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| Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:13 AM PDT  El nuevo Golf Bluemotion será el compacto de menos emisiones del mercado Filed under: Volkswagen, CompactosEl nuevo Golf Bluemotion superará en todos los aspectos a la generación actual Mejor que el Prius, y eso sin ser híbrido. Ese es el gran eslogan con el que nos podemos quedar ante el anuncio de datos técnicos que Volkswagen ha realizado sobre su nueva generación del Golf Bluemotion, que saldrá al mercado a finales de este año. Según han confirmado los de Wolfsburgo, el nuevo Golf Bluemotion emitirá, de media, 88 gramos de CO2 por kilómetro recorrido, gracias a su excepcional aerodinámica (Cx de 0,274), su peso reducido (rondando la tonelada), y su mecánica TDI de 1,6 litros, convenientemente adaptada. Con ella, el consumo medio homologado de combustible será de 3,2 litros a los 100 kilómetros, lo que resulta espectacular, aunque habrá que ver si esta cifra se puede lograr en el mundo real, y cómo se muestra el motor en el tráfico diario. Como bien sabes, el próximo 4 de septiembre descubriremos cómo es el coche por dentro y por fuera, pero entre tanto puedes curiosear el vídeo de la "premiere" técnica a medios internacionales tras el salto.Continue reading El nuevo Golf Bluemotion será el compacto de menos emisiones del mercadoEl nuevo Golf Bluemotion será el compacto de menos emisiones del mercado originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:40 PM PDT  Ventas julio 2012: Australia Filed under: Industria Durante el pasado mes de julio las matriculaciones de vehículos nuevos en Australia se incrementaron en un 7,0% en comparación con el mismo mes del año anterior, alcanzando un volumen total de 86.641 unidades vendidas. En cuanto al acumulado del año, entre enero y julio se vendieron un total de 634.995 unidades, lo que representa un incremento del 9,9% en comparación con el mismo periodo del año 2011 cuando se vendieron 577.227 unidades.Continue reading Ventas julio 2012: AustraliaVentas julio 2012: Australia originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 02:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 11:40 PM PDT  'Vanaf 1 december 130 km/u op de A2′ Hebben we ons toch mooi een hele tijd druk om niets gemaakt… Alle 'harde afspraken' met omliggende gemeentes ten spijt, gaan we gelukkig over een paar maandjes gewoon 130 rijden tussen Utrecht en Amsterdam. Maar dan wel 's nachts hè, overdag moet je gewoon netjes met 100 door de trajectcontrole kachelen. Als je de laatste [...]verwante verhalenBMW sleept Saab voor de rechter'Nieuwe Audi Quattro in 2015′Geshopt voorproefje op de Ferrari F70Spekken met opties of een dikke motor?Vergeten Concept Car: Ford X2000 |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  Video: Jay Leno examines the bonkers 1910 Brooke 'Swan Car' at Pebble Beach Filed under: Classics, Videos, Celebrities, India, Specialty How much oddball can you squeeze into one car? We probably haven't reached the limit yet, but just after the turn of the 20th century a man did his best to find out. A wealthy Scottish engineer named Robert "Scotty" Nicholl Matthewson, living in Calcutta, bought a 30-horsepower Brooke sedan in 1910 England, and had a maker of steam-powereed fairground rides chisel a monumental and highly ornate wooden swan's body to cover the engine. Then he took it back to India. He could win an award for weird right there, but that's only the beginning. In an era of awesomely expensive coachbuilt cars, a Brooke was more than thrice the cost of a Rolls-Royce. To make sure the Swan's other amenities befit the marque, Matthewson had a multi-note, exhaust-driven horn installed that he could play on a keyboard in the rear seat, but an even more startling way to clear the roads ahead was the swan's beak, which emitted a jet of scalding water onto anyone in the way. Other features: glowing eyes, Indian silk upholstery, plenty of gold leaf, brushes to keep the wheels clean while moving, and an "orifice" round back that would deposit whitewash on the roads. Because sometimes a swan's gotta go. The car was such a hit in town that it was bought by the Maharaja of Nabha, who had a miniature replica of it made called the Cygnet. Jay Leno checked it out with Evert Louwman, the man who owns the museum in The Hague where the Brooke Swan Car is displayed, while at Pebble Beach. You can watch the story of it below.Continue reading Jay Leno examines the bonkers 1910 Brooke 'Swan Car' at Pebble BeachJay Leno examines the bonkers 1910 Brooke 'Swan Car' at Pebble Beach originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  Britain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel power Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, MPG, UK After looking at the new Trident Iceni Grand Tourer, it's obvious that Europe gets all the cool cars. Sexy styling? Check. Amazing performance? Yup. Torquey, fuel-efficient