Zagato the Italian car manufacturer has revealed new Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este taking place this weekend in Cernobbio, Italy. The Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa is a race car built to celebrate the 90 years of collaboration between Zagato and Italian carmaker Alfa Romeo.
The Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa car is powered with a 4.2L V8 engine system with 420 PS or 309 kW / 414 bhp with manually adjustable engine calibration. The car is equipped with a 6-speed sequential gearbox. The TZ3 Corsa is a two seater, rear wheel drive supercar with a mid-front mounted engine. It is light, with a handmade aluminum body, and weighs in at only 850 kg or 1874 lbs spot it as a true racer.The Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa car has a mono shell tubular chassis made of carbon fiber. But now full details on the car are available. Riding on 18-inch wheels, with 245/645/R18 Pirelli PZero tires at the front and 285/645/R18 at the rear, the TZ3 Corsa does the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in less than 3.5 seconds and can reach a top speed of over 300 km/h.
Lamborghini the Italian car manufacturer has revealed the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition at the Beijing Auto Show. The production of the car will be limited to 10 units and they will be obtainable absolutely in China.
The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce car is powered by a 6.5-L V12 engine system with 670 PS or 493 kW / 661 hp and 660 Nm or 487 lb-ft of torque. It enables the hypercar to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, before topping at out 342 km/h or 213 mph.The Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce car is planned for sharp fantastic sports car enthusiasts. The China Edition features a grey outer with black and orange intonation. The interior of the car is equipped with alcantara upholstery, carbon fiber trim, orange accents, and an individually numbered badge.
Similar to the standard Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, the China Edition weighs 100 kilograms or 220 lbs less than the Murcielago LP 640. In order to attain this extensive load reduction, the SV has a high power sectional steel framework and a mixture of carbon fiber mechanism.
Toyota the Japanese car maker announced that development costs of the Toyota FT-86 car will result in a more costly product than originally estimated. The Toyota FT-86 Concept made its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
The Toyota FT-86 car is powered by a 200-HP 2.0L boxer Subaru engine system sending power to the rear wheels. Prices are set to start above $20,000. The research and development team is now focused on increasing fuel economy and is working to produce cleanest engine. This makes the price of the Toyota FT-86 to $23,000, with the range-topper model hitting a little above $26,000.
Toyota delivers attractive, lightweight, rear driver, with an extra few thousand green backs. The Toyota FT-86 is expected to start production at the end of 2011 shortly after Subaru version.
The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok is powered by 122-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine system connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and two wheel drive. The all wheel drive will need Europeans to pay an extra $2,500.
There are three trim packages available for the Amarok including base, Trendline and Highline. The cost for Volkswagen Amarok Highline starts at 37,169 euros or $50,050 with all wheel drive and a 2.0L twin turbo diesel making 163-hp.
The base trim has manually operated windows, door locks and mirrors. The middle of the road Trendline includes a painted front bumper and mirror that match the body color, plus electric door locks and mirrors, radio and CD player, air conditioning and fog lamps. The base and Trendline Amaroks roll on 16-inch wheels. The upscale Highline includes chromed mirrors, painted wheel arches, higher-quality interior components and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
The Toyota FT-86 car is powered by a 200-HP 2.0L boxer Subaru engine system sending power to the rear wheels. Prices are set to start above $20,000. The research and development team is now focused on increasing fuel economy and is working to produce cleanest engine. This makes the price of the Toyota FT-86 to $23,000, with the range-topper model hitting a little above $26,000.Toyota delivers attractive, lightweight, rear driver, with an extra few thousand green backs. The Toyota FT-86 is expected to start production at the end of 2011 shortly after Subaru version.
Volkswagen the German car manufacturer has announced the cost details of its new 2011 Volkswagen Amarok pickup which starts at 26,203 euros or $35,280. The cost of new Amarok is for the base crew cab model .
The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok is powered by 122-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder diesel engine system connected to a 6-speed manual transmission and two wheel drive. The all wheel drive will need Europeans to pay an extra $2,500.There are three trim packages available for the Amarok including base, Trendline and Highline. The cost for Volkswagen Amarok Highline starts at 37,169 euros or $50,050 with all wheel drive and a 2.0L twin turbo diesel making 163-hp.
The base trim has manually operated windows, door locks and mirrors. The middle of the road Trendline includes a painted front bumper and mirror that match the body color, plus electric door locks and mirrors, radio and CD player, air conditioning and fog lamps. The base and Trendline Amaroks roll on 16-inch wheels. The upscale Highline includes chromed mirrors, painted wheel arches, higher-quality interior components and 17-inch aluminum wheels.
Volvo Trucks has revealed the Volvo FMX truck at the Bauma international machinery fair in Munich. The Volvo FMX is based on FM truck, which is a production truck. The OEM is glancing to drastically raise its market share in the production segment. In Europe, the FMX will be available for sale in September. The worldwide debut is set to follow during the rest of the year.
Volvo will equip FMX with either an 11-L powerplant capable of anywhere between 330 and 450HP or a 13-L lump with 380-500 horsepower depending on configuration. The larger of the two engine system produces around 1,800 lb-ft of torque.
"We are now aiming to take a leading position in the construction segment. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment have extensive experience of the construction industry. In combination, we can offer our customers the most comprehensive product offering in the industry. We intend to capitalise on this to grow Volvo Trucks' presence in the construction segment. We foresee great potential in this area," announced in a report by president of Volvo Trucks Mr.Staffan Jufors.
