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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Infiniti Essence Concept Car

Infiniti Essence is a concept which designed to celebrates 20 year existence of the brand. Infiniti Essence concept has been premiered in Geneva Motor Show and features rear-wheel drive coupe, two-seater, and a front engine.

While powered by a hybrid system, Infiniti Essence concept may develops 600PS (592bhp). Infiniti Essence also features 3.7-litre V6 gasoline engine that develops 440PS (434bhp) as it has been fitted with twin turbochargers.

Infiniti Essence also showcases a new type of electric motor, called a 3D Motor, that takes the power output up by 160PS (158bhp). The electric motor is particularly slim, disc-shaped and offers twice the torque of a conventional unit.

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