4200blu

..perche? Hai l'impressione che c'e un rumore di waste gate o pop off? Sento niente di questa categoria..ma aspettiamo alla presentazione.

The current BMW straight-six gasoline engine B58 receives its first technical revision. The B58 TÜ1 with 3.0 liter capacity was introduced a few days ago at the 2018 Aachen Colloquium for Engine Technology and is offered as usual with different performance levels. The main objective of the revision was to further improve emission performance to meet the requirements of the WLTP cycle and RDE measurements. In addition to the CO2 and particle emissions, the focus was on future legal limits as well. BMW B58 engine One of several important technical innovations is a completely new fuel system that operates at an injection pressure of up to 350 bar. So far, the injection system of the B58 worked with “only” 200 bar maximum pressure. The significantly higher injection pressure necessitates numerous further changes, ranging from the injection valve via the high-pressure lines to the delivery volume of the high-pressure pump. The 350-bar injection makes a significant contribution to reducing the cumulative number of soot particles produced during combustion by more than 50 percent when driving in accordance with the WLTP cycle. In order to realize the 350-bar injection, the chain drive had to be fundamentally revised. From the two-part layout of the previous B58, the B58 TÜ1 is converted to a one-piece chain drive layout. This eliminates the base wheel which together with optimized slide rail design contributes to a considerable 30 percent less friction in the chain drive. The split-cooling approach, which fundamentally changes thermal management, is also completely new. Unlike in the past, there are two separate cooling circuits for the cylinder head and crankcase. At low and medium load, the cylinder wall temperature is not unnecessarily lowered, which brings advantages in the combustion, which has a significant impact both in the WLTP cycle and in the low-load daily routine of most customers. Another advantage of the always high cylinder wall temperatures is that the engine generates less soot particles in the event of a sudden load jump. On the other hand, the tendency to knock does not increase because the split-cooling approach simultaneously ensures a well-cooled combustion chamber roof. The profound changes in chain drive and cooling have also necessitated a redesign of the crankcase. Here, the wall thickness was optimized and the engineers implemented some other lightweight construction measures, for a total of weight savings of just over 2 kilograms. The forged crankshaft was once again optimized, resulting in an additional weight saving of around 2 kilograms. Of course, the BMW B58 TÜ1 outperforms its predecessor in terms of performance. Initially, two power levels are planned, called ML (middle power level) and OL (upper power level). In the ML comes the B58 TÜ1 with 250 kW (340 hp) and 450 to 500 Newton meters of torque, the OL has 275 to 285 kW (374 to 388 hp) and 500 Newton meters of torque. Of course, the new M-engine S58 will adopt some ideas of the B58 TÜ1 development in an adapted form. In the middle performance level, a new cylinder head with integrated manifold is used. This sophisticated solution brings various advantages in terms of thermal management and, among other things, allows a more efficient distribution of heat to relevant points. The exhaust gas turbocharger of the middle power level has been adapted to the new position of the manifold, which in addition to the cost benefits also brings a weight saving of 2 kilograms. The upper power level uses a turbocharger with integrated manifold, which has also been further refined. Overall, it can be said that the BMW B58 TÜ1 clearly outperforms its predecessor in all important engineering aspects. At the same time, the engineers are also promising lower emissions, improved acoustics, further reduced weight and increased power and torque capacity. No surprise is that the new straight-six gasoline engine is also prepared for future electrification measures and can be easily adapted for the use of appropriate components. [Source: Bimmertoday]

..secondo il british "Car magazin" sara 2020 la F-type la prima Jaguar con un motore V8 di BMW (S63, quale step potenza al momento ancora aperto)

