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Toyota Supra 2010

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Toyota Supra 2010 Gossips love concept vehicles, especially those that seem to belong in showrooms already. Take the Toyota FT-HS. Unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show as a "21st-century sports car ," it reminded some of Toyota 's well-liked Supra. And why not? It's another high-style sporty coupe with rear-wheel drive, a six-cylinder engine, and seating for four. Obviously, a new Supra was on the way, and with gas/electric power to boot. After all, FT-HS stands for "Future Toyota -Hybrid Sport." Carmakers usually shrug off new-model rumors, but Toyota did the just opposite with the FT-HS. As Road & Track reported, a company spokesperson described the concept as "a car we all know Toyota should have. It would slide right into the slot where the Supra was, as a mid-price sports/GT car--something we need in our product line." Which implies a rival to the Nissan 350Z, which the concept closely matches in size, and not the Chevrolet Corv

Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan a redesign of the Lexus HS250 hybrid

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2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan Toyota Motor Corp will be releasing a new petrol electric hybrid in Japan while the Prius will compete with Hyundai Motor Co in Korea. Toyota hopes to sell 36,000 of its new Sai hybrid sedan, Toyota’s goal being one million hybrid cars a year globally after 2010. The Sai is Toyota’s second hybrid-only car, this car is a redesign of the Lexus HS250 hybrid. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai-which means "talent" when written as "" and "coloration" when written as ""-as a hybrid-only sedan "combining advanced talent and multi-color sophistication". The Sai is based on the Lexus HS250h hybrid, a vehicle designed for people who want a more premium hybrid experience than they would get in the Toyota Prius. The Sai would seem to fit somewhere in between. It offers the same powerplant as the HS, but not quite as many luxury features. It's basically an HS with different nose, tail an

Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X designed to compete in the Viper Racing League

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Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010. The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing overall win at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 1999 – the first for a production-based American car. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X will make its on-track debut in July 2010 in a newly developed spec series called the Dodge Viper Cup , which will be sanctioned by the existing Viper Racing League. Each vehicle in the new series must be the new Viper ACR-X. The Dodge Viper Competition Coup e, introduced in 2003, delivered the next chapter with its coupe-shaped carbon/Kevlar body and a track-ready chassis, based on the Dodge V

Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring

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2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring It might seem that the 2010 Honda VFR1200F has come to reinvent the supersport touring segment, but manufacturers such as Yamaha have their own classic approach towards offering a motorcycle that is fast, comfortable and built to last, the 2010 FJR1300A. Those of you who are familiar with the name will say that the FJR1300AE is an even better choice thanks to Yamaha’s electric-shift five-speed transmission, which eliminates the clutch and offer riders effortless electric shifting, but Yamaha has discontinued this model for 2010 and leaves FJR riders completely in charge over the bike’s functions. Considering the fact that Yamaha brags about the new FJR1300A offering an incredibly smooth ride, you first tend to think they simply took the best from the AE model – the fancy transmission and clutch – and fitted it on the A one, which was to carry on as a 2010 model year, but no. Along time, sales have shown that riders prefer the FJR’s beautiful comb

Jetstream-SC250

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Hummer H3 V8 Kompressor

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Hummer H3 V8 Kompressor

Aston Martin Lagonda

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The Aston Martin Lagonda Concept celebrates 100 years of car production under the Lagonda brand, a stunning contemporary evolution of this evocative name. The modern Lagonda marries functionalism with luxury, through organic forms, rich materials and complex surfaces. The car is based on an advanced platform that is tailored to accommodate a broad range of future powertrains, including flexfuel, low emission diesel and hybrid systems. The Aston Martin Lagonda Concept is a four-seat international tourer, an avant-garde luxury car that draws inspiration from the brand's illustrious past as well as the visual language of speedboat design, the spacious individualist environment of the upper class cabin and the bespoke feel of contemporary modern furniture. Inside, the four generous seats are divided into two zones, front and rear. The result is a relaxed, rich environment that envelops you in warm, tactile materials.

