September 30th, 2009
under Peugeot.
Peugeot 408, the stand-in for the 407 will be more conventionally styled and less of a visual bound advance as its forerunner. Compared to the 406 and 407, the car will be more evolutionary in appearance.
It is known that the design will have eye-catching detailing and “hard-edged” appearance that will assist it stand out from other mid-sized saloons. It is said that the car will be an evolution and not revolution.
Hydropneumatic suspension and adaptive headlamps are the other technology that is available with an all-new chassis. And the novel 408 will come with a hybrid powertrain in the line-up, most possibly with a diesel engine rather than petrol.
Similar to the 3008, the Peugeot is pioneering the diesel hybrid in cars and will pull out the technology to its next generation of saloons.
Courtesy:http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Peugeot-Concepts/243678/
Moreover, a hybrid 408 should be proficient of class-leading economy and emission of CO2 of less than 100g/km. Also it anticipated to be released later this year and in the year 2010 it will be entering for the sales with the hybrid in the year 2011.
September 30th, 2009
under Subaru.
In the October month, the Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept will be revealed at the Tokyo motor show.
Striking gullwing doors comes with the Subaru concept and it has been designed to be as aerodynamic as possible with a bright, airy interior. It has a luxurious interior with four individual seats sheltered in a mesh material akin to those observed in the Ford Iosis Max concept.
Further, the all four wheels are powered by the hybrid powertrain and it has a 2.0-litre horizontally opposed direct injection turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. At the front 10kw one is there and a 20kw one at the rear with lithium-ion batteries.
The rear electric motor is mainly used to improve efficiency at low speeds and the conventional engine is used at motorway and cruising speeds.
Moreover, the rear electric motor supports the petrol engine to give increased performance in acceleration. Also the front motor is primarily used to support on hills.
To augment the economy, a stop-start system is available as does regenerative braking. At the Tokyo motor show the complete information about the concept will be unveiled.
September 30th, 2009
under Toyota.
The modified version of the third-generation Toyota Prius has got released by the Japanese tuning firm Tommi Kaira. Adding, the alterations that are made are all cosmetic with no mechanical tweaks to the hybrid drive system that is produced.
Moreover the changes in the chic are at the entirely redesigned front-end and it takes in a new front lip spoiler and new air intakes. Also, new larger wheels and tyres are included and the ride height has been lowered.
A new bumper has been en suited alongside a four-pipe exhaust system at the rear. The Toyota badging at the front and eco-badging at the rear has got taken off by Tommi Kaira.
For the Tommi Kaira Toyota Prius conversion the price details are not yet publicized.
September 30th, 2009
under Honda.
For the interesting EV-N concept that is expected in the coming month in Tokyo show, the Honda Company has used the tiny N360 hatch of the 1960s as its stimulation. Adding, the company is not new to the EVs.
In the year 1997, it had the electric EV Plus on the road back however this EV-N is different.
Further it is slightly longer than a Smart Fortwo, the four-seat EV-N concept comes with a lithium ion battery pack, a step up from the metal hydride cells in the CR-Z.
And the EV-N is simply one of many proposals for the upcoming Honda electric city car.
Moreover, the novel is the HELLO (Honda Electric Mobility Loop) communications system for car-to-car interaction. Also the handheld console can provide info on the battery charge the car holds and other related information.
September 29th, 2009
under Bentley.
For the Bentley’s Continental GT and GT Speed models, an aerodynamic package has got released by the Russian firm TopCar. Adding, the ‘Bullet’ aero package has a new bonnet, new air-intakes, a new front grille, a new front bumper and new LED daytime running lights.
The addition of a new lip spoiler, side skirts, and a rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and air vents are the other tweaks that are available.
It has a new boot spoiler, new exhaust pipes and new privacy glass for the rear windows and it has advantages from 20-inch alloy wheels.
Moreover, for the aerodynamic package the price begins at 25,000 euro (£23,000) and increased to 30,000 euro (£28,000) if there is select for the parts in carbonfibre.
September 29th, 2009
under Toyota.
An enhanced version of the Toyota 4Runner has got released by Toyota in US.
It was designed by the Japanese company to appear as truck like as likely to provide it a more rugged, powerful stance. And compared to the outgoing model, it is taller, longer and wider.
The alterations over the earlier model are a new front grille, a new roof rack and new bumper guards. And the body-on-frame creation of the old model is maintained and two different four-wheel drive systems are provided.
Adding, high-spec models have the permanent four-wheel drive system with a centre-locking differential for enhanced off road performance. A 266bhp, 278lb ft 4.0-litre V6 and a 155bhp, 178lb ft 2.7-litre four-cylinder unit are the engine models that are provided.
Further its larger size connotes that it is roomier inside than the outgoing model. Also it can seat seven and preferences include sat-nav, leather seats and a rear-view monitor.
September 29th, 2009
under Renault.
A new version of Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup to the hot hatch range has got included by Renault.
Further, the recent model retains the similar 131bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine and Cup suspension set-up as its higher-specced sister model, however it does with no air conditioning, automatic headlamp and wiper operation, extra tinted rear windows and comes with a one-piece bench in place of the normal independent sliding rear seats.
Adding, this connotes that purchasers can have all of the performance and dynamics of the more costly car for £700 less.
And the Cup chassis rides 4mm lower than the standard Renaultsport set-up with the tuned damper settings and 10 per cent stiffer spring rates at the front and rear. It comes with 17-inch aluminium wheels that can currently be coated in gloss black paint as a £175 alternative. For all the Renaultsport Twingo models, the Galcier White paint is available as a £150 choice.
The cost of the Renaultsport Twingo 133 Cup is £11,795 and from October 1 it will be available for booking.
September 29th, 2009
under Ferrari.
In the coming two years of period, Ferrari will release an open-top Spider version of the new 458 Italia.
Work is previously in progress on the Spider model and it will pursue the release of the hard-top version in the coming year, said Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo.
He added that deliveries of the 458 Italia will start in the second half of January and the company plans a spider version, however not for a couple of years.
At the Frankfurt motor show, the Italian firm released the Ferrari 458 Italia in the starting of this month and power will be produced from a 4.5-litre V8 engine.
Moreover, it will turn out 562bhp and it will be the highest-revving Ferrari road car ever. Also by seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, the extensive development work has been carried out.
September 29th, 2009
under Toyota.
For upto March 2010, the Toyota Company has increased its global sales estimate by three per cent since there is upturn in the new car sales market.
Further, the world’s major auto producer is the Japanese company and it currently decided to trade 6.7 million cars for the year to until March 2010.
Also the company has raised its global production by eight per cent to 6.45m vehicles for 2009/10. And this is because of the fame of its low emission cars, such as the new third-generation Prius.
By the subsidies provided on getting the low emission cars, the sales in its native Japan have been augmented. To the government the company has request to pull out the scheme till March 2012.
September 29th, 2009
under Infiniti.
In all over UK, Infiniti has decided to open additional ten showrooms. Adding, the car producer has publicized a new partnership with Mana Premier Automobiles that run the majority of the dealerships.
The current partner Rymco will control three centres together with the present Infiniti Centre Reading and the Mana will open a further ten, in South London, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds and Stockport, with another five locations are thus far not publicized.
After Reading, the Birmingham and Glasgow are anticipated to be the subsequent centres to be finished with their doors planned to open around the middle of 2010.
Moreover all of the centres will provide the complete Infiniti range and are expected to open in the year 2010. Also the line-up will be prolonged to take in a larger saloon model and a performance V6 diesel in the year 2010.
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