Showing posts with label Detrit Auto Show. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Detrit Auto Show. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

New Cadillac XTS Platinum Concept Unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show | AUTO WORLD

Cadillac has revealed the new luxury XTS Platinum Concept at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The XTS Concept previews a workable hope Cadillac luxury sedan that incorporates flow technologies.

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The 5.1 metre (200.8 inches) long XTS Platinum has a cork-in amalgam usage for exciting-only pouring capabilities. Its array can be recharged in about five hours from unfilled. The accompanying 3.6-litre Direct Injection V6 petrol engine helps put out an estimated 260kW (354hp) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. Drive is through all four wheels.

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Nature is reportedly the inspirational aspect when it comes to the interior. The console is exhausted in covert while premium leather seats are dipped in a light cream colour. Cadillac aims to joint a growing group of premium automakers who want to minimise buttons and consequently interior strew. Thus a deployable hint-check navigation structure is utilised. It features something called a �dead front� devise which appears black awaiting the car is turned on and screens illuminate. A procedure of Organic Light-Emitting Diode (O-LED) displays is featured instead of traditional gauges.

Outside a foursome of 20-inch, 11-beam wheels wrapped in Bridgestone tyres adorns the body. LEADING adaptive headlamps, flared fenders and a rear spoiler mounted on the deck lid talk about the form of project dialect being aspired to.

�The XTS Platinum Concept was intended to convey an engaging energetic experience without compromising the functional features, window and comfort customers obtain in a luxury car,� said Nesbitt. �It is a new eyesight of luxury that uses vanguard technology to surrender functionality efficiently and rewardingly.�

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Second Audi e-Tron Concept Appeared in Detroit | AUTO WORLD

The new version of the Audi e-Tron concept, that first exposed at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, has appeared in Detroit. When looking at the Frankfurt e-Tron a R8 directly comes to care. The Detroit e-Tron is actually 27 cm (10.63 inches) shorter in piece and 12 cm (4.72 inches) narrower and only 1 cm (0.39 shuffle) shorter in height. It has a sickening stress of around 1,350 kg (2976.24 lbs), which is 250 kg (551.16 lbs) excluding than the Frankfurt e-Tron.

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Two electric motors drive the front and rear axles. Together they make 150kW (204hp) and 2,650 Nm (1954.54 lb-ft) of torque which can be liberally pied between the wheels as necessary. The car is said to accelerate from 0 � 100km/h in 5.9 seconds and is imperfect to 200km/h (124mph).

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The lithium-ion battery employed can be revived in around 11 hours from a household socket when completely evacuate, or in just two hours from a 400V basis. An energy-recovery practice is worn to recoup wasted brake energy when the car�s brakes are useful.

Audi�s sketch partied reserved the trapezoidal definite-edge fencing with two large air intakes. LEADING lighting technology is used for illumination. Instead of foglights however Audi made the headlights to be movable, import they adapt to prevail situations, whether it is great darkness, spit or fog layer the highway. Wheels are 19-shuffle range with a 35-beam project, 235/35 tyres up front and 255/35 tyres at the rear.

Inside, many of the components found in a gasoline-powered car are absent, including components for the transmission. The MMI contact inspired system-broadcast smart phones and can communicate with the driver�s faction call from very long distances.

Monday, May 3, 2010

New Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept LIVE at Detroit Auto Show | AUTO WORLD

The next-generation Chevrolet Aveo RS Concept car has revealed at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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The new Aveo (which will be launched in 2011), the RS features a massive grille, three-dimensional taillights, brushed aluminum accents, and 19-inch wheels. Inside, the idea boasts a lavish interior with leather upholstery, clanging accents, and footnote black adornment.

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Power comes from a turbocharged 1.4-liter Ecotec engine with 138 hp (103 kW) and 148 lb-ft (200 Nm) of torque.

According to Chevrolet�s universal executive, Jim Campbell, �We faith the Aveo RS show car will demonstrate that we are as sincere about redefining the Aveo and its place in the small-car segment��




Sunday, May 2, 2010

Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept Revealed | AUTO WORLD

The Volkswagen New Compact Coupe Concept car has revealed at 2010 NAIAS in Detroit. Attendees a sneak peak at what the potential has in amass for the Jetta mkVI.

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The NCC (New Compact Coupe) Concept comes with VW�s 1.4 liter TSI engine, a turbocharged 4-cylinder dialed up to 150 hp and 220 Nm of torque (177 lb-ft), coupled to a 7-speed DSG gearbox (a dual-clutch sequential transmission), as well as an electric motor with 20 kW/27 hp. Powering by a lithium-ion sequence bunch, the exciting motor is able to thrust the car on its own, which allows the vehicle to be classified as an occupied-fusion. When the TSI engine is shut down, it is also disengaged to reduce any drag effect.

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Performance numbers on the vehicle are impressive � with only 98 g/km in CO2 emissions, the NCC does the 0 to 100 km/h race in just 8.6 seconds and has a top race of 227 km/h (141 mph), all the while delivering 4.2 liters/100 km (45 mpg) in fuel thrift.

The NCC comes in �Tungsten Silver Metallic� with bi-xenon headlights and LED daytime running light, roll signals and tail lights. The NCC is 4.54 m (178.5 inches) long, 1.78 m (70.1 inches) varied and 1.41 m tall. Fitting with 19-crawl �Lugano� alloy wheels, the NCC comes refined with a Grigio Quartz (grey quartz) and Berry White leather interior.

Nevertheless the sincere rumor is the car�s styling, which brings back parade headlights while ditching the Jetta mkV�s ornate chrome skin. The two-door car reportedly has a roofline that is indistinguishable from the next-gen vehicle.

To be built in Mexico the Jetta mkVI will have its media release in June with the market launch in the thrid section of this year. It could get petrol 2.0-liter sincerely aspirated or turbocharged four-bangers, and a TDI. North American origin price could be as low as $17k.