Nissan North America, Inc., (NNA) and ABB, the world’s leading power and technology group, along with 4R Energy and Sumitomo Corporation of America, have formed a partnership to evaluate the reuse of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF, the world’s first and only all-electric car designed for the mass market, said the company.

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launches “Aqua” gasoline-electric compact hybrid car in Japan.The Aqua hatch is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 72 horsepower and an electric motor rated at 45 kW as well as fed by additional power from a nickel-metal-hydride battery pack. Aqua gives amazing mileage between 35 kmpl and 40 kmpl, said the company.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will showcase the world premiere of the EV-STER, the electric small sports concept model, at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, which will be held between December 3 and December 11, 2011 at Tokyo.
Featuring a dynamic and innovative styling design and excellent environmental performance, the EV-STER, an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car, will propose a new way to enjoy a sports type model which is unique to the electromotive mobility. The adoption of carbon materials made it possible to reduce the vehicle weight contributing to …

Nissan launches the new version of its legendary GT-R, the latest evolution of its signature model, offering even more power and advanced performance. The 2012 GT-R, revealed to journalists at the Sugo International Race Circuit in Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture, builds on the success of the current model, increasing horsepower, torque and fuel economy.

Exclusive Motors Pvt. Ltd. the leaders in bringing the finest luxury and sports cars to India launched Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 at company showroom, New Delhi. The new Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 is priced at Rs 3.69 crore ex showroom and is available at Exclusive Motors Showroom, Samrat Hotel, New Delhi.

As the world premiere, the Czech-based car manufacturer, SKODA to unveil its new design concept model “MissionL” at 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Close to the series-production design, this concept car reveals the look of the ŠKODA’s new model line that is to become symbolic of the Czech carmaker’s planned “Model Offensive”.

The Jaguar C-X16 production concept will make its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 13. The C-X16 concept is a precursor to future Jaguar sports cars that will aim to set new class benchmarks in design, vehicle dynamics and technology.

The 2012 Honda CR-V Concept provides the first official glimpse of the styling direction for the all-new, fourth-generation CR-V set to go on sale in the United States by the end of the year, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced.

Tata Motors’ luxury car arm, Jaguar Land Rover, will begin the production of C-X75, an exclusive hybrid supercar. Priced from about $1.2 million (approximately Rs 5.28 crore), Jaguar C-X75 will touches the 0-60mph mark in less than 3 seconds and has top speed in excess of 200mph, says the company. Jaguar expects this hybrid supercar to deliver incredibly low CO2 emissions of less than 99g/km.

Anticipating a strong growth in the luxury sports car segment in India, one of the fast growing auto market in the world, British luxury sports car manufacturer Aston Martin has launched its entire range of models including of V8 Vantage Coupe, V8 Vantage Roadster, V12 Vantage, DB9 Coupe, DB9 Volante, DBS Coupe, DBS Volante, One-77 and the four-door sports car; Rapide.