2010 Geneva Motor Show
Tata Nano EV revealed in Geneva, Daimler sells 5.34% stake in Tata
Tata has revealed an all electric variant of the Nano supermini at the Geneva Motor Show. The Nano EV features a super polymer lithium ion battery pack which was also featured on the Tata Indica Vista EV. Unfortunately the company did not reveal more information about the Nano EV’s powertrain.
However the press release did mention that the Nano EV has an estimated range of 160 kilometers and its 0 – 100 km/h acceleration time is figured at below 10 seconds. Tata also revealed that the Nano EV is expected to be launched sometime in 2012. Meanwhile the Euro-market Tata will be introduced in 2011. This model will be slightly longer than the Indian-market Nano and will feature better suspension and brakes with ABS.
In another development Daimler AG has sold its 5.34% stake in Tata. “Daimler is today in an excellent position to capitalize on the growth potential of the Indian passenger and commercial vehicle markets and continues to intensify its own activities there,” the German auto giant said in a statement.
“An equity participation of Daimler in Tata is therefore no longer necessary. This has been done in full consultation with Tata. Relations between the two companies are excellent and will not be adversely affected by this sale,” it added. The sale is said to generate about US$401 million.
2010 Geneva: Near production Audi A8 Hybrid Concept revealed
This is the hybrid version of the Audi A8 which is scheduled to hit the market in late 2011. The company calls this a near production concept so the eventual production car shouldn’t run far off. The hybrid powertrain has a 2.0 liter TFSI engine that produces 208hp and 250Nm of torque along with an 33 kW electric motor that makes 211Nm of torque.
Combined, they pump out 241hp and 480Nm of torque. The hybrid A8 can run without burning fuel up to 65 km/h for a “distance exceeding two kilometers”. As always more images can be found after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
Audi A1: e-Tron concept and S-Line Sport Package revealed
The Audi A1 which is set to take on the mighty MINI was revealed ahead of its Geneva debut. The highly anticipated 3-door super mini is offered with number of engine options including an 86hp 1.2 TFSI and a 122hp 1.4 TFSI with a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch tranny. There are also two diesel units. Both versions carry the 1.6 TDI designation and they produce 90hp and 106hp each.
To be honest I feel that the A1 has a lot to do if it wants to shake up the MINI. I prefer the MINI’s design and thus far the engine options and their power figures look better unless a high-performance version is in the works. Rumor has it that an S1 will arrive in 2012 with a 178hp power figure.
Audi didn’t waste much time and decided to present an e-Tron concept based on the A1 at the Geneva Motor Show as well as an S-Line Sport Package. The A1 e-Tron concept features a 75 kW electric motor that is transversely-mounted.
Accompanying the electric motor is a 254 cc internal combustion Wankel engine that acts as a generator. No ridiculous torque numbers this time. Audi claims that the A1 e-Tron can deliver 100 kilometers with just 1.9 liters of fuel and its emissions is figured at 45 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
Audi also released some images of an S-Line Sport Package for the A1. Details are scarce at the moment but we do know that the package includes a modified front bumper, a rear diffuser insert, a larger roof-mounted spoiler along with some unique wheels. There is also a sports steering wheel, sports seats and as well as unique trim on the inside. Continue reading to check out more high-res images. Read the rest of this entry.
2010 Geneva: Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible becomes world’s fastest 4-seater topless car!
This is the topless variant of the super powerful Bentley Continental Supersports. Just like the coupe version, this 4-seater convertible is motivated by a twin-turbo W12 tarmac cracking engine that develops 621hp and a massive 800Nm of pulling power. According to Bentley, 0 – 100 km/h takes 3.9 seconds and top speed is figured at 325 km/h.
Apart from the outstanding power figures the engine is able to run on biofuel apart from conventional gasoline. Continue reading to view more images as well as to watch a promo video. Read the rest of this entry.
2010 Geneva: Citroen SURVOLT Concept revealed with provocative video
This is the Citroen SURVOLT Concept that was showcased at the Geneva motor event. It is a 2-seater concept featuring an all-electric drivetrain. The company calls this a high-performance vehicle with a “motor racing punch” but did not reveal power figures.
We do know that the drivetrain is based on the one featured in the Citroen REVOLTe Concept. The “colorful” concept is about the size of an Audi TT and it looks more like a car that belongs on the fashion runway. More images can be found after the jump. There is also a rather sexy promo video which is a must see! Read the rest of this entry.
Toyota releases new images of the FT-86 Concept, along with family portrait
Toyota has released more images of the FT-86 Concept. Although we have seen the concept in full glory we have yet to see it alongside Toyota’s previous coupes. The grey coupe at the very back is the Toyota Supra while the left and right spots are taken up by the Toyota Celica and Corollo AE86 coupes.
The FT-86 which will replace the AE86 is expected to go on sale towards the end of 2011 and furthermore a Subaru version is expected as well. The concept is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged boxer engine that is supplied by Subaru. The rear wheel drive concept features a 6-speed manual transmission.
It made its European debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Continue reading to view an image gallery. Read the rest of this entry.
2010 Geneva: Hyundai’s i-Flow concept finally presented
This is the i-Flow concept by Hyundai which is being shown at the Geneva Motor Show. This new concept belongs to the D-Segment vehicle class and is said to preview the European-replacement of the Sonata, meaning the eventual production model is expected to be sold only in Europe.
The production model is expected to hit European showrooms sometime in 2011. The concept that was designed at the company’s Russelsheim studio in Germany features Hyundai’s first diesel hybrid powertrain. It has a force-inducted 1.7 liter diesel linked to a lithium ion polymer battery pack as well as with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Hyundai claims that the concept has a fuel consumption figure of 3 liters per 100 kilometers which is pretty impressive. An image gallery can be found after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
