Tuesday, March 2, 2010

2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck


December 29, 2008 Filed Under: Pontiac



The 2010 Pontiac G8 Sport Truck blurs the line between cars and trucks and is creating an all-new segment in the North American car market. This dramatically different vehicle blends the sporty handling of a performance coupe with the cargo capabilities of a light truck. Based on the all-new Pontiac G8 performance sedan, the newest member of the G8 family has a longer wheelbase and a cargo bed suitable for either work or recreation. The G8 sport truck...

Detonator V4 6.0

Detonator V4 6.0




Designer : Daniel Simon
Engine: 6 liter, 4 Cylinder

Status: Concept/Sculpture

Credibility: Bears no semblance to any existing concepts



The, ‘too hot to handle’, Detonator V4 6.0, is a mere sculpture with no intention of being a functional bike. This machine looks like a crossover between a chopper and an automotive soldered android and hmmm! It reminds me of those big pizza cutters.70322

2009 Skoda Yeti

2009 Skoda Yeti


February 16, 2009 Filed Under: Skoda



Skoda Auto will present the new Yeti at this year`s International Motor Show in Geneva. The new model is based on the design study of the same name that was introduced in 2005. Yeti is designed for both urban and leisure driving and features state-of-the-art technology that ensures excellent behaviour on the road and great riding qualities off-road. It is a smart and practical solution for customers who want a compact car that is robust, safe and...

The V-Rex

The V-Rex




Designer : Tim Cameron

Engine: Harley Davidson Revolution V-Twin engine

Status : Being Mass-Produced

Credibility : It took a leap from the computer screen to metal and rubber


For Tim Cameron, the Australian designer of this bike, it was a mere ‘dream bike’ for he thought dreams were the only place where he would ride it, but as they say destiny drives us all, this bike had to become a reality. Tim Cameron’s dream were given realistic proportions by the 200mph ‘Y2K’ jet turbine-powered bike fame Christian Travert and now the experts dub it as the most startling motorcycle design ever seen .

Monday, March 1, 2010

2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss

2009 Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss


March 11, 2009 Filed Under: McLaren, Mercedes-Benz



The exclusive SLR Stirling Moss rounds off the current SLR family and is limited to 75 units. It is priced at 750,000 euros. The new SLR Stirling Moss is characterised by the most sophisticated technology and a breathtaking design which reinterprets the SLR legend. With 478 kW/650 hp the SLR Stirling Moss accelerates its V8 supercharged engine from standstill to 100 km/h in less than 3.5 seconds, and has a top speed of 350 km/h – no other series-production...

The Renovatio

Designer : Ed Jacobs

Engine: 135 hp, V-twin engine, specially designed by Katech

Status : Pre -Production

Credibility: Easy to upgrade and reconfigure







Confederate Motorcycles lead designer Ed Jacobs designed this drastic bike concept with large attachment points easily available on the engine ensuring improvements and assorted configurations at ease. Powered by a V-Twin engine, it produces 135 hp at 125ft/lbs of torque. Confederate is confident about this unique concept it has developed and it plans to produce it some time this year.


Concept Cars - 2010 Jaguar CXC Coupe will run off Hydrogen Fuel

Concept Cars - 2010 Jaguar CXC Coupe will run off Hydrogen Fuel


Posted February 4 2009 02:32 PM by RimZ

Filed under: Auto News, Jaguar, Concept Cars







Designer Phillip Dean designed the new Jaguar C-XC concept, a coupe that is trying to keep the brand at the same time minimizing environmental impact.









As green designs go, tthe Jaguar C-XC cell is powered by hydrogen fuel, with unit mounted in the neighborhood. Improved aerodynamics are covered by means of wheels and a touch of glass on the body at the new Jaguar C-XC.

The Embrio

The Embrio






Designer: Canadian multinational Bombardier

Engine : Complex hydrogen fuel cell

Status : Prototype

Credibility: Single wheeled, emits only water vapor







The Embrio from Bombraider is a prototype, which could become a virtual reality somewhere around 2025 for this technology is too ultramodern considering the present generation bikes. It sports a single wheel and is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, which creates power by mixing hydrogen and oxygen, creating only water as a by-product.




2010 Bentley Continental Supersports

2010 Bentley Continental Supersports


New and redesigned 2010 cars

By Aaron Gold, About.com Guide

Filed In:What's new for 201010 of 88

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2010 Bentley Continental Supersports



Photo © Bentley

Bentley bills the new Continental Supersports coupe as the fastest, most powerful Bentley ever built, with a 621 horsepower twin-turbo W12 engine, 3.9 second 0-60 time and a 204 mph top speed. All this, plus it's about 240 lbs lighter than the Continental GT Speed and has E85 flex-fuel capability.

