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Geneva Debut: 2011 Honda Accord Facelift

<center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGSy8J5MI/AAAAAAAD59U/Zl-soy8BEVE/s1600/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+1.jpg"><img height="402" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGSy8J5MI/AAAAAAAD59U/Zl-soy8BEVE/s1600/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+1.jpg" width="600" /></a></center> Honda has announced plans to introduce the facelifted 2011 Accord (Euro-spec) at the Geneva Motor Show. The refined 148 bhp 2.2 litre i-DTEC diesel engine offers improved fuel economy and emissions, coupled either to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Other changes that improve CO2 emissions and fuel economy include a host of underbody aerodynamic aids, including a larger front air dam, underfloor and a rear subframe cover. Inside there have been a few titivates going on, with dark silver panels and shiny silver grips for the handles and handbrake. New seat materials and linings appear on the ES, and both ES and EX get pretty blue footwell lights. The 2011 Honda Accord is scheduled to start arriving at European dealerships in April. <center><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGSy8J5MI/AAAAAAAD59U/Zl-soy8BEVE/s1600/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="2011 Honda Accord facelift" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566526428155602114" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGSy8J5MI/AAAAAAAD59U/Zl-soy8BEVE/s200/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+1.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGTMpbQqI/AAAAAAAD59c/oDxJcDyId8A/s1600/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="2011 Honda Accord facelift" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566526435056370338" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGTMpbQqI/AAAAAAAD59c/oDxJcDyId8A/s200/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+2.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGTMGjvvI/AAAAAAAD59k/NuKJngyvR6s/s1600/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(173, 0, 0); text-decoration: none; "><img alt="2011 Honda Accord facelift" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566526434910125810" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnVk/TUBGTMGjvvI/AAAAAAAD59k/NuKJngyvR6s/s200/2011+Euro-spec+Honda+Accord+3.jpg" style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; ; margin-top: 0pt; margin-right: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center> Press Release <div style="display: block;" class="pressrelease"> The New Honda Accord Debuts at Geneva The revised Honda Accord sedan and Tourer models will make their debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Both cars receive a host of changes with the styling, emissions, ride and handling all enhanced for 2011. Summary of Changes: <ul><li> Revised exterior styling</li><li> Detail changes to interior finishes</li><li> Improvements to emissions and economy on all engines</li><li> 138 g/km 2.2 i-DTEC introduced </li><li> Ride and handling improvements for all models</li><li> Auto High-Beam Support System and Active Cornering Lights debut on Accord</li><li> 180 PS Type S model now available across Europe with bespoke interior and exterior styling</li></ul> Exterior Design Both the sedan and Tourer have benefitted from small but noticeable changes to the head lights and bumpers to complement the changes under the skin. The head lights have been given a cleaner, crisper appearance with the previously amber indicators now in a clear finish. On top grade cars the lights are now bi-xenon and feature Active Cornering Lights to improve night time visibility. The grille has been subtly remodelled with the two central spars finished in the same chrome material as the outer grille, for a sportier look. The cooling duct and fog light recesses on all models have been re-profiled with the taper of these areas given a more aggressive line, giving the car a more planted appearance. The rear of the sedan model has been subtly enhanced with the rear lights having a light red finish for the reversing light and indicators to match that of the fog light, giving a balance to the rear styling. The exclusive styling of the sedan is rounded off with a light chrome garnish above the rear licence plate on most models and a dark chrome finish on Type S grade cars. The new exterior design cues are finished off with three new colours consisting of Alabaster Silver, Graphite Lustre and Celestial Blue Pearl added to the line up. Interior Design The exterior styling changes have been complemented by a number of subtle changes to the interior