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Renault TREZOR, 100% electric supercar that inherits the legacy of Renault DeZir at the Paris Motor Show

2016-10-04T07:20:00.001-07:00

We mentioned last week about updating the Renault ZOE. The French manufacturer was preparing a surprise as a prototype for the Paris Motor Show 2016, and here we have it. This is a 100% electric supercar that comes under the label of Renault TREZOR, natural successor Renault DeZir we saw six years ago in the same Paris event.

In the absence of official statement from the manufacturer, they have leaked some of its technical details, which we will confirm and expand. Thus, we can move a propeller capable of developing 260 kW (350 hp), a maximum torque of 380 Nm. This gives a figure of wrenching acceleration, can reach 100 km / h in less than four seconds.

As for your batteries, divide their mass through the vehicle, being a hosted at the front and one at the rear of the TREZOR. Each has its own cooling system. In terms of drag coefficient achieved, it is located in the 22 Cd.

Its measures and its mass also have been filtered, these being 4,700 mm long, 2,180 mm wide and 1,080 mm high; also dominates the carbon fiber composition to achieve a mass of 1600 kilograms.

As we say, the manufacturer's official statement further clarify what is able to offer this concept of Renault, forerunner of a new era in which electric powertrains will impose their silent roar.

30,000 CNG models of Volkswagen called to review a problem with deposits

2016-09-03T11:32:00.002-07:00

The Volkswagen group has had an unforeseen with some of their models powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and calls for revision to 30,000 units affected. In future Motorpasión we have already spoken more than once of environmental economic advantages of this fuel in contrast to traditional, and although in Spain its use is minority, in countries like Germany or Italy itself that have both a park significant of these vehicles.

Of course, the manufacturer has not disclosed the most relevant countries will be affected by this recall work. In its statement, only it explains that the area in question is the European Union. The issue continues to be serious, because the defect discovered concerning the gas tank.

Volkswagen says that this is a problem of corrosion of the material they are made. In July this year the Germans called to review the Volkswagen Touran 5,900 units by "a potential risk of corrosion that could result in gas tank explosion." The manufacturer is therefore pending contact the owners of the Caddy, Touran and Passat CNG sold between 2006 and 2010.

Germany accuses Fiat Chrysler to the European Union fraud emissions from their diesel

2016-09-03T11:22:00.000-07:00

The scandal emissions Volkswagen has opened a new chapter, or rather, officially opened a curious sequel. This is the official German government accusation against Fiat Chrysler group to the European Commission for fraudulent manipulation of its diesel engines 2.0, similar to that discovered in Volkswagen vehicles.

The German authorities launch an investigation that included 53 own models after living with the VAG group; and while Fiat suspicions and threats are not new, it has been this week when the Germans have formalized the charge once they have completed their tests. They have discovered what already noted, a system that hides the actual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) during the first uses of the engines, allowing them to simultaneously circumvent emissions controls.

So Wirtschafts Woche publication points, diretamente citing German government sources. It now remains to see how the Commission reacts. In previous chapters of this possible scandal transalpine European Union had washed your hands on this issue, noting that it is a matter for the Italian authorities, who in turn point out that there is nothing abnormal with the FCA group.

So despite the evidence provided by Germany, the less political strategy could delay the inspection of Fiat powertrains. It is scandal affect models such as the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade or other platform mates, including the Fiat Doblo.

We will continue pending, above all, to see if Fiat Chrysler and making ends giving official recognition, as in his day did Opel said in a statement that was far transcend in the public sphere. As we mentioned in his day, it is the strategy of stealth rectification.

BYD quadruples profits in 2016 thanks to the sale of electrical

2016-09-01T07:34:00.002-07:00

Market leaders in regard to electrical registrations are neither Tesla Motors, and Nissan, and BMW, but the Chinese company BYD. Taking advantage of the first awakenings of the electric car market in China, BYD has sold so far this year to 53,380 plug-in units globally, 20,000 more than Nissan or Tesla.

