Audi A5 Coupe 2012 Pictures Review and Spec


Audi A5 Coupe 2012

The Audi A5 is available in three trim options - Sportback, Coupe and Cabriolet and seven power engine options. The Audi A5 Coupe 2012 costs about � 34,000 and will be available in the market soon.

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Audi A5 Coupe 2012

The presence of A5 models has become even more prominent. The taillights and the headlights have been restyled, on request, Audi xenon plus technology in them, with homogenous LED daytime running lights. The interior colors and materials set new accents, the operation has been refined in many details.
The new engine program consists entirely of turbocharged direct injection engines. This applies to the four TDI as well as for the three TFSI petrol engine, under which it presents new 1.8 TFSI several groundbreaking innovations. On average, the consumption of the engines has dropped by eleven percent, the start-stop system and the recovery system for all engine-gearbox versions series.
For each engine, optimum power transmission is available - a six-speed manual gearbox, multitronic, seven-speed S tronic, front or quattro drive. On quattro drive train coming, in conjunction with the S tronic, the crown-gear center differential and wheel-selective torque control is used, the sport differential acts as a perfect complement. The chassis has been fine-tuned yet, select the optional Audi drive system and the dynamic steering system further enhance the driving pleasure. New in the A5 family is the electromechanical power steering.
The new A5 is a highly intelligent car. His driver assistance systems are developed intensively in the field of infotainment, the Bluetooth car phone available online. It brings a number of special services on board, and links the A5 to the Internet.
The Audi A5 - a type of success is even more attractive to a successful family is even more attractive: Audi A5 enhances the series. The Sportback, the Coup�, the Cabriolet and S5 models get new solutions that make it even sportier and more efficient - the engines, the quattro drive system and the infotainment. The design is even more dynamic.
Exterior and bodyworkEver since its debut fascinate the models of the A5 family - the Sportback, the coupe and convertible - with its elegance. The flowing silhouettes, sharp lines and the powerful surfaces formulate a strong statement. Revaluation gains in product design to new, sharp accents.
The single-frame grille, a high-gloss black, has chamfered upper corners, its transverse ribs and the Audi rings seem sculptural. The new front bumper with integrated air inlets pronounced ridges strong, modified fog lights and flat screens. The bonnet looks from sharp plastic edges worked out - the whole front is flatter and wider.
Even the headlights have been revised: Your bottom edge forms a wave, its interior is restructured. With the optional xenon plus units is the LED daytime running a small, homogenous clip, which surrounds the headlights. Upon request, Audi can supply the adaptive light with dynamic cornering and curve light. The redesigned rear lights are also present, with optional integrated LED lighting strips. Further details can be found on the bumper.
Through the revisions, the outer length grows by an inch each. The A5 Sportback is 4.71 meters long, the coupe and convertible each 4.63 meters.The color palette was reshuffled - it includes 16 colors, the A5 Cabriolet is the fully automatic acoustic hood in four colors. For lovers of a more dynamic look, the S line exterior package is your choice.
The bodies convince with high stiffness, sovereign crash safety, high ride comfort and low weight. The front fenders are made of aluminum, which improves the distribution of axle loads. The aerodynamic fine-tuning includes an underbody panel.
Interior DesignA harmonious balance of space and proportions, fine materials and processing of the highest quality: The interior of the A5 models rests in the culture of the Audi brand. Now he is even more elegant - with a new steering wheel, available with a flattened rim, with new steering column levers and narrow chrome trim on the controls.
The seat heating and ventilation options are each directly operated via a switch in three stages. The ignition key, the selector lever of automatic transmissions, the key of the optional Audi drive select driving dynamics system and the operation of highly efficient working air conditioning and multifunction steering wheel also experienced changes. The displays are lit throughout knows now.
The aperture of the instrument cluster and center console have a new coat, the linen and decorative inserts - in aluminum Trigon and the types of wood ash burl walnut wood and naturel - are selected again. Almost all interior colors are new, the Coupe and the Sportback Fine Nappa leather replaced the variety Valcona, others as well as the armrests with leather. Upon request, the A5 Sportback is now also available as a five seater.
Another attractive option is the S line sports package. It bathes the interior in black and refine it to make applications. A sport suspension that lowers the body by 10 millimeters lower, and 18-inch wheels complete the package.Friends of the Audi exclusive program in particular will find many more individualization proposals, including the stylishly assembled Audi exclusive line, with two-tone upholstery.
Enginesthe A5 family sets new standards for efficiency and sportiness. All engines are turbocharged direct injection of high pulling power, even the entry-level assembly braces 320 Nm. The start-stop system and the recovery system for all motors are serial - no other manufacturer is going on so consistently. The program includes three petrol and four TDI, while CO2 emissions have fallen by up to 22 percent.
Even the reworked from the ground on 1.8 TFSI has the full expertise of the brand. In controlling the valves and their hubs, the innovative thermal management, with the injection system, the turbocharger and the integration of the exhaust manifold, he presents groundbreaking innovations. The A5 coupe, the high-end four-cylinder consumes an average of just 5.7 liters per 100 km (134 grams of CO2 per km) - the best in its class and 21 percent less than before. With 125 kW (170 hp) drives, the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 powerful.
The 2.0 TFSI develops 155 kW as before (211 hp). New to the Audi A5 is the 3.0 TFSI, a V6 with compressor supercharging, which delivers 200 kW (272 hp).
