Volkswagen has introduced 2012 Eos, which comes with a number of accessories specially created for the convertible.
2012 Volkswagen Eos includes new aerodynamics, new wheels, bicycle carriers, a tailgate lip spoiler, stainless steel tail pipes and a boot lid protection bar. 2012 Eos also has a set of new 17” Azuro light alloy wheels with five double spokes and a brilliant silver finish.
The interior features three trim packages – carbon look, aluminum look or piano finish.
2012 Eos can be fitted with a bicycle rack that attaches to the rear of the convertible, via a simple mechanism, so you can carry your bike wherever you want.
Finally, the convertible offers a two roller suitcase designs.
The price list for the new 2012 Volkswagen Eos accessories is available at local dealerships.
Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12.
Speedriven E-Class is powered by a huge V12 twin-turbo engine with some modifications, which stay in secret. However, the tuner reported that EV12 has a maximum output of 700HP, which are send to the rear wheels.
The results is thanks to top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, Scorpion air intakes, larger fuel injectors and billet-wheel turbochargers. To make sure that all upgrades work properly, the tuner re-mapped the ECU.
Outside, EV12 features Brabus aerodynamics package and the blacked-out front grille.
Hyundai Blue2 fuel-cell concept is exhibited at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.
The car is powered by a fuel cell stack with power of 122PS (90 kW) that delivers 34.9 km/liter. Blue2 is an attempt of getting ahead of its rivals in the race for hydrogen-powered electric vehicle technology. The car will show the comfort and capabilities that a fuel-cell sedan can provide. It will be a very good choice, because the petrol is getting more expensive each year.
Hyundai Blue2 has a futuristic design and features rear-view cameras that replace the side-mirrors. There is also an automatic door opening system. The interior boasts wide seats for easy access and the Transparent Organic LED monitor on the center console. Finally, the car offers Motion Sensor Moustick – a wheel and sensor that create a new way for the driver to more easily operate the multimedia system.
General Motors Korea has unveiled Chevrolet Miray concept at the 2011 Seoul Motor Show.
Miray is powered by two front-mounted electric motors with 20PS (15 kW) of power each coupled with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine mounted mid-rear which drives the rear wheels. The battery pack is lithium-ion and has a capacity of 1.6 kWh. It can be recharged through regenerative braking. The engine is mated to a dual-clutch gearbox.
Miray can go only on electricity, but Chevrolet didn’t provide any information about the range or performance characteristics.
Chevrolet Miray stands on enormous 20” wheels at the front and 21” at the rear. The sports car features future design, but it is inspired by the 1963 Monza SS and the 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. However, the car looks really gorgeous.
The interior includes start button, ambient lighting and dual-cockpit design for both the driver and passenger area.
KIA will stun everybody with the introducing of Naimo electric concept car at the Seoul Motor Show today. The car combines Korean heritage with innovative modern features.
The name is taken from the Koren word “Ne-mo”, which means “square shape”. Kia Naimo is an electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV).
The car has a lot of staggering details like wrap-around windscreen and asymmetric sunroof, and the front and rear dot-style LED head- and positioning-lamps. When you combine all that, you have Naimo.
“Naimo is a perfect balance of innovation, high-tech and Korean tradition. It was heavily inspired by the purity and grace of traditional Korean arts and crafts, but combines this with cutting edge technologies to deliver a truly premium experience,” said Kia Motors’ Chief Design Officer, Peter Schreyer.
Naimo measures 3 890 mm in length, 2 647 mm wheelbase, 1 844 mm in width and 1 589 mm in height. The interior room is more than enough for the occupants.
KIA Naimo is powered by a 109PS (80 kW) and 280Nm of torque coming from a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor. The top speed is 150 km/h (93 mph). The motor is supplied by a twin-pack 27 kWh battery, which is located under the boot floor and uses innovative Lithium Ion Polymer technology. The electric vehicle can go up to 200 km (124 miles). To enhance range, the showcar is fitted with special low-drag 20-inch diameter alloy wheels.
Under the quick recharging cycle (50 kW) the Naimo’s battery can be recharged to 80% of its capacity just within 25 minutes. Under the normal cycle (3.3 kW), 100 percent power is attained after five and a half hours.
KIA Naimo is just amazing car and we can’t wait to see, whether it will go in production.
Ford Australia has developed two Mad Max Interceptor Concepts. The project is finished with the co-operation of Top Gear Australia, who will feature the two vehicles in the April issue of the magazine.
Ford Australia’s Melbourne-based Asia, Pacific and Australia Design Director, Chris Svensson, jumped at the chance to design a new Interceptor and has since thrown the full weight of Ford Australia’s Research Centre behind the project, with stunning results.
“Our entire team was very excited to be involved in this after-hours project and they approached it with a great deal of enthusiasm – even those that were too young to remember the first Mad Max movie,” commented Ford Australia’s Melbourne-based Asia, Pacific and Australia Design Director, Chris Svensson.
“We had a special screening of the original movie so they could understand it.”, he added.
Ford Mad Max Interceptor will include upgraded weaponry including a new taser to zap cars or bikers who get in the way of the car. The original movie had a Ford XB coupe-based Interceptor from 1970s.
