Introduced at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, Lexus offers this coupe for those who want to have less emissions and yet still have good aesthetic and performance standards.  Sounds good if that’s the case.

And talking about standards, check out this coupe’s classy black-themed interior.

And check out its techie “joystick.”

And lastly, see its chic seats.

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Making debut at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show, the BMW X5 M Sports package is said to bridge the gap between the standard X5 and the super performing X5M. To give clients an another option, this car is also offered in a metallic Carbon Black color.

As for the interiors, there are the adjustable sporty seats, leather steering wheel and and the comfortable driver’s footrest. Check them out.

Source: LeftLaneNews.com

As stated, BMW is planning to  launch its second supercar Vision EfficientDynamics in 2013.  Combined with savvy looks, this make promises top-speed engine performance.  Sources indicate that BMW will launch this car with 13000 unit by the said year.

For now, let us take a closer look of its interiors.  Going inside its lambo door, this is what we’ll be seeing.

From there, we’ll be sitting on this car seat…

Sitting on this seat, these are what we’ll be seeing…

So far so great. But its only 2010, who knows what more can they add by 2013?

Source: InsideLine via WorldCarFans

At the 2010 Detroit Auto Show, Toyota aroused the interest of many car enthusiasts in its introduction of the FT-CH concept. It is a vehicle conceptualized by Toyota’s European Design Center in Nice, France. Makers hope that this and some technological innovations will attract young customers when they introduced this model in 2012.

This FT-CH model is part of the company’s effort to provide consumers with wide-ranging variety of full hybrids, in addition to its plug-in hybrids (PHVs) and battery electrics (EVs) to be also introduced in 2012, and its hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCHVs) in 2015 in global markets.

Refer to the pictures and see how the FT-CH gives its passenger maximum comfort and interior roominess, with a creative sense of style. See the pictures and judge for yourself.

The designers also hope that this design would give its consumers a lively 8-bit generation resemblance. See how savvy it is in these pictures.

Source: CarBodyDesign

One of the cars presented in the 2010 Detroit Auto Show is the Volkswagen New Compact Coupe. This is a concept car that features a well-proportioned design resembling the Audi model line-up with an efficient hybrid drivetrain with a 7-speed DSG.

This hybrid can travel at the speed of 141 mph and accelerates to 60 in 8.1 sec. Its fuel efficiency is high reaching 45 mpg.

It has a savvy interior that is well laid out and cleanly detailed. See the pictures for references.

Source: Volkswagen via CarBodyDesign

Looks like Ford wowed everyone in the 2010 Detroit Auto Show with its 2012 Ford Focus. This model will be on sale as early as 2011 in two body models: a sharp five-door hatchback and that ever good looking four-door sedan. It has a height of 57.6 inches and a length of 178 inches. Its wheelbase is 104.2 inches.

Both variations will be powered by a new, 2.0-liter direct-injected four-cylinder that makes 155 hp and 145 lb-ft of torque, way higher than the current model’s 143 hp and torque of 136-lb fit. The engine will feature variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust cams and will be mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed dual-clutch automated manual gearbox. There will also be a broader range of gas and diesel engines, including turbocharged and direct-injected EcoBoost four-bangers.

Both the interior and exterior are bolstered with cutting-edge designs. It looks so terrific inside. See the pic for yourself.

Source: caranddriver.com

Seems like General Motors and Opel have decided to finally get there act together a bit.  Finally deciding to act on the demands of consumers by providing a viable fuel-saving vehicle that could save many a motorist precious little Benjamins (or Euros).  Enter the 2011 Opel Ampera, which is so revolutionary that it’s probably the most viable electric car… wait, another electric car!? What is it with this whole electric thing anyway, ever since the 90’s some company keeps coming up with one that’s suppose to revolutionize the industry.  So does the aptly named Ampera (see, it’s a pun! Amp! electricty!) succeed where many have failed (miserably) before?

So the Chevy Volt-based Ampera boasts of this thing called Voltec technology which basically means you get more mileage-per-juice (did we just invent a new unit of measurement?) which has been the downfall of electric cars ever since the damn things were invented.  Basically, you get 60 km from the car’s lithium-ion battery, which ain’t bad.  But what’s interesting is that this baby is self-charging, or rather will be charged by the combustion engine. Probably that characteristic effectively qualifies it as a hybrid. Exciting no? Well, now that you know that the Ampera is supercharged to drive… the question is, what does this five-door four-seater have in store on the inside? It’s got to be something majore right?

Right?

Wait, that’s it?

So the Opel Ampera, for all it’s electricity-ness has absolutely nothing to say about the interior? Fine. We’ll bite.  Despite all the focus on this here EE-LEK-TRAW-NIKS, Opel has little or nothing to say about the interior other than the renders.  That’s all well and good, since when did those car makers ever focus on interiors (which explains the lack of decent updates lately) but come on! Really GM, Opel? Nothing?  Sure it’s nice, but it’s just render, nevermind that the red accents on the door is a nice touch, but that’s it?

