Toyota Etios Concept

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It doesn't take a MENSA member to understand that small, inexpensive and reliable transportation is a big thing in India. On one side, you've got the diminutive Tata Nano. On the other, Honda's New Small Concept. And right in the middle is this: the Toyota Etios concept.

Due to be available in both four- and five-door variants, the Indian-market Etios is yet another inexpensive, easy to maintain runabout for India's burgeoning middle class. Amenities are minimal and so are the engine choices –a 1.2-liter in the hatch and a 1.5-liter in the sedan. But basic transport is each models reason for being, and when the Etios goes on sale in India later this year with a price well below $10,000. Toyota expects to sell around 70,000 units annually and plans to export the Etios in markets outside of India in the near future. But don't expect the either model to arrive in the States anytime soon. Hit the jump for the press release and thanks to Indianautosblog for the pics.

Toyota Etios Concept

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MIO SOUL AIRBRUSH MODIFICATION

Modif Yamaha Mio Soul Airbrush Batik Concept

Contest motor modifications airbrush, Tommy already was for food daily. Not surprisingly, Partner boss Motor Sport (MMS) Cimahi, West Java is famous because lumayan is active since 2003 to compete. And it is frequent displays of the unique and not a FOLLOWER.

Included on the 2007 , Modif Yamaha Mio in the selection model airbrush modification. "Something new this time and we try to take the theme of love for Indonesia," said Tommy dengnan identical theme games like this. Dihadirkannya batik motifs on the Yamaha on the contest some time ago, quite unique.

Saking unique, when asked Mio Soul Airbrush Batik of the area which,

"was looking for ideas of what Yogya-Solo batik. The important effect of batik self". But overall, the selection color lines that fit together very basic body color is white.

Dimodif including seats participate in a single seater that has a field that can be given the same motif. So, the Mio really total batik concept.

Besides been a saddle, as well as body. Step begins with the cover all the standard Mio Soul modification. "Bodi Soul before enlarged with fiber," says Tommy. How, connect a standard plastic body dengnan fiber. "Be more visible because of a patent have a connection. It also seemed to clean," he added.

As the front cover, the size has become larger, but still visible proposional.Untuk rim, Tommy implementing a custom model of the car. The reason, want to get maximum tread width, so the front 4 inches wide and 5 inches back of the rim combined with the default. "Deliberately used to cross the original Mio enggak leaving the original character," Tommy firm. (Nurfil)

DATA Modifications Yamaha Mio :
Tire front: FDR 120/70-14
Rear tire: FDR 140/80-14
Front rim: Custom 4x14 inches
Pelek back: Custom 5x14 inches
Sok front: G @ zi
Sok background: TF
Headlamp: Mio Soul
Handlebar: Fatbar
Exhaust: Custom

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Ford Rescue X Concept created at Ford of Europe design studio By Robert Engelmann

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann

The Ford Rescue X design proposal from Robert Engelmann is a tough vehicle designed for rescue operations in treacherous terrains. The futuristic search and rescue vehicle is designed to reduce time consumption in medical emergencies. The Ford Rescue X Concept is a study of a futuristic search and rescue vehicle designed for rough terrains that features a dedicated medical module and Computer Aided Surgery equipment. It was designed by German product design graduate Robert Engelmann.

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann

Ford Rescue X Concept Rendering Ford Rescue X Concept Rendering The car has an original layout, with an open structure that integrates two seats for the driver and another operator, and a dedicated closed medical module, which is connected to the chassis by means of a mechanical balancing system. The medical module floats above the main structure and protects the passenger like an egg. A display window shows the passenger's health conditions.

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann

One of the seats has an integrated first aid pack that can be quickly released, while the rotating wheel arches on the concept allow it to move through snow covered/ icy terrains. The medical module has a system to allow remote Computer Aided Surgery (CAS). The concept has an electric drivetrain utilizing four suspension-mounted motors.

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann

Ford Rescue X Concept Ford Rescue X ConceptThis contributes to the safety of the injured person and allows a specialist to remotely operate the integrated medical equipment in order to do an emergency surgery anywhere. Ford Rescue X Concept - Design Panel The rotating wheelarches can be turned into special breaks for extreme conditions such as on the snow or icy terrains. A backpack with first aid tools is integrated in the seat and can be quickly released. The integrated medical equipment also includes a computer tomograph and a CAS system (Computer Aided Surgery).

Ford Rescue X Concept By Robert Engelmann

The project was created at Ford of Europe design studio by Robert Engelmann for his product design diploma at HBK Saar, Germany.

