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Honda, like other Japanese brands, have a major presence at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011 with the launch of three new concept car called AC-X, Small and Micro EV Commuter Sports. All are gifted electric propulsion system and are designed to meet the needs of sustainable mobility, and offer the least attractive design and innovative.

The Honda AC-X is a plug-in hybrid that has two driving modes: the ‘automatic drive mode’ is designed for long journeys relaxed character which is more important energy saving benefits of the car, while the ‘engine drive mode ‘can squeeze the maximum performance of the car and drain the engine’s full potential. On the other hand, the Small Sports EV Concept is the result of combining driving pleasure with an attractive design with purely sporting features.

To conclude, the Micro Commuter Concept is a monkey electric car designed in collaboration with the specialist division of the brand motorcycle that is destined to citizens wishing to make short trips with the least expense and convenience. It has room for two passengers and is powered by two electric motors. As a curiosity, note that the battery is removable and can also be used to recharge our cell phone or laptop to connect.

Siemens and BMW have teamed up to create a new inductive charging system for electric vehicles to be tested from June 2011. This new system can also be used as a storage unit, which would accumulate the surplus production from renewables such as solar or wind power.

At the last fair of Hannover presented an innovative docking station that could represent the future of electric cars and charging eliminate their problems. This is a technology that works through two coils, one underground and inside the car. Thus, when the car is at a specific point in the pavement, the two coils are placed at a distance very small and there is the inductive load of the vehicle batteries.

One of the most important is the efficiency of energy transfer between the secondary coil installed in the car and the batteries of the same. This technology is achieved an efficiency of over 90 percent in this energy transfer.

In addition, the system will not cause damage to other electronic devices or people, because the magnetic field generating electricity in any case not exceed the recommended limit of 6.25 microteslas international.

The next June, Siemens and BMW tested a prototype with a power load of 3.6 kW. Induction charging systems of this type could be a solution to the problems of loading vehicles usually parked in public places for short periods, like taxis.a

Fiat has decided that it will launch a new conventional sedan to compete in the Volkswagen Golf, best-selling car in Europe. Instead, Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne wants the Italian automaker to replace its slow-selling Bravo hatchback compact crossover pendant with a new record inspired by the hot-selling Nissan Qashqai.

Marchionne first hinted at Fiat’s plan to make the movement of goods in bold at the Detroit Motor Show in January.

Fiat finalized the decision to make the change last month, people with direct knowledge of the matter told Automotive News Europe. The car was launched in 2013, sources said.

Because of the Qashqai, Nissan has gone from being a factor that has the No. 5 vendor in the crucial segment.

The compact segment is the second largest segment in Europe with total sales of 3.16 million units last year, according to JATO Dynamics. Covenants accounted for 22 percent of Europe’s total sales of 14.3 million units last year. The subcompact segment was largest in Europe with 3.64 million sales and a 25 per cent.

The current Bravo and Qashqai launched in Europe in 2007. Its sales results were close at first, but last year the Qashqai outsold the Bravo by a margin of 5 to 1 (216091-44850), according to JATO.

Nissan launched the Qashqai, which looks like an SUV, but it was a benchmark in the Gulf, to replace the slow-selling Almera compact range.

The car has been a great success, surpassing the popular Peugeot 308 range of hatchbacks and wagons over 50,000 units last year.

By contrast, the Bravo, only offered as a five-door hatchback, spiral saw its sales below 95,292 units in its first full year on the market (2008) to 44,850 units in 2010. Is the ranking in the segment has fallen to number 18, No. 12, according to data from JATO.

How bad has slipped on Bravo? It sold for a niche product, the Skoda Yeti (47,003) and just beat the Toyota Prius gasoline-electric hybrid (42 816).

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As expected of an international auto show in one of the biggest cities in the world, the Shanghai Motor Show is full of people. Very popular: More than 7,500 journalists expected, and it seemed that they all showed up. Surprisingly, in every press conference six or seven that occurred at the same time, a full scrum of reporters – or at least those with credentials of journalists – were present.

