To make matters worse, the 2009 version of the Honda Civic Hybrid price has risen somewhat, which is 24,900 euros for the basic version. The only other version of 28,800 euros, which includes leather upholstery and browser. In exchange offers a fairly comprehensive standard equipment, but without metallic paint options.

In Europe no longer sold the Honda Civic sedan body except for the hybrid version (in this generation, in past it). It is a disadvantage for those who like this body, though at the Civic Hybrid gets a status differential that can recognize that is a hybrid with a single view, although it is not a specific model.

It has a 1.3 petrol engine complemented by a 95 hp electric motor of 20 HP. In Japonica have done a test of the Honda Civic Hybrid, a Toyota Prius comparison against the previous generation and a comparative analysis with the Toyota Prius III, articles that you can see all the details of this model.

With the arrival of the Honda Insight, considerably cheaper, and the new Toyota Prius, fully renovated, the Honda Civic Hybrid has been a bit outdated, but it is hoped that Honda tries to compensate with price discounts to make it competitive.

Toyota said in a statement that the recall is exclusive to the third generation Prius, which they were enrolled in the Spanish market more than 2,300 units since its launch in June 2009 until last January.

In a press conference in Tokyo, Toyoda said that details of the plan will be announced later today and will also affect the U.S., Europe and other regions, while pledged to “regain the trust of clients of the firm Japanese.

Toyota announced that models affected are the latest generation of the Prius, the sedan Sai HS250h Lexus and Prius plug-in “(with electrical outlet), all hybrid models that combine gasoline and electric motor, and share a similar braking system.

The manufacturer Japan, a world leader, said in a statement that the repairs will begin tomorrow, Wednesday in Japan, where it will be reviewed a total of 223,068 vehicles, and pledged that action to the other markets are initiated as soon as possible.

As an additional measure, Toyota discontinued sales in Japan from Sai sedan, which went on sale late last year, and HS250h Lexus luxury models and the version “plug-in Prius, which can operate most of the time in electric mode and loaded into a private house.

Sales of standard models of the third generation Prius will not be suspended because the corrections in the braking system software that coordinates the ABS has already been applied to all models that have been shipped since late January.

Toyoda appeared for the second time since the crisis worsened Toyota, which has forced to recall about 8 million vehicles worldwide for possible faults in the accelerator pedal such popular models as the Camry.

The chairman of the first car manufacturer worldwide to apologize again today to drivers, as it did last Friday, took responsibility in the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to “quality” of the manufacturer.

“I’m assuming the leadership,” English said Akio Toyoda, who pledged to work together with suppliers and distributors of vehicles in order to “restore confidence” and to state the “quality” of Toyota vehicles.

Until Feb. 1, a total of 94 complaints have been Presena to the Ministry of Transport Japan by the possible fault with the brakes of the Prius, Toyota blames a defect in software that can block the ABS.

More than a hundred claims have been presented in the U.S. for this defect that, according to the Japanese manufacturer, and was repaired in late January.

The Prius has become the flag of the bid vehicle of Toyota green technology and best-selling in recent times.

Since the third generation was released last May, the Japanese company has sold more than 300,000 Prius units in those 60 countries.

The urban transport drivers of the Toyota iQ will be much more comfortable from now. The small urban Japan opens a new gearbox type CVT (continuously variable transmission) with hydraulic torque converter to favor a softer boot, the gasoline engine 1.33. This new change that the word mark Mutative, is able to select the most appropriate way depending on the speed and the driver’s demand to try to minimize fuel costs.

The iQ 1.33 Dual VVT-i 101 hp with this change Mutative declares an average expenditure of 5.1 liters per 100 km and CO2 emissions of 120 g / km. The manual version of this same engine spends slightly less (4.8 liters per 100 km) and are also somewhat lower CO2 emissions (113 grams of CO2 per km). Mutative The box has a sport mode, for those moments that you do feel like something more sporty driving.