Peraves Monotracer

Peraves Monotracer






Designer: Swiss Manufacturer Peraves

Status : Being limitedly produced (100 units each year)

Engine: BMW 1200 CC, 130 hp

Credibility: Combines the aptitude of a car and a bike







The Peraves Monotracer combines the features of a sports bike and a sports car and if any of you doubt it, just as a substantiation, it took Peraves some 90 prototypes and 12 million kilometers to be sure that they live up to the rumored repute . When the driver dives into a corner a retractable stabilizer wheel is positioned in less than a half a second, enabling the bike to lean up to 52 degrees more, than most sport bikes in their lifetime.



Saturday, February 27, 2010

Golden Ferrari Enzo


Golden Ferrari Enzo

When it comes about making your car unique we have seen all kinds of strange ideas. We have seen pink cars, funny tuned car and so on. And while for most of us a Ferrari Enzo is for sure an unique car that is just perfect as it is, this person (the one that own the supercar) decided he needed more. A Golden Enzo.
For us is just a very, very bad idea. You still prefer a standard, red Enzo. We just hope he will not see his supercar stolen, as it happened with the Golden Porsche in Russia.

2010 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R


Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300R

The amazingly powerful and long haul comfortable Suzuki Hayabusa is now presented as a 2010 model and gets stylish new color schemes to mark the pass. The black one with orange graphics is the most easily distinguishable, but riders end up in the Hayabusa’s seat because of the whole other bunch of advantages that come with a bike closely priced to the GSX-R1000. Now addressing to those who can’t decide between the Gixxer and the Hayabusa-derived B-King, the future Hayabusa rider is just an easy target.

Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design


Audi R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design

Since its launch, the Audi R8 caught all the tuner’s attention. And the new R8 Carbon Limited Edition by Prior Design is a new proof to our statement. The sports car will be customized in limited numbers and customer will receive its individual aerodynamics package.
Starting with the exterior, Prior Design will add a discreet spoiler with a middle fin and two additional flat openings, additional carbon inlets, a new set of curved side skirts, a new bumper with a revised carbon fiber diffuser. The interior also gets additional trim parts from carbon fiber: center console, including the breathtaking control panel and the handbrake handle. The package is finished by 20" wheels.

Predator Hayabusa – give it gas or it will eat you alive!


Predator Hayabusa – give it gas or it will eat you alive!

Predator, the famous alien with a taste for people, has inspired New Jersey custom builder Pitstop Motorsport to create a corresponsive two-wheeled version, which will surely frighten anyone seeing it in the rear view mirror.
Essentially a 2007 Suzuki Hayabusa, the bike is technically unchanged while the bodywork modifications are more than obvious and always gather a crowd around the Predator Hayabusa. Now this is something that owner Roderick “Slick Rick” McCullough found out from the very first ride as it got two tickets because onlookers held up traffic.
We can’t imagine how scary this visually modified Suzuki Hayabusa looks at over 190 mph, but can’t really confess we’re that eager to find out, so it is better the video attached after the jump shows the scariest Predator bike standing still. See it after the break.

2010 Hamann Tycoon EVO M


Hamann Tycoon EVO M

If the Hamann based BMW X6 is called Tycoon EVO, the tuning program for the BMW X6 M is called Tycoon Evo M, of course. Announced today it will make its world debut next week at the Geneva Motor Show.
If for the Tycoon Evo the maximum output went up to 501 HP, for the EVO M the output is raised to an impressive 670 hp (an extra 115 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 780 Nm of torque at 1,500 – 5,650 r.p.m. As a result the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4,2 seconds and the top speed goes up to 186 mph.
The exterior package includes: front and the rear wing extensions made of light composite materials, newly designed side skirts, front apron with the four striking LED daytime running lights, enlarged air inlets in the front and a carbon bonnet, a roof spoilers and 23-inch wheels.
Press release after the jump.

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Kimmera Motorcycle Concept Looks Bad


Kimmera Motorcycle Concept Looks Bad

This is Lauro Franco’s Kimmera Concept Motorcycle. It draws our attention because it takes the best from the world of choppers and that of sportsbikes, meaning that it offers a fairly relaxed riding position and power is supplied by a large displacement four-cylinder motor. It kind of resembles the HD V-Rod, but it is supposed to be much more powerful and aggressive, while also showing European influences such as the Ducati-like frame.
Obviously, this concept addresses to those not willing to turn to electric bikes in the future and who prefer the rush of a good old (or new) Japanese engine while being comfortably accommodated. In fact, looking at the Kimmera, we can’t understand why it is only in animation stage as there are surely plenty of bikers willing to give it a chance.

