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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Hyundai Prophecy sensuous sportiness futuristic concept

Hyundai as one of the world's leading car manufacturers from South Korea re-introduced its latest concept. The concept car that was carried this time also claimed to be an environmentally friendly vehicle and named the Hyundai Prophecy Concept.
All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept has a futuristic shape with a distinctive curve and addition used an environmentally friendly drive. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)
When viewed from the exterior appearance which has a futuristic shape with a distinctive curve, besides that the concept of this car at a glance looks very similar to the Porsche or Tesla Model 3. And the South Korean manufacturer calls this exterior design the nickname Sensuous Sportiness.

This model has a design that reflects high-level aerodynamics. The front is lower and tapered with a wide air grille extending to the grill. Integrated rear spoiler complements this effect by utilizing a downforce which helps vehicle stability when traveling at high speed.
All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept holds another uniqueness, the absence of the steering wheel in the cabin of this car which is commonly used as a control device like those in cars in general(Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)
There is no information on specifications or mass production plans. Just simply introducing a design that has been created by Hyundai. It's just that this car also holds another uniqueness, the absence of the steering wheel in the cabin of this car which is commonly used as a control device like those in cars in general.

As reported by the old Hyundai, it is stated that this car will use a self-driving system or autonomous driving technology and to control it is equipped with a joystick. There are two joysticks that can rotate left and right, one on the center console and another on the door trim. 
At a glance, the All-new Hyundai Prophecy Concept looks very similar to the Porsche or Tesla Model 3(Picture from: https://bit.ly/2yT2Vpi)
Aside from being a control, this joystick is also a place to choose various menus. Then this model has four doors, the construction of which is made in opposite directions like the door on the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Head of Hyundai's Global Design Center, SangYup Lee said, that the company has turned on another icon that sets new standards for the electric car segment as well as encourages Hyundai's broader design vision. 
He also said, it was part of the expansion is what they call as the Optimistic Futurism, a design concept embodied by 'Prophecy,' With Futurism Optimistic, and the company's goal is to establish an emotional connection between humans and cars. 

Previously this concept car will be displayed for the first time at the Geneva International Motor Show 2020, but it never happened following the cancellation of that automotive expo event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will the car concept really be realized? *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HYUNDAI | TOPGEAR]
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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Hispano Suiza came back with pure electric power of 1100 hp

If you still remember, the automotive manufacturer Hispano Suiza is divided into two companies in accordance with the brand name, ie the Spain and Switzerland companies. And now both parties are in the process of resolving their disputes in the court.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne is the next Spanish remarkable electric-powered supercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)
As if it didn't want to get into the dispute problem prolonged, one party the Spaniard company named Hispano Suiza Cars. The company was known to be re-established a year ago by Miguel Suque Mateu, the great-grandson of Damián Mateu (the founder of the Hispano Suiza brand back in 1904 along with Marc Birkigt). And this company first supercar named Carmen Electric GT, a 1,000 hp electric-powered grand tourer-style premium car with the body made of carbon fiber construction.
The Hispano Suiza Carmen (left) and the Carmen Boulogne pose for a photo. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2UPcIUB)
The model was first introduced at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. This also ignites the company to make the plans to return at the same event held a year after with a variant that is faster and stronger than the Carmen.