sembra che sara qualcosa insieme con la MEB, almeno il CFO di VW non ha contraddito Automotive News Europe October 31, 2018 06:01 CET WOLFSBURG -- Volkswagen Group could be open to sharing its new electric vehicle platform with Ford. VW and Ford said in June that they were considering a development and production alliance that would include light commercial vehicles to strengthen both companies' competitiveness. On Tuesday, VW Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter said the automaker's strategy is to open up the company much more to partnerships. Asked whether this would include allowing Ford to build cars on the group’s flexible MEB electric vehicle architecture, Witter didn’t rule out such an idea. "Whether we might provide access to other brands outside of the VW Group is theoretically possible, but there is no decision," Witter told journalists on a conference call for the company's third-quarter results. Witter said currently VW is focused on preparations for its first MEB-based vehicles that will go into production in November next year in its plant in Zwickau, Germany, which is being converted into an EV factory. VW Group plans to build 10 million electric vehicles globally over the first lifetime of the MEB architecture, the automaker said last month, starting in Zwickau with a Golf-size hatchback internally called the I.D. Neo. This will be followed soon after by the launch of the I.D. Crozz crossover in the U.S. and China. VW will build MEB vehicles in two plants in China. The company plans to build up to three EVs in North America and will decide by year end whether to produce them in Chattanooga. The group plans to build 27 models for four group brands - VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat - as it targets global mass production of toward the end of 2022. Some industry experts believe MEB could be one of the industry's most cost-efficient EV platforms, helped in part by significant volumes sold in China. Self-driving Witter said autonomous technology was another area where VW was in talks with many players whether to pool their joint resources. "It’s no secret that this is very expensive to develop and that there is the one or the other that is far ahead, such as Waymo in the U.S., so we are naturally thinking about how we can narrow the lead. Or if this isn’t feasible, how we can strengthen our own activities," he said. "There's no final decision.” VW wants to ally with other automakers to create an industry standard for self-driving technology. Such a move would give companies better legal protection following accidents involving autonomous cars, VW believes. VW and Ford may broaden their partnership to include collaboration on autonomous driving and arrangements to make vehicles for one another, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 26. http://europe.autonews.com/article/20181031/ANE/181039977/vw-may-share-ev-platform-with-ford

..purtroppo! "guidance 2018" secondo presentazione Q1 e oggi

Presentazione completa: https://www.fcagroup.com/it-IT/investors/events/quarterly_results_presentations/FCA_2018_Third_Quarter_Results_Presentation.pdf

...in Auto Motor + Sport si scrivono, che la nuova ST avra un motore 1.5 con 275CV ? https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/erlkoenig/ford-focus-st-2019-leistung-marktstart-preis/

