2012 Hyundai Azera/Grandeur: Official Powertrain Info Released

Hyundai has released the first official details on what will be under the hood of the all-new 2012 Azera/Grandeur, scheduled to go on sale in South Korea in January.

Korean and North American specs detailed after the jump.

The Korean-market Grandeur will be available in three powertrain configurations including an LPI (liquified petroleum injected) model. The 2.7L Mu V6 in the current Grandeur will be replaced by an all-new 3.0L GDI (gasoline direct injected) V6 engine with an output of 263 horsepower and 225 lb.ft of torque. In addition, the new Grandeur will also be available with a smaller four-cylinder 2.4L GDI engine that produces 200 horsepower and 184 lb. ft of torque. The LPI powertrain is upgraded to an all-new 3.0L unit that churns out 230 horsepower and 205 lb. ft of torque. All three engines are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The North American Azera will be powered by a 3.3L V6 unit with an output of 286 horsepower and 255 lb. ft of torque. Mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, this powerplant is not direct-injected which gives insight to the power potential of the 3.3L V6 engine with such technology.

Hyundai also stated in its release that the new Grandeur will be the first South Korean vehicle to be available with Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC). This system not only adjusts vehicle speed to maintain consistent distance from a vehicle ahead, but also automatically engages the brakes to a full stop in response to a vehicle ahead abruptly stopping.

Hyundai will commence production of the all-new Azera/Grandeur on the 15th of December at the company's Asan plant in South Korea. Sales will begin on the 13th of January following a launch ceremony in Seoul.



[Source: Hyundai]

A BMW to die

A BMW to die

The bodywork company several years Fifth producing the most exotic hearses Argentina. Mercedes-Benz, Alfa Romeo, Volvo and the now famous Citroën C4 and Peugeot 406 are the work of this establishment in the city of Luján. However, none of his previous creations had reached the level of extravagance.

Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

Traverso rerun (with a BMW M5)

After spending nearly a year toreándose finally former champion Juan María Traverso and the chairman of the ACTC, Oscar Aventín, agreed to finalize this weekend in La Plata called "Challenge of the Year: BMW M5 Street, run by Traverso, try to beat the best lap time

Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

WHAT IT IS: The three-door version of BMW's smallest, which has just gone on sale in our market. Since 2005, the Series 1 is sold in Argentina with five doors and last year launched the Coupé.MECÁNICA: Currently, a single engine will be available: 2.0 with 136 hp gasoline engines

Launch: BMW 118i (five-door)

Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

Although Traverso, the BMW M5 was 15 seconds slower than the TC

This afternoon ran called "Challenge of the Year", where the champion Juan María Traverso Muliple proposed to beat the best qualifying time of a Tourism Road in La Plata with a BMW M5 Street (507 horsepower). In the end, he failed and blamed Traverso traction control.

Released: VW and BMW X3CC RaceTouareg

Volkswagen and BMW are the two most important official teams Dakar Rally 2010 and the favorites to keep the victory in the general classification (if the buggy, Hummer and Robby Gordon Orly Terranova Mitsubishi not surprised). Next, an analysis of the machines, faithful to the style of Argentina

With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC

With the M5, Traverso lost again against TC


Juan María Traverso took revenge today in the unusual challenge of a street car against Turismo Carretera. Lost again, but confirmed he wants to return to the categoría.Este noon at the racetrack Buenos Aires, Traverso returned to try to improve the pole position of a car driving a BMW Turismo Carretera

Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

Exotic car meeting in Cordoba

A service station Nono his usual quiet was disrupted when it was taken over by eight sports cars, totaling more than 3,000 horsepower and a total value was about three million dollars.The photos were sent by the reader Alexander V., who surprised this amazing trailer at the station

Customs News: Special edition BMW

Customs News: Special edition BMW

Broadcasting from inside the container of the picture, loaded with Chinese miniatures painted Z1 M1 and lead, "the informant Pelaka Argentina Auto Blog at customs in Buenos Aires, sent another report with the latest admitted to país.BMW X6MAcaban of reach the country's first units Motorsport version

Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

Argentinian Design: Juan Kouyoumdjian and trimaran BMW

The Argentinian designer Juan Kouyoumdjian gave the U.S. tycoon Larry Ellison's idea of creating the most spectacular sailing history. The creature, developed with the technological support of BMW, has just won the prestigious Copa America Copa América.La boats is the equivalent nautical World Cup, the most coveted trophy

BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

BMW confirmed it would build a car with front wheel drive

In what could be considered one of the first signs of the apocalypse automotive, CEO of the German mark in 2013 confirmed that goes on sale a model that will break with the tradition of Reithofer trasera.Norbert powered cars, the head of BMW confirmed the rumors that are circulating since

Launch: BMW X1

Launch: BMW X1

After six months of presales, finally went on sale officially Germany's new compact SUV. WHAT IS IT?: The compact SUV, which is located one step below the X3. Shares a platform with the 3 Series Touring. He spent six months in pre-and went on sale now formally

Scoop Confirmed: a mid-year releases the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

Scoop Confirmed: a mid-year releases the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo

Will be presented this summer in Argentina. Arrive at first only in 535i GT version, although they have not more powerful variant in futuro.Pelaka, the Argentina Auto Blog informer in the office of Buenos Aires, revealed on March 9 that entered the country the first units

Launch: BMW Z4

Launch: BMW Z4

Ten months after its premiere avant finally went on sale officially the new BMW two-seater convertible. WHAT IS IT?: The new generation of the roadster (convertible two-seater) imported from Germany. It had been presented by way of avant premiere in June last year, but only recently went on sale so

Launch: BMW X6M and X5M

Launch: BMW X6M and X5M
Two weeks after they begin to see the first units on the street, BMW Group Argentina went on sale officially sportier versions of its two SUV. WHAT IS IT?: The sportiest versions, developed by the Motorsport division , the X5 and X6 SUV of the German mark.

Scoop Confirmed: BMW arrived X6M

Scoop Confirmed: BMW arrived X6M

His entry into the country was revealed three weeks ago by Pelaka, the Argentina Auto Blog informant in the office of Buenos Aires. Now came the first photos. Has 555 horsepower and price will be around 200 000 dólares.Se is one of the most impressive cars and less discreet than one

Launch: BMW S 1000 RR

Launch: BMW S 1000 RR

The first superbike of the German mark is already on sale in Argentina. It costs $ 26,500. WHAT IS IT?: The first superbike in the history of BMW. He was born to compete in World Superbike 2009 and produced only one thousand units for approval

The missing: BMW has joined the "price war" premium car

The missing: BMW has joined the "price war" premium car

After Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Alfa Romeo launched economic releases and special promotions with its midsize sedans, BMW was the turn of Argentina to reclaim the price of its Series 3.Mercedes-Benz tip stung this summer in Pinamar, announcing marketing a version of "economic" from his C 200 Kompressor

Legion of Argentina in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Legion of Argentina in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring

Sixteen domestic pilots will take part in the race for cars of the world's most famous tourism. 41 years ago made history with Torino, now all rely on BMW.Las 2010 Nürburgring 24 hours with the participation of a large representation of Argentine pilots. This is the race for touring cars

Review: BMW X6M

Review: BMW X6M

BMW Group Argentina organized a day of driving at Autodromo de Buenos Aires, Argentina Auto Blog where he could try out new sports SUV, which are on sale last month. Digital Ink and debuted as a critic invitado.Texto Ink Photo Blog DigitalEditor the Porsche BMW Group Argentina held yesterday a day

Customs News: Special Edition "Collectors"

Customs News: Special Edition "Collectors"

Broadcasting from inside a container loaded with naphthalene with additives to protect automotive relics, "the informant Pelaka Argentina Auto Blog at customs in Buenos Aires, sent another report with the latest 250 LMSólo país.Ferrari admitted to 32 units were built and one of the most exotic Ferrari ever

First data officers of the new BMW X3

First data officers of the new BMW X3

Grow in all dimensions to secede from the X1. Be presented at the Paris Motor Show and will arrive in Argentina viene.BMW year released this morning the first official data from the second generation of the X3, its medium SUV segment, replacing the model that has been marketed since 2003

Video: BMW X6M and X5M in Gálvez

Video: BMW X6M and X5M in Gálvez

Readers of Argentina Auto Blog took the scoop of the arrival of BMW X6M and X5M the country. They saw the first pictures of a specimen in the street. Agreed to full details of its launch. And read the review written by ink Digital.Ahora it was his turn to video that summarizes the event

Exclusive: got the new BMW 5 Series

Exclusive: got the new BMW 5 Series
The first units of the brand new generation of big German sedans have just arrived in our country. They go on sale officially in August with four engine diferentes.Fresquitos and newcomers. So Lucas NM photographed the reader (or rather his father) to the first BMW 5 Series reach a new generatio

