2011 CHEVROLET COBALT CONCEPT

Chevrolet presents the living in Buenos Aires The Cobalt Concept. Just as the Colorado Rally Concept, Cobalt also anticipates a global model for the main world markets, although at a European level would seem "too" between Cruze Sedan and Aveo. Equipped with 4-cylinder petrol engines from 1.3 up to 1.8 liters, the new Cobalt offers a relatively high beltline and the classic template of the Chevrolet range, with LED daytime running lights in the lower bumper insert: the design is the work of the old South American brand GM and similarities are present, at least in front, with the Chevrolet Agile.

CHEVROLET COBALT

The internal components and propose design already seen on other models of the group, rather than treated with finishes, multimedia system with 7 "screen for rear passengers, mixed analog and digital instrumentation and two-tone colors" Urban "and" Platinum Very Light "combined with Special exterior painting "Smoke Beige". Inside, in addition to the LED taillights, the sedan is noted for the 17 "wheels and dual chrome exhaust tailpipe.

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VENTURI VOLAGE : TEST MICHELIN BIBENDUM 2011

Up to that point can be fun driving a sports car power supply? With our French friends of Autosblog.fr we went to explore the Venturi Volage . Ideal place, the Michelin Challenge Bibendum , because the Venturi Volage uses its own with the help of Michelin. We talked at the Paris Motor Show in 2008 and finally look roar, or rather hum, live one of the most powerful electric supercars. As usual for Venturi Technology is the highest level, 4-wheel drive, flat-bottomed carbon frame that brings the total weight of 1075 kg including batteries (350 kg). What is striking is the operator: Venturi has taken advantage of the Michelin Active Wheels of views in a previous post.

2011 Venturi Volage

The active wheel is a wheel within which are included the suspension and engine. This allows for a full transmission, because each wheel is driving thanks to its electric motors 55kw each for a total of 220 kW, or nearly 300 hp. Venturi tells us that the electric motors in each wheel are actually two: one for suspension and one for propulsion, a total of eight engines and then only for a car. At Challenge Bibendum, the Volage has received the award for the best acceleration from 0 to 50 km / h in just 2.2 s. Not bad right? As far as maximum speed, however, nothing exceptional: to extend the battery life is limited to 150 km / h.

Other factors come into play here, which address both the purely technical point of view is the "philosophical". Sure, we talk about a sporty car, but we know that the highways is not the best way to use an electric car. At the same time seems a bit 'a stretch of car environmental spore but at the same time. Questions for which it is difficult to give a definite answer, unless you arrange a live debate.

Data sheet :

Type: Roadster - 2 posts
4-wheel drive "Michelin Active Wheel"
Electric motor: 4 motors / wheels maximum power of 55 kW, or 220 kW.
Max torque: 232 Nm (4 x 58 nm) of 0 to 8500 rpm
Liquid Cooling
Suspension: electric shock on each wheel of the type "Michelin Active Wheel"

Technology: Lithium-polymer
Energy: 45kWh
Battery mass: 350 kg
Liquid Cooling
Duration of battery life: more than 1 500 cycles
Regeneration system to the deceleration
Recharge to 80%
With external power booster (10 kW): 4 hours (220 V-16 AT)
With on-board charger: 8 hours (220 V-16 A mono)

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2011 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC PRIOR DESIGN PICTURES

After having unveiled the teaser for April, Prior Design disseminates new official pictures of her Bentley Continental GTC: The car has an aerodynamic styling package designed to give the half an aggressive and impressive. The preparation includes modified bumper, side skirts and a bonnet with vents. But there are also a rear diffuser, rear spoiler in CFRP and a new exhaust system that gives the car a few more power. Inside, however the car was equipped with a new composite molding. No details on prices, but all can already be ordered on the website of the preparer.


