Cadillac Ciel debuts at Pebble Beach 2011

Cadillac has presented at Pebble Beach the new Concept Ciel, a luxurious four-seater convertible and four-door started drawing inspiration from the beauty of the California coast. Link between historical and model as the new Eldorado of the future, the Cadillac Ciel (French for sky) wins at first sight: 5.17 meters long with a wheelbase of over 3 meters, the luxury convertible is powered by a twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with direct fuel injection mated to a hybrid system with electric motor powered by a lithium ion battery.

Land Rover Defender: a concept in Frankfurt

The Land Rover will present at the IAA 2011, a concept based on the Defender, a vehicle to which the brand is because English is closely tied to its origins and its great potential off-road. Still do not know what we will see in Germany, but it is clear that the English House is working to build a Defender today.

When in fact, the majority of sales come from SUVs equipped and more expensive, and thus the off-road Land Rover will have to adapt to these standards, while maintaining the possibility of having a vehicle body adapted to different uses: three-door wagon and pick-ups. Currently, most of the sales, as many as 18,000 a year, come from the military market, but in the future goals of the English House is to sell from 60,000 to 80,000.

• Report: Will Land Rover abandon the Defender? (28/07/2011)
• Land Rover News. (29/07/2011)
• Land Rover wins favourite car award (26/10/2009)
• Land Rover might ditch the Defender (28/07/2011)
• Skoda voted best car manufacturer (23/11/2010)

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Arrinera Venocara: the first photos of the Polish supercar

That car is probably one of the most challenging areas as regards the insertion of new manufacturers who are able to survive over time. In this context, so complicated, however, there are those who over the years has tried and tries to impose itself from scratch. This is the case of Arrinera Automotive, a small and hitherto unknown Polish company that made headlines just a few months ago for the announcement of a supercar that drew in many ways the Lamborghini Murcielago, especially aesthetically.

BMW Concept i3: the power of Monaco

The BMW Concept i3 will be the first electric vehicle of the Bavarian house to come to market in 2013: it is a compact five-door four-seater 3.85 meters long, which will debut a new brand that will combine all the BMW vehicles with alternative propulsion that will arrive shortly. The BMW Concept i3 can be seen up close the next Frankfurt Motor Show 2011 with the Concept Sports and i8 is driven by an electric motor with 170 horsepower (125 kW) and 250 Nm of torque placed on the rear axle capable of providing acceleration from 0 100 km / h in under eight seconds, for a total range of up to 160 km.

Alfa Romeo 4C: official video

For the first time Alfa Romeo 4C shows off her stunning lines between the curbs of a circuit: the manufacturer of Arese published the first official video of the concept car, committed between the curves of the track at Balocco. Undisputed queen of this year's Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo 4C will be able to restore the splendor of the Italian brand: carbon frame designed by Dallara, 1750 TBI engine over 250 horsepower, rear-wheel drive and the forward rate dual-clutch represent a business card of absolute respect for the 4C concept.

DTM Audi A5 Concept debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011

The DTM 2012 is ready to give the show: after the presentation of the BMW M3 Concept DTM, Audi unveiled the first images of new A5 DTM. Waiting to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, scheduled for 15 to 25 September 2011. Characterized by a great care of aerodynamics, the new Audi A5DTM born on a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, the interior, in addition to funding provided by the regulation of the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, will not fail the roll-bar safety.

Lancia Stratos 2011: Ferrari blocks the production

The fans are waiting anxiously, but the new Lancia Stratos in 2011, created by the will of the German collector Michael Stoscheck, could delay or even never come to production, even in limited release as had been anticipated. The reason may be related to Ferrari, which according to some reports revealed the official site of the project Stratos - but not yet confirmed - seems to oppose the project of a limited series, despite the president Montezemolo said he had excited the car at the time of his trial the track (with an autograph on the frame).

Hyundai Floauto: concept cars from the beach

The new Hyundai Floauto looks like a concept car based on a new design dimension. Created by a student from Hongik University in Seoul and inspired by luxury yachts, the innovative concept will be appreciated by all motorists who care about the planet's health. Driven by an electric motor that sends power to all four wheels, this futuristic Hyundainon will need to be attached to the power plug to be recharged.

Chevrolet Cobalt Concept: world citizen

There is not only the Colorado Rally Concept of the news that Chevrolet decided to put on display at the Motor Show in Buenos Aires. Argentina's event, in fact, there is also room for another prototype of the American home: the Chevrolet Cobalt Concept, right in the South American country that has been designed.

It is a three-volume sedan that can be called a world car, since its version number will be also exported to Europe, Middle East and Africa, and of course in the various South American countries. The line therefore reflects this approach, oriented to sacrifice every impulse of originality in the name of a clean and pleasant, able to gather support from the public and the most varied tastes cross.

Ferrari P4 / 5 Competition: Ready for the "Ring"

Work continues to bring the Ferrari P4 / 5 Competition to be ready for the track, with the aim of participating at the 24 Hours Nürburgring where it will compete in Class EXP1. Founded on the basis of Enzo Ferrari to the will of Kim Glickenaus collector, this unique car is currently at a one just for racing, but in recent months had suggested a possible landing place for series production, albeit in a limited print run and accessible only to a select few fans.

2015 Toyota Prius by Eric Leong

On the occasion of the Toyota Design Intership Eric Leong has created an interesting design concept car that represents a hypothetical fourth generation of the successful Prius hybrid car, waiting for the year 2015. The design study of this fascinating futuristic Prius is characterized by a very nice design from the aerodynamic point of view, which is recognized as a key element to optimize consumption.

