Hyundai has announced that it will unveil a new crossover SUV concept at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. Information on this latest vehicle prototype is almost non-existent... The vehicle is being touted as an enviro-friendly SUV that will score high in pedestrian security. No engine specs have been released yet, but you can bet that it will run on either bio-diesel or ethanol.
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Mercedes has been banging the diesel drum for some time now and is keen to showcase its latest Bluetec technology to the American market. It’s even teamed up with rival automakers Volkswagen and Audi to bring Bluetec to the market. To help boost recognition, Mercedes will be showing a modified GL-class SUV at the upcoming Detroit Auto Show. Under the hood is a powerful V8 diesel engine that develops 216 kW (290hp) and a whopping 700Nm of torque, but still manages to get a fuel economy rating of only 9.8L/100km (24 mpg). With a full tank, the...
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The Phoenix Motorcars SUV will be introduced in late 2007, having a range of 130 miles, and can be recharged in less than 10 minutes with an off-board charging unit or trickle-charged overnight when plugged into a 220V power source, similar to the SUT. The estimated cost to recharge the battery pack is a small fraction of equivalent gasoline costs.
Phoenix is currently working on an expanded battery pack that will allow a 250 mile range, still permitting a 10 minute charge and available in late 2007.
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New Lamborghini models will strive to make automotive history, not repeat it, vows the company’s president.
Lambo’s brief flirtation with retro design – epitomised by the January 2006 Miura concept – is over, says boss Stephan Winkelmann. ‘The Miura was a celebration of our history, but Lamborghini is about the future.
‘Retro design is not what we are here for. So we won’t do the Miura, even as a limited edition.’
Lamborghini unveiled the updated Miura to celebrate the original supercar’s 40th birthday. But a plan to...
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