Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Honda Exhibits World Premiere of Honda BRIO Prototype, Honda’s New Small Vehicle Developed for Asian Markets at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo 2010

Bangkok, Thailand, November 30, 2010 - Honda debuted the world premiere of a prototype of Honda BRIO, the new small-sized vehicle developed for Asian markets and scheduled to be introduced in Thailand and India in 2011, at the 27th Thailand International Motor Expo starting November 30, 2010 (press day: November 30, public days: December 1-12.)

Honda BRIO Prototype is being developed with Honda’s advanced technologies, while further advancing Honda’s “man maximum, machine minimum” concept*1. Being developed as a commuter which is easy-to-use even in urban areas, the Honda BRIO prototype adopts an easy-to-handle compact body (length 3,610mm x width 1,680mm x height 1,475 mm) while ensuring enough cabin space achieved by highly efficient packaging. With this vehicle, Honda thoroughly pursued the creation of an advanced exterior form, which is compact while asserting a strong presence.

For the mass-production model, which will be an entry-level car, for which demand is increasing in newly emerging nations, Honda will develop unique versions for Thailand and India to reflect different customer needs in those markets. Moreover, with this vehicle, Honda will leverage the resources Honda has cultivated through its motorcycle business and utilize local sourcing of parts and materials such as sheet steel.

For the Thai model that is scheduled to be introduced in March 2011, the fuel economy of more than 5liters/100km*2 will be targeted so that the vehicle will qualify as an eco-car by the Thai government, and a starting price of approximately 400,000 baht will be targeted as well. For the Indian model that is scheduled to be introduced within 2011, local customer needs for a small car will be reflected and local content will be increased to create a model that achieves a good balance between vehicle performance and price.

“Honda would like to expand the joy of mobility to more customers in Thailand, India and other Asian countries through the introduction of a new small vehicle with compact and highly efficient packaging by utilizing our own experiences cultivated by motorcycle business here in Asia,” said Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor.

*1 Honda’s “man maximum, machine minimum” concept is a basic approach to Honda car design calling for maximizing the space available for people and minimizing the space required for mechanical components.
*2 Measures with ECE R101 mode

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Senner Tuning Presents the Audi TT RS Roadster 'POWER' with 430HP

Audi TT RS roadster

Based on the Audi TT RS roadster, Senner Tuning's POWER TT certainly lives up to its name boasting a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine with 430 ponies. The German tuning firm's package also include interior and exterior appointments, alongside new alloy wheels and suspensions tweaks.

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Mini-me Volkswagen Gol for Little People

Being a little person in a big world is daily challenge for some of our fellow citizens. And even though technological advancements have it made it possible for little people to drive any car available today, Volkswagen's Brazilian division has taken one step further with the creation of a prototype, miniaturized version of its local market Gol hatchback.

The little people's car is called the Mini-Gol and it has been scaled down by approximately 30 percent over the standard car. It measures around 2.25 meters (88.5") in length and can accommodate drivers and passengers under 5ft tall (1.53 meters).

As you can see in the video clip after the jump, it is an exact replica of the original model with power coming from 5.5-horsepower engine that offers the car a top speed of 27km/h (17mph). According to the reports, VW Brazil has built only two examples of the Mini-Gol, with one being used at various events and shows, and the other finding a home at Parque de Ocio in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

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Wheego electric LiFe car to debut at LA Auto Show

The all-electric car manufacturer in Atlanta Whip LiFe Wheego be based in LA Auto Show debut months. Not with the LIFECar luxury hybrid is developed by Morgan Motors will be confused, life is like a runabout designed and it seems impossible in the UK ... So it seems very "smart".

The Wheego Whip LiFe electric car

The life of the two places is driven by a brushless motor AC 50 and provides a peak output of 60 hp, 128 Nm torque and a top speed of 65 mph (105 kmh). It is a return of 115-volt lithium battery, which offers a range of about 100 miles (161 km) and takes about five hours from 50 to 100 percent on a 240 V socket driven recharge - it can also be of 120 volt outlet to be recharged, but it will take longer.

The car comes with two airbags, ABS and the various props of the automobile, people expect as a player AM / FM / CD with MP3 and USB ports, and power steering, fitted electric windows, locks and mirrors.

It is also expanding a system of proportional regenerative braking to help its range of battery.

Life is currently in production and should arrive in about 20 dealers in the U.S. starting later this month. It has a base price of U.S. $ 32 995, although it can be for a federal tax credit of $ 7500 to qualify. sale was Wheego what is basically a slower version of the same car, called LSV or low-speed vehicles.

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2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet revealed on Facebook

Yep, that's true. Nissan has unveiled the 2011 Murano convertible cross on his Facebook page. Unbelievable, is not nearly as much of a horror show as we had feared. The conversion to form two door is not bad, and we are pleased to see that there is no basket-style handle Volkswagen Golf Cabrio. More ... funny. But hey, props to Nissan for the courage to do different things lately. First, the Juke, now this.

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

In the caption said Nissan Murano Convertible the "Book of the joy the outdoors while a convertible enhance the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways. "Okay. Apparently there is room for golf bags with the roof open or closed, too. It will be interesting to see more details, we will hear this week to do in person Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Stay

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The $65,000 Emotive Robotic Avatar

Mail order retailer Hammacher Schlemmer is hoping that someone out there will be willing to plunk down the price of a luxury automobile on its Emotive Robotic Avatar. The US$65,000 device is essentially a stationary remote-control robot, through which its user can carry on conversations, make gestures, and convey five different emotions. On one hand it's a taste of the future, on the other... that's a very expensive puppet.

