2014 Kia ​​Cadenza New Version

The South Korean manufacturer Kia has introduced to the world press his Cadenza sedan, whose body has received some cosmetic changes.

This new sedan, called K7 in South Korea, will replace the Opirus model, best known as the home of Amanti, which was sold between 2003 and 2009.

Amanti of the Cadenza

The Kia Opirus / Amanti was regarded as vis-à-vis the Hyundai Azera in our market are two cars that did not measure up to the competition, but this time, we move to a much higher caliber with this newcomer.

Aesthetically, a whole world of difference between these two cars. However, the Opirus / Amanti featured a silhouette of the mundane as the Cadenza shows a new style and more mature for a sedan that will face the tenor of this niche: Toyota Avalon, Chevrolet Impala, Nissan Maxima, Chrysler 300, and other.

Several cosmetic changes
Before the arrival on the world markets of the Kia Cadenza, the chief designer, Peter Schreyer took him to make some alterations around the body, including:

grille called "tiger nose".
a cover more rounded.
redesigned headlights and more slender.
the bumpers more appealing.
louvers Fender-mounted at the front.
sidelights redesigned.
More generous than the Optima
Currently, it is the Kia Optima sedan that serves as the flagship brand in South Korea. A title it will lose with the arrival of the Cadenza.

Driving the Azera
Kia Cadenza is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that develops 290 horsepower. The same used by his cousin, the Hyundai Azera. It is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

photo : Kia

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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

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Preview: 2014 Audi A2

Audi A2 successor "E-Tron" comes in 2014 with prices starting at 40,000 euros

Weak as he was in his time (1999 to 2005) also sold, the greater seems the interest in the new generation of Audi A2 to be. In 2008 we ventured a first look at the new A2. In September of 2011, Audi was the first time at the IAA concrete - in the form of the Audi A2 Concept. Now there's news from the House of Auto Bild.

New Audi A2 A2-Ur-generation quotes

According to a report released today, Audi plans to issue its A2-successor, then simply be called "E-Tron", 2014 launch. The new compact car that will be therefore only in a given body shape, although a separate face, but will be visible at first glance as an Audi. The silhouette is to quote the old A2, however, the proportions are more modern and sophisticated, the new A2 E-Tron is therefore also longer and heavier than the original A2.

Audi A2/E-Tron with plug-in hybrid and fuel cell range extender

To start to the E-Tron with electric drive and as a plug-in hybrid will be available. A little later, Audi plans to push in a version with a range extender, long term planning is a fuel cell. For the E-model is a 136-hp engine is set as a battery that can store about 30 kilowatt hours. This would allow the electric E-Tron driving about 200 miles. When Range Extender Audi will not likely in the A1 E-Tron tested Wankel engine - it is too expensive. Instead, the technicians prefer a small piston engine, wherein it is a purchased one or two cylinders. When plug-in hybrids is the 150-hp 1.4-liter TFSI engine of choice. A slimmed-based E-Tron with gasoline or diesel, it will not happen.

According to information provided by Springer Journal Audi plans call for the E-Tron 2014 depending on engine 40000-45000 €. 

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New Mercedes C-Class 2014

2014 Mercedes will launch the new C-Class generation to the market. What is new, especially a variety of driver assistance systems, with the C-Class at machine could go almost automatically. The report, the "Auto Bild" published yesterday in the output.


Price will be the new C-Class based on the previous generation. Initial plans are the four standard versions notchback sedan, station wagon, CLK coupe and CLK convertible. In addition, perhaps reflecting a so-called mid-size sport tourer, MST shortly. A project engineer describes him as "an R-class that works", a cross between a van and station wagon.

Big business, the new C-Class once again make a four-door and station wagon. Why Mercedes decided on the design elements is exaggerated, in a balanced form and the classic line window with bar in the rear side windows. Thus, the C-Class is not boring look and makes it more striking, among other things, the cooler - it will give him in three versions. The new T-model, the luggage compartment volume of 485 to 500 liters.


The four-cylinder dominate in the future in the C-Class. The V6 survives only as a hybrid, where customers can choose between a conventional electric hybrids with extra 27 hp and a plug-in hybrids with 68 hp electric. The gasoline engines 156-211 hp, diesel engine 109-204 hp. The automatic has to nine instead of seven speed levels.


Source : Auto Bild /Larson

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