Concept cars have always been anticipated by many since these will showcase the latest technology and updates which consumers will have to expect when they got their units. As for Citroën, it has revealed the sleekest concept car for this year which is the New Citroën Metropolis. This shiny big toy has a huge 460-horsepower hybrid powertrain that is of course a great booster. It will debut in Shanghai later this month.
Recently, Apple launched its latest gadget, the iPad and one of the leaders in car manufacturing grabbed this probability to “strike while the iron is hot”. At the New York Auto Show, Hyundai will be pleased to announce that the Equus is now rendering a built-in iPad. It has been known that Equus has a Lexus-like styling with the same 385hp Tau V8 engine.
For avid Formula One followers who really love the adrenaline-pumping auto racing, one of the latest two-seat racers was launched by McLaren in the UK. This shiny pretty baby is equipped by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that outputs 600hp. Its sleek stance makes it stand out in the race track.
Kia is set to debut a new line of the Optima which conveys modern figure with a bold tiger face. Its distinct design was being showed up by its raked roofline, boldly-flared wheel arches, and extended wheel base. Its interior comes roomy with a touch of luxury and elegance. The Kia Optima will be officially seen in public at the 2010 New York International Auto Show.
The EV Mini Sport is the latest innovation by Japan-based Tajima Motor Corp. This electric-powered scooter has that Formula One car look and it gives you the benefit if you get to park in a crowded lot. But since it is open, you need to secure for a head gear as a safety measure. The EV Mini Sport will be going on sale for around $23,018 without a battery. You think it’s a great deal?
The future enclosed camping vehicle is here, call it EVC or Expedition Vehicle Concept. This hybrid 4×4 car boasts a 10-inch ground clearance level and has a durable nano-polymere body. It can transform into a top down cruiser in minutes for a wider view during your adventure. Its trunk can be extended for the purpose of sleeping while rear seats are folded flat and it also provides a wide room for cargo.
Buick has revealed the look of its next compact sedan, calling it “Regal” and dubbed as “Baby Buick”. It will have a GM Delta II-based architecture and platform with upfront teaser – the waterfall grille, Regal-inspired expressive headlights, and hood-mounted portholes. This will be a house to the new 1.4-liter turbo engine that promises more than 140 horsepower with six-speed automatic and manual transmissions. By 2012, this sketch will turn into life that will charge you around $20,000.
