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Sport Roadster Renault Wind 2011

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2010 Geneva Motor Show saw the world celebrate the first Renault Renault Wind, the two-seater coupe-cabriolet 3.83 meters long, which shows a very innovative way of opening. With a roof that opens the novel rotates very quickly, Renault Wind is a powerful call for freedom – bring a real fresh take wind-in-the-hair car. Renault Wind for drivers who covet a car that is not only different, compact, convertible but still functional enough for everyday use. Although Renault Wind compact dimensions make it a nimble machine in and around the city, it is the only car in the same class to offer more luggage space (VDA 270dm3) roof up or down. Renault WIND – IT WILL CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK ON OPEN-TOP CARS As an innovative, compact (3.83m) and the coupe-cabriolet practice has been specially made for user friendly service, 365 days a year, Renault took the wind fresh thinking and original landscape in the convertible. Low-set driving position and steering straight positive prompts you to run the engi...

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 more power with all new engine and style

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2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Gone during the 2009 model year, the Big Zed is back and one glance at the ‘10 Z1000 makes plain that there’s more than bold new graphics afoot. The styling of the Big Z changed dramatically changed. The profile is sharper, more angular, dialing down the nakedness of its predecessor with black bodywork covering the front fork and belly of the design. Perhaps to combat the disparity in popularity of naked designs in American, compared to Europe, where they are often top sellers, Kawasaki has this to say about the new design: 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 . 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 Specs Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four valves per cylinder, inline-four Displacement: 1043cc Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 56.0mm Compression Ratio: 11.8:1 Fuel Injection: DFI with four 38mm Keihin throttle bodies, oval sub-throttles Transmission: Six-speed Final Drive: X-ring chain Rake / Trail: 24.5 degrees / 4.1 in. Frame: Aluminum Backbone Front/Rear Tire: 120/70 ZR17, 190/50 ZR17 Wheelbase: 56...

Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle

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2010 Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle The new 2010 model adds engine changes that provide an even smoother power delivery. New for 2010 Honda CBR1000RR Increased-diameter flywheel for more inertia and improved performance. Redesigned license plate stay for easier removal on track days. New muffler cover for enhanced appearance. Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver and Red/Black. C-ABS model available in Black only. Engine/Drivetrain Compact, liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve 999cc four-stroke inline four-cylinder engine features bore and stroke dimensions of 76mm x 55.1mm. Removable cylinder block with Nikasil-coated cylinders. Sixteen-valve cylinder head features 30.5mm intake and 24mm exhaust valves with a 12.3:1 compression ratio for efficient combustion and high horsepower. Larger titanium intake valves create a lighter valve train and feature double-spring design for optimum performance at high rpm. Intake ports use latest shot-peening technology that improves power a...

Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs with special features

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2010 Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs Toyota must be enjoying the news that Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks has now begun offering tours through the Icelandic landscape in Toyota Hilux vehicles for an extreme tourist experience similar to that of Clarkson's. Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks , the specialist company which engineered the Hilux to cope with the extreme conditions of the Top Gear challenge, is offering trips of between two and five days and longer expeditions through the wild landscape of Iceland. Its fleet of vehicles includes two Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs equipped with special features to meet the demands of tackling the country`s tundra, glaciers, lava fields and mountains, including a set of giant 38-inch tyres that allow the vehicle to traverse deep snow and thin ice. The Hilux Invincible Double Cabs come with 38-inch tires able to grind through deep snow and drive over iced surfaces. 2010 Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs Arctic Trucks is the engin...

Mercedes-Benz Lorinser E-Class Coupe

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2010 Mercedes-Benz Lorinser E-Class Coupe Some leaked photos with the brand new customization program made by Lorinser for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Staring from the front, you notice an all-new grille and heavily modified aerodynamic bumper with LEDs in it. Then on each side you get new side skirts and typical fender vents. The Lorinser Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe also comes with a roof and a boot lid lip and a new rear bumper, a new and fairly big air diffuser and quad tailpipes of the car’s new sport exhaust system. The kit is completed by the new 5-spoke alloy wheels. From our previous report regarding this vehicle we know that the E500 has been boosted from 388 to 435 hp and 570 Nm of torque (according to the manufacturer this will have a top speed of 280 km/h).  2010 Mercedes-Benz Lorinser E-Class Coupe The Lorinser Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe features varying wheel designs and sizes. The latest development is the one-piece 20-inch light-alloy wheel RS9. The lig...

Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection diesel

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2011 Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover Mitsubishi will unveil the ASX Compact Crossover at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale across European dealers in the spring of 2010. The ASX CUV is the European-spec version of the diamond star’s RVR from Japan and will be powered by an all new 1.8 Liter turbocharged direct injection diesel ready to meat Europe’s stringent Bin 5 emissions standard and in order to further decrease pollutants and increase efficiency the ASX will also feature "Automatic Stop & Go" technology along with a fuel sipping 6 speed manual transmission. Amongst other available powertrains, the European-spec version will be fitted with an all-new Euro 5-compliant 1.8L turbocharged direct-injection diesel engine jointly developed by MMC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and will feature "Automatic Stop & Go" technology. Together with a 6-speed manual transmission, this combination will provide high environmental efficiency. 2011 Mitsubish...

Audi e-Tron Concept a compact sports car with all-electric drive

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Audi is showing an uncompromising purist compact sports car with all-electric drive at the 2010 NAIAS. The Detroit Audi e-tron Concept is 3.93 meter (154.72 in) long and 1.78 meter (70.08 in) wide but just 1.22 meter (48.03 in) tall two-seater; just a few months after the debut of the Audi e-tron Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, this is now the second electric concept vehicle from the brand with the four rings. Coupled with the Detroit Audi e-tron Concept's low gross weight of around only 1,350 kilograms (2976.24 lb), high-torque power units driving the rear wheels guarantee commensurate road performance.   2010 Audi e-tron Concept Car Two electric motors in sync with a total capacity of 150 kW (204 hp) Audi give Detroit Audi e-tron, use the concept of the performance of a real sports car. Concept car can accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h (0 to 62.14 mph) in 5.9 seconds, if necessary, and goes from 60 to 120 km / h (37.28 to 74.56 mph) in 5.1 seconds. 2010 Audi e-tron Conc...