Stuttgart. The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is not only exceptionally dynamic and more comfortable on the road, it is also more competent off the beaten track than ever before. Its exterior design exudes strength and charisma and at the same time sets a new aerodynamic best value in its segment with a cw value from 0.29. The interior is even more spacious, the second row of seats is electrically adjustable as an option and a third seat row is available on request. And the GLE will be full of innovations at launch. For example, the active suspension system E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL on a 48-volt basis is a world first, and allows the GLE to master even the toughest of terrain. The new driver assistance systems further increase the level of active safety. The infotainment system has larger screens, and optionally comes with a full-colour head-up display with a resolution of 720 x 240 pixels and the MBUX Interior Assistant, which can recognise hand and arm movements and supports the driver's and front passenger's operating intentions. The new Mercedes-Benz GLE will be launched with two engine line-ups and will be delivered from the beginning of 2019. Prices start at 65,807 euros.[1] The GLE 300 d 4MATIC with 180 kW (245 hp) and 500 Nm is available as the first diesel from the current engine family (combined fuel consumption: 6.4-6.1 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 169-161 g/km)[2]. Thanks to further expanded emission control technologies, the powerful four-cylinder remains below all emission limits far beyond the norm, even in demanding driving situations and environmental conditions. Prices start at 65,807 euros. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC as the first petrol model is powered by a six-cylinder engine systematically electrified with 48-volt technology (combined fuel consumption: 9.4-8.3 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 214-190 g/km)2, and is available on market launch. Its performance data: 270 kW (367 hp) and 500 Nm of torque, with a further 250 Nm of torque and 16 kW/22 hp available via EQ Boost over short periods. Prices start at 72,649.50 euros. In the AIRMATIC package (2,034.90 euro) an active damping system is combined with a modern air suspension for an intelligent comfort suspension that can automatically adjust to the driving situation, speed and load. E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL is the ultimate in all things suspension (7,735 euro): the synthesis of comfort, precision and dynamics, combined with unique off-road characteristics. This includes the fully active, electro-hydraulic suspension on a 48-volt basis; four DYNAMIC SELECT drive programmes including recovery mode, and depending on other equipment, ROAD SURFACE SCAN and the three-stage CURVE inclination function. The Off-road Technology package (2,261 euro, only for GLE 450 4MATIC) is an innovative combination for effortless driving on all routes both on and off the beaten track. Components include a fully variable, stepless all-wheel drive, which combines the dynamic benefits of torque-on-demand with a low-range ratio for gears. Other functions include speed regulation for steep downhill drives, off-road ABS with specific optimisation for roads in poor conditions and technical protection for the entire underbody. In addition, there is the DYNAMIC SELECT drive programme with extended functionality. The trailer hitch (1,142.40 euro) is electrically foldable and retractable. With AIRMATIC, the GLE is permitted to tow 3.5 tonnes. And the Trailer Assist (416,50 euro) provides support when reversing. The ENERGIZING Package Plus (4,075.75 euro) offers particularly high levels of comfort. It bundles many of the premium equipment lines, available separately, with innovative intelligence, and includes multi-conture seats for driver and front passenger, seat climate control for driver and front passenger with seat heating and seat ventilation, the Warmth Comfort Package (for pleasant heat from all sides), the AIR-BALANCE Package (fragrancing, ionisation and cleaning the air) and six ENERGIZING Comfort programmes as well as the ENERGIZING COACH for intelligent pre-selection of ENERGIZING Comfort programmes that suit the driving situation and the driver's condition. Also on board: The ambient lighting with programme-specific lighting mood. Comfort and support while driving: Something for all purposes The GLE takes another step toward autonomous driving with the Driving Assistance Package (2,296.70 euro). It provides support as the situation requires for adjusting speed, steering, changing lanes and even when there is a risk of collision. Components include Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Speed Limit Assist, extended automatic restart on motorways, speed adjustment based on the route with End of Tailback Function, Active Steering Assist, Active Lane Change Assist, Active Emergency Stop Assist, Emergency Lane Function; Active Brake Assist, Cornering and Cross-Traffic Function, End of Tailback Emergency Brake Function, Evasive Steering Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Assist, Exit Warning Function; PRE-SAFE® PLUS and Traffic Sign Assist. The Driving Assistance Package Plus (2,891.70 euro) offers the highest degree of comfort and safety. It additionally contains the Stop-and-Go Assist, which provides support when driving in traffic, and in cases of lateral collisions, PRE-SAFE® Impulse Side can offer additional protection. Little helpers with a great impact: The GLE thinks for you The fully electric and adjustable second row of seats (1,428.00 euro) promises flexibility and comfort: The load compartment can be extended flexibly, and the rear seats can be positioned for individual comfort. Via the EASY-ENTRY access aid, electric adjustment also allows access to the third row of seats for 2 people (1,082.90 euro). Adaptive MULTIBEAM LED headlamps (1,457.75 euro) with individually controllable LEDs react quickly to the traffic situation. The functions include Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus (allows for dazzle-free permanent high beams); ULTRA RANGE high beam (increases the range to the permissible maximum); cornering light and active light function (optimally illuminates the field of vision depending on the driving situation); extended fog light, city light, country road mode, highway mode and adverse weather light. The adaptive windscreen wiper system MAGIC VISION CONTROL (464.10 euro) ensures the perfect view – even during wiping action. Intelligent, heated supplies of water are used in the windscreen wipers. These spray the cleaning fluid onto the windscreen right in front of the heated wiper blades, exactly where it is needed. The heated front windscreen (690.20 euro, only in the GLE 450) quickly and comfortably ensures clear vision on cold days – conveniently at the touch of a button and without any annoying windscreen scraping. The invisible heating system integrated in the windscreen quickly thaws the ice so that it can easily be removed with the windscreen wipers, and prevents condensation. MBUX as standard: The big experience on the interior The command "Hey Mercedes" launches the customised service that MBUX provides. Personal profiles, forecast functions as well as a WiFi hotspot completely redefine the term digital networking. As standard are the following: the Widescreen Cockpit with flexible display options: The desired content can be positioned individually and the host of functions controlled intuitively thanks to touch technology. The hard-disc navigation with Live Traffic[3] and Car-to-X Communication are always on-board (whereby networked vehicles exchange safety-relevant data). the Navigation Services3: The vehicle answers questions on your journey, tells you current fuel prices at your destination, the number of available parking spaces or the current weather. the Vehicle Set-up App3: Settings can be changed and information called up remotely on the smartphone. This includes sending addresses to the navigation system or locking the doors. Smartphone Integration: The mobile phone links up with the media system via Apple® CarPlay® and Android Auto®. This allows direct access to the smartphone's most important applications. You can also use apps from third-party service providers such as Spotify quickly and easily. Vehicle Monitoring3: If required, the smartphone allows you to see where the vehicle is located at any time and you can even determine what area the vehicle is allowed to enter. You will also immediately receive information on undesired movements. the Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call System (with an unlimited term): Via a communications module with its own sim card, an emergency call is initiated when an accident is detected, and this can reduce the time it takes for the emergency services to arrive. The emergency call can also be initiated manually to organise help. the communications module (LTE) for the use of Mercedes me connect services (with an unlimited term): It connects the vehicle with the internet. Two mobile phone antennas and an LTE-compatible SIM card ensure a fast connection. The Burmester® surround sound system (1,011.50 euro) ensures exceptional sound with 13 loud speakers and a total system output of 590 W. The Burmester® high-end 3D surround sound system (5,831 euro) with 25 speakers and a total system output of 1,590 W offers an even better sound experience. Here the loudspeakers in the roof liner compose a three-dimensional sound. [1] All prices shown in this press information: Recommended retail price in Germany, incl. 19% VAT

