PHOTOS launched the first electric truck for the national market. It is called FKR 3.4 EV, it has a load capacity of 3.4 tons and an engine power that works in the range of 86 to 154 horsepower, but with high doses of torque typical of these engines. The length of the carriage is 4.9 meters for interurban use. Autonomy between 140 and 200 kilometers, depending on terrain conditions.
JETOUR is a new Chinese SUV brand that is already in full swing after being announced last September, represented by the distributor Autocom, now managed by Andrés Felipe Naranjo. The group represents JAC trucks, which is the third best-selling brand in the segment in the country and will soon offer electric units, and Karry. In addition, it provides after-sales service for Mahindra, Brilliance, Jinbei, Joylong and Kenbo. Autocom was acquired in 2015 mainly by the Eljuri group, from Ecuador.
FORD announced the arrival of a special series of the Bronco called Black Diamond 4×4, an intermediate variant of the model that sits between the Big Bend 4×4 and the top-of-the-line Wildtrak version. The engine is in charge of a unit called Ecoboost, 1.5-liter turbo, which develops 181 horsepower and 258 Nm of torque. It offers the Ford Co-Pilot360 Protect driver assistance package, and anti-collision assistant that detects the risk of colliding with pedestrians or cyclists. It is worth 183.5 million pesos.
ONE MILLION MONTHS of the units produced in the Class G at the company’s factory in Graz, Austria, throughout the 44 years of life of this particular model, enormously sought after with a waiting list that reaches two years. The G has completely unbroken lines that have stood out since 1979, which is justified by its off-road capabilities, adding to the various levels of comfort and presentation in the style of the luxury cars of the S Class.
JAGUAR AND LAND ROVER simplified its name, now it will only be JLR, while announcing its dedication to the manufacture of electrified cars only.
PRIMAX COLUMBIA has received Carbon Neutral operation certification for the fourth consecutive year. The gas retail company managed to reduce emissions by 14 percent during 2022 compared to the previous year, through reforestation actions in Vichada and Eastern Plains. In the coming months, it will launch a project of self-generation of electricity in its four terminals, representing savings of almost 35 percent and a reduction in emissions of more than 160 tons of CO2 per year. In addition, it is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 51 percent by 2030.
appointment: Alejandro Machado has assumed the presidency of the Alciautos Group, where the family takes the board management position. David Colmenares Spence, from Allianz, was re-elected as chairman of Fasecolda’s board, and Martha Lucía Pava, SBS Seguros, vice-chairman.
THE CHEVROLET BOLT, in its two versions, EV and EUV, will only be produced until December of this year, as the president of GM, Mary Barra, announced to the company’s investors. Two reasons: the plant that makes them in Detroit since 2016 will be dedicated to making electric Silverado and GMC Sierra pick-up. The other is that the Bolt uses an older battery generation that will be replaced by Ultium technology, which is already in Hummer and Cadillac Lyriq. This year they will make 70,000 units of the Bolt before shutting it down, but when the plant reopens, it will be able to produce 600,000 units a year. great growth.
INTEGRATED from Cali, was chosen as the best workshop in the EuroTaller network, which also distinguished Los Mellizos, from Medellín, and IvánCars, from Cali, and Alianza Automotora, also from Cali, after the evaluations in operation during 2022.
THE OLD MOTORCYCLES They will have their big event on August 12 and 13 at the XRP kart track in Cajicá, north of Bogota. Registration and information: www.ccmac.com.co, [email protected] and cell phone 318 708 0556.
MyChevrolet App It has been renewed to allow electric car users to monitor their battery charge and autonomy installed in their cell phones so they can plan their trips in advance.
RENAULT launched the ‘Buy Renault’ platform to bring e-commerce to new cars, accessories and spare parts in just 8 quick and easy login steps, with guaranteed car delivery within 20 days. Access to www.comprarenault.com.co (cars) and tienda.renault.com.co (spare parts and accessories).
