Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Kia Sorento Pictures
The 2011 Kia Sorento — which will occupy showrooms in early January 2010 — is the first vehicle that will roll out of Kia’s brand-new manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia. Called Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), the plant lies on a sprawling 2,200-acre plot in the rural rolling hills near the Alabama border, and it has been built to support the production of up to 300,000 vehicles per year.The crossover world is bracing for change with the arrival of the 2011 Kia Sorento. Formerly a truck-based SUV with frame rails and some real off-road capability, the new Sorento leaves the trails behind for a new mission that’s all about toting families in car-like comfort. It’s aimed at the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V and Ford Edge-a mix of smaller and larger car-based utility vehicles. The Sorento fits in the Kia lineup between the small Sportage and the big Borrego SUV, and enters production later this year at a new factory in West Point, Georgia. It goes on sale during the first week in January with a base price of less than $20,000, and comes in LX, EX and EX V-6 versions.The new 2011 Kia Sorento is now technically a crossover — as opposed to an SUV — because it rides on a unibody platform. In theory, that should mitigate the bouncy ride attributed to traditional body-on-frame SUVs, which is what the Sorento used to be, but the new Sorento’s suspension makes it feel as bouncy as any SUV I’ve tested.The 2011 Kia Sorento is a comfortable crossover over smooth roads, but hit some potholes or expansion joints and it starts to buck. It’s something any owner of a Nissan Pathfinder or Ford Explorer — both traditional SUVs — is likely familiar with, but those comparing the Sorento with a CR-V or Nissan Murano — both crossovers — might be in for a rude surprise.With so much competition from both compact and midsize crossovers, the 2011 Kia Sorento has to do a lot right to win consumers. The good news for Kia is that the 2011 Kia Sorento is as impressive as it is. Its bouncy ride might turn off some shoppers, but its low price helps make up for that shortcoming. For shoppers who need severe-weather capability, the Sorento stands out in its class thanks to its affordability, array of standard features and relatively nice interior. Though the 2011 Kia Sorento can cost more than $29,000 if you opt for the highest trim, a modestly equipped base model is quite a good value.
Kia Sorento Pictures
Kia Sorento Pictures
Kia Sorento Pictures
Kia Sorento Pictures
Top Ten The Extreme Muscle Cars
Some people argue that the muscle car enthusiasts may be the following are the ten most powerful cars ever made. 1964-1972. The original muscle car with a factory-made high-performance engine with a reliable engine power through complete combustion system has stolen the hearts of the pilots. Ten cars have a history of muscle after a pretty cool with its excellent performance, they always come in a variety of races and contests with the performance that made many to fall for her. Ten fastest car in the lane the most extreme muscle and has colorful and cheerful to the public.
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| 1966 Shelby Cobra S C |
On the other hand, the emergence of the legendary muscle cars are very supportive of economic development, especially those in the automotive business car enthusiasts racing muscle. The arrival of these powerful machines was welcomed by investors who were willing to invest their money in the automobile business that does not retreat.
Information obtained from various sources on the Internet shows that prices of some high enough muscle cars include the following:
Information obtained from various sources on the Internet shows that prices of some high enough muscle cars include the following:
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| 1968 Chevy 427 engine - Yenko Tuned' |
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| 1968 Ford 428 Cobra Jet engine |
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| 1968 Corvette L88 |
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| 1968 Shelby GT500 KR |
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| 1969 Camaro Yenko |
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| 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 |
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| 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 |
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| 1970 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 convertible |
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| 1971 MOPAR (hemicuda) Hemi 426 or 425HP engine |
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| 1971 Plymouth 426 Hemi Cuda' |
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| Hemispherical Combustion Chamber Engine |
What is F.A.S.T.? Here were celebrating eleven years of F.A.S.T. race.
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| 1971 Ford Mustang 429 SCJ as F.A.S.T. ET and MPH Record Holder |
Among some there is a recently renovated car stock car racing. People call F.A.S.T. car showroom. The car comes with a slimmer body, more interior pamper drivers and more powerful machines, and all external components and manifolds. Although using the model 1960 car wheels, the car is a lot of fans. As the name implies, the car, including the type of car the fastest.
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| Another 1.6 sixty foot for this fearsome FORD! Blast off! |
As one of the fastest cars, F.A.S.T. covers a 13 by 4 miles, 12 and 11 may even reach a top speed in 10 seconds. Posts catcher over 130 MPH!. Fast cars can be modified according to the tastes of its users.
