New ‘near-production’ Honda CR-Z 2010 concept unveils

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Honda introduced three concept cars, it will appear in this month’s 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, one of which is to understand you can no doubt show car preview of the new mixed-chromium ž, into production in 2010.
Honda does not show a Honda CR-Z 2010 concept before?

It has. In 2007, Honda found a CR – Z at the Tokyo Motor Show concept. Then, the project the green light, now has a new chrome Z concept, called the imagination of the Cr – Z Concept 2009. Like the preview concept, shows insight into the production, but, Honda CR-Z 2010 is in Tokyo, the main production-ready, and only some small changes to the bumper, lighters, wheels and interior expectations. Production of cars, should be reflected in January 2010 at the Detroit Auto Show, and then the sale will be held in the UK next summer. Prices should start around £ 18K gold.

Details are still minimal, but Z is not the use of chromium Insight’s 1.3 IMA engine – rather than expect an even bigger 1.5 petrol hybrid, the reaction to adjust for sports. And reflects the performance of the CR-oriented nature of – Z, and will propose a six-speed manual gearbox – one of the world mixed First, according to Honda. The company is the prospect of the production car will be ‘very excited about the car, driving flexibility’. This is the world’s first hybrid sports, and the Honda hopes will expand this technology chromium z more attractive.
While the other two Honda concept car?

The two smaller enterovirus nitrogen, is a Honda N360, a tiny 360cc microcar, is that we launched in 2009, the interpretation of the 20th century, 60 years. Power from the battery, which is part of the cost of solar cells on the roof, as well as 3 months within the sub-shell four seats. Support for EV – N is only 1475 millimeters wide. Concept car features include: grill, front and rear lamp mirror lamp to communicate with other road users and pedestrians. Honda CR-Z 2010 ..

The final Honda CR-Z 2010 is a viewing platform, one designed to showcase Honda’s hybrid technology concepts and demonstrates how dynamic systems can be divided into different types of vehicles. This is a six-seater MPV models, with Lamborghini-style scissors doors before action, as well as more traditional sliding back door. All major components are installed in the power transmission tunnel, which means that you start, lower center of gravity, center, three rows of seats there is no bulky batteries.

Hatchback SUV Hybrid from Kia – Motor Show 2009

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Kia chose the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show to launch its new hatchback-cum-off-road SUVs, the Kia Venga 2009, to attract more attention to the South Korean manufacturer’s other models, has just been remodeled and two new Sorento Ceed hybrid version.
The current electric vehicles in many different forms, therefore, how it was created about the Kia Ceed hybrid and Sorento mix?

In the two very different ways. Kia’s family on the heel, the market launch of its strength after mixing, the Ceed hybrid power system uses a similar setup with the 1.6-liter gasoline engine, electric motor equipped with 20bhp/77lb feet. Ceed mixed environment to further increase the energy efficiency of the certificate is a fuel-efficient ISG start / stop system.

To create a mixed-mating Kia Sorento revised version of its 1.6-liter turbo diesel – found in other parts of the soul and Ceed – the 39bhp electric motor. Replacement of the smaller 1.6 units of Sorento’s 2.5-liter CRDi engine to save 100 kilograms, and a move has been a two-stage turbocharger peak output 161bhp. Kia’s first dual-clutch transmission will also help speed up the progress, Sorento has been a drag on company’s profit under a number of non-slip floor amendment to reduce the suspension (25 mm) to reduce the narrow tires and active front grille.
Kia Motors Corp. hybrid vehicles seem to make sense, but they are very environmentally friendly?

Kia, the new Ceed hybrid carbon dioxide emissions 96g/km – down 25 percent of the 1.6-liter gasoline is equivalent to – and all only 119 grams mixed Sorento / carbon dioxide, 30% in the current 2.5 CRDi km.
Well, enough of the green stuff has problems, but Kia bunga?

From the start the Kia language be added to trim level with three kinds of options (center LX, EX and TX) Kia and 1.4-liter and 1.6 liters of gasoline and diesel engine versions, from 75 to 128bhp available. ISG fit an optional start / stop technology – in all the text added an option – Kia asserts that only 117g/km of carbon dioxide for the 1.4-liter diesel engine’s carbon dioxide emissions.

Tags: Ceed, Frankfurt Motor Show, Hatchback SUV, Hybrid, Kia, Soul, Venga

Frankfurt Motor Show Star: Lotus Evora

Formula One is not the only fans will have the opportunity to cheer on the Lotus in 2010, to Evora type 124 endurance racing thanks. Frankfurt Motor Show debut in 2009, the full FIA specification, type 124 signals the company to return to Norfolk motorsport.
Lotus is how to change the open-Manai Vula, luring the direction of vehicle tracking and road racing?

First, the basic knowledge. Lotus deprived of some two hundred kilograms (in accordance with the provisions of the standard game Evora shoulder weight) and Toyota has injected a new source of income V6 engine, power increase of about 395bhp (account for at least 119bhp).

Only from the outside looks like a giant carbon-fiber spoiler and a new has been added to the mix before the split, but in Evora has undergone a complete overhaul of the FIA inspired by the skin.

