2012 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG R-LINE WITH PHOTO

Volkswagen today unveiled the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, which will be sold initially in the German market. The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line includes interior and exterior updates, however, no performance modifications have been announced. To the outside of the truck, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line program offers new rear bumper with integrated diffuser and matte oval tailpipes of new side skirts and a front spoiler new R-Design.

The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is the new alloy wheels 20 "VW said it gave a sport chassis.

For the interior, featuring the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line range of threshold stainless steel plates

and pedals, a leather multifunction steering wheel, shift knob and aluminum and leather. The program also provides new front sport seats with electric 12-position and the combination of two-tone leather.

2012 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line is on sale for all engine options except the V6 hybrid IST.

The VW Touareg 2012 price list R-Line: V8 TDI of 1,840, - € (V6 2,200, - €), the "R-Line in 2935 to eight cylinders, - € (V6 3670, - €) Line A "plus" in the V8 TDI 3540, - € (V6 8330, - €).

UNVEILED 2011 MERCEDES F1 PETRONAS

Unveiled 2011 Mercedes F1 Petronas

Unveiled 2011 Mercedes F1 Photo

It's great to see Lotus to live and live! They have a lot of impressive works spotscars, and not against one, but two teams in F1, and in some way. This is a major car company Lotus Norfolk called T128 and his rival for the 2011 Formula 1 season in a unique livery. Not many details are in hand, but only to be powered by a Renault engine and a rear part of Red Bull.

Although he did not win anything, we are still happy that they are on board. And their fabulous car!

First Aston Martin One-77 New Picture

First Aston Martin One-77 New Picture

The official, ladies and gentlemen: Aston Martin has found a million dollars League ultra-hyper-super with the new One-77.

Now we know what you think of the One-77 has been released some time ago. But it is only now that the first example it left the factory, and gave his first lucky (and apparently very wealthy) customers. The delivery was less prominent place in Monaco, opposite the iconic Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo.

The One-77 has a stratospheric € 1.34 million (~ $ 1.8 million) price, but only if coupled to the first - if you were one of seventeen to move to their final customers order, the price would rise to £ 150,000 (~ $ 240k) for a final sticker of $ 2.04 billion, the first of 77 examples already given, the production cycle is set to conclude at the end of the year.the aston

BMW 1-Series GTR racer by Senkyr Motorsport

This BMW 1 series Coupe GTR by Czech racing team Senkyr Motorsport is based on the E82 1-Series.

There's a reason it looks so much like an M3 GTR - the 1-Series coupe chassis was used to create a car similar to the Senkyr Motorsport's own E92 M3 GTR (see last 3 photos) by adapting it for the wide body kit featured here.

Powering the 1-Series Coupe GTR is a twin-turbo 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder engine with a Senkyr intercooler. Total output is 300 kW (408 PS / 402 bhp) at 7200 rpm. Transmission is a 6-speed sequential Holinger RDS6 gearbox.

The racer features a KW Competition 3-way coilover suspension and KW springs.

Wheels are supplied by BBS Motorsport in 10 x 18-inch front and 12 x 18-inch rear wrapped in 270/650/R18 and 300/650/R18 tires, respectively.

Mercedes CLK 63 Black Series by RENNtech

U.S. tuner RENNtech has a new carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit for the Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 Black Series.

The body kit includes a front splitter, carbon air box, front brake air ducts, a rear diffuser and a DTM rear wing. That carbon air box features a vacuum chamber that adds up to 10 hp to the CLK Black Series total output.

But those 10 extra horses don't come cheap. The air box is priced at $2795 while the front splitter and rear diffuser cost $2450 and $3250, respectively. The DTM wing comes it at $3350.

All carbon components are available in either a matte or gloss finish.

RENNtech is also offering a suspension upgrade too with front ($1250) and rear ($945) adjustable camber bushings for improved handling and braking.

2012 Ford Focus First Riding

2012 Ford Focus First Riding

And should not be surprised by the notion of a compact car with Grand Touring features and amazing fuel economy. The new creations like the Hyundai Elantra and the Chevrolet Cruze made in the compact car segment of the most hotly contested in the market, putting pressure on the strings of combatants as long as the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla in the process. But while the Cruze and Elantra proved that great content can come in small packages with lower price tags, there is a growing sense of fun to launch small car may be at risk for travelers who have inherited genes smooth-riding of his brothers.