Forse le novita alla conferenza stampa saranno piu per Jeep/Ram che per Fiat ? DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' new CEO is tired of being No. 3 in U.S. pickup truck sales. With a strategy of loading up its revamped Ram 1500 full-size trucks with new features — ranging from 12-inch touch screens on the dashboard to large battery packs and electric motors to help adjust speed and gears and conserve fuel — the automaker is banking on a sustained surge in demand. So Mike Manley is now reconsidering a decision announced in January to stop building Ram heavy-duty pickups at a plant in Saltillo, Mexico. That plant, and another in Warren, Michigan, between them would produce other Ram models and free up manufacturing capacity to make even more new trucks to eat into sales of Ford Motor Co.'s F series or General Motors' Chevrolet Silverado, and its higher-end GMC Sierra. "We need to get ourselves into second" place, Manley told Reuters exclusively in his first interview since taking over the No. 7 global automaker after Sergio Marchionne died suddenly. "Frankly, I don't care which of the two I take share from." When President Donald Trump was threatening action that would have imposed a 25 percent tariff on Mexican-made pickup trucks earlier this year, Fiat Chrysler said Saltillo would be "repurposed to produce future commercial vehicles." In 2017, Marchionne had raised the possibility his company could move heavy-duty pickup production out of Saltillo, saying U.S. tax and trade policy would influence the decision. Now, the United States, Mexico and Canada have a tentative trade agreement that imposes no ceiling on shipments of pickups to the United States from Mexico, provided they meet thresholds for the share of parts produced within the region. "With a combination of Warren and Mexico building what we call the classic truck, we have enough production to increase output next year if it's required," Manley said. "In my opinion it will be required. We are gaining share. Obviously I am looking for that to continue, but it's an incredibly competitive segment," he added. The Ram and Jeep brands underpin the automaker's North American business — which accounted for nearly 85 percent of Fiat Chrysler's second-quarter pretax profit — and offset the struggles of its legacy Fiat business in Europe and operations in China. Ford's F-series pickups have led the segment for four decades. In 2017, Ford had a 35.6 percent share of U.S. retail truck sales, followed closely by GM at 34.2 percent and FCA with 22.3 percent. Pickups are the single biggest contributor to the Detroit Big 3 automakers' profits, so there is plenty at stake as they fight for market share. In the battle for pickup customers, GM launched a new version of its Silverado truck designed with a focus on slashing weight and trimming production costs to compete with market leader Ford. Fiat Chrysler, which reports third-quarter results on Tuesday, took a different tack with the new Ram. The automaker stuffed more features into the vehicle — including an optional 12-inch touch screen and partial electrification that saves fuel and helps with acceleration and cruise control — on a bet that customers would pay more in return. So far, the gamble appears to be paying off. The new Ram 1500's average sale price for the year to date through late October hit $46,856 — higher than the $42,389 average for the Ford F-150, according to industry data. Hayden Elder, owner of Elder Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Athens, Texas, said three times in under a month he has had families trade in nearly new large SUVs made by FCA's rivals for a new Ram 1500. "This new Ram is the biggest leap I've ever seen from one version to another," Elder said. About 70 percent of the 800 vehicles he sells annually are trucks. Phil Jansen, Fiat Chrysler's head of product development, said when his team began redesigning the Ram 1500, they decided a lighter, all-aluminum body — which Ford uses for its trucks — was too expensive. GM executives reached the same conclusion. But Fiat Chrysler took a chance that GM did not, and added a large battery pack and electric motor that assist with acceleration and shifting, plus deliver a smooth stop-start function that idles the engine when stopped in traffic, boosting fuel economy. "It can save about this much fuel at an average stop," said FCA electrification manager Brian Spohn, holding up a small tumbler of water. The decision to offer a larger dashboard screen than its rivals have came late in the design process. Initially, the big screen was offered in the top three of the truck's six versions. Fiat Chrysler has since decided to offer it on an additional version. Demand is so high, the company has pushed the screen's supplier for as many screens as it can provide, according to a source familiar with production plans. "We haven't found the ceiling yet" for what U.S. customers are willing to pay for additional features, said Jim Morrison, head of the Ram brand in North America. Fiat Chrysler had problems earlier this year accelerating production of the new Ram truck on a highly automated production line installed at a Detroit-area plant that previously made slow-selling sedans. Among the problems: Dropped bolts and other debris would shut down automated vehicles that carried truck frames through part of the assembly process. The solution was to put debris-sweeping skirts on the carriers, FCA executives said on a recent tour of the plant. Now, the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant is cranking out around 65 trucks an hour, 20 hours a day, six days a week — a pace of about 400,000 vehicles per year. "It is capable, if we wanted to, to push it up more from there," Manley told Reuters. "Clearly, having the capacity to fulfill our ambitions is important." Contact Automotive News http://www.autonews.com/article/20181029/OEM01/181029719/fca-manley-ram-pickups-mexico

