Saturday, May 31, 2008

UK diesel is cheapest in Europe

Until the government tax is added, then its the most expensive. According to Government figures, the UK's diesel costs an average of 48.8 pence a litre before tax is added.

However, that leaps to an average 116.6p or £1.06 a litre once the Government's 58% tax has been added, making it the most expensive diesel in Europe.

Unleaded petrol prices are the third-lowest in Europe before tax, 62% tax, the third highest in Europe meaning it is the fifth highest-priced.

The Conservative Party slammed the revelations. Shadow Treasury minister Philip Hammond said: 'Gordon Brown’s claim that world oil prices are the cause of the soaring costs is exposed as a sham.

Diesel tax rates in Europe:

UK 58%

Sweden 52%

Germany 51%

France 50%

Austria 48%

Denmark 48%

Ireland 48%

UK diesel is cheapest in Europe

Until the government tax is added, then its the most expensive. According to Government figures, the UK's diesel costs an average of 48.8 pence a litre before tax is added. However, that leaps to an average 116.6p or £1.06 a litre once the Government's 58% tax has been added, making it the most expensive diesel in Europe. Unleaded petrol prices are the third-lowest in Europe before tax, 62% tax,

Audi R8 waiting list grows to several months

The Audi R8 is defiantly a good-looking supercar but now theres a large demand for it.. Nevertheless, a new sales report from Audi says the car "is sold out for months."

If demand remains strong for the car then it's fair to assume the backlog will continue to grow.. According to chairman Rupert Stadler, the R8 isn't the only Audi with strong demand. The top executive said the large Q7 SUV has taken the A4's place as Audi's most popular model in the U.S.

What's more, Stadler said he expects to see Audi's overall sales exceed one million units this year globally. Last month, the manufacture had sold 86,700 vehicles and sales could increase even more into the second half of 2008. In 2007, Audi sold 964,000 vehicles worldwide.

Audi R8 waiting list grows to several months

The Audi R8 is defiantly a good-looking supercar but now theres a large demand for it.. Nevertheless, a new sales report from Audi says the car "is sold out for months."If demand remains strong for the car then it's fair to assume the backlog will continue to grow.. According to chairman Rupert Stadler, the R8 isn't the only Audi with strong demand. The top executive said the large Q7 SUV has

Toyota recalls 90,000 Highlander SUV's (U.S)

Toyota has announced that it will recall 90,000 Highlander SUVs in the U.S due to a defect in the Highlander's third-row seat belts, which could prevent rear-facing child seats from being secured properly.

The Japanese automaker has also issued a stop of sale on all 2008 Highlanders equipped with third-row seating.

The recall impacts Highlander models built between May 2007 and March 2008. Owners will be informed of the recall in June. No injuries or accidents have been linked to the defect.

Toyota recalls 90,000 Highlander SUV's (U.S)

Toyota has announced that it will recall 90,000 Highlander SUVs in the U.S due to a defect in the Highlander's third-row seat belts, which could prevent rear-facing child seats from being secured properly.The Japanese automaker has also issued a stop of sale on all 2008 Highlanders equipped with third-row seating.The recall impacts Highlander models built between May 2007 and March 2008. Owners

KIA Morning receives 6 month waiting list (KR)



The Kia Morning (known as Picanto in Europe and South Africa) has a 6 month waiting list in Korea. This is due to the rising fuel prices which has now made city cars in the country ever more popular.

Throughout April this year, Kia Motors has sold over 33,000 units of the Picanto/Morning. That’s a growth of 30 percent from the same period last year.

Kia says the fuel-efficient city car has been so popular that it has over 32,000 units on back order, meaning a wait of upto 6 months for many buyers throughout the world.

GM Chevrolet/Daewoo’s Matiz has also seen a steady rise in sales with more than 5,000 of the cars sold since March and another 5,000 on back order. The two models are currently the only city cars made by Korean automakers for domestic sale, putting demand far above supply.