Another good news is planning a fourth series called Mad Max 4: Fury Road.
Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has not only an incredibly long name, but it also features some very good qualities.The car is powered by a 2.0 liter TFSI engine developing 211PS (155 kW) and two electric motors, one on the front axle, which adds 45PS (33 kW) and one on the rear axle adding another 81PS (60 kW). The second electric motor delivers power only when acceleration requires it to or when sensors detect a loss of rear traction such as in a hard curve. There is also a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid can go only on electricity up to 40 km (25 miles) with speeds up to 100 km/h (62 mph). The fuel consumption is staggering – 2.7 liters per 100 km and the acceleration is 5.9 seconds to 100 km/h. The top speed is 228 km/h (142 mph). Not bad for a hybrid car!Audi А5 e-Tron Quattro Plug-in Hybrid Prototype has a curb weight of 1 600kg, which is the same as standard 2.0 TFSI A5 Quattro. The engineers used a lot of carbon fiber and aluminum parts to achieve this result.Looks like, we all gonna drive plug-in hybrids in the near future, which will be faster and more agile than our current vehicles.
Heico Sportiv has introduced a styling package for Volvo XC90, which is one of our favourite SUVs. Volvo XC90 is getting older, but still catches the eye.
The package includes a new front bumper, revised side skirts and modified rear bumper. Furthermore, the customers can opt for a sport suspension, a four-pipe exhaust system and huge 20” alloys.
“Our new bodykit intends to give dealerships an attractive opportunity to offer additional buying incentives. Around the globe, the Volvo XC90 has an unwavering fan club that will certainly applaud the modern, self-assured design from Heico Sportiv.”, commented Heico Sportiv’s CEO Holger Hedtke.
The styling package will be available to buy in May and it will fit all vehicles produced from 2007 onwards. The price list is not announced, yet!
The UK airport taxi service company Checker Cars has taken delivery of the first of an order for 80 Toyota Prius cars. Just five units arrived at the company’s office in Essex, today. Checker Cars has 1000 drivers and is the official taxi operator not only at London Stansted but at Gatwick, Bristol, Cardiff and Southampton international airports. The company also services London Heathrow from an off-airport office.
“We will expect to replace the cars every couple of years,” commented Checker Cars’ Managing Director David Crouch.
“We’re initially using them at Stansted but we will then involve our other airports.”, he added.
“Our environmental policy is to reduce emissions wherever possible, and we’re also looking for greater economy in the operation of the fleet, because with fuel prices as they are that’s becoming more and more important. Congestion charge is also a factor.”, finished Mr. Crouch.
Toyota Prius T4 returns amazing 70.6 mpg and emits just 92 g/km, which is awesome, because we all know about the problem with the pollution, especially in the big cities.
Prius is a full hybrid, which means that it can go only on electricity at lower speeds. The result is zero fuel consumption and zero emissions.
Prius T4 includes Bluetooth, heads-up display, seven airbags, electric windows front and rear, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers and cruise control.Checker Cars has also specified the leather option pack.
Jaguar XF will benefit from a new 2.2 litre diesel with 190PS and 450Nm (332 lb-ft). The superbly efficient power unit returns 52.3 mpg on combined cycle and just 149 g/km of CO2.
The engine is four-cylinder 16-valve common rail diesel with 2 179 cc of displacement. It features a water-cooled turbocharger with low-friction pistons, new injectors and a new crankshaft. There are also a new oil pan and new electronic systems affecting the crankshaft to allow the new intelligent Stop-Start system to operate more efficiently.
i-Stop-Start will reduce the time spent in the shutdown and start-up phase. Along with it, there is an advanced 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
The acceleration is satisfying – 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and a top speed of 225 km/h (140 mph).
Jaguar XF diesel will be announced at the New York Auto Show.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S hits the market. The sports four-door coupe will have its official debut at the New York Auto Show or at Shanghai Auto Show.
Panamera Turbo S is powered by a 4.8 liter V8 bi-turbo engine with 550PS (405 kW) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h takes 3.8 seconds and the top speed is 306 km/h (190 mph). The improvement is 50PS and 100Nm over the standard Panamera Turbo. The result is thanks to a new titanium-aluminum turbines and an ECU re-map. Still, Panamera Turbo S needs 11.3 liters for 100 km.
The car stands on 19” wheels fitted with Michelin low roll-resistance tires. The company also offers 20” set of wheels.
2011 Porsche Panamera Turbo S includes PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) and SCPT (Sport Chrono Package Turbo) as standard.
BMW has unveiled a special E92 M3 Matte Edition for Chinese market. The sports coupe is finished in black or gray and boasts a staggering appearance with black chrome accents, red brake calipers and 19” alloys.
The interior has a lot of carbon fiber, black leather upholstery with red contrast stitching – just a perfect combination.
The engine stays untouched, but the performance it delivers is more than satisfying. A 4.0 liter V8 with 420PS (309 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.6 seconds and the top speed is around 300 km/h, but for safety reasons is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).
The price is of an original BMW E92 M3 is € 72 900 and we are eager to see, how it will cost in China.