Friday, 14 September 2012

Cadillac ATS in Paris 2012


A few weeks before the market launch at the Paris Motor Show is the ATS be a highlight from Cadillac. On 29 September the gates of the auto show opened and the premium sedan will not be the only thing that Cadillac has to offer there.

In Paris, the Americans will think that it is also the SRX revised with new engine and CUE, the infotainment car park.

But back to the Cadillac ATS: It is still unfortunately not too much is known. Under the hood is probably a 2-liter turbo gasoline engine is used. This makes 276 hp and is to come in 5.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h. Additionally, guests can choose between rear-and all-wheel drive.

The Cadillac ATS sedan will be available at dealerships in October and delivered in December. Here are a few photos :




photos: © Cadillac

Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Cadillac XTS Limousine and Hearse


The beautiful Cadillac XTS will be available in versions hearse and limousines, for business purposes.

Versions of limousines which are increasingly popular and a hearse that was in need of a light refreshment.

limousine
At Cadillac, we offer a wheelbase limousine itself slightly elongated, produced at GM, and a very long wheelbase version, manufactured by specialized companies.

Among the main attention, we find:
- Heated seats;
- The curtain surrounding the passenger area;
- Dual-zone air conditioning;
- An air suspension.

To become a big limousine, sedan XTS sees its wheelbase lengthened to 3048 mm, purposely provide maximum usability for passengers.

Completely hand assembled, these high class limousines have a highly personalized interior, which meets every need of the customer.

the hearse
A hearse with panoramic roof located above the space reserved for a coffin or urn, it does not grow on trees. but

The Cadillac XTS hearse offer this treat to those who will to their final rest.

Photo: Cadillac

Honda Accord PHEV 2014: Car Rechargeable


In 2005, Honda introduced a hybrid variant of its high Accord sedan. Following more than mediocre sales, the Japanese manufacturer had to cease production of its model in 2007.

Today, we learn that his 9th generation of Accord sedan will be available in Hybrid.

A new way of doing
The engine used is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, this time Atkinson cycle, which develops a power of 137 hp. It is associated with an electric motor which is to add 166.

The Hybrid Honda Accord PHEV announced a total power of 196 hp.

A lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 6.7 kWh is also used.
All this is accompanied by a CVT transmission.

According to the manufacturer, the car has a range of around 25 km in all-electric mode.

For fast charging
Honda claims that the battery can be recharged in four hours via a household outlet or an hour and a half on a 240 volts.

The Honda Accord Hybrid sedan will be found in concession to the summer of 2013.

Photo: Honda