2014 Bugatti Veyron successor on the way

Rumour has it Bugatti is thinking of making a Bugatti Veyron successor with even more power and more speed. The new model will also feature an all-new body said to be inspired by the original Bugatti Veyron concept of 1999. This concept was designed by the current head of Bugatti design, Walter de Silva – former SEAT head of design.

2014 Bugatti Veyron

The new car will have a top speed of 434km/h… in case the first edition wasn’t fast enough with its 408km/h top speed. The engine will be based on the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport’s 8.0-litre quad-turbo W16 motor, showcasing around 895kW of power and 1500Nm of torque.
Reports also say the next-generation Bugatti Veyron will be lighter than the current model, featuring more carbon fibre composite structures, thinner glass and lighter wheels which will help bring down the car’s overall weight by around 100kg; all helping the car achieve 0-100km/h in under 2.5 seconds.
Since its launch in 2005, around 304 Bugatti Veyrons have been sold. The sales figure is deemed high enough to prompt a second generation by the sounds of it.
The new Bugatti Veyron will supposedly debut in 2013 and then go on sale some time in 2014.

L.A. Auto Show will spotlight a new concept L.A.

Automakers will put emphasis on affordability, not glitz. much of the pre-show buzz has surrounded mass-market economy cars such as the Ford Fiesta and the Chevrolet Cruze. A Mitsubishi MiEV electric vehicle is pushed to a display of alternative-fuel vehicles at the Los Angeles Convention Center in preparation for the L.A. Auto Show, which begins Friday and ends

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander On Sale In Australia

MITSUBISHI’S FACELIFTED AND UPDATED Outlander range has been launched in Australia, offering a bold new look, more advanced drivetrains and a refreshed interior.

The biggest change is, of course, the entirely new front-end that’s been grafted to the Outlander’s nose.

Inspired by the aggressive snout of the high-performance Lancer Evolution X, the new trapezoidal ‘jet fighter’ grille and narrow headlights add a sense of dynamism to the 2010 Outlander’s face.

The bonnet and front quarter panels are entirely new stampings; the wing mirror housings, side skirts and rear bumper are all-new as well.

Seat, door and dashboard trims are also revised for 2010. Extra touches of chrome, double stitching, a new instrument cluster and leather trim on premium models freshen up the cabin of Mitsubishi’s high-riding crossover.

The 2.4 litre MIVEC four cylinder of the outgoing model returns largely unchanged for 2010, producing 125kW of power at 6000rpm and 226Nm of torque at 4100rpm.

The 3.0 litre MIVEC V6 is similar to the engine it replaces, but a low-restriction intake manifold, a higher compression ratio and some camshaft timing tweaks bump power up by 7kW to 169kW, with torque rising from 276Nm to 291Nm.

Mitsubishi’s Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) all-wheel drive technology is now mated to the 3.0 V6, and features an active front limited-slip differential and the ability to apportion torque between individual wheels to enhance traction.

The 2.4 is available in the LS, XLS and XLS Luxury variants and is paired with a five speed manual or a CVT automatic in the base LS - the CVT being standard in the XLS and XLS Luxury.

The 3.0 comes in VR and VRX guise and is mated to a six-speed automatic as standard. All auto and CVT-equipped Outlanders also get a new-for-2010 Hill Start Assist function, which prevents roll-back when moving off on inclines.

The entry level LS gets air-conditioning, electric windows, remote-control locking, Hill Start Assist and a USB input for the stereo. LS models with the CVT transimission can also be optioned with third row seats, taking total passenger capacity to seven.

XLS variants get all the features of the LS plus 18-inch alloy wheels, Smart Key remote entry, premium cloth trim, climate control, cool/warm box, aluminium pedals, and Bluetooth connectivity.

Tuned Porsche Panamera

German tuner Lumma Design has provided the Porsche Panamera an aggressive renovation.

