More than 40 million SUV sold per year worldwide by 2030

The SUV is fashionable, we learn you nothing. But how can we express this by the numbers? It's simple: the annual sale of SUV should be around 20 million units in 2016 worldwide. But then we could imagine that the "peak" is reached, analysts are working on doubled sales by 2030 with 40 million SUVs sold each year on that date!



One has only to go to car shows today to understand how the SUV became important, not just for the carmaker. See you in effect in one or two years to discover Lamborghini Urus, or at Rolls-Royce for the first SUV brand. Times have changed and also the automotive landscape, but it is materialized by concrete figures.


According serious London firm Euromonitor analysis, sales of SUV in the world have reached 20 million units, with a growth of 22%. The ensuing question is: Did you reach a ceiling, a "peak", like these?

Euromonitor says no with forecasts 42 million in annual sales worldwide by 2030. Clearly, SUV sales could double in fifteen years, evidence that growth should continue. And if you had already tired of the towns and fields fighter, you probably have not finished seeing ...

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Jaguar: E-electric SUV for 2018 Pace

September is under the sign of the electric Jaguar. The brand has indeed confirmed yesterday its participation in the new season championship Formula E, and on the road, Jaguar will have much of an electric SUV, to be launched in 2018 according to our colleagues Autocar. E-Pace should logically be its name as the trademark filed this appellation.



The end of the decade promises to be rich in new electrical. All premium manufacturers are Almost made it and are schedule to launch batteries for cars, Often in the form of SUV. Jaguar will not escape Because The brand HAS Given the green light to market an electric SUV for 2018. And That Given Jaguar HAS Submitted already the name of E-Pace, one time immediately Understands que le F-Pace will Within two years of an electric declination .



A choice not Necessarily surprising to the extent That Jaguar Land Rover HAS annoncé already planning to invest in the power. Moreover, engagement in Formula E, Formalized yesterday, is the perfect demonstration of this new strategy.


Selon the British press, the launch of this electric SUV Would erase this "antiquated" and the English manufacturer to make the connection with the electric competition. Interestingly, Jaguar is working on batteries of 70 kWh, Slightly Higher Than the base release of the Tesla Model S, for reference. Autonomy shoulds be fairly decent for this SUV, and it will take at least That to get by on a future that looks very competitive segment.

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Pictures: Westfield FW 300 (Le Mans Classic)

In the small world of minimalist and ultra sports car, you have names such as Lotus, Caterham, Donkervoort or KTM. However, do not forget a more or less distant cousin of the Lotus 7: Westfield FW300. A device that stands out above all of its competitors by mechanics that is under the long hood.

The Westfield is one of the countless small English trays sold rather nice prices saw the proposed performance. Alongside the Caterham and Lotus, the Westfield is an object somewhat apart although very similar in terms of style to others what kind of cars in England. Unique exhaust side, right side, friendly face and total lack of comfort (doors are optional ...) bring us into a world where the only important thing: drive.

 

Or rather steer in this case. Under the hood of this Westfield lies the 1.6 turbo four-cylinder Opel Corsa OPC with 192 hp. Not much, you say? Tell yourself that this machine weighs only 650 kg all wet. This gives us a final weight / power ratio of 3.3. There, it begins to "cause"!

As explained above, it is steering it matter since the recipe is radical: Ultra Short leadership, no ESP or ABS, nor brake assist, must use his stumps and press hard on the pedal, but not too much, or risk seeing a nice wheel lock and the famous shot racket. In any case this, the recipe for happiness on track: forget the horses, the max speed and all these figures, the pleasure lies in the simplicity.

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Unusual: car trailer save him from certain death

This road has narrow escape. Images of an accident in China show a truck passed through the concrete wall of a bridge. The SUV loaded into his trailer the prevented from falling into the void. Despite the dramatic aspect of the position of the truck, no one was injured.

These photos reported by several Chinese media are chilling. On clichés, raised vehicles are the counterweight to the cab of a truck suspended in a vacuum. Without this charge, the truck would have fallen with his driver 150 meters below.


According to our Asian colleagues, the incident occurred near the town of Qinguyan in the southern Guangdong province. The 21 cars have saved the life of the driver have to wait for relief overlooking the valley. The man got out of his infernal race worthy of a blockbuster without any injuries. The least we can say is that luck was on his side in view of the front ripped the tractor.



To exit the unfortunate of this delicate position, the police called a construction crane. A traffic jam is no surprise quickly formed on the two adjacent tracks share the amazing nature of the situation.

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Paris Motor Show 2016 - Porsche Panamera 4S Hybrid: the greenest and cheapest

After the formalization of the Panamera and the first three versions, Porsche returned to the attack with the return of the hybrid variant, called this time 4 E-Hybrid, the number "4" representing the four wheel drive. More frugal, more technology, the hybrid Panamera is also the cheapest of all Panamera.

Porsche is the 911, the engine cantilever rear and timeless lines, but also in recent years the SUV, diesel engines and plug-in hybrid. The German brand renewed indeed trendy version of the Panamera, road house, which is now called E-4 Hybrid. In AWD thanks to the presence of an electric motor of 136 hp, which, unlike the previous generation, works immediately to the slightest touch of the accelerator (on the old Panamera, it was at least 80% of depression pedal for electric part is engaged).

