As part of the Salon International Motor Australia, which took place in Sydney from 19 to 28 October 2012, the car manufacturer has unveiled its luxury Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013. In addition to its blue color inspired by the opal found in the hinterland, the LF-LC Blue is characterized by the technology and materials that will pigure what sports cars of the future. Menu, carbon fiber, aluminum and hybrid.

Mechanical of Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013

The manufacturer did not know all the details about the mechanics of his car. We know that is a hybrid consisting of a conventional engine Atkinson cycle combined with a battery pack very technologically advanced. Without knowing the engine size, known, however, that the combined power of the parties to fuel and electricity as high as 506 horsepower. No hybrid car manufactured by the Japanese manufacturer has never displayed such power.

In front of the control, we find all the information regarding fuel consumption and temperature. There is also the tachometer, odometer and control consumption. In the cockpit, there is a choice between leather and suede lined with metal accent and woodlands. The steering wheel is made of carbon fiber and receives all orders usually found there.

Body and interior of Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013

The car did not go unnoticed with its opal blue paint and interior that combines white and brown. At the front, there is the Lexus grille that has become his signature, daytime running lights and fog lights L vertical. The car also benefits from a panoramic sunroof. The taillights were inspired by aviation. Finally, there are four exhaust tailpipes, which hints at what’s under the hood.

The interior of the Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013 Concept Blue shows some interesting contrasts between the coldness of technology and the warmth of materials and textures used by the designers of the brand. To develop a driving experience quite intuitive, we installed a touchscreen remote control that allows the driver to use almost all orders.

This car is a version of the Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013 we saw at Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year. Although probably we will not see this vehicle on the roads of the world for a few years, it is clear that this model concept will inspire engineers and designers Lexus when it comes time to design new vehicles. It is not impossible that produce a production version to compete with exotic Aston Martin DB9.

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Lexus LF-LC concept Blue 2013: The Future Is Blue Lexus

What a ride its been at Chrysler these past few years. Neglected by parent Daimler and subsequent owner Cerberus, Chrysler was on the brink of collapse and on their knees in front of the US Congress begging for a bailout. Ironically, Fiat, a company who fled the US in the early 1980s turned out to be Chryslers savior. And so far, the results have been encouraging. The bottom-feeder Dodge Avenger has been enormously improved. SRT is reviving the almighty Viper. The highly anticipated Dodge Dart with full Alfa Romeo DNA intact will be hitting showrooms soon.

There is no question that Chrysler had a myriad of problems, and it appears that Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne is still at work at revamping the beleaguered company. According to a post from Autoblog, Marchionne confirmed the Jeep Compass will be killed off in 2014.  In spite of its 2011 redesign which modeled itself after the Grand Cherokee, Jeeps attempt at targeting young urban types-especially females appears to have fizzled. The more successful Patriot, which shares the same mechanicals to the Compass has sold far better, with more traditional Jeep styling, but it is unclear what the future of the Patriot is. Still, these cars are dinosaurs, based on the now extinct Dodge Caliber which was mercifully let go in favor of the upcoming Dart.

The next casualty is the Chrysler Town & Country minivan. The Dodge Grand Caravan remains, which makes sense since the Caravan was the first minivan. Ever. Kudos to Sergio Marchionne for telling Chrysler it makes no sense selling the exact same car under two brands. Brand engineering is what nearly ruined the American auto industry, so killing off the Town & Country makes perfect sense to me.

In other related news, it appears there will be an SRT high performance version of the Dodge Dart that will sit above the Dart R/T. No word yet on what will sit under the hood. In sum, I find the news from Chrysler encouraging as failing and redundant cars are cut off, and under the control of Fiat they definitely appear to be a more focused company. The future looks bright.

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If the announcement of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee diesel has you excited you can expect more diesels from Chrysler very soon.

Today Chrysler Group LLC CEO Sergio Marchionne took the time to answer questions from standard media as well as a special contingent of social media based Chrysler enthusiasts. While most of the questions focuses on the business side of the operation Marchionne was kind enough to comment on the future of diesel engines at Chrysler.

According to Marchionne Chrysler customers can expect to see a small engine than the 3.0 liter V6 in the Grand Cherokee in the next year. He was unwilling to comment on what specific vehicle the engine was for, but Marchionne did imply that the 3.0 liter V-6 is the largest non-truck engine that will be available in the United States.

The question is what car or utility vehicle will be the next in line to receive the diesel treatment. What car do you want to see with a diesel engine? Let me know in the comments or on Twitter at @talipa2012.

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Totally committed to performance and agility, regain your Jaguar to its roots and brings mid-2013 the new Jaguar F-Type on the market. Up to 495 PS strong and 300 km / h, the two-seater roadster will provide pure fun and compete against Porsche & Co.. The first impression is important for every Jaguar – and so it is also possible the Jaguar F-Type with new design approaches recognize immediately as a member of the feline-pack. Equally exciting pricing: Getting started with 340 hp is available from € 73,400, the range-topping 100,000 euros to have – quite a battle in the price segment.

Exterior: Sensual and muscular design in the best tradition

The design of Jaguar has always stood for sensory and muscular simplicity. The New Jaguar F-Type – located at a level between Porsche Boxster and Porsche 911 – makes no exception. The new design language is partly traditional notions in question – like the grille and the newly shaped rear lights of the Concept Car Jaguar CX 16 from the year 2011. As once the legendary Jaguar E-Type, the hood opens with power dome and two air intakes forward and picks up on the side of the fender. The new F-Type is 4.470 meters long, 1.923 meters wide (without mirrors) and only 1.296 meters high.

Model Specific: The subtle differences in conformation Jaguar F-Type

The exhaust pipes allow a good differentiation between the V6 and the V8 models. Jaguar F-Type with six-cylinder power, the British, equipped with a twin-pipe system emerging in the middle, which is a tribute to past Jaguar models. The Jaguar F-Type V8 S with a slightly different shaped rear apron holds with external exhaust ends in the style of the Jaguar XFR and XKR sports stars, however.

While the F-Type factory stands on 18-inch alloy wheels, the F-Type V6 S rolls on 19-inch and the F-Type V8 S on 20-inchers.

Drive: Three variants from 340 to 495 hp

Jaguar F-Type V8 S (from € 99,900): The Jaguar F-Type is ideal for use with the latest generation of supercharged petrol engines from Jaguar. At the top of the available from 99,900 euros Jaguar F-Type V8 S is available with a new version of the supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine that makes 495 hp with a maximum torque of 625 Nm between 2500 and 5,500 rpm. That’s enough for a sprint from 0 to 100 kph in just 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 300 km / h In return, the Jaguar F-Type V8 S is content with an average of 11.1 liters per 100 kilometers, which corresponds to CO2 emissions of 259 g / km.

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