Frankfurt Show: Hyundai i-Blue Fuell-Cell Electric Concept

Hyundai’s eco-friendly proposition for this year’s Frankfurt Show is a 2+2 Crosssover that goes by the name i-Blue Fuel Cell Ellectric Vehicle –yes, that’s the full name of the prototype. Developed at Hyundai's Design and Technical Center in Chiba, Japan, the i-Blue is the Korean firm’s first-ever model designed from the ground up to incorporate fuel cell technology. Hyundai hasn’t disclosed any details of the concept in the press release, so we’ll have to wait until the opening of the Frankfurt Show on September 13 to learn more. -Press release after the jump Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Hyundai Hyundai to Unveil Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle at Frankfurt International Motor Show SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Corporation...

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R.I.P.: Brand New Porsche 911 Destroyed In Scrapyard

We have no idea what the hell the commenter is talking about but that’s beside the point; we felt completely heartbroken after viewing this video that shows with spine-tingling details, a brand new Porsche 911 being destroyed and turned into a soulless pile of scrap metal. If any of our readers are fluent in German, we’d really like to know why...

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Seat Leon TDI Scores Historic First WTCC Diesel Win

Following Audi’s success with the diesel powered “R10” and barely a month after the Spanish firm announced that it’ll enter the FIA World Touring Car Championship with the Leon TDI, Seat became the first manufacturer to win a round of the WTCC series in a diesel powered car. The Seat Leon TDI WTCC, driven by Yvan Muller, won the first of two races at the Motorsport Arena in Oschersleben, Germany. Commenting on his success, Muller said, “I am very pleased to give the SEAT León TDI its first World Championship win. We took a big risk introducing it in the middle of the season, but after a lot of hard work to make this new technical innovation work, it has paid us back. We did not expect to win here today, but I am very pleased we did.” -Press...

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Raw Video: BMW Z4 vs Lotus Elise Equals Crash...

Two Greek guys, one with a Lotus Elise listening to… “Funky Town” –we’ll surpass that, the other with a BMW Z4 3.0si, are going over 220 km/h – 137 mph on a highway in Athens. The Elise is in the middle lane pursuing the Z4 which is on the right lane. While everything seems ok, the moment they exit the tunnel –remember they were going over 220 km/h, the driver of the Z4 suddenly steps on the brake pedal and changes lane… Note that the Elise driver was actually blinded for a sec by the bright sunlight when he exited the tunnel. The result? A freaky accident that luckily ended without causing any harm to the Elise driver. Check out the video after the jump, playing the last two seconds frame by frame. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below Via:...

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Towing Cars, The Lithuanian Way...

Better not leave your car parked in the wrong place in Lithuania cause we seriously doubt that you’ll appreciate the way that the official authorities will handle it. Forget about tow and start thinking more of toss, as the unfortunate owner of the pictured Russian Zaporozhets found out. And the worse part is that the guy that operates the crane is either drunk or he seriously needs to get his eyes checked out… -More images after the jump Via: englishrussia...

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Audi Q7 Chrome Line by Konigseder

Not that most owners will ever put an Audi Q7 into a dirt track, but we honestly don’t get the logic behind pimping an SUV by lowering its suspension, adding spoilers and inserting 22-inch rims – just go buy an Audi A6 Quattro Avant for God’s sake, it looks and handles much better anyway. Now that we spilled our guts out on pimped SUV’s, lets see what Konigseder has in store for Q7 owners. The Chrome Line package consist of an exterior bodykit that includes a front and rear bumper extension and a rear diffuser that incorporates two sideways turned exits for the Konigseder endpipes. Optionally, Konigseder also provides extensions for the rear doors. As for the rims, the Austrian tuner offers a wide range of wheels up to 23-inches. -Teaser release...

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Toyota’s European Hybrid Sales Surpass 100,000 Units

As of July 31, 2007, Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) cumulative European sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles have topped the 100,000 mark. To be exact, since hybrids were first launched in Europe in 2000, a total of 101,235 vehicles have been sold to the European market. What’s impressive is the fact that more than 50% of Toyota’s cumulative European sales have been achieved in the past 13 months. From the overall sales since 2000, 73,000 hybrid vehicles were badged as Toyota Prius while 27,000 were Lexus. -Continued after the jump “These results demonstrate a dramatic shift amongst European customers towards cleaner vehicles which offer greater fuel efficiency and a comfortable and powerful drive.” said Thierry Dombreval, Executive Vice-President...

