Archive for the ‘Crossovers’ Category

This is about as far south in California that you can go without adding Baja to the address. Here in the rolling hills east of San Diego, there is an excellent opportunity to examine the ride, handling and power of a new car, with roads ranging from Interstates toi mproved cow paths. Just about every vehicle we pass is a green and white Border Patrol truck, but this is one Mexican immigrant that is freely waved across the international boundary.  Read the rest of this entry »

Electrical zero sports city, new Tazzari 2 door / 2 seats, will go out in Europe in January, 2010. She was developed by the Italian constructor Tazzari.

In the meantime here are his photos and his technical characteristics. She weighs 542 kg in total. His size? A 2880 mm length, breadth is 1560 mm and a height 1425 mm. Read the rest of this entry »

To many people, winter means cold, harsh weather and dark, dreary days, but to those in the auto industry, it means the season for auto shows. As 1998 rolled to a close and 1999 got in gear, the Los Angeles and Detroit Auto Shows saw the unveiling of many concept vehicles. Here’s a look at just a few of the interesting vehicles you’ll be likely to see on the streets in the future.  Read the rest of this entry »

Remember, the limited series production of the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive, urban electric 2 seats, started November 19, 2009 in France at the Smart plant in Hambach (Moselle).

The first two copies were delivered to customers today in Germany, specifically Berlin. This is Rolf Bauer, artist and owner of a studio film dubbing and Tamaschke Lutz, head of a dental technology company. Read the rest of this entry »

On the occasion of the Copenhagen Summit on Climate 2009, the Mayor of London Boris Johnson stands out by revealing one of its objectives ecologists: Establish 25 000 charging stations in the British capital by 2015!

London would encourage the development of the electric vehicle market: it displays and its ambition in the eyes of the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Vermont’s green mountains blur into a rich pallete of summer as I motor along Route 7 north of Bennington, Vermont. An occasional patch of yellow or red is the harbinger of fall, which will soon come to New England. As I shift into sixth gear and settle in for a smooth and tranquil high-speed run up this straight stretch of macadam, I recognize that at-peace-with-the-world feeling that motorcar enthusiasts get when the day is good and the ride is great . . . and the top is down. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve said recently as United States, individuals and businesses may reserve the Nissan LEAF power in spring 2010.

This month, the manufacturer Nissan has partnered with the City of San Francisco.

Their purpose is to promote environmental technologies and also accelerate the development of electric vehicles and infrastructure (charging stations …).

The Nissan electric LEAF will be part of their program of testing before marketing.

I remind you that it will be released late 2010 in Japan, the United States and Europe. It is available in San Francisco in December 2010: well, its people will buy it and drive it everyday.

Belize City, Belize: Although it’s been designed for America’s urban jungles, Acura took its all-new MDX to the steaming Savannah’s and rain forest of Belize for a comparative shakedown. Pitting its performance and power against the Mercedes ML320, the Lexus RX300 and BMW’s X-5, Honda’s luxury division claims its first light-duty truck offers “best in class” acceleration and braking, aerodynamics, cargo-carrying ability and fuel economy. Tailored for more performance and prestige, the MDX replaces the SLX, a re-badged Isuzu. Read the rest of this entry »

The Principality of Monaco wants to support the environmental technologies: it welcomes with open arms and vehicles electric.

I’ve said recently that the manufacturer tested the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric Monaco.

And it’s not over. 10 copies of Smart Fortwo Electric Drive will land at Monaco in the spring of 2010 as part of a testing program. These will include services performed by local public (ext. ..).

The small urban electric are the new rock stars!

No I do not advise anyone to buy aoi car (this is my personal opinion) such a machine can not buy very expensive in the range $ 15000-18000 BUT – the moment of truth for the 1.5 years of use $ 7000 for parts, and a box bridge razdatku I have not repaired the cons — No locking differentials, sooooo often breaks down, the road repairs keeps a temperature sensor, voltage-major problem the car engine to overheat 4,6 – Shells failed, and all PI … .. C block as they say do not repair Read the rest of this entry »