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Team Ocelot presents new light protected patrol vehicle – LPPV concept

The Ocelot is a 7 and a half tonne vehicle.  It has  four wheel steering giving it a market leading turning circle of 12 metres and has a low centre of gravity as all the heavy items are contained within the skateboard. It is 5.3m long, 2.3 high and 2.1 wide. Team Ocelot – a unique collaboration between Ricardo and Force Protection Europe – has today launched a revolutionary new light protected patrol vehicle (LPPV) concept offering the potent

mansory chopster limited edition at the frankfurt motor show

MANSORY Chopster Limited Edition at the Frankfurt Motor show

The latest generation of the ultimate MANSORY Chopster is about to hit the Frankfurt’s stage. Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, the new Chopster is even more noble, exclusive and full with innovations. With its masterly shaped bodywork, precisely adjusted aerodynamics components, 710 hp turbo engine and the unprecedented abundance of interior refinements, MANSORY Chopster is the embodiment of true state-of-the-art automobile. As we can

Lotus will introduce the Range Extender Engine at Frankurt Motor Show 2009

This is a 1.2 litre 3-cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder belt-driven engine. It produces 47bhp at 3500 rpm via integrated electrical generator and 107N/m of torque. Like all other manufacturers, Lotus also are targeted to hybrid vehicles. The Lotus Range Extender engine offers the advantage of a cost effective design, high efficiency and low mass and in the same time extended range. The main project is called “Limo-green” and it is a c

citroËn is prepairing a surprise for the visitors of frankfurt motorshow 2009

CITROËN is prepairing a surprise for the visitors of Frankfurt Motorshow 2009

Mr. Frédéric Banzet, Director General of Citroën will reveal the Citroen’s latest creation on Tuesday 15th September at 10.00am in Hall 8, Stand A24. We can just guess how the small car will look like. At first glance the big wheels and sporty silhouette are making an impression. Hopefully the Citroen calculated carefully their move and they don’t disappoint the audience.

carlsson e-ck63 rs

Carlsson E-CK63 RS

No doubt Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is the most dynamic business limousine in the brands range. Already AMG refined, the vehicle combines the irresistible 525 hp (386 kW) with very luxurious interior equipment. But for the high-end tuners from Carlsson this is neither dynamic nor luxurious enough, and that is the main reason for the birth of the new E-CK63 RS based on the E 63 AMG. For the Dynamic part or should we say Power part, the Carlsson engineers accomplished to boost the performance fr

2010 volvo c30 facelift

2010 Volvo C30 Facelift

The first C30 is available since 2006 and it is about time for Volvo to make a facelift of this hot hatchback. The main changes can be noticed at the front of the car. New headlamps and new more aggressive front bumper underline the sporty look of the 3 door C30. The car received larger iron mark and air intake. The grille has a new pattern used only for the C30. The contours are wavier and more dynamic than before. The black plastic panels have been replaced with more body colour lower down, in

Two Green Debuts from REVA at Frankfurt Motor show

At the 63rd Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) REVA Electric Car Company will show the world two new green M1 classified electric cars. REVA NXR is a hatchback family car for urban driving with four seats and three-doors, it can be ordered at the show, but the production is scheduled for the beginning of 2010. RE

SEAT ECOMOTIVE Range at Frankfurt Motor show

Recently, all manufacturers make their cars “greener” and the Seat is not an exception. The new ECOMOTIVE range is fitted with the very latest 105 hp 1.6 TDI CR engine, and boasts both a DPF particulate filter and cutting edge common rail fuelling technology as standard. Together, these features help to considerably lower both fuel consumption figures and emissions levels. Seat managed to lower the emissions to the amazing 119 g/km of CO2 for Altea and Altea XL and Leon ECOMOTIVE  does only 99 g/km of CO2. Th

Underride Guard Set for the Volkswagen Tiguan

The successful Volkswagen Tiguan stands for two words – Power and Wildness. The same words can describe the practical and visually enhancing underride guard set for the front and the rear that Volkswagen Accessories are now offering us. An underride guard variant is also available for those who have already selected aerodynamics products or the R-Line for their Tiguan. While the underride guard set in brushed aluminium look for the front and rear ends of the series vehicle has a substantially larger and more str

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Peugeot iOn "Zero Emissions" concept

The Peugeot brand is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and the newly developed iOn is further proof. With launch date scheduled for the end of the 2010, the new Peugeot iOn "Zero Emissions" is set to provide an efficient response to the challenges of urban mobility and respect for the environment. The new electric concept car operating range is around 130 km which is more than enough for perfect use in an urban environment. The Peugeot iOn electric concept car is d

Carlsson daytime running lights for the ML-Class

After the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and S-Class, the specialists at Carlsson Autotechnik are now ready to emphasize the shapes of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (type W 164) with their new LED Daylights. The new Carlsson daytime running lights (DRL) pack not only supports the appearance of the Mercedes all-rounder and guarantees perfect fitting and easy assembly, but also refines its design and enhances the safety of the vehicle by combining daytime running lights and fog lights. The Carlsson DRL pack fits the original

brabus sv12 r

BRABUS SV12 R

BRABUS SV12 R is the latest state-of-the-art creation by the premium Mercedes-Benz tuner – BRABUS. The BRABUS SV12 R is a business car (office on wheels) that combines two of the most significant auto qualities in new dimension – Power and Luxury. With its BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 twelve-cylinder engine producing 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft), the Mercedes S 600 facelift based BRABUS reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph) electronically limited. The peak