The production version will take the items found on the prototype, thus demonstrating that the famous “frog” may become angry if the right ingredients are added: larger bumpers, prominent wing bosses, air intakes to cool the engine and brakes, plus a exhaust system with four exhaust pipes.

The concept makes his job at Los Angeles Auto Show, the more so as the U.S. market remains the main tributary of the Volkswagen Beetle, a trend that should continue at the same rate for the current model.

VW Beetle R series, could be powered by a turbocharged TFSI unit, 2.0-liter petrol that develops 270 horsepower, engine that equips VW Golf R and VW Scirocco R.

New generation Yaris obtained the highest score given by EuroNCAP in 2011, this score respecting the conditions for granting future five-star EuroNCAP established for 2012, which bring more stringent requirements in terms of pedestrian safety.

Both in a frontal impact, and in case of side impact, the body is designed to dissipate energy. In a frontal collision, body deformation is limited by the front bumper, rails, front pillars and floor structure by absorbing and dissipating the forces resulting from impact.

To provide extra protection for side impact, rigid structures were installed inside the pillars and side sills. With an important role in absorbing impact energy, reinforcing bars were positioned in front and rear door structure.

The new Toyota Yaris is equipped with nine airbags: front airbags for driver and passenger, driver’s knee airbag, front side airbags and curtain airbags front and rear.

In terms of occupant protection contribute materials front spoiler, which helps reduce the impact energy of the vehicle, on pedestrians legs. To protect the head and body deformable structures pantograph, are incorporated in the front of the hood and fixing the upper front side wings.

Car manufacturer offers the following active safety systems: ABS, electronic brake force distribution (EBD) Emergency Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRC) and stability control (VSC).

The car, which is practically Subaru version of the model FT-86, is called BRZ Concept TSI and is most likely what customers will buy as soon as it will be available on the car market.

Like the FT-86, Subaru BRZ Concept STI has a rear-wheel drive system and, in terms of experience offering behind the wheel, auto manufacturer said it would be a real delight to handle this model.

Previous rumors mentioned that the production version BRZ Subaru STI will have the same power level as FT-86 meaning 200 hp, but a 300 hp engine will become available later.

Some of the visible aesthetic differences between the BRZ and FT-86 include lights, rear speaker in this case falls four tailpipes, featuring bumper side vents and spoiler holes.

The new Peugeot 208 weighs 110kg less than the 207 with a total weight of 975 kg, or drag coefficient is 0.29. Even if a vehicle is compact, with 7 cm shorter and 1 cm shorter than 207 passenger space is more generous than that offered by its predecessor, offering 5 cm more legroom.

Design of the new Peugeot 208 is strongly influenced by the new Peugeot model range coming with typical elements of the new directions and new front grille design and boomerang headlights look. The new 208, Peugeot has tried to create a profound impact in terms of design and details of the exterior is reflected inside where the French company has redesigned the majority of instruments.

As for propulsion, the new Peugeot 208 uses the latest micro-system e-HDi hibrd for all 5 models and even if the French had no details of each engine, we know that the diesel engines will have a fuel consumption of 3.4 liters per 100 km with CO2 emission value of 87 g / km, while the petrol version will have 1.0 and 1.2 liter engines in the 3-cylinder VTi which will have a consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 km and a value CO2 emissions of 99 g / km.

Four of the 5 Peugeot 208 will be standard equipped with Stop & Start technology.

The most important upgrade is under the hood where Novitec Ferrari SA Aperta received a double-supercharger engine that allows the V12 to jump from the standard 670 horsepower at no less than 888 horsepower (653 kW) at 8400 rpm and 862 Nm torque at 6600 rpm.

If you do calculations this means an increase of 218 hp (160.4 kW) and a gain of 242 Nm of torque, so with this type of performance under the hood is not a surprise that Novitec Ferrari SA Aperta can reach a top speed of 240 km / h and accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.1 seconds.

This incredibly fast Ferrari, which incidentally uses a 6-speed F1 Superfast transmission, can also accelerate from 0-200 km / h in 9.1 seconds and from 0 to 300 km / h in 21.9 seconds.

In addition to the upgrades made ​​to the engine, Novitec Ferrari SA Aperta was also equipped with a set of lightweight forged wheels 21 and 22 inch sport springs and a performance exhaust system with stainless steel butterfly valves.

These accessories complement the original lines of the M3 Coupe and Cabriolet versions, and include a spoiler add-on with a new design and new air vents for the brakes and a new carbon fiber diffuser, plus a lime green color graphics kit , gray glossy black and matte silver.