In a sense it was almost inevitable evolution. Whereas the compact segment once served a cornucopia of attractions that were out of power, but much to market manipulation has shown that more than anything else, the buyers of this land want to be. In an attempt to draw any copper cent, Hyundai and Chevrolet shelved the independent rear suspension in their respective cases for the design much cheaper torsion beam.

G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane GS

G-Power has unveiled the new Hurricane GS, which is the world's fastest LPG-powered vehicle.

Based on the BMW M5 (E60), the GS features an SK II package with an LPG conversion, two ASA superchargers, a water-cooled intercooler, and a remapped ECU. Thanks to these modifications, the 5.0-liter V10 engine produces 660 PS (485 kW / 650 hp) and 650 Nm (479 Nm) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 11.4 seconds, and onto a top speed of 333 km/h (207 mph).

While G-Power touts the fact that LPG is "50% less expensive per litre than petrol," the package costs a whopping €33,571.43 ($43,400) - excluding installation. Of course, if that hasn't dissuaded you, at least your CO2 emissions will be cut by roughly 15%.

The previous title holder for fastest LPG car was the AC Schnitzer GP3.10 GAS POWERED BMW 3-Series Coupe (E92) which achieved 318.1 km/h (197 mph).

Audi Q7 by MR Car Design

MR Car design has a tuning kit that turns the Audi Q7 4.2 TDI into the 'Floating on a Cloud Q-Seven'.

The German tuner, headed by Marc Reilly, starts with a few touches to the body including new LED daytimers and LED indicator strips.

For an output upgrade, the 4.2 liter TDI diesel engine gets a new K & N air filter and some ECU optimization that dials power up to 374 PS/275 kW (series 326 PS/240 kW) and 870 Nm (642 lb-ft) of torque (series 760 Nm/560 lb-ft). MR Car Design also offers to lift the "tiresome" (as they describe it) Vmax and remove any electronic speed limit.

The Erftstadt-based tuner provides the Q7 with new 22-inch alloy wheels, MRGT22, in 9.5 x 22 dimensions with Icebear (polar bear) W300 tires sized 265/35R22. Electronic suspension lowering is also on offer.

For the cabin, customers can opt to borrow the steering wheel from the current Audi RS6 - a special request option by MR Car Design.

Audi A1 1.4 TSI by Senner Tuning

Senner Tuning has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Audi A1 1.4 TSI.

To give the car some extra pep, the tuner installed a new air box, a revised ECU, and a stainless steel dual exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the four-cylinder engine produces 115 kW (156 PS / 154 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 25 kW (34 PS / 34 hp) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).

On the design front, the car boasts a 35mm reduced ride height and 18-inch Corniche Monza wheels with Hankook S1 Evo tires.

The package is priced from €4,590 ($6,125), but owners can opt for additional items including a sport suspension, carbon fiber trim, and LED tail lights.

Panamera Moby Dick by Edo Competition

If there was ever an appropriate name for an over-juiced tuner model it's 'Moby Dick'.

German tuner Edo Competition touts the Panamera Moby Dick as the most powerful Panamera Turbo around, and there is no evidence to doubt that.

The Moby Dick comes in a 750 PS (740 bhp / 552 kW) with the twin-turbo V8 dialed up 50 percent from its standard 500 PS (493 bhp / 368 kW). 0 to 100 km/h acceleration clocks in at under 4 seconds and top speed, depending on tires, can reach 340 km/h (211 mph).

The Ahlen (Westphalia), Germany-based tuner also provides a revised exhaust system with quad stainless steel exhaust pipes and butterfly valves fitted into a carbon rear diffuser. Edo Competition also provides a lowering module and 22-inch wheels.

An aerodynamics package from Mansory is also part of this unique Moby Dick, installed upon customer request.

For the inside, Edo Competition offers a highly-personalized finish with customers choosing their own leather and fabrics and trims in fine wood, lacquer, metal or carbon fiber.

