Red Mini Mudder: could this be?

You do not often hear that the proceeds of the sale of a car is destined for a charity fundraiser. This is what happens with the sale but the only specimen of Red Mini Mudder because the proceeds of his auction will go towards fundraising for the fight against AIDS. The creators of this particular Mini are the designers Dean and Dan Caten, the founders of the label DSquared ², which participate in the event Life Ball benefit.

Shanghai Motor Show 2011: Peugeot 508 and will bring a hybrid gasoline

The news that Peugeot will be present at the Shanghai Motor Show 2011 will be two: the new 508 for the Chinese market and especially the hybrid concept car with petrol. The gasoline hybrid concept car, to understand how important is China for the Peugeot, was designed entirely in China. This prototype has been realized in fact by the Tech Center in Shanghai China and is a crossover with all-wheel drive hybrid gasoline engine which is a first for the French group.

Shanghai Motor Show 2011: BMW's new home

At the Shanghai Motor Show 2011, BMW will introduce the new BMW M5 Concept, the top of the range 5 Series. The engine of the concept car TwinTurbo M5 is a V8 with a power ranging from 550 to 600 hp. Another new feature that BMW has the Shanghai Motor Show is the BMW 6 Series Coupe, namely the 2 +2 that tries to draw the attention of buyers in the East.

The stand also appears the BMW ConnectedDrive Vision, a concept car that anticipates the future design of the German House in respect of sporting Z2. With regard to environmentally friendly cars will see the BMW ActiveE, the electric variant of the Series 1, which has an output of 170 horsepower and battery life on the urban route of 200 km.

Show New York 2011: Kia Rio new three-volume

At the next exhibition in New York in 2011 that will open the doors to the public on April 19 will see the new Kia Rio. The 2011 Kia Rio is the last three volumes of Kia Motors, which stems from that presented at the last Geneva Motor Show. The Rio was living in Switzerland, however, the issue that will be sold on the European market, it had the features of 5-door hatchback.

The engine of the Rio three volumes should be a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated direct injection with an output of 140 horsepower. If that were to be replaced would have the last 1.2-liter turbo engine with direct injection.

• 2012 Kia Rio sedan confirmed for New York Auto Show (31/03/2011)
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• New Kia Rio to spawn hot hatch? (14/03/2011)
• 2012 Kia Rio (15/02/2011)

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Seoul Motor Show 2011: Kia Naimo

Seoul Motor Show 2011 was also the Kia Naimo, electric-powered car and prototype of a possible four-door supermini. The Naim is a city car but with the structure of crossover, in fact, is 3.90 meters long, 1.84 meters wide and 1.58 high. Its engine is electric and has an output of 109 hp and a torque of 280 Nm Its range is 200 km and the maximum speed of 150 km / h.

The motor is powered by two battery packs from 27 kW / h rechargeable in 25 minutes when connected to a system of 50 kW. The Kia Naimo is characterized not only by the square structure, a wraparound windscreen, LED lights and the absence of mirrors, replaced by two cameras, and wipers, replaced by a high pressure jet.

Seoul Motor Show 2011: Chevrolet Miray

Seoul Motor Show 2011 has been possible to appreciate the prototype of the Chevrolet Miray, car made by Chevrolet's Korean subsidiary. The Miray has a dowry of a hybrid engine EREV with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and two electrical units each of 20 horses. Two electric motors are powered by lithium batteries from 1.6 kW / h and move the rear wheels of Miray.

This new Chevrolet can travel in full electric mode. As we see from the image Miray is a Chevrolet roadster in the exterior design, but also has the parts in carbon fiber, like the rear spoiler that gives it a twist. A particular feature is the front wheels of different circumference, 20 inches, and rear, 21.

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New Bmw 3 Series GT: new spy image

Thanks to our friends at Autoblog. com, we preview a new profile picture of the new BMW 3 Series GT, which apparently leaked despite some doubts in the past, will see the production. This picture makes us notice the sleek side silhouette of the car brand new propeller, which in part inspired by the GT Series 5.