In addition to these new enhancements to Vorsteiner BMW M3 GTS-V, the tuner in the U.S. has created a special range of shirts, GTS-V design and 3D badges Vorsteiner created in collaboration with Attic.

These new aerodynamic components will become available through authorized Vorsteiner dealer in November.

German tuners at AC Schnitzer has created a body kit and performance package for the BMW X3. In terms of mechanical changes, German engineers have so far managed to give more power only version xDrive20d.

According to officials tuning house, they work on to develop performance package for versions xDrive30d, 2.8 and 3.5i. With the new changes, the engine of the BMW X3 xDrive20d delivers 218 horses, 32 horses more than series version.

At external changes chapter AC Schnitzer designers have opted for a restyled front bumper, added a spoiler on trunk and replaced positioned tailpipes.

AC Schnitzer modified BMW X3

Also, the German tuner offers for this body kit, aluminum wheels whose size varies between 18 and 22 inches. Regarding the interior, officials said the Germans were not ready, but when will be released, customers will enjoy a steering wheel and a set of sport pedals, by aluminum inserts and velvet carpets.

Fiat Created in workshops, utilities boasts a very generous load area: bucket measures 2.30 meters long, 1.82 meters wide and a cargo area of ​​4 square meters.

Doblo Work Up can successfully cope with a load of 1000 kg thanks to bi-link rear suspension, on condition that does not exceed the maximum limits of 1120 pounds on the front and 1450 kg on the rear axle.

Bucket was constructed of high strength steel and aluminum panels with anti-slip floor. Under the floor, the Italians thought for a clever storage space, useful for tools and working instruments. According to official announcement, Doblo Work Up can receive three pallets or 33 boxes of fruit.

For the launch, utility is available with two diesel units, a 1.3-liter and 90 horsepower and a 1.6-liter and 105 horsepower. Along the way will be a new 2.0-liter Multijet unit and 135 horsepower, equipped with start-stop system and particle filter.

Fiat launches Doblo Work Up a professional pick-up

Series devices will include ABS and EBD (ESP with Hill Assist, optional), front airbags, air conditioning (climate optional) and the autopilot which can be ordered with Blue & Me system and TomTom navigation system.

German manufacturer BMW is closer to fans these days. Please note recent improvements ready for Series 5.

From this autumn, BMW customers will enjoy the new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder that will be present on both 5 Series sedan and on Touring version. The new engine comes in two variants of power. The first of these will be present on 520i and produces 184 hp and 270 Nm, while the second one we found on 528i and delivers 245 hp and 350 Nm.

520i sedan will sprint from 0-100 km / h in 7.9 seconds with manual transmission version, and for those who will choose an automatic gearbox, acceleration time will be longer by 0.1 seconds. The Touring version, 520i will accelerate from 0-100 km / h in 8.3 seconds and top speed is 220 km / h. Regarding consumption, the amounts somewhere between 6.8 and 7.0 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions will be between 157 and 163 g / km.

In the case of the second version of the new engine power 2.0-liter sedan will sprint from 0-100 km / h in 6.2 seconds and the break will be slower by 0.2 seconds. Regarding speed, 528i sedan will reach 250 km / h, while the Touring will accelerate to 244 km / h. BMW officials announced consumption for this version of power reached 6.8 and 7.1 liters somewhere between 100 km and CO2 emissions will be between 159 and 165 g / km.

Also new in the range of 5 Series, is the introduction of 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition version. It has the 2.0 liter four-cylinder capable of producing 184 hp and 380 Nm. Consumption announced by manufacturer for this version is 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions reach 119 g / km.

BMW 5 Series receives further improvements

Also new in the range of 5 Series, 520d EfficientDynamicsEdition version is the introduction of. It has the 2.0 liter four-cylinder capable of producing 184 hp and 380 Nm. Consumption by manufacturer for announced this version is 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions reach 119 g / km.

Surprises of the BMW does not stop here. 525d and 530d versions received an extra 13 horsepower. The first of these will produce 218 hp at a speed of 4,400 rpm and 450 Nm will develop and 530d version will delight with 258 horses at 4,000 rpm and a torque of 540 Nm. Also, 535d version will now develop 313 hp and 630 Nm between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm.

Also, BMW officials announced they have increased range version, which will receive all-wheel drive. Thus, the xDrive can be found on 528i, 535i, 550i, 525d, 530d and 535d.