with most grades having new seat materials and door linings, changing the ambience of the cabin. Type S models have exclusive half leather, seats in a dark grey finish and a black head lining to further distinguish the top grade. The metal-look finish interior trim that covers the hand brake, gear lever surround, steering wheel garnish, door inlays, with a red background and sweeps up across the centre of the dash is now in a darker hue, to complement the new interior fabrics. The footwells of the majority of models are now illuminated blue if the headlights are on and red on Type S models. Fuel Economy and Emission Improvements The refined 2.2 litre 150 PS i-DTEC diesel engine has had internal frictional losses reduced to improve fuel economy and emissions. The result of these changes is an 9 g/km drop in CO2 emissions for the sedan with the 6-speed manual transmission and an 11 g/km reduction for the automatic variant. These internal changes have been combined with a host of underbody aerodynamic aids, including a larger front air dam, underfloor and a rear subframe cover Honda's engineers have also put effort into reducing the frictional losses in the wheels and tyres with low friction wheel bearings and reduced rolling resistance tyres. Accords equipped with Automatic transmission have also benefitted from minimised frictional losses in the gearbox and optimised ratios to improve economy and emissions. Quieter Cabin The already impressive NVH performance of the current Accord has been further improved with the adoption of higher density foam in the under bonnet and dashboard areas. The underfloor noise insulation has also been revised and teamed with additional sound deadening shields on the DPF and exhaust manifold cover of the diesel engine. The suite of noise reductions techniques is completed with a small 0.9 mm increase in the thickness of the rear window glass, improving the rear passenger experience. Chassis Engineers from Japan worked with their counterparts in Germany and the UK to further refine the dampers of the Accord Tourer and sedan for the vast range of road conditions found in Europe. Detailed refinement of the dual mode dampers has given improvement in both high speed stability for highway driving and a significant improvement in ride quality, even over poor road surfaces. Active Cornering Lights One of the most visible changes to the top of the range Accords is the addition of Active Cornering Lights, which provide enhanced illumination when the vehicle is turning. Additional lights units have been subtly integrated into the existing lights units, casting all of their light to the side of the vehicle to help the driver in low visibility conditions. The light unit on the relevant side will be illuminated when the driver activates the indicators in that direction or turns the steering wheel more than 90 degrees. When the vehicle is in reverse, both lights will be activated to give a good view to either side of the driver. High-Beam Support System Another new lighting technology for Honda is the High Beam Support system, which is fitted on vehicles with the bi-xenon headlights. This system is controlled by a CMOS camera fitted to the windscreen in the area of the driver rear view mirror. The camera detects oncoming headlights or the taillights of a vehicle in front and automatically dips the headlights onto their normal setting if they are on high-beam. This allows the driver to fully concentrate on the road conditions, without having to manually control the high-beam setting. The new Accord goes on sale across Europe from April this year. </div><div style="overflow: hidden; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"> </div>

Geneva Debut: 2011 Honda Accord Facelift

Honda has announced plans to introduce the facelifted 2011 Accord (Euro-spec) at the Geneva Motor Show. The refined 148 bhp 2.2 litre i-DTEC...

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Nissan Leaf Wins Award For European Car Of The Year

<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdgjnocATZtKkAZRTJlzrLIUHJtu56ZsKLcJ68_6KYbFa9c19w4uvZtpdD0PK7YGBIXfJg23S7uyNMF0HRzj6tBD6DH4ki8MNSJuuguoj670yb3-ZXaxNoJKaGHfsROUaT_EvOqsaUDI/s1600/leaf16.jpg"><img height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdgjnocATZtKkAZRTJlzrLIUHJtu56ZsKLcJ68_6KYbFa9c19w4uvZtpdD0PK7YGBIXfJg23S7uyNMF0HRzj6tBD6DH4ki8MNSJuuguoj670yb3-ZXaxNoJKaGHfsROUaT_EvOqsaUDI/s1600/leaf16.jpg" width="600" /></a></center> Nissan Leaf takes away the title of European Car of the Year leaving behind all other hatchbacks and saloons standing in line. Nissan Leaf is based on a high end technology base which is the major reason behind its superior performance making it the best in class option. The car is powered by a 120 bhp electric motor along with efficient lithium-ion batteries. With these strong figures, the car becomes capable of reaching the top speed of 145 kph and on one charge and can smoothly travel a distance of 175Km. The car not only considers the environment factor but also assures superior comfort to the users and that is the major reason why Nissan Leaf was able to beat top car models and grab the graceful title of European Car Of the Year. It comes with parking camera, advanced telematics, air conditioning system etc. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpSiVCrCmtOo4N8mK74Cc1LbXjRSi0qIi3iyp3R_TmDa6GG7qRaxjZgWEG57ZMXAYnF5XITH9ElzfwuZWeWhR_t71hhWzGe0hJE9u_ygsinRMyJby-JTmJBPNtMpuaV441jnLtGJka5wc/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455102697815702946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPpSiVCrCmtOo4N8mK74Cc1LbXjRSi0qIi3iyp3R_TmDa6GG7qRaxjZgWEG57ZMXAYnF5XITH9ElzfwuZWeWhR_t71hhWzGe0hJE9u_ygsinRMyJby-JTmJBPNtMpuaV441jnLtGJka5wc/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-1.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdgjnocATZtKkAZRTJlzrLIUHJtu56ZsKLcJ68_6KYbFa9c19w4uvZtpdD0PK7YGBIXfJg23S7uyNMF0HRzj6tBD6DH4ki8MNSJuuguoj670yb3-ZXaxNoJKaGHfsROUaT_EvOqsaUDI/s1600/leaf16.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472941211851265778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPdgjnocATZtKkAZRTJlzrLIUHJtu56ZsKLcJ68_6KYbFa9c19w4uvZtpdD0PK7YGBIXfJg23S7uyNMF0HRzj6tBD6DH4ki8MNSJuuguoj670yb3-ZXaxNoJKaGHfsROUaT_EvOqsaUDI/s200/leaf16.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sPQsqVvwzifRHzKaQ1RWWGfPeD6mAWD8ghQaon31vWCnr-ssVuVNH1FfvP9ARyTcdXNotOI358H0MKrAKw5QsOL-NcwNlCfR3mXBABnDsXx4NJOku0LHU-n3SCnqLlZBNenlH4wZwRPg/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf--2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; 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border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrCHpUIVw7C4PTqC_1mTrU9HcP1sZWdh9iXkBj_VpM_paB-SctgBoJAEO5gnTtr40DamBmcLPnFxHIrQLGhI5qNATGAouDhJDodHW4MRXfzpDPG8BOsWZ3NH9IPsUs8IynFueIlE2XDxC/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-7.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); text-decoration: underline; "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455101862378275666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrCHpUIVw7C4PTqC_1mTrU9HcP1sZWdh9iXkBj_VpM_paB-SctgBoJAEO5gnTtr40DamBmcLPnFxHIrQLGhI5qNATGAouDhJDodHW4MRXfzpDPG8BOsWZ3NH9IPsUs8IynFueIlE2XDxC/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-7.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0NkYi9J4f8N_zDIFMAjGQC58oylzm9RJzL3xRoCGNld6f4bvTrAXXrLFRZmB2JFySQYL00NcGfy6BS8RuQDEtQqsl3_ODnuhlbNPU5z1BKa3jSShPFt3GmCDET4mgwwhmKqzUHztU_p4/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-9.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455101664941026242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB0NkYi9J4f8N_zDIFMAjGQC58oylzm9RJzL3xRoCGNld6f4bvTrAXXrLFRZmB2JFySQYL00NcGfy6BS8RuQDEtQqsl3_ODnuhlbNPU5z1BKa3jSShPFt3GmCDET4mgwwhmKqzUHztU_p4/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-9.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_KobB54SzgsZmPhASZEvw584BTPbBG1uekJ5J5o5nVnYThBUzGPCvP9rStZuMTkLRKvwdc3Qehtu2787pIsfFG2s1Oi3KR0cSiqJ-uLB5EgLmLIDdNfl35soEmjuRPeBqUBzL0OrFTGw/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-10.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455100931296365490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_KobB54SzgsZmPhASZEvw584BTPbBG1uekJ5J5o5nVnYThBUzGPCvP9rStZuMTkLRKvwdc3Qehtu2787pIsfFG2s1Oi3KR0cSiqJ-uLB5EgLmLIDdNfl35soEmjuRPeBqUBzL0OrFTGw/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-10.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxYGYQdtGtIomEXxzEMuRlHkwTdxhmg63ZLVQuqPZtt54AxF1Sok2p89mFD7moHB-Kl68nAslVtI4JR8BixWORoTxXFf7zLHi8LEOP8CXJpuu3D18gY-_TR-zLTUpkEgFoIhyeq79Zon8/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-11.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455100669464316178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfxYGYQdtGtIomEXxzEMuRlHkwTdxhmg63ZLVQuqPZtt54AxF1Sok2p89mFD7moHB-Kl68nAslVtI4JR8BixWORoTxXFf7zLHi8LEOP8CXJpuu3D18gY-_TR-zLTUpkEgFoIhyeq79Zon8/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-11.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhephx4c6enUtUS91xwYJtXX0ro7X348KrmNXFcQITZxCRhLhygQf65m8-1HUEjy8dcI42bjxppjPvMwXZO06HV2s9v6zUOVc_kr5hjSPc2gQMWxvKey0hV7gseBuIkz_QEwNGnQQCnBybG/s1600/2011+Nissan+Leaf-12.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455100491620131938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhephx4c6enUtUS91xwYJtXX0ro7X348KrmNXFcQITZxCRhLhygQf65m8-1HUEjy8dcI42bjxppjPvMwXZO06HV2s9v6zUOVc_kr5hjSPc2gQMWxvKey0hV7gseBuIkz_QEwNGnQQCnBybG/s200/2011+Nissan+Leaf-12.