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sono ancora qualche dettagli (come la terza luce stop) camufatto

Ordinabile da Novembre. Prezzo base in Germania 47.529 Euro. La "Edition 1" costera 55.365.-€

..senza dubbio hai raggione con la tua affermazione. C'e un forte movimento via del Golf verso Troc, anche della Tiguan la Troc tira clienti, ma alla fine l'allargamento dei modelli nell segmento C di VW e una mossa vincente: il trio Golf/Troc/Tiguan ha fatto 2018 in Italia dopo 9 mesi gia le stesse vendite come il duo Golf/Tiguan 2017 dopo 12 mesi. Anche se Golf perde cliente alla Troc, alla fine per la azienda e una situazione win-win.

Pelle Ghiaccio della Executive

ho capito, che vogliono fare i 30 Suv solo con il marchio VW, ma forse dipende un po' come contano. Gia T-Cross potrebbe contato come 4 Suv, la versione EU, la versione brasiliana con passo piu lungo, e i due versioni cinesi di FAW e SAIC che sono anche differente un po' e solo una di queste due sara permesso di portare il nome T-Cross, per l'altra no. Se contano in questo modo, poi 30 non sono tanto assurdo.

hmmmm ? 740d xdrive configuratore tedesco 740d xdrive configuratore norvegese 1.248.000 NOK con il cambio di oggi sono 131.450.-€ va bene...e la bellezza di ca. 30% in piu come in Germania, ma lontano di 300.000.-€

La quota dei immatricolazioni di macchine elettriche per i paesi europei 2018 primo semestre:

..sicuramente diventera un successo sopratutto in Italia. Gia per il fratello piu grande, la Troc, l'Italia dopo Germania e la seconda mercato per grandezza nella EU.