Run Hybrid Cars for a Clean and Green Environment

In basic Science lessons, the emergence of global warming is due to many factors we constantly penalize to the environment. The chain reaction has come into its obvious persistence by just merely observing what people do to damage the planet Earth. Some people might be aware or even unaware of their contributions to the eventual destruction of the environment. Global warming is undoubtedly an indication of a battered world. Environmental issues actively participate in daily news that some people and organizations do something to repel the worst case scenario but outnumbering these concerned citizens are people who do not care to fight the bout between restoration and annihilation. Hybrid cars are recognized to be one of the most innovative yet environment friendly creations of technology. The revolutionized and intricately planned design has given hybrid cars a global reputation in helping construct a safer and cleaner environment. Even though hybrid cars are not capable of directly he

Mitsubishi signs MoU with Vancouver for testing of i MiEV electric vehicle

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of British Colombia, the City of Vancouver, power company BC Hydro, and Mitsubishi Canada Limited for feasibility testing of the zero-emissions i MiEV*1 electric vehicle. Under the terms of the agreement, one car would be added to BC Hydro's fleet of vehicles and one to the City of Vancouver's fleet for demonstration and evaluation purposes. The agreement also allows for the addition of more cars as they become available. "Electric cars are part of the sustainable transportation solution for British Columbia and I am pleased that the i MiEV will make its Canadian debut in Vancouver," said Environment Minister Barry Penner. "By looking at new, innovative technologies, we can work toward achieving our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emission by 33 per cent by 2020." "I'm thrilled that Vancou

Amazing Mazda Models

'Super Little Model' What a 'Super Little Model' the new Mazda2 is, with a fantastic body shape available in both 3 and 5 door models that is funky, stylish and sporty. The Neo, Maxx or Genki will get you to your destination in style and comfort, with controls and switches within easy reach and new safety features that provide piece of mind. A light weight body, nimble and sharp handling performance and with a fuel efficient 1.5 litre engine, the new Mazda2 is a fantastic way to experience Zoom-Zoom. Are you inspired by stylish design? Excited by the promise of a spirited drive? Feel assured by superior craftsmanship and insightful engineering? You can have all this and more in a new Mazda3. Available in Hatch or Sedan petrol and diesel options, the New Gen Mazda3 is everything you unexpected and more of that special feeling we call Zoom-Zoom. Available in a number of trim levels including: Neo, Maxx, Maxx Sport and SP25 including a Luxury Model. Enhanced styling is onl

Audi S1 replica KRB

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Audi S1 replica KRB, originally uploaded by GT323.

Trabant P50 und 601 Tuning - HDR

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Trabant P50 und 601 Tuning - HDR, originally uploaded by www.nb-fotos.de.

Electric Car Conversion

Do your own electric car conversion, I know this sounds difficult, but you are not building a new car from the ground up. What you are actually doing is converting your current gas auto into an electric powered car. With todays modern technology it is really not not that hard to do, and can be accomplished in a few days of work. Is it really possible to do this? Plenty of people would consider building an electric go-kart or ATV, but an electric car conversion is really just the same process. Sure, you will be using welders instead of pre-made plastic parts, but you've got an electric motor, a bank of batteries, and a speed controller. Look at your kids RC toys--it's the same thing just on a larger scale. Here is a list of the basic equipment you will need to do an electric car conversion , Work space area Work bench Basic tool kit - wrenches, socket set, screw drivers Jigsaw Small grinder An engine hoist Welding equipment A big pile of initiative Electric motors are quieter, s

Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster

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Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster , originally uploaded by Diederik 2009.

The beauty of simplicity

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, originally uploaded by saucestin.

Alfa Romeo 156

Alfa Romeo SpiderAlfa Romeo BreraAlfa Romeo 159Alfa Romeo GT CoupeAlfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneAlfa Romeo MiToAlfa Romeo 166Alfa Romeo 156Alfa Romeo 147The new Alfa Romeo 156 has changes in external and internal design, updated equipment and a new diesel engine of 2.4 liters and 175 hp.2004 Alfa Romeo 156 SedanAlfa Romeo 156This new version, as the entire range has a good relationship between price

Alfa Romeo 147

Alfa Romeo SpiderAlfa Romeo BreraAlfa Romeo 159Alfa Romeo GT CoupeAlfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneAlfa Romeo MiToAlfa Romeo 166Alfa Romeo 156Alfa Romeo 147The Alfa Romeo 147 has been updated with three new releases that are distinguished primarily by their appearance, for their equipment. The new range of Alfa Romeo 147 is on sale from 16,950 €.2007 Alfa Romeo 147 3dAlfa Romeo 147These new versions are

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS (997), originally uploaded by Mr.Awenec.

Cars n\' coffee

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Cars n' coffee (27), originally uploaded by SanDiegoJoey.

Mustang in blue and white

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2009-06-09-001, originally uploaded by Alex //Berlin _ as+photography (from 05.06. in B).

