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Wednesday, 24 November 2021 06:21

Stronger Polestar 2

Polestar now also offers customers a more powerful version of its Polestar 2 electric sedan.

While the standard model comes with 408HP and 660 Nm, 476HP and 680 Nm of torque are available at an additional cost. Those additional 68HP and 20 Nm will otherwise cost customers 1,000 euros.

Also, acceleration was reduced from the standard 4.7 to 4.4 seconds.

Finally, treadmills are also available on the hood and tailgate.

Tuesday, 23 November 2021 06:17

Another solar-powered car on sale soon

I'm Zion
The German startup company Sono Motors presented its first car with solar cells - the Zion model, which will be on sale in 2023.

The company has been working on the prototype for a full nine years, and the result is a vehicle equipped with 248 solar cells that can replenish the vehicle for an additional 245 km on a weekly basis. This means that solar charging will be enough for city driving or short distances, while for a longer range the battery can be charged on standard chargers or home sockets. With a full battery, the Zion can cover 305 km, and charging on a fast charger up to 80 percent takes 35 minutes.

Apart from solar cells, another novelty makes this model unique. Namely, the vehicle is equipped with V2X technology, which enables Sion to serve as an electrical storage and power devices, other electric vehicles, and even entire houses.

Those who want to use solar energy in their homes can order a Sono two-way wall charger through which they can power the vehicle or use electricity from the car battery for household needs for a full five days.

The company has also developed the Sono application, which will enable users to determine the amount of electricity that the vehicle will deliver.

Orders for Zion have already been opened, and the company announced that 16,000 reservations have arrived so far. The price of this model is 28,500 euros.

Monday, 22 November 2021 06:51

2022 Toyota C-HR

The Toyota C-HR will get many improvements for the 2022 model year. In addition to the fact that her debut took place in 2016, she still evokes emotions and draws attention to herself.
Of course, the car also has its drawbacks, but it’s still an incredibly cool car that looks even better after a facelift.

The Toyota C-HR will get new multimedia for 2022

Toyota Smart Connect is the latest system offered by the Japanese manufacturer. Compared to its predecessor, it has more power and can be connected to the services available in the cloud.

The car will have independent internet access, and best of all, data transfer will be free for 4 years. We still don't know how much the buyer of the used vehicle will pay, but I doubt it will be cheap.

Inside, there will also be a new voice assistant for better speech recognition. Unfortunately, Android Auto is still wired, while Apple CarPlay is operated wirelessly.

Friday, 19 November 2021 07:33

Electric Voyah Dreamer

The Chinese company Dongfeng announced last year that it has founded a new car brand Voyah, which is said to be engaged exclusively in the development and sale of electric and hybrid vehicles.

It was then announced that Voyah would have more models in the range, including crossovers and SUVs, as well as MPV vehicles and sedans.

Production will take place at the Wuhan plant, where Dongfeng-Renault passenger cars were previously made. The capacity is 150,000 vehicles a year, but that can be increased if the market demands it.

The first production model was the Voyah Free crossover, which launched in the Chinese market in the third quarter of last year, while their second model is now on display at the Guangzhou Auto Show.

It is a luxury electric MPV Dreamer, built on the modular platform ESSA (Electric Smart Secure Architecture), it is 5315 mm long, 1980 mm wide, 1810 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3200 mm.

Two individual rear seats (with heating, ventilation and massage) stand out, as well as a front panel with three screens (plus a small virtual assistant in the center),

The offer will include rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, a fully electric variant with 88 kWh batteries and a range of almost 500 km (accelerates to 100 km / h in 5.9 seconds), as well as a hybrid with 1.5 liter gasoline with 80 kW / 109hp (with batteries of 33 kWh in electric mode can go more than 100 km).

Thursday, 18 November 2021 10:43

Nissan Rogue 1.5 Turbo

The new Nissan Rogue was premiered in America last year, with a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with 181hp and 245 Nm of torque (with CVT transmission and front or optional all-wheel drive), while for the model year 2022 it received a new 1.5 liter three-cylinder turbo petrol.

The new unit has 201HP and 305 Nm, and in addition to more power, it also has slightly lower consumption (in the combined cycle it is 7.13 l / 100 km).

In addition, the 2022 Nissan Rogue 1.5 Turbo also got a new Xtronic automatic transmission.

The Rogue is 4643 mm long, 1839 mm wide, 1674 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2703 mm.

The interior features, among other things, a steering wheel with a flattened lower part, 12.3-inch digital instruments (for more expensive versions), color head-up display, infotainment system up to 9.0 inches, CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose audio system with 10 speakers and ambient lighting.

Mention should also be made of the improved ProPilot semi-autonomous driving system, blind spot warning system with radar, lane keeping system, automatic braking system with pedestrian detection, as well as a warning for the driver to check before leaving the vehicle if anyone remained in the back seats.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue will hit the U.S. market this winter, at a starting price of $ 26,700 for the front-wheel drive S version.

 

Wednesday, 17 November 2021 06:31

New Ferrari Roma

* 3.9 liter V8 engine is boosted from 620HP and 760Nm to 704HP and 882Nm of torque

* Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 3.2 seconds, top speed is more than 325 km / h

* There is also a sports exhaust system, carbon fiber elements (mask, front spoiler, sills, rear diffuser, rear spoiler ...), Vossen wheels of 21 and 22 inches, as well as a modified suspension (the car is lower by 35 mm)

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 06:51

Mazda CX-50 and officially

It should first be reminded here that Mazda confirmed last month that it is preparing five new crossovers for 2022 and 2023, which will be sold in different markets.

The first in line is this CX-50, which had its premiere today, and will soon be presented to the public at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

The CX-50 will be produced from January 2022 in Alabama, USA, and will arrive on the market in the spring of next year.

Also, the CX-50 will be sold only in North America, but for now it is not known at what prices.

The Japanese said in a statement that the CX-50 will be offered to American customers with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder petrol in the atmospheric and turbo versions, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

The driver also has at his disposal a selector of driving modes called Mi-Drive (Normal, Sport and Off-Road modes).

Mazda promises to offer new versions with electrified drive soon after the start of sales.

The CX-50 also has Mazda's "Kodo" design vocabulary, here with off-road elements (black protective plastic), black honeycomb mask, roof racks, larger air vents on the outer edges of the bumpers, as well as with the optional Zircon Sand paint.

The interior is provided with quality materials, seats of a new design and Terracotta colors, and there is also a panoramic roof.

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