Prior Design has released a package of a new style for the Bentley Continental GTC, which improves aerodynamics and the car. Body kit including hood vents, a set of traditional side skirts, a sports grill with two openings on top of carbon fibers and a new front spoiler bumper with carbon fiber. It is also equipped with a stainless steel sport exhaust system and new rear bumper with integrated diffuser. Before styling Design ‘s released a new package for the Bentley Continental GTC, a brand and increasing the car’s aerodynamics. Body kit consists of a ventilation hood, a set of traditional flank pad, a grid with two beats sport exhaust vents on the bumper and spoiler with carbon fiber front decarbonizes new fiber.

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HONDA CR-Z MUGEN CONCEPT 2011

What you see are the first official images of the Mugen Honda CR-Z which will be presented to the public at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car was developed by the English section of Mugen and was produced for the time being, in a single specimen. But everything suggests that the car could be the prelude to a series of volumes to be defined. E 'powered by an evolved version 1.5 4-cylinder petrol unit endothermic now supercharged with hours and able to produce a value of power and torque in excess of 50% compared to the motor branch: 200 hp to 245 Nm of torque .

HONDA CR-Z MUGEN

These numbers are increased significantly if one considers the help provided by a re calibrated version of the electric propulsion system IMA (though the numbers were not disclosed) equipped car. At the level of the car chassis benefits from a wider rear track, new trim adjustable to 5 positions, plus brakes with 4-piston calipers. The car was also lightened by about 50 kg (also on the bonnet in CFRP and aluminum wheels by Mugen). Striking aerodynamic surfaces (the rear wing is adjustable) added to the body of the car to increase down force.


At the moment the house down the speed performance "similar to the Civic Type R "while consumption of coupling electric / combustion are" encouraging "more than 21 km / liter in the driving mode" ECO-friendly "and nearly 13 when it paves the gas pedal. Honda Japan will consider a possible mass production only after receiving a first feedback from the public.

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PEUGEOT EX1 ELECTRIC CAR CONCEPT

Peugeot stores a bold step by Bringing the electric concept car to the track toughest-EX1 Nurburgring Nordschleife in Germany. The goal, rather Than to enjoy the fun at the track world That are categorized as heavy, but the principals of the French Want To break the lap record for fastest electric car.


To Achieve That Ambition, Peugeot trust Stephane Caillet for speeding EX1. With a length of track 20.8 km (12.92 km) in one round, Stephane record fastest time of 9 minutes 1333 seconds with an average speed of 138,324 miles per hour. WIGE According to Performance, a group in charge of recording time on the track Nordschleife, EX1 successful results achieved confirmed the new record.While the previous record Carved by the MINI E electric car with a best time of 9 minutes 51.45 seconds. "The weather was not supportive," so the release of the Peugeot of Their time records.
Concept roadster EX1 is driven by a pair of electric motors. EACH unit in the axle mounted electric motor drives the two wheels That with 170 PS power. Means, with two units of electric motor four wheel drive (4WD) with a total of 340 PS and 240Nm of torque. Comes from the battery power source the lithium-ion high-rate capability.

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PROTEN SUBARU CROSSOVER CONCEPT 2011

At the Shanghai Auto Show 2001 and the New York Auto Show 2011 the which stores place today, Subaru SUV introduced the concept crossover newest, the XV. According to Subaru, crossover is the SUV with a more stylish appearance. The new concept called "Protren" which comes from the word combination of professional tools and Trendy design .
Precisely, Subaru SUV defines It self That crossover is the functional integration for the professional and stylish appearance of urban and stylish . Crossover Including compact and cans be seen from its dimensions, length x width x height: 4450 x 1800 x 1620 (mm), wheelbase 2636 mm. Characteristics That Are not less interesting Than crossover This is the engine embedded, ie boxer DOHC, 2.0 liter. However, power and torque produced by this machine cans not be explained.


Furthermore, the machine has Lineartronic or CVT transmission with a transfer of power to all wheels or all-wheel drive (AWD). The characteristics of this AWD, working symmetrically. That is, right and left axles the Same length. Appearance crossover more dashing by installing tires 245/45-ZR19.

