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April 18, 2010 Citroen unveiled today
METROPOLIS Citroen the mystery, the car is designed for rapid development of China's tailored a new concept car. METROPOLIS 2010 May 1 to October 30 in France during the Shanghai World Expo Hall to meet with the public.

METROPOLIS precious blood, harmonious elegance, all the cities will be distinguished, stylish and vibrant symbol exudes an irresistible charm. In order to better meet the booming Chinese market demand, METROPOLIS designed entirely by the Citroen in Shanghai in 2008 entered the international design team surgeon completed.

METROPOLIS elegant design, the luxurious charm and Citroen brand integration of innovative technology, is a real art, which also coincided with the French Museum "Sex and the City" theme with compatible, visit the World Expo guests will find and appreciate this "art car."

Throughout the history of Citroen in the various stages of its high-end models have left a deep mark on the times in the past 90 years, the development of the automotive industry has played a positive role. METROPOLIS is the innovation and wisdom, which is equipped with active hydraulic suspension system and hybrid powertrain is the perfect embodiment of that outcome.

Citroen Shanghai World Expo will provide an international character to show the world its a good opportunity to take this opportunity to Citroen in the 20 years after entering the Chinese market once again expressed its China market and Chinese consumers demand full attention. Today, China has the world's largest auto market, is the world's second largest market for Citroen. 2009 Citroen's sales in China grew over 57% in 2008 over, thus creating a new record.
METROPOLIS: Ultimate Luxury
The field of luxury cars in China, must never be overlooked sedan models, METROPOLIS will be the quality of this level of luxury cars to an extreme. Long 5.3 m wide and 2 meters, 1.4 meters in height, METROPOLIS is a huge body size reflects China's ambitions and vast.
Splendid and spacious design and appearance of glowing pearl-like luster in stark contrast to more prominent and noble spirit of its distinctive originality of the details of the design.

METROPOLIS as fairies, noble and elegant temperament. Clean lines and smooth, evocative flock of, in particular body shape decorated beautifully decorated front wing, highlighted the strength of feeling silhouette. Extension of the side windows along the upper body back to branded alloy design, better cars in the vertical extension of the same time, protects the privacy of the rear passenger space. "Folded" side window design extends the DS style, gives the feeling of flickering light, and with built-in light.

METROPOLIS with kite-shaped front grille, the powertrain perfectly hidden. Both sides of the headlight body shape slender and sharp, while the sharp line of sight determination, nature reveals the noble, dignified temperament.

Rear design emphasizes the width and stability as well, without losing simplicity and smooth. Concave rear window and the protective cover designed to increase a sense of the flow lines, the pursuit of the ultimate details of the design. "Strip spinner standard" lamp composed by a layered structure, novel design, a sense of increased round the rear.

METROPOLIS interior design inspired by fan and like the Chinese zither strings, full of rich cultural heritage and elegance. Compartment with overlap design, to create a luxurious atmosphere, and unconventional, very oriental charm. METROPOLIS luxury quality of these perfectly reflected.

METROPOLIS set valued, atmosphere, stable, elegant, harmonious, innovation, high technology and refined in a Sino-French aesthetic to achieve a high degree of consistency here. Citroen concept car is a symbol of change in China's ambitions.

Citroen has not yet announced interior design METROPOLIS

Before and after the door handle is concentrated around the B pillar
METROPOLIS and cutting-edge technology
METROPOLIS by hybrid powertrain will be the responsibility of the city with the perfect combination of driving pleasure. In order to function most effectively drive performance, METROPOLIS also installed Citroen unique active hydraulic suspension system to create excellent comfort, especially for China. The system can adjust the distance between the car body and the ground, thus reducing wind resistance, minimizes the carbon dioxide emissions.
METROPOLIS hybrid powertrain provides the following drive models:
Full electric drive mode: In the start, the city at low speed and slow down case by a 55 hp (40 kW) electric motor drive, the maximum power up to 95 hp (70 kW);

Fuel-driven mode: When the engine reaches maximum power, the uniform in the road and highway driving, by the a 2-liter V6 gasoline engine-driven. The generator's power can reach 272 hp (200 kW), torque to 375 cattle • m;

Combination of two engine models:

Need to increase the horsepower to accelerate the time ("overboost" function), the maximum power can reach 460 horsepower (345 kW), torque to 430 cattle • m
Need to increase the grip and the use of four-wheel drive mode

The powertrain will be driving pleasure, excellent performance and the integration of environmental concerns, and minimize carbon dioxide emissions. 4 liter V8 with a traditional engine compared to the performance of the same case, the power transmission system of carbon emissions is only one-fifth of the power transmission system (per km of 70 grams of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to 100 km fuel consumption 2.6 liters).


