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">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/segula-hybrid-hagora-concept/24451/">Segula Technologies' hybrid composite Hagora concept</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">October 8, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/segula-hybrid-hagora-concept/24451/pictures">14 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/segula-hybrid-hagora-concept/24451/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/segulahagora.jpg" title="The Hagora uses up-swinging doors" alt="The Hagora uses up-swinging doors"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Segula Technologies may not exactly be a household automotive name, but if designs like the Hagora are any indication, it could be in the future. Designed to protect and serve the environment, the new concept car combines an innovative hybrid powertrain, composite construction, 1 + 2 layout and sporty crossover styling. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/segula-hybrid-hagora-concept/24451/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <!-- FM Content Well Zone Zone --> <!-- <script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.fmpub.net/zone/7980"></script> --> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24319"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione/24319/">Lamborghini unveils the Gallardo LP 560-4 and the LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/david-szondy/">David Szondy</a></div> <div class="date">September 30, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione/24319/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione/24319/pictures">14 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione/24319/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione.jpg" title="The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica" alt="The Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Lamborghini took its turn at the Paris Motor Show last week as it introduced two new “baby Lambos,” the Gallardo LP 560-4 and LP 570-4 Edizione Tecnica. Showing off refreshed stylings that should appeal to purists, the additions to the stables brings the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/gallardo/" target="_blank">Gallardo</a> line up to six models. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/gallardo-lp-560-4-lp-570-4-edizione/24319/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24340"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-gt3-concept/24340/">Brutal Bentley Continental GT3 concept shown in Paris</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/vincent-rice/">Vincent Rice</a></div> <div class="date">September 28, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-gt3-concept/24340/#comments">2 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-gt3-concept/24340/pictures">5 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-gt3-concept/24340/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/bentletgt3.jpg" title="The Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racing Car" alt="The Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racing Car"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> The beast you see here is a GT3 racing concept car that Bentley brought to the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Based on the recently launched Contental GT Speed the machine is part of an FIA-sanctioned development process to get Bentley back into competitive motorsport after a break of 10 years. With rear-wheel drive, stripped interior and some extensive aero the vehicle abandons luxury and refinement for some serious attitude. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bentley-gt3-concept/24340/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24334"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-hybrid-composite-chassis/24334/">F1-derived composite chassis for Ferrari's first-ever hybrid</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/darren-quick/">Darren Quick</a></div> <div class="date">September 28, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-hybrid-composite-chassis/24334/#comments">3 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-hybrid-composite-chassis/24334/pictures">12 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-hybrid-composite-chassis/24334/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/ferrari_hybrid_chassis.jpg" title="The composite chassis for Ferrari's first hybrid vehicle " alt="The composite chassis for Ferrari's first hybrid vehicle "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Ferrari arrived at the Paris Motor Show with five models representing the Italian marque’s new full model range. These include coupé and Spider versions of the 458, the California 30, the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/the-practical-v12-ferrari-ff-4-seat-4wd-660-bhp-upmarket-station-wagon/17657/" target="_blank">four-wheel-drive FF</a> sporting a new full-length panoramic roof, and the most powerful V12 ever built, the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-f12-berlinetta-the-fastest-ferrari-yet-built/21651/" target="_blank">F12berlinetta</a>. However, the big draw was the unveiling of a new composite chassis derived straight from Formula One technologies that Ferrari will use in its first ever hybrid model. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/ferrari-hybrid-composite-chassis/24334/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24332"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/24332/">Audi's "dual-mode hybrid" crosslane coupé concept</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/darren-quick/">Darren Quick</a></div> <div class="date">September 27, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/24332/#comments">1 Comment</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/24332/pictures">14 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/24332/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/audi_crosslane_coupe_concept.jpg" title="The Audi crosslane coupé concept unveiled in Paris" alt="The Audi crosslane coupé concept unveiled in Paris"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Audi has provided a hint at what to expect from its upcoming Q models with the unveiling of its crosslane coupé