From Citroen clearly is not necessarily confined to our attention this month. Once in Geneva was presented impressive Survolt, the French spread pictures of a new concept, however, which made its debut in London, where the version of the popular men’s magazine GQ. Needless to say where it came from the name of the car, GQbyCitroen, which is a plug-in hybrid, designed to look not so aggressive as Survolt, but rather elegant. For the attractive appearance of the concept they’ve got designer Mark Lloyd, who is the author of the exterior work and Citroen, and his colleague by E. Tautz. Patrick Grant, whose case is the interior layout. GQbyCitroen is equipped with an electric motor and 1.6-liter gasoline engine, which is not mentioned much, but hinted that the second and can run on natural gas. It is clear that the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 4.5 sec and emits only 80 gr/km CO2 emissions.

At the end of 2009. by Ferrari confirmed rumors that they are preparing a hybrid model based on the 599 GTB Fiorano, but these days the Italians revealed its design, and before the official debut in Geneva. The company still reported no technical details about the 599 Hybrid, but according to unconfirmed reports, 6.0-liter V12 engine combined with an electric motor supplying additional 100 h.p. power and 137 Nm torque. The electric motor is mounted to the differential, a lithium-ion batteries found in the floor. Although the weight of the hybrid Ferrari is increased by about 100 kg., The additional power it compensates, but fuel consumption is a drop of about 35%. Ferrari 599 Hybrid has a familiar car in our system Formula1 kinetic energy recovery KERS, delivering more power at times when such advance is necessary.

In 2011 the U.S. electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors will suspend the assembly for some time of their first model Roadster. Reason for this is planned reconstruction of the factory, one of its suppliers. The company did not communicate when it will resume production of the Roadster, but it will certainly happen. Note that the model appeared in 2008., So far as it sold more than 1 000 copies. During the time when Tesla Roadster will be produced, the company will focus on subtle adjustments and preparation for marketing its second model, the electric sedan Model S, which should be available in 2012.

Honda will present in March in Geneva, the European version of its new coupe hybrid CR-Z, which differs from that debuted in January in Detroit only whether a section with LED lights in the headlights. In technical terms the European Honda CR-Z has not changed. Hybrid system consists of a petrol 1.5 i-VTEC engine and an electric 10-kW, with a total power 124 h.p. Electrical energy is supplied by the aggregate set of lithium-ion batteries. The hybrid System of Honda CR-Z has three operating modes – Sport, Normal and Econ. The first acceleration from 0-100 km/h becomes less than 10 sec, while the latter stresses fuel efficiency, of course, at the expense of dynamics. Honda CR-Z will appear simultaneously on the markets in Japan, USA and Europe in the summer of this year. The price of the model for the Old Continent is not yet known, but in the U.S. it will be around 20 000 dollars.

The German company Audi introduces two special packages for top model RS6, which are called Plus Sport Plus Audi Exclusive and includes a number of cosmetics and accessories, as only 500 cars will be equipped with them. Both packages come carbon kit for engine compartment, 20-inch wheels, five-spoke design, sports suspension and a metal plate in the interior, inscribed with a serial number. Audi RS6 Plus Sport includes dress in leather instrument panel and center console, and special mats with the logo RS6. Plus Audi Exclusive When do customers will have the choice of an exclusive exterior color, high-quality leather upholstery and decorative inserts. Prices and packages Plus Sport Plus Audi Exclusive for Audi RS6 in Germany were € 3 250 and € 8 130, which is about 50 percent cheaper than if you order extras separately.

