Jaguar is preparing to leap

Indian group Tata Motors, which bought three years ago, Jaguar and Land Rover for $ 2.3 billion, the Ford company has finally decided on their plans for  legendary British brands. During five years in their development will invest U.S. $ 8.2 billion main task - to catch up in quality and prestige of the leader in the "suites". It is clear that we are talking about the German Troika, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Money to be invested in three plants in UK, as well as a new factory in China. Also know that will be built and its own engine plant, because they have so far purchased from Ford. New technologies for Jaguar and Land Rover will be developed in a close collaboration with the company<>, one of the leaders in the development of "Formula 1";       Among other things, we know that should appear and new models of cars. In particular Jaguar plans to release a wagon based on the X-Type, as well as hatchbacks, two-and four-compartment, open convertibles and SUVs, which will open new lines of models.

Chrysler will release a hybrid by 2013

The American group Chrysler, a strategic partner which this year became the FIAT, preparing the production version of its last year's concept car 200C EV. The emergence of new models on the market is expected by 2013.

The new sedan expected to share the platform with promising models of Lancia. Chrysler 200C will be equipped with a hybrid power plant with total capacity of 268 hp, consisting of gasoline and electric motors and lithium-ion batteries. Cruising on a single battery charge is expected to more than 60 km, and using a petrol engine - about 640 km. The hybrid will be able to develop a maximum speed of 190 km / h, and the first "hundred" change it for 7 seconds.

The car will receive multimedia system uConnect, as well as all the most modern security system. It is reported that the U.S. market price of cars will be around 35 thousand dollars.