Audi Locus 2011

Riders awaits the born of Audi Locus.  The based looks close like TT and R8’s son from the future, wherein this concept car impresses with its smooth curved design, creating a continuous flow from front until the back of the car. The Audi Locus very really nice, too bad we’ll probably never gonna see it on the streets. 

The future dream car with a charming exterior and interior design of this car deserves is owned by a young entrepreneur who likes to be art and challenges. remember a very beautiful car designs do not deserve it’s not the engine also be adjusted by its appearance. beautiful exterior design is able to excite young people to have it.

For the exterior design matters a lot to rely on a sharp-edged curved line starting at the front is very, flowing through the middle, slightly bent after the A pillar and then rising again on the rear wheel arches to follow the path back to the diffuser. The same curve language is also applied to greenhouse and window design. Home has an aggressive look with traditional Audi grille. The intake air is shaped like a lamp to create a coherent feeling.

The back is very organic with defined curves and subtle details, tail lamps are designed to have integrated air outtakes below them to avoid unnecessary details.Slim design of the rear volume is defined by the dual exhaust tail pipes which are located on the side is very dark and by the surface diffuser.

■ 2011 Aston Martin Rapide

Aston Martin's highly anticipated model -- the "Rapide" -- is finally born . The Rapide will range from $199,950 in the United States, and will become the British luxury sportscar maker's only four-door model. 

It goes without saying the car will compete with vehicles like the Porsche Panamera. But the Aston will likely be one of the most expensive and exclusive luxury sports sedans on the market, with standard features that include a Bang & Olufsen Beosound audio system, heated memory seats and Aston Martin's Adaptive Damping Sytem.

The Rapide features a hand-built 6.0-liter V12 engine producing 470 horsepower with peak power being delivered at 6,000 rpm and 443 pound-feet of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. A specifically tuned six-speed Touchtronic 2 automatic transmission allows the driver to change gears automatically or manually via the steering column-mounted magnesium paddles.

As one can see, the production version is very similar to the concept car, but does swap out quad-air intakes for upper and lower grilles. The rear of the car has strong family ties to other Aston Martin models, and sports 'smoked' rear taillights.

Continuing its series of firsts and oddities for the brand, the Rapide is the first ever Aston Martin built outside of the United Kingdom, thanks to a partnership up with Magna Steyr. Given a strong interest in the Rapide, Aston Martin says it will build between 1,000 and 2,000 units per year, up from an original estimate of 500 or less.

Like Aston's other models, the Rapide is built on the company's VH (Vertical/Horizontal) architecture -- the same that underpins the DB9. The Rapide will also borrow its twelve-cylinder powerplant from the DBS, DB9 and Vantage models -- although power will be increased from 450 horsepower to 470.

Thanks in part to the modest bump in power from the engine's previous applications, the four-door Rapide will sprint from zero-to-60 mph in under five seconds, on its way to a top speed of 180 mph.

Continuing the successful brand partnership between Bang & Olufsen and Aston Martin, the Rapide is fitted standard with the 1000 watt BeoSound Rapide - a bespoke sound system tailored specifically to the Rapide. It includes 15 speakers that have been optimally located throughout the cabin to deliver the audiophile-level sound quality.

While enjoying the BeoSound Rapide audio system, passengers and the driver alike will enjoy a full grain leather interior, accented with walnut trim, an iridium silver finish for the outer center console, and a graphite inner center console finish. Screens consist of Organic Electroluminescent displays, along with LED map and ambient lighting.

Options include cooled front and rear seats, a DVD entertainment system complete with a 6-disc player and two LCD screens, along with a myriad of interior finishes, such as: Eye Maple, Olive Ash Burl, Double Apex Alloy and matching wood door trim. Various other interior and exterior components can be customized as well, ranging from wheels, to brake caliper finish to Magnum silver rear lamp infills. 

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■ 2011 Aston Martin: Zagato V12 exotic

The Aston Martin V12 Zagato was released in May 21, 2011 during the Villa D’Este Concours. It was made in collaboration with Italian car designer Zagato as celebration of their 50 years of partnership.

During the last 50 years, Aston Martin’s partnership with Zagato has given birth to some of their best cars, which includes the DB7 Zagato, the V8 Vantage Zagato, and the legendary DB4GT Zagato, a car that is celebrating its 50th anniversary as well.

Planning for the production of the V12 Zagato started in 2010, integrating both Aston Martin’s and Zagato’s design principles within the car. Like the DB4GT Zagato that it is paying tribute to, the design of this car exudes both grace and power. While Zagato’s influence can still be seen in this car, a good chunk of the work on this car was performed by Aston Martin, a moving symbolism of Aston Martin’s progress in design over the years.

Coupe is to be some system features such as rear-wheel-drive, automated manual transmission 6-speed, and limited slip differential.

Material applied aluminum body and engine. Aston Martin V12 Zagato engines rely, 6,000 cc, the burst peak power 510 hp and 570 Nm of torque. Kitchen runway was taken from the Aston Martin V12 ZagatoVantage engine, which has undergone improvements.

aston martin v12 interior view

General Specifications:

Vehicle Type: Sports Coupe
Base Price: $528,000.00
Engine: 6.0Liter 48 valve DOHC V12
Horsepower: 510 hp
Max RPM: NA
Torque: 420 lb-ft
Displacement: 5935 cc
Aspiration: Natural

Aston Martin V12 Zagato Vantage engine

Audi: Dodge Durango 2011

CATS Motors launches the all-new Dodge Durango. The all-new Dodge Durango is here and it minces no words when it boasts of being the bet that has ever been. The next generation Durango still has Dodge’s bold and masculine style - that aggressive stance which is sporty but sophisticated. The vehicle’s three row interiors are full of thoughtful touches sure to please the driver and passengers alike. It’s a vehicle for the true outdoorsmen. The 3.6Pentastar V6 engine can tow an impressive 2,812kg.


While only one variant is available in the country, CATS Motors brought in the best – the Durango Citadel 3.6L Pentastar V6 engine. With its signature chrome grille, 20-inch chrome clad wheels, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, premium Nappa leather trim, Black Comodo Elm woodgrain interior, it is sure to make a strong statement in the city and beyond. But what are most impressive are the standard security features.

Advance multi-stage, full-length side curtain and front seat mounted side thorax air bags are all standard.  Front seat active head restraits move forward and upward in the event of rear end collision are key in preventing injury.  In favorable weather conditions the Durango almost thinks for you.  The front wipers automatically activate upon sensing rain-drops and the new smart brake system helps dry brake rotors.

The Durango is equipped Blind Spot Motoring (BSM) provides dual radar sensors, which constantly monitor driver’s blind spots and warns of any encroaching vehicles with an audible chime and illuminated icons in the side view mirrors. A system apply for the forward collision warning (FCW). The rear back up camera also provides a wide-angle view on the radio screen of the area behind the vehicle.