Monday, February 28, 2011

Mia showing three electrically driven microbus





Electric city car at a fair price: According to this approach will bring the company three micro Mia Electric buses on the market. World Premiere celebrate the zero-emission models at the Geneva Motor Show . Serial production will then begin in June 2011.
Three different versions are available. Striking feature in addition to the unusual design is the central driver's seat that allows the driver both sides in and out. This seating arrangement is to enable the driver in city traffic and a good view for rear passengers more leg room. Sliding doors on each side and cut-outs in the roof and floor care, according to the manufacturer for a very practical approach. Mia likewise promises a vehicle for this length very large interior.

Ford shows new minivan name is B-Max at Geneva 2011




The concept car is based on the small car platform, which also uses the Ford Fiesta. With a length of 4.06 meters, the MPV eleven centimeters longer than the Fiesta and 32 centimeters shorter than the compact C-Max. A special feature of the new model is the new body structure, which dispenses with conventional B-pillars. This means that the edges of the study are on the front doors and rear doors open standard almost completely. Thus, a completely free access to the interior space is created which extends over a width of 1.5 meters - and thus, according to Ford twice as wide as comparable competitors. This makes the B-Max not only the entry and exit, but the seat belts by children in the back seat or the loading of the purchase.

Xenatec shows the Maybach coupe in Geneva 2011



The coupe goes by the name Cruserio "and was specifically configured according to the wishes of a customer and built. The finish of each piece consists of a hand-applied multi-layered matte varnish, which has a brass-colored sheen. The paintwork of the car is supplemented by a "delicate silver"on the sidewall of the vehicle.

The passengers sit on hand-sewn leather in buffalo undyed medium brown in combination with dark leather in espresso brown. The footwell of the car is fully lined with Alcantara, which was held in a raspberry hue. This note also refers to the use of leather trimming the seats. The held in leather headlining is dominated by a panoramic roof. For the price of the vehicle is silent Xenatec, because every copy is designed to the customer. Also armor are possible. After all, there are key figures: those who planned for one of the more than 100 copies of the coupe interested should count with at least 803 250 €. The basic vehicle Maybach 57 S offers from 465 290 €.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Geneva 2011: Spyder surprise Wiesmann

Wiesmann announced few days ago a concept Spyder would be exposed on its stand of 81 Geneva Motor Show. The car already has under the neon lights of Palexpo still ringing with the sound of hammers and drills just be surprised. Radical is a word that suits him well.

Wiesmann unable to financial balance with some current models, the small German company therefore needs to expand its catalog. Not to invest in the study of a new platform, they must decline of variants, spyder therefore falls into this category.

The objective of this concept is to measure the interest of potential customers to decide whether or not it will eventually add to the catalog. These first 2 images of the vehicle on its stand surprised confirms the bias of the radical designers have completely bucked the door-to-rear overhang and "welded" the doors. Spyder has to be radical is done.

Geneva 2011: Seat IBX concept to flight

After the IBE was an evocation of the future Leon, Seat has the IBX in Geneva. This compact SUV is somehow the Tiguan or Spanish Q3, its design being for once in the vein of the IBE, it portends a specific model and not a single rebadgeage for the series model.

The Lamborghini Aventador Lp700-4 all angles and live photos




Preparations for the Geneva show is nearing completion and some of the cars that will make their world premiere are already there. Luck for us , the Aventador was on his throne, and some have already been immortalized. There is also the result of leaks of photos started in the weekend, including pictures of the interior and posterior of this terrifying Aventador.

The characteristics of the beast known as the teaser has been a bit long just to reveal them before anything else. Unfortunately for communicating the bull, the leaks were right plan worked out and the Aventador was fully unveiled in recent days.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Opel will launch the new 2013 Astra Cabrio

Vauxhall has confirmed it will produce a convertible version of the Astra. The audience will meet in 2013.