The 54-inch (137 cm) tall robot on stage (not shown), and is hidden in the situation of almost all the moving parts of his body with 19 engines. A pinhole camera and microphone, users can see and hear what is happening around him, each relay site change processor digital stereo voice-over two speakers in the scene - when and yes, her mouth moving speech.

In addition to being able to hold conversations in real time, the device can also happiness, confusion, anger, sadness and shame (as in "Oh man, I spent $ 65,000 on a doll!"). This is done through body language, voice, eyes and antennae, which contain multi-colored LED. wants to share For example, if the user is lucky, the robots are correspondingly high, with bright green eyes and green antennae perked-up - anger, on the other hand, is depicted with red eyes and pans withdrawn red antennas.

All this interactivity can be up to 30 feet (9 meters) on a tablet PC equipped with headset controls included in delivery.

Emotive Avatar Robotics has a frame made of aluminum, ABS plastic shell, and runs on AC power. The units are made to order.

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Electric tuk tuks introduced to Europe

Call the tuk tuk, rickshaw, motorcycle taxi or one of several other names, but they are one of the most popular vehicles in the world - three-wheeled auto-rickshaws. They have a fixed size on the roads of Asia, South America, Africa and Italy for decades, and recently have their way in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other countries. Because it is usually relatively small motors and are used primarily as a runabout, a Dutch company has Tuk Tuk Factory (TTF) decided to start, tuk tuks Electric a few years ago and has now launched on the European market.

Tuk Tuk TTF could not sell gasoline direct manufacturer in Asia, such vehicles would not the European environmental, quality or safety. Although some other brands of Tuk Tuk currently equipped in Europe with natural gas engines, decided TTF built on their vehicles from scratch.

"We have the largest battery that we could imagine as a starting point, and then the vehicle up around the farm," said Chief Designer Dennis Harte. "A lead-acid battery 15kWh causes silence and maintenance-free AC-motor. The chassis is designed to carry 400 kg (882 lbs) of the enormous battery."

According to the company, the car battery giant "should by 70 to 80 kilometers (43.5 to 50 miles) from the average occupation of cities with a single charge.

If the three new models at European level than those who have already been sold TTF in the Netherlands, is the charging time of 10 to 12 hours, although an optional battery charge faster lithium is also available. The three seats and cargo models come with a 72V motor for a maximum speed of 50 km / h (31 mph) driven while the extent of the 6 seats "limotuck" Tops at 35 kph (22 mph).

The tuk tuks are to electricity at a price of € 11,000 to € sold 14,000 (U.S. $ 15,110 to $ 19.231), and require a license Class B.

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2020 Apple iMove Study: Macintosh think differently than he hits middle age

Some time ago there was a rumor that Apple would, and his overlord Steve Jobs to go in the car game in town. Although nothing official has been announced in the years since the rumors began - and Google seems ready for anything Apple came with his driver less cars is in the vicinity - the iMOVE, a design study independently, is probably close to what people thought that if Apple as a "car" is mentioned.

Designed by 20-year-old Liviu Tudoran the iMOVE simple, smooth, cute, and especially, blends right into the range Apple iPods and user-friendly design.

The exterior uses "photochromic material" to the sound outside the vehicle (at least the transparent parts), determined based on a variety of settings. Think of it as teaching myColor the Mustang, but outside of the train.

Take a look at the photos below (and take advantage of our new zoom feature if necessary) to verify some of the designers' ideas and explanations behind them. Although the spelling a bit can be turned off, the idea seems to be over.

The iMove, but at present only a sketch and rendering are to be in the cities of the future. I'm going in Vintage Beige Mac please.

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Simbol Design Lavazza GTX-R is a Ferrari Enzo Wannabe with a BMW V12

Let's face it: buying a super sports car is difficult. They are expensive, they are difficult to reach and if you crash you bound to see posted on Elite Automobile. So what do you do if you like the super sports car looks, but not stomach the super sports car feel hang-ups? You buy a knockoff Italian, that's what.

This is the Lavazza GT-R and yes, it's a lot like a Ferrari Enzo (with a pinch of Pagani), if you look cross-eyed ... and are drunk ... and wear sunglasses ... Night. Um.

If you read the Italian version of the site, the power comes from a BMW 5.4-liter V12 producing 489HP and the acceleration of the GTX-R 0-100km / h (0-62 mph) in just 4, 3 seconds . However, does the page of the English words the same 620 horsepower V12, but a 0-100 km / h sprint of 4.6 seconds. Go figure ...

However, the GTX-R also comes with a carbon / Kevlar body, tubular steel frame and a 6-speed transmission electro-pneumatic.

Well, not quite meet Enzo. However, it can be yours for ... No, they are not self-evident. Oh, and electro-pneumatic gearbox? I'm sure it's used in buses. Well, that's life.

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Land, water or air - no stopping for Honda Great Racer

"The world of motor racing in 2025" This is Los Angeles Design Challenge is all set to take to prepare us for the future, the show under the motto Inspired by the great race (hardest race ever enough) in 1908 to more than 22,000 miles. on three continents in just six months, the Great Racer is 2025 Honda one of the entries for the contest, which promises to surpass all barriers and set new standards for motor sport in the future. With sonar or echolocation sensors capable of detecting even minute changes in the speed, terrain and height for an immediate switch to any configuration to run the larger driver not only on the ground and water, but in the air as well. With their car design and on board, the preview of the futuristic motor racing really fascinating.

