Automobiles Review

Author: Victor Ivanov

  • Hyundai i20 with greener engines and better equipment

    2010 Hyundai i20 is now more powerful and greener under the bonnet. Minor changes to the aerodynamics end engine have been made by the manufacturer. They boosted the fuel efficiency for all power units, while the interior now is more stylish and better equipped.

    The 1.2 litre petrol engine,which is already one of the most efficient in its class drops the harmful emissions to just 119g/km, so the tax costs just £30 and company car tax benefit-in-kind rates of just 10%.

    The more powerful 1.4 litre version has even greater savings by dropping the emissions to 129g/km. Furthermore, the i20 with this engine now returns a 4.3mpg more. (more…)

  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELL – Zero Emission hypercar

    2015 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-CELLSLS AMG E-CELL is a state-of-the-art super sports car featuring zero-emission high-tech drive and boasting 535hp and 880Nm of torque. The gullwing with electric drive is part of the “AMG Performance 2015” programme aiming to improve fuel consumption and lower emissions. The four compact electric motors each achieve 12 000 rpm and are positioned near to the wheels. As a result, compared with wheel-hub motors the unsprung masses are substantially reduced. One transmission per axle transmits the power.

    It is finished in stunning fluorescent “AMG lumilectric magno” paint. There is no doubt that you will notice the car, whenever it goes nearby. (more…)

  • LUXGEN7 MPV EV – Zero Emission 7-seater

    Luxgen are ready to introduce their MPV EV+, which is absolutely ECO-friendly. It is the wolrd’s first 7-passenger electric vehicle, which generates no carbon emissions and delivers clean power when comparing with other fuel technologies such as LPG and hybrid power.

    The vehicle is developed by R&D and AC Propulsion (ACP), a world-leading electric vehicle pioneer. Luxgen7 MPV EV is powered by 240hp and 265Nm of torque AC induction motor accelerating the vehicle from 0 to 62mph in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 90mph.

    The lithium-ion battery packs can offer the LUXGEN7 MPV EV+ over 200miles cruising range at a fixed speed of 25mp/h on a single charge. This means, that the electric van closed the performance and utility gap between an EV and a fossil fuel powered counterpart.

    Furthermore, the LUXGEN7 MPV EV+ features innovative technologies such as the power management and transformation center, PEU (power electronic unit), which integrates the induction motor, charger, battery management system, and the ability to convert kinetic energy into electricity via a regenerative braking system.

    The high performance lithium-ion battery pack, which provides a high endurance power supply for the entire vehicle through its modularized design, and could discharge excess electricity back into the power grid to balance electricity utilization during peak and off-peak times. The traction induction motor with its maximum power output of 180kW (approx. 240hp), offers LUXGEN 7MPV EV+ unprecedented driving enjoyment.

    The LUXEN7 MPV EV+ strikes an amazing EER performance which is 1.7 times higher than a hybrid and diesel vehicle, and 2 times higher than a gasoline-powered vehicle. Such efficient energy utilization places LUXGEN at the leadership position in offering the best eco-friendly transportation solutions.

    Recently, Luxgen have been creating more and more interesting vehicles at very reasonable prices. Hopefully, they will continue the tradition and bring great ideas and cars wolrdwide.

    LUXGEN7 MPV EV

    LUXGEN7 MPV EV

     

  • Nissan 370Z GT Coupe now costs only £299 per month

    Nissan 370Z GT Coupe is going to be one of the most interesting cars in the UK, because of its incredibly low price.

    Nissan’s perferences are superb – they allow drivers to deposit only 25 per cent and spread the cost of 370Z over the next 2 years with the option to pay off  the remainder of its value after 24 months. The monthly repayments are only £299, which make Nissan 370Z affordable vehicle to most of its fans.

    The vehicle featuring fully-electric folding hood is now more tempting. With a deposit of only £8,372 and a monthly payment of £349, drivers can get closer to the action with the top down. For a full breakdown of the finance packages on offer see the table below. (more…)

  • Suzuki Alto SZ-L limited in 500 units

    Suzuki Alto SZ-L is announced and starts on sale from this week. It is limited to just 500 units, so be hurry, if you want one.