With this result, the accounts seem to start squaring for the manufacturer and thus advance in the difficult, for much impossible task of making profits from the sale of plug-in electric cars. As indicated by the company, these would have increased almost fourfold over the same period last year.

The most interesting is that the company revenues come largely from the sale of cigars or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Thus, if the company entered about 3.14 billion euros, 2.06 billion corresponded to plug car sales, helping to increase the benefits. Thus, BYD may become the pioneer manufacturer dismantling the myth that investing in large-scale electric mobility is not beneficial.

You are still on time: make a last LaFerrari Ferrari will auction for Amatrice

2016-09-01T07:30:00.004-07:00

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Ferrari, announced that Ferrari would build a new unit LaFerrari with the aim of raising funds to help victims of the earthquake that struck central Italy last week, desolating the medieval town of Amatrice and killing nearly 300 people.

LaFerrari production ceased in late 2015, when the 499th unit was shipped (1.3 million euros plus tax unit). Currently, Ferrari is preparing Aperta LaFerrari production, so making the 500th LaFerrari is an extra complication not.

A unique Ferrari

According Ferrari LaFerrari nº500 will be auctioned, although not yet know when. Nor do we know details about that LaFerrari. While a mechanical level will be identical to the 499 other LaFerrari (963 hp hybrid Hy-Kers, 0-200 km / h in less than 7 s and over 350 km / h top speed) finish could be unique.

Not the first time that Ferrari auction for a good cause

In 2009, after the earthquake that ravaged the town of L'Aquila, he brought Ferrari F430 coupe auction last fabrciado with the aim of raising funds for the victims of the earthquake. The finish of the F430, although presented with gold rims and a strip of the same color, was later customized to suit the buyer.

As for the price that could reach laferrari 500th can be simply astronomical, being a new car. Think a few weeks ago, it was auctioned a matte black LaFerrari (one of three that were manufactured with that color) and was paid 4.7 million dollars for it, exceeding the maximum estimate of the auction house.

New SUV in sight: Lada Concept XCode at the Moscow Motor Show

2016-08-26T11:59:00.001-07:00

The XCode Lada Concept is the new surprise just give out at the Moscow Motor Show, held until September 4 in the Russian capital. This is an SUV created under the technical direction of the British Steve Mattin, former designer of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.

Lada, which since 2012 belongs to the Nissan-Renault alliance, takes a few years to renew its catalog with bets as Vesta sedan or XRay, the crossover subcompact low-cost based on the B0 platform francojaponesa alliance, which it shares with the Dacia Dacia Duster and Sandero.

This same platform could be the basis of the SUV XCode now, although the Russian company has not given many details about its concept car. It is known to use turbocharged engines versions of the house, so we can guess that the Type H (DIG-T, TCe) and dCi will be in the catalog. This, and four-wheel drive available as an option, something interesting in an SUV that has been conceived for the harsh conditions of Russian roads.

A SUV marked lines that could reach Europe

As for the exterior appearance presenting the Lada XCode obviously this keeps many points of contact with the Lada XRay, but takes a much more resounding front, with sharp features more than the crossover.

Maintains the lateral tremendously marked in a visual game that is complemented by a wraparound taillamps, and by the rear uses horizontal lines to visually increase the sense of stability, before showing some protections low that can serve a dual objective: functional and aesthetic.

Than advertised on its inner draw attention to the 10-inch touch screen and digital instrumentation. Lada has announced that the system interacts with the mobile application Lada Connect, which has utilities such as vehicle diagnostics in mobile, remote opening control of the vehicle or remote heating.

It is very interesting functions in Russia ... and perhaps out of there, because the rumors say that Lada would soon join to offer low-cost European market. The question is whether there is still room for the iconic brand Roys, or know their way in an increasingly saturated market clonic products.

Get ready, SEAT could be brewing a Ateca Cupra 2017

2016-08-26T11:30:00.001-07:00

Upon hearing the name Cupra us you are you usually put the hairs on end thinking of a powerful and effective enclosed in a wrapper utility car or compact cars. But in 2017 the historical use of that designation could change for the first time in SEAT.

