Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

For the best premieres of the Geneva Motor Show, you traditional Italian brands in the right place. This year, Alfa Romeo 4C very nice concept on the stand.

The 4C concept, which is in Geneva, is a two-seater coupe. The drive is provided by the 1.75-liter gasoline engine TBi. It sends its 200 horsepower to the rear wheels. The 4C concept has a TCT transmission with double clutch dry. The sprint to 100 km / h takes five seconds and top speed is 250 km / h. The DNA-button is not missing.
The Alfa Romeo 4C concept is just like its big brother, 8C made ​​of aluminum and carbon fiber. The weight is very low: less than 850 kilograms.
The best part: Alfa Romeo, the 4C incorporated into production. In 2012, the sportsman is already on the market. Maybe not with an expensive carbon fiber construction, but still with a low weight. The prize is 45,000 euros, without taxes.

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2011 Nissan LEAF

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today introduced a formal system of electricity supply to the home network by lithium-ion batteries installed on the Nissan LEAF known program in the context of the Japanese aimed at achieving a company's emission zero. The presentation was held in the "Kan-kan-kyo" * 1, a residence built by Sekisui House Ltd. in front of the Nissan headquarters in Yokohama. The automaker will continue to develop and study how to adapt and fully connect the system to current power network. Nissan plans to commercialize the system within the current fiscal year, through the support of a number of partners interested in its development and distribution.

This system allows you to power a house with the energy stored in lithium-ion batteries high capacity present on the Nissan LEAF, through a direct connection with the distribution made by the connector plugged in to recharge the rapid car. The connector, highly versatile, safe and reliable complies with the Association for CHAdeMO rapid chargers, which was adopted at the global level.

With this system, lithium-ion batteries Nissan LEAF function as storage batteries for dwellings in case of blackouts or energy crises: with a capacity of 24kWh, a lithium-ion battery is capable of powering a house * 2 for about two days.

The next step will be the stable supply of electricity to homes and reducing peak electricity demand, by charging Nissan LEAF during the night or through renewable sources, like solar energy for later use during the day in which demand is greatest.

In addition to providing electricity, this system also allows you to recharge the car. The current owners of Nissan LEAF will also be able to use this system * 3.

               
         
         

  

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2012 Toyota RAV4

The new Toyota RAV4 is different from its predecessor more refined design the front end and sophisticated interior. In particular, major design changes have touched the form of front bumper, grille and head optics. More dynamic and rapid lines give the car a modern look and talk about the pleasure of driving, which awaits the future owner. Expressive cut headlamps, larger front grille and aerodynamically shaped bottom of the front bumper emphasize the status of the brave conqueror of the "stone jungle". Inside a buyer waiting for a new sports multifunction steering wheel trimmed in fine leather and a new navigation system, offered in an extended configuration. RAV4 is equipped with a new 2-liter gasoline engine that uses advanced technology Valvematic and being one of effektivneyschih engines in its class.

As well, the car is equipped with a new 6-speed manual transmission or continuously variable transmission (CVT) Multidrive S with manual control with 7 fixed "gears." Also now available in the Russian market front-wheel version of the RAV4, also equipped with an engine Valvematic and a new 6-speed manual transmission. Extended version RAV4, equipped with a powerful 2.4-liter engine and automatic transmission, is presented in the Russian market, having expanded in the latest complete navigation system with hard drive.

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2012 BMW M6 Concept

Here is a new 2012 BMW M6 Concept, Photos and Review. As has been developing the new BMW 3 Series and the BMW M3 and as he prepares for the important event in September (the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, which will use as a stage to show, among other innovations, the new BMW M5), the carmaker Ethics of Monaco of Bavaria is developing a new generation of BMW M6, in both coupe and convertible versions. Precisely, that is the Motorsport division is working hard and that is sweating on the project: the sport, according to indiscretions, should be ready in the coming year, roughly the same time that will be ready for the new M3 (the engineers of this sports department are also road testing). As on other occasions, will testify today with some spy photos of what we say, the protagonist of the images is the new BMW M6 Convertible.

Without beating about the bush too much and boring, let's go straight to the point: the new BMW M6 will have the same 4.4-liter gasoline engine, eight cylinders in V, with supercharging system, BMW M5 and BMW-BMW X6M x5m: it is unit of fresh design, capable of delivering 560 hp and 680 Nm of torque. In the case of the new BMW M6 Convertible, as well as in the new BMW M6 Coupe, the engine is connected to the rear wheels through a dual-clutch automatic gearbox with seven gears and is flanked by a new braking system, a new suspension system and by a new exhaust system: all this promises an even more exciting than the previous generation. And in terms of style? Like every other car packed Motorsport department, the new BMW M6 will be marked by an aggressive outside (bands bumpers, spoilers, alloy wheels, side skirts and exhaust specific) and a more aggressive inside the cabin of the car.

