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Thursday, October 24, 2013
Datsun Brand to Sell Cars in South Africa as Well Starting from 2014 First Teaser Rendering
At a press conference at Nissans Yokohama plant on Monday, the Japanese carmaker announced that the re-born Datsun Brand is set to return to South Africa, with the first passenger car to be launched onto the market at the end of 2014.
The announcement follows a global decision in 2010 to re-introduce the Datsun brand as part of the Japanese companys "Nissan Power 88" mid-term plan, which calls for an 8 percent global market share and 8 percent operating profit by fiscal year 2016.
Currently, Datsun sales are planned for four major markets, including South Africa, India, Indonesia and Russia, during the course of 2014.
"Following Infinitis launch last year, we are delighted that South Africa is also a destination of choice for Datsun vehicles," commented Mike Whitfield, managing director of Nissan South Africa (NSA).
"Datsun enjoyed a proud heritage in the country after the Bluebird made its debut at the Pretoria Show in 1958, the 120Y and SSS models were household names, before going on to become the number one brand between 1976 and 1978."
In addition to the announcement, we also found a teaser rendering showing the front end of Datsuns first production model that will be a compact passenger car. Were not sure if this image has gone public before, but this is the first time weve seen it.
In December, it was revealed that the Datsuns new low-cost family cars will share their underpinnings with Russias Lada, which in mid-2014, will pass into the ownership of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Ford EcoSport first European sale on Facebook
The Ford EcoSport is about to start marketing in Europe , but before his arrival , Ford will sell 500 units of the special edition Ford EcoSport Limited Edition, first on Facebook
Ford is giving all these days in the consumer technology show in Berlin , IFA 2013 , considered the most important in Europe . In fact, here I am checking first hand the important efforts of Ford to integrate into their models so interesting applications for their clients as Event Seeker , Spotify , Hotels.com or welt.de. But also, the brand wanted to realize the large window that represents this event to make an unusual announcement : The Ford EcoSport will arrive in the coming months the European market.
But ,wait! , If you want to make and one of the few units that come to Spain Limited Edition Ford EcoSport going to have to rely exclusively on Facebook . As I hear , the 500 units EcoSport reach Europe Limited Edition by exquisite book will first come in ( www.facebook.com / FordSpain ) .
For the Spanish market no more than 30 vehicles , which will be sold at 17,500 euros , including PIVE3 plan . This model in question can be fitted with the 1.0 EcoBoost 125 hp or a 1.5 dCi diesel 90 hp . The Ford EcoSport is a compact SUV , called utility for the brand, which will compete directly with the Opel Mokka . One of the keys in which Ford hopes to base its success is in its AppLink technology , which takes voice commands one of the most innovative utilities .
Perhaps , in the Ford EcoSport will still Fords effort to create an open source platform in working with various technology partners because the model does not have a giant screen in full color on the dashboard , but the fact is that voice recognition commands numerous works , almost , as it should. Which is a major leap .
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
First Live Look at the New McLaren P1 from the Geneva Motor Show
Officially, the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show wont be opening its doors for the press until Tuesday, March 5, but that doesnt mean you cant get in the Palexpo – Arena, as YouTube user and Carscoop reader Tim a.k.a. Shmee150 proves with these two videos he dropped into our email-box.
Besides getting a quick look at Ferraris stand that will host the world premiere of the Enzo-replacing hypercar, currently known under its internal codename F150, Tim also filmed the actual, production version of McLarens 350km/h (218mph) P1 hybrid hypercar.
You can watch both videos right below the break, and dont forget to keep checking back on Carscoops for all the latest news coming out from the Geneva Auto Salon.
Articles Source : Carscoop
Video Source : Youtube
Monday, September 16, 2013
2012 Acura TL – First Drive
2012 Acura TL has facelift six-speed sequential. The engine lineup remains the same. The might claw back some lost sales. We’ll 2012 ACURA TL acquire a superior look. This 2012 Acura TL makes its debut at either the 2011 Detroit or New York Auto Show.
2012 Acura TL dealers may propose calling it a styling disaster. The 2012 Acura TL is Acura’s best-selling vehicle; however 2012 Acura TL sales are less than half over 4 years ago. The 2012 Acura TL is including the variety topping has SH-AWD model and has large metal beak and affixed to the ease of the present model.
The 2012 ACURA TL is going to acquire a front and 2012 ACURA TL rear facelift and hopefully some 2012 ACURA TL package changes and quality additions. 2012 ACURA TL Sales is likely to start for a time before next summer. Acuras much-maligned TL has been reinvigorated. With fresh styling and a new six-speed automatic transmission, the refreshed 2012 Acura TL may no longer be the odds-on favorite to make fun of from a design perspective. 2012 Acura TL calls this the “Power Plenum” grill.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
2015 Alfa Romeo Duetto First details of the roadster
Alfa Romeo and Mazda seem to be growing in the same direction, and already rumblings of a two-seater roadster, named Alfa Romeo Duetto. Whats more, when workers have seen Mazdas production facilities of the Fiat Group in Turin, Italy. This already smells ...
