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Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima. This is Nissan’s latest technology, built to unlock the pure joy of driving. It isn’t just a sedan. With the world’s first variable compression turbo engine. And Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ that helps you respond to the world around you in real-time.

With the groundbreaking ProPILOT Assist, your Altima takes care of the little things – like helping keep you centered in your lane, and following the car ahead at a preset distance. It can even bring your Altima to a full stop based on the highway traffic flow, and can bring you back up to speed when traffic starts moving again.

Nissan Intelligent Mobility™ is changing how you move forever with technology that makes you feel more connected, confident, and excited. As part of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, Nissan Safety Shield 360 includes features that help you see more, sense more. It and can give you an assist when you need it.

Four cameras make parking easy with a virtual composite 360° bird’s-eye view of your Altima. You can select from split-screen close-ups of the front, rear, and curbside views for a better look. It also gives you an on-screen heads-up when it detects moving objects near your vehicle.

Altima gives you peace of mind you never thought you could get from a sedan. Intelligent All-Wheel Drive continuously monitors road conditions, and responds in an instant, sending power to the wheels that need it most.

The Nissan Altima has a 2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). This engine produces 188 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque. The optional turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes 248 hp. While Nissan touts the innovative variable-compression technology, only the 2.5-liter engine can be had with all-wheel drive.

This is tech that changes every part of your drive. This is tech that moves.

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Audi e-tron GT

The Audi e-tron GT is a bold-looking electric car. It is expected to be a response to the Porsche Taycan. The production version has not been revealed yet. Some of its eccentricities are expected to be dialed back. The Audi e-tron GT will be introduced in 2021.

Audi plans to simultaneously present the production e-tron GT and its more powerful derivative GT RS. It’s no secret that both electric-powered Audi’s are based precisely on Taycan’s J1 platform with which they largely share proportions as well.

With similar dimensions to the Taycan, including its 114.2-inch wheelbase, the GT’s interior passenger space should be similar. Luggage can be stored in either the front trunk that boasts 4 cubic feet of volume or in the 16 cubes of space behind the rear seats.

Wide and low, the e-tron GT will fill the space between Audi’s A5 Sportback and A7 Sportback with its measurements. Batteries with a capacity of 90 kWh should provide it with at least 400 kilometers of autonomy, and the charging system (800V) will provide 80 percent of the battery capacity in just 20 minutes.

The e-tron GT looks unique and stands out on the street. This includes two separate electric motors that produce a combined 590 horsepower and provide all-wheel drive. In typical Audi fashion, the Quattro system can distribute power to individual wheels for sharper handling and improved traction. The company claims the e-tron GT will be able to hit 60 mph in about 3.5 seconds. A complex cooling method means its battery pack can handle repeated runs without compromising acceleration.

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Volvo XC100

Volvo is preparing a new flagship SUV to replace the XC90. The new SUV from Volvo will carry the XC100 designation. It will be a direct rival to the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS. This model is expected in 2021.

The new model is being developed under the code name V616. Number 6 marks the prototype as the largest model in Volvo’s offering. Number 1 means it is the first generation of vehicles, and the second “six” is an abbreviation for SUV body.

Volvo is developing a new version of the large car platform called SPA2. The current SPA platform is used for the 60 and 90 models. It is not suitable for larger models than the current XC90. The SPA2 platform will be intended for cars up to 5.5 meters long, and Polestar’s third model, a large all-electric SUV, will use it in the future.

The XC100 will be 30mm longer than the current XC90 and slightly longer even than the BMW X7. Its length will be 5.2 meters, and the wheelbase and rear suspension will be extended. The XC100 will have more legroom in the second and third rows of seats and in the boot.

The XC100 is likely to feature a mixture of higher-end powertrains from the manufacturer’s line-up, with entry-level editions using a high-powered petrol-based mild-hybrid set-up. The alternatives will be plug-in hybrid and fully electric propulsion.

The new flagship SUV has been made possible not only by buyer trends in key markets, including the United States and China, but also by Volvo’s improved brand strength.

Volvo’s CEO confirmed that the next 40-series model will make its debut in 2021. He said: “Next year there will be another 40-series Volvo, which will also be electric. So we will have electric cars to support our ambition to sell half of our cars as all-electric five years from now.”

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