These advantages are achieved through the following measures:
Gasoline Engine Optimization
7-speed dual-clutch gearbox electronic control mechanical
Hybrid System
Implementation of lower carbon dioxide emissions hybrid powertrain strategy

Abstract:

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Lu Hao portrait of the artist designed the only one Chinese Art Collection limited edition sports car will be Nov. 3 at Beijing Auction

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Portion of proceeds from the auction will be used for an educational assistance, public welfare in China, writing a new chapter in Ferrari

Ferrari 599 GTB
Fiorano China Limited Edition

September 28, 2009, Shanghai - earlier this month announced the launch of the Ferrari 599 GTB
Fiorano China Limited Edition Sports Car
Aroused wide public concern, the Ferrari in China, "Xing and Music" campaign officially kicked off today, a grand launch of the famous contemporary Chinese artists joined hands carefully designed by Lu Hao of China Art Collection limited edition sports car, sports car which is only available for sale worldwide 1.

Ferrari 599 GTB
Fiorano China Limited Edition

Chinese Art Collection Limited Edition Ferrari sports car is the most precious of a series, not only by the Lu Hao-based series is not more than 12 other 599 GTB
Fiorano car design elements of all of China, but also to the distinctive hand-painted painting has attracted the interest of many collectors.

Chinese Art Collection limited edition sports car has a very high collection value, opened its inspiration from the Song Dynasty Ge ware porcelain pieces. In writing, Lu Hao of China in modern creative approach to the classical elements of the form by hand-painting the car body paint to show perfect. Car body with tenderness to paint the end of the jade ice, carefully plotted above the depth of scattered, subtle and elegant pattern design Ge ware porcelain pieces open. In the long history of traditional Chinese culture, jade has always had a special moral and self-worth, is often regarded as a symbol of a gentleman. As one of China's ancient culture, porcelain, crystal, as early as thousands of years ago by the Silk Road spread to the West. The famous Song Dynasty Ge ware porcelain is made to open film ceramic representative of the peak achievements, spread remaining few hundred pieces so far, all collection treasures, priceless. Open-chip stacked porcelain scattered pattern, primitive nature, conveys "a clever, such as Fan Jin, Qing than Jade carving" the mood.

Chinese Contemporary Art as a remarkable achievement and one of the influential artists, Lu Hao personal wisdom and unique form of contemporary art language in art practice, their works are many famous museums and arts organizations for display or collection. Co-operation with Ferrari in the creative idea, Lu Hao unique new way to explain the essence of Chinese culture handed down. As a Ferrari owner, an artist on this legendary sports car brand, the world's leading content and features also have their own comprehension.

Mr. Ma Long, CEO of Ferrari Asia-Pacific region that: "599 GTB
Fiorano China Limited Edition Sports Car Series is the ancient Chinese art of classic Italian design heritage and the perfect fusion of excellence for. "

Ferrari will be November 3, 2009 held in Beijing, "Music, Xing" dinner live auction of the Department of Art Collection sports car. Some money raised from the auction will be used to finance a Chinese automotive professionals in the field of study and practice of their professional education programs, the specific content of the press conference will announce the auction. This is also the Ferrari into China since 2004 has been another positive step contributing to society.

Background information

Ferrari in China, major social welfare activities initiated by us

Whether it is the beginning of Ferrari in China was founded, or evolving today, the company had been trying to practice social responsibility into its business philosophy. Operations in the China market five years, the Ferrari has been doing various forms of force feedback community.

August 2005, of wide public concern as the "China-Italy Year" Overture's "Ferrari Red Miles" campaign officially launched: two 612 Scaglietti sports car from Shanghai, via 19 provincial administrative regions and over 60 land , city, travel two thousand kilometers, lasted for nearly two months to complete the tour of China's feat. In the meantime, the team arrived in Beijing in early September, held
"Red Around the World Charity Dinner" will pass through China's two Ferrari 612 Scaglietti sports car in a charity auction. Auction proceeds will be more than 3 million yuan donated to the "Soong Ching Ling Pediatric Award"
To encourage young medical and scientific research personnel in the field of pediatric medicine's contribution to the promotion of pediatric medicine in the field of health and sustainable development, then the benefit of children.

October 2008, the Ferrari sports car in its new California hardtop convertible in Shanghai preview ceremony held for the first time, Jet Li together, "One Foundation Project" on the eight F1
Driver articles for charitable auction, which raised money to 2.23 million yuan, all donated to One Foundation. Jet Li to give to this charity held a very high rating: "I want to Ferrari's speed will be charity and love go on in China and spread around the world."

November 2009 the art collection of writing a Ferrari sports car auction will be a new chapter in China's public welfare undertakings.

About the artist Lu Hao

Lu Hao of China Contemporary Art with extraordinary achievements and influential artist, born in 1969 in Beijing, China
1992, graduated from China Central Academy of Fine Arts, now living and working in Beijing. As the contemporary avant-garde art in one of the earliest artists to become famous, he always has a unique artistic idea, his work was included Cambridge University Museum, Center for Contemporary Art, Singapore Art Museum and many other collections.

