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80 thousand 35 cars in Japan and globally
According to a report by international agency Associated Press, Nissan Motor Co is the Japanese brand with better recovery from natural disasters that affected the country in Japan in March. The results, highlighted the increase in local production and global.
In recent months, the brand increased its production by 0.8%, reaching 80 thousand 35 cars in Japan and globally, production reached 368 000 914 units. According to Nissan, this was possible thanks to a rebound in sales in the United States, China and Europe.
Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corp announced that production in May fell 54.4% to a total of 107,000 vehicles in Japan 437. Globally, however, production decreased 49.3% to 287 000 811 units.
The month of May was crucial to the Japanese brands, according to AP, most notably because they perceived the consequences of natural disasters. Honda Motor Co also registered losses of up to 53.4% in local production and 50.4% worldwide.
Launch of the hatchback version of the Chevrolet Cruze in Europe
The launch of the hatchback version of the Chevrolet Cruse in Europe has provoked expectations. This 5-door vehicle has an innovative design and is targeted to the segment most in demand worldwide.
The design includes a spoiler with integrated brake light, located in the rear window, which however does not affect the aerodynamic efficiency. The bumper has a fog light and reverses light. <7p>
However, the most striking is that the coupe will have four different engine options: 1.6-liter with 124 hp and 1.8 with 141 hp is also a version 2.0 turbo diesel engine and a 1.7-liter this.
Chevrolet has not skimped on security for this model because the car has Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, and ABS with electronic distribution. It also has 6 airbags, including front and side curtain airbags. It also has a device that warns against the use of seatbelts by passengers.
In Latin America, the car will be marketed from July and August in Chile.
DC Comics Unveils New Batmobile
No kidding! DC Comics today unveiled the new Bat mobile, the car of his famous superhero Batman for the traveling show “Batman Live” which will tour arenas and stadiums in Europe since July, with a cast of 43 actors and acrobats.
In the dream correspond to any child fan of comics and motorsport, the idea and concept design of the Bat mobile 2011 was conducted by the renowned designer Gordon Murray, who worked with McLaren at the time of Ayton Sienna and was in charge of Projected record McLaren MP4 / 4 1988 he won 15 of 16 Grinds Prix with Prost and Sienna before moving to lead McLaren Cars and participate in the design of the McLaren F1 and Mercedes SLR McLaren. According to Murray, the model is not so far from reality as the rest of the cars driven by Robin amigo partner, and may represent what will be a model in the next 20 years.
His idea was to mix both the aerodynamics of Formula 1 cars, the technology exists and could be developed, and the dummy have any comic, especially the history of Batman’s cars. And so far is not because there were people who called the concept that race at Le Mans next year, like a Bat mobile racing.