Volvo Universe Concept The day began with the debut of new Volvo Sedan Concept great concept universe. Volvo design director Peter Horbury told us that Volvo does not build cars like games – that, given the importance of a car like this in the Chinese market, Volvo is very interested in feedback from those attending the fair. Overall the car looks good, although the grille and headlights are a bit strange.

While Volvo was taking the wraps off its new concept, Volkswagen was one of the cars we talk about new releases, the majority, the new design of the beetle. The car is a bit more stylish inside and out with a new interior and front and rear styling. The updates are very nice evolutionary adjustments in a car that is still clearly a beetle. The people’s car shown in New York later this week.

Through its partnership with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation, General Motors has a huge presence in the city of Shanghai and the auto show here, the exhibition dedicated to Chevrolet, Cadillac and, of course, Buick. (In fact, GM sold more Buicks in China than in the U.S.) was the star of GM’s new Malibu. The midsize sedan is updated another car making appearances in both Shanghai and New York.

BMW and MINI were also big in Shanghai. MINI has taken a step class with the concept of Good wood – a MINI Cooper S with luxury features and materials normally found in a Rolls-Royce. To carry the theme, MINI UK has created a lounge around the concept, with fireplace and dining room. BMW was less direct contact with the screen, almost hiding the new M5 concept in a dark room in his large stand. But the car still looks fast – and the media. We will have a twin-turbocharged V8 engine, but it is not yet in power.

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As we advance through the teaser images, Jeep has presented at the Moab Easter Safari a series of new concepts, all aimed at driving off-road 4 × 4. The complete list of new concepts has the Pork Chop Wrangler and Renegade, the long-rumored JK8 Independence pick-up and version of the Dodge Ram Runner main attractions of the event. Others present were concept car Compass Canyon, the Grand Cherokee Off-Road Edition, and Wrangler Cherokee Overland Blue Crush.

First, the Wrangler Pork Chop is a two-seater designed specifically to open roof to climb hills. It is equipped with a sturdy roll cage, bucket-type sports seats, aluminum bumper, raised suspension to bring it to the sky and huge Mickey Thompson tires 35 inches in diameter. Second, the Wrangler Renegade features a HEMI V8 engine with 475 horsepower, 44 ProRock axes ProRock betray and 60 behind, and drive kit AEV rear bumper with spare wheel.

Another interesting new model is the Independence JK8 a pick-up version of the Wrangler Unlimited has been featured in numerous rumors. There are no published official data JK8, which highlights the striking yellow color settings matte black and the usable area on the back of 50 inches long by 44 wide (1.27 x 1.12 meters). Finally, note the presence of the Dodge Ram Runner, Mopar cosmetic package equipped with high suspension and new front bumper.

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Peugeot is presenting a car that will compete in endurance events throughout the 2011 season. After RCZ Hybrid4 that ran in the 24 H of Nurburgring last year, this is the second racer in history that combines hybrid technology with a diesel engine. This has been possible thanks to the change in regulation of the ACO for this campaign at Le Mans and ILMC.

Since the submission of their hybrid demonstrator at Silverstone in 2008, Peugeot Sport has not stopped working on this technology, provided in close collaboration with engineers from Peugeot. The 908 HYbrid4 uses a system based on the principle of kinetic energy recovery on braking phases and restitution in the acceleration phase. This recovered energy can significantly improve performance.

The system provides increased power of 60 kW (80 hp), which can be used during the brief seconds long phase of restoration. The stored energy – 500 kJ between two braking – in the lithium-ion battery, goes to the rear wheels automatically when accelerating (there is no command “push to pass). The electric-only mode can be used during the passage through the pit lane and will be used for the approval of the car.

