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Video: Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept
The first presentation video with the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept has been released by GM, after the luxurious sedan has its world premiere at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show. The Cadillac XTS Platinum will enter the automotive scene as a direct competitor to the Mercedes S Class, BMW 7 Series and Audi A8 and will feature a 3.6 litre V6 gasoline powering unit with Direct Injection, together with a plug-in hybrid system. As the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept has just debuted we do not know if this will be the only powering option available for the production version, or if 350 HP and 400 Nm of torque packed by the show car presented in Detroit will be enough to compete with…
2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine
The 2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine was presented at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show as the 5.0-litre V8 powered pony will be featured on Nelly’s upcoming album. The 35 year old rap artist Nelly thinks the Mustang is one of the hottest muscle cars ever made and he’s 2011 Mustang GT customized by DUB Magazine is a project that came to life after he saw the vehicle at Ford’s design studio more than a year ago. Custom features on DUB Magazine’s 2011 Ford Mustang GT include a glossy black body paint with flat black racing stripes, the Street Scenes body kit together with massive 22 and 24 inch custom rims wrapped in Pirelli tires as well as billet grille, hood…
2010 MINI One Cabrio
Many changes and improvments across the MINI lineup for the 2010 models, out of which we mention a new revised engine for the 2010 MINI Cabrio and two variants of the new MINI One MINIMALISM Line that are even more focused on low consumption and emissions. Instead of the 1.4 litre engine found in the current ongoing model the 2010 MINI Cabrio will be equipped with a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder unit that develops 98 HP (72 kW) and 153 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm, enabling the stylish convertible to accelerate from 0 to 100 Km/h in 11.3 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 181 Km/h. Thanks to its new engine the 2010 MINI One Cabrio offers low fuel consumption figures of 5.7-litres per…
Toyota FT-CH Hybrid Concept
At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show Toyota has presented the FT-CH Hybrid Concept to the public, and the automaker expressed its intention of introducing a wider variety of hybrid choices on the market, with a number of plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (BEVs) to be launched in model year 2012, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015. he Toyota FT-CH Hybrid Concept was designed at the company’s ED2 center in France with inspiration drawn from the 8-bit microprocessor technology, popularized in the early 80’s and as far as dimension the vehicle is 22 inches shorter in length and one inch narrower than the current Prius model. t his point specific information…
Gemballa MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo
Famous Porsche tuner Gemballa, well know for turning Stuttgart manufactured sports cars into extreme machines has decided to take on a new challenge. With only 25 units to be built, this challenge is named the Gemballa MIG-U1 and it is based on the Ferrari Enzo. The Gemballa MIG-U1 Ferrari Enzo features an extensive list of modifications with entirely re-engineered aerodynamics, a customized high-end interior and an optimized powerplant to match the individual character of the car. So the carbon fiber components at the exterior include a front spoiler lip and skirt, newly designed rear spoiler with a flap in the middle, over the door extensions to the diffuser, roof and door…
2011 Honda CR-Z production version
The production version 2011 Honda CR-Z premiered at the 2010 NAIAS in Detroit, a vehicle that as the company say is set to change the current perception of hybrids. The 2011 Honda CR-Z features a 2+2 coupe body with a driver-focused chassis and a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine coupled to the Honda IMA parallel hybrid system. The 4-cylinder petrol engine delivers 124 PS and 174 Nm of torque while the electric motor provides an additional 14 PS and 78 Nm of torque. Sending power to the wheels is a 6-speed manual transmission and fuel consumption figures indicate the 2011 Honda CR-Z production version needs 5.0-litres of fuel per 100 Km with 117 g/Km CO2 emissions, meaning is in…
2011 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover
At this year’s Detroit Auto Show Lincoln is presenting a refreshed version of they luxury crossover, the MKX. We have to say even though nothing major has been performed at the exterior, the proportions are much better and the overall aspect has been greatly improved, but the real changes regarding the 2011 Lincoln MKX are at the interior. Besides the fact that the 2011 Lincoln MKX says goodbye to buttons, featuring a number of touch sensitive sliders, it has also been fitted with the MyLincoln Touch which is basically the MyFord Touch, a display that lets passengers interact with media and also act as an interface to the navigation and climate control systems. Also apart…
Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept
At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show GM has presented a luxury sedan for the future, named the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept. With the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept the North American manufacturer wanted to re-invent de luxury sedan, and besides packing it with the latest technologies it also fitted it with the company’s 3.6L V-6 Direct Injection gas engine which is paired with a plug-in hybrid system. So when its not running on pure electric propulsion the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept has a total system output of 350 HP (260 kW) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. As far as suspension the Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept received the Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) technology which “reads…
2010 Fiat Bravo
The Italian car maker is presenting the 2010 Fiat Bravo, offering details regarding its new style elements and engine choices. Besides two new exterior colors the 2010 Fiat Bravo received a redesigned front grille, body coloured exterior mirrors and door handles plus new projectors. As far as engines the 1,4-litre 90 bhp unit is now Euro 5 compliant as it emits 146 g/Km of CO2, and the Emotion version can also come equipped with a LPG installations. Personalisation programs included in various packages start at 800 Euros, offering advantages over the purchase of individual options. For example the Active Sound pack can add front fog lamps, radio CD and MP3 player on the…
Detroit showcar Audi e-tron
At this year’s edition 2010 NAIAS in Detroit the German automaker is presenting a new version Audi e-tron. They named it the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron and just like the first version it is also a two seater measuring 3.93 meter (154.72 in) in length and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall. The Detroit showcar Audi e-tron weights 1,350 Kg due to its ASF-design aluminium body and this time power is provided only by two electric motors that are able to produced a combined 204 horsepower (150 kW) and 2,650 Nm of torque. With these electric motors the Detroit showcar Audi e-tron can hit 100 Km from a standstill in 5.9 seconds while when accelerating…