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Following up last year’s electrifying concept, the Lampo 2 is even more energy efficient thanks to reduced weight, improved aerodynamics and revised electric systems at this year’s show in Geneva; powered by two electric motors that deliver a total of 350 HP and 442 lb-ft of torque that allows it to sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in only 5 seconds and reach a top speed of 124 MPH. LAMPO2 impressively demonstrates that electric drive-trains are mature and perform sufficiently well to be a solution...

P-Eco Electric Concept Car This concept car called the P-Eco is a smart car with self charging capability, which is powered by an electric motor, all driven by batteries that are charged to piezo-electric front and rear of the driver's seat, designed by Kim Jung Hoon, a senior studying industrial design at N'University Cheju, South Korea. P-Eco Electric Concept Car P-Eco Concept Car features more strings that vibrate at high frequencies to produce electricity, once the vehicle starts to move,...

Opel Ampera Electric Concept Car 2012 The revolutionary Opel Ampera will be the first emission-free, electrically driven automobile in Europe suitable for everyday driving. "Driving electrically is not only about ecology," said global vehicle line executive and chief engineer, Frank Weber. "Driving electrically is also great fun. Instantaneous, silent torque of 370 Newton meters under your right foot feels like flying!" The Opel Ampera electric car promises 500km (~300 miles) reach. For...

The SEAT Ibiza ST (Sport Tourer) is the third model to join the successful Ibiza line-up. With a World Premiere at the 2010 Geneva Motorshow, SEAT is pushing forward with its product offensive. The compact estate car is the perfect vehicle for a youthful and sporty lifestyle, bringing together the brand's most powerful characteristics - it is emotional and well-designed, it is dynamic and efficient, it is easy to use and financially attainable. SEAT will deliver the SEAT Ibiza ST in six...

Now at last Renault will be unveiled the first images of its new variant, which will incorporate the concept name WIND, a coupé-roadsterfor, a few years ago at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show 2010, in March. Renault Wind is a two-seater coupé-roadster of 3.83 metres in length which features a highly innovative way of opening up. With its novel electricroof that pivots open in just 12 seconds, Renault Wind brings a completely different take on a car for drivers who enjoy wind-in-the-hair...

A day after Ferrari unveiled its F10, McLaren became the second team to reveal its 2010 Formula One contender in a launch held on Friday at title sponsor Vodafone's British headquarters in Newbury. The car will test for the first time in Valencia, Spain, on Monday, alongside new machines from Ferrari, Renault, Mercedes, Sauber, Williams and Scuderia Toro Rosso. Gary Paffett will do the shakedown, before Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button get their first runs. Introducing the new car, team...

2010 Honda CBR1000RR Sport Motorcycle The new 2010 model adds engine changes that provide an even smoother power delivery.New for 2010 Honda CBR1000RR Increased-diameter flywheel for more inertia and improved performance. Redesigned license plate stay for easier removal on track days. New muffler cover for enhanced appearance. Exciting new colors: Pearl Orange/Light Metallic Silver and Red/Black. C-ABS model available in Black only. Engine/Drivetrain Compact, liquid-cooled DOHC 16-valve...

2010 Toyota Hilux Invincible Double Cabs Toyota must be enjoying the news that Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks has now begun offering tours through the Icelandic landscape in Toyota Hilux vehicles for an extreme tourist experience similar to that of Clarkson's. Reykjavik-based Arctic Trucks, the specialist company which engineered the Hilux to cope with the extreme conditions of the Top Gear challenge, is offering trips of between two and five days and longer expeditions through the wild...

2010 Mercedes-Benz Lorinser E-Class Coupe Some leaked photos with the brand new customization program made by Lorinser for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. Staring from the front, you notice an all-new grille and heavily modified aerodynamic bumper with LEDs in it. Then on each side you get new side skirts and typical fender vents. The Lorinser Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe also comes with a roof and a boot lid lip and a new rear bumper, a new and fairly big air diffuser and quad tailpipes...

2011 Mitsubishi ASX Compact Crossover Mitsubishi will unveil the ASX Compact Crossover at the Geneva Motor Show and will go on sale across European dealers in the spring of 2010. The ASX CUV is the European-spec version of the diamond star’s RVR from Japan and will be powered by an all new 1.8 Liter turbocharged direct injection diesel ready to meat Europe’s stringent Bin 5 emissions standard and in order to further decrease pollutants and increase efficiency the ASX will also feature...

Despite the Mazda5 lacking the popularity of other minivans on offer, Mazda has announced that it will be redesigning the van for the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Today Mazda revealed the first images and details of its new 2011 Mazda5 which totally redesigned for 2011, the Mazda5 now features the big happy face Nagare design as seen on the Mazda3. 2011 All-New Mazda5 - Front Side Embracing dynamic and elegant Mazda Nagare Concept design, the new Mazda5 emits approximately 15 percent less CO2 than...

The new Bentley Mulsanne, designed and engineered at Crewe from the ground-up, reaffirms the marque's intent to create a new flagship Bentley with refined performance, unparalleled levels of interior luxury and coach building skills to the fore. The design of the new Bentley Mulsanne is a unique fusion of sportiness, coachbuilt elegance and solidity. Echoing the Bentley S-Type of the 1950s, the Mulsanne features a bold frontal design dominated by the traditional Bentley matrix grille and...

2010 Toyota SAI Hybrid Sedan Toyota Motor Corp will be releasing a new petrol electric hybrid in Japan while the Prius will compete with Hyundai Motor Co in Korea. Toyota hopes to sell 36,000 of its new Sai hybrid sedan, Toyota’s goal being one million hybrid cars a year globally after 2010. The Sai is Toyota’s second hybrid-only car, this car is a redesign of the Lexus HS250 hybrid. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai-which means "talent" when written as "" and...

Dodge today pulled the cover off the newest special-edition model of the 2010 Viper SRT10 lineup. The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR-X is a turn-key, non-street legal race car that is slated to make its on-track debut in the summer of 2010. The Dodge Viper has enjoyed a successful racing heritage that began in 1996 with the original Viper racing entry, the GTS-R, which earned five international GT championships and the 1997-1999 FIA GT championships. It also posted an amazing overall win at the Rolex...

2010 Yamaha FJR1300A Supersport Touring It might seem that the 2010 Honda VFR1200F has come to reinvent the supersport touring segment, but manufacturers such as Yamaha have their own classic approach towards offering a motorcycle that is fast, comfortable and built to last, the 2010 FJR1300A. Those of you who are familiar with the name will say that the FJR1300AE is an even better choice thanks to Yamaha’s electric-shift five-speed transmission, which eliminates the clutch and offer riders...