Rolls Royce Ghost by Mansory


Rolls Royce Ghost by Mansory

It’s not very often to hear about a tuning package for a model like Rolls Royce Ghost. But Mansory has prepared something very special for the Geneva Motor Show. Their tuning package combines most precious materials with elaborate performance, individual appearance and stylish interior refinements.
For the engine Mansory used enlarged bi-turbo chargers, an ECU optimization, sports manifold and the sports catalysers and they obtained an impressive 720 hp and 780 NM of torque. As a result the sprint from 0 to 60 mph is made in 4,4 seconds and top speed goes up to an impressive 192 mph.
The exterior is painted in a combination of Gold and Blue, a new front skirt, a modified radiator grill insert and 22" wheels. The interior combines delicate leather with diamond-quilted ornaments.
Press release after the jump.

Zero Motorcycles enters 2010 TTXGP Electric Motorcycle Championships


Zero Motorcycles enters 2010 TTXGP Electric Motorcycle Championships

Zero Motorcycles has announced their entry into the 2010 TTXGP series, which turns them into competitors for Team Agni and CRP Racing. The company’s race bike will be built around a Mavizen TTX02 chassis, the same as on KTM’s RC8 superbike, while the battery packs and electric motors will be those of the Zero’s Z-Force.
Sounds like the competition is getting stiffer and stiffer in the TTXGP’s electric motorcycle racing series, eGrandPrix and we can’t wait for next year’s May, when the first race is scheduled at Infineon in California.
Press release is attached after the jump.

Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth esseesse by Hamann


Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth esseesse by Hamann

Abarth has already tuned up the Fiat 500, but car tuner Hamann isn’t exactly one to settle for something when they know that they could do something more more. So at the Geneva Motor Show, they will unveil a new tuning package for both the 500 Abarth and Abarth esseesse.
Hamann is offering three different engine-stage upgrades for the Abarth 500. In stage one, HS I, the output is raised to 160 hp (up from 135 hp). In stage two, HS, the output bumps up to 180 hp and 295 Nm torque; and finally, stage three, HS III, takes the output even further and brings it up to an impressive 210 hp and 310 NM.
And if this is not enough for you, Hamann’s HS Race program also adds forged pistons, enhanced connection rods, a modified turbo charger with charge air cooler, a race clutch with weight-optimized one-mass flywheel and a new control electronic. The result is an impressive 240 hp and 330NM.
And finally, there is the modification kit "HS CINQUECENTO 575". Thanks to a re-engineered cylinder head with an adjusted camshaft, two charge air coolers, as well as a self-locking differential, you can get an impressive 275 hp while the torque is catapulted to 380 Nm.
Press release after the jump.

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All in one: Unicycle and Two-wheeler!


All in one: Unicycle and Two-wheeler!

Remember The Uno prototype, the unicycle that looked like a great way to face-plant? Well, it is now turning into more than a fact and inventor Ben Gulak plans to produce the thing. Meanwhile, he made sure to turn The Uno into a unicycle that transforms into a two-wheeler as it reaches the speed of 20mph and this should mean a safer ride.
The inventor itself says: “The original Uno was quite scary to speed up on. This is a much more user-friendly experience.” To us, it looks like they made sure not even clowns will ride the thing, but we do have to appreciate the ingenuity. Hit the jump to see the new Uno prototype and expect preproduction models early next year.

2010 Mercedes-Benz AMG G55 by Hamann


Mercedes-Benz AMG G55 by Hamann

The German tuner Hamann will come at the Geneva Motor Show with a tuning package for the Mercedes G-Class G55 AMG. The aerodynamic kit includes, among others: an optimized air flow, two LED daytime running lights integrated in the front spoiler, a roof spoiler, a newly designed rear skirt with the integrated diffuser and a 13- part exterior set made of carbon fibre (radiator grill, headlight protective grid, mirror cases, door handles, air inlets in the side wings, bonnet air blind).
For the 5.4-liter engine, Hamann is offering two powerful performance enhancements, with a maximum of 600 hp and 782 NM of torque. The result is a 0-60 time of just over five seconds and a top speed of 162 mph.
Press release after the jump.

