Shanghai 2011: World premiere for Subaru XV Concept

Subaru celebrated at the Auto Shanghai 2011, the world premiere of its Concept XV. In "Electro Yellow Green submerged crossover has the typical hexagon grille and hawk eyes in the front. The lateral line is marked by strong contoured wheel arches and short overhangs. On the mirrors only 4.45 meters long avoided, but 1.80 high five-door completely.

Instead, Subaru is the camera-based Eye Sight "system in the rear area monitoring are used. The XV Concept is based on two-color 19-inch alloy rims on the tires in size 245/45 R 19 are raised. In the entire surface of a glass roof covers the interior XV Concept offers thanks to 2635 mm wheelbase up to five people to silvery-white leather seats.

Shanghai 2011: At Toyota, electric mobility in the center

The performance of Toyota at Auto Shanghai 2011 (to 28 April 2011) is a symbol of electric vehicles. At the center are the FT-EV II, which is ideal thanks to its electric drive and compact dimensions for use in large cities and urban areas like the Chinese metropolis. The FT-EV II is based on the Toyota iQ city car and has a powerful electric motor with 47 kW / 64 hp.

The lithium ion battery provides a range of up to 105 kilometers and can be recharged from ordinary household outlets and fast charge on specific ports. In this way, the discharged battery in just 15 minutes to 80 percent of their capacity to be recharged. There are also an electric version of the RAV4 compact SUV.

Shanghai 2011: Volvo shows extra-long Concept Universe

BClick the Shanghai Auto Show 2011 (20 - April 28) presents the Volvo Car Corporation, the extravagant vehicle study, Concept Universe. It is an impressive luxury sedan, which shows a new Volvo design language, at the same time, however, the elegant lines considered classic Volvo models. / B The study Concept Universe was created under the proviso to meet the highest standards of design, comfort and luxury .