More than a year before the British company, Aston Martin announced plans to mark the revival of Lagonda, and the exhibition in Geneva in March introduced a concept crossover, even with its emblem. Although during the summer from Aston Martin announced that the project freeze, now they have published new photos of the Lagonda Concept to your site, but did not mention whether it will be revived again. The interesting thing here is that the British first showed the interior of the car. The first thing is seen the eyes is the presence of small cushions in the rear, together with part of the back of all seats are dressed in extravagant fabrics. Lagonda concept crossover is powered by a V12 engine of the Aston Martin, but the cars are built much of the technology of Mercedes GL. If put into production, the model will be available in 100 countries around the whole world, which is quite ambitious, given that the British company now officially only present in 30 countries.

Ford Ranger Max in color Mango Hit is one of the attractions of the 25 th Thailand statement. The inspiration for the design of the car is derive from non-standard source – electrical tools. The body is covered with a lid, hung on gas dampers. Opening his case through a handle that is marked with a large inscription GRAB (grab). Such “don’ts” that is occurring in the electrical instruments. Interestingly, the opening of the cargo compartment can also be done by remote. Wheel arches complement the techno looking also a practical car. On the technical features of the model is not mentioned almost nothing. It is known that the base is taken directly from the current Ford Ranger. The company did not deny the possibility of installation and V8 unit. Curious exhibit was created specifically for Thailand International Motor Expo, held in the period 29 November – 10 December.

Although Bugatti presented his new concept model Galibier a special event in Beverly Hills in September, the car still has not made an official debut to a broad audience. From Bugatti announced that the premiere of the Galibier Concept will take place on the forthcoming exhibition in Los Angeles in December and issued a parallel and official video of the model. “The most exclusive, elegant and powerful sedan in the world” and submit it to the CEO of Bugatti, Franz-Josef Pafgen is equipped with a 8.0-liter 16-cylinder engine, whose power is between 800h.p. and 1 000 h.p. (not yet known with precision). The car is quite discussed and expected from all car fans, and the presentation got a large public interest. Bugatti Galibier really is expected to be large and luxury car with great possibility to accelerate fast and to reach high speed.

Recently, many projects automaker showed its urban mini-cars powered by electric motors, and of course Honda can not stay indifferent. As promised three weeks ago, the Japanese company presents to the ongoing exhibition in Tokyo, his vision for the future of urban electric concept through EV-N. The appearance of the car that closely resembles the original Fiat 500, but hurry to justify Honda, they copied his design as EV-N model is inspired by the company 60 years. Despite its small size, Honda EV-N has four seats, the rear seats can be folded, providing more space for luggage. The ceiling of the car is a solar panel, which serves to generate electricity that is stored in a lithium-ion battery and is used to power the motor. For the moment no other details are available for Honda EV-N, and whether the vehicle will be released sometime in mass production, but certainly we can say that it would be quite suitable for movement in the mega polices.

Of the ongoing exhibition in Tokyo, Honda introduced the pre-production version of its new model CR-Z, which will have 95% similarity with the serial car. Honda CR-Z uses the platform of the model Insight, which, however, was slightly modified. The car has a hybrid drive system consisting of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine, electric motor and battery pack, whose total capacity is 135 h.p. and acceleration from 0-100 km/h be achieved within 9 seconds. In presenting the model in Tokyo, it was clear that he will go on sale in February next year, and the premiere of the production model is scheduled to be held on at Detroit Motor Show in January. Honda CR-Z will be available in Europe in the summer of 2010th.

In the Internet space have emerged the first clear pictures of the Italian asset in the luxury segment of the compact hatchback models. After a series of spy images, speculation and even a few pictures taken at the factory of the company, I finally have the opportunity to substitute Alfa Milano in focus. As is evident from the photographs, the replacement of 147 (pictures marked as 149) has taken many design 8C Competizione, and we saw a little MiTo. Oval front lamp, elongated, slightly tapering hood, hidden rear door handles and indeed the whole vision of the car, suggests the emergence of one of the most beautiful cars in this class. Sorry, still not much is known about the dynamic performance and technical characteristics of the model. We are able only to admire the shapes of the Alfa Romeo Milano, which as you know is a priority of the Italian brand. It is expected that the model offers a wide range of petrol and diesel engines with power between 120 and 200 hp At a later stage should appear, and more powerful V6 petrol modification engine.
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The most interesting vehicle of Nissan stand at the exhibition in Tokyo will be the conceptual two-seater Land Glider, which the company wants to present guidelines, which will develop further and city cars. Of Land Glider dimensions are 3 100 mm length, 1 415 mm height and only 1 100 mm width and the distance between the two axes is 2 180 mm. The car has four landing gear, which in turn tipped as in the popular three-wheel scooter Piaggio MP3. The concept is powered by two electric engines located in the rear, for which energy is supplied by the package lithium-ion batteries, positioned in the floor that can be loaded in specialized wireless stations. The interior of the Nissan Land Glider is very futuristic, like it has room for driver and one passenger behind him.
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At the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show this month, Toyota will show its version of the sports coupe with rear-wheel drive, which is jointly developed by Subaru. More are expected this week to see the first official pictures of the model. Source of Toyota, told the publication Carscoop, the new coupe has taken a lot of style concept FT-HS hybrid (pictured), also show two years ago of the Detroit Motor Show. While the FT-HS concept with hybrid drive, the new coupe in “Toyobaru” will be installed in front of the Subaru boxer two-liters and rear transmission. The gearbox has six mechanical degrees. Coupe developed by both companies will have a different design for each of the marks, but overall mechanics, as Subaru will come from the engine, chassis and suspension. Both versions of the cabin will be available in 2011, as production will be the new Subaru factory in Gunma, Japan. Interestingly, according to information from the U.S. government to Toyota, the sports coupe in the U.S., the Japanese company will sell branded and Scion will replace the current model Scion TC. Great design and very fast and aggressive looking.

The Japanese company Honda will present the exhibition in Tokyo hybrid concept Skydeck, which is typical MPV model and probably on its base will be developed this new generation of FR-V. The car has taken some of the features of the first concept CR-Z, which debuted in 2007 also in Tokyo. The front windows and the ceiling of the car are a whole glass front doors were poisoned over style Lamborghini, with a rear sliding while vans. Honda Skydeck is narrower than the model FR-V, but at the same time is longer and higher. Another interesting feature is the positioning of the concept of lithium-ion batteries in the center console.

This is a brand new concept of Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV, which car will premiere salon in Tokyo later this month. Hybrid system is a type of Plug-in, as promised by the company to significantly increase the distance that can be traveled only on electricity and achieve fuel savings of about 2 liters per 100 kilometers. compared with its previous hybrids. The car has a system of Mitsubishi S-AWC (Super All Wheel Control), and the system E-AYC (Electric-powered Active Yaw Control), which can divide the moving moment not only between the front and rear wheels but also between the two rear wheels. The car is equipped with the latest safety systems. The appearance of the PX-MiEV shows the direction in which to develop the next generation design of the crossover of the company – diode (LED) headlamps and tail lamps, new type of metallic colors, new wheels improve the cooling of the braking system, aerodynamic bodywork. According to producers interior design is reminiscent of an airplane cockpit, which helps to increase the concentration of the driver.