Half-owned by Bahrain, the supercar offshoot of Formula One giant McLaren is gearing up for the launch of a spectacular new model

IN MARCH, when Formula One world champions Lewis Hamilton and Jensen Button unveiled the supercar (picture above) which the McLaren Group hopes will see them take their motoring success off of the circuit and on to the road it was hailed as a display of the best of British.

But the McLaren MP4-12C, the high-performance road car that the new McLaren Automotive marque will begin to produce in 2011, has been put together with strong support from within the Gulf.

Mercedes-Benz – F800

Mercedes-Benz is unending to surprise the wide audience by its super stunning auto concepts. We’ve previously talked about luxury concept car – Mercedes F700 that was annonced in 2007 on Frankfurt Motor Show. Today’s concept car from Mercedes-Benz – F800 Style Concept is even more powerful and perfect prototype of the future car. This luxury car were unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. With a hybrid engine with a total power of around 300 kW (409 hp) this 5-seat sedan – is a clear example of what could be a luxury car in the near future. Unsurpassed emotional design, latest technology, traditional for Mercedes-Benz comfort – this luxury concept car once again underlines the leadership of Mercedes-Benz as a manufacturer of the best luxury cars.

Mercedes-Benz – F800

Mercedes-Benz is unending to surprise the wide audience by its super stunning auto concepts. We’ve previously talked about luxury concept car – Mercedes F700 that was annonced in 2007 on Frankfurt Motor Show. Today’s concept car from Mercedes-Benz – F800 Style Concept is even more powerful and perfect prototype of the future car. This luxury car were unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. With a hybrid engine with a total power of around 300 kW (409 hp) this 5-seat sedan – is a clear example of what could be a luxury car in the near future. Unsurpassed emotional design, latest technology, traditional for Mercedes-Benz comfort – this luxury concept car once again underlines the leadership of Mercedes-Benz as a manufacturer of the best luxury cars.

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Toyota New Cars- Fine Of $ 16 Million

Toyota last period and close the pages of every magazine industry and will not be costly to the car. The penalty that the authorities want to introduce Toyota for not having respected the terms of the way of protection is provided approximately $ 16.4 million. Ray La Hood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, is above all that the car did not report the problem immediately accelerator worse.

The trouble is that you want to use the more restrictive law. Ray La Hood said: "We have evidence that Toyota has not fulfilled its legal obligations. The worst part is that he knowingly concealed a dangerous defect for several months for the authorities and took no steps to protect millions of motorists and their families.

For these reasons, we seek the maximum penalty provided by law. "We must consider the time to notify the Ministry of Transport issues the car 5 working days from the time the error was discovered. The lawsuit alleges that Toyota has hidden defects in about four months. However, Japanese lawyers should probably use the defense is not particularly suited to the language used by the Department of Transportation. Some material in the course shows that the restriction reminders of 2007, Toyota has saved about $ 100 million.

Remember the accelerator standard resulted in a withdrawal of about eight million cars, including 6 million in the U.S. alone.

Sinad Khodro: Another Made in Iran's Car

This car is one of the best Iranian built cars (that's right, Iran does build cars) on the market there. It comes in two body styles: hatchback and coupe. Only a couple of years ago, the only cars seen on Iranian roads were the ancient and unrefined Paykans.

Rivers of these rebaged Hillman Hunters (remember those old 70's cars?) flowed through the country. Now, things are starting to improve with the new Samand on sale and the Sinad. The Samand is a car that was built with the help of French corporations. It is much better than the Paykan, but it can't compete with American autos. There are other cars sold in Iran too, like Renaults and Nissans. For more info, go to www.irkhodro.com or www.kishkhodro-sinad.com.

2012 Lamborghini Estoque

After years of casting around for a third model, Lamborghini has settled on what Manfred Fitzgerald, head of brand and design, rather presumptively calls “the world’s first supersedan.” The dramatic Estoque, revealed in concept form at the Paris auto show, isn’t called a four-door coupe by its makers, but it certainly would travel in the extrawide tire tracks of cars like the Porsche Panamera and the Aston Martin Rapide, both of which it would follow to market, in 2012.

