Jun

Range Rover Convertible

Posted by Simon Published in Cars

There have been many topless conversions attempted that leave a lot to be desired when referring to styling, but this creation may very well take the cake. This awkward looking (with the roof either up or down) Range Rover Convertible was constructed by Newport Convertible Engineering (NEC) of Placentia, California.

NEC retained the Range Rover’s door frames however they also added a central roll bar. To work out the problem with the rear hatch, NEC configured a unique split tailgate. There is no accounting for some peoples taste!

Tags: conversion, convertible, NEC, Newport Convertible Engineering, Range Rover

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May

Kubota RTV1140CPX Four-Seater Utility Vehicle

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Enviroment, Industry

On the industrial side of things, we often see utility vehicles that are limited in seating capacity. But now, Kubota unveils the new four-seater utility vehicle, the Kubota RTV1140CPX, carrying more and taking workers to various places needed inside their plant or office.

Actually the seating design can be adjusted as needed. It converts from one-row seating to two-row seating depending on the customer’s passenger and cargo need at any given time. This is all possible because of the RTV utility vehicle’s rail system, which enables a quick and easy conversion between the one-row and two-row seating options.

The RTV1140CPX Four-Seater Utility Vehicle runs on a three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine with 24.8-horsepower, 4-wheel wet disc brakes and hydraulic power steering. The VHT Plus transmission delivers easier gear-shifting and smoother dynamic braking.

(Source) PR Web

Tags: conversion, diesel engine, dynamic braking, horsepower, hydraulic power, seating options, utility vehicles, wet disc brakes, wheel

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May

Hyundai Launches LPG-Powered Accent

Posted by Brian Published in Alternative Energy, Enviroment, Hyundai, Industry

Hyundai launches a new eco-friendly vehicle variant with the new Accent variant running on LPG. The new passenger car has been priced at Rs 533,900 which is Rs 34,900 more than its existing petrol model. It is fitted with an engine immobilizer as a standard fitment for added security.

The new Accent eco is equipped with a LPG kit and powered by a 1.5 liter engine. It has a manual transmission which should all the more balance the proper consumption of fuel important for motorists today.

With separate Petrol (45 Litre) and LPG (27.2 litre) fuel tanks, the customers has an option to choose from both LPG and petrol driving mode. The LPG tank in the Accent eco has a special ‘Toroidal’ design that allows intelligent use of space and makes for a larger luggage room available to the customer.

LPG use is nothing new for most cars today. In fact, the number of motorists who have turned towards converting to these cheaper mode of motoring. With the new Hyundai Accent, you can do away with that conversion intent since you get it packaged with an all-new vehicle expected to deliver what new vehicles normally come in.

(Source) Press

Tags: added security, consumption, conversion, engine immobilizer, fuel tanks, Hyundai Accent, liter engine, litre, lpg kit, lpg tank, manual transmission, motorists, new hyundai, new vehicles, passenger car, toroidal

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Apr

Mallet Z03 Corvette Revealed

Posted by Brian Published in Cars

The Mallet Z03 is actually a product of the combined efforts of designer Ugur Sahin with Corvette tuner Mallet Cars. The Mallet Z03 is a better looking beast that is available with a standard 522kW (700HP), although it can be upgraded to a whopping 745 killer wasps (999hp).

Sahin has done a brilliant job converting the classic Corvette lines into something new, especially in the crafting of the headlights. Elements of the donor ‘vette remain, of course, most noticeably in the former of the redesigned but present ‘power dome’, showing off the beastly Corvette heart.

If you already own a Corvette C06 or a Z06, you can upgrade it to Mallet Z06 for USD $69,000. That includes full bodywork conversion. The Mallett Z03 700hp Dead Blow Hammer Conversion will cost you USD $32,700.00 and the Mallett Z03 999hp APS Twin Turbo Hammer Conversion will set you back USD $35,795.00.

(Source) TMR