station wagon, a sports car, a practical combination, a touring sedan and a four-wheel drive for winter holidays in one car. The powerful diesel, the perfect chassis and suspension set-up and provide excellent handling in combination really perfect driving pleasure that is combined with a high value.