I.DE.A Sofia, a sports supercar concept at Genava 2010

Posted by Groove Sunday, February 28, 2010 0 comments
Berlin-hybrid four-seat coupeI.DE.A Institute at the Geneva Motor Show will present a prototype of a hybrid sports car.The first sketches published to suggest that the Sofia, so we will call the concept, will be a four-door sedan-coupe.The workshop will show the Turin Motor Show this seductive car, revealing the details next we...
Melissa Haro, American supermodel, zips on the Nissan 370Z in the streets of Las Vegas.Obviously with the help of a pilot professionsta but in the company of colleagues, and Damaris Lewis, Jessica Hart. All three were key players in the famous Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, the famous collection of swimwear.The double trio works gre...
Quality and technology are two powers that brought him even Audi A1, which has a wide track with sports suspension, steering gear ratio with direct. 4 engines are available, all Euro5, turbo and direct injection.Two petrol. The 1.2 TFSI by 86 horses (16.3 kgm of torque from 1,500 rpm) and you can touch 179 km / h, accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 12 1 and runs an average 19.6 kilometers per liter (119 g / km of CO2). For those who want...
EYE IED For years now, the Geneva Motor Show is the stage that the European Institute of Design in Turin chooses to show the public the project carried out by the students of Master of Arts in Transportation Design - work experience . EYE, this is the name of the concept car that will be presented in the next edition of the Fair, is the result of collaboration with Tesla Motors, the carmaker American is gaining momentum with the production...
More performance, but less rolling resistance. And what promises S001 Bridgestone Potenza tires, new high performance tire developed by the Japanese to be mounted on cars and premium sport.The debut of rubber Power S001 is these days. Among the cars that are fitted as standard, the Aston Martin Rapide and the Ferrari 458 Italy. In reality, these are only two models of the wide range of cars to which it addresses the new Bridgestone tire,...
World premiere at the Geneva Motor Show for the new version of the Impreza that the style is crossover ready to face with his trademark sporty appeal even off-road terrain.Like the Subaru Outback is a long time in the off-road version of the Legacy, the Impreza can now also boast its counterpart version tout terrain.This is not a prototype but a car already in the final version, ready to be sold short even on the Italian market.It is developed...
After over 20 years, the exclusive development Islander back in the Jeep range. The layout Islander limited edition is available on the Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. Equipped Version of Jeep Wrangler Sport, Islander is an exclusive development inspired by the theme of the beach and expresses all the fun of the open-air driving.Jeep Wrangler Islander distinguishes itself has shades Surf Blue Pearl Coat and is also available...
Comes a new engine for the Ford Kuga at the Geneva Motor Show: Ford Sport utiliy will be submitted with the 2.0 TDCi engine from 163 horses that will allow it to reach a top speed of 197 kilometers and hour, accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h 9.6 seconds. The new engine Kuga will soon be available exclusively for the version with four-wheel drive. In combination, optionally, manual transmission or automatic Ford PowerShi...

2011 Maserati GranCabrio photos and details

Posted by Groove Saturday, February 27, 2010 0 comments
Maserati GranCabrio - four proper seats, comfortable, inviting and inclusive. Never before has an open-top Maserati was offered so much. Never before has a car with the Trident badge had allowed a whole family or four friends on a trip in the fresh air to enjoy. The Maserati GranCabrio chemistry magic begins when you look at it too: It's pretty scary, with top up or down. Yes, it is based on an elaborate plan, for very specific reasons,...
Knowing that the C25 weighs about 1950 kilograms, the sprint to 100 km / h in 3.7 seconds. Top speed is 352 km / h. With only 25 pieces to build could you ever think that this is not an apple and an egg from the door goes. Not less than 429,000 euros, without taxes, of course, takes this car (and you can have expensive options for you). However, you sure that you drive around with a uniekum. For Carlsson ensures that only 1 copy in one...
Hofele will the Geneva Motor Show their version of the new Audi A8 show. After external adjustments are also the motor adjustments. The 4.2l V8 FSI will in 5.3 seconds to 100 km / h sprint and this is because the engine has 400 hp and 475 Nm. The 4.2l V8 TDI to 395 hp and 880 Nm in 5.2 seconds will have to 100km / h spurten.Hofele has the appearance of the new A8 adjusted by means of: luchtinhappers with new bumpers, side skirts, sports...
Canada. It is not only where the Americans to load up on Olympic medals. It is also the home of TV commercials, you'd never see in the U.S., because they are simply too nervous and bad for our young'uns eyes. Case in point: A new commercial that is running the Hyundai Elantra Canada Day ad buys. In it is a cute brunette with one, it comes into Elantra that it leaves the owner of her lipstick-enhanced bodies impressed by the wipers. And the owner? Now it seems pretty jazzed by the possibilities. Watch it unfold after the jump....
New safety car Formula 1 will be the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at 2010.Production of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG began in January 2010. This car is equipped with atmospheric engine V8 engine 571 horsepower. For comparison, the power of modern engines "Formula 1" - about 720 horsepower. According to the manufacturer, from zero to a hundred kilometers per hour supercar capable of accelerating from a 3.8 seconds. Speed SLS AMG - 315 km per hour.In advertising, the road version of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which appeared in January this...

