Toyota Prius C makes its official debut

Toyota will make the market's most proven hybrid technology available to subcompact car shoppers with a starting MSRP below $19,000.

The Prius c relies on a 1.5-liter in-line, four-cylinder gasoline engine that utilizes an Atkinson cycle to increase efficiency. This engineproduces 73 horsepower and 82 lb.-ft. of torque, contributing to a total hybrid system output of 99 hp.

The Prius c's hybrid system utilizes a 144-volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack that has been located under the rear passenger seat, near the center of the vehicle, and low in the chassis to help improve the center of gravity.

Toyota Ns4 Plug In Hybrid concept

Not bad at all... but is it likely to make it into production...?! I hope it does... Anyone from Toyota listening???

Acura debuts NSX concept at Detroit!

The NSX Concept gives an indication of how the next-gen NSX will look like. The concept is equipped with Honda's new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system. Utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a Bilateral Torque Adjustable Control System, the all-new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.

“This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make NSX the ultimate expression of Acura’s idea to create synergy between man and machine,” said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. “The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way.” 

“Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency,” added Ito, who led the development of Acura’s first NSX supercar. “In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities.” 

Video: Lexus LF-LC concept

Lexus LX 570 gets minor facelift

Lexus' GS design has been a failure in my opinion with the Japanese trying to incorporate as many as "S"s as possible, a trend that appears in the facelifted LX... 

Source: Autoblog

Yet another Honda NSX successor rendering

Honda will introduce an NSX successor, although the initial project was halted for a few months due to the financial crisis. The new NSX won't have the same drivetrain configuration as the one we have seen being tested in the past, so you can expect a hybrid powetrain. 

Japanese Best Car magazine has came up with this rendering, which is the latest one floating around the net. Nice...

Lexus' stunning LF-LC concept

Simply speechless.... please Lexus produce it with just minor mods, please....

Lexus preps stunning LF-LC concept

Japanese automakers reveal from time to time some really stunning concepts, but by the time they enter production, the final product ends up completely boring and hugely toned down. Please Lexus, produce a version as close as possible to this prototype....