Hummer - HX

The HX concept is an open-air, two-door off-road vehicle that packs the off-road acumen for which HUMMER has become legendary, along with an easily convertible body that acclimates to varied trail conditions, cargo needs or passenger whims. Its design is based on the ideas developed by a trio of young designers who are new to the HUMMER studio.
“The HX is HUMMER’s vision of an agile, trail-ready, open-air vehicle that fits the lifestyles of everyone who needs or wants to drive off road," said Martin Walsh, HUMMER general manager. "Of course, it carries exceptional off-road capability and the distinctive styling for which all HUMMERs are known.”

The HX offers an open-air driving experience via a pair of removable roof panels above the driver and front passenger, and a modular, removable rear roof assembly. With the roof panels and roof assembly removed, the HX is transformed into a true convertible.

Easy removal of the roof panels and rear-roof assembly enables quick conversion from a closed vehicle to an open one. The HX also was designed with several roof assemblies, allowing this versatile vehicle to be configured as an SUT (with the roof assembly removed), a stylish slant-back or a traditional, wagon-like design that offers a bit more cargo space.
“The modular design of the roof and removable body panels mark an evolution of HUMMER’s design aesthetic,” said Carl Zipfel, director of design. “These features demonstrate a deeper understanding of enthusiast desires when it comes to off-road driving – and the slant-back design gives the HX a look all its own.”

Monterines Kars Rating – 82/100

Ferrari - F430 Evoluzione

This is not the first Ferrari tuned by Nocitec. Not even the first F430, but is a special one. The “Evoluzione” word means that the “stock” Novitec Ferrari F430 was upgraded. The car has now 20hp plus, so the engine develops 656hp, almost like Enzo. The German tuner managed to thi by revising the compressor and updating the engine management system. The Novitec Ferrari F430 Bi-Compressor manage a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) time in 3,7 sec while maximum speed is 216mph - 348 km/h.
For the brakes NOVITEC use Brembo brake assembly with 380mm metal brake disks in front and in the back, with 6-pistons at the front axle and rear axle.
The chassis is upgraded with KW high-grade steel - thread chassis sport (two-way adjustable), and sport stabilizers.
The aerodynamics are improved with the front apron, the tail diffuser, and the tail wing supersport.
The carbon is used at the engine compartment lining, carbon engine compartment exhaust lattice, tail lamp set in black, side turn signals in black.
The leather interior is two-colored Alcantara with sport seats supersport performance, steering wheel supersport, aluminum pedal set with driver and front seat passenger footrest.

Monterines Kars Rating – 86/100

Renault - Megane Trophy

The third model in Renault’s line-up at the Paris Auto Show is the Mégane Trophy, a concept that takes its inspiration from the lines of new Megane Coupe.
Under its composite outer skin, new Megane Trophy features the same mechanicals as the current car, including an FIA-homologated sports-prototype tubular chassis, a mid-rear V6 3.5 24V engine, a semiautomatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shift, double wishbone suspension with adjustable dampers and 18-inch wheels and Michelin tires.
A new inlet manifold, which is fed by roof-mounted air-ducts, has taken engine power from 330 to 360hp. Renault claims that the aerodynamic gains and the extra power output of the V6 3.5 24V engine will enable new Megane Trophy to lap in times similar to those of a Porsche GT3.
To all those who are drooling over this now, remember even if the Trophy does make it to production, Renault is still keeping its hand out of the North American market.

Monterines Kars Rating – 83/100