Chevrolet chose to Santander’s international filing Chevrolet Cruze.
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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This morning has taken place in the Faro de Cabo Mayor of the Cantabrian capital , the event prior to the start of the Chevrolet Cruze Features International , which has chosen this time around and as Santander headquarters.
During the entire month of March, more than 1,000 journalists from over 46 countries across Europe, Asia and North America move to Santander to hear first hand the new compact vehicle brand in North America.
The presentation ceremony was attended by many personalities and authorities in the region including the President of the Community, the Hon. Mr. D. Miguel Ángel Revilla de Santander and the Mayor, the Hon. Mr. D. Iñigo de la Serna.
Francisco Aparicio said:
“ Chevrolet is the third brand in the world by sales volume , with sales last year that exceeded the 4 million vehicles sold in over 140 countries around the globe. In Europe, although in the past there have been several attempts at entering the market, our short history is only 4 years. 4 years where we have gone from selling 240,000 cars the first year to over 500,000 in 2008, a figure that has placed us as the fastest growing brand in Europe “.
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How much fuel?
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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A study by Good Magazine , has seen, how much fuel, it consumes an average person throughout his life. The chart here we can note that the SUV is that more spending, followed by boat or across the Atlantic.
We see that compared with a person walking and bicycling, which in this case the fuel is the food we consume. And while public transport in most countries, it generates a lot of pollution, if it is consumed the least, a detail that should be taken into account for the major cities.
In the list we see that cars have a very high consumption, and incredibly more than the aircraft. A situation and reality that must be changed urgently, but as soon we will be left without any resources to generate energy.
Another transport that remains is the very noble train. An environment that began to be very big spender (coal that was) and that several years ago, with diesel and electric, some have achieved very low emissions.
This study is to make everyone aware of what we spend every day in the city. And the conclusion rests entirely on the car now spends too much fuel. We hope to change that over the years.
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Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid 2009, in a short time in the Japanese market
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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The German Mercedes Benz marketed as well as USA at Japan to its line of environmentally friendly cars, where the first will appear in the S400 BlueHybrid. The luxury saloon of Mercedes will be the first to market with the new engine.
This new variant first came into production for the European market after the U.S. and a month later will be present in the Japanese market.
In Japan , unlike the rest, Mercedes will be more competition in terms of engine, as the Japanese and Korean firms submitted very soon to their luxury saloons with engine very similar, implying a fairly tough competition for the star.
In addition to entering this market, it has to go through customs with a tariff that does not benefit at all. It has an estimated cost of about 129,000 to $ 139,000 , a very high price, more than expected.
The new S400 BlueHybrid is the first hybrid export Japan , making it the first link in a chain of future hybrid cars to enter the land of the rising sun. By now all the data that we can rescue this arrival, but soon we will be like the steps of Mercedes in this country.
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Volkswagen Passat TSI EcoFuel, and in Spain
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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In a very short time, German Volkswagen launch the European market, its new variant Passat , the TSI EcoFuel, (natural gas). This version is marketed and sedan variant, and will have a manual gearbox or six-speed automatic DSG seven.
This interesting engine emits just 119 g of CO2/km. Consumption, natural gas, is measured in kilograms of gas per 100 km. The Passat consumes 4.9 kg/100 km. But with gasoline it does in 6.8 litres/100 km, with emissions of 157 g / km of CO2.
This engine is the first model that comes with these dimensions, as there are other similar cars with this engine, but not a great medium like this Passat . It may at first a little shock that moves through a gas, but eventually becomes a habit.
The only problem with this model in Spain is that currently there are only 9 points to refuel natural gas: 4 in Barcelona, Madrid and 1 in 4 in Valencia . According to a spokesperson Natural Gas , the suppliers of Madrid and Barcelona are only available for fleets.
One thing that makes it not stopped the German model, but that puts it as something unique. Like Volkswagen not be left with nothing, as it is likely that with the government to fix all that are enabled for your model.
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GENEVA 2009 XX Ferrari 599, Alfa Brera TI TBI and Magna Steyr Mila EV
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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Geneva 2009 continues with everything, and brands such as Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Magna also will present new and very impressive.
Ferrari 599 GTB and 599 XX HGTE:
The signature of the present in cavallino Geneva two new versions of its Ferrari 599 , is called a XX and other GTB HGTE .
In the latter case, the GTB HGTE , (in picture) incorporated a package of improvements Handling GT evoluzione , to boost its V12 . For now the only information we have, but this option will get more differences in their motor. As to the outside tires and appreciate a new front air intakes.
