McLaren coming up with new F1 supercar by 2012
McLaren will be releasing the new F1 supercar come 2012 or roughly two years earlier than its original release. The new McLaren supercar is expected to come later this decade as the car manufacturer has its hands full setting up another company, creating the MP4-12C, and making sure they have a good network of dealers to sell their lineup.
According to insiders, the new F1 will be a revolutionary supercar which will be distinguished as such. This is the other side of the coin to its sibling the MP4-12C which receives criticisms for its unadventurous design lines.The new McLaren F1 is being pushed by an excellent development program which could be the fastest and most efficient the car industry has seen so far.
The new F1 supercar will have a mid engine setup on its carbon fiber monocoque with a similar architecture to the MP4-12C. Despite the intention to be really radical, the car will still have traces of the F1 brood. It is also not clear if it will take the original configuration of the car where the driving seat is placed centrally.
The F1 on the works is expected to implement technologies that will put emphasis on keeping the weight of the car down.
McLaren has not released any information yet with regard to the powerplant of the F1 but I may possibly come with solutions for low emission.
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Who Wouldn’t Envy GM’s EN-V Concepts?
The reason? Well, I have personal issues with a lot of personal mobility vehicles. And, you guessed it, GM’s new series of EN-V concepts are pretty much all personal mobility vehicles.
I see the practicality — especially here. You see, GM is working in conjunction with SAIC, their China based partner.
Shanghai, Beijing: cities that thriving could seriously benefit from vehicles like this. Sure, they are not the most aesthetically pleasing things in the world, but I’ll grant you that there are types out there who find them cooler than anything.
And for that area, they are beyond practical.
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IDEA Brings the Sofia to Geneva
Get ready to rejoice, folks.
This is a brand new design aesthetic and direction. Not only that, but the car is a hybrid, taking this four seater sedan right to the top of everybody’s list.
The Sofia is related to IDEA’s ERA concept, as you can see its in shape and its sleek lines.
It was the automaker’s desire to embody all Italy is known for in this car: beauty, elegance, style, and overall look.
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IED Tesla EYE Concept = Awesome!
The cool thing about the IED Tesla EYE Concept is the fact that it is actually an all electric car, which is something that a lot of companies are focusing on right now. Another thing that is cool is that this car was actually created by IED students – which is another benefit of it, as these students are brilliant.
You want a car that is going to last? The IED Tesla EYE Concept is it. Seriously.
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VW Has Done It Again With The Volkswagen CrossPolo!
If you have been reading this blog for a long time, you know that I am a huge, huge, huge fan of VW. I just think that the brand is beautiful and that overall, it is one of those automakers that I could just see myself getting into. Well, for those of you that are looking for a little more room than the bug or Jetta has to offer, the Volkswagen CrossPolo is definitely one option for you. The brand new Volkswagen CrossPolo is actually one of the newest members of the family and I can tell you for sure that the beauty of the Volkswagen CrossPolo is incredible. You want beauty, you want style? It is all wrapped up in the Volkswagen CrossPolo!
Make sure that you check it out in Geneva, when the auto show is going on, that is coming up soon!
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Toyota to Bring Etios Concept to India
We are going to take a look at Toyota’s entry into the market. They will be bringing in the Etios concept. Specifically, it will be revealed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Limited. Two different models will get a debut, a four door and a five door version.
Either way, the Etios is classified as a compact vehicle, the production version of which is set to be available later in 2010.
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EV Charging — Will It Get Vandalized?
Now, I have to tell you guys that I am from Detroit. In Detroit, as you probably already know, it is all about the urban neighborhoods and all about people parking on the street for lack of driveways. Well, with the brand new Chevy Volt and the EV charging pads … what about the people that are parking on the streets?
One thing that I think many people are worried about is that there is a lot of crime in places like Detroit and Chicago and if you have a Chevy Volt or any car that needs EV to charge, you might run into a problem of your EV charger getting vandalized.
This is not only a huge concern of mine but of many – many people out there right now. So what’s the solution?-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mercedes-Benz Ranked #1 For Customer Retention & Service!
One thing that I have noticed about the automotive industry is the fact that customer service has gone down immensely. Customer retention has also gone to the dogs lately, however — Mercedes-Benz is one company that is known for not only their customer service but also known for their customer retention. That is why they are ranked #1 by J.D Powers & Associates for customer retention.
Mercedes-Benz is definitely one brand of car that is not only getting better and better every single year but I can certainly tell the difference when I go into a Mercedes-Benz dealer versus going into any other dealership. The customer service is incredible and that alone is powerful.So if you are looking for a brand new car this season, I highly recommend going into a Mercedes-Benz dealership!