These include special editions for 320d Efficient Dynamics Edition Touring, M Sport Edition and 3 Series Coupé and 3 Series Cabrio, plus a top individual choice of BMW cabrio.

BMW coupe and cabrio are offered in special edition custom exterior colors, including mineral gray, have external mirrors in Silver Oxide and 18-inch alloy wheels painted in Space Grey. The interior is distinguished by Dakota leather upholstery in Pearl Grey with contrasting stitching of a darker gray or black with white contrast stitching, plus anthracite gray bands.

Turning to M Sport Edition, in addition to aerodynamic package with new front and rear bumperswas used paint from Silverstone M3 and alloy wheels of 18 inches, external mirrors were painted with black, and for Coupe was mounted a spoiler.

Exclusive Edition BMW 3 Series - Coupe and Convertible

Inside were fitted sports seats with blue bands, an M Sport steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, aluminum foot support and carpets with blue stripes.

For Convertible 3-Series, the company offers two interior colors, black or Titanium Silver, in contrast with 15 new colors for the exterior.

Rolls Royce could not miss one of the most important events that celebrate London luxury. British manufacturer Masterpiece exposed in 2011, a Phantom Drophead Coupe carefully personalized. It all starts from the outside, where Phantom was painted body in a special color named Mazarine blue.

Inside, the floor was coated with teak, side skirts were printed with the title event, and the interior was not forgotten emblem “Spirit of Ecstasy”, which dominates the logo for so many decades on the hood of British models. Special Edition comes with a set of fine leather travel bags, and jewelry with a box signed by Asprey.

Torsten Muller-Otvos, Rolls Royce CEO, said: “The handmade quality of detail in Goodwood and collaboration with Asprey, makes the Phantom Drophead Coupe a model which embodies the best of personalization, defined only by the limits of customer imagination.”

To properly promote the latest version of the XF, the fresh installation of 2.2-liter clean diesel engine, Jaguar appealed to an independent test. Consumption sample has challenged premium sedan ability to be an option for customers seeking an economical diesel with reduced emissions.

Test car was started in Birmingham and stopped after 1312 km in Munich, Germany. For this distance, XF needed 64 liter fuel tank seal up by the organizers in sedan. At the end of the test, the trip computer indicated consumption of only 4.9 liters per 100 kilometers, a value that makes the most economic XF Jaguar ever produced, a distinction that we have not thought it so important for the British manufacturer.

Version “stingy” of segment E sedan, is driven by a four-cylinder engine, 2.2 liters, which can deliver 190 horsepower and 450 Nm of resources exploited by an automatic eight reports. The ensemble manages to propel the XF from 0 to 100 km / h in 8.5 seconds, up to a maximum speed of 225 km / h. The new version, recently submitted to a facelift, will debut in showrooms in September.

Volkswagen want to make a significant contribution to the development of the safest car in the world, capable to avoid accidents. Is proved by the latest project presented by Jurgen Leohold, director of Volkswagen Group Research Center.

The official unveiled a concept car that can run semi-automatically, up to a speed of 130 km / h on motorways. The prototype is meant to be a link between current assistance systems and fully automatic driving.

One of the most important functions of the concept is TAP (Temporary Auto Pilot), which includes cruise-control systems and adaptive maintain of the tread, enabling the driver to assist in the running, with the possibility of intervention at any time over steering or braking.

The task the driver is to monitor car functions. TAP is designed to eliminate accidents that occur due to careless drivers. In semi-automatic driving mode, named Pilot Mode, TAP function maintain a proper distance from other cars, running at a speed selected by the driver, slowing down before a curve and keep the car between the two dividing lines.

The system controls stops and getaways in heavy traffic. Even if the systems do all the work, the driver must be alert to intervene in critical situations.

The scooter will be tested near british Loughborough University , and then at London, after which it will be available in showrooms in the EU.

EU-wide approval is an important step for the mass selling scooter, given that until now approval must be made in each country.

Suzuki Burgman Fuel-Cell was presented for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2009.

Suzuki has produced, the hydrogen scooter in collaboration with the Intelligent Energy Company, which came with the electric technology.

Suzuki Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter

Suzuki Burgman Fuel-Cell, has a hydrogen tank, which is positioned inside the frame. The engine is electric, and electricity is produced by combining air and hydrogen from the tank. Water is the only type of emission.

Suzuki Burgman Fuel-Cell Scooter

Suzuki also plans to install hydrogen filling stations in Europe.