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| James Cook 1969 440-6 Roadrunner 4 Speed 10.81 ET |
But to get your group on the drag strip, and check! You will see F.A.S.T. 4.1 car covers one thousand in 13, 12 11 and some even within 10 seconds, recording the fastest car with a speed restriction over 130 MPH! You see, F.A.S.T. cars may look and sound stock, but the internal engine modifications are not restricted.
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| Lane Carey's 1971 Ford Mustang mach 1 429 |
As another type of rear wheel race car, the car QUICK able to burn the tires up a lot of smoke until the squeal of rubber. Drugs is one of the characteristics of the race when the pressure suddenly, the head of the accelerator until the car can be lifted up. It seems that the type of car like this really true racing car.
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| Lanes Mustang likes it belongs to the show field, Looks can be deceiving |
Competition between the cars racing muscle car became clearer when many cars are then modified by a qualified technician to improve the performance of speed and rider extreme fishing adrenalin. A unique race format, and then emerged as a form of creativity lovers of racing cars. Competition for the other and show the performance of speed on a racetrack.
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| Gene wilsey's 1970 Plymouth AAR CUDA 340 |
There are eight types of muscle cars the fastest qualifier for the heads up, pro-style ladder to determine the top eliminator. All pilots who qualify and go down to the best of three shootout qualifier against the closest competitor. She makes the action that is too tight!
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| Gene wilsey's F.A.S.T. Musclecar Drag Races |
F.A.S.T. Citizens as a show car on the race track is fun. Pilots and spectators mingle and tell each piece of information, other parts, and enjoy a classic American muscle cars and show them how to handle a racing car to be enjoyed.
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| Gene wilsey's Launching hard at Englishtown |
Are phrases like drag racing, muscle car brand good old competition between Ford, GM and Mopar strike a chord within you? Hemi's term, Tri-Power, LS6, CUP, Phase One, Ram-Air, SixPak, Cobra Jet, and dirt sections Pack your vocabulary? You have a 100 octane leaded gasoline in their veins? Answer "YES" to any of these and you need to check the FAST program.
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| Gene wilsey's One of the fastest small block cars in F.A.S.T. |
Monday, September 12, 2011
2012 Opel Insignia Wallpapers
The Opel Insignia receives after about three years in the market and after more than 400,000 units produced a first facelift. The minor update in 2012 brought the Opel Insignia, new engines and equipment.
2012 Opel Insignia Ecoflex 1.4 Turbo accelerates in 10.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 205 km / h. He is also available as a Sports Tourer, and comes as a combination of a standard consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers and 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
With a performance boost of 30 horsepower, the 2.0-liter turbo with direct injection occurs in combination with all-wheel drive for the new model year. It is available with six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine develops 250 hp and maximum torque of 400 Nm (previously 350 Nm). 2012 Opel Insignia Acceleration to 100 km / h version with manual transmission in 7.5 seconds, top speed is electronically limited 250 km / h.The new infotainment systems Navi Navi 900 600 Germany and Europe surpass the CD or DVD-based predecessor versions in the scope considerably. All maps are stored on SD cards, the cards also can be individually aligned to customer needs. There may be additional to those already specified points of interest, additional points of interest downloaded and stored on the device. The driver can select individual points and record these as individual line items in the address book. Via the navigation system can also next to the fastest and shortest select the fuel-efficient route.
2012 Opel Insignia Wallpapers
2012 Opel Insignia Wallpapers
2012 Opel Insignia Wallpapers
2012 Opel Insignia Wallpapers
2012 Opel Insignia Ecoflex 1.4 Turbo accelerates in 10.9 seconds from zero to 100 km / h and reaches a top speed of 205 km / h. He is also available as a Sports Tourer, and comes as a combination of a standard consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 kilometers and 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
With a performance boost of 30 horsepower, the 2.0-liter turbo with direct injection occurs in combination with all-wheel drive for the new model year. It is available with six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The engine develops 250 hp and maximum torque of 400 Nm (previously 350 Nm). 2012 Opel Insignia Acceleration to 100 km / h version with manual transmission in 7.5 seconds, top speed is electronically limited 250 km / h.The new infotainment systems Navi Navi 900 600 Germany and Europe surpass the CD or DVD-based predecessor versions in the scope considerably. All maps are stored on SD cards, the cards also can be individually aligned to customer needs. There may be additional to those already specified points of interest, additional points of interest downloaded and stored on the device. The driver can select individual points and record these as individual line items in the address book. Via the navigation system can also next to the fastest and shortest select the fuel-efficient route.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Brief Description of the World Muscle Cars
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| American Muscle Cars |
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| Shelby Racing Muscle Car |
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| 1963 Olds Potiac GTO Convertible |
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| Red Potiac GTO - Front Left View |
Here is a brief history of "muscle cars" of the world, especially his first appearance in America:
- The Birth of Muscle Cars
Early history of the emergence of the muscle cars are from horsepower race cars Detroit in which there are faster 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. The car is made with a "hot rod engine factory" in 1950. Then Chrysler launched Helmi followed by the Chevrolet engine producing small-block V8 car. Some of these cars is the history of the world muscle car profile.