This is due to the fact that Mazda is the only major Japanese manufacturer without production facilities in Europe, Fiat has plenty of production space, because currently not being used, ie, these two major automakers have been found in the perfect time.
With this alliance, Mazda will benefit from this collaboration, with a mark that supports your story on the coat of the Italian firm. It is certainly a good deal also for Alfa Romeo, who acquires the How-Know Japanese necessary for the realization of a roadster, fitting into a market segment dominated by the MX-5.
According to statements by Sergio Marchionne, "the agreement clearly demonstrates our own commitment and determination to grow as a truly global brand. Working with Mazda, a leader in the field of compact cars to rear wheel drive roadster design is exciting for us and the Alfa Romeo tradition. We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to a productive and lasting relationship. "
Engines of the Duetto
From Italian sources, the Duetto will be driven by the engine Turbo Multiair of Alfa Romeo, TBi direct injection turbo four-cylinder engine with an output of 250 hp with a six-speed manual gearbox or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, directed from the steering wheel.
Duetto The most curious is the use of high strength steels in a new platform, which is stronger and stiffer than any previously placed in other models of firms, reducing significantly the weight and increasing driving pleasure.
The new two-seater roadster will come with a front engine and rear wheel drive, linking the identity of the two manufacturers, creating a Japanese and Italian roadster with features of both worlds.
Marketing
the newly established Mazda and Fiat, Alfa Romeo Duetto, to go into production around 2015, with this new lighter platform to be built entirely in Japanese Mazda plant in Hiroshima, which he left the platform of the new Mazda6.
This agreement between Mazda and Fiat group will not stop with the creation of a roadster, also are discussing the possible synergies with other associations in the European market. New Alfa Romeo Duetto, the best of both cultures automotive
Friday, June 7, 2013
First Drive 2011 Chevrolet Volt
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| The 2011 Chevy Volt. |
Its a picture a lot of us have entertained in our brains...home for the night, having commuted without using a drop of gasoline, our new Chevrolet Volt sitting out front for the neighbors to envy.
But how realistic is that daydream? To find out, we borrowed a Volt from the good folks at Courtesy Chevrolet in Phoenix for four days, shorter than our usual tests, but enough to give us an overall impression of the car Motor Trend has named Car of the Year. First of all, the Volt isnt a purely electric car. It has a gasoline engine, too. But its not a hybrid.
Hybrids blend the gas and electric motors in driving, switching between them as conditions warrant. The Volt runs solely on its electric motor, not using a drop of gas...until the battery runs out of power. And at that point, the gasoline engine (a 1.4 liter four) takes over.
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| Is the 2011 Chevy Volt running on gas or electric? Only the driver knows for sure. |
If you can keep the Volt charged, its possible to drive for days, weeks even, without using a single drop of gas. The range on pure electricity is 35 miles, according to Chevrolet (though we could never get the dashboard display to tell us more than 29 on a full charge). We managed it until day four, when the to-do list required about 55 miles worth of driving, and the car hadnt had enough time on household current to fully charge before the trip.
Still, in 122.9 miles, we only used 1.8 gallons of gasoline...an average of 65.1 miles per gallon. Not too shabby.
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| The 2011 Chevy Volt interior. Detroit meets Sci-Fi. |
Whats it like to drive? Very much like a Malibu...roomy, smooth...and, especially on electric power, quiet. There are some "future car" touches...like the gauge clusters (there are two...one which monitors charging, energy use and efficiency that shares the audio/climate control/nav screen, and the one in front of the driver) and the contrasting white center stack that replaces buttons for audio/climate/nav with a touch-sensitive surface. Oh, yeah...and the "whooshzoom" noises that accompany opening the car and starting it. A little too cute. You can turn it down or off (you can also set it to ear-splitting volume and fool the neighbors into thinking a movie with THX is about to start).
The base price is $40,280 and the one we drove had the leather trim package for $1,395, a rear camera and park assist for $695, forged polish 17-inch alloy wheels for $595 and a front license plate bracket for $15. Total price with destination charge: $43,700. But remember, theres a $7,500 tax credit for buying one...so the real bottom line is $36,200. And that is a fair price for what you get.
But should you get one? Well, the key is how much you drive and how often (and where) you can charge. The car comes with a 120 Volt portable charging cord, so you can plug it into household current...but fully drained, itll take 12 hours to get to a full charge that way.
Its only 4 hours with a 240-volt charger, and Chevy will sell you one of those for $490. Want it installed? Thatll be $2,000.
Ideally, thered be a charging station near where you work, too...but theyre not everywhere yet.
Still, our first impression is a good one: Its possible to not use gas or to use a lot less than you otherwise would, and if you have to drive farther than your charge allows, youve got a gasoline engine that can take you 344 miles further (again, according to Chevrolet...we couldnt get the gauge to promise more than 231). Thats a nice safety net to have and makes the Volt practical as your only car.
A full weeklong test is coming shortly.
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