Maininki Concept car becomes modular

Why having to choose between a comfortable and spacious sedan or a more manageable and compact city car when you can have both at the same time? It is with this introduction from Northern Europe, namely Finland, arrives with a particular proposal on four wheels: the Maininki Concept, a four-seater luxury sedan with adjustable frame, able to adapt to different needs for space and thus offer a suitable vehicle virtually all occasions.

Saab Nespresso Concept ... what else?

Nespresso, what else? ". With this slogan is advertised on TV Nespresso, suggesting that there is nothing better out of her waffles. But the same question - what else? - Could be made after the company owned by Nestlé Nespresso Concept Saab, a curious digression from the field of coffee machines to the machines "true", with the core business Nespresso has to do very little.

Founded by a young Eric Leong, a student at Umea University, the concept was created by mixing features views of coupes, sedans and pickup styles never forget the Saab, as the elements of their aeronautical design or design of the roof inspired by the Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept. The contribution of the Nespresso is found in the rear of the car where attention to detail is taken at the highest levels, there are innovative solutions like the opportunity to enjoy a bridge can be extended (taking a cue from boats) that can accommodate four people at a standstill or to load more baggage.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Reifnitz to Wrthersee 2011

As every year the appointment of the Wörthersee 2011 got interesting news for fans of the Volkswagen brand. Besides the new Golf Cabriolet Concept R GTI Concept Cabriolet, a team of new recruits of the German mark have made an unprecedented Golf GTI Reifnitz: This is a unique model characterized by a strong visual impact and the power under the hood.

Thanks to a turbocharger, a new intercooler and a racing exhaust system - all components have been made to APR - the new Volkswagen Golf GTI Reifnitz declaring a maximum output of 370 hp and 480 Nm of torque, downloaded on 'asphalt from the 2.0 TSI engine with 215 hp originally. Characterized by blue-white livery with red and decals along the sides, the concept Golf GTI Reifnitz was equipped with a new front bumper designed to help cool the motor and braking system, a new bonnet with two sockets air, with widened wheel arches to accommodate 19-inch alloy wheels and a brand new air extractor in queue to leave the two exhaust pipes.

Volkswagen Golf R GTI and Golf Cabriolet Concept

At the largest gathering of Volkswagen Wörthersee, Austria, the protagonist is the Golf GTI, which this year celebrates 35 years of career. Here, the German manufacturer has decided to satisfy the demanding audience of fans with two novel concept based on the open version of the "media" in Wolfsburg: the Golf Cabriolet Concept R GTI and Cabriolet Concept.

Want to be faster than the Golf Cabrio Golf R always Cabriolet Concept. To do this he borrowed from the sedan's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 270 hp and 350 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km / h in under 6 seconds. But there are also sports suspension lowered by 25 mm, the braking system enhanced with special calipers and 19-inch wheels Talladega.

Bmw i8, the spot of the 300-horsepower hybrid concept

First promotional video for the new BMW i8 set along the charming Abu Dhabi circuit. The German coupe, presented as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, will finalize in 2013. Featuring a futuristic design, the new BMW i8 will be powered by two electric motors - located on the front and back - combined with traditional four-cylinder petrol unit for a total capacity close to 300 horses.

Fiat Dino Concept: a coup to dream

There are models that almost 30 years of their production output are still regrets lovers: The Fiat Dino is part of law in this exclusive club. Founded in 1967, the Fiat Dino was born thanks to a collaboration between Ferrari and the Turin-based company and was produced in coupe and roadster. Driven by 2.0 V6 engine with 160 horsepower - up to 2.4 L and 180 hp for the second series - the sport of Turin was able to give a great pleasure to drive thanks to rear-wheel drive and a refined suspension layout.

Porsche Boxster E: electric and sport

Porsche chose the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin as an opportunity to present its Boxster and prototype electric should somehow anticipate the content they find on the Future of Zuffenhausen models without the traditional internal combustion engine. Equipped with an electric motor placed in a central position and with the choice of two versions, one four-wheel drive and rear wheel drive, the Porsche Boxster and soles with two-wheel drive is capable of providing the driver with an output of 122 horses and a torque of 270 Nm, with performances that saw him step from 0 to 100 km / h in 9.8 seconds and covered a maximum speed of 150 km / h.

HRH Supercars: Aston Martin Danish

The Atelier Zagato, recently won the Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes at Villa d'Este 2011, is not the only coaches in that time has made its own coaches based on a sporting Gaydon House: even the factory Danish HRH would in fact working on a sports car just on the V12 Vantage, which was released a mysterious rendering that shows the outline of starvation sports.

Born from the passion diJesper Hermann, Christian Brandt and Torben Hartvig, the HRH takes its name from the initials of its founders, who may include their own experiences in ambitious projects, including the construction of some rare and beautiful supercar such as the Kleeman GTK, the Zenvo ST1 and the prototype Sondergard.

Villa d'Este 2011: auction undertone for the Lancia Stratos Zero

Unexpected results auction organized by the 2011 RM Auction at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este. The concept car from Bertone sold to cover the plight of ECOM, were tendered to figures lower than assumed, despite the rarity of the pieces hit. The biggest surprise came from the sale of the Lancia Stratos Zero prototype based Fulvia HF created by Bertone in 1970: the model that inspired the design of the legendary Lancia Stratos was sold for "only" € 761,600, compared to almost two million initial assessment.