Auto Motor + Sport hat gia provato la 992 in versione pre-serie a California, hanno pubblicato qualchi dati: -Lunghezza +2cm -altezza +0,5cm -larghezza come il GTS attuale, cosi 1,85m (tutti versioni della 992 hanno il retrotreno largo della GTS attuale) -passo invariato 2,45m carregiata anteriore +20mm -peso (aumentato leggermente secondo Porsche, ma non dicono il valore), estimo di AMS +30kg (per cambio DKG-8 e filtro particolare) -Potenza aumentato a 450CV (compressione aumentato a 10,5:1 e tante modificazioni piccoli) -cambio DKG-8 che come costruzione e piu corto come la vecchia DKG-7, ma usano come scatila cambio la stesso lunghezza, cosi dentro c'e spazio per un motore elettrico per una versione e-boost (non pronto adesso, secondo AMS sara introdotto con la versione facelift della 992) -ammortizzatori adativi di serie -route 245/35-20 avanti e 305/30-21 dietro -Versione cambio manuale resta ordinabile (sopratutto per USA, dove hanno una quota di 30%), cambio invariato come oggi MT7

Fixed (con tutti questi VW puo succedere ?)

Una di quelle ha terminata la sua ultimo viaggio tra Carrara e Berlino

..clima non lo so, ma cantoniere stupide, che buttano ogni notte centinaie tonnellate di sale

X5 con m-Performance parts ?

Dopo la Berlina adesso il Van per Putin, la Aurus Arsenal:

VW prevede una quota SUV verso 50% fino a 2025 Volkswagen continues with the largest SUV offensive in the company’s history. By 2025, every second Volkswagen passenger cars sold throughout the world will probably be an SUV. This already applies to every fifth car sold now. The brand expects especially strong growth in SUV sales in North and South America, as well as in China. By 2025, Volkswagen will be offering more than 30 SUV models throughout the world. With the new Polo-sized T-Cross, the brand is rounding off its SUV product portfolio at the bottom in the smallest segment. This Thursday the T-Cross is to make its world debut and will be unveiled at the same time in Europe, China and South America. “SUVs are becoming increasingly popular with our customers throughout the world,” says Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for Sales. “This is why we are consistently pursuing our current SUV offensive. It will be a key contribution to strengthening our core business so that we can invest the necessary billions of euros in mobility and autonomous driving. The T-Cross rounds off our SUV family in the rapidly growing small SUV market.” With the Touareg in the premium SUV segment, the Tiguan and T-Roc in the compact classes and the new T-Cross in the small car segment, Volkswagen has a strong product portfolio that will continue to grow. Further SUV models are due to follow. Volkswagen’s first full-electric SUV, the ID. CROZZ , is to be launched in 2020. This vehicle segment is part of Volkswagen’s e-mobility offensive, which aims to bring 20 new full-electric models onto the market by 2025. The SUV offensive announced by Volkswagen in 2015 is a success story. The compact Tiguan is now among the 10 best-selling cars in the world, with almost five million units sold. The introduction of the second generation in 2016 heralded the expansion of the Volkswagen SUV portfolio. The country-specific models Atlas for the USA and Teramont for China are enjoying sales success in their respective markets. The Touareg, which was the brand’s first SUV and has now reached its third generation, is also recording outstanding sales figures. Volkswagen expects global sales since the introduction of the first generation to reach the figure of 1 million units in the near future. The relatively young T-Roc, the SUV in the Golf class, also got off to a good start. Since the model was launched at the end of last year, almost 130,000 cars have been sold. Now the brand’s smallest and most compact SUV is ready to be launched –the first SUV offered by Volkswagen in this vehicle class. The new T-Cross is a real all-rounder, which is reflected by features such as the wide variety of assistance systems previously only available on cars in higher segments. The standard equipment includes the Front Assist ambient monitoring system with Pedestrian Monitoring and City Emergency Braking function, the lane keeping assistant Lane Assist, The Proactive Occupant Protection System and the lane change assistant Blind Spot Detection. At the same time, the T-Cross offers more space, variability and individuality thanks to its sliding rear seat. With its digital cockpit and its outstanding connectivity with the outside world, the T-Cross is the ideal car for its time.