15 November 2011, 03:58 PM
Toyota will exhibit several concept cars at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. The three concepts feature a lot of interesting technologies and are divided by the time they will appear - one near future, one mid term and one way out there.
The FT-EV III , which is short from Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III is based on Toyota iQ. This is a small four-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. FT-EV III comes with a lithium-ion battery and can go up to 65 miles on a single charge.
The secon
10 November 2011, 03:33 PM
Honda will exhibit several interesting concept cars at the 42 Tokyo Motor Show.
As a part of “SMART MOBILITY CITY 2011”, a themed project that Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) will hold at the motor show venue, Honda will showcase the FCX Clarity advanced fuel cell electric vehicle, EV-neo electric scooter, EV-MONPAL electric cart, as well as the Honda Smart Home System which features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, including a gas engine cogeneration unit and a sol
09 November 2011, 04:29 PM
Mitsubishi will reveal Concept PX-MiEV II at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show.
The vehicle is practically the same as the first PX-MiEV, but the new model comes with revised front and rear bumpers, new headlights and taillights. There are also different wheels and hatch-door.
Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II is a plug-in hybrid featuring a 2.0 liter MIVEC four-cylinder petrol engine with 95PS (70 kW) and two 90PS (66 kW) electric motors, one on each axle. PX-MiEV II has an all-electric range of 50 k
09 November 2011, 12:12 PM
Nissan will reveal the PIVO 3 EV Concept at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show. More interesting is that, this is not just a show car – PIVO 3 is what Nissan envisions to be a more “realistic” EV of the near future.
“PIVO is one of the answers for active urbanists living in mature markets. Through the three PIVO proposals, we have gained a deep understanding of their needs in such large, metropolitan areas.”, said Francois Bancon, Deputy Division General Manager of Product Strategy and Product Plannin
03 November 2011, 12:56 PM
Chevrolet has unveiled the Sonic Super 4 at the 2011 SEMA Show. The vehicle is a race car concept that demonstrates Chevrolet’s new small car performance potential. The Sonic Super 4 joins other Chevy performance cars this week in the Chevrolet display at the SEMA Show.
“This is an exciting example of Chevrolet’s small-car performance capability,”, commented Jim Campbell, U.S. vice president, Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.
“Sonic has the soul and specifications to be a winner.”, he
01 November 2011, 01:58 PM
Volkswagen has announced their plans to creat GT Up!. Until then, you’ll be able to see GT Up! Concept car. The GT Up! Concept promises to distil the driving pleasure of the seminal hot hatch, the GTI, into a powerful yet petite package.
It comes with sporty style - wide-mouthed honeycomb grille, broad bumper including ducts to provide cooling airflow to the front brakes, these ducts also containing the wing-shaped LED daytime running lights. The sporting theme continues along the flanks, whi
01 November 2011, 01:02 PM
Subaru will exhibit BRZ STI concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. It will be held between November 18th and 27th, this year.
Built around Subaru’s core technologies, the BRZ will use a new 2.0 litre Subaru Boxer engine developed specifically for the model and with the latest direct injection technology to improve combustion and efficiency. It will deliver around 200PS (147 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque.
The new compact coupe has been developed as part of an on-going joint project wi
25 October 2011, 04:02 PM
Chevrolet will exhibit several small cars at the 2011 SEMA Auto Show. Pimped Sonics and Cruzes will show off the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts.
"The heritage of Chevrolet cars like the Corvette and Camaro is being expressed in smaller packages for the next generation," said Chris Perry, vice president, global marketing and strategy for Chevrolet.
"The Sonic and Cruze concepts demonstrate that performance comes in all shapes, sizes and displac
25 October 2011, 01:51 PM
Mazda will exhibit the impressive TAKERI concept mid-size saloon at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday, 30 November. The manufacturer will also reveal CX-5 crossover SUV – equipped with the full array of Mazda’s breakthrough SKYACTIV Technology. Other new technologies and a full line-up of production models will also be on show.
The TAKERI concept car features KODO – Soul of Motion, which will bring a new level of strength and allure to mid-size saloon styling. Under its appealing exteri
05 October 2011, 02:48 PM
RM Auctions annual Battersea sale returns to Central London, England on 26th of October, 2011. There will be many interesting vehicles like : a Ferrari-certified 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast, s/n 6659 SF, one of only eight Superfasts built in right-hand drive (Est. £580 000 - £650 000); a long-nose 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB A
29 September 2011, 11:04 AM
Chevrolet has announced the new Corvette Stingray Concept, which will hit the market in 2013 as a 2014 model.
The truth is that the current model is not so popular among the customers - a total of 9 123 units were sold last year. The latter, by the way, have been the lowest in the last 4 decades of the legend's production.
The C7 will be lighter and more compact than the C6. Another innovation will be a 7-speed manual gearbox, which was recently introduced by Porsche. There are also rumors of direct injection
22 September 2011, 11:38 PM
Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is really a staggering vehicle. It boasts dynamic and sporty styling in the compact class. It is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 210PS. Concept A-CLASS is going on view for the first time in the UK as part of an exciting and interactive display that is set to capture the imagination and interest of the public.
The Concept A-CLASS National Tour will visit the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham - Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September; Westfield London - Saturday 1st and Sunday