Successful Test For Audi R18 at Sebring

Successful Test For Audi R18 at Sebring

Audi has officially put its new R18 Le Mans race and all nine of its pilot plant to test. The pair closed cockpit Bruisers Audi R15 and the latest generation of TDI spent some time lapping Sebring as part of preparations for the 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. Each frame of pilots managed to get some seat time in three vehicles. Oddly enough, Audi has made it clear that R15 "Plus Plus" campaign in 12 Hours of Sebring this year. Audi generally use the place as a trial run for new hardware, before coming to France.

At this stage it appears that R18 will enjoy his debut race at Le Mans in place. Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich said the Sebring offers a unique test of any race car mechanics and the hot, dry weather in Florida are more conducive to experimentation than the European sites. Hit the jump for the full wind pressure.

Black Cat Chevrolet Camaro SS by Speed Box

German tuner Speed Box has a new compressor kit and a few other goodies ready for one of the most iconic American muscle cars - the Camaro SS.

That compressor kit for the newly christened 'Black Cat' dials up the power rating on the Camaro SS to 625 PS (460 kW) on the 6.2 liter V8 - up substantially from the series 432 PS (318 kW). The compressor kits is priced at €8,999.

Performance is also boosted care of the BORLA stainless steel exhaust system (€999 without tailpipes). Speed Box also adds H&R coilovers (€1,272) and offers optional H&R stabilizers for €530 for an improved handling on those curvy German 'Landstrassen' (country roads).

The Herten, Germany-based tuner also borrows some 22-inch rims from retailer Schmidt Revolution for the 'Rhino' wheels which feature 265/30-R22 and 295/25-R22 tires, front and back, respectively, wrapped around the 10 x 22" and 11 x 22" rims. Cost for the wheels package is €3,999. Rims are also available in 9 x 20".

It's a performance-oriented package but Speed Box also offers that 'Black Cat' matte body paintwork for the Camaro SS priced at €3,500.

Rolls-Royce Phantom EW by Wald International

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Extend Wheelbase is an exceedingly rare car, but Wald International has just unveiled a new styling package for the luxury behemoth.

Dubbed the Sports Line Black Bison Edition, the package includes a Bentley-esque front bumper, modified side skirts, and an extended rear bumper. Other goodies include front fender vents, LED daytime running lights, and a trunk-mounted spoiler. If that hasn't won you over, the company also offers forged 24-inch Renovatio wheels.

Since there are no engine modifications, power is provided by a 6.75-liter V12 engine with 453 hp (460 PS / 338 kW) and 720 Nm (531 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, before hitting a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).

Team Lotus reveals T128

Team Lotus - not to be confused with the Lotus Renault GP Team - has unveiled its 2011 Formula 1 car.

Even if that naming clash is still to be dragged through the courts, thankfully the team has decided not to swap last season’s green and yellow colour scheme for a gold and black one. At least that means spectators will be able to tell the numerous Lotuses apart.



The big changes are under the paintjob, though. Gone are 2010’s Cosworth engines, replaced by motors from Renault which have been combined with gearboxes and hydraulics systems courtesy of Red Bull Technologies.

Together with more aggressive aerodynamics and revised suspension, the Norfolk-based team seems confident that the improved package will be good enough to let drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli score some points in 2011.



Mike Gascoyne, Chief Technical Officer, said: ‘I think that basically this car looks like a front-running car in every area. We said very clearly that we want to start challenging the established teams and I think that's very achievable.’ Fighting talk indeed.



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2012 Fiat 500 at 38MPG , 30 mpg city

2012 Fiat 500 at 38MPG , 30 mpg city

The EPA has released estimated fuel economy rating of 2012 Fiat 500 sedan and it looks like a compact car near the top of the list as a small hybrid cars, but 40 mpg.

When combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, 2012 Fiat 500 averages 30/38 mpg (city / highway), or 33 total. Replace the 6-speed automatic transmission and a Fiat 500 may be 27/34 and 30 mpg combined.

2012 Fiat 500 is available in three different models including the entry-level Pop $ 15,995 model, the Sport version of the release of $ 17,995 and $ 19,995 of the Lounge. Fiat expects the Fiat 500 Sport is a bestseller.

Recycling:. Hit showrooms in spring 2011, the U.S. version of the Fiat 500 is powered by Fiat 's 1.4L engine, 4 cylinder Multi-tech system offers increased power prices up to 10 percent and reduced fuel consumption and emissions by up to 10 percent compared to competitive engines. for the 500 start at $ 15,500.