The diesel engines impressed with their efficiency, the four-cylinder modified in many areas. The 2.0 TDI in the version with manual gearbox and an output of 130 kW (177 hp), is content in the A5 Coup� to 100 km with an average of 4.7 liters per 100 km - equivalent of 122 grams of CO2 per km, and a milestone in the coupe segment.
After three round up the offer V6 diesel. The 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) is the world's most fuel-efficient six-cylinder in its class - with the A5 coupe multitronic he is content to 100 km with an average of 4.9 liters of fuel (129 grams of CO2 per km). In the second variant makes the 3.0 TDI 180 kW (245 hp). A little later by a particularly low-emission clean diesel version, it makes the first A5 coupe with a � 6-diesel on the market
Power transmissionfor each engine, Audi offers the ideal power transmission. For the models with front-wheel drive are a manual six-speed transmission and the continuously variable multitronic ready. The quattro versions have a manual gearbox or the lightning-fast-shifting seven-speed S tronic on board. All transmissions are characterized by easy and precise operation, high efficiency and wide spread - the long translation in the upper gears reduces consumption.
With permanent four-wheel drive Quattro A5-family uses in connection with the S tronic transmission - the crown-gear center differential with torque vectoring. In normal driving, the engine powers the mechanical component derives mainly to the rear wheels. If necessary, there it spread quickly and uniformly to - up to 70 percent can flow to the front, a maximum of 85 percent to the rear axle. The torque vectoring makes the handling of small braking interventions targeted more precisely.
For all quattro versions, the sport differential is available as a supplement - with the A5, it goes with maximum precision and high traction. The sport differential divides the torque as needed between the rear wheels running on, for it uses two overlapping steps, which are connected via multi-plate clutches.
ChassisThe A5 models set the standard for sporty dynamics, ride comfort and refined driving safety. Most components of the five-link front and trapezoidal-link rear axle are made ??of aluminum. The bearing of the rear-axle trailing and damper settings have also been redesigned - the handling is more precise and comfort become even better.
When the A5 variants with front-wheel drive is the stabilization system ESP with electronic differential lock series. With dynamic pace, it makes the car brake by minimal intervention at the inner front wheel even more agile. The big brakes - very slow and can be dosed excellent - with many variants internally ventilated. 17-inch wheels with 225/50 tires are standard series, the radio program goes up to size 20 inches with 265/30 series tires, including four new wheel designs.
Among the high-end features in the series include the driving dynamics system Audi drive select. The basic package, it draws on the power assistance, the accelerator pedal characteristic curve, the switching points of the automatic climate control and on. The driver can set a button in the cockpit, whether these components in the "comfort" mode, "auto", "dynamic" or "efficiency" should work. The latter helps the A5 to move more efficiently. If a navigation system on board, is the level "individual" to which the driver can configure itself in many areas.
On request, Audi drive select can be combined with other components. These are the sports suspension with shock absorber control, the sport differential and the steering dynamics, their translation varies depending on the speed driven continuously by almost 100 percent.
A series of innovation-in the A5 model line is the electromechanical power steering - an electric motor that generates support to match the pace. The electro-mechanical power steering is translated directly speaks spontaneously and provides precise road feel, when braking on slippery surfaces on one side it supports the driver with minor surgery.
The system reduces fuel consumption per 100 km up to 0.3 liters, respectively, by up to 7 g / km CO2, because it takes no energy when driving straight ahead.
Assistance systemsThe assistance systems in the Audi A5 series use different technologies to make driving even more poised to make some of them are refined with new features. Standard equipment includes the new driver information system with interval recommendation - it can be seen from the steering movements and of other parameters, when the driver is tired, and warned him accordingly.
The Audi side assist helps the driver change lanes by monitoring the area behind the car by radar. The new Audi A5 in the active lane assist helps him to stay in lane: A camera detects the lines on the roadway, if necessary, the system corrects the electromechanical steering slightly. The adaptive cruise control radar useless to keep on the A5 at a constant distance to the vehicle ahead. At speeds below 30 km / h, it initiates an emergency braking if a collision is imminent.
Infotainment systemsThe infotainment systems present in the A5 is intensively developed. Audi fitted as standard in all variants of the series, a CD radio with eight speakers.
The optional top unit is the MMI navigation plus with a large hard drive, seven-inch color display, 3D display and DVD player. Your operator terminal has been refined - the number of keys went eight solid back four, the volume control was a joystick cap for easy track selection. Further fine-tuning affects the voice control system and digital radio reception.
As an additional option, the Bluetooth car phone is available online. Under the heading Audi attractive services connect it brings on board the A5 - from the POI search via Google on navigation with Google Earth images to wireless hotspot. About him, the passenger to surf freely on the Internet with their mobile devices and email. The Audi traffic information online, another service to tell the driver high and precise barometer of the load on the selected route, much better known than the TMC standard. To use these features, the driver only needs a data-enabled SIM card.
PricesDespite the extensive appreciation of the series, Audi elevates the prices only modestly. The A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI about the extra price is 200 �. The entry level model, the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI costs, � 33 350.

Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013 Pictures Review and Spec



Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013

ECO is based on the all-new, 2013 Malibu sedan, which will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. Sales of the new Malibu begin with the ECO model in the United States in early 2012. The Malibu LS, LT and LTZ trim level offerings join the ECO in summer 2012. Pricing will be announced later.

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Chevrolet Malibu ECO 2013

First Chevrolet with new fuel-saving eAssist� technology
Estimated fuel economy of 26 city / 38 highway
Uses own energy to recharge the battery and doesn�t use gas when stopped
New exterior shape and features such as active grille shutters to enhance fuel economy
As many as 550 miles of driving range between fill-ups

Malibu ECO Most Fuel-Efficient Chevrolet Midsize Ever

Delivers the fuel economy of a compact car in a midsize sedan

NEW YORK � Chevrolet celebrated Earth Day at the New York Auto Show by introducing the all-new 2013 Malibu ECO, the most fuel-efficient midsize sedan in its 100-year history. It features eAssist� �light electrification� technology, which is engineered to deliver an estimated 26 mpg in city driving and 38 mpg on the highway without compromising performance.

ECO is based on the all-new, 2013 Malibu sedan, which will be sold in nearly 100 countries on six continents. Sales of the new Malibu begin with the ECO model in the United States in early 2012. The Malibu LS, LT and LTZ trim level offerings join the ECO in summer 2012. Pricing will be announced later.

�The Malibu ECO is a smart choice for customers who want excellent fuel economy without the price premium of popular hybrid sedans,� said Rick Scheidt, vice president of Chevrolet marketing. �The Malibu ECO�s 38-mpg highway estimate is comparable with those hybrids.�

Malibu�s eAssist system uses a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery and an electric motor-generator to enable regenerative braking electric assist and start-stop functionality. It is efficiently sized, weighing only 65 pounds (29 kg).

