car Citroën Survolt

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Citroën has presented the Survolt Concept, a compact 2-seater coupé with an electric powertrain and an original design language that combines inspirations from the motor-racing and the high-fashion worlds.

With the Survolt Concept, presented at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, Citroën continues its exploration of original electric vehicles, started with the REVOLTe show car, first introduced at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The Survolt has compact and sporty dimensions: it is 3.85 m long, 1.87 m wide and just 1.20 m high.

The design combines racing-derived styling cues with colors and trims inspired bu the high- fashion world.

The exterior feature a two-tone paint, hues of fuchsia and charcoal grey, mixed satin and shiny surfaces and details in chrome and aluminium.

The front end is characterized by the central single grille and the hood with two longitudinal creases/domes and the slim, horizontal head lamps with LED technology.

The distinctive profile features sculpted flanks, large wheels framed by impressive wheel-arches and a U-shaped character line that defines the lower and upper edges of the side doors and visually separates the rear end from the central section, with some reminescences of the Bugatti Veyron.

Mercedes-Benz F800

At the 2010 Geneva Motor Show Mercedes-Benz will unveil the F800 Style Concept, a five-seat sedan which gives the brand's vision for the future of luxury vehicles, combining efficient drivetrains with an emotional design and innovative safety and technological features.

Mercedes Benz F800 Style ConceptPreviewed at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show with a design sculpture, the F800 has been revealed in all of its details by Mercedes-Benz ahead of its official debut at the next Geneva Motor Show.

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Kia Magentis design

Kia has unveiled a set of design sketches that preview the upcoming Magentis/Optima model, set to debut at the 2010 New York Auto Show. The D-segment sedan will be longer, larger and lower than its predecessor and will have a bold and sporty design.





Kia Magentis Design SketchThe next generation Kia Magentis (also known as Optima in some markets) will make its public world premiere at the New York International Auto Show, which opens on Friday 2 April 2010.
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Jaguar XKR with Speed

For the 2011 XKR model Jaguar has introduced two customization options: the Speed Pack, which increases the maximum speed up to 280 km/h, and the Black Pack, which enhances the visual impact thanks to 20" wheels and matte black exterior details and trims.

2011 Jaguar XKR With Speed And Black PackThe latest generation of the Jaguar XKR sports coupe now offers a new Special Edition model and two optional performance and styling packs: the Black Pack for added visual impact and the Speed Pack for an increased maximum speed.

The XKR Special Edition combines both packs.

The 2011 Model Year XKR features the AJ-V8 Gen III R direct-injection supercharged 5.0-litre engine, which delivers 510PS (510bhp SAE), 625Nm of torque and propels the XKR coupe to 60mph in just 4.6 seconds.

With the optional Speed Pack, the maximum speed of the XKR is raised from 155mph (250km/h) to an electronically limited 174mph (280km/h) thanks to recalibration of the engine management system.