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Lotus has launched a limited edition of only 50 models, named Lotus Clark Type-25 Elise, for motor sports fans who still remember the British legend, Jim Clark.

Although Lotus initially limited this special edition at only 25 models for the England and Ireland markets, the company announced that more 25 Lotus Clark Type-25 Elise models will be made for the other European markets as well. The base model is a Lotus Elise SC which received some modifications, such as the green paint with the yellow stripe in the middle or the number on the car’s side, these reminding about the Lotus F1, model that was driven by Jim Clark when he won the title of world champion.

A Lotus Clark Type-25 Elise model will cost 65.000 euro in Europe. Part of the money will be sent tot he Memorial Fund Jim Clark, a special man that died at the age of 32 because of an accident on the endurance circuit “1000 km Brand Hatch”.

Hyundai prepares a replacement for the Getz model, and as the name says, it will be something between i10 and i30.

The new model from Hyundai is announced to be even more eco-friendly, a i-blue version is available that has a very low fuel consumption and few emissions as well. This green car will be equipped with a 1.4 CRDi of 90HP and with a gear box in six steps. Hyundai i20 will present tires with reduced resistance at advancement and many other elements that will help the car’s aerodynamics.

It will be presented at the Auto Show in Paris, in October, being intended for the Europe, Asia, and Latin America markets. I am sorry for you, North Americans!

In a very crowded city that has just a few parking possibilities, this is the solution: the electrical turn-up car!

Made by a Norwegian designer, the electrical car has two places and a luggage carrier as well. Propelled by four electrical engines, one for each wheel, the car recharges its lithium-ion batteries with the help of the solar panels that were installed on it.

But, the most interesting thing is that Peugeot 888 is able to shorten itself, being a good solution for the few parking places in the big crowded cities.

Weds Sports, a Japanese wheels producer made the lightest wheel, made out of carbon fiber. It is completely realized with this material.

Until now, carbon fiber hasn’t been completely used for making a wheel, being combined with magnesium. Because of that, standard wheels were pretty heavy - 5 kg. But the Japanese guys did it! As the press release was saying, a new technology of carbon fiber dry application was used, a technology that makes the wheel be very light and very resistant. So, you if you have 12,000$ to buy the entire set please tell us how it feels on road.

At the show of recreational vehicles from  Düsseldor we found another interesting concept: a caravan with a unique structure.

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An American, a big fan of the Star Wars movie created a LandSpeeder that looks exactly like the one owned by Luke Skywalker. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have the same performances.

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