CARBARN | Ford Fusion (2013) | For 2013, the Fusion will offer buyers Their choice of conventional, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid models. Those WHO opt to go Strictly fossil fuel have three engine options: a 170-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder mated to a six-speed automatic a 179-hp, 1.6-liter EcoBoost turbo four mated to either a six-speed auto or a six-speed manual; and a 237-hp, 2.0-liter EcoBoost four mated to a six-speed automatic. All wheel drive is again available, but only on the 2.0-liter Fusion.
Fusion hybrid buyers get a new 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder to replace the outgoing 2.5-liter unit. An electronically controlled continuously variable transmission sends the power to the wheels. Lighter, more powerful lithium-ion batteries replace the previous Fusion hybrid's nickel-metal hydride batteries, packing enough of a punch to increase of the fully electric top speed from 47 to 62 mph. Efficiency Are not the final numbers yet, but Ford is calling out Toyota and Hyundai, claiming the Fusion Hybrid stands to outperform the 2012 Toyota Camry hybrid by 4 mpg in the city and 5 mpg on the highway and the 2011 Hyundai Sonata hybrid by 12 and 4 mpg, respectively.
Truly dedicated hypermilers will want to hang on until later this fall, though, when the Fusion Energy plug-in hybrid debuts. (MPGe stands for "miles per gallon equivalent," and is a metric That allows a comparison Between Electrified and conventional vehicles In Addition to a long list of tech nanny aimed primarily at Those overwhelmed with the prospect of paying attention behind the wheel, adaptive cruise control, a lane-keeping system, blind-spot warning, active park assist, you'll also find the polarizing MyFord Touch system features on the available list.
Adrian Whittle, chief engineer of the Fusion says, "The holistic goal of our craftsmanship That process is to see not only Fusion delivers a superior visual experience, but also feels like quality to the customer.
CARBARN | Mastretta MXT (2012)| The MXT is the first car entirely designed and developed by the automaker Mexican Mastretta, which was previously known to produce car kits. The exterior styling features MXT distinguished by indices such as the headlights ending in the massive air intakes, exhaust pipe and rear center position, the cabin, a flying buttress treatment reminiscent of the Ferrari 599 GTB. The MXT body is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic, below which is an aluminum frame with a floor panel and carbon fiber engine cradle.
Highlights include carbon fiber seats covered with leather, pedals aluminum closely positioned to facilitate fast footwork and a flat-bottomed steering wheel finished in suede. Technology Features include GPS navigation, iPod connectivity, hands-free communication via Bluetooth and a DVD. Main competitors The main competitor Mastretta MXT is the central engine, ultra-light Lotus Elise.
CARBARN | Chevrolet Trax (2014) | The Chevrolet Trax, a new small SUV will join the line of Chevrolet and making his debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2012 Engine. "Chevrolet Trax provides a voice in a small SUV segment and offers more flexibility, fuel economy and car-like handling that need urban explorers," said Susan Docherty, president and CEO of Chevrolet Europe. Chevrolet Trax presents his tenacity and ability to package into a small SUV with a muscular exterior design, sporty look wider.
CARBARN | Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept (2012) | The concept has been developed by Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern and his team. Commenting on the concept, McGovern said: "The Evoque lends Itself beautifully to the idea of a convertible. The soft-top convertible concept is based on the Range Rover Evoque Coupe. The Evoque's dramatic rising waist line and distinctive shape has been retained and the new convertible body style has been Achieved with minimal changes to weight and torsional rigidity.
Land Rover Range Rover will unveil a Evoque Convertible Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Evoque Convertible Concept vehicle will explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV. This bold concept builds on the global success of the Evoque and Continues Land Rover's tradition for creating and leading new market segments.
Inside, the concept is packed with award winning technology Evoque's Terrain Response Including, surround cameras, Park Assist and class leading infotainment featuring an 8-inch dual view touch screen and a sound system from British audio experts, Meridian. The Evoque Convertible Concept features unique 21-inch Titan silver wheels and is finished in a new metallic paint Grey Causeway.
John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director said: "The Evoque Convertible Concept is a new twist to the Evoque story and explores the potential to further extend the nameplate's appeal by giving existing customers more choice, whilst at the same time reaching out to a completely new customer base.