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KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC FULL SPECIFICATION

GREEN KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC

BLACK KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC

BLUE KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC

After the start the long expected Kawasaki Ninja waited 250 R in India, Jaipurites on the local start. The day will come after 12 days of the country wide introduction. Our team has the desired information and reached the Bajaj Probiking Showroom in the heart of Jaipur. The baby Ninja 250CC indicated, both in the colors, black and green, in the Showroom. Showroom manager Jagjeet Singh Rathore told us a very interesting thing over Ninja. The two-lamp headlights kawasaki Ninja 250 R becomes with Running Day time lamps (DRL loaded) for security. This is an interesting function, into international bikes.
Kawasaki equipped is Ninja 250 R full lining: Sexy the baby comes with full front lining.

The lining is only like international sport Bikes. The car color, lindgrün and black, is painted mask, before full lining, fender in front, tank and partner seat. On the remainder of the bicycle parts, black treatment is above all done to fork on mufflers and in front. Kawasaki uses at least stick ring on that bicycle one at the tank (Kawasaki mono gram) and on second airscoops (Ninja sticker). Frontal view of the bicycle is only crowned like wild owl, that as a king. The dual Head lamps like eyes owl looks. The two-lamp headlights kawasaki Ninja 250 R becomes with Running Day time lamps (DRL loaded) for security. This is an interesting function, which is equipped in international Bikes. The rear view mirrors are installed on the mask.

The rear view mirrors are in black and come in a singular size. There a large windshield is, in order to protect the driver. Front turn signals are airscoops into more compactly size. The instrument panel is a large disappointment for the style crazy driver the bicycle as sport analog console. There are three telecommunications portions the house to speedometers, tachometers, trip odometers and tank announcement.
The middle shows speed and kilometer put back, while the left side meter shows rpm and right on this side meter fuel shows in the tank with low battery indicators left. Apart from the fact, turn signals high beam, small fuel consumption, small oil, high oil temperature and suffocated air cleaner indicators in red, green and blue background lighting at the point of the cluster set. Tie-clip on steering wheel gives it for a better long trip.
The characteristic of the vehicle must be only placed on the mask.
This is heut a common characteristic to day in the sport of bikes. Kawasaki Ninja 250 R comes with rear seats into green (only in green car color). The seat is lockable. The rear university Trak hides twin Sided Swing arm fork under the framework. Possibly you have an exact view of the back only. The seat attitude for the riders, drivers and front seat passengers, is sporty. But in the back seize rail is missing. That is, the partner must fall on the drivers, in order to ensure a safe trip. However Fußrasten for the drivers are provided in chrome finish. LED lamp tail and stung size of tail bowl is eyecatche

Specification of KAWASAKI NINJA 250CC :

Starting Electric Start

Wheel Base 1400 mm

Tyre Size 110/70 R17, 130/70 R17

wheel Type ALLOYS

Fuel Efficiency/Fuel Economy 42 kmpl

Fuel Capacity 18.2

Fuel Reserve 4.8

Fuel Type Petrol

Engine Type Four stroke, DOHC, liquid cooling

Displacement 249cc

Compression Ratio 11.3:1

Maximum Power 32Bhp@11000rpm

Maximum Torque 22 Nm@8,200 rpm

Cylinder Bore 62 mm

Stoke 41.2mm

Ignition Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)

Dimensions Length 2,085mm

Height 1,115mm

Width 715mm

Clearance 135mm

Saddle Height 790mm

Curb Weight 172 kg

Total Weight 374

Chassis Tube diamond, Steel

Brakes Front 290MM Hydraulic Disk,

Rear 220MM Dual-piston Disc.

Suspension Front Hydraulic Telescopic Fork,

Rear Uni-Trak Twin Sided Swing Arm Aluminum

Clutch Wet multiple disc

Gear Box 6 Manual

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2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept designed by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro of ItalDesign (2001)

2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept

Geneva is one of the world's great auto shows, if for no other reason than it's the place where Italy's design houses and coachbuilders -carrozzerie- annually roll out their latest concept cars. This year, Aston Martin previewed the production version its voluptuous Vanquish (covered elsewhere in this issue). But that wasn't the only Aston on the show floor. The Aston Martin Twenty Twenty concept from 2001 was designed by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro of ItalDesign.

2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept

The fully-functioning concept car was intended as a vision for a convertible Aston Martin sports car for the year 2020. Italdesign sprung this amazing car on the unsuspecting visitors to the 2001 Geneva Salon L'Auto. This startling car, based on an early production DB7 Vantage, has a body shape made of exposed extruded aluminium structural elements; body panels made from plastic and carbon fibre are fitted onto it. Thankfully Aston Martin’s current styling trend is headed in a completely different direction to the Twenty Twenty concept.
The brushed aluminium highlighting lines which adorn the Aston Martin Twenty Twenty are an original design feature. However their overuse (especially around the front) gives the concept an unusual, almost comical appearance from some angles. The grille surround almost looks like lipstick.

