Renault TREZOR, 100% electric supercar that inherits the legacy of Renault DeZir at the Paris Motor Show

We mentioned last week about updating the Renault ZOE. The French manufacturer was preparing a surprise as a prototype for the Paris Motor Show 2016, and here we have it. This is a 100% electric supercar that comes under the label of Renault TREZOR, natural successor Renault DeZir we saw six years ago in the same Paris event.

In the absence of official statement from the manufacturer, they have leaked some of its technical details, which we will confirm and expand. Thus, we can move a propeller capable of developing 260 kW (350 hp), a maximum torque of 380 Nm. This gives a figure of wrenching acceleration, can reach 100 km / h in less than four seconds.

As for your batteries, divide their mass through the vehicle, being a hosted at the front and one at the rear of the TREZOR. Each has its own cooling system. In terms of drag coefficient achieved, it is located in the 22 Cd.

Its measures and its mass also have been filtered, these being 4,700 mm long, 2,180 mm wide and 1,080 mm high; also dominates the carbon fiber composition to achieve a mass of 1600 kilograms.

As we say, the manufacturer's official statement further clarify what is able to offer this concept of Renault, forerunner of a new era in which electric powertrains will impose their silent roar.

30,000 CNG models of Volkswagen called to review a problem with deposits

The Volkswagen group has had an unforeseen with some of their models powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and calls for revision to 30,000 units affected. In future Motorpasión we have already spoken more than once of environmental economic advantages of this fuel in contrast to traditional, and although in Spain its use is minority, in countries like Germany or Italy itself that have both a park significant of these vehicles.

Of course, the manufacturer has not disclosed the most relevant countries will be affected by this recall work. In its statement, only it explains that the area in question is the European Union. The issue continues to be serious, because the defect discovered concerning the gas tank.

Volkswagen says that this is a problem of corrosion of the material they are made. In July this year the Germans called to review the Volkswagen Touran 5,900 units by "a potential risk of corrosion that could result in gas tank explosion." The manufacturer is therefore pending contact the owners of the Caddy, Touran and Passat CNG sold between 2006 and 2010.

Germany accuses Fiat Chrysler to the European Union fraud emissions from their diesel

The scandal emissions Volkswagen has opened a new chapter, or rather, officially opened a curious sequel. This is the official German government accusation against Fiat Chrysler group to the European Commission for fraudulent manipulation of its diesel engines 2.0, similar to that discovered in Volkswagen vehicles.

The German authorities launch an investigation that included 53 own models after living with the VAG group; and while Fiat suspicions and threats are not new, it has been this week when the Germans have formalized the charge once they have completed their tests. They have discovered what already noted, a system that hides the actual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) during the first uses of the engines, allowing them to simultaneously circumvent emissions controls.

So Wirtschafts Woche publication points, diretamente citing German government sources. It now remains to see how the Commission reacts. In previous chapters of this possible scandal transalpine European Union had washed your hands on this issue, noting that it is a matter for the Italian authorities, who in turn point out that there is nothing abnormal with the FCA group.

So despite the evidence provided by Germany, the less political strategy could delay the inspection of Fiat powertrains. It is scandal affect models such as the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade or other platform mates, including the Fiat Doblo.

We will continue pending, above all, to see if Fiat Chrysler and making ends giving official recognition, as in his day did Opel said in a statement that was far transcend in the public sphere. As we mentioned in his day, it is the strategy of stealth rectification.

BYD quadruples profits in 2016 thanks to the sale of electrical

Market leaders in regard to electrical registrations are neither Tesla Motors, and Nissan, and BMW, but the Chinese company BYD. Taking advantage of the first awakenings of the electric car market in China, BYD has sold so far this year to 53,380 plug-in units globally, 20,000 more than Nissan or Tesla.

With this result, the accounts seem to start squaring for the manufacturer and thus advance in the difficult, for much impossible task of making profits from the sale of plug-in electric cars. As indicated by the company, these would have increased almost fourfold over the same period last year.

The most interesting is that the company revenues come largely from the sale of cigars or plug-in hybrid electric cars. Thus, if the company entered about 3.14 billion euros, 2.06 billion corresponded to plug car sales, helping to increase the benefits. Thus, BYD may become the pioneer manufacturer dismantling the myth that investing in large-scale electric mobility is not beneficial.

You are still on time: make a last LaFerrari Ferrari will auction for Amatrice

Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Ferrari, announced that Ferrari would build a new unit LaFerrari with the aim of raising funds to help victims of the earthquake that struck central Italy last week, desolating the medieval town of Amatrice and killing nearly 300 people.

LaFerrari production ceased in late 2015, when the 499th unit was shipped (1.3 million euros plus tax unit). Currently, Ferrari is preparing Aperta LaFerrari production, so making the 500th LaFerrari is an extra complication not.

A unique Ferrari

According Ferrari LaFerrari nº500 will be auctioned, although not yet know when. Nor do we know details about that LaFerrari. While a mechanical level will be identical to the 499 other LaFerrari (963 hp hybrid Hy-Kers, 0-200 km / h in less than 7 s and over 350 km / h top speed) finish could be unique.

