McLaren SLR Sterling Moss

Modern in the front side and classic on the back side (at least that’s what I can say) the one million dollar car ‘Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Sterling Moss’ is powered by a 650 hp supercharged V8 which achieves a top speed of 217 mph. Coming with no shelter, the car only manufactured 75 units. Other known features: Five-speed automatic transmission and a retractable airbrake.

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‘Leccy Lizzie Plug-in Hybrid Automobile Hit Mass Production

The world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid automobile ‘Leccy Lizzie F3DM available for purchase in China. Manufactured by BYD Auto, the car is priced at $21,900. The F3DM can drive as far as 100km on electrical power alone. And you only need 1.0 litre gas engine to recharge the batteries to move on, or find the nearest “special charge station”.

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Mazda Tonbo ‘Amphibious’ Vehicle Concept

New amphibious vehicile concept released by Mazda in partnership with DedekDesign. Known as ‘Mazda Tonbo’, the vehicle is designed for pleasure trips during weekends. Beside its cool looking, this amphibi also features anti-vandal system that keeps it safe when parked, but how safe?.

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Hyundai’s Tau 4.6L DOHC V-8 Hits U.S Top 10 Best Engine List

After 4 years of research and development, the Tau 4.6L DOHC V-8 engine is mentioned as the first eight-cylinder engine independently developed at home. This engine will be installed on the next Hyundai’s large sedan VI following the Hyundai’s Genesis that is exported to the U.S. and Kia’s Mohave. And now American motoring Ward’s Auto announced that the engine debuts on 10 Best Engines list in the U.S.

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Hyundai VI Sedan

Hyundai VI is the next ultra-large luxury sedan to compete head to head with BMW AG’s 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz’s S-Class models. The VI is expected to hit showroom in February 2009 in Korea market. When available, the VI will be the roomiest sedan in South Korea.

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Porsche Panamera

Set to be available next summer, the new Porsche Panamera family car will be priced at £50,000. The luxury interior offers sufficient space for the wife and two kids.

Porsche is keeping the interior a secret for now, but for the petrol heads out there, the Panamera hosts a front-mounted V6 or V8 engine and a choice of six-speed manual or Porsche’s PDK seven-speed double-clutch gearbox, offering between 300bhp to 500bhp. There’s even a green option on offer, with Porsche promising a hybrid engine for around the launch date.

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The EarthRoamer XV-LT

Based on The Ford Super Duty F-550, the EarthRoamer XV-LT is designed for 2 adults and 2 children camping for long period. This luxury condo equipped with up to 90 gallons of diesel fuel, 85 gallons of waters, and comfortable facilities including granite counters, convection microwave, air-conditioning, king-size bed and an enclosed shower/bathroom.

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New Infiniti G37 Convertible

The picture above is the new Infiniti G37 convertible that will be shown off next month during the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. This car will feature a three-piece automatic retracting hardtop, and the option of a unique interior treatment.

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