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eO PP01, a new electric supercar



Latvian-Made All-Electric, AWD Racer Built to Tackle Pikes Peak

Engineer and founder of DriveEO, Andris Dambis develops race vehicles for almost 10 years, a journey that took a decisive turn in 2011 with a hybrid SUV with range extender, the Oscar eO a prototype developed in-house – showing that it is possible to compete in extreme endurance races such as rally-raid with a hybrid vehicle.

Built on a tubular spaceframe with a carbon body, the PP01 weighs only 950kg for a total power of 400kW (536hp) with four-wheel drive.

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2014 CIAS Toronto and the New Lexus Concepts

The recent Toronto CIAS expo, held from February 14th to the 24th, saw a range of new cars and concepts appear, and signal some exciting developments for the near future. Notable cars at the show included new Dodge Vipers, a BMW M6 Gran Coupe, a Jaguar F-Type, and LF-lC and...
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2014 All-new Infiniti Q50



The all-new Infiniti Q50 will have a starting price of $37,355 (including a $905 destination charge). That’s $900 less than the base price for the 2013 Infiniti G37 sedan, the car the Q50 replaces in Infiniti’s lineup. The base Q50 comes with rear-wheel drive; adding all-wheel drive costs an extra $1,800. All trim levels come with a 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V-6 and a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Trim level-specific prices follow:
– Q50 RWD: $37,355
– Q50 AWD: $39,155
– Q50 Premium RWD: $40,205
– Q50 Premium AWD: $42,005
– Q50 Sport RWD: $43,855
– Q50 Sport AWD: $45,655
– Q50 Hybrid Premium RWD: $44,605
– Q50 Hybrid Premium AWD: $46,405
– Q50 Hybrid Sport RWD: $47,005
– Q50 Hybrid Sport AWD $48,805

All prices include a $905 destination charge.

In standard form, the Q50 is available in base, Premium and Sport trim levels with each offering the option of all-wheel drive for an additional $1,800. All gas-only Q50s come with the automaker’s excellent 3.7-liter V6 engine, but stepping over to the Q50 Hybrid gets you a smaller 3.5-liter V6 paired with an electric motor.

The Q50 Hybrid, which is available in Premium and Sport trim levels only, will begin at $43,700 for a rear-wheel-drive Sport model. While the car’s name has changed, the Q50 still uses the previous G37’s 328-hp 3.7-liter V-6, matched to a seven-speed automatic. (A new hybrid version also is on offer, although we won’t get the diesel model headed for Europe or a manual transmission.)

The interior uses a completely new layout with two large touch screens. The upper screen is reserved for the most frequently used features, such as navigation. Only a few hard buttons will control critical functions, such as temperature setting.

The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is designed to stretch the boundaries of what a sports sedan can be – with such advanced features as the world’s first Direct Adaptive Steering™ technology and Active Lane Control. The Q50 is offered with a choice of a 3.7-liter V6 or 3.5-liter Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid™ system in rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. “From world’s first technologies to unmatched levels of connectivity and personalization, the 2014 Q50 sports sedan is a bold example of Infiniti’s future brand direction,” said Infiniti Americas Vice President Ben Poore.

Infiniti has also expanded the Q50 microsite, infinitiusa.com/all-new-Q50, so customers can not only learn more about the vehicle, they can now “configure and reserve” a Q50. Customers who reserve and ultimately purchase a vehicle for delivery during the program period will receive a complimentary iPad® mini.

The letter Q takes the company back to its roots, denoting the brand’s first car, the Q45 sedan, which it launched in the United States in 1989.

Audi A3 Sedan



The 2014 Audi A3 appears to be a cool and classy-looking luxury ride. But if you’re hankering for a hatchback, you’d better not wait for the new model. The next A3 is coming to the U.S. only in sedan format, whereas the 5-door hatchback continues to be offered in Europe. Rubbing some salt in the wound is the fact that the A3 sedan is arriving only after the hatchback goes on sale in other markets.

On top of these, Audi has confirmed that its A3 Sportback e-tron Plug-In Hybrid, revealed just last month at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, will also be offered in the U.S. This model will offer a peak output of 204 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, an electric-only range of about 30 miles and fuel economy approaching 100 mpg-equivalent.

The base 2015 Audi A3 will offer the 1.8-liter TFSI engine, which rates at 170 horsepower and sends drive to the front wheels only. Next in line is the 2.0-liter TDI, which rates at a lower 150 horsepower but should have a healthy torque rating.

The A3 e-tron Plug-In Hybrid features a 1.4-liter TFSI engine paired with an electric motor and delivers the aforementioned 204-horsepower peak rating.

At the top of the ladder is the 2.0-liter TFSI, which will be offered in the A3 quattro and sporty S3 all-wheel-drive models. Audi hasn’t released figures for this engine, but overseas it outputs as much as 300 horsepower.

2014 BMW X4 Concept unveiled

BMW hopes to duplicate the success of the X6 with a smaller, X3-based crossover. BMW is planning to build an X4. Based on the X3 architecture, this compact crossover will be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5. That means the X4 will borrow its underpinnings—including powertrains—from...
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2014 Toyota Highlander World Debut

The all new third generation 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV made its world debut today at the 2013 New York Auto Show. An all-new exterior design conveys both refinement and strength, complementing a new interior that will raise the bar in the mid size SUV segment. With three-row seating for...
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Audi A3 e-tron Arriving To America

German automakers have been cautious about hybrid vehicles, including Audi, which in America offers just one hybrid vehicle, the Q5 SUV. But a new hybrid will be joining the U.S. Audi lineup next year, the Audi A3 e-tron, which was confirmed at the New York Auto Show. At launch, the...
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Infiniti Moving Fast with New Cars

With Infiniti’s new South Africa-born president, the brand’s new headquarters in Hong Kong, a string of newly-appointed global department heads, and a growing model lineup, Infiniti is defining its place in the global premium auto category. Infiniti’s global sales increased 17 percent last year. The brand is now in nearly...
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2015 New Audi A3 and S3 sedans

Audi introduces the all new technology advanced 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans to car lovers Audi of America, Inc. officially announced plans today for the arrival of the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan. Coming to showrooms in the first quarter of 2014, the Audi A3 sedan will bring to...
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7 Best Car Models Released in 2012

Are you ready to discover the best cars build in 2012 ?! The automotive industry has experienced a significant upswing in 2012. Several automakers have introduced striking new models, injecting new excitement for buyers. Here are the six best car models released in 2012 1. Toyota Camry Hybrid The Toyota...
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