Launch: BMW 5 Series Sedan and GT

Launch: BMW 5 Series Sedan and GT

BMW Group Argentina initiated marketing of its new large sedan segment, which now includes the option Gran Turismo. WHAT IS IT?: The sixth generation of large German sedan. Just started their official marketing in the country. Body is offered with four doors (sedan) or five-door (Gran Turismo). MECHANIC: There are four different options

Megacity BMW, the Isetta, 2013

Megacity BMW, the Isetta, 2013
BMW today revealed the first official sketch and some pictures of prototypes of the Megacity project, the urban electric minicar will go on sale in 2013.El spirit of the Isetta, the small car BMW bubble rescued from its worst crisis in the 50s , is more alive than ever. The German manufacturer unveiled today.

Official: this is the new BMW X3

Official: this is the new BMW X3

This morning broadcast photos, data and video of the second generation of BMW's midsize SUV. It goes on sale in Europe later this year and will arrive in Argentina in the biggest 2011.Es (9 inches long, to reach 4.65 meters), more powerful, offers more interior space

Farewell to the BMW M5

Farewell to the BMW M5

The sports sedan with V10 engine of 507 horsepower just cease production in Germany. Will be replaced by a new generation that will have a twin turbo V8 with up to 570 burros.Después five years and produced 20,548 units, BMW ended production of its fourth generation M5

Launch: BMW 120i Coupe and 120i Convertible

Launch: BMW 120i Coupe and 120i Convertible

As anticipated last week, the BMW 1 Series in Argentina began the introduction of new versions and bodies. WHAT IS IT?: The convertible version of the 1 Series Coupé, which becomes the fourth body available for this model Argentina (after itself and the Coupe hatchback [...]

Exclusive: BMW prepares eight new Argentina before the end of the year

Exclusive: BMW prepares eight new Argentina before the end of the year

Besides the new 5 Series, which is already on sale officially, the German mark and engine versions will be added to almost all other modelos.Se know: the battle for the premium car market is a war between three Germans. Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW ended 2009 with sales in this

Launch: BMW 116i (3 doors)

Launch: BMW 116i (3 doors)

Priced at $ 33,900, this brand new addition to the Series 1 has just become the cheaper BMW for sale in Argentina.

Goodbye BMW M6

Goodbye BMW M6

As happened last month with the M5, the coupe that shared the same V10 engine of 507 horsepower just spent the better vida.BMW confirmed just cease production of the M6 coupe, the sportiest model in the current range of the German mark

Notes from the launch of the new BMW 5 Series

Notes from the launch of the new BMW 5 Series

Although it is on sale for a month, BMW Group Argentina held last night at La Rural the official presentation of the sixth generation of its large sedan segment.

Sold only in Argentina BMW M1

Sold only in Argentina BMW M1

One of the most exotic sports in the history of the German mark. Only 399 units were manufactured. Its current owner calls 199 000 euros.

BMW: no limits for those 'studying'

BMW: no limits for those 'studying'

Far from being connected to the academic field, the following note is about the new policy of BMW Argentina on top speed limiters in cars more sporty.

In my garage: BMW X1 xDrive20d

In my garage: BMW X1 xDrive20d

Long ago were launched premium brands to compete in the grounds of the general. But never a model that strategy had expressed so clearly as the BMW X1.

Released: 2010 BMW 335i Coupe

The German middle coupe just received an update in our market than the model sold since 2007. Improved engine efficiency and includes an optional new double clutch sequential gearbox DKG.

Released: 2010 BMW 335i Coupe

Launch: BMW M3 Black & White Edition

Launch: BMW M3 Black & White Edition

Argentina reached the ten units of this limited edition 3 Series sportier. It's expensive, but also very unique. It is offered with sequential manual gearbox or dual clutch. All details below.

And now selling the BMW 850i of Maradona

Continued fever shots of vehicles that belonged to the former coach of the Argentina. After the Porsche 924, the Ferrari 355 Spider, the Mini Cooper and even the Scania truck, it was the turn of the V12 coupe 1990.

And now selling the BMW 850i of Maradona

BMW wants to bring to Argentina the unprecedented series 1 M Coupé

BMW wants to bring to Argentina the unprecedented series 1 M Coupé

This is the sportier version of its smallest model. Will be presented officially at the Paris Motor Show. The local importer considers it "the perfect BMW for the Argentine public".

Review: BMW X1 xDrive20d

Review: BMW X1 xDrive20d

The BMW clear attempt to compete against brands usually ends in a tie. The X1 does not reach the price / product from its rivals, but takes advantage of brand image and, above all, by the expertise of its engineers to the design of engines, transmissions and suspensions.

