Lamborghini Sesto Elemento concept may be the tease of Paris

Is this the concept car that Lamborghini has been teasing us in such an achingly slow manner leading up to this week’s Paris Motor Show? All signs point to yes, but it’s still too early to know for sure. In any case, the Sesto Elemento – if it is indeed the next Lambo to be hung on the walls of teenage boys from Constantinople to Timbuktu – will push forward with the jet-fighter-ish angular styling theme set in motion by the limited production Reventon from the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show… for better or for worse.

As expected, the Sesto Elemento (which translated to English means Sixth Element – we’d expect some sort of Bullish name if it hits production) is crafted almost exclusively from carbon fiber. That means it’s light… as in just 2,200 pounds (999 kilograms) light. That’s seriously low for a V10-powered supercar, and it means an estimated 0 to 62 (100 kilometers per hour) run of just 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 217.5 miles per hour (350 kph).

With a weight that low, we wouldn’t expect any kind of hybrid powertrain, but you never know. It’s not really possible to get a good feel for the appearance of the Sesto Elemento based on this grainy photo, but we’re certainly intrigued. Stay tuned for a full high-res photo gallery of Lambo’s latest concept after our coverage begins in earnest this Thursday.

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Mooted Cadillac flagship could be mid engined sports car

Car and Driver is reporting that the often-reported Cadillac flagship is at a crossroads. There have been many rumors that the planned range-topper will wind up as a rear-wheel drive, high-end luxury sedan slotting above the production version of the XTS Platinum (the concept version of which is shown above). Now C/D has apparently been hearing whispers that it may in fact show up as a mid-engined sports car.

While the thought of a luxurious, mid-engined ZR1 sounds appealing, we’ll file this in the don’t-hold-your-breath category. Although, if the company is brassy enough to build the ultra low-volume CTS-V Sport Wagon, then perhaps anything is possible.

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Smart ForTwo and ForFour will be present at the Paris Motor Show 2012

Smart ForTwo and ForFour:  We are something more than a month and a half for the start of the 2012 Paris Motor Show, which will begin on September 29. That proximity makes that we have the confirmation of the different models will be presented at the Paris event, among which will be the new generation of Smart ForTwo and ForFour Smart. Two cars will face a review that has already attracted considerable interest because of the significant changes that offer. This evolution will still take some time to get to our roads.

The list of innovations that we will meet at the 2012 Paris Motor Show is already wide enough for us not to miss any detail of what will happen in the French capital at the end of September. There we meet the next generation of Volkswagen Golf, the new Mitsubishi Mirage or the Peugeot HR1, models that look along with new products for Smart, which is likely to come in the form of Concept Car

New generation of Smart ForTwo
In many ways it was announced that the brand managed by Mercedes, and has collaborated with Renault in its latest developments, submit a Smart ForTwo which will feature many of the elements that we have known in experimental models such as the Smart ForVision Concept and Fours Smart Study, characters in recent lounges in Frankfurt and Detroit respectively. These two proposals have marked the development of the new Smart ForTwo, which will feature new engines and will be manufactured on a new platform.

According to those information’s, it is precisely within this Smart ForTwo more noticeable where the partnership with Renault as the French firm has been involved from the outset in the design and development of this new platform. A new platform that will be three types of bodywork such as the standard coupe and convertibles, and up to five different equipment options for the third generation of one of the most recognizable cars in the automobile market.

Secrecy around the Smart ForFour
If in the case of the Smart ForTwo we do have a lot of data on its development and evolution, everything changes when talking about the new Smart ForFour, against which maintains secrecy. For now, we have little more about him than any image of their first demos and why the announcement of his arrival in production occurred already in 2010 by one of the top managers of the firm.

However, after two years since that comment, are not yet finalized the details about the new developments in the Smart ForFour. However, the work may have been accelerated in recent months as though it thought would not be filed until the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, is given as probably its presence in the Paris Motor Show this year next to the Smart ForTwo.

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Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be launched in Lake Como Italy

Aston Martin V12 Zagato will be launched at the Villa DEste Concours in Lake Como Italy, on May 21, 2011. Some of the photographs is launched via the virtual world.

Aston Martin V12 Zagato is the latest project between the Aston Martin by Zagato, as well as commemorate 50 years of their cooperation.

"The language of Zagato design is the perfect complement to our design and engineering expertise. After 50 years of partnership, we have produced some of the most iconic cars in the world, "said Ulrich Bez, CEO of Aston Martin.

This project started last year. The two sides met to gather and discuss the sketches which are owned respectively. "As a result, V12 Zagato has a design that reflects the elegance and brutal remarkable balance between performance and style of pure racing Aston Martin," said Marek Reichman, Aston Martins Design Director.

V12 Zagato design team headed by Chris Porritt - responsible for engineering the Aston Martin One-77. They work under pressure because the available time is very short.

