Premiere 2012

At the forty-second account of the exhibition of cars in Tokyo (Tokyo Motor Show 2011) Japanese company Honda discloses a concept plug-in hybrid AC-X, which far exceeds the size of Insight. Its length is 4700 mm, width - 1820 mm, height - 1400 mm and wheelbase - 2750 mm.

Four hybrid uses active components of the aerodynamic body, including front and rear bumpers, side sills and alloy wheels specially designed to maximize a lower coefficient of drag (0.21). AC-X is equipped with a powerplant of the 1.6-liter gasoline engine at 127 hp and electric power 161 hp (120 kW).

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The world premiere of Peugeot 508 RXH, announced in July this year, will take place in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. But now the French automaker shares with us details of new products. Built on a platform wagon version of 508, with its unique front part, the wheel arches, high suspension and 18-inch wheels crossover repeats the style of Audi Allroad and Volvo XC70.

Unlike their counterparts, Peugeot 508 RXH got a new drive system Hybrid4 using a 2.0-liter turbodiesel HDi FAP (located in the front) and motor (in the rear), similar to what is in the models 3008 and HX1. E ... Read more »

In September, the Korean SsangYong in Britain returns to the market with a new crossover called the Korando, who is not related to its predecessors.

Newbie worth 16,995 pounds ($ 26,676) will compete with Hyundai ix35, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai. Korando is a serial version of the C200 Aero Concept 2009, developed by the studio ItalDesign Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Under the hood is installed Korando 2.0-liter turbodiesel engine with 175 horses and 360 lb.-ft. of torque, emissions of which are 157 grams per kilometer. The car will be available in front-w ... Read more »

Toyota has confirmed premiere plug Prius hybrid at the upcoming 2011 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The car is equipped with a gasoline engine and a productive new, more efficient lithium-ion battery, developed in accordance with strict internal standards.

This means more economical mode of the engine car. Fuel now accounts for an incredible 1.84 l/100 km and CO2 emissions reduced to 49 grams per kilometer.

The new Prius plug-in becomes the flagship in a series of similar models. In 2012, he will join the hybrid lineup Toyota, which includes the Prius, Auris, seven-passeng ... Read more »

Group PSA Peugeot / Citroen seriously determined to get leading roles in the production of hybrid cars in the draft. Not so long ago the public was presented stylish crossover Citroen DS5, combining diesel and electric motors for front and rear axles respectively. Now a similar setup has received more than utilitarian Peugeot 3008.

Technologies that lead vehicle in motion, similar to those used for the Lexus RX400h, just place a gigantic two-liter gasoline engine took a diesel engine, which together with the installation of electric displays an impressive 200 hp and 500 Nm of torq ... Read more »

Fuji Heavy Industries, производитель автомобилей марки Subaru, анонсировал план действий на ближайшие пять лет. Японская корпорация намерена укрепить свои мировые позиции и обеспечить поступательное развитие в направлении достижения ежегодных продаж на уровне одного миллиона автомобилей в течение последующих десяти лет.

Представителями Subaru было официально заявлено, что к 2013 году сегмент гибридных автомобилей пополнится еще одним игроком. Согласно имеющейся информации, новинка будет использовать гибридную технологию разработки Toyota.

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Bavarian concern at all times strive to conquer new horizons. BMW now plans to introduce several models in collaboration with the organizers of the 2012 Olympics in London.

It is already known that after the Olympics will be available to customers the first ever hybrid, built on the fifth series. The first access to the Executive sedan powered by benzoelektricheskoy get the Europeans, after the car "rearrange" the wheel to the right side and sent to the dealers of the United Kingdom. The first 400 hybrids to fleet BMW will give the Olympic Games.

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As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. What happened in Japan earthquake caused the people of this country to look for alternative sources of power for household appliances. Owners of Toyota Estima Hybrid minivans were in a better situation than other motorists.

Hybrid vehicle system has proved itself well as a gasoline generator of electricity. The company took note of this and decided to make the platform more accessible. The following year, the Japanese automaker will offer it as an option for the Prius Hybrid. Later, she appears in other models.

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After the release of Smart Fortwo Special Edition on the market comes the next version, Rearlgrey. A distinctive feature of the car is an exclusive body color in the color of graphite metallic, complete with silver elements. Smart Fortwo is available in versions Rearlgrey coupe and convertible. Prices start from 14 490 euro mark.

Side mirrors, grille, leather / fabric seats continue graphite theme. The toolbar is made of synthetic leather in black. The package includes automatic transmission, power windows, climate control and a transparent panoramic roof with sun protection. Opti ... Read more »