Design Status:
Honda Great Race 2025 is a concept car developed for 2008 LA Auto Show Design Challenge.

Ease of use:

The Honda racer is a vehicle, the futuristic racing game on the road, water and air with the same efficiency, how to navigate the world is moving within 24 hours. There will be no stopping the vehicle at any time or revolutionary conditions.

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RENNtech Widens Up Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with New Aero Package

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist RENNtech is back, this time starting with a body kit AMG C63 sedan that is said to improve the aerodynamics of the car, although we most owners to buy it, think of the show.

Claimed by Stuttgart DTM race car inspired covers, the package a complete C74 Aero Carbon rear spoiler on the trunk lid, rear diffuser with distinctive tail pipes, flares, the front fender and rear wide Kit Set transformation point, the entire width of the track back to 74 ' 'et increase allows the use of wheels 11 cm wide with 315-series tires.

The complete package costs $ 15,450, but also offers homeowners RENNtech C63 AMG can buy the components separately.

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2011 MINI Cooper S Convertible

to supply the body style and two-door convertible roof unique proportions, sleek, and really an individual style. Design elements clearly link the MINI Convertible family of vehicles, and show an evolutionary development of car design.

A high-power soft top with sliding function is standard, and allows the driver to open and close the hood in 15 seconds, even when the car is in motion, up to 18 miles per hour. Standard Openometer has a special feature that the time with the roof down travel records. A wide range of paint colors, roof colors, wheel choice, upholstery and trim options offer endless possibilities for customization.

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Car Being Developed By Steve Fossett To Set a Land Speed Record Up For Sale

Easy to start, I must inform you that Steve Fossett is the man who was to create the development of this car on the fastest speed record. This car is a member of the supersonic vehicles. You may have seen some cars like the TV a bit like an airplane on the ground. Let 's let me tell you that this car for sale now. All you need now is a lot of money, $ 3,000,000 to be exact.

The original car, "target 800 km / h" was bought by Fossett in 2006. He and his team began to change, but unfortunately Fossett died in a plane crash in 2007 and the project was abandoned. But the car is completely refurbished and is all ready had this land speed record that Fossett aims to break.

By car, the new owner get the General Electric J-79 turbojet of which offers £ 18,400 thrust with afterburner, while transporting the workshop, several drawings of cars, spare parts, tools, appliances and even the truck target 800 km / h in dry lake of your choice. I can imagine that the new owners is "I feel the need, the need for speed!" Top Gun?

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Ford Ka will appear in 2014

Ford is preparing a whole new generation of smaller model as the Ka in 2014 to present only. But the journalists of the British magazine Auto Express have managed to learn something about the new car.

In preparing the new generation Ford Ka main attention will be given on the design. Ford management expects a Ka of the most elegant cars on the market. And for this purpose is not possible without risky experiments with an appearance to deal with these cars. According to AutoExpress, is Ka-series in the style of concept that appeared in early April this year at a showroom in Beijing. And Ka is also with the gasoline engine equipped with 1.0 liter EcoBoost to the rule that capacity of 85 hp to 125 hp, depending on the setting.

Obviously the focus of the next generation Ford Ka is a new platform that through joint efforts of engineers from Ford and Fiat will be created.

Scorpion Motorsports World's Fastest 3-Wheel Automobile/Motorcycle - Street

Scorpion Motor Sport has the fastest 3-wheeled car / bike in the world!

Scorpion Motor Sport, based in Florida, with this amazing piece of automotive machinery!. They call it P6/P13. According to sources less than $ 30,000 USD, 0-60mph in less than 3 seconds, with 1.5 billion by curves.

Paddle shift, a power to weight ratio better than any supercar weight and street signs legal? What more could you ask?.

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Triumph Tiger 800 proves the British can still manufacture adventure

Back in the day, the British were known to be a nation of explorers and loans, and a few similar expressions can be made from their motorcycles. Unfortunately Jolly Ole England after an impressive two-wheeled heritage disappeared almost as soon as all items in the headlines at the ends of the earth.

At least one of the legendary British motorcycle brand has not forgotten its heritage, as the recovery has seen fit Triumph called for a new adventure tourism assembly in 2011, Tiger 800 to start. As already mentioned, two versions of the machine is unavailable, we hear called off-road excursions XC and a bias for the road.

Triumph has finally released an official recording of the Tiger 800 XC, and we generally like what we see. There is a 21-inch front wheel with spokes and studded tires, bash guards and wings catch mud. We also note that it is possible some parts accessories, including a monitor and a powerful motor Arrow exhaust.

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Automobile's Cumberford revisits the original 1964

We do not need to say that the automobile manufacturers continue to search for the next iconic designs. Therefore, we have a wave of retro-style producers despite an army of very talented artists in their employees more. But what makes a car to a deal with the public that resonate through time on strike next? Robert Cumberford more on automobiles has developed a detailed design of the Ford Mustang 1964 ½. Although you know that the original concept of the car by an employee of General Motors, did you know that it has borrowed design elements from the likes of Lincoln, Pontiac and GM worked in the finished product?

Yes, we do not.

Cumberford view of the pony does not leave anything to chance and explains why even today, almost 50 years after the car hit the scene is still one of the most popular U.S. auto industry. For Automobiles read the whole piece and the images point by point.

