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.

Want the Land Rover Defender of the bad guys 'Spectre'? These types you believe it

If you've seen the latest installment of the series 007, Spectre, surely you remember the Land Rover Defender of the bad very bad. Well, the specialist Tweaked Automotive proposes an aesthetic identical replica based on a Defender 90 or 110 and an interior completely tailored to suit the client. Of course, the buyer has to put the car basis, since the model is no longer for sale.

Preparation includes a Beadlock 16-inch wheels, flared wheel arches, completely tuning suspension, front winch and even figures can be improved engine for better performance. In addition, commemorative plaques are incorporated: 'Spectre Edition' on the outside and another numbered in the passenger compartment.

Inside the firm it offers practically what the customer asks, but among the highlights is a multimedia system with navigation, front and rear cameras vision, a little smaller than standard or an integral upholstery leather steering wheel. ¿Convertirías your Defender in one like this? Beast is a while, right?

These are the details of Denza 400: the power of Daimler and BYD next 400 km of autonomy doubtful

Denza, the alliance between Daimler and BYD, a new step in the increasingly interesting Chinese race for electric mobility with Denza 400. The good news was advanced our fellow Motorpasión, when a couple of days ago we kept awake the project and today we can give new details.

The model name perhaps reflects its main attraction, it has managed to reach the 400 km of autonomy for 100% electric. It is true, however, that given the cycles of approval involved (European and Chinese), that autonomy will likely move closer to the 300 kilometers (in fact the NEDC homologation is 352 kilometers), a goal that the manufacturer and he said he had reached with his former electric proposal, the Denza EV in 2014.

This first generation of electric fruit of romance between BYD and Daimler it reported sales of 3,000 units in 2015 in China. Now the Denza 400 continue climbing in China seeks to expand the battery pack the previous model to 62 kWh, always basing on the platform that launched the German model Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive.

As for its power, its electric engine is capable of developing 86 kW (115 hp) having a torque of 290 Nm max. At 50 km / h in 4.5 seconds, while to reach 100 km / h needs to employ 14 seconds.

However, we wonder if the Denza 400 is the first step towards a future update of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. Other manufacturers like Nissan, BMW and Ford have been quick to take a small jump in the autonomy of its pure electric before the next generation, and since the model Mercedes-Benz is not working too well, it is not surprising that in Daimler are considering it for the short term.

The 2017 Smart ForTwo see the light at the Paris Motor Show

The Smart ForTwo Electric Drive 2017 will be presented on October 1 at the Paris Motor Show. It is be the fourth-generation model since the Smart ForTwo ED empezase to make his first steps there almost ten years ago by 2007.

All we know so far is that the new model will have 137 kilometers of autonomy, 28 more than before (EPA standard). Its new lithium-ion battery weighs 136 kg and the car will generally be much faster than the outgoing model, we assume that it is due to an increase in power.

Moreover, the car will only be compatible with load levels 1 and 2 so you can not make rapid charging with, although the car-board charger supports power up to 7.2 kW. Yet marketing the car fehca know.

The Smart ForTwo EV is an ideal city car for its small size and good maneuverability. In fact, although in the particular channel have not been sold many units, this car is the platform used by electric vehicle rental Car2Go it operates, and quite successfully, in major cities of Europe.

The Smart is having cycles renewal just two years. And although the chassis and the main elements of the car, hardly changed from one generation to another, Daimler are struggling because their product always have a powerplant toe adapting to technological improvements that happen every day in this sector

The Chevrolet Volt and Bolt have a problem in Korea

Not what he was thinking the day GM decicideron call its new electric model Chevrolet Bolt. Look for names that will be put, they end up calling almost like its electric extended-range model, the Chevrolet Volt.

In the West, both models are pronounced the same so we would have to read the name to resolve the indeterminacy, but in Korea the problem goes beyond. The country has its own alphabet called Hangul alphabet and in this there is only one sign to represent the bes and Western vee.

That is, in Korean the Chevrolet Volt and the Chevrolet Bolt are written and pronounced exactly the same so there is no way to differentiate between them. But GM, which are intelligent people, are already working to solve the problem. Chevrolet will Bolt will put the name so EV to distinguish him from his brother extended range.

