Thursday, March 31, 2011

Audi Quattro Rally Concept - The race version, unless it is Group B

Audi Quattro Rally Concept An image, only one, Rally Quattro Concept or how to push the revival recreating the rally version in the manner of group B. Large openwork wings, bonnet airy, very big spoiler, alloy wheels 20-inch nut, so spoiler "shovel" for more support and the colors red and black for the good old days of Audi Sport Rally .

Truck nearly crushed the car - video - He had a lucky guy

Today, someone on YouTube posted a short movie, "He was lucky guy. " On the slippery road was bumps. Cars stop to go around the car standing on the roadside. Unfortunately, the truck is not able to stop.

2010 Kia Soul with Dragon Shadow Photos



kia soul shadow dragon interior


Kia introduced a new special edition Soul dubbed the “Shadow Dragon” at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit 2010 .

Video: AC charging a Nissan Leaf

Video is Dutch. A tall man, who owned a Nissan Leaf must reach his 3 year old daughter for her birthday. Without autonomy and no outlet, he finds a way to recharge the Leaf. He called a friend with a "typical Fuck the World Car" (a truck "fuck the world"). The friend drives a Toyota Tundra (V8 4.7L 381ch in, but GPL), he decided to tow the Leaf to the home. Given that Japan is equipped with an automatic gearbox with no neutral, the fact of getting the car recharges the battery. Clever, and very convenient! Otherwise, it is ecologically invalid.

Nissan Leaf Recharge by Traction

The Brilliance SUV, totally naked with interior



It is clear that sharing assembly line BMW is doing much good Brilliance ... or at least that we can deduce to see the new spy images of the first SUV from the brand in China, quite similar in appearance to the German X1.

Although similarities are evident, it should be clear that both as the BMW Brilliance will remain in very different worlds. The Chinese will be a cheap, affordable and reasonable in terms of completion while the X1 is a real BMW, with all that entails. If you are close relatives outside, inside the differences are much more visible, no matches or termination style.

Brilliance should have it ready for the Shanghai Motor Show, which opens its doors during the first days of next month.

The end of Mercury: 71 years of history Mercury 1949

The end of Mercury: 71 years of history Mercury 1949
For its first new model after the war, the brand punch with models for expressive lines, inspired by Lincoln more than Ford. The Mercury 49-51 are still highly sought after by hot roddeurs. Probably also because James Dean led in a "Rebel without a cause".

Paris Motor Show 2010: Chevy Cruze Hatchback


The next Paris Motor Show will also be an important event for Chevrolet which announces four new features including the brand new Orlando that we showed you yesterday. On the stand of the American manufacturer should also be enthroned a new version of the Cruze sedan.

2010 Nissan cube® price and specs

2010 Nissan Cube rear
2010 Nissan Cube white
2010 Nissan Cube interior
Personalize. Share. Connect.

* 122-hp 1.8-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine
* Air conditioning with in-cabin microfilter
* CD audio system
* Power windows and door locks
* 6 Standard air bags
Starting at $13,990
cube 1.8 SL ($17,130 as shown

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

KTM Adventure 990 Dakar Special Edition

KTM Adventure 990 Dakar Special Edition
Even before the opening of the exhibition EICMA-2010, which will open its doors to the press and trade visitors for 2 November, and for everyone who wants to open on November 4 in the network has pictures motorcycle KTM Adventure 990 Dakar Special Edition, which will be formally presented it to the Milan showroom.

2012 Audi A7 US PaperCraft - Origami Making Video -

If you have enthusiasm and time can do a lot of interesting things. The artist Taras Lesko decided to make a replica of the Audi A7 entirely made ​​of paper. He then designs, printed on cardboard and slowly began to rise in car length 1.2 meters. Altogether it took 245 hours to do it after 285 pages printed and joined together 750 pieces.