As we can see, both the car body that shows quite elevated, the tail purchasing volume, are the main news in the design of the car. The new BMW 3 Series GT Therefore, it is difficult to place in a very specific market (a bit 'as well as the 5 Series GT). Actually a little surprised that BMW will revive the GT series, as the home of Monaco was hoping for a response greater than the commercial had this type of variation.

Bangkok Motor Show 2011: Chevrolet Colorado Truck Show

Bangkok Motor Show 2011 is making its debut the concept car Chevrolet Colorado Truck Show which anticipates a production model that will be also exported to Europe. The choice of Living in Bangkok is not accidental and is due to the fact that the production model will be produced and will debut just in Thailand.

The engine of the concept Chevrolet Colorado Truck Show is a 2.8-liter diesel with 20-inch wheels and 285/50 tires wheel drive. The front of the Colorado Truck Show is the less innovative than other Chevrolet models from the LED headlights. The interior features leather trim and blue lighting for the dashboard controls, while the finish is very comfortable and the technological equipment is of high standard.

• 2011 Chevrolet Colorado Concept (21/03/2011)
• GM unveils next-gen Chevrolet Colorado ahead of Bangkok debut (21/03/2011)
• Chevrolet Colorado show truck breaks cover (22/03/2011)
• Next-gen Chevrolet Colorado teased in Thailand (07/03/2011)
• "Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Halted Because of Japan" and related posts (18/03/2011)

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The electric car market to the test

After much talk of electric cars, clean energy and emissions reduction is time to see what happens in the market. With the rising price of oil and the combination of the International Motor Show in Geneva where they were exposed most of the prototypes and standard versions of electric cars, it's time to discover the future of the electric car.

Will he really upset the market? For now, the hybrid models hit the market, first of all the Toyota Prius, have had a good response of customers and, in general, in today's market, the hybrid is more likely to succeed than an electric car. Of course, an electric motor produces no carbon dioxide emissions but still limited battery life and independence make electric cars of the optimal solutions only for the city (at least for now).

The BMW 3 Series and 5 Series will also be electric?

The BMW had already had an opening to earlier models of eco-friendly cars, it had discussed the possibility of developing Seire 3 and 5 Series ActiveHybrid. But now we speak not only of the possibility of creating hybrid models, but also to see fully electric versions. In the future you might be the BMW range, using technology that Active Opel engineers are developing.

Among the possible electric cars are the BMW 3 Series and even the 5 Series, but they can see we have to wait at least 2014. As for the BMW sports i8 be proposed with an electric motor at the same time with a true super sports performance.

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Chevrolet Colorado 2011: first official image

The American brand Chevrolet has released to the public the first official image of its new car, the Chevrolet Colorado, pick up a new generation that will see the official presentation to the world at the end of this month in the lounge of Bangkok. Pick up the new home of Chevrolet, Colorado, in fact, be a vehicle for the market in all major global markets, just as you did earlier with his new Ford Ranger WildTrack or Volkswagen, with its Amarok.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Jaguar B99 by Bertone

The B99 is a Jaguar concept car that Bertonte, so B, presented at the Geneva Show 2011 which opened its doors yesterday. The number 99 stands for the years of the Turin bodywork that before this has created 5 other Jaguar models. The B99 is a Jaguar 3 volumes which resembles' Iong the XJ, but its size is different, it is long 4 feet wide and 1.95 m.

The bodywork is all hand techniques and the joke is Mike Robinson, Director of the Bertone design with retractable rear spoiler that gives that effect from Gran Turismo. The Jaguar B99 by Bertone will be equipped with a hybrid engine with thermal gas and a supercharged 1.4-liter 170-horse power that drives an electric generator which are connected to lithium ion batteries coupled to two electric motors to 204 hp each.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 in progress has been made in setting up the new BMW Z4 Design Pure Balance. This special exhibition will be combined with any engine available in the Z4 range and will be marketed from next summer. To recognize this immediately set up the Balance Pure Design Z4 enough to recognize the ultimate and exclusive White Metallic Mineral Paint, which is brighter than standard.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Lotus Enduro GT Concept

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 saw the debut of the new Lotus Evora to participate in FIA GT4 endurance races. The new car is called the Lotus Evora Endura GT Concept and saw the head of the Italian design work Nicholas Scimeca. Compared to the previous model has hardly changed the engine remains the 4.0-liter Toyota V6 developed by Cosworth.