To qualify for this automatic transmission can be chosen only finish Shin Zan, which includes two-tone leather upholstery, cream-colored interior, door trims in the light and a lighting system for the lower compartment. This finish is evident in abroad, since in the wings we can see the logo “Zan Shin” (which means innovation in Japanese). As browser option exists TNS410 with removable screen and Tom-Tom software, which incorporates Bluetooth and USB connection.

Zan Shin’s version is available in three metallic exterior colors: Black Pearl, Electric Blue Mica and Bronze. At the same time, the rest of the range iQ debuts as standard height adjustment of the driver’s seat and, as a few new options These are detailed below.

We will have to wait for the Geneva Motor Show for more information on the new Toyota RAV4. This will not be until March 2 when the room starts expiring on 14 November.

This is an updated model that Toyota was already a restyling in 2009. Any changes in appearance and also inside the passenger compartment. Furthermore, it has also been revised range of engines.

The RAV4 is sold in the moment has a five-door body with some measures 4415 mm long, 1,815 mm wide and 1.720 mm high. Is available with front-wheel drive and AWD. There are two engines with which you can purchase one of Petrol (2.0 VVT-i Valvematic of 158 hp) and one diesel (2.2 D-4D 150 hp).

It is on sale the new Toyota Auris 2010 with two bodies of three and five doors. It is available with two petrol engines and two diesels. The former are 1.33 VVT-i with 99 hp and 1.6 VVT-i 132 hp. The latter are 1.4 D-4D 90 hp and 2.0 D-4D 126 hp. All of them are associated with a gearbox six-speed manual and only Diesel 90 hp and 132 hp gasoline can carry with them an automatic that Toyota calls ConfortDrive marches.

Will have to wait still to Auris arrives with a hybrid power train. At present, the Japanese brand has several models of its kind in Europe such as the Prius, the Insight and the CR-Z which will be marketed soon. For size and other, Auris hybrid is an alternative to the latter two.

This model is available with two bodies of three and five doors. Both have the same dimensions: 4,245 mm long, 1.760 mm wide and 1515 mm high. The previous model was characterized by a particularly spacious rear seats which is possible to remain in the 2010 model since there has been no structural changes.

With the first of which is priced at € 16,000 while the second comes out of 16.600 €, both with the most basic level of equipment. The alternatives to this model are the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Seat Leon.

The new Auris is not an entirely new model. Rather it is an updated model that became the Spanish market in 2007. The most striking changes are in the exterior, interior and equipment. One of the most striking is that the Auris is now a stop-start system on the detections.

Outside, the most striking changes are seen in the headlights, drivers or grill. There are also changes to the bumpers and fog lamps. The mirrors are now incorporated and intermittent light alloy wheels 17”have a different design.

Inside there are differences but are very noticeable. They are in the steering wheel, dashboard and handbrake lever. In addition, the boot is now less than 41 liters in the previous model. It has a capacity of 350 liters while the rear row of seats has a backup that can be killed so that this space is expanding.

The new Auris is available in four trim levels: Live, Active, Advance and TS. The latest is the most complete and can only be associated with diesel engines. All versions are standard items such as front side airbags, brake assist (BA), electric power steering (EPS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), trip computer, electric door mirrors and USB among others.

The sale of hybrid cars continues to grow across the entire planet. The constant technological evolution of hybrid models combined with a better understanding of this propulsion system by users and the growing social awareness on environmental and energy efficiency are causing a growing interest in hybrid cars worldwide.

In this scenario, Honda are in luck, and that at a time like the present to say that sales are up is like saying you won the lottery.

In all this must be qualified because we are talking about the hybrid car sector, where the Honda brand has increased its sales by 240% (January-August) compared to the same period last year.

And if we go to the accumulated, Honda can claim to be the second brand in the world that has sold more hybrid cars behind the Toyota of course. And since 1999 where he began marketing the Honda Insight, sales of Japan’s brand have been about 402,390 vehicles.