Skoda YETI 2010 price

2010 yeti
At the Geneva Motor Show, Skoda introduced the production version of the Yeti, in July came the compact SUV on the market. The 4.22-meter-long five-door will be equipped in the lower engines with front wheel drive, the more powerful versions with all-wheel drive. The Yeti has a tumble seating system, like a minivan. When constructed to fit into back seats to 1760 liters of luggage. Prices start at 17,990 euros for a 105-horsepower gasoline engine, albeit starting only in November.

Lexus IS F interior and exterior photos gallery

2010 New Volkswagen Passat CC now with five seats

Passat CC five seats
So far, the Passat CC for a maximum of four persons were admitted, but VW's response to customer requests and provide off the Passat Coupé-now with five seats. Because a third headrest and an average three-point belt and the new rear seat meets all relevant safety aspects.
Another advantage is its back, which is asymmetrically split folding, so you can transport longer items when necessary and can still ride passengers. For the fifth seat in the Passat CC, the stakeholders have to lay out 100 Euros extra.

Renault confirmed the production of two electrical



Renault today confirmed that between 2011 and 2012 its European model range will incorporate two new models of electric propulsion. These are the street versions of the concepts Twizy ZE (pictured above, will be manufactured in Spain from 2011) and Zoe ZE (pictured below, will be built in France in 2012).

These two models will be sold primarily in the European market, although it also plans to export to other countries.

The concept is a Twizy open four-wheel vehicle, which seats two passengers seated in tandem. Her measurements are very compact: 2.30 meters long and 1.13 wide. It is powered by an electric motor of 15 kW (20 hp), can reach a top speed of 75 km / h and has a range of 100 kilometers.

The Zoe coupe concept is a mini camera that also feels his two passengers in tandem. Its electric motor develops power equivalent to 95 horses and its top speed is 140 km / h.

This week, Renault signed a deal with cosmetics firm L'Oreal for the Zoe is also the first "auto spa". Reportedly, will air purification system to moisturize passengers and a perfume of environments that are adjusted according to the time of the day: "It shall aromas of dynamism in the morning, anti-stress back to the time of work and increased attention at night, "the statement that, in the act, became another sign of the apocalypse vehicle.

Modern new version of the Allard J2X



Canadian firm Allard Motor Works, recreate a model of Sydney Allard, produced in 50 years.
This is a sports car J2X II, with two seats and engine V8. In retro style roadster will be sold in Europe only by British dealer firm and a price starting at 100,000 pounds.
Overall, the new model is slightly larger than the original J2X. The modern replica is a V8 engine from General Motors with a power 350 hp cylinder 5.7-liter.

Are driven rear wheels, the gearbox is manual with five degrees. J2X II is made entirely by hand, combining modern technology, safety and reliability with the original retro-style classic Allard. Besides the engine from GM, this car will be available with engines from Chrysler with the 5.7-liter or 6.1 liters.

It is also interesting that one of the first specimens of J2X II, has been purchased by the popular U.S. TV host Jay Leno.

SEMA Show 2009: Hyundai Genesis R-Spec and PRICE


At the SEMA Show in Las Vegas gambler's paradise of shows, the Korean car maker Hyundai Genesis coupe in its model 2.0T R-Spec version. In addition to costs has been saved in the special Genesis, especially a lot of weight. The package includes, among other things, a newly tuned suspension, a Brembo brakes, a Torsen limited-slip differential and new performance tires on 19-inch wheels.
The Genesis Coupe R-Spec has a turbocharger with intercooler and makes 201 hp. Koreans give the maximum speed of around 220 kilometers per hour. In addition to Bluetooth and a cruise includes an onboard computer and a multifunction steering wheel is standard equipment. In the U.S. you have to shell out for the Genesis R-Spec $ 23,750.

