2011 Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II Convertible

Toyota Motor Co., reportedly plans to release a production version of the second hybrid sports concept model called Hybrid Sports Concept GRMN Conversion II. To complete the plan, Toyota will refine the concept model that was introduced at the Tokyo Auto Salon last year and will unveil a new look in the event the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race, in Germany this weekend. Toyota parts to be upgraded in this model is more for the appearance of the exterior and some changes to the engine. Driving force model is still the same as the concept model shown at the TAS (Tokyo Auto Salon) 2010 that uses a V6 engine that will drive the rear wheels loans combined electric motor from the Lexus RX450 to drive the front wheels.

The machine that is implemented for it is 3500 cc engine which is the development of the old V6 engine that carried its concept model. It was used machines with a capacity of 3300 cc. Strength was greater, from 208 hp to 246 hp, while when combined with electric motors, the revised model has a power Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II 295 dk. Its weight was lighter than the model concept. Toyota reveals that the revised model will be produced later will weigh 1,500 kg, or 200 kg lighter than the model concept.

Major changes will occur in exterior Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II open roof, especially in terms of styling. Toyota MR2 will refer to the display, which also uses its platform. Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II muzzle will further highlight the shark with the headlamp shape a more widened the distance from each other. Will also be revised front bumper design with a more aggressive lip spoiler.

Toyota GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II that has a length of 4350 millimeters (mm), width 1890 mm, and height 1,200 mm. Compared to a sports car Honda CR-Z hybrid, Toyota convertible car was longer 270 mm, width 195 mm and 150 mm lower.

2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid Car

Hybrid Car Review of Honda Jazz Release 2011 car in your mind can be attributed to Toyota and Lexus cars. Honda Hybrid Rewing High has a VTEC engine, so that high torque engine can sync speed.Nothing gasoline engine at a new high with the launch of the Honda Jazz facelifted model.

Honda Hybrid fourth of corporate spending on display with the Jazz model electricity.Honda weakened slightly in decline in hybrid sales, but this is the latest release of the Honda Jazz Hybrid itself.

2012 Honda CR-Z Mugen concept

Honda has released the first pictures of the Mugen CR-Z, ahead of its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed​​.

After over 15 per cent increase in power over the machines 'phase 1' and with more than 50 kg less than the casing, overall performance is set to meet the original target of Mugen.

Achieved 0-60mph in 6.6 seconds, and the team says it has passed the test version, thanks to increased power to 200bhp and 245Nm of torque.

The 1.5 i-VTEC engine developing 113bhp regularly, while bolting on the supercharger and cleaning Mugen IMA hybrid system for ft near 200bhp and 181 pounds, and dietitian Mugen been stripped out of the weight of 50kg is not necessary, to make the CR-Z is more agile. This hood is made of lightweight carbonfibre while Mugen alloy wheels.

Mugen also has improved handling and performance, fitting adjustable shocks and disc brakes are great, improve tracking and reduce weight. Mugen GP 17-inch alloy false are part of the exterior package that includes front and rear airdams, side skirts and rear wing.

2011 Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge

New York Auto Show, Suzuki will launch a hybrid version of the concept, the basis of Suzuki Kizashi and Kizashi Concept Suzuki called EcoCharge.

Suzuki Kizashi EcoCharge engine with 2.0-liter inline four 144 hp gasoline, together with the electric propulsion system consisting of 15 kW motor generator unit cooling liquid / attached to the lithium-ion-115-V air cooled. Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge use more fuel-efficient technologies such as regenerative braking, start / stop systems, fuel cutoff during deceleration events and tires with low rolling-resistance. Change the style of the Suzuki Kizashi Concept EcoCharge designs include bright satin white paint single thin layer of blue background with the addition of modified headlights, LED fog lamps and alloy wheels measure.

2011 Volvo C30 BEV

Volvo presented a driveable prototype electric car in September 2009. Volvo C30 BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) is now being shown at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit companies to take one further step in the development process. Both feature a full interior and full instrumentation, as well as improved battery packs.

"The first prototype to help us identify the main technological challenges, such as battery packs and safety issues. We have discussed this challenge without sacrificing cool the Volvo C30 and fun-to-drive my personality. very pleased with the results. Volvo C30 in Detroit electric BEV is a much more complete product, "said Lennart Stegland, Director Volvo Car Special Vehicles.

The next step in 2010 is a factory-built series of test cars. Selected users will drive the test fleet during a two-year trial period in order to provide Volvo Cars with valuable experience. Not just technical but also behavioural.

The Swedish Energy Agency is supporting the project by contributing SEK 150 million towards its funding.