The British luxury car manufacturer Bentley introduced the open version of the Continental Supersports, which will debut at the exhibition in Geneva and in fact the most powerful serial cabriolet with four seats in the world. The car will be available in autumn, but has not yet announced what will be its price. Bentley Continental Supersports Cabrio is equipped us with the familiar 6.0-liter W12 engine compartment from the version presented on last year’s Motor Show in Geneva. His power is 630 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 800 Nm. In the range 2 000 – 4 500 rev/min. The unit can run on gasoline, bioethanol E85 or a mixture of both fuels. The gearbox is also identical, Quickshift, but acceleration from 0-100 km/h in case of convertible 4.2 sec and the maximum speed is which develops 325 kilometers/h, while Continental Supersports Coupe these indicators are 3.9sec and 329 kilometers per hour. Both modifications Supersports are characterized by reduced weight, compared to the other, upgraded suspension and steering, carbon-ceramic brake mechanism and 20-inch wheels.
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Slightly more than two years after Lamborghini produce 3 000 th representative Murcielago, the company’s factory in Santa Agata (Italy), 4000-out so the model number. Anniversary vehicle is the hottest modification SuperVeloce, possessing 6.5-liter V12 engine with a power 670k.s. Outside the car is bright orange in color Arancione Atlas, and its interior is Alcantara upholstery and sports seats with orange accents. Note that the Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce will be manufactured only 350 pieces, and the owner of the 4 000 th will receive their copy machine in the company’s showroom in Hangzhou (China). Lamborghini Murcielago on the market for 10 years now, and very soon he will get a replacement. His predecessor, the model is even Diablo, of which 11 years were about 2 900 units produced. Currently the most popular model the Italian company is the Gallardo, which occurred in 2003. and until now has realized over 10 000 sales.

The Head of Tesla, Ellen mask is shared before publication Autocar, that led him to place the company in 2015. new model, which is a sedan, with dimensions similar to those of the BMW 3-Series. The compact sedan will certainly be driven entirely by electricity, although currently there is no any technical information about it. The model will be built on an aluminum structure, and Mask argues that it would be most accessible in their product range, cost around 30 000 USD. We remind you that currently produces only model Tesla Roadster, which can be traveling 350 kilometers. without refueling and is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 4 sec. The company recently presented its second car, Model S, which is a big sedan will be available in 2012. In the middle of last year, did it became clear that competitor Tesla cook and Porsche 911 Turbo, which will use the platform of the Model S, will drive him to the rear wheels and rear passengers will have more space than in the 911 Turbo. The company did not exclude the possibility of placing a crossover and a new coupe, the objective being to increase its sales to 200 000 annually. To do this, however, Tesla needs to invest 500 million U.S. dollars for modernization and expansion of its factory in California.

General Motor joined in efforts to help people in Haiti, which suffered from extremely severe devastating earthquake shook the island recently. During the 39th edition of Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, the concern will sell a copy of a special Corvette Z06, the proceeds of which will be donated to the American Red Cross, together with additional 100 000 USD. Special Corvette Z06 is the last produced a total of 427 cars designed especially for markets in North America and characterized by exclusive red Crystal Red Metallic Tint Coat. The engine of the special Corvette Z06 is a 7.0-liter V8, with power 505 h.p. The car also features a spider wheels, sized 20 inches, black stripe on the front cover, minor cosmetic changes, and skin color salon in Dark Titanium.

As we know, Lorinser tuners are permanent for all models of Mercedes, and while it lagged behind a little with the program for Mercedes E-Class Coupe, it has now been completed and will soon begin to offer customers. For the moment by Lorinser disclose information only for the optical part of its program, but since the press release mentions the presence of lined up to 330 kilometers per hour mileage, then surely the Germans would suggest driving and tuning. Aerodynamic package for the Lorinser E-Class Coupe includes new bumpers, grille, side skirts, rear lids, mirrors, tailgate spoiler and diffuser, confluent with the rear bumper. Moreover, at the end of the roof has occurred and an additional spoiler. E-Class Coupe has also received an adjustable suspension, tossed cars with up to 30 millimeters. And a Mercedes emblems were replaced with those of Lorinser. German tuners offer two 20-inch wheels on the model, and are provided for the interior aluminum pedals, illuminated and stylish bedding thresholds of the doors.