diesel engine? Unequivocally, yes! This built-to-order coupe apparently has it all for the performance enthusiast who wants it all, and the car will be on display at the Salon Privé 2012 next month in London. Starting at £75,000 (roughly $119,000 USD), the Iceni Grand Tourer is a small two-seater sports car that looks more like a concept car than anything else, with a split open top almost like the original Batmobile, a dark, matte exterior and a contrasting bright-red interior. Overall, the handsome design reminds us a bit of the Pontiac Solstice. Only in this car's case, it's like a Solstice with premium touches and a Duramax diesel under the hood... on steroids. A quick rundown of the car's spec sheet reads like a supercar, with performance numbers that include a 0-60 time of just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of almost 200 mph from a 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine that can run on almost anything, including biodiesel, mineral diesel, palm oil and linseed oil. In standard form, this engine produces 430 horsepower and 950 lb-ft of torque, but even more impressive is the fact that 700 of these lb-ft are available at just 980 rpm. At this low engine speed, the Trident Iceni geared to run at 70 mph. The company says that's good enough for almost 70 mpg and can give the coupe a driving range of more than 2,000 miles on one tank. Those wanting even more get-up-and-go can choose the optional upgrade that brings 660 hp and 1050 lb-ft of torque to the table. There is no word as to how much this sporty roadster weighs, but this kind of power would make a school bus fun to drive.Scroll down for the official press release.Continue reading Britain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel powerBritain's Trident Iceni Grand Tourer headed to Salon Privé... on diesel power originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  Video: A closer look at the Red Skull's 1942 V16 Coupe from Captain America Filed under: Concept Cars, Videos, Design/Style The V16 Hydra Schmidt Roadster is the kind of bolide that makes kids rather be villains than do-gooders. It was the personal carriage of Johann Schmidt who, as alias Red Skull, was Adolf Hitler's head of weaponry, Captain America's nemesis and one of "the greatest threats to humanity." In his spare time as a member of the Hydra terrorist group, Red Skull had access to alien technology that went into lots of motorized Hydra goodies, but his roadster earned its title of fastest fictitious road car in the world from nothing more exotic than a ginormous airplane engine. In the "real" world of movies, Red Skull's movie car for Captain America was one of the concepts created by Daniel Simon, a former Volkswagen Group concept car designer who left the nest to make fantastical things. Underneath bodywork cued off of the Mercedes-Benz 540K, Mercedes G4 four-wheel drive and vintage Duesenberg and Bentley design language is a V8 dragster engine from Ford, all settled on a truck chassis and truck wheels. Our suggestion for a Time Waster of the Day is to check out the rest of Simon's site, where he scoops on more of his work like the light cycles from Tron Legacy, the Lotus LMP2 livery and the Bugatti Veyron Hermès. His tagline is "Style For All Galaxies." Right on. Check out the Schmidt Hydra in the video below.Continue reading A closer look at the Red Skull's 1942 V16 Coupe from Captain AmericaA closer look at the Red Skull's 1942 V16 Coupe from Captain America originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  Report: 'AXI' dropped from NYC taxis Filed under: Etc., Government/Legal, Marketing/Advertising, Specialty, Design/Style Oh, how we love "rebranding." From the stumblebums at The Gap to the desperate deckhands on the Microsoft Titanic, needlessly changing your logo is all the rage these days, so we shouldn't be surprised to see the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission join in on the fun by eliminating the word "taxi" from the city's cabs. That's right, while they'll still be yellow and hailing one will still prove challenging for out-of-towners, New York's taxis will now be identified by a yellow capital "T" in a black circle.According to The New York Times, besides their "axi," cabs will also be losing their passenger door fare panel - the information will be displayed on the cab's video screen instead. The subtle shift in design is the result of New York's Taxi of Tomorrow program, in which the Nissan NV200 was picked to become the city's exclusive taxi vehicle, starting next year. The t-in-a-circle logo was created by Smart Design. David S. Yassky, the Taxi and Limousine Commission Chairman, responded to questions about whether people would be able to identify the new cabs by saying, "Even the greenest of greenhorns will know that it's a taxicab," according to the report.'AXI' dropped from NYC taxis originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  