831 PS Audi RS6 Avant

As standard, the now discontinued Audi RS6 Avant came with a BMW M5-beating 571 bhp (426 kW / 579 PS) from its 5.0 litre twin-turbo V10 engine.

But now a couple of UK tuners have gotten together to raise that to a massive 819 bhp (611 kW / 831 PS), also increasing torque by over 50% to 977 Nm (720 lb/ft) in the process.



Dorset-based Turbo Dynamics is responsible for fettling the turbochargers, while MRC Tuning of Banbury adds a Stage 3 remap for the ECU, a new fuelling kit, 3” down pipes and revised air intakes.

The result is a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) time of just 3.6 seconds, plus an electronically limited top speed of 217.5 mph (350 km/h).



For anyone tempted to get hold of a used RS6 to convert, there are currently over twenty examples listed on Auto Trader. Prices start at just under £47,000.

2012 Noble M600 eye-watering 650-hp

2012 Noble M600 eye-watering 650-hp

Worldwide a car that is currently full of new hybrids, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, is very satisfying to see some supercars still ongoing. Meet the new 2,012 Noble 600 (this is not the first), the fact that the Porsche 911 Turbo Noble M400 hunting.

Besides being amazing, bearing the 2012 Noble M600 engine big ass and weighs only 2.750 pounds. You should expect the punishment to come in this paper to blow your tie is exactly what they will do.

Noble M600 power comes from a mid-mounted 4.4L V8 Yamaha twin turbo to a vacancy of 650 hp at 6800 rpm and 604 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. What do we mean by accessible? Noble M600 has three APC (Adaptive Performance Control) parameters, includinag road, track and race. Mode makes Noble M600 Road 450-hp; Track mode is 550-hp, and in race mode, sends Noble M600 also that the wheels do all the 650-hp. Mated to a 6-speed manual Graziano, the 2012 Noble M600 is 0 to 120 km / h in 8.9 seconds with a top speed of 225 mph (estimated).

2011 Limited Edition Fiat Abarth 500 Gulf

2011 Limited Edition Fiat Abarth 500 Gulf

Originally built as a one-off to celebrate the anniversary of the Gulf of 10 years in Luxembourg, Fiat has decided to conduct a limited production of this 500th Custom More than 500, this is Abarth 500 esseesse a model that makes 160-hp, more than 101 HP of the standard car.

Because Luxembourg is a small country, limited edition is very low, with only 10 cars being built. With orange and blue livery, the interior of the car is Sabelt racing with files in the infamous regime painted orange / blue. The price is about $ 35,000.This here is real, genuine Fiat Abarth 500 Limited Edition of the Persian Gulf, Beef Special, described Autopolis Fiat dealership in Luxembourg. We say this because just yesterday I said that specific unit and Fiat photoshoped photos of those who made the rounds of the Internet. Although friends and Auto55 Autofans carefully the history of the official press release, we were wondering what a mini with a classic Italian racing symbol appear in real life.

Today, our meditation ended as Director of Marketing and Communication Autopolis Luxembourg dropped the first shots of the real life of the car in our mailbox. We believe that Fiat would have published these pictures instead of "grabbing from the start, but we'll give them props for keeping a watchful eye on the web-o-sphere and respond quickly to our messages.

2011 BMW 2.0-liter Turbo

2011 BMW 2.0-liter Turbo

As confirmed yesterday by the CEO of BMW of North America, Jim O'Donnell, 4-cylinder turbo BMW will come to the U.S. later this year. Currently, BMW has officially confirmed that the 4-cylinder engines will return to the U.S. lineup for the first time since 1999.

The engine is the same unit, which recently made its debut in Europe 2011 BMW X1 xDrive28i. 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo direct injection TwinPower powerful and recruitment of BMW Valvetronic control produces 240 hp and 260 Nm of torque. It 's more BMW aspirated 3.0L inline 6-cylinder engine.

This new four-cylinder engine uses a double-even scroll turbo technology in the engine's 3.0-liter N55. Maximum power is rated at 240 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and maximum torque - 260 foot-pounds of it - is delivered at 1,250 rpm. By moving to a smaller cylinder, turbocharged, direct injection engines, we can expect the cars to the present four new 2.0-liter will get a bump in good health in fuel economy over current models to six cylinders.

