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Friday, November 18, 2011

Jay Leno and Other Volt Owners Drive 10,000 Miles without Using a Drop of Gas



Volt sales were collected recently expanded range of EV GM sells more than one of its main rivals, the Nissan Leaf, for the first time in October. Famous car nut Jay Leno, however, is one of the first and had his own Volt in December 2010.

The host of "The Tonight Show," said covered over 10,000 miles, never visit a gas station. Yes, you read that right: Leno still driving the same fuel tank was 11 months Volt.

"I think I need it, when the electricity and gas, when should I use," said Leno. "I travel a study of 28 km per day, then I go shopping, run errands, to pull up the driveway, which is 40 miles or so. Then plug it in, but if I travel by car is ready for that too."

Leno is not the sole owner Volt, which has passed the 10,000-mile without visiting the gas station. "I'm an opportunistic feeder," says Edward Ellyatt whose daily commute is 41 miles. "I usually find a 120V outlet in the garage and ask management if I can use when buying or eating. If I'm at a point in an hour or two, I m ' expect to have EV enough for me to go home where I can put in. "

Leno, Ellyatt Volt and other owners who have a five-digit number on the odometer of your car will receive a "10,000 miles Electric" badge.

Vice President of Global Marketing for Chevrolet, Chris Perry, said: "The flagship 10,000 miles Electric not only recognizes your achievements, but it gives another point to show off to anyone interested in learning more about the Volt."

A study by Chevrolet found that the average homeowner Volt fills the tank once a month and travels 900 miles between service calls.

Perry added: "The owners are a group of Volt very passionate and enthusiastic, they are pictures of their car, refer to themselves by their VIN number and freely talk about their ownership experience with all who ask.."

Care to guess Leno VIN number?
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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

IAA 2011: Ford Introduces New Focus ST in Both Hatchback and Station Wagon Flavors



Almost a year after appearing at the 2010 Paris Motor Show in concept form, Ford has lifted the covers off the production version of its new global performance model, the Focus ST. If you remember the showcar's looks and specifications, there is nothing surprising about the production version of the five-door hatchback.

What comes as a surprise though is the introduction of a station wagon body style of the Focus ST. However, unlike the hatch that will be sold across the globe, the Focus ST Wagon will be offered exclusively in Europe - at least for now.

Both the Focus ST hatch and Wagon sport the same 2.0-liter turbocharged EcoBoost engine delivering a maximum output of 250-horsepower and a peak torque of 360Nm (265.5 lb-ft), matched to a 6-speed manual transmission that delivers power to the front wheels only.

Ford claims that the four-banger is more potent as well as more fuel efficient than the previous ST's Volvo-sourced five-cylinder unit, while Jost Capito, director of Global Performance Vehicles, says the it will deliver an equally exciting sound.

“People loved the sound of the previous Focus ST,” said Capito. “The physics and acoustics of a 5-cylinder engine compared to a 4-cylinder are very different, but like Beethoven and Mozart – both of whom created fantastic yet very different music – we believe the engine note of the new Focus ST will delight enthusiasts in the same way.”

Ford's engineers have uprated the ST's suspension and brake bits while the performance model also comes equipped with a more aggressive tuning of Ford’s Torque Steer Compensation (TSC) system and an enhanced version of the Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with three modes to choose from.

The ST rides on a set of 18-inch alloy wheels shod in high performance 235/40R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tires. ST customers will also be able to opt for a ‘Performance Pack’ which offers the wheels in black with a high contrast red finish on the performance brake calipers.

On the outside, the ST gains a different front grille and an aero package with a front apron, side skirts, roof spoiler and a rear apron/diffuser, while interior parts include a set of Recaro sport seats and bespoke trim.

 
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Hyundai Lifts the Covers Off its Focus-Rivaling i30 Hatch



The upcoming 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show will host the world premiere of Hyundai's new generation i30 C-segment hatchbackthat will go against the likes of the Volkswagen Golf and Renault Megane in Europe.

The compact-sized i30 brings a fresh design with a more unique feel than the outgoing model of the same name, which in the States, is offered only in station wagon form as the Elantra Touring.

The exterior styling follows the Fluidic Sculpture design language of the recently launched i40 series (available in both sedan and station wagon formats) with a large hexagonal front grille, wraparound headlamps, a bulging belt line and pronounced front wheel arches.

The interior design is also modeled after Hyundai's latest creations such as the Veloster featuring a pair of deep-set gauges and a prominent center console.

The new i30 will launch as a five-door hatchback with a choice of fuel-efficient four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines.

More details are to be released shortly, so stay tuned on Carscoop for more.

 
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