Sunday, July 31, 2011

Novo Honda CR-V se envolve em acidente nos Estados Unidos

Novo Honda CR-V se envolve em acidente nos Estados Unidos

Modelo de testes camuflado bate em carro de blogueira, que registrou a a��o




Foto: reprodu��o/NotCot
Honda CR-V disfar�ado bate em Los Angeles
O blog NotCot da designer Jean Aw nunca teve tantos acessos. A norte-americana residente de Los Angeles se envolveu, no �ltimo domingo (24), em um acidente com um carro curioso. O blogueiro, que relata em sua p�gina ter sido fechado no tr�nsito pela tal ve�culo, acabou abalroando em cheio a lateral do novo Honda CR-V com camuflagem, que rodava em testes.
Aw afirma em sua p�gina que foi pega de surpresa pelo Honda camuflado. O motorista da �mula� de testes tamb�m n�o teve muita sorte. Mesmo com o acionamento do airbag lateral, o condutor deixou o local de ambul�ncia. Jean s� machucou o bra�o.


J� o carro da designer, ironicamente um Toyota 4Runner, teve perda total, segundo relato no site. A blogueira tamb�m postou a c�pia do boletim de ocorr�ncia do acidente, no qual o modelo da Honda � apresentado com o nome �40R BLK�.
Honda CR-V 2012
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A nova linha do CR-V ser� destacada pelo aumento da parte traseira. A frente tamb�m mudar� bastante
CR-V 2012
O crossover da Honda anda em baixa nos Estados Unidos, por isso os japoneses preparam uma reformula��o para o modelo, tanto visual como mec�nica. Pelas imagens do flagra nota-se o pronunciamento da parte superior na traseira, que deixou o carro maior. A parte frontal tamb�m deve mudar bastante, dada a pesada camuflagem que o novo CR-V leva nos testes.
Com fama de �beberr�o� nos EUA, o CR-V tamb�m deve melhorar no quesito efici�ncia. As publica��es locais falam sobre a Honda equipar o ve�culo com novos sistemas de alimenta��o, mas nada ainda � oficial. O lan�amento do carro � esperado para novembro, no Sal�o de Los Angeles, justamente onde o modelo de testes se acidentou.
Mas n�o espere pelo novo CR-V no Brasil t�o cedo. A mudan�a primeiro acontecer� no mercado dos EUA, que divide a produ��o do modelo com mais uma f�brica da Honda no Jap�o. O modelo � venda por aqui vem da f�brica da Honda no M�xico, que precisaria ainda de adapta��es no maquin�rio para produzir o carro reformulado.

Fonte: iG carros

2012 Hyundai Veloster Reviews


2012 Hyundai Veloster Reviews--With an exterior design inspired by a high-performance sport bike, the new 2012 Hyundai Veloster is a sporty coupe that delivers an impressive 40 mpg and the same functionality as any hatchback coupe out there.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is powered by an all-new Gamma 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, the smallest Hyundai engine to use Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI). Delivering an impressive 138 HP, the engine is mated to a standard six-speed manual transmission or an all-new, six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Inspired by a high-performance sport bike, the Hyundai Veloster features distinctive black A-pillars that give the glass a motorcycle helmet visor appearance, an aggressive signature hexagonal front grille, hood scoop detailing, and unique Hyundai-signature LED position lights. The rear gets dual centered chrome exhaust tips and a black lower fascia that complements the assertive front fascia. Hyundai also offers a sport-tuned electric power steering that adjusts instantly to changing driving conditions while improving fuel economy over a conventional steering system.

The Mini Cooper is powered by a 1.6 liter engine that delivers 121 HP. Priced from $18,275, the Scion tC is powered by a 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with dual VVT-i that generates 180 HP.
The Hyundai Veloster is pitched at the same people who buy the Fiat 500, Mini, Honda CR-Z and perhaps even VW Golf.

Drive goes to the front wheels via either a six-speed manual or the optional six auto slots of Hyundai’s first dual-clutch transmission (with steering wheel shift paddles) which the company says is as fuel-efficient as the manual, claiming 5.9L/100km.

With stability control, six airbags and ABS with brake assist and brakeforce distribution, Hyundai hopes to get a five-star result when the Hyundai Veloster undergoes crash tests.

The engine is happy to hit high revs, but there’s no hot snarl from the squared off twin-exhaust tips, and it responds smoothly rather than snappily.

The 2012 Hyundai Veloster is an all-new hatchback model.If you've been pining for a sporty-looking hatchback that is still passenger-friendly, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster may be just what you've been waiting for. Unlike the small access-style door found on the Mini Cooper Clubman, the Hyundai Veloster third door is a normal, front-hinged door; the exterior door release has been disguised to help keep the coupe look intact.

The front-wheel-drive Hyundai Veloster will be powered by a 1.6-liter direct-injected inline-4 that's good for 138 horsepower. Hyundai is projecting a 40 mpg highway rating.