Mid-engine layout, extruded aluminum chassis and forged aluminum fork road cars still exist, but from the six-speed sequential paddle-shift gearbox, full FIA specification roll cage, and enduro motorcycles in place 120 l fuel tank. Six-piston calipers courtesy of the Associated Press the team has implemented a comprehensive and adjustable shock absorbers and anti-roll bar means Evora can adjust its packaging on the timetable for each circuit in 2010.
Where to see the action of Evora type 124 endurance racing?

Lotus factory supported race the number of projects have been aimed at the type of 124 games will have the opportunity to prove their courage, began in May 2010 ADAC Nurburgring 24 hours. The rest of the plan for 2010/11 will bring access: Sepang, Malaysia, the Merdeka Millennium 12-hour, in August, Silverstone, in order to BritCar 24 hours, at 10 months; and Dubai track for the United Arab Emirates Dubai 24 hours , in January 2011.
So this is how the evolution of Evora. Other Lotus how development?

Are not left behind the mainstream manufacturers, Lotus continues to seek to reduce the extension of the Lotus engine in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show to launch carbon dioxide emissions.

With the hybrid drive system on the 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine designed for use in weighing only 56 kg class and battery charging, while providing additional power through a generator. Overall 67bhp can be extracted from two sources, a light engine to form an on-board power supply to extend the range of hybrids.

2009 Honda Civic Mugen Type R CAR review

Who is Mugen? I believe that the Civics are made by Honda …

Mugen is a conversion company and the engine manufacturer, specializing in Honda cars and bicycles. Although technically independent from the Honda, Soichiro Honda, the company set up by his son – and would do all of the F1 engine Jazz bodykits. Now the European arm has become a spin-off of this team last fall and the pumping of the UK built Civic Type r.

Looks standard, what is so Mugen Civic Type R special?

However, if fine-tuned. Front wings, bonnet and bumper, have been working with high-powered brakes and suspension and lift hot-cam engine power signals from the current forward-looking blood 198bhp to 237bhp on the rhythm of the screaming 8300rpm.

Internally, there is no cage but a warm bucket, filled with far less than the standard under the chair. Behind the jump seat, but the difference is Megane R26R, false bulkheads, means that you already have a normal startup, in order to prevent snooping expensive items (or just stay in your room on the way home grinding grocery store ).

Oh, no, this matter to go! This is not the Focus RS, but he was not turbo-charged, and half of the torque is never. But it’s much faster than the standard R-slightly flat feel, to about 6 seconds, we guess 60mph acceleration. The engine noise is just out of this world: an appropriate bladder cancer wail filled the cabin through the 5500rpm speed.

As more and more manufacturers to reduce turbine disappeared, the route 2.0-liter engine soundtrack and sharp throttle response is a perfect reminder of why a good naturally aspirated engine still needs some beating.

However, the Honda Civic Type R was never really went around an infinite straight line fast. Sticky Yokohama rubber, R-type of the optional limited-slip differential, and one hundred kilograms to lose weight (to save most of the abandoned house), I feel alive and the infinite on the track, the driver is more active than the road car and turned on the lack of The hate and brilliant body control.

Forget relaxation Focus RS, if you want to have a hatch trackdays, this is a current Megane R26R is not available. The way it is undeniable that the fierce, tramlines 4,9,16,17,20,24 a small, medium speed exhaust prosperity of the urgent need for sorting, but it is clear that the runway available and a brilliant fast smooth fun.

Volvo C30 plugin hybrid car first look

Battery is returned to the menu with this Volvo, C30 plug-in hybrids. Volvo C30 Electric bevacizumab than in Frankfurt, while the Swedes, today announced the zero-emissions Tai Chi – With 92 miles of the details of the scope of a top speed of 80 mph and 0-62 mph sprint less than 11 seconds .
Therefore, the Volvo technology in order to maintain zero emissions race has …

Bevacizumab on behalf of battery electric cars and Volvo’s new plug-in hybrids could be introduced in 2012, the scope of C30, the boss said. This is a clear signal to the Volvo is a dead end, can not stay behind in the race to reduce emissions, there are more surprises later, 99g/km Volvo C30 1.6D drive.

In the new green C30 of bevacizumab is a large-capacity (24kWh) lithium-ion battery under the hood of the placement, and provides a full charge – from a household power supply (230 V, current 16A) – In just eight hours.
Different techniques, the same Volvo values?

Volvo claims that under the hood of bevacizumab the status of the battery of conventional means, practicality and safety are not affected other battery-powered concept.

In order to show how serious the Volvo C30 is about the bevacizumab, they even tested a prototype of a small number of collisions – and Boffins admit that it is safe for any other relations between the Volvo badge.
Therefore, the number of baculovirus expression system can expect to sell Volvo?

Although not yet fully implemented, there are pairs of bevacizumab C30 program will reach the road in 2012. At present, the main focus of Volvo hybrid technology that combines the internal combustion engine battery power.

Paul Gustavsson recalled that in charge of electrification strategy for Volvo, acknowledged the need to overcome the obstacles some consumers completely electric-powered vehicles become a major seller.

‘Consumers must feel that this type is attractive not only drive the car and their own,’ he said. ‘To ensure this, we believe that electric vehicles will serve as a comfort and security, and provide performance of motor vehicles, power sources, as with other similar level.