Super Concept Cars Blog

Today at High Gear Media we review the 2012 Ford Flex while Nissan details the Juke-R’s engine. The Diesel Coalition says diesel demand will rise and Toyota is losing the number one automaker spot. All this and more in today’s car new, right here on The Car Connection.
We review the 2012 Ford Flex and find it to be a unique vehicle with copy-proof styling, and thrones for seats.
The 2013 Lexus GS F-Sport will make its debut at the 2011 SEMA show, finally.
Toyota is about to lose the number-one automaker spot as VW and GM are riding the wave to the top.
Aptera says there’s something coming, but won’t say what.
Nissan’s released video that details the Juke-R’s engine.
Road travel dips to historic lows because you’re driving less.
Halloween is coming and we have some safety tips for both kids and parents.
The Diesel Coalition says diesel demand will increase.

Unlike any other auto show on the planet, the SEMA Auto Show isn’t so much about the glitz and glamor of concept cars and world debuts like other shows. SEMA is about seeing some of the latest tuning projects from the world’s best auto aftermarket companies be displayed in all their audacious glory. One such vehicle that fits that description to a tee is this custom Ford F-150 Raptor by Street Concepts. The modded pick-up is part of Toyo Tires’ four-vehicle contingent and since its headed to the event, you can be sure that it comes packed to the brim with some of the latest tuning parts available on the market. Among the many additions to the F-150 Raptor, the most obvious is the the custom Snow Camo vehicle wrap that was added in by Street Concepts. There are also new bumpers, a new lighting set-up, Brembo brakes, and a new suspension system courtesy of Icon Vehicle Dynamics. Inside the pick-up, the modifications include a carbon fiber-wrapped interior that’s accented with luxurious black Alcantara. There’s also a comprehensive audio system that was supplied by Kenwood to give some more oomph to what already looks like a beastin’ machine. Under the hood, the F-150 Raptor comes packed with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 411 horsepower and 434 lb-ft of torque.

posted on 10.13.2011 15:00 written by Simona filed under: Aston-Martin Mercedes | coupe | suv | industry news | Aston-Martin DB9 | Aston-Martin V8 | sports cars | future cars | Daimler | Aston Martin Lagonda | Cars | Car News Just when it seemed a brand new collaboration was on the verge of rising, talks between Aston Martin and Daimler have been slowed almost to a halt. The two brands had an interest in working with each other because it would be mutually beneficial: Aston Martin would have helped in developing Maybach models and they would, in turn, be able to take advantage of Mercedes’ latest technology. Now, German publications have reported that this agreement has collapsed and, as a result, Aston Martin’s future is in grave danger

posted on 10.7.2011 12:00 written by Simona filed under: Landrover | suv | industry news | future cars | Range Rover Evoque | Cars | Car News Currently, the most powerful Evoque model is powered by a 2.0 liter engine that produces a total of 237 HP, but that won’t be the case for long.

posted on 10.6.2011 10:00 written by Simona filed under: Chevrolet | coupe | Chevrolet Camaro | muscle cars | Nurburgring | speed | Cars | Car News Sometimes it may seem as though German models rule the roost in the high performance sports car segment, but those models may have learned a valuable lesson today. Jason Laird, GM’s Executive Director for Product and Technology Communications, posted the following on his Twitter account: “Mark Reuss just confirmed ZL1 Camaro lapped Nurburgring in 7.41.27.” GM hasn’t confirmed the official time of the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s lap, but so far it sounds as though it is completely legit.

posted on 10.6.2011 09:00 written by Simona filed under: Ford | station wagon | spy shots rendering | Ford Fusion | Ford Mondeo | future cars | Cars | Car Reviews | Ford The next generation Ford Mondeo – sold as the Fusion on the US market – was first caught testing as a sedan, but our spy photographers have recently spotted the wagon version testing in the snowy Alps in Europe. It’s still not clear if the wagon version will be offered in the U.S., but in Europe it’s the most sold variant of the Mondeo. Despite the camouflage covering the wagon, you can easily notice that the next Mondeo will be borrowing design elements from the Evos Concept launched at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted on 09.29.2011 10:00 by Alexander Filed under: Ford | compact cars | Spy Shots and Rendering | hatchback | Ford Focus | future cars | Ford Evos | Cars | Car News At the end of 2010, Ford’s Design boss, Martin Smith, stated that the company was on the verge of creating new and exciting products to build on their already successful model lineup. The new ideas behind these products were brought to life at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with the Ford Evos Concept and in continuation of Smith’s laid out plan, we think this concept was just a preview of the future revival of the Capri name.