Nissan Juke Nismo Concept will debut in Tokyo

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Nissan Juke Nismo Concept will debut in Tokyo Nov 29th 2011, 01:33 Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Nissan We've just learned that Nissan's Nismo performance arm has been busy playing with the Juke, and the result is the Juke Nismo Concept that will debut later this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. While not nearly as wild as the GT-R-powered Juke-R that Nissan is also working on, the Juke Nismo Concept nonetheless represents something you might actually be able to park in your garage one day. Changes to the standard Juke range from the Nismo-developed aero kit that replaces the front and rear lower bumpers, fenders and side sills to the inside of the sport hatchback where all of the elements that a driver comes in contact with - steering wheel, shifter, pedals, etc. - have been redesigned. Being a Nismo product, many functional changes were made as well, which include lowering the suspension on stiffer springs, adding larger 19-inch alloy wheels and tweaking the direct-injected 1.6-liter engine for an unmentioned amount of more power. We'll seek out Nissan's booth on Wednesday for live pics of the Juke Nismo Concept, as well as the rest of the Japanese automaker's Tokyo Motor Show lineup. Continue reading Nissan Juke Nismo Concept will debut in Tokyo Nissan Juke Nismo Concept will debut in Tokyo originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Mercedes creates "aero trailer" concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency

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Mercedes creates "aero trailer" concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency Nov 28th 2011, 13:57 Filed under: Concept Cars, Etc., Technology, Mercedes-Benz Every time you drive by a semi and feel your car get pushed away from the rig, it reinforces the reality that tractor trailers punch a big, ragged hole in the atmosphere. It takes a lot of power to force those big boxes through the wind, and Mercedes Benz is working to please both fleet operators and the environmentally conscious by taking some of these heavy haulers for a spin in the wind tunnel for a much-needed aerodynamic tuneup. The result is a trailer that features a front airdam, side trim panels rear diffuser, and a tapered rear design that adds up to an 18 percent reduction in wind resistance when paired with the Mercedes Actros tractor. Mercedes projects that a truck averaging 150,000 kilometers per year (93,205 miles) will save 2000 liters of diesel (528 gallons) while releasing five fewer tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The wind-cheating changes leave the cargo box completely unaffected, though the aero trailer is going to need special legislative dispensation to allow its extra length on the road. The tail extension makes the trailer a half-meter too long than the current law allows, though other specialty trailers, like those with forklifts, have been given such consideration, paving the way for the more-efficient Mercedes trailers. See the full press release after the jump. Continue reading Mercedes creates "aero trailer" concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency Mercedes creates "aero trailer" concept to improve big rig fuel efficiency originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Toyota Fun-Vii is rolling, customizable weirdness

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Toyota Fun-Vii is rolling, customizable weirdness Nov 28th 2011, 13:25 Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Toyota, Electric The Tokyo Motor Show wackiness has officially begun, and the first far-out concept comes courtesy of Toyota and the Fun-Vii. Forget custom paint jobs and vinyl graphics, the Fun-Vii lets you change the exterior design "with the same ease as downloading an application," allowing drivers to display everything from custom messages to flashy graphics through some manner of magical exterior display technology. The same goes for the interior, which Toyota claims can be customized to suit the mood of the driver, with a variety of themes and an augmented reality function taking place of the traditional navigation system. Less far-out is the incorporation of a "navigation concierge" that provides up-to-the-second driving and multimedia information through a virtual assistant. And naturally, the Fun-Vii interfaces with both your smartphone and other road users, adding both a safety and social element to the driving experience. We'll be getting an eye-full of the Fun-Vii on Wednesday, but in the meantime, get the minimal details in the press release below the fold. Continue reading Toyota Fun-Vii is rolling, customizable weirdness Toyota Fun-Vii is rolling, customizable weirdness originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments

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