According to point various sources like Autocar or Carscoops, managers at SEAT would be down the option of bringing production SEAT Ateca Cupra, a version with better dynamic skills that the brand new SUV brand, with an engine power close to 300 caballoscon motor current Leon Cupra 290 and an improved chassis. If you squeaked SUV sports, hang on!

A segment with few rivals ...

If these rumors to become a reality, the super-Ateca would be the first Cupra is not a Ibiza or a lion. A move that would largely encouraged by the good results is reaping the Ateca shortly after landing in the market. Its sales figures have exceeded initial expectations of SEAT.

This innocent SUV would be more than just a top version in Ateca family, it would also be one of the few prestacionales SUV market within generalist brands, more than an aggressive look on the outside and upholstery racing in the seats.

Within the Sport Utility Vehicle poussin not much variety. We can see a distant relative of Ateca, the Audi RS Q3 (367 hp, 70,360 €), or individual Juke Nismo Nissan RS (218 hp, 26,950 €). Other models like the Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Vignale Bi-Turbo (209 hp € 57,925) or the Volkswagen Tiguan Sport (190 hp € 42,260) remain simple facade.

If SEAT is able to run as a true SUV with dynamic aspirations and enough power it could take advantage of a gap that the most popular brands (in the sociological sense of the word) are not covering. All we see are diesel with huge tires, but nothing more.

... And many aspirations

Yes it is true that in higher price ranges are a type of car that has its market, such as the case of the Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (is it an SUV?) Or BMW X4 M40i. At least brands have seen fit to bet on them and not sold all bad.

Above them are clear and numerous examples of anfetaminados SUVs sell well, even better than one would expect. Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti FX, Range Rover Sport Mercedes-Benz ML ... huge more than enough power and a fierce sporty SUVs. But very expensive.

There is a large audience who would like to have one of these prestacionales SUV but not can afford in any way. If finally SEAT was encouraged to launch a Ateca Cupra try to collect cravings of those who want a fun and relatively dynamic car with the comfort and interior space of an SUV, but with a reasonable price.

The top current range of Ateca family, SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 190 hp 4Drive Start & Stop Xcellence DSG costs 36,750 euros, the Spanish brand would have room to bring dealers more than an edition limited edition without getting in exorbitant prices.

Who knows, maybe the SEAT Cupra Ateca is becoming the next SEAT Leon FR yellow.

Want the Land Rover Defender of the bad guys 'Spectre'? These types you believe it

2016-08-26T11:21:00.000-07:00

If you've seen the latest installment of the series 007, Spectre, surely you remember the Land Rover Defender of the bad very bad. Well, the specialist Tweaked Automotive proposes an aesthetic identical replica based on a Defender 90 or 110 and an interior completely tailored to suit the client. Of course, the buyer has to put the car basis, since the model is no longer for sale.

Preparation includes a Beadlock 16-inch wheels, flared wheel arches, completely tuning suspension, front winch and even figures can be improved engine for better performance. In addition, commemorative plaques are incorporated: 'Spectre Edition' on the outside and another numbered in the passenger compartment.

Inside the firm it offers practically what the customer asks, but among the highlights is a multimedia system with navigation, front and rear cameras vision, a little smaller than standard or an integral upholstery leather steering wheel. ¿Convertirías your Defender in one like this? Beast is a while, right?

These are the details of Denza 400: the power of Daimler and BYD next 400 km of autonomy doubtful

2016-08-25T22:05:00.002-07:00

Denza, the alliance between Daimler and BYD, a new step in the increasingly interesting Chinese race for electric mobility with Denza 400. The good news was advanced our fellow Motorpasión, when a couple of days ago we kept awake the project and today we can give new details.

The model name perhaps reflects its main attraction, it has managed to reach the 400 km of autonomy for 100% electric. It is true, however, that given the cycles of approval involved (European and Chinese), that autonomy will likely move closer to the 300 kilometers (in fact the NEDC homologation is 352 kilometers), a goal that the manufacturer and he said he had reached with his former electric proposal, the Denza EV in 2014.

