New Toyota Auris exposed prior to Paris Motor Show

Toyota Auris

The Toyota Auris has been extensively modified, now only looking forward to its Paris Auto Show. It's still a little program, but it's got a big burden: Toyota says it symbolizes a "determination to professional vehicles that are more attractive and dynamically interesting to drive while developing on its long-established popularity for excellent, strength and stability."

In the attractive area, the top side and rear have been pointed, the stylistic modifications making for an especially reducing schnoz that allows the new Auris accomplish a coefficient of move of 0.28. The whole car has been prolonged by 30 mm (about 1.2 inches) and reduced by 55 mm (about 2.2 inches); it's position is reduced than any other "mainstream C-segment" providing, according to the company. More essentially, the ceiling gets Skyview – a huge surroundings glass ceiling and the tail gate gets a broader opening.

Inside, the cottage gets improved sessions everywhere: soft-textured door holders, cushioned arm rests on the doors, fabric-trimmed support beams, satin silver completes, set cutting on the sprint on some designs, a soft-touch covering on the IP's upper surface and baseball-stitched nappa set around the rim. There's also more area due to the new appearance, with rear travelers getting 20 mm more joint space and the boot getting 90 mm more load area – all hatchback designs, including the multiple, feature 360 liters of freight space (12.7 cubic feet).

Dynamically, that reduced position should be of some support, and the use of high-tensile metal improves rigidity, decreases the hatchback's middle of gravity and reduces bodyweight by up to 88 pounds. The steering and revocation have also obtained un-named modifications to make for a better drive. Moreover to the top-flight Multiple Collaboration Drive design, power plants on provides will be 1.3-liter and 1.6-liter petrol engine and a 1.4-liter diesel engine.

Mercedes-Benz recalling 2011 model G-Wagens to replace faulty interior trim


Mercedes-Benz-recalling-2011-G-Wagens

Mercedes-Benz is recalling some 2011 G-Class SUV's because of defective internal trim.

Only 189 2011 G550 and G55 AMG cars are possibly impacted, but the problem is quite serious. In the occasion of a passenger airbag implementation, a creating remove on the airbag protect flap could disengage and "become a projectile in the traveler compartment."

Mercedes will be informing owners in Sept, and traders will fix the trim strip, free.

Press Release reported by Mercedes Benz
Report Date : August 14, 2012 at 04:20 PM

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MERCEDES BENZ / G55 2011 MERCEDES BENZ / G550 2011

Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 03, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 189

Summary:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.

Consequence:
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

Remedy:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.