Volvo Groups Japanese subsidiary UD Trucks is introducing a new version of the Quon heavy truck, and a new medium-duty truck in 8-tonne weight class, under the Condor series. The updated version of the Quon has an 11-L engine system based on the Volvo platform while the new Condor truck will sport a newly-developed GH7 medium-duty engine.
The truck and the medium-duty engine will be produced by UD Trucks at its plant in Ageo, Japan. The new Quon is planned to be revealed in Japan in April 2010, while the new Condor will be revealed in Japan mid-2010. The later will enter the US market in late-2010.
Volvo will equip FMX with either an 11-L powerplant capable of anywhere between 330 and 450HP or a 13-L lump with 380-500 horsepower depending on configuration. The larger of the two engine system produces around 1,800 lb-ft of torque."We are now aiming to take a leading position in the construction segment. Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment have extensive experience of the construction industry. In combination, we can offer our customers the most comprehensive product offering in the industry. We intend to capitalise on this to grow Volvo Trucks' presence in the construction segment. We foresee great potential in this area," announced in a report by president of Volvo Trucks Mr.Staffan Jufors.
Volvo Groups Japanese subsidiary UD Trucks is introducing a new version of the Quon heavy truck, and a new medium-duty truck in 8-tonne weight class, under the Condor series. The updated version of the Quon has an 11-L engine system based on the Volvo platform while the new Condor truck will sport a newly-developed GH7 medium-duty engine.
The truck and the medium-duty engine will be produced by UD Trucks at its plant in Ageo, Japan. The new Quon is planned to be revealed in Japan in April 2010, while the new Condor will be revealed in Japan mid-2010. The later will enter the US market in late-2010.
Citroen the French car manufacturer has revealed the details about the Citroen Metropolis concept car ahead of the Shanghai World Fair. The car is designed to pay homage to China unexpected growth the Metropolis looks like a bigger more stylish GQ concept.
The Citroen Metropolis car is powered with 2.0-L V6 petrol engine system and an electric motor that produces 55 PS or 40 kW / 54 bhp to 95 PS or 70 kW / 94 bhp and as a plug-in hybrid the Metropolis possess a 272 PS or 200 kW / 268 bhp. At less speeds the car is powered absolutely by the electric motor.When extra power is needed, the electric motor and petrol engine work mutually to offer a combined 460 PS or 345 kW / 454 hp and 430 Nm or 317 lb-ft of torque. Even though being a factual powerhouse, the Metropolis has CO2 emissions of just 70g/km which is just about one fifth that of a usual engine with equal performance.
The Citroen Metropolis car features shiny headlights, a curved in rear window, and Pearl Silk paint which vary color depending on lighting conditions. The extra goodies comprise a Hydractive suspension, four wheel drive, and an active rear spoiler.
Ford announced new MyFord Touch provides fuel efficient route
Ford the US car manufacturer has announced its new fuel saving technology in navigation system called as new MyFord Touch driver connect system which helps drivers to find the most fuel efficient route and travel as efficiently as possible.
The MyFord Touch system is an incorporated navigation and on board computer function which can evaluate routes based on three criteria fastest, shortest or Eco Route. The Eco Route function set out the most fuel system competent path to drivers destination. The new system also provides sophisticated data feedback on the cars fuel consumption that can train drivers to increase efficiency by pointing them towards the most economical driving techniques.
We have learned that when we provide drivers the information and tools in an interactive and entertaining way, they want to drive more fuel efficiently said in a statement by Jim Buczkowski the heads of Ford Global Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering unit.
MyFord Touch will be launched in the 2011 Ford Edge this summer. It will also be offered on the 2012 Focus worldwide and will be standard equipment in Ford Lincoln brand as MyLincoln Touch starting with the 2011 MKX.
The MyFord Touch system is an incorporated navigation and on board computer function which can evaluate routes based on three criteria fastest, shortest or Eco Route. The Eco Route function set out the most fuel system competent path to drivers destination. The new system also provides sophisticated data feedback on the cars fuel consumption that can train drivers to increase efficiency by pointing them towards the most economical driving techniques.We have learned that when we provide drivers the information and tools in an interactive and entertaining way, they want to drive more fuel efficiently said in a statement by Jim Buczkowski the heads of Ford Global Electrical and Electronics Systems Engineering unit.
MyFord Touch will be launched in the 2011 Ford Edge this summer. It will also be offered on the 2012 Focus worldwide and will be standard equipment in Ford Lincoln brand as MyLincoln Touch starting with the 2011 MKX.
Buick the division of GM new 2011 Buick Excelle sedan car has been caught uncovered in China. The Chinese version car will be revealed at the Beijing Auto Show and the U.S. version will likely debuted next year. Buick recently revealed the Chinese version Excelle XT hatchback as badge engineered Opel Astra it seems entirely different than the Excelle sedan.
The details of the car are incomplete, power will probably be provided by a variety of four cylinder petrol engines. The car is powered with a 1.6-L engine system with 116 hp or 85 kW / 118 PS and 155 Nm or 114 lb-ft of torque, a 1.8-L engine system with 138 hp or 103 kW / 140 PS and 175 Nm or 129 lb-ft of torque, and a turbocharged 1.6-L engine with 180 hp or 135 kW / 183 PS and 235 Nm or 173 lb-ft of torque.The car is based on the Opel Astra platform, the Excelle features a waterfall grille, distinctive headlights, hood-mounted porthole vents, and controversial taillights. Inside everything appears Astra-spec, except the badge on the steering wheel.
Honda the Japanese automobile manufacturer revealed its new EV-neo electric scooter model and announced that it plans to start leasing it in Japan in December 2010 to businesses and individual business owners offering delivery services.
