OMG! This is awesome. The Paris Motor Show that has got underway is witnessing some fascinating models. One among them that interests us much is the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept, which is being dubbed a hypercar.

We have earlier seen the Lamborghini roll out illustrious models of the likes of the Muira, Countach, Diablo and the Murcielago. The latest model stands somewhat like a spectacular piece of design. The concept has been one of the most hyped and awaited models from the Lamborghini stables.

Going by the looks of it, it seems the Sesto Elemento hypercar concept will live up to the hype. Take a look at the images from the show, they are sure to leave you fascinated!

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Audi launched their luxury hatchback model, A7 Sportback, in Paris. The model which comes with a sporty styling, LED lights and 18-inch alloys (19-inch and 20-inch are optional) gives an outstanding impression from outside.

The cabin is featured with a 6.5 inch MMI display, aluminum trim, and up to 1390 liters (49.1 cubic feet) of cargo capacity. Additional features and options include wood trim, GPS navigation system, four-zone climate control, and a heated steering wheel. A 1300watt Bang and Olufsen audio system can also be in the list of add on features.

The model comes in petrol and diesel variants and four V6 engines (two each for one variant) will be offered by the company. Petrol variants offer a 2.8 liter FSI with a power of 150kW (204hp / 201PS) and a supercharged 3.0 liter TFSI with a power output of 220kW (295hp / 299PS).

Customers can opt from two 3.0 liter diesel engines that vary in power. One will be having a power output of 150kW (204hp / 201PS) and the other will be coming with a power of 180kW (241hp / 245Ps) . The model has a base price of Euros 51650 and will be on sale later this autumn.

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Jaguar has lifted the wraps off its C-X75 concept which comes driven with a combination of battery and gas turbine power. The concept vehicle is now being showcased at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and is luring eyeballs for its unique eco-friendly power system.

Designed as a two-seater, the car comes with capabilities of accelerating from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds and has a top speed of 205mph. These attributes promise the Jaguar C-X75 to be the fastest-ever electric road car when it finally arrives on the tarmac.

Powered by a lithium-ion battery that runs four electric motors, the C-X75 boasts of motors providing 195bhp each, making it a total of 780bhp. Torque specs read 1180 lb ft. The battery power is capable of life on a six-hour charge from the mains and can run 68 miles on a single go. Besides, it also deploys two super efficient gas turbines derived from aircraft jet engines, which in turn gives it extra power so as to run an extra range of 560 miles.

When it arrives at dealerships, the Jaguar C-X75 is expected to cost around £200,000. Seen as a follow up model to the XJ220, the car maker hasn’t, however, announced its production plans as yet.

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Opel is developing three battery-electric versions of its Meriva as part of the MeRegioMobil research project which is funded by the Ministry of Economics and Technology in Germany.

GM’s Opel electric Meriva will feature electronic controls which will allow high power electrical recharging using both a 230-volt single-phase current (charging time is approximately 3.5 hours) as well as a 400-volt three-phase AC (takes less than an hour to charge).

The vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability of the car via the bi-directional charging system (when the car is not in use and the driver permits it) will be the real test. This demonstration of two-way charging technology will test the practicality of distributed energy storage in car batteries for home usage.

The car will be coming equipped with a 16 kWh battery pack which will provide a range of 64 km (40 miles) and the vehicle will be able to hit a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph).

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Pictures of the Saab 9-4X crossover have appeared online, in the form of spy images. The car, scheduled to make its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, will be based on the same underpinnings as the Chevrolet Equinox GMC Terrain and the Cadillac SRX, which are built on GM’s Theta platform with all-wheel-drive.

It is expected that the car will be coming with a 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine. But there are some who suggest the possibility of the 2.0-liter turbo four which is seen in the new 9-5 (already out on the road). Both engines will most likely be mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

There are also rumors that the tail lamps might look different when the production model comes out. Just wait until the car is unveiled at the auto show and you will know a lot more about it.

(Via Autoblog)

Source: Alex Ion