Spoon developing parts for Honda CR-Z
Filed under: Aftermarket, Hybrid, Japan, Hatchback, Honda
Spoon Honda CR-Z – Click above for image gallery
With Honda’s in-house parts department in the game and Mugen developing it’s own line of kit for the CR-Z, the tuner trifecta is almost complete with the release of Spoon’s performance parts for Honda’s hybrid hatch.
While we thought bright blue wheels went out of vogue (even in the U.S.) in 2008, Spoon has coated its CR93 rollers in the company’s signature hue, along with upgraded calipers clamping onto 15-inch slotted discs. A ride height lowered by 50mm comes courtesy of front coilovers and a spring and shock combo in the rear, while the body has been subtly altered with the addition of a carbon fiber hood, mirrors and front lip spoiler.
More importantly, a new N1 exhaust has been fitted and Spoon is fiddling with the ECU to churn out a few extra (and much-needed) ponies. There’s no word on what the rejiggered computer and exhaust is good for power-wise or how Spoon is manipulating the hybrid drive system to boost performance, but considering the company’s past endeavors, we’re expecting good things.
Chevrolet Beat: Price in Kolkata
Price of Chevrolet Beat in Kolkata
All prices (indicative) ex-showroom as of Feb 2010, prices may vary
Chevrolet Beat LS – Rs 3,54,990/-
Chevrolet Beat LT – Rs 3,94,990/-
Chevrolet Beat PS – Rs 3,34,990/-
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America’s only hope for energy independence?
Only fuel cell hybrids can save us?
Most these days claim fuel cells are a dream, but are America’s plans for energy independence or serious reductions in global warming emissions any less of a dream?
Study after study demonstrates the fickleness of consumers towards embracing hybrid cars, especially plug-in versions. Likewise, according to most studies, achieving energy independence and serious reductions in global warming emissions via battery-powered vehicles requires gas prices as high as $7.00 or $8.00. Ironically, at such prices, most consumers would buy cheaper cars, not more expensive plug-in versions, studies have suggested.
More important, however, what are the chances of selling such a gas tax to America, or a robust enough cap and trade plan? It seems neither has any chance, despite the overwhelming evidence indicating the need for either one or both. Ultimately, Americans want everything without giving up anything.
Certainly, the key might not be fuel cell hybrids; however, can anything other than a major technological breakthrough – a dream – save America? Equally important, is there any chance America can achieve any such breakthrough without a leap of faith forward?
2010 Lotus Exige S Type 72
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Spied: 2012 Hyundai Veloster (First Shots)
The first photos of the 2012 Hyundai Veloster Coupe have surfaced. Apparently snapped during cold weather testing in South Korea, the photos show a car which has begun to evolve from the two-door Veloster concept shown at the 2007 Seoul Auto Show.
n the view of the car’s full length the Veloster’s exaggerated wheel arch is shown. Unlike the concept, it appears to taper off into the sidesill. The car still maintains a steeply-raked windshield, cresting at the intersection with the roof, which then slants downwards in less dramatic fashion than the concept.
The shape of the rear is not terribly clear, but taillight placement looks to be similar to the concept. The cutout in the cover also implies that the car has kept triangular-shaped headlights. We do like the interesting center-placement of dual-exhaust pipes, something carried over and modified from the concept.
Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik has indicated that the production version of the Veloster will retain at least 70% of the concept’s styling. it will use a 140-horsepower 1.6-liter direct-injection engine capable of 40mpg. A turbocharged, 175-hp engine is also expected. One transmission option will likely be a dual-clutch automatic box.
The 2012 Hyundai Veloster will likely hit showrooms by the end of 2010 or the beginning of 2011. In the U.S. it may be used to replace the Tiburon coupe.