Confirmed: Hyundai Veloster getting summer tire option Filed under: Performance, Hatchback, Hyundai During an event in Park City, Utah today, Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik confirmed to Autoblog that the funky Veloster hatchback will be getting a new summer tire option. "We could do better in terms of tires [and] we had always planned to have a summer option," Krafcik told us. The higher-performance rubber - Michelin Pilot Super Sport 215/40ZR18 tires - offers substantial performance increases compared to the current car's Kumho Solus KH25 all-seasons. In skid pad lateral acceleration, Krafcik told us that the Michelins are good for 0.94 gs compared to 0.82 with the Kumhos. What's more, stopping distance from 60 miles per hour is now reduced to 121 feet (compared to 135) and wet braking from 60 mph happens in 136 feet (compared to 158). Both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged Veloster models will be available with these grippier rollers (providing you spec the base car with the already optional 18-inch wheels). Hyundai will offer the Michelins as a $1,200 standalone option beginning this fall.Hyundai Veloster getting summer tire option originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 06:04 PM PDT  2015 Chevrolet Cruze to Debut new Platform 2015 Chevrolet Cruze to Debut new PlatformTiming is still unavailable for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze's release, but General Motors issued a press release today confirming its commitment to retool both northeast Ohio plants for the car's continued production. Due out in fall 2014 as a 2015 model, the new Cruze will be the first to ride on GM's new platform which will... more |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT  Chinese company's stake in A123 puts U.S. trade secrets at risk, execs say Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, China, USA Paranoia or well-founded fears? Some U.S. auto executives are expressing concern that the Chinese Wanxiang Group's investment in struggling lithium-ion battery maker A123 Systems may put trade secrets at risk. China may get first dibs on lithium-ion battery technology advancements if Wanxiang Group moves some of A123's research and development operations to China, Reuters reports, citing executives that declined to be identified (but Bob Lutz has gone public with his criticism). Pin Ni, Wanxiang's head of U.S. operations, downplayed such concerns, telling Reuters that the company will "do what's best" for A123. Earlier this month, A123 reached an agreement with Wanxiang Group that could be worth as much as $450 million and may give Wanxiang Group as much as an 80 percent stake in A123. Republican House of Representative Cliff Stearns said at the time that the deal may compromise trade secrets of a company that has received Department of Energy funding. This year, A123 has been hampered by issues such as a battery recall and lower than expected electric vehicle sales. The company, which was founded in 2001, said in a late May filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it expressed "doubt" over being able to continue after losing its primary line of credit. A123's customers include General Motors, BMW and Fisker.Chinese company's stake in A123 puts U.S. trade secrets at risk, execs say originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT  Breaking: Revised Chrysler 300 V6 joins Hyundai Genesis atop Consumer Reports large sedan ratings Filed under: Sedan, Chrysler, Luxury In the not too distant past, large sedans had devolved into largely boring highway cruisers destined for lives consisting of annual trips from New York to South Florida. Thankfully, the industry's latest crop of big four-doors actually brings improved quality and a more enjoyable driving experience to the table. This couldn't be any more evident than the new large sedans that Consumer Reports recently tested and rated. While the Hyundai Genesis remained on top in this category, the updated 2012 Chrysler 300 surged ahead of its other competitors thanks primarily to the car's new transmission. Other sedans tested that were new or improved in 2012 include the Hyundai Azera, Buick LaCrosse eAssist and the 2013 Ford Taurus. With a rating of 87, the Hyundai Genesis is still the institute's top-rated large sedan, but the new Chrysler 300 V6 with the eight-speed automatic transmission put Chrysler's flagship sedan closer to the Genesis with a rating of 83; the V8-powered 300C has a rating of 82. This higher rating is a result of the new ZF-sourced transmission's smoother shifts and improved fuel economy. A five-speed transmission is still offered in the car, but the new gearbox delivers an extra 4 miles per gallon on the highway (and 2 mpg in the combined rating). The new transmission did take a slight hit from CR due to its oddly "fussy" shifter. Nipping at the heels of the new 300 V6, the redesigned 2012 Hyundai Azera received a