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  • Citroen C-Zero To Premiere At Brussels Motor Show

    C-ZERO, Citroën’s new all-electric four-seater city car, is to make its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels later this month – alongside 25 other models from Citroën’s award-winning range.

    Zero fuel consumption, zero CO2 emissions and zero engine noise – the aptly named C-ZERO is Citroën’s 100% electric solution to meet the demands of modern day urban driving. With compact dimensions, rapid charge and generous range for day-to-day car journeys, C-ZERO is a perfect city companion. (more…)

  • Fiat Punto Evo

    Punto Evo made its first debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The badge “Evo” highlights a level of evolution in car design that is capable of satisfying customers who are increasingly demanding in terms of technology, driveability and respect for the environment.

    Fiat Punto Evo will be powered by a wide range of Euro 5 Engines. There will be second-generation 1.3 litre MultiJet and the 1.4 litre MultiAir engines. The range is going to be reinforced by hybrid methane and LPG systems to achieve the best eco-friendly engines in the segment. (more…)

  • Golf Estate Exclusive is put on sale

    The exclusive version of Golf VI Estate was introduced at the IAA Frankfurt 2009. The vehicle is now put on sale and the price is starting from 27,145 Euro.

    Exclusive is based on Highline version of the sixth generation Golf Estate. There are some new upgrades like two-tone leather combination sports seats. Other change in the interior is the “Exclusive” lettering on the sill panel strips. The vehicle is equipped with “Climatronic” automatic air conditioning, a panoramic sliding sunroof and the “RCD 210” radio-CD system. The Exclusive model includes additional equipment: electric lumbar support, drawers under the front seats, leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever, fabric front and rear floor mats with coloured edging and leather-look door trim. (more…)

  • Honda will introduce several new concepts at 41st Tokyo Motor Show

    The latest creations from Honda are called CR-Z Concept, EV-N, Skydeck concept, Civic Type R EURO and VFR1200F.

    The CR-Z Concept is going to be sports hybrid car.  It will be available for sale in the UK next summer 2010. This is the first petro-electric car, which will adopt a 6-speed manual transmission.

    The EV-N is a small battery electric car with 4 seats. The vehicle has solar panels in the roof, which could be used to charge the on-board battery. (more…)

  • Mazda Motor Corporation’s new range of Eco-Friendly Engines

    Mazda Kiyora will be exhibited at 41st Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. The car is capable of doing 76 miles per gallon (3.1l/100km). Kiyora is powered by direct-injection Mazda SKY-G 1.3 engine combined with six-speed Mazda SKY-Drive automatic transmission.

    Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is the other car, which will make it’s first debut at Tokyo Motor Show. The vehicle will be powered by hydrogen rotary engine connected to a generator that powers an electric motor. The range is around 200 kilometres. (more…)

  • Lexus IS range – better looking and driving pleasure

    Lexus introduces new model improvements across the Lexus IS range at Frankfurt Motor Show.

    Adding a limited slip differential to the ultra-high performance IS F was something, which Lexus should do since they launched the IS F, but better late than never. The new differential mounted in IS F is Torsen type LSD capable of handling more than 500N/m. Still the power of the IS top performance model is 417bhp and 505Nm of torque put on the road through 8 speed Sports Direct Shift. (more…)

  • Kumho’s new tyre technology at IAA Frankfurt

    Kumho is one of the leaders on the market. It is a brand with traditions and virtues in making tyres. Now they will exhibit their new technology – laser etching process. It is set to transform the way the company designs its tread patterns. (more…)

  • Frankfurt debut for the new GOLF R – The Fastest-Accelerating Volkswagen Yet

    The most powerful and fastest-accelerating Golf ever produced – the Golf R – has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.  Developed by Volkswagen Individual, the special projects wing of Volkswagen, and following on from the Mk IV and Mk V Golf R32 models, the Golf R is equipped with a 2.0-litre TSI four-cylinder engine developing 270 PS and four-wheel drive. (more…)

  • MINI Roadster Concept

    MINI Roadster Concept: fresh ideas for an intense driving experience. MINI evokes new fascination and a wonderful new experience time and again. For each model in the range offers unique opportunities to enjoy supreme driving pleasure and unmistakable style.

    Now the MINI Roadster Concept once again sets a new trend for individual mobility borne out by the brand. A purist vehicle concept, elegant design and fascinating, sporting driving characteristics all come together in this unique car to offer the vision of an open two-seater catering for the demands of a modern and self-confident target group.

    The new concept car carries over the features typical of MINI to a new segment, the MINI designers thus bringing out yet another attractive facet in the character of the brand. So the world debut of the MINI Roadster Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will add a new perspective to the future of the MINI brand, presenting yet another great path of development.

    The MINI Roadster Concept takes up features typical of the brand and re-interprets these unique strengths in a refreshingly new manner. Individual style, premium quality and a perfect match of driving pleasure and efficiency just right in this day and age determine the character of this compact two-seater. And through its design alone, the MINI Roadster Concept reflects the focus on maximum driving pleasure with nothing but the sky above.

    The MINI Roadster Concept is clearly recognisable at very first sight as a MINI. At the same time, with its two seats, a tight-fitting soft roof and innovative rear-end design, the new model opens up new perspectives both in the context of the brand and in the segment of compact roadsters.

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  • Aston Martin Rapide – Four-Door Sports Car

    Aston Martin Rapide Concept was revealed in 2006 at Detroit Auto Show. Now in 2009 the final version of Rapide is revealed at IAA Frankfurt. This is one of the most awaited cars of 2009.

    The three most important for Aston Martin things are available in the Rapide – Power, Beauty and Soul.

    A hand-built 6.0-litre V12 engine is taking care for the “Power” by producing 470bhp and 600N/m of torque. The gearbox is six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic, which allows the driver to change gears automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles. (more…)

  • Volkswagen reveals the zero emission E-UP! Concept

    Most of the cars released from VAG become hit on the market very fast. Because of their reliability, cheap price and nice exterior and interior. Hopefully the E-UP will be a successful, too.

    The small car is powered by an electric motor developing up to 81 PS and 154 lbs ft of torque. With this characteristics the E-UP! can accelerate to 100km/h in 11.3 seconds and the top speed is 135km/h. The overall weight of the vehicle is only 1,085kg of which 240 kilos are batteries. (more…)

  • Renault introduces four electric concepts at IAA Frankfurt

    Obviously the hard work in Renault brought some results. They stunned the visitors at the opening of IAA Frankfurt by showing four different electric concepts.

    The smallest of the vehicles is Twizy Z.E. Concept. It is a ultra-compact 1+1 seater with zero emissions city car. The electric motor develops 20hp and it is capable to run the small car up to 47mph.

    In the super-mini class Renault introduces Zoe Z.E. Concept. It is a full four seat car with 70kW motor for 100 mile range. Zoe Z.E. is equipped with enormous 21 inch wheels. (more…)