2008 Dodge ZEO Concept

The New Hummer HX Concept (2008)

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Some info about the Hummer HX Concept:
(Info provided by www.netcarshow.com)

"With its unmistakable HUMMER design and a compact, go-anywhere driving ethic, the HUMMER HX concept challenges the hierarchy of the trail. HUMMER displayed the nimble, reconfigurable off-roader at the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

More compact than a HUMMER H3 - 81 inches (2,057 mm) wide, with a 103-inch wheelbase (2,616-mm) - the HX concept is an open-air, two-door off-road vehicle that packs the off-road acumen for which HUMMER has become legendary, along with an easily convertible body that acclimates to varied trail conditions, cargo needs or passenger whims. Its design is based on the ideas developed by a trio of young designers who are new to the HUMMER studio.

"The HX is HUMMER's vision of an agile, trail-ready, open-air vehicle that fits the lifestyles of everyone who needs or wants to drive off road," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. "Of course, it carries exceptional off-road capability and the distinctive styling for which all HUMMERs are known."

The HX offers an open-air driving experience via a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger, and a modular, removable rear roof assembly. With the roof panels and roof assembly removed, the HX is transformed into a true convertible.

Easy removal of the roof panels and rear-roof assembly enables quick conversion from a closed vehicle to an open one. The HX also was designed with several roof assemblies, allowing this versatile vehicle to be configured as an SUT (with the roof assembly removed), a stylish slant-back or a traditional, wagon-like design that offers a bit more cargo space.

The HX was shown with a slant-back configuration, wearing a desert-inspired matte olive paint scheme, at the North American International Auto Show. Additional convertible features include:

Removable doors - easily removable pins in the exposed hinges allow the doors to be removed quickly - an appreciated feature of many serious off-roaders
Removable fender flares - attached with quarter-turn quick-release fasteners, the composite fender flares can be quickly removed for additional trail/rock clearance, or if the flare is damaged during off-road driving

"The modular design of the roof and removable body panels mark an evolution of HUMMER's design aesthetic," said Carl Zipfel, director of design. "These features demonstrate a deeper understanding of enthusiast desires when it comes to off-road driving - and the slant-back design gives the HX a look all its own.""

Complete List of Automotive Manufacturers

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Here is a complete list of automotive manufacturers:
ABT, AC Schnitzer, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Alpina, Artega, Ascari, Aston, Martin, Audi, BMW, Bentley, Brabus, Breckland, Bugatti, Buick, Cadillac, Caparo, Carlsson, Caterham, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Dacia, Daewoo, Daimler, Dodge, Donkervoort, EDAG, Edo, Elfin, FM Auto, FPV, Farbio, Ferrari, Fiat, Fisker, Ford, GM, GMC, Gumpert, HSV, Hamann, Holden, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Italdesign, Jaguar, Jeep, KTM, Kia, Kleemann, Koenigsegg, LCC, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, Leblanc, Lexus, Lincoln, Lobini, Loremo, Lotus, MG, Mansory, Marcos, Maserati, Maybach, Mazda, Mazel, Mercedes-Benz, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Mitsuoka, Morgan, Nismo, Nissan, Noble, ORCA, Oldsmobile, Opel, PGO, Pagani, Panoz, Peugeot, Pininfarina, Plymouth, Pontiac, Porsche, Proton, Renault, Rinspeed, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Saab, Saleen, Saturn, Scion, Seat, Skoda, Smart, Spyker, SsangYong, Startech, Stola, Strosek, StudioTorino, Subaru, Suzuki, TVR, TechArt, Tesla, Think, Toyota, Tramontana, Valmet, Vauxhall, Venturi, Volkswagen, Volvo, Wald, Wiesmann, and Yes.

2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS

"The high-performance Chevrolet Camaro SS is equipped with a powerful 6.2L V-8, with a choice of a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Standard, manual transmission-equipped models receive the LS3 engine, estimated at 422 horsepower (315 kW) and 408 lb.-ft. of torque (553 Nm). The LS3 debuted on the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette and uses high-flow cylinder heads based on the Chevrolet Corvette Z06's LS7 engine to enable great low-end torque and high-rpm power. It is paired with a TR6060 six-speed transmission.

A new, L99 V-8 engine is used on automatic transmission-equipped Chevrolet Camaro SS models. It is based on the LS3 and carries all of its high-performance design features, but also includes GM's fuel-saving Active Fuel Management feature. It enables the engine to run on only four cylinders during light-load driving conditions, such as highway cruising, to improve fuel economy. The V-8 is estimated at 400 horsepower (299 kW) and 395 lb.-ft. of torque (535 Nm); and it is matched with a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed transmission. This combination delivers an estimated 23 mpg on the highway.

The Chevrolet Camaro SS receives the FE3 (performance) suspension, including a lower ride height than the base Chevrolet Camaro models. Each is tuned to match the performance capabilities of their respective powertrains, as are their wheel-and-tire combinations.

GM's StabilTrak electronic stability control system is standard and incorporates traction control. The system on Chevrolet Camaro SS models includes Competitive/Sport mode that is adjustable for performance driving, such as on a racetrack; it also includes a Launch Control feature on Chevrolet Camaro SS models with the manual transmission. It enables quicker, more consistent takeoffs during performance driving."

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Technical Specifications
Type: 6.2L V-8
Displacement: 376 cu in / 6162 cc
Horsepower: 422 hp / 315 kW @ 5000 rpm (LS3), 400 hp / 299 kW @ 5000 rpm (L99)
Torque: 408 lb-ft / 553 Nm @ 4500 rpm (LS3), 395 lb-ft / 535 Nm @ 4500 rpm (L99)
Maximum engine speed: 6000 rpm (L99), 6600 rpm (LS3)

(Information and text provided by http://www.netcarshow.com/)

2011 Chevrolet Volt

"Making its European debut at 2008 Paris Motor Show, the much-anticipated production version of the Chevrolet Volt delivers up to 60 kilometers of gasoline and emissions-free electric driving, with the extended-range capability of hundreds of additional kilometers.

"The Chevrolet Volt is symbolic of GM's strong commitment to the future," says Rick Wagoner, GM Chairman and CEO. "It features just the kind of technology innovation that our industry needs to respond to today's and tomorrow's energy and environmental challenges."

(Coutesy of netcarshow.com)

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