http://carsbrands.com Cars Brands - Small Cars, Big Brands - Small Cars Make Sense Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:10:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The AirPod is a three-seat and three-wheel car that runs on compressed air. (Credit: CNET) Among the plethora of alternative fuels being put forth to replace oil, the most odd might seem simple: air. But MDI International, based in Luxembourg, showed off a car at the 2009 Geneva auto show that runs ... http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/concept-car-airpod/ The flying car is the equivalent of transportation's carrot on a stick. It's a concept that always seems to be 3-5 years down the road. According to an Isreali inventor named Rafi Yoeli, the flying car will actually be here by 2010 in the form of his X-Hawk. The X-Hawk ... http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/concept-car-x-hawk-flying-car-2010/ Assembly Dingolfing, GermanyEngine(s) 5.0 L 507 PS (373 kW; 500 hp) V10Transmission(s) 7-speed (SMG)6-speed manualWheelbase 109.5 in (2781 mm)Length 191.8 in (4872 mm)Width 73 in (1854 mm)Height 54 in (1372 mm) BMW M6 2010 BMW M6 2010 BMW M6 2010 BMW ... http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/bmw-m6-2010-incredible-review/ Volkswagen has announced that the documentary “Racing Under Green”—detailing the trials and tribulations of the Jetta TDI Cup, the U.S.’ only professional green racing series—will premiere the week of January 18 on the various channels of Discovery Networks, including Planet Green, Discovery Channel, and The Science Channel. In addition to following ... http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/green-racing-documentary-to-follow-only-diesel-racing-series-in-u-s/ It’s been a busy Fall for the making-fuel-out-of-pollution-using-nothing-but-the-power-of-the-sun crowd. First we heard about a company that says it has succeeded in creating a system that uses engineered microbes in reactors out in the desert to eat carbon dioxide and poop out diesel and ethanol. Next we heard about a crazy ... http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/deja-vu-scientists-turn-pollution-directly-into-fuel-using-the-sun/ Audibleyes ALS Concept - "The Eyes of Audi" - is a design study of a futuristic vehicle based on the "Automotive Lighting Sculpture". It features an artificial lighting system which creates a unique look of the exterior. It was created by Bulgarian Teodor Kyuchukov http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/audibleyes-als-concept/ During a conference held in Korea, Kia Design Director Peter Schreyer has unveiled a rendering that previews an upcoming model codenamed K9, that could be launched in 2011 in the luxury sedan segment. http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/kia-k9-preview/ The Ferrari 458 Italia has received two awards from BBC Top Gear Magazine, that nominated the V8-powered sportscar "Supercar of the Year" and also "Car of the Year", for its outstanding handling, roadholding and performance qualities. http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/ferrari-458-italia-awarded-by-bbc-top-gear-magazine/ Renault's Romanian subsidiary Dacia has unveiled the production Duster model, an affordable and rugged 4x4 vehicle that will be manufactured the European, Turkish and Maghreb markets and will go on sale in Spring 2010. http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/dacia-duster/ An exclusive report from the Coventry School of Art and Design's MA Degree show 2009. Titled "Keep Movin'" the exhibit showcases concepts based on future scenarios covering diverse interpretations by the nine graduates. http://carsbrands.com/2009/12/coventry-ma-degree-show-2009/