Toyota FT-HS Concept Car

As cool cars go, the Toyota FT-HS Concept Car offers a glimpse of what the next Supra could look like. So, in anticipation of an actual hybrid sports car hitting the market at non-boutique dealer prices, let’s look at the HT-FS concept.

2009-Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid

2009-Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid, Pictures, photo and images. The Cadillac already offers both hybrid and Platinum variants of the Escalade, but this latest offering combines the 'green' powertrain of the former with the amenities of the latter. Platinum models add a number of distinctive touches both inside and out, including a unique grille, LED headlamps, Aniline leather seating, magnetic ride control, and unique 22-inch aluminum wheels.The new model will utilize the 6.0-liter V8, just like the ‘lesser’ Escalade Hybrid, paired to General Motor’s 2-Mode hybrid system. Economy figures have not yet been released up to this time, but it is expected to be around 20 mpg city and 21 mpg highway which are the same figures that come with the two-wheel-drive Escalade Hybrid.

See More Pictures of 2009-Cadillac Escalade Platinum Hybrid Above

Specification of Cadillac Escalade 2007

The all-new 2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT is the perfect combination of versatility luxuryand in the full-size truck segment. The Escalade EXT offers unmatched versatility mixing device pickup truck style and functionality into a thoroughly luxurious Escalade.
Based on GM's all-new full-size SUV platform, de'07 Escalade EXT features new powertrain, chassis, safety and interior systems. These integrated systems deliver the most powerful, efficient luxury full-size SUV in this segment, led by the new 6.2-liter all-aluminum V8 engine with VVT that generates 403hp and a robust 417lb.ft. of torque.The EXT model is a unique Sport Utility Truck (SUT) body style, making it a part SUV, part-pickup profile. The industry-exclusive Midgate panel, car owners easily convert the EXT five-passenger SUV into a two-passenger pickup with 9ft. protected and secure storage. The Midgate, located behind the rear bench can be folded into the cabin, the cargo area to extend from 5ft. to 8ft., for a total of 101cu.ft. Secure volume. A standard lockable Tonneau cover protects items in the cargo bed, or can be removed for extra vertical space. When closed, it is suitable for a 300lb.

Specification :
Type: Large Truck
Where Built: Mexico
EPA Class: Sport Utility Vehicles
Dimensions
Exterior
Length: 222 in. Width: 79.1 in.
Height: 74.5 in. Wheel Base: 130 in.
Ground Clearance: 10.6 in. Curb Weight: 5838 lbs.
Gross Weight: 7200 lbs.
Interior
Front Head Room: 41.1 in. Front Hip Room: 64.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 65.3 in. Rear Head Room: 40 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 65.3 in. Rear Hip Room: 62.3 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.3 in. Rear Leg Room: 39.1 in.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: 109 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data
Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 8 Base Engine Size: 6.2 liters
Base Engine Type: V8 Horsepower: 403 hp
Max Horsepower: 5700 rpm Torque: 417 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4300 rpm Maximum Payload: 1362 lbs.
Maximum Towing Capacity: 7600 lbs. Drive Type: AWD
Turning Circle: 39 ft.
Fuel Data
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 31 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Automatic: : 13 mpg / 19 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 403 mi. / 589 mi.

Mysterious Stig from Top Gear has removed a helmet and has shown the real face!

Seven years on end importunate paparazzi try to catch and photograph the mysterious participant of a popular transmission. Once it was possible to them, and on the Internet hearings have spread that under a helmet the well-known British racer Perr McCart disappears. Organizers of drive, certainly, have not reacted in any way to messages and have deduced from the program of the mysterious racer, casually having drowned it in the sea on Jaguar XJ-S. But not killed character has appeared again.

Then suspicions have fallen on one more British — Ben Kollins, on what corporation BBC has given the official evasive answer: «We do not make comments on conjectures or hearings about the one who Stig» or that is.But the happiness has come on June, 21st this year when the racer in white overalls the next time has set up a record of a track and has been invited in studio where has to the applause removed a helmet, and all have seen that under it the owner of seven champion titles in a class Formula-1 disappeared.



However disputes concerning, whether really Michael Schumacher is Stig, are not ended. Fans of the program and simply interested persons result set of arguments for a refutation of the given fact. Well, time an intrigue proceeds, we will wait for details!

Volkswagen prepares Golf CC

According to German edition AutoBild, company Volkswagen prepares the next two years to exhaust new model which will receive name Golf CC. Yes-yes, it not seemed to you. Golf CC – this model will stand on a step below the big 4-door coupe Passat CC.

AutoBild even has published the first drawing of new model which gives the chance to understand that Golf CC it will be made approximately in the same style, as Passat СС. Besides a new body, Golf CC will receive also more a rigid suspension, and also the strengthened brakes. Well and engines will be standard from hatchback Golf.

Ferrari 430 Scuderia Pictures

A collection of cool Ferrari 430 Scuderia sports car pictures.










Video of Ferrari 430 Scuderia test drive

Aerography 2009 exhibition (Painting festival on cars "AEROGRAPHY« (photo,video)

Those who have the guts to paint their cars all over are gathering in Moscow for the Aerograph 2009 exhibition and contest, where masters of the airbrush are showing off some 500 custom-painted cars and other vehicles.