Car Barn Sport | Lada XRay Concept (2012) | Big companies like GM, seem to have trouble keeping new model leak under control. The X-Ray as Lada SUV called this concept, it is nothing like any other SUV ever produced and is seen as belonging to a lineup of world production. The style of this crossover SUV is not something you would expect to see a car maker like Lada budget. He, however, show how the eyes of Lada's in the future, making the car more elegant, offering a wide range. Ships Xray an exterior very stylish, with a pair of long, thin, horizontally mounted headlights that seem integrated into the front grille. The front grille features horizontal blinds, giving a very high-end radiography.
The side profile of the x-ray looks almost like a Ford Focus with steroids, as their shallow raked windshield swoops a sleek roofline. The front and rear fender bodylines quarts don flowing into the center of the truck, then down and back at an acute angle, giving your character a little side profile added. You will notice the side view that this model only has a couple of doors, no hidden back door, like the Nissan Juke. Ultimately, it could harm his actions as an SUV. The rear of the Lada is one of the sharpest we've seen from a compact SUV. It has a couple of hockey stick taillights and a rear bumper insert has openings for flow dual trapezoidal exhaust tip. This insert has a long insertion and silver in the top plate and two L-shaped pieces around the exhaust tip.
The interior of the Lada is surprisingly elegant, but simple. The steering wheel rim has a dark brown, silver and three positions brown center that matches the color of the seat. There are a handful of control buttons on the steering wheel, but nothing too big. The panel has a whitish color by inserting a black seat and adjust. The center console is decorated in the same color and black seat, but throws in some silver accents on the shifter and a metal bar on the passenger side of the console. Apparently, this SUV Crossover probably receive most of their competition Nissan Juke. Most likely, this concept will donate a matter of style to another nearby Lada vehicles and never see the light of day itself.
CARBARN | Land Rover DC100 Sport Concept (2012) | The second concept car - next to the Concept DC100 Land Rover unveiled in Frankfurt is the sportier version, the DC100 sports. Sport DC100 has a screen surrounding the side windows aero and low-cut, and is painted yellow special inspired by bright colors, ocher in Africa. The same pattern is repeated on the floor where the DC100 Sport floor mats are Ombrae, a sculptural medium used in the art facilities and modern architecture.
Land Rover has paraded for 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi and brought their two new Land Rover Defender Concepts dressed in a light finish Firenze Red.
CARBARN | Nissan Evalia (2012) | Nissan Evalia is a perfect multi-purpose vehicle to be the whole Indian family needs, whether for long trips or comfortable ride with a group of friends. Nissan uses the Auto Expo 2012 platform very intelligent. The automaker will present its much anticipated MPV in India made Evalia Nissan, Nissan NV200 formerly known point on the car yourself. Nissan Micra Nissan India already hovering hatchback, sedan and a Nissan Sunny, along with three CBU vehicles. So far, the production of Nissan Evalia has not begun, but it is expected that the second half of 2012 Nissan plant near Chennai trigger. Together with Nissan Evalia, India led Nissan Nissan GT-R and its much-anticipated electric car, Nissan Leaf Auto Expo in 2012, but Nissan Evalia was certainly a thief in the show are. Nissan Evalia certainly impresses with its simple style. Input from a small detail Evalia Nissan is the car in direct competition with the Mahindra Xylo, Toyota Innova, Maruti Ertiga and Mercedes Benz Class A Globally Nissan NV200 was awarded the "International Van of the Year" in 2010 honored. Nissan Evalia comes equipped with the 1.5 dCi diesel engine that was borrowed from the Nissan Sunny diesel.
The diesel engine is as impressive is the MPV high-end features, including intelligent key, rearview camera, power steering, advanced integrated air conditioning, along with an audio system, ORVMs black, front loaded disc, rear drum brake, fog lamps, alloy wheels, forks, rear-wheel drive, front wishbones, the rear row of seats and power windows, causing the boot space to help keep more luggage. Nissan India is also the vehicle's safety and keep your passengers by taking anti-lock brakes with EBD, SRS dual front adds airbags for enhanced safety. Nissan Evalia is certainly higher if it will make room for passengers and luggage compartment, and by focusing on Toyota Innova. This reveals Evalia wheelbase, 2725 mm, very close to Innova is 2750 mm. The appearance of the Nissan Evalia is very attractive and simple. The lower segment looks elegant in black Nissan Evalia lower air intake in the bumper in body color, which is also set fog lamps, which were formed in the first round. The rear lights have been placed a little above the rear bumper, but overall they are placed low in the rear. The interior of the Nissan Evalia are sophisticated and very elegant. Features a 2 +3 +2 seating.
