Nissan unveils new NV 400 van for Europe

Nissan has announced it will launch a new heavy van NV 400 in Europe. They seek to attract customers with this new minivan model, which includes quality components at an affordable cost.

Nissan provided the NV 400 with new grille, front bumper, integrated daytime running lights and a framework for race car improved. The van was developed in collaboration with the manufacturer Renault Premium and premium shows like fat.

The NV 400 will be released by Nissan in many different versions so that customers can choose the model that suits their needs. These models differ in the space cargo volume, height, length of car and also the wheelbase. Nissan NV is likely to offer the 400 as a headboard, box rails, crew van, combi, and even a van.

Under the hood, the 2.3-liter turbo diesel engine can generate an output of 100 125 and 150 horsepower depending on model. The NV 400 is a very fuel efficient car and went to Euro 5 standards for emissions for cars. The car was designed to effectively reduce operating costs and requires a major repair at an interval of two years. It has a GPS navigation system as well.

The vice president of Nissan light commercial vehicles unit sales (LCV), Sergio Alcaraz said the NV400 was built to help gain control of the Nissan truck segment of the market LCV van. The NV400 is supposed to be a replacement for the model Interstar and can be used for a variety of purposes.

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2011 SEMA: Chevrolet Camaro COPO concept

At the 2011 SEMA Show, Chevrolet has introduced the Camaro COPO concept, a concept reflecting the past.

Built to comply with the NHRA Stock Eliminator drag racing, the model has a cowl-induction hood, a chromoly roll cage, a pair of bucket seats, a race-spec interior and Auto Meter gauges. There's also a coilover front suspension, a solid rear axle and unique wheels with rear radial racing slicks.

Engine options include: a supercharged 5.3-liter 327 lump or a naturally-aspirated 7.0-liter 427. The engine can be paired to a 2-speed automatic, a 3-speed automatic or a 5-speed manual.

“The COPO Camaro is proof of what a Chevrolet Stock Eliminator entry cold look like”, said GM vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports Jim Campbell. Moreover, he revealed that it will make it past the concept stage, since “Chevrolet intends to homologate the Camaro for sportsman drag racing.”