Toyota FT-HS Pregnant With Meaning

April 20, 2009
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The Toyota FT-HS has a ballooned front that it looks almost pregnant with meaning. Could it be saying “look out!” to its competitors with its potent hybrid powertrain and the essential fundamentals of a sports car? For sure, the Toyota FT-HS is a timely car that integrates economy and emotion to come up with the 21st century sports car.

The Toyota FT-HS has a 3.5-Liter V6 engine coupled with the Hybrid Synergy Drive or Toyota that allows it to produce a targeted 400 horsepower. With this feature it can sprint from 0 to 60 in just 4 seconds. The car has a sculpted front with a distinctive scooped-out roof that is aimed…

Velozzi Hybrid Sports Car Born To Race

April 20, 2009
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Sexy could be the first adjective you can find for the Velozzi Hybrid Sports Car. Despite that being true, this electric car concept is not made just for looking sexy but to compete in the Automotive X Prize Competition. The exotic design comes from the Italian sports cars inspiration but take note of the two electric motors hidden beneath the hood and you’ll realize this car means business.

The Velozzi Hybrid Sports Car is set to join the 2009 X Prize Challenge which is a much-awaited racing event for alternative energy concept cars. True to its goal of seeing a rise in the production of alternative energy cars that are not…

Seat Leon Linea R Looks Irresistible

April 19, 2009
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Want a car with a powerful engine and irresistible looks? Don’t look far because all you’re looking for is in the Seat Leon Linea R. It is an impressive vehicle with great design and an efficient engine. The Seat Leon Linea R is available in one diesel engine and two petrol engines.

Particularly attractive during recession time is the 2.0 TDI diesel engine producing 170 horsepower which promises low fuel usage. If you’re not economizing then get the petrol engines—you can choose between the 1.8 TSI engine producing 160 horsepower or the 2.0 TSI engine producing 2—horsepower.

The Seat Leon Linea R boasts of attractive features that come as a standard including…

BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon Reduced Emission

April 19, 2009
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The BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon is a handsome car that can deliver more than what is expected of it. This four-door car has a four-cylinder engine that will satisfy even the most demanding UK driver. It has a twin turbo diesel engine producing 214 horsepower. There’s not much complication when buying this car because like the D3 Saloon, customers only need to opt between the manual and the automatic gearbox and a specific trim and color.

The BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 6.9 seconds. Alpina GB managing director John Quigley said the D3 Saloon may be their most successful car but they…

Caparo T1 Race Extreme Track Toy

April 19, 2009
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The Caparo T1 Race Extreme is one track toy car enthusiasts will be glad to have in their collection. It has a 3.5-Liter V8 engine producing 620 horsepower and weighing 1,213. This big toy can achieve a speed of 0 to 60 in just 2.8 seconds. Owners of the T1 will be able to tweak the car’s engine and the settings of the six-speed sequential gearbox  Unlike other cars made for the track the T1 is also functional for those who want to take it to the streets thanks to the plexiglass canopy.

The ultimate supercar has just become more sophisticated with the full climate pack option. This came as a result…

Vizualtech BMW 2002 3D Brings The Old Sedan Back To Life

April 19, 2009
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The classic 1960s BMW 2002 gets a new spicy look thanks to Spanish design and engineering firm Vizualtech. The firm specializing in the construction of virtual 3D models of boats and cars and this time is has virtually reconstructed the classic 1960s BMW 2002.

The original model was held in high esteem by car enthusiasts worldwide and the new renderings are expected to give the sedan a breath of fresh air and new life. The 2002 model was the first BMW that got a turbo engine producing 170 horsepower—remember the 2002 Turbo which was shown during the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show?

The Vizualtech BMW 2002 3D rendering is a stunning piece of art.…

Mini Cooper S by Arden Practical and Sporty

April 19, 2009
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If Mr. Bean’s Mini Cooper has elicited a lot of laughs then wait till you see the Mini Cooper S by Arden and you will start to look at Mini Coopers in a different light. Made by German tuning company Arden which is popular for modifying British vehicles like the Land Rover and the Jaguar, the Mini Cooper S by Arden looks the same but entirely different. It is the same practical Mini you can tag along tight city streets but it looks sporty.

The standard Mini Cooper has a 1.6-Liter engine producing 172 horsepower so expect the Mini Cooper S by Arden to produce over 200 horsepower with a new set…

Razor Sharp PPI R8 Razor GTR

April 19, 2009
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The PPI R8 Razor GTR was unveiled at the Essen Motor Show last year and recently made its world debut during the Top Marques Show at the Monaco Grand Prix Circuit being held from April 16 to 19. Based on the Audi R8, the PPI R8 Razor GTR has a widebody appearance with aluminum, carbon fiber and titanium. It has a completely redesigned interior with lightweight folding seats, door sill protectors, door trims, and Onyx Nubuck leather with orange highlights.

This razor-sharp car runs on an engine that can produce 580 horsepower with a 600Nm maximum torque. It can spring from 0 to 110km/h in only 3.7 seconds and has a top…

SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI Suffers From Identity Crisis

April 14, 2009
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The SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI is a vehicle that seems to still be suffering from an identity crisis. While any spectator can easily mistake it for an off-roader or an MPV, the manufacturer however admits it is not that easily classified into one category. This is actually a 4×4 compact MPV with a tough off-road stance. You have a lot of color options for the SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0 TDI but here is where a lot of argument shave started. There are those who believe that bright hues like yellow do not look well on the Althea Freetrack but there are those who disagree.

For sure, choose the color that gets…

Suzuki Swift Sport Inspires Driving

April 14, 2009
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A car as compact as the Suzuki Swift Sport is what you need for city driving if you want to get in and out of traffic and p0arkign fast. A recipient of the Euro NCAP 4-Stars for occupant protection, the Suzuki Swift Sport is not just a practical car but a safe car as well considering its extensive use of high tensile steel producing a crashworthy structure.

It boasts of the standard full length curtain airbags as well as front and side airbags both for driver and passengers. You also get brake and clutch pedals that can mitigate leg injury, energy absorbing trim, front seatbelt pre-tensioners and three point ELR seatbelts. It…

Mitsubishi Ralliart Version R For The Evo Fan

April 14, 2009
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Rally all your friends and witness how the Mitsubishi Ralliart Version R performs on the highway. This vehicle is the true cross-breed because it is what people from Mitsubishi got when they mixed and matched the supermini with the saloon car.

It is the closest you can get to the Evolution-badged Colt having been influenced by the lancer Evo family. The Mitsubishi Ralliart Version R is being launched in Japan first but will be made available to the British market by next year.

While no official price has been released you can expect the Mitsubishi Ralliart Version R to have a price tag of $21,000. Not bad for a sporty car which has…

2009 Dodge Nitro R/T Is Home Away From Home

April 14, 2009
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The 2009 Dodge Nitro R/T is the only thing you need to bring when traveling cross-country. It has everything you need including a rear seat refrigerator which can hold water, diet drinks and even some food to keep you full along the way. The vehicle itself looks packed from the outside but wait till you get inside and you see the cutting edge cabin technology with spacious interior.

It has a 3.5-Liter V6 engine producing 262 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. When fully loaded the 2009 Dodge Nitro R/T’s already heavy 4,640-pound weight will substantially increase and this is where the horsepower and torque figure out in the whole auto’ make…

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