As promised, Tata, presented at the Paris Motor Show, the concept Pixel, an urban model, designed to anticipate technical and aesthetic solutions of next generation Nano.

Tata Pixel concept is based on whether the current platform Nano, where Indians have installed a three-cylinder engine, 1.2-liter turbodiesel effective in terms of consumption and emissions. The unit is able to guarantee an average consumption of 3.4 l/100 km and emits only 89 g / km. The unit is assisted by a transmission IVT (Infinitely Variable Transmission).

Tata Pixel - concept of the future Nano

Tata Pixel - concept of the future Nano

Tata Pixel - concept of the future Nano

Tata Pixel can carry up to four passengers and has a four-wheel steering system, dubbed Zero Turn. This makes it easy to maneuver and ensures a very small turning circle of just 2.6 meters.

Tata Pixel concept presented in Geneva is preparing the public for the arrival of next generation Nano.

To launch the CT, Lexus is embarking on one of the largest marketing campaigns in the brand’s history. The multi-faceted campaign, which broke on March 1, features pioneering computer-generated (CG) creative and unconventional media executions.

“This campaign had to convey the CT’s uncompromising personality and reach both current Lexus owners and new consumers through bold and engaging initiatives that hit their passion points,” said Dave Nordstrom, vice president of marketing for Lexus. “The result is a campaign that reflects the car itself – it’s energetic, passionate and very dynamic.”

Escape. Challenge. Forge. Details.

The broadcast campaign includes four television commercials that demonstrate the “darker side of green” of the CT, a hybrid with aggressive styling and dynamic handling. Three of the spots make use of photo-real computer generated images with only the interior shots being live action.

Lexus CT 200h

The first spot, “Escape,” expresses the desire to free yourself from the confines of someone else’s reality. In a starkly black and white graphic world, a Matador Red CT races through the streets in a hyperkinetic chase scene, intercut with images of the vehicle’s interior. The spot culminates as the CT approaches a brick wall on a dead end street. Instead of slowing down, the driver speeds up and smashes through the wall into a world of color. The voiceover reads, “Escape convention. Escape definition. Escape compromise… Welcome to the darker side of green.”

The second commercial, “Challenge,” lets the viewer discover that reality is what you make of it. The spot takes place in a surreal urban environment. The roads, sidewalks and buildings subtly shift perspective, as the CT aggressively maneuvers through the scene. As the roads shift, the CT navigates the changing terrain as it races to the escape route.

Spot number three, “Forge,” was originally created for the African American market, but will also run in general rotation. In this ad, Lexus took a different approach to showcasing the vehicle. A squadron of CTs is seen forging its own road, traveling toward a wall of skyscrapers. Roads open and obstacles vanish as the CTs gain full access to what seems like an impenetrable city. Actor and best-selling author Hill Harper appears in the spot and provides the voiceover—declaring the CT is, “Just what you need to forge your own path.”

Lexus CT 200h

“Details,” the final spot, showcases the performance handling, luxurious interior, sleek styling and 42 mile-per gallon fuel efficiency of the CT. Featuring a glowing red CT as it nimbly handles the curves of the road in a vibrant night time cityscape, this spot was developed in both Spanish and English and will run in select areas.

New Car, New Media Executions

The CT is unlike any vehicle Lexus has ever launched. The marketing campaign’s media extensions were designed to follow suit.

In addition to traditional elements, Lexus has entered into several unique partnerships, including an alignment with YouTube to sponsor “Girl Walks Into a Bar,” the world’s first feature film developed exclusively for online distribution. The automaker has also joined forces with Microsoft to develop a custom branded entertainment series entitled, “Fresh Perspectives.” The documentary style series features six artists, each commissioned to create three original pieces of work within 24 hours and inspired by the themes of Enrich, Escape and Empower.

The campaign also includes sole sponsorship of USA Network’s Characters Film Series, premier sponsor of the MOG @ SXSW 2011 event, and a Lexus X Monocle custom CT keepsake insert.

Lexus CT 200h

To reach tech savvy customers, Lexus is utilizing the iPad to extend high profile sponsorships across digital, print and broadcast partners. Partnerships include exclusive launch sponsorship of Gear Patrol and IndustryAndCollective.com, ABC full episode player, Interview April Issue, Wired May issue and ESPN The Magazine. In addition to iPad sponsorships, Lexus has secured syndication rights with key media partners such as Vogue, Complex, MSN, USA Network, Current TV, Rolling Stone and Urban Daddy, which will allow Lexus to feature co-branded and publisher produced content on the dedicated CT iPad application.