This first generation of electric fruit of romance between BYD and Daimler it reported sales of 3,000 units in 2015 in China. Now the Denza 400 continue climbing in China seeks to expand the battery pack the previous model to 62 kWh, always basing on the platform that launched the German model Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.

As for its power, its electric engine is capable of developing 86 kW (115 hp) having a torque of 290 Nm max. At 50 km / h in 4.5 seconds, while to reach 100 km / h needs to employ 14 seconds.

However, we wonder if the Denza 400 is the first step towards a future update of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Other manufacturers like Nissan, BMW and Ford have been quick to take a small jump in the autonomy of its pure electric before the next generation, and since the model Mercedes-Benz is not working too well, it is not surprising that in Daimler are considering it for the short term.

The 2017 Smart ForTwo see the light at the Paris Motor Show

2016-08-25T21:51:00.001-07:00

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive 2017 will be presented on October 1 at the Paris Motor Show. It is be the fourth-generation model since the Smart ForTwo ED empezase to make his first steps there almost ten years ago by 2007.

All we know so far is that the new model will have 137 kilometers of autonomy, 28 more than before (EPA standard). Its new lithium-ion battery weighs 136 kg and the car will generally be much faster than the outgoing model, we assume that it is due to an increase in power.

Moreover, the car will only be compatible with load levels 1 and 2 so you can not make rapid charging with, although the car-board charger supports power up to 7.2 kW. Yet marketing the car fehca know.

The Smart ForTwo EV is an ideal city car for its small size and good maneuverability. In fact, although in the particular channel have not been sold many units, this car is the platform used by electric vehicle rental Car2Go it operates, and quite successfully, in major cities of Europe.

The Smart is having cycles renewal just two years. And although the chassis and the main elements of the car, hardly changed from one generation to another, Daimler are struggling because their product always have a powerplant toe adapting to technological improvements that happen every day in this sector

The Chevrolet Volt and Bolt have a problem in Korea

2016-08-25T21:49:00.002-07:00

Not what he was thinking the day GM decicideron call its new electric model Chevrolet Bolt. Look for names that will be put, they end up calling almost like its electric extended-range model, the Chevrolet Volt.

In the West, both models are pronounced the same so we would have to read the name to resolve the indeterminacy, but in Korea the problem goes beyond. The country has its own alphabet called Hangul alphabet and in this there is only one sign to represent the bes and Western vee.

That is, in Korean the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Bolt are written and pronounced exactly the same so there is no way to differentiate between them. But GM, which are intelligent people, are already working to solve the problem. Chevrolet will Bolt will put the name so EV to distinguish him from his brother extended range.

So far, GM has no plans to sell the Chevrolet Bolt in Korea so this problem was not urgent. Anyway we must not lose sight of some important parts of the car such as batteries and electric motor will manufacture the LG in Korea so clarify this detail was not more

Achtung! Operation Return, this is what you will find on our roads

2016-08-25T21:23:00.004-07:00

Those who spend thirties possibly at this time they will be around by the head of the Dynamic Duo that song entitled "The end of summer". But rather than love affairs concern DGT focuses on the 4.2 million journeys are expected this weekend between returning from vacation, to be weekend and starting their summer retreat .

For this reason tomorrow sets up a special traffic that runs until 0:00 pm on Sunday, August 28 to give fluidity to the nearly half million trips per day expected

And to not get bored repeating the usual (paralyzation of works, design of alternative routes, limiting movement of trucks and special transport, etc.) we were stepping speed controls, alcohol and drugs.

This device will depend on more than 23,000 people who will be working during the weekend between players, technical staff, officials, conservation, etc.

If you're traveling this weekend remember that most of the responsibility for success lies with you. And, returning to the time of the song that said at first, if necessary put one of those picture frames on the dashboard with the inscription "Do not run Dad" for mentalizarte ... If already said Flo:

A little game of football? Football car but with a few SsangYong Tivoli

2016-08-25T21:17:00.002-07:00

In early August was held the Silverstone Classic, an event for lovers of classic cars and competition, as its name suggests, is set in the famous British circuit. Smell of gasoline in each of the curves of the track, but this year also mixed with the own turf soccer fields.

