Smart Forspeed express awesome feature as electric cars

The giant German manufacturer, Daimler AG, today officially launched the latest photos from the smart family. Smart roadster model is named by smart forspeed concept and it will be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 event which it will take place next month.

As a cars concept themed by smart roadster brings an astonishing aura of a little car. With electric machine of "zero-emission", this concept of smart roadster forspeed is the embodiment of a promising future vehicles. Smart roadster forspeed complete the line of offerings of concept vehicles such as the concept of smart scooters and smart bike concept.

Electric engine grafted in the rear wheel of smart forspeed is capable of generating power by 40 bhp. Such power can catapult a smart forspeed up to speed 120 km / h, even more. Because there are still energy savings of 7 bhp which it can be injected through the system of overboost.

Lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 16.5 kWh have traveled distances up to 135 kms from the fully charged condition until it is exhausted. It is more awesome that charging the battery with a quick charge takes 45 minutes only through electrical socket of 220 volt.

feature of smart forspeed design fully loaded by luxurious glossy and futuristic touches. Windshield (wind deflector) is equipped by solar-cell or solar power that is able to meet electricity needs in the cabin. See also view of the front grille design which it takes the pattern of nest wasps or honeycomb, giving the humble futuristic impression.

"It is Unique and full of futuristic electric impression. Definitely, it is still showing a smart identity of previous generation," said by Steffen Kohl, Head of Design for Mercedes-Benz, in the manufacturers official website.

Simple design pushed the interior view which it reminds us of the design of a fast boat. Stand for smart phone devices in the cabin and it can be adjusted by the drivers point of view. Another Side of luxury leather comes from all over the interior, especially on the doors, steering wheel and shift knob. It is Magic Button which it can increase energy savings of 7 bhp located in the center console to become a point which it is very tempting to spend forspeed performance.

"Although it is not produced in the near future, every element of the smart forspeed will be transformed into a smart future projects," said by Dr. Annette Winkler, head of smart.

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Official Opel Insignia Heading to the USA as the Buick Regal

General Motors officially announced today that the name of Buick’s next mid-size sport sedan will be the Regal. Even though the Detroit automaker did not hand out any photos other than a cropped image of the sedan, chances are that the US-spec model will be identical to the Chinese market Buick Regal which in turn is based on the European Opel Insignia. These two models differ only in some details such as the styling of the front grille, the shape of the front fog lights and the exterior mirrors.

“The transformation of Buick began with our luxury crossover, the Buick Enclave and continued this year with the launch of the 2010 LaCrosse premium sedan,” said Susan Docherty, Buick GMC General Manager. “We’re thrilled to announce that the Regal will be the next member of the Buick family.”

GM said that even though the Regal name has been out of the market for the past six years it continues to be one of the top Buick nameplates recalled by consumers.

Before entering bankruptcy and the decision to either sell or close its Saturn business (GM recently announced the death of the brand after negotiations broke down with Penske Automotive), the Detroit automaker had planned to replace the Aura with the Insignia.

General Motors did not say when the Regal will go on sale in the States, but buyers should expect to see the sleek sedan arriving at dealerships sometime towards the end of 2010 or early 2011. Engine options will most likely include 4-cylinder turbocharged units as well as a V6.

And what’s that we hear you say about a Buick Regal GNX? Well, your guess is as good as ours, but the recent introduction of the European Opel Insignia OPC that packs an all-wheel drive system and a 325HP 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 means that a sporty GNX model is completely feasible.

The Opel Insignia is also offered in Europe as a five-door liftback and a sleek-looking station wagon called Sports Tourer, but we wouldn’t hold our breath for an American release for neither model.

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Cadillac takes BMW 3 Series as an example

Cadillac took for its new compact sedan, the BMW 3 Series as an example that you will find clearly reflected in his driving skills.

Cadillac ATS enters with a new segment. Not previously made the brand a compact sedan in the price range of around 50 grand.

The newcomer is a Cadillac therefore far more people can be reached, because the cheapest model was until now the CTS, for thick 70 grand in the price list.

The new ATS is alone in its design so original, that he was easily distinguished from the established order in the European premium sedans.

Youve got to keep those extravagant design with lots of chrome and angular shapes and sharp lines, but Audi and Mercedes seem suddenly very boring compared to this American.

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Inside it is also smart to it with a high gloss black lacquer and matte chrome accents in the leather dashboard. Pretty much all the advanced features which the German competition, the ATS also including a head-up display.

But it is especially the high-tech infotainment that attracts attention in the interior. This so-called CUE system can, if necessary, with an iPad from the backseat operate.
The ATS is also a nice compact build, sporty-looking sedan with ample seating for four adults. The trunk is less practical for anything but rectangular and the floor is not completely flat.

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During a first meeting in Germany, the ATS clear that he Autobahn and even the Nurburgring can handle. With its potent 2.0 liters petrol engine, direct and precise steering and the rate fixed character he goes indeed at the level of the German competition.

The BMW 3 Series beats he did not. The chassis is too little refined and the control would be more communicative.

The full driving impression with the Cadillac ATS can be read in Autoweek 44, as from Wednesday, October 31 in stores.

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