Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible

The shots were taken by an eagle-eyed Pistonheads reader who posted the shots in October. It definitely appears to be the Supersports Convertible, it has the revised front bumper and bonnet, both of which provide a great care more cooling for the beefed up engine.Apparently spied during a photo shoot, the ragtop has the same styling tweaks (a revised face bumper, a ventilated hood, smoked headlights, 20-inch wheels, and two sport seats) as the standard Continental Supersports. Besides the exterior changes, the convertible also features a overmodest weight reduction, a 'Quickshift' transmission, and carbon-ceramic brakes.Power module be provided...

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New Opel Meriva

The official design sketches released by Opel for its new Meriva, the compact monocab set to debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and characterized by a contemporary design with rear-hinged doors and a focus on versatility and flexible use of space.After exploring automobile on-board versatility with the compact seven-seater Zafira in 1999, Opel created a new market segment for small, affordable monocabs when it launched the first generation Opel Meriva in 2003. With its FlexSpace rear-seating concept, high seating position and roomy cabin, the Opel Meriva was big on flexibility yet small in size.On the new Opel Meriva the FlexSpace system has...

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The Cadillac

The Cadillac World Thorium Fuel concept is a design study for a futuristic vehicle powered by a nuclear powetrain and built to last 100 years without any maintenance. The author is designer Loren Kulesus.The Cadillac World Thorium Fuel concept was designed with longevity in mind: it is powered by a Thorium nuclear powertrain andfeatures redundant major systems.Replacing the conventional wheels are four sub-systems made up of six individual tires, each integrating an induction motor, for a total of 24 units.As Loremo Kulesus explains: "The vehicle would require the tires to be adjusted every five years, but no material would need to be added...

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Daimler to Pick - New Compact Car Partner

Despite rumors of technologist and Renault collaborating on a four-door Smart model, no authorised tie-up between the two companies has been announced. That could change next assemblage when technologist will reportedly decide who its small-car partner will be. technologist is effort modify more heavily into the development of small cars, both with its Smart sort and theMercedes-Benz A- and B Class offerings that might one day make it to America. Renault is planning a line of ultra-cheap small cars and is swing together a range of electric vehicles that will certainly feature new, small platforms. Like Daimler, the French maker is talking to...

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Ford Rescue X Concept Created at Ford of Europe

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann The author Rescue X design proposal from Robert Engelmann is a tough container fashioned for delivery operations in treacherous terrains. The futuristic see and delivery container is fashioned to reduce instance consumption in medical emergencies. The author Rescue X Concept is a study of a futuristic see and delivery container fashioned for rough terrains that features a sacred medical module and Computer Aided Surgery equipment. It was fashioned by Teutonic product design graduate Robert Engelmann. Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann Ford Rescue X Concept Rendering Ford Rescue X Concept Rendering...

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Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE Vehicle

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE 2009 Japan Mazda Motor Corporation (HIROSHIMA) declared that it has built the prototypal Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national gas project. The prototypal unit module take part in ceremonies marking the authorised opening of HyNor’s gas stuff stations. 2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE The initial opening ceremony module be held in Oslo on May 11, 2009. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE module then undergo certification to foregather local standards and module be used for maintenance body training. Mazda plans to commence...

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The New Mercedes-Benz

Comfortable: AIRCAP® automatic draught-stop plus AIRSCARF® Quiet: acoustic soft top as standard Safe: robust roll-over protection and new headbagsThe highly attractive and emotionally charged Cabriolet is the latest addition to the successful Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up. The open-top two-door model, which goes on sale on 11 Jan 2010, features a classic fabric soft top, making for a stylistically pure equipage feeling. Viewed from the side, the newborn support is an intriguing proposal – with its clear proportions and a flawless equipage silhouette.In keeping with the motto "four seasons, quaternary personalities", all-year-round suitability...

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Alfa Romeo Could be Canceled

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne has cast Stygian clouds over hope that Alfa Romeo will convey to the U.S. in the near future. According to UK-based Telegraph, Alfa's convey has been postponed indefinitely patch the sort sorts out its troubles at home.European Alfa income have fallen dramatically in recent times, with a slow-to-evolve roster plagued with old platforms and designs. Fiat execs are currently mulling over what direction to verify with the brand, patch sister sort Lancia seems destined to join with Chrysler. \"Alfa has been underperforming in Europe for a daylong period,\" Marchionne said fresh in Detroit. \"The most arduous part of the...