And that is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of world title won by the England team a game of car football six SsangYong Tivoli as we tried in his day was organized, but seeing who the players who were to secure the wheel that would have desired they were as the Tivoli Rally Raid we present recently.

Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Anthony Davidson, John Barnes, Steve Hodge and John Stiles were chosen for this particular game and not know about you, but I give much envy me because it seems fun.

Ford expands manufacturing the Ford GT, but also is more than likely that you stay without one

2016-08-25T03:09:00.000-07:00

It is no wonder that Ford has decided to expand the production of the Ford GT. Even with prices that are far from cheap, the supercar of the Blue Oval reaches the market stomping, and Dearborn did not want to die of success, so have announced that they will expand production. In units? No, in years. Two that add to the two that would initially last.

Ford had initially manufacture 500 units "time", so if the accounts were as simple as multiplying that number by 2, by 2018 could be talking about a thousand Ford GT street stalls. A figure below 6,506 resulting insufficient to complete orders.

In other words, there will have to confirm orders, and taking advantage of the period of confirmation will be a last chance repechage for new customers, as more than a process of buying a car is already beginning to resemble a TV contest , with heats and everything.

Confirmations for completed orders

It is worth remembering that the progression of orders for its supercar Ford received half a million dollars was rising dramatically as the deadline closed. Last week concentrated one third of applications received the brand.

CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE MADE AN ORDER OF FORD GT WILL HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR REQUEST IN A NEW PERIOD OF APPLICATION, WHICH WILL OPEN IN EARLY 2018.

Consequently, Ford has decided to implement the philosophy of rewarding the wait, and give priority to customers who previously requested one of the new GT. In fact, the new production phase, the third year to applicants who remained on the waiting list, and the fourth year will go to applications postponed and who missed the first opportunity to request, which may send a request will go taking advantage of the new term of confirmations.

It's a great time to commit crimes! Thousands of Ford Interceptor have been called to review

2016-08-25T03:02:00.003-07:00

No, we do not want anyone crime rate increase of its people, but it is striking that the Ford Interceptor that American policemen were sold between 2013 and 2015 form a prominent part of a massive recall of Ford. Iconic police cars, workshop.

Among Ford cars patrol cars and they are not, there are 91,000 units worldwide who have a problem relating to food. According to Ford detected, the faulty units cause a random off the engine, and then there is no way to re-start it. The dream of any movie villain persecution come true.

The manufacturer of Dearborn has announced that it will change the control module of the fuel pump on all Ford Interceptor manufactured from 2013 to 2015, and also the Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT in the same period and the injection pumps incorporating some Ford Transit made since last year.

Outside jokes now. Aside from the nuisance which may involve not start when vehicles are parked, there is the risk to the safety of all users in a consistent way off the power while the affected vehicles are in motion. In view of the characteristics indicated by the Blue Oval does not appear that the call can affect Ford models sold in Spain.

Tesla Model S Tesla Model X P100D and P100D: more autonomy, more acceleration, more 'ludicrous'

2016-08-25T02:50:00.000-07:00

Last week we moved that Tesla Motors was working on a battery pack 100 kWh, and today we can confirm you many more details. The manufacturer continues to explore new possibilities with your batteries, which is leading to versions of their models are in recent times more alive than ever. If three months ago he had the chance "so low" of a Tesla Model S 60 with a battery pack 60 kWh, is now released to implement its offer Ludicrous thanks to these new batteries of 100 kWh.

Thus, both the Tesla Model S as the Tesla Model X will have a higher version P100D, which will also take figures of acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h even more incredible: 2.7 seconds for the Tesla Model S P100D and 3.1 seconds for the Tesla Model X P100D.

As we pointed our fellow Motorpasión, and only the Porsche 918 Spyder, the laferrari and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport will be faster. As for autonomy, it will increase in cycle US EPA approval up to 507 kilometers (465 kilometers in the case of the electric SUV). In NEDC cycle, somewhat distorted, the Tesla Model S P100D exceeds kilometers.

