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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Honda CR Z Confirmed restyling more powerful for the Paris

Honda CR-Z: Confirmed restyling more powerful for the Paris Motor Show. The company Honda has confirmed that the restyling of its hybrid model, the Honda CR-Z will debut at the Paris Motor Show, an event that will be held from September 27 to October 14 in the French capital. After enjoying the first teaser of the model, where we hinted some details of the new updated design, far from the Japanese firm itself we have officially, that the new hybrid will come with "increased power output and engine combustion power ", this would mean that the vehicle will reach 200 hp, to crown more than just a simple green car.

Although to Paris, we will not know anything more ... In addition, we leave the data in the first teaser, with filtered snapshots, and more about his new design, with the publication of what appears to be the rendering of the new Honda CR-Z. Find out before the Paris Motor Show 2012 ...

Confirmed for the Paris Motor Show
This is the new Honda CR-Z. The Japanese model Plug-in will be presented with a facelift in all rule, which updates all its exterior and interior design. Although until the sample exhibits not know the new Honda as important reserves for automobile quote, which opens in less than two weeks. At first glance, the model convinces.

Through an official statement, we the "increased power of the combustion engine and the electric motor," which would be around 200 hp, increasing its power by about 75 hp, though this will be known only in the upcoming Paris Motor Show.

The first teaser of the hybrid model
the small firm coupe Honda has always been a car with an environmentally conscious. The proposed hybrid is, undoubtedly, a sacrifice of the interior of the rear passengers, as they have eaten part of the rear passenger compartment and seems designed only for two children.

Furthermore, the new hybrid model will feature a 1.5 iVTEC SOHC engine with a hybrid engine, with a full hybrid powertrain, led to a total respect for the environment. The Honda CR-Z, with zero emissions ...

Hybrid Design
In terms of design, the Honda CR-Z, is clearly renewed after two years of its market debut.

It presents stylistic innovations from the point of view of the details like the profile of groups hour front adorned by a thin strip of LED technology headlamps and alloy wheels, which consists of five races with a new drawing, as you can see in the teaser.

Another innovation in technology, refers to a new button that, according to some reports also always unreliable, would be to start the engine, which will replace the traditional ignition key, as the 2013 Subaru BRZ or Toyota Yaris HDS. Find out before the Paris Motor Show ..

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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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Paris Preview Lamborghini Gallardo LP570 4 Blancpain Edition

Typically, when an automaker and a watchmaker team up, it’s to spec out a special-edition watch. ButLamborghini and Blancpain have already done that. The two marques are also behind the Super Trofeo racing series, which Lamborghini claims is the fastest spec racing series on today’s circuits. The season just wrapped up at Vallelunga, where the two companies took the wraps off the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition.

The special-edition Lambo is distinguished from the standard model with such unique touches as a vented engine cover and a big rear wing, along with carbon fiber parts, Skorplus wheels and carbon-ceramic brakes. A matte black finish with yellow accents further set its apart inside and out. The most interesting spec however, is the Blancpain Edition’s weight; at 2954 pounds, Sant’Agata lauds it as the lightest vehicle in Lamborghini’s roadgoing range. Couple that with the 5.2-liter V10 boosted to 570 horsepower (like the spec racers) and Lambo claims a 3.4-second sprint to 62 mph from a standstill, topping out a hair under the double-century mark.

We’re on our way to Paris to get a closer look at this among the myriad other excitements making their debut later this week. In the meantime, we invite you to read more about the Blancpain Edition in the press release after the jump and have a closer look in the image gallery below.

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Lotus revealed 2015 Lotus Elise at Paris Motor cars wallpapers

Lotus revealed 2015 Lotus Elise at Paris Motor cars wallpapers super cars images
The 2015 Lotus Elise is powered with a supercharged 2.0-L 4-cylinder engine system which produces 296 hp and 345 hp. The car is coupled to a robotized manual transmission with 1095 kg which should be fairly quick.

The new 2015 Lotus Elise features shark enthused styling, floating taillights and a range of carbon fiber components. Moreover the car has a longer extruded aluminum chassis, entry and door of the car should be enhanced greatly.