This engine produces 446 horsepower and a maximum torque of 460 Nm combined with a gearbox six-speed sequential Xtrac 426. A car like this needs TTX36 Ohlins shock absorbers and brakes with 4-way 25 mm discs with 4 piston calipers at 6 and behind the forged alloy wheels of 18 inches. The Lotus Concept Endura GT is ready to take to the track at the Nürburgring next 24 hours and then at Spa and Silverstone.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Citroen C3 Red Block

At the Geneva Motor Show 2011 will see the special version of the Citroen C3 car which has already undergone several additions and tuning in the recent past. The special version will be known as Citroen C3 Red Block, basically a more aggressive version of the classic C3 and sui generis. The Red Block C3 is characterized by its lowered suspension and alloy wheels from 17 inches in body color and red livery in Thorium opaque.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Renault Kangoo Express Maxi ZE

Renault lead the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show 2011, the Kangoo Express Maxi ZE electric version of the famous French house of the van. This new version of the Kangoo is built on a longer wheelbase variant (40cm more than the standard Kangoo), for a total length of 4.60 meters. The new Renault Kangoo Express ZE Maxi will be available in two variants: a 2 or 5 people (combined version).

The two-seater version is dedicated to freight, with a load compartment volume from 4.6 cubic meters (1.1 more than the Kangoo Standard) with a length of the rear compartment equal to 2.90 meters, while the height is 1.82 meters. While the 5-seater version of Kangoo ZE Maxi Express, is designed to carry passengers, with a rear bench capable of carrying up to five individuals in four combinations.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: Bertone, concept-based Jaguar

Bertone will present at the next Geneva Motor Show 2011, scheduled in March, its concept car. For now, the only image available is a teaser of the rear of the Bertone concept car built on a Jaguar. Although the base is the Jaguars do not know if the English House is involved in some other technical detail of the car, if not for the Jaguar in the rear.

This stylistic fusion between Bertone and Jaguar is not new, in fact, other examples are the Pirana Ascot in 1967 and 1977. We will see if the couple Bertone - Jaguar will effect how the couple Pandion - Alfa Romeo at the same Salon of 2010.

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Edag Light Car Sharing Concept car "spatial"

Already at the Geneva Motor Show we were able to appreciate the Light Car prototype, but in this edition of 2011, the German multinational EDAG presents the Light Car Sharing Concept. This car is a car of the future electric car with a body made of composite materials and with a lot of space, can accommodate six passengers.

The electric motor has lithium-ion batteries that provide a range of about 100 km and top speed is around 100 km / h. Another peculiarity of the Light Car Sharing Concept EDAG EDroof is a cross between hard and soft-top roof. The city car of the future will be available for hire and you can make reservations directly online.

Geneva Motor Show 2011: We look at the Cadillac stand

At the Geneva Motor Show in March we will return, with a twist, the Cadillac on the European market. Cadillac at Geneva will present the CTS-V Sport Wagon and XTS Platinum concept that had already made its appearance at the Detroit Motor Show 2010. The concept car will be the basis for the Cadillac brand of American luxury sedan and will be a flagship with a hybrid engine.

The CTS-V Sport Wagon is instead a particular car, because it adds to the body station wagon from the sporty characteristics of the "V". The engine is a 6.2 liter V8 and 564 horsepower combined with a manual gearbox or six-speed automatic. With this model Cadillac Italy, starting next autumn, will be available in our country.

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Hyundai i40: Let's watch more closely

The Hyundai i40 will be one of the stars of the Geneva Motor Show 2011 and in the meantime start to get the first pictures. This new Hyundai will be available in versions sedan, coupe, wagon and coupe, the latter model is the perfect combination of elegance and sportiness. The i40 replaces the Hyundai Sonata on the market that has not had great success especially in Europe, while this is close to i40 Opel Insignia Sports Tourer.