Stereo Camera
No less interesting is the appearance of the Subaru SUV interior. Seats coated with silver white the which Gives a sense of comfort and sound occupied. This office chair Gives the impression of a casual appearance, sporty , And of course keep the style.


Another feature of best Crossover is proud of the LCD monitor is mounted on the center panel. According to Subaru, this screen displays three different function information, the navigation, audio, and working conditions of the vehicle. This monitor has been using touch screen technology.
Other sophisticated equipment That is a security system is named "EyeSight" to help drivers monitor the conditions in the vicinity. This device consists of an LCD monitor placed That Is Between the meter combination (middle) and a stereo camera. Through these screens, the driver can see the Surrounding circumstances the which were the resource persons Recorded by the stereo camera EyeSight!

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BMW WAGON HURRICANE RS BI-TURBO V10 750 SUPERCAR

Prepared and personalized by G-Power, the unusual and anything sweet van BMW Hurricane RS Touring offers both a supercar performance and comfort and interior space, allowing the model to take the child from comfortably for school or for a family trip, or even raze the trackdays around.


The engine BMW V10 RS Touring Hurricane G-Power received from a Bi-turbocharger system Turbo and offers an absurd power of 750 horses, accompanied by a new G5-RS adjustable suspension and a braking system and scaled composite brake discs and 39.6 cm in diameter and 38 clamps 6 and 4 pistons. Thus, the RS Touring BMW Hurricane by G-Power accelerates from 0-100 km / h in just 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 360 km / h.


Your external visual followed the trend of sports and more ignorant of his performance, with 20 "wheelssidewalks with tires Michelin Pilot Sport 285/30 ZR20. Meanwhile, the interior has also become more sophisticated and comfortable with a new special coating.

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HYUNDAI ELANTRA BLUE INTERIOR CONCEPT

As the main icon of South Korean car-maker, Hyundai took to compete with Japanese car manufacturers to develop future vehicles namely, electricity or fuel cells are also known as Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). Latest concept car from Hyundai on display today at the Seoul Motor Show 2011 is called "Blue" (pronounced "Blue Squares" or English, "Blue Square"). Or we could also call it the Blue power of two! To move the car, Hyundai use traditional electric motor 90 kW (120PS) with fuel consumption of 34.9 km / liter.


This concept car is a combination of Blue-Drive and sub-eco-brand from Hyundai is using the number "2" is taken from the "H2", The chemical symbol of hydrogen. Another interesting concept of car interior design concept is called "intersected flow"Around the upper body BLue2 using glass and black lines . Like other contemporary concept cars, Blue2 no longer use the side mirrors to see the atmosphere in the back of the car, but replaced with a car on the roof. Hyundai also boasts a welcoming system which grafted on Blue. With this system, the door will open automatically. While the interior seats are large, according to Hyundai engineers aims to facilitate passenger and driver out of the cabin.

Another technology that is not less interesting is the combination of monitor Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode and (TOLED) and glass (tempered) very mild from Gorilla Glass. To entertainment, operated by Motion Sensor or motion sensors such as the Xbox 360 that responds to touch and hand movements of the driver. Another extra is to freshen the air in the interior and the leather upholstery anti-bacterial. So Blue is a smart car, environmentally friendly and keeping drivers and passengers are always fresh while in the interior!

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AUDI A5 QUATTRO LEGEND CONCEPT

The name of the Audi A5 Quattro rally ever formations in the world arena in the era of the 1980s. In fact, HP's 550-powered car driven by motion of four-wheel racer French woman, Michele Mouton, could usurp the position of runner up world in 1985. However, entering the 1990s, Audi disappeared from the scene of the rally.Reportedly, the German car manufacturer wanted to produce the Audi Quattro 2010. Concept car was exhibited at the Paris Motor Show 2010. However, according to some information, Quattro will be built by Audi S5 platform.
The designers and engineers have demonstrated the concept to Audi board Audi. The company reportedly is ready to give the green light to the production phase, although there has been no confirmation of when it will be announced. However, Autocar leaking information that Audi will be marketed in 2013.

