2010 Protoscar LAMPO2

March 8, 2010 Filed Under: Miscellaneous
2010 Protoscar LAMPO2

Protoscar, a Swiss company which has been developing CleanCar projects for 23 years, has recently introduced an electric demonstration sports car, the Protoscar LAMPO2. The LAMPO2, being presented at the 80th Geneva Motor Show, boasts “quick-charging” capability (up to 100 km range extension in just 10 minutes charging time). LAMPO2 is equipped with 4 different charging modes covering a standard single-phase with up to 3,3kW on board charger for... 

2011 GMC Acadia Denali

December 18, 2009 Filed Under: GMC
2011 GMC Acadia Denali

The Acadia launched in 2007 as the first crossover from GMC, with segment-leading fuel economy and innovative features. An exclusive SmartSlide System allows easy access to an adult-sized third row with available seven- or eight- passenger seating configurations. Fold-flat second- and third-row seats allow flexible passenger and cargo configurations of the best-in-class interior space. Acadia’s refined styling, impressive fuel efficiency, and... 

2011 Buick Regal

November 12, 2009 Filed Under: Buick
2011 Buick Regal

The new Buick Regal arrives in the second quarter of 2010, comes with a longer wheelbase and greater trunk volume than those vehicles, along with standard features – including a six-speed automatic transmission, 18-inch wheels and OnStar. Unique with its all-four-cylinder powertrain, the 2011 Buick Regal relies on the excellent horsepower-per-liter ratio of the Ecotec engine family to deliver smart, on-demand performance that is also very efficient. Both... 

2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue

September 29, 2009 Filed Under: Hyundai
2010 Hyundai Elantra Blue

The Hyundai Elantra Blue edition features a “smart” alternator management system, lower friction engine components, revised transmission gear ratios, engine calibration changes and a shift indicator to last year’s Elantra GLS manual. This new high mileage Elantra will be indentified with unique “Blue” badging. From the “Blue” edition, the rest of the Elantra line receives its lower friction engine components,... 

2010 Brabus smart fortwo Ultimate High Voltage

September 27, 2009 Filed Under: Smart, Tuning
2010 Brabus smart fortwo Ultimate High Voltage

The Brabus smart fortwo Ultimate High Voltage is powered by a lithium-ion battery located under the floor and electric motors co-developed with Tesla Motors, the Brabus smart fortwo Ultimate High Voltage will do the 0 – 60 km/h (38.5 mph) sprint in 3.7 seconds and 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.8 seconds. The Brabus smart fortwo Ultimate High Voltage features light body mass, and 61kW (82hp) and 280Nm of peak torque achieved at 0 rpm and it... 

2009 BRABUS Ultimate R

September 18, 2009 Filed Under: Smart, Tuning
2009 BRABUS Ultimate R

The BRABUS ULTIMATE R smart fortwo is powered by a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that develops 112 hp (110 bhp) / 82.4 kW at 5,750 rpm and 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) of torque between 3,300 and 3,900 rpm. The BRABUS ULTIMATE R smart fortwo zooms from rest to 60 km/h (37 mph) in just 3.9 seconds and reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) after just 9.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 170 km/h (106 mph). The BRABUS ULTIMATE R smart fortwo is fitted with... 

2009 smart BRABUS tailor made

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: Smart, Tuning
2009 smart BRABUS tailor made

Daimler has launched in the UK the smart BRABUS tailor made personalization program. The smart BRABUS tailor made program offers the choice between 18 colors for the exterior for both the body panels and the tridion safety cell. As part of the service, customers will be able to specify their car’s body panels and tridion safety cell from a palette of 18 vivid colors – each with a supercar/heritage theme. These include the vibrant Campbell Blue,... 

2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: Ford
2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic power comes from Ford’s 109PS (80kW) 1.6-litre Duratorq TDCi engine with standard coated Diesel Particulate Filter (cDPF). Target average CO2 emissions for the Auto-Start-Stop equipped car are as low as 99g/km, with a combined fuel economy of 74.2mpg and 104g/km for the standard Focus ECOnetic. With all these systems in place, the 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic manages a offer a CO2 emissions level of just 99 g/km. The... 

2010 Saab 9-5

August 27, 2009 Filed Under: Saab
2010 Saab 9-5

General Motors unveiled the new 2010 Saab 9-5. The 2010 Saab 9-5 features includes an aircraft-inspired head-up information display (HUD); adaptive headlights (Bi-Xenon Smart Beam); adaptive cruise control; Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis with real-time damping control; keyless entry and starting; dual-zone climate control; dynamic parking assistance, and Saab XWD with eLSD: the industry-leading all-wheel-drive system. The 2010 Saab 9-5 all-turbo... 

2009 Smart ForTwo Edition Highstyle

August 26, 2009 Filed Under: Smart
2009 Smart ForTwo Edition Highstyle

Daimler has launched the special edition Smart ForTwo Edition Highstyle. The smart fortwo edition highstyle is available with a 52 kW/71 hp or a 62 kW/84 hp petrol engine. The 52 kW variant is fitted with a comfortable automatic start/stop system as standard which shuts down the engine when the vehicle is stationary, noticeably reducing fuel consumption. The smart fortwo highstyle comes with a special exterior paintjob in chocolate brown metallic...