For unknown reasons, Holden decided to release today a whole bunch of new images of the 2005 Sydney Show EFIJY concept that reinterpreted the classic design cues of the 1953 FJ Holden. The 5.2-meter long concept was based on a Chevrolet Corvette underbody and it featured a 654Hp, supercharged six-liter V8 engine. -Follow the jump for the high-res galleryTechnorati: Holden+EFIJY, cars, Carscoop, blogs, wallpaper
It was bound to happen; after winning the hearts of thousands of civilian drivers, hybrids are a just a step away from conquering the hearts of the military personnel. Take the Aggressor prototype for example. An off-road Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) that specializes in military ground exploration and scouting missions equipped with a battery-dominant, hybrid-electric drivetrain with a diesel engine-generator. All developed by the US Army’s auto research arm -part of the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC). -Continued belowSpec-wise, the Aggressor accelerates from 0 to 40mph (64 km/h) in 4,0 sec while it can reach a top speed of 80mph (128 km/h). In addition, thanks to its battery-only operation, the Aggressor can switch into "silent mode" with a reduced thermal signature thus making it extremely hard to detect.
Could the Aggressor be the beginning of a whole "army" of hybrid military/security vehicles in the near future? According to Popularmechanics, yes, as there have been internal discussions about the benefits of hybrid drivetrains for other commercial applications, including homeland security and border patrol. Somehow, though, the terms "eco-friendly" and "military/security-vehicle" don’t seem to fit very well in our books. Via: PopularMechanics
Although we posted a detailed report on all upcoming versions of Kia's Cee’d last week we thought it would be a good idea to get a few things clear after seeing a report on the Cee’d XR on Autocar today. First of all, the "XR" styling kit was unveiled in March at the 2007 AutoRai Show in Amsterdam -see here. Second, it’s the work of a tuning house called INCUS (Innovative Customization Sys) that also offers a kit for the Hyundai Elantra/ Avante. From what we made, INCUS doesn’t seem to be associated with the Hyundai Group –any help from Korean speaking readers will be more than welcome.As for the "hot" Cee’d, while our inside source hesitated to give us a name, he was pretty clear about two things; it’s going on sale in
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Yes, you’re not mistaken; the car featured in the above screen-shot is a 2008 Audi A6. Wondering what the hell it’s doing in a Mondeo ad? Well, Ford wants to place the new 2008 Mondeo that just went on sale in The TV spot, that was filmed in 30 locations in and around
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Or rather un-taped as the 308 shown on this amateur video has no sign of camouflage. We guess it won’t be long till Peugeot breaks out the first official images of their new VW Golf contender as the guy driving the Pug didn’t seem to care much for our nosy spy in the neighboring car. Besides, we’ve already seen a whole bunch of images of the 308 varying from commercial shots in Via: auto25
Due to be unveiled at the 2008 London Motor Show (July 23 to 3 August, 2008) the new Opel Vectra (which will also base a mid-size Saturn) has been caught on camera by Automotorsport performing test runs on an airfield in The new Vectra will based on GM’s all-new mid-size platform which will allow the use of a 4WD system for the very first time in the models history. The same platform will also be used on the next generation Saab 9-3 & 9-5 and Cadillac BLS. The Vectra will be offered with a wide variety of engines including an 180Hp+ 1.6-liter Turbo and 290Hp 2.8-liter V6 Twin-Turbo versions.
Pics via: Automotorsport.se
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What a tragic yet, unbelievable story. A 21-year-old Californian man who tried to kill his 23-year-old female companion by leaving her in a parked car on a railway crossing at San Fernando Road and Branford Street, L.A. was ironically killed himself when the oncoming Metrolink commuter train threw the parked Dodge into him.According to eyewitnesses, the couple had been seen arguing in their 2005 Dodge Magnum when suddenly, the man pulled the car into the opposing lane and parked it on the railway lines gate just before the crossing arm dropped. Although some witnesses told police that the man jump out of the Dodge just as the train hit the vehicle, police are unsure whether he also intended to commit suicide. Although seriously injured, the young woman is expected to survive. Luckily no one aboard the train, which was carrying 132 passengers and crew, was injured. Via: LA Times
