Mitsubishi iMiEV Sport Air
March 9, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The latest version of Mitsubishi’s iMiEV Sport was revealed in Geneva, the Sport Air. This year’s version is marginally longer (20 mm) and taller for what Mitsubishi describes as a “more technical” look to the tear drop shape. Read more
GM to Build it’s Own Mini in India
January 26, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The tiny 2007 Beat concept could start production by the end of this year in India as the GM Mini. According to Indian Autos Blog the car will be called the Mini, rather than the Spark when it comes to the U.S. in two years time.
GM’s initial plan had been to the build the Mini at it’s factory in Maharashtra from complete knock down kits brought in from either China or Korea. Instead, GM is tooling up for full Indian production. Read more
Gorgeous Electric Car Unveiled by Cadillac at Detroit Show
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Voltec-equipped, extended range electric Cadillac Converj Concept has been unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.
Based on the Chevy Volt’s “Voltec” drivetrain, which used to be called E-Flex, the coupe is drop-dead gorgeous. Bob Lutz told the press conference that the car was designed to be aesthetically pleasing on its own, while being instantly recognizable as Cadillac. Lutz referred to the Converj as the “Cadillac of Electric Vehicles” well yes, and it could well bring Cadillac to the top of the luxury electric car heap. Read more
VW Bluesport Roadster Gets 57 MPG
January 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The VW Concept BlueSport roadster is powered by a 180 PS Clean Diesel TDI engine that uses a NOx storage catalytic converter to reduce CO2 emissions.
Using a 6-speed DSG dual clutch transmission, the Concept BlueSport will reportedly get 54.7 mpg (US); if you use the Eco mode button you will reportedly get 57.36 mpg in city driving. Video after the jump. Read more
Beautiful Honda FC Sport Concept Breaks Cover
November 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Honda have pulled off quite a coup and unveiled a brand new concept today at the LA show. Quite a surprise to see a design unvieled at a show with no ‘leaked’ images prior to the event and what a gorgeous design it is.
The FC Sport was made as a design exercise to show off the packaging flexibility that is possible with hydrogen fuel cells. Using the V-Flow fuel cell stack and electric drivetrain from the FCX Clarity, the FC Sport is a three-seat sports car. The stack and drive system are moved to the back of the car for a mid-’engine’ layout. The seating arrangement harks back to the legendary McLaren F1 supercar with the driver front and center and the two passengers sitting back and on either side. What a shame the car is only a styling concept. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before the concept become a reality.
Toyota Camry CNG Hybrid Concept: LA 2008
November 19, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Toyota Camry CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) Hybrid concept debuts this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With a pair of tanks instead of a spare tyre, doable because of run-flat tyres, the CNG-fueled Camry Hybrid has a range of up to 250 miles.
The benefits are that compressed natural gas burns cleaner, emitting fewer particulate emissions than gasoline, and CNG is still a little cheaper per gallon than petrol in the US. The downside is that CNG must be stored in cylindrical containers, so the designers lose the flexibility of being able to shape the fuel tank to suit the car’s optimal packaging. CNG’s also less dense than gas, which means less overall power than a comparable, conventionally-powered car. The big one is the usual story when it comes to new liquid fuel options, finding a filling station! Toyota says there are around 1,000 CNG pumps in the USA, and most of them aren not open to the public. So this concept is likely to remain a concept especially with the T. Boone Pickens plan off the table for now.
Honda’s New Hybrid is the Insight
September 8, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Honda is returning to an old name for it’s Global Hybrid that goes on sale next spring by calling it the Insight. The new five-door hatchback Honda will use to compete head-to-head with the Prius will be the most direct competitor yet for the iconic hybrid. Learning from the lesson that hybrid buyers apparently prefer their cars to be recognizable as such rather than being derivatives of existing models, Honda has modeled the new Insight after its low volume FCX Clarity fuel cell car and will be debuting it as a concept at the Paris Motor Show next month before it goes on sale as the least expensive hybrid in the world in 2009. Read more
Peugeot to Unveil RC Hybrid Concept at Paris Show
August 20, 2008 by admin · Leave a Comment
Peugeot will unveil a new performance hybrid concept known initially as the RC at October’s Paris Motor Show. It will be a GT, which the French car maker says will be a four-door, four-seat coupe with ‘highly innovative hybrid architecture’. Read more