BMW still has to be noted that the models receive the new 2.0-liter turbo, but since the manufacturer specifically says it offers more power and torque than the current atmosphere line 3.0-liter six, which would not be surprised to know that all cars with a 28 tenth or 30i, the final name will now be powered by four piston mill. Previous reports have suggested that the Z4 sDrive30i now use the power of four cylinders, and we're betting rounds 1 and 3, and X1, will the turbo-four treatments. Follow the jump for the official press release.

DS4 is Most Beautiful Car

Citroën’s DS4 has been declared Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2011 at the International Automobile Festival, which is currently taking place at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris, France.

The decision was based solely on a public internet ballot, with voters allowed to choose from a shortlist of seven different models. None of the candidates could have a retail price tag exceeding €50,000.



Emerging as a clear winner, the DS4 received 45% of all the hundreds of thousands of votes cast.



Of course, beauty and good design are subjective things, but it’s arguable that the opposition wasn’t exactly strong. Indeed, although some of the cars on the shortlist could be described as ‘elegant’, ‘striking’ or even ‘purposeful’, ‘beautiful’ is possibly too strong an adjective for any of them.

Most Beautiful Car of the Year 2011
Position	Model
1	Citroën DS4
2	BMW 5 Series Saloon
3	Honda CR-Z Hybrid
4	Renault Wind
U	Mini Countryman
U	Infiniti M37
U	Volvo V60
U = Unclassified

As well as the Most Beautiful Car award and an exhibition of concept cars, the International Automobile Festival also sees Jury Grand Prizes being given to reward artistic automotive creations:



Most Beautiful Concept Car of the Year



Nominees

Kia Pop

Jaguar C-X75

Renault DéZir

Bertone Pandion



Winner

Jaguar C-X75



Most Beautiful Interior of the Year



Nominees

Honda CR-Z Hybrid

Citroën DS4

Mini Countryman

Infiniti M37



Winner

Citroën DS4



Most Beautiful Book of the Year



Nominees

Gotha de l'Automobile Française - E-T-A-I - Laurent Friry and Claude Rouxel

Joyaux Automobiles des Maharadjahs - E-T-A-I - Gautam Sen

Carrosserie, une histoire de style - La Martiniere - Serge Bellu

60 voitures des années 60 - DUPUIS - Jidéhem



Winner

Gotha de l'Automobile Française - E-T-A-I - Laurent Friry and Claude Rouxel



Most Beautiful Photo of the Year



Nominees

‘Jump’ - Jari Matti Latvala in a Ford Focus. WRC 2010 Rally New Zealand, 09-05-2010 - François Baudin (Agence DPPI)

‘Etincelles’ - Dario Franchitti (Ganassi). Indycar race at Homestead, Miami, USA, 02-10-2010 - Jean-François Galeron

‘Marchand de Sable’ - Nasser Al Attiyah, Volkswagen race Touareg, Kalmoukie desert, Silk Way Rallye 2010, Dakar series 2010 - Eric Vargiolu (Agence DPPI)

‘La Dolce Vita’ - Jaguar Type C, 1000 Miglia. Tuscany, Italy, 07-05-2010 - Cathy Dubuisson



Winner

‘Marchand de Sable’ - Eric Vargiolu



Most Beautiful Advertising Film of the Year



Nominees

Fiat: ‘Brainstorming’ - Marcel Paris (France)

Mercedes-Benz: ‘The Best or Nothing’ - Jung von Matt / Alster Hamburg (International)

Citroën: ‘Dog’ - Agence H (France)

Alfa Romeo: ‘Uma Thurman’ - Leo Burnett, USA (International)



Winner

Mercedes-Benz: ‘The Best or Nothing’



Top Prize for Design



Winner

Bertone



Top Prize for the Environment



Winner

BMW Efficient Dynamics



Top Prize for Art



Winner

BMW M3 GT2 Jeff Koons Artcar



Top Prize of the Festival



Winner

Mercedes-Benz CLS



Jury’s Special Top Prize



Winner

Adrien Maeght



The Palme d’Or



Winner

Red Bull Racing - Dieter Mateschitz / Sebastian Vettel / Adrian Newey





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Ferrari F150 unveiled

Scuderia Ferrari has become the first Formula 1 team to reveal its 2011 car.



