Chief project engineer of the Nissan GT-R revealed that the Japanese are working on a more powerful version of this model. Només talking about Kazutoshi Mizuno is more efficient than SpecV. Nissan GT-R was launched in 2007 after a long period of speculation and spy photos.

In the basic version it develops 480 HP and 588 Nm of a propeller bi-turbo V6 of 3.8 liters. This unit is coupled to a transmission with six gears and double clutch. SpecV version of the Nissan GT-R possesses a suspension and an improved braking system, and additional 5CP. Besides, SpecV GT-R is 60 pounds more easily than the standard model.

Unfortunately, Nissan officials have not yet announced a more powerful version of the GT-R, but the engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno allusion could have an essence of truth. Introducing a more powerful version of the GT-R would be possible because independent tests have revealed that SpecV is slower than the standard version of the GT-R on Tsukuba circuit. More specifically, the time difference from a tour of the track consists of 0.6 thousandth of a second.

Shortly after a year of the emergence of the Nissan GT-R, can enjoy a second version (which also come to Europe) which have been very slightly revised certain aspects of the car.

The Nissan GT-R Series II provides some new offerings, an increase of 5 hp power, now staying at 478 hp with the 3.8 turbo V6.

Some new tires Dunlop SP Sport 600 DSST, the same with those who got the miraculous time of Nürburgring, Bridgestone replace those of the first edition. It also adds to the range exterior paint color “White Storm”, although this has only been confirmed for Japan.

Measuring 5.15 meters long, the unique Estoque, which we dare call a sedan, carries a front end in familiar Lamborghini style with gaping diamond shaped air intake scoops linked by a lower spoiler. The aggressive design caries through into the hood with its v-shaped noise and sharply cut side vents. Under the hood we are likely to find the 560 hp V10 from the Gallardo LP 560-4, and of course with all-wheel-drive.

Although the Estoque is presented in concept form, AutoJournal.fr indicates that a production version is planned to arrive as early as 2010. With the support of parent company, VW Group, variants of the Estoque could include a supercharged V8, a hybrid and even a top-range diesel engine – most likely the V12 TDI from the Audi Q7.

The Estoque makes its official appearance this evening in Paris.

“In the Passat BlueMotion II”, says Dr. Martin Winterkorn, chairman of Volkswagen Group. “The technological components of the BlueMotion concept are being merged with those of the entirely new BlueTDI system for the first time.”

Passat BlueMotion II combines various technologies to achieve numbers such as 109 g/km on CO2 emissions, an average of 4.1 litres per 100km of fuel and a range of over 1700 kilometres from a tank of diesel. Never before have we seen such numbers from a car the size of Passat, so it will be informative to see if they achieve them and exactly how. The technologies to be employed – the car is still in testing – shall include the usual suspects, such as an Automatic Start/Stop system, brake energy regeneration, common rail TDI and a transmission with longer gear ratios.

The Santa Fe blue Hybrid is powered by a 2.4 liter gasoline engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission and a 30Kw electric motor. As in other hybrids, the electric motor also works as a generator to charge the batteries. An engine shutoff/restart system reduces idle time for the gas engine, and electronic power steering reduces parasitic engine losses. The Santa Fe blue Hybrid uses a 270V lithium polymer battery, unlike the lithium-ion batteries in wide use today. According to Hyundai, the more durable Li-Poly battery offers lower production costs as well as a higher energy density and longer life. Hyundai says that this parallel hybrid architecture will be used as the basis for upcoming production hybrids.