Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
2011 Koenigsegg Agera R at Geneva Auto Show
A year after presenting the Agera, Koenigsegg have announced the Agera R; a harder, faster, more focused version of the original Agera. It is on display at this years Geneva Auto Salon and we’ve got photos from the show floor! We’ve already seen one delivered to the Oman Royal Family, however, this is the first time the factory has presented the car to the general public and press.
2011 Koenigsegg Agera R
Volkswagen Tex And Go! Concept Duo
Renowned studio Italdesign Giugiaro has thrown back the curtain on its first project since joining the Volkswagen family late last year, and fittingly, it's a pair of Volkswagen concepts.
One a small people-mover and the other a sporty-looking three-door, the concepts are named Go! and Tex, respectively. Both concepts utilise electric motors - a constant theme for Volkswagen's most recent concepts, and part of its push toward launching an all-electric 'E-Motion' range in the coming years.
The Tex draws power from a Twin Drive plug-in hybrid system, combining a 1.4 litre turbocharged engine with an 85kW electric motor. Together with a seven-speed Direct Shift transmission, the Tex packs 400Nm of torque, hitting 100km/h in "about" six seconds.
On electric power alone, the Tex has a driving range of around 35km.
With its hatch styling, it's no great leap to imagine the Tex as an ninth- or tenth-generation member of the future Golf family.
Little has been revealed about the all-electric powerplant of the Go!, although Volkswagen says its Blue E-Motion well get up to 240km out of its front-and-rear split battery packs, bettering the driving range of most passenger EVs.
One a small people-mover and the other a sporty-looking three-door, the concepts are named Go! and Tex, respectively. Both concepts utilise electric motors - a constant theme for Volkswagen's most recent concepts, and part of its push toward launching an all-electric 'E-Motion' range in the coming years.
The Tex draws power from a Twin Drive plug-in hybrid system, combining a 1.4 litre turbocharged engine with an 85kW electric motor. Together with a seven-speed Direct Shift transmission, the Tex packs 400Nm of torque, hitting 100km/h in "about" six seconds.
On electric power alone, the Tex has a driving range of around 35km.
With its hatch styling, it's no great leap to imagine the Tex as an ninth- or tenth-generation member of the future Golf family.
Volkswagen Tex And Go
Lamborghini Aventador supercar 700-horsepower
What can you say about a supercar that's so exciting that the start button is shielded by a red switch cover? Meet the new Lamborghini flagship, the Aventador LP 700-4, about to be displayed at the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow.
The new Lamborghini presents a sinister image
It has a unique carbon-fiber body and a 12-cylinder, 6.5-liter engine that develops 700 horsepower. Yet the car weighs only 3,472 pounds. Top speed is expected to be 217 miles per hour with zero to 62 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds. Even with that blazing speed -- an 8% increase in the power -- fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are expected to be cut 20% over the previous model.
A new transmission decreases the shifting time, only adding to its fast take off. The car's name means the bravest of bulls. And yes, because it's a Lambo, the doors open upward.
Lamborghini Aventador supercar
VW Bulli concept Geneva Auto Show
Volkswagen's design chief Klaus Bischoff looked at his new Bulli concept, turned to TopGear's reporter and asked, ‘Well, at the moment is there an MPV that you would actually WANT to buy?' Well, no there isn't, really. Certainly not VW's own Touran, we're thinking Mr Bischoff.
Which is why they made the Bulli. An MPV with the potential to be a cult production car. It's a two-row three-abreast MPV with a lot of cues recalling the original VW Microbus. We think it's one of the cars of the show.
VW has been here before. In 2001 it showed another Microbus concept. But that never made production. Why come sniffing around the idea a decade later? Well the 2001 car was too big for Europe, so would have sold in the US only and they couldn't make a sound business out of it. This one is smaller so would fit the roads over here too.