Toyota Prius Next Generation Hybrid Car

According to Auto Observer, Toyota is preparing the next generation for the year 2009 launch of the Prius. The new Prius will be powered by a 1.8 liter engine and will come with nickel metal hydride batteries to start. It is expected that the Prius will get bigger in size.

2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid Car

Toyota announces 2011 all new cars hybrid Prius. Backed by a four-cylinder engine 1.8-liter VVT-i offers 98 hp at 5200 rpm and 105 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. Magnet 2011 Toyota Prius electric motor's synchronous, on the other hand, provides 80 hp and153 lb-ft of torque. It features fuel-efficient 50 mpg.

2011 Toyota Prius offers three driving modes: EV-Drive Mode allows driving on battery power alone at low speeds for about a mile, if conditions permit. There is also a Power Mode, which increases sensitivity to throttle input for a sportier feel, and an Eco Mode, which helps the driver achieve their best mileage.

Honda CR-Z: Honda so excited about winning Japan Car of the Year that gets special edition

The 2011 Honda CR-Z may not exactly be sailing to success here in the U.S., but it has managed to walk away with the coveted Japan Car of the Year title. In order to celebrate, Honda has decided to work up a new special edition version of its tiny sport hybrid.

Only available in a special "Pearl Dipusafaiaburu" blue paint, the hatch makes use of unique 16-inch alloy wheels and premium metal pedal pads inside. If the color and the wheels don't make this one easy enough to spot, Honda has also gone through the extra effort of placing a "Japan Car of the Year" commemorative sticker on the rear quarter glass behind the driver's side door.

Otherwise, the Japan Car of the Year Edition CR-Z will remain completely stock. Neither fuel economy nor power has been upped in any way. Not surprisingly, it looks like this one will remain a Japanese-only offering. Still, if you like what you see, chances are you could recreate the special edition CR-Z without breaking a sweat – or your bank account for that matter.

2011 Ford Fusion

The North American Fusion also encountered naming problems. In this case, his original name was Futura, first used on the Futura 1955 Lincoln later made famous as the Batmobile 60s, and later the model designation used for a version of the 1960 Falcon, and Australia's Ford Falcon Futura models from 1964 to 2008, and last used in the U.S.

on a two-door version of the Ford Fairmont, and others. Since the name had been shelved for too long, and meanwhile a tire distributor (Pep Boys) had used a court challenge by Pep Boys was decided to Ford. Thus, the two different versions of the Fusion exist.

Honda Civic Hybrid Silver Pictures

Honda Civic Hybrid Silver Pictures Gallery

Next Generation Nissan 370Z (Fairlady Z) will put Hybrid

For What It’s Worth Best Car Magazine in Japan reports that Nissan is developing a hybrid version of the Fairlady Z (370Z called the rest of the world). It is certainly plausible that it could be a hybrid-Z, as the automaker has recently produced its own hybrid system developed internally M. Nissan Infiniti with its own lithium ion battery for its hybrid system.

The solution to this problem would be easy, even if we think the technology can be deployedby Renault or Mercedes, the new partners. The development of the Sport model, which has already started with the Japanese engineers, will continue in the coming years in an intensive test session for transmission to customize the harsh climate and driving conditions.

2010 Toyota Rukus

Toyota launched its head rotation Rukus - hot and hip urban alternative to small vehicles sport utilities and sport wagons. New challenges Rukus rules car design with brazen square shape, which has become a landmark.

Toyota laugh Rukus - with square lines and flat surfaces - for people who "think in a box.

Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Pickup Jeep Concept

The Japanese automaker, Toyota, present A-BAT hybrid pickup concept at the Detroit Motor Show later this month.

Far from a conservative-style vehicles, which currently favors Toyota showrooms, unique look of the concept is the combination of large body surface, intersect with a hard surface planes, crisp lines and the trapezoidal profile. Toyota A-BAT in 19-inch wheels sit at the corners of the car creates a tough and is ready.

The Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept Car

Toyota wants to adolescent dreams about work, apparently.

FT-HS hybrid sports car concept will be premiered on January 7 at the North American International Auto Show, and we can expect, 50:50 weight distribution and the 400 + hp monster of transmission is very similar to the Lexus GS 450H: 3,5 liter V6,

related to the Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) system (which may mean Sulev emissions, but no word on fuel economy yet). This may be the next Supra.

Interestingly, this is not a direct effect of the car on the environment, although we can expect that it is better than "traditional" V8 gasoline engine with the sports car will compete with the (lesser of two evils). No, the interesting thing is "halo" effect, it could, making hybrids cool and desirable new public. Even if they never end up buying this model, they saw technology and associate it with something they want, not what they do not.