New Lotus Elite concept hybrid convertible supercar first video

Lotus made a sensation at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The automaker took the spotlight, adding five new concept cars. One of the proposed car is the Lotus Elite, a 2 +2 Grand Tourer from a 611-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine from the Lexus IS-F driven borrowed. A surprising detail of this Lotus is its weight. The Elite tips the scales at 3,600 pounds, a mammoth total for everything with the company insignia. The reason for many, that extra weight may lie in the roof, like the Elite is equipped with a retractable folding hard top.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

2010 Bentley Mulsanne First official driving footage video

Bentley did not skimp on multimedia to announce the imminent arrival of his sedan. The manufacturer puts the finishing touches on its promotional campaign with this video which attends the first laps of the Mulsanne. A reward for artisans in Crewe, at work at each stage of production. The magic, demonstration!

Video: Lexus LFA on the dynamometer test

The Insideline was in possession of a Lexus LFA for four days and thus prepared the review did dyno the Japanese supercar. The V10 took out 514 horses to the wheels with the exhaust to produce tunes! Not bad when you consider that the crankshaft turns out 552 horses.

F1 China 2011 : Hamilton back to winning ways

That is, the silver arrows have touched the wings of Red Bull! In a Grand Prix started badly, and badly managed by Vettel, Hamilton claimed his first win of the season. The German finished in agony, in second position, and Webber made ​​a historic run, ranking third after starting 18th. Behind the KERS and DRS have warmed since the exceedances were legion! Back on a really interesting race.

The classification of the Grand Prix of China:
1. Hamilton
2. Vettel
3. Webber
4. Button
5. Rosberg
6. Massa
7. Alonso
8. Schumacher
9. Petrov
10. Kobayashi
11. Di Resta
12. Heidfeld
13. Barrichello
14. Buemi
15. Sutil
16. Kovalainen
17. Perez
18. Maldonado
19. Trulli
20. D'Ambrosio
21. Glock
22. Liuzzi
23. Karthikeyan
24. Alguersuari

Scoop : Maxiscooter Ducati not before 2015



Those waiting Maxiscooter Ducati will have to wait. The brand has announced that it plans no production before 2015.
No Maxiscooter Ducati 2015! Thierry Mouterde, DG Ducati West Europe, has confirmed it will take at least the middle of the decade before we see land the Bologna two-wheeler on public land Yamaha TMax.

During our discussions with officials of the Italian brand at the Milan Fair in the fall of 2010, we had confirmation that the segment of large-displacement sports scooters was the object of attention. However, it seems that Ducati engineers have come to the conclusion that this type of 2-wheel involves a rethinking of procedures for design and production.

The door is not completely closed by 2015 and hopes of a machine that would be much more than a Gilera GP800 in Desmodromic. This is also a 100% original Maxiscooter unfolding in full page in the Special Edition Magazine's 2011 City-Z currently on newsstands. A montage for download in high definition on the Facebook page motor-info

Geneva 2010: Bertone Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion first pics and details

Not yet formalized, the new concept car signed Bertone debuts early on the Web, unveiling its first images. Pandion Concept is the name of this cut celebrating the centenary of Alfa Romeo, a celebration that will be followed by proposals of Pininfarina and ItalDesign / Giugiaro.

Presented to the near Geneva Motor Show, it does not play the card or sensual Latin trademark biscione and prefers to offer a futuristic view. Indeed, without the characteristic V-shaped grille, it is virtually impossible to link.

This kind of concept is interesting aesthetically, but it does not move. The inspirations are many, there is a similar concept in the idea, the Toyota Sportivo Coupe 2004 using doors elytra, shape of side windows down greatly under the beltline and a two-tone appearance.

 Bertone Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion
 Bertone Alfa Romeo Concept Pandion

Singer Porsche 911 is not just retro - Photo Gallery

And who would not want to have a Singer Design 911 collection, especially now that Singer started production of the unique 911. Clearly influenced the design of the past, Singer Design 911 has all the features of a modern supercar with her body is made of carbon. Engine has a 3.8 six-cylinder boxer engine performance 410 horsepower coming from 993. The engine has received some physical changes new pistons, new camshafts and crankshaft from the 997 GT3, new exhaust, new oil pump and titanium pistons. Course has changed and the ECU with a Motec M800 ECU (who has Launch Control) revs and can now comfortably and safely at 8,000 rpm

2011 Updated Ford Mondeo seen in Arizona

2011 Updated Ford Mondeo seen in Arizona
2011 Updated Ford Mondeo seen in Arizona
The European version of the updated Ford Mondeo was seen on American roads. New information on the new Mondeo has appeared in January 2009, a little later came the first shots of fotoshpionov, but the car was dressed in camouflage significant, because of what it should be considered features not possible.