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Chevrolet Trax Next release in the Paris Motor Show

Chevrolet Trax: Next release in the Paris Show. Given the state of the market for car sales, especially in many parts of Europe, brands can not pass up the opportunity to put itself among those segments that do show a clear growth, as is the case of the compact SUVs, also known as SUVs or SUV. Thats what you are looking for Chevrolet, which has confirmed the official launch of the new Chevrolet Trax in the next Paris Motor Show 2012, a step prior to its launch in Europe.

The arrival of the Chevrolet Trax, a compact SUV, would broaden the range of Chevrolet SUVs, which so far only present the Chevrolet Captiva, a larger car with a long way already on the market. The Trax would be in charge of collecting the qualities offered so far by the Captiva, but adding new ones that come close to the most between this type of car and that the European division of the American firm would be included in their new models.

Engines and equipment presenting the Chevrolet Trax confirm the rumors about the possible engines, among which we find three variants, two petrol and one diesel. For options would gasoline engines of 140hp 1.4 and 1.6, while in the case of diesel this would be a 1.7-liter motor turbo diesel 130 hp. Some alternatives according to the most for a crossover line destined for mostly urban use, as often happens with almost all these models, among which is, for example, the Opel Mokka, very similar to it.

In terms of equipment, the Chevrolet Trax offer outstanding innovations, among which the MyLink multimedia system, which will be at the higher versions of the range. With this option, we can handle from a seven-inch touch screen the contents of a smartphone; can have the same entertainment options are accustomed to use in our mobile phone, but controlling them from the integrated display on the center console. A striking new feature to be added to other extras such as anti-lock brakes, electronic brake distribution or hill starts assistant.

Another in the Paris Motor Show 2012 The list of innovations that give us this upcoming Paris Motor Show 2012, which will start on September 27, is widening. They know the new generations of the Volkswagen Golf and the Smart ForTwo, to name just some of the most striking. A series of releases including a hole will open the new Chevrolet Trax, a compact SUV with dimensions quite cut as only reaches 4.22 meters in length.

A model that we see in more detail, but which at first struck by his great front, which appears split into two parts by a central line in which is situated the Chevrolet logo.

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Citroen DS3 Cabrio Pictures leaked before the Paris Motor Show

Citroen DS3 Cabrio: Pictures leaked before the Paris Motor Show. Expected and was completed about a month before its official launch takes place in the Paris Motor Show 2012, the French manufacturer has decided to publish the official pictures of the Citroen DS3 Cabrio coveted. Through these images we can finally know what that sliding canvas roof chosen as a solution to let light and air in the passenger compartment. An original proposal, but that does not change one iota the outward appearance of the car, one of the most attractive markets. Something that not only believe us, if not to endorse the results you are getting.

Despite what its name says, the fact is that this is not a true convertible. The Citroen DS3 will have the opportunity to pick up that canvas roof, exposing the inside, but keeps the lateral arches, a piece removed in conventional rafters, for which no solution has been chosen in this case. Those responsible for the firm have decided not to gamble and keep the same car design, without changing any structural element.

Sliding canvas roof
as already sensed by any of the leaked spy photos of the Citroen DS3 Cabrio, also known as AirFlow, to discover inside the car and get that feeling of freedom and sought contact with air, it will collect the canvas roof towards the back. A technique similar to that offered by the Fiat 500C and even featuring the Citroen C3 Pluriel. For now, we ignore the time needed to collect the ceiling or steps to complete.

What we can know through these images is that the roof will be collected on the rear windows, which have a significant reduction in visibility. That final position after removing the roof, forcing down the rear spoiler, which happens to be at the waistline of the car in case the roof to collect the maximum position. There is however a middle ground, where he discovered only the roof, keeping its original place and leaving the eaves discovered the rear. In the photos you can see in detail the differences between these two positions.

More light and air contact
those are the two main consequences of the withdrawal of the canvas roof and the main differences to wield in case you have to argue for the Citroen DS3 Cabrio regarding end peers. That sense of freedom offered by the air contact is a very appreciated and may end decanting the buyer for this model. A model on the other, as already mentioned, is identical to the rest of his teammates, keeping design, line and mechanical options.

All this means that we are inclined to think that this is a model that will give much to talk over the next year, especially as we approach the time of warmer temperatures. Thats when we can evaluate the real potential of this Citroen DS3 Cabrio.

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