New Model Lexus RX450h SUV has a CO2 emission level is lower rather Vauxhall Corsa 1.400cc.
Official data issued Lexus last week the luxury SUV hybrid that will produce dry CO2 148g/km.
Figures illustrate that the RX450h is more economical 28% rather than RX400h, Lexus hybrid crossover SUV first generation. In addition new model is also more economical rather than other competitors, such as BMW x5.
If compared with Land Rover Freelander gas plant, CO2 emissions level RX450h lower 117g/km.
Source of energy from this new RX450h out from spur drunkard 3.500cc tre V6 petrol, which is supported by two electric motor that produces 295bhp.
Lexus RX450h claimed 124mph top speed to reach and able to drag 0-100 km / hour in 7.8 seconds.
For consumers in the UK can only enjoy the RX450h model four-wheel-drive, and this vehicle will be marketed starting this middle year.
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Mar 2, 2009
Lexus RX450h Very Economical
Feb 22, 2009
Newest Bentley, Victoria!
Bentley ready to enliven the market with new variants environment-friendly car, Victoria. As quoted from topspeed, Wednesday February 18 2009, the car's appearance was indeed leaked through a video campaign. But only now described some additional detail of this bio ethanol car fuel.
Victoria will have a lot of reduction in the weight of materials. It is reported to alleviate the weight, will use materials such as lightweight composite carbon fiber. Items that are considered wasteful as the rear bench seat is also abolished.
This car will promised be fastest and most powerful car ever. That means the Victoria's engine is estimated will be the preceding sisters, Continental GT Speed, which has a 600 horse power.
Victoria engine will using dualturbo W12 engine that can produce 30 horse power more than the GT Speed. Other advantage is a matter of speed. Within four seconds, Victoria can reach the speed of 100 km / hour.
March 2009, Victoria will be shown the first time in public at the Geneva Auto Show
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Jan 9, 2009
Mitsubishi Suply i-Miev to Peugeot
London - As part of the business strategy in 2010, Mitsubishi Motors will supply electric car to PSA Peugeot Citroen Group in the same year.
Cars that will be supplied using the exact same platform with the Mitsubishi i-MiEV (In-wheel motor Electric Vehicle) to mass produced. PSA will receive a supply of 10,000 units every year.
i-MiEV electric car is a mainstay of Mitsubishi will be mass produced in Japan this summer. Mitsubishi i-Miev able to ride as far as 160 km for a single charge. The price is predicted 16,000 euros in Europe.
Meanwhile, the electric car competition in Europe will be more fierce because previously Nissan working together to develop electric cars with Renault SA Group
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Jan 8, 2009
Lazio's Futuristic Police Car
Thus the form of new Lazio police car, Italy. Named Gallardo LP560 "Polizia". This car only takes 3.5 seconds to achieve acceleration 0-60 mph (0-90 km). Maximum speed reached 326 kilometers per hour (203 mph), with the kitchen spur 5.2 liter V10 format that can generate 560 horse power.
This car has a lot of high technology detector equipment. Including emergency response equipment such as a pacemaker and boxes to carry organ donor located in the baggage Gallardo LP560 "Polizia".
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Dec 31, 2008
Jaguar Launch 2009 XF Diesel Details
When first introduced last year, XF Diesel regarded as a dramatic expression of Jaguar design language. As quoted from pressportal, XF Diesel brings the experience of driving away in the hope of the author.
2009, Jaguar XF Diesel try to maintain praise from various parties with the show the latest features. Bring balance in the dynamic appearance without forgetting the core values as the Jaguar XF luxury sports car.
2009 Jaguar XF uses 19 inch tires with the aerodynamic body. 275PS diesel engine even make XF extraordinary appearance in the matter and acceleration.
Speed of 0-60 km / hour in time be able to 5.9 seconds. 1.8 seconds faster from the model 2.7 liter V6 engine before.
