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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Kia Forte Koup (2010)

Kia Forte Koup (2010) has been debuted by Kia Motors America at New York International Auto Show. The new 2010 Kia Forte Koup has been previewed in a concept form at the same spot in 2008.

Kia Forte Koup may outputs 156 hp and 144 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels, as it’s powered by a 2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine which coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or a electronically controlled 4-speed automatic gearbox.

However, Kia also announced that the 2010 Kia Forte Koup will also be available with a 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine developing 173 horsepower and 168 pound-feet of torque.

Kia Forte Koup also comes equipped with multi-port electronic fuel injection and Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT).

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Hyundai Nuvis Concept Unveiled

Hyundai Nuvis concept has been premiered at the New York Auto Show. Powered by the Hybrid Blue Drive architecture, Hyundai Nuvis concept uses a new lithium polymer battery technology.

Hyundai Nuvis concept sits on 22-inch wheels and shows a possible direction for a future crossover. Designed at the company’s California Center in Irvine, Hyundai Nuvis concept comes with an hour-glass shape and gullwing style doors.

Hyundai Nuvis concept also features hidden pillars which give the impression the roof floats on top of the body.

Hyundai Nuvis concept interior is featuring blue ambient lighting, blue acrylic center stack, and also enables passengers to communicate each other with Methode Electronics TouchSense technology.

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