Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat finalists're selected into three major Best Cars of North America

DETROIT, - The second major announcement of the winner of this category will be delivered Automobile Journalists Association (Automotive Press Association) in the event the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, January 2012. Last year, the Chevrolet Volt successfully won the title of North American Car of the Year and the Ford Explorer has been named North American Truck of the Year 2010.

Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra and Volkswagen Passat finalists're selected into three major Best Cars of North America (North American Car of the Year) in 2012, the most prestigious award. Trio of three different brands of choice was the result of 50 automotive journalists from throughout North America and USA.

"This is a sign of the times. Finalists selected to reflect the value and fuel efficiency," said Mark Phelan, reporter Free Press, one of the participants jury. He explained, Focus and Elantra is offered in a feature rich and affordable price. VW Passat has a more spacious interior, but cheaper, so a strong appeal to consumers in the U.S. and China.

In addition to the best car category, there is also a finalist for Best Trucks of North America (North American Truck of the Year) which candidate BMW X3, Honda CR-V and Land Rover Evoque. "The finalists of this category of trucks, such as realizing there has been evolution," said Phelan. The third product, he continued in the category Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) fuel-efficient materials, as well as a form of consumer dream 10 years ago.

XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) from Volkswagen (VW)

MUNICH - "This little car, XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV), is expected to be an alternative for consumers in Europe. With the various advantages offered, the car is sure to get a good enough response in the eyes of European customers in mid-2013, "said Winterkorn.

Volkswagen (VW) will soon develop XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle (SEV) for the European automotive market. XL1 is currently under development and machine design improvements.

According to Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn, XL1 previously introduced in draft form in the event the Qatar Motor Show in January. With a variety of considerations, this XL1 finally ready for production in 2013.

As reported by autoevolution, Tuesday (01/11/2011), VW XL1 would enter production in 2013 in Dresden or Wolfsburg factory. The plan, this car will be powered by an electric motor with a hybrid powertrain and 27 hp 0.8-liter diesel engine with two cylinders which have a combined power 48 hp to 75 hp.

Further, the machines used in the XL1 is indeed not a machine that has great power. But the car is claimed to VW economical and environmentally friendly and has a fairly light weight, ie 795 kg. This is because the car is coated by carbon fiber material, plastic, aluminum, ceramics and magnesium.

VW UP can transport Huge capacity of passengers

Stuttgart - Transport capacity that was recently proven manufacturer from Stuttgart, Germany, is. As reported by autoevolution.com, Friday, October 21, 2011, VW has demonstrated the capacity of the cabin by transporting 16 people at the VW UP employees.

Ahead of the market in December, Volkswagen (VW) AG began heavily promoting the existence of UP VW city car. Besides imaged as a fuel efficient car, tough, stylish, and full of powerful features, it also has a small car carrying capacity of up to 16 adults.
VW UP can transport Huge capacity of passengers

"This is not breaking the world record, but only to demonstrate the capabilities of space the size of VW UP," the statement VW AG.

In the action, to-16 people can sit neatly though crammed like sardines in a can. Two people sitting in the trunk, one on top of the dashboard, four in the front seat, two in the front footwells, and seven people sat in the back seat.

In fact, as reported by autoweek.com and oncars.in, Friday, VW city car that only has a length of 3.54 meters (m), width 1.64 m, and height of 1.48 m. However, the luggage capacity to 251 liters claimed. In fact, when the seat is folded forward flat, the capacity of the room was transformed into 951 liters.

VW introduced a hatchback car to the mat last Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 which took place September 13 to 25 last. The blueprint that shows the car manufacturer will be produced in the conventional-engined versions and electric powered.

However, in the early stages, the conventional version that got production priority. Electric version will follow in 2013.

The second type of powered 75 dk. Both are equipped with features blue motion in which there are start-stop device so fuel efficient.

Conventional variants carrying 1,000 cc three-cylinder engine with direct injection technology. There are two types of engines on offer, the first powered 60 horsepower (hp).

Nils is new VW electric car concept, with a single seat model

GERMANY, - Nils pure electric car with a compact electric motor that weighs only 42 kg. Maximum power generated 33HP. While the battery has a capacity of 5.3 kWh and mapu farthest distance 65 km, while charging the battery takes only two hours. Plugs to charge the battery is located just below the taillight.

Nils is new VW electric car concept, with a single seat model

In automotive world exhibition in Frankfurt, 13 September, Audi and Volkswagen willl work together to succeed the mat, where both will display urban concept car. When the Audi display configuration and two seats, while the VW with a single seat model which they named by Nils.

In terms of design, clearly Nils is smaller and weighs no more than 1000 kg. This vehicle is done jointly with the German Ministry of Transport as the beginning of a possible solution for dense urban environment in the future. Or VW calls it "minimalist mobility".

Although a small form, the car capable of racing with a top speed of 125 km / hour. Acceleration from 0-100 km per hour is achieved within 11 seconds.

The door's gullwing model and despite the compact dimensions, VW claims that their concept vehicles meet safety requirements. They have got enough experience in building small cars from the previous concept of L1.