Hyundai HED-6 ix-ONIC Concept

Hyundai is showing off their latest concept car to a select group of journalists today. Called the Hyundai ix-onic, it will be the second generation of the Tucson. The new concept features a new, production-ready engine as well. Hyundai will start building an incredibly clean 173 horsepower 1.6-liter engine later this year. Producing only 149 grams of CO2 per kilometer, the new engine will make its way into the market version of the ix-onic. This engine could also be built into other Hyundai models, like the i30.

Currently, the Tucson also has a 140 hp 2.0-liter in-line four petrol engine, and a 173 hp 2.7-liter V6 petrol. Some countries also got access to a very efficient, 140 hp 2.0-liter diesel. Hyundai did not say if these engines would still be available.

Once it hits production, the new crossover will be called the Hyundai iX35. The company says it will look very similar to the latest concept car, with the exception of a few details. Lights, bumpers, and materials will likely be changed, but the lines and shape will remain the same. The five-seater concept measures 4.4 meters long by 1.85 m wide by 1.65 m high. A seven-seat iX35 is not expected to go on sale.

Styling cues are similar to that of the i10 and i30. Completely brand new, the ix-onic and iX35 were designed by Hyundai's European operation. Despite declining demand for SUVs and crossovers in Europe, Hyundai believes this vehicle will be sought after.

The new iX35 will be built in a Slovakian Kia factory, according to the company. One company rep told a Dutch newspaper, "In light of the technical connection with the Kia Sportage, which is already coming off the assembly line in Slovakia, it is logical that the two models will be assembled side by side."

You can see the Hyundai ix-onic concept at the Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Subaru Impreza WRX STI Travis Pastrana Edition

Tucked away in a corner of McCormick Place was this custom WRX STI built in as part of a cooperative effort between Subaru and Travis Pastrana’s race team, Vermont SportsCar. The car commemorates Pastrana’s third consecutive Rally America National Championship, and although a one-off, many of the parts on the car can be purchased through your local authorized Subaru dealer.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI exterior features custom yellow paint, a carbon fiber hood and rear spoiler, front chin spoiler, and a set of PIAA 2100 HID driving lights. Handling is improved thanks to an SPT strut tower brace, lower chassis brace, and BFGoodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S tires wrapped over satin black Work Evolution XD-9 wheels.

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Volkswagen CC Gold Coast concept at 2009 Chicago Auto Show

It made its debut over the summer at Pebble Beach. It showed up again in November at SEMA. And finally, we have a set of our own live shots of the CC Gold Coast concept because Volkswagen sent the swanky 4-door to Chi-town.

The Gold Coast is doused in a rich-looking brown finish dubbed “Pepe Pepper” by DuPont, and it adopts a squat, muscular stance riding on a set of KW coilovers. 19-inch wheels fill out the wells nicely, and a full ground effects kit brings the look even closer to the ground. Veedub’s 280-horsepower 3.6 FSI V6 sits underhood, mated to a six-speed DSG. Stopping power on this looker is further enhanced with a set of the Audi R8’s ceramic discs in front.

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RennTech G-Wagen Concept

To celebrate the Gelandewagen’s 30th anniversary the tuner RennTECH has come up with this design to turn the G Wagen to a hardcore offroader, a kind of Bowler Wildcat. It’s weird though because the G-Class is a high riding classic driven by gangstas and sheiks and all other kind of celebs, and to make a toy out of it, is ruining its reputation as one of the coolest cars in the world. Worse than that RennTECH is considering a V6 turbodiesel for this car!

In the picture below you see that the car sports a Fojeirah, UAE plate! The G-Wagen is very very popular in the UAE, it’s the ruler of Dubai daily driver, so it’s not a surprise that the RennTech G turns out ot be an order from the Arab Emirates.

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2009 Honda FCX Clarity – video

Clarity. It's the name Honda has given its production fuel cell car, and it's a name you'll want to remember. After years of having fuel cell prototypes in the hands of fleets and even paying customers, Honda makes good on its commitment to a hydrogen future. The 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show was the venue for the introduction of the FCX Clarity, an Accord-sized sedan with styling based on the FCX Concept from a few years ago that promises to "enable levels of performance room, comfort and dynamic styling previous unattainable in a fuel cell car."



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2010 Ford Taurus SHO

The Ford Taurus SHO returns as the sporty version of Ford's new flagship introducing a new generation of premium performance and fuel economy with the 3.5-liter EcoBoost™ V-6. This engine delivers V-8 levels of power – with an estimated 365 horsepower – without compromising its V-6 fuel economy.

The new Taurus SHO driveline combines a high-capacity six-speed 6F55 SelectShift transmission with a sophisticated torque-sensing All-Wheel Drive System. These components work in harmony to deliver ample traction when putting EcoBoost power on the road. The six-speed transmission offers a wide array of gears to enable spirited acceleration, yet comfortable high-speed cruising, through a 2.77 to 1 final drive ratio.

The 2010 Ford Taurus SHO features an enhanced SelectShift® six-speed automatic transmission with control paddles mounted on the steering wheel, in combination with a sophisticated torque sensing all-wheel drive system, a sportier SHO interior, subtle exterior design cues and myriad technologies and features offered on Taurus

Ford Taurus SHO will be available this summer, starting at $37,995, including destination fees.

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Hyundai Equus first official images

Hyundai most luxurious car ever is almost ready and was revealed to the journalists in Korea. As you could guess form the sketches published earlier, this car goes into the same category as Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7-series and Lexus LS, and Hyundai is not shy of admitting that Equus is a mixed copy of them all!

2010 Hyundai Equus will launch, in Korea, next month and comes with two V8 engines to choose from, a 3.8 or a 4.6 liter, and will feature Hyundai’s very own 8-speed auto gearbox.

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