Lexus will run print ads within publications such as Monocle, Wired, Details, Rolling Stone, Interview, Fader and Flaunt. Some of the ads will provide opportunities for readers to download exclusive music by some of the most cutting-edge DJs and music producers. There will also be out-of-home perm boards in 11 markets and eco-friendly custom outdoor murals in five urban markets, in addition to homepage takeovers on ESPN, Urban Daddy, Pandora and Daily Beast. Lexus will also deploy social media strategies in support of several of the campaign extensions.

The broadcast commercials began airing on March 1 during prime, late night, cable and sports, with Lexus airing in animation on FOX for the first time ever. Additionally, the commercials will run during NCAA Basketball, NHL Hockey and the NFL Draft pre-show, as well as on full episode players on Hulu, NBC, CBS, FOX and ABC

Responding to the needs of businessmen and Heads of State around the world, the protection offered is absolutely peerless and discreet: even to a specialist eye it is almost impossible to distinguish a Maybach Guard from the regular Maybach 62 saloon. When it comes to the performance, the German engineers have surpassed themselves: a special armour – made of highly specialized steel and high-tech Kevlar – is integrated in the body shell and thanks to its lightness, the weight of the vehicle is raised by only 406 kg, with no effects on the handling system.

Maybach Guard - A high level of protection encapsulated in luxurious curves

In fact, since the base of the Maybach Guard was already de-signed for the extra weight of the vehicle, no changes have been made to the drive train, suspension or breaking-system and the car handles effortlessly at all times. Furthermore, the Maybach Guard is the only armoured car in the world able to reach a top speed of 250 km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.7 seconds. To guarantee effectiveness the armour is certified by independent state bodies which carry out on-the-spot quality control checks and can immediately revoke their certification.

After the integration of the other special protective features, the vehicle moves onto the standard assembly room in the Sindelfingen production plant, where masters of craftsmanship dedicate all their skills to ensure the highest standard in the individualization process, offering almost the same range of standard and optional features available on the Maybach 62 model, ensuring this way the same luxurious environment that passengers are used to enjoy on a Maybach.

The F-CELL World Drive will be travelling across the North American continent until 18 March, demonstrating the potential of fuel cell technology. In addition, with what is to date a unique undertaking, Mercedes-Benz is reaffirming the need to develop a comprehensive global hydrogen infrastructure. “We will have reached market maturity with fuel cell technology by 2015 at the latest. From that point we would then be in a position to bring several 100,000 vehicles, in a variety of different model series, onto the roads. For example we are also planning a saloon model with fuel cell drive and will thereby expand our portfolio of local zero-emission vehicles. Therefore, by that time, an infrastructure which allows the everyday operation of such vehicles, needs to be in place.”, according to Dr. Thomas Weber, the Daimler AG Board Member responsible for Group Research and Development for Mercedes-Benz Cars. “Now is therefore the time to increase speed and consistently develop the hydrogen filling station network.”

Local zero-emission motoring from Miami to Seattle

The second leg of the F-CELL World Drive is taking the three fuel cell vehicles across the North American continent, from Miami right across the USA and as far as Vancouver in Canada. The route then continues by airplane from Seattle to Australia. In doing so, the journey will also highlight the gaps in the American hydrogen infrastructure. By the end of the USA tour the B-Class F-CELL vehicles will have been refuelled around 35 times during 18 legs – but only one time will be at a public hydrogen filling station in Torrance, Los Angeles.

During the tour, the striking green paint finish of the B-Class F-CELL vehicles, which already caused a sensation at the Detroit Motor Show, isn’t the only feature raising attention to the tour. Local events in San Francisco, Sacramento, Salem and Vancouver will also provide the opportunity for an intensive exchange of ideas with local media, visitors and residents on the subject of fuel cell technology.