So far, GM has no plans to sell the Chevrolet Bolt in Korea so this problem was not urgent. Anyway we must not lose sight of some important parts of the car such as batteries and electric motor will manufacture the LG in Korea so clarify this detail was not more

Achtung! Operation Return, this is what you will find on our roads

Those who spend thirties possibly at this time they will be around by the head of the Dynamic Duo that song entitled "The end of summer". But rather than love affairs concern DGT focuses on the 4.2 million journeys are expected this weekend between returning from vacation, to be weekend and starting their summer retreat .

For this reason tomorrow sets up a special traffic that runs until 0:00 pm on Sunday, August 28 to give fluidity to the nearly half million trips per day expected

 

And to not get bored repeating the usual (paralyzation of works, design of alternative routes, limiting movement of trucks and special transport, etc.) we were stepping speed controls, alcohol and drugs.

This device will depend on more than 23,000 people who will be working during the weekend between players, technical staff, officials, conservation, etc.

If you're traveling this weekend remember that most of the responsibility for success lies with you. And, returning to the time of the song that said at first, if necessary put one of those picture frames on the dashboard with the inscription "Do not run Dad" for mentalizarte ... If already said Flo:

A little game of football? Football car but with a few SsangYong Tivoli

In early August was held the Silverstone Classic, an event for lovers of classic cars and competition, as its name suggests, is set in the famous British circuit. Smell of gasoline in each of the curves of the track, but this year also mixed with the own turf soccer fields.

And that is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of world title won by the England team a game of car football six SsangYong Tivoli as we tried in his day was organized, but seeing who the players who were to secure the wheel that would have desired they were as the Tivoli Rally Raid we present recently.

Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Anthony Davidson, John Barnes, Steve Hodge and John Stiles were chosen for this particular game and not know about you, but I give much envy me because it seems fun.

Ford expands manufacturing the Ford GT, but also is more than likely that you stay without one

It is no wonder that Ford has decided to expand the production of the Ford GT. Even with prices that are far from cheap, the supercar of the Blue Oval reaches the market stomping, and Dearborn did not want to die of success, so have announced that they will expand production. In units? No, in years. Two that add to the two that would initially last.

Ford had initially manufacture 500 units "time", so if the accounts were as simple as multiplying that number by 2, by 2018 could be talking about a thousand Ford GT street stalls. A figure below 6,506 resulting insufficient to complete orders.

In other words, there will have to confirm orders, and taking advantage of the period of confirmation will be a last chance repechage for new customers, as more than a process of buying a car is already beginning to resemble a TV contest , with heats and everything.

Confirmations for completed orders

It is worth remembering that the progression of orders for its supercar Ford received half a million dollars was rising dramatically as the deadline closed. Last week concentrated one third of applications received the brand.

CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE MADE AN ORDER OF FORD GT WILL HAVE TO UPDATE YOUR REQUEST IN A NEW PERIOD OF APPLICATION, WHICH WILL OPEN IN EARLY 2018.

Consequently, Ford has decided to implement the philosophy of rewarding the wait, and give priority to customers who previously requested one of the new GT. In fact, the new production phase, the third year to applicants who remained on the waiting list, and the fourth year will go to applications postponed and who missed the first opportunity to request, which may send a request will go taking advantage of the new term of confirmations.

It's a great time to commit crimes! Thousands of Ford Interceptor have been called to review

No, we do not want anyone crime rate increase of its people, but it is striking that the Ford Interceptor that American policemen were sold between 2013 and 2015 form a prominent part of a massive recall of Ford. Iconic police cars, workshop.

Among Ford cars patrol cars and they are not, there are 91,000 units worldwide who have a problem relating to food. According to Ford detected, the faulty units cause a random off the engine, and then there is no way to re-start it. The dream of any movie villain persecution come true.

The manufacturer of Dearborn has announced that it will change the control module of the fuel pump on all Ford Interceptor manufactured from 2013 to 2015, and also the Ford Flex, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT in the same period and the injection pumps incorporating some Ford Transit made since last year.

Outside jokes now. Aside from the nuisance which may involve not start when vehicles are parked, there is the risk to the safety of all users in a consistent way off the power while the affected vehicles are in motion. In view of the characteristics indicated by the Blue Oval does not appear that the call can affect Ford models sold in Spain.

Tesla Model S Tesla Model X P100D and P100D: more autonomy, more acceleration, more 'ludicrous'

Last week we moved that Tesla Motors was working on a battery pack 100 kWh, and today we can confirm you many more details. The manufacturer continues to explore new possibilities with your batteries, which is leading to versions of their models are in recent times more alive than ever. If three months ago he had the chance "so low" of a Tesla Model S 60 with a battery pack 60 kWh, is now released to implement its offer Ludicrous thanks to these new batteries of 100 kWh.