KIA Morning receives 6 month waiting list (KR)

The Kia Morning (known as Picanto in Europe and South Africa) has a 6 month waiting list in Korea. This is due to the rising fuel prices which has now made city cars in the country ever more popular.Throughout April this year, Kia Motors has sold over 33,000 units of the Picanto/Morning. That’s a growth of 30 percent from the same period last year.Kia says the fuel-efficient city car has been so

Friday, May 30, 2008

Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked

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Although we have yet to reach the midpoint of the well known leaked Audi roll out schedule 2012 document, so far it's been right on target. And now, this latest leaked information sent to us from Audiblog.nl lists the upcoming engine/model schedule with the production start and market launch dates. Audiblog.nl tells us the information came from an Audi Poland spreadsheet document and it is from a reliable source, however, we have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. So, take it or leave it - this information is for your enjoyment. Compared to the 2012 roll out schedule linked above, there are a few surprises.

Audi A1

In addition to the current 1.4 TFSI engines, the A1 will also receive a new 63kW (86hp) entry level 1.2-liter TFSI which is most likely based on the 70hp 1.2-liter engine that was recently shown in the new SEAT Ibiza at the Madrid Motor Show last week.

Audi S4 (B8)

The sports version of the current generation A4 will see the 4.2-liter V8 from the B7 generation get dropped, and instead, return to its B5 roots with the all new 245kW (333hp) 3.0-liter V6 bi-turbo TFSI. Available in Avant form as well as sedan, the S4 will be available in 6-speed manual transmission or double-clutch 7-speed S-tronic.

Audi S5

The Audi S5 coupe will keep its 4.2-liter V8 for now, but starting in September 2010 the bi-turbo 3.0-liter TFSI V6 as seen in the S4 will replace it. Despite the horsepower reduction from the V8's 260kW (354hp) versus the V6's 245kW (333hp), it's possible the weight savings as well as lower center of gravity of the smaller engine compensates for the reduction in output.

Audi RS5

We've already seen the RS5 acknowledged in the 2012 roll out schedule, but this document gives us a bit more. Using the same 4.2-liter V8 in the current S5, the RS5 gets a massive 70kW (96hp) bump from 260kW (354hp) to 331kW (450hp). Such an increase suggests some turbo charging shenanigans are going on, as previously speculated, however, only the 7-speed dual-clutch S-tronic transmission will be available. The RS5 hits market in July 2010.

Audi A5/S5 Sportback

The A5 Sportback will be available with 1.8 TFSI to the 3.2FSI for the petrol and 2.0 TDI to the 3.0 TDI for diesels plus all of their variants in between. However, completely unmentioned by the 2012 roll out schedule, is an S5 Sportback which receives the new 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI in either 6-speed manual or S-tronic7. September 2010 is the launch date.

Audi A7 Sportback

We have heard of the all new A7 model in coupe and cabriolet form, but this leaked document brings to our eyes for the first time the A7 Sportback. With only petrol and diesel V6 engines available from June 2010, a new 8 speed automatic transmission will be introduced on the 3.0-liter TDI model which launches in November 2010.

Audi S7 Sportback

Here's the blockbuster. The S7 Sportback breaks cover in November 2010, but it does not receive the 3.0-liter bi-turbo TFSI engine found in the future S4 and S5 models. Instead this baby gets an all new 4.0-liter TFSI producing 290 kW (394hp) with S-tronic7.

Audi A8 (D4)

The next generation A8 hits the market six months earlier than stated by the 2012 roll out schedule. Same V8 engines are retained and new 8 speed automatic transmission is added.

Audi R8 Spyder

Hoping for a debut at this past Detroit Auto Show, the R8 Targa or Spyder was absent. Instead we saw the R8 V12 TDI Concept debut. However, according to this leaked document the 5.2-liter V10, which was recently spotted with it's engine in view, will be available in both Coupe and Spyder variants making 386 kW (525hp). The R8 coupe launches in June 2009 and the Spyder in March 2010, both with the R-tronic sequential gearbox.

Please note:

Due to formatting limitations, the 2010 Engine Product Offensive document has been split up into multiple pages. We also formated the spreadsheet into tables making it a little easier to read. Starting with the Audi A1, please continue to the following pages to view the rest of the 2010 product offensive information.