For sports car lovers, Jaguar deliberately give the maximum speed to 155 km / hour. And one other main feature is about efficient fuel. 2009 Jaguar XF Diesel ate 179 grams of diesel fuel per km and only contain 10 percent CO2.
With the benefits of the above, it seems reasonable when Jaguar dare claim that this is most powerful ride, virile, and most efficient diesel engines that they had created
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Dec 21, 2008
Hybrid Honda Jazz? Not Only a Dream
Failed to launch the Honda NSX, Honda now move to make the best Honda Jazz hatchback car into Hybrid 2010. Honda Jazz planned to be a car with two fuel and electricity, namely gasoline.
This means that the 1.3 liter engine will be combined with the electric motor. If fully realized, then the Jazz will be the tiniest car that economic and environmentally friendly. Honda Jazz is estimated that emissions will only dispose of 80mpg and CO2 emissions 90g/km.
Honda Jazz Hybrid sales target 500,000 units each year. This phenomenal cars will be the Honda Hybrid car owned by Honda Insight third after that will be marketed in March and the upcoming CR-Z coupé, which will be marketed in 2010
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Audi A7, New Car Version
For they want to appear more stylish with a four-door car, the Audi A7 is the answer. Audi A7 four-door car show, but has a superb style and sporty like two-door only.
Tricks used Audi is creating 'phantom' two-door with the door without the frame. The effect, brought back door with the installation of a black triangle on the rear window.
This riding concept had been applied in the Jaguar variants for several decades. However, the peak of popularity of this concept even planted by Mercedes on CLS type.
From the outside, Audi A7 use the traditional lamp LED lighting. Not only as a fog light but also as the head light, the same as used by the Audi R8.
In the interior, the European manufacturer is keep providing the perfect blend of beauty and comfort.
Color choices and interior not much different with what has been planted in the Audi A8. Complete with rear seat that is not visible style at all.
Do not panic, because this is deliberately designed to function as a multi-function bench. But be sure that the type bucket seats, make passengers feel comfortable.
Like quoted from topspeed, Audi A7's body draft based on Audi A6. And parallel among the 'younger sisters' Audi A6 and A8. But overall, A7 is the future form of the Audi A5 that have the possibility convertible version in the future.
Audi A7 machine using 2.8 or 3.0-liter V6. That strength same with Twin Turbo V10 engine owned by the Lamborghini Gallardo. You can select variants color between Metallic white and Metallic black.
Are you ready? Be patient, because this new Audi A7 released to the market in 2009.
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Dec 19, 2008
BlueZERO, Environmental Friendly from Mercedes-Benz
Talk about environmentally friendly, almost all automotive manufacturers displaying vehicles that compete with nature.
But if this concept are attached to the Mercedes-Benz, not just a 'friendly environment' car, that they will create. See picture above Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO this concept displays will be shown on the North American International Auto Show, January 2009.
This car is not only displays an electric smart car, but also a superb selection of appropriate character.
There are three variants BlueZERO, among others;
- BlueZERO E-Cell with battery electricity that can reach 120 miles distance with the electrical driver
- BlueZERO F-cell (fuel cell), the distance can reach 248 miles
- E-Cell BlueZERO PLUS with the electrical driver and additional internal combustion engine as a power generator. One version of this distance can reach 370 miles. Meanwhile, when using the electric rudder only able to cover the distance of 60 miles.
"Flexibility BlueZERO in all circumstances to prove that Mercedes-Benz is the only car in the world who are ready to implement all the key technology in the electric car that can be used every day," said the CEO of Daimler AG and Head of the Mercedes-Benz Cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche.Three variants of this architecture based on the Mercedes-Benz that they have been applied since ten years ago. European manufacturer is usually used for variants of A-Class and B-Class. The aim is no other alternative to the system drive.
As quoted from topspeed.com, BlueZERO also offers other advantages with the ultra lightweight components. Both the interior and exterior. Designs are not eating any place safe with the extra protection during the accident
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iMo Apple Taste Car
With this big beautiful Apel view we may not suspect that if this is the car. This unique vehicle named iMo, designed by Anthony Jannarelly, the students in the Master Automotive Design at Coventry University.
