BMW will present at the Geneva auto show a hybrid concept based on the X5 SUV, named Vision Efficient Dynamics. This is the second prototype of its kind, after BMW X6 Hybrid, which derives from the new coupe looking SUV, which was presented at Detroit.

The new BMW prototype combines the new turbodiesel turbine with 4 cylinders of 2 liters with a new generator-engine which, for the first time, is mounted on a 8 step automatic gear box, and powered by a series of li-ion batteries.

Apart from these, the German SUV is also equipped with a regeneration system of the energy resulted from the breaking force.

The 2 liter engine from the BMW X5 Vision gives a maximum power of 304 HP and a torque of 400 Nm, available between 2000 and 2500 rpm, while the electric turbine generates and additional 20 HP and 210 Nm of torque.

According to BMW, the concept X5 vision Efficient Dynamics reaches 100km/h in only 8.9 seconds and the fuel consumption is only 6.5L/100km, while the emissions level has the value of 172gr/km.

Apart from the hybrid system, which is named ActiveHybrid, the X5 Vision is also equipped with a series of solar panels with a total surface of 1 square meter.

Automobile brand since 1903, David Buick, ulterior entering in the General Motors group, becoming the promoter of using a new technology (automatic transmission at series production, the first engines with clacks). Beginning with the year 1931, the engines are built with eight cylinders, and since 1948 with automatic transmissions Dynaflow type.

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Lorinser has at least two new innovations prepared for the second most important auto show of the year: a combi C-Klasse based on the 320 CDI version and a much more interesting SL, named Nardo3, equipped with a biturbo V12 engine, which is capable of 660HP. Here is the latest news.

We’ll skip over the familiar details, and we’ll only say that, besides the usual modification brought to the car’s aesthetics, the power of the V6 3.2l propulsor has increased from 224 HP to 261 HP, and we’ll talk a little about the “problem” of the coupe-cabriolet based on the SL600/65 AMG, whose V12 engine has 47 more horsepower than the official Mercedes tuner.

The torque has increased only by a little (1.013Nm), which is still enough to make the people at Lorinser to want to keep the electronic speed limiter at a level of 325km/h, which is the maximum speed that can be reached in order not to damage the transmission. Obviously, the car will stand out in the crowd, thanks to the body kit that includes bumpers and new wheels. Still, you mustn’t expect to see it at any time or anywhere: only 50 nardo3 cars will be built.

Who said that a luxurious car must be big? This little Fiat 500 annihilates the myths created by mastodons like Mercedes and Hummer.

This model was made by the tuning house called “Studio M”, and it was presented at the “Scrigno – Tesori d’Italia” exposition, at Rome, and it available at the price of 70.000€.

The paint used for this car incorporates a gold dust that offers the little 500 not only worth, but an extravagant look too. The interior design continues the extravagant style: cashmere rugs, Alcantara leather, and Swarowski crystals for the gear box and handbrake.

One of the most important Hyundai apparitions at Geneva will be this eco concept, HED-5. Developed in collaboration with Hyundai partners like Recaro, Bayer and LG, HED-5 will represent a suite of important innovations which will decrease the carbon dioxide emissions by 29%, an element which will also be combined with a low consumption.

According the official Hyundai communicate, because of these elements, the performances won’t decrease, although we still don’t know what are the exact numbers for acceleration and top seed. Beside HED-5, at Geneva 2008, Hyundai will present the 2008 version of the Matrix mini-MPV and Eco-Dynamic verions for the actual models too.

In 2006, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented 101EX, an experimental car, manually constructed, made for developing a new design for coupe cars. In 2007, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced that a new model will be made in 2008. This coupe will complete the Phantom family, made by Phantom, Phantom Extend Wheelbase and Phantom Drophead Coupe.

This new model will be presented at the the International Automobile Salon at Geneva, this year. Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is the first model from the variety that adopted a console that is more oriented towards the driver. This concept “suffered” a number of small but important modifications. At first sight, it looks more dynamic, but it offers and incredible comfort too.

This amazing model has an interesting technology and a very nice proportioned body-kit that emits power and style. The quality leather that was used in the car, the expensive wood and chrome accents, offer the driver full comfort. Phantom has a V12 engine of 6,75 liters that produces the power of 453 HP.