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The Maserati A8GCS Berlinetta Touring is a concept car that was first unveiled at the illa d’Este Concours d’Elegance in the year 2008. The car is based on the Maserati Coupe GranSport mechanics which represents it has a high performance sports car concept. It is available with a 4244 cc V8 engine that is capable of producing about 400 hp at 7000 rpm along with a torque of 333.4 ft-lbs at 4500 rpm. The car also has a fuel capacity of about 88 liters. The Maserati A8GCS Berlinetta Touring has a wheelbase of 2500 mm, length of 4200 mm, width of 1800 mm, height of 1210 mm and it also weighs about 2536 lbs. It also features brembro discs along with 4-piston calipers in the front and brembro discs along with 4-piston calipers in the rear. The car is expressed via perfectly balanced volumes which include reduced front overhang, large rear overhang and a front central engine. It also has a sporty look due to its combination of bonnet and front grille. The body of the car has been developed aluminum along with steel chassis. The Maserati A8GCS Berlinetta Touring has been designed with advanced composite materials that offers a lightweight car along with structural strength and performance that is similar to the top granturismo. The car has been designed in considering all the international safety as well as environmental rules and it is sure to receive good response in the market.

The 2012 Lotus Evora IPS where IPS means Intelligent Precision Shift is the first version that is available with a first automatic transmission from the company. It also features a 3.5 liter V-6 engine that is able to generate about 276 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The car is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in about 5.2 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. The central shifter is not available instead it has P, R, N, S or D on the center console which is able to flip up and down through the anodized black paddles on steering wheel. The 2012 Lotus Evora IPS also has a wheelbase of 101.4 inch, length of 170.9 inch, width of 72.8 inch, height of 48.1 inch and it also weighs about 3200 lb. The car has an estimated fuel economy of about 17 mpg in the city and 26 mpg in the highway. The flowing steering and composed chassis are really the best features in the car which features new free-flow exhaust. The throttle is responsive and the shifts are quicker as well as sharper. During the Drive, the paddles may override gear changes and it can revert back to its full auto operation when no action is taken. The major disadvantage in this car is its digital instrumentation that is very difficult to read and there are no storage nets for sunglasses or phones.

The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera is a lightweight and more powerful version of the standard Gallardo LP 560-4. It is available with a 5.2-liter V10 engine that is capable of producing about 562 hp and 540 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed robotized e-gear transmission. The car is able to reach 0-62 mph in about 3.4 seconds along with a top speed of around 202 mph. The rear glass along with engine cover has been designed with light-weight polycarbonate and the rear hood has been developed with carbon fiber. The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera has a wheelbase of 100.8 inch, length of 172.7 inch, width of 74.8 inch, height of 45.6 inch and it also weighs about 2954 lbs. There has smaller changes in the body of the car when compared to its previous version, but the main concentration has been given on the aerodynamics which includes rear diffuser, rear wing, four exhaust pipes and remodeled front bumper. The car is available with 19-inch alloy wheels, titanium wheel nuts, upper-sticky Pirelli PZero Corsa tires that was specially made for this particular version. The 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera also features enormous eight-piston calipers, carbon-ceramic option along with six-piston front calipers and the new design helps to send more air into the radiators along with more down force over the front axle. The car has an estimated fuel economy of about 17.4 mpg which is less than the standard model.

The 2012 Kia Forte Hat Trick is a new hatchback that was first unveiled at the SEMA Auto Show which is available with a hockey theme. The car has been painted with a custom ice-metallic gray and it also features new 19 inch blue alloy wheels. It has also has a custom body kit, Forte Koup front bumper along with carbon fiber accents, LED hockey stick fog lights, a lowered suspension, a quad-tipped exhaust and carbon fiber roof material. The 2012 Kia Forte Hat Trick is available with a headliner that features a built-in hockey coach’s play board. The rear cargo area has a built-in compartment that includes four carbon fiber hockey sticks along with two jerseys color that has been developed to match the exterior color of the car. The interior has been designed to give a sporty look with custom accent lighting which also includes a much impressive mini air hockey table that has been mounted in the rear hatch area which is sure to attract the hockey fans, two bucket seats along with custom upholstery and custom-molded sports bottle drink holders that is available in the center console. One of the most unique and best parts of the car is the TVs that have been mounted in the front seat headrests. The 2012 Kia Forte Hat Trick TVs have been wired to a Microsoft X-Box video game console that is available with EA Sports NHL12 video game available for the passengers to play.

