Lotus Evora IPS automatic gearbox

Scandal! some will cry, about the Lotus equipped with a automatic transmission, while in reality it is a wise decision from the small British manufacturer who wishes thereby expand its customer base.

For 2013, the Lotus Evora and Evora S  offer a small fee of $ 3,400, a new six-speed automatic transmission IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift).

Technologically, this transmission developed by Toyota includes paddles located behind the steering wheel allow the driver to change gears in manual mode.

To this is added a Sport mode to enjoy sharper acceleration.

Engines of the Lotus Evora:
- Aspirated V6 3.5-liter 276 horsepower (Evora).
- V6 turbocharged 3.5-liter 345 horsepower (Evora S).

The sports coupe 2 +2 configuration is associated series, a six-speed manual gearbox.

It accelerates from 0-100 km / h.
- 5.0 seconds for the Evora manual gearbox.
- 5.2 seconds for the Evora automatic transmission.
- 4.6 seconds for the Evora S manual gearbox .
- 4.7 seconds for the Evora S automatic gearbox.

Photo : Lotus

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Volvo joins consortium Car 2 Car

The European Car 2 Car Consortium's mission is to study new technologies for communication between vehicles, which is accompanied by the improvement of road infrastructure to become more secure.

Because the communication between vehicles must go through a wireless network that allows the use of navigation systems, themselves, associated with different systems of electronic aids to driving vehicles, the consortium seeks to standardize standards to facilitate access to this new technology.

The consortium includes the brands Audi, BMW, Honda, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Renault and Volkswagen. On the supply side, we find societies Bosch, Continental, Delphi and others.

Just recently, the Swedish manufacturer Volvo has joined the group and took the opportunity to present his very personal vision on these technological approaches that allow vehicles "placoter" them

Photo: Volvo

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Nissan Extreme Concept

Nissan at the Sao Paulo Auto Show is being presented the extreme concept. A study that meets the current spirit of the crossover SUV. But more than that: It may be here to foresee the future design language of the Japanese car manufacturer?

Together with the American design team at Nissan, they developed the Extreme Concept in San Diego. Described as a rally car for the city, one wants to address young and athletic assessed urbanites who like to go sometimes into the green. For tendencies SUV speaks especially the high ground clearance. The athletic approach is mainly evident in the roof section, the reminder of a coupe.

The foundation for the extreme Concept is Nissan's V-platform, also to be found with the current models of the Micra. Due to the flexibility of this platform, it is up to the builder to incorporate a front-or all-wheel drive. If one goes into production, the four-cylinder engines were the current Juke an option, a 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine with 190 hp. However, Nissan is still nothing was said about a series production.

The Extreme Concept is a two-door is 3.85 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2.45 meters. 19-inch wheels make it mobile.

Photos: © Nissan

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