Mercedes ML450 HYBRID Production Version

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID production version has been presented at the New York Auto Show. Powered by a 3.5 liter V6 Atkinson-style petrol engine, Mercedes ML450 HYBRID may develops 279 hp and 350 Nm.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID is equipped with a 288-volt battery with high power density and comes with hybrid powertrain that includes an electric motor that combined with the V6 outputs 340 hp and 517 Nm of torque.

Mercedes ML450 HYBRID has a new system that computes most fuel-efficient operating mode in real time, 160 times a second with up to 50 million computing operations.

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Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010)

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) has made its world debut at the New York Auto Show. Powered by the same 3.7-litre DOHC V6 engine, the 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster may outputs 332 hp at 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5,200 rpm.

Nissan 370Z Roadster’s engine can be coupled with either a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed automatic which is available with SynchroRev Match.

Nissan 370Z Roadster (2010) features a glass rear window with an electric defroster and a soft-top roof with a fabric inner liner that requires 20 seconds to open or close. With its soft-top, Nissan 370Z Roadster may reduce the noise intrusion into the cabin.

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Toyota Crown Majesta Facelift

Toyota Crown Majesta facelift has been launched by Toyota for Japanese market. With a longer wheelbase, Toyota Crown Majesta facelift also comes with a re-styled exterior.

Toyota Crown Majesta facelift premieres the Front-side Pre-crash Safety System, the Pre-crash Seatbacks, and the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) rear-seat center airbag.

Toyota Crown Majesta facelift is powered with a 4.6-liter V8 gasoline engine coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

With the price starting at just over 1 million yen, Toyota expects the Toyota Crown Majesta facelift will be sold 1,000 units each month.

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