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The goblins of the chains do not understand classes and prices. This weekend two of our most expensive and exclusive market have been forced to share the limelight with the hoi polloi car in our usual list of calls to review in Spain and the European Union, which this time is settled with a total of seven models with notice to close as soon as possible by the technical service. Have their names in the title, and descriptions of their shortcomings after the jump.

Macerate GranTurismo-and GranCabrio: According to the National Consumer Institute, it is possible that the rear lights of this exuberant pair of sports may not work correctly, so you will need to be repaired in the workshop. The notice does not indicate the number of vehicles affected, but Macerate contact with clients to put them on notice.

Peugeot 207: The technical description of the newsletter EU warning indicates that the vehicle’s fuse box could have been damaged during installation, causing the warning lamps do not work. The cars would have potentially affected manufactured between July 23, 2010 and October 7 of that year.

Ford Fiesta and Fusion: The rivets on the rear axle could break. We do not believe that this defect requires further elaboration. The units should be checked out of the factories between 19 and 23 September, 2011.

Mercedes-Benz Viand and Vito was detected in case of accident the A-pillar trim can come loose when activated with the activation window airbag, increasing the risk that the user suffers an injury. As a result, Mercedes should review an undetermined number of vehicles manufactured between February 16 and May 12, 2011.

The Ford Focus Ford Focus SW 5p and have occurred in European version at the Geneva Motor Show 2010. The design known as five-door version only receives changes on the model for the U.S. market, since it is a global product that is sold in over 120 markets. However, it is totally new wagon variant called Focus the SW (Station Wagon).

In addition to its exterior and interior design that follows the trail of Kinetic Design and certainly not go unnoticed, for better or for worse, improved grades and increased driving dynamics, Ford Focus 2011 released new EcoBoost engines four-cylinder direct injection turbo.

The Ford Focus Wagon is new and the brand itself is a variant expected high demand in Europe, where they estimate will take one third of total sales of the model. The design of this version is quite different from the C-pillar over the 5-door, offering a much larger trunk, more headroom as a result of the lower roof and drop functionality, aesthetics though perhaps not of the like everyone in this back.

Inside, the perceived quality at first seems better than the current model, incorporating a much more modern and less sober along with numerous gadgets, though at first glance may seem a little odd in its center console or details as trapezoidal air vents that break the tradition that hitherto had all generations of the Focus.

The chassis of the new Focus looks to get back one of the references of the category in terms of ride quality and dynamic behavior. We’ll see if he succeeds, because the expectations are high, but released a new power-assisted steering and a redesigned rear multi-link train, plus Torque Vectoring Control system, or whatever it is, an electronic differential to improve traction.

The body of the European model also receives a greater proportion of high-strength steels, which influences a 10% increase in torsional rigidity over the previous generation Focus, on sale yet. Motors for Europe are also new bill and promise greater efficiency, significantly reducing consumption.

In gasoline, the range will start with the 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT atmospheric versions of 105 and 125 hp. A step up are the Ecoboost, also with displacement of 1.6 liters and power outputs of 150 and 180 hp. In diesel, will be available in Duratorq TDCi 1.6-liter displacement (95 or 115 hp) or 2.0 liters (115, 140 or 163 hp). PowerShift automatic transmission and 6-speed double clutch will be offered only in combination with the 2.0 TDCi any power.

Other innovations of equipment that will equip the third generation Ford Focus will be a rear view camera for parking (monitored on the central screen), belt warning for all seats, boot system and handsfree key (similar to that available in the current model), recommended gear, a system to recognize traffic signs, radar information for visibility in blind spots, adaptive cruise control, semi-automated system for parking and Ford SYNC and MyFord.

Once we know the four-door sedan versions and C-MAX MPV and Grand C-MAX, after learning how to be the European Ford Focus 5-door and SW (the most popular variants) and just needed to unveil the Focus Coupé in 3 gates, and the Focus Coupé-Cabriolet, though probably for this latest version will have to wait a lot.

Ford expects the new Focus is once again the model talisman and an annual production of approximately 2 million units worldwide by 2012. For the European market, it is estimated that 60% of the demand corresponding to the five-door version. Here in Europe and the United States will go on sale later this year 2010.

The Monde Ford Fusion is the American and the two models are virtually identical in the next generation, who come to Spain in the first half of 2013.

The new Monde out for front-end design that is inspired by the Aston Martin and features a large grille honeycomb, a hood with the nerves very marked and narrow headlights creating a cutting edge modern design and attractive. Otherwise, keep the current style, but with more features highlighted body for added character.

So far Ford has only announced that the Fusion Hybrid will have a version and a plug-in hybrid Energy or (PHEV). Although it is normal that the new Monde also has both the time for Europe only confirmed the hybrid variant.

The Fusion Hybrid’s hybrid mechanics share the C-Max and Grand C-Max hybrid to be manufactured in Valencia. Combine an Atkinson cycle 2.0 engine with automatic transmission, electric motor and a lithium-ion battery capacity of 1.4 kWh, slightly higher than the Pries (1.3 kWh). The estimated consumption is five liters in city and 5.3 highway, correct figures for the size and weight of the Monde. And will move up a couple of miles below 100 km / h only with batteries.

Energy version or plug-in (PHEV) Fusion 2.0 shares the same engine, but with lithium ion batteries about 10 kWh that will circulate between 30 and 60 miles on electricity alone, ideal for commuting by city and surroundings: the home to work and back. Ford announces a consumption of 2.2 liters per 100 kilometers starting with charged batteries (100 first kilometers). From there and until they turn into an outlet to recharge, consumption will be the gasoline engine.