Hiriko, the Folding Car of the Future
A proud and smiling Jose Manuel Barroso of Europe Union Commission posed for media reporters on the occasion of introducing Hiriko, the folding car to the public. The joint ventures of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Denokinn Basque Investment Group is now set to produce the commercial version of Hiriko as the world’s first folding car.
In an email for media, the project spokesman announced that only 20 units will be made available as initial trial production for the car beginning in the early months of 2013 in Spain particularly in areas of Victoria Gasteiz. The email also added that the price will be determined by the numbers of orders from individual customers and would have an initial price tag of not less than 12,500 Euros and will have an equivalent price of $16,000 to attract prospective private individuals.
Hiriko is a pod looking two- seater electric vehicle having a 4 wheel drive and runs about 100 kilometer range with a collapsible wheelbase and entry access from the upward swinging windshield. The Hiriko projects is a long-time vision of Prof. William J. Mitchell but after his death in 2010, Prof. Kent Lacson took over and continues the concept idea dedicated to minimizing city automobiles congestion and eliminating parking problems and winning over exhaust emissions. Hiriko is likened to a shopping cart that can be folded and use in maximized space both on and off the road.
Hiriko is also slated to be deployed in cities like Berlin, Barcelona, San Francisco and Hongkong and to other world cities interested in the car. The car is now undergoing different processes of development headed by M.I.T student team including William Lark who acts as the car designer. The student team is creating an electric car with 3 wheel drive but at the same time will be adopting a bicycle mode to meet bike regulations in all European routes. Hiriko project as a visionary concept developed by Prof. Mitchell together with his student team uses a system that allows the concept to be used in other vehicles including the prototype scooters and bicycles.
Hiriko, the folding car of the future has been included in the National Design Museum and has regarded as the one that would revive the dying automotive-suppliers in the Basque region and would attract interest from tourism industry. The project is deemed as the car that will bring back Europe and also the world’s interest in cars.
Most Anticipated Car News and Releases
The Audi RS4 2013 Avant is one of the most anticipated car models to be launched in the market by next year. The new RS4 is set to be showcased in the GMS (Geneva Motor show) on March next year, but some pictures were leaked over the Internet early today. This new Audi model boasts vampire-killing headlights and has a sharper look of a sedan. 
There are many highlights of the new RS4 Audi Avant including the RS4-style front chip, a 450hp 4.2 liters V8 engine, a silver lip, as well the massive inlets. These modifications are integrated with the Audi’s 7-speed and dual clutch S-tronic transmission that everyone must look forward to. The complete package of the RS4 includes a boxier fender flares, RS-style wheels, as well as the phenomenal oval exhaust tips. The interior of the RS4 features a carbon fiber and Recaro sport seats that is truly one of a kind.
Meanwhile, the new Shelby GT500 Convertible was showcased earlier this month in a local car event in the United States. Live shots and photos were leaked online and many people have a sneak preview of the said model. Some critics say that the new Shelby GT500 Convertible will eat you alive with its jaw-dropping design. The new Shelby debuted at the Chicago Auto Show earlier this month. 
There are several highlights and features of the new Shelby GT500 Convertible including the optional performance package. Ford recently announced that this new model is nearly 3.5sec faster compared to the outgoing model in the Sebring International Raceway. It features a 5.8 liter supercharged V8 engine that can produce up to a massive 650 horsepower. The new Shelby is fully equipped with the so-called Brembo brakes and the Bilstein electronic adjustable bumpers, which is the same with the previous model.
Finally, the Aston Martin V12 Zagato was featured in the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month. The new Aston Martin is created by the Italian design house called Zagato in honor of the Aston Martin’s 50th year in the industry. The concept of the new model is in collaboration of both the Aston Martin and Zagato partnership. The Aston Martin V12 Zagato has several new features including the 3-dimensional grille and the giant carbon fiber taillight pods. The interior of the model is inspired by Zagato’s theme that has angled zees and integrated with dark piano black accents with satin finishing touches.
Tesla Show off its Model X SUV with Falcon Wings
Tesla Motors show off its latest addition to its SUV edition that will go on production in. 2014. Model X SUV is not different from Model S sedan as it runs on similar engineering platform and slated to go on full blast production this summer. The big difference between the two lies on Model X having a front-facing third row seats making it more visible. 
The most provoking feature of this Model X is its amazing falcon wing back door. The amazing design allows the doors to cut upwards and stay halfway taking it to function even in a very tight space. With Its wide door, an adult can easily access the rear seat even while standing and can have comfort in strapping small children. There’s no other car model has the same large door opening as it is said to be the largest in any passenger vehicle and Tesla is positive about this.
