Cadillac Ciel Concept
Here’s a piece of blue-sky thinking from Cadillac. The US firm has pulled out the surprise of the show, by unveiling a brand new concept car at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Called the Ciel Concept – the French word for sky – the elongated cabriolet has been designed as the ultimate vehicle for cruising the west coast of America. It's got four-seats and four-doors and, in true American style, has an enormous footprint on the road. It measures 30cm longer than a Cadillac CTS saloon and is over five metres in length, bumper to bumper. Suicide doors offer unimpeded access to the leather-wrapped cabin, and 22-inch alloys fill the arches. Providing the power is a 419bhp twin-turbo version of GM's 3.6-litre V6 engine, twinned with an electric motor for additonal shove. Just a design study at the moment, Cadillac says the Ciel points the way towards a softer design language for future models.
Toyota Camry prices the same or less for 2012
Toyota is keeping the same prices for some 2012 Camry and Camry hybrid models and cutting prices on the rest of the models compared with last year's lineup. The entry-level Camry is priced at $22,755 for 2012, including destination. The Camry LE gets a $200 price decrease from 2011, at $23,260. The four-cylinder SE model is $965 less in 2012, at $23,760, while the V6 version remains priced at $27,400. The four-cylinder XLE gets a $2,000 price cut from the previous model year, available for $25,485, while the V6 version will still cost $30,605. The Camry hybrid is offered in LE and XLE trims. The LE hybrid has a price cut of $1,150--it's available for $26,660--and the XLE hybrid is $800 less than in the previous model year, at $28,160. The seventh-generation 2012 Camry will hit dealerships this October, and the 2012 Camry hybrid models will arrive in November.
Volkswagen to unveil one-seat electric car
Volkswagen will unveil a one-seat experimental car with an electric powertrain in September as the carmaker works to cut emissions and develop future driving concepts. The concept vehicle will be designed for limited journeys, VW spokeswoman Ruth Holling said Monday, confirming remarks by VW research chief Juergen Leohold to the Financial Times. The car will be presented Sept. 8 in Berlin. Leohold declined to comment to the paper on the car's range or top speed ahead of its unveiling. He said the one-seater would be "even better" than the XL 1 Super Efficient vehicle, a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid unveiled in January, which gets 261 mpg. VW is aiming for battery-powered vehicles to account for 3 percent of sales by 2018, the year it's aiming to sell more than 10 million cars, sport-utility vehicles and vans, CEO Martin Winterkorn has said.
VW plans to bring electric versions of its Golf hatchback and the new Up city car to market by 2013.
VW plans to bring electric versions of its Golf hatchback and the new Up city car to market by 2013.
Bentley Continental GTC: first pics 
This is the new Bentley Continental GTC, announced ahead of its official world premiere at - you guessed it - the Frankfurt motor show. The second-generation of Bentley's iconic drop-top has been "improved in virtually every aspect" over the first, some feat considering the original was a lightly monstrous machine.
Power from the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine has swollen from 552bhp to 567bhp, while torque rises from an already gargantuan 479lb ft to 516lb ft, which is enough to send the echoes of the Big Bang skittering back into the corners of the universe. The 0-60mph dash is covered in 4.5 seconds (0-62mph in 4.8s), 0-100mph takes 10.9 seconds and the top speed is 195mph. In fact, 30-50mph takes only two seconds, and 50-70mph takes a blink-of-an-eye longer (2.4s). And should your moral allegiances force you into acting greenly, that W12 also runs on E85 biofuel too. That prodigious power output is, again, sent to all four wheels via a ‘Quickshift' six-speed auto ‘box (said to cut shift time by up to 50 per cent), while a new rear-biased torque split of 40:60 is said to reduce understeer and allow for "throttle steering". There's another name for that. Hooning. Bentley says advanced manufacturing techniques have produced new aluminium front wings without the need for seams or welds, "creating the look and feel of a coach-built car", while you are suitably indulged inside with soft-touch leather, wood veneers, ‘cool-touch' metals, deep-pile carpets and a tailored, multi-layered fabric hood developed for optimum noise isolation. Rear passengers even get more legroom. Wolfgang Durheimer, Bentley chairman, said: "The GTC has always been the most emotional model in the Continental range and a showcase for Bentley design. It's a pure British convertible true to those classic Bentleys of the past, but the excellence invested in this model means we are now writing a new chapter for the Bentley convertible driver." Ah yes, the typical Bentley convertible driver. We'll set aside such quandaries for the time being, and allow you lot to wallow in the 149,350 pounds GTC's magnificence. Like it?
