[VIDEO] Spark EV More Powerful, More Green

Chevrolet Spark EV

Chevrolet Spark EV models in 2014 is not only environmentally friendly, but also more powerful. With technology diusungnya, car city car class is very necessary in a country like Indonesia.

Vehicles that have more power is always synonymous with a lack of efficiency.But not for electric vehicles will be the future vehicles such as the Chevy Sprak this EV.

Chevrolet Spark EV in 2014 it will be strengthened by the permanent magnet motor is equipped with an oil cooler. Parties claim that GM technology will be able to make this bike great power to 136 hp with a peak torque reaches 542 Nm super rich.

Imagine a smallish city car has the same amount of torque as owned a Porsche sports car class, Jaguar, and so on. The results for the Spark EV acceleration to 100 km / h, the GM can claim is less than 8 seconds.

"As a team we strive to develop a new propulsion system on the Spark EV, we already know that this car will have many surprises. Fun-to-drive both in acceleration with supported maximum efficiency," said Chuck Russell as Chief Engineer Spark EV.

Spark as a pure-electric subcompact models will use a source of power stored in lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 20kWh. This battery pack is stored under the rear passenger seat. Later Spark EV buyers will receive SAE combo charger for the first time which is capable of charging up to 80 percent in just 20 minutes.

But if using a standard charger with 240V voltage, the battery will be fully charged in less than 7 hours. Interestingly, the later the car owner can monitor the condition of the battery charging via a smartphone app that will provide OnStar.

To answer consumers' fear of weakening the battery unit that will be very expensive cost burden, the GM has prepared a special warranty package. This special warranty for the battery unit protection up to 8 years of use or the use of up to 160 934 km.

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MERCEDES SLS AMG GT PRICES ALREADY HAVE

MERCEDES SLS AMG GT PRICES ALREADY HAVE 

A Mercedes is already available to order the new SLS AMG GT, the coupe and cabrio variants. Find out how much they cost 


The new Mercedes SLS AMG GT is now available in Portugal, even if only on request. This model features an improved driving dynamics and superior performance in circuit. With an output of 591 hp, sporty seven-speed box AMG Speedshift DCT optimized AMG Ride Control suspension and redesigned this car headlights and tail lights were darkened. brake calipers are red and shaped transverse ribs and wing star embedded in the radiator grille has a glossy finish as the exterior mirrors and moldings on the bonnet and wings. 

Complete all the AMG logo on the right side of the tailgate, which still bears the letters "GT". SLS AMG GT, available in Portugal coupe and roadster versions, is proposed from € 267 800 for the coupe version and € 274 800 for the cabrio version. 

ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF GHOST

ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES REVIEW OF GHOST 


Rolls-Royce will make a slight restyling the Ghost in 2013. The changes focus will primarily be on comfort and entertainment 


Next year, Rolls-Royce Ghost to make an upgrade. The changes announced by the British brand now will primarily focus on the infotainment system as well as the comfort of the occupants. Renewed Ghost will have a new sound system, and leather for the upholstery and wood finishes. Outside there will be a new set of alloy wheels as an option, as well as a sensor for automatic opening tailgate, operated with the foot. 

ALFA ROMEO 4C IN GENEVA?

ALFA ROMEO 4C IN GENEVA?

After being announced for the Hall of Detroit and for the last Paris Motor Show, it seems that the long awaited Alfa Romeo 4C will be known only at the next Geneva Motor Show


After predicting the world premiere of the Alfa Romeo 4C in the next edition of the Detroit Motor Show, rumors about his potential world premiere at the Paris Motor Show last. Meanwhile, inside sources revealed that the Italian brand development of the Giulia, the model that will replace the 159, was on time, this new proposal should be built in the U.S. and Europe.

now, the news broadcast by international media indicate that, after all, the Italian sports will only be known in the next Geneva Motor Show in March 2013, possibly the same time they should be known Giulia. Both 4C, 850 kg of body weight and carbon fiber, as the Giulia models are vital in the revival of Italian brand that has its focus on the U.S. market, such as Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat Group, had already announced. further noted that the 1.7 300 hp engine that will animate the 4C used by other brand cars, including the Spider, a model that will be jointly developed with Mazda and already announced for 2015, and should be part of the ranges Dodge, Chrysler / Jeep and Lancia to boost savings through economies of scale .

SEAT TOLEDO START OF MERCHANTABILITY

SEAT TOLEDO START OF MERCHANTABILITY 

The fourth generation of the Seat Toledo is now available in Portugal. Prices begin at € 16 251

The Seat has just introduced in the domestic market the new generation of Toledo, the Spanish brand's compact sedan that is now in its fourth generation. With production in the Czech Republic, as does the Skoda Rapid, the new Toledo's target audience lusas families needing space and looking for a good compromise between price and quality.


To this end, this new generation of Spanish model is greater: 4480 mm long (40 mm more than the previous generation, launched in 2004) and 2600 mm wheelbase (80 mm longer), are the numbers to retain, such as luggage capacity, which stands at 550 liters. The engine range consists of two petrol engines, 1.2 TSI (75, 85 and 105 hp) and 1.4 TSI with 122 hp, the last of which features seven-speed automatic transmission as an option. The offer is up to the Diesel 1.6 TDI CR 105 bhp. The prices of the new Toledo begin at € 16 251 requests for 1.2 75 hp with the level of equipment Entry, ending at € 24,801 needed to purchase the 1.6 TDI CR Ecomotive Style.

FLUENCE RENAULT WILL DEBUT IN ISTANBUL

FLUENCE RENAULT WILL DEBUT IN ISTANBUL 

Renault has just announced the world premiere of the new Fluence for the Hall of Istanbul


will be at the Hall of Istanbul that Renault will be the world premiere of the new Fluence. With a new design and a host of new technologies, the Fluence adopting the new French brand identity while integrating a set of technologies for comfort and help to the driver:

Renault R-Link, hands-free card, automatic parking brake, among others. 's range of engines now has a new 1.6-liter diesel unit to 130 hp, which advertises an average consumption of 4.6 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 119 g / km . Legue Do new technologies adopted by this French model deserve note the new radios, all equipped with the Bluetooth and USB and Aux inputs., besides the R-Link infotainment, which connects to the Internet and offers a touchscreen, recognition vocal, navigation and phone.

Soon after the release, will be available to access R-Link Store, with applications designed for the car and can be downloaded as a smartphone. Commercialization begins in the first months of next year, in 55 different countries.

NEW RENAULT ESPACE ARRIVES IN PORTUGAL

NEW RENAULT ESPACE ARRIVES IN PORTUGAL 

Renault has launched the new Espace in Portugal, available from € 40 700. The Grand Espace variant costs € 1,900 more

've reached the national market the new Renault Espace, the target of a renovation so complete that almost deserves the title of the new generation. Abroad, it is visible the adoption of the new design language of the brand, with the grille and revised renews logo, bigger and placed on a black band. Inside, deserves note the brightness, which remains one of the strengths of this model and modularity. Among the equipment, especially the reversing camera, navigation system, hands-free card, automatic parking brake inputs and Bluetooth, USB and AUX. Chapter of the engines, the range comprises the 2.0 dCi 150 hp to which is added a six-speed manual transmission, and 175 hp. In Portugal, the Renault Espace is proposed from € 40,700 for the 150 hp variant. The 175 hp version costs € 49,550 with manual transmission and € 52 100 with automatic transmission. The Grand Espace variant requires the expenditure of over € 1900 in any of the engines.