Quest for the third leg
“The [exotic car] business is quite volatile,” allows Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann. “So three legs are invariably better to stand on than two. That’s why we have been thinking for several years about a third model to complement the Murciélago and the Gallardo.”

Lamborghini bosses evaluated options ranging from a Miura successor (remember the 2006 design exercise?) to an LM002 reincarnation to a front-engine GT.

“The SUV fell through because that wave has passed. We also dismissed the front-engine sports car because the segment is, on a global basis, deceptively small,” says Winkelmann.

“In the end, we decided on the four-door supersportwagen. Despite its unconventional architecture, it perfectly matches our key brand values, and research tells us that it will work in all markets – especially in Asia and Russia, which will soon account for one-third of our total sales volume. Perhaps most important, it addresses a very wide customer base, from sports car aficionados with families to style-conscious businessmen with full-time chauffeurs. To satisfy these clients, who are used to the space, comfort, and convenience of a full-size luxury sedan, we created a generously roomy car free of head- and legroom compromises.”

“Entry and egress will be effortless,” promises Mauricio Reggiani, who is in charge of the technical department. “The big doors open wide, the seats are cushy yet supportive, there is plenty of legroom, and once you’ve made yourself comfortable, the low roof is never an issue. Although visibility is excellent, the first thing you’ll notice from inside is the high beltline, which provides a charming cocoon effect.”

Mechanically, the front-engine Estoque is unlike either of Lamborghini’s current offerings, both of which are mid-engine two-seaters. The Estoque is loosely based on the ASF (Audi aluminum spaceframe) platform shared with the next Audi A8 and Bentley Continental families. For production, an ASF architecture is bound to be the most practical choice in terms of investment, weight savings, and commonality.

A front-mounted engine is a given, and odds favor a twin-turbo V-8. To be on the safe side, the engine bay is just big enough to house Lamborghini’s V-10, but that thirsty and expensive engine is more appropriate for a hard-core sports car. The show car’s V-8 is derived from the V-10, but for production, Lamborghini is more likely to modify the next A8’s new 4.0-liter, direct-injection twin-turbo V-8. Rated at about 420 hp and 400 lb-ft in A8 guise, it would probably get a power and torque boost to 500 hp and 480 lb-ft (although that would still put it behind the 620-hp, Lambo-sourced V-10 in Audi’s next S8).

A transaxle would be nice but is difficult to accomplish with four-wheel drive. “Even with the transmission bolted to the engine, we think we can achieve a well-balanced, 55/45 percent weight distribution,” states Reggiani. “Instead of the fixed torque split preferred by Audi, I would vote for an active, electronically controlled on-demand system that is even more responsive and progressive.”

As for brakes, why look any further than the industry’s largest-diameter rotors, which Bentley currently installs on the Continental GT? The Estoque almost certainly will get the same setup, with optional carbon-ceramic discs, of course.

The A8/Bentley architecture also offers a control-arm air suspension, but Lamborghini prefers a more pure (and lighter) approach. “For the Estoque, a more straightforward coil-spring suspension tuned by means of Audi Magnetic Ride or a similar system might be a better solution,” says Reggiani.

Saudi: ‘4th International Luxury Motor Show’ set to take off as market demand soars

Saudia Private Aviation (SPA), an affiliate of Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the main sponsor of the upcoming 4th edition of the International Luxury Motor Show (EXCS), which will be held at Jeddah Hilton hotel in October 2010.

The sponsorship contract was signed between Saudia Private Aviation and Specialized Systems for Exhibitions and Conventions, the organizer of the International Luxury Motor Show for the fourth year in a row.

