New Chrysler 200 Convertible and Hyundai Elantra in LA Auto Show

New Chrysler 200 Convertible and Hyundai Elantra 

New perform in LA Auto Show,here are New Chrysler 200 Convertible and Hyundai Elantra Automakers are planning to unload a raft of new vehicles at the rapidly approaching Los Angeles Auto Show. According to the event planners, the LA convention center will host 20 world premieres and more than 30 North American debuts.

We already know about several world debuts such and Nissan's completely redesigned Quest minivan, Murano Cross Cabriolet concept and Ellure sedan study, but today the organizers [officially] confirmed a few more premieres.

These include -in no particular order- the well-received Mazda Shinari sports sedan [read the full story here]; the five-door version of the Land Rover Evoque; Saab 9-4X; Kia Optima Hybrid; VW Eos facelift, and the U.S.-spec Hyundai Elantra compact sedan and Fiat 500

In addition, show planners said Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep will display a handful of new products such as the Chrysler 200 Sedan and it's yet-to-be-revealed, Convertible brethren.

Other models to go on show in LA include the all-new Audi A7 Sportback, BMW's redesigned X3 crossover, Porsche's new 911 Carrera GTS and Speedster, the Jaguar C-X75 study, and five concept sport models from Lotus that we first saw at the Paris Show last month.

George Clooney’s Electric Car Twice The Torque Of A Dodge Viper

This is George Clooney’s Electric Car Twice The Torque Of A Dodge Viper. you can pack cruise ship levels of torque into something the size of a fat person in a poncho on a Vespa. The Tango T600 is made of carbon fibre, has a 200mph SCCA/NHRA rated roll cage, has twin electric motors that produce over 1,000ft-lbs of torque, it can beat a Tesla Roadster in a 1/4 mile drag race at 120mph and it has a top speed of 130mph.

George Clooney’s Electric Car Twice The Torque Of A Dodge Viper

Now there are some drawbacks, it’s pretty narrow which may be good for lane splitting and aerodynamic efficiency but it’s lousy for cornering. The car is also a little bit on the pricey side at 108,000 clams, although to be fair the company is working on a new, far less expensive model called the T200.

There’s a video below of the Tango T600 beating the Tesla Roadster in a drag race and the Tango clearly wins, it’s hard to mess up a drag race in an electric car as there is no gear shifting, you just hit the gas pedal and clench. The Tango has also resoundingly beaten Shelby Cobras and Corvettes on the 1/4 mile black top. This could be the ultimate sleeper car really, it looks like a Smart Car but it can embarrass a toupee wearing Ferrari driver at the lights. Sounds like a bucket of fun.

Next Mazda next-gen engines named SkyActiv

next Mazda next-gen engines named  SkyActiv

New Mazda has officially unveiled the name for its new generation of improved efficiency technologies – SkyActiv. The new moniker encompasses the previously-named SKY series of engines and transmissions, as well as bodyshells and platforms that will be launched in 2011 with the promise of making major reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

The programme will initially concentrate on lightweight construction as a core value of the brand, along with the optimisation of conventional powertrain technologies. As it goes along, efficiency improving technologies, such as regenerative brake systems and hybrid power systems, will be successively introduced. The goal of the company is to lower the fuel consumption of its global fleet by 30% by 2015.

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback 2.4 Specification

Recently Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia unveiled the new Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, and the hatchback’s arrival expands the the Lancer range in the country to two model and three variant types, the GT and EX sedans being the others.

The fully-imported, five-door C-segment offering, which Danny Tan reviewed in Japan, is available only in 2.4 litre form here, and the 4B12 four-cylinder pot – also worn by likes of the Outlander – puts out 168 hp at 6,000rpm and 226Nm of torque at 4,100rpm. The block is mated an Invecs-III CVT box with a six-speed manual mode.

The main draw with this 1,415 kg creature, besides its sporty outlook, is in its cargo space – while no van, the 60:40 one-touch folding rear seats get to about 10-degrees from completely flat, and in a seat-stored position you get a cargo space that’s 1,570mm deep and 1,395mm wide, which is pretty decent. In base form the boot is good for 345 litres of space.

Maybach launches the XENATEC Coupe

ENATEC in colloboration with Maybach has launched a luxurious coupe model priced at Rs. 4.14 Crore. XENATEC wants to be on the same lines with the G-Power Hurricane RR BMW that set the world record of 372 km/hr, becoming the fastest sedan. XENATEC plans to offer the designer coupe to those with the need of speed but with a touch of luxury.

XENATEC made by Karosserie Manufacture Weinsberg, a segment of XENATEC Group in collaboration with Maybach is an outstanding, skillful and meritrious coupe. The luxury four wheeler is diagrammed and designed by Fredrik Buruchhardt, who is also the designer of Exelero. The XENATEC is an amalgamation of the most advanced features, exceptional driving performance and use of the topmost quality materials which is used in Maybach.


In the lines of the flambouyant Maybach 57 S limousine, this charaismatic machine will be driver friendly which will set new parameters for the luxurious four wheelers. Exclusitivity is what it will stand for, limited number of XENATEC will be crafted for distinguised car lovers worldwide. The luxury dip will come with a price tag of Rs. 4.14 Crore (excluding the local taxes).

The limousine sized to a sedan still holds the immaculate heart of the orignal luxury. The drive force is the same, the long luxury has been made into a two door luxury. There are major changes in the bodywork as it has been squeezed and also in interiors, keeping the driving pleasure the same.

The major noticeable changes is in the strong bodywork which has been redone. New doors without frame sidescreens which allow easy access to the rear are the changes made in the frontline.

The wind and rear screen is steeply put up for the sporty look, the roofline is lowered but it doesn't compromise with the comfort of the passengers. If you desire for more style, a glass roof can also be fitted.

The XENATECH Coupe offers rear track which has been increased by 20 mm and the standard wheel 20-inch or an optional of 21- inch which will leave you only to love speed. It will increase the overall performance of the super luxury car.

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon

2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon

Base Price: $57,075

As Tested: $66,890

Drivetrain: 3.5-liter V6; AWD, seven-speed automatic

Output: 268 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 258 lb-ft @ 2,400-5,000 rpm

Curb Weight: 4,213 lb

Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 19/21.8 mpg

IDECORE's Alfa Romeo Monza V8 Concept

This is IDECORE's (an acronym for "ideas, concepts, relationships") Alfa Romeo Monza V8,a new digital concept in honor of the Italian firm's centennial celebration. IDECORE, which bills itself as "independent designers and modelers", sees this model as an Executive Sport 2+2 with a next-gen Multiair V8 driving the rear wheels.IDECORE's Alfa Romeo Monza V8 Concept 

The car would measure 4.8 meters long, similar to BMW's current 6-Series. From the looks of it, this could also provide Alfa with a regular-production flagship coupe in place of its beautiful and very limited halo car, the 8C Competizione.

While Alfa has been reinventing itself lately with attractive small cars targeting younger buyers, a slick full-size coupe could very well be in the pipeline, especially since Alfa is rumored to be using Chrysler's large RWD platform for its long-delayed 169 sedan.



Since Alfa Romeo hopes to one day make a return to the US market as a BMW competitor, a car like this is something that can't be ruled out. Vent and rave in the comments below.

By Phil Alex