Rendering – 2012 Mazda 2

2012 Mazda 2

Best car magazine in Japan has speculated that the next generation Mazda 2 hatchback will arrive on the global scene in 2012.

Mazda will use the Nagare Design theme on the 2012 Mazda 2. There will be revolutionary changes to its design, however, Autoten adds.

The 2012 Mazda 2 will get the new series of ‘Sky’ direct-injection petrol and diesel engines. One of the engines could be the 1.3-liter four-cylinder DI engine.

Also arriving with the new line-up of engines is the ‘Sky-Drive’ six-speed automatic transmission. Regenerative braking technology, Mazda’s ‘i-stop’ system and many other technologically advanced gadgetry will be present on the 2012 Mazda 2. The vehicle is also expected to weigh much lesser.

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Entry posted on July 28th, 2010 and filed under Mazda, Renderings

Rendering – Nissan Leaf sports coupe

Nissan Leaf sports coupe

For all of those who thought electric vehicles were only meant for inter-city transport and grocery store runs, think again.

Nissan will send the Land Glider Concept into production by using the Leaf EV’s platform. The Nissan Leaf EV sports coupe will be available in the United States in the next three to five years according to reports.

The Nissan Land Glider concept has four wheels, but it leans into corners like a motorcycle. Two people sit one behind the other and the easy navigation allows you to cut through traffic in the comfort of an air-conditioned cabin.

Measuring nearly half the width of a family car, the Land Glider Concept has a maximum top speed of 62mph.

There are no details available at this point on how much of all that is going to cross over into the production model, but expect something much more conventional from Nissan. If the vehicle turns out to be as sporty as the rendering here, then I see a lot of buyers licking their lips!

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Entry posted on July 26th, 2010 and filed under Electric Vehicles, Nissan, Renderings

Anupam Singh Parihar conceptualizes futuristic airport load hauler

Togian by Anupam Singh

With a zero-emission powerplant, this Airport luggage carrying trolley is designed by Anupam Singh Parihar who hails from India. Anupam’s “Togian” is a compact load hauler which can move up to 3 tons of weight.

The vehicle’s focus is transporting maximum possible load and hence there’s not much room for the operator. With a tiny cockpit built for a single person and his assistant, we’d say this sleek equipment is cleverly designed. The windshield is large which allows for high visibility, a critical factory in an environment such as an airport.

There’s aggression too – headlamps, tail lamps, flashing lamps are all designed to gel well with the overall design. The vehicle makes use of lead acid batteries, the range or the top speed is not specified.

The futuristic load carrier will look out of place in today’s airports. Perhaps ten years down the line, the Togian could carry your and my luggage while we’re in transit.

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Entry posted on July 22nd, 2010 and filed under Design Study, Electric Vehicles

Wooden Porsche is the most eco-friendly 911 in the world

Wooden Porsche 911 Alexander Gedda

Did you think a Porsche 911 that’s gone through an electric conversion is the greenest Porsche around?

Wrong.

Designer Alexander Gedda painstakingly built a 911 supercar using wooden toy blocks. His creation is no scale model, mind you. Measuring up to 14 feet in length, the wooden replica was ordered by a Porsche dealership in Milan, Italy.

No less than 6,500 wooden blocks were used in creating this one-off 911 replica. A total of 1,500 meters of wood was used in the making of the model.

It’s not show and no go. There’s a zipper placed on the replica which will allow you to enter the model. So how does it feel like to be inside the world’s greenest Porsche? Guess you’ll have to use the zipper to find out!

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Entry posted on July 20th, 2010 and filed under Interesting, Porsche

Spied – More images of Ssangyong Korando

ssangyong c200 Korando

Noticias Automotivas reports that the Ssangyong Korando, the troubled Korean auto manufacturers next unveil, can be seen running around Seoul with no camouflage.

The latest batch of spy shots convey a very pleasing design even in the absence of studio lights and image corrections. The Korando will sit below the Actyon, NA adds.

We’re not sure what engine is under this car’s bonnet. We assume it would be either a 2.0-liter diesel or the 1.8-liter gasoline unit that was presented on the concept car at Seoul last year. The petrol engine is capable of generating 175hp, more than sufficient for a mid-size crossover.

Nothing else can be determined at this point. The availability of semi-automatic transmission or a hybrid powertrain will be clear once the owner of Ssangyong is determined.

