Volkswagen introduced the Beetle Cabrio in Los Angeles

Incredible as busy after Paris Salon brands continue to present new models in next rooms. Next we see the hands of Volkswagen are the Beetle Cabrio, which have already been revealed images and preliminary information. Its debut will take place at the next Hall of Los Angeles.

With this model the new range will be fully Beetle and the Germans will gain market share, although it is difficult to reach the 330,000 units produced the original Beetle (between 1949 and 1980, of course).

As usual, the roof is canvas, which makes the car lighter and easier (as well as economic) that if rigid, but also has disadvantages, like everything. Completely opens electrical approximately 10 seconds and can be operated up to the 48km / h. This model have the most peculiar characteristics, being a convertible plays a trick on the trunk, cube 225 liters, extendable folded down the rear seats.

As a weakness of the convertibles is the rollover safety, has thought of a rollover protection system effectively. As usual in the rafters two extensible modules behind the rear seats. If the airbag control unit detects rollover these parameters are automatically deployed.

As for engines, starting with a 1.2 TSI with 105 hp on gas can reach the 2.0 TSI 200HP or if too 160 in the 1.4 TSI. The diesel will be the mythical 1.6 and 2.0 TDI with 105 and 140HP. The starting price for Germany's 1.2 TSI is set at 21,350 euros.

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New details of the Mazda3 MPS 2013 and prices for UK confirmed

The Japanese brand has released the list of prices in the UK will have the new 2013 Mazda3 MPS. This model is known in America as MazdaSpeed3. Aesthetically, the new Mazda3 MPS is a difference Mazda3 very basic elements identification number as is the case for example, the new alloy wheels 18 inches specific.

In the rear of the car, we are just under the acronym identifying the optics of this edition. It also has some elements painted in a color 'Black Mica' such as the new spoiler or mirrors. Mechanically continues to make use of a 2.3-liter supercharged engine that achieves the maximum speed of 250 km/h.

This engine is coupled to a gearbox six-speed manual and a new limited slip differential (LSD). In the UK, available from 29.000 euros approximately relative to the current exchange rate and the brand will offer a variety of colors to customize the model: Aluminium Silver, Black Mica, Crystal White Pearlescent and Velocity Red, all at no additional cost any.

The new Volkswagen Golf could be manufactured in Mexico

This is what we can deduce from a recent statement by the CEO of Volkswagen for the middle Automotive News and confirming the rumors about the possibility that the German brand manufactured in Mexico the new Volkswagen Golf. However, it has also made ​​it clear that this decision will be meditated quietly and the final answer will be given for the month of December this year.

Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen, says it is true that the brand is considering the possibility of the seventh generation of this compact car to manufacture in Mexico. It would be built on the ground that the mark is in Puebla.

At first the rumors pointed to Chattanooga as the site, but this plant is almost at the limit of its production and of course would not output to demand that this new generation will. One of the advantages of manufacturing in North America the new Golf, the savings would import costs and easier to sell this product in that market.

Recall that the new Volkswagen Golf also will be manufactured at two plants in China and the brand has in Germany. When the brand makes a decision or another we will let you know.