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Automotive brands All have a blemish on their records. Automotive News Europe magazine, reports The Confidendial, has brought to light these smudges difficult to fit. This has created a trade publication ranking ugliest car of the last decade, a way to celebrate its tenth anniversary. Brands like BMW, Porsche, Mercedes and Renault stops do not work out. At times, the designers made ​​high-profile errors and vehicle were found with strange, hard to see and, in many cases went unnoticed by the European establishments.

The ugliest vehicle produced in the last ten years is the Smart ForFour, a compact four-seater with the characteristics of the brand and was launched in 2004. “You can dress like a normal Colt Mitsubishi with large contrasts in color or pretend to be a larger version of the ForTwo cheesy. But you can also put a diaper and baby bonnet a furry weightlifter and pretend to be a small child “are the kind words he devotes to the magazine. The second place in this particular list is held by the Pontiac Aztek, a unfamiliar vehicle in Spain. “No comments are necessary.

Europeans may be considered fortunate that General Motors has not sold here, “he says. The bronze medal rests with the Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible. The brand has “transformed a bus into a full convertible to drive for low bridges.” The list of Automotive News Europe there are smudges known by the Spanish, with brands such as BMW, Renault or even Porsche. The BMW Z3 coupe is “very poorly supplied, an afterthought of design and a stain on the range.” Renault Avantime The ephemeral is not better off: “Everybody sees and recognizes that a minivan is just two doors.” In sixth place highlights the presence of the Porsche Cayenne, although he branded as “beast” is one of the best sellers in its class.

Polemical complete this list two Mercedes, a Lancia and a Mazda. The Mercedes G Class, with very retro look, has “a high price, an old technology and a unique style of the third world”. Instead, the Vaneo is a “commercial vehicle which fortunately stopped building in 2005.” Lancia Ypsilon to baptize it as Fiat ugliest of all time and the Mazda RX-8 states that “the princess would kiss not.” Were made ​​to taste colors.

As a celebration of the 125th birthday of the automobile, Automotive News Europe and MSX International present a unique award – the„ Legends on Wheels“.

Up for election are the highlights from the last 13 decades – from 1886 until today. Automotive News Europe and MSXI will also honor unique concept cars, or „Future legends“.

The „Ultimate Legend on Wheels“ will be chosen from the winners of each decade.

An expert jury has pre-selected 10 legendary automobiles from each of the last 13 decades. Some examples include the Jaguar E-Type, Mercedes 300 SL, Ford Mustang and Citroen DS.

Each reader will have the opportunity to add a legend of their own.

Top-level managers from OEMs, suppliers and service providers will celebrate the winners Sept. 13 at a special ceremony during the 64th Frankfurt auto show in Germany.

Participants in the contest can win as well. First prize is an invitation to the „Legends on Wheels“ ceremony in Frankfurt. This prize includes transport and accommodations as well as a press pass to the Frankfurt Auto Show. Automotive News Europe and MSX International will also raffle 125 special limited-edition silver coins complete with a Ford Model T.

About MSX International
MSX International is the leading global provider of outsourced business solutions to the automotive- industry,- integrating automotive best practices, technology, and information. The company’s products and services are focused on dealer development and process improvement, warranty- management, and technical support. MSX International also provides staffing, vendor management-, and procurement solutions. The company is headquartered in Warren, Mich., and has 3,600 automotive experts based in the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Continental is best known for its tires, but its latest product could help to significantly improve the handling of the family sedan when it is shown for the first time at Frankfurt Motor Show next month. It’s a new fixed-type brake caliper for passenger cars, and in comparison to the fist-caliper brakes widely used at present, the new design saves around 1.5 kg per wheel – a large lump of unsprung weight that makes the suspension’s job much harder than it need be.

Yes, fixed calipers have a bad reputation for brake squeal, but Continental claims it has overcome the problem using a new aluminum monobloc brake caliper that’s “fundamentally much more robust in terms of brake squeal.”

The new 4MF fixed-type caliper brake has (four pistons in a monobloc fixed-caliper housing) and reduced pad-disc clearance compared to fist-calipers, resulting in extreme responsiveness and a precise pedal feel according to Continental.

The company the caliper could be further developed for the high-performance segment.