The 2011 Jeep Wrangler J7 is a custom vehicle that was first introduced at the New York Auto Show and it is also based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon including its parts and accessories. It is available with a 3.8-liter V6 engine that is capable of producing about 202 hp at 5200 RPM and 237 ft-lbs at 4000 RPM along with a 4-speed manual transmission. The vehicle has a similar features and look of other previous versions. It has been specially developed with all the basic features that are included in the military vehicles. The vehicle also got rid of few features including fog lamps, stereo system and carpet. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler J7 is available with new front and rear steel bumpers, a heavy-duty tailgate, steel wheels and helicopter hooks. The off-road capability has been increased with 35-inch Mickey Thompson tires and Mopar 2-inch suspension lift. It is also available with new Mustard Plug exterior paint that has been highlighted using Jeep Wrangler J7 graphics. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 2946 mm, width of 1996 mm, height of 1887 mm and it also weighs about 4,482 lbs. The 2011 Jeep Wrangler J7 has been created to look at the reaction of the off-road vehicle enthusiasts which will be used in developing future models. Most of the experienced group of engineers has been involved in developing this off-road vehicle and there have been new parts and accessories included in this creation.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2011, the French will surprise us with a new concept which is not a sport car, but the one that gives a tribute to the tube “van” of 1939: the new Citroen Tubik Concept. Here are the first pictures of the new Citroen Concept.

Here is an extravagant and complex concept developed by the French: Citroen Tubik which will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 as a tribute to a historical model for the French brand, the tube “van”, which appeared in 1939 and its successor, Tube Type H, was produced in a form almost unchanged from 1948 to the early 80′s.

The original was simply a box on four wheels, with a clear mission to carry as many passengers as a simple which came with an inexpensive package. Citroen Tubik retain the basic features of tube, with only 4.8 meters long and provides space for nine passengers in three rows of seats.
Interior space is generous, with a total width of 2.08 meters while the height of the concept amounts 2.05 meters. The driver is separated from the cabin thanks to a curved wall behind it (which is an indication of the rich history of Citroen in freight cars) and the cockpit is simply avant-garde.

Very interesting ways of planning the 8 chairs, chairs in the cockpit, the car being able to transform, if necessary, in a bedroom for three people, so that the interior ambiance is similar to that of a spaceship in SF movies. As for the general style of the car, we can only say that designers do not really have constraints - except that it had to remember very clearly the tube site of the ’39 Tubik and what happened with it.

The Germans landed at Detroit Auto Show with the cleanest Beetle in history as a car with an electric propulsion and a range of 180 km.

The new Volkswagen Beetle drew some eyes last year when he first appeared on the streets, with a considerable infusion of ego male, after 13 years of metro-sexuality. However, the Germans can show more of these, but not only in terms of design, but as propulsion, with the electric Volkswagen E-Bugster concept.
Placed on 20 inch wheels and a ceiling which was shortened by about 20 cm, the concept received a restyling of the substance from the version number, embodied by the bumpers equipped with LED L-shaped and midline and upward, ending with a discreet spoiler.

The real point of interest of the greener Beetle that could ever be driven, but under the hood, instead of the classic ”spinning” of the TDI, we will hear a discrete buzzing from its electric motor. The environmentally engine has to offer a friendly amount of 115 hp and 270 Nm of torque.

Estimated autonomy from the Volkswagen for a fully charged battery is 180 km. Speaking of battery, you should note that this is the lithium-ion type and can be charged with an outlet of 220 V or even from a 120 V one.