Not the first time that Ferrari auction for a good cause

In 2009, after the earthquake that ravaged the town of L'Aquila, he brought Ferrari F430 coupe auction last fabrciado with the aim of raising funds for the victims of the earthquake. The finish of the F430, although presented with gold rims and a strip of the same color, was later customized to suit the buyer.

As for the price that could reach laferrari 500th can be simply astronomical, being a new car. Think a few weeks ago, it was auctioned a matte black LaFerrari (one of three that were manufactured with that color) and was paid 4.7 million dollars for it, exceeding the maximum estimate of the auction house.

New SUV in sight: Lada Concept XCode at the Moscow Motor Show

The XCode Lada Concept is the new surprise just give out at the Moscow Motor Show, held until September 4 in the Russian capital. This is an SUV created under the technical direction of the British Steve Mattin, former designer of Mercedes-Benz and Volvo.

Lada, which since 2012 belongs to the Nissan-Renault alliance, takes a few years to renew its catalog with bets as Vesta sedan or XRay, the crossover subcompact low-cost based on the B0 platform francojaponesa alliance, which it shares with the Dacia Dacia Duster and Sandero.

This same platform could be the basis of the SUV XCode now, although the Russian company has not given many details about its concept car. It is known to use turbocharged engines versions of the house, so we can guess that the Type H (DIG-T, TCe) and dCi will be in the catalog. This, and four-wheel drive available as an option, something interesting in an SUV that has been conceived for the harsh conditions of Russian roads.

A SUV marked lines that could reach Europe

As for the exterior appearance presenting the Lada XCode obviously this keeps many points of contact with the Lada XRay, but takes a much more resounding front, with sharp features more than the crossover.

Maintains the lateral tremendously marked in a visual game that is complemented by a wraparound taillamps, and by the rear uses horizontal lines to visually increase the sense of stability, before showing some protections low that can serve a dual objective: functional and aesthetic.

Than advertised on its inner draw attention to the 10-inch touch screen and digital instrumentation. Lada has announced that the system interacts with the mobile application Lada Connect, which has utilities such as vehicle diagnostics in mobile, remote opening control of the vehicle or remote heating.

It is very interesting functions in Russia ... and perhaps out of there, because the rumors say that Lada would soon join to offer low-cost European market. The question is whether there is still room for the iconic brand Roys, or know their way in an increasingly saturated market clonic products.

Get ready, SEAT could be brewing a Ateca Cupra 2017

Upon hearing the name Cupra us you are you usually put the hairs on end thinking of a powerful and effective enclosed in a wrapper utility car or compact cars. But in 2017 the historical use of that designation could change for the first time in SEAT.

According to point various sources like Autocar or Carscoops, managers at SEAT would be down the option of bringing production SEAT Ateca Cupra, a version with better dynamic skills that the brand new SUV brand, with an engine power close to 300 caballoscon motor current Leon Cupra 290 and an improved chassis. If you squeaked SUV sports, hang on!

A segment with few rivals ...

If these rumors to become a reality, the super-Ateca would be the first Cupra is not a Ibiza or a lion. A move that would largely encouraged by the good results is reaping the Ateca shortly after landing in the market. Its sales figures have exceeded initial expectations of SEAT.

This innocent SUV would be more than just a top version in Ateca family, it would also be one of the few prestacionales SUV market within generalist brands, more than an aggressive look on the outside and upholstery racing in the seats.

Within the Sport Utility Vehicle poussin not much variety. We can see a distant relative of Ateca, the Audi RS Q3 (367 hp, 70,360 €), or individual Juke Nismo Nissan RS (218 hp, 26,950 €). Other models like the Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Vignale Bi-Turbo (209 hp € 57,925) or the Volkswagen Tiguan Sport (190 hp € 42,260) remain simple facade.

If SEAT is able to run as a true SUV with dynamic aspirations and enough power it could take advantage of a gap that the most popular brands (in the sociological sense of the word) are not covering. All we see are diesel with huge tires, but nothing more.

... And many aspirations

Yes it is true that in higher price ranges are a type of car that has its market, such as the case of the Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG (is it an SUV?) Or BMW X4 M40i. At least brands have seen fit to bet on them and not sold all bad.

Above them are clear and numerous examples of anfetaminados SUVs sell well, even better than one would expect. Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti FX, Range Rover Sport Mercedes-Benz ML ... huge more than enough power and a fierce sporty SUVs. But very expensive.

There is a large audience who would like to have one of these prestacionales SUV but not can afford in any way. If finally SEAT was encouraged to launch a Ateca Cupra try to collect cravings of those who want a fun and relatively dynamic car with the comfort and interior space of an SUV, but with a reasonable price.

The top current range of Ateca family, SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 190 hp 4Drive Start & Stop Xcellence DSG costs 36,750 euros, the Spanish brand would have room to bring dealers more than an edition limited edition without getting in exorbitant prices.

Who knows, maybe the SEAT Cupra Ateca is becoming the next SEAT Leon FR yellow.