The BMW group has presently taken up the initiative to manufacture vehicle that help to find out the various solutions to control the impact on the environment and the all new BMW ActivE Concept is one such car that comes under that initiative. The electric ActivE happens to be the second largest electric vehicle test program that would soon be conducted. The concept car gives you the true experience of an electrically powered BMW.
The 2010 North American International Auto Show was used as a fitting platform to unveil the latest concept car from Cadillac. Called the XTS Platinum concept, the car seems a possible Cadillac sedan of the future which has all the present technologies.
The Detroit Auto Show, which kicks off next month, is expected to be used as a fitting platform for the launch a hybrid concept by Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota is the biggest name in the world when it comes to selling gasoline-electric hybrid cars. The model will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show and would be available only as a hybrid. This model has taken the total number of hybrids to seven which the automaker sells in the U.S. under its namesake and Lexus brands.
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Fioravanti is a transport design company, which is known mainly for its out of the box thinking in the field of automobiles. The company has come up with LF1 concept which it is likely to unveil at the Geneve International Motor Show. The company endeavors to make cars which maintain the supremacy of the Grand Prix at the media global events. The LF1 concept has been designed keeping in view the future regulations of the Formula1. The car has been designed in accordance with the 1.800 cc. turbo engines which were recently proposed for the 2012 regulations.
The 2010 Lexus LF-Ch is a compact hybrid concept car which has been launched by Lexus. The concept car will be unveiled in North America in December during the much awaited Los Angeles Auto Show. The world premier of the car will be done at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which kicks off on September 15.
The Mitsubishi concept RA is among the many in the list of sporty coupe which started with the Galant GTO R73-X show car and surely keeps the long tradition. With the latest technology and engine design it keeps its promise of a thrilling performance as well as the environmental responsibility.
The concept RA has an all-wheel-drive system and provides active steering and damping control which improve the driver control and enhance the handling as well as the stability. It has a low emission 2.2 liter turbo diesel engine. The engine comes equipped with the unique Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control (MIVEC) system for offering valve timing control. The piezoelectric injector allows a lower compression ratio in the engine and is equipped with VD (Variable Diffuser)/VG (Variable Geometry) turbocharger. The concept RA has a very sporty performance and great fuel efficiency. It also complies with the U.S. emission standards and relies on an exhaust system.
Mitsubishi concept RA is made up of very lightweight material which results in decreased vehicles mass and gives improved performance, saves fuel and also makes it very safe. It has a very athletic look as the frame is made of aluminum and the hood including the other outer panels is made of recyclable plastic resin. It is 2-seater with twin clutch SST transmission and has a length of 175 inches. The width is 74.6 inches and the wheelbase is 103.7 inches. The maximum output is 210 hp and the maximum torque of the concept RA is 310 ft-lbs.
The world got a chance to see the prototype of the Acura ZDX for the first time as it was unveiled at the New York auto show. It is a great mix of a sports coupe and a sports-utility. This amazing car has been designed by Michelle Christensen. Jeff Conrad who is the vice president of sales for Acura is of the opinion that the mix of sports coupe and sports utility has given the ZDX the opportunity to create a brand new segment altogether and would attract new customers. According to him, it is a luxury performance coupe. Although the previous version looked a little truck-like, the ZDX looks mostly like a sedan. The roof which has a slope rally looks spectacular and its tinted glasses and the rear valance panel and taillights are amazingly blended and are almost seamless.
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Toyota is in news again for its plan to unveil its all-electric concept. Detroit auto show that is about to take place in 2009 will see Toyota debuting a yet-to-be named all electric car concept. It is expected that this will be company’s commitment to electric, a delightful move to make sense.
All the details of this Toyota concept will be out soon in the auto motor show that is scheduled to take place early next year. This innovative all-electric concept has come up after the Japanese automaker’s push into the electric fuel cell development and their intention to launch an EV in the market along with the next gen Prius hybrid in 2010.
When thinking about the most paradoxical team in Formula One, the first name to strike the mind is mostly the Toyota team. The amount spent by Toyota on its team is more than any other team. Now, to boost the performance of its team, Toyota has invested in its new concept car called Toyota TF108.
With features and shape different from its 2007 predecessor, Toyota TF108 Concept Car sports a narrow nose appealing design. Toyota in fact developed an upper wing profile to blend into the nose of this concept car but the idea was abandoned and instead went with a new design spanning the entire length over the nose, something similar to that on the McLaren Mercedes.
Acquaint yourself with the new Audi A5 Cabriolet Concept car. A perfect combination of looks and performance, this new car is considered as a real Audi car with its top-class features and performance. Boasting a sporty look, this open-top driving car can redefine your style statement.
This new Audi A5 Cabriolet Concept has been designed to offer the owner a refined comfort and great everyday utility. The Audi A5 Cabriolet Concept comes with seven powerful engines as well an agile suspension and a great range of high-end options. Owing to all these features, this car is now considered as the top-of-the-line model of Audi’s new family of convertibles.
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