Lexus Hybrid Drive tests in the LF-CC

Premiered the coupe hybrid Lexus LF-LC study in January 2012 in Detroit, and in March 2012 in Geneva. Which now closes the LF-CC in seamlessly. This is for another coupe concept from Lexus.

Presented is the LF-CC Concept end of the month at the Paris Motor Show. Lexus says that in the near future, such a hybrid athlete will come to market. Next year it could be ready for the next IS, in which one could obstruct the hybrid drive.

This is a full hybrid, which will emit less than 100 grams of CO2 per kilometer. According to Lexus, this would be the best value in the class. After all, should the gasoline engine with intake manifold and direct injection have about 200 horsepower. The gasoline engine is 2.5 liters in size and is supported by a high-performance electric motor with liquid cooling. Powertrain complete a generator as well as a high-performance battery, which work together with a planetary gear.

In the design we will again find the distinctive grille diabolo. Added three LED headlights come between the fenders where they waived the usual coverage. The shape of the front wheel arches that allows cooling air is fed directly into the engine compartment and to the brakes. Color was chosen as the metallic sound "fluid Titanium".

In the interior fittings are divided into two horizontal planes. The upper level is given by the multi-function display and provides all the necessary information. Including the level is integrated to operate. Here comes a "Touch Screen Traser" used. The seats and door panels and the instrument panel is made of leather finish in amber color.

Images: © Lexus

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz B-Class in Paris for the Motor Show, which starts later this month, to introduce an electric version. Talking about the Concept B-Class Electric Drive, which is being developed from the status of a study towards production model. For true Mercedes-Benz has planned to bring the B-Class electric to 2014 already on the market.


The future will therefore at the tail, the words "Electric Drive" It also reflects find that there is a battery-powered Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG and smart. In the case of the B-Class Electric Drive is a 136-horsepower electric motor, which is to bring it to a torque of 310 Nm. 200 km far should one go on a single charge.

Is used, a lithium-ion battery, which is located in front of the rear axle in the vehicle floor. You can be charged with a standard 230-volt outlet or in a high speed on a 400-volt outlet. Benz vehicles with the inscription mentioned one will get in Paris by the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive and see the Smart Brabus Electric Drive.

Image: Daimler

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

Each year, for 46 years, during the holding of the popular Moab Easter Jeep Safari, the popular division of Chrysler LLC unveiled special editions of some of its vehicles.

This year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is available in version Trailhawk, while the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited are also broken down version of Moab.

In both cases, we are in the presence of vehicles more ready than ever to face the greatest obstacles that may arise in their path.

The Grand Cherokee Trailhawk

With a name like that, the Grand Cherokee announced bluntly his vocation fighter, pure and hard. To do this, it has a raised ground clearance and receives many facilities that allow it to go further.

Among them we find:
- Distinctive grille;
- Guard rails;
- Quadra-Track II (reserved for V6 models);
- Quadra-Drive II (reserved for V8 models);
- Quadra-Lift suspension;
- Additional protections under the vehicle;
- Specific rims 18 "five-spoke;
- Goodyear 18 ".

To this is added a system of traction control five modes (Auto, Mud, Gravel, Snow, Sand and Sport.

The Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited Moab
Like the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited logo designer Moab, also will have attributes that allow them to sneak confidently in the harshest trails while being very comfortable in city, or almost ...

In this family of all-terrain vehicles, a special edition Jeep Wrangler will be positioned in the month of October, between Sahara and Rubicon models.

They differentiate from other models by:
- Body colors of their own;
- A hardtop or soft color-keyed;
- The bumper steel;
- Black rims 17 "
- All-terrain tires Goodyear kevlar reinforced;
- Full leather upholstery;

In addition, they are distinguished by the presence of a winch mounted at the bumper, dressed all in black.

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