2010 LA Auto show preview: 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

As the LA Auto Show is round the corner, upheavals have already started. Brands have started revealing their vehicles before they are showcased for the public viewing at the show. Nissan is one of those. The brand has revealed its all-new 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet – the world’s first all-wheel drive crossover convertible. The vehicle delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways. With the seating capacity for four as well as spaces for golf bags or luggage and a premium level interior, Murano CrossCabriolet is an innovative breakthrough in concept and design.

From the images one can make it out easily that the vehicle has two large doors instead of four as reported earlier, a unique beltline and 370Z-inspired tail lamps. The vehicle is expected to retain the standard Murano’s 265hp 3.5-liter V6 and CVT transmission, while the customers will be able to choose between front and all-wheel drive. However, these are merely speculation and the only thing confirmed is it will go on sale in 2011. The real details to emerge with its debut at LA Auto show. So, we’ll be back with any updates as soon as they’re available. So stay tuned.

Ecotricity converts second-hand Lotus Exige to make Britain's first electric supercar

An eco-nerd from Gloucestershire, Dale Vince, who also owns wind energy company Ecotricity has built himself Britain’s first electric supercar. Dubbed the Nemesis, the total cost on building this car is nearly £1million. And what’s so unique? Nemisis is powered by 330bhp engine and can race from a standstill to 100mph in a stunning 8.5 seconds, which is faster than V12 Ferrari. The first road-going British built electric supercar is the result of acumen from a team of engineers who had been involved in various iconic British vehicles including the McLaren F1 supercar and DeLorean.

Designer imagines KIA in super-sport cloth

As we all know KIA is more into making family cars, but if the brand ever makes its mind to build a Super sport, it would somewhat look like this. The brainchild of Mohammad R. Shojaie who has considerable liking for the super sport cars, this vehicle has been designed on the basis of the current design language of KIA. Dubbed the KIA Proport, which is the amalgamation of Pro plus Sport without the “S” character which means the fan of sport cars, the vehicle isn’t about designing a new style but KIA in a super-sport cloth. The vehicle has some of the famous elements of the KIA design and it seems an imagination worth commercialization.

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We all know that Audi’s A1 lineup has already reached to A8 and fans are desperately waiting for A9 to appear. Well, little more wait for the vehicle to see in the clear light of the day as Audi is already planning on an A9. The four-door sedan will be placed above current A8 and will be the most luxurious as well as costliest model Audi has ever offered.

Bob Maddox’s custom made jet powered bike does 0-60mph in 5 seconds

After many jaw dropping creations in the past, Bob Maddox is at it again to show how big jet bike fanatic he is. The self proclaimed “Rocketman” has built this jet bike for a racer in the Illinois, and tested this thunder bike five times before finally handing it over to the racer. With a smooth and stable handling, the bike does 0-60mph in five seconds. The bike belongs to Maddox as a whole and apart from its the tires, rims and brakes, Maddox fabricated the entire bike in his garage.

GoldPlus TATA Nano – India’s first Pure Gold Jewelry Car on the way

 
Tata Nano is the world’s cheapest car. Well, that’s nothing new, but the one pictured above isn’t going to be one of many Nanos we all know about. Yes, this Nano will be embellished with jewelry. Dubbed the GoldPlus Nano, it’ll be India’s first Pure Gold Jewelry Car. Created by GoldPlus, the jewelry division of Titan Industries, to celebrate the 5000 years of Indian jewelry, this car will be made at the Hosur manufacturing facility of Titan Industries.

T-Pain’s custom Rolls Royce Drop Head Phantom is a real red bull

T-Pain, renowned award-winning R&B artist and producer from Germany, isn’t only an excellent musician, but also a certified car enthusiast. So, the person of his stature can afford all that luxury and perks that are in dreams of many. And undoubtedly, this man has enough wealth to support his insatiable desire to collect as many luxury and performance vehicles as possible. Well, this isn’t enough and the man also owns a tuning house, Auto Extremes in case he wants to something different with any car.

Audi Hybrid Q5 compact SUV is officially official, world premiere at LA Motor Show

The much talked about and awaited Audi hybrid Q5 compact SUV has finally been officially revealed. The vehicle is to make its world premiere at LA auto show this year. With the official release, however, there emerge some new details. The compact SUV has been presented as a full hybrid and it will be able to run on gasoline engine as well as electric motor independently, while both can be combined for the better performance.

Sneak Peek: 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB

The Sneak Peek: Spy photographers are no less than merciless hounds chasing their hunt till end, and when the vehicle is a Rolls Royce, they’ve very good reason to chase it more vigorously than ever before. This is what exactly happened with 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB. Spy photographers in Germany were successful in obtaining the initial images of the 2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (EWB). Ghost EWB marks Roll-Royce’s continuous efforts to carve out a new luxury niche that the uber-luxury brand has long left to lesser brands like Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW.

