The good : A supercharged engine and hybrid system create a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid from the ranks of the most powerful Touareg models, without sacrificing fuel economy. Voice command system that lets you ask for music by album and artist name, or dial a number with a contact name.The bad : Power is difficult to modulate at slow speeds. A permanent suspension limits exploitation of off-road.Bottom line : The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg serves as a showcase for advanced-technology power train and cab, and the most luxurious of the Volkswagen model range.Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid show with jaw-dropping technology under the hood, and an impressive suite of cabin tech, too. Full model name, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid Supercharged, including some terms that are not normally found together. Yes, this Touareg is not only get the gasoline-electric hybrid drive, but also a supercharger on the engine.Throwing every power-train technology in Volkswagen disposal into these results in the Touareg's most powerful car in the ranks of the company, although not always the most fuel efficient. Current Touareg models, including hybrid supercharged, 3-liter TDI V-6, and the gasoline 3.6-liter V-6. These hybrids have EPA ratings of 20 mpg city and 24 mpg highway, and the brackets TDI figures with 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. The Touareg regular gas only appears short with 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.But that does not seem as if Volkswagen engineers have been the main fuel economy in their mind when they designed the Hybrid Touareg, as this vehicle offers a total system output is amazing 380 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Even the Touareg TDI could not match the number of torque.With the transmission in Sport mode and the foot leads to the gas pedal, every bit of power that is felt as the Touareg rocket forward. Touareg Hybrid engine in essentially the same as used on the Audi S4, direct-injection supercharged 3-liter V-6, which by itself produces 333 horsepower. Hybrid system including 34-kilowatt electric motor integrated between the engine and transmission, and nickel metal hydride pack 1.7-kilowatt-hour battery is located near the rear wheel.

Battery-electric train is about technology only in Hybrid Touareg lagging slightly behind the competition, as the newest hybrid will come out with a lithium ion battery packs.Uneven accelerationAlthough the acceleration of liver Sport car, put the transmission in Drive mode normally results in a very different driving experience. Gas pedal feel Detuned, and acceleration is more difficult to modulate. Just let off the brake allows Touareg creep forward under electric power. Moderate pressure on the gas pedal tends to make a lunge Touareg, and it became difficult to control at low speeds or in stop-and-go traffic.Along with letting the engine off at traffic stops and while sliding at speeds up to 99 mph, the hybrid system also can push the car uses only electricity. But the Touareg Hybrid heavy, making it very difficult to feather the pedal lightly enough to actually make the car forward without the engine running.To prove this could be a short-range electric vehicle, Volkwagen put the E-mode button on the console. Pressed, and the Touareg Hybrid refrain from burning any gas, at least until about 32 mph, or until the battery becomes very low that the machine should take over.

The console also has a dial with settings on-and off-road. Hybrid Touareg comes standard with four-wheel drive, fully automatic system which defaults to split 40 percent front-60 percent rear torque. But the switch to off-road mode just adjusts the traction control and drivetrain program; conventional suspension Touareg Hybrid It sits at an elevation fixed.Going through a rough country road, the car felt very able, to absorb large bumps with ease without too much rocking cabin. Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid said to have ground clearance of 7.9 inches and can ford water to a depth of 19.7 inches. Driving through some streets flood created by Hurricane California recently, Hybrid Touareg plowed through, sending water spraying into the side.Power steering mechanism steering wheel elektrohidrolik keep moving even when the engine is turned off. Although four-wheel-drive system helps in cornering, Hybrid SUV Touareg showing typical handling. It understeers in turn, and a great body, raised the suspension, leading to body roll is partially neutralized with antisway equipment.

Sport mode with eight-speed automatic transmission helps keep the power, and there is also a manual shift mode. In accordance with character vehicles, Sport mode is not all that aggressive, and manual gear changes are usually slow for the automatic. They are eight teeth really come into play cruise at 65 or 70 mph, when the machine, when in fact on, to keep the speed around 2,000 rpm, helping to save gas.Volkswagen's new lookAlthough the new Touareg Hybrid weighs in at more than 5,000 pounds, Volkswagen took several steps to lighten the load, such as using aluminum few in suspension. The overall appearance of crossover SUVs vehicles less and more modern. Strong lateral line lattice, which blends into the light hole, is part of Volkswagen's new design language. Also part of this language is to cleanse the body line. Rather than tangle, Hybrid Touareg features a line of impressions, just a pinch of fine at the side.

