Volvo announced another vehicle from their ECO-range – C30 DRIVe Electric, which will be delivered to testers later this year.
The technical specifications only mention that the car is powered by electric motor supplied by a lithium-ion battery pack. The acceleration from 0 to 100km/h takes 10.5 seconds and the top speed is 130 km/h (81mph).
The range will be 150km (93miles), so it will be enough for most European commuters, who travel less than that per day. (more…)
Exagon Engineering created Furtive e-GT – a race car powered by electricity. It is 2+2 seater, which can achieve the Tesla Roadster’s acceleration – 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Exagon Furtive e-GT is powered by twin Siemens motors producing 340 horsepower. The more important thing is the planned range of 400 km (248.5 miles), before the need for its on-board gasoline motor to kick in to take you the next 400 kilometres. (more…)
Honda Jazz Hybrid will be presented at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. It is the world’s first B-segment car with hybrid technology, which is capable of doing 64.2mpg or 4.4 liter per 100 km.
2011 Jazz Hybrid is powered by 1.3 litre i-VTEC, which can be found on the Insight Hybrid. The small engine emits just 104 g/km of CO2. The car features flexible Magic Seats and up to 831 litres of boot space. The IMA battery pack is integrated in the area under the boot floor, so the luggage compartment is unharmed. (more…)
2011 KTM X-BOW R have been tested on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. „The car” made from the company only for time attack is powered by 2.0 liter TFSI engine from Audi S3 with around 300PS (221kW).
KTM X-BOW R weighs just 790 kg, so the power-to-weight ratio will be 2.63 kg/hp. The vehicle is homologated, two-seater without roof. The standard version is less powerful, but still develops 240PS (177kW), again from 2.0 liter TFSI engine.
The upgrades feature a suspension lowering and a new engine mount set-up to provide for better handling. Among the option list, X-BOW R includes a road-legal Sport package and a Race kit for a track-only version. (more…)
Citroen reveals latest C4 Picasso, which offers more from everything and especially space. The car features new elegant exterior design, more standard equipment, e-HDi micro-hybrid technology and perfect pricing.
The new e-HDi micro-hybrid technology combines a second-generation Stop & Start system; a reversible alternator that recovers energy during braking; an e-booster function that re-starts the engine instantly (0.4 seconds); and a refined Euro 5 HDi 110hp DPFS engine with a 6-speed EGS transmission. (more…)
Status Auto Design tuned one of the most desirable super cars in the world – Lamborghini Murcielago. And if you think that it cannot be improved, just read below.
The exterior package features an LP640 rear bumper, a sport exhaust system and matt black wheels. For further weight reduction and styling, Murcielago received carbon fiber hood, front spoiler, rearview mirrors and headlights lashes.
The interior is even more fascinating. It includes alligator leather seats, carbon fiber trim – steering wheel, center console and armrest. (more…)
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 made its official track debut the past weekend, on the four-hour race for the VLN Nurburgring endurance championship. This event is a part of the development and testing program of the SLS AMG GT3, which have been started in June 2010.
The test pilots were Bernd Scheinder (five DTM titles, one ITC championship and one FIA GT championship) and Thomas Jager (reigning Porsche Carrera Cup champion).
The car is powered by the famous 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 mated with a six-speed racing transmission with sequential gear-changes. (more…)
By the way Lamborghini announced new version of Gallardo, Yeah! The name is Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition, but that is not so important. The more important thing is that, the car looks stunningly beautiful and what is more, it goes stunningly fast.
LP570-4 Blancpain Edition is powered by 5.2 liter V10 with 570PS (419kW) and 539Nm (398 lb-ft) at 6500RPM – the same engine from Superleggera. The acceleration is 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h and the top speed is 320 km/h (199mph). (more…)
Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn Edition have been presented at the Texas State Fair September 24th to October 17th. The big truck is going into direct fight against range-topping GMC Sierra Denali and Ford F-Series King Ranch.
The upgrades compared to a standart Ram are White Gold lower-body paint, a chrome grille and 20” chrome-clad aluminum wheels. The interior goodies feature leather upholstery, burled walnut trim and saddlebag-inspired rear seat pockets. Furthermore, Longhorn Edition has heated and ventilated front seats, a revised shifter and all-weather floor mats with polished logos. (more…)
2011 Huyndai Solaris is the official name of RB Concept. The car is produced specially for Russian market and you may recognize it like the Verna or the Accent. The features for the Russian market include more powerful battery and enduro headlights, heating vents for rear seat passengers, a four-liter washer fluid tank and mudguards all around.
Additiоnally, you can order heated front seats and mirrors, a de-icer for the wipers, and an emergency stop signal that activates in an accident. (more…)
Toyota officially announced full details, specs and price for 2011 Highlander. The new SUV features revised styling with new front fascia, hood and fender. It also has three-row seating with rear climate control. The four-cylinder engine is now available with 2011 Highlander and the company launched more powerful and advanced V6 plus electric motor for the Hybrid version. (more…)