Nissan 1.5 dCi diesel Evalia have one, 4-cylinder common-rail direct injection will produce an output of more than 85 hp at 3750 revolutions per minute and generates a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 2,000 rpm, with a 5-speed manual Manual transmissions are coupled. Nissan Evalia have a capacity of the fuel tank 55 liters. Evalia is the first utility vehicle from Nissan Urban class. The new MPV from Nissan, Nissan will be equipped with 1.5 liter engines Evalia Turbo Diesel DCI. Nissan Evalia based on the B platform, developed by Nissan Renault. The diesel engine used here is also reflected in Nissan Sunny seen. The engine power is 85 hp at 3750 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 2,000 revolutions per minute. The engine will be five-speed manual transmission. The Evalia Nissan is to be introduced to the nine cars from Nissan Motors in India until 2012. The body type MPV is available with a diesel engine, that's for sure. Veiled Evalia Nissan Diesel will offer are equipped with a 1.5 dCi four-cylinder common-rail direct injection of the powertrain, the minimum performance for more than 85 hp 3750 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 2,000 higher with a five-speed gearbox.
Nissan Evalia portfolio was introduced in India in 2012, Nissan will be the automaker's first MPV. The front of the car has a smiling face round chrome grille, multi-angle reflector, fog lamps on both sides of the lower air intake placed in black mold. Evalia with rearview camera come on back. The back of the Nissan Evalia looks simple and Maruti Omni boxy remembering. The rear bumper is in the treatment of black and has two tiny reflectors positioned higher than a stop light at the top of the rear roof section. Evalia a seating for seven people in 2 +3 +2 arrangement. The wheel of the Nissan Evalia has power and has three spokes. The rear seats are folded Nissan Evalia and therefore plenty of room for their cargo. The Nissan vans to be published - Nissan Evalia certainly with a diesel engine that Nissan Sunny sedan to be attached. The turbo engine is coupled with a five-speed gearbox. The braking system of the MPV is also equipped with ABS, EBD with brake assist added. The MPV is quite stable even at high speeds. Nissan Evalia is introduced in India in 2012 and is filled with the most attractive features as an MPV.
Car Barn Sport | Subaru Forester (2014) |American Subaru has released two official photos and specifications of data from any Subaru Forester 2014. Faro more modern design with a slanting position along the body of the design lines. Chrome fog seemed strip of luxury. Official launch of the Subaru, his heart was given to a turbo Boxer 2000 ccdirect injection, capable of transmitting power of 250 hp. Consumers also have the option aspirated Boxer 2.500cc.
The suspension system replaced, which offer a more flexible and precise control. Internal dimensions noted that extended relief. Entertainment in completeness strengthened through the integration of all types of smartphones, navigation features, camera, and a set of ear pemanja Harman / Kardon.
CARBARN | Hyundai Elantra Coupe (2013) | Coupes, by Their nature, are a risky proposition. Hyundai is estimating the coupe will hit 40 mpg on the highway with the manual (39 with the automatic). Because it uses the same architecture (unlike the Elantra GT hatch) as the Sedan, Coupe Elantra four-door shares the 106.3-inch wheelbase's, though the two-door is 0.4 inches longer. Surprisingly, the interior space Remains virtually the same, with the Coupe having slightly less hip room due to its sportier front buckets. Even cargo room and rear headroom REMAIN the same - 14.8 cubic feet and 37.1 inches, respectively.
Suspension settings are further tweaked on SE models, the which come with 17-inch wheels and lower-profile 215/45 tires instead of the 16-inch wheels and 205/55 tires Offered on the base GS. The Elantra Coupe also receives unique three color choices - Monaco White, Black Noir Pearl, and Volcanic Red. Visually, the Elantra Coupe looks much like the sedan.
From the side, the elongated front door and small rear window conspire to make-the Coupe Elantra seem smaller than it really is. It's from the rear (or at least the rear three-quarter) where the Elantra Coupe looks the best and sportiest - thanks in no small part to the visible exhaust tips. It Remains to be seen how much of an impact the Coupe Elantra Elantra will have on total sales, but a variant Executed properly never hurt anybody.
CARBARN | Renault ZOE (2013) | ZOE is Renault's solution to the Zero Emission mobility for all. Unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Renault will go on sale ZOE autumn 2012. Renault ZOE's final design is being world-premiered at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Designed as a pure-electric car from the ground up, ZOE is a compact hatchback with sleek, fluid lines. Like Twingo and Twizy, ZOE features the Renault brand's new design identity. Renault ZOE is the only electric vehicle to feature the Cameleon charger. Charging batteries at a charging station can take Between 30 minutes and nine hours. For example, ZOE can be charged in an hour at 22kW. This intermediate-level power extends battery life and puts less pressure on the power grid than the fast-charging of batteries at 43kW.