On this occasion, Wajdi El Idrissi, assistant general manager for Royal and VIPs Affairs, underscored the importance of the specialized exhibition which targets prominent people and the high class segment of the community, the segment that SPA targets through its marketing programs.

After signing the contract, El Idrissi said: “Saudia Private Aviation services was launched after carrying out thorough market studies which showed constant rising demand for private aviation. We do believe that sponsoring of the International Luxury Motor Show is an important step toward launching our services in view of its privileged reputation and great success achieved in its last sessions.”

He added: “In order to further enhance our services, we added a number of world’s most sophisticated private jets such as Hawker 400XP and Falcon 7X, which has a non-stop flying range of about 11 hours.

Meanwhile, Abdullah Al-Shemasi, CEO of the organizing company, expressed his appreciation for Saudi Arabian Airlines in general, and for SPA in particular, for their participation in the 4th edition of the International Luxury Motor show as the main sponsor. He said: “Participation of Saudi Arabian Airlines in this show is an important motivation for the development of such specialized and distinguished exhibition. We are very proud of this sponsorship, which definitely will have a positive impact for the success of the show, as well as raising the number of its visitors.”

“We, as a company dedicated to excellence, shall continue in the organization of this show, which has enjoyed a great success since its first session. Now, with SPA participation, we are sure that the show will make a qualitative leap,” he added.
He stressed the importance of national companies in sponsoring national events such as the International Luxury Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Horse Powered Car

Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG, with a powerful 375 kW (510 hp) 6.3-liter AMG V8, introduced the updated exterior appearance to take a more interesting thanks to some subtle but effective changes. From the front, still in the eye directly interested in the new hat with power domes, the darker and bi-xenon headlamps with Active Light System. This rear, meanwhile, precise contribution to the new look: the performance...

Ferrari 599 GTO at Beijing Auto Show

Ferrari unveiled its new jewel, Ferrari 599 GTO at Beijing Motor Show elect for the first time China as a model of market launch. This luxury cars Pony always produced top performance and is based on the prototype Ferrari coming 599XX latter broke the record release drill the wall 7 minutes. The GTO 599 is produced in limited edition to 599 copies already sold, before even knowing the cost and can be configured via the website of the Maranello.

The newborn is powered by a Ferrari V12 670cv engine and weighs only 1495 kg, This, combined with data port numbers thrill: Acceleration from 0-100 km / h at 3.35 seconds and the speed over 335 mph This is the third Ferrari always be assigned initial GTO, the two models after 250 GTO 1962 GTO 1984.

599XX than the Ferrari 599 GTO was equipped with a catalytic converter and any additional measures to comply with Euro 5 and Lev second maximum power of the V12 had been cut (so to speak) as a novel 700cv.

Importance of Asian markets, company CEO Amedeo Felisa said. Last year, 1,100 cars were sold in China and had 47% market segment of luxury cars. Beijing has also other current model, Ferrari 458 in Italy.

Luxury Cars- Porsche Exclusive Service In Italy

Except, of course, the mechanics now have an ace up its sleeve Porsche "customize" their car. When it comes to Porsche Exclusive evaluated during the night in Stuttgart, the mark in the past. But for now, a few months of the project, the thought came true. Demolishing it, was born first 16 leading dealer in the world where you can find qualified personnel ready to meet the desire for personalization of Porsche customers.

ID presentation of the project last November, has produced a typical 911 sports engineers in Stuttgart, only 250 models. concrete way to the press and customers far you can drive!

As the body color can be made ad hoc material wider interior, wheel, pedals, instrumentation, until most arresting elements spoilers and side skirts, rims of car parts.

In short, you can "as the Porsche you've ever dreamed. When the ability to" see "a preview of the car in particular the graphical system configuration.

Once all details have been defined to be sent by manufacturing plant in Zuffenhausen move "on paper" on the road.

The ideas are allowed, but in a month and a half after the start of production. Secondly, we have to wait Ask the dealer to please their respective needs to be said that Porsche staff.