Future Opel Astra Cabrio will become the main rival of the Golf VI Cabriolet, the German will to begin in just a few days at the Motor Show in Geneva. "The new convertible is an ideal complement to the current range of products. The sleek and stylish design, will become a model for future success, " said Nick Reilly, chief executive of Opel / Vauxhall.

17 rarities from the Ralph Lauren Collection exhibited in Paris




The event is rare because it is only the second time this has happened. The fabulous collection of Ralph Lauren has a sixty exceptional cars carefully stored in the garages of the rich fashion designer. Paris will be honored with 17 of these rarities in an exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts from April 28 to August 28, 2011. For fans, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

1964 Ferrari 250 LM Berlinetta 1960 Ferrari 250 SWB Scaglietti GT, Jaguar XKSS 1956/1958, 1931 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Monza, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, 1938 Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe, 1929 Bentley Blower 1930 Mercedes Benz SSK "Count Trossi", 1933 Bugatti Type 59 Grand Prix, 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 Mille Miglia Roadster 1950 Jaguar XK120 Alloy, 1954 Ferrari 375 Plus 1955 XKD Jaguar, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe Alloy, 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 1996 McLaren F1 LM is the list of the 17 rarities taken from the "stock" of Ralph Lauren by which we avoid shame (and ignorance) to give the value.

The exhibition will focus on European models born between 1930 and 1990 and are intended to illustrate the evolution of car design in the 20th century. Movies, sounds will animate these famous cars unfortunately static.

Blake Griffin jumps a Kia, Kia jumps for joy - video

Blake Griffin is not necessarily known to everyone here. The kid is a rookie car but not in basketball and he has the peculiarity of jumping like a kid despite his 2.08 m and 114 kg, which is a basketball advantage. Specialist terrifying the dunk, Blake was selected to the All Star Games and won the support of the specialty by jumping over a Kia Optima. Kia rubs his hands.

New Ginetta G55 first picture

Only in recent days that its manufacturer, also author of the F400, lifted a piece of the veil still hiding the lines of the new G55. For here indeed very first official image of the final model.

The G55 is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 Genuine Ford developing 370 hp. She will be responsible for organizing the Ginetta GT Supercup.

G50 owners can, against 25,000 pounds, transforming them into self G55, in the finest British tradition. The G55 is designed as a way to access the GT3 category.

Mazda MX-5 on ice video



Mazda, which is never short of ideas, especially when it comes to promoting the friendly MX-5, held this week on the Swedish Ice, Ice Race 2011 Mazda representing 26 crews representing as many nationalities.

After two days of competition, that the Russian crew who wore a wire on Australian crew yet domineering.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Kickboxer new concept is the madness of two-wheel drive diesel





It's been a while since we heard anything from Ian McElroy. As you may recall, is the twisted mind came up with the idea of submitting a Subaru boxer four-cylinder engine between the rails of a frame of the bike. Well, seems to have been a busy bee from showing their first shot on the concept of Kickboxer. McElroy has been proposed to re-imagine their creation with a knot boxer diesel in the heart of the action. The motor home remains of Fuji Heavy Industries, but is smaller and more efficient than gasoline-old mass.

The latest addition to the family Kickboxer with body work and a new swingarm design various settings along with a new turbo. Not quite crazy enough for you? How about sticking a version of traction to the wheels of the bike burning oil in the pipeline? McElroy worked a double strand design that works with the help of a jack shaft, idler sprocket and a drive shaft.

Video: Japanese comedians do not take well to drift ice

Adrift in the ice seems much more interesting than Disney on Ice. At least for us anyway.

A back seat full of Japanese comics may disagree after spending a slide sideways in the back seat of a Mitsubishi EVO older. It is not really add much to us this clip, because ... well, not really know what is happening. We know that the action is fast and furious, while expressions of the actors "are in shock and disease. Click past the jump and watch the drama develop side-by itself.

Scoop: Here is the Toyota Yaris TS 2012




The new Toyota Yaris 2012 is not yet arrived at dealerships the variants linked together in the planning, and again in official images we are the first to show you. He is currently the Toyota Yaris TS, sporting livery expected by the end of the year.

