Chevrolet is to tell more about the new generation of hybrid Volt

At the beginning of next year at the Detroit auto show “Chevrolet” will hold the world premiere of a new generation of hybrid Volt. Previously, the company released a photo of the car to “camouflage”, and today spoke about the upgraded powerplant.

Chevrolet is to tell more about the new generation of hybrid Volt

The company immediately noted that the effectiveness of a new power plant has increased at times, but how many Chevrolet Volt will stretch on a single charge and without refueling, promise to tell only at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2015 the. New generation of hybrid Volt installation and consists of the battery, an internal combustion engine drive unit and the electronic control systems.

The battery was developed in collaboration with LG Chem. Its weight is 13 pounds less than the present, it has 20% of b lshuyu container. The revised structure has allowed to lower the center of gravity, which indirectly indicates improvement characteristics “Volt”.

The drive unit is also designed to reduce weight and improve noise insulation qualities. Twin-engine drive, as described in the “Chevrolet”, runs about 5-12% efficiency of current and weighs as much as 45 pounds less.

The traction inverter module that controls the flow of energy between the battery and the electric motors, built directly into the unit itself, which has reduced the weight and size.

In the new generation of hybrid Volt motors are fewer rare earth materials. Wherein one of the two motors “of rare” is not used at all. The electric Chevrolet Volt will be acceleration efficiency of about 20%.

The new generation of hybrid Volt installation use the 1.5-liter “four” direct injection. The company said that with this engine Chevrolet Volt will really uncompromising car since the owner will not have to worry about the reserve energy to overcome the mountain serpentine.

In mid-August of this year, Chevrolet new generation of hybrid Volt has patented the name of Bolt , which is supposed to get a new hybrid, built on the basis of a new generation of “Volt”. Chevrolet Volt should be more accessible in terms of price than its “big brother”.

Chevrolet is to tell more about the new generation of hybrid Volt

Fiat showed a prototype of urban off-road vehicle Fiat FCC4

Offering for October 30 in Sao Paulo International Motor Show Italian auto giant Fiat has prepared an original concept pickup FCC4, whose name stands for Fiat concept car 4.

Fiat showed a prototype of urban off-road vehicle Fiat FCC4

Over the exterior show car Fiat FCC4 design center staff worked Fiat Design Center Latam, located in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The most interesting elements of the exterior of the machine, see “duplex” head optics, barely visible grille, whimsical design LED lights on the “stern” no B-pillar, narrow side windows and impressive size wheels, which are hidden behind the red calipers.

The car Fiat FCC4 combines the features doors coupe crossovers and pickups, has a length of 5 m and a width of 1.94 m body height of 1.6 m. By the volume of free space in the cabin concept Fiat FCC4 can give odds to many business-class sedans, celebrate in the Italian company.

Specifications Fiat FCC4 automaker will announce during the premiere of the car in Sao Paulo. Title of the most stylish show car dealership Italian car will contest with a pickup truck Renault Duster Oroch and compact crossover Nissan Kicks.

Fiat showed a prototype of urban off-road vehicle Fiat FCC4

Audi introduces the most powerful Audi R8 Competition coupe in the history of the brand

Guests of the international motor show in Los Angeles will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the model Audi R8 Competition, which is the most powerful production car in the history of “Audi”.

Audi introduces the most powerful Audi R8 Competition coupe in the history of the brand

The two-door supercar Audi R8 Competition equipped with a gasoline 5.2-liter atmospheric motor V10 570 hp Engine docked with robotic seven-gear S tronic, through which the thrust from the engine goes to all four wheels. Model from Ingolstadt for 3.2 s. accelerates from 0 to 96 km / h and a top speed of 320 km / h. The press service of the company called the new version “P8″ most powerful production car in the company’s history. It is noteworthy that the model presented in Moscow R8 LMX has similar characteristics.

Audi R8 Competition with uprated engines got a new aerodynamic style racing car R8 LMS. Body kit, the details of which are made of carbon fiber, includes a front splitter and flaps on the bumper, new rear diffuser and rear wing. From composite materials are also made side “gills” and the exterior mirror housings. Rounding external metamorphosis glossy black alloy wheels, a sports exhaust system with dark nipples and red calipers carbon-ceramic brakes. Salon coupe transformed lining of carbon and light thresholds, which affixed Audi R8 Competition.

Audi R8 Competition model release a limited edition of 60 copies, all of which are intended for sale on the US market. Orders for the purchase of the company will take a supercar in November. Cost Audi R8 Competition is currently not specified. In Russia, the model Audi R8 Competition with the 5.2-liter engine with 550 hp can be bought for 8.27 million rubles. At the end of the year in our country will start selling model R8 LMX, which will be the most expensive car in the family.

Audi introduces the most powerful Audi R8 Competition coupe in the history of the brand

Chevrolet introduced four new concept Chevrolet for a car dealership in Sao Paulo

Chevrolet introduced four new concept Chevrolet, whose premiere will take place within the motor show in Sao Paulo, which opens tomorrow. Among the new products have a friend sedan Chevrolet Cobalt.

Chevrolet introduced four new concept Chevrolet for a car dealership in Sao Paulo

Chevrolet has published information about new products that will debut at the Auto Show in Sao Paulo tomorrow. Conceptual pickup new concept Chevrolet S10 High Country is built on the original S10, are twins Colorado. The car is painted in the “metallic”, “red chili” and added a package of designer accessories, toned head optics, installed 18-inch wheels, let the chrome trim on the windows.

