Bugatti Galibier Coming with Hybrid Power
The line of Bugatti vehicle seems like never lacked of ambition. You can see it since it is still under the founder Ettore Bugatti, until now when the car is operating below the Volkswagen Group. Now, that opinion has another prove with the Galibier super sedan. We call it super because the car will be very exclusive and highly priced. The British magazine, CAR, even said that there will be W16 engine from Veyron that is planted to its dual clutch gearbox.
Not only that, the other option with hybrid power will also be available. It is said that the hybrid mode is developed as the increasing number of metropolitan city centers ban the internal combustion cars firing up at their downtown areas. And I don’t think that Bugatti owners would try the mass transit either.
The new president and CEO for Bugatti, Wolfgang Durheimer, said to CAR that the project is currently still at the early stages as the final dimension and the chassis construction is not yet decided. He said that the design might be finalized this fall with carbon monocoque or aluminum spaceframe. There will be 3,000 units of Gallibier with a price of about $ 1.62 million.
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2013 Chevy Malibu Announced Prior to Shanghai
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu from General Motors has been officially debuted while the global introduction is still have to wait until the Shanghai Motor Show. This car will give you a totally new design with a more efficient drivetrain. GM said that this car will competing in more than 100 markets, which means that the car might be the integral part for GM to more than double their sales in 2015.
GM has shortened this Malibu car, although actually the car is wider and has more trunk space and rear legroom than the previous model. For part-by-part, this 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is using some stuffs from the Lexus GS, but the car’s taillights indicate that GM want to put the Camaro things here. Unfortunately, that LED piece will only available at the higher level LTZ trims.
At the front side, the designers still bringing the successful features from the previous model. For the engine, you will find a 2.5 liter four cylinder engine which is more efficient under the hood. That engine is mated to the six speed automatic gearbox. This direct injection power will give you 190 horsepower with 180 pound feet of torque.
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CX-5, New Small CUV From Mazda
Mazda has finally announced that their future model of smaller crossover car will be named as the CX-5. Actually, this move is pretty much predictable so it is not surprising. This new little car is said to bring the stuffs from the Minagi Concept here and there. Mazda was unveiled in Geneva Motor Show lat March. This will be the first vehicle from mazda which will using Mazda’s new ‘KODO – Soul Motion’ design.
Actually, that design them was firstly introduced back in fall when Mazda is introducing the Shinari Concept which is a very attractive sedan while also looking luxurious at the same time. That car might park in the next of the Aston Martin Rapide, and no one will noticed it. The latest model of CX-5 will be unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show later in September, and will hit the market at some point in 2012.
Mazda said that their new crossover will be equipped with the Mazda’s SkyActiv technologies. That feature will including the transmission, engines, body, and chassis. SkyActive feature is the sustainable ZoomZoom feature from Mazda that will give you a more efficient powertrains with a lower overall body mass for an improved performance and fuel rate.
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2012 VW Beetle Coming to America
Some months ago, there are a group of Oprah fans who is very lucky to be given the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. Now, they will be able to see on what will they got as Volkswagen has officially remove the wrapping for their latest 2012 Beetle. Although the designers were inspired from the original Beetle, but this car is actually longer and wider.
In truth, the car isn’t looks like what we might expect after seeing some of its spy photos in the internet previously. It seems that VW was only speculated by fitting their latest model with the latest generation of taillights at that moment. Now, there will be a new light that is looks like magnet. This vehicle is created to transport four person, but the back seat can be folded to provide you with a more cargo room.
The European buyers will be able to choose from some engine options. They are ranging from the 1.2 liter gasoline, 1.6 liter turbo diesel, and the 2.0 liter turbocharged. I expect that three of them will make their way for production. This car will debut at this week’s Shanghai Motor Show and also be presented at the New York Auto Show, so you might see the full one in a short time.
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Lotus will Release the Final Edition of Elise and Exige
The supply of Toyota 2ZZ-GE engines for Lotus has running lower and lower these recent days. It means that the production of the very popular model of Lotus Elise and Exige will be stopped in July. In order to commemorat the success of the track-day superstar, Lotus is planning to introduce a very limited number of Final Editions. With Lotus’ financial condition, it might be your last chance to have a new Lotus Elise or Exige.
Lotus is planning two trim levels for the Exige as they claims that they will only build 30 examples of the Exige S260 Final Edition for the Northern American market, as Lotus’ Track Pack, Tour Pack, and LSD will be standard. To make it more special, there will be 25 customers which are able to get the matte black painted vehicle. The price for the standard will be $ 67,500, while the matte black will be $ 69,900.
The American and Canadian people will have a fewer options for the Elise, as there will be only 15 examples of 2011 Lotuse Elise SC Final Edition. Lotus said that there will be four color schemes based on the Elise Club Racer. The price for the Elise SC Final Edition will be $ 57,500.
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