Such benefits will have a starting price of $ 134,000 for the Model S and Model X 135,500 for Tesla Motors inaugurates the section P100D only in the Performance category, although more modest announces that the option (but you will have more autonomy ) of 100D will be available later.

The manufacturer also offers the ability to upgrade to the current drivers of their models the battery pack at a price of $ 20,000. Under the pricing policy in regards to currency exchange, it is expected that these figures are slightly altered in euros for our continent maintained.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has praised the new option P100D further, claiming that possibly the last of the times that increase energy capacity of battery packs physically increasing.

Tesla accredits 100 kWh battery in Europe

2016-08-23T21:52:00.000-07:00

It is confirmed that Tesla has prepared a battery of 100 kWh for the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X. With this new battery pack the Tesla Model S surpass the 600 Km of autonomy according to the NEDC cycle. Months that had been speculating with the possibility of more to existing 90-kWh battery, but there are now more ... official confirmation.

RDW is the Dutch company that accredits all products sold in Eruopa Tesla, and the database figure this company have already certified and approved a battery pack 100 kWh for the European market. So the Tesla Model S and Model X P100D or "plood" as they are commonly known, are only a matter of time.

In fact there is speculation with three power levels for the two models. Would the 100D, the P100D and P100D with Ludicrous mode (ridiculous). I remind you that in the current name of Tesla models, the dual D means; ie two motors (one per axis) while the P refers to Performance (high performance).

Beyond the different versions, this is a milestone: they are the first production electric vehicles that exceed 100 kWh of battery capacity. The Tesla Model S has 610 kilometers of theoretical autonomy somewhat optimistic, but exceed 500km on a single charge in the world realTM should be attainable by anyone who do not drive with lead shoes.

On the other hand, the Tesla Model X will have a little less of autonomy because of a weight and worse aerodynamics. Still, the P90D version gets 411 Km EPA (more realistic), so that the version of 100 kWh facilente should exceed 450 km and stay close to the 500.

With this car, autonomy no longer an excuse. Now we have to be able to offer all this at a price that most mortals can afford and then electric mobility will definitely triumphed unmitigated.

Tesla fever follows: Ford buys a Tesla Model X for $ 200,000

2016-08-23T21:45:00.001-07:00

Ford has bought a Tesla Model X for $ 199,950, ie $ 55,000 more than the list price. This is one of the first units, according to Bloomberg, the Model X would be number 64 or 85.

It may surprise that Ford buy a car competition, however it is a common practice in the industry. It is common for brands to buy models that interest them rivals to eviscerate all its secrets. However, it is something that is usually done anonymously.

And when a manufacturer has a model that generates much expectation or successful, rival brands rush to buy one to know firsthand why. And if the model is successful or no waiting list, it is normal to end up paying over the odds, which is just what happened to Ford.

The Tesla Model X, white, was bought from Wayne Skiles, owner of a shop numismatics. Skile recognizes that the car was purchased with the sole intention of speculating. And the move has gone well: $ 55,000 profit.

Ford is interested in the Tesla Model X for being a long-range electric car and other car technical solutions, such as Autopilot. Recall that Ford will invest over the next five years 4,500 million in the development of electric cars.

That said, does not mean that Ford will have to copy or copy Tesla solutions. Often, a brand buying the car of a rival to see if they have faced the same problem equal to or simply to take advantage whether or delay on that rival.

This is Verity, the Tesla Model X genuine pink

2016-08-23T21:38:00.003-07:00

lon Musk decided that the Tesla Model X would be the best electric SUV that could cope with the booming SUV segment and crossovers, little imagined that an owner, possibly related to La Pantera Rosa, give a new dimension to this car getting a design unprecedented and unique: a Tesla Model X pink, to blow PlastiDip.

It is known that in Motorpasión we spend our lives talking about Tesla and is also known that lifelong pink cars have been a beautiful icon for this publication. Heaven has heard our prayers and united in one entity both devotions, so now may be paladeadas as they deserve: with lots of photos on the process and with a video gift.

Why paint a pink Tesla?

