With minimal changes to the S80 DRIVe and V70 DRIVe, Volvo’s engineers have managed to lower the average cost of fuel in both cars by 4.9 of 4.5l/100km and emitted CO2 emissions – from 129 to 119gr/km. Environmental models are equipped with 1.6-liter four-cylinder diesel engine with a power 109 h.p. at 4 000 rev/min and a maximum torque of 240 Nm at 1 750 rev/min. The unit is combined with five-speed manual transmission. The main change has been carried out in both cars is to equip them with the smart system to recharge the battery, working only when the engine is not loaded, for example when moving downwards. Volvo reason to resort to these improvements is primarily due to reduced levels of emissions released into 120 gr/km, which automatically means less taxes in many European countries and of course reducing fuel consumption is also of great importance.

The company Saab Spyker Automobiles NV, which was founded in January, after having acquired the Dutch Spyker Saab, apparently not waste time and announced that after two years will start mass production of the next generation of models 9-3. Moreover, at the beginning of 2011th Swedish brand will launch off-road wagon and the new version 9.5 which will be available this spring, as the SUV version of the model will be called 9-5X. For the first months of next year and is scheduled to start mass production of the new model 9-4X, of which 147 are already assembled copies for crash-tests and trials. The new Saab owners have a great desire to establish a serial model of the concept hatchback 9.1, but the objective will require additional funding, amounting to 1 billion U.S. dollars, which is unlikely to receive in the next few years. By Saab and Spyker have planned to use common components for some of their models and activities combine marketing, advertising, sales and sponsorship. In this way they will optimize costs as management of Saab Spyker Automobiles NV is confident that the brand will regain profitability after two years.

More than a year before Renault announced that they are preparing cabriolet version of the Twingo, which is expected to be called the Twingo CC, but the French company has decided to stop in the name Wind. Renault today revealed the vision of the car and the initial information about it, that the Wind will debut at the forthcoming exhibition in Geneva, and sales will start in the summer, the price of the base model will start from around 20 000. Press Releases from clear that the length of the Roadster is 3.83 meters, which is 23 centimeters goals. more than the standard Twingo. With the extra inches, the car is the same cargo volume as a hatchback, despite the presence of a folding hard roof. Roof itself does have a high-tech system for folding and unfolding, which allows each of the two operations are performed only for 12 seconds. Renault Wind will be available with two petrol engines. One is the 1.2-liter, a power 100 h.p. and the other – by 1.6-liter Twingo RS, generating 133 h.p., which leads us to believe that Wind will also have a version of RS.

In 2011 the U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors will suspend the assembly for some time of their first model Roadster. Reason for this is planned reconstruction of the factory, one of its suppliers. The company did not communicate when it will resume production of the Roadster, but it will certainly happen. Note that the model appeared in 2008., So far as it sold more than 1 000 copies. During the time when Tesla Roadster will be produced, the company will focus on subtle adjustments and preparation for marketing its second model, the electric sedan Model S, which should be available in 2012.

Seat revealed by official pictures and information about the serial Ibiza ST. As already announced, the premiere of the station wagon version will consist of the exhibition in Geneva in March. The length of the Seat Ibiza ST is 4.23 meters, which is 18 cm longer than the hatchback and 8 centimeters. less than that of model Leon. Baggage compartment of a station wagon with a capacity 430l. As it rose significantly in the second row of folding seats. The car will be available with six engines. Petrol were 1.2 (70 h.p.), 1.4 (86 h.p.) and 1.2 TSI (105 h.p.) and diesel – 1.6 TDI, with capacity 90 and 105 h.p. and 1.2 TDI (75 h.p. ), which will rely version Ecomotive. Aggregates will be able to combine both mechanical and robotic 7-stage with DSG transmission with double clutch. Seat Ibiza ST will be available at performances Reference, Style and Sport, as his appearance on the market is set for early summer.

The South Korean company Kia spread photo of the front part of a new concept coupe, which will be officially presented on 11 February, the exhibition in Chicago. Currently it is known that a concept car called Kia Ray and was developed in the U.S. design center company. The model has a hybrid power plant and a set of lithium-ion batteries, which recharge takes place in a standard household outlet. In the press release mentions that Kia does not intend to put Ray on the market concept, but the company recently announced that this year will conduct tests of new gasoline and diesel hybrids, which leads us to believe that the information can be misleading.

Renault increases its product offensive with a new version of the Kangoo, whose platform was extended to 3.1 m, which is 65 millimeters goals. more than the Mercedes S-Class for example. Entire length of the Kangoo Van Maxi is 4.6 meters, he is able to carry loads weighing up to 1 050 kg and up to 4.6 cubic meters. The maximum length of packages that can accommodate even a 2.9 meters. The car will be available in versions with 2 and 5 seats, of course all the seats except the driver can be removed at any time to free up more space for cargo. Kangoo Van Maxi will be available the same set of engines, which are available and the other two versions of the model. Among them is the 1.5-liter dCi, giving an average fuel consumption of 5.3l/100km run. Too long version of the Renault Kangoo will appear at dealers in Europe in April but is still not known what will be its price.

Web lapsed images of the most powerful Citroen DS3, which will debut at the upcoming exhibition in Geneva. Judging by the photos, the description of the car will probably DS3-R. Hot Citroen DS3 differs from the standard model of the new optical package including front splitter, rear diffuser, extra wheel arches and side skirts as well as unique wheels, which are a combination of black and the color of the roof. According to preliminary information, Citroen DS3-R is equipped with 1.6-liter turbo engine with a power around 200-210 h.p. Which is about the same as that of the Mini Cooper S JCW (211 h.p.). The car has also received a new suspension Bos, they took him to the road with 15 millimeters. And braking 4-stroke Alcon. It is clear also that the DS3-R it needs 6.8 sec to accelerate from 0-100 km/h, for which there is a great tribute low weight of only 1 165 kg. Expected from Citroen DS3-R can be produced only 1 000 units, the price of each of them will be around 26 000 euros. Modification will be available only in color combinations of black with orange roof and white with blue roof.

Honda will present in March in Geneva, the European version of its new coupe hybrid CR-Z, which differs from that debuted in January in Detroit only whether a section with LED lights in the headlights. In technical terms the European Honda CR-Z has not changed. Hybrid system consists of a petrol 1.5 i-VTEC engine and an electric 10-kW, with a total power 124 h.p. Electrical energy is supplied by the aggregate set of lithium-ion batteries. The hybrid System of Honda CR-Z has three operating modes – Sport, Normal and Econ. The first acceleration from 0-100 km/h becomes less than 10 sec, while the latter stresses fuel efficiency, of course, at the expense of dynamics. Honda CR-Z will appear simultaneously on the markets in Japan, USA and Europe in the summer of this year. The price of the model for the Old Continent is not yet known, but in the U.S. it will be around 20 000 dollars.

The Myth that more power leads to increased fuel consumption was defeated once again. Fiat announced today that replace diesel 1.3 Multijet unit of a pipsqueak 500 with its updated and more powerful version. 1.3 Multijet II engine has a new variable geometry turbocharger, and its output is 95 h.p. at 4 000 rev/min or, whole 20 h.p. more than that of his predecessor. The maximum torque of the new unit did reach 200 Nm and is still available in 1 500 rev/min. The engine has received a DPF particulate filter and Start & Stop system off when the car is stationary. The end result of the additional power and other changes increase the maximum speed of 165 to 181 kilometers per hour, and reduce the time for acceleration from 0-100 km/h, of 12.5 to 10.7 sec. While the combined fuel consumption is a drop of 4.2 per 3.9l/100km. And emitted CO2 emissions – from 110 to 104gr/km.