Monday, April 26, 2010

Lamborghini Murciélago SuperVeloce China Edition

At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show Lamborghini has presented a special edition of its flagship, the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce - called China Edition.
An orange stripe, symbolising the strength of an erupting volcano, decorates the flat grey painted carbon shell of the Murciélago.
The Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murciélago LP 640.
With the output of the 6.5 liter V12 increased to 670 hp and a weight reduction of 100 kg (220 lbs), the Murciélago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce has a power-to- weight ratio of 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) per hp.
It accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 3,2 seconds and hits reaches a top speed of 342 km/h.
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Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept

At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show Chevrolet has unveiled the Volt MPV5 Electric Concept, a study of a crossover variant of the Volt electric model which is characterized by larger dimensions, an aerodynamic-driven design and the same electric powerplant.
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Ford Start Concept

At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show Ford will unveil the Start Concept, an eco-efficient compact vehicle that expresses the company's vision for the future of urban transportation in growing markets. Among the features is the 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine and the use of advanced lightweight materials.
The Start Concept is powered by an all-new 1.0 liter 3-cylinderEcoBoost gasoline engine which delivers CO2 emissions under 100g/km.
The exterior design takes inspiration from the spirit of exotic sportscars from the past, such as the Porsche 356 Speedster and the Alfa Romeo Zagato SZ.
The interior design development was focused on offering passengers great visibility and a tactile analog experience, while reducing the number of total parts.
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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Autodesk Sketchbook Pro for iPad

Autodesk has announced the availability of the SketchBook Pro App for iPad, a new paint and drawing application designed exclusively for the iPad and targeted to both occasional and professional users. The app is available on the App Store at $7.99.
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