Special Cars

Electric Vehicles, or EVs, are the future. Or so the automakers say. And they would be correct, if it wasn’t for a significant disadvantage over petrol or diesel powered models: their abysmal range which makes them suitable only for limited city use. Volvo  is taking measures to solve this problem and make its EVs attractive to the public by adding an extra 1,000 km (621 miles) to their range. The solution, which has also been adopted by other models such as the  Chevrolet Volt  and the  Audi A1 E-Tron concept , is the addition of a “range extender” internal combustion engine. The project, which has the support of both the EU and the Swedish Energy Agency, has three possible combos and tests will begin in the first quarter of 2012. The first two are based on the  C30 Electric , in which the battery pack has been reduced in order to make room for the fuel tank. All three concepts can run on either petrol or ethanol (E85) and emit just 50g of CO2/km, or even le...

Lamborghini will launch the fastest model ever created by the brand on March 5 at the Geneva Auto Show. Expect exceed 300km/hy reach 100km / h in less than 2.5 seconds. Filippo Prini, Head of Lamborghini Design, declared as a gift waiting for 50 years everyone was shocked after being unveiled the new model. The reason, no one is expected to be the way this car approved for driving on the street. But to be the fastest will have to beat the McLaren P1 or Ferrari F70, Ferrari Enzo events. Well have to wait for the Geneva Auto Show for details later this super car that could be launched at low scale of 5-500 units. An estimated 500 units launched McLaren and Ferrari F70 499. The brand is expected to be faster than the Sesto Elemento. Recall that this super sports car can reach 100 km / h in just 2.5 seconds and achieves exceed 300 km / h. The test is very difficult, but we trust in the brand. Lamborghinis 50 years shows that keep running fast as ever and has not lagged behind in the race o...

Much like the 2010 9-5 sedan, the fate of Saab’s 9-4X crossover hung in limbo during General Motors’ sale of the Scandinavian automaker. Now that Saab is safely under the umbrella of Spyker Cars, the new 9-5 is trickling out on the road and we’ve just received the full host of images and data detailing the production-spec 9-4X, set to be publicly revealed at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. While the 9-4X’s styling is clearly the evolution of Saab’s Aero X concept, the Cadillac SRX provides much of the crossover’s groundwork – this vehicle was wholly developed during the GM era, after all. This means that both the Caddy’s 3.0-liter V6 (265 horsepower) and turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 (300 horsepower) are on hand in the 9-4X, mated to six-speed automatic transmissions. The base engine can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive, while the turbo engine is solely offered with Saab’s torque-vectoring XWD all-wheel-drive system. Saab has also fitte...

2012 Hyundai Veloster After tons of hype, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster finally has its own configuration on Hyundais website. The 138-horsepower hatch comes with your choice of a six-speed row-your-own-or a six-speed dual-clutch automatic cog box. Hyundai’s fresh interpretation on the hatchback, the 2012 Hyundai Veloster, won’t hit dealers for a few months yet. If you’re eager to see how the Veloster stacks up when you begin adding option packages, Hyundai now has its Veloster configuration online. All Veloster models come with a full array of safety features (including traction control, stability control, anti-lock brakes and six airbags), 17-inch alloy wheels, a seven-inch touch screen infotainment system, steering wheel mounted controls, Bluetooth phone integration and Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system. A $2,000 Style package adds 18-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, an upgraded interior with a premium audio system and fog lights. All in all, if you’re serious about buying a new 20...

Mercedes Benz CL 2010 Review – The actual Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is almost certainly that will uncommon animal within the particular auto kingdom, also a great deluxe coupe able of accommodating 2 back persons within ease while simultaneously pushing them into their seatbacks that comes with numerous strength. Today within its 4th generation, the particular CL offers undergone that a some title modifications around typically the many years, but this comes armed with retained its status as possibly typically the superior huge quality coupe. The actual Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is almost certainly also a sumptuous coupe that’s crammed entire of the particular recent and as well greatest security, ease and also entertainment technologies the particular engineering wizards starting from Stuttgart come with been capable to be able to craft. While various other super deluxe sport vehicles flash their sporting abilities and as a consequence high-priced marquees within your face, typically the ...