- First Muscle Car
The emergence of the first muscle cars began in the 1960s when the auto makers compete to master the racetrack, and the competition to win the automotive market in Zama's. Muscle car race culture originated from the beach known as "Beach Boy" celebrate "real fine" Chevy 409, and the phenomenon continues to run over time.
- Muscle Car World Golden Age: 1964 - 1965
Here is a brief description of the muscle car golden era of the world in 1964-1965. At that time the American economy is quite good, cheap gas prices and a lot of auto racing fans spend a lot of time to have fun racing on the streets. Car of the most widely used among Potiac GTO, Ford Mustang 4-4-2, Barracuda and Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport. It was Potiac car more often seen in the automotive showroom than its competitors.
For more information about the description of "the golden age of muscle cars of the world" can be viewed at: musclecars.howstuffworks.com / or muscle-car-information / how-muscle-cars-work.htm
- The Birth of Muscle Cars
Early history of the emergence of the muscle cars are from horsepower race cars Detroit in which there are faster 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket 88. The car is made with a "hot rod engine factory" in 1950. Then Chrysler launched Helmi followed by the Chevrolet engine producing small-block V8 car. Some of these cars is the history of the world muscle car profile.
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| Muscle Car Wallpaper |
The emergence of the first muscle cars began in the 1960s when the auto makers compete to master the racetrack, and the competition to win the automotive market in Zama's. Muscle car race culture originated from the beach known as "Beach Boy" celebrate "real fine" Chevy 409, and the phenomenon continues to run over time.
- Muscle Car World Golden Age: 1964 - 1965
Here is a brief description of the muscle car golden era of the world in 1964-1965. At that time the American economy is quite good, cheap gas prices and a lot of auto racing fans spend a lot of time to have fun racing on the streets. Car of the most widely used among Potiac GTO, Ford Mustang 4-4-2, Barracuda and Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport. It was Potiac car more often seen in the automotive showroom than its competitors.
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| NASCAR 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 71 |
Nissan X-Trail Wallpaper
The Nissan X-Trail is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 2001. It was one of Nissan's first crossover SUVs and was released about the same time as several other companies competing car-based compact SUVs including the Ford Escape and its Mazda Tribute sibling, the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4.
The Nissan X-Trail is positioned below the truck-based Xterra and Pathfinder. The Nissan X-Trail was never offered by dealerships in the US. The first generation was available in Canada until it was replaced by the Rogue. However, both the Rogue and Nissan X-Trail are sold in Mexico. The Rogue shares the same platform as the second-generation X-Trail and is very similar to the Qashqai. The company currently offers a hydrogen fuel cell model named the X-Trail FCV on lease to businesses.
Nissan X-Trail Wallpaper
Nissan X-Trail Wallpaper
Nissan X-Trail Wallpaper
Nissan X-Trail Wallpaper
The Nissan X-Trail is positioned below the truck-based Xterra and Pathfinder. The Nissan X-Trail was never offered by dealerships in the US. The first generation was available in Canada until it was replaced by the Rogue. However, both the Rogue and Nissan X-Trail are sold in Mexico. The Rogue shares the same platform as the second-generation X-Trail and is very similar to the Qashqai. The company currently offers a hydrogen fuel cell model named the X-Trail FCV on lease to businesses.
2011 Renault Captur Concept Pictures
2011 Renault Captur has been officially launched, this car has a crossover concept with a color that is very striking, futuristic and minimalist. 2011 Renault Captur was ready for adventure. This car is also environmentally friendly with a diesel engine backed DCI Biturbo 160 with 99 grams of CO2 emissions.
Crossover Concept was designed by Laurens van den Acker is a philosophy with the latest design from Renault. 2011 Renault Captur have special details with a futuristic look and sportsmanship. This is supported by a very striking car color.
