Volvo announced new Volvo Concept Truck 2020

Volvo the Swedish commercial automobile manufacturer announced Volvo Concept Truck 2020 is closer to reality than one may expect.

The Volvo Concept Truck 2020 is a plan for a more environment and road friendly transporter. The truck features new technologies and an aerodynamic design to decrease fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Our vision for the future is not that far away. Much of the technology in the Volvo Concept Truck 2020 is already available said in a statement by Volvo Trucks design director Rikard Orell.

The new technologies will be an auto pilot system, managed through a wireless connection which can take a group of trucks across the European continent at speeds of about 90 km/h or 56 mph, figuring a road train that will make truck traffic more efficient on Europe which is already busy highways.

The Concept Truck 2020 has rear view cameras that project an image onto the inside of the windscreen, LED headlamps and indicators and collision protection panels on trucks nose. The panel on dashboard with advanced touchpad screen like an iPhone providing the right information to the driver. As for comfort on those long hauls, the driver has the benefit of a fouton sofa in berth behind front seats which folds out into a bed to sleep at night.

Saleen announced new 2011 Saleen S302 unveiled at this week end

Saleen the US Sports car manufacturer Saleen Performance cars 2011 Saleen S302 unveiled at the Carlisle Ford Nationals in Carlisle this week end. The Saleen S302 is launched after 435S and S281 previous year.
The car is based on the 2011 Ford Mustang 5.0-L, thrust is provided by the same V8 engine system and it pushes out 317 kW or 425 bhp or 431 PS while torque is 536 Nm or 395 lb-ft. Drive is through the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential.

The interior of the car looks sport style, manufactured with leather sports seats, similar to chevron Ultrasuede red tabs in seatback bolsters, Saleen logos on door panels, as well as exclusive gauges, steering wheel and gear shifter.

The exterior of the car features include 20-inches, 7-spoke alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero high-performance tyres, a strong but stylish front grille and a simple integrated rear wing.

We have taken high performance vehicles to the next level with this S302 Saleen. The S302 is being built now and will be in dealerships in the coming weeks said in a statement by Michael Timarac who is the Brand Manager of Saleen Performance Vehicles.

Elmer Ford Art Car by Allen Christian

Elmer Ford is the second artcar created by artist Allen Christian. Unlike his first vehicle which had a bolt on/glue on surface, Allen wanted to create a moving sculptural form. After acquiring a 1966 Ford F250 pickup, closed cell foam was applied over the topper and cab, sculpted, painted and fiberglassed. Allen considers Elmer a themeless artcar and more as an extension of his sculpture studio, the House of Balls. Elmer and Allen both extend an invitation to stop by if you're ever in Minneapolis. Oh yeah, Elmer isn't done yet. Bet you've heard that before.