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Did the king?. Precisely the same thought we did yesterday when the first relevant figures on sales of the Tesla Model S alerted us to the fact that perhaps the big German luxury sedans are in doubt thanks to the good work of Tesla. Precisely because of this fact the Mercedes Class S 2013 has been deeply restructured to remain the king of the big sedans. The time render judgment, we are sure.

No doubt the launch of a luxury saloon is always a very important event for each brand. They put all their effort to show the world what they are capable in all aspects: design, luxury, comfort and technology together in a model that should be the benchmark for several years. Precisely one of the models that has always attracted more attention has been and is the Mercedes S Class, and recently we have seen the last detail leaked that suggest its forms, design and technology. That is why the presentation of the Mercedes Class S 2013 is familiar yet must recognize that this time the German has put even greater effort to remain the benchmark. And with the death of Maybach as a brand and the Asian market very present on the world, Mercedes had to make an effort now evident with the new Mercedes Class S 2013 is now presented under two different battles: one of 3,035 mm for the short frame and another of 3,165 mm for the long wheelbase. A model that has been designed from the inside with an emphasis on the welfare of its occupants.

Precisely for this interior and very recently talked with technology "Intelligent Drive" which include: Active Parking Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Night View Assist Plus with Steering Assist Distronic Plus, Brake Assist Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist (modifies the braking depending on whether it is on the road or at an intersection), or the Pre-Safe Brake with pedestrian detection. Another technology that we will appeal more camera series will be distributed by the chassis that are responsible for reading the asphalt, adapting in real time to the suspension conditions and the speed at which we are today. In this way the Mercedes Class S 2013 will go on a flying carpet called "Magic Body Control" and will be integrated with other systems from the "Intelligent Drive" we talked about earlier. As if this were not enough, this luxury sedan will use a driving assistant will be responsible for limiting the effects of side winds when circulated, and to be called "Crosswind Assist". And this active suspension system acting on the charge of each wheel to offset the effect, while in other models if this type of suspension, ESP will be responsible for acting on the brakes at each wheel to counteract the crosswind.

Initially there will be four versions available from Mercedes Class S 2013. Two hybrids, one diesel and one petrol: the Class S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, the Class S 350 BlueTEC, the Class S 400 HYBRID, the Class S 500 Plug-in Hybrid, and the powerful Class S 500.

• Mercedes Class S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: a 204 hp diesel engine and electric motor of 27 hp (0-100km / h in 7.6 sec., And 4.4 l/100km).
• Mercedes Class S 350 BlueTEC: a 258 hp diesel engine (0-100km / h in 6.8 sec., And 5.5 l/100km).
• Mercedes Class S 400 HYBRID: a 306 hp gasoline engine and electric motor of 27 hp (0-100km / h in 6.8 sec., And 6.3 l/100km).
• Mercedes Class S 500 Plug-in Hybrid: a 333 hp gasoline engine and electric motor of 109 hp (0-100km / h unavailable and consume less than the 4 l/100km). And that will be available soon.
• Mercedes Class S 500: a 455 hp gasoline engine (0-100km / h in just 4.8 sec., And 8.6 l/100km).

All engines of Mercedes Class S 2013 meets the Euro 6 emissions standard, and the German company has already stated that each version is up to 20% more efficient in consumption than previous versions. This improvement has been due to the drag coefficient has improved to be two hundredths 0.24 now in all versions except Class S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID has a Cd of 0.23, due to specific improvements.

Aesthetically, the new Mercedes Class S 2013 includes many of the latest creations of the German firm, as its fluid forms, especially in the front, and a side with more sculpted flanks somehow reminds us the Mercedes CLA. For behind the new situation of vertical riders reminds us that has a unique and different, as previously so far were rather horizontal Mercedes. But as stated above: are you prepared the Mercedes Class S 2013 to be the king of luxury saloons?. Despite all these improvements, in my case if I had to go to an affordable range, continue to consider the Tesla Model S as the main contender of all German luxury sedans. And that's a lot, but I also think that Mercedes has done its job.

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We talking about the Gran Turismo 6 many days speculating possible release, with news with surprise us with those changes that should get forget to Gran Turismo 5 to make the Gran Turismo 6 will become the best simulator. Well, it has been confirmed at Silverstone this game.

Well, it has been confirmed that it is almost over, but remember that in Gran Turismo 5 there were many delays despite having confirmed departure date on a number of occasions. It is for this reason that for the Gran Turismo 6 is not confirmed anything, not dates or speculation. Only, it will be loaded with new features.