Black and white 22-inch wheels, low roofline, the sharp lights and cut off the nose and wing width of the door that allows it to not be missed. The roof is removed and turned into a crossover coupe Capture can also make this car look more minimalist and sporty.
Name given to the latest models from the Renault is 2011 Renault Captur identical with the concept crossover sport that comes completely loaded with state of the art materials and features that have not been applied in production cars today.
2011 Renault Captur is fun and sporty crossover, suitable for young couples about finding the world. The basic design of the 2011 Renault Captur car introduced at Captur DeZir but adds a dimension by adding more technical – more functional, but still very sensual.
2011 Renault Captur Concept Pictures
2011 Renault Captur Concept Pictures
2011 Renault Captur Concept Pictures
2011 Renault Captur Concept Pictures
Crossover Concept was designed by Laurens van den Acker is a philosophy with the latest design from Renault. 2011 Renault Captur have special details with a futuristic look and sportsmanship. This is supported by a very striking car color.
Black and white 22-inch wheels, low roofline, the sharp lights and cut off the nose and wing width of the door that allows it to not be missed. The roof is removed and turned into a crossover coupe Capture can also make this car look more minimalist and sporty.
Name given to the latest models from the Renault is 2011 Renault Captur identical with the concept crossover sport that comes completely loaded with state of the art materials and features that have not been applied in production cars today.
2011 Renault Captur is fun and sporty crossover, suitable for young couples about finding the world. The basic design of the 2011 Renault Captur car introduced at Captur DeZir but adds a dimension by adding more technical – more functional, but still very sensual.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
2012 Ford Evos Concept Wallpapers
Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford’s new global design language, and explores key future powertrain and vehicle technologies.Created as a bespoke concept vehicle, the fastback introduces Ford’s first truly global design language as the momentum of the company’s One Ford product plan continues to build.“The Ford Evos Concept unites three key elements which are at the core of our One Ford global product strategy: outstanding design, smart technologies and fuel economy leadership,” said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development. “With its compelling design and innovative technology experience, this is a clear demonstration of the exciting vision we have for the Ford brand. While you will never see this car on the road, the next generation of Ford products around the world will display many of the distinctive design ideas and advanced technologies it showcases.”
Ford Evos Concept is not just a design-led exercise. It also embodies the global Ford product development team's move to design and develop vehicles as more than just an interior and exterior, or a collection of attributes.
"Our goal is to focus on enriching a customer's every experience with their vehicle – by personalizing it, adapting it, and creating unique, unexpected features that surprise and delight them," said Kuzak. "In the Ford Evos Concept, this objective is explored and extended to the area of connectivity, where the intent is not to convert the vehicle into a smartphone, but rather to provide personalised and safe connection to the outside world in an enriching manner designed totally for the vehicle context."Ford's global Research and Innovation team, led by Paul Mascarenas, was tasked with building Evos Concept around a technology experience as visionary as the design. The result signals how Ford intends to build on the momentum of innovations like the SYNC in-car connectivity system.
“At Ford, the future of technology in the car will be defined by the experience that it delivers to the driver and passengers,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. “We see technology as more than just an impressive list of microprocessors, sensors and software; it’s about the application of that technology to create an experience that enhances the driver’s time behind the wheel.”
The concept’s technology experience embraces a new generation of driver interaction and awareness currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories. Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver’s ‘personal cloud’ of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities.
“The possibilities are fascinating when we explore how to enable a seamless lifestyle between home, office and car linked by access to the driver’s personal information,” Mascarenas said.
With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. The car knows the driver, and automatically adapts handling, steering and engine controls to deliver an exceptionally dynamic driving experience. Ford researchers are focusing their efforts in this area to deliver on four key customer benefits: personalisation, seamless enhancement of the driving experience, looking after the driver’s well-being and delivering smart electrified powertrain optimization.
While today’s Ford products provide drivers with many personalisation options, cloud connectivity will enable future Ford vehicles to take the experience to the next level. Drawing from a detailed understanding of the driver’s preferences and driving habits, the Ford Evos Concept combines this personal information with additional data from the cloud, such as the driver’s work schedule and local traffic or weather conditions. This information provides a personalised and seamless experience as the driver transitions in and out of the car. “We’re researching how we can use patterns or preferences set by the driver to make life simpler,” said Mascarenas. “The car gets to know you and can act as a personal assistant to handle some of the usual routines of a daily commute.”
It could automatically play the same music or news program that was just streaming at home, or heat or cool the interior to an ideal temperature before the driver gets in without having to be requested by predicting departure time based on his calendar. Wirelessly communicating with devices in the home, it could close the garage door and switch off the lights automatically as it pulls away.