favorable score of 81 due to mainly its improved interior and ride quality. The Buick LaCrosse eAssist mild hybrid comes in next with a rating of 78 to go with its best-in-class observed economy of 26 mpg, while the 2013 Ford Taurus is still at the bottom of the list with a rating of 64 primarily due to CR's dislike of the MyFord Touch infotainment system and the car's cramped cabin. None of the four new sedans received the coveted CR recommendation since all are either brand-new or significantly updated for 2012. View the press release from CR below.Continue reading Revised Chrysler 300 V6 joins Hyundai Genesis atop Consumer Reports large sedan ratingsRevised Chrysler 300 V6 joins Hyundai Genesis atop Consumer Reports large sedan ratings originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT  SEAT muestra su línea de accesorios para el Ibiza Filed under: SEAT, Accesorios, Utilitarios, HatchbacksHaz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería El SEAT Ibiza es por ahora el modelo más importante de la firma tanto en España como a nivel internacional. Por este motivo no es de extrañar que sea el niño mimado y reciba todas las atenciones. Hoy lo que te traemos es el listado de accesorios originales para el polivalente en el que encontrarás todo tipo de elementos para personalizarlo al gusto. Los interesados en darle un toque personal a su Ibiza podrán elegir entre diversos elementos decorativos que incluyen adhesivos, elementos cromados (para espejos, tiradores de puerta o portón posterior), pomos del cambio específicos, pedales de aluminio e incluso sistemas multimedia y de comunicación. Si lo tuyo es la carga, hay diferentes sistemas de almacenaje y cuidado del maletero. En definitiva una larga lista de elementos que permitirán que cada cliente se lleve el Ibiza que más se ajuste a sus necesidades. Por cierto, estos accesorios también están disponibles en el mercado español. Si quieres conocer los precios sólo tienes que ir al configurador de la marca.Gallery: Gama de accesorios SEAT Ibiza 2013 Share TweetSEAT muestra su línea de accesorios para el Ibiza originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:32 PM PDT  Report: Canadian Auto Workers vote to merge with rival, form 'super union' Filed under: UAW/Unions, Canada How would you respond to the headline "No More Auto Workers Union"? Our northern neighbors will likely be bidding goodbye to their Canadian Auto Workers Union, as the membership has agreed to merge with the country's Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union.The Vancouver Sun is reporting that a unanimous vote of delegates at the CAW's convention has approved the merger. If finalized, the new organization will have more than 300,000 members, most of them working in manufacturing, communications and transportation. The CEP still has to vote on the proposal in October, but its president seems bullish on the merger, describing it as a "bigger and better union," according to the report. CAW president Ken Lewenza (pictured above) agreed, saying, "This union will pose a serious challenge to the unrepresentative, unfair economic and political systems workers now find themselves caught in." A new name for the combined organization has not yet been determined.Canadian Auto Workers vote to merge with rival, form 'super union' originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:31 PM PDT  Video: Toyota shocks ad world with topless androgynous model Filed under: Japan, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Hatchback, Toyota This one will take some puzzling. Toyota has released an ad for the company's brand-new 2013 Auris hatchback, complete with a topless model. It's not what you think, however. The agency behind the spot contracted Stav Strashko, a 19-year-old male model born in the Ukraine and raised in Israel for the role. Strashko has a distinctly androgynous appearance and has modeled women's clothing in the past. He says he gets mistaken for a female fairly often, but believes "the mind sees what it wants." This may very well be the point of the Auris ad. After Strashko struts for the camera, the text on the screen reads, "Not trendy, not casual, not for everyone." If shock value was the intent, it seems to be working - the new five-door's ad has soaked up more than 650,000 views on YouTube since Sunday. Something tells us we should brand this one with a potentially Not Safe For Work tag. Check out the clip below.Continue reading Toyota shocks ad world with topless androgynous modelToyota shocks ad world with topless androgynous model originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 03:31 PM PDT  Opel celebra 50 años fabricando berlinas compactas (repaso incluido) Filed under: Opel, Industria, Sedanes y berlinas, Compactos Haz clic en la imagen para saltar a la galería En estos días Opel está de celebraciones. Por un lado la firma cumple nada menos que 150 años desde que fuera creada y por otro, las