Lu Hao attended the major international exhibitions including the 1999 theme of the 48th Venice Biennale exhibition, in 2000 the 5th Lyon Biennale, in 2001 the 7th Istanbul Biennial, 2002, the 25th Sao Paulo Biennial , 4th Shanghai Biennale, in 2003 organized by the Centre Pompidou arts and culture "between the" Chinese Contemporary Art Exhibition, 2004, in the arch of the exhibition in Madrid, Spain, South Korea's Busan Biennale in 2005, the 2nd China Art Exhibition, 2007 12th Kassel Documenta, in 2008 the 7th Shanghai Biennale. In 2002 he received the CCAA Chinese Contemporary Art Awards. In 2009 as the 53rd Venice Biennale curator of the China Pavilion and invited to serve as curator of the 2010 Biennial in New York.

As Audi's flagship model, the new Audi A8L Miami auto show in North America based on the end of 2009 the new Audi A8 and starting making, not only provides a more spacious back room, taking into account a vehicle's handling, safety and attractive appearance . A8
hybrid in the fuel economy and environmental protection than the ordinary version of the Audi A8 is more prominent. It is also this article and A8 A8L
hybrid known as the A8 dual Jie reasons. With the A8 full line of new products to market, Audi A8 and BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz S Class fierce competition.

This new car length 5,267 mm, width 1,949 mm, 1,462 mm high, 3,122 mm wheelbase. The new Audi A8 than 130 mm increase in wheelbase for interior upgrade all greatly improved ride comfort.

The new Audi A8L for the first time enable the night vision aid system, marked by car after the fourth ring in front of the thermal imaging camera, the road information acquisition. Computer data information into the image displayed on the display between the instrument. According to the different speed, Audi of far-infrared technology can detect 300 meters outside the farthest things. Image processing software dedicated to explore the human body contour, and the display highlighted in yellow marker to detect pedestrians. If the control unit that the pedestrian activities may be dangerous, then the tag will turn red, and the system sound for warning. In addition, the internal rear view mirror at the top of the camera (of the Audi lane keeping support systems) can be used to observe the road, and then computer software for the camera image processing, analysis, and the car line road marking to ensure that 65 km / hr free to change lanes when driving speed of the security.

The new Audi A8L's front headlights using innovative LED headlamps all technology, is equipped with a continuous range of Audi headlight control system, which is light sensitive switching distance is another breakthrough. Mirror in front of the car is equipped with cameras that can detect light through the identification of other cars. Accordingly, the computer through the fine-tuning the scope of the new Audi A8L's lamp for optimal lighting.
Front headlight control unit is also connected with the MMI navigation systems, navigation systems analysis and data transmission lines in front of lights to control the computer, which activate the highway lamp systems, such as access to high-speed approach to the expansion of car when driving on lighting range. Before entering the fork in the road, the system activated turn signal, increasing the angle of lighting to enhance security.



A hybrid version of Audi's flagship - the new A8
hybrid is a full hybrid. Through a 2.0 TFSI petrol and a combination of electric motor 33 kilowatts, the new A8
hybrid can be a maximum power output of 180 kW and 480 Nm of maximum torque, while the average fuel consumption of just 6.2 liters / 100 km, carbon dioxide emissions as low as 144 g / km.



In fact, overall, the basic internal structure and configuration, the normal version and the A8 and A8L
hybrid almost. Copilot seats behind can enjoy from the comfort of 10 air-cushion massage experience to bring the middle of the center armrest with some folding table could be back to build spacious office processing for temporary business; freezer to bring fresh food to enjoy anytime, anywhere .


In the enhanced version of MMI multimedia interactive system of control, the Audi leads the way to innovation: MMI
touch touch screen. Black Panel (Black
Panel) technology is another smart Audi auxiliary functions, it can become a touch screen, including six radio set control panel, the driver simply refers to the control panel with the right hand to write letters or numbers, you can Enter navigation address or telephone number. When the driver's right hand gently on the 8-speed tiptronic manual / automatic transmission shift rod when submerged, it can be very easy to control MMI system. The driver's finger can freely write on the touch screen, not scattered driving attention. Enter a character for each driver, the system will identify and feedback through the audio signal. Compared with voice control, touch screen allows the driver to use even in talking or listening to music can easily enter the case.

The establishment of an independent rear double seat, Valonea leather is extremely soft and comfortable seat and head restraints are decorated with deerskin, soft and durable. Rear independent air conditioning system consists of not less than 25 of the regulating motor control, freely precise temperature control. 10.2-inch rear entertainment system for the travel process more relaxed, pleasant. Panoramic sunroof for the car is always full of sunshine.

In future, we will enclose a more comprehensive article with the test drive evaluation graphic article, so stay tuned.