2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento enters production, will cost around $3.44 million

  

The very name of 2011 Lamborghini Sesto Elemento will remind you of those six teasers that brand tortured its fans with before finally rolling it at 2010 Paris Motor Show. Well, to the delight of all Lambo fans, this technology concept that stole the show away is to enter the production. However, it will be a very limited edition as only 7 to 10 cars will be built with an estimated price around $3.44 million.
The road wracking beast will be powered by naturally aspirated Gallardo Superleggera’s revived 5.2 liter V10 engine that generates 570hp with a power-to-weight ratio of only 1.75kg/hp. With super lightweight construction, Sesto Elemento weighs merely 999 kilograms enabling it to race from 0-100km/h in just 2.5 seconds, which is identical to Bugatti Veyron’s performance. Power is transferred to all the wheels via Lamborghini’s permanent all-wheel-drive system and its top speed is expected to go well beyond the 300km/h mark.

2010 saab 9-5

The 2010 saab 9-5 skin distinctive styling with a bold front end and a sleek profile. Overall, the project is pretty much what we estimated but there are several interesting touches such as blackened A-pillars and night decrease across the top of the border windows. At the rear, the sloping C-pillars help to give the2010 saab 9-5 a dramatic appearance which extend helped by obvious LED taillights.
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Prodrive Alfa Romeo Brera S 3.2 Limited Edition

Making its world debut alongside the Autodelta Alfa Romeo 159 J4 3.2 C at this weekend’s MPH09 Motor Show in London is the yet another Autodelta model, the Brera 3.2 C Compressore which is based on the UK market Brera S. A recent project between Alfa Romeo UK and Prodrive, the limited edition Brera S 3.2 features many upgrades the most significant being a weight loss of 100 kg (220 pounds) thanks to the use of front-wheel drive rather than the standard Brera V6’s Q4 all-wheel drive system and a sportier suspension.

Honda P-NUT concept

Honda has announced that the Honda P-NUT concept, or Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport, will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2.

The Honda P-NUT concept was developed at the company’s Advanced Design Studio in LA to be ultra-compact and fit for urban life. The company did not release any details regarding the engine of the Honda P-NUT concept, nor if it will be conventional, hybrid or electric. Judging from the name of the design study, the Honda P-NUT concept may be a single-seater
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New Mercedes-Benz ML450 HYBRID

Mercedes-Benz will launch the new ML450 HYBRID onto the U.S. market today but with one catch: you won’t be able to buy it.

Beneath the ML450 HYBRID’s hood lurks a 3.5-liter Atkinson-cycle V6 gasoline engine that makes 275 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It is combined with a pair of magneto-electric motors integrated within the modified automatic transmission, that produce 80HP and 192 lb.-ft of torque, and 83HP and 173 lb.-ft of torque.

Rolls-Royce Car Pictures

Rolls-Royce Car Pictures

Rolls-Royce Phantom BMW Car Pictures

Rolls-Royce Phantom BMW Car Pictures

Rolls-Royce Phantom BMW

The engine comes from the BMW V12 powerplant. It is 1.63 meters (63 inches) in height and 1.99 m (74.8 inches) wide, 5,83 m (228 inches) long and weighs 2485 kg (5478 lbs). The body of the machine based on a surface of aluminum and the Phantom can accelerate to 100 km / h (62 mph) in 5,7 s. It is a six-speed automatic transmission and dual-arm extended suspension.

BMW Z4 E89 Gallery

BMW Z4 E89 Gallery

 

BMW Concept 6 motorbike

The German company has unveiled the BMW Concept 6 motorbike which is powered by a newly developed straight-six engine.

AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Polizei

This AC Schnitzer BMW 123d Polizei car is based on a car provided by BMW to the TUNE IT! SAFE! initiative which is supported by the German Police and Federal Ministry for Transport, Building and Road Development.

Tuning is synonymous with more power. This year however, more and more companies playing in this field are focused on safety.

2010 AUDI Q5 Price and Details

Rolling into its second year, the stylish and sporty Q5 receives a few minor changes to its equipment and package offerings, including new 20-in. S line wheels, Fine Grain Ash wood finish, ventilated front seats, and a new luxury package for the Prestige model, which also gains side assist as standard.
PRICE: $38,175

2010 Acura Mdx Details and Price

2010 Acura Mdx Details and Price
The Acura Mdx is the last vehicle in Acura’s lineup to get the new edgier corporate look-the beaklike grille, sport-styled exhaust tips, sharper lines.


Big news is the seven-seater now boasts a 6-sp Sequential SportShift gearbox and a retuned V-6 for improved mileage. Interior has more leather and tech features, such as the blind-spot info system.

2010 Lamborghini Pictures

2010 Lamborghini Pictures

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