Hot News: Infiniti Plans to Show Eco Roadster at Geneva Show 2012

Luxury brand Infiniti is dipping a toe into the water of the sports car class with a new zero-emission, mid-engined roadster.

The car is set to debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show, and could take styling cues from the Essence concept that was seen at Geneva in 2009. It’s expected to be the size of a Porsche Boxster and feature EV range-extending technology.

Batteries will power electric motors, while the engine will be used only to top them up. If the public reaction is good, Infiniti may hunt for a technical partner for the project. Likely candidates include Red Bull Racing and Mercedes.

Infiniti will be using Mercedes’ 2.1-litre diesels in its M executive car in 2013, while the BMW 3 Series-rivalling G will launch with the same engines later that year.

Also, an Audi A3-sized coupe/crossover, based on the Etherea concept from this year’s Geneva show, should arrive in 2014, sitting on the new Mercedes A and B-Class platform. This could be the brand’s first European-built car, too. For more details click here.
Thanks to: Auto Express

New Car: 2012 Tata Nano

The diminutive Tata Nano may has received a slate of minor changes for the 2012 model year, but Tata Motors has promised one thing won’t change: the price.

The world’s cheapest automobile is back for this year with some tweaks that should provide more value for the rupee. For starters, the 624cc two-cylinder engine has been updated to deliver more power and run more efficiently. It now produces 37 horsepower and 38 lb-ft of torque, an increase of roughly 3 hp and 3 lb-ft, respectively. Tata says the new Nano also gets 58.8 mpg, 3.3 more than before.

The Nano keeps its super-small-car street cred, however. At just 122 inches long, the Nano is 17.6 inches shorter than a Fiat 500. It does lose to the Fiat in top speed, however: the Nano reaches its limits at 65.24 mph, while the U.S.-spec Fiat’s 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine propels it to a maximum speed of 113 mph.

The Nano is available in a basic Standard model, a mid-level CX model, and a premium LX level. For 2012, all models now receive booster-assisted brakes as standard, the suspension setup has been adjusted and given a new front anti-roll bar, and Tata says a “racier sounding exhaust note” gives the car “a more assertive road presence,” if that’s possible. There are eight new colors, ranging from Mojito Green to Neon Rush, and the upper two trim levels now have a passenger-side mirror included as standard equipment.

Prices are unchanged from last year, so standard models will start at the equivalent of $2683, while the mid-level CX model (which adds half-wheel covers, better colors, and available a/c) costs $3257. Feeling spendy? Splurge for the LX model, which comes with premium beige fabric seats, central locking, front power windows, and a rear spoiler. That will run you a cool $3756. To put that in context, the price for that entire car is about equal to the optional Designo Matte Silver paint offered on a Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG.

The refreshed Nano is already available for sale at Tata dealers.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

New Car: 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

The first volleys of what will soon become a crushing salvo have landed. Following the introduction of the 2012 911 at the Frankfurt auto show, Porsche is starting the rollout of the full 991 family with the Carrera and Carrera S Cabriolets.

Aside from the retractable fabric top, the cabriolet differs little from the 911 coupe. When raised, the softtop even mimics the hardtop’s roofline better than past 911 cabrios. To cut down on wind noise and help the cloth top maintain its shape, Porsche fitted a hard composite panel between the layers of cloth above the front seats. The new softtop may be somewhat sleeker, but the outgoing car’s bustle butt remains—there’s only so much room behind the passengers for the 911’s engine and a lowered roof.

Mechanically, the Carrera and Carrera S cabriolets are identical to their roofed counterparts. That means the Carrera gets a 350-hp, 3.4-liter flat-six and the S a 400-hp 3.8-liter. In both cars, a seven-speed manual transmission is standard and Porsche’s seven-speed, dual-clutch PDK unit is optional. Porsche claims the Carrera cabrio can hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds on its way to a top speed of 177 mph, while the S drops that time to 4.1 seconds and can reach 187 mph. Both cars’ stated performance figures are just a hair or two off of those of the coupe, and we predict they’re somewhat conservative based on our first drive in a 2012 Carrera S coupe. When Porsche launched the coupe, it made a big deal about the car’s enhanced fuel efficiency. It did the same for the cabriolet, but official EPA numbers aren’t yet available; figure on 19 to 20 mpg in the city and close to 30 on the highway, the latter figure abetted by the newly available seven-speed manual transmission.

The topless 911 Carrera will start at $94,650 and the S at $108,950, increases of $3600 and $5000 over last year’s models. Furthermore, both base prices are $11,600 more than an equivalent hardtop’s. At least cabriolet fans won’t have to wait too much longer than coupe buyers to get their hands on the new car—it will hit dealerships in the spring, not long after the hardtop goes on sale in February. A plethora of 911 variants is sure to follow: Turbo, Turbo S, all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, harder-core GT models, you name it. Brace yourself.

Thanks to: Car and Driver

Nissan has moved its headquarters

TOKYO - Nissan is also directing an increase in sales of its premium products through a Infiniti in China. In fact, Nissan has moved its headquarters from Yokohama to Hong Kong and focus work on the China-led Asian markets.

