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| Conquest Vehicles' Knight XV luxury bulletproof SUV, Cool, it will be only made 100 vehicles. "Conquest Vehicle Inc's flagship vehicle, the KNIGHT XV defines the future of the ultra-luxurious, handcrafted fully armoured SUV. This one-of-a-kind, V10, 6.8-litre, Bio-fuel powered SUV was inspired by military vehicle designs and features security appointments that are unrivaled in today's SUV marketplace. The KNIGHT XV(TM) is priced at $295,000 USD. Only 100 will be made available as a limited first run. Each vehicle takes 1,500 hours to build by hand. The KNIGHT-XV(TM) is built using ballistic hardened steel making it fully armoured including ballistic fiberglass fenders, bumper and up to 64 mm. (2.5 inches) transparent armor (glass)." |
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Another cool concept for Citroën. Citroën has revealed its new SURVOLT concept concept at the Geneva Motor Show.
“SURVOLT takes the essence of Citroën’s REVOLTE concept – performance, cutting-edge technology and luxury – and adds an assertive sporting dimension into the mix”
Opel has unveiled the Flextreme GT/E Concept based on the Chevy Volt at Geneva Auto Show. It has the 1.4 liter engine to power up the electric motors and charge its 14 KW battery and fuel efficiency is almost 150MPG.
The Lexus LF-A will be built in 2010 and it’s ready for sale next year too. The Lexus LF-A is powered by (aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy and titanium alloy) 4.8-liter V10 engine. It is rear-drive and two-seater, this 550 horsepower car boosts from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds and achieving a top speed of 202 mph. Only 500 units will be made, priced at $375,000 each.
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Celebrating the October, 1969 where Datsun 240Z was born, Nissan released the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition. It will be available in Spring 2010. This one comes powered by a 332 hp V6 with 19-inch, “smoke” Rays wheels, a special 40th Quartz paint job, red brake calipers, red leather interior, red stitching, and the requisite 40th anniversary badges and commemorative plaque.
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The Audi R8 Spyder is powered by a 5.2 V10 engine, churning out 525 hp. It comes with twin oval tail pipes, a brushed aluminum frame for the windshield, a retractable soft-top, all-wheel drive, and LED lighting. It is a new drop-top version of Audi’s signature Supercar.
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There’s a big sale on the electronic store this weekend and it will be hard to find parking. Luckily you have the Smart car but the thing you want to get is a refrigerator. Don’t worry, Smart car is always smart.
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Mazda has uncveiled a new MX-5 Superlight Concept. It is a 2193-pound track-oriented concept that features Eibach anti-roll bars in the front and rear and 17-inch wheels coated in 205/45 rubber.
“The dash is a custom fiberglass and plastic unit, with the stock MX-5’s gauges joining an engine-start button bringing to life the standard 1.8-liter four-cylinder (putting out 126 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque) and equipped with a Mazdaspeed cold-air intake and exhaust. But with the diet and minimal engine mods, the run from 0-to-60 MPH comes in at 8.9 seconds.”