That and it will hit the PlayStation 3 and the 4, so it is doubtful the release date of both products or if you are working on a variant for this latest generation of game consoles that is coming. Anyway, there is no release date sound despite November this year.

The only technical details that have been officially published are those relating to the amount of cars, circuits, etc., is that Gran Turismo 6 is an evolution not a revolution 5. Let's say we could be facing a Gran Turismo 5.5.

• 19 circuits
• 1,200 cars, 300 of those premium
• Lots of parts to modify
• New physical model for suspensions and tires thanks to the partnership between Polyphony, Yokohama and KW Automotive
• New transitions between animations
• Multiplatform support
• Extensibility enhancements.

We do not know details, only that we know more than sizes of Gran Turismo 6 on upcoming E3, an event we should know more about its release date and any surprises that we hope we have reserved.

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To what extent Tesla is changing the automotive world?. I often ask this question, especially considering that an electric car could be possible fully autonomous , but not a priority. Admittedly, Tesla may have been the tip of the iceberg that is becoming closer and closer now for many reasons, but here's an objective fact. Tesla Model is currently selling more Mercedes S-Class does with S. And is that a model for about $ 70,000 for the market for large luxury sedans like the Tesla Model S has totally become an eco contender for luxury sedans.

The emergence of the Tesla Model S has been a breath of fresh air that has escaped even Iron Man himself . And the determination with which he has worked Tesla in recent years to create a saloon with a very respectable autonomy finishes as the Tesla Model S, is worthy of admiration. Obviously if we add the fact that a model from $ 70,000 in the U.S. can get with a more than significant autonomy, full of technology with great design, and all this under a very practical model, makes no doubt shake the foundations of such powerful brands as Mercedes S-Class Or at least that is what can be extracted during the first quatrimestre of 2013 when you consider the sales figures of the Tesla Model S. And in U.S. Tesla has sold no less than 4,750 units of Model S while the Mercedes Class S about 3,077 units.

On the other hand BMW has sold 2,338 units of the 7 Series and Audi A8 around 1,462 units. Obviously this is a turnaround in the market for large luxury sedans around $ 70,000, but above all by the fact that similar models are facing internal combustion is the only electric propulsion. Does anyone have this fear?. Obviously this new trend is happening not only by the fact that the Tesla Model S is the first model capable of standing up to the powerful German brand, but also this trend is changing in society, the main engine that is enabling the second phase that Tesla had in mind is still a success. Clearly Tesla is doing very well with their new sedan, yet will do much better when you get to Europe. However, if one of the big German brands would be afraid of the third phase is already developing Tesla: utility selling more affordable than mass-produced, designed for large cities but with a larger daily range models like the Nissan LEAF. Germans had better not fall asleep ...

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As every year, the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este will have juicy news, and one of the regulars at this event brands that always has news is BMW. That is why this year BMW will continue its tradition and presented along with the BMW Gran Lusso Pininfarina Coupé, a model with flavor the future BMW Series 8, and will continue the long tradition that has BMW and whose last model presented in this event was BMW Coupé Zagato . We can ensure that this Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in 2013 is not going to disappoint. Begin.

Admittedly, BMW has been changing very much the design on which rest the current design legajes. A much more modern and dynamic as we have seen in the evolution of the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe . Obviously I have no advertising campaign to emphasize that BMW usually provide each of their models, have always been a benchmark in the automotive world, but of course events like the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013 are still very interesting to show the new BMW Gran Lusso Coupe developed by the German firm Pininfarina following logical step and started with BMW BMW Coupé Zagato. And is that unlike the previous model which was introduced a year ago, the BMW Gran Lusso Coupe aims to be one of the family.

Specifically Pininfarina is based on the current BMW 7 Series to create a new model that could mean the new Series 8, but until this can happen, one called BMW Gran Lusso Coupe. Like any good Coupé this model is characterized by a design based on a sedan the size of a BMW 7 Series but in this case has been stretched to create a three-door model very innovative and sporty. On the other hand the moment we do not know much about their most intimate details, but it will be a model with a V12 by heart, and could be the beginning of the development of the new BMW Series 8, a Series that BMW left some years ago and that expected to recover within a few years. That is why we expect a very elegant model sports eminently discover in the coming days, with a minimalist focus for driver enjoyment, showing a passion worthy of what we can offer Pininfarina. In the coming days we will leave doubts.

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