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The best selling type of car in Europe is a five door hatchback, so developing a full hybrid Auris is a logical step by Toyota. The new concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week.
The main goal is achieving extraordinary low fuel consumption and emissions. The expected acceleration is around 10 seconds from 0 to 62 mph, which is good enough. (more…)
The 4007 is a very successful SUV, because of it’s low price and good characteristics. That’s why from Peugeot decided to refresh this model and to make it more enticing for the customers.
New Dual Clutch System (DCS) brings more driving pleasure and a choice between full automatic mode or semi-automatic by using the gear selection paddles located behind the steering wheel. The DCS is controlled by the ECU, which provides smooth driving. (more…)
The 63rd Frankfurt Motor show visitors will have the special opportunity to preview the exciting new design direction for the Bentley’s Continental GT and GTC models. The new Series 51 badged vehicles represents all-new exterior and interior styling for the already classy and noble Continental models. (more…)
Many people believe that if they drive cars with less CO2 emissions, they will save the world from a global warming and may be they are right. That’s why Toyota put on production Toyota Prius, which is a hit on the market. But with advancing the technologies the cars got more fuel efficient with less harmful emissions, so Toyota will have to move forward and their new vehicle is called Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept. (more…)
Recently, Mercedes-Benz hit the market with their S 400 Hybrid, which is very successful and most fuel-efficient car in its class. Now they will present the new S 500 Hybrid at IAA Frankfurt.
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The car has all strengths of a typical S-class: unique comfort, extraordinary safety and good performance.
The drive system in the concept car consists of three main components: a powerful V6 3.5 litre petrol engine with a next-generation direct injection system, a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations.
The fuel consumption is unbelievable for such a big car. Only 3.2l/100km and emissions as low as 74g/km of CO2.
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz are planning to put their Hybrid system in the diesel versions, which will be a milestone in car engineering.
Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID – Technical data
| Combustion engine (petrol) | |
| No. of cylinders/arrangement: | V6, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement: | 3.5 l |
| Hybrid module | |
| Type: | Permanently excited synchronous machine |
| Rated output: | approx. 44 kW/60 PS |
| Rated torque: | 250 Nm |
| Performance and fuel consumption | |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: | 5.5 s* |
| Top speed: | 250 km/h |
| Fuel consumption: | 3.2 l/100 km (combined)* |
| CO2 emissions: | 74 g/km (combined): |
| *preliminary values |
McLaren Automotive is getting ready to release the new McLaren Mp4-12C. Besides the strange name it is a successor of the legendary McLaren F1, so the expectations are enormous.
The first and most shocking difference is the engine 3.8 litre 90⁰ V8 with two turbo-chargers – the ‘M838T’. McLaren F1 is powered by naturally aspirated V12 developed by BMW M division delivering 627hp and 651 N/m of torque. (more…)
Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is about to debut in a few days at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor show, the new concept is a true representer of the Lexus’s first steps to the European premium compact segment. It is an original answear to the growing demand for smaller and more efficient cars, but like all Lexus cars no compromises are made in the levels of refinement and driving pleasure. (more…)
Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing was introduced in 1954 and it became a legend during the years. The design of this car is intransitive. It is believed to be the most beautiful car of 20th century.
The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. (more…)
Lancia Ypsilon ELLE show car is a pure modern feminine product of the collaboration between Lancia and ELLE. Already a true icon of the Italian design, the new Ypsilon ELLE represents the active lifestyle and dynamism of the modern woman. (more…)
The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is about to make its debut at the forthcoming 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show. This new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is a performance version of the Abarth 500 and represents the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style. (more…)
Just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor show, Alfa Romeo are surprising us with the “Quadrifoglio Verde” (four-leaf clover) version of its famous MiTo model. The Alfa Romeo’s ”Quadrifoglio Verde” symbol have always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, but now it represents a new kind of sportiness that combines maximum driving pleasure with improved environmental qualities. (more…)
In just ten weeks, Zytek Automotive has developed an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The reason for building the Mercedes demonstration vehicle is to show the flexibility of the production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain in vehicles up to 1700kg. (more…)