Pontiac G8 GXP

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Pontiac G8 Sport Truck

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Pontiac Solstice

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Lamborghini RatÛn Sport Concept Car by Niels Steinhoff

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Lamborghini RatÛn Sport Concept Car by Niels Steinhoff The Lamborghini RatÛn designed by Niels Steinhoff is an aggressively styled concept for a flagship supercar designed to compete against the Bugatti Veyron. In cooperation with the Munich University of Applied Sciences, Lamborghini sponsored the 'Raw Material' project tasking students from the German institution to create a series of design concepts for a future supercar. Lamborghini RatÛn Sport Concept Car by Niels Steinhoff Like the Reventon, Steinhoff's project is inspired by modern stealth fighters such as the F22 Raptor. This gives the design a more dynamic feeling and takes the aircraft-inspired design, which began with the Lamborghini Reventon, to the next level. The car is formed out of one central, jet-like body and added wings, which form the fenders. Fitting the extreme over-the-edge style of the car are some humoristic features like the machine-gun inspired headlights and the wheels, which have the form of an

Alfa Romeo 166

Alfa Romeo SpiderAlfa Romeo BreraAlfa Romeo 159Alfa Romeo GT CoupeAlfa Romeo 8C CompetizioneAlfa Romeo MiToAlfa Romeo 166Alfa Romeo 156Alfa Romeo 147The new Alfa Romeo 166 regarding the former mainly has changed the design, equipment and range of engines.2004 Alfa Romeo 166Alfa Romeo 166Changes in the body of the Alfa Romeo 166 are the work of the Alfa Romeo Style Center, which has combined the

Jaguar XF Coming to India

Last year, Tata Motors acquired two of the world's most prestigious auto brands - Jaguar and Land Rover. Both the entities were loss making units for Ford until the company finally sold it off to Tata Motors. However, the tables seemed to have turned after a year of the sale. Although sales figures for Land Rover have dipped and gas-guzzling SUVs are no longer in demand, Jaguar has picked up its past glory once again. Jaguar is expected to be profitable soon and the new Jaguar XF has been welcomed by the luxury car buyers. Jaguar XF sedan possesses clear deviation from its traditional design and has been well-received by the customers. The long sporty look with a new set of engines to complements the sleek new design. These engines were developed by Ford but Tata Motors seems to reap its rewards now. The new Jaguar XF now carries 515 bhp 5.0 litre V8 engine which has replaced the old 4.2-litre V8 of XF. The new XF model has helped Jaguar to put the sales figures back on track. Now

Porsche Cayman

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Porsche Cayman, originally uploaded by Tazintosh.

Green convertible

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Green convertible, originally uploaded by Prof. Pixel.

Used Auto Parts for Better Savings

If you are one of those who own a vehicle then undoubtedly at some point of time you will come across a situation when you would be required to purchase auto parts for your car. Now buying new automobile parts can sometimes be an expensive option. As a result, purchasing used auto equipments can be the next and ideal alternative to overcome from expensive option. There are times when a used automobile part can be just as good as a new one, especially when your vehicle needs some type of repair or when your auto equipments store owner states you that it might take a week or days before they get the special order to come in. Besides this, many times a large and new parts like motor radiator support or hummer steel wheels cost very high. The price mark up on such new parts can be shocking and in this day and time, most simply cannot afford. Thus in all such cases, used auto parts can be a more beneficial and actually plays a vital role. Few years ago there was a scenario when no one would

Mazda MX-5

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Kia Soul'ster

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Kia Soul

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Kia Cee'd

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racer design

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fantasy car

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Honda Jazz Finally Launched

Honda Motors has finally launched the highly awaited Jazz at function in New Delhi on Wednesday. Jazz is the first small car offered by Honda Motors for the small car market in India. So far Honda marketed only the mid-size cars City, Civic, Accord, and compact SUV CR-V in India. Honda Jazz started its journey in 2001 in the United States and Japan as the Fit. Honda has gives the car an Indian identity by naming it Jazz and an India specific engine. The new hatchback is based on the highly successful new Honda City sedan. Honda Jazz is powered by the 1.2 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine which delivers 89 bhp power and 110 Nm of torque. The new engine is mated to a responsive 5-speed manual transmission which gives precise shifts. A progressive clutch helps complete the trio of three biggest advantages on a Jazz. Interestingly, the engine on Jazz is the same as the 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine fitted in new Honda City which helped Honda gain a reputation for performance and fuel economy. The engine

Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair Car

Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair's 4-inline-cylinder, SOHC, petrol engine with a displacement of 1299cc, delivers an awesome power of 70PS AT 5500rpm and torque of 105Nm at 2500rpm. The advanced engine management system (EEC-V) working along with the ROCAM engine promotes efficient fuel utilization. Weighing the pros and cons of, Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair can be considered as one of the intelligently made sedans for a family of five. Sparks your flair for driving. Experience the royalty with Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair car as you get on the roads with style that is sure to make heads turn. It is certain to draw attention whenever it zooms past people on the road. Key Features Ford Ikon 1.3 Flair's 4-inline-cylinder, SOHC, petrol engine with a displacement of 1299cc, delivers an awesome power of 70PS AT 5500rpm and torque of 105Nm at 2500rpm. The advanced engine management system (EEC-V) working along with the ROCAM engine promotes efficient fuel utilization. It gives a relatively good overall mileage of

