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If you have a soft spot for super cars or just like the beauty behind there style, well your in for a treat. Some of these stylish futuristic cars are available next year, feast your eyes on these babies:
Porsche 918 Spyder
918 Spyder gives 78 mpg, with low emissions. It hits 62 mph in less than 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 198 mph. 500 break horse power with front and rear electric motors. According to Porsche “A prototype recently lapped the Nürburgring in less than 7 minutes 30 seconds (that’s quicker than the hallowed Carrera GT), proving it does more than just look pretty on the show stand”. This fantastic two seater car also has the added class of Porsche personalisation service.
Chevrolet Corvette C7
The launch of the Corvette expected in 2013. The car will remain a front engine rear transaxle coupe with a glass hatch. It is expected to weigh lighter giving a better power to weight ratio. The headlights are to be a bit narrower, side mirrors slightly bigger with more of a rounded edge. The quad exhaust tips are next to each other in the centre. This performance car will no doubt have the aerodynamics appropriate for such a super sports car.
Mazda RX-8
Will this be the last car to have a rotary engine? Its been suggested that there’s a team of engineers currently working on a drastically improved version of the Renesis 2-rotor dubbed the 16x. It is also speculated that a newer version of the Rx-7 is to be explored being more lightweight and more affordable. The Mazda RX-8 is very attention grabbing and will be noticed, and although the suspension is firm its still comfortable to drive.
Lotus Elise
Coming up to its 15th anniversary, the all new Elise should be launched in 2013. It is to be based on the Lotus Vertical Vehicle Architecture (VVA). This allows Lotus to develop a front-engine, rear drive car. Lotus suggests that the new aerodynamics will improve fuel economy.
BMW Vision Supercar
The visions rear electric motor is from the 7 series activehybrid. BMW’s efficient dynamics concept adds to the Visions seductive styling, whilst the interior design is apparently meant to leave passengers as if they are ‘floating in the air’. This cars technology encourages the car to be fast, BMW claim it can touch 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.8 seconds!! Unfortunately not out until 2015.
See worth a read, now its matter of which one your going to dream about, or buy, if your lucky. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our site, vehicle leasing is a good way to enable a secure, stress free contract allowing you to decide which vehicle suits your needs and budget.
With winter upon us it can be quite important to some to make sure they have the right vehicle for the cold months. Here is our top 10 to help you enjoy your winter driving:
The small Jimney is a great 4×4 and a fantastic car for winter. The Jimney is due a facelift in 2013. This offroader will be fitted with a modification that should please EuroNCAP, a stronger looking front bumper and newly designed headlights. A lot of car for a small budget.
This chiselled, robust 4×4 has an economical engine, raised ground-clearance and looks awesome. The Fiat Panda 4×4 is immense to drive and the extra suspension is another bonus. It is great to drive on and off road, trekking very easy to drive around town.
The Skoda Yeti four-wheel drive, is cheap to run and impressive to drive. The car has been successful since it launched in 2009. The Skoda Yeti’s width allows 3 people to sit abreast in the rear with good supportive seating too.
This winter friendly, economic 1.5 litre diesel engine is a must this winter. The Dacia Duster is due to be launched this December, available in two and four wheel drive. It absorbs bumps well and has great all around visibility.
Yes, the Discovery is expensive but no other car can compare to this all weather vehicle. Inside the luxurious cabin noise level is zero and the superb dual view screen in the front allows the passenger to watch a DVD whilst the driver looks at a map on the same screen!
The Kia Sportage was crowned 4×4 of the year in 2012. The head and legroom in the rear is spacious enough for adults and with an inclusive seven-year warranty, what more could be better for a winter car?
The XC90 is a snazzy SUV with its sturdy build quality and stylish looks. There are great discounts to be had now making this SUV a fantastic value for money winter driving car.
The revised SUV is still good value for money. New suspension, lack of noise inside the cabin with alluring styling and the option of having seven seats turns this into an exciting car for winter.
A wonderful proficient and dependable 4×4 has been around for 10 years now and is still going strong. It serves the family SUV element but remains rugged and robust for winter weather. The hill start assistance makes this a doddle to drive up steep slopes and hills.
Available as a convertible or coupe and with Audi’s famous all wheel drive Quattro system, makes this an incredible winter car. Responsive steering makes driving around town stress free and the diesel engine relatively cheap to run.
If you want to try any of these great cars out in preparation for winter why not lease one? Vehicle leasing gives you more flexibility to drive a car that suits your needs and budget!
Various concepts have been shown off this week showing how roads can be made more smarter and driver efficient.
At the Dutch Design Week event last week, ‘Smart Highways’ were unveiled to an impressed panel so much so that one of its ideas will be introduced as early as next year.
Photo Luminescent Paint will be painted onto the road in order to save electricity on lighting highways. The paint will charge during the day by taking in sun light and then have up to 10 hours of ‘glow in the dark’ light available during the night. This would eliminate the need for fully lit roads but another light saving idea is a road with dimming lights situated at set positions on the road side facing the road. These would brighten as cars drove closer to them but then darken as they move away from the light. Theoretically in on an empty piece of road, no lights will be on therefore saving electricity.
Another painted road idea is a road with snow and ice symbols painted on in temperature sensitive paint which, when cold or icy, will show up, notifying drivers of the hazardous conditions.
The most far-fetched, but anticipated idea, is lanes within a highway which can charge electric cars as they are driven. It is not yet known how this would work but ideas such as tyres with sensors in them and a plate on the bottom of the car which can take in electric are thought to be the first things worked on.
The firm who has put forward these ideas say they are taking these ideas seriously.
