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Jaguar, once nearly extinct, bares claws

Rocky — Wed, 11 May 2011 21:17:53 +0000

Jaguar, now owned by Indian automaker Tata Motors, is moving ahead with plans to offer a .2 million supercar along with a slew of new lower-cost models.

msnbc.com: Autos

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Kia teases KV7 concept once more before Detroit debut

Rocky — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:40:23 +0000

Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Kia

Kia KV7 concept teaser – Click above to expand

A few weeks ago, Kia released a teaser sketch of its new KV7 concept that will debut next week at the Detroit Auto Show. The initial sketch showed us that the Korean automaker is working on what appears to be a tall hatchback or small crossover, with the most interesting design feature being a set of gullwing doors for rear seat passengers.

Now, Kia has released this close-up shot of what appears to be the KV7′s front three-quarter view, showing off the rather unique headlamp units and full LED bar below the front bumper. Kia explains:

“Conceived as a challenge to the industry’s current interpretation of the van, the KV7 incorporates several innovative lighting elements currently being evaluated for future Kia production vehicles.”

Not only are we eager to see what the concept looks like in the flesh, but we’re curious as to just how big the KV7 is. As Kia states, this is an “interpretation of the van,” so we’re thinking this could be some sort of futuristic minivan concept, or perhaps something similar in size to Ford‘s new 2012 C-Max. Either way, we’ll have the full details live from Cobo Hall next week, so stay tuned. Kia’s (short) official statement is available after the jump.

[Source: Kia]

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GWA Tuning channels the Mercedes-Benz C111 with Ciento Once prototype

Rocky — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:21:22 +0000

Filed under: Aftermarket, Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Mercedes-Benz

GWA Mercedes-Benz Ciento Once – Click above for high-res image gallery

What’s even better than a supercar? A one-of-a-kind factory prototype. And few drummed up as much excitement back in the 70s as the Mercedes-Benz C111. The experimental showcase demonstrated the epitome of performance technology and aerodynamics, and still stands as one of the most advanced prototypes ever devised in Stuttgart… or anywhere else for that matter. And now it’s back.

GWA Tuning, a Benz tweaker out of San Antonio, has breathed new life into the C111 formula with a recreation called the Ciento Once (Spanish for “one hundred eleven”). The one-off eschews the Wankel engine of the original for the AMG M120 V12 that drives the Pagani Zonda, driving 408 horsepower in this case through a six-speed transmission with the brakes from the S55 AMG and the rolling stock from the SLS. Have a closer look in the gallery below, and do try to keep the drool from puddling on the keyboard.

Gallery: GWA Mercedes-Benz Ciento Once

[Source: GWA Tuning via 0-60]

GWA Tuning channels the Mercedes-Benz C111 with Ciento Once prototype originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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