The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir has officially been announced. The car has a new paint work with matching side mirrors, black headlight surrounds, exclusive wheels, and an interior design. See a picture gallery after the jump. [Autoblog] More
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The Busan International Motor Show 2008 is currently displaying a total of 11 concept cars and 13 eco-friendly cars. One of them is the new Beat mini concept car from GM Daewoo. There is no word on when this concept car will go into mass production. [AVING]
Ralph Panhuyzen (project lead and inventor) and Steven van der Veen (visualization) from Netherlands have designed the Space Efficient Vehicle, which targets the singles, couples and one-child families. There is no word on when this concept will go into mass production. [Product Page]
Debuted at the 2008 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), the Kia KOUP’s aggressive exterior lines are backed by a 2.0-liter Theta II turbocharged engine equipped with a GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) twin scroll turbocharger that puts out 290 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm. “The Kia KOUP concept represents the future of the Kia brand and its dynamic vehicles that speak to our core philosophies,” said Tom Kearns, chief designer of Kia Motors America (KMA). “Kia strives to appeal to the emotional side of car enthusiasts who seek adventure and want to take a leap into the future with style and advanced technology, and the KOUP effectively delivers.” [Kia]
Here’s some pictures of the Saleen S5S Raptor, which is developed in partnership between Saleen and specialty builder ASC. Powered by a supercharged 5.0L engine and running off E85 ethanol, the car accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds. Its machine produces 650 hp and 630 lb-ft. of torque. The Saleen S5S Raptor will be released in 2010 with the estimated price tag of $185,000. [AutoBlog] More
The 2008 New York International Auto Show kicks off today and one of the main attractions is the world debut of the Nissan Denki (Japanese for ‘electric’) Cube Concept. The lithium-ion battery-powered Denki Cube electric vehicle concept was created to promote Nissan’s environmental efforts but also serves as a preview as Nissan plans to sell a redesigned gasoline-powered, next-generation Cube in the United States and Canada in 2009. [Nissan] More