The interior has also been adapted to power through a display showing the status of the propulsion system and energy levels recovered in times when the car brakes. Despite it is close to the variant of the series, Volkswagen has not announced anything about a possible entry into production.

The Detroit Auto Show 2012 hosted a very important ceremony for the Koreans: Hyundai Genesis Coupe facelift, issuing serious demands for a serious sport car category, which is skilled in … drifting.

Those who want an affordable sport car, although there are many crazy price out there, you should take a look at the new facelift Hyundai Genesis Coupe, which was unveiled at Detroit Motor Show 2012. It is a real sport car that reflects the desire of Koreans to evolve on all levels, including that of performance cars.

Hyundai Genesis has attracted attention since its launch, providing athletes which claims specific layout (front engine, rear wheel drive) and a good price / performance ratio. Now, the car comes with a refreshing facelift image in line with the new aggressively shaped headlights, a prominent front grille and hood with sports slits.
Overall, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe coupe facelift remains a beautifully sketched, without excesses of aggression, but will highlight the landscape better because of itself’s image was revised. A lot of things that you will find in the interior, where the center console takes the form of “hourglass” known from the Elantra, for instance.

Like other models in range, Genesis Coupe facelift is based on a rich level of interior equipment, while we are promised that the quality is much better than before. In appearance, the car is modern and pleasant, without the interior to be designed specifically very sporty – just three analog indicators on the console attract more attention. The smallest engine available, at least on the North American market, is a turbocharged 2.0 liter and not less than 274 hp while torque stands at 373 Nm value.

Eco entrepreneurs can call American environmentalists Bremach T Rex model, a competitor of the famous overseas European Unimog. Because Bremach T Rex is now offered even in an electrically powered version.

Unimog is a famous utility vehicle which is a dream for any company or local government due to its great capabilities, but also the many changes that you can receive, depending on the “job” that it must be done. But customers prefer other cars in America – for example Bremach T Rex.

Here, however, the Americans take it ahead in the competition with Bremach Unimog with an unconventional propulsion: Bremach T Rex EV is the first such proposed vehicle utility electric powered. This is the fourth version of propulsion besides a conventional V8 petrol engine, a gas powered engine and a CNG hybrid.
The electric motor of the EV Bremach T Rex does not seem impressive, especially if we refer to a mass greater than 3 tons and payload of about 4 tons. Electric motor power has 100 kW (136 hp), but engineers say that the main advantage is the maximum torque available from 0 rpm even that, along with its highly advanced 4×4 system, T Rex EV’s gives unbeatable performance in difficult terrain.

Is used to store energy lithium-ion battery pack, which, in theory, provide a maximum theoretical range of 200 miles (about 320 km). In practice, depending on destination, equipment and vehicle load, engineers say they have obtained Bremach test values ​​between 75 and 150 miles (120-240 km), which should be enough for most customers of such utility vehicle from “extreme-duty”.

The latest brand in the world, the eternal British manufacturer introduced the first pictures of Hemera, the super-SUV which will be launched in a few days at Frankfurt Motor Show.

Eternit Hemera, the first SUV in the world which is a true super-sport car, as its creators praised will go into production next year and will have a starting price of around 170,000 euros. After more than teasers, Eternit presented today the first photos of the car that will be present at Frankfurt. Technical details are almost non-existent but these first images show that it is possible for Hemera to use Porsche Cayenne’s platform. It is known that the car will use technical elements borrowed from other brands but their name has not been officially informed.

Architecture body that we see in these photos makes us think of Porsche’s SUV. The platform used, however, is re-thought CVA in a very sporty direction. So inside the car and even the body - will be constructed of a composite material based on carbon. It will be built manually in Hemera brand workshops in London and will have the inside rear seats configured as a saloon, including electrically adjustable individual seats with iPads and refrigerator.

Maximum power of the machine will be about 620 hp and this will guarantee a top speed of over 290 km / h. We do not know how much you will enjoy the seven passengers seats but certainly the speed that the driver will reach with children on board will be given by a car system for their safety.