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Metalback café racer concept runs on biodiesel


Metalback café racer concept runs on biodiesel

Café racing motorcycles may be acknowledged as the first ever sports bikes and even new ones are built in strict accordance with the original style, which is cool, but when it comes to the future something has to change. This concept bike right here is a good way to do so. Called the Metalback, it was designed by Jordan Meadows, who has thought at combining the original look of café racers with that of vintage WW2 fighter planes in order to achieve this.
The thing is supposed to be powered by a V4 diesel engine burning biodiesel, meaning that fuel efficiency – not just power and torque – was taken into consideration, not to mention anything about the recycled aluminum frame and bodywork.

2010 Mercedes Sport E-Class


Mercedes Sport E-Class

The German manufacturer Mercedes has revealed a new Individualization program for the entire E-Class line-up. Called Mercedes Sport, the new portfolio includes: specially designed light-alloy wheels, a sports suspension and mounted aerodynamic and styling components.
The exterior gets newly designed front aprons, spoiler edges and side skirts, optional rear and roof spoilers, a diffuser-look rear apron insert and fog lamp louvers, 18" light-alloy wheels in a trendy bicolor version. The interior gets a four-spoke sports steering wheel, stainless steel pedal cluster, stainless steel illuminated door entry panels.
Press release after the jump.

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Stretch-limo Vespa – the spoil has just began


Stretch-limo Vespa – the spoil has just began

When we first heard about the stretch-limo Vespa, which is a very original idea of Vespa South Africa Managing Director Andy Reid, we thought at a luxurious piece of Italy’s greatest ever scooter, but looking at it now, we’re beginning to think this is a rather interesting mean of transportation for those interested in saving gas money. Sure, it can be both (personally, I wouldn’t take the kids to school on it), but the fact is that it was built for promotional activities only, so a picture on it with a glass of champagne in your hand should do the trick just fine. For more, build one yourself and ride home from high school with a trio of chicks at the back. And don’t forget the white gloves!

Volvo C70 by Heico Sportiv


Volvo C70 by Heico Sportiv

Heico Sportiv will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show a tuning program for the Volvo C70 convertible model. The exterior package includes a front spoiler made in lightweight polyurethane plastic (PUR), a rear diffuser, 20 inch forged wheel, a dual or quad pipe stainless steel exhaust system.
The package also includes an ECU upgrade for the 2.0D and D5 versions, but there are no details yet on how the output has been modified.
Press release after the jump.

2020 Harley-Davidson hubless concept goes beyond untypical


2020 Harley-Davidson hubless concept goes beyond untypical

It may seem like we’ve uploaded the wrong pictures for this post, but we’ve checked it twice and this is what CGI designer Miguel Cotto imagines when thinking at the “original Harley look” 10 years from now. This sportsbike featuring hubless wheels, apparently an air-cooled engine and plenty other nonsense to think at when saying Harley-Davidson, qualifies as 2010’s most implausible concept bike.
Simply take a look at what the Milwaukee-based company was producing 10 years ago and you won’t be that far off if thinking they’ll stick to that in the future as well.

Weirdest trade ever: Bugatti Veyron for a Corvette ZR1


Weirdest trade ever: Bugatti Veyron for a Corvette ZR1

Imagine you’re an auto dealer, bored like hell in a day with no customers. And suddenly there’s this guy entering your dealership and telling you this: "I will give you my Bugatti Veyron if you give me in exchange a Corvette ZR1!" What will you do?
And this is no fairy tail, it happened for real to All American Chevrolet of Midland, Texas. They gave a $107,000 ZR1 for a 2008 Bugatti Veyron with just 20,307 miles. You have to known that a used Veyron can go from $1.4 to $3.6 million depending on condition.
There are no details on this trade, but we are very curious about what really happened in there. So, if you have details on this let us know!

Bull Bike or Lambo project?


Bull Bike or Lambo project?

A new year has come and this means bikers can start having new wishes and this Bull Bike right here may very well be among those wishes. It is the latest project of the same team that last year unveiled the Jaguar bike, so we put our hopes into their ambition when we say that this will most likely be one of the coolest bike projects of the year. Why wouldn’t when it is a motorcycle that reminds us of Lamborghini exotic cars and yet it is painted like the competition

2010 Abarth 500C


Abarth 500C

Abarth will launch the 500C - the company’s first ever convertible - next week at the Geneva Motor Show. This elegant and dynamic car is packed with Abarth racing spirit and the latest performance technology. Sales will begin in the next few months.
The Abarth 500C is powered by a four cylinders inline engine with a total output of 140 HP at 5000 rpm and a peak torque of 206 Nm at 2000 rpm in Sport mode. The engine is mated to a "Abarth Competizione" 5-speed gearbox and sprints the car from 0 to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds, while top speed is 127 mph.
Technical specifications after the jump.

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