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Renault's DeZir concept

New design direction in electrical stunning concept car previews.

This is the beautiful sports car, the Va Va Voom Renault back! Meet Dezire - an incredible new electric concept debuted at the Salon de l'Automobile in Paris.

The first model under the new design chief Laurens van den Acker, he shows how all Renault next review. The well-shaped body is similar in size to the super sports car Audi R8 e-tron electric, and gives the coupe a contrasting fresh new image to replace the geometric shapes of the current range of the company.

A full-width grille has a large diamond Renault badge and will be distinctive headlight lens and "eye" LEDs, a hi-tech, flanked offer the threatening aspect.

Wait, that's the face of the future Renault models such as the next generation of the Laguna. Doors complement the impressive appearance, while the rear window by two cameras that produce a panoramic view will be replaced on the back for the driver.

Inside the red exterior gives way to a bank in a piece of leather-related white contrast, designed to represent the force of attraction between two people.

Power comes from a battery mounted vertically 24kWh lithium-ion battery, fed to a mid-engined 148bhp electric motor. The Performance Audi e-tron-rival 0-60mph is only five seconds and a top speed of 112 miles per hour each.

Help rhythm is a steel tube frame calibrates - boards Dezire balance to 830 kilograms - and a drag coefficient of just 0.25Cd. In addition, promises a range of 100 miles.

The weight is reduced by the use of Kevlar body, while a double wishbone suspension set-up gives the car truly sporty driving.

The concept has Dezire to the area next to the incumbent vehicles, such as the Fluence sedan. Formula One-inspired KERS technology. The energy lost during deceleration and stores the battery if they can win for a short power inaccessible.

made to get the style and technique of Renault Sport cars, although the patterns do not intend to put into production Dezire.

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Eco Car: single-rider electric vehicle for the roads of future

Eco Factor: An all-electric vehicle that the concept of Segway with an electric car can give you a ride clean and comfortable.

This compact and clean electric vehicle is also the name of "concept vehicle by 2020," but we would certainly like to see this on the road much sooner. Designed by Sergio Luna launches this concept as unnecessary aspects of the design modern cars and uses a pod-exo-skeleton as a space-efficient vehicle to provide for future roads. There is room only for a pilot, and that's fine with the most modern travel to work each day. It has four electric motors, each wheel has a pair. The concept takes its inspiration from a Segway, and extends the basic principle of a car. Sleek, stylish, simple and compact - which is certainly a car of future.

The Dark Side:

There is nothing that seems bad is that future design. Now, we just hope we see the light of day, and one day be ready for production. Design by Sergio Luna certainly deserves at least a prototype.

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Green Car: Renault’s Twizy Z.E.

With the increasing number of cars on the streets, most people are now eager to cars, compact for easy navigation are. The Renault Twizy Z.E. It was all the people in urban areas are looking for. The car rolls on a 15KW electric motor which is fed by a series of lithium-ion batteries.

With room for two, sitting one behind the other, the vehicle is designed to be compact, with a width of only 1.3. The low center of gravity and the establishment of the batteries under the seats provide excellent stability.

20 hp electric motor generates sufficient to drive the car a top speed of 47 km / h and the batteries are good for commuting, a 60-mile. Charging the car takes about three hours, an additional advantage in a rapidly changing environment in urban areas.

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Bentley Silver Wings Concept

The Bentley Silver Wings Concept is a design study of a supercar inspired by the brand's racing heritage and by the F22 jet fighter. It was created by Shawn Wood and Guohua Cheng from Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts, China.

Created by industrial designers Shawn Wood and Guohua Cheng, the Bentley Silver Wings is a design study of a supercar inspired by the F22 Raptor jet fighter and by the Le Mans racing cars.

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Mazda Shinari concept car (2010) first official pictures

Mazda เปิดตัวรถต้นแบบ Mazda Shinari Concept ในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 (Paris Motor Show 2010) รถต้นแบบ Mazda Shinari นี้ได้คอนเซ็ปต์ดีไซน์ใหม่ ที่เกิดจากแนวคิดแบบใหม่ ที่มีชื่อว่า "Kodo" ซึ่งมีความหมายว่าจิตวิญญาณแห่งการเคลื่อนไหว สำหรับรูปลักษณ์ภายนอก ก็ดีไซน์ออกมาได้ดูพลิ้ว บาดตาบาดใจได้พอสมควร

Mazda Shinari Concept

Mazda's new design direction is embodied in the new Shinari concept car. Modeled to announce to the world the new styling language of future Mazda road cars, the Shinari ushers in a new look to replace the somewhat tortured Nagare mantra that has fizzled into a damp squib on the sides of the latest Mazda 5 midi-MPV.

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Lamborghini Sesto Elemento (2010): the all-carbonfibre concept car

Lamborghini เปิดตัวรถสปอร์ต Sixth Element ในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 (Paris Motor Show 2010) หรือชื่ออย่างเป็นทางการที่บริษัทได้ส่งให้กับนักข่าว คือ Sesto Element จุดเด่นของรถคันนี้คือ น้ำหนักที่เบาระดับเทพ ที่เพียงแค่ 999 กิโลกรัมเท่านั้น เพราะโครงสร้างตัวถังที่ทำมาจากเทคโนโลยีคาร์บอนไฟเบอร์ลำสมัยนั่นเอง ส่วนเครื่องยนต์นั้นพกพาเครื่องบล๊อก V10 5.2 ลิตร ที่เคยติดตั้งใน LP 570-4 Superleggera ให้พละกำลังถึง 570 แรงม้า (PS) แบกน้ำหนัก 1 แรงม้าต่อตัวเฉลี่ยแค่ 1.75 กิโลกรัม อัตราแร่งจาก 0-100 กม./ชม. ที่ 2.5 วินาที ความเร็วสูงสุด 300 กม./ชม.

