2010 Cadillac Aera Concept Design

Cadillac carries over their philosophy of art and science into the automotive world by taking an innovative approach to ultra-light vehicle production. This is reflected in the Cadillac Aera, a 1000 lb, 2+2 touring coupe that is both attractive yet high performing and safe.

Optimal structure and motor efficiency is what the Cadillac Aera is all about, with its sophisticatedly designed body and the Cadillac Pneumatic Drive System. The body is a 3D lattice, mono made of a unique, semi-solid, and alloy-forming freeform that creates a strong and lightweight frame. The Pneumatic Drive System, on the other hand, is a quiet and smooth engine that uses compressed air to deliver power and speed, and it is capable of storing up to 10,000 psi composite air to give the car a 1000 mile range capability before refueling.

Additional features of the Aera include the All-In-One (AIO) wheel system that combines rotary actuator propulsion, suspension and steering, a drive by wireless system to decrease electrical parts mass and a vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication to promote active driving safety.

January 30, 2011 at 7:50 am | 8 comments

2011 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG

Since vehicles that do not completely use fossil fuel are still yet to be introduced, the next best thing is fuel injected vehicles that make the most of every drop of fuel. One of these vehicles is the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. This car combines amazing design, high-end performance and great fuel efficiency.

It has a good well-thought out exterior that helps in seeing what the car is really capable of. Meaning that not only does it looks good, but it performs even better. The Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG has about 557hp and has a fuel consumption of 9.9 liters per 100km, this shows an improvement of 32% compared to its previous models. In addition to its fuel efficiency are its safety programs namely the Active Blind Spot Assist and the Active Lane Keeping Assist.

The former warns the driver if there is danger of an accident if the car itself is about to change lanes. The second one activates when the driver unintentionally drifts over a line to the left or right of a lane, this system brakes the opposite wheels therefore stopping the car from crossing the line. Overall, this car is a lot of different packages in one.

January 29, 2011 at 8:15 am | 4 comments

2010 T2 Concept by Idries Noah

The 2010 T2 concept by the South African based Idries Noah aims to embody that green, and being green conscious, is the new black of the automobile industry. The concept focuses on turning the Idries Noah T2 into the fastest environment friendly sports car. It has a 3.5 liter V6 engine with two electric motors that deliver up to 350 KW of power and is able accelerate to 100 km/hr in four seconds and a sleek design concept that is still up for development to maximize aerodynamic performance of the car.

The whole project is in fact still under development, and while prospective buyers are doubtful that the car can really achieve speed benchmark it claims, Idries Noah is hopeful to make the perfect hybrid of a speedy sports car and an electronic engine that will be one of the best in the market of the environment conscious consumers.

January 29, 2011 at 7:50 am | 8 comments

2011 Brabus Tesla Roadster Sport Green Package

Can you have a ride that is a pleasure to drive and eco-friendly? Brabus believes that with the TESLA Roadster Sport Green Package, you can get that and more! The first electric production sports car produced by the partnership of Brabus and RWE. With the union, the plan is to have a RWE-Brabus quick charging station that can be installed at home for a quick charge by its owners. The sleek appearance and environment friendly RWE Eco Electricity allows the charge to go for up to 30,000 km.

The car comes outfitted with custom made Brabus tire/wheel combination with the lightweight Brabus Mono-block S alloy wheels, redefined front profile, rear wing, and buffer made of carbon fiber for the sleeker appearance. A space sound generator is installed to muffle the undesirable electric engine sound made by modifying the engine to sound like that of a typical V8 engine or to the more futuristic sounds. The car also comes with a one year pass for free use of all public RWE charging stations to charge the vehicle even when far away from home.

January 28, 2011 at 7:50 am | 4 comments

2011 Brabus Mercedes-Benz S600 iBusiness

With the new 2011 Brabus Mercedes iBusiness, Brabus guarantees the perfect combination of automotive performance with high-tech multimedia gadgets in a luxury sedan. In terms of driving, the Brabus Mercedes iBusiness boasts a speed of 450 km/h with its Brabus SV 12 R Biturbo 800 twelve cylinder engine with a 6.3 liter displacement power that can go up to 800 hp/ 588 kW and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm.

The car has been tested to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds and reaching 200 km/hr in 10.3 seconds. The cooling system has been improved with custom fit high performance manifolds and four water-to-air intercoolers, and sill skirts with integrated entrance lights added for optimal airflow around the sides of the vehicle.

And as for entertainment, the Brabus iBusiness is one of the best of its kind because of its innovative and high end multimedia suite onboard in collaboration with the latest Apple devices, including two iPads that play music, multimedia files and internet content as well as function as an S-Class COMAND system, a Mac minicomputer centerpiece with a 15.2-inch TFT display and USB ports, internet connection via HSDPA and UMTS and an 64 GB Apple iPhone that can store and play more than 14,000 songs. Of course, the Brabus iBusiness conforms to safety and quality standards to make the ride on the luxury sedan both a driving and a multimedia entertainment pleasure.

January 27, 2011 at 7:50 am | 4 comments

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