The thermal part is in turn ensured by the new V6 biturbo 2.9 deflated by 330 hp. The thermal / electrical assembly gives a power of 462 hp and a torque of 700 Nm, all transmitted via the traditional home PDK box.

The new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid claims a 0 to 100 in 4.6 seconds and an electric range of 50 km. This is much better than the previous generation, which was 37 km with increased battery capacity.

The Panamera will be presented at the Paris and its price has already been announced in Germany at just over € 107,000. In France, it will be the cheapest of the Panamera but also the most powerful, just before the Turbo. And icing on the cake this big baby will receive € 1000 bonus with its 25 g / km of CO2 registered during the current European test. Is not life grand?

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French market in August 2016: the share of diesel still lower, to 51.3% of sales

The trend continues and thus is confirmed: French motorists continue to turn in favor of diesel gasoline, with a market share drops to 51.3% in August.

The latest business lifted by the Commission Royal is another nail in the coffin diesel in France. Pollution and cheating rumors, the French customer breaks his last years with his love for diesel and its share in new car sales is falling dramatically. In August, it stood at 51.32% when it was 56.99% last year, with a sales decline of 3.9% in a market up 6.7%! The big winner in history, it is the essence. Neglected for many years but not vindictive, it represented a share last month to 44.31% against 38.46% a year earlier, representing an                                                                             increase in sales of 22.9%.

With the bonus of € 2,000 which went only 750 € in early, non-plug-in hybrid yield by cons ground, falling to 2.96% against 3.36% of market share in August 2015, a decline in sales of 6% despite the arrival of Kia and Suzuki in the segment. This decline does not respect the leaders that are Toyota (+ 38.6%) and Lexus (+ 24.3%) but the majority of PSA and Mercedes models.

Enjoying always against by the € 6,300 of government assistance or € 10,000 in exchange for old diesel, electric graze the bar of 1% market share at 0.94%, against 0, 78% previously, an increase of 28.2% of sales. The market is still monopolized by Renault (36.67% market share) and Nissan (21.98%).


The most spectacular progressions finally come rechargeable hybrid dominated by BMW (43.01% market share), Audi (19.95%) and Volkswagen (16.84%), but also ethanol (thanks only to launch of the Volkswagen Golf at it alone Multifuel representing 87.23% of the market) with sales up 41.4% and 571.4% respectively, although this still represents very low shares, 0.39 and 0.05% of the market across all fuels.

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Test - Renault Scénic dCi 110 hp hybrid Assist: first in a long line

Renault benefits from the 4th generation Scénic to introduce a new version, hybrid. This technology is expected to expand soon to other models of the brand. First try



It was not until 2016 that Renault launched into the hybrid. Therefore, the manufacturer the diamond is far from being a pioneer in the field: many brands have accelerated, and in all segments. Surprisingly enough, while Peugeot has recently abandoned its diesel hybrid and that it is precisely this type of carburetor that Renault entered.
But be careful, do not think that this is a true hybrid, like a Toyota Prius. This is actually a micro-hybridization, as could be a Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 for example, the difference here that is not equipped Scénic no wheel drive. The well known dCi 110 hp and is coupled to a 10 kW electric motor powered by a 48 volt battery located in the trunk. Its operation is relatively straightforward: the electric supply comes to help the motor during acceleration phases while the battery is charging during deceleration. Result, the dCi 110 benefits from extra torque up to 15 Nm. In use, it is generally transparent, although we noticed some small differences. Thus, by using the electric block, the dCi 110 hp offers more flexibility whatever the gear engaged. The other benefit is felt at the Stop & Start, responsive and quick restart thanks to the presence of the alternator, which also traditionally gum jolts felt on diesel. The last change concerns the significantly greater engine braking, which is logical because of energy recovery but does not prove necessarily pleasant.
With this micro-hybridization, Renault announced a drop in consumption of 8 to 10% (0.4 l / 100 km) compared to the standard dCi 110 engine. On our test conducted predominantly in urban areas, we recorded an average of 6 l / 100 km: good, but not exceptional. CO2 emissions are also down. They now reach 92 g / km instead of 100 g / km for the dCi 110 traditional c. Something to appeal to professionals and company fleets are hunting grams to reduce their TVS (tax on company cars).

However, three black points remain: the first concerns the trunk, cut 100 liters, the second extra weight of 75 kg, which makes it Scénic now exceeds 1500 kg and the third the same use. It is thus totally impossible to drive in 100% electric, would do two kilometers.

If the Scénic evolves mechanical level, no change aesthetically almost. Only the logo Hybrid Assist appears on the tailgate and the little gauge in instrumentation, illustrating the motor assist or energy recovery. Everything else is identical to the other engines including the interior presentation, with the new dashboard that characterizes the fourth generation Scénic (end of the central instrumentation and ironing board similar to the Renault Mégane). Note that the Assist Hybrid is not sold with the Life line input. It will necessarily choose between Zen and Intensity levels. Our test model average finish Zen also offers a comprehensive staffing, including lane departure warning, automatic activation of headlamps and wipers, the electric parking brake, 7 inch digital meters the access card and keyless start, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, sliding center console, multimedia radio with touch screen 7 inches and 6 speakers, tablets behind the front seats and storage drawers under the driver's seat, the upholstery fabric with embossed patterns and obviously alloy wheels 20 inches.

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