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The result of the annual Car of the Year election is Monday has become known within. The car that this prestigious title for a year may carry the VW Golf.

This year was the candidate of the Car of the Year --eight cars: the Renault Clio, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Ford B-Max, Peugeot 208, Volvo V40, Hyundai i30, Volkswagen and Toyota GT86 cum Subaru BRZ.

From this list, the jury chose the winner with a score of 404 points. In the second place, the Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ (202 points) and as number three, the Volvo V40 (189 points) from the bus. In 1992 won the VW Golf even once.

Reason
the reason for the profit of the Golf gave the jury the following argument: "The new Golf is appreciated for its overall balance and exceptional performance in terms of safety, fuel efficiency, dynamics and comfort. The cabin has a classic style with analog instruments, is spacious and has excellent feel and materials that contribute to the noticeable quality.

Last years title went to the Opel Ampera and his U.S. counterpart Chevrolet Volt. On 2 ended the Volkswagen Up, followed by the Ford Focus. In 2011 was the Nissan Leaf top, in 2010 it was the Volkswagen Polo. The election was first held in 1964, with the Rover 2000 winner.

The complete results are as follows:
1. VW Golf 414 points
2. Toyota GT86 * 202
3. Volvo V40 189
4. Ford B-Max 148
5. Mercedes A Class 138
6. Renault Clio 128
7. Peugeot 208 120
8. Hyundai i30 111
* = With Subaru BRZ

Ford Transit Custom 2012: Preview of the restyling of the model. The renovation of the Ford Transit, a commercial vehicle in Europe, and most of the world, could take over ... Now comes fully renovated and last name Custom to customize the model even more, because despite being a working model incorporates the latest technology and all the experience of a renowned brand. Since then, many renovations incorporated into the Ford Transit Custom, so better for you to discover yourself ...

Restyling of the Ford Transit Custom ...
When we think of a truck or van work, one of the first models we imagine is the Ford Transit, one of the most popular commercial vehicles in Europe and worldwide. After the presentation of Ford Tourneo at Geneva Motor Show last March in the house of blue oval has officially unveiled to the public and the press, the new look of the Ford Transit Custom 2012.

Thus, the new generation of Ford have decided to add Custom to the name, first to underline the relationship with the concept car presented at the event, and on the other, to further differentiate the transit of current models.

Although only a commercial vehicle, the new Ford Transit Custom incorporates all the technology and experience of the American company, to create a means of commercial transport, which its segment from the top of it.

Changes in design for marketing
For starters, the aesthetic is completely new and inspired by the latest design of Ford in Kinetic Design, being able to give new impetus to the model stopped and parked. Compared to the old model, still maintains the old style, the new generation of Transit is more personal and modern.

In all likelihood, the new Ford Transit Custom 2012 will be comprehensive vehicle sales, following the most recent business philosophy of American household. And is that while Ford, tended to have different ranges depending on the market, mainly in the U.S. and Europe, now aims to create models that suit their marketing worldwide, achieving an overall cost savings.

The new Transit is available in several configurations, as seen in the gallery of official images from the classical model to model truck ... also will release a short wheelbase, whose total length is 4.97 meters.

In both cases, the cargo compartment of the Ford Transit is huge and regularly, where you can load the objects, including a length of 340 cm in the long wheelbase version, or up to three meters in the regular version. The maximum load capacity ranging from 600 to 1,400 kg, depending on the version chosen and seating position.

Interior and furnishing
inside, comfort reflects the same trend as the most recent road models like the Ford Focus. Space is plentiful, but the functionality is still one of the main features, including the new model, combined with better quality and finish.

Regarding the provision does not seem nearly that of a commercial vehicle as it incorporates six airbags, front airbags, side and curtain ESP stability control, torque vector control, Ford Sync media system, lane-keeping system sensors, sensor alert and rearview camera, among many other cutting-edge innovations.

In short, the commercial vehicle is manufactured in Turkey, and goes on sale later this year around the world, without making distinctions between the U.S. and Europe ... So far we do not know prices, but will soon published. See the Ford Transit Custom 2012, the promotion spot...

Toyota plans to withdraw almost 730.000 vehicle in United States and Canada to fix (Recall) due to a problem in the drivers airbag and a switch that can cause the vehicles could not be turned on.

Toyota said it had learned of the accident injury caused by both of these conditions.
Recall due to damage to the cable affects the United States truck Tacoma 495.000 and 17.178 in Canada with a model year 2005 to 2009. "Due to the combination of the spiral cable design steering wheel and unique characteristics of the chassis to Tacoma, friction between the spiral cable and anchoring in the spiral cable steering wheel may occur in several vehicles," Toyota said in a statement, Wednesday (7/3).

"Friction from time to time may result in a loss of connectivity to the drivers airbag module. If connectivity is lost, the airbag warning light on the instrument panel will stay lit after the vehicle is turned on and the drivers air bag may not be active, blocking the inflating airbag when an accident. "Says automotive corporate Spokesman.

The withdrawal because of a stop lamp (brake/stop lights) affect 70.500 car Camry and 116,000-Venza in the United States along with vehicle Camry and 2,379 Venza 27.737 with model year 2009 to 2011.

Toyota said it in the process to obtain the spare parts needed and will notify owners when spare parts are available. Repairs will be performed at no cost.

Ford Focus: top-selling vehicle in the world in the first half of 2012. The Ford Focus has become its own right in the worlds best selling vehicle in the first half of this year, surpassing the half-million units. Of these, 153 400 model went to the European market, which lifts him to the top of the models sold globally. The new Focus has plenty of equipment and the most modern, multiple versions, both 4 and 5 door, and best of all, the best engine of the year, the Ecoboost, and for this reason, it becomes the Focus, in the best-selling vehicle in the world in the first half of 2012. Find out ...

More than half a million units ...
The model of the American manufacturer Ford Focus has been the best selling car in the world during the first seven months of the year, with 522,821 units, according to IHS data indicate Automotive.

From the U.S. House have stressed that the automobile over half a million sold worldwide, about 153,400 units were distributed in Europe, allowing you to put Ford ahead of other car manufacturers in Europe, as in the rest of the world.

The American house sold more than 860,000 units of this car in 2011 and has 350 million vehicles produced in the 109 years of company history.

Some features of the best-selling model
The new Focus features with various technological innovations such as the security system Active City Stop, Turns to Parking Assistance, Aid to Maintain Lane, the Lane Departure Warning, the Traffic Sign Recognition or Lo Light Automatic Change , among many other elements.

Moreover, the versions come with five-and four-door and wagon option. This year we launched the sports version of the Focus ST, with an output of 250 hp, while in 2013 it will begin to market the Focus Electric, the manufacturer like Mazda.

Is it because your engine, the Ecoboost?
The Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost will be available in 100 and 125 horsepower offering as discussed below very low fuel consumption without sacrificing good performance. The incorporation of this new engine is the disappearance of known atmospheric 1.6 contained in the catalog of the Focus.

Highlights are the reductions in consumption. The 1.0 Ecoboost 100 hp 4.8-liter says consume combined consumption per 100 km, increasing to 5 liters in DE125 hp version.

As mentioned, this reduction does not mean rejecting consumer benefits, thus the 125-hp Ecoboost has a top speed of 193 km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100km / h in 11.3 seconds, the 100 hp variant is a little more slowly, remaining in the 185 km / h and 12.5 seconds for the 0-100km / h.

For the new Focus consume less have added the latest technology available, incorporating systems such as Start & Stop. Another system is incorporated in charge of opening and closing the grill according to the needs, to improve aerodynamics, and therefore consumption, called Active Grille Shutter. Discover the best selling car so far this year...