Malibu ECO also features an aerodynamic exterior � including underbody aero enhancements � and electronically controlled shutters in the lower grille that close at higher speeds to push more air over and around the vehicle. These enhancements increase aerodynamic efficiency to boost fuel economy.

An ECO gauge in the cluster continuously responds to driving behavior, encouraging fuel-efficient driving, while an Auto Stop Indicator on the tachometer informs the driver when the engine is in start-stop mode.

�Malibu ECO exemplifies Chevrolet�s drive to use technology that delivers high-value, gas-friendly performance,� said Scheidt. �In fact, the Malibu ECO delivers the fuel economy of a compact car in a midsize sedan.�

eAssist details

Malibu ECO�s eAssist system is mated to a 2.4L Ecotec direct-injection four-cylinder engine and next-generation six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.4L engine is efficient and lightweight, featuring dual-overhead cams, direct injection, continuously variable intake and exhaust timing and electronic throttle control, as well as a lightweight aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. It is rated at an estimated 180 horsepower (134 kW) and is a variant of the same engine that was recognized as one of Ward's Ten Best Engines in 2010.

Along with the Ecotec 2.4L and six-speed transmission, the eAssist system uses power stored in the air-cooled, lithium-ion battery to provide needed electrical boost in various driving scenarios, optimizing engine and transmission operation. An advanced 115V lithium-ion battery and latest-generation 15-kW motor-generator unit help increase fuel economy through:

Regenerative braking, which provides up to 15 kW of electricity to charge the battery

Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration

Using electricity instead of gasoline when stopped, with automatic and smooth engine start-stop functionality

Aggressive fuel cut-off during deceleration down to zero mph for added fuel savings

Intelligent charge/discharge of the high-voltage battery.

The eAssist system captures up to 15kW of energy that would be normally lost during braking and uses it to recharge the lithium-ion battery. The system also shuts down fuel delivery in certain deceleration conditions, further improving fuel economy. While in fuel shut-off mode, the motor-generator unit continues spinning along with the engine to provide immediate and smooth take-off power when the driver presses on the accelerator. As the vehicle comes to a stop, the engine�s start-stop function is active when the motor-generator unit brings the engine to a smooth stop to position it properly for a smooth restart when the brake is released.

A hill-assist system captures brake pressure to help keep the vehicle stationary when eAssist�s start-stop function is activated on a moderate or steep grade, allowing the driver to accelerate more smoothly from a stop.

Malibu ECO�s eAssist power pack brings together the lithium-ion battery, the integrated power inverter and 12V power supply. It is located in the trunk, behind the rear seat. The electric motor-generator is mounted to the engine in place of the alternator to provide both motor assist and electric-generating functions through an engine belt-drive system. The motor-generator is a high-performance, compact induction motor that is liquid-cooled for increased performance and efficiency. An electric fan cools the power pack, drawing air from a vent located behind the rear seat.

Thanks to eAssist technology, which also enables a numerically lower final drive ratio, the Malibu ECO can travel as much as 550 miles between fill-ups, despite having only a 15.8-gallon gas tank.

Aero efficiency

Malibu ECO � and the entire 2013 Malibu lineup � was designed to be aerodynamically efficient, with a coefficient of drag near the standout performance of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

Aerodynamic design engineers removed about 60 counts of wind drag from the new Malibu, compared to its predecessor. Malibu spent hundreds of hours in GM�s wind tunnel, fine-tuning the form to maximize fuel efficiency. For example, engineers shaped Malibu�s front corners so that air runs close and uninterrupted along the body sides to the rear of the vehicle.

Malibu ECO is among the first in the midsize segment with a fuel-saving, active shutter system in the lower grille. The Malibu Eco�s active shutter system automatically closes airflow through the lower intake opening when air intake is least needed. When closed, the shutter system enhances aero performance by redirecting airflow around the front of the vehicle and down the sides, rather than through it. The shutter is open or closed based on engine coolant temperature and speed. For example, the shutters open when the car is traveling up a hill, pulling a trailer, or in hot city driving; the shutters close at highway speeds when engine cooling is less required.