Nissan Motor Company had the opportunity to become the largest Japanese automaker, Toyota stepped in terms of corporate profits. This accomplishment can be achieved because the process of recovery from floods and earthquakes (March) faster than the Toyota.

Therefore, Nissan enlarge the target company's net income up 7.4 percent to 290 yen miilar 2011 fiscal year that ended March 31, 2012. Courage is backed increased sales in the second quarter, making Nissan dare raise global sales target of 4.6 million units to 4.75 million.

China market which rose 8.7 percent to support the increase in revenue, followed by Europe grew 6 percent and Japan 4.9 percent. Unit sales during the second quarter rose 11 percent to 1.17 million units. Sunny sedan sales in China soared sizable Toyota and Honda when exposed to the product supply difficulties.

Chief Executive Officer Carlos Ghosn said Nissan would raise the target to hoist the Chinese wares in the global automotive market share reached 10 percent in 2016. "Management of Nissan's very quick to respond to natural disasters and this is a positive value. It's more than just luck," said Takeshi Miyao, an analyst from the Institute Carnorama Consultation in Tokyo, as reported by Bloomberg (2 / 11).

Until the second quarter of fiscal 2011 (April-September), Nissan took in 98.4 billion yen profit at once broke the eight analysts by Bloomberg predicted that targets only 82.5 billion yen. "Although the exchange rate remains volatile, volatile global economy, we stay on the right track a year benefit significantly," said Ghosn.

Chance to own Ralph Laurent's luxury cars

NEW YORK - This rare chance to own luxury cars of Lauren is given to the collectors who are serious and really - really understand art. Even for maintaining and caring for his collection, who was born in 1939 has a special rack. Carried out until the Christmas sales this year, further information can be viewed on the official website of Ralph Lauren.

This is an opportunity if you want to have a Ferrari 250 GTO, Ferrari Testa Rossa 1958, Bugatti 57 SC Atlantic Coupe 1938 or the McLaren F1 LM. These cars were owned by famous designers Bronx-born, American Ralph Lauren who was passionate about automotive. No wonder, he has a collection of 70 miniature supercar and classic cars.

Bronx will auction a collection of Ferrari, Bugatti and McLaren mentioned above starting from the lowest price of 9500 U.S. dollars or the equivalent of Rp82 million. If cars auctioned real, it is clear that price is very cheap. But the cars sold at a 1:8 scale. With the price that much, obviously very expensive.

a number of modified 2012 Honda civic Si look great

LAS VEGAS - The SEMA show, the Civic Si sedan and coupe in 2012 will also be accompanied by an older Civic three-door made ​​in 1975 of American Honda Collection and a number of aftermarket modification products.

Honda cars in the United States does not want to waste the opportunity mejeng in the prestigious SEMA 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada, which began Tuesday (1 / 11). They took a number of home modification work on the 2012 Honda Civic Si sedan and a special edition two-door coupe.

There is a Honda Civic Si 2012 from Bisimoto Engineering, Marketing Cars Fox, and Tjin Edition. There are also packages a modification of the Honda Factory Performance (HFP) and Honda Performance Development Inc. (HPD).

2012 Honda Civic Si and Honda claim HPD Compass360 Bisimoto Engineering racing series featuring strip with a striking design and performance package that includes K24Z7 engine 2.4 liter, turbo kit, intake gaskets, injectors, and camshafts. HPD currently offers body kit for $ 3500 U.S. dollars (USD 31 million) with a capacity of 3.5 liter V6 engine supercharger capable of producing 335 horsepower (64 more horsepower than the standard version).

Meanwhile, the Fox Marketing and the Tjin Edition Cars Honda Civic Si 2012 provides a sporty but can be used daily. Tjin Edition sedan has luggage itself adopted in the roof called the Northern California style with stylish alloy wheels candy orange or candy purple size 19 x 8.5 inches (front) and 19 x 9.5 inch (rear) of Rotiform BLQ, plus a flat suspension of Function and Form.

Favourite Luxury cars parked in Eva Longoria's house garage

Universal sexiest woman FHM magazine's 2008 version looks so enjoy while driving. Understandably, the car-engine-powered 4400 cc V8 and 400 horsepower at 5,500 rpm is capable of providing comfort in every track.

Eva Longoria is not a foreign name for those who like watching ABC, the United States. The owner's real name Eva Jacqueline Longoria was also recorded has been portrayed in several films, including films Harsh Times (2005), The Sentinel (2006), and Over Her Dead Body (2008).

Favourite Luxury cars parked in Eva Longoria's house garage

In fact, thanks to the glories of his acting in a comedy series Desperate Housewives, actress born in Texas, United States, 36 years ago, was given a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Now, the latest news reported by some U.S. media about Eva is his love of collecting luxury cars.

"After the Bentley Continental, Lamborghini Gallardo, and the BMW X6, Eva is now visible ride luxurious BMW 7- Series or BMW 750Li," writes Celebrity Cars Blog and autoevolution.com, Saturday, November 12, 2011.