VW Bulli concept
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback First Official Photos
General Motors is continuing its drive to build up the Chevrolet brand in Europe, and its new Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback is one of cars it is hoping will help with the effort. These are the first official photos of the production version of the Cruze hatch, which is making its debut at next week’s 2011 Geneva auto show.
GM says the Cruze hatch will launch with a new range of engines, likely meaning a mix of f gasoline and diesel I-4s introduced on the Cruze and Europe-only Orlando MPV. This is evidenced by GM’s confirmation that the range-topping turbodiesel unit will be the same 160-horsepower, 2.0-liter I-4 as in the Orlando coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
European sales are scheduled to start this summer. While we’re unlikely to see this car in the States anytime soon, we wouldn’t bet against it possibly coming here at some point, especially when considering its main U.S. rival, the 2012 Ford Focus, is available in both hatch and sedan body styles.
GM says the Cruze hatch will launch with a new range of engines, likely meaning a mix of f gasoline and diesel I-4s introduced on the Cruze and Europe-only Orlando MPV. This is evidenced by GM’s confirmation that the range-topping turbodiesel unit will be the same 160-horsepower, 2.0-liter I-4 as in the Orlando coupled to a six-speed manual transmission.
European sales are scheduled to start this summer. While we’re unlikely to see this car in the States anytime soon, we wouldn’t bet against it possibly coming here at some point, especially when considering its main U.S. rival, the 2012 Ford Focus, is available in both hatch and sedan body styles.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2012 Audi RS3 Specifications
Audi has finally revealed the 2012 RS3.
Audi RS3 Specs
As you can imagine the 2012 Audi RS3 Specs are more that terrific. The engine of the 2012 Audi RS3 is the same 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine found in the 2011 Audi TT-RS with whoaping 250 kW (340 PS / 335 hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb ft) of torque. Off course, it is connected to the Quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S tronic transmission. Get this, the car accelerates from 0-62mph(0-100km/h) in just 4,6 seconds. That is the same as the 4,2 R8. Impressively, the car has average fuel consumption 9.1 liters per 100 km (25.85 US mpg) and CO2 emissions of 212 g/km.The handling is also spot on. Audi RS3 engineers has fitted the latest creation from Germany with an aluminum intensive sport suspension with MacPherson struts up front and a four-link setup out back. A high performance braking system with ventilated disks that measure 370mm in the front and 310mm at the rear.
The design is also very aggressive as seen in the photos bellow.
Inside, the cabin is outfitted with Fine Nappa leather sport seats (with silver contrasting stitching), Piano black (or Aluminum Race) trim, a flat-bottomed steering wheel, and a revised driver information system with a lap timer.
2012 Audi A6
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| 2012 Audi A6 |
Design wise, the 2012 Audi A6 will be a mixture between the upcoming A7 and the latest 2011 Audi A8.
The 2012 Audi A6 will be officially introduced in march 2012 as a limousine and later that years as Avant.
Monday, January 3, 2011
2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Initial Pic Leaked
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| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG |
According to EvoCars, the next C63 AMG can be powered by a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V-8 that is expected to raise the power output from the previous version by around 100 hp to 550 hp. In addition, a Performance Pack can be anticipated to increase output to the 570/660 range.
Nonetheless, the above mentioned engine specs can remain mere speculations till official confirmation is received. In fact, the 6.2-liter V-8 can be retained for the full C63 range.
As for performance, the coming Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is estimated to be able to clock in 0-60 mph in the mid-four-second range. Furthermore, top speed can be expected to be around 186 mph.
In addition, the 2012 C63 AMG can be expected in variants other than the sedan namely a wagon, a coupe as well as a Black Series car.
Meanwhile, power, pricing and performance details of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG are yet to be officially announced.
2012 Dodge Viper
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| 2012 Dodge Viper |
It had been exciting to hear that the Viper will be back, shortly after Dodge shifted its home base to Fiat ownership. And now we hear that the revived model, slated to reach dealers by 2012, will use some help from its parent company.