“This cloud-connected vision shows the enormous potential of tailoring the driving experience to suit the exact personal tastes and moods of the driver,” said Mascarenas. “From recommending a great driving road from friends on your social networks or resetting your alarm clock to let you sleep in when a morning meeting gets cancelled!” Ford Evos Concept explores adaptive vehicle technologies to redefine the driving experience.
Current technology requires vehicle chassis settings to be defined based upon the abilities and tastes of a cross-section of drivers and the topography of typical roads. The concept foresees tuning handling and performance to the road ahead and the specific individual behind the wheel. Learning driver habits and capabilities, the technology can overlay map and weather data sourced from the cloud to adjust powertrain, steering, suspension and braking systems for optimum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Because the vehicle is adaptive and honed to maximum performance based on the situation, it takes driving engagement to a new level.
Ford researchers have already developed technologies focused on driver wellness, such as the heart-rate monitoring seat and certified allergy-free interiors. With a seamless connection to the cloud, the Ford Evos Concept monitors the physical state and workload of the driver and adjusts the driving experience accordingly. “Our wellness research and technologies are focused on relieving driver stress and enhancing their situational awareness,” said Mascarenas. “Drivers around the world are spending more time behind the wheel, and the car should not be another stress point in their lives.”
The Ford Evos Concept is also equipped with advanced air quality sensors and filtration systems to help allergy sufferers. Location aware, it can access air quality data from the cloud and proactively suggest a healthier route to the destination. In dynamic driving situations, the vehicle may simplify the appearance of the instrument panel to display only necessary gauge information and switch the driver’s connected smartphone to “Do Not Disturb” mode to help keep the focus of attention on the road. Completing the vision for the Ford Evos Concept is a state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same next-generation performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013. Ford ‘powersplit’ hybrid architecture allows the electric motor and petrol engine to work together or separately to maximise efficiency. The advanced powertrain typically runs in all-electric mode before switching to charge-sustaining hybrid mode for continued optimal fuel efficiency.
Cloud connectivity would provide further opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency by selecting the optimum combination of powertrain modes for any given journey.
“Access to historical driver behaviour and travel patterns allows us to calculate the optimal fuel and energy efficiency by predicting the destination,” said Mascarenas. “Our researchers are working to increase understanding of driver behaviour, develop accurate protocols to predict it and enhance the trip by providing the smartest use of fuel or battery for the situation.” The cloud-optimised powertrain would automatically ‘know’ when to save energy and switch modes, using information about the vehicle’s predicted travel route, any emission zone restrictions during the journey and current weather conditions.
In the future, communities may place firm restrictions on the types of vehicles allowed to use certain roads or highway lanes, and some city centres may choose to be open only to full electric vehicles. Helping drivers comply with such regulations could therefore be among the benefits of this technology. For example, the French government is considering creating zones mandating lower emissions, while cities such as London, Berlin, and Stockholm already have them in place. This capability would further enhance the performance of Ford’s advanced PHEV technology, which offers an overall driving range of more than 500 miles (800 kilometres) using the battery and engine – more than any other plug-in or extended-range electric vehicle. “With its leading-edge ‘cloud-optimised’ PHEV powertrain offering outstanding efficiency and range with supreme driving enjoyment, the Ford Evos Concept highlights our vision for greener, smarter vehicles with outstanding customer appeal,” said Kuzak.
The Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to introduce the new Ford design direction. Key design elements will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles. The new global design DNA provides the company’s worldwide design teams with a common framework to guide the creation of new products, enabling them to shape a coherent family of distinctive vehicles sharing the same fundamental design character. “We wanted the Ford Evos Concept to give a clear message about where Ford design is heading – shaping vehicles that are fun to drive, have a strong premium visual appeal, and above all, are stunningly beautiful,” said J Mays, group vice president, Design and chief creative officer. “Our exciting new design DNA has been developed and refined by an intensive effort by all of our talented global design team," said Mays. "As a team, we wanted to create a more technical design vocabulary to help communicate the smart technology that is now core to the Ford brand. In addition, we worked particularly hard on meeting the high-expectations of a new generation of buyers – a group of consumers who have grown up surrounded by beautiful, premium design work on even the most affordable products."
To provide a fitting vehicle to introduce the new design language, the Ford Evos Concept was conceived as a dramatic fastback concept, combining a striking new profile with innovative proportions. Attention-grabbing lines conceal a unique new format, with a four-door, four-seat layout which combines dynamic appearance with surprising practicality.