Mock Mendoza Dakar Rally

At the invitation of BMW and Total, Autoblog escorted from the passenger seat to Orly Terranova and his BMW X3 X-Raid during training prior to the Dakar 2011. The legendary race will try a curious combination of adventure, glamor and marketing.

And you can reserve the new BMW X3

He tore the presale of the new German midsize SUV. Is positioned midway between the X1 and X5. Prices start at $ 64,900. Deliveries are scheduled for next April.

BMW Driver Training: "Faster, faster ... thoroughly!"

And 6,500 students passed through the school of management BMW Argentina. There is taught to recognize risk situations and how to resolve them. Next year will move to classrooms Autodromo de Buenos Aires. Autoblog participated in the farewell Tortuguitas headquarters.

Chris Pfeiffer: a madman loose in Baires

The German stunt rider took by assault the city's downtown for a surprise show avenues, bridges, buildings and even boats. The video with their antics, below.

2011 Hyundai Sonata Named Car and Driver "10Best"

The all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata has been named one of the “10Best Cars for 2011” by Car and Driver, marking the first time a Hyundai product has received the recognition by the editors of Car and Driver.


“We're delighted so many American consumers have put a 2011 Sonata in their driveway this year,” said John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. “Achieving our first Car and Driver ‘10Best’ award is tasty icing on the cake, and a tribute to the team of global engineers, California designers, and Alabama plant associates that made this game-changing product a reality.”

According to Car and Driver, the “10Best” award celebrates the best cars on sale in America for less than $80,000. Testing takes place over a week on public roads in rural Michigan. The staff tested more than 60 new cars before selecting the “10Best.”

“In our testing, we are looking for those automobiles that deliver spectacular value, real driver engagement and the highest fulfillment of their intended missions,” said Eddie Alterman, Car and Driver editor-in-chief. “It’s a real workout and only the best cars on the market emerge victorious.”

The 2011 Hyundai Sonata was introduced earlier this year. Sonata brings to the market a number of breakthroughs previously unheard of in the mid-size family sedan segment including standout design, a standard gasoline direct injected engine that delivers 35 miles per gallon on the highway, an optional 274-horsepower 4-cylinder turbo and a soon-to-be-introduced hybrid model.

Sonata sales are up 64 percent over last year on the strength of the new model. Sonata has been the most “shopped” midsize car in the market for five of the past six months according to Compete, an automotive market analysis firm.

“All of our business metrics are pointed in the right direction,” said Krafcik. “Retail sales are up. Incentive spending is down. Our residuals are among the strongest in the industry. And cars like Sonata are driving more and more smart shoppers to Hyundai.”

The full list of 2011's 10 Best Cars comprised of the following models:

BMW 3-SERIES/M3
CADILLAC CTS-V
CHEVROLET VOLT
FORD MUSTANG GT
HONDA ACCORD
HONDA FIT
HYUNDAI SONATA
MAZDA MX-5 MIATA
PORSCHE BOXSTER/CAYMAN
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF/GTI

The complete story on the “10Best” is available in the January issue of Car and Driver and at CarandDriver.com.

[Source: Car and Driver]

New Car: 2011 Opel/Vauxhall Antara

Vauxhall’s Antara is looking sharp. These are the first pictures of the facelifted version of the firm’s SUV, which goes on sale next month.

To bring the Antara up to date, Vauxhall has added the firm’s new front grille and Griffin logo, as sported by the Corsa facelift, while SE models get fog lights mounted in leaf-shaped bezels.

New 19-inch alloys and tweaked rear light clusters complete the cosmetic modifications on the outside, while the interior gets extra storage, new trim materials and improved instruments.

Under the bonnet, the SUV gets a new 2.2-litre diesel engine, up from the current, single 148bhp 2.0-litre oil burner. The engine is available in two states of tune, 161bhp or 181bhp, but while power has increased, Vauxhall claims the unit is cleaner than before, although official emissions data hasn't yet been confirmed.

The 161bhp unit comes in front-wheel drive with a six-speed manual transmission only or all-wheel drive with either a manual or six-speed auto gearboxes. The 181bhp engine is four-wheel drive only, but buyers can choose manual or automatic transmissions. All cars benefit from revised spring and damper settings.

Prices for the new Antara start from £19,995, a saving of £2,835 on the outgoing base version.For more details click here.

Thanks to: Auto Express

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