Tesla said that their latest SUV is sure to have a high price tag of $60,000 up to $80,000 while Model S may also have the same price list.
However, Tesla admitted that the demonstration car showed to the press people at the company’s headquarter at Torrance, California may not be exactly the model to go in productions and some features may be omitted like the camera that functions as side view mirrors. Tesla’s Elon Musk, acting chief executive of the company this is to improve the car’s aerodynamics and increase its driving range. Elon Musk pointed to Safety regulations as the reason. He also assures the public that the car is not one trick pony as it is not yet in production and reasons out Tesla ought to show off its Model X project.
In addition, Musk said the car has more performance compare to a Porsche 911 Carrera. The Model X is set ready for in rear drive and four wheel drive model having twin independent electric motor engines and 0 to 60 acceleration time and 4.4 seconds quick count. Tesla also boosts the large storage area making it possible by having no engine under the hood.
During the brief demonstration, Tesla Model X drives around the company’s facilities and takes around quickly with a little body roll along the corners.
Tesla is expecting to sell the more of its Model S sedan beginning the middle of 2012 and see the Model X soaring high with its amazing falcon wings.
The GTO Ferrari 250 is Now on its Price of £20.2 M
Do you know the most luxurious and expensive car that was sold in Great Britain? If not, then you have to know by now that it is Ferrari 250 GTO is considered as the most expensive car that was sold in Britain ever. 
Every day, expensive cars are being sold in Britain but lately, news have spread like wild fire and this is all about the purchase of a Ferrari 250 GTO that was sold in Britain for a whooping price of £20.2 Million! Whew! Well that’s one real fortune, indeed!
This purchase was also named as UK’s most expensive car ever sold. Who could be that wealthy and very lucky person who has had the heart to buy such a very expensive car?
The Ferrari 250 GTO has a number which is 5095 and is believed by many people to have been put into sale by Jon Hunt, a British businessman who has purchased the car some time in 2008 at a price of £15.7 M. well, thinking of the price of this Ferrari car purchased by Hunt is already a big indication that he is really a wealthy man. The truth is Hunt is really wealthy. In case you are not aware, he is the person who has founded and sold the estate agency of Foxton.
Classic Ferrari’s John Collins, a Ferrari specialist has confirmed about the sale. However, he refused and did not admit about the notion as to whether or Mr. Jon Hunt owned the very expensive vehicle. Although records and documents show that hunt is the former owner of the car, Collins still failed to admit everything about the ownership of the car.
Whatever. Whoever that person, who originally owned that car, there is one thing that is for sure: the new owner will be enjoying the car in his custody. Ferrari 250 GTO comes with a 3-liter V12, 300 bhp, and 0 to 60 miles per hour time for around 6.1 secs. The car has a top speed and velocity of 174 miles per hour.
Considering the skyrocketing price of the car, only two 39 GTOs were made were made from 1962 to 1964. The two Ferrari cars are now owned by the drummer of Pink Floyd and Chris Evans.
You might feel envious to the former owner and the new owner of the Ferrari 250 GTO. But hey, there are cheaper cars out there that can outrun the looks of that very expensive Ferrari.
Go Upstream for the Latest Updates on Auto News
The most visited sites in the world of automotive are none other than autonews.com. Owned by Crain Communication Incorporated, the website attributes to various automotive suppliers and manufacturers from various models, recent articles and newsletter for readers, latest technological advancement of devices, opinions, videos and current trends in auto shows worldwide.
Autonews.com reaches out to car owners or drivers who passionate the art of driving to update their status in launching new events and what gadgets the ingenious car specialists have invented this time. The entire site also post critics and blogs from writers who are working under the national publication and associates of several car companies. Comparisons and competitions are surely a grin to the headlines when astonishing titles are viewed by many.
There are more prints and topics than you can read in your local newspaper. As much as car enthusiasts are concern, they crave for up-to-the-minute automobile specs, dynamic qualities and ideas of skin exteriors from their car preferences. Innovate yourself with these hot and exciting car productions:
Japan’s fanatic sport vehicles have always assumed a better niche than other sport cars in the market. Check out “The Note” in Nissan’s new minivan! Compact with sophisticated engine and high-quality aerodynamics, the company broadcasted to a closer inspection and particularity in fuel efficiency. The Note embellishes two new features that provide easy access to parking and safety driving. Around View Monitor (AVM) assists the driver for easy parking and Safety Shield Technologies to warn the driver for any road hazards.