After the presentation of the 908 HYbrid4, all white, Peugeot Sport has already set a new goal: shoot next April 24 in Le Mans as part of the Test Day 24 Hours of Le Mans. This goal is much more ambitious if anything, since its realization depends on both the smooth running of the preparation of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the new 908 as the results of the first tests with the 908 HYbrid4 to be carried out end of March.

The new XKR-S brings to the Jaguar offer sporty and aggressive while anticipating future traits restyling for the XK, which will design a line of much more noble and luxurious at the expense of sportsmanship in the RS.

The XKR-S is the most powerful and fastest Jaguar has come to dealerships in the history of the brand, with a power 550cv and a top speed of 300km / h. The XKR-S numbers leave no doubt about his performance on track, however in the development of the coupe has not ignored the comfort for everyday driving and comfort for its occupants.

The AJ-V8 engine Gen III R is an eight cylinder direct injection and compressor volume has been enhanced to, in addition to a great power, providing a remarkable flexibility from low revs thanks to the power 680nm torque. Of note is the high performance of the V8, which is not only able to complete the 0-100km / h in 4.4 seconds, but it does leave CO2 emissions below 300g/km.

Race of the XKR-S sports are well represented by the sports exhaust system, which ensures as the brand will offer “an authentic sound of racing.” The front and rear suspension also deserves special mention because it is designed to provide a pleasant driving and accurate as possible. The revised aerodynamic XKR-S reduces the maximum strength and improve stability at very high speeds.

Fiat Brazil launches and introduces the new Strada Sporting, sports version of the famous pick-up based on the Palio, a model that is ‘feasible’ for European markets, but it is very important for South America where this type of vehicle has a large market in which European and American manufacturers have developed to compete with rivals Strada, remember the Chevrolet Montana and the Peugeot Hoggar.

The Sporting version is distinguished by a front spoiler, headlights polished, colorful skirts, sport pedals, seat belts, red and alloy wheels of 15 inches, while the motor supply is clear, the new E.torQ, developed by FPT, the 1.8i 16V that delivers 132 hp, will be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, more urban and sporting vocation for the Strada.

The Fiat Strada Sporting, 2011, is only available in a simple cabin with two seats, will be offered in Brazil at a price of 46,270 real, just under 21,000 euros at current exchange rates, including standard air conditioning, trip computer, steering assisted and electric windows. More photos after the jump, if you want to know more about releases in America click here.

Concept that heavy car division of General Motors, GMC. It carries the label all Sierra  Terrain HD Concept, also presented at the Detroit Auto Show in 2011 and live photos does not look as conceptual and want to paint, is the advancement of something big for GMC.

The product is described as a pick up with large carrying capacity, versatility and exceptional performance in complex terrain, for it clearly receives a chassis 4 × 4 which is driven by a huge block combined with a Durable Diesel Allison 1000 6 speed to release its 400 horsepower and torque 1.037Nm properly and at the right time.

All this mounted on alloy wheels 20-inch tires are 35 “BFGoodrich KM2. With its improved suspension and higher above the ground, wider axles and double-cabin configuration short punt, make him pick up a multipurpose almost unique. Inside we finished in leather, navigator, satellite radio and 80GB hard drive

After announcing a new turbo version of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep has released all the details and images from 2011 to assail Compass European showrooms next month. The 2011 Jeep Compass comes with a deep facelift to update its appearance especially in the front, where it shares characteristics with the Grand Cherokee, and the lights that now come with redesigned LED lighting type position.

The main changes in the appearance of the new Compass 2011 are both front and rear bumpers, a new wing to paint body color, silver finish on the base of the tailgate and the presence of chrome finish on the Limited. Complete all exterior improvements the new rails on the roof rack and alloy wheels, available in 17 “for the Sport and 18″ for the Limited.

Also notable developments in the interior of the cabin, which was equipped with a new coating for the front doors with improved feel, a central armrest for improved comfort and an interesting multi-function steering wheel to control radio, cruise The hands-free calls and other functions. Finally, as far as interiors are concerned, include the new upholstery for the seats