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Nissan Releases the 2012 Model Year Nissan GT-R

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the 2012 model year Nissan GT-R, which goes on sale in Japan on November 24 at Nissan dealers nationwide.The Nissan GT-R is an icon of Nissan’s pioneer spirit; it invented the concept of the “multi-performance super car” and made high-performance vehicles accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere. , the Nissan GT-R continues to evolve; this latest version has improved features in terms of performance, efficiency and refinement to provide further excitement to drivers and passengers.

The 2012 model year GT-R has improved maximum engine output and fuel efficiency (thereby reducing CO2 emissions) by enhancing the car’s engine efficiency. The 2012 MY model comes equipped with asymmetric suspension, multi-performance speed, and highly responsive driving performance which provide a stable, high-quality driving experience for passengers. Additionally, the custom option, “For TRACK PACK”, inherits the driving DNA of the Spec V model to provide an alternative, more Spartan driving option for potential customers.

By improving the GT-R’s engine efficiency, its fuel economy has been raised to 8.6km/L (tested under Japan’s 10-15 mode) or 8.7km/L (in JC08 mode), while engine output has been significantly improved to 404kW (550ps)/6,400rpm with maximum torque of 632N·m(64.5kgf·m) from 3,200 to 5,800 rpm. Engine response and torque at mid- and low-speeds, and power at high revolutions, has been significantly improved.

Source: http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/NEWS/2011/_STORY/111107-01-e.html

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Hyundai Veloster Named Urban Car of the Year

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Hyundai-Veloster-Named-Urban-Car-of-the-Year2 300 The all-new 2012 Hyundai Veloster three-door coupe, which will be released in Australia in the New Year, has earned the “Urban Car of the Year” title from Decisive magazine, a U.S. based publication. “The Urban Vehicles of the Year” awards are selected by a panel of independent automotive journalists who spend several months evaluating the most stylish, practical and attainable vehicles annually. After driving dozens of cars and trucks in a variety of North American urban settings, the panel selected Veloster as a stand-out performer in the 2012 class.

Hyundai’s all-new 2012 Veloster delivers innovation to the compact coupe segment with standard features such as a unique 2+1 door configuration for easy rear-seat access, a new 1.6-litre petrol direct injection (GDI) four-cylinder engine and six-speed transmission. In the U.S., GDI technology helps deliver highway fuel economy of 5.9 litres/100km for the 6-speed manual transmission, lower emissions and higher reliability.

The Hyundai Veloster is a combination of a hip and edgy image, along with exceptional value to price and outstanding fuel economy that is perfectly suited for urban drivers,” said Lyndon Conrad Bell, Decisive magazine’s editor-in-chief. “Hyundai’s choice to make its halo car an entry-level model excites us even more. With Veloster, Hyundai definitely proves that high style and reasonable pricing absolutely can go together.

The 16th Annual Urban Wheel Awards, hosted by the Emerging Diversity Education Fund (EDEF) and Decisive Media, has been named the Official Multicultural Event of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by the 2012 NAIAS Executive Committee.

Source: http://www.hyundai.com.au/About-Hyundai/news/Articles/Hyundai-Veloster-Named-

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Nissan Leaf Charges Up With Sunpower

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

2011 nissan leaf n 03 thumb In a collaboration announced Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) and SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA, SPWRB) will team up to help Nissan LEAF electric vehicle owners learn how a residential solar power system from SunPower can reduce their carbon emissions and control the cost of charging their electric vehicles.

The two companies are offering new online content, including a video tutorial that describes how solar power systems convert sunlight into clean, renewable power for use in the home and for charging electric vehicles. Visitors to the site will be able to request a free home solar assessment from a local SunPower dealer.

Nissan LEAF owners are conscientious about their energy use, and it makes sense for them to understand how they can offset the power that their all-electric LEAF requires with clean, renewable solar power generated from their own rooftop,” said Brendan Jones, director, Nissan LEAF marketing and sales strategy, NNA. “SunPower is the leading manufacturer and installer of residential solar power systems in the United States, and offers the most efficient solar power technology on the market.

Solar power is a reliable, cost-effective technology for homeowners said SunPower President and CEO Tom Werner. “High efficiency SunPower systems are guaranteed to perform over the long term, maximizing the power generated and the monthly savings. I power my own 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF with a SunPower system, eliminating trips to the gas station while significantly reducing my electricity bill.

Source: http://www.nissannews.com/pressrelease/3022//nissan-leaf-charges-up-sunpower

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2012 Honda Ridgeline Adds New Sport Model, More Style and Fuel Efficiency

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Updates include a new Ridgeline Sport model, new front styling and improved fuel efficiency on all models
Honda’s four-door, five-passenger pickup receives styling upgrades and improved highway fuel economy for 2012, along with a new Ridgeline Sport model that provides high-value features targeted at the entry four-wheel-drive truck segment.

The 2012 Ridgeline is now available in four models, including the Ridgeline RT, new Ridgeline Sport, Ridgeline RTS and Ridgeline RTL. Upgrades on all models for 2012 include a refreshed grille design, aerodynamic improvements, friction reduction measures in the engine and a new EPA fuel rating of 15/21/17 city/highway/combined mpg, up 1 mpg in the highway rating.

The new Ridgeline Sport model adds the following features to the Ridgeline RT: exclusive black 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels (+1 inch from RT steel wheels); exclusive black honeycomb grille with black surround; leather wrapped steering wheel with audio controls; auxiliary audio input jack; fog lights; rear privacy glass; all weather floor mats and black headlight and brake light housings.

The Ridgeline represents an exclusive and innovative approach in the half-ton pickup truck segment by prioritizing its construction and features based on the capabilities that many recreational truck buyers typically need and use. The Ridgeline is built with a closed-box, unitized body structure for a unique combination of capability, interior spaciousness and comfortable ride performance from its independent front and rear suspension. It also delivers a wide range of conventional pickup capabilities with a maximum tow rating of 5,000 pounds and a half-ton payload rating, all while offering unique features like a large In-Bed Trunk.

Source: http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=6381-en

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Toyota will bring a great debut main models Guangzhou Auto Show in November

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

The beautiful Guangzhou Guangzhou will usher in the 21 November the 9th Guangzhou International Motor Show. As the South China region and the country one of the most influential auto show, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) as a good corporate citizen in Guangzhou, southern China has always attached importance to this region with consumers up close the event, this will bring more its main models and new heavyweight effort to exhibit.

The Motor Show, Toyota will join FAW Toyota, Guangzhou Toyota and LEXUS Lexus brand, “past, present and future”, in about 4,000 square meters, the Guangzhou Motor Show exhibition in the history of the largest exhibition stand side by side a concept car, and domestic and imported a total of 43 models. Among them, there will be several new heavyweight with the majority of consumers.

In addition, Toyota will have a booth within the “Environmental Technology Showcase”, hopes to clear, accessible style multi-angle to the audience interpretation and delivery of new energy technologies and Toyota’s basic philosophy. Among them, hybrid vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid extrapolation (PHEV) and electric vehicle (EV) on the same stage debut, not only shows the Toyota cars in the new energy results accumulated over the years, Toyota is also showing ” comprehensive “energy strategy to promote new energy-saving ideas.

By each department as well as advanced environmental technology, quality models and concepts related information such as all-round display, presumably the majority of consumers in the full appreciation and understanding of car-related cutting-edge technology at the same time, Toyota will be felt more deeply integrated environmental technology and advanced the extraordinary charm of the product line.

Source: http://www.toyota.com.cn/information/show_news.php

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