Hamann presented a 275-strong hatchback Fiat 500

Posted by Groove Friday, February 26, 2010 0 comments
German studio Tuning Hamann, specializing in fine-tuning sports cars and cars premium brands, produced sports package for the "charged" hatchback Fiat 500 Abarth esseesse - HS Race. It includes the installation of an aerodynamic body kit body made of composite materials, and refinement of the engine, which, after modernization will develop 275 hp (380 Nm). It is reported by the publication Inside Line.Such indicators studio engineers Hamann...
Since 1984, the association awards the caravanning and tourism journalists (CJT) the "CJT milestone" for extraordinary contributions to the promotion and development of caravanning, camping and tourism in Germany. For the first time in its history, the award goes to a manufacturer of base vehicles. Receives the award for the Fiat Ducato, has greatly influenced the German motor home market in the past three decades. Without the Fiat Ducato...
SETRA S 431 DTIn the category "Best Coach" won the Setra S 431 DT double. The top model of the new TopClass 400 convinced the participants, especially in the areas of security, appearance, and innovation. The Setra S 417 HDH - also a member of the new Top Class 400 - and the Setra S 419 GT-HD the new ComfortClass 400, the second and third place at the Ulm traditional brand were awarded.The category of "Best coach" won the Mercedes-Benz...
Triumph continues its series of Special Editions (SE). Thus, from April, the Daytona 675 SE limited edition to be available. The most striking feature is the special Pearl White paint, which contrasted with a blue frame. This further accents come with white stripes on sides and wheels and accessories.The Triumph Daytona 675 SE also features on the new adjustable alloy lever for clutch and brake from the accessories of the brand. Additional...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be its premiere Mitsubishi ASX completely new compact crossover on the 80th International Geneva Motor Show was held at Geneva Palexpo in Switzerland in March 2010.The Mitsubishi ASX is the European-spec version of the Japanese Mitsubishi Space Runner, which is scheduled to go sale in Japan from February 2010. MMC new compact crossover will seat 5 and successively in European countries are introduced...
Koenigsegg Agera also uses the latest technology in braking, including a controlled system of ABS, 392x36 and 380x34 ventilated and drilled ceramic discs for unparalleled braking performance and zero Fade regardless of track or road condition.Thanks optimized for breathing and Twin Turbo, power is now 910 liters. pp. running on regular gasoline. Maximum torque of 1100 nm and is achieved at 5100 rpm. There are more than 1000 Nm of torque...
The thinkers of decline in Mini and will decline as they can the concept. The idea is to divide a good idea into a full range which already includes today a "break", a cabriolet, a city car and an SUV soon. Will probably then a coupe and a roadster.Discovering Countryman, Theophilus Chin Gamberg and began to chart his palette to imagine a hypothetical 7th model that seems most relevant: here is the 5-door Mini, a sort of compact Oxford...
It's a habit since 1996, Mercedes AMG is the official supplier of safety car in F1. Generally, there is no Class A Diesel but what is more extravagant in line with the star. And inevitably, having designed and marketed off the most successful in its history last year, Mercedes had no choice but to stick the stickers and flashing lights of the 2010 F1 Safety Car.This season, one that will announce the groupings on the track will be a Mercedes...
Despite the fact that information about Ford Figo Indian assembly appeared relatively long time, until this week the full detail of the new model was not released.Under the hood of Ford Figo will be 1.4-liter diesel engine Duratorq, as well as the 1.2-liter gasoline unit of SEFI. The diesel option gives 69 hp at 4 000 rpm, while the petrol version has a 71 hp at 6 250 rpm. Both versions are equipped with five-speed manual gearbox.Body Ford...
Tuners atelier Heico Sportiv, specializing in the final design of Volvo cars and to have for the first time at the stand of the international Geneva Motor Show exhibit to the public their works, will present a revised version of the convertible C70.Employees atelier Heico Sportiv not have to make fundamental changes to the exterior of the car, limiting the installation of two-door model of the new front "apron, rear diffuser and the four nozzles chrome sport exhaust system. In the styling package for the Volvo C70 includes alloy...
The company issued a Lexus official details on the new hybrid model - hatchback CT 200h. The car, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show, will have to compete with BMW 1-Series and Audi A3.The main difference between new items from the Lexus - the hybrid propulsion system, unified with Toyota Prius. This uses the same 1.8-liter gasoline engine, working cycle Attkinsona, and Hybrid Drive powertrain with an integrated electric motor. At...
In this paper, the Geneva International Motor Show, before the opening of which remained a matter of days, will be attended not only by numerous auto manufacturers, but several companies involved in fine-tuning of models, which include studios TechArt, developed the concept car, Concept One.Under the guise of Concept One hides a revised version of the four-compartment Porsche Panamera. On the outside, thanks to the efforts of the German...