The main market for Honda’s hybrids is the United States, where the company has sold 223.00 units, followed by Europe with 33,800 registrations and Japan, where the firm has delivered 25,000 units.

In Spain, the Honda Insight has the label of the cheapest hybrid car in Spain at the moment, a detail that has driven down prices acclaimed Toyota Prius that has seen the wolf ears.

The vice president of Honda Cars in Spain Spain commented, “The growth is slow, but the progression in the wake of other European countries, is clear and unstoppable”

Honda launched in 2010 a hybrid prototype based on the CR-Z, the first hybrid sports, and in 2011 will begin marketing a hybrid version of the Jazz, and aims to have a hybrid in each of the segments between those who are.

She returned to the front of the scene today she launches into a new hex scooter electric utility assistance she has designed. It is called Cyclo cargo.

It is intended for delivery in small downtown, serving communities (waste collection, road maintenance, green spaces and urban parks), major industrial sites and marketing applications (street vending, mobile advertising).

Here are its main technical characteristics and its advantages highlighted:

it rests on a frame ultra-rigid aluminum, made in the Rhone;

He receives assistance supply, installed in the pedal: it allows to run effortlessly in the ribs (with slopes of up to 8%);

It is equipped with a Lithium-Ion Battery 3 kg;

it displays a range of 50 km (a 2nd battery allows it to have 100 km of autonomy) and a maximum speed of 25 km / h;

it has a significant safety: its loading capacity is 1.5 m3 and can contain a load of 180 kg;

It has a modern design;

shell polyethylene (produced in the Doubts) is equipped with the following equipment: two doors, bottles, empty pockets and a glove;

French law considers him a bike: well, he has access to all streets and all areas reserved for bikes (bike paths, bus lanes extended …);

He did not need to register (a simple liability insurance is required);

it requires very little maintenance.

The Cyclo cargo is assembled in Alsace Dangle Automobiles Company.

Its selling price? 6 900 euros (excluding tax). Available options: Color shell specific (+ 490 euros) Extra Battery (+ 390 euros); theft by blocking the direction (+ 200 euros).

Cyclo politain said it plans to deliver a dozen Cyclo Cargos month and it will adjust its production rate to demand.

Its sales target: about 100 copies this year and around 500 in 2011.

She takes this new scooter electric utility assistance in France this year and also plans to offer overseas.

This shows that the freight can be green and original in major French and European cities! The Cyclo cargo itself as a competitor to traditional utilities.

The objective is to reduce emissions in urban areas and reduce fuel consumption.

The French carmaker Renault is about to blow. He confirmed that a version 100% electric Renault Kanga Express will be sold in the first half of 2011.

We know for now that it receive a range of 160 km and an optimized loading volume of 3 m3. It is intended for professionals.

The market for electric utilities in the future before him!

It will be launched end 2010 in the United States, Japan and some European markets.

In Europe specifically, the order books will open next summer and the first copies will be delivered in late 2010.

Although the exact terms of marketing are still under discussion, sales should initially involve large organizations, fleet operators and private clients.

Among them we find the rental Euro car and Hertz.

Tom Smith, Chief Marketing Manager at Nissan, said: “We are studying several scenarios of marketing including the purchase of conventional battery with rental and leasing of all vehicle and battery. Whatever route is chosen, the end result – a after taking into account local incentives – will be placing on the market for a car close to other high-end segment C very competitive cost. In addition to fleets, we will aim also individuals, pioneers who understood and incorporated the benefits of zero emission vehicles. ”

Nissan LEAF will first be assembled chains of Nissan’s Oppama (Japan), with an initial annual production capacity of 50 000 units.

End 2012, it will also be built at the plant in Smyrna (USA). This will produce 150 000 copies per year at full capacity!

Nissan also plans to go later this car in Europe.

The manufacture of lithium-ion battery (type lamellar) has already started in Japan. New assembly plant will be established shortly in Smyrna, Portugal and the United Kingdom.