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The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO was first unveiled at the New York Auto Show which features a new fuel saving eAssist technology. It will be available with a 2.4 liter direct-injection 4-cylinder engine that is capable of producing about 180 hp along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine also features a latest eAssist system which takes the power stored in the air-cooled, lithium-ion battery. The new system provides the required electrical boost during different driving scenarios by optimizing the engine and transmission operation. The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO eAssist system is capable of holding about 20 hp of energy which is used during the braking and to recharge the lithium-ion battery. The new system is also capable of shutting down the fuel delivery which increases the fuel economy. The car will also have rearview mirrors which increase the aerodynamic efficiency, 4 underbody panels which is usually found in the premium versions and tail lamps that have been designed for aero performance without any design penalty. The underbody panels also cover about 50 percent of lower portion and offer an aerodynamically clean flow. The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu ECO is also available with standard 17-inch wheels along with low-rolling-resistance tires which also help to improve fuel economy. The car is able to travel about 550 miles with a full tank. It is expected to enter into production in the summer 2012 and the prices for the car will be revealed at that time.

New Lancia Ypsilon was manufactured without any problem and it comes as a lifestyle car, with all the ingredients necessary for such holder and also for its category.

Lancia Ypsilon design is very sexy, with a beautiful exterior design and also very charming, worthy of a animated lifestyle and also the name of the car speaks of itself: Lancia Ypsilon. The new car claims in unpleasant urban agglomerations. As it was expected, the car manages to attract the eyes of the passersby, especially the young “princesses”.

Body painted in two shades, with new touches to the front, the new Lancia Ypsilon has a very playful and youthful air. Printed front grid power due to the new Ypsilon prominent, while it has sharp headlights which give a note of sobriety, Ypsilon is showing to be more mature, in comparison with the previous generation.

Still behind the idea of ​​a strange look, it wasn’t necessarily a practical tailgate, a well integrated rear window and rear ending with a rounded shape. Overall, the Lancia Ypsilon is a package with a length of 3.80 meters which is trying to raise, proposing a design style class as its larger sister Lancia Delta, but in a much more compressed way.

The car has a playful exterior, so that the interior is more sober. At least the version tested, proposed with dark material, which emphasized sobriety. Another element that creates an air of sober is the watch from the board. These are arranged centrally embedded in a special slot, but has straight rough forms.

The Cadillac Sixteen is a stylish and high performance that was introduced as a concept car during in year 2003.  It was available with a 32-valve V16 concept engine that was capable of producing about 1000 along with a 4-speed, electronically controlled, automatic transmission. The engine was integrated with a fuel-saving Active Fuel Management technology which would shut down 12-cylinders in light driving, eight in strenuous driving and only awaken the engine during full acceleration. The Cadillac Sixteen features a long aluminum hood which adds tremendous dash-to-axle dimension to the car and the wheel arches were made to fit 24 inch polished aluminum wheels. The hardtop was available with an all-glass roof, but without B-pillars and the crisp-edged lines on the silver aluminum body panels increases the appearance of the car. The interior was also designed with contemporary style which included Tuscany leather upholstered seats with power adjustable slope, hand-woven silk carpets on the floor with cream color to match the leather upholstery. The Cadillac Sixteen also features front and rear consoles, dash and door panels that were completely trimmed with walnut burl veneer inlays. The dual panels were hinged about a center spine which increases the length of the expansive hood and the hood panels are also power-operated. The head and tail light were available with LED technology which increases the exterior look. Other features include fifth-generation OnStar in-vehicle safety, security communication system, rear-seat DVD information system and Bose sound system.

The Bugatti Type 101 C is a convertible version that was introduced during the year 1966. It was developed by three separate auto legends who came together to create this beautiful version. The car was available with a supercharged 3,257-cc engine that capable of producing about 200 along with silent 4-speed gearbox. It also features an overdrive and Lockheed hydraulic brakes which were new to the version along with solid front axle which was a carryover. The Bugatti Type 101 C was one among seven design projects that were developed by Virgil Exner Jr Exner. This latest version by Ghia is expected to be one of the most modern classic 2-passenger roadsters which came out of the Virgil Exner’s drawing board. The chassis was shortened to 112 inches from 130 inches compared to the standard model. About 6 chassis or engine combinations were developed and only 5 bodies were fitted along with traditional Bugatti-style grille. The car was designed to be a classic model which reflected both in the interior as well as the exterior. The Bugatti Type 101 C was announced again during the year 1956 where about 50 buyers had ordered for this version which included Elvis Presley. But, there were few financial problems that were faced by the company before they could start the production of the car. This led to the reason behind the close of orders for this model and the car was taken as a part of payment for debts.

The 2013 BMW I8 is a new hybrid sports coupe that was first introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show as a concept vehicle a with gas and hybrid engine. It is available with a 1.5 liter inline three engine with two electric motors that is capable of producing about 400 hp which includes 95 hp from the two electric motors. The vehicle also features a new double clutch transmission along with all-wheel drive option. It will be able to reach 0-60 mph in just 4 seconds along with a top speed of around 155 mph. The 2013 BMW I8 has an estimated fuel economy of around 58 mpg and and an autonomy of 400 kms. The vehicle will be developed on an aluminum chassis which also includes powertrain and passenger cell. The passenger cell will be of high-strength and extremely lightweight carbon fiber-reinforced plastic. The front has been designed with two large air intakes along with the famous kidney grille. It will also have gullwing doors and the rear will be added with a quad exhaust system. The interior will be available with standard M accessories which include different aluminum inserts, a sports steering wheel and sports leather seats. At present the vehicle has been tested somewhere in the Northern Europe and it is expected to enter into production by next year. It will be available as a coupe version and about 30,000 units have been planned for production during the next 5 years.