You know what? Nevermind, granted the 2011 Opel Ampera will be in official production 2 years from now, we can probably wait a little bit more to find out what “The Most Electrifying Euro Car”  has in store inside.  Rest assured we’ll try to be there when that update comes.

[Source: Jalopnik]

Word on the street is Audi may actually bring back the Q5 Hybrid back in production.  The whispers started in the Detroit Auto Show when an Audi representative was quoted that Audi needs a hybrid release to remain competitive this year.   So why is this significant?  Well, for starters, hybrids are slowly but surely becoming a viable option as more and more car makers are building their own line of hybrids.  Also, more fuel efficient vehicles may be a better investment than say… supercar concepts that may not even see the light of day and are simply money sinks for companies looking for some geeks to oogle that borderline ridiculous concepts.

Either way, the Q5 Hybrid also happens to have a really nice interior.  Well, ok, maybe it’s nothing spectacular, but that’s what so great about compact hybrids like the Prius: nothing fancy, just a smooth and sleek design that shouts out comfort and an enjoyable drive.  Now, if only Audi can do away with those brown accents….

[Source: World Car Fans]

Despite all the brouhaha over the bailout, the Detroit Auto Show went on with nary a hitch, so far.  For American car maker Ford, this was the perfect opportunity to set expectations for the coming challenges of 2009 and beyond.  Then again, from what can be seen with their new concept, the Ford Lincoln C, this seems more like Ford showing how they can further blow money by shelling out concepts that neither makes sense or inspire confidence among the American tax-paying public that the car makers are making measures to keep afloat and do away with flights of fancy better left for days of better economic situations.

The small luxury car does make some ambitious claims. Particularly eye-catching is the all-white interior,  which looks more like Tony Stark’s living room/den than a car interior.  The chrome accents don’t help at all since you’ll be reminded of posh and expensive metal sculptures or chandeliers found in such luxurious living spaces.  It’d probably be a pain to clean and serves as a caricature to luxury cars in general: too exhoibirant and bit whimsically overbearing, wait isn’t this company going down? Why would they even bother with something like this? Bring out a better focus or less-gas guzzling pickup why don’t you and lay off the luxury for a bit.  Oh, did Ford forget to tell you that the light gray wood veneer is made from recycled wood?  Yeah, posh and environmentally friendly, how utterly pretentious.

On the plus side, it does have the spaciousness of a ‘61 Lincoln or a Ford Focus, giving more legroom for both front and back seats, which are covered in chromium-free leather.  Soy foam fills the seats, making them thinner and lightweight without compromising comfort.  All seats have automatic retracing headrests while taking the driver’s orientation in consideration.  Wow, that sounds like a positive note, but in all seriousness… the overall design of the bench seating could either be a great idea, or failure in the making.  Sure the illusion of floating benches may seem great at first, until the initial novelty wears off.  And what’s with the floral design? Did Ford grab some Web Designer’s abstract girly design and put it on seat covers? Sure it goes with the whole elegant look but it’s hardly what one would call sexy.  Never mind the unconventional looking steering wheel, which was probably designed that way to give a better look at the instrument display… but it’s just weird and “uncar-like.”

It’s risky what Ford is doing with the Lincoln C.  Sometimes risks pay off, but with the way bailout turned out, maybe a safer approach would be better Ford?

[Source: ZerCustoms]

Whenever the Toyota Prius is mentioned, people usually start debating how much fuel and energy the damnable things saves.  Then comes the hurling of hippie and douche insults, followed by a never ending exchange of Schadenfreude.  So instead of talking about, say, all the new bells and energy-saving whistles they put in the 2010 version of the Prius, how about talking about the additions in the interior?

The Japanese car maker probably has this whole “do more with less” mentality, as the changes to the interior are minimal over the previous models, then again, there’s more than meets the eye.  Staying true to the Green nature of the Prius, Toyota is using a material called “ecological plastic” for their seat cusion foams, scuff plates and trim cover for the deck.  This plant-based material, Toyota claims, is carbon neutral, which means it emits less carbon dioxide than normal plastic.

The front seats have been redesigned to give more legroom to rear passengers.  Something to note is that little cranny under the shift knob, which is more or less for storage purposes.  What may catch the eye of the techie orientation is the touch sensors on the steering wheel, but this is just the audio controls of other modern vehicles, which is a measure to keep driver’s eyes on the road, or is it?  The 2010 Prius boasts of a new system called the Touch Tracer, which is basically just the instrument panel displaying wheel outputs.

The ECO indicator is still very much present, which is basically what any Prius fanboy/girl will be more focused on in their Multi-Information Display (MID) located in the center of the dash.  Note also, the power button on the right side of the steering wheel, indicating that the Prius will have keyless igntion.

Although the rest of the interior is vintage Toyota, the hints of silver here and there is a nice touch.  As far as an Green econocar goes, the Prius is shaping up to walking the walk inside and out.

[Source: ZerCustoms]