Power from the 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine has swollen from 552bhp to 567bhp, while torque rises from an already gargantuan 479lb ft to 516lb ft, which is enough to send the echoes of the Big Bang skittering back into the corners of the universe. The 0-60mph dash is covered in 4.5 seconds (0-62mph in 4.8s), 0-100mph takes 10.9 seconds and the top speed is 195mph. In fact, 30-50mph takes only two seconds, and 50-70mph takes a blink-of-an-eye longer (2.4s). And should your moral allegiances force you into acting greenly, that W12 also runs on E85 biofuel too. That prodigious power output is, again, sent to all four wheels via a ‘Quickshift' six-speed auto ‘box (said to cut shift time by up to 50 per cent), while a new rear-biased torque split of 40:60 is said to reduce understeer and allow for "throttle steering". There's another name for that. Hooning. Bentley says advanced manufacturing techniques have produced new aluminium front wings without the need for seams or welds, "creating the look and feel of a coach-built car", while you are suitably indulged inside with soft-touch leather, wood veneers, ‘cool-touch' metals, deep-pile carpets and a tailored, multi-layered fabric hood developed for optimum noise isolation. Rear passengers even get more legroom. Wolfgang Durheimer, Bentley chairman, said: "The GTC has always been the most emotional model in the Continental range and a showcase for Bentley design. It's a pure British convertible true to those classic Bentleys of the past, but the excellence invested in this model means we are now writing a new chapter for the Bentley convertible driver." Ah yes, the typical Bentley convertible driver. We'll set aside such quandaries for the time being, and allow you lot to wallow in the 149,350 pounds GTC's magnificence. Like it?
Watch the BMW M5 hit Laguna Seca
Good news! The twin turbochargers on the new BMW M5 were designed with a high level of compressor and turbine efficiency and were developed to work with the 4.4-litre V8's unique cross-bank exhaust manifold. More good news! This manifold optimises gas flow en route to aforementioned ‘chargers and features identical pipe lengths and a combustion chamber arrangement mirroring the firing sequence to ensure the gas flows through the ducts at an even rhythm. In fact, says BMW, the cross-bank exhaust manifold and twin turbo technology "play a key role in delivering a multilayered collage of sound": the exhaust pipe runs straight down the chassis with a large cross section, feeding out into the customary twin tailpipes.Why the engineering lesson? Because BMW North America has just posted a video of the new M5 hot-tailing around the famous Laguna Seca circuit. In the video, you will hear a glimpse - a howl, a brief clamour, a momentary rasp, if you will - of the V8.And for that reason alone, it is worth watching. Yes, it's only a glimpse, but we haven't heard the new Five fully exercise its vocal chords...
New Aston V12 Vantage GT3
Today is a good day. Today is the day we find out all the numbers behind the racey Aston Martin V12 Vantage GT3, the insane-looking successor to AM's sumptuous DBRS9. Like its forbear, it's got a tuned production V12. The 6.0-litre's been dry-sump'd and shuffled down a bit in the engine bay to improve weight distribution and runs through an Xtrac six-speed sequential ‘box with a semi-automatic paddle shift. There's special carbon propshaft sending power to its rump. But how much power, we hear you scream? 600bhp and 700 torques. In a car that'll weigh 1250kg.To manage said power, it's got a stiffened shell and shorter wheelbase, the suspension geometry's been optimised for its lower race ride height, the fuel tank's been moved behind the driver's seat and there's a steel roll cage that helps prevent contortion through cornering and, erm, rolling.There's also race-developed ABS and traction control systems, enormous six-pot front calipers, a racing clutch, high speed pneumatic jack system, carbon fibre dash and as fire extinguisher system, which means you can literally take it from the showroom to the track (albeit on a trailer - it's not road legal).
It's eligible to run in several series, including the FIA GT3 Championship, ADAC Masters, Nurburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Belcar and Open GT.
It's eligible to run in several series, including the FIA GT3 Championship, ADAC Masters, Nurburgring VLN, Blancpain Endurance Series, British GT, Belcar and Open GT.