Coming-Up The Newest Volkswagen Beetle

Coming up on the latest Volkswagen Beetle surprisingly elegant model of car on the Indian market in December 2009. This innovative technology for the best car that is small, but the best for personal or official use.

He reinforced rollers and gentle it is also excellent specs engine engine opt evaluated worldwide will more than likely the VWS capacity of 1.6 liter 100 hp gasoline, it is better to go on the long drive the design of this car is also strengthened its internal functions are also good seed is good, you feel comfortable.

There are several types of latest cars available on the market, but it is different, and better for everyday use, this car will be available in several colors like yellow, red or black that looks fantastic and is available at Rs 15 lakh as I can this last model is small, but best to run this this great Volkswagen.

Nowadays there are many new cars on the market for this car will give you excellent mileage, it is preferable for small family functions good internal parts of the body is also the most impressive style is fantastic little car, If you plan to buy all new cars so just try this new car!

Peugeot 3008 Crossover Officially Revealed (details and photos)

Peugeot has released the first official photos and details of the all-new 3008 compact crossover. The five-seater 3008 is more of a pug than a stud – at slightest in what concerns its exterior styling.

Peugeot officials said that it is positioned “at the crossroads between numerous free vehicles like the SUV, the MPV and track.” Something like an automotive varied grille in other language. The 3008′s most next rival seems to be the Nissan Qashqai cross, which has proven pretty successful in Europe.

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Inside, the Pug skin a very nicely styled dash that looks suspiciously akin in goal with the Audi R8. As you’d demand from a French crossover, the 3008′s cubicle is honestly versatile and it includes an array of storage places with an entire valuable amount of nearly 50 liters. The encumber region (512lt under the packet ledge) is accessible through a tear tailgate that divides into two parts. Notably, it can be compartmentalized gratitude to a stagger with a 3-way height adjustment.

Europeans will be able to take among seven different powetrain options. For 2009, these involve: a 110HP 1.6-liter diesel with a 6-momentum physical gearbox or an electronically-controlled handbook gearbox; a 150HP 2.0-liter diesel with a 6-haste handbook gearbox; a 163HP 2.0-liter diesel mated to a 6-tempo sure transmission; a 120HP 1.6-liter gasoline engine hooked up to a 5-haste guidebook gearbox and a 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol thing with 150 or 156HP that’s mated to a 6-rush physical gearbox.

Sharing its platform with the Peugeot 308 C-segment tailgate, the 3008 crossover will primarily be unfilled exclusively with front-circle ambition. Peugeot does however deal a faux off-path embalm called “Grip Control” that consists of 16-inch M+S (Mud & Snow) tires and intelligent footing oppress. According to the French automakers own words, this container “gives the vehicle a genuine ability to overcome testing situations where the wheels have little grip.”

Those sharp for an all-sweep oblige account will have to linger awaiting the presentation of the Peugeot-Citroen PSA Group’s first pattern to be equipped with HYbrid4 technology. To be launched by 2011 the latest, the 3008 HYbrid4 will cartel a traditional engine that powers the front-wheels with a thrilling motor located under the burden quarter stagger near the hinge that drives the rear wheels.

Peugeot said that this technology will not only add all-wheel maneuver capabilities to the archetype, but it will also slash fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by around 35%. At the Paris Motor Show, the Prologue HYbrid4 belief car was unfilled with a 2.0 litre HDi FAP engine with an intensity of 163HP and an electric motor with a most space of 27 kW (37HP) for a total nation of 200HP and a limit torque of 300 Nm at the front and 200 Nm at the rear. The fuel consumption of this example in the united rotation was estimated at being only 4.1 liters/100 km (57.4mpg U.S.), with CO2 emissions of just 109 g/km.

