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LED lighting is the new trend in the auto industry

Because of global recession and the degradation of the environment, more and more car companies are switching to energy-saving and environment-friendly parts and accessories for their newer models. Like in the recently concluded Frankfurt Motor Show, you can see vehicles which have these characteristics, powerful, fuel-efficient and equipped with LED technology.

LED Fog Lights, for example, are addressing the problem of pollution because of mercury, which are found in other lights. Other than that, LED bulbs use less power and can last up to 100,000 hours. It also does not have filaments, glass and UV light. So a LED fog light, those lights that gives your car visibility at night are actually great inventions that will help you, not only to avoid accidents, but to also help you contribute to the environment.

Back to the IAA, the LED technology was promoted. Audi, for example, has LED headlights, which they call the matrix beam. The high beam light is non-glaring and is produced by LEDs and microreflectors. Meanwhile, for daytime running, the low-beam light is also in the car. Another company that equipped their cars with LED, is Kia, both the new generation Rio and Soul have LED clusters and LED side repeaters. Volkswagen was not left behind, as the E-Up! Car that they showcased at IAA was also equipped with LED daytime running lights in the bumper.

Other than VW’s LED lights, the Up! Models also has a technology that adds up to its “green” features. The BlueMOTION technology creates less than 100g/km CO2 emissions. On the other hand, BMW, with its i8 concept car, has a unique plug-in hybrid designs that has an electric drive and an internal combustion engine that promotes extremely low emissions and fuel consumption.

Most concept cars at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show were geared to make the future “greener”. Most of the cars are using electricity, have LED lights and have other technologies that promote lower emissions. Mercedes-Benz F125, VW Nils, Opel Ampera and Chevrolet Mi-Ray all have some things in common, they are aiming to make the future brighter and healthier, for their future owners and for the environment.

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An All Road Audi A6 to be introduced in early 2012

Business Class station wagons have always been a hot cake, and when it’s an Audi it becomes an even more desirable possession. It’s a combination of your daily sedan you use to take you to the work place and also a vehicle very well equipped for weekends and getaways.

The Audi A6 will be introduced in the European market by 2012.
The notable features on the car are increased ground clearance and new plastic ornaments, which provide more muscular look. Under the hood, the car will feature the same engines found on the A6 Avant.

Audi is popular 3.0 TDI Engine will be seen on the car with variants like 150 kW (204 hp); also 180 kW (245 hp) and the top version with 230 kW (313 hp).

And Audi also plans to introduce the low fuel consuming engine the 2.0 TDI on this vehicle for people who can compromise on power to save a bit on their pockets.

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Audi presents the new e-tron Spyder

The new member to the Audi e-tron family is the Audi e-tron Spyder. The e-Spyder was recently seen at the Paris Motor Show and attracted a lot of attention. The car consists of the renowned Audi hybrid plug-in drive. The car definitely demands attention, is a head turner and looks like a modern day car with those LEDs doing there job.

There are some hard to believe figures that Audi claims about the e-Spyder, the car consumes 2.2 ltrs of diesel for 100kms and a CO2 emission of 59g/km.

The details revealed about the car are weighs only 1,450 kg, dimensions of 4.06 meters (13.32 ft) long, 1.81 meters (5.94 ft) wide and 1.11 meters (3.64 ft) high. The car being extremely light weight can produce a torque of 352 Nm and a power of 300 horses.

And its interesting to know that the car also runs on a Zero emission mode where it can do upto 50 km with top speed of 60km/hr. This seems to be a delight for city driving.

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Audi unveils the Premium Supermini in the Paris Motor Show

The concept is called S1 which will be revealed at the Paris Motor Show this month. Not much technical details about this premium hatchback are revealed the sources tell this will be a 1.4 liter engine and its interesting to know that the engine is some what a clone of the VW Polo’s engine.

But as it’s an Audi not VW many features will be exclusive to it like wider taller tires, upgraded suspension, a brake system, elegant looking trims, a rear spoiler and the easily noticeable LEDs.
Early next year this super hatch will be available in Europe and it will take some time to reach the United States and the other parts of the world.

Check the pictures it will give you an idea how the hatch will look like ..

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Audi and its plans for India

Audi is all set to increase the production India. Audi is currently the third largest luxury car manufacturer in India. Currently around 2,000 units are produced in the country and by the end of 2011 the company plans to sell 3,000 units.

To cater this need the production capacity will be increased and by 2015 the plant situated in Aurangabad, India will be able to produce 6,000 units every year.

“We prefer the most aspiring make up a market leader in volume. We were the last ones arrived in India, but growth is much more rapid as we could expect, “said Michael Perschke, Head of Audi of India.

Audi is planning to assemble the Q5 in India, the car is a compact SUV and will be affordable and competitively priced.

It has also been said that Audi will enter the used luxury car business in India.
And there are many other plans yet to be revealed to attract more customers.

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Audi steals green from Porsche

The MTM Audi R8 is dressed in a color which originally belongs to Porsche GT3 RS.

The color is somewhat green like a green apple. Apart from the color the notable exterior is the alloys or the MTM bimoto wheels in size 9*20 and 11*20 inches.

MTM also does a trick on the engine the horsepower is increased from 420 bhp to 560 bhp and the credit goes to the superchargers developed by MTM.

The engine modification can also be done on the V10 engine it is just some variations in the engine electronics done by MTM and it results in increase of almost 40 bhp.

For more sporty exhaust and roaring sound a new exhaust system is added which is evident on the rear of the car.

Check the car in an unusual color in the pictures.

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