The interior of the new concept Chevrolet S10 High Country concept was created based on the Trailblazer 2015 model year.

New concept Chevrolet Chevrolet Onix Track Day Concept prepared for the track. Concept hatchback got serious rework manual transmission, suspension, engine and brake system.

Engine capacity of 1.8 liter Ecotec family produces over 150 hp the exhaust system is made entirely of stainless steel. For better aerodynamics new concept Chevrolet Onix Track Day got new rear spoiler and front splitter.

new concept Chevrolet Onyx Concept is a preview of a possible package of accessories for series hatchback Onyx. It is not unusual: aerodynamic bodykit, unique body color, 15-inch wheels.

Under the hood of the concept set 106-hp engine from serial Chevrolet Onyx LTZ.

The fourth concept is based on a budget sedan Chevrolet Cobalt, which is sold. Cobalt received 16-inch wheels, dark chrome strips on the radiator grille and side windows, tinted taillights.

New concept Chevrolet Cobalt sedan sold in Europe with the petrol 1.5-liter petrol engine producing 105 hp “Public sector” can be bought as with a manual transmission, and with the “automatic”.

Chevrolet introduced four new concept Chevrolet for a car dealership in Sao Paulo

Fiat Group sells Ferrari in 2015

Fiat Group companies Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced plans to sell the supercar brand Ferrari, in an attempt to generate revenue on the order of 48 billion € (38 billion) for the implementation of its anti-crisis plan. A total of 10% of the company will be posted on the stock market, while the remaining 90% will go to existing shareholders FCA.

Fiat Group sells Ferrari in 2015

Sale Ferrari will help support long-term success Fiat Group, as it focuses on the production of its more mass brands such as Fiat Group, Jeep and Alfa Romeo. John Elkann, chairman at FCA, said: “The division of Ferrari preserve cherished Italian heritage and unique position in the business and will allow Ferrari FCA shareholders continue to benefit in this business.” This news comes just a few weeks after, FCA went to float freely on the New -Yorkskoy Stock Exchange for the first time since 1998.

General Director FCA Sergio Marchionne Fiat Group, said: “As we move forward you need to back up the business plan 2014-2018 and work towards maximizing the value of our businesses to our shareholders, it is right that we share the FCA Fiat Group and Ferrari.”

Fiat Group sells Ferrari in 2015

Ford introduced the new engines for the European Ford Kuga 2015 crossover

The most interesting TDCI diesel engine Ford Kuga 2015 in volume of 2.0 l is identical to the characteristics of the engine from the new Mondeo, and is capable of 180 liters capacity. And peak torque of 400 Nm. Whose performance this power unit exceeds its predecessor by 17 “horses” and 40 Nm.

Ford introduced the new engines for the European Ford Kuga 2015 crossover

Add variety to the lineup of engines Ford Kuga 2015 – quite justified step. Only previous versions of the engines gave a decent boost sales in Europe (83%), and the company now offers in addition to the stated 2.0-liter TDCI with 180 l. c. and a new 180-horsepower 1.5-liter EcoBoost turbocharged, which in most of the European markets to replace its 1.6-liter counterpart. Depending on the settings of the same EcoBoost (180 or 150hp), Its CO 2 emissions to the atmosphere will be reduced by at least 7%, which probably was the reason for designers to replace the previous ” EcoBoost.”

Other improvements will certainly Ford Kuga 2015 system “stop-start”, which will be installed on all the basic configuration of the crossover Ford Kuga 2015. Standard equipment also includes active shutter grille (Active Grille Shutter), tire pressure sensor and a standard security option cruise control with variable speed limiter.

Buyers Ford Kuga 2015 will surely be pleased by the opportunity to buy a car in three additional colors. Designers have added to the existing color palette Ruby Red Metallic, Magnetic Metallic and Tiger Eye Metallic. Representatives of the “blue oval” is also reminiscent of that for Kuga crossover remains optional kit available elements.

Ford introduced the new engines for the European Ford Kuga 2015 crossover

British art from warranty direct made the prototype of the most unreliable car

Experts of one of the British companies by warranty cars created comic sample of scrap and most unreliable cars. The model, dubbed «40RR0R» (from the English. Horror- nightmare, horror), was formed due to the statistical data of the company, and represents the worst case in terms of reliability. According to Managing Warranty Direct, only one breaking a most unreliable cars will cost the owner of a 698 euro.

British art from warranty direct made the prototype of the most unreliable car

So, the worst car in the UK to be the worst suspension, and its place is taken by the mechanism of Audi RS6s. These talking about annual visits over a third of these cars to the shop to fix the problems with the bridge and suspension most unreliable cars. Slightly fewer most unreliable cars Mercedes-Benz R-Class in need of repair electronics. With box all the same things are much better, however, at least one in ten models of Jeep Grand Cherokee was recorded fault with the gearbox for the year. But the most unexpected participant in picking «40RR0R» became BMW M5s, a quarter of which the owners were forced to resort to the assistance of the masters of Warranty Direct to eliminate damage the engine.

“Such an abundance of popular brands in our list says how can influence negatively unreliable parts and assemblies on the quality generally good most unreliable cars ” – said Managing Director David Gerans.

British art from warranty direct made the prototype of the most unreliable car