The creator of this wonder has released its preparation, explaining that for him a vinyl would have been more disadvantages than advantages. First, because in Alaska, where he grew up, the tough guys were painted in off-road and city boys used to wear thin vinyls their cars.

Secondly, as a matter of price, between the vinyl and rubber painting. So, if you get tired of color, always will hurt less change of dress. Yes, that it explains a guy who has bought a Tesla Model X P90D, whose Ludicrous mode with its Autopilot and all the beads can be encaramar to $ 150,000 in the United States.

Third, by the smoothness of the finish. Explains the owner of Verity, if the car does not come out and vinylated dealer, rare it is that some rayajo not take the washing. Posts to spend equally, the owner of the Tesla Model X has preferred to have fun and paint your car with liquid rubber.

Rolls-Royce Next Vision 100 concept, a futuristic autonomous and electric car with retro flavor

2016-08-23T12:51:00.001-07:00

On the centenary of BMW, group ownership, Rolls-Royce presents the Next Vision 100 concept, internal name 103EX, a luxurious and futuristic autonomous vehicle made by hand with the most advanced materials. Depending on the brand of Goodwood, innovative technologies for manufacturing the car will enable customers to become more involved in the design process of its Rolls-Royce, specifically in terms of shape, size and shape.

For the model, 5.9 meters long, Rolls-Royce has chosen a system of zero-powered, all-electric emissions, showing the path that could follow the British firm, because "not only V12 man lives". Meanwhile, narrow tires are made from 65 individual pieces of aluminum and the interior is wrapped in glass.

In addition to its unusual appearance, quite futuristic but with some old flavor, the interior is perhaps most striking about the absence of wheel. Being a standalone prototype, the brand saves space and dispenses controls, since there will be no driver. In return we find Eleanor, driver and virtual assistant, the pure science fiction style, able to take us to our desired destination, suggest routes or appointments remind our agenda.

All necessary information is provided to the passengers by a transparent OLED display mounted on the front of the cabin, although not lack an analog clock on it. And of course, no lack of typical details of the house as the umbrella holder of the driver's door.

When you get electric Mercedes-Benz, they will do so under another brand

2016-08-23T12:44:00.002-07:00

Mercedes-Benz are making many efforts to be at the forefront of the automotive industry. The future inexorably passes electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Their prototypes of buses and trucks are well advanced autonomous and even a 100% electric truck is already doing its good test kilometers.

But not only is progress towards the professional world, it's just that this is a great testing ground. Gradually the electric car niche is expanding and therefore, Mercedes-Benz is considering very seriously launch its line of zero-emission vehicles under a new and differentiated sub.

It would be something like what today is i for BMW, some vehicles alternative, clean propulsion, with a more futuristic and separated conventional "catalog" to establish a direct front in the competition against the aforementioned BMW design and , of course, Tesla.

Rumors should start to be confirmed during the Paris Motor Show in October, but the first to reach the premiere of the green subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz could be two SUVs and two saloons 100% electric with near autonomy to 500 km per charge.

As for the design, possibly the new brand would differ from the rest of the Mercedes-Benz with a more futuristic look, possibly along the lines of the prototypes that we've seen over the years and that would place one step ahead with compared to the traditional range. One way to poll also riskier and less continuistas designs.

The Ford Focus Electric will release 33 kWh battery and 170 km of autonomy in 2017

2016-08-23T12:39:00.002-07:00

Last December, Ford announced the addition of a rapid charging system for electric Focus 2017 while its autonomy would increase to 160 km.

Now, thanks to the guys InsideEVs.com, who claim to have a copy of the technical specifications of the new model, we know that the 2017 version of the electric Focus will have a battery (lithium ion water-cooled) of 33.5 kWh, representing a 46% increase in capacity.

Still can not give an official figure of autonomy, but if the current model with a battery of 23 kWh has a range (EPA) of 121 km, with 33.5 kWh should be 177 km, ie, 46% more. It is only an estimate, it will have to wait for the official figure, as other factors (weight, aerodynamics, electronic management) could alter this estimate.