Moreover the CLR 700GT comes with wide wheel arch extensions with large intakes at the back of each wheel. Adding, the colossal arches house 22-inch dished alloys completed in black and silver.

And the cooling utters have been outlined of the fedora and a fixed rear spoiler puts back the mechanized pop-up Porsche unit.

Further, the Panamera has extension suspension tweaks and the ride height has been lowered by a noteworthy 35mm.

The details regarding the engine enhancement is not publicized.

Frankfurt: Volkswagen E-Up!

Cute little city car, here we come! That’s the first thought when you see Volkswagen’s new zero emissions E-Up! concept. The company has high hopes for the car and has described it the “Beetle of the 21st Century”.

Tipping the scales at a releatively light 1085 kilograms the E-Up! has one basic fundamental right, low weight. When you consider the car’s Lithium-ion battery is a hefty 240kg that’s actually some achievement.

With an electrical charging point hidden behind the bonnet mounted VW emblem the 60kW/210Nm powered E-Up! can be recharged in around 5 hours. To ease the load on the engine, the car’s eletrical system is powered, in part, by the car’s solar roof panels. Even the interior sun visors are fitted with solar cells that can supplement power generation by flipping them out towards the sun. Those Germans think of everything!

It seems marketers can too, given they came up with the label Human Machine Interface (HMI) for the car’s interior controls. In addition to the expected monitoring of available charge remaining and usual heating and lighting controls, the HMI has some pretty nifty features, including remote capability that allows the use of an iPhone to commence recharging. Ideal for taking advantage of off-peak electricity charges.

At just 3.19 metres in length, the E-Up! uses flexible seating arrangements to maximise its practicality. Volkswagen describes the E-Up! as being a 3+1 seater. Mainly because the passenger’s seat sits a couple of inches further forward, offering more rear seat legroom behind the front passenger. The seating position behind the driver is best suited to a small child, or it could be used as extra cargo space.

Volkswagen expects the E-Up! to be ready for launch in 2013. Heaps more after the jump.

2010 Honda CR-V European version

Honda CR-V comes with a new look, a new diesel engine, and an automatic gearbox for diesel models. Its unique “car-like” handling characteristics have made the model very popular and the refined 2010 Honda CR-V is sure to be a hit too. It will feature a distinctive new front bumper and grille, a revised rear bumper, and color-coded bumpers on EX grades.

Providing for an even more premium finish are the newly designed 17-inch (SE) and 18-inch (ES and EX) alloy wheels and upgraded fabrics and plastics inside. A new audio console design has also been introduced, while improved sound deadening around the engine and cabin makes the CR-V an even quieter and more relaxing car to drive. Continued after the jump!


The CR-V will be powered by a new diesel engine, the same 2.2-litre i-DTEC which debuted in the latest Accord in 2008. It produces 150PS at 4000rpm (up 10PS) and torque of 350Nm at 2000rpm (up 10Nm). From the launch in 2010, the smooth and refined diesel automatic transmission will be available on all CR-V model grades.

All engines in the CR-V line-up are designed to meet Euro 5 legislation. The SUV segment active safety systems — the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) — continue to be available. Three new paint colors are available for the 2010 CR-V – Premium White Pearl, Urban Titanium and Alabaster Silver.

2010 Honda CR-V

Vw L1 Concept - Frankfurt Motor Show

This is the latest concept from the German manufacturer dubbed Vw L1 Concept, the so-called 1-litre car because it is capable to travel 100km on one litre of fuel. The new two-seater is programmed to make its official debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show but leaked photos appeared on the internet before the official event. Apparently, the car is powered by a 29bhp two-cylinder diesel linked to a seven-speed DSG gearbox and weighs around 380kg. With these numbers the car is capable to show a fuel consumption of just 1.2 litres per 100km (189.6mpg). Of course, the idea is not new… Volkswagen originally shows the one-litre concept back in 2002 but due to the fact that the materials were to expensive to build it, the production was abandoned.