Rinspeed iChange

Rinspeed iChange has been unveiled by Rinspeed as the latest project which will make its world debut at the Geneva Auto Show. Comes with 1,050 kg weighs, Rinspeed iChange can transform in seconds from a one-seater sports car to a comfortable car with enough room for three passengers.

Powered by an electric motor, Rinspeed iChange may develops 150kW and reach its top speed at 220 km/h. Rinspeed iChange is able to reach 100 km/h in less than four seconds and features a six-speed pre-selector gearbox from a Subaru WRX.

Rinspeed iChange uses an electrically powered roof section that tilts forward to allow for access to change the purpose of the door. That means Rinspeed iChange comes with interesting design characteristic since it has no door attached.

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2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid Car

Toyota has unveiled the new generation of the 2010 Toyota Prius at the 2009 NAIAS. Powered by a 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine, 2010 Toyota Prius may develops more torque.

2010 Toyota Prius is rated at a 50-mile-per gallon fuel economy and can run a lower revs on the highway. With this results, we know that 2010 Toyota Prius offers a lower fuel consumption.

With a new Hybrid Synergy Drive system that has been re-designed by 90 percent, 2010 Toyota Prius also comes with a new exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system, and a new electric water pump.

Toyota Prius (2010) is included with the safety equipment such as Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Electronic Traction Control (TRAC).

2010 Toyota Prius will be put on sale in spring. Unfortunately, the company does not disclose any information yet about the 2010 Toyota Prius pricing.

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MINI One Clubman

MINI One Clubman and MINI One which equipped with an Earl Grey Package has been premiered. Powered by the 70 kW/95 bhp 1.4 liter 4-cylinder petrol engine, MINI One Clubman may develops 95 BHP at 6 000 rpm and 140 Nm of torque at 4 000 rpm.

With the engine, MINI One Clubman can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.6 seconds and reach its top speed at 183 km/h. MINI One Clubman also offers a 5.3 liters per 100 km/h fuel economy and a 128 grams/km CO2 emission level.

MINI One Clubman price will starts at 18,200 Euros. While for the new entry level Mini One, the price will be at 15,200 Euros.

Both MINI One Clubman and the new entry level Mini One will have its world premiere at the International Automobile Salon in Geneva, and will be available in the market in March 2009.

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