2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Tesla Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide. The 2010 Tesla Roadster UK-Version includes a suite of unique noise-reduction materials.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

Prospective customers and media may test-drive right-hand-drive cars available at Tesla's showroom, 49-51 Cheval Place in London's Knightsbridge district (SW7 1EW). The 2010 Tesla Roadster UK-Version includes a suite of unique noise-reduction materials, an upgraded sound system and other enhancements that make it ideal for daily commuting or weekend drives.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

The Tesla Roadster accelerates faster than virtually any other car on the road, making it the only production car faster than a Porsche and twice as energy efficient as a Prius. It is quickly becoming the choice amongst discerning drivers who demand performance with a clean conscience.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

The Tesla Roadster easily travels more than 200 miles per charge in mixed driving conditions, consumes no petroleum and plugs into conventional 220-volt sockets throughout Europe. It can be fully or partially recharged by solar or wind power. A customer's Tesla Roadster recently set a world distance record for EVs with 313 miles on a single charge.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

"The right-hand-drive model is our response to growing demand from high-performance car buyers in the UK who are also interested in their impact on the environment," said Cristiano Carlutti, Tesla's Vice President for European Sales and Operations. "Tesla is dramatically expanding its retail footprint in Europe, we look forward to building our community of owners and fans throughout the continent."

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

UK companies that purchase a Tesla Roadster benefit from a 100 percent Writing Down Allowance, meaning they can deduct the price of the car from their taxable profits. The Tesla Roadster is the only sports car that has ever qualified for a such a tax incentive in the UK.

2010 Tesla Roadster Sports Car UK-Version Electric Vehicle

The Tesla Roadster starts at £86,950 and costs about 1.5p per mile, compared to as much as 32p per mile for petro-powered sports cars. Tesla Roadster drivers are do not have to pay the London congestion charge, saving up to nearly £1,700 annually. They can park for free and without time limits in various London boroughs, they get four hours of free charging at certain parking sites, and they are exempt from the forthcoming Showroom Tax of £950.

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The new Honda Pilot 2009 comes with a new design and style which has more cargo space as well as passenger seats. This SUV seats eight, comes with a 60/40 split folding seats on the second and third rows. Also, the 2009 Pilot is one inch wider and three inches longer in overall length and wheelbase compared to the 2008 model. Available in LX, EX, EX-L and Touring models with front or all-wheel drive

The Honda Pilot is powered with a 250-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission and comes with Variable Cylinder Management cylinder deactivation. The Cylinder management will shift down cylinders while cruising. Nice feature to have considering the high gas price these days. New for 2009, the Pilot Touring models comes with lift-up glass hatch on the rear, and the Daytime Running Lights (DLR) which makes you noticeable to other driver, especially in bright sun or rain. All the models also comes with a rear privacy glass which help to keep the car cool and cargo items out of view.

All 2009 Pilot models are equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA)® to help sense over and under steer and keep you on the course. For all EX and above models, it comes with a 17-inch light weight alloy wheels. The side mirror also comes with integrated turn signals on all Touring models. To ensure smooth ride without stopping to fill up, the 2009 Pilot comes with a large 21-gallon fuel tank.

Alright, these photos seems a bit to much to prove a point. That is, with a 60/40 split-folding second and third row seats, we can have a total of 16 combination to choose from depending on your needs. Figure out how to make the rest yourself. The 2009 Pilot has a huge cargo space of 87.0 cubic feet with fold flat floor.

Divers also get to enjoy silence in the car, courtesy of the acoustic windshield with double pane glass which reduces noise from outside of the vehicle. These options are available for the EX-L and Touring models. Also, all Touring models features integrated sunshades on the second row so shield the passengers from glaring sun during travel on sunny days. Also equipped is the one touch power moonroof available for EX-L and Touring models. Well, that should also be the entry / exit point for passenger and driver since all Pilot also comes with an impressive line of defense again injury. Dual stage, dual threshold front airbags , front side airbags with passenger side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and three row side curtain airbags will a roll over sensor (All comes inflated!).

Among the features in the 2009 Pilot are the ECO indicator to indicate whether the driver is driving in the most fuel efficient manner. Come equipped on the Touring models is the Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition which has over 7 million points of interest with Zagat Survey® ratings. Apart from that, the steering wheel is mounted with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and the new interface dial is noted for controlling audio and navigation functions.

To enhance the driving experience, the Pilot is equipped with a 512 Watt system with 10 speakers including center channel and sub woofer, Honda DVD rear entertainment system, CD player supporting MP3 and WMA format and USB interface if you just couldn't get enough out of the MP3. The Touring models also comes with 2 positions memory seats which adjust the driver's seat (8 way power adjustment) and side mirror. Also, EX-L models has rear view mirror with camera display which helps gauge distance when reversing the vehicle. The Pilot also has tri zone climate control system with humidity control and air filtration where by passengers set their desired temperature exclusively

Green Ferrari

Never thought I would hear the two words "Ferrari" and "Green" together but as they say ...

Ferrari recently unveiled their the 599 GTB Fiorano, their HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the Geneva Motor Show. The car features a electric motor mated with a V12 petrol engine. The electric motor powers the power steering, power-assisted brakes, air conditioning and on-board systems.

According to Ferrari the vehicle reduces CO2 emissions on the ECE + EUDC combined cycle by 35 per cent.

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept

Porsche has shown off a new concept for a mid engined hybrid sports car which features a 500hp V8 petrol engine, which is paired with two electric engines, the Porsche 918 Spyder.

Porsche 918 Spyder Concept The two electric engines produce an additional 218hp, which means that it can reach 0-60 mph in just 3.2 seconds and has a top end speed of 198 mph.

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Mitsubishi STRADA TRITON 2010

After the auction price bid is opened during October 2009, PT. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors (KTB) finally announced Strada Triton Hiroshi Masuoka successfully sold the last bid Rp276 million.

The lucky ones get a Mitsubishi Strada Triton has ever used pereli world, Matsuoka was Feryadi Irvan, a businessman from Jakarta.

Irvan's car managed to get a special edition double cabin after previous KTB as the Mitsubishi brand holder open the initial price of Rp235 million.

Strada Triton Exceed the auction block is Strada Triton Exceed M / T, which has a view like Rally cars with the addition of a variety of accessories. These vehicles became more special with the signature of the Dakar Rally pereli Hiroshi Masuoka and Uesugi Gayu develop a Strada Triton products.

"Strada Triton of this, even once used by Masuoka at the launch of Strada Triton Exceed in Bali in May 2008," said KTB President Director Fumio Kuwayama, in a press release received Legal, Tuesday (3/11/2009).

Results from Strada Triton charity auction will be donated by the KTB fully to a non-profit foundation JEEPrograms (Jakarta Extra Education Programs) to assist the interests of education in Indonesia, especially in West Sumatra who had just hit by the earthquake and several schools built in West Java .