Finally, after much teasing, here it is, Lamborghini’s carbonfibre concept car – the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento. Unveiled on the eve of the 2010 Paris motor show at the Volkswagen Group’s massive pre-show party, it’s a sub-1000kg supercar with a 562bhp V10, and previews the future lightweight construction methods that Lambo will use on its next V12 supercar and other future models.

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Ferrari SA Aperta (2010) - the 599 roadster unveiled

ในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 (Paris Motor Show 2010) รถสปอร์ตจากค่าย Ferrari มีมาให้ยลโฉมกันแค่เพียงคันเดียว แต่ก็อย่างว่าสปอร์ตแบรนด์ดังอย่าง Ferrari แม้มีแค่คันเดียวแต่ย่อมมีทีเด็ดที่ทำให้เป็นที่น่าสนใจได้อยู่แล้ว นั่นก็คือการปล่อย Ferrari SA Aperta มาให้ยลโฉม ซึ่งเจ้า Ferrari SA Aperta ไม่ใช่แค่ Ferrari ในสายการผลิตธรรมดา ๆ แต่เป็นรถสปอร์ตที่ถูกออกแบบโดย ทีมงาน Pininfarina เพื่อเป็นเกียรติประวัติเฉลิมฉลองครบรอบการก่อตั้งที่มีมาอย่างยาวนานถึง 80 ปี โดยมาพร้อมกับเครื่องยนต์ V12 6.0 ลิตร ซึ่งผลิตออกมาอย่างจำกัด แค่เพียง 80 คันเท่านั้น

Ferrari SA Aperta

Ferrari today unveiled the new SA Aperta – the long-awaited Ferrari 599 roadster. It's a limited edition and just 80 will be built globally, one for each of the years styling house Pininfarina's been in business.

This explains the Ferrari SA Aperta name: the SA part of the badge honours Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, whose company has a long history of designing the most beautiful Ferraris. Aperta means open in Italian, signifying the baked bean tin opener has been deployed in Modena.

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Paris motor show 2010

Jaguar C-X75

งานปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 (Paris Motor Show 2010) จัดขึ้นระหว่างวันที่ 2-17 ตุลาคม 2553 ที่ประเทศฝรั่งเศส ซึ่งมีการนำรถยนต์มาให้ยลโฉมกันกว่า 300 คัน จาก 20 ประเทศ และในงานปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 มีการนำรถยนต์ และยานพาหนะอื่น ๆ มาเปิดตัวให้ได้ชมกันเป็นครั้งแรกของโลก กว่า 30 รุ่นเลยทีเดียว โดยความน่าสนใจของงานปารีส มอเตอร์ โชว์ 2010 ในครั้งนี้ก็คือล้วนเป็นรถยนต์เพื่อการอนุรักษ์สิ่งแวดล้อม ประโคมจุดเด่นในเรื่องเทคโนโลยีที่เป็นมิตรกับสิ่งแวดล้อม

Mercedes CLS

สำหรับรถที่นำมาอวดโฉมให้ชาวยุโรปได้ยลกันในครั้งนี้ เรียงตามตัวอักษร A-Z ได้ตามข้อมูลดังนี้ Audi A1 1.4 TFSI, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi Quattro concept, Bentley Continental GT, BMW X3, BMW 6-series, BMW EfficientDynamics concept, Chevrolet Cruze hatchback concept, Chevrolet Captiva facelift, Chevrolet Orlando, Citroen C4, Citroen DS4, Citroen DS3 WRC, Citroen Lacoste, Ferrari SA Aperta, Ford Focus five-door, Ford Focus estate, Ford Fiesta WRC, Ford Focus ST, Honda Jazz hybrid and facelift, Hyundai ix20, Hyundai i10 facelift, Infiniti IPL G Cabrio Concept, Jaguar C-X75, Kia Pop concept, Kia Magentis, Lamborghini Sesto Elemento, Lotus Evora S, Lotus Evora automatic, Lotus Elite, Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale, Mazda 2 facelift, Mazda Shinari concept, Mercedes CLS, Mini facelift, Mini Scooter E, Nissan GT-R Spec M, Peugeot HR1 concept car, Peugeot EX1 concept car, Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4, Peugeot 508, Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, Porsche 911 Speedster, Range Rover Evoque, Renault Dezir concept, Renault Twizy, Renault Zoe, Saab 9-3 ePower, Seat IBE, Smart E-Scooter, Toyota Verso-S, Vauxhall Astra GTC, Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer, VW Passat Mk7 และ Volvo V60

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Martin Aircraft Company Jetpack Allows You to Fly Even If You Are Not a Pilot