But Hybrid Touareg remains a practical, offers seating for five and a large cargo area. And in SUV style, it sits high, affording occupants a good view of the road. A rearview camera, complete with distance and trajectory line, assist in parking, but Volkswagen also have to offer blind-spot detection system.In any trim, the Touareg is one of the most luxurious Volkswagen, which also explains its price. And hybrid versions come standard with just about anything. The cabin is neat with soft-touch materials and leather. The various switches have a solid feel, something more than thin plastic. Hybrid Touareg seems to borrow a little luxury from sister brand Audi.Hybrid Touareg also comes standard with a suite of new technologies Volkswagen cabin. Last year, Volkswagen launched the new Jetta with a new decent navigation system, but the Touareg Hybrid get the deluxe version, with a map of your hard-drive-stored shows 3D building has been completed and traffic information is integrated.

A set of buttons below the touch screen provide quick access to navigation, Bluetooth phone system, and stereo. A button in the middle allows you to zoom the map or choose from the list, but the touch screen menu is the main interface. The touch screen is responsive to the input proved satisfactory.Drivers can use a voice command system to enter a destination, although unlike with some of the new system, you must enter every part of the address of the individual, not speaking the entire address string and let the car parse elements. An on-screen keyboard also works well for entering parts of the address, especially if you have the name of the street system can not recognize.Car phone system offering a solid set of features, the most important to make available a list of phone contacts via voice commands. The interface to the system look good, and in accordance with the overall design.stereo really stand out in this system, offers more than most audio sources. There are about 18GB of music storage on the hard drive a car, and Volkswagen ownership of media interface port in the glove box. Hybrid Touareg comes with a bag full of cables that plug into this port, offers the iPhone, Mini-USB, USB standard, and 1/8-inch audio connectivity.There's also Bluetooth audio streaming, satellite radio and CD player with two SD card slot on his face. About the only audio source Touareg Hybrid missing is HD radio.

Inconveniently, media interface ports sit behind the glove box, making it virtually impossible to access from the driver's seat. Likewise, a CD player hidden in the upper glove box, pull tab so slowly drop down like James Bond accessories. Volkswagen Looks like you want to load the disc or MP3 player while the car is stopped.The interface screen is equally good for all sources, but the thing that is really cool is that the sound system plays music Volkswagen command when you request a particular artist or album name. And better than other systems, which require you to determine whether it is an artist or album name that you ask for, you just need to say the name of the album or artist, without any introduction, to have a system that figure. However, do not let you request an individual song tracks, playlist, or genre.Volkswagen offers an optional premium speaker Dynaudio system in another Touareg trims, but the Hybrid Touareg left in this case. However, eight-speaker sound system is excellent, with finely detailed reproduction. This system is a bit short on bass and do not have a specific fortune, but wonders with acoustic tracks and vocals. Intense treble can get shrill, but overall a very pleasant-sounding system.SummarilyWith a supercharged direct injection engine and hybrid system, power train 2011 Volkswagen Touareg seriously advanced, giving the liver of vehicle power and good fuel economy for its size. The only drawback of this system is not uniform acceleration at low speeds. The transmission speed of eight other components impressive performance technologies, such as power steering elektrohidrolik. good suspension, if it does not have any elements of high technology, and Hybrid Touareg get extra credit for four-wheel drive systems.Hybrid Touareg cabin is also notable for the technology suite, a long-awaited increase of the Volkswagen. 3D map navigation system shows fertile, and the audio system offers all the resources that you can ask. Bluetooth audio system full of features, and voice command system comes with a few, unexpected pleasant surprises. Hybrid Touareg can take advantage of the blind-spot detection system and rear seat entertainment option.The cabin interface technology, Volkswagen hits out of the park for both usability and style. Going further, the display on the instrument cluster offers access to most major cabin tech feature through the control of the steering wheel. Of course, the Touareg has been that the Hybrid SUV practicality, with many in the room. exterior look is nice with no breakthrough.Tech specs Model 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Trim Hybrid SuperchargedPower train supercharged 3-liter direct injection V-6, 8-speed automatic transmission, nickel metal hydride 1.7kWh full hybrid systemEPA fuel economy 20 mpg city/24 mpg highwayObserved fuel economy 20.5 mpgHard-drive-based navigation with trafficStandard Bluetooth phone supportDisc single player MP3-compatible CD / DVDMP3 player supports iPod integrationOnboard and other digital audio hard drive, Bluetooth audio streaming, SD cards, USB drives, mini-USB connector, satellite radio8-speaker audio system audio systemAssist rearview camera driverBase price $ 60.565Price tested $ 61,385

