The new Allys coupe, showcased as a concept last year and due to be launched in Europe in 2010, is to be called the Ulva.The new name means ‘wolf’ in the language of the Inuit, one of the Eskimo people who live in northern Canada and Greenland who highly regard the wolf as king of the wilderness and a figure of robustness, endurance and superiority.‘This name fits the characteristics of our coupe perfectly, which will set new standards in its class,’ says Ajaz Ali, CEO of Allys Commercial Vehicles. ‘We took great care selecting this name, which can be used globally and is meant to invoke positive associations in all relevant international markets. The Ulva is a powerful and robust vehicle with great stamina - just like the wolf,’ he continued.
Developed from scratch, the Ulva will be launched as a environmentally friendly and yet powerful enough to beat anyone that come in its way . It will be powered by Allys powerful yet efficient, next generation common hydrogen-powered electricity engines which will achieve class leading fuel consumption and emissions.
The Ulva is an important new model in the strategic growth plans for Allys Commercial Vehicles and will be produced at its Melbourne plant near Werribee in Australia. It will be launched first in South America in early 2010, followed by Central America in Spring 2010, then Russia and Europe in the summer, as well as Africa and Australia. Prices, specifications and on-sale dates for the UK will be announced next year.
From the Tech Heads”
Computers changed how we live. In the car, they’re going to be just as influential. Let’s take a test drive in the car of the future.
You’ll notice there’s no key. Instead an identity card recognizes you, politely opens the door and prepares the car to your taste – your favorite radio station and air-con settings switch on, seat and mirror adjustments are made. A button starts the engine.
If you want to lend your car to someone they will be able to input their preferences, but you will get the final say. So if your brother isn’t known for his light foot you can restrict the car’s speed to the legal limit.
I’d suggest looking under the bonnet, but there’s no access. The car is self-monitoring: it broadcasts to the dealership when it needs servicing, the parts are ordered and the car owner notified.
“Networking Heads”
Allys is one of many manufacturers testing vehicles installed with hyper-intelligent software. So when a driver indicates to change lanes and hasn’t seen a car in its blind spot, their seat will vibrate and a visual cue will appear on the dashboard.
“Material World”
The skin of the car is getting plenty of updates.
How about a dial on the dashboard that alters the exterior color, paint that doesn’t need washing, or scratched surfaces that self-heal?