หากคุณเคยมีความใฝ่ฝันว่าสักวันคุณจะบินได้ ขอบอกว่าเวลานั้นมาถึงแล้ว เมื่อบริษัท Martin Aircraft จากประเทศนิวซีแลนด์ ได้ทำการเปิดขาย Martin Jetpack เครื่องบินเฉพาะบุคคล ขนาด 200 แรงม้า มีน้ำหนักอยู่ที่ 240 กิโลกรัม สามารถบินได้สูงถึง 8000 ฟุต ด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดที่ 100 กม./ชม. โดย Martin Jetpack ขับเคลื่อนด้วยระบบเครื่องยนต์ V4 แบบ 2 จังหวะ ขนาด 2.0 ลิตร ซึ่งสามารถทำระยะทางได้ที่ 50 กิโลเมตร ซึ่งปัจจุบัน Martin Jetpack ได้เปิดรับการสั่งซื้อแล้ว แต่เฉพาะกับลูกค้าที่จะนำไปใช้ในเชิงพานิชย์เท่านั้น ส่วนลูกค้าที่ต้องการนำไปใช้เป็นการส่วนตัว คงต้องรอไปจนถึงช่วงปลายปี สำหรับราคาของ Martin Jetpack ลำนี้ สนนราคาขายอยู่ที่ $75,000 นอกเหนือจากต้องมีเงินจำนวนดังกล่าวแล้ว ผู้ที่จะนำไปใช้จะต้องมีน้ำหนักระหว่าง 140-240 ปอนด์ และสูงสุดไม่เกิน 280 ปอนด์ และต้องได้รับการฝึกฝนโดยตรงจากบริษัทฯก่อนที่คุณจะได้รับเครื่องมาขับ ... โอ้สุดยอดจริง ๆ และแล้ว ความฝันที่มนุษย์จะบินได้ ก็เริ่มเป็นจริงแล้ว

Man has always wanted to fly, and flying has been one of the most important desires that the mankind has cherished. Though we were never born with wings, we have always dreamed about flying alone, and not in airplanes.

If you have nurtured the flying dream, you might perhaps be able to do so, thanks to the Martin Aircraft Company jetpack. Some 500 units of the Martin Aircraft Company jetpack would be produced every year and it would cost you $75,000 to purchase. The 200-horsepower, dual propeller flying machine reaches a height of 8,000 feet and can fly at a speed of 60 miles an hour.

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Brabus Unveils High-tech iBusiness Multimedia System for Mercedes S600

Mercedes S600 เปิดตัวระบบมัลติมีเดียในรถยนต์สุดหรู ที่มีชื่อเรียกว่า Brabus iBusiness สำหรับ Mercedes S600 สุดหรูคันนี้ มาพร้อมเครื่องยนต์ BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo ขนาด 750 แรงม้า พร้อมวงล้อ Monoblock VI 22 นิ้ว ความเร็วเร่งสปีด 0-100 ก.ม. ได้ในเวลาเพียงแค่ 4.0 วินาที และมาพร้อมด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดที่ทำได้ 340 ก.ม./ชั่วโมง สำหรับด้านความหรูหราภายในของ Mercedes S600 คันนี้ชูความโดดเด่น ล้ำสมัย โดยการจับเอา iPad 3G (64GB) จำนวน 2 เครื่องมาไว้ภายในรถ นอกจากนี้ยังมี Apple Wireless Keyboard + Magic Mouse เพื่อใช้งานบนจอขนาด 15.2 นิ้ว ที่ติดตั้งมาให้บริเวณกลางตัวรถ ส่วนด้านเสียงเพลงก็นำเอา iPod touch 64GB เป็นที่เก็บเพลงซึ่งสามารถเก็บเพลงได้กว่า 14,000 เพลงเลยทีเดียว พร้อมด้วยระบบเชื่อมต่ออินเตอร์เน็ต 3G ทั้งแบบ UMTS และ HSDPA สำหรับราคาของรถยนต์ Mercedes-Benz S600 BRABUS iBusiness คันนี้ยังไม่มีการแจ้งอย่างเป็นทางการ แต่คาดการกันว่า ราคาน่าจะอยู่ที่ $500,000+ หรือราว 16 ล้านบาท หากนำเข้ามาในประเทศไทย สงสัยมาเจอภาษีนำเข้ารถยนต์ด้วยแล้ว ราคาคงจะถีบตัวถึงคันละ 40-50 ล้านบาทกันเลยทีเดียว

The German company Brabus is up with another addition to its high-profile aftermarket products i.e. the Brabus iBusiness. The product is configured for Mercedes-Benz S600 and basically a 750 hp Apple Multimedia Center. It range of enriched multimedia features includes two iPads in the rear seats with Bluetooth keyboards and mouse, an ultra-small Mac minicomputer under the rear shelf and a 64GB Apple iPod Touch. A 15.2-inch TFT display with 16:9 aspect ratio is placed fitted in the rear compartment with two USB ports to let you sync peripherals to your Mac.

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Lotus shocks Paris Motor Show with five concept debuts

Lotus Esprit Concept

รถยนต์โลตัส ช็อคงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์โชว์ 2010 ด้วยการเปิดตัวคอนเซ็ปต์รถต้นแบบทีเดียว 5 แบบรวด ภายใต้ชื่อ Lotus Esprit Concept, Lotus Eterne Concept, Lotus Elite Concept, Lotus Elise Concept และ Lotus Elan Concept แต่ไม่ว่าจะรุ่นไหน แบบไหน ก็ออกแบบมาได้สวย บาดตา บาดใจ ด้วยรูปทรงสไตล์รถสปอร์ตคล่องตัว

Lotus Elise and Elan concepts

It's been a while since something took us by surprise at an auto show. Usually we've seen the pictures and read the press releases a few days ahead of time, so there's nothing new revealed we weren't already expecting. Until today. We were expecting Lotus to reveal a pair of new Evora models, a new front-engined GT called the Elite, and if we were lucky, maybe the new Esprit. What we got was something much, much better.