Thus, both the Tesla Model S as the Tesla Model X will have a higher version P100D, which will also take figures of acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h even more incredible: 2.7 seconds for the Tesla Model S P100D and 3.1 seconds for the Tesla Model X P100D.

As we pointed our fellow Motorpasión, and only the Porsche 918 Spyder, the laferrari and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport will be faster. As for autonomy, it will increase in cycle US EPA approval up to 507 kilometers (465 kilometers in the case of the electric SUV). In NEDC cycle, somewhat distorted, the Tesla Model S P100D exceeds kilometers.

Such benefits will have a starting price of $ 134,000 for the Model S and Model X 135,500 for Tesla Motors inaugurates the section P100D only in the Performance category, although more modest announces that the option (but you will have more autonomy ) of 100D will be available later.

The manufacturer also offers the ability to upgrade to the current drivers of their models the battery pack at a price of $ 20,000. Under the pricing policy in regards to currency exchange, it is expected that these figures are slightly altered in euros for our continent maintained.

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has praised the new option P100D further, claiming that possibly the last of the times that increase energy capacity of battery packs physically increasing.

Tesla accredits 100 kWh battery in Europe

It is confirmed that Tesla has prepared a battery of 100 kWh for the Tesla Model S and Tesla Model X. With this new battery pack the Tesla Model S surpass the 600 Km of autonomy according to the NEDC cycle. Months that had been speculating with the possibility of more to existing 90-kWh battery, but there are now more ... official confirmation.

RDW is the Dutch company that accredits all products sold in Eruopa Tesla, and the database figure this company have already certified and approved a battery pack 100 kWh for the European market. So the Tesla Model S and Model X P100D or "plood" as they are commonly known, are only a matter of time.

In fact there is speculation with three power levels for the two models. Would the 100D, the P100D and P100D with Ludicrous mode (ridiculous). I remind you that in the current name of Tesla models, the dual D means; ie two motors (one per axis) while the P refers to Performance (high performance).

Beyond the different versions, this is a milestone: they are the first production electric vehicles that exceed 100 kWh of battery capacity. The Tesla Model S has 610 kilometers of theoretical autonomy somewhat optimistic, but exceed 500km on a single charge in the world realTM should be attainable by anyone who do not drive with lead shoes.

On the other hand, the Tesla Model X will have a little less of autonomy because of a weight and worse aerodynamics. Still, the P90D version gets 411 Km EPA (more realistic), so that the version of 100 kWh facilente should exceed 450 km and stay close to the 500.

With this car, autonomy no longer an excuse. Now we have to be able to offer all this at a price that most mortals can afford and then electric mobility will definitely triumphed unmitigated.

Tesla fever follows: Ford buys a Tesla Model X for $ 200,000

Ford has bought a Tesla Model X for $ 199,950, ie $ 55,000 more than the list price. This is one of the first units, according to Bloomberg, the Model X would be number 64 or 85.

It may surprise that Ford buy a car competition, however it is a common practice in the industry. It is common for brands to buy models that interest them rivals to eviscerate all its secrets. However, it is something that is usually done anonymously.

And when a manufacturer has a model that generates much expectation or successful, rival brands rush to buy one to know firsthand why. And if the model is successful or no waiting list, it is normal to end up paying over the odds, which is just what happened to Ford.

The Tesla Model X, white, was bought from Wayne Skiles, owner of a shop numismatics. Skile recognizes that the car was purchased with the sole intention of speculating. And the move has gone well: $ 55,000 profit.

Ford is interested in the Tesla Model X for being a long-range electric car and other car technical solutions, such as Autopilot. Recall that Ford will invest over the next five years 4,500 million in the development of electric cars.

That said, does not mean that Ford will have to copy or copy Tesla solutions. Often, a brand buying the car of a rival to see if they have faced the same problem equal to or simply to take advantage whether or delay on that rival.

This is Verity, the Tesla Model X genuine pink

lon Musk decided that the Tesla Model X would be the best electric SUV that could cope with the booming SUV segment and crossovers, little imagined that an owner, possibly related to La Pantera Rosa, give a new dimension to this car getting a design unprecedented and unique: a Tesla Model X pink, to blow PlastiDip.