In short, then the company finished the car and intended to fulfill promises they had put before to make officially launching this Carmen hardcore version that given the name of Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne during the 2020 GIMS event which initially will be held on March 2020.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne while on its debut held on March 20, 2020, in Barcelona. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2USW6M2)
Unfortunately, turn out one of the world's biggest automotive expo events in Geneva is canceled due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world 😭. But that does not prevent this Spaniard automotive manufacturer from displaying its newest premium car figure in public. And finally, Carmen Boulogne officially revealed for the first time on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Barcelona.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne was using a dual electric motor setup and claimed able to burst power of 1,100 hp. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3dHgnN6)
This limited-edition electric supercar was created to pay homage to the company's racing heritage since the pre-war era. Like many creations like this, Boulogne is one of the works of the 'Unique Tailormade' department. Think of it as a more luxurious alternative to the Rimac C_Two while maintaining an upper-class GT luxurious impression and design as in Carmen's.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne's dashboard view was maintaining an upper-class GT luxurious impression and design as in Carmen's. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)
While the name Boulogne was taken from one of the cities in France that hosted the George Boillot Cup in the 1920s, and at the event, Hispano-Suiza claimed three victories by using the H6 Coupe model. As we all knew, the Spaniard's side has a new HQ in Barcelona, the same location as QEV Technologies, its technical expert partner who is used to working on the cars from a number of large manufacturers and Formula-E teams.
Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne gets a carbon fiber monocoque bodywork and chassis, double-wishbone suspension (front and rear) so no wonder if its weight is very light at only 1,630 lbs. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/2JshUst)
Carmen Boulogne was built on a dual electric motor setup and claimed has more power than the Carmen, ie produces the power of 1,100 hp. With greater power, the Boulogne can reach a top speed of 290 kph (while the Carmen only 250 kph) and reach speeds of 100 kph in only 2.6 seconds. Hispano Suiza does not only focus on straight-line speeds but cornering as well, due to the Carmen Boulogne gets a carbon fiber monocoque chassis, double-wishbone suspension (front and rear), and electric torque vectoring.
With its abundant power, the Hispano Suiza Carmen Boulogne can accelerate from 0 to 100kp in only 2.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 290 kph. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39sTCZO)
With its legendary expertise, Hispano Suiza was able to develop this car with a battery power of around 105 kW for a range of more than 321 km. Likewise, the structure of this car is made of carbon fiber so that its weight is very light at only 1,630 lbs (740 kg) which is 60 lbs (27.2 kg) lighter than the Carmen.
And this artwork on wheels will be built in limited numbers, ie only 5 units and each will be priced at €1.65 million (around $1.83 million) and deliveries are planned for a 2022 start. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | HISPANO SUIZA | AUTOBLOG | MOTORAUTHORITY | NEWATLAS]
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Friday, April 3, 2020

The 5th generation eDrive powertrain on the BMW i4 Concept

Although the Geneva Motor Show 2020 was canceled, BMW still debuted its newest concept car, which has entered the pre-production stage, which will begin in 2021, and also marks the debut of the fifth-generation eDrive powertrain which also be used by BMW iNext and iX3 models.
BMW Concept i4 previews what will become the production-spec i4 in 2021. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bCdtHC)
For the electric motors, the BMW Concept i4 uses the electric motor that can generate a power of 530 horsepower which is connected with a capacity of 80 kWh battery, which able to take the car to run up to 600 km for a single charged.
BMW Concept i4 previews big grille, bigger power, and a 270-Mile range. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bCdtHC)
While the exterior design of the BMW Concept i4 is claimed to be quite representative of the production models that will be available next year, one of which is the grille design that looks similar to the grille of the latest BMW 4 Series rendering image shown last year.
BMW Concept i4 interior is dominated by white, gold-bronze and gave looks the concept car it should be. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3bCdtHC)
Just like the BMW iX3 launched previously, the BMW Concept i4 uses the rims with a special design and made of lightweight materials to support the car's aerodynamics. Meanwhile, at the rear there is a lamp with an L-shaped design and a pair of vertical air holes which further emphasizes the car's sporty design, there is also a dual rear diffuser installed on where's the exhausts usually had placed.
BMW Concept i4 uses the rims with a special design and made of lightweight materials to support the car's aerodynamics. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/39uqam6)
The interior is dominated by white, gold-bronze and gave looks the concept car it should be, but also can give a leak of how the interior of the BMW i4 production version. Meanwhile, the most striking thing is the curved screen design that displays the instrument cluster and infotainment, where's the luxurious impression presented by the use of crystal material on the iDrive controller and seat memory button.
BMW also prepares IconicSounds Electric features that can create artificial sounds for BMW electric cars, including the i4. It created by the help of the world's famous composer Hans Zimmer, the system will create different sounds based on the selected driving mode, including Core, Sport, and Efficient. The plans, starting to be marketed next year. And reportedly, the BMW i4 will be built at BMW's main plant in Munich with an additional investment of €200 million (equivalent to Rp.3.1 trillion). *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | BMW.CO.UK | MOTOR1]
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Friday, March 27, 2020

Here it comes the newest full-electric powered supercar of Hong Kong!

With the cancellation of the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, one of the world's biggest automotive exhibition events some time ago as a result of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. This certainly makes many parties feel concerned, especially automotive manufacturers who have prepared themselves to participate in this annual global automotive event.
Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar made its debut in London some time ago. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ah964B)
And one of them is Apex Motors, a Hong kong-based automotive company whose name may still sound foreign to our ears. But in fact, this company has produced many automotive products, and one of them is the Apex AP-1 which is a compact roadster that carries the Ford EcoBoost 2.3-liter engine and was released specifically for Hong Kong automotive market.

