An Italian 'e-Kangaroo' jumps out at Geneva

A while ago GFG Style, an automotive company founded by leading designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio stated will present a new concept model at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show.

Those newest concept vehicle given a name GFG Style Kangaroo. Of the many supercars and hypercar available and shown at one of leading auto expos in Europe, the Kangaroo appears a little different and unique. Yes, these newest GFG Style concept car later known as the electric-powered hyper-SUV that can accommodate only two people inside the cabin.

The sleek two-seater electric-powered Kangoroo was created by fledgling Italian design house GFG Style, headed by legendary designers Giorgetto Giugiaro and his son Fabrizio. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FoQ1iy)

The Hyper-suv concept has two 180 kW electric motors capable of producing 483 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. The power generated is then sent to the four wheels and allows the Kangaroo to accelerate from a standstill up to 100 kph in just 3.8 seconds.

And those electric motor was known developed jointly with a Chinese company named CH Auto and said that the concept car also has a 90 kWh battery which is able to store enough power to reach distances exceeding 450 km.

GFG Style Kangaroo is powered by twin electric motors that jointly developed with a Chinese company named CH Auto. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FoQ1iy)

What makes these GFG Style Kangaroo more unique is the suspension system. These Hyper-SUV driver can choose the Racing mode that will reduce the height of the car to 140 mm. Next is the Road mode suspension arrangement, where the height of the vehicle is raised to 190 mm, and the Off-Road mode increases the height of the suspension further to 260 mm.

GFG Style Kangaroo has a multitude of screens in its luxury and cozy cabin. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FoQ1iy)

GFG Style also claims that when Kangaroo is driven in Racing and Road mode configurations, its shock absorbers work with a single spring. While when the Off-Road mode is selected, its shock absorbers work with two springs simultaneously. In addition, these hyper-SUV also has a number of sensors on the roof that allow it to drive autonomously.

GFG Style Kangaroo’s fancy butterfly doors look expensive. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FoQ1iy)

This concept vehicle sits on an aluminum space frame platform, and all of its body are made of carbon fiber, besides that there are also polycarbonate fenders. The main highlights on the exterior include the butterfly door, the headlights and the taillights are very slim and the front bumper sharp. This car also uses large 22-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion tires so make it has high ground clearance and look dashing.

GFG Style Kangaroo is styled by the same people that designed the legendary DeLorean and Lotus Esprit. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FoQ1iy)

While in its the cabin, there are steering wheel inspired by racing cars and digital instrument clusters. Then right above it, there is an additional screen that might display a number of the main functions of the vehicle, and the third, there is a vertical screen sitting in the center of the dashboard.

However, until now GFG Style has not released a complete specification for the vehicle, but stated that these unique hyper-suv has AWD and 4WS (4 wheel steering) abilities so it is claimed to be able to cross various terrains ranging from asphalt roads up to off-road lanes. Similarly, there has been no news whether Kangaroo will continue to the production stage. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ADELAIDE NOW]
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Carmen, a gorgeous electric GT from Spain

Hispano Suiza, as one of the car brands that triumphed in the early 20th century. As well known, Hispano Suiza is one of the Spanish automotive brands that has been established by Damián Mateu and Marc Birkigt in 1904, and finally closed in 1968. 

But now, there are parties who are trying to revive this brand by building cars in a modern style, refurbished designs and of course fully electric powertrain.

All-new 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT has debuted at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2JBTkZ5)

This certainly creates a legal dispute which ultimately involves the court to decide who is most entitled to this brand.

Who are they, the parties are being in fighting for the right to use the Hispano Suiza brand legally? 

The first party is an automotive manufacturing company based in Switzerland named Hispano Suiza Automobile Manufacturing AG. This manufacturer claims to have built a supercar named Maguari HS1 GTC on an Audi manufacturing base.

Front three quarter view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

The second party is Hispano Suiza Cars, a Spanish manufacturing company that has also succeeded in building a typical grand tourer electric car.

This manufacturing company is based in Barcelona, ​​Spain, and is owned by Miguel Suque Mateu who still has a kinship relationship (the great-grandson) of the founder of Hispano Suiza, Damián Mateu.

Interior view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

Mateu has the dream of realizing an electric car to the world market. At that time, Hispano Suiza had produced an electric car prototype that had never been produced. Then he planned to build the newest Hispano Suiza car since 1937, with the name Carmen Electric GT. By carrying out a great fender style, like the one circulating in cartoons.

