Israel’s Ministry of Transportation has officially approved the commercial import of Tesla vehicles. According to the ministry’s announcement: The Ministry of Transportation has granted electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla a direct importer s license that allows the regular import of Tesla models, after meeting all the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation, including the establishment of a service center that includes equipment, instruments, and personnel trained to maintain imported Tesla models.”
The decision means that the U.S. auto manufacturer can import an unlimited number of cars instead of the 20 it was permitted under a temporary license. Unlike other car manufacturers that operate in Israel through local importers, Tesla decided to set up its own operation in the country.
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December 18, 2020
Globalsuzuki
A more efficient Suzuki Swift has been officially launched in Singapore.
This new model, which is equipped with a 1.2-litre mild hybrid drivetrain, replaces the previous one which has a turbocharged 1-litre engine.
It is available at Champion Motors, and is currently priced at $86,900 with COE.
A greener powertrain
The outgoing Suzuki Swift 1.0 is powered by a turbocharged 1-litre 3-cylinder engine that delivers 109hp and 160Nm, and a zero to 100km/h time of 10 seconds. Paired to a 6-speed automatic, it offers a combined consumption figure of 17.5km/L.
Meanwhile, the new Swift has a 1.2-litre inline-4 that produces 82hp (61kW) and 107Nm and does the century sprint in 12.2 seconds. It is equipped with an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) and a 12-volt lithium-ion battery, and is paired to a CVT.