Hyundai’s Model Naming Conventions: From 0 to Fubar in 4 Years

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Hyundai is one of the world’s biggest automakers, and the most visible of South Korea’s business and industrial acumen. So you would think a company that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Toyota and pre-bailout GM would be pretty consistent with its model naming conventions, right?Well, not exactly. When Hyundai first

Nissan Esflow Concept 2011

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Nissan’s unveiling the ESFLOW EV concept at the Geneva Auto Show next month. Well, here it is. Click through for the interior shot. God I wish the CE industry had the guts to show-off their forward-thinking concepts — just the Microsoft Courier comes to mind. Anyway, the European auto show is actually expected to feature a fair amount of

Tesla Losses Soar to $154.3 million in 2010

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Tesla Motors has just released a preliminary, unaudited financial report concerning the year than ended on Dec. 31, 2010. The company reported losses of US$51.4 million in Q4 2010 and US$154.3 million for 2010, which was almost triple the US$55.74 million loss for the year ending Dec. 31, 2009. The EV automaker's revenue, however, rose

New Smart ForSpeed Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; At next week's Geneva Motor Show, Smart will reveal a new concept model called the ForSpeed that signals a new design direction and hints at future products from Daimler's small car brand. The ForSpeed is a zero-emissions roadster model with a unique look that is powered by an electric motor.In a similar fashion to Smart's 2001

Will China's BYD Bring the F3DM to the U.S. ?

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; When it comes to making cars, China is king. We’re talking the world’s largest car market, with over a hundred individual marques. So why is it that there are virtually zero Chinese car manufactures selling cars in the U.S. aka the world’s other largest car market?  So far, China’s “Big Four” (well, the four most visible to those outside

Hseih’s Aerius: The Hypercar Goes Green in 2025

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/search/label/BMWhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2010/12/read-more-in-cars.htmlvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Imagine it’s the year 2025. The Bugatti Veyron is an overpriced collector’s item outlawed on U.S. streets as it doesn’t meet the nation’s recently introduced (and some say draconian) emission laws. Dozens of tired Corvette Z06’s

BMW-i BORN ELECTRIC

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; BMW i is the beginning of a new world of visionary mobility: With pure, progressive shapes and lightning performance. With innovative applications and intelligent services. With an unparalleled use of sustainable technology. BMW i goes above and beyond the development of cars and is constantly evolving. Experience that evolution here.

New Honda Civic Ti

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; A new limited edition version of the Civic hatchback inspired by its BTCC-sibling has been added to Honda's car lineup in Britain. The new Civic Ti is based on the five-door 1.4-liter and 1.8-liter i-VTEC SE gasoline variants and according to Honda, it comes with £3,700 worth of extra equipment over and above the standard model. Offered

Hartge Releases More Goodies for 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; After showing us its initial offerings for the new BMW Z4 that were limited to a few alloy wheel options, a dual-pipe exhaust system and a new speedometer, Hartge has taken one step further by releasing a new set of upgrades for the hardtop roadster.For the exterior, Hartge has created a new front apron that covers the air inlets,

Credo E-Bone Designer Takes on the Ferrari Enzo

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Remember the humorously named yet somewhat plausible Credo E-Bone? It was a design study for a hydrogen powered bus from Hungarian artist Peter Simon, and with a name like "E-Bone", who could forget?Well, Simon is back, only this time he's taking on something a little more exotic than public transport: he's envisioning the next generation

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Confirmed For Race Of Champions 2010

The most successful race car of all time is set to meet some of the most successful race drivers of all time at this years’ Race of Champions. The event is an absolute riot of fun and includes cars and bikes from all forms of FIA Motorsport. At the end of every year, newly crowned Champions of their respective disciplines are pitted against each other in head to head battle. Drivers are asked to

Akrapovic Adds Some Growl To The Mitubishi Evo X

A few days ago we brought news of a Ferrari 458 Italia that got an extra 11hp just by getting an Akrapovic exhaust system put in, and now we bring you another model that has received the same treatment. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X has had its output bumped with the use of a lighter exhaust system from Akrapovic.A standard Evo X is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit that

Kia Proport Concept

Sometimes, it’s just about letting our imaginations run wild. Without the restrictions of real world regulations, there’s no telling what kind of concept car lurks in the deep recesses of our minds. For designers like Mohammad R. Shojaie, channeling those thoughts and putting ink on them is easier compared to the less-capable designers out there like us.In this instance, Shojaie takes a brand

ADV.1 Wheels ensures that the Ferrari F430 rolls deep

Some cars are just so inherently awesome that there’s no need to do any added work on them. Don’t get us wrong, adding tuning packages to these types of vehicles doesn’t hurt, but they don’t really need them. It’s kind of like giving a genius a book on something he hasn’t quite mastered yet; not knowing doesn’t make him less of a genius, but knowing makes him that much smarter. The Ferrari F430