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New Mazda show car set for Moscow debut

June 17th 2008 11:15

After the fanfare caused by exciting concepts such as the Furai, Japanese car maker Mazda is set to launch an all-new concept car at the Moscow International Automobile Salan in late August/early September.

The latest design study in the 'Nagare' series of concepts is a SUV designed specifically for the younger crowd in SUV-popular Russia - one of the world's fastest growing car markets alongside China and India.

More details on the show car including its name will be revealed in due course.

The Official Mazda Press Release:

New Mazda Concept Car to Premiere at Moscow International Automobile Salon

HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda will present an all-new show car at this year's Moscow International Automobile Salon. The concept is a sporty, compact crossover SUV designed especially for the Russian market.

The Moscow show car is the latest concept to be developed using the new design direction called Nagare – following in the footsteps of Nagare, Ryuga, Hakaze, Taiki and Furai. Nagare, which means "flow" in Japanese, represents a new approach to expressing movement in car design, taking as inspiration the flow patterns of natural elements, such as the wind. The design theme of Mazda's concept for the 2008 Moscow motor show is "crosswinds".

Russia is one of Europe's fastest-growing markets and is rapidly becoming the region's largest automobile market. SUVs are particularly popular in Russia, with a segment share of about 20 percent. Mazda's latest concept car is designed to appeal particularly to younger SUV owners who have a strong sense of style.

The Moscow show car, the name of which will be announced in due course, again showcases the depth of creativity within Mazda design. In February 2008, the Mazda Design team received the coveted Grand Prix du Design at the Festival Automobile International in Paris.

The Moscow International Automobile Salon media days are on August 26 and 27, whereas August 28 caters for industry and trade specialists. The show is open to the public from August 29 through September 7. The new show car will be unveiled at the Mazda press conference at 10:15 on August 26 at the Mazda stand.

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London Motor Show preview: Toyota Aygo Crazy concept

June 16th 2008 00:15

Japanese car giants Toyota is set to debut a one-off concept - designed for pure driving fun as they say - at the London Motor Show next month.

The Toyota Aygo Crazy is based on the Aygo sub-compact (think Yaris but even smaller) and boasts an engine transplant, a wild wide-body bodykit, and absolutely no electronic handling aids, power steering or ABS whatsoever.

Power comes from a rear-mounted 1.8-litre turbocharged VVT-i engine good for over 147 kW and 240 Nm - staggering numbers when you compare them with the stock performance figures of 51 kW and 93 Nm, not to mention the weight of the Aygo at just 1,050kg!

Other tidbits include customised, hand-crafted bodywork, sports suspension from the MR2 roadster and an interior boasting purpose-built sports seats with four-point safety harnesses, a full roll cage and trimmings by specialist coachtrimmers O'Rourke.

The London Motor Show takes place between July 23 - August 3, 2008.

The Official Toyota Press Release:

'AYGO CRAZY' CONCEPT CAR TO MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT LONDON MOTOR SHOW

KEY POINTS

* A one-off concept designed for pure driving fun
* Built to be driven, not just for show
* Rear-mounted engine generates 200 DIN hp and 240Nm of torque
* Hand-crafted bodywork and 17-inch alloy wheels
* World debut at next month's British International Motor Show

Aygo Crazy is the perfect antidote to all those wild concept cars that look great on the show stand but never turn a wheel. It is a unique machine that has been developed from the start to deliver no-holds-barred maximum driving pleasure, an unforgettable, fun experience.

Making its public debut at the British International Motor Show in London, Aygo Crazy is a one-off model, a "shopping supercar" that takes Aygo's essential qualities to the limit. Owing more to the spirit of Group B rallying rather than D1 drifting, this is a car that is all about the joy of driving: with no electronic handling aids, no power steering and no ABS, it is like a kart with doors and a roof.

Recognisably an Aygo, it clearly packs more muscle with its custom-made body, 17-inch alloys and beefy Goodyear 225/45 rubber. There is even a direct link to Toyota's sporting heritage as Aygo Crazy's carbon fibre rear wing is a part taken directly from the 200mph race cars in the American Champ Car series.

Aygo Crazy is fettled with the Toyota 1.8 VVT-i unit that powered the final generation Celica and MR2 Roadster, rear-mounted and driving the rear wheels through the Roadster's five-speed manual gearbox. The addition of a Toyota Motorsport turbo conversion kit boosts power output to 200DIN hp and torque to 240Nm.

Compare the performance to the 68 DIN bhp and 93Nm mustered by the standard road-going Aygo and you gain some idea of just what a different kind of machine this is.