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2012 Opel Astra OPC Concept

Opel has started testing a production model sports hatchback Astra OPC.

Judging by the spy photos, exterior design is the same as the design of the prototype GTC Paris Concept.

Sports version of Opel Astra OPC will be presented in 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Before this sale will go to other sports modification of the model: Astra GSI.

Presumably, Opel Astra OPC will be equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, engine and possibilities will be sufficient to disperse from 0 km / h to 100 km / h in less than 6 seconds. For production cars top speed, usually forcibly confined to 250 km / h.

The basic package Opel Astra OPC in 2012 will go down system FlexRide, automatically adjusting the chassis, depending on traffic conditions driving style.

Opel Astra OPC also receive an electronic limited slip differential.

Civic hatchback version of the three-door Opel Astra will be demonstrated at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011, and the modification of the OPC sports company will present at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2012.
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2012 Hyundai Azera

Los Angeles Motor Show debut for the new 2011 Hyundai Azerbaijan. The brand new sedan will follow the new styling of the Korean car manufacturer, is appreciated in the United States and Europe.

To be sold starting in the early months of 2012 in the U.S. market, Hyundai's new sedan will be a convenient representation to trouble could rival the likes of Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series and Audi A6.
Made according to the new styling baptized Fluidic Sculp, created by one hundred direct style by Thomas Burkle, Hyundai's new Azerbaijan will be available in combination with two petrol engines: 2.0 L turbo unit should provide more than 270 horses, while the six-cylinder V 3.8 L naturally aspirated ensure a power of about 330 horses.

Built on the platform used to build the Kia K9, the new Hyundai Azerbaijan will offer a passenger compartment of luxurious materials and fine finishes: despite the lower price, the new Korean arriving at Los Angeles Motor Show will have nothing to envy to the German competition.

It remains a mystery to the European debut of the new Hyundai Azerbaijan: luxury sedan will be successful if the United States, could reach the continent by the end of 2012.

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2014 Lotus Elite

The upcoming Paris Motor Show, Lotus will also present the new Elite, which will show you the first official pictures. This is the GT coupe with 2 +2 cabin, which proposes the name of a car belonging to the same category of the past. In fact, the new Lotus Elite is the third generation of the model and was described as "modern classic" by the same House Hethel. The car will go into production in early 2014 and the marketing will be launched in the spring of that year.

The Lotus Elite is 460 cm long, 190 cm wide and 132 cm high, while the weight amounts to 1650 kg. The new 2 +2 will cost about 115,000 pounds of Hethel - approximately 140,000 euros - will be available in hybrid version, which will include the KERS system. The Lotus Elite is powered by the 5.0 V8 Toyota source from 620 hp and 720 Nm of torque, which will reach a top speed of 315 km / h and will accelerate from 0 to 100 in 3.5 / 3.7 seconds. Emissions, however, will be around 215 g / km of CO2.

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2012 Ford Focus ST

new images to make a Focus ST, the actual production version. The Focus ST is no different from the prototype to be launched at the Paris Motor Show too. This sporty little model will be available worldwide in early 2012, following the launch of the Focus models in the spring of next year, ST based on the Focus version, 5-door version, the differences in appearance. The set consists of the body. Bumper Front page of the mouth (width) at a certain angle, it makes me think of the new Nissan GT-R was added, and side skirts, roof spoiler and larger. The rear fender that came with the exhaust air, and center. The 19-inch alloy wheels and a thickly covered with 235/35 ZR19 tires on the vehicle prototypes will be shown at the Paris Motor Show will be shown as yellow, orange, Tangerine Scream.

For the front seats have been wrapped around the driver. Sport steering wheel rim thickness. Central console is decorated with carbon fiber. Panel has been improved by special measures, which moved to the center console, 3 pages.

Ford Focus ST for this version of Ford's new engine, a turbo 4-cylinder EcoBoost 2.0-liter 250 horsepower engine replaced the original 225-horsepower 2.5-liter 5-cylinder turbo engine from the Volvo.

No other information on the technical details of Ford, but from the inside, but I will guess that. Transmission is a 6-speed manual transmission driving the front wheels. The production version is likely to have PowerShift Dual-Clutch 6 speed gearbox, with as well.

