Aston Martin announced new 4 door Rapid sedan

Aston Martin the UK car manufacturer announced that its new 4 door Rapid sedan has started departure the plant for release to the first batch of keenly awaiting customers.

The Aston Martin Rapide car is powered with a 6.0L V12 engine system producing 470 hp and a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. The car is combined to a Touchtronic 2 6-speed gearbox with electronic shift by wire control system, the Aston Martin Rapide can go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 188 m.

Aston Martin said in a report that following a warm reception from customers and media observers alike, the Rapide is now set to achieve customers and Aston Martins 125 showrooms in 34 countries in next weeks.

The Rapide is on sale now via Aston Martins global dealership network. Prices in the United States will start at $199,950, featuring a wide list of standard equipment including Bang and Olufsen Beosound audio system tailored specifically for Rapide, heated memory seats, dual cast brakes and Adaptive Damping System.


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General Motors announced 2011 Chevrolet Volt have mountain mode

General Motors the US car manufacturer announced that 2011 Chevrolet Volt will have mountain mode as a standard feature. The new feature will come in addition to the normal and sport mode.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt is powered by 16-kWh, T-shaped lithium-ion battery that powers the electric drive unit, which allows it to drive 40 miles on battery power alone. The car puts out 150-hp and a maximum torque of 273 lb-ft, allowing the Volt to go from 0-60 mph in about 9 seconds, hitting a top speed of 100 mph. The battery can be recharged by plugging into a household outlet and takes less than 3 hours to recharge on 240 volts, and about 8 hours on a standard 120-volt outlet.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt also holds a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine system that allows the five-door, FWD sedan to travel additional miles while averaging a fuel economy of fuel system is 50 mpg. A fully charged battery and full tank of gas will allow the Volt to travel 300 miles.

The new mountain mode in 2011 Chevrolet Volt will allow Volt drivers to set a larger reserve capacity in the battery in terrain that would require the vehicle to use extra power. The mountain model will indeed reduce the Volt’s zero emissions range. If you’re going up the hill, you want that engine to come on sooner for the sake of efficiency and optimal driving experience.

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Volkswagen R version Polo on 2012

Volkswagen the German car manufacturer has an R division which is not departing to leave it to very soon the Golf R and Scirocco R models. Volkswagen will be manufacturing an R version of the Polo on 2012.

The 2012 Volkswagen Polo R version car will be powered with a 1.6 L turbocharged petrol/gasoline engine system producing around 210 bhp or 156 kW. The Golf R will not be an all wheel drive since the Polo current PQ25 platform does not allow for it.

At the Geneva auto show this March, Volkswagen introduced the forthcoming Polo GTI which features a twin charged 1.4 L TSI engine system with 180 PS or 132 kW and 249 Nm or 184 lb-ft of torque coupled to Volkswagen Group's 7-speed DSG transmission.

The Polo GTI is scheduled to available for dealers on this summer in Europe with value opening at around £18,000 or €20,000.

Tesla introduce electric crossover car in 2013

The U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla announced that it will be going to introduce an all electric crossover efficacy car in 2013.

Tesla is gazing to develop its model lineup beyond the current Tesla Roadster and the forthcoming Model S sedan, set for launch in 2012, Tesla is manufacturing electric car products clearly intended at a crowd market.

But the Palo Alto, California based Tesla Motors may not be as ambitious as they seem at first sight. "The smallest effect Tesla will make will be the cars we make ourselves. The biggest effect will be the cars they make," said in a report by Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

Tesla is currently in a joint venture with Daimler to provide electric vehicle technology to be used in models such as Mercedes A Class and Smart brand lineup. It looks more likely that Tesla technology will see a better road presence in the future through a partner alliance as opposed to its own distributions.

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Lexus announced Hybrid Bicycle concept

Lexus the Japanese car manufacturer and luxury car division of Toyota announced plans to bring the Hybrid Bicycle concept to the Great British Bike Ride which is unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.

The Power of Lexus Hybrid bicycle comes from the pedal of the rider improved by help of the front wheel with a 240W electric motor and a 25.9V lithium ion battery. The motor has two modes Eco and Power. The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle battery is recharged by regenerative brake system or by capturing kinetic energy under braking.

The features of Lexus Hybrid bicycle include all wheel drive, an electric eight speed transmission and carbon fiber construction.

F1 teams approving new 2013 engine formula

F1 teams are approving a new engine formula for six year beginning in 2013. The production of the current 2.4 L V8 engine will remain frozen, is replaced thereafter by similarly powerful engines that use less fuel, emit less pollution and are affordable for the small teams.

Spains El Mundo Deportivo newspaper said an in-principle agreement has been reached for a four cylinder, 1.5 litre engine system equipped with a twin turbo and direct injection. The new formula would reportedly also involve KERS.

The F1 has to develop something helpful for real driving conditions, then the best solution is for an engine that is turbocharged and GDI or gasoline direct injection said in a report by Ferrari CEO Amedeo Felisa at Beijing Motor Show.

Mercedes Norbert Haug agrees that smaller engines are likely for reasons of consumption and emissions, but warns that high technology needs to remain a crucial focus. If you fly from Europe to Japan on a 747, you would use more fuel than an entire F1 season.