Hulkenberg leads the second day of tests at Montmelo F1

Nico Hulkenberg was fastest in the second day of tests at Montmelo Formula 1. The German Force India has registered a best time of 1:22.608. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) was fourth

The German Nico Hulkenberg has been the fastest in the second day of tests of Formula 1 in Montmelo . The Force India driver has recorded a time of 1:22.608, the best of the week so far, only forty thousandths ahead of that achieved by Mexican Sergio Perez (Sauber). Note that both achieved their record with the new supersoft tires, the teams are testing for the first time in the Catalan track.

 

The current World Champion, Sebastian Vettel, was the first to lower this morning the best time he had established himself yesterday first day of tests at Montmelo Formula 1 . In the afternoon, the German Red Bull held a race simulation. In the end, his was the third record of the day, just ahead of Fernando Alonso .

 

Ferrari's Spanish set a best time of 1:23.180 15 minutes from the end of the session, which covered a total of 85 laps. Another day, the Italian team focused on the acquisition of data rather than the search time. In addition, changes were made ​​to the configuration of the leaks that had toAlonso stopped for almost an hour and a half.

 

Another prominent note of the day was the lack of Lotus. The team discovered yesterday problems in the second and E20 chassis, although initially intended to return to work today with the first unit, which had been used for two weeks in the Jerez tests, analyzes conducted in Enstone base have revealed that modifications are necessary in both chassis. Lotus will return to work in third tests, which will take place also in Montmelo from 21 to 24 this month.

 

These tests at Montmelo Formula 1 will continue tomorrow. The main teams, Felipe Massa will take over from Fernando Alonso at Ferrari, Mark Webber will do the same with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull and Jenson Button will take the place of Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.

 

Tests Montmeló -times second day

 

1. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India) 1:22.608

2. Sergio Perez (Sauber) 1:22.648 0040

3. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 1:22.891 0283

4. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 1:23.180 0572

5. Daniel Ricciardo (Toro Rosso) 1:23.639 1031

6. Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 1:23.806 1198

7. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 1:24.555 1947

8. Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 1:25.738 3130

9. Vitaly Petrov (Caterham) 1:26.605 3997

10. Charles Pic (Marussia) 1:27.343 4735

SUBARU RELEASES NEW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL IMAGES OF NEW-GENERATION FORESTER - VIEW GALLERY

 SUBARU RELEASES NEW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL IMAGES OF NEW-GENERATION FORESTER - VIEW GALLERY front view

After advancing some pictures last week, Subaru is presented in full on Tuesday the fourth generation of the Forester crossover. Adopting the new design language of the brand, the model will be one of the main attractions of the brand in the Hall of Los Angeles later this month and should arrive in Brazil next year.


The new Forester 2014 measures 4.59 meters long, 1.79 m long, 1.69 wide and has a wheelbase of 2.64 meters. According to Subaru, now there is more space for rear passengers and the trunk wider. Among the equipment, especially the new entertainment system with reverse camera, GPS and integration with smartphones.

In the U.S. market, the new Forester is available with two engine options, both being gasoline. The access block is a 2.5 boxer than 170 horses, which can come mated to a six-speed manual gearbox or automatic type CVT, while the more powerful is a 2.0 turbo with direct injection and 250 hp power, always with CVT transmission .

In Europe there is, beyond the block more potent 250 horsepower, a 2.0 Boxer Diesel engine. In other markets, like Brazil, is still offered an engine of 150 horsepower 2.0. The options exchange will be the same model for the North America.

 SUBARU RELEASES NEW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL IMAGES OF NEW-GENERATION FORESTER - VIEW GALLERY side view

 SUBARU RELEASES NEW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL IMAGES OF NEW-GENERATION FORESTER - VIEW GALLERY interior view

 SUBARU RELEASES NEW DETAILS AND OFFICIAL IMAGES OF NEW-GENERATION FORESTER - VIEW GALLERY back view

MITSUBISHI MIRAGE CONFIRMS ARRIVAL OF THE COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES

 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE CONFIRMS ARRIVAL OF THE COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES photo front

Mitsubishi confirmed on Tuesday, 13, the arrival of the compact Mirage to the United States. Already marketed  in Japan and in some European markets, the model will have the mission to expand the sales of Japanese giant in the U.S. market. By 2014 it is expected to double the numbers from the current 55 000 to 100 000 vehicles sold per year.


Mitsubishi invests in new models to grow back and not have the same fate as the Suzuki U.S. ( read more here ). Beyond the Mirage, the brand focuses on the new generation Outlander and the expansion of the factory in Illinois, where he is currently done Outlander Sport, our known ASX.

 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE CONFIRMS ARRIVAL OF THE COMPACT WITH THE UNITED STATES photo side view