A1

1,2TFSI

63kW (86k)

MT5

predný

Marec 2010

Máj 2010


1,4TFSI

90kW(122k)

MT5/ S-tr

predný

December 09

Marec 2010


1,4TFSI

125kW (170k)

S-tr

predný

September 2010

November 2010


1,6TDI

66kW(90k)

MT5

predný

December 09

Marec 2010


1,6TDI

66kW (90k)

S-tr

predný

Marec 2010

Máj 2010


2,0TDI

105kW (143k)

MT6

predný

September 2010

November 2010

Audi 2010 Engine Product Offensive Leaked


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Press Release

S4 Avant

3,0TFSI

245 kW(333k)

S-tronic/ MT6

quattro

November 08

Apríl 09

S4

3.0TFSI

245kW (333k)

S-tronic 7

quattro

November 08

Marec 09

S4

3.0TFSI

245kW (333k)

MT6

quattro

Február 09

Apríl 09

S5 coupe

4,2 FSI

260 kW (354k)

tipT

quattro

Marec 08

Máj 08

RS 5

4.2 FSI

331 kW (450k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Máj 2010

Júl 2010

S5 coupe

3,0 TFSI

245 kW (333k)

MT6/ S-tronic 7

quattro

Jún 2010

September 2010

A5 Sportback








1.8 TFSI

118 kW (160k)

MT6

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


1,8TFSI

125 kW (160k)

multiT

predný

September 09

November 09


2.0 TFSI

132 kW (180k)

MT6/ multiT

predný

Jún 09

September 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 09

September 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

MT6/ multiT

quattro/ predný

September 09

November 09


2,0 TFSI

155 kW (211k)

MT6

predný

August 09

Október 09


3,2 FSI

195 kW (265k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Apríl 09

September 09


3,2 FSI

195 kW (265k)

S-tronic7

quattro

September 09

November 09


2.0 TDI DPF

105 kW (143k)

multiT

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


2.0 TDI DPF

105 kW (143k)

MT6

predný

August 09

Október 09


2.0 TDI DPF

125 kW (170k)

MT6

predný

Jún 09

September 09


2.0 TDI DPF

125 kW (170k)

MT6

quattro

September 09

November 09


2.7 TDI DPF

140 kW (190k)

MT6

predný

Apríl 09

September 09


2.7 TDI DPF

140 kW (190k)

MutliT

predný

August 09

Október 09


3.0 TDI DPF

176 kW (240k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Apríl 09

September 09


3.0 TDI DPF

176 kW (240k)

MT6

quattro

August 09

Október 09

S5 Sportback

3,0 TFSI

245 kW (333k)

MT6/ S-tronic 7

quattro

Jún 2010

September 2010



A7 Sportback

Facelift







2.8 FSI

150 kW (204k)

S-tronic7/ multiT

quattro/ predný

Február 2010/ August 2010

Jún 2010/ Október 2010


3.0 TFSI

220 kW (300k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Február 2010

Jún 2010


2,7 TDI

140 kW (190k)

multiT/ S tronic7

predný/ quattro

August 2010

Október 2010


3,0 TDi

220 kW (300k)

Automat 8

quattro

August 2010

November 2010


3,0 TDI

176 kW (240k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Február 2010

Jún 2010

S7 Sportback

4.0 TFSI

290 kW (394k)

S-tronic7

quattro

August 2010

November 2010

A8 Face

lift





Október 07

Október 07


2.8FSI L verzia

154 kW (210k)

multiT

pred

Jún 08

September 08

A8 D4

4,2 FSI

274 kW (372k)

AT8

quattro

Október 09

December 09


4,2 TDI

250 kW (340k)

AT8

quattro

Október 09

December 09

R8

5.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

Február 09

Jún 09

R8 Spyder

5.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

November 09

Marec 2010

R8 Spyder

4.2FSI

386 kW (525k)

MT6/ R-tronic

quattro

Jún 2010

August 2010

- interné ozna?enie Q3








2,0 TFSI

125 kW (170k)

MT6

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TFSI

147 kW (200k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TFSI

125 kW (170k)

S-tronic7

quattro

November 2010

Január 2011


2,0 TDI

125kW (170k)

S-tronic7

quattro

Jún 2010

Október 2010


2,0 TDI

103 kW (140k)

MT6

quattro

November 2010

Január 2011

Q7 V12

6.0 TDI

368 kW (500k)

AT6

quattro

November 08

Január 09


3,6 FSI

206 kW (280k)

MT6

quattro

Koniec výroby Máj 08


Q7 facelift





Jún 09

August 09