Other aerodynamic features on the Malibu ECO include:

Outside rearview mirrors designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency

Taillamps are shaped for aero performance without design penalty

Four underbody panels � more commonly found on premium-priced cars � cover approximately 50 percent of the lower portion of the vehicle and provide an aerodynamically clean flow path under the vehicle

Standard 17-inch wheels and low-rolling-resistance tires engineered to improve fuel economy.

About the all-new 2013 Malibu

The Malibu ECO is part of the all-new, 2013 Malibu lineup � Chevrolet�s first global midsize sedan � which gives customers more style, fuel efficiency, content and features, craftsmanship, and dynamic capabilities rivaling high-end sedans. Product highlights for North American models include:

Expressive exterior design with a wide, athletic stance

Segment-best aerodynamics � close to those of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric car � that enhance fuel efficiency and reduce wind noise, including active electronic shutters on select models

All-new, Chevrolet-signature dual-cockpit interior that is more spacious, features premium materials and is engineered to be the quietest in the midsize segment

New Chevrolet MyLink connectivity seamlessly integrates online services like Pandora� Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio�

European-influenced ride and handling traits

New safety features and technologies including up to 10 air bags, ultra-high-strength steel, lane departure warning/forward collision warning and rearview camera system.

The exterior design of the all-new Malibu carries DNA from its sister vehicles, the Camaro and Corvette. A wider stance, broad shoulders and an integrated rear spoiler bring a new athleticism to Malibu and give it a more aggressive, track-tested appearance. It has a 4.5-inch (114mm) shorter wheelbase and 62-inch (1,574mm) front and rear tracks that are more than 2 inches (51mm) wider than the model it replaces.

The Malibu�s interior was designed to bring an element of sophistication to everyday driving, featuring an all-new dual cockpit design with more room, thanks to its increased width. Compared to the previous model, Malibu has nearly four cubic feet (113 L) of additional interior volume, along with more front and rear shoulder and hip room and more than one cubic foot (28 L) of extra trunk space. Available soft, ice-blue ambient lighting reflects off of and complements chrome accents and ensures even, consistent illumination along the instrument panel and in storage pockets.

The Malibu also has a number of storage areas, including a radio face that articulates up and down to reveal a six-inch deep, illuminated storage area behind its seven-inch touch-screen radio display � a U.S. first in a midsize car. Malibu will also offer a full range of the latest infotainment options, including new color radio systems and an available navigation system.

Malibu will include Chevrolet�s new MyLink infotainment package at launch. It builds on the safety and security of OnStar and seamlessly integrates online services like Pandora� Internet radio and Stitcher SmartRadio�. MyLink integrates wireless connectivity through Bluetooth to enable hands-free use of selected smart phone apps while the device remains safely stowed. It features a high-resolution, full-color touch screen display designed to manage the number of steps required to complete a task.

A global lineup of fuel-efficient and powerful four-cylinder engines complements the Malibu�s European-inspired driving characteristics. In addition to the ECO�s Ecotec 2.4L engine, the Malibu�s North American lineup also features an all-new Ecotec 2.5L dual overhead cam, four-cylinder engine with direct injection. It has new features, including enhanced authority continuously variable valve timing, variable-displacement oil pump and electronic thermostat that save fuel while delivering V-6-like performance. It is estimated the engine will be SAE certified at more than 190 horsepower (141 kW) and 180 lb.-ft. of torque (245 Nm). Both engines are mated to a Hydra-Matic 6T40 six-speed automatic with features designed to enhance powertrain efficiency.

When it comes to the driving experience, the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has been engineered to deliver ride and handling capabilities that are best-in-class and on par with more expensive sports sedans. These include:

A solid body structure as stiff as any in the global midsize sedan market, allowing for precise tuning and dynamic vehicle control

A premium steering gear that ensures smooth, precise responsiveness and on-center feel

Proven and continuously refined MacPherson strut front and mutli-link rear suspensions

Large, ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, clamped on by dual-piston front and single-piston rear aluminum calipers, which are expected to deliver best-in-class stopping distance

An isolated engine cradle for tuned, refined feedback, without noise or vibration

Fuel-saving electric power rack-and-pinion variable-effort power steering, resulting in effortless low-speed maneuvers and a higher degree of steering feel at higher speeds

Chassis control technologies include four-channel anti-lock brakes, full-function traction control, four-corner electronic stability control, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, corner brake control, hydraulic brake fade assist and drag torque control.

