F isn’t just a letter, it’s a statement. And the LF-A Roadster is our boldest statement yet. Based on the LF-A coupe, we’ve removed the top to create a high-performance roadster. Its low-profile, sleek, aerodynamic shape is fashioned from lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum and features a speed adaptive rear wing. And like the coupe, the LF-A Roadster is powered by a high-revving V10 engine capable of over 500 horsepower, which can reach an astonishing top speed of over 200 mph on the track. Fasten your sunscreen.
From Lexus
2008 Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept
MAZDA TAIKI
The Mazda Taiki, revealed at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007, culminated Mazda's theme for the show "Sustainable Zoom-Zoom – Mazda's showroom today and in the future." The Mazda Taiki sets a new ideal for the front-engine rear-drive sports car of the future and continues the evolution of the Nagare design theme, following in the footsteps of the Mazda Nagare, Mazda Ryuga, and Mazda Hakaze concept vehicles. The challenge to create "a design that visually expresses the flow of air" was inspired by the image of a pair of Hagoromo—the flowing robes that enable a celestial maiden to fly in Japanese legend—floating down from the sky. Inspired by Japanese koinobori—the decorative "climbing carp streamers"—the notion of creating an Air-tube became the concept word for the interior design. As the fourth in the series, Mazda Taiki further advances and refines the theme through a fusion of the Nagare (flow) design concept and real-world technologies, such as a next-generation rotary engine and enhanced aerodynamic performance.
In developing the next-generation RENESIS, Mazda made a thoroughgoing revision of engine dimensions including the trochoid rotor housing, adopting a longer stroke and larger displacement of 1600cc (800cc x 2) aimed to raise thermal efficiency and boost torque at all engine speeds. By employing the Hydrogen RE design policy of a direct injection system and aluminium side housing, as well as various other measures, we are further promoting the rotary engine’s merits of light weight and compact size.
From Mazda2010 Fisker Karma
New 'Green' Machine Makes World Wide Premiere at the North American International Auto Show
Fisker Automotive, Inc., a green American premium sports car company, today unveiled its first production car, the Fisker Karma, at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The first of its kind four-door plug-in hybrid premium sports sedan will have a starting price of $80,000. Initial deliveries of the Karma will commence in the 4th quarter of 2009 with annual production projected to reach 15,000 cars. The first 99 cars off the assembly line will be individually numbered and signed by Henrik Fisker and will be produced in the color and trim of the show car seen at NAIAS. In Buddhism/Hinduism, Karma is defined as the force generated by a person's good or evil actions which determines the nature of the person's next existence. The Fisker Karma allows consumers to practice good Karma – driving a car that is environmentally friendly – without sacrificing the extreme comfort and style of the luxury automobile category. 'In creating Fisker Automotive, Inc. we sought to develop a range of beautiful, environmentally friendly cars that make environmental sense without compromise,' said Fisker Automotive, Inc. CEO Henrik Fisker. 'Our hope is that the Fisker Karma will be the start of a new trend in the automotive business – less concession with more efficiency.'
From Fisker
2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8
"The 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 offers pure American pony-car muscle," said James Press, Vice Chairman & President — Chrysler LLC. "With styling that stays true to Challenger's original heritage, an abundance of modern amenities and cutting-edge technology, the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 will deliver the SRT credo of benchmark performance at a tremendous value..."
The American muscle coupe is back, packed with modern technology and innovation. Demand for contemporary version of iconic pony car drives Dodge to accept orders for the 2008 Challenger SRT8® beginning Dec. 3, 2007. Introduction begins with limited-edition Dodge Challenger SRT8 models – each with numbered dash plaque. Complete, broader Challenger lineup details and pricing still to come. 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 models feature 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 and are available in Black, Silver or HEMI Orange.
From Dodge
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD
To continue with the oxymorons, Tahoe is a little big. It shares its basic shape and size with the gasoline-only Tahoe -- 202" long, 79" wide and 77" tall riding on a 116" wheelbase. You're not going to miss the hybrid badging on Tahoe. "HYBRID" stickers with big drop-shadow letters run along each rocker panel; no fewer than four Hybrid logo badges sparkle around the body. The body treatment is more than a badge job, though more subtle. A lower front air dam, sleeker running boards and an overall aerodynamic spiffing up has resulted in a lower coefficient of drag (0.34 down from 0.36) and a slightly sportier appearance overall.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, especially when it comes to large SUVs. I really like Tahoe's lines. There's something retro and streamlined about the rake of the windshield and the general sleek, windswept look of the body. Since the concept of aerodynamics in vehicle design started during the streamlining age of the 1920s, it's no surprise that I detect a retro cast. That great big gold Chevy bowtie on Tahoe's front grille leaves little doubt about the vehicle's provenance.
Fit and finish on the Tahoe Hybrid was very good. After a few spotty years, GM has really gotten its act together. Paint quality, gaps and seams, and overall solid construction rivals the competition's best.
From Chevrolet
Toyota Matrix
The all-new 2009 Toyota Matrix is for those who choose to drive on the road off the beaten path. Which, incidentally, works out just fine considering it's available with All-Wheel Drive.
It's also Bluetooth capable, so you can keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road as you talk to whomever, wherever. And let's not forget the available 18" alloy wheels , DVD navigation system with XM NavTraffic , auxiliary audio jack and an available 2.4-liter engine with 158 hp that offers a serious sense of acceleration thanks to its low center of gravity. And whether you're going on a trip or just lugging stuff around town, the all-new Matrix has a rear hatch that opens up to 60/40 split fold-down rear seats so you get more cargo space than a conventional trunk. This coupe-style vehicle has a killer selection of technical bells and whistles such as available JBL AM/FM radio, 6-disc CD changer and XMSatellite Radio capability. In short, the all-new 2009 Matrix is loaded with all of the little things that make for one big driving experience, no matter which road you take. Coming early 2008.
From Toyota
2008 Cadillac Provoq
Cadillac unveils a new vision for the future of luxury transportation with the innovative Provoq fuel cell concept – a hydrogen fuel cell crossover vehicle that continues GM's commitment to displace petroleum through advanced technology.
The Cadillac Provoq fuel cell concept is the latest example of GM's groundbreaking E-Flex propulsion system, combining the new fifth-generation fuel cell system and a lithium-ion battery to produce an electrically driven vehicle that uses no petroleum and has no emission other than water. The concept's fifth-generation fuel cell technology is half the size of its predecessor, yet it has been developed to produce more power and performance.
'Cadillac is a natural fit for GM's next step in developing the E-Flex platform,' says Jim Taylor, Cadillac general manager. 'Cadillac, at its very essence, is about premium luxury, design and technology, so it's fitting that Cadillac would be propelled by the most elegant solution. This signals Cadillac's intent to lead the industry with alternative-fuel technology.
From Cadillac
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