Mit alternativen Antrieben erweitert Volkswagen, der größte europäische Automobilhersteller, konsequent sein Modellportfolio und zeigt auf der Tokyo Motor Show, der wichtigsten asiatischen Automobilmesse, die Studie twin up! - eine Plug-In-Hybrid-Version des erfolgreichen Cityspezialisten up!. Teile des Antriebssystems - Dieselmotor, e-Maschine und Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (DSG) - teilt sich der Viersitzer mit dem sparsamsten Auto der Welt, dem XL1. Vorn im twin up! befindet sich die Antriebseinheit mit einer Systemleistung von 55 kW. Sie besteht aus einem 0.8-Liter-TDI (35 kW), der e-Maschine (35 kW), einem 7-Gang-DSG und der Leistungselektronik.
Die Motor Show in Tokyo ist eine der wichtigsten für den asiatischen Markt. Logisch, dass die japanischen Autobauer dort ordentlich auffahren, des es ist ihr Heimspiel. Aber auch die deutschen Hersteller wissen, wie wichtig dieser Markt ist. Deshalb haben auch sie interessante Studien und sehenswerte Weltpremieren mit nach Tokyo gebracht …
Get to know the Versus car as it goes along the virtual course in St. Petersburg. This will be the first time the series will begin its season in St. Pete and the first time it will open on a temporary street course.
As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council announced today their first national public service campaign designed to prevent underage drinking and driving. Following the success of iconic campaigns including “Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk” and “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving,” the new public service ads (PSAs) were unveiled this morning by Mark Rosekind, Administrator for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) Teen Safe Driving Summit in Washington, DC.
“One teenage death from drinking and driving is too many,” said NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind. “Our goal with this campaign is to raise awareness among teenagers that drinking and driving is one of the worst mistakes they can ever make, with deadly consequences that can’t be undone.”
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in America, and almost half of teens killed in crashes are the drivers themselves. Despite a minimum legal drinking age of 21 in all 50 states, almost one-quarter of young drivers involved in fatal traffic crashes had alcohol in their systems according to data from NHTSA.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7662551-ad-council-ultimate-party-foul/
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today revealed the long-awaited new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new car replaces Volvo’s highly-successful original XC60, which in the nine years since its launch became the bestselling premium mid-sized SUV in Europe with nearly a million units sold globally. The XC60 today represents around 30 per cent of Volvo’s total global sales.
“We have a strong heritage in designing stylish and dynamic SUVs that offer the latest in technology. The new XC60 will be no exception. It’s the perfect car for an active lifestyle, and it represents the next step in our transformation plan,” said Håkan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive, Volvo Car Group.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8054851-volvo-cars-reveals-new-xc60-premium-suv/
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced that the new XC60 SUV – which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show – will feature three new advanced driver assistance features aimed at keeping the driver out of trouble.
The new safety features are designed to provide the driver with automatic steering assistance or support – when required – to help avoid potential collisions. Volvo believes that these new features will make the new XC60 one of the safest cars on the road.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8050851-volvo-cars-xc60-suv-automatically-steer/
ConocoPhillips Company, the nation’s fourth-largest lubricants supplier, today introduced an inspiring testimonial featuring one of its long-time Kendall Motor Oil customers who has put more than 500,000 miles on his car, reinforcing the oil’s benefits to passenger car motorists including remarkable engine wear and friction protection. Jim White of Shreveport, La., is featured in a testimonial video (www.youtube.com/OfficialKendallOil) in which he proudly shares his personal story and appreciation for the value provided as a result of his consistent use of Kendall Motor Oil.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/52198-conocophillips-kendall-motor-oil-car-shreveport-mileage-mile-500000-engine
Ihre Teenie-Tochter überschüttet Sie ständig mit Neuigkeiten über Justin Bieber? Sie können mit der Musik dieses Herrn aber nicht viel anfangen und Ihre Tochter ist deshalb enttäuscht? Wie wäre es denn mit einem Gespräch über die automobilen Vorlieben des 19-Jährigen? Justin Bieber besitzt trotz seines jugendlichen Alters eine stattliche Sportwagen-Sammlung. Er besitzt auch einen Audi R8. Für welches exakte Modell er sich entschieden hat, ist kaum bekannt. Schließlich gibt es drei verschiedene R8-Versionen. Zum einen den 430 PS starken Achtzylinder. Außerdem gibt es einen betörend klingenden 525 PS leistenden V10. Die Speerspitze hört auf den Namen Audi R8 V10 plus. Das „Plus“ zeigt sich zum einen im Leistungszuwachs. 550 PS sorgen für ordentlich Vortrieb. Dieser endet erst bei stattlichen 317 Km/h. Damit die Leistung beim Standartsprint nicht in hilflos durchdrehenden Reifen verraucht, ist der quattro-Antrieb bei allen R8 an Bord. Dank dieser unerlässlichen Traktionshilfe und einer serienmäßigen Launch-Control lässt sich der R8 V10 plus in 3,5 Sekunden auf Tempo 100 beschleunigen – katapultieren umschreibt den Vorgang treffender... Da dem Justin Bieber die Farbauswahl aber anscheinend zu langweilig war, hat der Supersportwagen des Musikers eine sehr individuelle Farbgebung – ihn ziert der Leopardenlook…
First experience in the prototype Tesla Model 3 $35,000 electric car. This is the dual-motor version - the entry level car will be single-motor, RWD.
More details at http://www.slashgear.com/tags/tesla
Uber-cool Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer will mark the start of the world’s first electric car race season on 31st August with a king-sized VIP party in Beijing, home of the new championship’s electrifying season opener.
The event officially inaugurates the pioneering Swiss brand’s latest adventure in motor-racing, which starts 13 September in Beijing, and closes 27 June, 2015 in London. TAG Heuer is the Official Watch, Partner and Timekeeper of the FIA Formula E Championship for all ten events, a role it has played several times over the decades, for major motor-racing series and circuit around the world, from Formula One in the 1970s to Indy 500 in 20XX and the Monaco Grand Prix today.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/72762515-tag-heuer-formula-e-future-electric/
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