With 170 km of autonomy, the Ford Focus could well rival the Nissan Leaf, at least until the new Leaf and its more than 320 km autonomy, Nissan announced. This increase would also enable face the Hyundai Ioniq, perhaps his most direct rival.

In addition, the new battery that would give more autonomy, the electric Focus 2017 equip a quick charger DC Combo with the CSS standard.

British, the best excuse to win a gold in Rio 2016 is the Nissan LEAF gold

2016-08-23T12:32:00.001-07:00

The Nissan LEAF has found a way to sneak into the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio 2016 with a marketing campaign that will leave us with a very particular finish, and said by the way, very appropriate for the occasion.

It is Nissan LEAF gold or "golden" not only transit through the streets of the Brazilian city, but also will be given to those British athletes representatives or ambassadors manufacturer them to reach the gold in the sports specialty in participating. A strategy to sneak something else in the UK market, where sales have spent months working plug.

To encourage the British delegation with Golden Leafs, Nissan has chosen retired cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, although it may not sonarnos much, is credited with a few gold medals and was the last champion of UK in recent London Olympics.

so yes, they have made clear they will only be given a unit with this commemorative finish by winning athlete gold or gold, that is, that those who aspire to various competing in various forms within the same sport can not be marked as objective, as we have read carsharing fleet-based Golden leafs, by many medals they win.

The next BMW i3 with more autonomy reserves triples the previous version

2016-08-23T05:03:00.000-07:00

You can not say that the strategy of BMW with the electric car is being entirely misconceived. Although sales of its plug-in models do not lead any market if they have managed to take hold in places, and especially in the United States.

The numbers speak for themselves: so far this year have distributed 23,675 units (87% more than the previous year), also expanding its range of electric models focusing on plug-in hybrids like the BMW 330e, which is not malfunctioning thanks a more advantageous price when compared with peers segment. In any case, the list of electric BMW continues and will continue for some time led by BMW i3, especially seeing the success of reserves is reaping the next version.

As we have already told, these new 33.2 kWh battery that will accompany the BMW i3 will greatly increase the autonomy model, and the market is not being alien to the movement of BMW as much as the other manufacturers are opting for the same, ie minimally implement the battery pack as a prelude to the next generation of electric step.

And if last month we knew the BMW i3 in its next version piled up 1,000 reserves in Germany, the latest update is that manufacturer worldwide have reached 7,000. Although we are not able to contrast these figures with Tesla Motors reserves, it is true that comparing them with those of the early launch of the model, are three times higher.

Volkswagen thinks of an electrical high autonmía 2019

2016-08-21T20:53:00.001-07:00

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has revealed in an interview that his brand is thinking of taking an electric car of great autonomy to 2019. This new model would look similar to a Volkswagen Golf size, with about 400-600 kilometers per charge and similar to that of a Volkswagen Passat interior roominess.

It is a statement of intent by the German manufacturer, that beyond premium eccentricities, start designing the electric car that normal people would want to buy, something similar to what they are trying to Tesla's future Model 3 and Nissan with new generation of Leaf.

For now they will file a similar prototype to future production model in the next Paris Motor Show, where we can see the outlines of the car and how they will resolve the issue that of "a car the size of a Golf and habitability of a Passat ". Surely we have prepared something groundbreaking in terms of livability.

And it is that electric cars have not because they have the same design and thermal design cars. To date it followed a fairly continuista pattern, but if you think about it, an electrical has many fewer parts and components required for operation. Besides cooling requirements they are much lower.

I say this because it may not be necessary to have a large engine compartment at the front as in most cars but that space could be used for the habitability of the passengers if they can move the car to other organs hubicaciones.

We will see that surprise us German engineers, but I expect some innovative and intelligent solution such as unfairly maligned it was the Mercedes-Benz A-Class first generation.

On the other hand, it seems that Volswagen will continue with the idea of having a common platform for different products so we would not be talking about a single car but surely develop a range of new products in the wake of this. It is speculated that a coupe, a light van and an urban SUV could be VW ideas you have in mind for this modularity.