Mercedes-Benz of Lynnwood is going green in a different way this March

During this leg of the trip, which is scheduled to take roughly three weeks, participants can expect to enjoy a varied programme providing not only extensive opportunity to experience the B-Class F-CELL, but also interesting information on the topic of sustainable mobility. On 1 March the tour already paid a visit to the Daimler car2go mobility project in Austin, Texas. The next item of the agenda, due to take place on 10 March, is an intensive exchange on the topic of electric mobility at Tesla Motors in Palo Alto. Tesla designs and builds high performance electric cars and supplies powertrain components to leading OEMs. Tesla makes the lithium-ion battery and charger for Daimler’s smart fortwo electric drive and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL. In Vancouver the participants will then be the guests of the Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation (AFCC). This is where the fuel cell stack for the B-Class F-CELL, for example, was developed in close cooperation with Daimler research and development staff from Germany. The company was established in 2007, with Daimler as the majority shareholder (50.1 percent). In addition, while in Vancouver the F-CELL World Drive will also meet up with adventurer and explorer Mike Horn and his PANGAEA Expedition, for which Mercedes-Benz is the main sponsor. The PANGAEA Expedition’s sailing ship has been visiting all of the continents, including both the North and South Pole, since October 2008. Together with young people from all over the world, expedition leader Mike Horn is setting up ecological and social projects on his trip around the world.

Heading through Europe with hydrogen in tow

Prior to setting off in the USA, the vehicles already proved themselves on a route covering more than 3000 kilometres through Southern Europe. The symbolic starting shot for the tour actually sounded on 29 January during the official ceremony to mark the 125th anniversary of the motor car, after which, just one day later, the B-Class F-CELL vehicles set out on the first stage to Paris. After this they made for the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, driving via France and Spain.

The initial kilometres of the unique world tour have already displayed the need for action in terms of the provision of hydrogen. The accompanying participants from the USA and China discovered that even a fuel cell vehicle such as the B-Class F-CELL can provide an enjoyable and dynamic driving experience as well as high cruising speeds: On the German motorways they kept the vehicles at a speed of 170 km/h. The consequences of this style of driving became apparent later, however, when it was discovered that the tanks of two of the three vehicles were empty approx. 40 kilometres before the scheduled fuel stop. This resulted in the realisation that, even with a fuel cell vehicle, driving fast results in increased consumption, and that all drivers can cover longer local zero-emission motoring distances by adopting an economical driving style. On subsequent legs, the real goal of the participants was to achieve as low a consumption as possible by adopting an appropriate driving style at comfortable speeds. As part of this, one of the drivers even managed to better an NEDC-certified (New European Driving Cycle) value equivalent to 3.3 litres of fuel (diesel equivalent) per 100 kilometres, resulting in a range of 380 km.

For Mercedes-Benz, these initial problems most notably reflect the need for action when it comes to the provision of hydrogen. The refuelling situation on the F-CELL World Drive underpins this issue. At the start in Stuttgart, the vehicles could still be refuelled at the public hydrogen filling station of OMV. However, up until the preliminary leg destination of Lisbon, the vehicles had to resort to alternatives, such as the mobile refuelling vehicle developed specifically for the tour. This was developed in conjunction with Linde AG, which is also guaranteeing the supply of hydrogen for the entire world tour, something which represents a significant challenge since the hydrogen has to be made available at each of the refuelling stops at the right time, in the right quantity and with the necessary degree of purity.

Despite the partial difficult conditions – which a trip around the world brings along with it – after extensive test drives it has become apparent to the participants of the tour that the B-Class F-CELL is highly suited to everyday use. Furthermore, as determined at a routine evening check in Lyon, even animals such as the pine marten are keen on the technology too. Two small holes in the cooling and heating hoses, caused by the teeth of the predators, were the fuel cell vehicle’s first small issues requiring repair.

Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive

During the F-CELL World Drive, three Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL vehicles are passing through 14 countries and 4 continents – to drive around the globe once. Organised by Mercedes-Benz, the circumnavigation of the world started on 30 January 2011 in Stuttgart and is scheduled to last 125 days, until the vehicles return to Stuttgart again at the beginning of June, after covering a distance of some 30,000 kilometres. The aim of the tour is to demonstrate the technical maturity and suitability for everyday use of electric vehicles with fuel cells, and at the same time highlight the need for a comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure. The Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer is being supported on the tour by Linde AG, which is responsible for supplying the hydrogen.

Mitsubishi Concept Global Small is a small compact vehicle, which will have a low price and low fuel consumption (CO2 emission value is about 90 g / km), which can accommodate five adults. We believe the concept is a preview of the new generation of Colt models.

Elements which enable the new Global Small Concept Mitsubishi have a high level of efficiency are low weight, aerodynamic bodywork, the 1.0 or 1.2 liter engine equipped with technology Idlind Stop and regeneration of braking energy, and the last transmission CVT generation.

Mitsubishi Concept Global Small

Other models that Japanese car manufacturer will unveil at the Geneva Motor Show is Mitsubishi i-MiEV in 2011 and Mitsubishi ASX.