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McLaren unveils lightweight e-motor for the McLaren P1
McLaren Automotive announces powertrain for the McLaren P1 British manufacturer of luxury, high-performance sports cars McLaren Automotive (located at the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) in Woking, Surrey) announced the powertrain for the McLaren P1 – a substantially revised 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine coupled to low-weight, highly efficient electric motor to ensure instant torque for…
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Wraith – “power, style and drama” Rolls-Royce version
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars published the second image of its next model, Wraith, a hand- built motor car which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013. The new Wraith exudes hallmark Rolls-Royce luxury and comfort whilst possessing a character defined by “Power, Style and Drama”. “This image depicts Wraith’s muscular rear haunches…
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The new fastest car in the world to be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor show in 2013
Frankfurt Motor show in 2013 will have on display the new fastest car in the world. The vehicle would have 1,600 horsepower, a 0-100km/h time of 1.8 seconds and will develop 465 km/h. The vehicle is built by Bugatti. According to company’s chief vehicle engineer, Jens Schulenburg, the new Veyron would need to weigh 250kg…
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Back from the green future: Mercedes-Benz Ener-G-Force
Enhanced green-car characteristics and off-road capabilities will be among the fundamental virtues of a police car in 2025, says Mercedes-Benz. “Highway Patrol Vehicle 2025” – that’s this year’s Los Angeles Design Challenge. Mercedes-Benz presented the Ener-G-Force concept car, a very futuristic spin on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. Of course the concept of the Ener-G-Force for the…
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Global automotive trends identified: engine efficiency, connectivity and telematics – the two top trends for 2013
Efficiency and connectivity are, in that order, the two top trends for 2013, according to the top global trends in the automotive industry study released at the 2012 Paris Auto Show by the World Car Awards (WCA) and Prime Research. an expert panel comprising 60 of the world’s top automotive journalists Efficiency and connectivity are…
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Top Marques 2012 – the annual celebration of four-wheeled opulence
The 9th edition of Top Marques Monaco 2013 created an amazing presentation surpassing all expectations with a display of state-of-the-art and stunning supercars, limited edition watches, superboats and luxury products. Top Marques Monaco’s patron H.S.H. Prince Albert II opened the show on the first day 19th April 2012 and unveiled the two new extreme machines from…