Luxury Cars Here Is A Version Crocodile

This is not the first time we meet luxury cars beyond the lines, and I must admit that in some cases craze of the rich eccentric who want to bring more exclusive car actually customize many extravagant in some cases, I regret to say that translated into specific abortions, or other solutions for immoderate. This is not the first time something like this happens, just think of the Mercedes suffered Tokyo Motor seems completely covered with Swarovski crystals or car celebrity eccentric, entirely covered with gold. Well, all that we can tolerate, but what you see in the picture is it?

This is the Bentley Continental GT is not a crocodile, but it really seems that the skin, but in reality it is a painstaking work of paint capable hands Igor Kozin, Robert Mauser, Igor Ryabov, and Nikolai Mihailov.

These designers took nine months to build the look of the car itself, like a crocodile I will tell you, I personally do not like these peaks, but I love the eccentricity of a crocodile, and then not really find it very ridiculous as the car. What do you think?

Renault Laguna Coupe Monaco Grand Prix

Renault is having some success with the new Laguna Coupe, the car sends rich sound in addition to luxury cars sober sport for sale, but in some ways, a typical line and probably will not be boring. The French proposed a variant of the competition of two car doors actually a limited edition sports car for the Monaco Grand Prix, a series of victories fitting tribute for the latest Renault F1 Team Monaco circuit. This is not the best present triumph of new cars which they enjoyed in 2004 and 2006, but it's still good results.

First called the characteristic of the Renault Laguna Coupé Monaco Grand Prix is a special shade elected body is pearly white graceful, a color that increases the sinuous forms of the Cup. To build a color contrasting French designers have chosen to paint in black sunroof and mirrors. Racing news in the same color for the large 18-inch alloy wheels, Interlagos.

The interior of this limited series is generously loans and sports cars that cover the Laguna Cup Leather Nice body, in contrast to the gray cladding panel, instrument panel and door panels in bright white. Stands in the back of the front seats embellished logo Monaco Grand Prix. Of his many qualities of luxury model cars separated emerging standard Bluetooth link for mobile phones, the Bose audio system, power adjustable and heated front seats, multi-level dock Connect to connect audio sources parking sensors front and rear and there is no integrated navigation system Carminat Tom.

Motors aware of the 400 units would be based bounded number of Renault Laguna Coupé Monaco Grand Prix is ranked enough, you can choose the 3.0-liter gasoline V6 with 240 horsepower and three turbo diesel 150, 180 and 235 horsepower. Deliveries will begin in June 2010.

BMW 328 won the 2010 Mille Miglia

The edition of 2010 Mille Miglia if awarded a BMW 328 Mille Miglia Coupe. Julian Cane and navigation-wife Lucia Galliani on board the car number 88 won for the tenth time historic gara, with a car in 1939. In second place, has positioned the pair Luciano road and Mark Gessler Even two of them get used to the historic race, aboard a Alfa Romeo 6C 1500. Third place went to some other BMW, a 328, led by 1937 Enzo Ciravolo called journalist and engine Maria Leitner.

An edition that regardless the crisis and adverse situations weather was a success. Perceptibly not merely a race but a great celebration of engines.

375 typical cars in the race about an hour before they were preceded by 130 Ferrari belonging to collectors and enthusiasts from around the world.

It also policy was well delineated. Presenting the first prize Minister Gemini, Who attended the award ceremony at Teatro Grande in Brescia.

And for roads Mille Miglia also Minister of the Interior Roberto Maroni, The guide, in overalls, a fire engine Isotta Fraschini ownership of Firefighters Milan. “It’s incredible half – said Maroni of talking’Isotta Fraschini – Cylinder capacity exceeding 7000 and has no power steering. It takes muscles to drive it. I did a test and I must tell, it was just a grind. ”

But there is news for lovers BMW. The German company the opportunity to put on the market Z4 sDrive35is bounded Edition Mille Miglia: A name long for a car destined to merely 99 customers, formed to celebrate the seventy years after the first victory in the prominent Travel Brescia-Rome-Brescia. DOC-performance sport: self-limited speed of 250km / h “0-100″ by 4.8 seconds.

Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition 1:18 Scale

After IPAD embedded with diamonds, platinum, precious stones, Stuart Hughes likes to surprise the world with his creations to luxury cars. His creativity does not stop before a Bugatti model. Hughes was a Diamond Edition Bugatti Veyron scale 1:18. A jewel studied and implemented in partnership with Robert Gulpen Monaco of Bavaria. A very complex task that involves two artists for about two months. The model of the Bugatti was made of 24 carat gold and platinum. A diamond carat 7.2 was the lot in front. The model weighs about seven pounds.

Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition 1:18 Scale

Luxury Cars in detail in the care and skill that really leave open-mouthed as the ideal increase in the wheels of the wheel. Bugatti Veyron Diamond Edition 1:18 scale, there are only three pieces. Edition is limited to two million pounds each must be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and photographic documentation for processing.

Concept engineering : mobile living module BLOOM

Another mobile living module that works absolutely independently on renewed energy sources. It’s called BLOOM and equipped by solar batteries, air and liquid solar collectors, water treating filters, the furnace of slow burning and system of processing of dust. Living space consists of entrance zone, three private living zones (each on two persons) and the general territory with lunch zone. Also BLOOM could be transformed for increasing internal space and connected with some modules together. The creator of this project Olga Kalugina claims that module is intended for six peoples from three days about one week.

Honda Small Newest Products

Honda Small Newest Products

Honda has announced plans to unveil a new small car concept at the 10th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi on January 5. Just last week, Toyota made almost the exact same announcement and both Japanese automakers are staying mum on any actual details.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Honda's entry in the hotly-contested market of India is being referred to internally as the "New Small Concept," and while it's intended primarily for emerging markets (think: Tata Nano), the vehicle is being engineered so that it could be sold in other parts of the world.

Interestingly, in addition to the NSC, Honda will also use the Delhi Motor Show to show off its the concept version of its CR-Z hybrid (shown above), originally seen at the Tokyo Motor Show earlier this year. With brochure images already circulating of the production CR-Z, we expect to see the for-sale version premiere as soon as next month's Detroit Auto Show.

Grand Touring Car

Through the Peugeot SR1, the Marque reveals the stylistic design trends for its future models. The concept car embodies the new world of Peugeot, reflected by the new Lion badge which adorns its body. Dynamic, balanced, sensual, with an exclusive high-tech interior, this “dream car” explores and reinterprets the theme of the “Grand Touring Car”.

The use of HYbrid4 technology allows the Peugeot SR1 to offer an engineering specification in keeping with its styling: 230 kW (313 bhp) with emissions of only 119 g/km of CO2 (0 in electric mode), 4 wheel drive and steering…. for an ideal blend of excitement and efficiency.

Styling that predicts the future

Elegance, purity, dynamism, allure, controlled power. these ideas find their fullest expression with the Peugeot SR1, the dream car par excellence. More than ever, the aesthetic traits of this concept show the general design trends of the Marque’s future products, renewing Peugeot’s strong stylistic

identity.

In short, this concept car creates a new design language.

The Peugeot SR1 is a vehicle with timeless, ideal proportions, revisiting the great traditions of grand touring cars of the past: a large bonnet, flowing wings and a very low centre of gravity. The design of the body gives the car a new balance: a sculpted bonnet, sweeping sides and a chiselled rear design. At the side the styling lines merge into the side windows and the front windscreen, emphasizing the

design of the bonnet.

This overall effect blends easily with the design detailing: the design of the lights and the air intakes, the shape of the door mirrors. these elements merge seamlessly with the vehicle’s carbon “skin”. In parallel, some features (“full LED” internal headlamp functions, radiator grille contour); stand out, as if suspended.

The hard top echoes the feel of this intense, high-tech assembly: It uses preformed profile technology derived from the world of sailing. It blends with the body, creating the illusion of a Coupé. The SR1, however, radiates the same visual strength, with or without the hard top.

