Today viewers, you are witnessing the birth of a new chapter in small car design, with the introduction of this: the all new 2012 Hyundai Veloster. While most might say it's just a new body on an old platform, that is where you're wrong. It's been fitted with some of Hyundai's newest technology, and styling cues that would boggle the mind! It brings a new type of body style to our world as well, now known as a 3 door coupe, which is wierd since most coupes are 2 door's. However, with the Veloster, it incorporates 2 doors into one side of the vehicle, and only 1 on the driver's side. It's powered by an all new 1.6L GDi (Gas Direct Injection) I-4 with D-CVVT (Dual Continuous Variable Valve Timing) which makes 138 hp and 123 lb/ft of torque. The engine is a bit disapointing since it's pretty much the same as the new Kia Soul. On that same front however, it does now put it in the 40 MPG club, along with the Elantra, Sonata Hybrid, and Accent. So it's really the best of all worlds. You get all the looks of a sports car, with the fuel efficiency of a compact.
smart fortwo electric drive - Zero-emission driving pleasure for everyone: the new smart fortwo electric drive will soon be available worldwide. Zero-emission motoring with even more driving fun -- the third generation smart fortwo electric drive will be available from the spring of 2012. In total a five-figure number of vehicles will roll off the production line in Hambach, France. Following the huge success of the second generation, electric mobility will then become accessible to anyone interested in more than 30 markets worldwide. In the development of the new generation smart benefited from extensive experience and customer feedback gathered worldwide over the past years. Driven by a battery supplied by Deutsche Accumotive for the first time the 55 kW electric motor passes the 120 km/h mark. From 0 to 100 km/h in less than 13 seconds - even driving on urban motorways becomes enjoyable. The 17.6 kWh battery enables the lively city car to travel around 140 kilometres in city traffic without producing any local emissions. "The smart fortwo has exceeded itself. It has always been a pioneer of urban mobility and with the new electric drive it is once again setting standards with even more driving fun and environmental compatibility," says Dr. Annette Winkler, Head of smart. "With the new generation the frequently cited "electric era" has finally arrived." For the further development of the smart fortwo electric drive the company was able to bring in extensive experience ...
Bentley has unveiled the new 2012 Continental GTC facelift. The Cabrio variant of the Continental GT comes with a 6.0 liter W12 twin-turbocharged engine producing 567bhp (423kW / 575PS ) and 700Nm (516lb-ft) of torque. The unit is also flex-fuel capable and can run on either E85 bio-ethanol or regular petrol or any combination of both. Transmission is a 6-speed ZF 6HP28 with 'Quickshift' technology. New on the Continental GTC is a 40:60 rear-biased torque split for the all-wheel drive system which reduces under-steer when coming out of a curve. Prices in major markets are as follows: UK £149350 US 2800 MSRP EURO-zone €170060 China RMB 3838000 Japan ¥26400000 See the press release below for full details. Video Rating: 4 / 5
Toyota Announces Return of '100 Cars for Good' Program in 2012 Will Award 100 Vehicles to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days -- with Winners Selected by the Public •Registered 501(c)(3) organizations are invited to apply online with details on how a new car would help them achieve even more for their local communities •Applications open on March 12, 2012 at www.facebook.com CHICAGO (February 9, 2012) -- At the Chicago Auto Show today, Toyota announced the return of its "100 Cars for Good" program. For the second straight year, Toyota will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 US nonprofits, with winners selected through public voting on the Toyota Facebook page. Applications for the program will open on March 12, 2012 at www.facebook.com The announcement was made by Michael Rouse, vice president of philanthropy and community affairs for Toyota Motor Sales, USA, who was accompanied by some of the nonprofits that received vehicles in last year's 100 Cars for Good program. "At Toyota, we appreciate what a big difference a new car can make for organizations working to improve lives and strengthen communities across the country, and we are thrilled to have this opportunity to lend a hand," said Rouse. "Over the last 20 years, Toyota has contributed more than half a billion dollars to nonprofits throughout the US 100 Cars for Good allows us to build on that commitment in important, new ways by making the public an integral part of these efforts and harnessing the power ...
We take Infiniti's sporty green machine, the M35h, to the test track to see if performance and hybrid can exist in the same sentence. Read full story here: www.motortrend.com Also find Motor Trend on: twitter.com facebook.com Video Rating: 4 / 5
BMW i8 Concept -- emotional, dynamic and efficient. The BMW i8 Concept and the fascinating approach that underpins it embody the vision of a sustainable contemporary sports car brought to life. Its innovative plug-in hybrid concept combines the modified electric drive system from the BMW i3 Concept -- fitted over its front axle -- with a high-performance three-cylinder combustion engine producing 164 kW/220 hp and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at the rear. Working in tandem, they allow the two drive systems to display their respective talents to the full, delivering the performance of a sports car but the fuel consumption of a small car. Acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under five seconds combined with fuel consumption in the European cycle of under three litres per 100 kilometres (approx. 94 mpg imp) are figures currently beyond the capability of any vehicle powered by a combustion engine of comparable performance. Thanks to its large lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from a domestic power supply, the BMW i8 Concept can travel up to 35 kilometres (approx. 20 miles) on electric power alone. Added to which, the 2+2-seater offers enough space for four people, giving it a high level of everyday practicality. The LifeDrive architecture of the BMW i8 Concept has been carefully adapted to enhance the vehicle's sports car character, and therefore to deliver unbeatable performance and excellent driving dynamics. The motor in the front axle module and combustion engine at ... Video Rating: 4 / 5
Article by James Gunaseelan
Since man first figured out how to build and use a car, we've been used to driving round in cars that are powered by the internal combustion engine. There has really never been another viable alternative. But those times are changing. With the ever increasing media attention on green issues and the need to look after our planet, hybrid cars are slowly becoming integrated into our society. People are starting to compare hybrid cars to the more ordinary cars they have now, and they're wondering if or when it's worth making the change.
Compare hybrid cars to normal cars and you'll see many similarities, but it's the differences that stand out. They still commonly use the internal combustion engine, but they no longer rely on that as their sole source of energy.Hybrid cars also use either battery power or electric power to keep running. This combination of resources is what stands out when you compare hybrid cars to regular cars. But the best thing you'll see when you compare hybrid cars to the usual type of car that is no doubt sitting in your driveway is the effect they have on the environment. This is why hybrid cars are such big news.
Hybrid cars are kinder to the environment by limiting the emissions they produce. In our modern world of endless roads and constant car travel, anything that can reduce the emissions that are harming the ozone layer and air quality around us has to be good news. If you're thinking seriously about buying a hybrid car, there are points to consider that would apply to any car you buy. How reliable is the maker? Does the car tend to have a history of acquiring certain problems? You then need to consider any extra problems which may occur with a hybrid car. If anything goes wrong, how easy is it to fix a hybrid car? How expensive is it likely to be? What is their typical lifespan?
When you compare hybrid cars to traditional cars - especially with a view to buying one - it's important to shop around and get as much information as you can before making your purchase. Make sure the advantages of owning one outweigh any disadvantages.Hybrid cars are becoming more familiar to us as the technology involved in their creation becomes cheaper to market. Perhaps one day we will all have a hybrid car sitting outside our solar powered green homes.
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