At this time the new Ford Mondeo though no previous masking, but the image quality leaves much to be desired.

It remains to wait for the Paris Motor Show, where Ford promised to finally provide the public an updated Mondeo.

Dodge introduces the new Avenger R / T 2012




The model, which derives from the version 3.6 of 283 hp V6 is equipped as the conventional model of a gearbox six-speed automatic, but as their benefits remain unchanged, the suspension has been recalibrated to provide a character stronger, with a tightening of 17% in the front springs and 12% in the rear. Unfortunately, nothing we read about improvements in brakes, and the only asset is the front axle (since canceled Dodge long-wheel-drive model).

Aesthetically, there are also new features like the new grille, wheels and 19 "and behind closed doors, a specific upholstery, a differential instrumentation and pedals " SRT-inspired. "Speaking of SRT, we know for a fact that New Hall York, Chrysler will feature two high performance models, so those who want something more than superficial tuning, they are very vigilant on day 20.

F1: Lotus unveils its F1 2010 (photos)

LOTUS F! CAR T127
Lotus F1 Racing introduced the T127, its car for the upcoming season. The brand returns to F1 with a Malaysian project.
F1: F1 Lotus unveils its 2010 All the news in pictures

Lotus is one of four new teams for 2010. The manufacturer withdrew from F1 after the 1994 season and he returns as a project in Malaysia, since the brand is now the national manufacturer Proton.

Lotus F1 is headed by businessman Tony Fernandes, owner of the airline AirAsia. "We have achieved two goals: to get our place and reveal our car, but the real work begins now," he warns. "We will start testing and I am confident that the team exceeds expectations. "

The T127 was designed under the leadership of Mike Gascoyne, passed through Jordan, Renault, Toyota and Force India.
Pilot experience

The shakedown of the Lotus T127 was made few days ago on the Silverstone circuit by Fairuz Fauzy, the third driver. The team will join the private test at Jerez next week.

For its owners, Lotus has chosen two experienced pilots, both winners of a Grand Prix: Jarno Trulli, Toyota came, and Heikki Kovalainen, who has spent the last two seasons at McLaren.

The team is currently based in England but it plans to locate near the Sepang circuit in Malaysia in recent years.

Dodge Charger, first in Los Angeles The American sedan Dodge Charger 2011 is shown in video

Dodge Charger, first in Los Angeles  The American sedan Dodge Charger 2011 is shown in video
With his brutish front, the Charger does not leave indifferent. This 2011 edition incorporates the legendary band of light back into the spirit of the model of the sixties. Under the hood, the Pentastar V6 3.6 liter 290 horsepower appeared in the range.

U.S. customers will have the added option of block 5.7-liter V8 version of the R / T, to discover in the video below. Thus equipped, the sedan accelerates from 0 to 96 km / h in under 6 seconds.

The commercial launch of the new Charger is expected in December this year in the United States.

Here is a study of style Batmobile by Paul Denton


Car Design Fetish today unveiled the winner of its international design competition "Design Competition Batmobile. The creation of the grand prize winner Paul Denton, is present in the image.

His version of the fireball of man opts to bat blue tires, rims and a body color black, not to mention a hint of red. Extremely elongated, this Batman seems to have been designed to split the air like a rocket.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Icona Fuselage Concept Super Sports Car Photo Gallery











Design studio Icona Shanghai was founded in early 2010, European designers, which drew a huge market in China and Asia. The company is fully based in Shanghai, but the "ears" it grow from Turin: it built a career virtually all of its key personnel, and engineering support to ensure the Italians Tecnocad Progetti and Cecomp.

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