Monster Cars are roaming the streets! At least they are in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, where dragon and Alien inspired vehicles are becoming quite popular among the younger crowd. All I can say is, this is cool. Of course, they are probably serious ticket magnets, but there would be no problem finding it in a parking lot – just look for the crowd.
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I am going to say something here that sounds like an oxymoron, but that is changing rapidly. Ready? 40 mpg Sportscar. The Ronn Motor Company’s Scorpion is a real supercar, featuring 289 hp (optional turbocharger gives 450 hp), a hand built carbon fiber body over a chrome-moly chassis, a close ratio six speed transmission, paddle shift, superb styling,40 mpg highway miles, and a whole lot of fun.
Even more interesting is the power source for the sleek Scorpion. The vehicle is powered by a combination of gasoline and hydrogen in a true combustion engine – unlike most hydrogen powered vehicles that utilize a fuel cell with an electric engine. The result is a car that has a classic vroomy drivetrain yet achieves great numbers for efficiency and emissions.
The company is accepting orders for alternative fuel sportscar’s initial run, and pricing details should be released sometimes summer 2008. More information on the Scorpion is available on the Ronn Motor Company website.
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It looks like the Chevy Volt has just moved from cool concept car to actual vehicle with a street date. GM has committed to having the plug in hybrid on the market by 2010.
Final design on the volt is not set in stone yet, nor is the price. Hopefully it will help to set a trend with automakers in delivering vehicles that are sporty, yet still practical. That is, if said final price is not in the stratosphere.
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Presenting the M-112, a car that redefines what a mini car is about. Not much detail is known, but it is a one seater and it is small. The car was custom built for the Shell Eco Marathon race in France.
While at first the M-112 appears to be a go-kart with a body attached, a little more study of the pictures show a lot of refinement, including low profile tires and apparently disc brakes. As for actually driving the diminutive vehicle , just imagine how easy it would be to park.
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