At the automotive exhibition event in Geneva, the company was plan to display a new full-electric supercar named Apex AP-0. The Apex AP-0 supercar brings a different platform from its predecessor AP-1 roadster. Yes, the Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar will be displayed as a two-passenger coupe. Recently, Apex has taken the covers off its ground-breaking AP-0 concept EV sports car at its global launch event in London, UK.
Top front view of Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar. (Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ah964B)
This car has a body size that is not too big, with a length of 4.378 mm, and looks about the size of a Porsche 718 Cayman. Even so, the wheelbase reaches 2,649 mm, or 175 mm longer than the Cayman.

Then to optimize the speed and stability when driving, the ground clearance is set around only 93.98 mm.  While for the control, this car is supported by the racing car styled pushrod suspensions. Furthermore to reduce its speed is entrusted to the carbon-ceramic devices with a six-piston caliper mounted on the front wheels.
Left side view of Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ah964B)
As mentioned earlier that the AP-0 is a full-electric supercar, so automatically its mechanical heart is an electric motor entrusted to rotate the rear wheels. The company claimed, the car's electric motor configuration is capable of producing power of 658 PS and 578 Nm of torque, so then the acceleration from zero to 100 kph can be reached in 2.3 seconds, with a top speed of 305 kph.

The Hong Kong-based automotive company revealed that the car's interior will make in a minimalist style as look attached in a racing car in general. That's seems normal when looking at the extreme exterior appearance. To be sure, the driver and passenger will pass through the gullwing doors to enter the car's cabin.
The wheel steering and dashboard view of Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ah964B)
Besides that, there are also some qualified supporting driving features. As quoted by Motor1, this car has a Lidar sensor attached to the front. This is usually used not only to prevent unwanted incidents but also to support autonomous navigation.
Rearview of Apex AP-0 full-electric supercar(Picture from: https://bit.ly/3ah964B)
Yes, Apex also said that the AP-0 is also embedded with a level 3 autonomous system. So then the driving pleasure is increasingly obtained while driving the car because there is a holographic augmented reality display, which can display the roads or racing tracks like in video games.
So how much is it? Estimated the car's price per unit reaches $195 thousand or Rp 2.920 billion. Shorterwise, this car will be built at Apex's manufacturing facilities in the UK later and this company also has planned to make 500 units in a year. Well, let's wait for the realization later..! *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | APEX MOTORS | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1]
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Monday, March 16, 2020

The Karma SC2 is an amazing future supercar concept

Indeed, this supercar concept has been displayed by its maker Karma Automobile at the 2019 Los Angeles Car Show event which was held on November 22 to December 1, 2019. The automaker mentioned the Karma SC2 Concept offers an amazing form of a future supercar.
Karma SC2 concept is claimed able to make bold electric performance of 1,100 horsepower. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3cWD3sn)
Although it is not yet known whether the Karma SC2 will become a legal road car model that will also be marketed on a massive scale, it cannot be denied that this supercar has indeed succeeded in attracting the attention of the world's car lovers who attended its debut in Los Angeles at the time.

Basically, this concept car is the successor of the Karma SC1 Vision Concept which has been present before and is an open coupe car. The difference, in this Karma SC2, Karma Automobile installed a proper roof. A number of features embedded in this new car are a powertrain that is capable of producing an average power of 1,100 horsepower so as to record an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km per hour in less than 2 secs.
Karma SC2 concept does have a unique scissor-doors because it is opened and closed by sliding the door up and down(Picture from: http://bit.ly/2IUOGCp)
The automaker claims that they are developing a battery that able to bring the car to a distance of 350 miles on a single charge with normal use. Besides that, the car's torque is also controlled by a computer to manipulate the power supplied to its wheels.

Behind the sleek and sexy appearance of the body with metallic silver paint that binds the whole body of the concept car on display for the first time at the Los Angeles Car Show, it turns out there are a number of other features of this car that are in the spotlight of visitors, one of which is the door. Karma SC2 does have a unique scissor-doors because it is opened and closed by sliding the door up and down.
To support the Karma SC2 concept performance, there's an I-shaped 120kWh battery is housed in the center tunnel beneath the dashboard and seats(Picture from: http://bit.ly/3cWD3sn)
This concept car also has electronic features that are known to be widely used in premium cars today, such as cameras, proximity sensors, long-range radar sensors, heads up displays. The car also uses a showcase design feature known as playback mode, which allows computers, controls, and displays to present a real driving experience even if the car is at rest.

