The next Evo will be a plug-in hybrid based on the PX-MiEV concept.  Power will come from the combination of a 2.0-L 4 cylinder engine and an electric motor.

Unlike traditional hybrids (have they been around long enough to be a tradition?), the Evo will use it’s electric motor to drive the front wheels most of the time, and the turbo 2.0-L to drive the rear wheels, when needed.

Not only will this combination improve fuel economy for the Evo, it will provide it with excellent acceleration.  The 4 cylinder engine apparently packs 320 hp on it’s own, which should already be enough to really get the car moving.  Add the torque of the electric motor and you’ve got yourself a 0-60 time of around 4.5 seconds.

Another nice benefit of the added electric motor is the absence of turbo lag.  Since electric motors have great torque at really low speed, it will fill in the gap in the low RPM range, where the turbo’s effects aren’t completely felt.

The presence of Honda’s famous NSX in Japan’s Super GT circuit will finally end with the introduction of the HSV-10 GT.  The HSV has already been spied testing at Japan’s Suzuka F1 Track.  Honda has now released official photos of the HSV (Honda Sports Velocity) as well as a few performance specs.

The GT gets a Honda 3.4L V-8 (wait, Honda makes V-8s?) producing 496 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque, according to The Torque Report.

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Mechanical tweaks are kept to a minimum, but the GT-R doesn’t exactly leave tons of room for improvement.  Even so, Tommy Kaira has made exhaust, suspension and brake upgrades available.  Carbon black, 20″ rims are good for a few more style points on this GT-R.  Overall, it’s a tastefully executed package that accents the existing style features of the GT-R, but contributes a welcome touch of aggressiveness.  Two more pics after the jump

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Power comes from Subaru’s 2.0-L, 4-cylinder Boxer , which has been given a turbo boost.  Specs are not yet known, although there is speculation that it could share similar numbers with the Boxer found in Japan’s Limited Impreza R205.  Ride height has been lowered by 30mm, compared to the original FT-86, and grip is provided by a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE050s on 19″ rims.

The G Sport also gets an interesting bit of technology.  A GPS unit allows the driver to record the car’s movement around a track and replay the lap virtually, using a PS3.  Users can simply observe a replay of the lap, or race against themselves, with a visual representation of their actual car and lap-time.  Pretty sweet, but don’t most gamers play video games because driving their cars on the actual track is just a fantasy?  I mean, if you can blast around the track in your real-deal FT-86, why bother with the PS3?  Still very cool though.

Source: Autocar

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On the outside, the GS gets some unique body work and 20″ wheels.  It’s also lowered 0.4 inches thanks to a sport suspension with an adaptive shock system.  The concept also has AWD with a 6-speed manual transmission.  Under the hood, you’ll find a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged powerplant.  Specs on the turbo 4 are 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.

Source: Car and Driver

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Steve Saleen completes his SMS muscle car trio with the introduction of the SMS 620 Camaro.  The Mustang and Challenger have already received the SMS brand treatment in the forms of the SMS 460 Mustang and the SMS 570 Challenger.

The 0-60 specs are 4.3 seconds for the 620 and a hair above 4.0 seconds for the 620X.  Acceleration is provided courtesy of a 6.2L GM V-8.  A supercharger will help boost performance to 575 hp and 600 ft-lbs of torque.  The more extensively tuned 620X will get 715 hp and 700 ft-lbs of torque.  Owners of the SMS Camaro can choose from a manual or automatic transmission.

To help you handle all that brute power, Saleen has provided the SMS Camaro with upgraded brakes and suspension.  To keep things stylish, they’ve done up the interior with leather and fancy gauges.

There is a sea of modified new Camaros out there with massive amounts of performance gains, so why is this one worth mentioning?  I personally think it’s particularly interesting just because it’s the first time and Camaro has gotten Mr. Saleen’s magic touch.

The Cadillac CTS-V coupe debuted in Detroit today, along with more “V” related news from Cadillac.  The 3 siblings of the CTS family are expected to be available with V capabilities eventually.  Although it wasn’t specifically promised at the debut, the autobolg writers are convinced the Sport Wagon will be included.  Other models in the Cadillac lineup will get a Platinum package, which is geared more towards luxury amenities rather than track performance.

Also debuting today is the XTS sedan.  This is expected to become Cadillac’s flagship sedan and possibly replace the STS and DTS.  It will be a combination of Cadillac’s newer design and styling signature and the brands ability to compete with the upscale features and performance of European luxury cars.

Source: autoblog CTS-V Coupe, XTS

Sporty entries into the hybrid class prove green doesn’t have to be lame – no offense to those of our readers driving a Prius or Insight.  (Remember, you too can have a stylish ride)  Honda and VW have everyone talking 0-60 times with their sporty hybrid entries, the CR-Z and NCC.

Volkswagen claims some pretty impressive performance specs for the NCC.  Even with an estimated 45 mpg combined fuel economy rating, VW predicts the NCC will reach 60 from zero in just over 8 seconds, with a top speed of 141 mph.  It’s got to be one of the coolest looking hybrid concepts to date too.

Honda’s CR-Z is expected to have some soul too, at least, compared to “other” hybrids.  Although it’s specs aren’t quite as impressive they are more likely the real deal.  The CR-Z is being shown in production form at Detroit, and is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. later this year. Honda says the CR-Z will make the trip from 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, and carry on some of the heritage of the beloved CRX.  The CR-Z’s fuel economy is rated at an unimpressive 37 mpg combined (with the CVT).  Motor Trend notes that even the old CRX-HF did much better.

If anyone expects to expand the market for hybrids, they’re going to need to build them like this.  They’ve got to convince people you can still achieve the unmistakeable thrill of driving a sports car, even if it’s got that “H” word in the name. VW beetle for sale

Source: Motor Trend

The GMC van from the TV series The A-Team was undeniably cool. Even now, looking back, it’s totally awesome in an 80′s, A-Team sort of way. Thankfully, the legacy of the van continues in the upcoming A-Team movie.

At first I thought, “what if the movie is really corny?” Then I realized that would be perfect. Over the top car chases, building montages, countless fistfights, and guns (but no one being shot). So yeah, I’m looking forward to this movie.

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