    The SZ-L is based on the SZ3, which already features air conditioning with pollen filter and side airbags as standard equipment. Now, Suzuki offers you a higher specification at low cost – front fog lamps and various exterior and interior upgrades. The price of Suzuki SZ-L is £8 170 on the road. (more…)

  • A happy owner won Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    2010 Peugeot RCZ Sports CoupeBecause of the huge interest in the new Peugeot RCZ Sports Coupe, the orders for the first five weeks already exceeding over half the 2010 production allocation. Many of them include personalisation options that are a key part of the RCZ specification and available to configure online. The range is also expanded with more petrol versions: a THP 156 Automatic and the THP 200 available in both Sport and GT trim levels. (more…)

  • Revised and improved 2010 Vauxhall Insignia is now available to order

    2010 Vauxhall Insignia

    Vauxhall Insignia come with significantly reduced CO2 emission and fuel consumption to the key models in Europe.

    The well-known 2.0-litre Turbo petrol engine dropped the harmful emissions with 5 per cent on the Sports Tourer. The upgrades are mainly on the engine’s engine management system.

    The emissions of ecoFLEX have also dropped from 136g/km to just 129g/km, with a corresponding improvement in fuel consumption from 54.3mpg combined, to 57.6mpg. This means that not only is the ecoFLEX cheaper to run, but since it falls under 130g/km, customers will pay no VED for the first year. (more…)

  • 2010 Aston Martin V8 Vantage N420 is announced

    Aston Martin has unveiled a new motorsport-inspired special edition – the V8 Vantage N420.  The car is a successor to the special edition V8 Vantage N400 of 2007, which had huge success across the Aston Martin owners. N420 is based upon the standard 4.7-litre V8 engine delivering 420bhp and capable of doing – 180mph available as a Coupe or Roadster. The power unit is fitted either with a six-speed manual or optional Sportshift automated manual transmission.

    The Vantage N420 is inspired by the company’s experiences at the Nurburgring  24-hour race. (more…)

  • Hyundai i-Flow at Goodwood Festival of Speed

    Hyundai i-Flow took a part at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (1-4 July) in the UK.  The car, designed at the company’s European Technical Center, made its first appearance since impressing crowds on its global debut during the Geneva Motor Show in March.

    Over 175 000 visitors attended the four-day festival, taking in high-performance supercars, motorsport vehicles and next-generation technology showcases such as the i-flow. 

    The D-segment from Hyundai, i-flow boasts Hyundai’s ground-breaking new design language and cutting-edge technology. (more…)

  • Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport – 431 km/h

    Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport set a new world record for production cars. The masterpiece, which is created by the VAG at Ehra-Lessien (nearby its headquarters at Wolfsburg) once again proved that it is the fastest vehicle on the Earth.

    In the presence of the German Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) and a representative of Guinness Book of Records the Super Sport achieved an average top speed of 431 km/h. (more…)

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class combines latest technologies with superior comfort

    The new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class comes with entirely re-designed V8 biturbo engine of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY model delivering 435hp and returning the incredible 29.7mpg. Its NEDC figures show savings of up to 23 per cent over its predecessor model, CO2 emissions having dropped from 288 g/km to only 224.

    The amazing results are achieved thanks to the newly-developed BlueDIRECT technology with third-generation spray-guided direct injection, with the contribution of the specially-designed BlueEFFICIENCY package of the CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY. (more…)

  • 2011 Chevrolet Camaro will go on sale in the UK

    One of the main attractions at the Goodwood Festival of Speed will be Chevrolet Camaro – Bumblebee, which marks the launch of the new model in the UK.

    Chevy Camaro is one of the most famous cars in the world, it is a icon in the automobile industry and its latest retro-styled version been on sale in the USA since 2009, and has already seen sales in excess of 200 000 as American retailers cleared their waiting lists. (more…)