“This is an exciting new interpretation of the fastback bodystyle, with a really innovative silhouette as well as dramatic and very modern proportions,” Mays said. With the length of a typical C-car, but with width of a CD-car, the Ford Evos Concept has a powerful, sporting stance. The forward position of the cowl, the strongly rounded front screen and the A-pillars set further to the rear enabled the designers to create the impression of a classic GT car, but with a very contemporary feel. The concept’s spectacular hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, provide outstanding access to the spacious four-seat cabin. The concept car measures 4.50m (177in) long, 1.97m (77in) wide and 1.36m (53in) high, with a wheelbase of 2.74m (108in). Shaped as the ultimate expression of the new design DNA, the Ford Evos Concept highlights key elements of Ford’s distinctive new global design language.
“The new design DNA marks a bold evolution of the kinetic design language featured on existing global Ford products and is characterised by a number of important elements that will contribute to an unmistakable future Ford look,” said Mays. From the front, the Ford Evos Concept immediately signals the arrival of something new – a new face for Ford featuring the signature trapezoidal grille mounted higher on the car and creating a confident, more premium look. Bold, technical shapes, such as the extremely slim ‘laser cut’ front lamps or the dramatic graphic created by the front and rear screens connected by the thin glazed section of the roof, add a distinctive character to the design. Sculptured flanks highlight attention to detail on the surfacing, which lends a refined quality and a tauter, more muscular character.
“The Ford Evos Concept embodies the core elements of the new global design language, while capturing the dynamic, fun-to-drive spirit which is central to the Ford DNA,” said executive design director Martin Smith. “Most notable is the brand new ‘face of Ford’, with its higher mounted trapezoidal grille, and the design is characterized by the use of very bold, technical graphics. We have also created much more refined and precise surfacing, and these elements together give a strong visual sense of premium quality. The vehicle was sculpted with the same purity of surface sculpture and attention to detail which characterize premium vehicles. Around the world, a new generation of buyers have come to expect premium design in all products, regardless of the purchase price. Reflecting the fun-to-drive spirit of its exterior design, the interior of the Ford Evos Concept is built around the driver. A stylish and innovative cockpit promises new levels of driving pleasure and driver interaction. The interior architecture features clean and simple surfaces, with a muscular, athletic character to the slim upper instrument panel, enhanced by bold trapezoidal cut-outs. Contrasting these muscular forms, curvaceous cockpit display surfaces sweep down either side of the driver, providing secondary information about vehicle and infotainment systems.
The concept features a bold red driver’s seat and the vision of unprecedented driver interaction via an advanced driver interface. The two rear seat passengers get an equally special experience, with dedicated touch-screen displays to interact with the vehicle and individually adjustable sports seats. “Both the exterior and interior of the Ford Evos Concept clearly communicate that this is a driver’s car, so that as soon as people see the vehicle, they will immediately want to get in and drive,” said executive design director Moray Callum.
2012 Ford Evos Concept Wallpapers
2012 Ford Evos Concept Wallpapers
2012 Ford Evos Concept Wallpapers
2012 Ford Evos Concept Wallpapers
Ford Evos Concept is not just a design-led exercise. It also embodies the global Ford product development team's move to design and develop vehicles as more than just an interior and exterior, or a collection of attributes.
"Our goal is to focus on enriching a customer's every experience with their vehicle – by personalizing it, adapting it, and creating unique, unexpected features that surprise and delight them," said Kuzak. "In the Ford Evos Concept, this objective is explored and extended to the area of connectivity, where the intent is not to convert the vehicle into a smartphone, but rather to provide personalised and safe connection to the outside world in an enriching manner designed totally for the vehicle context."Ford's global Research and Innovation team, led by Paul Mascarenas, was tasked with building Evos Concept around a technology experience as visionary as the design. The result signals how Ford intends to build on the momentum of innovations like the SYNC in-car connectivity system.
“At Ford, the future of technology in the car will be defined by the experience that it delivers to the driver and passengers,” said Paul Mascarenas, chief technical officer and vice president of Ford Research and Innovation. “We see technology as more than just an impressive list of microprocessors, sensors and software; it’s about the application of that technology to create an experience that enhances the driver’s time behind the wheel.”
The concept’s technology experience embraces a new generation of driver interaction and awareness currently under development in the Ford Research and Innovation laboratories. Seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the driver’s ‘personal cloud’ of information is at the heart of the vision for its capabilities.
