New Variant Honda Jazz Wagon Design

New Variant Honda Jazz Wagon Design

New variant of the best-selling Japanese car that newfangled wagon. The car that has a size bigger than Jazz / Fit standard will be present in two variants, the first 1500 four-cylinder engine similar to that of the Fit hatchback version. The second is a hybrid variant that uses the engine capacity of 1300 cc and use the help of powerful 10 KW electric motor with Honda's unique technology Intregrated Motor Assist.

Tucker's 2nd try (The Carioca) was from a De Sakhnoffsky design, and potentially would have been made in Brazil

cover illustration of the Carioca from Dec. 1955 Car Life magazine found on aldenjewell's Flikr page http://www.flickr.com/photos/autohistorian/3516254868/

read all about it: http://www.kustomrama.com/index.php?title=Tucker_Carioca or check out the project at Rob Ida: http://www.robidaconcepts.com/carioca.html

Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing

Both found on http://redonly.tumblr.com/

if you want to learn a bit about flying wing design origin, it goes back to the mid 1930's: http://justacargal-s.blogspot.com/2011/02/burnelli-or-northrop-flying-wing.html

Tata Aria Car Autos Trend Design

Tata Aria Car Autos Trend Design

Tata Motors is finally officially launched the Tata Aria, which is the first Indian car that uses a four-wheel drive. India-based company said Aira is a creation of luxury with a blend of sedan and the prowess of an SUV, all mixed in one car. This car has a navigation system based In-dash GPS which was first class. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with several advanced security features such as Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), which ensures stability of the car, and six airbags to guarantee the safety of passengers when the accident occurred.

Advanced features do not stop there, because there are information systems that continue to show important data about the vehicle, Cruise Control that allows you to set the pace, and automatic climate control. For friends during the trip, available 2-DIN music system and Bluetooth, with phone and music controls mounted on the steering wheel. Aria uses the 2.2-liter Common Rail Direct Injection, with variable turbine technology and the ECU 32-bit, so that could give power of 140 PS and 320 Nm of torque. The machine was then mated with a gearbox Mark II, thus ensuring a smooth power delivery and precise.

Suzuki New Mini-MPV Solio Concept

Suzuki Motor Corp. reportedly has just introduced a new mini-MPV called the Solio. Solio has a length of 3710 mm, and according to the plan will go on sale in Japan in early January next year.

Japanese home-made car manufacturer will use a capacity of 1200 cc engine that can generate power of 91 hp. The machine was then mated with automatic CVT transmission and using a front-wheel drive. In addition, Suzuki also brings four-wheel drive version as an option. Suzuki parties feel confident with its newest product, the evidence they target can sell the Solio as many as 12,000 units per year.

Not only that, the Solio is also rumored to be made to the Mitsubishi brand. As is known Suzuki and Mitsubishi often make the same car with different brands. Under the agreement, Suzuki will make 800 units per month Solio to Mitsubishi. "Supplies from Suzuki is expected to generate new customers for Mitsubishi and add a new line-up for Mitsubishi with a mini MPV Solio," wrote the Mitsubishi in a release quoted from Carscoop, In addition, Suzuki additionally brings four-wheel drive chronicle as an option. Not only which, a Solio is additionally rumored to be done to the Mitsubishi brand. As you well known, Suzuki as well as Mitsubishi often have a same automobile with dissimilar brands. Under a agreement, Suzuki will have 800 units per month Solio to Mitsubishi. Suzuki not explained some-more item about fuel consumption of this automobile, as well as a cost.

Suzuki New SX4 Car Diesel Design

Speculation about the existence of a diesel-engined SX4 is fulfilled. Maruti Suzuki in India ready to launch a diesel car that early next year. Maruti Suzuki SX4 diesel announced it will begin production in January 2011. Then the next car will go on sale to the public.

SX4 diesel will be equipped with the same 1300 cc engine with the Fiat Linea and Punto. Diesel engines will also adopt the technology is applied to the Swift DDiS. But Suzuki claim there are a number of new technologies that dicangkokan the SX4 diesel engine. Among variable geometry turbo that can produce power and torque is greater.

Design: The SX4 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro's Italdesign studio. The Suzuki SX4 was initially introduced as a five-door hatchback which was marketed as a crossover. The sedan was unveiled at the 2007 New York Auto Show and was later on launched in Japan, India and a few East european countries. The "SX 4" term was used by American Motors (AMC) for a sporty liftback model.

Engine: After using the Fiat 1.3l multijet engine for its Swift and Swift Dzire, Maruti will continue to use the DDiS engines. In the European market, the SX4 is sold with 1.9-litre and 2.0-litre DDis engine options. We expect, Maruti to launch the SX4 diesel with a 1.6-litre DDis, and this should be Maruti's reply to the VW Vento diesel, which produces 105-bhp from a 1.6-litre oilburner.

Features: The SX4 diesel is the twin of its petrol variant. There is no difference between the two except for their hearts.

Competitors/Overall Evaulation: The main rivals of the SX4 will be its own petrol sibling, the Honda City, Fiat Linea, Ford Fiesta Hyundai Verna and the recently launched Volkswagen Vento. The SX4 has a huge plus with the Maruti brand having the largest after sales and service network and good ownership experience.

Mercedes GLK Urban Concept Design

The Mercedes GLK Urban Whip features LED lights, a 64mm lowered ride height, 26" Asanti AF 150 chrome wheels with custom black accents and front and rear Brembo performance brakes. For the interior of the Mercedes GLK Urban Whip, Boulevard Customs worked with Mark Kraus and John Lancaster and used black and white color theme with diamond-stitched and perforated leathers.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Urban WhipThe most outstanding feature of the Urban Whip is that it does have a roof. While the original brief required the design to preserve the structural reliability of the GLK, the powerful appearance of the custom-built wide-body kit, which was designed in collaboration with RoBrady Design, made the roadster enticement quite difficult to refuse. Boulevard forwarded models of its roadster concepts to Mercedes-Benz USA and approval was quickly received. Collaborating with NBS Performance, Boulevard detached the roof, reduced windshield height and put in the essential structural bracing to produce a roadster with superficial changes to the door tops

It is a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size which compact dimensions with the design, features and technology for which Cadillac is known.