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Toyota A-BAT concept (2008): first official pictures

By Guy Bird First Official Pictures 15 January 2008 13:39 Toyota’s latest Detroit concept flips on its head the current orthodoxy that pick-ups can’t be green. The A-BAT is a compact pick-up, akin to a RAV4 in size, featuring a four-cylinder petrol/electric hybrid and solar panels built into the top of the dashboard efficient enough to power the sat-nav and other interior tools. The much-vaunted Prius was indeed an influence in the A-BAT’s green-tinged exterior design leanings.

Chrysler developing new supercharged Hemi V8

Chrysler Group is developing a supercharged Hemi V8 with power approaching the 640 hp of the SRT Viper's V10. The 6.2-liter engine, code-named Hellcat, is expected to debut on the next-generation Dodge Challenger and perhaps other vehicles, according to sources within Chrysler. The engine's existence was revealed on the Internet site Allpar.com and confirmed by Chrysler insiders.

Ssangyong SUT1 Concept

These sketches preview the Ssangyong SUT1 concept, the latest chapter of the South Korean automaker's rejuvination and an evolution of the once popular Actyon Sports series. It will debut at the 2011 Geneva motor show. According to Ssangyong, the SUT1 retains the 'essential characteristics of a traditional pick-up,' and combines these with more refined styling attributes, something the company believes is essential in this sector.