The exterior appearance of this car was inspired by an Art Deco car in the early 20th century, namely 1938 H6C Dubonnet Xenia. While in the interior the designers choose quality leather, and a simple dashboard is equipped with a digital instrument cluster.

1938 H6C Dubonnet Xenia was the inspired model of the 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2WlivjU)

In the development of Carmen Electric GT, Mateu was assisted by Saoutchik, a French coachbuilding company responsible for design, then QEV Technologies, a manufacturer that specialized in making electric powertrains and having relations with the Mahindra Formula E racing team. 

By using carbon fiber body, Carmen Electric GT looks rigid and lightweight. While the powertrain is capable of spraying up to 1,000 hp of power, and accelerating from 0-62 mph below 3 seconds. While the highest speed is recorded at 155 mph. Carmen has a battery of 105 kWh that can carry this car running up to 250 miles.

Rear three quarter view of 2020 Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2CMJNbV)

The plan, Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT will be produced in Barcelona, ​​and only 19 units will be built. While the price offered reaches $1.7 million, and the first shipment in June 2020. But there is something quite surprising, when Hispano Suiza Carmen Electric GT has been part of a series of prototypes introduced at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show.

Despite these positive plans, two variants of Hispano Suiza (Maguari HS1 GTC and Carmen Electric GT) are struggling to use the famous Spanish auto brand as an electric model and become a production model. Unfortunately the problem is still stuck in court and it seems that it still takes a long time to determine which party has the right to use the Hispano Suiza brand legally. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOS SOURCES | HISPANO SUIZA | CARSCOOPS | MOTOR1]
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Look at Imagine, the newest imaginative electric concept car from KIA

For the first time, through a prestigious automotive exhibition that has just finished on the blue continent, the Geneva Motor Show 2019, KIA Motors Corporation features a pure electric-powered concept car named Imagine by KIA.

The Imagine by KIA, a pure electric concept car stole attention at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HGfJm1)

As quoted from Antara on March 12, 2019, this prototype concept car was designed in Frankfurt, Germany and then taken to Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland, where the 2019 Geneva Motor Show is taking place. And it needs to be underlined, this is the first pure electric powered passenger vehicle made by KIA Motors Corporation.

The Imagine by KIA concept looks like a car out of a science fiction movie. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Cz3iVe)

Visually, the Imagine concept car is intended as a family vehicle, which is made in the form of a blend of futuristic crossover and sedan, with a super modern and spacious cabin. Until now, this prototype concept car has not been planned for mass production yet.

The Imagine by KIA is the first pure electric powered passenger vehicle made by KIA Motors Corporation. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FxcB9Y)

"We envision the ability to design pure electric cars that not only address consumer concerns about mileage, performance, recharging networks and driving dynamics, but have a special sensation when driven," explained Gregory Guillaume, Kia Motors Europe's Vice President of Design, in a written statement on Monday, March 11, 2019.

For that, added Gregory Guillaume, the concept of pure electric-powered vehicles created by them uses a holistic and emotional approach. Later, KIA Motors Corporation hopes that Imagine will unite the spirit of the future, awareness of renewable energy, and zero emissions conditions.

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, these tiny KIA Soul EV comes with an adorable box design. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FxcB9Y)

When exhibited at the KIA booth, the Imagine by KIA concept car was placed side by side with other electric-powered products owned by these South Korean automotive company, such as the KIA Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid, as well as the new third-generation KIA e-Soul. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KIA GLOBAL MEDIA CENTER | MOTOR ILLUSTRATED]

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This Britany metal shark ready to splitting the roads in high speed

You must rarely hear the Ginetta car brand, but this British car company has long been in the European market since 1958. After few weeks ago, we were still astounded by Ginetta's latest supercar design, finally at the opening of the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, March 5, the name and price were announced.

The Ginetta Akula is the kind of car that can only debut at Geneva Motor Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2FwEkaL)

And Ginetta finally inaugurated their newest supercar named Ginetta Akula which was interpreted in Russian as a shark. Even share names with nuclear-powered attack submarines.

This car is made of a perfect combination of carbon fiber and light metals that contribute to its low weight, which is around 1150 kg. The Akula is powered by a 6.0 liter V8 engine mounted in the middle with a five axis engine block.