In this car is mounted the winglet style sensor plus cameras next to its doors, a place where usually a conventional car rearview mirrors are installed. Another unique thing about this car is that the headlight does not stand out, so it seems to blend into the front of the body so that it presents a smoother body contour.
Karma SC2 concept has seen three interior colors, namely beige, silver and black. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3cWD3sn)
Not only that, the car has a semi-square shaped steering wheel. In addition, this car also has a square headrest with sharp angles. So far the concept car on display has seen three interior colors, namely beige, silver and black. Unique styling is also seen around the seat parameters, such as stitches that match the stitching pattern on the smaller steering wheel.
The unique styling of Karma SC2 concept is also seen around the seat parameters, such as stitches that match the stitching pattern on the smaller steering wheel. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Wapkbe)
At a glance, Karma SC2 looks like it has a "nose" section that is quite long with a short deck that is identical to the performance car. This car does have fairly low ground clearance. The result, the car has a futuristic look but still maintains an aggressive impression.

This car has a black semi-gloss roof that has an overhang at the top of the side and rear windows. Installation of this overhang is considered to provide an artistic touch but with a "squished" look. Inside the roof, there is also a headline which is said to have an inlay with optical fiber to enlarge the seat. The seat also has a biometric inlay for the customization of the passengers and drivers of this car.
Karma SC2 concept is uses of charcoal-colored alloy wheels with conventional low profile tires are well suited to brake rotors and calipers. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/3cWD3sn)
As you can see the Karma SC2 does not have a grille on the front. Instead, Karma Automotive then installed a stylish scoop to the side. This scoop is claimed to help the process of brake cooling, and also makes the car look seem more aggressive and sporty.

The lower part of the rear of the car also has a scoop and channel that matches the scoop on the front, so for a moment, it reminds us of a typical Japanese drift car. Then the bonnet area has a simple moniker on the front center and also a scoop on the side where the fender meets the hood.
Karma SC2 indeed reaps a lot of praise thanks to the appearance of its final form is very riveting. The use of charcoal-colored alloy wheels with conventional low profile tires are well suited to brake rotors and calipers that display the end result that is always expected from a car that carries a futuristic theme like this.
Also reported, Karma SC2 has a technology called biometric entry lock from the outside, including fingerprint and facial recognition. Some of these features are also planned to be included in future Karma Automobile production models, for example, the Revero GT 2020. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KARMA AUTOMOTIVE | AUTOBLOG | NETCARSHOW]
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Saturday, February 29, 2020

The newest Maserati EV might be using the name of MC20

One of the Italian automotive manufacturers, Maserati announced the name of their latest supercar 'MC20,' which is planned to be launched in May 2020 in Modena, and according to some sources, it will use an electric power train.
The newest Maserati EV might be using the name of MC20 may be launched in May 2020. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
As reported by the company's official website, the name of this latest supercar can be described as follows where the MC stands for Maserati Corse. While the number 20 is a supercar production code made in 2020.

In November, Maserati started testing the powertrain for the car on public roads in a test mule. The Italian firm released a series of shots of a camouflaged machine leaving its Modena factory at night
The Maserati MC20 is an evolution of the MC12, and also marks the return of Maserati to the world of race cars that have been in a vacuum since 2004. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
It was also mentioned that the MC20 is an evolution of the MC12, and also marks the return of Maserati to the world of race cars that have been in a vacuum since 2004. It says the machine was being used to house a “new powertrain entirely developed and built by Maserati”, that is the first in a new family of engines it is developing
The Maserati MC20 was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
Maserati emphasized the presence of MC20 as the company's transition to a new era. But they did not spell out whether the direction of change was towards the era of electric sports cars or not. They also have not revealed the appearance of the new car.
The Maserati MC20 was made with innovative technology and a low environmental impact. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/38QqfkJ)
Furthermore, the MC20 was developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab and will be built at the Viale Ciro Menotti plant. The company claims the car was made with innovative technology and low environmental impact.
Nevertheless, the Italian automotive company gave a leak that the main production line was carried out at their factory in Modena, Italy, which also accommodated the electric powertrain assembly. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | AUTOCAR]
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