The Kia Venga EV concept, on display at the Geneva motor show, features an 80kW electric motor (the equivalent of 107bhp), which produces 206lb ft of torque. It can get from 0-62mph in 11.8sec and reach a top speed of 87mph.
Its battery pack, made up of LiPoly (Lithium Ion Polymer) technology, reportedly would be able to provide a range of up to 180 km on a single charge while charging fully under normal charging conditions in about eight hours. Fast charge technology would increase that, with a charge of 80 ...
The world's cheapest car, transformed into the world's cheapest electric car, went on display at the Geneva Motor Show.
India's Tata Nano EV seats four, has a predicted range of about 80 miles and will go from zero to about 35 miles per hour in a blistering 10 seconds. The car has super-polymer lithium-ion batteries, which Tata says provide superior energy retention.
"Electrification will be an integral part of our initiative to launch environment-friendly vehicles," said Ravi Kent, vice chairman of Tata.
Tata displayed the gas-powered European version of the Nano, the Nano ...
Vauxhall will unveil a concept car at this year's Geneva Show. The Flextreme GT/E illustrates how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-sized vehicles, as well as compact cars, like the upcoming Ampera.
The Flextreme GT/E achieves a projected drag co-efficient of just 0.22, allowing it to reach an estimated top speed of 125mph-plus while conserving energy and extending the driving range.
Exterior design
The clean frontal styling features a low bonnet line and an extended nose section, which is clasped by wing-shaped, signature LED headlamps, which are ...
Hyundai has chosen the event to reveal the i-flow, a saloon that previews the look of its new D-segment contender.
Styled at the company’s European design headquarters in Rüsselsheim, Germany, i-flow is expected to attract much attention, thanks to its striking appearance – the latest product of the company’s evocative new form language, ‘fluidic sculpture’.
The i-flow incorporates numerous new technologies from chemical company BASF, ranging from innovative lightweight materials to solar cells, to assist in reducing weight and improving energy efficiency.
More news of Hyundai’s star cars will be published in advance ...
Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show.
Designed with lightweight and recycled materials, as well as hexagonal roof-top solar cells embedded in the glass roof panel that power extra lighting or climate control systems, the Kia Ray is the fifth vehicle from the Irvine Calif.-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) to be revealed in the last year. The latest design from KDCA follows award-winning Kia vehicles Soul, Forte, Forte Koup and the all-new 2011 Sorento CUV.
As a ...
Bentley will expose at Geneva a concept named Continental Flying Star, a luxury station wagon, which will be available in only 20 copies.
Bentley prepares a surprise to the Geneva Motor Show. British manufacturer intends to expose for the public an unusual concept, named Continental Flying Star, which will be a future luxury estate .
The design concept will be made by Touring Superleggera and will be based on the current Continental GTC model. The first testimony from the design house is that the concept will be able to combine the ...
Two Russian designers have created the successor of the Volga. The model is created by brothers Bukin, two Russian designers who worked on other GAS models. For now, this is just a prototype design showing the next GAZ model, - but the Russians intentions are to develop a production version of this concept, codenamed GL 5000. For added resonance in the public mind, the designers have used the name of the Volga.
The GAS 5000 GL is equipped with a 3.2-liter engine that develops 296 hp, connected to a six-speed manual ...
TOYOTA announces a recall related to the software program that controls the antilock braking system (ABS) in current-model "Prius", "Prius Plug-in Hybrid", "Sai" and "HS250h" sold in Japan.
The recall, for which TMC submitted notifications today to Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, pertains to approximately 223,000 vehicles.
"Let me assure everyone that we will redouble our commitment to quality as the lifeline of our company. With myself taking the lead, all of us at Toyota will tackle the issue in close cooperation with our dealers and with our suppliers. ...
Stile Bertone has unveiled today a concept teaser sketch showing the front of the Alfa Concept.
For those who don’t know, Gruppo Bertone is an Italian automobile company, which has specialized in car styling, coachbuilding and manufacturing. Bertone styling is distinctive, with most cars having a strong "family resemblance" even if badged by different manufacturers.
The Bertone concept will be one of two special Alfa concepts at next month’s show; they will be designed to celebrate the firm’s 100th anniversary.
Renault has unveiled today the first pictures and information of the new Wind, a coupe roadster capable of carrying two people and give up to its the roof in just 12 seconds.
According to Renault, the way the roof retracts into the bodywork is innovative as it does not affect luggage space.
Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. According to Renault, Wind is aimed at motorists who lust after a car that is not only distinctive and ...
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