The SCI HyMod, a new compact electric concept car has 6 seats

February 29, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Electric car, Other models

The SCI HyMod offers a vision of future urban vehicles, integrating major advances in electrical technology with innovative solutions in the interior space utilization.

SCI hyMod

The new prototype electric HyMod SCI was introduced in Romania as a futuristic city car that offers great interior space solutions. His new focus on shared two rows of seats, each consisting of three seats, but if you need more cargo space two chairs can be folded back and even find extra space under the hood and electric engines to be smaller offer this possibility. Read more…

BMW introduced three new motorcycles in the Colombian market

February 28, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - BMW, Motorcycle

Renewed BMW Motorcycle portfolio with the introduction of the G 650 GS bikes Sertao, vocation ‘road’ and which opens in the country, and new editions of the F800R and S1000 RR.

new BMW bike

BMW G 650 GS Sertao

BMW Motorcycle launches in Colombia a new model of the GS range with the new, single-cylinder sporty BMW G 650 GS Sertao . This Enduro type motorcycle is lighter and more maneuverable.The chassis is more suitable for driving in the open, but also as a tourer performance is optimized. In technical terms, the BMW G 650 GS has Sertao engine cylinder water cooled, with two overhead camshafts and has fuel injection system and dual ignition system. Has a displacement of 652 cc and power is 48 hp at 6,500 rpm, while its maximum torque is 60 Nm at 5,000 rpm. Read more…

Volvo S60 brought to Colombia T4, a more environmentally friendly and better equipped

February 27, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Volvo

Successor to the Volvo S60 sedan turbo this car offers fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon. It has a 1.6 liter engine and 180 horsepower and Start & Stop system. From 89.9 million.

Volvo S60 concept

Volvo reported on arrival in the country of a more ecological and equipped the sedan S60 Turbo, this is the T4 model has incorporated the system Eco Start & Stop drive, developed with the aim of reducing fuel consumption, which contributes to a decrease in emissions. Read more…

The modifier Swiss Rinspeed cars stretched the electric Smart

February 26, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Electric car, Other models

Swiss manufacturer design makes the small two-seater car in a very versatile urban utility power and greater autonomy. It will take you to the Geneva Motor Show.

Rinspeed UC

Swiss manufacturer Rinspeed known for their extravagant cars based on the platform of a standard vehicle, will introduce this year in Geneva, as is tradition his latest work. Read more…

Duster, the ‘ace’ of Sofasa Renault for an export market

February 23, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Renault

Told reporters in Mexico, Ecuador, Chile and Colombia held the official presentation of the Duster, with which the assembly will test the reception of their products outside their borders.

Sofasa Renault

The project in Colombia join the Duster was born two years ago when Patrick Pelata, the global chief operating officer of Renault, in a brief visit made the announcement at one of the Catam airport lounge, with a profound warning that the parent would be reviewing the adequacy and production costs of both the national plant of its suppliers to make this project viable. Read more…

The fourth generation of the Honda CR-V offers more technology and better design

February 22, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Honda

The changes in this ‘crossover’ are in the aesthetics and connectivity of its occupants. The engine remains the 2.4-liter, but now has 185 hp and 5-speed automatic gearbox.

honda 2012 crv

The CR-V was born more than 15 years on the mechanical platform of one of the most famous models of the Japanese, the Civic. In fact, about the acronym Various conjectures have been woven about its own origin, and the most widespread in the world means “Recreational Vehicle done on the Civic” (Civic Recreation Vehicle), although this is not that houses the Honda. Read more…

Porsche Panamera Turbo S in the test :Brachial and yet dignified

February 20, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Porsche

We go to the parking lot and look at first in disbelief. The Porsche Panamera will be the strongest? The car in front of us looks like any other Panamera.

Porsche Panamera Turbo

Because outside the top model is only distinguishable by rocker panels, standard 20-inch wheels and a turbo-S logo on the rear of its less powerful siblings. Automatically extending rear spoiler to, which is divided in half and pushes outward, has at least 50 hp weaker and the Panamera Turbo. We start the engine. A short, piercing howl, then whispers, the 4.8-liter V8 with twin turbochargers out discreetly in front of him. And is the first stop off at the traffic light. The start-stop system – even if it is now to Porsche. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is auctioned on the Internet and its base price is $ 1 million

February 19, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car Auction, Mercedes-Benz

This Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR is the drive 17 of 25 made. Its speed limit could be in the order of 375 kph and will be auctioned by the portal ‘e-Bay’.

Mercedes Benz CLK GTR

Would you pay more than a million dollars for exclusive sports? Well, that’s the auction that started the owner of a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR, and that is done these days in an Internet portal, where the bid for this model start at that amount. Read more…

The supercar Ferrari California will now be much lighter and powerful

February 16, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Car News, Ferrari, Sports Car

Car quote from Geneva, the Italian brand take the new edition of the Ferrari California, weighing 30 kilos less and the engine has 30 additional hp to the 490 units.

ferrari california 2012

The official debut of the new version of the Ferrari California will be at the next Geneva Motor Show. This car comes with the novelty of a 30 kg weight reduction and an increase in power of 30 hp with respect to the previous edition.

Ferrari managed to get the V8 more horses to put it in 490 units and a maximum torque of 505 Nm at 5,000 rpm, thanks to the new exhaust manifold and engine mapping. Read more…

Tesla present its first electric truck in Geneva: The Model X

February 15, 2012 :: Posted by - Josh :: Category - Electric car, Tesla, Truck

Tesla electric car maker presented its new prototype Model X, a 4×4 crossover successfully completing the 201 miles per hour. Opening its doors is of type ‘hawk wings’.

tesla model x

The electric car maker Tesla showed the world its new prototype, the Tesla Model X compact truck that becomes the third model in the brand, along with sports Roadster and Model S.In general, the body of the Tesla Model X is based on the brand sedan, the Model S, with which it shares 60 percent of its parts. Read more…