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In the framework of the hundredth anniversary, Aston Martin celebrated with world-class style with extraordinary debut Aston Martin CC100 Speedster Concept.

With the body and interior are made from carbon fiber, tooled and low volume specialist supplied by Multimatic, Aston Martin CC100 AM11 utilize the latest generation naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine mated to a manual transmission hydraulically actuated six-speed sequential automatic. Controlled via the steering column-mounted paddle shift light boxes give change really is perfect for the sports-focused nature Speedster track it.

Aston Martin will drivetrain power CC100 from rest to 62 mph in slightly more than four seconds, while top speed is limited to 180 mph. The 6.0-liter V12-powered concept car made its debut in the world by completing a lap of the famous Nordschleife in Germany ADAC Zurich 24-Hour Race Nürburgring.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a premium SUV that represents a shift in focus for this SUV-oriented luxury brand. While traditional Land Rover models have combined unbeatable off-road performance with the amenities of a luxury sedan, the Range Rover Sport represents Land Rovers first entry into the burgeoning high-performance SUV arena. It is designed to offer sporty road manners and traditional Land Rover luxury without completely sacrificing the go-anywhere abilities of other Land Rover models.
Despite its name, the Range Rover Sport is actually a modified and shortened version of the old Land Rover LR3. As such, the Sport is the smallest and most nimble SUV in the companys lineup. Overall, it is an enjoyable and luxurious vehicle to drive as well as look at. Shoppers seriously interested in getting maximum on-road performance out of an SUV would probably be better served by a few of this Land Rovers competitors, however, as they are able to deliver better acceleration and handling.

Information Specification Image Review 2012 toyota prius
Toyota sells far more hybrids than anyone else, thanks mainly to its iconic Prius and its industry-leading (for non plug-ins) 50-mpg EPA Combined mileage rating. But this year, its different; Toyota has rounded out the Prius line with two new body styles. First, theres the Prius V, a larger wagon version, which arrived earlier this model year; and now the 2012 Prius C has arrived, appealing to those who want a simpler, more compact car.

With a more familiar, traditional small-car profile and package, yet the same best-in-class 50-mpg figure (actually 53 mpg city, 46 highway)—matched with a base price of just $19,710—the Prius C should attract a wider swath of value-conscious motorists.

Performance

As with the entire Prius lineup, the 2012 Toyota Prius C is powered by both a traditional gasoline engine and a pair of electric motor-generators. The smaller Prius C makes do with smaller drivetrain components, however. Providing power to the wheels and generators is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 73 horsepower and 82 pound-feet of torque. The two electric motor-generators bring the overall output total to 99 hp. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) routes power to the front wheels.

In Edmunds testing, this Prius C accelerated from zero to 60 mph in a rather reluctant 11.3 seconds. Coming to a stop from that speed yielded much better results, as the car does the job in 118 feet, which is about average for compact cars. While power delivery is far from impressive, the crucial numbers here involve miles per gallon and the Prius C is definitely a champ in this respect. The EPA estimates 53 city/46 highway mpg and 50 mpg in combined driving, which is the highest rating in the EPA book for anything other than a high-tech plug-in hybrid. In our testing, we averaged 48.9 mpg.