2011 MERCEDES BENZ B-CLASS BC301Z HATCHBACK
Recently BAIC (Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp.) claims the design of Mercedes-Benz B-Class for its new BC301Z five-door hatchback and to a lesser extent, the BC302Z sedan. The styling similarities are not only concentrated on the outside with the profile line, V-shaped grille, headlamp and bumper designs, but are continued inside with the dashboard.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class BC301Z hatchback will be offered in China with a choice of two Mitsubishi-sourced gasoline engines, a 1.3-liter unit linked to a five-speed manual and a 1.5-liter powerplant hooked up to a CVT. The five-door model will be followed next year by a four-door sedan (BC302Z) and station wagon (BC303Z) variant.
2011 WHEEGO WHIP LIFE
Wheego Whip LiFe wheeled out its highway-capable electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in November. Wheego’s electric is one step closer to landing in the driveways of reservation holders. With a price of $32,995 – or, only $25,495 after a $7,500 tax credit – the LiFe is a relatively cheap battery-powered ride and, now that it’s EPA-certified.
Wheego Whip LiFe wheeled out its highway-capable electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show back in November. Wheego’s electric is one step closer to landing in the driveways of reservation holders. With a price of $32,995 – or, only $25,495 after a $7,500 tax credit – the LiFe is a relatively cheap battery-powered ride and, now that it’s EPA-certified.
Production of the Wheego Whip LiFe has been underway for some time now and the automaker had hoped to deliver some of its electric hatches to dealers by month’s end. However, with December nearly over, it now looks like deliveries will start in 2011.
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