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2014 Volkswagen iBeetle has unveiled at 2013 Shanghai Motor Show. VW iBeetle developed with the addition of one of the integration of Apple products, the iPhone 5. Apple iPhone 5 could be used as a navigation system, for telephone calls and for music. The iBeetle will be available in the U.S. late this year.

In 2013, two different products together to expand their market. iBeetle from Volkswagen and iphone 5 from Apple. Volkswagen offers two different ways to get innovative interface between the iPhone and the Beetle. First, as an optional feature. Second, as a new standard feature conceptualized iBeetle and iBeetle Cabriolet. German carmaker will launch special models on the market in parallel with the integration of the iPhone 5 in early 2014.

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2013 Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer may not have the brand recognition of a Mercedes or a BMW, but Vauxhall is serious about bringing the fight to the German brands.

On the exterior, the front bumper Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer offers aggressive and LED daytime running lights. There are also Bi-Modal exhaust and a set of 20-inch alloy wheels combined with ultra-low profile performance tires.

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The debate over which is better – front or rear wheel drive – has gone on for decades so for the uninitiated, the decision when purchasing a new car can be a daunting experience.

Both have their own advantages and disadvantages but to make the decision easier you should ask yourself a few simple questions – what kind of driver you are, what conditions you typically drive in and what you’re expecting the car to perform the best at.

Better balance and handling

With their solid axle design RWD cars are typically very sturdy and able to take a lot of punishment without needing expensive repairs.

Another advantage of a RWD drive car is better balance and handling. With their better weight distribution and ability to drift you’ll find the majority of sports car models and virtually all racing cars are RWD.

There is a major drawback to RWD though in that their performance varies depending on the weather conditions, being prone to losing traction on slick roads and almost unmanageable in snow and sand.

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2014 Renault Captur is the newest crossover launched by Renault. Renault Captur hatchback combines elements found on the Renault Clio. And will now appear with a big boot, modular interior and innovative storage solutions. New 2014 Captur will be unveiled in March 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show.

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On Thursday, General Motors announced that it began shipping the all-new Buick Encore to its U.S. showrooms stating that in the next few weeks, test drives will be available at Buick dealers around the country.

Buick’s foray into the small crossover market shares its platform and body with the Opel Mokka and the Chevrolet Trax, with the latter being offered in Canada, but not in the United States.

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