In terms of design, look really cool Quattro sport and have a very strong impression. The lines that characterized the old Quattro looks strong on the front, except for double headlights hidden in the bumper above, plus a hood that there is a kind of thin air cavity.
That implies that the Audi Quattro concept has great energy. Behind the crumpled hood of the heart pacemaker fitted with a capacity of 2.5 liters turbocharger the same as in the Audi TT RS. Only, if the TT RS power of 250 kW, the power to Quattro inflated so 300 kW with 480 Nm of torque. Acceleration 0-100 km per hour was achieved in 3.9 seconds.
Audi A5 Quattro in addition to engine power, is also supported by the lighter weight of 300 kg of S5. It could be much lighter weight because the body is made of aluminum and carbon fiber as well as on the hood.

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BMW - 6 SERIES KUPE IN SHANGHAI

BMW - 6 SERIES KUPE

If the Detroit Motor Show (January) BMW-6 Series models featuring a convertible, especially on carpet Shanghai Auto Show that took place this April, the Bavarian company that brings the Series-6 Kupe as his debut appearance.Interior lucky bamboo curtain with a decision BMW two-door sedan displaying at the exhibition. Because, the vehicle was the work of BMW design boss Adrian van Hooydonk who replaced Chris Bangle in 2009.
Although in terms of look no significant change from its predecessor, but the car is positioned as a premium GT.Kupe 2 +2 has dimensions of 75 mm or longer than its predecessor 4.894mm. Likewise, more stretchy 1.894mm width 39 mm and 5 mm lower (height 1369 mm). Then, the distance is 2855 mm wheel axis is also the 75 mm long, thus increasing the rear passenger space.


Who's interior design is still the same as model soft-top with more oriented to the driver's cockpit, plus given enough screen width of the center console.At the time of launch, Kupe-6 Series is offered in two engine options, each with a capacity of 3.0 liter turbocharged variant for the 640i and 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 for the 650i variant. Both vehicles are equipped with rear wheel motion automatic transmission 8-speed sport, but if you want to perform manually pull the lever enough to stay behind the wheel (pedal shifts) as a model F1. And for the American market, 650i models also have a 6-speed manual gearbox.


About its performance, maximum power spraying 640i 320HP at 5800 rpm and 450Nm of torque between 1300-4500 rpm with acceleration 0-100 km per hour attained 5.4 seconds. Only, speed enthusiasts can not speed car over 250 km per hour because of the already given speed limiter. For the fuel consumption of the test results in Europe 7.7 liters per 100 km, while CO2 emissions of 179g/km.For the 650i, there are two spec Europe and America.

For Europe has a maximum power of 407HP with engine speed between 5500-6400 rpm and 600Nm of torque between 1700-4500 rpm. Acceleration 0-100 km per hour taken 4.9 seconds, maximum speed is made equal to 640i.Medium-powered American made 400 HP with the same engine speed as the European spec. Likewise, torque, acceleration 0-100 km per hour but faster 0.1 seconds. For transmission, there are two options, namely 6-speed manual and automatic 8-speed.

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TATA PIXEL CONCEPT AT GENEWA MOTOR SHOW 2011

Exhibition of prestigious cars to the 2011 Geneva Auto Show-81 which opened to the public tomorrow (3 / 3) so the arena "war" for the principals of Asia to emulate the host. One of them Tata Motors of India showing the concept car for the European city which they named Tata Pixel.Surprisingly enough, it uses the base city car Tata Nano, but the form is not as stiff as a cheap car of India. Interestingly again, the door design is very innovative diamond shape with the open scissors model that plays to the top of the front. This provides easy access when entering or leaving the car and parking in narrow places.

