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In model year 2014 Volvo wants to set the volume for the V60 Plug-in Hybrid to 4,000 to 6,000 units per year

From now on the new Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the assembly line. The installation of the worlds first diesel plug-in hybrid is built at the Volvo headquarters in Gothenburg Torslanda into the existing production line.

The production of the so-called Pure Limited Edition, which is limited to 1,000 units, is carried out on a band with other vehicles, the Volvo brand. With the beginning of the model year 2014, the start of production is scheduled for the spring of 2013, Volvo is increasing the volumes for the Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid then to 4,000 to 6,000 units per year. The V60 develops 215 hp (158 kW) + 70 hp (51 kW). The maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm. According to the manufacturer, the fuel consumption (combined) at 1.8 l/100 km lie.

The plug-in hybrid technology includes two complete drive units and a powerful battery that allows up to 50 kilometers purely electric driving. "We are the first car manufacturer, which has managed the production of a plug-in hybrid to integrate into an existing production with other models," says Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research and Development. "The integration into the ongoing production process enables buyers of hybrid models to access all configuration options that are available for the conventional diesel and gasoline vehicles in the Volvo V60."

More than 300 additional parts

The extensive number of necessary equipment and system components in the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid necessitated the conversion and modification of various sections of the production line. This adjustment allows the compared to the conventional Volvo V60 integrate more than 300 additional parts in the plug-in hybrid in the production process.

The V60 develops 215 hp (158 kW) + 70 hp (51 kW). The maximum torque of 440 + 200 Nm. According to the manufacturer, the fuel consumption (combined) at 1.8 l/100 km lie

Examples of integrated production process:

• The electric motor and its drive shaft is mounted in the same production area as the final drive of the standard all-wheel models.
• The installation of the cooling system and high-voltage cable is made at the same assembly station, which is also used for the drive unit of the vehicle and part of the body.
• The battery is lifted with the narrow side forward through a hatch into the vehicle. Then it is rotated by 90 degrees in the interior. The process takes 60 seconds and is performed with a tolerance range of less than 20 millimeters.

Rising demand

The series production of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is the result of close cooperation between Volvo Car Corporation and which is also based in Sweden energy supplier Vattenfall. The companies have jointly funded the development. "The Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid is a unique vehicle - its series production is not only for Volvo, but for the entire automotive industry, a historic step. The first 1,000 units of Pure Limited Edition were sold before the car ever comes into the exhibition rooms of the Volvo dealer - and the order books for the next year are filling up steadily, "says Peter Mertens.

Maruti Suzuki Kizashi is the most expensive sedan from Maruti in India.Maruti premium brand image with Kizashi.But all the preparations has gone wrong.Kizashi is now become one of the biggest flops from Maruti in Recent times.Maruti has made some big mistakes with Kizashi.One of the big problem of Kizashi is its price.Maruti launched kizashi above its global rivals.Which has more brand value and also cheaper.Maruti imported kizashi from Japan.That’s why they priced it so high.And the result can be seen in the sales chart.

Maruti sold only 2 Kizashi last month.Maruti will import Kizashi based on the confirmed bookings.Maruti now offers RS 5 lakhs discount on Kizashi.Which will place the kizashi against its global rivals.Maruti must bring a diesel engine for Kizashi.If they want any success with Kizashi.

Compact SUV segment is one of the fastest growing segment in emerging markets and developed market.Most of the manufactures are working on their compact SUVs.Nissan showcased the Hi-Cross Concept in the Geneva Motor show last year.Here is a rendering of Production ready model of the HI-Cross Concept.Production model continues the Basic design of the concept model.Front grill,head Lamps and bumper design is similar to the Hi-Cross concept.Production model looks compact and we can expect good interior space.Hi-Cross production Model will be based on a new platform which is jointly developed by Nissan and Renault.This Compact SUV will be powered by both petrol and Diesel engines.New Model will hit the International market by the end of 2013.We can expect Nissan to bring this model to India to fight against Ford Ecosport and Renault Duster.

Here is a Comparison Picture of Nissan Hi-Cross Product Model Vs Nissan Hi-Cross Concept

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Mercedes-Benz A Class

Mercedes-Benz plans from 2020 the market leader in the premium segment will contribute largely to sein.Einen especially the new A-Class. The table shows which suppliers are involved in the vehicle.
Driver assistance and safety, Part 1

As a new feature in the compact segment, the A-Class comes standard with a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist, which aims to reduce the danger of a collision. The assistance system "Collision Prevention Assist" warns identified obstacles, and prepares Brake Assist as needed on a stunt. This occurs as soon as the driver releases the brake pedal pressed clear. The system should be - different than most in the compact car market today assistants - work outside of urban transport in the range of 30 to 250 km / h. Standing obstacles to be up to 70 km / h detected.

Available as an optional extra "Active Park Assist", subcontracted by Bosch missed with ten ultrasonic sensors, which are housed in the front and rear bumpers, potential parking spaces in the longitudinal direction to the right and left of the road. The rate for the parking is 10 km / h. Parking in slightly curved lines is supported. There is a new sub-function automatic exiting.

The "Park Distance display" comes from Johnson Controls. The adaptive high-beam assistant automatically dips when it detects oncoming vehicles traveling ahead and illuminated controls the range of the headlamps appropriate to the distance. The multi-function camera of intelligent lighting wizard comes from Continental.

Opel has a report in the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" According sold six subsidiaries in Europe at General Motors to secure a loan from the parent company.

The former settlement of European subsidiaries of GM Opel will be reversed, the newspaper (Friday). The carmaker had the loan of nearly 2.5 billion euros actually have to pay back by the end of 2014, now is the financial plan of Opel secured by 2016.

The report did Opel communication board Johan Willems not commented on request, but does not also denied. An Opel spokesman said on Thursday: "The Adam Opel AG is 100 percent owned General Motors. We comment on internal accounting transactions are not. "

The affiliates are loud "FAZ" at an engine plant in Hungary, a gearbox production in Austria, with a development center in Italy, a factory in Poland and other activities in the UK and Russia. Only the German plants and in Zaragoza (Spain) and Ellesmere Port (United Kingdom) were still Opel. GM sold the factories served as collateral for the loan.

GM is firmly back on its own feet, but Opel is suffering from a slump in sales in Europe. Therefore, the car maker had been sealed with Peugeot-Citroen cooperation in logistics and vehicle development. The production of Opel car factory in Bochum 2016 will come to an end.