Material applied aluminum body and engine.Aston Martin Zagato V12 ,V12 engines rely, 6,000 cc, the burst peak power 510 hp and 570 Nm of torque. Kitchen runway was taken from the Aston Martin V12 Vantage engine, which has undergone improvements.

Coupe is to be some system features such as rear-wheel-drive, automated manual transmission 6-speed, and limited slip differential.

V12 Zagato racing debut will be held at the Nürburgring circuit in 53. ADAC Acas H & R-Cup, on May 28, 2011.

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2012 Renault Koleos will be present with a different look

2012 Renault Koleos

2012 Renault Koleos facelift will be present with a different look, and will be more dynamic

Renault Koleos visible changes seen in the redesigned fascia, which is similar to the front of the "Renault sedan Latitude". The headlights look more clear and dynamic, combined width of the given hexagon grille chrome accents. Similarly, the bumper gets a new, more solid touch.

For the new model are more sporty wheels and the addition of new color orange cayenne (orange). As well as on the interior with a new look appears on the dashboard with the last meter cluster.

French crossover is supported with three engine options, two diesels (DCI DCI 150 and 175) and one petrol (A 170).
On the diesel version of the DCI 150 2-WD claimed to have a low CO2 exhaust, only 148 g / km

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Restored 1960 Morris Mini to be Raffled at UK Classic Motor Show

A fully restored 1960 Morris Mini with 56,600 miles on the clock will be raffled at the British Classic Motor Show to be held at Birmingham’s NEC from 13th to 15th November 2009. The red Morris Minor was restored to its former glory live on stage at last year’s classic motorshow by Edd China from TV’s Wheeler Dealers programme. The car will be given away in a text-to-win competition where participants are asked to answer a rather lame question of the sort “Which anniversary is the classic Mini celebrating in 2009″. For the record, the answer is ‘Mini Golden’…

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Renault Modus will be replaced by a small crossover

Renault Modus will be replaced by a small crossover. The Renault minivan that began shipping in mid-2008, the Renault Modus, most likely will be discontinued and replaced by a small crossover, as published by the journal engine Automotive News Europe, with information based on sources within the French firm itself. The new crossover will be built in Spain, and will draw on the Pickups, but still kept the concept secret, kept from the eyes of potential spies. Outside the carriers, in the crossover ...

The Renault Modus was a minivan that was first marketed in 2008. It was available with two petrol engines and three diesels, with power between 75 and 106 hp. The finishes were two: Authentiq and Dynamic.

Details substitute inspiration of Pickups
Right now the Renault Modus minivan will cease to exist. The 2008 model of the motor home gala, no more will be built in Spain. The replacement model will be a crossover type Pickups, with who seek their own market share Europe, according to that motor magazine gala.

Will have to wait just twelve months, and that next year will begin marketing, but for now know the specific date of submission. Anyway, considering the short time to market, right now on the table we have the first spy photos on the cover of any publication of the engine.

Spanish manufacturing
most cuidoso part is that, the new MPV will be built in Spain, particularly in Valladolid. It will have a presence similar to the Nissan Juke ", although we hope to provide a touch more familiar with full guarantees to replace the Renault Modus, and become so in the best of the Crossover, at least the one that best optimizes your space.

As I stressed before, completely unknown to the design of the substitute, but it sure will shades of the concept car Pickups. The last time I saw the prototype was in Geneva Motor Show held in 2011.

Bodies hit the market with three and five doors, thus starting a new range of SUVs composed of two models of the same firm. Its most direct competition is the Nissan Qashqai and another by size, would be the X Trail.

In short, Renault attempts to place a bet too risky. First because there are versions of the same range, are of a different segment. And then that should give the new crossover, a dash of family model it replaces.

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2012 Honda Civic Hatchback will be Shown at Frankfurt Show

Hondas

2012 Honda Civic certain to appear at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. Generation-9 Honda Civic hatchback will be sold in Europe in 2012.

The design is experiencing many changes. Honda claims the design all-new Civic will be different with cars in its segment.

In addition, Honda says revised suspension to improve comfort and body control. The cabin and the trunk will be the largest in its class.

For the European market, 2012 Honda Civic hatchback will be manufactured in Swindon, England.

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The new Lamborghini Gallardo will be in the LA Auto Show

The latest models of Lamborghini Gallardo at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Gallardo LP550-2 Spyder coming, as the name suggests, as a roof-less variant edition of the popular LP550-2 Valentino Balboni has been sold for almost two years. Just as the coupe Spyder will use a powerful 550 hp V10 pushing force Al though the e-gear transmission to the rear wheels.

The car is powered by a detuned version Gallardo V10 with 550 hp and e-gear transmission. Do not worry; you can not have it with a proper manual as well.

Thanks to the reduction in weight of only 1520 kg, the LP550-2 can sprint from zero to 100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. And considering the top speed of 319 km / h you can play in the straight and narrow as well.

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