2011 Jaguar C-X16 Concept

Jaguar may be calling its concept the C-X16, but we believe the production car will be named XE-C-X seems to be Jaguar’s concept-naming strategy of late, with last year’s turbine-hybrid hypercar C-X75 concept using the nomenclature. Whatever it is called, Jaguar director of design Ian Callum promises the production version of the Jaguar C-X16 will be “beautiful, innovative, and [look] firmly to the future.”  We have few problems with the way any Aston Martin looks, and the details in the sketch—the XKR-S-like lower front intakes and XF-style taillights—appear to be all Jaguar.Finally, the clipped front and rear overhangs, short wheelbase, and fastback proportions are noticeably more athletic than the XK’s looser grand touring style.

Interior Design
The singularity of purpose exhibited by the exterior styling of the Jaguar C-X16 Concept is reinforced the moment the door is opened, whereupon driver and passenger are greeted by a dramatic red interior trimmed in the finest materials; leather, Suedecloth, anodised machined aluminium, carbon-fibre and dark chrome.

Engine Specification :

Capacity: 3.0 l
Capacity: 2995 cc
Cylinders: 6
Valves per cylinder: 4
Supercharger: twin scroll, intercooled
Max power: 380 ps (280 kw)
Max torque: 332 lb ft (450 nm)
Specific output: 126 ps per liter
Transmission: 8-speed with integrated electric motor

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2011 Audi A2 Concept

The Audi A2 joins the S6 sedan and Avant, S7, S8, the Urban Concept, and the Urban Concept Spyder. The concept is loaded with contemporary Audi connectivity tech, including Bluetooth, wireless internet, Google Earth and Street View navigation screen overlays, Audi traffic information, and Google point-of-interest search.

The chunky concept’s stance is helped by its two-piece 18-inch wheels. Audi amped up the A2’s exterior flair with lights—lots of lights. When the driver activates the A2’s turn signal, pulses of light run down the side of the car in step with the turn indicators. Ensuring that the body-side lighting doesn’t steal the show, the A2 concept’s headlights and rear fog light feature advanced lighting technology as well. The car’s head- and taillights utilize matrix-beam lighting, which Audi is referring to as the next step in LED technology—it’s essentially a cluster of LEDs and small reflectors that intensify the headlight’s beam.

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The 2012 Jeep Wrangler

The 2012 Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition is based on the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon model and features Rubicon wheels finished in semi-gloss black. Other exterior features include a power-dome hood, a winch-capable front bumper, rock rails, taillamp guards and "Call of Duty: MW3 Special Edition" graphics on the front fenders and spare tire cover. On the inside are special black seats with contrasting stitchings, Call of Duty logos, model-specific gauge cluster graphics and an edition plaque for the dash. 2012 Jeep Wrangler interior highlights include a recently redesigned instrument panel and storage areas with improved ergonomics and upgraded materials.

Chrysler Group's 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine - winner of the prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines award - delivers 285 horsepower (209 kW) and 260 (353 N•m) lb.-ft. of torque, while delivering up to 21 miles per gallon highway in the 2012 Jeep Wrangler.

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2011 Volkswagen Amarok

The pickup's active and passive safety systems and convenience features all match up to passenger car levels. Yet the Amarok is extremely rugged. The cleanly sculpted curvatures of the pickup's side body panels and engine hood give the Amarok the typical rugged look of a pickup. The pickup comes with a standard six speed transmission.Volkswagen Amarok customers can choose from three different driveline versions: permanent all-wheel drive, selectable four-wheel drive (both 4MOTION) and rear-wheel drive (4x2). The Volkswagen Amarok 4MOTION with a black "4" makes its appearance with permanent all-wheel drive and greater comfort. It exploits the advantages of all-wheel drive for superior vehicle dynamics on paved roads too. This all-wheel drive version will be available at market launch on all Euro-5 versions of the VW Amarok. Moreover, an optional mechanical rear differential lock is available for rugged Volkswagen Amarok driving conditions.

Volkswagen Amarok Exterior Design

The Volkswagen Amarok is being launched on the market in three equipment lines. Other standard features: height-adjustable front seats, variable folding rear bench seat, locking glove box and truck bed lighting. One grade higher in convenience features is the Volkswagen Amarok Trendline. On this version, the front bumper, door handles and mirror housings are painted in body colour. Window lifts, door locks and mirror adjusters are all electrically powered. In addition, a radio with CD player, semi-automatic climate control system (Climatic), multi-functional display, cruise control system and front fog lights are all standard equipment. 16-inch alloy wheels emphasize the truck's strong image.
The VW Amarok Highline offers exclusive features.

Volkswagen Amarok Interior Design
The vehicle's finely tuned ergonomics are typical of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and the Amarok. Important: The truck bed of the Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab serves up the largest dimensions in its class as well. Also "Best in class" is the pickup's maximum load width of 1,222 mm between wheel wells.

The safety package of the Volkswagen Amarok sets new standards in its class. Numerous other features guarantee a high level of active safety as well. On all versions with trailer prep, ESP functionality includes the trailer stabilization system. The ABS system can reduce braking distance both off-road and on gravel road surfaces, often significantly depending on the road composition. On vehicles without ESP, "Off-Road Mode" comprises ASR and Off-Road ABS systems that are standard equipment here.

Engine specifications

The Amarok's twin-turbo 2.0-litre BiTDI engine delivers 163PS of power output and 400Nm of torque, making light work of heavy cargo and towing loads alike. Thanks to Volkswagen's common-rail TDI turbo-diesel technology, the Amarok's impressive pulling power doesn't compromise its great fuel efficiency and low CO2 emissions. With its low CO2 emissions, the Amarok is Euro V compliant.

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