“The possibilities are fascinating when we explore how to enable a seamless lifestyle between home, office and car linked by access to the driver’s personal information,” Mascarenas said.
With information from the cloud, the vehicle can provide the same connected lifestyle the driver experiences at home or office. The car knows the driver, and automatically adapts handling, steering and engine controls to deliver an exceptionally dynamic driving experience. Ford researchers are focusing their efforts in this area to deliver on four key customer benefits: personalisation, seamless enhancement of the driving experience, looking after the driver’s well-being and delivering smart electrified powertrain optimization.
While today’s Ford products provide drivers with many personalisation options, cloud connectivity will enable future Ford vehicles to take the experience to the next level. Drawing from a detailed understanding of the driver’s preferences and driving habits, the Ford Evos Concept combines this personal information with additional data from the cloud, such as the driver’s work schedule and local traffic or weather conditions. This information provides a personalised and seamless experience as the driver transitions in and out of the car. “We’re researching how we can use patterns or preferences set by the driver to make life simpler,” said Mascarenas. “The car gets to know you and can act as a personal assistant to handle some of the usual routines of a daily commute.”
It could automatically play the same music or news program that was just streaming at home, or heat or cool the interior to an ideal temperature before the driver gets in without having to be requested by predicting departure time based on his calendar. Wirelessly communicating with devices in the home, it could close the garage door and switch off the lights automatically as it pulls away.
“This cloud-connected vision shows the enormous potential of tailoring the driving experience to suit the exact personal tastes and moods of the driver,” said Mascarenas. “From recommending a great driving road from friends on your social networks or resetting your alarm clock to let you sleep in when a morning meeting gets cancelled!” Ford Evos Concept explores adaptive vehicle technologies to redefine the driving experience.
Current technology requires vehicle chassis settings to be defined based upon the abilities and tastes of a cross-section of drivers and the topography of typical roads. The concept foresees tuning handling and performance to the road ahead and the specific individual behind the wheel. Learning driver habits and capabilities, the technology can overlay map and weather data sourced from the cloud to adjust powertrain, steering, suspension and braking systems for optimum enjoyment, comfort and safety. Because the vehicle is adaptive and honed to maximum performance based on the situation, it takes driving engagement to a new level.
Ford researchers have already developed technologies focused on driver wellness, such as the heart-rate monitoring seat and certified allergy-free interiors. With a seamless connection to the cloud, the Ford Evos Concept monitors the physical state and workload of the driver and adjusts the driving experience accordingly. “Our wellness research and technologies are focused on relieving driver stress and enhancing their situational awareness,” said Mascarenas. “Drivers around the world are spending more time behind the wheel, and the car should not be another stress point in their lives.”
The Ford Evos Concept is also equipped with advanced air quality sensors and filtration systems to help allergy sufferers. Location aware, it can access air quality data from the cloud and proactively suggest a healthier route to the destination. In dynamic driving situations, the vehicle may simplify the appearance of the instrument panel to display only necessary gauge information and switch the driver’s connected smartphone to “Do Not Disturb” mode to help keep the focus of attention on the road. Completing the vision for the Ford Evos Concept is a state-of-the-art lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same next-generation performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013. Ford ‘powersplit’ hybrid architecture allows the electric motor and petrol engine to work together or separately to maximise efficiency. The advanced powertrain typically runs in all-electric mode before switching to charge-sustaining hybrid mode for continued optimal fuel efficiency.
Cloud connectivity would provide further opportunities to enhance performance and efficiency by selecting the optimum combination of powertrain modes for any given journey.
“Access to historical driver behaviour and travel patterns allows us to calculate the optimal fuel and energy efficiency by predicting the destination,” said Mascarenas. “Our researchers are working to increase understanding of driver behaviour, develop accurate protocols to predict it and enhance the trip by providing the smartest use of fuel or battery for the situation.” The cloud-optimised powertrain would automatically ‘know’ when to save energy and switch modes, using information about the vehicle’s predicted travel route, any emission zone restrictions during the journey and current weather conditions.
In the future, communities may place firm restrictions on the types of vehicles allowed to use certain roads or highway lanes, and some city centres may choose to be open only to full electric vehicles. Helping drivers comply with such regulations could therefore be among the benefits of this technology. For example, the French government is considering creating zones mandating lower emissions, while cities such as London, Berlin, and Stockholm already have them in place. This capability would further enhance the performance of Ford’s advanced PHEV technology, which offers an overall driving range of more than 500 miles (800 kilometres) using the battery and engine – more than any other plug-in or extended-range electric vehicle. “With its leading-edge ‘cloud-optimised’ PHEV powertrain offering outstanding efficiency and range with supreme driving enjoyment, the Ford Evos Concept highlights our vision for greener, smarter vehicles with outstanding customer appeal,” said Kuzak.
