Renault Fluence ZE Concept

Frankfurt Motor Show Renault Fluence ZE Concept

Renault Fluence ZE Concept has various eye-catching styling details, as it's usually the case with these concepts. The Renault Fluence ZE Concept features a panoramic glass roof, LED tail lights and a futuristic dashboard.

Renault Fluence ZE Concept will be unveiled at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show and present a number of leaked images. This is a bit odd since the French carmaker has just unveiled the production version of the Renault Fluence which has a conventional powertrain. The Renault Fluence ZE Concept (Zero Emissions) will be powered by an electric motor, but at this time the exact power output figures are not known yet.





It remains to be seen if the Renault Fluence ZE Concept will be premiered in Frankfurt. More details on the Renault Fluence ZE Concept will be available in the following hours.

2010 Toyota 4Runner

2010 Toyota 4Runner will be powered by a four-cylinder engine good for 161 hp or a six-cylinder unit developing 268 hp. Most sources say the new 2010 Toyota 4Runner will not be offered with the V8 engine option anymore. Instead, the company promises the 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be more capable and luxurious than before and will offer a greater value for money than the current version.2010 Toyota 4Runner has a boxy design, with a re-designed front end and large fenders.

Hyundai ix-Metro Hybrid Electric CUV

Frankfurt Motor Show

The Hyundai ix-Metro is powered by a 1.0-liter an inline three-cylinder petrol engine equipped with direct injection, dual CVVT and turbocharging. The engine of the Hyundai ix-Metro is coupled with the company's six-speed dual clutch transmission. the power and performance numbers of the Hyundai ix-Metro will be released at the time of its debut.





The company says the Hyundai ix-Metro is the fifth concept car developed by its Global Design Team in Namyang Korea.

Hyundai unveiled the Hyundai ix-Metro Hybrid Electric CUV which will be premiered at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show. The Hyundai ix-Metro is designed for the European B-segment and promises to offer a 80g/km CO2 emissions level.

BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics Concept

This is BMW 's vision of a future sports car, a lightweight 2 +2 coupe with hybrid technology, plug the drive that promises to offer' M 'car-level performance, dynamic drive with Toyota Prius-like figures of emissions and fuel economy. Set to take center stage at the automaker 'Bavarian`s exhibition stand at Frankfurt Motorshow in September 2009, the vision Efficient Dynamcis showcases an array of technologies, many of which would be designed for use on the Minicoupe and Rolls Royce upcoming models of BMW.



BMW says that the Vision Efficient Dynamics concept can accelerate to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.8 seconds and has an electronically governed top speed of 250km/h or 155mph. The Bavarian automaker claims that average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle is a mere 3.76 lt/100 km which is equal to 62.6 mpg US, and the CO2 emission rating are just 99 grams per kilometer.

Mounted in front of the rear axle , the 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo diesel engine that drives the rear wheels delivers an output of 163HP and 214 lb-ft of torque. The compact-sized electric motor that is positioned between the diesel engine and the DCT produces 33HP and 214 lb-ft but can supply momentarily up to 51HP.

The second electric motor is situated on the front axle offering continuous output of 80HP and peak torque of 162 lb-ft but it can produce 112HP for a period of up to 30 seconds, and, for a 10-second "burst," 139HP.The overall system output is 356 horsepower and 800Nm or 590 lb-ft of peak torque. The arrangement of the two motors and diesel engine allows all-wheel drive when driving in all-electric mode.

the concept is a high-performance diesel-electric hybrid system that combines a small diesel engine with two electric motors and a newly-developed version of BMW's double-clutch transmission (DCT) with six speeds.

Audi R8 Spyder unveiling

The Audi R8 Spyder defines what automotive love is all about. It’s a virtual certainty that you’ll fall in love with the sound of that V10 engine when the roof is down. The car’s design doesn’t really veer far away from the original R8. It still has that simple yet elegant look but the side blades that distinguish the Audi R8 is gone and replaced by air vents. For your off-color fixation, the frame of the windshield is made of brushed aluminum. Watch out for the official unveiling of the car, with all its gorgeous details in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.

2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce has introduced its Ghost model at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show which made the media wow for the car’s evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. Aside from the impressive exterior and interior parts, the Ghost sports a turbocharged V12 engine which displaces 6.6-liter and cranks out 563 horsepower with a torque of 575 lb-ft. According to Rolls Royce Motor Cars CEO, the Ghost car “will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name…”.

There are no surprises in the styling, which is unchanged from the 200EX concept displayed in Geneva last March. naturally, the Ghost retains the Phantom-style coach doors (don't call them suicide in the presence of a Rolls rep) with built-in umbrellas. Inside, the Ghost carries over additional Phantom quirks, such as the "Power Reserve" gauge the driver gets in lieu of a traditional tachometer. Aside from that, this is clearly more of a driver's car than the Phantom, whose opulent backseat accommodations show that it's more about being driven in. The Ghost's steering wheel is much smaller in diameter and has a thicker rim than its big brother, and the seats appear to have more contouring for lateral support, as well.

BMW will produce Mini coupe in oxford

BMW Chairman Norbert Riethofer visit to the Mini factory in Oxford England this week to inform staff members that they will soon have two new cars to build. The first confirmed model for production is the Coupe concept that was previewed online last week ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show rollout. The Coupe will be joined by a second concept at the show which in all likelihood will be the oft-rumored speedster version of the coupe.

Reithofer did not announce any timing for when production of the new models would start production. Also unknown at this time is whether the Coupe and Speedster will be available only in John Cooper Works form or in base Cooper and S flavors as well.

PRESS RELEASE:


MINI Frankfurt show stars confirmed for production at Plant Oxford

* 03.09.2009
* Press Release

Dr.Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG has announced that two new MINI models are to be built at MINI Plant Oxford.

Reithofer confirmed the production plan during his two-day visit to BMW Group UK operations earlier this week.

One of the models based on the MINI Coupé Concept and a concept of the second vehicle will be unveiled for the first time to global media at Frankfurt Motor Show on 15 September.

Images of the stunning MINI Coupé Concept were issued to press on 26 August 2009, exactly fifty years after the first classic Mini was presented to the public.

Likely to feature the impressive 1.6-litre turbocharged MINI John Cooper Works power train, the MINI Coupé Concept is designed to be the most dynamic and agile MINI ever built. Strictly a two-seater, the low roof line, compact dimensions, perfect axle load distribution and lightweight construction are all trademarks of a genuine sports car.

Details of the second model have not yet been announced.

The two new models will join the existing Hatch, Clubman and Convertibles on the production line at Plant Oxford, where all derivatives are produced seamlessly just-in-time and just-in-sequence.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said: "The production of the two new MINI models is very good news for Oxford, and for the UK car industry. It is a demonstration of BMW's long term commitment to the UK as it celebrates its 50th birthday this year.

"British drivers have had a long love affair with the MINI and I'm sure that this will continue for many years to come."

Dr. Juergen Hedrich, Managing Director of MINI Plant Oxford, said: "The fact that Plant Oxford will be building these exciting new models shows the high level of flexibility of the plant and its associates. The MINI family has a bright future.

Start dates for these two new models to enter production will be confirmed in due course.