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Lexus LFA Concept (2025): Full Electric Specs and GR GT Platform Details

Sports car dream: Gullwing Ferrari 340 Competizione by GWA

Among the most valuable cars ever heard of the Ferrari 340 Berlinetta Mexico. Only in March 2011 built one of only three copies of RM Auctions for the equivalent of € 3.2 million was sold at auction. Too much for Arturo Alonso, the owner of GWA (Gull Wing America). The Texan has been with his company instead of hand made to the project "F/340 Competizione". The car is the original iconic retro with modern technology in good company. Alonso has since cars in the past like a pagoda-Mercedes Mercedes C modernized or rebuilt 111th

2012 Opel Astra ecoFLEX Tourer: The miser-Van is on the way

In early 2012, the new Opel Zafira Tourer comes to the dealers. Shortly thereafter, the trimmed particularly on environmental compatibility, called ecoFLEX variant will appear. The car is powered by a two-liter diesel engine that develops 130 hp. The CO2 emissions of 119 grams per kilometer, the average consumption is 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers. A whole range of measures is responsible for the low values. To improve the aerodynamics of the body by ten millimeters lowered and an active air control system - a so-called "Aero Hutter" - integrated into the grill. While at low speeds or higher thermal loads in favor of the right engine temperature "pulling" prevails, the blades close automatically at higher speeds and manage the airflow around the car. The vehicle is more streamlining, consumes less and emits less CO2. Furthermore, the carriage moves on low rolling resistance tires in size 225/50 R17. A gear shift indicator and a start-stop system also ensure econ...

Bentley Mulsanne developed with Apple accessory

Frankfurt Bentley showed a special version of the Mulsanne, equipped with high-tech products of Apple. The concept is called the Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept offers Apple iPads, full internet access, 15 inch sliding LED screen for watching TV or movies. iPads are connected to the Apple Bluetooth keyboards & and are located at the site of a picnic table on the back of the front seats. There is also an Apple Mini Mac into a special niche that allows him to connect with iPads, iPod acts as a control panel on the rear console. With a special command center is controlled rear console with various video and audio capabilities. In the armrest in the back seat is built Tibaldi pen and mobile phone and the back of the center console has a small cooler with bottles glass door.

Comes the new Peugeot 208 2012 spy photos

The new Peugeot 208 was captured during the tests. Three-door car codenamed A9, will replace the very successful model 207 in the middle of next year. Captured car is heavy camouflage and difficult to suggest what will be the design. It is known however that the most powerful version 208 GTI, will have a turbo 1.6-liter and 200 hp power It is assumed that the design of small hatchback will be in the style of the great 508, but there will be elements of concepts SR1 and HR1 shown recently. In front of the vast array of precursor 207 will be replaced with a more elegant similar to SR1. Under the disguise seems that the nose of the car is much lower. According iztstochnitsi from Peugeot, the size of 208 will be smaller than the 207, but it will not affect the volume of the interior. So the car will have a lower weight. And reduce the volumes of engines will be offered with the new hatchback 208.

Tata Nano covered with gold and precious stones - Tata Nano Gold Plus 2011

Information on golden Tata Nano appears more than a week ago but only now released the first pictures Indians of the car. These are the cheapest car in the world, in India the price is only $ 2,500, while in the U.S. - about $ 7,000. Copy the photos, however, cost more than $ 4.6 million. The reason is gold and precious stones that cover the entire car. Only 22-carat gold on the Tata Nano weighs 80 pounds. It is decorated with silver (15 kg) and over 10,000 precious and semiprecious stones. Golden vehicle is designed to celebrate 5000 years of jewelry making in India.

Skoda working on the modernization of the Superb 2012 First Spy Photos

These spy shots show made ​​by Carscoop publication in the Alps. The new Superb sedan model 2012 is a revised front and rear photographs show heavy camouflage is in this part of the car. Expected flagship Skoda to receive style changes like the concept shown at Mission L - slightly elongated grille, modified headlamps and new front bumper with fog lights different. Similar changes are expected in the rear, where new lights are likely diode (LED) and changed the rear bumper.

Comes a new generation of Honda CR-V 2012

There were the first images of new generation Honda CR-V The model will have its world premiere at the motor show in Los Angeles in November this year. It is seen that the serial model will be different from the concept shown in July (the first picture). Any difference is visible only in the layout of the front bumper. According to preliminary information the new generation Honda CR-V will be marketed front-wheel drive or 4x4 transmission. There will be a modification of three rows of seats. Among the engines that crossover will be sold will be a new four-cylinder engine with iVTEC volume 2.5 liters and 201 hp power He will work in conjunction with automatic transmission with five degrees. It is possible that the model appears and the new automatic transmission in 6 degrees. In the U.S. car will be available with the current gasoline engine with 180 hp and volume 2.5 liters.

