Electric BMW 1-Series

The vital electric driving machine is here. BMW has exposed official images of an all electric perception based on the 1-Series Coupe, at the forefront of its debut in Detroit. Identified as the Concept Active E, it characterizes the second stage of BMW’s project, subsequent to the MINI E, an enduring venture to fetch a series of zero emission vehicles to market.

Moved out is the MINI E’s obverse wheel drive, two seater design, a restraint gratitude to the batteries installed where the back seats ought to be. By way of the Concept wrapping has created room for four passengers, a 200 liter boot and load allocation resembling the typical car. In trust with philosophy of BMW, power is feed to the rear wheels, which ensure the driving practice should be right away recognizable to existing BMW owners.

Power comes up to from a novel electric motor integrated into the back axle. With 168bhp, 250Nm of torque accessible from zero rpm and a kerbed weight of 1,800kg performance are impressive. A 0-37 mph dash is accomplished in 4.5 seconds, 0-62mph takes immediately 9 seconds and the apex speed is restricted to 90mph.

A store of lithium-ion batteries assemble where the combustion engine would by and large be, and features a innovative steady temperature directive function to maintain it cool. Charging takes position by the use of a typical home socket or an industrial high current channel, the later tops up the batteries in merely three hours, giving a genuine world array of 100 miles.

Above and beyond the circuit board enthused livery and the deficient in of an exhaust pipe, the illustration revolutionize from a standard 1-Series Coupe are negligible. Nevertheless, a novel Connected Drive service permits owners to make use of their mobile phone to confirm the charge position of their car remotely, in addition to get going the heating and air conditioning systems.

A tweak manufacture edition of the Active E is probable to be revealed at the 2010 Paris show in September previous to being leased to elected members of the public. Data assemble from this trial period will be in use for the progress of an all electricity car, recognized within as the Megacity.

New Ford S-MAX and Galaxy

A glance at the new look Fords will band the modification for the blue oval in 2010. The face lifted S-MAX and Galaxy both of which are set to go on trade in March.

The admired models will turn out to be the earliest road cars to initiate the corporate look of the firm, formerly exposed by the Iosis MAX concept at the Geneva Motor Show previously this year. Daring amended front and rear body work, they in addition get day light running lamps, new budging and restructured cabins. The S-MAX features overhead storage space bins, a rear observation reverse camera and an elective panoramic covering.

Beneath the bonnet, together S-MAX and Galaxy models will be unveiling innovative, turbo charged Eco Boost engines of Ford. Flagship cars will be power-driven by a 200bhp 2.0-litre petrol unit. There will in addition be a 150bhp 1.6-litre motor, and a 163bhp 2.0-litre turbo diesel with enhanced torque delivery from squat in the rev range. The automatic Power shift gear box will be obtainable, as well.

Whereas the novel S-MAX celebrates the hi-tech approach of blue oval to the MPV market, the Galaxy is presenting further in the system of luxury. Obtainable with new interior trim and colors, advantage features together with a powerful audio system and incorporated roof rails, the car seem to be and experience more up market than before.

There are furthermore several valuable security enhancements, with the adding up of a Blind Spot Information System and power controlled child locks which can be operated by remote by the driver.

Audi A8 limousine

The veils of secrecy have been drawn from the novel A8 limousine, and it reveals a brand new look for the firm, which is coroneted with superior LED headlamps.

Expressed as a technology flagship, the A8 intend to go ahead of its challengers when it comes to assemble excellence, ride and usage. Significantly, the tenderfoot as well promises to convey the most excellent fuel saving and lowest CO2 emissions in the segment. The most up-to-date A8 is larger and further powerful than forever, nevertheless lighter and extra efficient than the model it replaces.

Additionally, it debut modernized MMI cabin control arrangement of Audi, which at the present comprise a touch susceptible pad that can be used to maneuver navigation function. There is as well a bigger LCD screen, in addition to a head-up demonstrate system that can recognize speed limit.

Audi has furthermore responded to disparagement that its cabins are as well somber. The model obtains new-fangled interior trim, at the same time as colored ambient lighting is accessible, and the gear lever and steering wheel have been re-designed to proffer a further comprehensive look.

Engine choices include a development of the existing car’s 4.2 FSI petrol V8, plus a new 4.2-litre diesel emitting 199g/km of CO2 and delivering a healthy 800Nm of torque.

A new 3.0-litre TDI model, which has 550Nm of torque and promises combined fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later next year. This variant will also pave the way for an ultra-efficient 3.0 TDIe version, which should return 50mpg and put out 150g/km of CO2. A hybrid is also under development, but won’t be launched until 2011.

Technological highlights include an eight-speed auto and an accident prevention system that uses cameras to help the driver avoid trouble, plus an infra-red night vision camera.

The A8 arrives in the UK in April, and the range will start from around £50,000. The limo spearheads a raft of new Audis which cover every market sector.

Engine preference comprises an improvement of the 4.2 FSI petrol V8 of the existing car, along with new 4.2-litre diesels that emits 199g/km of CO2 and deliver a vigorous 800Nm of torque.

An innovative 3.0 liter TDI model, that has 550Nm of torque and promise collective fuel economy of 42.2mpg, is due later on next year. This amendment will as well overlay the mode for an ultra efficient 3.0 TDI version, which ought to return 50mpg and snuff out 150g/km of CO2. A fusion is additionally under progress, but would not be launched until 2011.

Technological highlights consist of an eight speed auto and an accident avoidance system that make use of cameras to help the driver keep away from dilemma, in addition an infra red night vision camera.

The A8 disembark in the UK in April, and the series will initiate from around £50,000. The limo forefronts a raft of innovative Audis which cover every market sector.

Honda P-NUT

The stars were out in power as the Los Angeles Motor Show revealed its doors last week and atop the bill was fundamental revelation of Honda of a revolutionary city car, the Personal Neo Urban Transport, or P-NUT in short.

The coupe style three doors, which were fashioned by British designer Andy Foster, could spot the approach to a new sub Jazz urban run about. At 3.4 meters long, it is somewhat smaller than a Citroen C1.

A resourceful cabin arrangement spaces the driver centrally, by means of two passenger seats in the rear provide munificent legroom. These back chairs fold isolated to improve storage facility. The triangular wind screen, which extends into the top and all the approach to the rear, doubles as a head up demonstrate for the navigation system and reverse camera.

The car is rear wheel drive by way of the engine bay straightforwardly over the back axle, and it has been planned to fit a multiplicity of impending power trains. These might consist of a little conservative engine, hybrid system, or battery electric unit.