‘Instead of focusing on the car to innovate the driving experience, Daan Roosegaarde and Heijmans are innovating the highway.
‘Innovative designs such as the Glow-in-the-Dark Road, Dynamic Paint, Interactive Light, Induction Priority Lane and Wind Light will be realized within the following five years.
‘The goal is to make roads that are more sustainable and interactive by using interactive lights, smart energy and road signs that adapt to specific traffic situations.’
The maker of the London taxi, Manganese Bronze, has been forced into calling administrators in to help their finances out.
The company has been struggling to secure a £15million loan from shareholder Geely. Geely, a chineese car company itself, own a 20% stake in the Coventry based company, but talks over a funding boost have broken down leaving the taxi maker’s future uncertain.
The businesss has been perfoming poorly for the past few months with the recalling over over 400 vehicles that suffered steering faults. Their new steering boxes in the TX4 models being the vehicles in question.
With 300 employees and 2,700 taxis being made each year, it isn’t easy to see how Manganese will fix their problems with a company spokesman saying that recalling the affected vehicles will have a ‘material and detrimental’ impact on its cashflow.
Nissan have announced that they plan to integrate a new type of steering into upcoming cars, the ‘steer-by-wire’ type.
The new innovation consists of electronic signals and software in order to control the steering, instead of the standard solid mechanisms. This is said to improve steering by eliminating the delay and unnecessary feedback that is often found on hydraulic steering found in most cars.
The Japanese car maker said they will be the first to apply it to a mass produced car, although safety concerns from the public may put pay to that. The thought of leaving the steering to a stand alone computer may halt sales for any car that has it integrated BMW and Toyota have previously had to recall vehicles after poor computer decisions and hardware caused longer stopping distances and inconsistent brake patterns.
The public needn’t worry too much however as this system is used on Aeroplanes regularly with no glitches.
Nissan’s Infiniti cars will be the first to have this form of steering with others following in the future if the initial trials are positive.
A recent study has been carried out by TomTom showing the worst cities in Europe for traffic congestion compared to non-peak times.
Istanbul tops the list with a 57% increase in traffic during peak times. They are also the only city to exceed the 50% marker.
France, Italy and Germany have 2 cities a piece in the top 10, with Poland, Belgium and Sweden completing the list.
Britain’s top congested city is Leeds-Bradford, with a percentage 0f 27%, 3% lower than the 10th ranked city (Stockholm, Sweden).
A list showcasing the worst cities can be found below:
Top Ten Cities for Congestion (% busier at peak times than during non-peak times):
1.Istanbul (Turkey) – 57%
2.Warsaw (Poland) – 45%
3.Marseille (France) – 40%
4.Palermo (Italy) – 40%
5.Rome (Italy) – 34%
6.Paris (France) – 34%
7.Stuttgart (Germany) – 33%
8.Brussels (Belgium) – 32%
9.Hamburg (Germany) – 32%
10.Stockholm (Sweden) – 30%
…and the ranking of British cities in the European list:
1.Leeds/Bradford – 27%
2.London – 26%
3.Nottingham – 24%
4.Manchester – 22%
5.Birmingham – 20%
6.Sheffield – 20%
7.Newcastle-Sunderland – 20%
8.Liverpool – 20%
9.Glasgow – 17%
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders suggest new car sales so far are up 2.6 per cent as compared with the same time frame as last year.
Diesel models continue to be the most popular with around 443,519 registered so far, and petrol cars are 412,502 registered.
Ford is still the best top-selling car in Britain. Ford Fiesta is in the lead followed by Vauxhall Corsa, Ford Focus, VW Golf and Vauxhall Astra.
Therefore the top 5 selling cars so far are as follows:
Name of Car Total Sales
The Ford Fiesta has been one of Britain’s favourite small hatchbacks since it launched in the 1970s. Affordable purchase prices, low running costs, a big network of dealers and nippy performance means the Fiesta appeals to all, from learner drivers to families. Since then, each model in this range has got better, and more comfortable.
The new Vauxhall Corsa has evolved with its styling. It is still very obvious a Corsa, but its new styling brings it right up to date. The front features a pair of headlights, which sweep along the stable bonnet. The rest of the front has a strong link with the rest of the Vauxhall family, while the rear – especially the rear lights – are not unlike the Astra.
The Ford Focus is one of the most all round stable cars on the road today. Very well designed, well built and engineered it is also a good price. It drives superbly, does what you need it to, and won’t break the bank.
The latest Golf is 56mm longer than the Mk6 version that it replaces, as well as 13mm wider at 1,799mm with a wheelbase lengthened by 59mm. This has helped to create additional interior space, while new production techniques mean that it is up to 100kg lighter than its predecessor.
The Astra Hatch and Sports Tourer estate will now feature a restyled front end with a chunky grille and updated indicator and fog lights. The rear will have new bigger bumpers and chrome detailing. Vauxhall has renewed its best-selling British-built car – the Vauxhall Astra – with a new athletic body style and an additional diesel engine.
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A new car at the Paris Motor show has unveiled a curious concept: A projector fitted to the front.
The Smart Forstars has a projector fitted into the bonnet which can throw an image out onto a wall to turn it instantly into a cinema. The concept is based on cinema’s of old where people would drive-in and sit in there cars and watch a film on a large screen.
The car also has a dedicated app which can control several things including temperature, radio and the film that is played through the projector.
The design of the car is said to have been based on a face (and quite a handsome face at that) and you can see why when looking at it.
At a top speed of 130kmph, the Forstars is no slouch! The battery can hold 17.6kWh due to being lithium-ion.
It hasn’t been confirmed to the availability of the Forstars but anyone looking for a quirky vehicle will no doubt be interested.
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