10 September 2009, 02:05 PM
Recently, Mercedes-Benz hit the market with their S 400 Hybrid, which is very successful and most fuel-efficient car in its class. Now they will present the new S 500 Hybrid at IAA Frankfurt.
The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The car has all strengths of a typical S-class: unique comfort, extraordinary safety and good performance.
The drive system in the concept car consists of th
10 September 2009, 10:59 AM
McLaren Automotive is getting ready to release the new McLaren Mp4-12C. Besides the strange name it is a successor of the legendary McLaren F1, so the expectations are enormous.
The first and most shocking difference is the engine 3.8 litre 90⁰ V8 with two turbo-chargers - the ‘M838T’. McLaren F1 is powered by naturally aspirated V12 developed by BMW M division delivering 627hp and 651 N/m of torque.
The next difference in McLaren Mp4-12C is left driving position. The old F1 is 3-seater.Th
10 September 2009, 10:44 AM
Lexus LF-Ch full hybrid concept is about to debut in a few days at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor show, the new concept is a true representer of the Lexus’s first steps to the European premium compact segment. It is an original answear to the growing demand for smaller and more efficient cars, but like all Lexus cars no compromises are made in the levels of refinement and driving pleasure.
Outside, the LF-Ch concept dazzles the eye with its visual harmony between power, finesse and simplicity. The
09 September 2009, 04:18 PM
Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing was introduced in 1954 and it became a legend during the years. The design of this car is intransitive. It is believed to be the most beautiful car of 20th century.
The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957.
The new model from Mercedes Benz is Gullwing SLS AMG. It is
09 September 2009, 02:43 PM
Lancia Ypsilon ELLE show car is a pure modern feminine product of the collaboration between Lancia and ELLE. Already a true icon of the Italian design, the new Ypsilon ELLE represents the active lifestyle and dynamism of the modern woman.
The Lancia Ypsilon ELLE show car is as eye-catching as the active, spontaneous and decisive modern woman. With its bodywork finished in unique metalluro-effect pink and the chrome-plated details such as the radiator grille, the rear bumper, handles and door mouldings, the ELLE
09 September 2009, 01:38 PM
The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is about to make its debut at the forthcoming 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show. This new Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is a performance version of the Abarth 500 and represents the link between Abarth and Ferrari based on shared values that include a passion for performance, a racing soul, attention to detail and Italian style.
The Abarth 695 “Tributo Ferrari” is an amazing automobile that not only extends the sports range of Abarth, but also offers Ferr
09 September 2009, 01:06 PM
Just a few days before the Frankfurt Motor show, Alfa Romeo are surprising us with the “Quadrifoglio Verde” (four-leaf clover) version of its famous MiTo model. The Alfa Romeo’s ”Quadrifoglio Verde” symbol have always been synonymous with heritage, racing and victory, but now it represents a new kind of sportiness that combines maximum driving pleasure with improved environmental qualities.
Quadrifoglio Verde is the MiTo with the most powerful MultiAir engine - 170 hp. This engine's best feat
09 September 2009, 11:43 AM
In just ten weeks, Zytek Automotive has developed an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The reason for building the Mercedes demonstration vehicle is to show the flexibility of the production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain in vehicles up to 1700kg.
For the A-Class demonstrator, Zytek has developed a new version of the proven 55kW E-Drive, which has incresed values of maximum torque from 120 Nm to 160 Nm, and maximum motor speed from 12,000 rpm to 13,000 rpm to provide the
09 September 2009, 10:41 AM
ABT TT RS is a unique and special car in both, history and future aspect. A sports coupe with five cylinders, four wheel drive and plenty of power under the hood. Remember that combination?
Well....if NO, i will tell you. That was the same description as the original "ur-Quattro”, the sports coupe caused a furore around 30 years ago. Hans-Jurgen – the general manager of ABT said „The TT-RS brings this magical combination back on the road.”
The ABT TT RS is equipped with fully-charged 5-cyl
09 September 2009, 09:23 AM
You surely must remember the ad wars between Audi and BMW from a couple of years ago! Either that or you probably came by this article opening your older brother’s laptop. Either way, the outcome was somewhat unsatisfying due to Subaru’s spin on the matters, when they took advantage of their International Engine of the
08 September 2009, 04:38 PM
Kicherer E-Class Performance is the latest and the first complete tuning package from Kicherer for the new E-Class with AMG. Seems like Sport and Luxury are the two leading tuning directions at the moment, and Kicherer definitely know that.
For the sporty look of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG the Kicherer specialists have added a new front spoiler made of carbon, a mirror cover also made of carbon as well as a rear skirt and small rear spoiler (naturally also made of carbon fibre).
Kicherer has also upgra
08 September 2009, 03:19 PM
During the next week’s Frankfurt Motor show, the four-door Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will make its German debut. Lined by impressing numbers of 83g CO2/km and economy rating of 3.5L/100km, the Karma will be one of the cleanest and most efficient cars in the world.
Still offering a world-class style and performance, the Karma could safe 941 million liters (248 million gallons) of gasoline and 2.3 million metric tons (2.5 mill