It is known that in Motorpasión we spend our lives talking about Tesla and is also known that lifelong pink cars have been a beautiful icon for this publication. Heaven has heard our prayers and united in one entity both devotions, so now may be paladeadas as they deserve: with lots of photos on the process and with a video gift.

Why paint a pink Tesla?

The creator of this wonder has released its preparation, explaining that for him a vinyl would have been more disadvantages than advantages. First, because in Alaska, where he grew up, the tough guys were painted in off-road and city boys used to wear thin vinyls their cars.

Secondly, as a matter of price, between the vinyl and rubber painting. So, if you get tired of color, always will hurt less change of dress. Yes, that it explains a guy who has bought a Tesla Model X P90D, whose Ludicrous mode with its Autopilot and all the beads can be encaramar to $ 150,000 in the United States.

Third, by the smoothness of the finish. Explains the owner of Verity, if the car does not come out and vinylated dealer, rare it is that some rayajo not take the washing. Posts to spend equally, the owner of the Tesla Model X has preferred to have fun and paint your car with liquid rubber.

Rolls-Royce Next Vision 100 concept, a futuristic autonomous and electric car with retro flavor

On the centenary of BMW, group ownership, Rolls-Royce presents the Next Vision 100 concept, internal name 103EX, a luxurious and futuristic autonomous vehicle made by hand with the most advanced materials. Depending on the brand of Goodwood, innovative technologies for manufacturing the car will enable customers to become more involved in the design process of its Rolls-Royce, specifically in terms of shape, size and shape.

For the model, 5.9 meters long, Rolls-Royce has chosen a system of zero-powered, all-electric emissions, showing the path that could follow the British firm, because "not only V12 man lives". Meanwhile, narrow tires are made from 65 individual pieces of aluminum and the interior is wrapped in glass.

In addition to its unusual appearance, quite futuristic but with some old flavor, the interior is perhaps most striking about the absence of wheel. Being a standalone prototype, the brand saves space and dispenses controls, since there will be no driver. In return we find Eleanor, driver and virtual assistant, the pure science fiction style, able to take us to our desired destination, suggest routes or appointments remind our agenda.

All necessary information is provided to the passengers by a transparent OLED display mounted on the front of the cabin, although not lack an analog clock on it. And of course, no lack of typical details of the house as the umbrella holder of the driver's door.

When you get electric Mercedes-Benz, they will do so under another brand

Mercedes-Benz are making many efforts to be at the forefront of the automotive industry. The future inexorably passes electric vehicles and autonomous driving. Their prototypes of buses and trucks are well advanced autonomous and even a 100% electric truck is already doing its good test kilometers.

But not only is progress towards the professional world, it's just that this is a great testing ground. Gradually the electric car niche is expanding and therefore, Mercedes-Benz is considering very seriously launch its line of zero-emission vehicles under a new and differentiated sub.

It would be something like what today is i for BMW, some vehicles alternative, clean propulsion, with a more futuristic and separated conventional "catalog" to establish a direct front in the competition against the aforementioned BMW design and , of course, Tesla.

Rumors should start to be confirmed during the Paris Motor Show in October, but the first to reach the premiere of the green subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz could be two SUVs and two saloons 100% electric with near autonomy to 500 km per charge.

As for the design, possibly the new brand would differ from the rest of the Mercedes-Benz with a more futuristic look, possibly along the lines of the prototypes that we've seen over the years and that would place one step ahead with compared to the traditional range. One way to poll also riskier and less continuistas designs.

The Ford Focus Electric will release 33 kWh battery and 170 km of autonomy in 2017

Last December, Ford announced the addition of a rapid charging system for electric Focus 2017 while its autonomy would increase to 160 km.

Now, thanks to the guys InsideEVs.com, who claim to have a copy of the technical specifications of the new model, we know that the 2017 version of the electric Focus will have a battery (lithium ion water-cooled) of 33.5 kWh, representing a 46% increase in capacity.

Still can not give an official figure of autonomy, but if the current model with a battery of 23 kWh has a range (EPA) of 121 km, with 33.5 kWh should be 177 km, ie, 46% more. It is only an estimate, it will have to wait for the official figure, as other factors (weight, aerodynamics, electronic management) could alter this estimate.

With 170 km of autonomy, the Ford Focus could well rival the Nissan Leaf, at least until the new Leaf and its more than 320 km autonomy, Nissan announced. This increase would also enable face the Hyundai Ioniq, perhaps his most direct rival.