Pixel able to maneuver in tight areas because equipped with Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). This system helps the rear wheels go turning (sort 4WS = four wheel steering), so that its radius is only 2.6 meters. In addition scissor doors, the windshield at the same time drawn into the roof, so they can minimize overhangs front and rear. Then, the design of the windows can be replaced if you want to change the exterior appearance.

For cardiac pacemaker, Pixel engine equipped with 1.2 liter turbocharged diesel with fuel consumption of 3.4 L per 100 km and emits only 89 g / kg. Then the little one is equipped of technology "start-stop".

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2010 Citroen DS3 - New Car Geneva 2010

All we know that citroen has been dominate the WRC For the recent decade, but notwithstanding the odd special edition C4 or Xsara,this french automaker hasnt capitalized onits rally success as the same way as subaru and mitsubishi have, Soon Citroen Sport will be switching from the C4 to the new DS3 in line with the new WRC format, but they're not waiting around to see how it fares before launching a rally-inspired version for the road.



Called the 2010 Citroen DS3 , the premium hot hatch is a limited edition packed with bits and pieces garnered from its WRC dominance. That means 200 horsepower from its 1.6-liter turbo four, a 15-millimeter lower sport suspension, upgraded brakes and the requisite trim enhancements. The result may look like a jack-o-lantern with a French accent, but make no mistake about it: the Mini Cooper JCW has been put on notice.Unfortunately, this is one of those adorable machines kept from American shores, but you can booty a afterpiece attending in our arcade of alive shots from the Geneva appearance attic (where it debuted alongside the Survolt and DS High Rider concepts) by click-clicking the thumbnails below.

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New 2010 Volkswagen T5 Van facelift

German automotive company launched New 2010 Volkswagen VW Transporter T5 Van facelift. firm MR Car Design has released some new goodies for the European market [pre-facelift] it is called VW Transporter. Available mods include an electronically adjustable air suspension kit that allows the driver to raise the van's ride height by as much as 90mm or lower it by 70mm over the standard model. For safety reasons, the ground clearance is automatically adjusted above certain speeds. The suspension kit is priced at €2,500 or about US$3,170.

it also offers a custom-made sport exhaust system for €950 / US$1,204, 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels complete with beefy 275/35 performance tires for €2,150 / US$2,726 per wheel / tire set, and an ECU upgrade boosting the engine's (no word about which powerplant) output to 200-horsepower for €599 / US$760. take a look for some pictures below

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Modified Cars

It's common practice for motoring enthusiasts to be penalised by their car insurer for modifying their vehicle. Whether its alloy wheels, an upgraded exhaust system, a performance enhancing engine chip or even privacy glass, the end result equates to higher risk, and in turn this leads to higher premiums.

However, with a little research you can make vehicle modifications work for you - and secure reasonably priced car insurance.

Most insurance companies enforce higher premiums on modified cars because they carry a higher risk. For example, a car with expensive alloy wheels is more likely to be a target for theft than a conventional vehicle.

Many young drivers, dubbed 'boy racers', have also given custom car owners a bad name by fitting induction kits, upgraded exhaust systems and powerful ICE (in-car entertainment) systems before cruising the streets in what can best be described as an anti-social manner.

So the emphasis is on the driver to prove their 'risk' is low to the insurer.

One method is to agree to a mileage limit. Many modified cars are driven occasionally rather than everyday, and the majority are rarely on the road during rush hour. If you prove to your insurer that you only drive the car for social or pleasure use, rather than commuting, you can reduce your premiums.

Another tip is to reduce the risk of theft by parking your car in a sceure garage overnight. Also ensure that you fit locking nuts on to alloy wheels. Fitting a tracker is also an insurer-friendly option, and although it may cost around £700, you will recoup the cost in your next few years worth of car insurance premiums.

Approach specialist car insurance companies too - there are many that cater specifically for modified vehicles and that may be able to offer quotes to motorists who may not find deals elsewhere.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 With more Power and Performance

The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 as standard and features AMG’s high-performance braking system with red calipers, with the Addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons, Newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the saloon.

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