concept at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. Packed to its removable roof with technology, the angular plug-in hybrid combines two electric motors with a purpose-designed three-cylinder TFSI engine for a total output of 130 kW (177 hp). This gets the 2+2 seater to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.6 seconds, on the way to a top speed of 182 km/h (113 mph). <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/audi-crosslane-coupe-concept/24332/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24306"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-revealed/24306/">The Jaguar F-Type revealed </a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 27, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-revealed/24306/#comments">17 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-revealed/24306/pictures">31 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-revealed/24306/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/jaguarf-typeparis.jpg" title="Jaguar unveiled the F-Type at an exclusive event on the night before the Paris Motor Show" alt="Jaguar unveiled the F-Type at an exclusive event on the night before the Paris Motor Show"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> We had to be content with just a <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-paris/24223/" target="_blank">single picture</a> last week, but Jaguar has hit us with the entire F-Type narrative in time for the Paris Motor Show. We now have views from every angle and a little bit of extra context to compare the new roadster with the venerable classic it succeeds. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-revealed/24306/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24223"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-paris/24223/">Jaguar F-Type – the new "most beautiful car ever"?</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/cc-weiss/">C.C. Weiss</a></div> <div class="date">September 21, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-paris/24223/#comments">17 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-paris/24223/pictures">9 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-paris/24223/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/jaguarf-type.jpg" title="The Jaguar F-Type revealed" alt="The Jaguar F-Type revealed"/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> It's been a pretty big week in the auto world. We already got a glimpse of the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/mclaren-p1-preview/24187/" target="_blank">successor to one legendary sports car</a>. Now we have a peek at a successor to an even more legendary and timeless car – Jaguar's all-new <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/jaguar-f-type-sports-car/22068/" target="_blank">F-Type</a> convertible. 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The four-door plug-in hybrid concept car showcases technology that combines fuel efficiency and comfort in a design aimed at the premium compact market. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-concept-active-tourer/24154/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24177"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-cc-hybrid-coupe-concept/24177/">Lexus LF-CC hybrid coupe concept breaks cover ahead of Paris Motor Show</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/darren-quick/">Darren Quick</a></div> <div class="date">September 17, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-cc-hybrid-coupe-concept/24177/#comments">4 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-cc-hybrid-coupe-concept/24177/pictures">35 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-cc-hybrid-coupe-concept/24177/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/lexus_lf-cc.jpg" title="The Lexus LF-CC mid-sized coupe concept that will make its world debut at the 2012 Paris M..." alt="The Lexus LF-CC mid-sized coupe concept that will make its world debut at the 2012 Paris M..."/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Taking a number of cues from the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-lc-hybrid-sports-concept/21058/" target="_blank">LF-LC Hybrid Sports Coupe Concept</a> unveiled in Detroit in January – which isn’t a bad place to take some cues from in our opinion – the Lexus LF-CC Concept Car is a mid-sized coupe concept featuring a new 2.5-liter full hybrid powertrain that will soon be introduced on the Lexus model range. The vehicle will be unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show that kicks off at the end of the month. <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/lexus-lf-cc-hybrid-coupe-concept/24177/">Read More</a> </p> </div> </div> <div class="summary_item " data-article="24153"> <div class="summary_details"> <div class="sd_top"> <a class="vsmall" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/automotive/" style="float: left; ">AUTOMOTIVE</a> </div> <div class="clear_both"> <h2><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/smart-forstars/24153/">smart forstars concept includes bonnet-mounted cinema projector</a></h2> <div class="summary_details_left"> <div>By <a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/author/david-szondy/">David Szondy</a></div> <div class="date">September 17, 2012</div> </div> <div class="summary_details_right"> <div class="has_comments"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/smart-forstars/24153/#comments">5 Comments</a></div> <div class="has_pictures"><a href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/smart-forstars/24153/pictures">19 Pictures</a></div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="noback" href="/web/20121018022118/http://www.gizmag.com/smart-forstars/24153/"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20121018022118im_/http://images.gizmag.com/hero/smart-forstars.jpg" title="The smart forstars concept " alt="The smart forstars concept "/></a> <div class="summary"> <p> Some of the concept cars that turn up at motor shows seem a little bit mad, but the smart forstars scheduled to be unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show (September 29 - October 14) is a car that seems to have developed a particularly serious identity disorder. 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