The OEM Versus Aftermarket Car Parts Debate

If you want to get mechanics and people who work on their own cars going in a heated debate, start an argument about whether aftermarket car parts are as good as OEM parts. It may seem like a basic argument, but it is actually fairly convoluted. Okay, what are OEM parts? "OEM" stands for "original equipment manufacturer". In practical terms, this means the party that made the original part for your car be it the muffler, bumper, clutch or whatever. Isn't this part just the car company selling the car be it Ford, BMW or whomever? Nope. Most car companies outsource much of the car part manufacturing to smaller companies. This outsourcing is why the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler have such far reaching impacts. Not only does it impact everyone at those companies, but everyone at each independent company that makes parts for GM and Chrysler. If these independent companies lose enough business, they may have to shut down. This is problematic since they a

Ferrari F430 Scuderia

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BMW M3 model

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BMW M3.., originally uploaded by joefotos.

RSR Lexus IS300

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RSR Lexus IS300 *, originally uploaded by blondygirl.

Honda CR-Z Concept

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Pininfarina Sintesi Concept Car at Geneva

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Mitsubishi Motors to Bring New-Generation EV i-MiEV to Market

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today, on World Environment Day, unveiled the production version of the i-MiEV *1 *2 new-generation electric vehicle (EV), describing it as "the pioneer that will open the door to the next 100 years of our automobile society." The i-MiEV will go on sale on the Japanese market in late July of this year. The i-MiEV represents the crystallization of some 40 years of electric vehicle development at Mitsubishi Motors. The company is presenting the production i-MiEV as the ultimate eco-car, a solution to the various challenges the automobile faces today including environmental pollution, global warming and the depletion of petroleum-based energy supplies. The company will continue its extensive collaboration with both private and public sectors in Japan and overseas in developing infrastructure to promote ownership of EVs. Mitsubishi Motors expects to distribute, on a maintenance lease *3 basis, some 1,400 i-MiEV models in fiscal 2009 principally to co

3 Reasons To Buy GM Parts Online

The Internet is a wonderful place, if you own a GM vehicle, for buying GM Parts Online. There are more choices and options available to you when you shop for GM parts online at reputable websites. There are also more opportunities available to you online versus searching or visiting your neighborhood auto parts store. The main reason many people search and shop the internet for auto parts is they have the ability to search dozens of auto parts websites that have the very GM part you're looking for in inventory ready to be shipped out to you. Another key reason people love to shop for auto parts online is because the most obscure part for the most obscure vehicle can be found quickly and easily online. Here are a few tips for buying GM parts online: Online Auto Parts Stores Have Nationwide Inventories Just about every major auto parts store has an online inventory site where you have access to their entire nationwide database of parts that are ready to be shipped to you. This is a h

Toyota Prius Third Generation

When you have the money and abundant love with the latest technology, Toyota Prius Third Generation should be considered as a car that will be purchased. Section, which authorized the car will be launched in mid-2010 this contains many latest advanced technology, not just economize! The press conference have been held in The Detroit Auto Show, officially named The North American International Auto Show or (NAIAS) (is held every January at COBO Center in Detroit, Michigan), to attract the public interest for the United States and internationally. 1000 Patents. Because the technology carried on the Toyota Prius and the new equipment, no wonder the price can be expensive. For information, Toyota not less than 1000 patents used in the car to improve its performance and in accordance with the wishes of the present consumers. Also added, all of these patents, 292 patents come from the United States Toyota Prius is very glory and make it as a "benchmark" car of the future. These can

The Audi TT clubsport quattro

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Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020 Roadmap Announced

Looking ahead to year 2020, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the "Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020" roadmap for its near-future environmental policy that maximizes the benefits offered by the EV*1 to Leading the EV era, towards a sustainable future." The new environmental roadmap directs Mitsubishi Motors' commitment to the development of technology - spearheaded by EV technology - and to reducing the environmental impact of its business activities in general. As it points the Mitsubishi Motors group toward working with its customers and society at large in creating a pleasing and low-carbon society, the Environmental Vision 2020 also embodies the company's recently announced "Drive@earth" corporate tagline. To achieve the MMC Group Environmental Vision 2020 roadmap's goals and targets Mitsubishi Motors will focus its resources in a 3-pronged approach focus