2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept

The Twenty Twenty is powered by front mounted, uprated version of the 6 litre V12 from the DB7 Vantage, said to produce 500bhp - visible through a grilled fairing on the bonnet. Initially it appears to be a strict 2 seater, although the rear bulkhead can be removed to provide seating for two children. The rear of the Aston Martin Twenty Twenty (from the doors back) is more appealing with more conservative use of bare aluminium. The soft top is stored in its own special housing that can be slotted into position between the roll-bar and the windscreen, 'Targa' fashion. Notice the fantastic door hinges - derived from the classic Aston wing vent, are both decorative and functional elements.

2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept

Giorgetto Giugiaro and Aston Martin previously co-operated in 1961, when Carrozzeria Bertone worked on the two-seater DB4GT Jet coupe prototype. And like the original 'Jet' car, the 2020 is destined to remain unique. Aston Martin are believed to have thought the 2020 'interesting', but no plans were ever made even for limited production. As the Twenty Twenty isn't an official Aston Martin design project, don't look for any sort of production version. What about the name? Simple: It's the term commonly used to describe perfect vision. And the Giugiaros clearly have good eyes.

2020 Aston Martin Twenty Twenty Sports Car concept

In March 2004, I received an e-mail claiming the 2020 was for sale, but I have been unable to find any reference to this anywhere. But the car was seen for the first time in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, June 2005.

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2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications in HyNor

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

2009 Japan Mazda Motor Corporation (HIROSHIMA) announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway’s national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of HyNor’s hydrogen filling stations.

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

The initial opening ceremony will be held in Oslo on May 11, 2009. The RX-8 Hydrogen RE will then undergo certification to meet local standards and will be used for maintenance staff training. Mazda plans to commence leasing of Norwegian specification RX-8 Hydrogen RE models in Norway in summer 2009.

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

Unlike the RX-8 Hydrogen RE currently being leased in Japan, the HyNor-specification Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE is based on the latest European-specification Mazda RX-8 with left-hand drive and a manual transmission.

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

The HyNor project aims to enable hydrogen vehicles to travel along a 580-kilometer stretch of highway by establishing a chain of hydrogen stations between Stavanger and Oslo in Norway.

2009 Mazda Sports Car RX-8 Hydrogen RE

Mazda agreed to collaborate with HyNor on the project in November 2007 and began validation of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian public roads in October 2008.

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Lincoln, First Look: Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

BMW has proven that rear-wheel-drive c-segment size luxury works, with its 1 Series, Lincoln is turning next to the 2011 Ford Focus' platform for post-global warming luxury. To prepare us for a CAFE-friendly world, Lincoln rolled out the C concept (for c-segment, and so far, without an "MK" prefix) at Detroit. Looking much like a Renault with Lincoln's "flying wing" '41 Continental retro cue grille, the C is about the length of the '11 Focus, but about 2.75-inches wider for three-abreast seating via two flat benches. Ford designers cite the '39 Lincoln, '56 Continental II and '61 Continental as inspiration. But the a-pillar is curved much like a Renault Espace's, and the c-pillar ends in a Clio-esque bustle trunk. While there's no tumblehome, a deep shoulderline accents the profile.

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

The stainless steel-like top is actually aluminum with a metalized paint, and the gray interior wood trim is recycled driftwood veneer. The Lincoln C has more interior space than a '61 Continental, J Mays and Freeman Thomas proudly note. The engine, theoretically - Lincoln didn't open the hood -- is a planned 1.6-liter EcoBoost four with central direct injection, variable valve timing on both cams and an interesting stop/start system to shut down the engine for red lights and stop signs.

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

Restarts use a fraction of the starter energy required for a cold start by injecting and igniting fuel in the cylinder closest to top-dead-center on the compression stroke. The six-speed, twin-clutch "Powershift" transmission uses more efficient dry clutches (Audi DSG's wet clutches require an oil pump). It gains 9-percent better fuel economy than a conventional automatic transmission, Ford says. Including some key weight savings, Ford expects the EcoBoost-powered C would get about 25-percent better fuel economy than a similar car with a 2.0-liter.

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

Other interior features include no b-pillar (which Mays insists is approaching production viability, even if the "suicide door" feature that accompanies it is only for show), a hubless steering wheel rendered in Apple-computer white plastic, thin-seat technology for better interior room (another near-production feature), hand-drawn floral patterns laser-etched into the otherwise stark white leather seats, weight- and height-sensing power head restraints, and stereo speakers in the headliner, which surrounds a Lincoln-symbol glass sunroof.

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

North America design chief Peter Horbury says his favorite feature, though, is a device in the car's grille that recognizes other Lincoln Cs and automatically "winks" the left headlight, Mini Cooper-owner style.

Lincoln C Concept Car Mini Cooper-owner style

Question is, can Lincoln build a c-segment car with so much appeal that owners "wink" or wave at others voluntarily? We may have to ask that question again when Lincoln markets a c-segment car, in as little as two or three years.

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