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First Detail: 2010 BMW X1 by AC Schnitzer

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

AC Schnitzer has revealed the first details on a new customization program for the X1 SUV, offering both performance and handling upgrades, but also a new styling. It will make it’s official debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show.

Exterior package includes: front spoiler and rear skirt extension, a new rear roof spoiler, engine bay venting, AC Schnitzer Bonnet Vents, chromed center webs and new 19″ wheels in 5 double spokes design.

The BMW X1 xDrive23d has been upgraded to 240 HP and the 2.0 d and 1.8 d units to 210 and 171 HP respectively.

Auto Concept: 2010 Kia Ray Plug-In Hybrid Concept

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

At the Chicago Auto Show, the Kia Ray Plug-In-Hybrid Concept has made its official debut, a new creation from the “EcoDynamics” studio, the Korean automaker’s global alternative fuel and power train research program.

The Kia Ray Plug-In-Hybrid concept has been developed from the lightweight and recycled materials and features hexagonal roof top solar cells embedded in the glass roof that provide extra power for the lighting and climate control systems.

The concept is powered by an all aluminum Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4 Liter engine producing 153 HP combined with a 78kw electric motor mated to a permanently engaged fixed ratio Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for increased fuel efficiency.

In order to have a zero emissions range exceeding 50 miles, the Ray was designed, thanks the efficient electric motor from only a single charge and has been rated to receive an estimated 202 MPG.

With a full tank of gas and the batteries topped off, the concept has a range of 746 miles.

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