The Kawkaba 3000 is an eco-friendly car with a very futuristic touch. It is a fully electric car, which is powered by a rechargeable battery. The Kawkaba 3000 also features an extremely lightweight that leading to decrease energy outflow to give more in the battery life span until refill. The body of the Kawkaba 3000 is made out of fiberglass and silicon, which give hardness and flexibility at the same time. Too bad, it is only a concept at this time. [EcoFriend]
The Citroen Lacoste Concept has the same size as a Citroën C1 / Toyota Aygo. This concept car is powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine that offers “plenty of performance on tap to power a vehicle of this size and weight.” The Citroen Lacoste Concept also features the T-shaped structure that hides an auto-inflatable hood. Citroen will introduce the Lacoste Concept at the Paris Show later this month. Stay tuned for more updates. [CarScoop]
Word has it that Jaguar will show a new dramatic sports car concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show later this month. The new concept will show a new design direction for the brand and will celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. The new concept will inspire a lineup of new Jaguar models starting with the 2012 XK Coupe due next year. Stay tuned for more updates. [egmCarTech]
Mazda today unveiled a new concept model called the Shinari during a special press event near Milan in Italy. The Shinari is a four-door coupe style sports sedan collaboratively designed by Mazda’s styling studios in the United States, Germany and Japan. Stay tuned for more updates. [CarScoop]
KIA will introduce a new all-electric mini car concept called the “POP” at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. This concept car boasts zero-emissions and provides a three seat layout that brings innovative design chic and dramatic styling to the city car segment. It seems that the Pop will be able to seat two passengers in the front and one at the back. The 2010 Paris Motor Show runs from the 30th September 2010 to the 17th October 2010. [CarScoop]
The Citroën Survolt will make its track debut at the Le Mans Classic on July 10th, 2010. The French car maker also revealed technical details about the Survolt. Measuring just 3.85m x 1.87m x 1.2m and weighing 1,150 kg, the supermini-sized Survolt features a tubular chassis, a flat underside with an extractor and full carbon bodywork. The Survolt’s full electric drivetrain comprises of two-electric motors producing a combined output of 300-horsepower, and a pair of lithium-ion batteries weighing in at 140kg a piece. Each battery pack boasts a 31kw capacity offering a driving range of around 200km (124miles). This coupe has a top speed of 260km/h (162mph) and a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) sprint time of under five seconds. More»
