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Electric vehicle DENZA on track towards market introduction in China

February 14, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd. chooses ABB to supply fast chargers for rapid charging of new DENZA electric vehicle Charging solution will be sold through DENZA dealers along with the vehicle Charging session: control via innovative mobile app DENZA world premiere and market introduction in 2014 Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co., Ltd., the Chinese joint venture between Daimler and BYD, and ABB, one of the world’s leading power and automation technology companies, have agreed on the supply of fast chargers for BDNT’s battery electric DENZA. The home…

Volvo S60 V8 Supercar makes its debut in Sydney

February 14, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Feb 13, 2014 – Volvo Polestar Racing unveiled its 650 HP Volvo S60 that will debut in the 2014 V8 Supercars by driving it across the Sydney Harbour Bridge under police escort. “This is a significant day,” said Christian Dahl, owner of Polestar. “Polestar has been Volvo Car Group’s global performance and motorsport partner since 1996, and has campaigned Volvos in the World Touring Car Championship, the European Touring Car Championship and, currently, the Scandinavian Touring Car Championship. To that end, we’re looking forward to the challenge of the V8…

The Audi S1 and the Audi S1 Sportback

February 13, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

New 2.0 TFSI with 170 kW (231 hp) and 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque, but just 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers (33.60 US mpg) From 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.8 seconds First quattro drive in the small compact segment A great name makes a comeback: Audi is presenting the S1 and the S1 Sportback, the new flagship models in the compact A1 model line. Their 2.0 TFSI develops 170 kW (231 hp) and produces 370 Nm (272.90 lb-ft) of torque; the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and…

2015 Kia K900 Overview

February 12, 2014June 8, 2016 Car Journals

Modern and Elegant, the K900 Signals a New Era for Kia and Advances the Brand to New Levels of Sophistication Highly intuitive and advanced technology combine with superb craftsmanship and materials to boldly announce Kia’s entry into the rear-drive premium-luxury sedan segment All-new V8 flagship debuts with 420 horsepower1; V6 model produces 311 horsepower Flagship Sedan Accompanied by Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance IRVINE, Calif., February 11, 2014 – The all-new 2015 K900 is poised to challenge the rear-drive luxury sedan segment with an extensive list of standard equipment, world-class accommodations, premium…