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZqktYOv2DVS1nxR00O3ncq4pLp0IHJ7JoDbnNwJKy3uI8cMaWkKp6yCtfTxl6h7c4j93qviSZOUTx1t5yj5uzCfQYGuBKmyUy9B9NypTkCNX3Pxc_E9mERFrWrcAWNI_r4roq6iXz80/s1600/leaf110.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><img alt="2011 Nissan Leaf " border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472940408084999186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZqktYOv2DVS1nxR00O3ncq4pLp0IHJ7JoDbnNwJKy3uI8cMaWkKp6yCtfTxl6h7c4j93qviSZOUTx1t5yj5uzCfQYGuBKmyUy9B9NypTkCNX3Pxc_E9mERFrWrcAWNI_r4roq6iXz80/s200/leaf110.jpg" style="border-width: initial; border-color: initial; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; cursor: pointer; width: 130px; height: 86px; " /></a></center> Press Release 100% ELECTRIC NISSAN LEAF PICKS UP EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR 2011 TROPHY The trophy recognizing the revolutionary Nissan LEAF as Europe's Car of The Year 2011 was handed over to Nissan Motor Co.'s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn in a special ceremony at the Pavillion Gabriel in Paris. To win the award, the 58 CoTY members - leading motoring journalists from 23 European countries - placed Nissan LEAF ahead of six conventional new cars on the shortlist. It is the first time in CoTY's 48-year history that the annual award has been won by an electric vehicle. "I am convinced that we will see other electric cars named Car of the Year in the future. But when we do, we must always remember that only one can be the first. And that is why Nissan LEAF Car of the Year 2011 is - and will remain - so very special," said Håkan Matson, president of the CoTY jury, speaking at the ceremony. "It is a great honor for Nissan LEAF to be recognized as the European Car of the Year - the first all-electric car to receive this distinction. Like previous Car of the Year winners, Nissan LEAF is an appealing, competitive car, with no compromise on style, features, safety, performance or handling. Yet it stands apart as an innovative car that reflects a clear vision of the future of transportation - a vision of sustainable mobility," said Ghosn after receiving the trophy. Nissan LEAF is powered by an in-house developed compact electric motor and inverter in the front of the car driving the front wheels. The AC motor develops 80 kW of power and 280 Nm of torque, enough for a maximum speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). The electric motor is powered by an advanced laminated lithium-ion battery with a power output of more than 90 kW. Developed by the Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC), a joint venture between Nissan and electronics giant NEC Corp., the breakthrough battery has the capacity to store twice as much energy as the previous generation battery. The zero-emission car is fully equipped with features such as regenerating braking, air conditioning, satellite navigation and a parking camera. Innovative smart phone connectivity will allow an owner to heat or cool the interior of the car remotely via a mobile phone. The single option is a solar panel mounted in the rear spoiler. Pre-orders for Nissan LEAF have reached more than 27,000 units globally. The zero-emission car is currently built in Japan, but will also be manufactured in the United States and United Kingdom when new manufacturing facilities there open in late 2012 and early 2013 respectively. Deliveries to individual customers in Japan and the US began in December. In Europe, deliveries will start shortly to Portugal, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands followed by more markets later in the year. The Renault-Nissan Alliance aims to be a global leader in zero-emission mobility and is taking a comprehensive approach encompassing both the product and the infrastructure required to support the mass marketing of electric vehicles. To date, the Alliance has entered into more than 90 partnerships with governments, municipal authorities and companies worldwide to prepare the markets and infrastructure for the successful adoption of electric vehicles. * The current version of the coveted marble trophy, introduced in 2004, was created by Emmanuel Zurini, a French artist famous for his automotive sculptures. Zurini was a leading Grand Prix photographer in the 1960s before turning to sculpture in 1975. It is the third specially created trophy in the history of the Award. Nissan has won the CoTY award before. In 1993, the Micra became the first Japanese-badged car to win the accolade and started Europe's love affair with the little car that continues today with the recent launch of the latest generation Micra in late 2010.

