Cadillac ELR goes into Series

Presented for the first time, the study of Cadillac ELR  years ago. Next year we will ultimately go into series, which was already announced last year. General Motors talks about a planned production start in autumn 2013.

When Cadillac ELR has resorted to the technology of the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera. The electric drive will be on the ELR but found a modified version with a range extender.

He is built just like the previously mentioned electric cars in the GM plant in the motor city of Detroit, USA. Still unclear is whether Germany will also be supplied.

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Acura ZDX 2013, it will disappear from the market

The luxury midsize SUV that had drawn a nice figure, whose lines were similar to those of the popular BMW X6, has only one year to live.

The production of this vehicle in Alliston Ontario plant alongside the Acura MDX, Honda Civic and CR-V will end in 2013.

A decision related to the fact that the production of the Acura MDX will be transferred next year, the U.S. plant in Lincoln, Alabama. The minivan and Pilot Ridgeline are also assembled there.

The Acura ZDX has never been able to fulfill its mandate, as its sales in North America were extremely disappointing, and since its launch in 2009.

With the departure of the Acura ZDX at the end of 2013, there is every reason to believe that the next version of the imposing MDX should take its rightful place. A new SUV that will be unveiled in 2013.

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Nissan GT-R gold signed Usain Bolt

Sprinter Usain Bolt, overall winner of gold medals and owner of a Nissan GT-R, just join the Japanese automaker to bring to auction gold version prolific sports coupe.

The auction will take place on eBay at the end of the month.

The money raised will go to the foundation of Jamaican who helps children.

Nissan is currently working on a version signed Usain Bolt, limited edition of its powerful GT-R.

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