2013 Cadillac ATS

Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, an all-new compact luxury sports sedan intended to challenge the world's best premium cars.

The rear-drive ATS brings Cadillac's blend of technologically driven performance, elegance and design to a new audience of spirited drivers. The Cadillac ATS is a new expression of Cadillac's Art & Science execution philosophy, built on a foundation of driving dynamics and mass efficiency.

Nearly 50/50 weight balance
Cadillac's first five-link independent rear suspension using lightweight, high-strength steel and efficient straight link

designs
A multi-link double-pivot MacPherson-strut front suspension with direct-acting stabilizer bar
Driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping
Premium (belt driven) electric variable-effort steering gear from ZF Steering Systems
Four-channel ABS with available Brembo performance brakes
Available all-wheel drive
Cadillac ATS will offer both manual and automatic transmission options, along with rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive configurations.
The Cadillac ATS will deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg.

"Low weight gives the Cadillac ATS a more nimble and controllable feel, while also optimizing the performance and efficiency of the powertrains," said David Masch, ATS chief engineer.

This helps offset the weight of the engine and transmission at the front of the vehicle, helping the Cadillac ATS deliver its near-perfect 50/50 weight balance, while also contributing to lower noise and vibration. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard and 18-inch wheels are available.

CUE and ATS technologies
The ATS is offered with Cadillac CUE, a comprehensive, in-vehicle experience that merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls and commands for information and entertainment data. The Cadillac ATS is offered as a well-equipped standard model and in Luxury, Performance and Premium Collections.

Full Speed Range Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Brake Assist
The advanced technology safety features complement the Cadillac ATS's roster of other safety features, including eight standard air bags (10 with optional features), safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system with traction control and four-wheel disc brakes with four-channel ABS.

2013 Cadillac ATS also features OnStar standard for one year.
ATS Delivers New Levels of Control and Refinement
The 2013 Cadillac ATS delivers a driving experience that advances the brand's performance legacy with a balance of racetrack-honed control and uncompromising refinement.

Cadillac's first five-link independent rear suspension, using high-strength steel and efficient straight link designs
Driver-adjustable FE3 sport suspension with Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping
Four-channel ABS with available Brembo performance brakes
Available all-wheel drive.

A strong body structure is the backbone for the Cadillac ATS's driving experience. That comes from an optimal suspension geometry and advanced damping control - and the ATS packs both."

At the rear of the ATS is the first five-link independent suspension in a Cadillac. As with the front suspension, the five-link design creates virtual pivot points that the ATS's engineers used for geometry optimization.

"Using an aluminum cradle would have reduced the ATS's overall weight, but we found a few extra pounds at the rear suspension helped get the front/rear weight balance closer to the optimal 50-50 ratio," said David Masch, ATS chief engineer.

Seventeen-inch (17x8-inch) wheels used with 225/40-series tires are standard and 18x8-inch wheels and 255/35-series rubber are offered on the Cadillac ATS, with run-flat tires. Models with the FE3 suspension feature 18x9-inch rear wheels.

MRC, electric power steering and other advanced control

systems
Supporting the ATS's new suspension designs are advanced damping, steering and braking systems, including Magnetic Ride Control.

All Cadillac ATS models come with a premium electric, variable-assist power steering gear from ZF Steering Systems.

2013 Porsche Boxster

Never before in the history of the Porsche Boxster was a change of generation so comprehensive. Porsche has brought out a brand new generation of its entry-level Boxster convertible, one that’s lighter, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient than the model it replaces.

Once again both a Boxster and sportier Boxster S will be available. Porsche promises the cars are roughly 15 percent more fuel-efficient than previous models. To enhance driving dynamics yet further, Porsche offers the Sport Chrono Package as an optional extra, featuring dynamic transmission mounts for the first time. Also new in the Boxster is Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with a mechanical rear axle differential lock that varies the level of torque sent to each of the rear wheels.

Charismatic flat-six 'boxer' engines
The new generation Porsche roadster makes its debut in the classic Porsche pairing of Boxster and Boxster S. The new power unit fitted in the Porsche Boxster delivers 265 hp (195 kW) from a 2.7 litre displacement - 10 hp more than its larger capacity predecessor.

Porsche Intelligent Performance
Fuel consumption for the Porsche Boxster with PDK is 7.7 l/100 km (36.7 mpg imp), and 8.0 l/100 km (35.3 mpg imp) for the Boxster S. To enhance the driving dynamics further, the Sport Chrono Package option is offered on the Boxster, featuring Dynamic Transmission Mounts for the first time.

The new Porsche Boxster
The Boxster is priced from £37,589, and from £45,384 for the Boxster S.

The new Porsche Boxster models are expected in U.S. showrooms in early summer 2012. The basic list price will be $49,500 for the Boxster and $60,900 for the Boxster S, not including a $950 destination charge.

2012 Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

The Volvo XC60 Concept is a plug-in hybrid electric car, a hybrid extremely cheap and powerful vehicle for high performance in each.

"Technology is the Plug-in Hybrid Concept XC60 is as brilliant as it is unique," said Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volvo Car Corporation.

Pure Power Hybrid - three cars in one
The driver selects the drive mode via three buttons on the dashboard. I give the car keys three different temperaments: Pure, Hybrid and Power.

Pure the car only by its electric motor power as much as possible. With the certification standards of the United States, emissions from electricity generation, fuel consumption in the continuous driving time is 50 mpg combined. The gasoline engine with 280 hp and 380 Nm (280 Nm) electric motor with 70 hp and 200 Nm (148 Nm) combined.

Four-cylinder with the same performance as a six-cylinder
The front wheels of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid from a four-cylinder turbo gasoline VEA neighbor (Volvo Environmental Architecture) family of engine power. The concept car is wearing a distinctive "T8", which emphasizes the combination of high performance 350-hp

four-cylinder engine and an electric motor.
fuel consumption up to 35 percent improved engines of similar power.

Integrated Starter Generator
The engine of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid does not have the conventional starter and alternator.

Charge the battery at home
The back of the Volvo XC60 Concept plug-in hybrid is powered by an electric motor of 70 hp. It also means that more power is available to drive the car.

Power four-wheel drive
The electric four-wheel drive Volvo XC60 in Plug-in Hybrid Concept is activated by pressing the AWD (All Wheel Drive) button. Instead of conventional power drive wheel mechanical power transmission between the control unit distributes power to the front wheels engine and rear axle with electric drive. If saving is enabled, the generator and the upper parts of the battery if necessary.