2012 Maserati GranTurismo

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Safety features include: front and side driver and passenger airbags, adjustable head restraints, carbon ceramic Brembo brakes, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Traction Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring, and Stability Control and more.

2012 Maserati GranTurismo

2012 Maserati GranTurismo

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen has presented new generation Beetle simultaneously in Shanghai, Berlin and New York. The new generation Beetle would have to be a very agile, dynamic performer, and no previous Beetle was this fuel efficient. High performance no longer suffices by itself: At 4.3* l/100 km (European 1.6 TDI) and 33* mpg (American 2.0 TDI), the new Beetle is the most fuel-efficient Beetle ever. The new Beetle’s...

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

2011 Audi R8 V10 amazing review

2011 Audi R8 V10

2011 Porsche Panamera RS 600

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Gemballa Mistrale car

2011 Gemballa Mistrale

2011 Gemballa Mistrale

2011 Gemballa Mistrale

2011 Gemballa Mistrale

In the process of rebuilding their tuning empire after the devastating loss of Gemballa founder, Uwe Gemballa, the company has arrived at the 2011 Top Marques Monaco with two new packages: the Tornado based on the new Cayenne and the 2011 Mistrale based on the Panamera sedan. Both models are defined by the most impressive design, cutting edge technology and the finest materials.

For the Mistrale, Gemballa is offering two stages of engine updates. In stage one, the twin-turbo V8 engine has been tuned to deliver 610 HP and a peak torque of 626 lbs-ft. Stage two takes power to a more incredible 700 HP and 737 HP. This significant output is achieved through the use of larger turbochargers, a modified intake system, high efficiency intercoolers, sports exhaust, free-flow catalytic converters and bespoke ECU remapping.

"We have significantly reduced weight, but without compromising strength, safety or comfort," explained Andreas Schwarz, CEO of GEMBALLA GmbH. "Rather than cutting into the steel panels and bonding on new parts, as is common in the aftermarket industry, we completely replace entire panels with bespoke carbon-fiber ones that use the original mounting points," he said. "These new panels, which include the bonnet, front wings, doors, front and rear bumper/valance, save a total of 70kg."

Leaf Nissan Owners won't long to wait for complaining

TOKYO- Leaf-Nissan's electric car in the world's first mass production get trouble. Nissan Motor Company received several reports from consumers in the United States and Japan, who complained Leaf electric motor can not live.

Nissan complaints made directly to investigate and take immediate steps to overcome them. But Nissan's little careful in determining the next steps to truly know the problems that occur. Up to now, also there is no exact number of how many cars are in trouble in Japan and the U.S..

Inoshita Toshitake Nissan spokesman pointed out that this problem can occur because of component or program problems. There is a possibility of software (software) on a computerized system.

"When we know the problem, will be decided to campaign service or any other step," said Inoshita, as reported by autobloggreen, yesterday (11 / 4). On the other hand, owners who get car trouble Leaf said that there is damage to components of air conditioner.

BMW ActiveE

BMW ActiveE

The original BMW ActiveE concept shown last year looked nearly production ready -- and given the specifications on the production test vehicles, it seems that it may have been. The powertrain and nearly-stock 1 Series body of the test vehicles is virtually identical to the concept, suggesting that the last year of development was spent fine-tuning the electric vehicle's sensitive electronics.
As the powertrain is also identical to the concept, the ActiveE test vehicle uses an electric motor housed in the rear axle for propulsion. It produces 127 kilowatts (170 horsepower) and 184 pound-feet of torque, which can propel the ActiveE from 0 to 60 mph in an estimated 8.5 seconds. Power is supplied by a battery pack developed by BMW, Bosch, and Samsung. BMW hasn't revealed how much energy can be stored in the pack, but says it gives the ActiveE a range of roughly 100 miles. It can be recharged in four to five hours using a 220-volt, 32-amp charging station, but BMW claims that the ActiveE will be able to go 25 miles after only one hour of charging.
While the electric drivetrain may be the highlight of the ActiveE, it certainly isn't the only talking point. BMW bestowed the car with a number of ideas from its Vision ConnectedDrive concept, which will also be at the Geneva Motor Show. ActiveE drivers will be able to use their iPhone or iPad to lock and unlock the vehicle, locate it, control battery charging, view the battery state of charge, and to pre-condition the car (i.e. turn on seat heaters, AC, etc., and even heat or cool the batteries while still plugged in).
Although the ActiveE is a test vehicle, it may be our best look yet at the powertrain slated for the upcoming MegaCity Vehicle, as the ActiveE "incorporates a pilot series version of the same drivetrain and batteries planned for the MCV." In addition to incorporating the drivetrain of the ActiveE into the MCV, BMW will also incorporate owners' feedback to further enhance its upcoming MegaCity Vehicle.
A total of 1000 vehicles will be deployed throughout the U.S. and Europe.