To cope with the greater engine performance, a bespoke cooling system has been designed, with a huge, front-mounted aluminium radiator – ideal for those endless, tyre smoking, crowd pleasing donuts.

Weighing in at just 1,050kg, Aygo Crazy is capable of 127mph (est), but speed is not its defining quality: this is a machine that exists to be responsive and alive to the driver's commands, to put smiles on the faces of those inside and outside the car.

The suspension is from the MR2 Roadster, with MacPherson struts front and rear. Adjustable Tein dampers sharpen dynamic performance and the front and rear track are one inch wider than on a standard Aygo.

The cabin, finished by specialist coachtrimmers O'Rourke, features purpose-built sports seats with four-point safety harnesses and a full roll cage.

With its bold Aygo Crazy decals and T2 4YGO (turbocharged, two-seat Aygo) number plate, Aygo Crazy will be hitting the show circuit – and the open road – this summer, proving that while this Aygo may be crazy, it's a memorable madness.

[Source: Toyota]

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Video: BMW GINA Light Visionary Model

June 11th 2008 11:15

The BMW GINA Light Visionary Model is one of the most revolutionary design study to emerge from the automotive industry in a long time

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BMW GINA Light Visionary Model

June 11th 2008 06:15

The BMW GINA - Geometry and Functions in 'N' Adaptations - Light Visionary Model is a futuristic design study by BMW designers featuring a groundbreaking and innovative 'outer skin' made entirely out of textile fabric that stretches across a moveable substructure of metal and carbon fibre wires

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Video: BMW M1 Hommage Concept

April 30th 2008 07:00

Now that we have seen hi-res images of the BMW M1 Hommage Concept from the Concorsa d’Eleganza Villa d’Este over the weekend, it is time to hear what the car's designer - BMW Design Director Adrian van Hooydonk - has to say about his latest creation

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BMW M1 'Hommage' Concept

April 28th 2008 06:55

The iconic BMW M1 celebrated its 30th birthday last month and to mark this special occasion, the German car maker has reinterpreted this mid-engined classic with ultra modern styling cues

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Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback

April 23rd 2008 06:45

The Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback is a wagon variant of the posh Quattroporte sedan and penned by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring

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Posted By: charles - Category: Italian cars, Wallpapers, Maserati, Concept, Wagons

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Buick Invicta concept

April 22nd 2008 11:15

The Buick Invicta concept made its international debut at the Beijing Motor Show and hints heavily at the design direction of the next-generation LaCrosse sedan which is sold over in the US

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Posted By: charles - Category: American cars, Wallpapers, Buick, Concept, Beijing Motor Show

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Beijing Motor Show: Changan V802 Concept

April 10th 2008 11:15

It appears that alongside Geely, another Chinese car maker Changan is also keen to overturn China's poor reputation in the automotive industry with a smart looking hatchback that is set to make its debut in concept form in Beijing later this month

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Geely CE concept

April 1st 2008 23:30

Not content with just one concept vehicle (see the GT concept here) to grace the floor of the Beijing Motor Show in April, Chinese car maker Geely is also set to unveil the CE hatchback concept at the show

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Posted By: charles - Category: Chinese cars, Wallpapers, Geely, Concept, Hatchbacks, Beijing Motor Show

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Nissan Denki Cube Concept

March 25th 2008 01:42

The Nissan Denki Cube Concept made its international debut at the New York Auto Show and showcases the Japanese car maker's electric powertrain technology prowess

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Posted By: charles - Category: Japanese cars, Wallpapers, Nissan, Concept, New York

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Crikey! Scion Hako Coupe Concept

March 24th 2008 12:00

God help us if this 'thing' ever makes it onto our roads

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Posted By: charles - Category: Japanese cars, Wallpapers, Scion, Concept, New York

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Suzuki Kizashi concept videos

March 14th 2008 10:30

Suzuki will unveil the third Kizashi concept at the upcoming New York Auto Show which starts on March 21. The first Suzuki Kizashi concept premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year

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VIdeo: Renault Mégane Coupé Concept

March 7th 2008 23:30

Here is a video of the hottest car at the Renault stand in Geneva - the Renault Megane Coupe Concept. The turbocharged coupe features unprecedented "gull-wing" style door-opening kinematics that are unlikely to be made into production form for at least another 25 years but it's the thought that counts, right

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Posted By: charles - Category: Other makes, Wallpapers, Renault, Concept, Coupes, Geneva Motor Show

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