Although using the symbol of Apple, iMo is not an official product of the famous brand. Jannarelly only pour his imaginary and 'include' the logo.
From wired.com, the design itself can be extraordinary. By using two wheels, iMo could 'find' its own parking place given name iPark.
Driving setting use holographic screen. So the driver can drive only with the movement of hands. Almost the same concept with the Keanu Reeves do in the movies Johnny Mnemonic (1995).
Want to participate and bring a friend?
iMo provide space on the 'soft atmosphere,' which will be regulated and inline with the needs of users. So, your friend can stay with the comfortable
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Dec 16, 2008
Comfortable Car Design
Ffuture cars relies on a rounded shape. Yes with a rounded design makes the car look elegant and unique. Although the body design is only 20% of the entire car, essentially is how a car engine work and give comfort to the passengers.
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Smart Car In Action..!!!
Who does not want to have a Smart Car? Almost every person in this world want a smart car decorate their homes. The mini-car design but has a right ability to take you everywhere. High quality suspension make the car eligible to accompany your day.
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Dec 14, 2008
Green Basics Electric Car Design
Global warming enter the speech of citizens world's, make the car designers must change their perspective. The car is a common vehicle used by the community. Therefore, the design of the engine car that is environmentally friendly as obligations that can not be abandoned. Then efficiency is also needed to save natural resources existing in the earth. Car above have started over the green concept as a basis and using electricity energy.
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Robotic Car Concept
Black and white photos have the effect of confinement in the shooting. But it is different with the picture car above. The car above is a car with a very clear concept. 2 passenger seats separate one with the other, create the car manful impression. Body design similar to robots make the car look more beautiful.
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Cool Car
Engine show of! Yes it is a opened engine car. Machine friendly-environment, energy efficient and does not heat quickly. Anyone who meet with this car will surely great surprise. But what if rain? Does the car engine is capable of that? We see it later.
But if viewed from the outside design, two thumbs up for this great car.
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Dec 12, 2008
Car Design Gallery
Each designer car has a vision of the futuristic car. Some of them thinking that the future of the car is a luxury car. But some of them also think that the future car is Hybrid cars and environmentally friendly. And the last is that they who think that the future car is a car that has a high quality body design. How do you think about this?
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Peugeot Effective Car Design
Peugeot Design Contest. Truly futuristic ..!!! I'm very amazed by the design of this car from Peugeot. A beautiful mix of colors, red and black give the professionals impression. Glass design of this car also impressed very luxurious. See also the design of the front light visible cruel.
According to me, who is driving this car will have a high prestige. The design of this car is very effective.
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Dec 11, 2008
Nissan OneOne, a Friendly Personal Car
One-One, so the car is named. Perhaps, this car can be used for one person only. Design is very beautiful. Designed for all terrain and can run at low and high speed. If you are in the city, then use the car with a low speed and high body. But if you are located outside the city or in a quiet street, you can increase the speed of the car and choose low body settings so that the balance of the car remained intact.
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Flexible Personal Car
Seen from the forms, the car is similar to this (my previous posting), but rather the car has a more feminine coloring. Ergonomic design and a luxurious create, the car will be very sought after by people in the future. If I'm not wrong, the car can be changed to be more short form and aft. So, every position that you want will be realized with this private car
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Dec 10, 2008
Personal Car Design
What do you imagine when you live in the future, full with wonders of technology. Of course, all the things that we want to be served by technology that we developed. Including this personal car. This car is designed to meet the nature of our most personal. With the futuristic design, the car is capable of carrying passengers to every corner of the city
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Dec 8, 2008
Nissan Smart Car Interior Design
Cute, this is the first thing when I see this Nissan car design. With seat for 3 people, it is likely that the car is made to maintain privacy. Car steer that can be withdrawn, shape from the front door make the car more attractive. And not only that, of course, the car is equipped with Hybrid engines for saving fuel, so pollution can be pressed.
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