BMW ActiveE

BMW ActiveE

BMW ActiveE

TATA'S NEW CAR in 2011

TATA'S NEW CAR in 2011

With spiralling fuel prices it is about time we heard some breakthrough!
India's largest automaker Tata Motors is set to start producing the world's first commercial air-powered vehicle.The Air Car, developed by ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre for Luxembourg-based MDI, uses compressed air, as opposed to the gas-and-oxygen explosions of internal-combustion models, to push its engine's pistons. Some 6000 zero-emissions Air Cars are scheduled to hit Indian streets by August
The Air Car, called the MiniCAT could cost around Rs. 3,50,000 ($ 8177) in India and would have a range of around 300 km between refuels.
The cost of a refill would be about Rs. 85 ($ 2).

The MiniCAT which is a simple, light urban car, with a tubular chassis that is glued not welded and a body of fiberglass powered by compressed air. Microcontrollers are used in every device in the car, so one tiny radio transmitter sends instructions to the lights, indicators etc.There are no keys - just an access card which can be read by the car from your pocket. According to the designers, it costs less than 50 rupees per 100Km (about a tenth that of a petrol car). Its mileage is about double that of the most advanced electric car (200 to 300 km or 10 hours of driving), a factor which makes a perfect choice in cities where the 80% of motorists drive at less than 60Km. The car has a top speed of 105 kmph. Refilling the car will, once the market develops, take place at adapted petrol stations to administer compressed air. In two or three minutes, and at a cost of approximately 100 rupees, the car will be ready to go another 200-300 kilometers. 

As a viable alternative, the car carries a small compressor which can be connected to the mains (220V or 380V) and refill the tank in 3-4 hours. Due to the absence of combustion and, consequently, of residues, changing the oil.
(1 liter of vegetable oil) is necessary only every 50,000 Km).

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BMW's series of Vision concepts have traditionally displayed ideas or technologies the automaker believes will be key to future automobiles. The new BMW Vision ConnectedDrive concept coming to the 2011 Geneva auto show appears to abide by that formula.
BMW hasn't released any powertrain specifications or mechanical details -- that's not surprising, as the ConnectedDrive is purely meant to push the boundaries of design, particularly when it comes to the human-machine interface (HMI). According to the Bavarian automaker, the concept "extrapolates the principle of intelligent networking of drive, vehicle, and the outside world." Roughly translated, there's some fanciful technology packed into the interior.
The ConnectedDrive's cabin design is remarkably simplistic, consisting largely of a single gauge binnacle, a shifter and iDrive controller on the center console, and a sweeping dashboard. This design is largely possible by adopting an advanced 3-D heads-up display, which can arrange information -- including navigation directions -- into the foreground and background, depending on the importance. A secondary display, located above the steering column, appears to house secondary information, including GPS maps, gear selection, and other items.
Although that feature may be more playful than prescient, the Vision ConnectedDrive may be rather rooted in reality. BMW may or may not be looking at adding a sub-Z4 roadster to its portfolio (particularly one with Z1-style sliding doors), but we hear a number of design cues -- particularly the front fascia and the L-shaped tail lights -- are precursors to design cues that will appear in future BMW models. Even the cabin's technological highlights -- including the fanciful 3-D HUD -- are already being pursued by several automakers for use in production vehicles. BMW suggests a similar display could potentially be incorporated into its future electric models, including the MegaCity commuter car and the i8 sports coupe.

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2012 Aston Martin Virage

2012 Aston Martin Virage

2012 Aston Martin Virage

You'd have to be a real Aston Martin aficionado to spot the differences between the DB9 coupe and the new Virage. Even Aston design chief Marek Reichman concedes the differences between the two cars are quite subtle.
In case you're wondering, the Virage gets crisp new front fenders, more muscular fascias front and rear, new sill extensions, and even new rear fenders -- DB9 units that are re-stamped in a secondary process to pump them out over the wider rear tires. Changes inside include new stitching on the leather seats and upgraded switchgear.
2012 Aston Martin Virage Rear Three Quarters
It's not obvious stuff. So why do it? "The Virage sits between the classic, elegant DB9 and the very overt and sporting DBS," says Reichman. "This is more edgy than the DB9, with more horsepower, but it is also more refined."
That sounds like a death sentence for the DB9, as most Aston buyers aren't the types to worry too deeply about finding more money for their new car. But maybe there's method in Aston's madness.

2012 Aston Martin Virage

2012 Aston Martin Virage