2012 Dacia Dokker New Model

Dacia Dokker is a five-seat crew van or a commercial van with only two seats for mixed private and professional use. They will go on sale initially in Morocco this June 2012, and then in the models’ other Mediterranean and European markets at the end of the summer 2012. The Renault Group's low-cost Dacia brand used this week's 2012 Casablanca Motor Show in Morocco to unveil yet another new model called the Dokker, which will be offered in five-seater passenger minivan and commercial van variants. Scroll down for the full details 2012 Dacia Dokker.

2012 Dacia Dokker Interior

The dashboard and controls are taken straight from the Lodgy and a height-adjustable seat and steering column are standard features. Numerous storage bins are provided for all those bits and pieces that accumulate in a working van.

2012 Dacia Dokker Exterior

Dokker is slightly longer and narrower than a Kangoo Van, but its load area is bigger with a maximum load length of 1,901mm and 1,130mm between the wheel boxes. Load volume is 3.3m3, expandable to 3.9m3 when the passenger seat is removed courtesy of the Easy Seat, hinged mesh bulkhead option.

Dokker 2012 news 3 Asymmetrical rear doors are fitted and a single sliding offside door is provided as standard. Maximum payload is quoted as 750kg and thanks to a gross vehicle weight of 1,959kg, Dokker would be privy to the same national speed limits as passenger cars in the UK.

2012 Dacia Dokker Engine

Depending on market, Dacia Dokker and Dokker Van are available with a choice of four powerplants: the brand new 1.2 TCe 115 and existing 1.6 MPI 85 petrol engines, plus the 1.5 dCi 75hp and 90hp diesel engines. Both diesel engines qualify for the Dacia eco² signature thanks to fuel consumption of just 4.5 litres/100km and CO2 emissions of 118g/km.

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Honda Released: 2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan

Proof that Honda still has the engineering chops when it focuses its efforts, Honda released the specs and photos for its 2014 Accord Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid. We liked the instrument design, power displays, and energy usage graphics that have been added to the redesigned 2013 Accord.   Honda also gets points for fitting a 6.6-kilowatt charger as standard, twice as fast as the 2012 Leaf's 3.3-kW unit. delivering both impressive performance and fuel economy, exceptional cabin space but also the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles.

Charging the Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid takes less than three hours using a standard 120-volt household electrical outlet, and in less than one hour using a 240-volt  charger. Of course, like most EVs, the plug-in Accord comes with a free HondaLink EV smartphone application that allows owners to easily monitor the charging state.

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Interior

From the driver’s seat the plug-in version isn’t dramatically different from the rest of the new Accord lineup, which is a good thing for family sedan buyers who aren’t looking to make a dramatic change.

The seats are made of a special bio fabric with a reduced impact on the environment, while a new gauge cluster sits just behind the steering wheel. On the left side can be found the typical power gauge, displaying how much power is being used or how much energy is being recharged. On the right side are separate displays for the fuel gauge and for the battery life gauge. A central speedometer also includes a multi-information screen including numerous energy-flow graphics.

2014 Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan Engine

You can't feel this "series hybrid" powertrain mode from behind the wheel, but Honda says there are certain driving conditions where it's more efficient to run the car solely with the 124-kilowatt (166-horsepower) electric traction motor than to use both engine and electric torque together.

The Earth Dreams technology used on the Accord PHEV includes an i-VTEC 2.0-liter 4-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine coupled with a two-motor hybrid drive system. The hybrid system features a 124-kW electric motor powered by a 6.7-kWh Li-Ion battery pack. The gasoline engine produces a maximum 137 horsepower (hp) at 6200 rpm. In conjunction with the two-motor hybrid-drive system, the total power output peaks at 196 hp, which surpasses the Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, Chevrolet Volt and projected output of the Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid. The EarthDreams engine horsepower alone surpasses the total gas-electric output of the Prius Plug-In Hybrid.