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class
It's a bit longer, a tad wider and a touch lower than before and has been thoroughly, thoroughly re-engineered. In fact, Merc development chief Dr Thomas Weber said: "No model change in the history of Mercedes has seen so many new developments introduced in one fell swoop".It gets a brand new 1.6-litre four-pot petrol engine, dubbed M270, available with 122bhp in the B180 and 156bhp in the B200. There's also a revised version of the four-pot diesel seen in the C and S-Class models: a 1.8-litre with 109bhp (in the B180 CDI) and 136bhp in the B200 CDI.Two options are offered for your arms, Merc's 7G seven-speed dual clutch auto - a premiere in this model - or a trad' six-speed manual with "low shift forces". The chassis gets ESP, a lowered centre of gravity and a new four-link rear axle, all of which make it "fantastically agile". You can option some sports suspension that lowers the car by 20mm and adds sports dampers with amplitude dependent damping. The previous generation was thoroughly delectable to drive, so there are good sign for this new one... As you can see, it gets Merc's new corporate face, replete with those tasty new lights and shouty grille, pronounced wheel arches, new side skirts and even a roof spoiler. And despite being nearly 5cm lower than its predecessor, Merc claims there's better headroom and, after listening to customers, has installed a more upright seating position. The legroom of 976mm eclipses even its executive S-Class and E-Class siblings. There's the option of rearranging the interior with the Easy-Vario-Plus system, while high quality materials and precision workmanship - a Top Gear gripe with the old B-Class - have been used inside. There's even a TFT colour display to play with. The new Bee gets a dizzying complement of Santa's little helpers, including blind spot assist, attention assist, parking assist, a reverse camera and hill hold function. There's also the option of the COMAND multimedia system offering Internet access on the go so you can update your MyFace page and tell your Internet friends what you had for breakfast.It'll hit UK shelves in March 2012 with prices to be confirmed, but the current B-Class starts at 19,640 pounds. Interested in this premium, sporty mini-MPV
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2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon
2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon It has a strong heritage too: Gazoo’s previous iQ concept car was given a limited production run in Japan that sold out immediately in 2009. G Sports (G’s) have also contributed to the Toyota presentation with Sports Concept versions of both Prius and Yaris, with TRD adding an Auris GT Concept. As well as the cars, Toyota is hosting interactive events at the show, including forums with engineers and racing drivers and virtual driving competitions in Metapolis, an on-line community created by Gazoo Racing.
citroen gt new
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Pound Car Concepts Revealed
Design studios that are participating in the 7th annual Los Angeles Auto Show Design Challenge have the daunting task of envisioning a “1,000 lb (454 kg) four-passenger vehicle that is both comfortable and safe, while delivering satisfactory driving performance without sacrificing the styling consumers demand." But the various concepts that the designers have come up with are nothing short of spectacular. Because the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) is equipped with alternative fuel, this futuristic 2+2 coupe boasts a 1,000 mile range. This coupe has an advanced body structure that "utilizes a polyhedral, 3D lattice, mono-formed frame with a flexible pressurized polymer skin for body panels and glass."
New Mazda MX-5 pictured
Lighter, cleaner and just as much fun to drive – the all-new MX-5 is nearly here.
Our artist’s impression, based on a technical drawing supplied by Mazda to the Tokyo Patent Office, shows how the featherweight roadster’s new face will look. The grille has been modelled on the original car’s oval shape, while the headlights have been given a distinct upslanting teardrop shape. However, from what we can see in this exclusive image, the shrunken proportions are virtually identical to the 1989 car’s. The goal for chief engineer Nobuhiro Yamamoto was to lighten and downsize the model yet maintain current cabin space. An insider has told Auto Express that after exhaustive restyling, a kerbweight of around 950kg has been achieved. That’s thanks to the weight-efficient new Skyactiv chassis, powertrain and body. Our source explained that with a lighter car “you can downsize the powertrain”. As a result, the new six-speed MX-5 will have a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine offering around 125bhp and with fuel economy of about 55mpg. The car is slated for a debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show, and is due to land in dealers in autumn next year.
Our artist’s impression, based on a technical drawing supplied by Mazda to the Tokyo Patent Office, shows how the featherweight roadster’s new face will look. The grille has been modelled on the original car’s oval shape, while the headlights have been given a distinct upslanting teardrop shape. However, from what we can see in this exclusive image, the shrunken proportions are virtually identical to the 1989 car’s. The goal for chief engineer Nobuhiro Yamamoto was to lighten and downsize the model yet maintain current cabin space. An insider has told Auto Express that after exhaustive restyling, a kerbweight of around 950kg has been achieved. That’s thanks to the weight-efficient new Skyactiv chassis, powertrain and body. Our source explained that with a lighter car “you can downsize the powertrain”. As a result, the new six-speed MX-5 will have a 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G engine offering around 125bhp and with fuel economy of about 55mpg. The car is slated for a debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show, and is due to land in dealers in autumn next year.
2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon
2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon It has a strong heritage too: Gazoo’s previous iQ concept car was given a limited production run in Japan that sold out immediately in 2009. G Sports (G’s) have also contributed to the Toyota presentation with Sports Concept versions of both Prius and Yaris, with TRD adding an Auris GT Concept. As well as the cars, Toyota is hosting interactive events at the show, including forums with engineers and racing drivers and virtual driving competitions in Metapolis, an on-line community created by Gazoo Racing.
