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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Paris Motor Show 2016: Foreign ne

The Paris is obviously the hunting ground of French constructors. But beware, do not believe as long as the foreign brands will remain inactive. Quite the contrary. Little review effective.

Could not start talking about it in the predominantly foreign manufacturers who have chosen to ignore. Examples: Ford, Mazda, Volvo, Bentley, Lamborghini, etc. Fortunately, everyone does not sulk. There will be many first world or European side of foreign brands.

So new is mainly concentrated in the SUV segment, the market star now. Some brands like Skoda arrive with Kodiaq. Others argue like Land Rover with the third-generation Discovery, Mini Countryman with the second name or Audi Q5 with the second. There are also manufacturers who take advantage of this situation to innovate the BMW image that invests the urban SUV market with its X2 or Toyota with its futuristic C-HR.

The other highlight is the segment of urban women. Must include as a model for future Nissan Micra manufactured for the first time in France in the Flins plant, the innovative Ampera-e or the Dacia Sandero, the best-selling car for individuals to be restyled for the occasion.

We conclude this overview by which Porsche will unveil its next-generation Panamera. The many fans of Honda NSX will delight before the 10th or so before the Civic.

Hopefully there are other surprises. Response on September 29, the date of inception of the press days of the Paris Motor Show.

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Citroën C3 Date of facelift: March 2013

 It is on that date that the C3 evolving stylistically. The most visible changes are as often on the front. Finally visible, if one has no eyes the new and the old one could confuse them. It must be said that the general lines do not change, and that is in the detail that it happens. For example, lights, bonnet and wings are not changed. But the C3 integrates dan a new grille with two chrome slats new Citroën logo, enlarged and rounded to the rafters. DRL LED are emerging in almost two horizontal strips located under the lights. Finally the plastic cover that runs through the large grid of engine ventilation is body color, giving the impression, more than before, to have two. The form is also less trapezoidal, hexagonal more. In the back, no changes to the design, if not the, internal, fires.
In the cockpit, either, no evolution in the drawing. Some materials are reviewed, not necessarily in a good way though (door panels), but the overall material quality remains good. In terms of equipment, a rearview camera becomes available, and the 7-inch touch screen will become in May 2015.

The range still consists finishes Attraction, Comfort and Exclusive but special series interspersed the "Vitamin" and "Music Touch" between Comfort and Exclusive. The 60 hp 1.1 engine disappears, we have already said, and the 1.6 e-HDI 110, which is replaced by the 1.6 e-HDI 115 hp 6-speed gearbox. So do not let attract by e-HDI 115 pre facelift, it does not exist! It will be an e-HDI 110,




and the seller, a crafty ...
In October 2013, the 1.2 VTi 82 can be coupled to the manual transmission controlled single clutch ETG5. In June 2014, it is the 1.6 e-HDI 115 is abandoned, it will have been a short career on the C3. In October of the same year, the 110 hp 1.2 Puretech becomes available under the hood of the city to the rafters. And besides all petrol engines pass the appellation VTi than Puretech. The 1.6 VTi 120hp is abandoned.
The new diesels for treating nitrogen oxides by Ad-blue additive, the 1.6 HDi 100 and Blue-75, enter the catalog respectively in October 2014 and May 2015. So the 1.4 e-HDi 70, 1.6 HDI 90 e-HDI 90 disappear.
Here you will find in the history of the city. And here in picture what happens.

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Before / after: everything about the restyling of the Citroën C3 (2nd generation)

The Citroen C3 is just the best selling Citroen for years. Although she is the eternal No. 3 on the podium in sales supermini, it resists well. The second generation, whose career ends in a few months, has evolved in March 2013. Caradisiac helps you differentiate the versions ante and post facelift.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   In France, the city car market is dominated by the Renault Clio and Peugeot 207 and 208. But Citroën, with its C3, is not the outsider. Although it is the eternal third, it remains the best selling manufacturer to the rafters for years, and is very resistant to the assaults of foreign urban, Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta in mind. While it is true aided by a well beefy discount policy.
We will mention here the second generation, which was sold in November 2009, and lives his last month as the third generation has just been presented. Echoing the curves of the first C3, she has always favored the ride comfort, and modern presentation delivered its friendly interior. In an attempt to boost sales, but also to make him adopt the new logo of the brand, she underwent in March 2013, a slight restyling.
But how, then, recognize C3 facelift before, and even then. The changes, if they do not transfigure the city, are nonetheless very real. Pictures to follow you prove it.

But let's look quickly at the end of the C3 to launch. The offer was based on a panel of four petrol engines, a 1.1 to 60 hp, a 1.4 75 bhp, a 1.4 VTi 95 bhp and a 1.6 VTi 120 bhp. diesel, the 1.4 HDI we found 68 hp and 1.6 HDI 90 or 110 hp. The finishes range from the low-end sight in the upscale Exclusive, through the comfort midrange.
In June 2010, the special series OpenWay, based on comfort, adds the Zenith windscreen (standard on Exclusive) and GPS. In August 2010 is version 1.4 75hp LPG makes an appearance, to be short because it disappears in April 2011.
In January 2011, the 1.6 e-HDI 90, consumption and reduced CO2 emissions, appeared while the FAP (particulate filter) generalizes to all diesels. In January 2012, the e-HDI 110 which rears its pistons. The 1.6 HDi 90 and 110 "classic" disappear. Not for long regarding the 90 hp, which reappears in June 2012.

A few months later, in September, it is the new 3-cylinder petrol engine blocks that appear under the hood. Thus the 1.0 VTi 68 hp from the 107, just support the 1.1 60 hp that will disappear in March 2013. The 1.4 75hp him disappears with the onset of the 1.2 VTi 82, since September 2012.

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