Lotus Elite and Eterne concepts

As we arrived at the Lotus booth here at the Paris Motor Show, we spotted a total of five cars under cover. Perhaps a concept and some new versions of existing cars? What proceeded to happen was something entirely unexpected. Lotus CEO Dany Bahar addressed the crowd, announcing that Lotus would be entering a new era. In a matter of minutes, the wraps were pulled off the Esprit, Elan, Elite, Elise and Eterne concept cars, each time with a gasp from the crowd as the next concept's name was announced. This wasn't just the introduction of a few concept cars. We were witnessing the complete and utter revitalization, rebranding and rebirth of a legendary car company.

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2010 Paris Auto Show: Kia POP Concept [Live Photos]

Kia ค่ายรถจากเกาหลี เผยโฉมโมเดลรถรุ่น POP ในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์โชว์ 2010 เน้นแนวคิดรถใส่ใจในสิ่งแวดล้อม เพื่อช่วยลดภาวะโลกร้อน Kia POP มาในคอนเซ็ปต์การออกแบบภายนอก ด้วยคอนเซ็ปต์คาร์ของซิตี้คาร์ในอนาคตที่มีขนาดความยาวกว่า 3 เมตร รูปลักษณ์น่ารัก ดูทันสมัย สวยสะดุดตา ออกแบบรองรับผู้โดยสารแบบ 3 ที่นั่ง ด้านหน้า 2 (คนขับและคนนั่งข้าง) และด้านหลังอีก 1 ที่นั่ง (ตรงกลางตัวรถ) โดยเจ้า Kia POP ออกแบบมาในกลุ่มรถเพื่อการประหยัดพลังงานและรักษาสิ่งแวดล้อม ขับเคลื่อนด้วยระบบมอเตอร์ไฟฟ้า แบบสามารถเสียบปลั๊กเพื่อชาร์จแบตเตอรี่

Kia POP, the South Korean electric concept that is being presented these days in Paris, has been unveiled today, with full details and specs being disclosed to the media. Aiming towards a car that acts like a “wild atom,” the designers of the Kia POP concept are offering their vision of future urban electric transport.

Measuring 3.0 m (118 inch) in length, 1.74 m (68.5 inch) in width and 1.49 m (58.66 inch) in height, the Kia POP has a wheelbase of 2.055 m (81 inch) and comes as a chrome-colored three-seater with an electric drivetrain, oblong-shaped side windows and front-hinged doors.

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BMW Concept 6 Series Coupé

BMW เผยโฉมคอนเซ็ปต์รถต้นแบบของ BMW ซีรี่ย์ 6 ในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์โชว์ 2010 โดยเป็นแผนการตลาดเพื่อรุกคืบเข้าสู่ตลาดรถสปอร์ตคูเป้ขนาดกลางกึ่งใหญ่ ซึ่งคอนเซ้ปต้นแบบของ BMW ซีรี่ย์ 6 นี้จะกลายเป็นคันจริง ๆ วางตลาดตามโชวรูมของบีเอ็มดับเบิลยูทั่วโลกภายในปีหน้า

Set to debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the BMW Concept 6 Series Coupé previews the next generation 6-Series luxury 2+2 coupé. Among the features are a dynamic design with sculpted surfaces, full LED headlights and a HUD display.

BMW has released the images and information on the Concept 6 Series Coupé, the luxury 2+2 seater that will be presented at the next Paris Motor Show and will preview a production model expected to debut at the 2011 Geneva Show.

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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Porsche 911 GTS เป็นรุ่นย่อยใหม่ล่าสุดจากพอร์ช ถูกเปิดในงาน ปารีส มอเตอร์โชว์ 2010 โดยเป็นรถรุ่นกลางในตระกูล Carrera โดยจะทำตลาดระหว่างกลางของ Porsche Carrera S และ Porsche GT3 ออกแบบมาให้เลือกทั้งแบบคูเป้ และเปิดประทุน ขับเคลื่อนระบบล้อหลัง รูปลักษณ์ภายนอกเหมือนรุ่น Carrera 4 แต่เพิ่มความกว้างช่วงล้อหลังออกมาอีก 44 มม. เด่นสุดๆ ด้วยล้อแม็กขนาด 19 นิ้ว แบบ Center-Hub ที่นำมาจาก Porsche RS Spyder พ่นดำเฉพาะหน้าแปลน และขลิบเงินที่ขอบล้อ มาพร้อมกับเครื่องยนต์บ๊อกเซอร์ 6 สูบนอน 3800 ซีซี ให้กำลังสูงสุดที่ 408 แรงม้า แรงบิดสูงสุดที่ 42.3 กก.-ม. ที่ 4,200 รอบ/นาที ซึ่งถือว่ามากกว่า Carrera S และน้อยกว่า GT3 อยู่เล็กน้อย (ถึงได้เป็นรุ่นกลางระหว่าง 2 รุ่นนี้) สำหรับราคา ก็สนนราคารุ่นคูเป้อยู่ที่ 76,758 ปอนด์ ส่วนรุ่นเปิดประทุนอยู่ที่ 83,493 ปอนด์

The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is a special edition based on the Carrera S2, featuring an increased output of 408 hp, new 19 inch wheels, new interior trims and an exterior aerodynamic pack. It will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