The world is rich with the creative U.S. supercars such as the new TranStar Dagger GT Racing. “Dagger” is the word that describes the personality of the car, so it is clear that Americans have high ambitions with TranStart Racing.

No we haven’t heard of TranStar Racing, but forget about that, because now we have drawn attention to a unique supercar: Dagger GT. Just curious about where it will stay in the top of the hottest exotic cars.
In terms of price, Dagger GT cars are not among the exorbitant, with a basic amount of 360,000 euros. Neither too expensive nor too accessible, right?

From a technical standpoint, the car has a V8 engine under the rear hood GM origin in the style “big thing”: 9.4 liters and attention, 2028 HP! There is no mistake, the Americans announced a power worthy of Gargantua. In addition, the engine will be capable of a maximum torque of no less than 2710 Nm! Again, not a typing mistake.
Given these values, Americans are not afraid to declare all its extreme performance: 0-100 km/h in just 1.5 seconds and quarter mile in 6.7 seconds achieved. The maximum speed Dagger GT announces reaches to the value of 485 km/h – so, theoretically, it dethrones the record of Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

So again, here are its amazing performances: 2018 hp and 2710 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 1.5 seconds and 485 km / h its top speed. Otherwise, Dagger GT uses ingredients such as carbon fiber body and Mendeola transmission transaxle type. Lamborghini-style opening doors, but the front brings to Ferrari 458 Italy, while points behind the first placed by the four central discharges (but not grouped as the Pagani Zonda) and huge side vents.

Jeep Compass received a welcome facelift. But is it enough to make this car a serious competitor in the SUV compact category in Europe?

The 2012 Audi A1 Sportback is a new car that will be offered as a 5-door model along with a sporty look. It will be available with a 6 different types of engine including three TFSI gasoline and three TDI diesel engines. The standard 1.2 TFSI petrol engine will be able to generate about 86 hp and the 1.4 TFSI engine will produced about 122-185 hp. The petrol model is able to reach 0-60 mph in about 7 seconds along with a top speed of around 141 mph. The 1.6 liter diesel engine can develop about 90-105 hp and the 2.0 TDI engine will be able to produce 143 hp. The diesel model is capable of reaching 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. The 2012 Audi A1 Sportback is available with a seating capacity for 4 passengers and fifth seat is offered as optional with no additional cost. The instrument panel is very much similar to an airplane wing, four round air vents are similar to the jet engines and center console has been inclined slightly towards the driver. The car also features headlamps along with xenon plus lamps, a large single-frame grille along with beveled upper corners and sculpted tail lights along with light-emitting diodes. The 2012 Audi A1 Sportback is available with three contrasting colors for the roof, roof arch and roof spoiler. A Samoa Orange and special S Line package includes aerodynamic add-on parts as well as colorful decal sets.

The Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante was first introduced at the London Motor Show and it is also the first model that was called as Aston Martin Volante by the company. The car was first introduced in 1965 and was produced till the year 1966. It was available with a 3995 cc Tadek Marek I6 engine along with a 5-speed ZF gearbox. This model is a cross between Aston Martin DB5 and Aston Martin DB6 as it includes some of the features from both these versions. It also features rear TR4 lights, leather stitching, bumpers and oil cooler that are similar to the Aston Martin DB6 and the chassis is similar to the Aston Martin DB5. The Aston Martin Short Chassis Volante is considered to be a very unique and rarest model from the company because of its small size. It is mentioned as the most interesting and collectable Aston Martin car ever produced by the company from the Aston Martin texts and enthusiast’s guides. It is available with a Kamm-style tail along with spoiler at the rear for improved aerodynamics and it is expected to enhance the stability at high speeds. The car which was introduced as a convertible version had a seating capacity for passengers and it also has power steering, chrome wire wheels, quarter lights and windscreen. About 37 units only were produced during the production period of one year which makes it a very unique and rare model.

The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is a high performance and compact car that was first unveiled in the year 2002. It is available with a 3.2 V6 engine that is capable of producing about 250 bhp at 6200 rpm and a torque of 221.3 ft-lbs at 4800 rpm along with a 6-speed manual transmission. The car is able to reach 0-60 mph in about 6.2 seconds along with a top speed of around 150 mph. This version is lighter when compared to its previous version and all other similar models from its competitors. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA interior features include aluminum pedals and footrest, wrap-around seats with cloth upholstery, central glove compartment in metalluro and horizontal pattern on the seat. It also features a three-spoke steering wheel, instrumentation on a black background with new look which includes screen for the engine oil temperature over the multi-function display. The car has been completely revised when compared to the standard model which also includes its exterior styling. It is available with vented Discs with ABS, 17 or and 18 inch wheels, large extractor with an aerodynamic function at the rear the bumper. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is available in ten different exterior colors which include Cloud White that has been used as an exclusive color on the model. The car also has a wheelbase of 2546 mm, length of 4213 mm, height of 1412 mm and it also weighs about 2998 lbs.