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Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel going in to production

Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel to go in to production Finally, Infiniti are ramping up their efforts to get their cars front and centre in Europe. Last week we learnt Infiniti would be tapping in to Nissan’s Corporate sales network and now we hear that the Infiniti FX Sebastian Vettel is going in to production as a pilot for the Infiniti performance Line (IPL). IPL will be to Infiniti what AMG is to Mercedes or ‘M’ is to BMW – the halo performance car sat at the top of the range.

Air-powered car edges closer to reality

FANCY a car that runs on thin air? We all would, and Peugeot is almost ready to turn it from science-fiction to science-fact. The firm is ready to actually demonstrate its Hybrid Air technology, where a 208 supermini runs partly on petrol and partly on compressed air, resulting in astonishing fuel economy figures topping 140mpg.

Audi TT ultra quattro concept sheds 300kg & heads for Worthersee

The TT ultra quattro concept manages to tip the scales at 1111kg, 299kg less than the starting point – the TT S quattro – thanks to a new version of the TT’s aluminium space frame, carbon fibre reinforced plastic panels, carbon fibre for many body panels and some judicious use of magnesium. Other weight saving tricks include carbon ceramic brakes with aluminium calipers, titanium exhaust, cameras instead of heavy door mirror mechanisms, and carbon fibre and aluminium wheels. The weight saving extends to the interior of the TT ultra quattro concept too, with carbon fibre used for the door and centre console trims and glass-fibre reinforced plastic base for the seats which saves 22kh alone. But despite the weight savings Audi hasn’t made the TT ultra quattro concept a hair shirt outing with goodies like leather seats, AirCon and electric windows still on offer.