Unveiled at Maranello, Italy, Ferrari’s new challenger is named F150 to honour the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. Continuing the patriotic theme, it also sports a prominent Italian Tricolore on the rear wing.

Changes to the 2011 car, which has an internal code name of 662, have primarily been made to comply with this season’s revised FIA regulations. That means no double diffuser or blown rear wing, but KERS makes a return and the rear wing is now hydraulically adjustable. Other modifications are courtesy of stricter safety rules regarding cockpit protection, wheel retention and crash testing.



A continued ban on development means the Ferrari’s engine is largely unaltered, although work has been done to improve reliability. The team has also taken the opportunity to completely redesign the rear suspension and tweak that at the front, while the Brembo braking system has been totally revamped too.

But it’s not just those changes that need evaluating ahead of the first race in Bahrain, because there’s also the switch from Bridgestone to Pirelli tyres to factor in, plus Ferrari is saying that the aerodynamic package isn’t yet final. With only fifteen days of pre-season testing allowed, it should all make for a packed schedule.



Ferrari is expecting great things from the F150, especially after Fernando Alonso managed to lose the 2010 drivers’ championship to Sebastian Vettel by just four points, and the team ended up in third spot on the constructors’ table behind Red Bull and McLaren. Both team boss Stefano Domenicali and company president Luca Di Montezemolo are making it very clear that victory in 2011 is the only objective.



And finally, if you’re privileged to drive for one of the top-ranking teams in Formula 1 and you get invited to a nice event to launch a new car, then showing a bit of enthusiasm might be appropriate. Obviously not if your name is Alonso, who - judging by the pictures - was in full miserable git mode. Again.

Somewhere else you'd rather be, Fernando? Check out that body language.

Go on, give us a smile...

Think launches City van

Norwegian electric vehicle maker Think has added a new model to its range.



The City N van, which is based on the existing City car, has European type approval, a 237 kg load capacity and 700 litres of cargo space. It will be joined by the larger 900 litre capacity Compact van later this year, with the possibility of more variants to follow.

Short, urban journeys are likely to be all that the City N van is suited to, thanks to a 100 mile (160 km) range and an eight hour recharge time for its lithium-ion battery system. Its load lugging ability won’t be able to compete with establish petrol- or diesel-powered small vans, either. The Ford Fiesta Van, for example, can transport a payload of 507 kg.



However, for niche operations where there’s no need to travel great distances, the Think’s low running costs could prove advantageous.



One underlying issue that Think needs to sort out is its distribution network, as currently its vehicles are only available in the United States, Austria, the Netherlands and Norway. Progress on this is promised during 2011.

Nissan COTY Trophy for leaf 2011

Now, before someone adds a comment of the sort "in other related news, Audi unveiled the new A6", let us make it clear that we're not reporting on the actual Car of the Year (COTY) 2011 results, which were announced in late November 2010, but on the special ceremony that took place at the Pavillion Gabriel in Paris earlier this week to hand over the trophy to this year's winner, the new Nissan Leaf.
The trophy was received by Nissan Motor Co.'s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn, who of course, was extremely happy with the results.
"It is a great honor for Nissan LEAF to be recognized as the European Car of the Year - the first all-electric car to receive this distinction, " said Mr. Ghosn. "Like previous Car of the Year winners, Nissan LEAF is an appealing, competitive car, with no compromise on style, features, safety, performance or handling. Yet it stands apart as an innovative car that reflects a clear vision of the future of transportation - a vision of sustainable mobility."

Speaking at the ceremony Håkan Matson, president of the CoTY jury said: "I am convinced that we will see other electric cars named Car of the Year in the future. But when we do, we must always remember that only one can be the first. And that is why Nissan LEAF Car of the Year 2011 is - and will remain - so very special," said Håkan Matson, president of the CoTY jury, speaking at the ceremony.
You can view the results in detail here, but we'll remind you that the 58 jury members from 23 European countries placed the all-electric Nissan Leaf in first place with 257 points, followed by the Alfa Romeo Giulietta with 248 points and the Opel Meriva small MPV with 244 points. This is the second time Nissan has won the COTY, the first being in 1993 with the Micra, which became the first ever Japanese model to win the accolade. 

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