berlinas compactas cumplen 50 años en la marca. Pese a que ambas noticias son positivas, llegan con un amargo sabor. Según ha comunicado la compañía, dos de las plantas alemanas deberán parar parcialmente la producción ante la caída de la demanda en los países del sur de Europa. Los principales problemas se concentran en Portugal, Italia, Grecia y por supuesto, también en España.Gallery: Histórico de berlinas compactas Opel (1962-2012)Continue reading Opel celebra 50 años fabricando berlinas compactas (repaso incluido)Opel celebra 50 años fabricando berlinas compactas (repaso incluido) originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 02:49 PM PDT  Official: Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Fisker, Electric, Luxury Despite what some media outlets are saying, the long list of questions and answers about the Fisker Karma now floating around (and available below) is not a leaked document. Instead, it is part of Fisker's ongoing customer service operations, Roger Ormisher, Fisker's head PR director, told AutoblogGreen. The Q&A is the result of Fisker's ongoing town hall meetings it holds via telephone with customers, where "we discuss everything that's going on with the car." The questions are collected, answers written down and then the list is sent out to all Karma owners, he said. Since the powertrain technology in the Karma is so new, Ormisher said, "this openness is about us developing relationships with our customers." To complement the Q&A, Fisker is thinking of setting up a physical owners council where they could come in and spend time with Fisker to discuss upgrades and changes. Thus far, Ormisher said, the Karma's software updates have been done free of charge and any future updates that affect integral parts of how the car works will continue to be free. There is a possibility that cosmetic upgrades could cost money, but no decision has been made on that. The Q&A says: Specific warranty issues that require flash updates will be performed under the normal terms of the Fisker warranty. ... In the future, software upgrades which improve functionality, navigation or other features may be made available and can be installed at the request of an owner by an authorized Fisker Retailer for a fee. What other information is in the Q&A? In short, Fisker knows there are problems. Lots of them. The Q&A says it is looking to "improv[e] the command center functionality and interface on all current Karmas." (This is why it's terrible right now.) It offers tips on how to get the command center car to respond more quickly. It says Fisker does not have any plans to mute the voice guidance when using navigation, even though customers are asking for it. It explains why the engine sometimes comes on in Stealth Mode. It says Fisker is "investigating the issues which are causing poor Bluetooth performance." Oh, and the problem with the A123 Systems battery packs will start to be fixed in the fourth quarter of 2012. Read the entire Q&A for yourself below.Continue reading Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problemsFisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 02:15 PM PDT  Vergeten Concept Car: Ford X2000 Nee, dit is geen ontwerp voor de nieuwe James Bond-film. Dit is de Ford X2000, een concept car uit 1958. In de jaren '50 waren futuristische auto's erg populair in magazines en stripboeken. De autofabrikanten sprongen daar leuk op in door deze auto's te bouwen en tentoon te stellen op evenementen, om maar zo veel [...]verwante verhalenAudi 100 (A6) en S4, youngtimers in beeldBMW sleept Saab voor de rechter'Nieuwe Audi Quattro in 2015′Geshopt voorproefje op de Ferrari F70Spekken met opties of een dikke motor? |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:35 PM PDT  Ultimate fast charging tech could refill li-ion battery in a minute Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Asia If you're planning on investing in a DC fast charger to get your electric vehicle battery 80 percent juiced up in 30 minutes, you might want to stick with your Level 2 charger for a while longer. Korean scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a lithium ion battery that can be recharged 30 to 120 times (!) faster than li-ion batteries on the market today. What's your guestimate on how long a li-ion battery using that technology would take to recharge? How about this one: less than a minute! Li-ion battery packs have been getting smaller and lighter all the time, gaining more capacity and faster charging rates than previous versions. Breaking larger batteries into smaller individual cells has been making EV batteries better, but that technique only gets you so far. The new Korean method takes the cathode material - standard lithium manganese oxide (LMO) in this battery - and soaks it in a solution containing graphite. Then, by carbonizing the graphite-soaked LMO, the graphite turns into a dense network of conductive traces that run throughout the