Opt for a Lexus vehicle? Exhibiting at the 2011 Frankfurt Show in Germany, the fourth-generation Lexus GS 450h is a total package. The 3.5 liter 2GR-FXE V6 beats the impossible in emitting low carbon dioxide gas. With comparison to other GS edition, the 350h is more efficiency and economy because of its 4GR-FSE 2.5 liter V6 component.
Toyota releases a similar vehicular structure of a Honda Jazz but this more resilient. Diving in the specs of the Prius c, the company suggested for a concept of using lightweight materials and keeping the center of gravity low. The specs includes 1NZ-FXE 1.5 liter 4-cylinder hybrid which generates into a main highlight in Toyota’s achievement for a better economy, less gas consumption and smooth performance.
The news that is being posted by web content editors allow viewers to extract more updates on specifies speculations from various prestigious car companies. From Toyota Prius models to the finest engine of Lexus vehicle, there are more highlights that meets the eye to entertain your hobby in window-shopping cars around the world.
Good but Choppy 2012 for Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks is predicting that year 2012 will be a good but choppy year for the company after reporting a three points increased in North American retail market share class 8 for 2011. The prediction is based on Wardsauto Group data that indicated a significant growth in its North America market share. 
The reported increased showed that Volvo has a new high market share of 12.1% in 2011 representing the largest gain for any OEM. Volvo also managed to registered growth in its Canadian and US retail sales with 12,100 units compare to 23,820 units for 2011. In addition, its own engines and I-Shift automated transmission has successfully penetrated the market reaching a new high record of 80% and 40%.
The strong year prediction has put some bluster into Volvo which has been consistently branded as a moderate brand.
Ron Huibers, Volvo president of North American sales and marketing said that Volvo trucks are quite pleased with their accomplishments and happy with where they are today. He also added that the good market share is the measure of Volvo’s performance and they’ve a record level for that and they are more excited to what they have to give for their customers.
Although still quiet as to the details of what Volvo has in -stored for 2012, the company expresses that its strong concentration on integration with be its driving force in moving forward.
Huiber clarified that it’s not integration alone but they’ve integrated. The pointed out that the biggest example of company’s integration strategy’s success is the successful penetration of I-shift automated transmission in the market share and its steady rise over the years. 
He added that while many costumers have not experienced I-shift but once they do, they virtually get hooked. He said this foretells their future.
Products enhancement that was introduced in early part of 2011 contributed to its success most especially the redesigned hood-mounted mirrors which gave improved aerodynamics and visibility and resulted to a 67% increased in take rate after its introduction in 20111. Magnus Koeck, vice president of marketing and brand management for Volvo added that the new lightweight fifth wheel that was developed with Fontaine and with Bluetooth standard also works well for Volvo.
2011 was a big year for Volvo and Koeck added that Volvo’s products introduction has been successful with their customer. All of their hard works has paid off while Huibers concluded that Volvo has worked well with its new auto-hauler, being a purpose built truck and it’s taking off quite successfully for Volvo.
Infiniti Gives Glimpses on their New Sports Car Concept
Infiniti gives auto journalists and sports car lovers a sample of what to expect and see at Geneva’s Motor Show in March 2012. Infiniti’s Boss of advanced product planning Francois Bancon commented that their new car concept is the best and the most balanced way to spread out weight and attain a high level of performance as well as handling.
Although Infiniti is not releasing much information on their latest sport car concept many car enthusiasts predicted that it would run along having a 1.2 litre petrol engine and would definitely run on electric power and guesses are also up to that the car would have to be another plug-in hybrid. The power train is still framed to the concept of the car but it will most likely to take on Infiniti’s future design direction.
Infiniti previews new sports car concept for Geneva 2012
Observers predicts that we can expect Infiniti to give us something as charming as the Essence Concept with the usual flairs of trick doors, excess slats and vents for cooling the batteries. Infiniti is putting everybody in the wait and see atmosphere.
Infiniti’s Vice President Andy Palmer claimed that the sport car is all about proving on what to come next. He promised to make the waiting ends at Geneva’s Motor Show, as Infiniti will present their vision for a totally fresh idea of this inspired high performance car. He also added that soon an all -electric sedan will make a debut on the market and the natural reaction of course is to push all the limits where performance and the environment cause intersect. He reminded everybody that Infiniti’s first EV is basically a NIssan Leaf EV.
