2011 Buick Regal GS Concept

With an estimated 255 horsepower turbo (190 kW), a six-speed manual transmission and an advanced unit, adaptable to all four wheels, the Buick Regal GS is a concept of high-tech, high-performance version of the sedan brand new sport. Which was presented at the 2010 North American International Auto.


Mechanics was developed with the aim of producing a sporty driving experience, confidence-inspiring and sophisticated. It is a performance-oriented transmission, the lower body and a lower center of gravity. Exterior and interior cues include two additional vertical front air intakes and a large, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels and performance tires, racing-inspired steering wheel and pedals alloy. Recaro front seats with high-performance four-way lumbar support pillow and plug-ins.


"We designed the Buick Regal GS to explore the lure of a high-performance variant of the Regal," said Craig Bierley, product marketing manager for Buick. "As the Regal, the Regal GS is based on the award-winning Opel Insignia, and we believe will reinvigorate Buick Gran Sport legendary heritage."




Buick Regal GS exterior stands out from the vents in front of the vertical chain, as well as a unique rocker panels, an integrated rear spoiler, dual exhaust, Olympic white paint and satin-metal accents.

MERCEDES-BENZ CONFIRMS SMALLER, CHEAPER SLS AMG

AutoExpress says duringits interview with a Mercedes-Benz AMGexecutive, it was revealed that the Daimler performance division is working on a Porsche 911 killer. The babySLS AMG, which might be called the SLC AMG, will also feature a V8 engine. Smaller and shorter thanSLS, the thing is set to start a whole newline of sports cars from AMG.




AMG development director Christoph Jung told AE that there is space for a 911-type car atAMG. The only question is what kind of package it will carry. One answer tothat is the V8, but exactly which one remains a mystery. We can hazard a guess and say it will be oneof three, two of which are versions of the same motor, that stupendous 5.5-litre. In natural aspiration itheeds 310kW, while when strappedwith two turbos a heady 420kW can beyielded. The second motor is the 4.7-litretwin turbo, also sometimes making around 320kW.


Other than that, the car will only have two seats, just like big brother SLS AMG, be rear-wheel-driven (RWD)and have its engine up front. It will likely feature a 7-speed double-clutch gearbox and spawn several other variants,including a roadster (convertible)and a Black Series model. Whether the same gullwing doors will be employed isyet unknown.


Starting prices in Europe may hover at about €60 000 (R640 000) when it launches around 2015.

Treycycle: Unique Vehicle Creation of NASA Scientists

Treycycle: Unique Vehicle Creation of NASA Scientists. Aircraft programs to and fro NASA ended with Atlantis touching down on earth in the middle of last year. With the end of the U.S. government-sponsored program that NASA experts had to retire.

Well what they do after retirement? Creating an advanced rocket vehicles futuristic legitimate nan used on the streets!

As reported by SkyNews, three-wheeled vehicle called Treycycle uses Chrysler 300 engine capacity of 3500 cc with a power of 260 hp and can go from 0-100 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds.

Vehicles half car, half motorcycle is claimed as the first three-wheel vehicle that has the technology race.

Ray Ackley who is the CEO and designer Treycycle said there are 150 people who order Treycycle. He also hoped the business could add 100 jobs this year.

"The mission of the space has been laid off so many people, they are now stuck with a house and mortgage debt," he said of his new business.

On the site there are 3 variants written Treycycle Treycycle. These vehicles use a wheel 15 inches and 16 inches. The color is quite unique with a blast of rocket-style on the sides. Via: detikoto

EUROPE NAMES 35 CAR OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

The reigning EuropeanCar of the Year is the all-electric-poweredNissan LEAF which was crowned lastyear. Quite an achievement for sucha car to win. Its’ that time again now when Europe gets down to the serious business of nominating carsdeemed the best on that continent. The list is compiled from opinions and votesof 59 motoring journalistsrepresenting 23 European countries.




The first round of voting will whittle it all down to seven,after which only three will remain for the final announcement in March 2012. These are the cars thathave made the list, in alphabetical order.


Audi A6
Audi Q3
BMW 1 Series
BMW 6 Series
Chevrolet Aveo
Chevrolet Orlando
Citroen DS4
Citroen DS5
Fiat Panda
Ford Focus
Honda Civic
Hyundai i40
Hyundai Veloster
Kia Picanto
Kia Rio
Lancia Ypsilon
Lexus GS
Mazda CX-5
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Opel Ampera/Chevrolet Volt
Opel Zafira Tourer
Peugeot 508
Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4
Porsche 911
Ranger Rover Evoque
Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Renault Fluence Z.E.
Ssangyong Korando
Toyota Verso S/Subaru Trezia
Toyota Yaris
Volkswagen Beetle
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen up!

BMW LEADS AMERICAN PREMIUM SALES

While Lexus led USpremium car sales for the past 10years in a row, the Germans have finally caught up, and overtaken it. BMW brand sales so far in 2011 tally to 177 679, closely tracked by Daimler with 170 058 units, rounded off by Lexus in third with 135 647cars sold since January.




For the month of September, BMW pushed out 21 750 cars off the showroom floors. That’soff the back of a hot-selling current X3which found 1 853 homes last month. That’scompared to the paltry 146 it sold in September 2010 while running out the oldmodel.


Meanwhile, the other significant players in the premiumsegment, namely are Audi, Cadillac, Infinitiand Jaguar/ Land Rover where nowhere to be found. Audi sold only 9 725 vehicles in the US last month, Cadillacmanaged 12 741 units, Infiniti(owned by Nissan) did 8 479 and Jaguar managed only 1111 compared to Land Rover’s2 740.

Baby Mercy SLS unmatchable Porsche 911

Mercedes-Benz in cooperation with Daimler-Benz, AMG, Baby supercar produced by the SLS model gullwing doors.

Baby SLS information was submitted by the Director of the Division of Development and performance AMG, Christoph Jung told Auto Express. Later the car was ready to compete with the Porsche 911.

Regarding the kitchen runway, the car is equipped with a new twin-turbo engine with a capacity of 5.5-liter engine that can generate power 550 PS, rear-wheel drive system, seven-speed transmission with double clutch.





 

Thus the acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes only 4 seconds and capable of up to a maximum power of 300 km / hour.

Baby Mercy SLS is also efficient because it is equipped with sto-start system. Improved engine performance but have a target more efficient fuel consumption.

Furthermore, a car with gullwing doors that will be sold in the UK is priced at 168,000 pounds attau Rp2, 3 billion and be ready to compete with the Porsche 911 sports car.

Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale was unveiled at the 2003 Geneva Motorshow. It joined the Ferrari 360 Modena and the Ferrari 360 Spider in the Ferrari 8 cylinder range of road cars.
The Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale derives from the latest interpretation of the pure Ferrari tradition of making road cars directly derived from the race cars. With the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale the racing expertise comes from the Ferrari Challenge International Championships and the FIA GT races, where the Ferrari 360 Challenge and 360 GT models are top protagonists, both in Europe and in the United States.
The strong links of the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale road car to racing are underlined by a significant weight reduction, obtained also through a sporty set up and additional aerodynamic contents, enhanced braking performance and F1-style gearbox.



The engine is the 3,586cc V8, with five valves per cylinder and titanium conrods, which secured a worldwide success for the Ferrari 360 Modena and the 360 Spider. The all aluminium body and chassis are the ones designed and produced by Ferrari for the 360 Modena.