Finally, the SR1 displays the new Peugeot Lion badge. Redesigned, finely worked and sculpted, it mirrors perfectly the perception of the vehicle as a whole.

Overall the Peugeot SR1 concept car gives the impression it has been carved from a solid block of material, monolithic, protective, sculptural and dynamic. At every moment it makes a great play on contrasts: purity and technological sophistication, authenticity and advanced technologies,
expressiveness and understatement. making it a car that is quite simply desirable!

A modern and exclusive “2+1” interior

The interior, too, promotes the idea of contrast. While the driver’s seat and all controls are dedicated to out-and-out enjoyment for the driver, the passenger compartment is designed to provide optimum versatility and new sensations for all its occupants.

There is room in the vehicle for three people as the third rear seat nestles in the middle, behind the two front seats. Entry to this seat is facilitated by the centre console, which can slide forward to improve access.

The interior ambience blends colours and materials, with strong references to “a past motoring era” combined with “the latest advanced technology”. Inside the vehicle, patinated leather and different grained wood are examples of the use of authentic and natural materials, warm, sensual and
charged with history, that blend seamlessly with, “high tech” materials such as nickel and satin-finished chrome.

The construction of the fascia panel, optimised to perfection, gives a visual prominence to certain mechanical components such as the steering column and a number of peripheral controls. Similarly, the instrumentation combines analogue and digital read-outs, giving clear emphasis to every

item of information conveyed to the driver. This is the case for instantaneous fuel consumption and vehicle range, displayed on two glass crystal gauges directly in front of the driver.

Another technological innovation is the creation of an exclusive wristwatch, designed in partnership with Bell&Ross®. This timepiece, with milled inserts of solid aluminium, slots perfectly into a dedicated housing on the fascia panel.

Every component and every detail has, therefore, benefited from meticulous attention, both in terms of design and manufacture, to guarantee perfection and an unrivalled refinement of perceived quality.

Technologies at the service of movement

The SR1 concept also blends styles in terms of its technical characteristics. For example, it incorporates HYbrid4 technology, which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011. In the SR1, at the front, a 1.6 litre THP petrol engine with a power of 160 kW (218 bhp), is combined with a rear electric motor developing 70 kW (95 bhp). In electric only mode, the car becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 litres/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2.

When the two power trains operate simultaneously, the SR1 develops a potential maximum power of 230 kW (313 bhp) and also benefits from 4-wheel drive.

Using HYbrid4 technology, which will eventually become available on different models in the Peugeot range, the SR1 concept offers convincing proof that driving pleasure can be combined with environmental friendliness.

The vehicle’s dynamic efficiency is further enhanced by the use of a rigid, lightweight structure comprising of a one-piece body and a tubular chassis onto which are mounted the mechanical components and suspension. Exploiting the best of existing technology to offer road holding worthy of this exceptional concept, the suspension consists of double wishbones with drop links both at the front and the rear. For even greater driving precision, the SR1 benefits from the adoption of 4-wheel steering. The turning angle of the rear wheels is controlled as a function of the vehicle speed, via

motorised links on the rear wishbones, giving the vehicle superb agility under all circumstances.

Concept Engineering : Electric motorcycle

Let us show you very interesting concept of electric motorcycle created by industrial designer from Italy Paolo De Giusti. Massive corp, aggresive look and at the same time eco-friendly concept. Unusual combination, don’t you think? As designer noted this is "innovative electrical motorcycle with a new “;Shared Battery” system”.

Nissan 370Z Roadster

The 370Z Roadster has the same 3.7-litre naturally aspirated engine from the coupe. Maximum power is rated at 332hp (244kW) and 270 lb-ft (366Nm) of torque. Transmission options are a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. Both are said to return fuel economy figures of 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.

Nissan 370Z Roadster 2010

Nissan 370Z Roadster 2010

Nissan 370Z Roadster 2010

Nissan 370Z Roadster 2010