Dodge CEO Ralph Gilles has let it slip that the new Viper will use some assistance from Fiat while designing the chassis, but insists that the car is “not based on anything else”. This is only logical when one considers the reputation Fiat commands when it comes to the matter of tuning cars. It will also be easier on the budget if the Viper takes advantage of Fiat components.
The sports car however plans to choose its own platform over Fiat’s Ferraro or Alfa Romeo model lines. Gilles did accept that that Fiat will have a fair hand in the development of the engine options, with an 8.4-L V10 using the company’s MultiAir technology and an entry-level V8 being among the most probable ones.
Gilles revealed that he wants the new Viper to be a “more forgiving car to drive” and accessible to a wider customer base. His other concern was stability control, something that has always been amiss in high-performance Vipers.
This comes after reports that the new 2012 Dodge Viper would be based on the Alfa Romeo 8C or some other platform within the Fiat-Chrysler Group. The American sportscar had a few Viper enthusiasts scoffing off at its new Italian connection. The latest statements from Gilles will surely be appreciated by most as a keeping of the Viper sanctity.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Nissan LEAF Named 2011 European Car of the Year
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| Nissan LEAF |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., today, said that its 100% electric Nissan LEAF received the 2011 European Car award of the Year. The LEAF which is the first mass-marketed, affordable, zero-emission vehicle for the global market had a competition with 40 contenders to win most important honor in the motoring world.
With the receipt of the award this electric vehicle from Nissan became the first electric vehicle to get this accolade in the 47-year history of the annual competition. The contestants for the award included vehicles from brands such as Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, Opel/Vauxhall and Volvo.
Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid Prototype Revealed
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| Honda Accord |
Honda Motors has just announced the launch of its Electric Vehicle Demonstration Program. The company conducted the first public test drive of the Honda Fit EV prototype and the Honda Accord “Plug-In Hybrid” test vehicle outfitted with the new two-motor plug-in hybrid system at Torrance.
The Japanese automaker had previously revealed the plug-in hybrid platform at the Los Angeles Auto Show, which showcased Honda’s next-generation two-motor hybrid system. This new hybrid system is designed for mid-size to larger vehicles and will be introduced in a future Honda model in 2012.
The company noted that the plug-in hybrid is intended to be compatible with ones daily driving habits. The user will get the advantage of taking short, frequent trips in its all-electric mode, while also utilizing the long-distance driving capabilities when needed. The Honda two-motor system continuously moves through three different modes, all-electric, gasoline-electric and engine direct-drive mode, to maximize driving efficiency. The plug-in hybrid also uses regenerative braking to charge the battery.
Eco Friendly Vehicles at Detroit Auto Show
BYD Co. Ltd. announced its plans to launch several US-ready green-technology vehicles and products. The company will present their “Three Green Dreams” strategy at the upcoming 2011 North America International Auto Show, scheduled to begin from January 10th.
The Chinese automaker, which is appearing for the show for the fourth consecutive time, will showcase their “Green City Solutions”, their green electric vehicle series and a portfolio of other eco-friendly products.The automaker noted that its “Three Green Dreams” focuses on renewable energy generation, environmentally-friendly energy storage and efficient energy consumption, covering solar power, iron-phosphate energy storage and electric vehicles. BYD’s pure-electric vehicle, the 2012 e6 Premier, and the brand-new dual mode electric SUV, the S6DM, will make their world premieres at the show.
The new 5-seat crossover, the BYD e6 Premier, comes with a dynamic and sporty exterior design. The new vehicle, equipped with BYD’s Iron-phosphate “FE” battery, will have an expected range of 300 km on urban roads. The vehicle which takes only 40 minutes to get charged on the 100kW fast charging cabinet can sprint at a top speed of 140 km/h, while it takes around 6 hours to charge the e6 on the 10kW standard charging pole.
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