The new Malibu will be built in multiple locations around the globe, including the Fairfax, Kan. and Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plants in the United States.

BMW i3 Concept 2012 Pictures Review and Spec


BMW i3 Concept 2012

The BMW i3 Concept is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas. Driven purely by electric power and purpose-built to meet the demands of sustainable and emission-free mobility, it embodies an intelligent form of urban transportation and commuting.







BMW I3 Concept 2012

The BMW i3 Concept is an uncompromisingly sustainable vehicle designed for urban areas. Driven purely by electric power and purpose-built to meet the demands of sustainable and emission-free mobility, it embodies an intelligent form of urban transportation and commuting.

"This automotive concept uses a new architecture which showcases all of its new possibilities and potential. It is the world's first premium electric vehicle." - Andreas Feist, Head of vehicle project BMW i3.

The BMW i3 is a well-resolved all-round concept, with every detail conceived and optimised to fulfil its eventual purpose. Central to its design is the innovative LifeDrive architecture, the key to the BMW i3 Concept's appeal as a light, safe and spacious car. Innovative use of materials and intelligent lightweight design not only enable the i3 Concept to travel long distances on a single charge and provide superb safety in the event of a collision, they also help give the car its excellent driving dynamics. The secure arrangement of the battery in the Drive module gives the vehicle a very low centre of gravity and optimum weight distribution. The electric motor over the rear axle - which generates output of 125 kW/170 hp and impressive torque of 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) from a standstill - and a small turning circle combine to deliver pleasingly crisp driving characteristics and give the driver a very immediate experience of the BMW i3 Concept's lightweight design. The BMW i3 Concept accelerates from 0 to 60 km/h (37 mph) in under four seconds and from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than eight seconds. The extremely direct sensation at the wheel is expressed in outstanding agility at low speeds and during turning manoeuvres, and makes parking in tricky situations that much easier.

The Life module conjures up a feeling of space inside the car more generous than even the latest conversion vehicles can offer. Select materials lend the open and airy cabin a lounge-like character. The use of renewable raw materials is another defining characteristic of the interior, offering passengers a further means of "experiencing" the sustainability of the vehicle. Elements of the instrument panel and door panelling are visibly made from natural fibres, while the naturally tanned leather of the seats creates a lounge-style ambience. Together, these materials provide an appealing contrast to the clear, "floating" forms of the instrument panel and door elements, and lend the interior a strikingly modern feel. With the drive components located in the Drive module, there is no centre tunnel running through the passenger compartment. This allows the two front and two rear seats to be connected with each other by a continuous seat surface, which allows for ease of entry and exit via the front passenger side of the car and means you can park up close to walls, for example. With four seats, wide-opening opposing "coach" doors, boot capacity of around 200 litres and an additional functional compartment in the front, the BMW i3 Concept is neatly equipped for the demands of everyday use.

However, the electric motor developed by BMW and the optimised lightweight design of the LifeDrive architecture cannot take all the credit for imbuing the car with such efficiency and enabling it to travel such long distances on each charge. Indeed, the ability of the car to recoup energy while on the move and special range-extending functions, such as ECO PRO mode, also add miles to the clock. With ECO PRO mode activated, all the vehicle functions operate with maximum efficiency. For example, the accelerator mapping is tweaked to limit the output summoned when the driver flexes his right foot, and the climate control functions also use as little energy as possible. Added to which, sophisticated aerodynamics and slim, low rolling resistance wheels minimise resistance to the car's forward progress and maximise its range.

Innovative connectivity functions create a seamless connection between the BMW i3 Concept and its customers' lives outside the car. Remote functions accessible via a smartphone enable owners to find their vehicles, flag up nearby charging stations, allow battery charging and preconditioning at the touch of a button and supply information on the current status of the vehicle. Meanwhile, intelligent assistance systems ease the stress on drivers in monotonous city driving situations and allow them to arrive at their destination more safely and in a more relaxed state of mind.