In addition, the new battery that would give more autonomy, the electric Focus 2017 equip a quick charger DC Combo with the CSS standard.

British, the best excuse to win a gold in Rio 2016 is the Nissan LEAF gold

The Nissan LEAF has found a way to sneak into the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio 2016 with a marketing campaign that will leave us with a very particular finish, and said by the way, very appropriate for the occasion.

It is Nissan LEAF gold or "golden" not only transit through the streets of the Brazilian city, but also will be given to those British athletes representatives or ambassadors manufacturer them to reach the gold in the sports specialty in participating. A strategy to sneak something else in the UK market, where sales have spent months working plug.

To encourage the British delegation with Golden Leafs, Nissan has chosen retired cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, although it may not sonarnos much, is credited with a few gold medals and was the last champion of UK in recent London Olympics.

so yes, they have made clear they will only be given a unit with this commemorative finish by winning athlete gold or gold, that is, that those who aspire to various competing in various forms within the same sport can not be marked as objective, as we have read carsharing fleet-based Golden leafs, by many medals they win.

The next BMW i3 with more autonomy reserves triples the previous version

You can not say that the strategy of BMW with the electric car is being entirely misconceived. Although sales of its plug-in models do not lead any market if they have managed to take hold in places, and especially in the United States.

The numbers speak for themselves: so far this year have distributed 23,675 units (87% more than the previous year), also expanding its range of electric models focusing on plug-in hybrids like the BMW 330e, which is not malfunctioning thanks a more advantageous price when compared with peers segment. In any case, the list of electric BMW continues and will continue for some time led by BMW i3, especially seeing the success of reserves is reaping the next version.

As we have already told, these new 33.2 kWh battery that will accompany the BMW i3 will greatly increase the autonomy model, and the market is not being alien to the movement of BMW as much as the other manufacturers are opting for the same, ie minimally implement the battery pack as a prelude to the next generation of electric step.

And if last month we knew the BMW i3 in its next version piled up 1,000 reserves in Germany, the latest update is that manufacturer worldwide have reached 7,000. Although we are not able to contrast these figures with Tesla Motors reserves, it is true that comparing them with those of the early launch of the model, are three times higher.

Volkswagen thinks of an electrical high autonmía 2019

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess has revealed in an interview that his brand is thinking of taking an electric car of great autonomy to 2019. This new model would look similar to a Volkswagen Golf size, with about 400-600 kilometers per charge and similar to that of a Volkswagen Passat interior roominess.

It is a statement of intent by the German manufacturer, that beyond premium eccentricities, start designing the electric car that normal people would want to buy, something similar to what they are trying to Tesla's future Model 3 and Nissan with new generation of Leaf.

For now they will file a similar prototype to future production model in the next Paris Motor Show, where we can see the outlines of the car and how they will resolve the issue that of "a car the size of a Golf and habitability of a Passat ". Surely we have prepared something groundbreaking in terms of livability.

And it is that electric cars have not because they have the same design and thermal design cars. To date it followed a fairly continuista pattern, but if you think about it, an electrical has many fewer parts and components required for operation. Besides cooling requirements they are much lower.

I say this because it may not be necessary to have a large engine compartment at the front as in most cars but that space could be used for the habitability of the passengers if they can move the car to other organs hubicaciones.

We will see that surprise us German engineers, but I expect some innovative and intelligent solution such as unfairly maligned it was the Mercedes-Benz A-Class first generation.

On the other hand, it seems that Volswagen will continue with the idea of ​​having a common platform for different products so we would not be talking about a single car but surely develop a range of new products in the wake of this. It is speculated that a coupe, a light van and an urban SUV could be VW ideas you have in mind for this modularity.

The Ford Focus Electric is updated more quickly recharge battery

The Ford Focus Electric is updated to remain attractive. Competition in the sector is fierce and not to improve with each passing day. The electric Chicago had been a little dated to the times so this move by Ford was almost forced.

Changes in the car are mainly two. On the one hand passes the 22 kWh battery that had the original model to 33.5 kWh. With this increase the car plant in about 180 Km of real autonomy. Besides the possibility of rapid recharging DC Combo with CCS standard is added.

With this battery of 33.5 kWh electric Ford Focus is placed at the level of what the competition is offering right now. The Hyundai Ioniq electric walks in 176 Km of autonomy according to the EPA, while the Nissan Leaf in its version of 30 kWh reaches 172.