The Ford Evos Concept was specifically developed to introduce the new Ford design direction. Key design elements will be applied to forthcoming Ford vehicles. The new global design DNA provides the company’s worldwide design teams with a common framework to guide the creation of new products, enabling them to shape a coherent family of distinctive vehicles sharing the same fundamental design character. “We wanted the Ford Evos Concept to give a clear message about where Ford design is heading – shaping vehicles that are fun to drive, have a strong premium visual appeal, and above all, are stunningly beautiful,” said J Mays, group vice president, Design and chief creative officer. “Our exciting new design DNA has been developed and refined by an intensive effort by all of our talented global design team," said Mays. "As a team, we wanted to create a more technical design vocabulary to help communicate the smart technology that is now core to the Ford brand. In addition, we worked particularly hard on meeting the high-expectations of a new generation of buyers – a group of consumers who have grown up surrounded by beautiful, premium design work on even the most affordable products."
To provide a fitting vehicle to introduce the new design language, the Ford Evos Concept was conceived as a dramatic fastback concept, combining a striking new profile with innovative proportions. Attention-grabbing lines conceal a unique new format, with a four-door, four-seat layout which combines dynamic appearance with surprising practicality.
“This is an exciting new interpretation of the fastback bodystyle, with a really innovative silhouette as well as dramatic and very modern proportions,” Mays said. With the length of a typical C-car, but with width of a CD-car, the Ford Evos Concept has a powerful, sporting stance. The forward position of the cowl, the strongly rounded front screen and the A-pillars set further to the rear enabled the designers to create the impression of a classic GT car, but with a very contemporary feel. The concept’s spectacular hinged gullwing-style doors, both front and rear, provide outstanding access to the spacious four-seat cabin. The concept car measures 4.50m (177in) long, 1.97m (77in) wide and 1.36m (53in) high, with a wheelbase of 2.74m (108in). Shaped as the ultimate expression of the new design DNA, the Ford Evos Concept highlights key elements of Ford’s distinctive new global design language.
“The new design DNA marks a bold evolution of the kinetic design language featured on existing global Ford products and is characterised by a number of important elements that will contribute to an unmistakable future Ford look,” said Mays. From the front, the Ford Evos Concept immediately signals the arrival of something new – a new face for Ford featuring the signature trapezoidal grille mounted higher on the car and creating a confident, more premium look. Bold, technical shapes, such as the extremely slim ‘laser cut’ front lamps or the dramatic graphic created by the front and rear screens connected by the thin glazed section of the roof, add a distinctive character to the design. Sculptured flanks highlight attention to detail on the surfacing, which lends a refined quality and a tauter, more muscular character.
“The Ford Evos Concept embodies the core elements of the new global design language, while capturing the dynamic, fun-to-drive spirit which is central to the Ford DNA,” said executive design director Martin Smith. “Most notable is the brand new ‘face of Ford’, with its higher mounted trapezoidal grille, and the design is characterized by the use of very bold, technical graphics. We have also created much more refined and precise surfacing, and these elements together give a strong visual sense of premium quality. The vehicle was sculpted with the same purity of surface sculpture and attention to detail which characterize premium vehicles. Around the world, a new generation of buyers have come to expect premium design in all products, regardless of the purchase price. Reflecting the fun-to-drive spirit of its exterior design, the interior of the Ford Evos Concept is built around the driver. A stylish and innovative cockpit promises new levels of driving pleasure and driver interaction. The interior architecture features clean and simple surfaces, with a muscular, athletic character to the slim upper instrument panel, enhanced by bold trapezoidal cut-outs. Contrasting these muscular forms, curvaceous cockpit display surfaces sweep down either side of the driver, providing secondary information about vehicle and infotainment systems.
The concept features a bold red driver’s seat and the vision of unprecedented driver interaction via an advanced driver interface. The two rear seat passengers get an equally special experience, with dedicated touch-screen displays to interact with the vehicle and individually adjustable sports seats. “Both the exterior and interior of the Ford Evos Concept clearly communicate that this is a driver’s car, so that as soon as people see the vehicle, they will immediately want to get in and drive,” said executive design director Moray Callum.
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