The Toyota broke the speed record with a vehicle compressed air with Ku: Rin video

The Toyota seems to have put the objective of becoming the absolute leader in terms of "green" record. After the record made ​​recently to Nurburgring with the fastest electric car, Toyota set a new Guinness record with a vehicle compressed air. The three-wheeled created by Toyota Industries Corp, subsidiary of Toyota Motors. The original move to a compressed air from the air conditioner operating in reverse and caught the recent measurement 129.2 km / hour. The trial was conducted on track test of Japan Automobile Research Institute and has a range of wheeled 3.2 km

Video: The first Skoda MissionL Concept

Skoda Frankfurt presented MissionL Concept, a new prototype that is essentially the Czech version of the VW Jetta. 10 days after released the first promo video of the car which will soon go in production and will become the sixth model in the range of Skoda.

Lamborghini Aventador pen by Omas

Not close to € 300.000 to get a Lamborghini Aventador; Do not worry, you can buy for yourself a Aventador, even if this is a pen. The OMAS known company announced it would pull in the production of 700 pence Lamborghini Aventador OMAS which is available in 3 colors. I do not think you wonder why 700? Find and horses who makes the V12 engine Aventador. The design of the pen has been influenced by that of Aventador and according to OMAS has perfect handling for the ultimate pleasure of writing. For the cost should be addressed to the same OMAS although similar models OMAS sold over 1,700 euros. If you're between those with 1,700 euros you get chewing gum and you have something on the Miniature Aventador costing 4.5 million.

2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 turns on Nurburgring test spy video

Chevrolet took the new Camaro ZL1 Nurburgring in order to make the final adjustments to his car which sales will start soon. The new Camaro ZL1 2012 kompresorato once a V8 6.2-liter engine that delivers 580 horses (from 550 originally announced) with 754 Nm of torque. The increase of 30 horses responsible thanks to new intake system, the new air intake and larger intercooler. Furthermore the car once electronic power steering system that consumes less power than a simple hydraulic system.

Kia Soul 2012 restyle slightly at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 video

In addition to the three-door Rio and the GT concept, the Kia Soul presented in Frankfurt restyled. The mini-MPV Korean won 15 mm in length (4.12 m in total) due to an extended rear bumper. The Soul of facies changes by adopting a central air intake and fog most impressive. The optics are redrawn and can receive optional daytime running lights and flashing LED. The rear lights themselves can also be LED (optional). Mirrors inaugurate a new design and incorporate LED repeaters. New 18-inch wheels are appearing in the catalog.

Yema Auto show clones Audi A4, Volkswagen Tiguan and Infiniti EX

Not so long ago a Chinese company Yema Auto clone showed a new generation of Subaru Forester, but time goes by and once again there are Yema Auto "own" innovations. Within the showroom launched in Chengdu (Chengdu Auto Show 2011), considered the largest car show in western China, Yema Auto has introduced a new breed of clones under the name E-SUV, T-SUV and F16. In all three cases, the pictures say more than any eloquent written submission, and it does not take long to realize that T-SUV is a brash up Volkswagen Tiguan, E-SUV is a crossover Infiniti EX, and F16 with a variety of commercial E-TAXI nothing like Audi A4 Avant.

First spy photos of new Hyundai Santa Fe 2012 2013

The internet appeared first spy photos of the new generation Hyundai Santa Fe . In Europe, this car will bear iX45. Carscoop reader of the magazine was shot several prototypes of the new Santa Fe undergoing tests in extremely hot weather in Death Valley in California. While cars are heavy camouflage, we can judge that the new Santa Fe will have a meaningful design that will have stylistic similarities with the recently released Tucson/ix35, as well as the i40. Shows and more expressive grille with horizontal strips, similar to those in sedans Hyundai Genesis and Equus.

IAA 2011 - SsangYong showed the SUT-1 in Frankfurt

Korean company premiere of a new model without much fanfare and noise of the hall in Frankfurt. Features are refined and simplified to the extreme. The cab seats five people, which makes the car practical for small businesses and workgroups. While furniture is standard, can be ordered version even heated leather seats, Bluetooth connectivity and transparent panoramic sunroof. The engine is now one - two-liter diesel with 153 hp power (114 kW) and maximum torque of 360 Nm. The engine is combined with a manual transmission with 6 degrees. There is also a 4x4 version.

Electric Concept E-go from Husqvarna

Brand Husqvarna, now staying under the control of BMW, introduced the concept of two-wheeled vehicle on electricity, called E-go.

IAA 2011: Volkswagen New Automatic Transmission for Amarok

Volkswagen at the IAA show the Amarok as the first pick-up in its class with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It with permanent four-wheel drive and a new engine: a 132 kW / 180 hp 2.0-liter twin-turbo TDI coupled. This has a maximum torque of 420 Newton meters. The top speed of 179 km / h is in the 7th Response achieved. Pass for the acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h 8.5 seconds. The fuel consumption of the EU equipped with start-stop system vehicle is 7.6 liters per 100 kilometers, according to the CO2 emissions of 199 grams per kilometer.