The Chameleon charger allows charging at fast-charging stations at a quarter of the cost Fast-charging stations are currently equipped with high-power chargers. Now that the Cameleon charger is fitted to the vehicle, there is no longer any need for chargers at charging stations. harging stations of this type are being previewed on the Renault stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Renault ZOE is the first Renault vehicle to be Presented with Renault R-Link, Renault's brand-new integrated, connected multimedia system. R-Link also delivers integrated connectivity with motoring services and applications available from the R-Link Store.
R-Link also includes a host of new functions dedicated to electric motoring and range management: a histogram of energy consumption, display of energy flows and preprogramming of battery charging. The navigation system offers Bespoke services Such as a display of the vehicle's operating radius based on the range remaining in the battery, suggestions for the most energy-efficient Itineraries and the location of nearby battery charging stations (depending on country), as well as Their real-time availability.
Driving the Renault ZOE is a unique experience Gives new meaning to the which the term 'driving pleasure'. The synchronous electric motor with rotor coil has a power output of 65kW and instantly delivers maximum torque of 220nm. Driving is more relaxing thanks to the silent and smooth ride, gearshift-free acceleration. For stress-free driving in built-up areas, ZOE is fitted with 'ZE Voice ', an alarm warns the which pedestrians approaching That the vehicle is. Programmable pre-conditioning heats or cools ZOE's cabin when the vehicle is charging. An activated charcoal cabin air filter traps most bad smells and pollutants. Like all electric vehicles, Renault ZOE emits no CO2, NOx, CO or fine particles. Well-to-wheel CO2 emissions depend on the energy-generation mix of each country.
CARBARN | Smart for Two Electric Drive (2013) | The feasibility of the fast charge, it is optionally possible to equip the slide with a quick charge function. A power cable is sure to be used to drive the vehicle to a charging station or a public fast "wall box" to connect at home or at work is not required. If a customer decides to install a flush socket at home or work in the sales department are intelligent SPX. SPX checks the local conditions, to arrange an individual offer, and after a purchase decision, for the installation of KEBA wallbox. Both variants can be used successively for quick loading of a vehicle or several vehicles. The wallbox Connected also offers connectivity to the Internet connection once connected to the Web client. In addition, connectivity is an ideal solution for plus fleet customers. The server then allows more fleet vehicles to be loaded at once, all controlled automatically and intelligently.
The charging cable is relevant of course available at SPX. The smart fortwo electric drive is very attractive for electric vehicles to decide, with a new marketing concept. To purchase with sales and customer service model, lease or financing, rent the car at an attractive price and the battery out. Smart also has a solution for those who want to buy the entire vehicle. With the sale attractive package of care and significant technological advances smart smart fortwoelectric drive offers customers affordable driving pleasure in daily use on an ecological unit. Smart also has an attractive offer for customers who buy or lease, the vehicle costs complete with battery, including the VAT of the new smart fortwo electric drive is U.S. $ 23.680 and € 26.770 as a coupe convertible.
Of the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, all interested parties have succeeded in register no obligation to receive latest news about the new electric smart. In some markets, including Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Great Britain succeeded customers, earning a booking for a vehicle online - and these customers will be among the first owners of the new smart fortwo electric drive. The new E-Smart comes in all colors and color combinations that are smart for diesel and petrol models. The package design electric drive consists of white crystals and white body panels alloy wheels, Tridion cell and mirror caps painted green and numerous electric green accents in the interior, which form a delightful contrast to the black seats. As expected, the new smart fortwo electric drive has a wealth of equipment. If be connected to the power supply of the vehicle pre-cooled or preheated automatically required for a departure time. Standard equipment includes electric windows, leather steering wheel, leather shift lever, steering, basic audio, alloy wheels, 9 spokes, and a luggage compartment cover. The on-board computer also a standard feature on Smart Power displays trip information that includes the remaining tracks.
The smart fortwo electric drive can be connected to the Internet at home via a powerline adapter standard (HomePlug AV) for SmartCharging. After entering the scheduled departure time on the vehicle or the vehicle is calculated portal completely in a battery-saving and cost. The smart fortwo electric drive is also a public charging stations easy.