Fuel efficiency for the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid is expected to exceed 100 MPG-e, and it’s also expected to receive an Enhanced AT-PZEV rating from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid sedan has been unveiled and will join the model lineup in early 2013 and will also be followed up by a conventional hybrid version in the summer of 2013. Sumber: Honda

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First Look: 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum Unveiled [Pictures]

"The F-Series Super Duty Platinum is the latest expression of Built Ford Tough truck luxury," said Brian Rathsburg. Ford has officially served up the details on the upcoming 2013 F-Series Super Duty with the Blue Oval introducing the 2013 F-Series Super Duty, with the main novelty being the introduction of a Platinum premium model. The new Super Duty Platinum joins the Lariat and the King Ranch models at the top of Ford's Super Duty range as "the ultimate in truck luxury,". The Super Duty Platinum will be available initially only as a crew cab, and can be ordered with either the 6.7-liter PowerStroke diesel or 6.2-liter gasoline V8. The 2013 Super Duty Platinum will be available later this year on the F-250, F-350 and F-450. Pricing for the 2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum Series will be announced closer to its on-sale date.

2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum Exterior

Smattering of chrome trim work sets the 2013 F-Series Super Duty Platinum apart from the rest of the trucks on the job site. Chrome door handles, mirror caps and running boards all add a bit of splash, as do the sizable 20-inch wheels that are newly designed for 2013.

The boxside on both sides of the truck sports the “Platinum” name in chrome letters and the tailgate is trimmed with a satin chrome appliqué, similar to the one used on the F-150 Platinum. Twenty-inch polished-aluminum wheels with painted black inserts round out the stunning exterior design of the Super Duty Platinum.

2013 Ford F-Series Super Duty Platinum Interior

As for the interior, this offers a leather finish, wooden trimming, and quite a few gadgets, such as two USB ports and an SD card slot. The list of goodies includes a MyFord Touch telematic system that comes with a satellite navigation system and an 8-inch touch screen display, a rear view camera, as well as a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat.

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Official: 2013 Aston Martin AM310 Vanquish Revealed

Aston Martin has just unveiled the all-new 2013 AM 310 Vanquish. With each significant new vehicle introduction, the architecture is now entering gen four. The new Vanquish replaces the DBS, which replaced the first-generation Vanquish. That car was launched in 2001 as the brand's top of the line model a rare and expensive. Aston Martin executives get philosophical when they describe the development process of the new Vanquish and its underpinnings. And now it is officially Revealed with complete specifications and Pictures.

The redesigned Vanquish has almost 75% of new parts installed, with a more roomy interior and some more serious tweaks which you will like for sure about this production version of Aston Martin. The next generation VH architecture is applied on this AM310 Vanquish, and each body panel is made out of carbon fiber while body shell rigidity is improved by 25%.

2013 Aston Martin AM 310 Vanquish Interior

The interior of the car is quite comfortable and roomy as mentioned earlier it has 140% more space than previous Vanquish with increased legroom upto 37mm, shoulder room 25mm, elbow room 87mm & knee room 50mm while moving the dash panel 20mm forward. Also the weaved pattern on carbon fiber surfaces are so selected that they give a smooth and consistent looking surface.

Maybe it looks like the car is influenced from Aston Martin 0ne-77 as you seem to notice the waist of the car whic has those elongated side strakes and also the LED rear light blades which were there in One-77. But on the whole this Aston Martin Does have it’s own unique outlook and a well distinguished body frame which is characteristic property of Aston Martins. 

The 2013 Aston Martin AM310 Vanquish goes on sale in Europe late this year and in the U.S. in the first quarter of 2013 as a 2014 model for a cool $279,995 to start.

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Supercharged: 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Just like the standard Range Rover, the Sport model will be all about the reduction of weight. For that, Land Rover is paying extra attention to the materials used to construct the vehicle. Capability and value, and we can safely proclaim the Sport to be the most engaging vehicle in Range Rover’s current lineup. We'll be seeing the 2013 Range Rover in person later this year, and North American deliveries are expected to start in December. Scroll down for the full details 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Interior

Land Rover has added 4.7 inches of rear legroom to the 2013 Range Rover – a good thing, since our one gripe with the vehicle has always been its unusually cramped rear quarters. The automaker is also offering a two-place rear seat package for "the ultimate in personalized rear-seat luxury." Up front, there's a redesigned center stack and IP, and the whole thing looks substantially more modern than the current Range Rover. 

2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Engine

An outstanding Range Rover Sport engine line-up remains unchanged for 2013. The 3.0-litre EU5 diesels match effortless performance with high efficiency. The 256PS has a maximum torque of 600Nm and CO2 emissions of 230g/km whilst the 211PS provides 520Nm and 224g/km. The 245PS 3.0-litre with 6-speed transmission is fitted in markets where EU4 emissions regulations remain in force.

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