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Entry posted on July 20th, 2010 and filed under Spyshots, Ssangyong

10 meter Chinese Transformer steps up no current

Chinese Transformer

We showed you a Russian Transformer made out of Lada parts and now we have a Chinese version which a group of people have erected using bits and pieces automobiles. The giant Transformer is placed at Bird’s Nest at Beijing Olympic Park.

Chinese Transformer

Measuring ten meters in height, the Chinese Transformer is made using junk auto components from a variety of vehicles including trucks, cars, jeeps etc.

Chinese Transformer

Like someone said – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

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Entry posted on July 20th, 2010 and filed under Interesting

Rendering – Matt Williams’ 2012 Mclaren F1 successor

Matt Williams Mclaren F1

According to the reliable-as-refrigerators Autocar UK, Mclaren is working on the successor to the iconic Mclaren F1 and by as early as 2012, it will hit roads.

Mclaren Automotive has just bought out the MP4-12C supercar and its next project, the 2012 Mclaren F1, will share many similarities with it.

A mid mounted engine and a carbon fiber monocoque is what’s being talked about. Being a hypercar, weight will be as low as possible. Looks will be distinctive, and the price tag will not make you smile.

Matt Williams Mclaren F1

What Matt Williams has projected is his idea of the 2012 Mclaren F1. The design shown here is not production ready. William’s has taken inspiration from Paganis and the tail of the vehicle is reminiscent of the Ultimate Aero SSC. Both are fast and furious, so we don’t have any complaints!

Williams’ has also scrapped the centrally-mounted driver seat in favor of the conventional twin-seat cockpit. There are certain styling elements carried over from the Mclaren F1 like the vent on the hood, and the air ducts on the front bumper.

Matt Williams Mclaren F1

Will the 2012 F1 look lean, compact and light like the F1? Or will it be muscular and voluminous like the Bugatti Veyron?

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Entry posted on July 19th, 2010 and filed under Mclaren, Renderings

How about a Lamborghini Murcielago art car?

Lamborghini Murceilago paper

Doesn’t this Lamborghini Murciélago look weird? Is it poor photo editing? computer effects? or has it been maintained badly?

Answer – None of the three.

You see, this 1:18 scale model of the Murcielago is made out of paper! Yes, paper, scissors, paint and a whole lot of creativity.

This paper craft was created by an artist in Czech republic. You can learn more about his work by visiting his website.

If you’re fascinated by Lambos and can’t have enough of them, you should check out the Chinese man’s home-made Lamborghini, a Lamborghini theme computer, a Lamborghini made out of steel tubes and a Lamborghini SUV concept, that’s straight from hell!

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Entry posted on July 19th, 2010 and filed under Interesting, Lamborghini

Rendering – 2012 Audi A2

Here’s another graphic representation of the much awaited 2012 Audi A2 MPV. According to latest reports the next generation A2 (shown here) will come with an electric powertrain.

The car will be pitted against the likes of the Mercedes Benz B-class and the new range of BMW Megacity electric cars which reach the markets globally in 2013.

Audi is looking to resurrect the A2 using the low-cost Audi A1 platform and giving it an electric heart.

The 2012 Audi A2 will be classified as a compact electric MPV with a monocoque shell. The interiors are designed to offer maximum room and the car will be dubbed “A2 e-tron”

Could Audi use a small diesel or petrol engine to boost the A2’s range? Only time will tell.

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Entry posted on July 16th, 2010 and filed under Audi, Electric Vehicles, Renderings

Honda Pegasus – Andrus Ciprian’s horse with supersonic ambitions

Andrus Ciprian Honda Pegasus

Romanian designer Andrus Ciprian’s latest creation makes jaws drop. His Honda Pegasus is inspired by an aeroplane and would give pink cheeks to an F1 car.

The airplane-inspired bodywork of the Honda Pegasus is as futuristic as it gets. The front/rear wings and aero kit will make this car slip through air like a butter through knife. The powertrain for this vehicle will be no V6 or V8. An airplane for the highway needs something with more grunt. So Andrus transplants a gas turbine engine into his latest creation. The brakes need to work well, so wheels with vanes suck in air to keep them from fading.

Will you buy one if this vehicle transforms into a real-life machine?

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Entry posted on July 16th, 2010 and filed under Design Study, Honda
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