2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon
2011 Toyota At Tokyo New Car Show Auto Salon Small in size but big in attitude, a pumped-up, track-ready interpretation of the super-smart iQ city car leads a posse of tuned and tweaked Toyota concept and production cars at the Tokyo Auto Salon. The world’s largest annual aftermarket parts show, taking place (14 to 16 January) gives leading tuning firms and custom car specialists the chance to demonstrate their engineering and design skills, from mild sports accoutrements to the wilder fringes of auto design.
As quoted from carscoop, Michael Sprague, vice-president, marketing & communications, KMA said, "The all-new Rio brings Kia's successful combination of world-class styling, outstanding fuel economy, advanced technologies and tremendous value to the smallest and most economical vehicle in the Kia line-up," First revealed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show and 2011 New York International Auto Show, and Now 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door and Rio Sedan will entering the U.S.yShowrooms, the company announced yesterday (18/08). 2012 Kia Rio is the first non-hybrid vehicles that use the Idle Start & Go...
Kawasaki ZX-770R Hypercar Concept was design by Sabino Leerentveld, the Dutch Designer. He previously working on Aston Martin V12 and BMW Nazca Homage prototypes. The hypercar design features a mid-mounted twin-turbo V6 capable of distributing 770HP. The two-seater reported is the large sports car at 1017mm high, 4427mm long and 2073mm wide with a wheelbase of 2710mm. Weighing in at 500 kg, the car sits on (approx) 19 and 21-inch alloys. No further details for the interior. Many sources said that these concept will compete with KTM's X-Bow R model that powered with an Audi-sourced 2....
At the most recent Frankfurt auto show, Renault unveiled their new 100% electric concept car, the Frendzy. Like several other modern concept cars, the Frendzy takes on the challenge of multi-faceted lifestyles, trying to meet the needs of people who work and communicate from their cars, and to serve them as their lives change over time. The Frendzy features a flexible interior with fold-down back and front passenger seats, a fabric roof that literally flexes to adapt to bulky objects transported in the vehicle, an asymetrical interior with family-oriented features on the left and work-oriented functions on the right, plus a Blackberry Playbook that docks near the driver’s seat and controls an exterior 37-inch widescreen that can be used for entertainment or advertising.
We’re not sure how practical it is to combine an exterior 37-inch widescreen display on the passenger rear sliding door with a chalkboard for children to draw on (we’re fairly sure the designer doesn’t have kids, who would love to draw on the whole car while they’re at it), but the idea of even having different doors on either side of the Frendzy is intriguing: slider on the right with no central pillar for easy loading, and center-opening doors on the left for loading the family in and out.
Pound Car Concepts Revealed
are nothing short of spectacular. Because the Cadillac Aera (Aero + Era) is equipped with alternative fuel, this futuristic 2+2 coupe boasts a 1,000 mile range. This coupe has an advanced body structure that "utilizes a polyhedral, 3D lattice, mono-formed frame with a flexible pressurized polymer skin for body panels and glass."
I found a really exciting prototype show car while traipsing around SEMA in Las Vegas today. Seems that Galpin Auto Sports of Van Nuys took a Ford Mustang GT convertible and went COMPLETELY NUTS on it. Sure, it started out as a 2008 Mustang GT, but it is completely unrecognizable now! Hand made composite body, voice command controled, even DUAL retractible steering wheels (left and right side drive, thanks to drive-by-wire technology)!!! In the deep, 3 layer, candy purple paint, it looks like something the Joker might drive… if he could handle the 1000 horsepower twin supercharged power!
Of course, it sits so low to ground here, at a height that it would be impractical on most any road or track, but thanks to air ride technologies’ suspension system, the computer constantly gauges the road for the optimum ride height and firmness of the ride itself. and still, it “cuts” quite a shape… and those headlights!
UNfortunately, when you come around the side of the car, you see get the impression that the car’s designer was heavily influenced by his childhood playthings… Mattel Hot Wheels®.
Still, Galpin Auto Sports was aiming for a vehicle straight from the car shows of the 60’s (Autorama) that sparked people’s imagination and excitement. Given that this vehicle is COMPLETELY road worthy and driveable and not just some clay work with paint and chrome stuck on it… I’d say they goal has been FAR exceeded!
Still, Galpin Auto Sports was aiming for a vehicle straight from the car shows of the 60’s (Autorama) that sparked people’s imagination and excitement. Given that this vehicle is COMPLETELY road worthy and driveable and not just some clay work with paint and chrome stuck on it… I’d say they goal has been FAR exceeded!
