Audi S5 Sportback Grand Prix with 375HP by ST

ST has unveiled a new performance package for the Audi S5 Sportback.Designed to give the engine a healthy kick in the pants, the package consists of a revised ECU, a sport air filter, and a stainless steel exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the supercharged 3.0-liter V6 produces 375 hp (280 kW / 380 PS) and 495 Nm (365 lb-ft) of torque - increase of 42 hp (31 kW / 43 PS) and 55 Nm (41 lb-ft). While the company declined to release performance specifications, they stated...

BMW Sports Coupe Concept by Krasnov Igor

You might remember talented Russian designer Krasnov Igor from 2 of his previous concept studies, a 4-door Ferrari-badged sport saloon and the Marussia supercar. This time, Krasnov has come up with a conceptual proposal for a BMW sports coupe with an unusual, yet stylish asymmetrical design. The unnamed design study appears to be partly inspired from BMW's fabric-skinned, shape-shifting Gina concept while borrowing some styling cues such as the tall double kidney grille...

Gold Bugatti Veyron 1:18 scale model costs £2 million

At what point does a conspicuous display of wealth become obscene?Well, a solid gold, diamond-encrusted model of a Bugatti Veyron, if it doesn't cross the line, certain comes close.It is called, officially, the Bugatti Veyron Diamond Limited Edition and it's a scaled replica of a true Veyron (1:18) in solid 24-carat gold, platinum and adorned with 7.2 carat single cut flawless diamonds.The model is a creation of Munich-based Robert Gulpen and Stuart Hughes from Liverpool (UK), both known...

StopTech BMW M3

For those BMW M3 owners who would like to tune their car without going to extremes, APP Europe is now offering a new package comprising of performance and styling upgrades sourced from other tuning firms. Starting with the M3's naturally-aspirated VG8 engine, a kit from Collaction AG bumps output by 30HP and 40Nm to 450-horsepower and 440Nm / 325 lb-ft of torque. Stopping power is improved through a new lightweight brake system from Stoptech that includes 6-piston calipers with two-piece 380mm...
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In a surprise move, Toyota has teamed up with Tesla to develop new electric vehicle technology.
While details are limited, the companies will create a specialized team to design parts and production systems for future EVs. As part of the agreement, Toyota will also purchase $50 million dollars worth of Tesla stock (as soon as the company goes public).

According to Toyota's President, Akio Toyoda, "I've felt an infinite possibility about Tesla's technology and its dedication to monozukuri (Toyota's approach to manufacturing). Through this partnership, by working together with a venture business such as Tesla, Toyota would like to learn from the challenging spirit, quick decision-making, and flexibility that Tesla has."

The warm and fuzzy feeling was echoed by Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, who said, "Toyota is a company founded on innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainable mobility. It is an honor and a powerful endorsement of our technology that Toyota would choose to invest in and partner with Tesla."
As you may recall, Daimler has also joined forces with Tesla "to accelerate the commercialization of electric drives globally."

Tesla Roadster: raggiunta quota 1000 esemplari

Posted by Mr Dung Friday, January 29, 2010

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Tesla Roadster elettrica ha raggiunto quota 1000 unità prodotte. Un traguardo importante per la sportiva elettrica di derivazione Lotus, inizialmente afflitta da problemi tecnici alla trasmissione e sopratutto gravata da un prezzo di circa 100.000 Euro, ma che ha saputo ritagliarsi uno spazio grazie alle prestazioni ed alla possibilità di acquistare una delle rarissime auto elettriche già disponibili sul mercato.
L’esemplare numero 1000, esposto al salone di Detroit, è stato verniciato nel colore speciale “Millennial White” con interni con inserti in fibra di carbonio ed il ricavato della vendita sarà devoluto in beneficienza ad alcune associazioni benefiche Americane. Proprio a Detroit è giunta anche un’altro esemplare della Tesla Roadster, il telaio numero 750, guidato per 4300 km attraverso tutti gli Stati Uniti partendo dalla Los Angeles, per dimostrare l’affidabilità della vettura.

Tesla Secures $465 Million Federal Loan, Plans Two new Factories

Posted by Mr Dung Sunday, January 24, 2010




Just like rival Californian electric car company Fisker, which recently secured a $528.7 million loan from the Department of Energy, Tesla has also secured a $465 million low interest loan from the federal government that will be used to fund the construction of two new factories.
The factories include a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Southern California, which will be used to produce the upcoming Model S all-electric sedan, as well as a plant located in Palo Alto to manufacture powertrain accessories such as electric motors, vehicle battery packs, and related electric vehicle control equipment. Interestingly, Tesla has revealed that the Palo Alto plant will supply components not only to Tesla but other automaker as well.
Speaking at last week's 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the Model S will take another 24 to 30 months to come into fruition. The vehicle will have an estimated driving range of 300 miles and will cost about $50,000 after federal tax credits.
Earlier this month Tesla announced that it had built 1,000 units of its first model, the all-electric Roadster, since construction of that vehicle started two years ago.