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2013 Honda CR-Z Convertible

Honda first revealed the CR-Z hybrid when the whole environmental thing took off, but then came to their senses and produced the new Turbo version that drops the hybrid drivetrain in favor of a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine. That’s what happens when automakers don’t make the kind of money they want to. That being said, Honda is coming back now with a convertible version of their hybrid.The fact that this new drop top version will retain the hybrid powertrain will make it the world’s first convertible hybrid. This convertible version was part of the plans from the very beginning, but engineers feared that the added weight of the convertible components wouldn’t suit the "sporty" character of the CR-Z, so Honda dropped it. Will bringing it back on the table help Honda get the type of sales it needs to make the CR-Z a successful model?

Hit the jump to read more about the future Honda CR-Z Convertible.

The fact that the new version will maintain the reduction of the hybrid powertrain will create the world’s first hybrid convertible. This convertible version is part of the plan from the start, but engineers fear that the extra weight of the component will not be convertible in accordance with the “sporty” character of the CR-Z, so Honda dropped it. Will bring it back to the table to help Honda gain the kind of sales needed to make the Honda CR-Z model is successful?

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2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric

Mitsubishi Motors has played the next move in the growing global war the electric car, announcing it will offer three different versions of his four-seater electric car.

Tesla Model S is very similar to the sedan, the only difference between the three types of cars will be the size of the battery, which means the ability for consumers to choose the battery that best suits their needs.

The launch in Japan with a tru
e entry-level price of 2.60 million yen (32,000 dollars) and the new Mitsubishi i-MiEV M offer only 75 miles of battery life per charge.

The i-MiEV standards, which will feature 3-door and fast charging standard, allowing owners to be recharged in 30 minutes in places where there are appropriate facilities for recharging.
Later in the lineup is the i-MiEV standard, which offers the same range of 100 miles of the current model, but at a reduced price.

Finally, the top of the range model, the G i-MiEV, which will offer an increase of 10 km of autonomy for a total of 110 miles. But thanks to economies of scale and lower production costs, also the G i-MiEV will be cheaper to buy because with over 100 miles of autonomy will be marketed to 3.8 million yen ($ 46,968).

However, Mitsubishi does not have official plans to bring the three options range in the United States, where the Mitsubishi i-MiEV will be redesigned and sold in 2012 as the Mitsubishi i.
We would hope that Mitsubishi will offer different options for any specific range of the United States, but we're not sure that many consumers are willing to pay a premium for only another 10 miles of autonomy.

Given that Mitsubishi has already set a price of $ 27,990 to the U.S. for his 2012 Mitsubishi i, Mitsubishi we are not sure how it would introduce a range of larger capacity battery options without strong additional investment.

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2011 dodge charger srt8 super bee

Company Dodge again resumed production limited edition Super Bee muscle cars of its popular model Charger. This exclusive pre-sale program improvements, first presented in 1968 based on the model Coronet. Then, after 3 years moved to the package model, Charger, and then about him and did forget. After a long break, a limited edition car again came off the assembly line in 2006, 2007 and 2008, when it was based on a "charged" cars Dodge Charger, refined athletic department SRT. Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Chrysler, the owner of the Dodge, said that now pack Super Bee will again be used on the models of Charger SRT8 and wait for the luxury cars have little time.
Against the background of the yellow body (available in some other color) will be allocated the hood, rear diffuser and a part of the trunk lid, painted in matt black. On the hind wings bears a black stripe, which depicts a bee in his helmet and pads to the wheels instead - Logo Series Super Bee. Chrome-plated badge in the form of bees will be placed on the front wings. Division of SRT (Street Racing Technology) Chrysler Super Bee gets an updated front bumper, hood with scoop, a spoiler on the trunk lid, a diffuser integrated into the rear bumper, blacked-out blocks of optics, proprietary 20-dyumovye alloy wheels and red calipers brake system.
The interior theme of Super Bee nameplate will continue with the serial number and the name of the car itself the series, which is attached to the lid of the glove compartment. The interior uses black leather, and decorative inserts in aluminum. From ordinary cars this series can be distinguished on the new pedals, new gear knob and the updated dashboard. It is possible that the list of standard equipment is supplemented by additional systems and devices.Under the hood, Dodge Charger Super Bee is a V-shaped eight-cylinder gasoline engine HEMI volume 6.1 liters. Motor has an output of 431 horsepower and peak torque of 569 Nm. Cars will be available with rear-wheel drive or permanent, equipped shestitistupenchatoy automatic transmission with manual shift. Up to 100 km / h muscle car can be dispersed in about 5 seconds and reach a top speed of 265 km / h.

Start date sales and cost of Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee is not yet known. Total plans to release 1000 of these cars.

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