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2013 : THE BMW CONCEPT X4

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2013: THE BMW CONCEPT X4. What could the future of the BMW X model family look like? Inspiring – if the design of the BMW Concept X4 is anything to go by. This new Sports Activity Coupé concept study offers a fascinating combination of BMW X robustness and BMW Coupé sportiness. Muscular, broad-shouldered and oozing with dynamics, the design of this concept vehicle conveys one very clear message: the streets are mine for the taking Captivates everyone. Fears nothing. Striking proportions, sculptured contours and refined details as far as the eye can see: with the BMW Concept X4, the X6 Sports Activity Coupé success story blazes a trail into a new vehicle segment. The BMW Concept X4 exudes dynamics from all angles. With its wedge-shaped silhouette, long wheelbase, extended glass surfaces and powerful front and rear with short overhangs, this concept vehicle sends out one message even before  it’s left the blocks: this is a vehicle that is simply raring t
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2014 Infiniti Q50

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Infiniti today unveiled the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan ( formerly known as G Sedan 1 ) at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Designed aiming at young, premium customers who look for Infiniti’s combination of performance and styling, the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50 is designed inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept, which gives the Q50 a sporty exterior with lower and wider look. Interior, the Infiniti Q50 offers outstanding roominess with a driver centric cockpit and a range of features that provide comfort and convenience the driver, which include, but not limited to, double touch-screen displays integrating hands-free phone, navigation and entertainment system. The all-new Infiniti Q50 is available in gasoline and hybrid models. The gas powered Infiniti Q50 is powered by a 3.7-L V6 engine, which generates approximately 328 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The Infiniti Q50 hybrid is powered by a 3.5-L V6, which approximate
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2014 Infiniti QX60

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2014 Infiniti QX60 (formerly JX) Hybrid Infiniti today announced a hybrid version of the QX60 (formerly JX [ see name changes ]) to join the Infiniti QX60 lineup in 2014.  The 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid (or JX hybrid) will make its global debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show from March 29th to April 7th. The 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will be powered by a 2.5-L supercharged engine and 15kW electric motor.  Teaming with an advanced CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), the vehicle delivers approximately 250 horsepower with projected estimated fuel economy of about 26 mpg – 24 percent improve over the non-hybrid QX60 models.  The 26 mpg is projected to be the best mpg rate for a 7-passenger in the segment. The battery that powers the electric motor is compact and is placed under the 3rd row seat in the way that allows the QX60 maintains its flat rear floor for easier passenger entry to the rear seats,  and no impact to cargo space. Offered in AWD or FWD co
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Infiniti Emerg-E Concept

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Making its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the Infiniti Emerg-E concept gives us a glimpse into Infiniti’s future. Super fast and near silent sports car, the Infiniti Emerg-E Concept is mid-engined, twin motor, electric motors-powered sports car that produces 402 horsepower and is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph in just 4-seconds and from 0-130 mph in 30-seconds.  The Infiniti Emerg-E combines the thrilling performance with the scope to drive in urban conditions for up to 30 miles with zero emissions, it emits no more than 55g/km of CO2 (NEDC cycle) over a 300 mile combined range. The two-seater Infiniti Emerg-E Concept measures 175.7-inch long and contains a pair of electric motors, a lithium-ion battery pack, four inverters, a three-cylinder range-extending internal combustion engine and a gasoline tank.  Everything is accommodated with highly aerodynamic and light body, as Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura said, “It is elegant y
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2014 Lexus IS

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All-New 2014 Lexus IS and IS with F SPORT Package Lexus unveiled the  all-new 2014 IS at the 2013 NAIAS  (North American International Auto Show), and yesterday they officially released details of each model in the IS lineup, which includes IS 250 and IS 350. The all-new 2014 Lexus IS sport sedan features an all-new bold design underlined by a signature spindle grille and a new headlamp cluster design with Lexus’ trademark, L-shaped Daytime Running Lights (DRL) located independently.  It has a larger wheelbase – about 3-inch more than of the  outgoing model , the all-new 2014 Lexus IS has more rear legroom and cargo space. The 2014 Lexus IS 250 is powered by a 2.5-L V6 engine, which produces 204 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 185 lb.-ft of torque at 4,800.  Equipped with a six-speed Electronically Controlled Transmission (ECT), the 2014 IS 250 has 0-60 mph acceleration of 7.7 sec (8.3 sec for AWD) and top track speed of 140 mph (131 mph for AWD).  Estimated fuel economy for the
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