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Frankfurt Show: Ferrari 599 GTB by Novitec Rosso

Not so sure about the eye-catching rear wing, but overall, Novitec Rosso’s sport package for the Ferrari 599 GTB that consists of a styling kit along with engine and suspension upgrades, receives a thumb up from us. The subtle exterior kit includes a front lower spoiler, side skirts with larger air intake openings, side flaps, rear wing and rear diffuser, LED tail-lamps and black side indicator. The 599 GTB also gets 20-inch type N3 wheels in the front and 21-inch in the rear with Pirelli P Zero 275/30 R20 and 355/25 R21 tires. -Continued after the jump Thanks to the engine control unit upgrade and exhaust system with slightly larger 90mm dual tips, the 599 GTB’s V12 receives an additional 25hp pushing overall output to 645hp. For those still...

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Insider: Volvo To Preview HEICO's SEMA Concepts In Frankfurt

We received an invitation from Volvo earlier this morning to take part in a preview event in the Frankfurt Show and check out two concepts tuned and designed by HEICO Sportiv prior to their SEMA (Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association) debut in Las Vegas this fall. According to Volvo, the cars destined for Las Vegas are a high performance S80 wearing a heavily tuned bioethanol powered turbocharged 6-cylinder unit and a C30 that features a flower power exterior (that’s exactly how the Swedes describe it) and an intriguing custom interior. (The car pictured above is a stock Heico S80 and not the actual conce...

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Jaguar To Auction First XF On September 7 For Charity

In a week’s time, on Friday Sep. 7, Jaguar will proceed to the auction of the first customer-owned production XF for charity reasons with all earnings being donated to The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). The auction of the XF 2.7 Diesel will take place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, UK with help from new opera singing trio Elysium. The lucky chap will not only have the satisfaction of helping the children’s organization break the £2 million mark ($4 million) and taking delivery of the first production XF in spring '08, but he will also choose the color options for the car with advice from Jag's head of design, Ian Callum. Additionally, the owner will be able to visit the Castle Bromwich factory in Birmingham...

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Frankfurt Show: Skoda To Unveil Fabia Greenline & Estate Scout Concpets

Alongside the new Fabia Estate (pictured above), Skoda announced today that it will also premiere two design studies at the forthcoming Frankfurt Show: the Fabia Greenline and the Fabia Estate Scout. Though VW’s subsidiary avoided getting into any details, apparently the eco-friendly Fabia Greenline that boasts an avg. fuel consumption of 69 UK mpg (4,1 lt/100 km or 57.4 US mpg) and 110g/km of C02 is powered by a diesel engine –something like VW’s Bluemotion lineup. As for the Fabia Estate Scout, similar to the Roomster and Octavia Scout, the front wheel-drive crossover concept will bear body mouldings in order to look a bit rough. Expect the Fabia Estate Scout to go into production sometime in 2008. -Teaser release after the jump ŠKODA AT...

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2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate: Frankfurt Premiere

Now here’s an Estate Merc we wouldn’t mind being seen in; just like its sedan spouse, the new 2008 C-Class Estate is a stylish car with a design that manages to balance well between sporty and premium. Compared to the outgoing C-Class Estate the 2008 model also offers more luggage space that now varies between 485 and 1500 litres, depending on the position of the 1/3 : 2/3 split-folding rear seat (previous Estate 470lt / 1354lt). Sharing the same engine lineup with the C-Class sedan, the Estate will be offered with a wide range of 4-cylinder and V6 petrol and diesel units. In 2008 Mercedes will broaden the range with the introduction of the C 63 AMG Estate which will wear a 457 Hp V8 engine. Following its worldwide premiere at Frankfurt Motor...

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eBay: Rolls-Royce Bentley Chrysler 300C

Somewhere between the gold-plated Rolls-Royce grille, the Bentley badges, the “Indiana Sheriffs Association” license plate and the rear-wheel covers we decided that it would be more appropriate on our behalf to shut the f… up and let the pictures speak for themselves. Damn, the only thing missing here was Boss Hogg - so we just added him… -More caricatures of the Rolls-Royce Bentley 300C after the jump Vehicle Description You are looking at a one-of-a-kind extremely unique custom Chrysler/Bentley Conversion. This car has won 3 car shows and is fully loaded. A true vintage/contemporary feel. You'll LOVE THIS ONE!! Exterior Features: Chrome Striping22" Pazoni WheelsContinental removable kit made in ArgentinaSide Drop SkirtsMGM Continental/Bentley...

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