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2011 Mazda RX-7 Preview

Mazda ปลุกโมเดล RX - 7 ขึ้นมาอีกครั้งในปี 2011 นี้ หลังจากที่มีแผนการมาหลายปีแล้วแต่ต้องถูกยกเลิกไป ซึ่งคาดการกันว่าโมเดล RX - 7 จะมาแทนที่ RX - 8 และคาดว่าจะเปิดตัวไม่เกิน 2 ปีข้างหน้า ซึ่งจะมาพร้อมเครื่องยนต์ใหม่ ที่ลือกันว่าเครื่องยนต์ตัวใหม่นี้ จะให้กำลังสูงถึง 350 แรงม้า

The 2011 Mazda RX-7 is all new for the upcoming model year. The RX-7 was available several years ago, but it was discontinued in 1995. The RX-7 is likely to replace the Mazda RX-8 that is currently on the market. The release date has not been announced yet, but it should appear on the market sometime in 2010 or even early 2011 (perhaps as a 2012 model year car. Read on for an initial car review:

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Rare 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible Resurfaces & Makes News

รถเปิดประทุนคันหรู Aston Martin DB5 ปี 1965 รถหายากติด 1 ใน 9 ที่เคยผลิตมา สนนราคาขายโดดเด่นติดป้ายราคาอยู่ที่ £ 551,500 คิดเป็นเงินบาทไทยแบบคราว ๆ ก็ประมาณ 30 ล้านบาท ... โอ้พระเจ้าสุดยอดจริง ๆ นี่ขนาดราคาเมืองนอก ถ้านำเข้าไทย บวกภาษีนำเข้าไปอีก 200-300% ราคาไม่ต้องพูดถึงครับ เอาเป็นว่า ชมไว้เป็นบุญตา ตามประสาคนอยากได้นำลายไหล แต่ไร้ปัจจัยแล้วกันครับ อิอิ

An Aston Martin will always be an Aston Martin. Before you think we have gone ga ga in the head (like a certain madam who sometimes sings when she isn’t flaming controversies), let us tell you that a 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Vantage Convertible is making news. The beautiful car is one of the nine ever produced and eats rare status earned it a remarkable price tag of £551,500. The sale took place at the Bonhams annual Collectors’ Motor Cars and Automobile auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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SHARKER Doesn’t Even Need A Key To Ride

สิ่งที่กำลังได้เห็นด้านล่างนี้ มันคือแมงกาไซค์ หรือรถจักรยานยนต์นั่นเองครับ ออกแบบหน้าตาดูยังไง ๆ ก็ทรงฉลาม สมกับชื่อ "SHARKER" พัฒนาโดย GERG GROUP ครับ สำหรับรถคันนี้ก็เป็นสุดยอดการรวมกันของนวัตกรรมและเทคโนโลยีใหม่ ๆ ผลิตออกมาแล้วมีน้ำหนักอยู่ที่ 140 กิโลกรัม ทำงานด้วยระบบไฟฟ้าเครื่องกล สามารถเร่ง 0-100 ได้ในระยะเวลาแค่ 4 วินาที ส่วนความเร็วสูงสุดของเจ้า "SHARKER" คันนี้อยู่ที่ 200-280 กิโลเมตรต่อชั่วโมง ... สุดยอดของสุดยอดอีกแล้วครับ

Living in the present age has its own perks and fallings. Starting the New Year with all the good cheer, we are going to focus only on thr former part of the whole deal. Coming back to where we were, it is motorcycles that we have on our minds. Thanks to the advancements in technology and automotive industry, we see them in all shapes and sizes. Each better than the last one.

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Ryno Motors bring out their electric self balancing unicycle

แว๊บแรกที่ผมเห็นภาพเจ้ารถคันนี้ ผมนึกว่าเป็นรถมอเตอร์ไซต์ครับ แต่พอสังเกตดี ๆ อ้าวจอร์ด มันสุดยอดอีกแล้วเพราะเจ้านี่มีแค่ล้อเดียว พออ่านข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม ก็ต้องร้องโอ้... สุดยอดอีกแล้ว Ryno Motors คันนี้มันไม่ธรรมดา นอกจากรักษาสมดุลย์ได้สุดยอดตามภาพแล้ว มันยังทำงานด้วยระบบไฟฟ้า สามารถขับได้ประมาณ 30 ไมล์หลังจากชาร์จเต็ม ความเร็วสูงสุดออกจะน้อยไปหน่อยอยู่ที่ 25 ไมล์ต่อชั่วโมง แต่ถึงมันจะความเร็วน้อย แต่ผมก็ว่ามันยังสุดยอดอยู่ดี (เอามาสู้กับ scooter ผมก็ยังว่าเจ้านี่น่าสนใจกว่าอยู่ดี เอามาขี่แถวเมืองไทย อย่างเท่ห์ คนมองกันทั้งเมืองแน่ ๆ ... ว่าแล้วก็อยากไ้ด้มาทำเท่ห์ซักคัน อิอิ)

One can read a lot about electric self balancing unicycles. They are being seen by many as the future of individual transportation. I beg to differ but I’ll tell you my arguments later. For now let us take a look at a new entrant in this world of unicycles. The company is Ryno Motors. Their latest unicycle can cover a distance of about 30 miles after charging it full. The top speed is a very modest 25 miles per hour. So now Ill get back to the electric self balancing unicycle bashing.

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