Prehistoric Mercedes Benz car concept

Back to the future: Mercedes-Benz creates bizarre concept car that looks like a 19th century carriage

It bears more than a passing resemblance to an old-fashioned carriage, but Mercedes-Benz claims this roadster could be the car of the future.
Built by 150 trainees, the car combines traditional design features with the latest technology

The students from Daimler AG have worked on the overall concept, development, assembly, and completion of the F-CELL Roadster for a year. The project was created to train the junior employees in alternative drive systems.

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Volkswagen Golf VI GTI

The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (or VW Typ 5K) is the successor to the Mk5, and was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 2008.

Volkswagen released pictures and information on 6 August 2008, prior to the official unveiling. The vehicle was released to the European market in the winter of 2008. Major investment has been made in production efficiency, with a claimed productivity improvement at launch of nearly 20% in comparison with the previous model, and further gains planned for the next twelve months.

In Canada, the car will be sold as the Volkswagen Golf when it arrives in showrooms in early September 2009, dropping the "Rabbit" badge that was used for the Golf Mk5.

Hamann Ferrari F430 - "Black Miracle"

The Hamann Ferrari F430 design called the "Black Miracle".

Lamborghini Murcielago LP670 4 SV Driven and Drifted HD

Those nice people at Lamborghini have sent us an HD version of the popular Murcielago LP670-4 SV Driving and Drifting Video!

2009 Kia Sportage

The 2009 Sportage is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 6 trims, ranging from the LX I4 2WD... read more to the EX V6 4WD.

Upon introduction, the LX I4 2WD is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 140-horsepower engine that achieves 20-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard, and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is optional.

The EX V6 4WD is equipped with a standard 2.7-liter, V6, 173-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

The 2009 Sportage is reskinned for 2009

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Nissan 370Z

Nissan's successful 350Z coupe was replaced in late 2008 with the 370Z sports car, which enjoyed its world debut at the '08 Los Angeles Auto Show.

Starting at $29,930, the 370Z Coupe is about $1,500 more expensive than the 350Z it replaces. The base model comes with a 6-speed manual, while upgrading to a 7-speed automatic brings the total to $31,230.

2009 Porsche Chayenne diesel

Emissions regulations are causing profound impacts on automakers these days, and Porsche is finally answering the call with a diesel model next year. The Stuttgart-based company is planning to offer a diesel powered version of its Cayenne SUV.

The choice of engine would most probably be a V6 borrowed from Audi, says UK auto industry analyst Peter Schmidt via Automotive News Europe. Other more powerful engines (V8, V10, and V12) were also considered, but eventually called off due to their heaviness.

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The new Renault Megane

Let's remember about Renault Megane ...

The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and station wagon bodystyles. The Renault Scénic (launched 1996) is the first modern compact MPV to be built in Europe[citation needed], and is based on the Mégane floorpan.

And now ... the latest model:

Hyundai ix-onic Concept

An amazing car concept created by Hyundai designers ...

New Saturn Aura (US) / Opel Vectra (Europe)

Shot during secret hot-weather testing in the U.S., these are the best pictures yet of the all-new Opel Vectra which is to replace the current model by the end of next year! The new Epsilon 2 platform will allow a wider and taller body than currently, which should mean more space inside for passengers – something that's vital in a class where machines such as VW's Passat have really upped standards. The wider stance should also mean an even more composed driving experience.

Almost undisguised for the first time are details of the new­comer's styling. Obviously, they will follow the Astra and Antara SUV with a bold front end and a radical fastback profile.

Another first will be the arrival of a 4WD version, while the wider engine range will include a 200bhp 2.7-litre V6 turbodiesel, plus a development of the 2.8 V6 petrol. On sale in late 2008, the new Vectra should debut at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The Vectra will be available afterwards in the US as the Saturn Ar in 2010.

A higher-quality cabin will also be key to keeping the new model on terms with its rivals. And it's inside that the new Vectra will make the biggest leaps over the existing car. Flag­ship Vectras will get a system called Traf­fic Assist, which has an array of lasers and video cameras that scan the road ahead for warning signs, lane markings and other traffic – meaning the Opel will be the world's first 'driverless' car.

Opel Ampera

Overview
While a lot of people are wondering whether the Volt and the Ampera will be roughly the same car, Opel is re-assuring people that the Ampera will not look like a Chevy. In fact, it will be taking a lot of it’s styling cues from one of my favorite cars, the Opel Insignia (pictured.)

Frank Weber, the Vehicle Line Executive for the Volt and the Voltec platform assued European drivers that the car would offer “the distinctive styling, dynamic efficiency, versatility and affordability European customers have come to expect from Opel.”

Of course, the Ampera and the Volt will be very simple. They’ll be built on the same basic architecture with the same basic drivetrain. They will both by five-seat hatchbacks and they will both have to be very aerodynamic (and thus, at least a little bit Prius-shaped.)




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