Rolls-Royce 102EX concept of electric
At nearly 6,000 pounds, it takes a 6.75-liter V-12 to move a typical model for satisfaction Phantom Rolls-Royce. But maybe this is a big car driven by an electric power train, without sacrificing luxury or driving experience? The 102EX, or the Phantom Experimental Electric, is a concept that is designed to answer that question.

 Electric Engine

To drive heavy Phantom, Rolls-Royce fits what he said was the largest battery ever installed in a passenger car. This package uses 96 bags of lithium ion batteries and two electric motors drive the rear wheels. The total power of these systems is 290 kilowatts.

A charging port sits on the left C-pillars 102EX, a car charger suitable for electric J1772. But Rolls-Royce also includes inductive pad under the car, so that can be parked on the charging pad. Charging takes 8 hours, although Rolls-Royce does not determine what was now reaching the source.

The badge on the car using red letters for two Rs, as did the first model of Rolls-Royce. Black letters used in production cars today. Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament is made of translucent material, the shining blue of the internal illumination source.

Decked out in wood, leather, and metal, the cabin of the 102EX is as luxurious as well as the Phantom model. Electric drive system must provide smoother acceleration than gasoline engines, contributing to the comfort of passengers.

Control and instrument panel is largely unchanged from the Phantom typical. The same column shifter, giving the driver a simple choice of R, N, and D. 102EX accelerate to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds, according to Rolls-Royce.

As in the production of Phantom, left gauge monitors the available power cars, but the 102EX is also a battery symbol famous. Index ex-fuel also shows the battery charge level. 102EX Range is 125 miles.

Chevrolet Mi-ray scissor doors

'future,' Korea to mix roadster Mi-ray and updated styling cues from sports cars of the past, like Monza SS 1963, and 1962 Corvair Super Spyder. Designers at GM's Advanced Design Studio in Seoul provides door LeMans scissors Mi-ray, on the open, and yet the body sculptured aerodynamic to achieve the look of a fighter jet, while balancing design of Chevy models past and the future.


Chevrolet Mi-ray side of the exterior

As with most supercars, carbon fiber is the name of the game. The body is built using lightweight materials and CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic), as well as spoiler Mi-ray's. Cockpit-inspired interior is surrounded by a carbon fiber shell, and even 20-inch wheels in front and 21-inch wheels in the rear is made of aluminum and carbon fiber composites.


Chevrolet Mi-ray interior

Displaying Mi-ray uses rear projection to display the navigation, performance, and mileage information. Retractable rearview camera replaces traditional rearview mirror, and front-facing camera enables navigation overlay information on real-time video driving.


Chevrolet Mi-ray front exterior

Located mainly on the back and under the drivers front-mounted two 15-kW electric motor powered by lithium-ion battery 1.6-kWh. The electric motor will drive the vehicle for driving in the city. For performance driving, Mi-ray can switch from front-wheel drive to rear wheels, and 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine mounted behind the cockpit combine with an electric motor to provide torque control to the left and right rear wheels as needed. No details were given on fuel consumption or speed.


Chevrolet Mi-ray Best Concept Car Award

GM Director of Design Taewon Kim (left) and GM's Korean President and CEO Mike Arcamone (right) holds the awards for Best Concept Car in front of Mi-ray supercar concept at the Seoul Motor Show 2011. "

 Late last week, Ford launched the 2011 Mondeo sedan, the car will be offered in at least eight variations and sold in China with prices ranging from RMB 169,800 ($ 25,849 U.S., with the current exchange rate) and topping out at 252,800 RMB ($ 38,484 U.S.).

