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.

Read the rest entry of this news?

Volkswagen BlueSport

Volkswagen BlueSport has been premiered at the NAIAS in Detroit. Powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder TDI engine, Volkswagen BlueSport may develops 132 kW / 180 PS at 4,200 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen BlueSport is a compact roadster which uses a 6-speed direct shift gearbox to transfer the power of the engine to a Rear-wheel drive system.

Volkswagen BlueSport may reach its top speed at 140 mph / 226 km/h. This latest concept from German manufacturer have acceleration time 0 to 60 mph in 6.2 seconds.

Volkswagen BlueSport also comes with a fuel consumption of 4.3 liter/100 km / 55 mpg and a CO2 emissions level of 113 g/km.

Volkswagen BlueSport has been displayed at NAIAS wearing a Flex Silver exterior color and an orange fabric convertible top and aims to be a reflection of modern carmaking.

Read the rest entry of this news?

2010 Lincoln MKZ

Ford has release the 2010 Lincoln MKZ at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 Duratec engine, 2010 Lincoln MKZ may develops 263 hp and 249 pounds-feet of torque. Lincoln MKZ (2010) gets 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds with this engine.

With an optional all-wheel drive can be chosen, 2010 Lincoln MKZ will hit the showrooms in spring 2009. It also comes as standard with a Six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission.

2010 Lincoln MKZ also included with some improvements such as an armrest clamshell storage, new daytime lit and 3-dimensional instrument cluster layout with center speedometer, a new door trim with 360-degree door handles and a redesigned center stack with high-mounted, Next-Generation Navigation system.

Read the rest entry of this news?