Fisker has released a new promotional video for the Karma hybrid.
The beautiful hybrid sedan features two electric motors that produce 300 kW (402 bhp). They are powered by a 200kW lithium-ion battery pack, which allows the car to travel up to 80.5 km (50 miles) before a GM-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine takes over to recharge it.
The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in approximately six seconds, hits a top speed of 201 km/h (125 mph) and as an estimated combined fuel consumption rating of 2L/100km (117.6 mpg US).
The Karma was originally scheduled to go on sale last year, but was delayed for unspecified reasons. It is now expected to launch in 2011.
For customers in the U.K., the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari has now received a price tag of £29,600 (€35,500) for a right-hand drive model of the Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari. This model is an improvement on the Abarth 500, itself an improvement on the Fiat 500C, the 695 Tributo will be limited to 152 units.
The car generates 180 bhp from a 1368 cc turbocharged engine. While delivering combined fuel economy of 43.3 mpg (UK), the 695 still manages to reach 100 km/h in seven seconds. The car’s top speed is 140 mph.
Abarth says they wanted to create a vehicle “with stunning performance matched to perfect day-to-day usability.” Its performance is highlighted by a Scuderia Red paint job, grey racing stripes outlined in black, Corsa Grey 17-inch alloy wheels, and matching grille. It also has carbon fiber wing mirrors.
Special orders will soon be accepted at the 17 Abarth dealerships in the UK.
Following the official release of the all-new Audi A7 Sportback, the German automaker has revealed the first full set of photos and details featuring the two S-Line kits that will be available for the car. While one package includes both interior furnishings and new wheels, the other updates the exterior.
Presumably, the S-Line packages will be available on the Audi A7 Sportback when it comes on the European market later this year.
There are already some cars in America that offer in-car Wifi, and now Subaru can be added to that list. The Japanese automaker has put WiFi on the options list of the 2011 Subaru Outback for the fairly standard price of $499 as a dealer-installed option. You’ll receive an encrypted connection good within 150 feet of the car, and it can be used while the car is in motion. The subscription is $29 per month after that, and Subaru is gracious enough to even pick up the first three months for you. Follow the jump for the full press release.
Above you see one of the first images, likely to come from a French car magazine, of the upcoming Peugeot 309 - which will be the successor to the current 308.
Of course, being so early, we shouldn’t expect the final product to look like this, as the design development is still being overseen by Peugeot design chief Gilles Vidal.
What stands out on this 309 is the new face with its sleeker cat eye headlights and the tighter-looking mouth of the front grill.
The bonnet features deep grooves and the side doors too have some soft indentations to give the 309 a fleshier look.
The new 309 won’t be in dealer showrooms before 2013.
Citroën has released a teaser video of the Survolt concept, ahead of the car’s track debut at the Le Mans Classic on July 10th.
As seen at the unveiling of the car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, the Survolt boasts sexy styling, a tubular chassis, and carbon fiber bodywork.
The power is provided by two electric motors, with a combined 300 bhp, which are powered by twin 31 kW lithium-ion batteries. The amazing fact is that this allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than five seconds and hit a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph). When depleted, the batteries can be recharged in two hours (with a rapid charger) or ten hours (with a standard 220 volt outlet).
This new Volvo V60 has been launched as the sporty five-door version of the all-new S60. The car is being offered with eight different engines in an attempt to lure at least 50,000 new customers annually.
The V60 is available with four inline-four petrol engines, including two 1.6-liter units and two 2.0-liter models. Its range-leading inline-six is a 3.0-liter unit that produces 304 hp. This serious powerhouse gets the car from 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, and is limited to a top speed of 250 km/h.
The V60 can also be chosen with a diesel engine, in which Volvo offers 3 choices. The offerings include a 115-hp 1.6-liter inline-four, and two inline-five workhorses.
“Many of the customers who had an advance look at the new V60 during the development process feel that its attitude is at least as sporty as that of the all-new S60,” said Volvo Design Director Peter Horbury.
To add a sportier look to the car, it has been given a coupe-inspired roof, sculpted styling at the front, and a bulging “shoulder” to keep with Volvo’s design language.
Collision avoidance, pedestrian detection, all-wheel drive, tight steering, stability control, traction control in the corners, and an advanced brake system are all included for the driver’s benefit. The price tag of the new Volvo V60 is to be announced soon.
Seat has announced a limited edition Ibiza Sport Coupe for the German market.
Labled the Sport Limited, this Ibiza features a unique body kit with new bumpers, aggressive side skirts, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a center-mounted dual exhaust system. Other cool extras on the car include a Lumina Orange paint job, black 17-inch alloy wheels, roof, and mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, and a reverse-sensing system.
Also the interior is fitted with colour highlights, orange this time (compared to the black on the exterior). The air vent surrounds, gear knob, door pulls, seat stitching and aluminum pedals all have orange accents.
Under the hood, power is generated by a 1.6-liter petrol engine with 104 hp and 153 Nm of torque. It is expected that the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10.1 seconds, and hitting a top speed of 188 km/h (117 mph).
This limited edition car will be priced at €20,620 ($25,075 / €17,230), production will be limited to 300 units.
Lexus has released its first promotional short-film, a new kind of advertising that has served its premium brand competitors such as Audi and BMW well.
It is the Lexus CT 200h an upcoming compact hybrid sedan, in the starring role of this 12 minute and 30 second film called “Dark Ride.”In the high-definition film “the customer” is riding shotgun and directing Tony’s driving moves. The film is now available online at www.lexusdarkride.com where viewers can take advantage of an interactive feature which allows them to place themselves in the passenger seat as “the customer.”
The Lexus CT 200h goes on sale in the U.S. market early next year (2011).