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<center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNtH80QdAMKEiKzKW7dl-8of_VBHApasyW5LiH3RJnt9tZ4hHG7-3tmA7AQUXzqQLrf_p67Z5hIyjQPcLv9i70inFDGayLPq83GgkmGIYyRVrk7qs_SBMSwFyFX6BDB2Z4rRyu6p57C8/s1600/FALKEN-Porsche-997-GT3-R-1.jpg"><img height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNtH80QdAMKEiKzKW7dl-8of_VBHApasyW5LiH3RJnt9tZ4hHG7-3tmA7AQUXzqQLrf_p67Z5hIyjQPcLv9i70inFDGayLPq83GgkmGIYyRVrk7qs_SBMSwFyFX6BDB2Z4rRyu6p57C8/s1600/FALKEN-Porsche-997-GT3-R-1.jpg" width="600" /></a></center> FALKEN Motorsports selects Porsche 911 GT3 R for 2011 Nürburgring 24 Hour Long time participant in the Nürburgring 24 Hour race, FALKEN Motorsport Team, has signalled its intent for this year’s event (June 25th-26th) with the decision to run a highly competitive GT3 R specification Porsche 911. <center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNtH80QdAMKEiKzKW7dl-8of_VBHApasyW5LiH3RJnt9tZ4hHG7-3tmA7AQUXzqQLrf_p67Z5hIyjQPcLv9i70inFDGayLPq83GgkmGIYyRVrk7qs_SBMSwFyFX6BDB2Z4rRyu6p57C8/s1600/FALKEN-Porsche-997-GT3-R-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="FALKEN Porsche 997 GT3 R" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5565766146320679490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNtH80QdAMKEiKzKW7dl-8of_VBHApasyW5LiH3RJnt9tZ4hHG7-3tmA7AQUXzqQLrf_p67Z5hIyjQPcLv9i70inFDGayLPq83GgkmGIYyRVrk7qs_SBMSwFyFX6BDB2Z4rRyu6p57C8/s200/FALKEN-Porsche-997-GT3-R-1.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 130px; height: 88px;" /></a></center> The high performance tyre manufacturer’s decision to switch to the competitive Porsche follows a successful history of campaigning Japanese sports cars in the ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race and ties in with increasing activity of the brand in the region. “With FALKEN High Performance Tyres and Porsche, two premium motorsport brands are coming together. This comes at a time when we are increasing our commitment in Europe, with an intention to expand further,” says FALKEN’s Marketing Director, Satoru Ushida. Drivers for the 2011 race, an assault that will be used to develop the next generation of FALKEN tyres, are still to be announced but in line with the team’s preparations, the selection is likely to focus on those with extensive Nürburgring experience. “It is our aim to improve our race results from the past. Last year we achieved 12th place overall and 3rd place in the SP7 class and put our performance to the test at the highest level,” adds Ushida. The 2011 race will take place on the unique Nordschleife on June 25th-26th. With 33 left-hand and 40 right-hand curves, the famous strip of asphalt snakes through the hilly Eifel landscape. In the 2010 Long-Distance Championship (VLN) held at the track, nine out of the ten races were won by the Porsche 911 GT3 R. About the Porsche 911 GT3 R: The 911 GT3 R is powered by a six-cylinder, naturally-aspirated boxer engine with four litres of displacement, which generates 480 horsepower (353 kW) at 7,250 rpm. Through a six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox, the power is transmitted to the rear axle. Traction control, the electronically controlled double de-clutching function and a specially tuned racing ABS make the 911 GT3 R a highly competitive vehicle. Wheels: Front axle: One-piece, forged, lightweight alloy wheels (11J x 18 ET 35) and 290/660R18 tyres. Rear axle: One-piece, forged, lightweight alloy wheels (13J x 18 ET 12.5) and 330/710R18 tyres. About the ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race: The ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race at the Nürburgring has been held on the approximately 25km long combination of the Nordschleife and Grand-Prix track since 1970. The long lap length makes a field of more than two hundred vehicles possible, which are driven by up to approximately 700 drivers. Due to the large starting field and more than 200,000 fans that line the track, the race is regarded by some as the largest motorsports event in the world. In 2011, it will be held from the 23rd to 26th June.

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