And with version XX , will be as was the XX Enzo , a super extreme variant alone may have some in your garage. This change greatly the appearance of what is now known as 599 , since the signature will take you to the end, no blatantly.
Alfa Romeo Brera 1.8 TBI TI:
If Alfa Romeo , the Italian firm will present a new engine, 1.8 liters for TBI TI Brera .
This engine is precisely to have 1750 CC, 200 hp and will comply with the Euro5 . The maximum speed will be 235 km / h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.7 seconds. The average consumption is 8.1 l/100, with emissions of 189 g / km of CO2.
When you have this specific alloy wheels, leather seats, TI logo, red brake calipers, lowered suspension and self-Q2 differential, air conditioning, cruise control and ESP. In few days we will have all the pictures of the new variant of Alfa Romeo .
Magna Steyr Mila Concept EV:
Magna present in Geneva to a new prototype electric, this is called Mila EV , and as we see in the picture stands out for having a very interesting and innovative design. As the signature says it can charge its batteries Lithium-Ion , completely, in just 2.5 hours.
It will not be a future development that will make signing for the future, but is a demonstration of what can be done. The goal of Magna is to sell its technology and experience in this field to other companies and is doing Lotus with the other brand. Ford , for example, is already one of its customers.
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BMW Vattenfall and prepare more electric cars
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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Trademarks, any of them, are becoming more enthusiasm into the world of electric cars, a situation that only five years ago would have sounded crazy. Many brands that neither they nor us would have imagined, are now planning to develop an electric car, and one of these is BMW , a major German companies.
As I discuss in other reports, the German brands are not the most interested in propagating this system, which warrants the same to make contacts with companies specializing in this type of engines and propellers. Therefore BMW will contact the company’s energy supply Vattenfall together to make an electric car.
This work will last a whole year and will start in mid-March, with the coming into operation in Berlin 50 electric cars (starting with Mini E ). In the case of Vattenfall , the same deal with stations set up, Call Wallboxes , where you can charge the batteries of vehicles.
The project is very good, and concrete, where the BMW can enter the segment of the electric cars very comfortably. Of course, with the arrival of the new CITYC of the signature (presumably for the 2011 ), the number of electric cars will grow significantly.
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Dodge Ram 2010 Hybrid, the first data
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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For a long time Dodge ( Chrysler ) to meet its hybrid variant Ram (Detroit 2008). But just for the 2010 , the American rioja andalusia launch market. The first step that will Chrysler , this year will be the Grand Voyager with Dodge Circuit and the Jeep Wrangler with this engine.
But for this year and the beginning of another, we will see just the first small car with this engine, the sedan of the mark means, and of course, the pick ups and SUVs in the same.
And so it was captured by the signature, the new Ram will have a hybrid engine, 5.7 liters Hemi V8. One engine is really powerful and big spender, but with the addition of batteries (which is expected to have a good self) to achieve better performance and emissions.
The send that the firm launched in the hall Detroit , is the way the figures Chrysler may return to the level at which it was in the mid- 90 (aunquesa).
It is expected that the Ram has the same benefits as the Durango Aspen hybrid and but this is only an assumption, as it could have the riders who have signed the Jeep Wrangler .
For now everything is a guess. So we must just wait and see how will this development and the union which is formed with the Fiat Group . Possibly some of the shows this year, we’ll see anything new of relevance.
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Renault marketed a saloon and a commercial electric vehicle in 2012
February 28, 2009 by Automotive
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Renault , presented in a very short time on two completely electric car. One of these is a new sedan and the other a commercial vehicle. Still not clear which models are, as they can be Nissan, of Dacia, or Samsung . In any case also be sold as Renault , but what is not known yet, is that mark to begin marketing it.
The Renault-Nissan Group , is scheduled to be the future major producer of electric cars. And to achieve this before commencement of these two models, which said that the signing of the remaining two sections are the ranges that currently sold, which means that models will be unique.
The group is working on features that they consider essential for the future electric car, like the mass, aerodynamics, rolling, energy management, reduction of the engines and the creation of a gearbox improved performance. Is currently developing a full range of groups autopropulsores 100% electric power will have between 70 and 140 horses.
But this is just the beginning, because they aim to launch in the 2012 , a new range of engines ( EC ), these will be 85% of the units sold in the signature 2015 . The goal is ambitious, but if they arrive before the Japanese and Korean firms, can achieve that future we are planning.
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