Tesla Model S Starts with the Highest Priced
Tesla Motors Inc., is an electric carmaker which is the son of Daimler AG and Toyota Motor Corp. They are saying that the first 1,000 units of their electric Model S sedan will be produced next year as the most expensive version. There are around 5,000 units to be made at their factory at Fremont, California, in 2012.
This first model is the ‘Signature Series’ which is able to run for 300 miles with a single full charge. The price will be $ 77,400, not including the federal tax credit. Some analysts said that this is a great step to start with the one who will give you the highest revenue. Beside that, if you think this is your premium product, it will be better to start from the highest priced than from way down version.
Tesla was recently reported that their loss was widened from $ 23.2 million last year into $ 51.4 million last month because they are increasing their investment for the Model S. Tesla’s vice president of sales, George Blankenship, promised that this new model will bring a unique badging and an extended option. The base level of Tesla Model S will run 160 miles per charge for $ 57,400, while the one which is capable of 230 miles will be $ 67,400.
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Alfa Romeo Will be Sold in Mexico
Joseph ChamaSrour, the president of Chrysler de Mexico SA said that there will be three Alfa Romeo models will be coming to Mexico. Unfortunately, he is not telling on where they would be made. He said that the Alfa Romeo will be going on sale in Mexico between June or July, and starting with the Mito, Giulietta, and then the 159.
Moreover, Marchionne also said that the Alfa Romeo 4C concept which was introduced at Geneva Motor Show last week will also coming to Mexico. Actually, Chrysler’s sales in Mexico has already rose for 11 percent last month, followed by 12 percent increase in global market, and 13 percent increase for the U.S. Fiat is also planning to unveiled their four door model in North America for 2013, according to the head of the brand of Chrysler, Laura Soave.
Marchionne said that Chrysler won’t increase their incentives in U.S. According to Autodata Corp, they were reducing their marketing promotions in February for 14 percent into $ 3,052 per unit, while the industry average for February was $ 2,578. Marchionne also indicating that Chrysler will bring the hybrid version on their 300 sedan at next year’s Detroit auto show.
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Fiat Will Work On Their Second Model in Mexico
The CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, Sergio Marchionne, confirmed that Fiat is trying to build the second model of Fiat S.p.A model at their factory which is located in Mexico. Marchionne was said it in Mexico City in a celebration of the beginning of the production of Fiat 500 at Chrysler’s Toluca plant. However, he is not saying what is the second model or will it be made on that factory. Toluca is said to be also creating the Fiat 500 in electric.
Some of the small cars which were created there will then export to China. Marchionne said that he h as to choose on what he will do to the plant. It seems that they will bring a more versatile architecture and give them an opportunity to bring something more, but again, nothing has been decided. They also try to sell the second Fiat model in North America, and to introduce the Alfa Romeo to Mexico in three or four options.
Chrysler is exploring it using their Saltillo plant in Mexico to build their commercial vehicles. They already talk to the local government about it. However, it is still too early to decide on what is needed to bring the commercial vehicles to Mexico.
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Hennessey Introducing the New Camaro HPE600 Convertible
If by some reason you think that Chevrolet Camaro Convertible SS was not bringing some stuffs that you want (which is almost impossible), you might want to try this Hennessey. That Texas Tuner firm has unveiled their very first example of the HPE600 Camaro Convertible, officially with a glazing 602 horsepower. Yes, that 172 ponies difference from the currently most powerful production version is coming from TVS2300 supercharger and some other changes for the V8 to have a better move.
As you may expect for Hennessey, they were also turning their attention to do something to the vehicle’s suspension. For the buyers which want this car with muscle on top may expect to find a better suspension: KW adjustable coilover suspension, as well as the wider 20 inch wheels in a super sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
Hennessey claims that this car is able to bring the driver from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 3.9 seconds, while finishing the track of a quarter mile in 12 seconds with 118 mph. Yes, it is an impressive speed. You can check the video here.
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Play RS3 iPad Racer for an Audi A3
Gameloft was recently join with Audi in order to launch together a free app for the i-devices that will pits the players to compete with each other to have a chance to win the brand new Audi A3 Sportback as you can see in the picture above. Yes, this is a free app for either iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. In short, this app is actually a short demo for Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, which is also coming from Gameloft. It is a driving game which is available from the Apple App Store as a free download.
How to win it? The players only have to compete in a career mode which contained three races in it including two regular races and one elimination round. Those races will be taken on only two tracks. They are in Tokyo and another one was in Bahamas.
In order to participate in the final round, you must do a three lap time trial at the Bahamas circuit. After that, the participants should post their times online, and then the fastest participant in this contest will get a brand new 2011 Audi A3 Sportback Quattro model. Yes, it is that simple. So if you think you were fast enough in this game, just try it!
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