cathode. These networks of carbonized graphite effectively act like blood vessels, allowing every part of the battery to recharge at the same time - speeding up recharge rates to an unheard-of pace. These ultra-fast charging batteries aren't expected to be cheap, which is a problem since the li-ion battery packs currently used in EVs are already too expensive for most car shoppers. The research paper that describes the technology, "Carbon-Coated Single-Crystal LiMn2O4 Nanoparticle Clusters as Cathode Material for High-Energy and High-Power Lithium-Ion Batteries," sounds much too PhD-level and dry for anyone to read, but they show the technology moving forward. As cool as it is, if this innovation takes hold, many consumers will continue to look for EVs that carry this type of battery and have competitive market pricing. Don't expect to see that anytime soon.Ultimate fast charging tech could refill li-ion battery in a minute originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 01:35 PM PDT  Chevy Volt European Ads Banned for Misleading Claim Chevy Volt European Ads Banned for Misleading ClaimThe distinction between a hybrid and a range-extended hybrid is still confusing to some people, and GM's European branch, Vauxhall, is getting in some hot water after misleading people in ads for the Ampera, sister car to the Volt. The commercial talks about the vehicle being electrically driven, but neglects to mention the small gasoline... more |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:59 PM PDT  Mazda cesa la producción del CX-7 Filed under: Mazda, Industria, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos Al CX-7 ya le ha llegado la hora. Es una pena que uno de los SUVs más bonitos del mercado cese su producción según confirma la revista británica Autocar, pero al parecer a Mazda no le sale rentable seguir fabricándolo teniendo en cuenta sus bajas ventas. Con la llegada del CX-5, que está siendo todo un éxito, el hermano mayor ha perdido protagonismo y se encuentra un poco en tierra de nadie. Los que quieren un SUV compacto optan por el CX-5 mientras que aquellos que buscan más espacio se van a por el CX-9, modelo que por cierto ha cosechado muy buenas cifras en países como Estados Unidos, Rusia y Australia. Por tanto, el CX-7, justo en medio, no tiene sentido y se ha notado en la demanda.Gallery: Mazda CX-7 2009 (Euro)Continue reading Mazda cesa la producción del CX-7Mazda cesa la producción del CX-7 originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:59 PM PDT  Spy Shots: 2014 Volkswagen Golf R prototype makes its first appearance Filed under: Spy Photos, Performance, Hatchback, Volkswagen Here we have spy shots of the 2014 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R, the high-flying variant of the hatchback mainstay that will change the way things are done in the Golf world. Built on Volkswagen's next-generation MQB chassis, officials say the 2014 Golf will be about 150 pounds lighter than the current model. The present Golf R makes 256 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, but with 260 horsepower expected in the next GTI, the Golf R will certainly push the bar higher. The question is, how will the bar be pushed? Ulrich Riestenpatt gt. Richter, Executive Director of VW's R division, told us last year that "The future is diesel and all-wheel-drive," so if there's an oil-burner under the hood, don't be surprised. Either way, power will get to all four wheels via six-speed manual or a dual-clutch DSG gearbox. Even the snakeskin camo on this Volkswagen prototype can't hide the dual character lines down the sides of the car, but otherwise, the design is still a surprise. An intercooler and radar for apaptive cruise control have been spotted, and remarkably low profile tires, larger brakes and quad pipes make no secret of what this car will be for. Have a closer look in our high-res gallery above.2014 Volkswagen Golf R prototype makes its first appearance originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:59 PM PDT  Spekken met opties of een dikke motor? Opties, extra's, accesoires of gewoon gemakken die standaard in iedere auto zouden moeten zitten? Het zijn de opties die je nekken. Dat was zo in 2006. Om een idee te krijgen wat een middenklasser anno 2012 extra kost zijn we de prijslijsten weer eens ingedoken. Alle opties van alle merken doornemen levert natuurlijk een artikel [...]verwante verhalenAudi 100 (A6) en S4, youngtimers in beeldBMW sleept Saab voor de rechter'Nieuwe Audi Quattro in 2015′Wat staat er in de garage van Prins Laurent?Geshopt voorproefje op de Ferrari F70 |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Video: New Chinese car can be driven by remote control Filed under: Budget, Sedan, China, Technology, Videos, MISC The successor to the BYD F3 has gone through a couple of name changes on its way to production, finally settling on Su Rui, but its USP has been locked in since the beginning: remote control