The Ford Focus Electric equals but does not improve. A continuista movement to keep up, but that competition is not going to sleep. Inside nothing will get the second generation of the Nissan Leaf and certainly take the opportunity to give a big push to autonomy. Besides that is also on the horizon the arrival of the Tesla Model 3 which in principle will compete with the Ford Focus Electric in the segment of affordable electric cars. Volkswagen intends to take a groundbreaking electric by 2019.

The Ford Focus Electric will hit the market in December and apart from the technical improvements that we have already commented also debut a new alloy wheels of 17 inches and a new body color (White Gold). Small improvements to try to maintain the attractiveness of the car. But if Ford wants to have a role in the future of the electric automobile, you better try to risk a little more for future releases.

Via | Inside EVs In Motorpasión Future | Volkswagen thinks of an electrical high autonmía 2019, Ford announced thirteen new electrified models and an update for the Ford Focus Electric in 2016

The Chevrolet Volt exceeds the 100,000 units sold in another good month for US electric

The plug-in electric car market continues its slow upward trend for another month. With 13,432 units distributed, and rub against the 78,000 registrations, a positive figure for the first seven months of the year which will consider a new annual record. In any case, quota concerned, this is still tiny, with 0.88% of the total.

Perhaps the highlight leaving US July for electric cars is that the model extended-range Chevrolet Volt has surpassed the symbolic figure of 100,000 units spread, a dimension that few electrical have achieved so far.

The Chevrolet Volt has been reborn since its last renovation and July has been by far its best month since August 2014, reaching almost 2,500 deliveries. Yes, sources said General Motors, the best is yet to come, and is claiming that the availability and sales will be even better for the Volt in the second half of 2016.

Tesla Motors, meanwhile, follows a similar pace to previous months, with an estimated 2,900 units registered (2,150 for the Tesla Model S and 750 for the Tesla Model X). also coincide with a series of bad omens for the manufacturer who can read media, as they will not get to reach its annual target or that the company will not reach 2023. The dance of optimistic and pessimistic predictions for Tesla, as you know, is seasonal.

A great month has certainly been for the BMW i3, which has been able to approach the 1,500 deliveries and become the third best-selling model plug-July. The arrival of the next version with greater autonomy has led the manufacturer to lower the price of German power, which has brought him more success at dealerships.

For the other models, the month has left with few surprises and stabilized registrations, among which again highlight the plug-in hybrids Ford. If we divide plug-in hybrid models and pure electric, the former have worked better in July, with a 56.3% market share, while the latter account for 43.7%.

The Toyota Prius does not finish like : Toyota Prius marketing delays Prime plug-in

Toyota delayed the release of the plug-in version of its hybrid star, the Prius. The plug-in version, called Prius Prime, should start their business career this fall in Japan, then in winter reach other markets like the United States and Europe.

The Toyota Prius Prime finally goes on sale this winter. Toyota has not given a specific date nor explained the reasons for its decision. According to Reuters, Toyota will reduce the initial production of the Prius Prime, with respect to the initial figures, then go increased the pace depending on demand.

A cold reception of the Prius in Western markets

Sales of the new Toyota Prius off not just in the US, since its introduction in February (are down 10% compared to 2015). Analysts attribute it to the low price of gas makes the US customer by decanting so precious SUV. Still, the Prius remains the country's best-selling hybrid.

In Europe, the situation is somewhat different, because Toyota gives priority to the rest of its hybrid range, with an offer in major market segments, rather than the Prius. For example, in Spain only sold 350 units in 2016.

In Japan, the Prius is number 1 in sales

These figures surprise and even more when we look at sales in Japan. There, the new Prius is number 1 in sales since the beginning of 2016. Perhaps this is the reason why Toyota slows down the output market Prius Prime: not subtract success Prius in its first year of sale and see if just take off in the United States.

NEW PRIUS NOT IN US THE WELCOME WAITING IN TOYOTA. AND THAT'S A PROBLEM WHEN THROWING THE PRIME PRIUS.

And, according to Koji Toyoshima (Prius chief engineer), Toyota expects to sell 60,000 units per year of Prime Prius worldwide; 30,000 units in Japan and almost as much in the United States, Europe remains a marginal market for the Prius Prime. That is, without the United States, Prime Prius profitability would be greatly diminished.