2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche claims that the Panamera will be Porsche's most economical product, with fuel consumption of 6.8 liters for a distance of 100 miles or 20.38 kilometers per liter. Fuel efficiency is also due to use some support device, one of which Michelin tires with low rolling resistance levels. Besides fuel economy, this car is also environmentally friendly, because it only produces as much CO2 159 g / km.

Conventional engine and electric motor hybrid that carried Panamera S is exactly the one used by the Porsche Cayenne hybrid. Supercharged v6 3000 cc engine capable of producing power by 333 horsepower, while its own electric motor-powered 47 horsepower.

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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Some of the improvements made on the Porsche sports car. Line design of this car seems to have a change of the existing models, as well as the design on the front and aft of the vehicle.

Exterior design

The familiar athletic appearance of the 911 is given further dynamism with a 100mm longer wheelbase, reduced height, and up to 20-inch diameter alloy wheels. At the same time, the typically compact exterior dimensions have been retained. Seen from the front, the eye is drawn to the trademark wide-arched wings, emphasising the wider front track and making the new 911 Carrera models adopt a particularly sporting stance on the road. The redesigned exterior mirrors are now mounted on the upper edge of the door and not as before on the mirror triangle. Not only is this aerodynamically advantageous, it also emphasises the new design line and visual impression of width.

Interior design

To complement the modern exterior, the Porsche designers created an interior style which takes its cue from that of the Porsche Carrera GT. The driver is now even more closely integrated with the cockpit thanks to the centre console rising up to the front with the high-mounted shift lever - or PDK gear selector - located close to the steering wheel in typical motorsport fashion. Classic Porsche style elements are also to be found inside, just as they are on the outside. For example, the instrument cluster with five round instruments, with the central dial naturally the rev counter. On the right is a new, high resolution multi-function screen, just one of the comfort features added to meet evolving customer demands.

Using a 3.6 liter engine will power an increase of 20 bhp and 20 Nm of torque is also increased to 365 bhp and 400 Nm. While for the 3.8-liter engine used by the Carrera S strength is also increased to 415 bhp with 440 Nm of torque. The machine will then be mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. Transmission 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox will be prepared as an optional transmission. But although the transmission 7-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox is an optional transmission, 80 percent of Porsche 911 buyers turned out now prefer using this transmission.

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2012 Kia Picanto 3-door

Kia Motor re-adds the latest variant in the class of best-selling city car, the three-door Kia Picanto 2012. Display-door Picanto 3 September 2011 which will be marketed in the UK has a more sporty face, fresh, and dynamic thanks to the design of new doors and rear panels.

The Kia Picanto 3-door has a unique, sporty character while still managing to deliver the same, seemingly contradictory, upgrades as the more family-focused five-door: stronger performance with lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, the safety and luxury features of a large car without an outrageous price tag, and practicality within a compact package. If the five-door Picanto is 'the small car, grown up', then the 3-door is the same but with a twinkle in its eye.

3-door Picanto cabin has its own color and interior options are given three options, Water, Hello and Equinox. On the choice of water, whitewashed cabins black. Then Halo black and gray on the interior trim. While Equinox whitewashed red chili. 3-door Picanto use 3-cylinder engine, 1.0-liter is capable of issuing power 68 hp and 95 Nm of torque.

 All 3-door Picanto models feature a safety standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist System (BAS).

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2011 Cadilac Ciel Concept

Ciel encourage philosophy Art & Science of the Cadillac to new strata. "Large and luxury express the innate Cadillac. And Ceil reminds us of that heritage, "said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac.”Luxury is driven by an authentic experience, not just products, and Ceil is about the travel experience." Dean added Ciel is romatisme of the car.

"There is expertise in a manner authentic exterior and interior elements blend in, like an antique wooden boat (vintage)," said Gael Buzyn, interior design manager. "This car is romantic, not only in form, but the material - no wood and leather smell as good as the original.

Cadillac 3.6 liter V6 engine instill Direct Injection with the hybrid system uses lithium-ion battery. Power and torque of 425 hp and 583 compile.

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