operation. That's right, a full-sized, road-legal sedan that can be driven by remote control. Of course, the R/C functionality has strict limitations: the Su Rui has a max speed of two kilometers an hour when being operated remotely and it only works when the operator is no more than 33 feet away. But who cares about that - it's a full-size R/C car! In case you were wondering about the Su Rui's specs, there are two engines on the menu, one is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 109 horsepower running through a five-speed manual, the other a 1.5-liter turbo four with 154 horsepower and the choice of a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The remote control comes standard with the 1.5 turbo and, we're assuming, the automatic. The car can be started and driven in all directions with the remote, and BYD has pushed the feature as handy for getting into tight parking spots or retrieving your car when it's raining and you don't have an umbrella. We figure that once the black hats get working on it, there'll be a few more tasks the Chinese sedan is good for. You can watch it in action in the video below.Continue reading New Chinese car can be driven by remote controlNew Chinese car can be driven by remote control originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Fotos espía: LandWind prepara un nuevo todoterreno Filed under: Fotos espía, SUV, crossovers y todoterrenos LandWind es una de las firmas de origen chino más conocidas en Europa y no precisamente por algo positivo. Tras pasar los test de choque del ANWB holandés (dependiente del ADAC alemán) con el X6 y no conseguir ninguna estrella, la marca se hizo especialmente popular. Hoy día las cosas han cambiado en LandWind y su oferta nada tiene que ver con los antiguos vehículos basados en la plataforma del Opel Frontera. La mala fama sigue ahí, pero se están esforzando para conseguir cambiar su imagen. Tras el X8, derivado del Mitsubishi Outlander, ahora sabemos que lanzarán otro todocamino más. No tiene nombre comercial todavía y de sus especificaciones poco se sabe, pero está claro que en diseño han evolucionado notablemente. Habrá que conocer todos los detalles para situarlo en el mercado, pero por el momento no pinta nada mal. Share TweetFotos espía: LandWind prepara un nuevo todoterreno originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker Despite what some media outlets are saying, the long list of questions and answers about the Fisker Karma now floating around (and available below) is not a leaked document. Instead, it is part of Fisker's ongoing customer service operations, Roger Ormisher, Fisker's head PR director, told AutoblogGreen. The Q&A is the result of Fisker's ongoing town hall meetings it holds via telephone with customers, where "we discuss everything that's going on with the car." The questions are collected, answers written down and then the list is sent out to all Karma owners, he said. Since the powertrain technology in the Karma is so new, Ormisher said, "this openness is about us developing relationships with our customers." To complement the Q&A, Fisker is thinking of setting up a physical owners council where they could come in and spend time with Fisker to discuss upgrades and changes. Thus far, Ormisher said, the Karma's software updates have been done free of charge and any future updates that affect integral parts of how the car works will continue to be free. There is a possibility that cosmetic upgrades could cost money, but no decision has been made on that. The Q&A says: Specific warranty issues that require flash updates will be performed under the normal terms of the Fisker warranty. ... In the future, software upgrades which improve functionality, navigation or other features may be made available and can be installed at the request of an owner by an authorized Fisker Retailer for a fee. What other information is in the Q&A? In short, Fisker knows there are problems. Lots of them. The Q&A says it is looking to "improv[e] the command center functionality and interface on all current Karmas." (This is why it's terrible right now.) It offers tips on how to get the command center car to respond more quickly. It says Fisker does not have any plans to mute the voice guidance when using navigation, even though customers are asking for it. It explains why the engine sometimes comes on in Stealth Mode. It says Fisker is "investigating the issues which are causing poor Bluetooth performance." Oh, and the problem with the A123 Systems battery packs will start to be fixed in the fourth quarter of 2012. Read the entire Q&A for yourself below.Continue reading Fisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problemsFisker Q&A sheds light, lots of light, on Karma problems, lots of Karma problems originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Spy Shots: Kia readying GT and convertible Soul models? Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertible, Budget, Performance, Hatchback, Kia Be it the upright seating arrangement, the utility in a compact package, or just buyers captivated by dancing hamsters, the Kia Soul has proven to be one of the Korean automaker's best-selling models. Its popularity has driven Kia to renew the funky hatch for the 2014 model year, perhaps with some unexpected variants. The sleuths at CarPix have nabbed the next Soul testing in the desert, and even with the camouflage disguise, our spies say it looks like the redesign has left the Soul slightly lower and a little wider. Additionally, the headlights have a more squared-off, masculine appearance. This prototype features a larger lower grille, with the Kia corporate grille moved farther upward. And while the prototype above is likely a look at the bread-and-butter model, AutoExpress is reporting the new generation may spawn a convertible variant. This appears to be purely rumor at this point and thus should be taken with one very big grain of salt, but Kia clearly has aspirations for the range beyond a single bodystyle. It has shown a number of envelope-pushing Soul-based concepts, including the Soul'ster pickup that sported an open roof. That concept was rumored to be headed for production at one time, but was later said to be killed due to the flaccid global economy. A more likely spinoff is a Soul GT with augmented performance and sportier aesthetics. There is reason to believe that a GT model could come with a different bodystyle - after all, the Soul-based Track'ster concept that stole the Chicago Motor Show earlier this year was a three-door. Either way, the Soul appears poised to be the last "box car" standing - The segment-pioneering Honda Element is already out of production and both the Scion xB and Nissan Cube face murky futures.Kia readying GT and convertible Soul models? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Vídeo: El Nissan Juke R planta cara al Porsche 911 GT2-RS Filed under: Nissan, Porsche, Etc. Si el Juke convencional ya es lo suficientemente extraño en sus formas y concepto general, las versiones R lo llevan hasta el extremo. Tener bajo el capó el mismo motor que usa el GT-R garantiza unas prestaciones sensacionales pero, ¿será capaz de sacarle los colores al Porsche 911 GT2 RS?. Con las cifras en la mano, está claro que los 485 CV del Juke poco pueden hacer contra los 612 CV del Porsche, que además es un deportivo nacido específicamente para pasar por las curvas con la máxima efectividad. Los chicos de Car And Driver han pilotado ambos modelos por pistas cerradas y quizás te sorprendan los resultados. Eso sí, para conocerlos tendrás que ver el vídeo que encontrarás tras el salto...Gallery: Nissan Juke-RContinue reading Vídeo: El Nissan Juke R planta cara al Porsche 911 GT2-RSVídeo: El Nissan Juke R planta cara al Porsche 911 GT2-RS originally appeared on Autoblog Español on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Report: Mitsubishi Australia CEO: "I don't know why people buy a Mitsubishi" Filed under: Car Buying, Mitsubishi, AustraliaWhile we appreciate candor among executives, it is generally unwise for the CEO of any company to slight their own brand - even if they really dislike their product. Mutsuhiro Oshikiri may not have gotten the memo. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the new CEO of Mitsubishi Australia isn't mincing words, saying "the product is too old...the prices are too high." Oshikiri took over the Australian branch of the Japanese automaker just ten weeks ago, and says the brand needs to be updating its product portfolio more quickly. "I don't know why people by a Mitsubishi...What is the benefit?...I have to find out." The comments are more introspective to the brand than outright defamation, but that doesn't mean that Oshikiri's comments aren't making waves. Struggling Mitsubishi is set to roll out three new models in the Australian market shortly, including a new Outlander and a revival of its low-cost Mirage subcompact (above). The next question Oshikiri may be asking is, "Will it be enough to make the brand relevant?" Only time will tell.Mitsubishi Australia CEO: "I don't know why people buy a Mitsubishi" originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments |
| Posted: 23 Aug 2012 12:25 PM PDT  Geshopt voorproefje op de Ferrari F70 Langzaam kruipen we naar de onthulling van Ferrari's Enzo-opvolger, die we tot die tijd als F70 blijven aanduiden, en het mondhoekkwijl van Ferraristi wereldwijd neemt in angstaanjagend tempo toe. Om de supercarhonger te stillen lichten we een aantal alleraardigste impressies uit van het mogelijke eindresultaat. Tien jaar na de introductie van de 660 pk sterke [...]verwante verhalenPanamera op 24 inch Forgiato's stuwt je lunch omhoogAudi 100 (A6) en S4, youngtimers in beeldBMW sleept Saab voor de rechter'Nieuwe Audi Quattro in 2015′Wat staat er in de garage van Prins Laurent? |
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