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Smart escooter
Daimler has released complete information and photos with the Smart escooter, an electric scooter which is going to be presented at this year’s edition Paris Motor Show.
The Smart escooter is addressing customers living in big cities who are looking for a practical, unconventional way of transport. For those who might be concerned about safety issues, the Smart escooter is offered with pioneering features like an airbag, ABS and Blind Spot Assist.
Superchips Land Rover Discovery 4 and Range Rover Sport HSE
A new ECU remap from Superchips, this time offering power upgrades to 3.0 TDV6 versions of Land Rover Discovery 4 from 2009 onwards and Range Rover Sport HSE.
This ECU tuning from Superchips enables a 30 HP increase @ 3,632 rpm and 67 Nm @ 2,520 rpm on the Land Rover/ Range Rover TVD6, which means a total output of 282 bhp and 638 Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque.
Renault Kangoo Express ZE price
The French automaker has announced the Renault Kangoo Express ZE price today, and customers can already start pre-ordering it at the www.renault-ze.com.
Measuring 4.21 m in length and with a load capacity between 3 and 3.5 cubic meters (650 Kg payload), the Renault Kangoo Express ZE features a 44 kW (60 hp) electric motor that is linked to a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery located in the center of the vehicle, under the floor.
This electric drivetrain enables the Renault Kangoo Express ZE to cover as much as 160 Km and recharging the vehicle can take between six and eight hours at any 220V 16A domestic socket.
BMW X5 by MANSORY
The first BMW model to arrive in the hand of Swiss tuning company, MANSORY is the 2010 BMW X5, with custom version of the X6 and 7 Series soon to follow.
The BMW X5 by MANSORY received an aggressive looking front spoiler with large air intakes, a light weight engine bonnet made from carbon, new side skirts, a redesigned rear spoiler with integrated diffuser,a roof spoiler and various clear carbon fiber applications.
The visual upgrades are completed by a set of silver monoblock alloys wrapped in high-performance tires, while the interior received a sports steering wheel and personalized leather seats and floor mats.
Ferrari 430 Scuderia by ANDERSON GERMANY
Dusseldorf based tuner Anderson Germany is presenting their new custom project, the stealth looking Ferrari 430 Scuderia.
Besides receiving a jet plane-like coating and 20 inch black alloy wheels wrapped in high performance tires, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia by ANDERSON GERMANY also features an increased level of engine output. The power gain results from the fact that the Ferrari 430 Scuderia by ANDERSON GERMANY received an optimised ECU, a sports air filter plus a weight reduced stainless steel exhaust adjustable by remote.
Range Rover Evoque uncovered
The British car maker has uncovered the full picture on the production version 2012 Range Rover Evoque which will be seen in the flesh at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
With an aggressive looking exterior design the new Range Rover Evoque CUV is a luxurious cross-coupe that will be offered in four wheel drive and front wheel drive versions, and which promises incredible CO2 emissions levels of below 130 g/Km.
Opel Vivaro e-Concept
The Opel Vivaro e-Concept is an electric van concept that will be showcased at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Fair in Hannover between September 23 and 30, 2010.
Featuring a 5.0 cubic meter storage space and with the ability of carrying 750 Kg worth or cargo, the Opel Vivaro e-Concept is intended as a emission-free solution to inner city transport and delivery needs.
Peugeot EX1 Concept
The Peugeot EX1 Concept is a 100 percent electric two seatter with a futuristic design that was designed for ‘intense driving sensations’.
Featuring an ultra-light structure and measuring 0.90 m in height and 1.77 m wide, the Peugeot EX1 Concept is powered by two electric motors providing 125 kW each, for a combined output of 340 bhp (250 kW) and 240 Nm of peak torque.
Citroen Survolt vs Agni Z2
The French company has created a race between an electric racecar and an electric super-bike on the Thruxton circuit, and we’re talking about the Citroen Survolt concept vs the Agni Z2.
The electric duel is also featured in the Citroen Survolt vs Agni Z2 video below, where professional driver Vanina Ickx and bike rider Jenny Tinmouth give their impressions after experiencing this electric shoot-out in which accent was put on speed, agility and performance.
Aston Martin One-77 specs
The British sports car manufacturer has announced the Aston Martin One-77 specs, and it looks like performance levels will match the car’s uniqueness.
We say that because the 7.3-litre V12 unit powering the Aston Martin One-77 has been rated at 750 bhp and 750 Nm of torque, which makes it the most powerful naturally aspirated road car engine in the world.