February 2014 - Car Journals

Nissan set to electrify Clipsal 500 in Australia with LEAF NISMO RC

February 27, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Clipsal 500 in Adelaide to see first Australian appearance of Nissan LEAF NISMO RC – state-of-the-art all-electric, zero emission racing car “Nissan Time Attack” sees LEAF NISMO RC on Adelaide street circuit against Nissan GT-R and Nissan Altima V8 Supercar MELBOURNE, Australia – Nissan is set to electrify this weekend’s Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia with the on-track appearance of its spectacular, all-electric racing car, the Nissan LEAF NISMO RC. Nissan LEAF NISMO RC is one of the most innovative racing cars in the world with its all-electric powertrain….

Five stars for Audi A6 in US NCAP crash test

February 26, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Audi A6 gets top rating for crash safety Luxury class model also exemplary in active safety category The American crash test program US NCAP has awarded the current Audi A6 (combined consumption in l/100 km: 9.8 – 4.4 [24.00 – 53.46 US mpg]; combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 229 – 114 [368.54 – 183.47 g/mile]) the maximum rating of five stars for crash safety. The results for adult protection in frontal and side impact collisions, as well as in a rollover situation, make the current Audi A6 one of the…

Performance Traction Helps Camaro Z/28 Soar on Track

February 26, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

DETROIT 25. February – Engineers call it “flying car” logic. On the 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28, the Performance Traction Management system delivers faster lap times on an undulating race track by helping maintain the car’s full power and momentum even if the tires briefly lose contact with the ground, in certain track conditions. Created for track use only, the “flying car” logic woven into the Z/28’s standard PTM system integrates the chassis mode selection, Traction Control and Active Handling Systems. Each is tuned specifically in the Z/28 for optimal track…

Volvo V40 D4 with new Drive-E powertrains

February 25, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country. The CO2 emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are down to an outstanding 85 g/km – an offer no competitor is even close to matching. “The Volvo V40 D4 offers a massive 80 hp more driving pleasure than other cars in the segment with CO2 emissions at that level. This is yet more proof that…

Rolls-Royce motor cars announces record levels of Bespoke sales around the world in 2013

February 25, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed that its Bespoke business has become more successful than ever with content on its range of super-luxury cars reaching new heights in 2013. Almost 95% of Rolls-Royce cars purchased last year were personalised by their owners, reinforcing the claim that Rolls-Royce is the go-to luxury carmaker for the connoisseur who demands the best in individualisation. Global Bespoke take-up increased in 2013 as customers for Phantom and Ghost commissioned higher levels of Bespoke content on their cars. In its first year of availability, 90% of Wraiths…

Year of change in SUPER GT in Japan

February 25, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has traditionally won the championship in SUPER GT racing when debuting a new car, and if so, this season should be a banner year. The monocoque, transmission, brakes, shock absorbers and fuel tank – about 70 percent of the new GT500 Class car – will be common to all cars in the series, based on the same new technical regulations as the DTM (German Touring Car Championship). Teams can develop engines, and new regulations will allow manufacturers to freely develop the aerodynamic characteristics of their cars,…

Kia Soul named to “best new cars of 2014” list by about.com

February 25, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Kia’s Popular Urban Passenger Vehicle Touted as “Well Executed” with “Expensive Feel” by About.com Editors The all-new 2014 Kia Soul went on sale in fall of 2013 The Soul is Kia’s third-best selling vehicle with more than 118,000 sales in 2013 IRVINE, Calif., February 21, 2014 – The all-new 2014 Kia Soul has been named to About.com’s “Best New Cars of 2014” list, marking yet another award for the iconic urban passenger vehicle. The all-new Soul was one of 12 vehicles recognized by About.com and was touted by editors for…