Infiniti, trying to tease everybody with its latest and new sport car had released the first official photo of the sport car on January 11, 2012. They have also released news video Of Infiniti’s vice president Andy Palmer discussing their new sports car concept. Another video of Infiniti’s big man on Advanced Products Planning Francois Bancon has him telling all about what to expect and know on their new sports car concept.
Infiniti bosses are confident that their new sports car will be another additional success for the company. Just like in the past, Infiniti has proven to be the car makers to beat when it comes to innovations and styling. They’re hoping that with the public’s interest on cars bouncing back their new sports car will be the ultimate car for 2012.
Auto Sales Growth of Malaysia to be Expected this 2011
Rapid growth of auto sales was expected to take place this year after waging graphical data done by experts in Kuala Lumpur of the Malaysian territory. As the estimated cost created by statisticians of Auto sales in Malaysia, they have expected a fall of zero point nine (0.9%) bracket in auto sales but also expected to turn things back to the same this year. A rough estimate of 2.5 percentages will be bound to achieve by the country. The industrial group was confident that auto sales would be brought back successfully in their robust and domestic economy.
A total of 599,877 sales in vehicles were disrupted due to the malevolent earthquake in Japan after production last year not to mention the devastation of the March tsunami that lowered sales. The MAA (Malaysian Automotive Association) said that due to this calamities including the crippling floods that happened in Thailand took everything down including the auto production with a rough estimate of six percent starting in the year 2010. The harsh event lowered sale in Thailand and Japan, which are both the key manufacturing hubs for autos.
Due to the disasters, auto dilemma disrupted the rich production of new motors and lowered the sales for motored vehicles ranging from 2nd and 4th quarter if the year 2011. According to Aishah Ahmad the president of the association, the forecast of sales growth of roughly 2.5 % was expected to happen this year of 2011 because of the expected expansion of Malaysian economy, which would be about 4.8%. The association grouped by about forty car distributors and manufacturers projected the rise of sales of 615,000 vehicles for this 2012 including a surge of 669,600 expected in the coming 2016.
Aisha stated that the taking over by Proton a national carmaker of local conglomerate is the perfect move in recovery of auto sales. Honda, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen assembler and distributor DRB-Hicom stated that Monday is the day that they would purchase over the Proton national carmaker at about three billion ringgit or $957 million. This way, the deal will greatly help in the revival of the Proton’s fortunes. The particular event will take place for the reason of improving Proton’s technology, styling and image. Due to fierce completion Proton which was one of the road kings, sees that its market itself continuous to dwindle. Perodua overtook Proton, which was the Malaysian’s car best sellers of 2006 and retained its kingship back in the year 2011 with of course a 30% market shares.
The Unveiling of the INFINITI M 2011
Recent cars were made and improved by manufacturers. One of the recent events held in the Pebble Beach, the unveiling of the Infiniti was tremendously a shout from the crowd. The new and stylish Infiniti took attention from car seekers, fanatics and other enthusiasts that cameras begun flashing to capture a view of the prestigious car. Fans from different places all gathered from this place to witness the unveiling of different cars, and one of the cars that held much attention is the Infiniti. Infiniti had revealed yet another image of the newest 2011 M Sedan that had become the buyer choice of those who had witnessed it. Many would approach the said car to look closely at the finely crafted hood with high quality tints.
Using a form of clay model, which is projected via computer image, the Infiniti surely had found its way to the right place to raise its new flagship; with added bold, new and high quality styling added displacement on its hood. Hence, the newest M had improved better what’s already had to the most perfect Japanese performing luxury sedans all throughout the world.
The car was said to offer engine choices that would either be at 3.7 liters VQ which is also the same as G37 and 370Z or even for a new version of 5.6L V8 that’s up to the liter of the current 4.5 V8 of the car. 
Dramatic comments rained over the car and many people are surprised to look at the model of the car checking out the features like 400 horse power, which is highly sustainable. The interior of the Infiniti M is packed and comprises of quality materials that highly made by specialized experts. Audiences who got the chance to view the newest Infiniti M got to look at the car closely. Many experts said that the materials used in making the car are considerably luxurious and are made with great quality.
The exterior styling of the car is very gorgeous that mixes the traditional and unique infinity styling and cues that are adapted from high-end sedans.
The finished car will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show afterward this year. Fans already await the showcase of the prestigious car that will be coming out from Japan that’ll be on sale as the future generation Nissan Fuga. Furthermore, well-known tuning companies like Mansory, Brabus and AMG are working their ways in developing new tuning strategy for the said car.
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