Left side view of Ginetta Akula. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2Yiystg)

In terms of performance, the rear-wheel drive car can produce power of 600 hp and can reach a top speed of 322 kph. The engine is combined with a six-speed gearbox transmission with paddle shifters. In addition, this car also has a limited torque slip differential and a ceramic carbon matrix brake that produces 1.2G deceleration.

While in its cabin, the car is equipped with a racing seat with a harness integrated into the chassis, its steering wheel inspired by LMP1 racing car and also there's a touch screen infotainment system.

Rear side view of Ginetta Akula. (Picture from: https://cnet.co/2TP9LWu)

And for those who want to have it, just prepare funds from your savings of 340,000 pounds, equivalent to Rp.6.3 billion. And hurry up, because there are only 20 units will be produced starting in 2020.

"The concept behind the making of this Ginetta Akula is something truly individual, something that other brands cannot do because of limitations," said Gianeta's chairman Lawrence Tomlinson. "It designed to cut air like a shark splitting the water."

The owners will also get the driving experience on the race track with this 'Typhoon Black' supercar.  As a bonus, each Akula owner will be given a full introduction to the Ginetta brand with special customer experience made on the track alongside the G58 racer. As we all know, the G58 is powered by a V8 engine with 575 hp and only weighs 940 kg. This car also has some of the same technology as the Akula model.

In addition, these owners also have the opportunity to drive several Ginetta cars from the G40 to G58 models under driven by Ginetta factory drivers and several pit crews. And of course this will be an unbeatable supercar exclusive ownership experience.

Are you interested to have this 'metal shark'? Get in hurry, don't be late. Remember, this shark made in limited numbers for world wide. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | GINETTA | MOTOR1]

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Here it is Jesko, the latest hypercar figure from Koenigsegg

One of the expensive cars displayed at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show which takes place on March 7-17 2019 is the Koenigsegg Jesko. This hypercar is made by a Swedish premium car manufacturer named Koenigsegg in a very limited number, which is only 125 units, and is marketed with a price tag of 3 million American dollars or around Rp.42 billion.

Koenigsegg Jesko has been shown off at the Geneva Motor Show 2019. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

This car was intentionaly made to replace the Koenigsegg Agera RS and to honor for Christian Koenigsegg's father. Meanwhile for the body, overall the Koenigsegg Jesco is made of carbon fiber material which makes it more agile to dart on the streets.

And staying up-to-date has the speed that is able to defeat the fastest hypercar on the mainland at this time, in other words this car will be one candidates of the world's fastest car today.

Koenigsegg Jesko named for company founder and CEO Christian Von Koenigsegg’s father and replaces the eight-year old Agera. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

From the results of simulations carried out by the Swedish manufacturer, Jesco is able to run up to a maximum speed of 300 mph or about 482 kph and with this speed record makes it as the fastest car ever produced to date.

Interior view of Koenigsegg Jesko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

As quoted of Whichcar, Koenigsegg Jesko is supported by a 5,000-cc V8 twin turbo engine, which can produce power up to 1,600 hp if using E85 Ethanol fuel. While if fed with 95 octane fuel this car is only capable of spraying power of 1,262 hp. While the maximum torque reaches 1,500 Nm, which is then channeled to the special made 9-speed multi-clutch transmission system called the Koenigsegg Light Speed ​​Transmission (LST).

Koenigsegg Jesko has all new aerodynamics generate up to 1,400 kg of downforce. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

In addition to being able to produce capable power, Jesko also supports with a series of sophiticated features contained in the cabin that almost resembles the aircraft's cockpit. There is a 9-inch headunit screen called SmartCentre, which includes Bluetooth, Navigation system, custom lighting control, climate control, and even it can monitor some car's technical information such as tire pressure, ESP, traction control, and so on.

Rear three quarter view of Koenigsegg Jesko. (Picture from: http://bit.ly/2HC8pqM)

This hyper car is equipped with a steering wheel using a flat buttom model made from carbon wrapped in suede, the audio steering switch is also installed to help the driver to control volume and songs easily, cruise control settings as well.

And behind those wheel there is a small speedometer cluster that shows information on speed, RPM, power, torque and so on. Then behind those cluster there is an object like a green compass called Analogue-G to determine the G-Force pressure happened on the car. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | WHICHCAR]

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