No technical specification, the subject here is the design of urban sport. The amendments affect the fine branches rims, side skirts specific facies and remodeled for the occasion.

The optics of the future Toyota Yaris TS are extended by air vents, and the shield is far more expressive. A roof spoiler is operating on the rear window on the rear bumper just imitate heavy competition cars.

Charlie Sheen, the man who offers luxury cars for all his conquests

Charlie Sheen is an actor very funny, for those who may have seen in works as varied as Hot Shot or Uncle Charlie. And regarding automobiles, actor producer does everything to please his female conquests ... Whether or not porn actresses.

The budget "gifts Automobiles " Charlie Sheen is the least impressive. For starters, the man offered a Bentley Continental GTC Kacey Jordan, an actress in pornographic films. And as Charlie is obviously a big fan of film actresses in this category, he also offered a Porsche 911 Turbo for another actress X.

It's not all: Charlie Sheen has also bought a Mercedes S63 AMG for his current girlfriend and a Mercedes CL600 for his future ex-wife Brooke Mueller. In total, he would have 780 000 dollars in gifts, or the price of a Bugatti Veyron Used. Between the supercars and (multiple) females, Charlie has made his choice.

Buick Regal, working on a convertible

At a briefing last year, the marketing manager and Buick products gave two pieces of information: the brand seriously considered introducing a cut (hopefully it will happen with Opel) and could possibly put a gig in pipes to arouse the envy of customers but there was nothing about it. A year later, there is something designers have developed since the sketches of what would be a Regal convertible and presented them to their direction. It only needs the most part, the green light it. A priori, the soft-top option is the preferred retractable hardtop. If agreement is given, no doubt we will find the 2.4-liter engine and 182 horsepower 2-liter turbocharged 220 horsepower in the sedan (the GS is less likely).

Opel Astra J Turbo now produces 360 hp





The standard version of Opel Astra J Turbo is capable of delivering 180 hp, which in itself is not so little, but it seemed a little tuning studio EDS.

Required braking force was provided by the larger brakes with perforated discs 356 x 32 mm, the exhaust system made of stainless steel with 70 mm exhaust. Of course, it's not all transformations, almost completely replaced all the elements of the engine, suspension and other systems.

Physical contact with the road is ensured by tires Pirelli P. Zero. The cost model will be judged after a visit to the tuner, since it depends on the number of replaceable parts.

De Tomaso luxury crossover labeled SLS


This means SLS Sport Luxury Sedan and its creators have confidence that nobody will make associations with the same name model Mercedes. However, it became clear that the name SLS will be maintained after the start serial production, which is expected in 2012.

2012 Opel Zafira looks to the future Study shows the new design of the compact - with interior pictures





Opel is at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 with the Zafira Tourer Concept a preview of the next generation of the compact. The concept vehicle is according to the manufacturer for maximum flexibility combined with the feeling of luxury. The Zafira Tourer concept is the "lounge on wheels" with a light, bright, high-quality interior which offers a very generous space for rear passengers.

Luxurious spa oasis
For a light-filled interior provides the panoramic windshield to seamlessly generous glass "sky" adjacent to the rear. The highlight: A second disc of high-quality plastic is illuminated by LEDs on the edges. It contains tiny metal particles reflect a warm light. It can vary in different yellows.



New Mercedes S-Class 2013 Spy Pictures



The current Mercedes S-Class is already on the market since 2005. 2009 of the upper class-Benz was indeed a decent makeover. stands as engines for the next generation S-Class a wide range of some known and some new engines ready. The entry of the recently introduced in the current model four-cylinder turbo diesel marked S 250 CDI with 204 hp. Above it are six, eight and twelve cylinder engines, which are all be a little more economical than before. The sports version S 63 AMG with 544 hp and S 65 AMG with 630 PS will continue to round off the offer still up.
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