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Top 10 Most Expensive Production Cars 2010
Forbes magazine has released its annual Top 10 most expensive production cars list for 2010 placing the ultra-exclusive Koenigsegg Trevita on the number one position due to its 2,21 million USD price tag. With only 3 units to be produced the Koenigsegg Trevita which means ‘three whites’ in Swedish will feature an unique diamond-colored carbon fiber-weave bodywork and among mechanical and technological highlights it will include a hydraulic lift system, a tire monitoring system, a chrono instrument cluster, paddle-shifters and carbon fiber brakes. As far as performance the Koenigsegg Trevita packs a massive 1,018 HP that enables lateral forces of up to 1.5 G and a top speed…
AXEON Citroen C1 ev’ie
This Citroen C1 ev’ie is part of UK-based Electric Car Corporation’s intention of developing a vehicle powered by a new high capacity battery developed by AXEON, Europe’s largest independent designer, developer and manufacturer of customised advanced lithium-ion battery packs. The AXEON Citroen C1 ev’ie will initially feature a pre-production battery pack with an energy density of 239 Wh/kg which will combine innovative mechanical design with advanced battery plus Axeon’s battery management system (BMS) that monitors the battery state and controls the key performance parameters. The existing Citroën C1 ev’ie has a range of more than 60 miles and a top speed of 60mph. It…
SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR
The Spanish automaker is introducing the SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR, the most powerful car in its segment, packing 143 HP (105 kW) thanks to the new 2.0 TDI engine with common rail technology and DPF particulate filter. The SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR has lowered CO2 emissions by 20% (119 g/Km) when compared to the previous generation FR that was fitted with the 130 HP 1.9 TDI engine and additionally the company is offering a special driving course free of charge to all Ibiza FR, CUPRA and Bocanegra buyers. Performance figures for the SEAT Ibiza FR 2.0 TDI CR indicate that a top speed of 210 Km/h can be reached and sprinting from 0 to 100 Km/h takes 8.2 seconds. As far as fuel…
Hyundai Sonata 2010 Super Bowl Video Commercials
In the last couple of years Hyundai has been aiming high, introducing a number a models that are really competitive in terms of design,quality and price. This year the company is promoting the 2011 Hyundai Sonata through five commercial video clips that will air at the 2010 Super Bowl. The Hyundai Sonata 2010 Super Bowl video commercials present the newest sedan from Hyundai in direct comparison with much more expensive vehicles like Mercedes and also mention its high reviews from mediaoutlets like Edmunds or Car & Driver. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata price starts at 19,195 USD for the GLS mode while the top of the line 200 HP version is priced at…
2010 Kia Sportage
The Korean automaker has just announced that it will introduce the all new 2010 Kia Sportage in Geneva next month. The 2010 Kia Sportage features a completely new visual aspect that reflects the company’s latest trends in terms of design which expresses a more athletic, sporty SUV. Compared to the previous generation the 2010 Kia Sportage has increases its length and is also lower and wider offering extra space for both passengers and luggage. It is too early to have any details regarding the 2010 Kia Sportage price or motorisation options but the manufacturer said the new SUV will be hit the market with a range of highly competitive diesel and petrol powerplants…
Peugeot 207 S16 Limited Edition
The Peugeot 207 S16 Limited Edition is a new version that will be produced in only 250 exemplars that pays tribute to the model’s dominance in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge for the last 3 years. Also the Peugeot 207 S16 Limited Edition to pay its respects to Kris Meeke, winner of 2009 IRC drivers’ title. Based on the 207 Sport 1.6 VTi 3dr trim level the Peugeot 207 S16 Limited Edition received a list of extra standard equipment which includes a full 207 RC Cup bodykit (front and rear spoilers, side skirts and a pseudo rear diffuser), 17 inch Hockenheim alloys, a SP Sports mesh grille, tinted rear windows plus the Bianca White exterior colour with optional, free vinyl…
2010 Renault Wind
The French manufacturer has just released a complete set of photos with the 2010 Renault Wind ahead of its announced world debut date on the 2nd of March at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The 2010 Renault Wind is a two-seater coupe-roadster of 3.83 metres in length that features an innovative system of opening up that takes only 12 seconds to fold. What makes the 2010 Renault Wind special is the fact that luggage space (270dm3 VDA) remains the same whatever the roof position. The 2010 Renault Wind is based on Twingo’s current generation’s platform and is aimed at motorists that want an unique, compact car that is convertible but also practical for day to day use. The 2010 Renault…
Bentleys of the Future
A number of young students from London’s Royal College of Art have created together with the British automaker, a number of design studies under the motto ‘Bentleys of the Future’. Out of 18 students that spent the last couple of months paying close attention to how Bentley’s leading designers work, 4 of the them were chosen to refine their designs with Raul Piere, the man who had a big influence on how the new Bentley Mulsanne looks like. The students that get to create the best two cars in this…
2010 Volvo S80 and V80 DRIVe
The 2010 Volvo S80 and V80 DRIVe versions have been revealed today by the manufacturer’s UK branch, as the first large premium executive cars with CO2 emissions under 120 g/Km. The 2010 Volvo S80 and V80 DRIVe are equipped with the 1.6-litre turbo diesel unit that produces 106 bhp and 240 Nm of torque with improved fuel consumption figures of 62.8 mpg and CO2 emissions of 119 grams per Km. In Great Britain both 2010 Volvo S80 and V80 DRIVe models will cost owners only 35 GBP per year due to their high-level of eco friendliness and trim levels will include the SE, SE Premium, SE Lux and SE Lux Premium. The 2010 Volvo S80 and V80 DRIVe price was not announced…
Audi A1 Interior Details
More Audi A1 interior details have just been released, with Ivo van Hulten describing the development process behind the vehicle’s airvents design. Ivo van Hulten is part of the Audi A1 interior design team who says that “We imagined the control panel in the cockpit to be like an airplane wing with turbines,” “Naturally, we’re building a car and not an airplane, but the first sketches of the air vents were created with this idea in our heads. And even at this early stage we were thinking about colors and materials. Our goal was to allow A1 drivers to be able to design the air vents according to their personal taste.” Just like the Audi A1 roof arch, customers will be able…