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GM to Offer Consumer Test Drives

General Motors feels it has a lineup stuffed with vastly improved products and it wants to intend as many customers behind the wheel of a newborn Chevy, Cadillac, GMC or Buick to prove its point. Anyone can nous over to the topical concern for a effort drive, but the General is reportedly looking for modify more structure to intend you to evaluate a newborn GM product, including effort drives right at your topical auto show. The city News reports that GM is employed with officials from COBO and the municipality of city to set up a driving route so that consumers can effort the automaker's products on-site. Vehicles probable be featured include...

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Spiess TC 522 Prototype Supercar Twin-Turbo V8

Spiess TC 522 prototype supercar twin-turbo V8The Spiess TC 522 was a supercar prototype from 1992. It was created by a Spiess, a Teutonic interact better known for creating industrial electrical transformers.The TC 522 was powered by a mid-mounted 5.7 litre, twin-turbo V8. The sending was handled by a 6 pace drill dynamical the rear wheels.The Spiess TC 522 had a carbon-fibre flower body. Due to its panoptic price, and a worldwide plot slow down, the TC 522 never left the prototype sta...

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Improved Cars Went From Beasts

In making its listing call of the most reinforced cars over the time decade, list-loving Cars.com makes a valid saucer about the undertaking: it's a integrated blessing. Automakers are rightfully dinged for time mistakes patch existence given a measure of praise for sterilisation -- or at least glossing over -- oversights.Just to ready things kosher, the list spans 2000-2009, excluding 2010 models. Vehicles had to be currently available for purchase as a new help to be eligible for the list. Here they are, from the most vastly reinforced to the much meliorate but not quite stupendous:1. Chevrolet Malibu.The Malibu has been a critical and income...

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Koenigsegg CCR Design - Sport Car Concept

Koenigsegg CCR Design Sport Car ConceptKoenigsegg's organisation seeks to provide an rendering of strength and flowing motion. The embody of a Koenigsegg is formed for digit ultimate purpose; speed. Its beauty is the beauty of pace itself. The surfaces are formed to perfectly aerodynamic, an appearance that does not deceive. All aspects of this organisation help its digit basic objective. Both the embody and chassis of a Koenigsegg are prefabricated of extremely lightweight copy material composite, reinforced with Kevlar and metal honeycomb. Its race-bred suspension grouping brings the utility in control of every movement, even low the toughest...

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New Lamborghini

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Bugatti Renaissance - Design Concept

We're not sure when or if Bugatti will inform a direct successor to the 1,001-horsepower Veyron, but if the VW Group-owned company does, John Mark Vicente, a river graduate of the Communication Design program at the Emily Carr University, would like to believe that it may look something like this. Named the Bugatti Renaissance, the conceptual offering builds on the qualities of the 16-cylinder supercar.Buga...

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Ferrari Enzo Modulo II

An exclusive gallery of new images for the Ferrari Enzo Modulo, the dynamic concept created by Paolo Martin to reinterpret his legendary Modulo dream car in a modern way. Includes several renderings and 3D CAD views.The new set of images show in more detail the design of the Ferrari Enzo Modulo, a concept created by designer Paolo Martin as a modern rivisitation of his iconic Modulo dream car.Compared to the original Modulo, characterized by the low height, lenticular-shaped profile, clean surfaces, the Enzo Modulo has a more dynamic look, with large exposed rear wheels visually framed by muscular wheel-arches, which break the almost-perfect...

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Honda CR-Z new

The all-new Honda CR-Z made its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. With sporty looks and agile handling,The coupe body is coupled with a responsive chassis to give nimble handling and direct steering, and a 6-speed manual transmission. Its gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain - with a 1.5 litre i-VTEC engine coupled to the IMA hybrid system - offers good fuel economy and a low exhaust emissions package.The European version of the CR-Z goes on sale in Europe in summer 2010, and will debut at the Geneva Auto Show 2010 in March.Design The CR-Z platform shares some components with the Insight, but the wheelbase,...

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