In addition to the original color, three additional colors - oyster gray, shiny orange and pearl white - which is now available to meet consumer needs and preferences.

Ford Mondeo Sedan offers packaged with the engine fuel-efficient 2.0-liter EcoBoost GTDI powershift transmission and a six-speed in China. The Gasser crank out 236 horsepower and 250 pound-feet of torque - and that amount to "class-leading power and performance," according to Ford. When paired to a dual-clutch powershift tranny, the Mondeo GTDI re-fitted about 30 miles per gallon (U.S.), allowing Ford to claim that the Mondeo offers "best in class' fuel efficiency.

2011 Ford Mondeo with EcoBoost GTDI and powershift technology is to provide a combination of fuel efficiency and low emissions, while still maintaining the famous Ford driving pleasure. GTDI EcoBoost 2.0L engine produces maximum power 176.5kW at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 340 Nm at 1900-3500 rpm. It reached the fuel economy of 7.9L/100km combined credit.

Lightweight all-aluminum engine construction is the key to a new 2.0-liter Ford EcoBoost, featuring the latest generation direct injection, turbocharging and variable twin cam time independent (TiVCT). This improves driving performance by 25 percent, reduces fuel consumption by 20 percent and reduce CO2 emissions 15 percent.

Overall exterior design revisions for 2011MY Mondeo complete feel of premium quality and enhanced while strongly hinted at the dynamics of the sporty model and performance. bolder graphics and proportion on the front end, including a larger lower grille on the trapezoid and slimmer, plus a hat profiles are revised and new LED light day integral runs over emphasize the appeal of premium Mondeo and sporty attitude.

2011 Ford Mondeo using materials of high quality interior trim to the overall feeling of expertise and are equipped with high-grade foil inlay and the 'jewel' of new details on the switches and vents in satin chrome.

Security technologies including knee airbag on the driver's seat, HLA (Hill Launch Assist), Tire Pressure Monitoring System, LED Daytime Running Light, Rain-sensing wipers, Front Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Blind Spot Information System and Day-night rearview mirror provides exclusive safety in this segment.

Because the crossover is based on a proven GM global architecture, only minor revisions are required to meet federal standards, allowing Chevrolet to fast-track the Captiva Sport for the United States. In Europe, General Motors sells the Chevrolet Captiva and the Opel Antara twins. Both of them received some customization from the Germans at Lexmaul Tuning. With the help of a new ECU software, the 150 hp diesel engine has been boosted to 180 hp, while the top speed has been limited to 145 mph due to the safety reasons.

This car is also sold in the United States as the Saturn Vue, which means the exterior set of new side sills and a front lip spoiler may be something that will fit stateside. Lexmaul offers the new kit at a price of $ 1,168 and a two years of warranty. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport features either an Ecotec 2.4L direct-injected four-cylinder or 3.0L direct-injected V-6 engine – each matched with a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission.

The Captiva Sport will be offered in LS and LT models, with four trim packages, including an all-wheel-drive model (LTZ). All models feature 17-inch aluminum wheels, XM Satellite Radio, six-speaker sound system, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock, traction control, StabiliTrak electronic stability control, air conditioning, power locks and windows (with driver’s express down) and remote keyless entry.

Uplevel LT and LTZ models include the V-6 engine (with dual exhaust), along with OnStar and Bluetooth phone connectivity. A rear-view camera and leather trim package – including leather-trimmed and heated front seats – are standard on LTZ and available on other trims. The LTZ trim also includes a 10-speaker sound system and a sunroof. The Chevrolet Captiva Sport will be available for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2011, as a 2012 model.

These limited-edition 2012 Fiat 500 models were offered to Fiat enthusiasts in the U.S. as a reward for their years of steadfast loyalty to the Fiat brand. Fiat North America has begun delivering the first Fiat 500 Prima Edizione models to customers throughout the United States this week. The 500 special-edition models represent the first Fiat vehicles to be sold in the U.S. since 1984.

These limited-edition Fiat 500 models are equipped with a manual transmission. The Fiat 500 Prima Edizione is exclusively available in three colors: Bianco, Rosso and Grigio (Gray).  Designed as a collector vehicle, each Prima Edizione will feature a sequentially numbered vehicle identification number (VIN) and unique numbered matching badge on the instrument panel.