2009 Renault Twizy Z.E. Concept

September 16, 2009 Filed Under: Renault
2009 Renault Twizy Z.E. Concept

The Renault Twizy Z.E. Concept features a four wheel chassis and seating for two passengers. The Renault Twizy ZE Concept is powered by a 15kW (20hp) electric motor. This develops 70Nm of torque, and combines comfort with responsive performance at all engine speeds. Twizy ZE Concept can accelerate at a similar rate to a 125cc bike, and pulls away briskly from standstill. With a top speed of 75kph, Renault Twizy ZE Concept will also be in its element... 

2009 Novitec Alfa Romeo MiTo

June 12, 2009 Filed Under: Alfa Romeo, Tuning
2009 Novitec Alfa Romeo MiTo

NOVITEC presents the exclusive tuning program for the Alfa Romeo MiTo. Engine tuning for the two Diesel models and the gasoline-powered 1.4 TB model is complemented by a strikingly styled aerodynamic-enhancement package. The latter comes with a general operating certificate, eliminating the need for individual technical inspections. Also available from NOVITEC are 18-inch wheels and a height-adjustable coil-over suspension. NOVITEC POWERJET 2 is the... 

2010 GMC Granite Concept

January 11, 2010 Filed Under: GMC
2010 GMC Granite Concept

The GMC Granite Concept is powered by a 1.4-liter turbocharged four cylinder that produces 138 horsepower and 148 pound-feet of torque. In the concept, the engine is paired up with a six-speed automatic transmission. The GMC Granite Concept rides on large 20-inch wheels. The GMC Granite Concept is 103.6-inch wheelbase, and is 70.3 inches wide and 60.5 inches tall. The GMC Granite Concept comes with a flexible interior, which has ample cargo room... 

2005 Opel Astra OPC

December 24, 2008 Filed Under: Opel
2005 Opel Astra OPC

Astra High Performance Concept was the name of the attention-getting study Opel presented at the 2004 Paris Motor Show to demonstrate how an OPC version of the Astra GTC could look. Only six months later, the sporty top-of-the-line Opel Astra OPC made its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2005. The especially agile and fast three-door model is powered by a 240 bhp 2.0-liter turbo engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission. Maximum... 

2009 Mitsuoka Himiko

December 13, 2008 Filed Under: Mazda
2009 Mitsuoka Himiko

The Mitsuoka Himiko is a new folding hardtop roadster built on a Mazda MX-5 frame and drivetrain. Styling appears to be largely inspired by Morgan and perhaps some other traditional roadsters.

2009 Volvo S80

February 26, 2009 Filed Under: Volvo
2009 Volvo S80

The refreshed Volvo S80 is the result of an intensive dialogue between Volvo Cars’ project group and the discerning customers in the premium sedan segment. “We are ready to give the competition a tough match. With the new S80, we’re placing the bar at the very highest level when it comes to exclusiveness, quality and driving properties,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. The refreshed Volvo S80 is being unveiled... 

2009 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

December 26, 2008 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz, Tuning
2009 BRABUS Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Rejuvenated by a substantial model update the fifth generation of the Mercedes SL now starts yet another chapter in the unparalleled success story of the popular Mercedes roadster. The corresponding exclusive sport program comes from BRABUS. Powerful increased-displacement engines with up to 730 hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537 kW of power, a striking designer suit, high-quality light-alloy wheels with diameters of up to 20 inches, professional suspension... 

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Sideswipe Concept

February 15, 2009 Filed Under: Chevrolet
2009 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Sideswipe Concept

SIDESWIPE takes the form of a sleek, vision concept dreamed up by the Corvette designers at GM. The design is influenced by the original Stingray race car, introduced in 1959, but also draws on Corvette heritage cues from other generations. It brings them together in a futuristic shape that seems to be equal parts racecar and space ship. “SIDESWIPE represents an exercise in exploration for the Corvette,” said Ed Welburn, vice president of GM Global... 

2009 Volkswagen Caddy Racer

February 19, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2009 Volkswagen Caddy Racer

Following its best-ever track results in 2008, hopes are high that the coming season of the Volkswagen Racing Cup might provide even greater success for the world’s only racing van – the Caddy TDI. The crowd-pleasing Caddy van will be back in the hands of its regular pilot, Peter Wyhinny, for the 2009 season, and with some fine-tuning in the workshops of Volkswagen Racing UK, he hopes to improve on the three podium finishes the turbodiesel... 

2009 Barbie Volkswagen Beetle convertible

March 10, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
2009 Barbie Volkswagen Beetle convertible

Volkswagen helped Mattel celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th Birthday by transforming a New Beetle convertible into the ultimate Barbie dream car. The life-size pink Malibu Barbie™ New Beetle convertible made its debut at Barbie doll’s Malibu Dream House exclusive birthday celebration. Customization artists ABD Racing Werks, Katzkin Leather and Interiors and FoamMolders fully transformed the iconic New Beetle convertible into the perfect Barbie ride. From...