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Renault ZOE
The French company is showcasing the Renault ZOE at the Paris Motor Show these days, and they say the car represents a preview for the forthcoming mass-production electric Renault.
The Renault ZOE on display in Paris is 90 percent a definitive representation of the production version which is be launched on the market in 2012, and apparently that production model they are referring to is the next generation Clio.
2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC
We’ve seen Citroen introduce their DS3 WRC challeneger, now its time to see 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC conteneder in the 2011 FIA World Rallt Championship.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta RS WRC uses a 1.6-litre Ford EcoBoost turbo engine but at this point technical details are kept secret, as well as performance figures.
Video: Audi Quattro Concept live
We’ve got a live video with the Audi Quattro Concept straight from the Paris Motor Show and it seems this original Quattrro revival model has a pretty strong chance of making it into production.
With a lightweight body that is only 1,300 Kg, and a 2.5-litre 5-cylinder turbo capable of delivering 408 HP, the Audi Quattro Concept retains some of the original Quattro cues like the vents on the front bonnet.
Venturi America
Small French company Venturi is introducing a high-riding electric sports at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, called the Venturi America.
This dune riding electric buggy is equipped with the same electric motor featured on de Venturi Fetish which is developing 300 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, and which enables the Venturi America to hit a maximum speed of 200 Km/h.
smart ebike
Besides the escooter, Damiler will also bring the smart ebike at this year’s Paris Motor Show.
The smart ebike is a high-tech bike with four electric boost levels offered by its power-electric hybrid drive. The smart ebike works different than the smart escooter, meaning its powering system is not incorporated in the rear wheel, instead it delivers extra power when the rider is pedals.
This electric drive system enables effortless biking as well as sporty use, and it is set up to gt disabled when the bike reaches 25 Km/h.
2011 Citroen DS3 WRC
The 2011 World Rally challenger, the 2011 Citroen DS3 WRC has just been unveiled, with public debut taking place at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
If we compare it to its predecessor, the 2011 Citroen DS3 WRC is more compact, with improved aerodynamics and a 1.6-litre direct-injection engine under its bonnet, delivering 300 HP.
Power is sent to all four wheels via a 6-speed sequential gearbox, plus the 2011 Citroen DS3 WRC features front and rear mechanical differentials.
2011 Toyota Verso S
The 2011 Toyota Verso S has just debuted in Paris, so we now have a full photo gallery and detailed information regarding the new mini MPV.
Expected to be launched on the market ext year, the 2011 Toyota Verso S will extract power from a 1.33-litre VVT-i petrol engine that is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, and which will develop 98bhp at 6,000rpm and peak torque of 126Nm at 4,000rpm.
Audi e-tron Spyder unveiled
The Audi e-tron Spyder has just been unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
Measuring 4.06 m in lnght, 1.81 m wide and 1.11 m tall, the Audi e-tron Spyder is a two-seater plug-in hybrid that uses a twin turbo V6 TDI engine producing 300 HP (221 kW) and 650 Nm of torque, which spins the rear axle, and two electric motors at the front axle, developing 64 kW.
Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale specs
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale specs have just been revealed, and the Italian company also mentioned that their fastest, lightest and most powerful model will go on sale in early 2011.
The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale uses a 4.7-litre V8 plant (same as the GranTurismo S) but this time output level is 450 HP (330 kW) and 530 Nm of torque. The car’s weight has been reduced to 1770 Kg, offering a 48:52 weight distribution, and when an upgraded MC Race Shift electro-actuated transaxle gearbox is added into the mix then you obviously get improved performance figures
Range Rover Evoque 5dr announced
Even though we’ve already seen the Range Rover Evoque 5dr version thanks to a number of leaked images that appeared on a Romanian blog, Phil Popham, Managing Directorat Land Rover made an official announcement today at the 2010 Paris Motor Show saying the 5-door version Evoque will get revealed later this year.
We also received the firs official image with the Range Rover Evoque 5dr, and most probably the car will be seen at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show.