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FIRST AMERICAN 200 MPH PLUS ZERO EMISSION SUPER SPORTS CAR TO BE BUILT IN CALIFORNIA
Renowned international car designer Cornelis Steenstra has just released the first images of his latest project, a zero emission super sports car called STYLETTO. This first American zero-emission super car offers a low slung, extremely aerodynamic body, gull-wing type doors and ample seating to properly accommodate 2 occupants in a space not normally found in these types of exotics.Steenstra earned his stripes as designer at Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Mazda's European Studios, and was Strategic Design Manager Europe for Hyundai/Kia in Germany, before starting his independent consultancy Foresee Car Design, Inc., in California. Aside from his normal consultancy work for Porsche in Germany, Steenstra also executed a myriad of projects for OEM companies like Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, MG-Rover, Peugeot and Fisker, and was involved wîth several start-up companies, including several 'clean vehicle technology' companies.
Combining all this experience, Steenstra teamed up wîth a group of very experienced automotive professionals, and set out to develop a new range of vehicles that would represent the best in American automotive engineering and technology. This range of vehicles, of which the STYLETTO is the first, are targeting the exclusive sports car market currently dominated by Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche, wîth passionate offerings that excel in design, engineering, build quality and are environmentally responsible, producing zero emissions.
'I grew up wîth a passion for transportation and motor racing, and have always felt that people should and could enjoy driving passionate performance automobiles while still retaining their responsibility toward the environment. These are desires that can very well be enjoyed together' says Steenstra.Steenstra and his team are currently in negotiations wîth several investment firms for this ambitious venture, and are aiming to have drivable prototypes of the STYLETTO ready in time for the 2010 Pebble Beach Concourse d' Elegance. Limited series production of this first offering is scheduled to start in March 2013.
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Foresee Car Design, Inc., Founded in 2001, is a privately owned American independent design consultancy based in Mission Viejo, California. Founded by Cornelis Steenstra, Foresee Car Design, Inc. has executed projects for Porsche, Nissan, Hyundai/Kia, Subaru, MG Rover, Peugeot, Icon Aircraft, DAF Trucks, Scania, Terex, Honda, Suzuki, Beijing Auto and many more.Source - Steenstra| RENAULT SIGNS WITH SPARK RACING TECHNOLOGY AND FORMULA E HOLDINGS AS TECHNICAL PARTNER IN THE FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP | |
 | Renault SAS, leader of Electric Vehicle and expert in motorsport, has signed on as official Technical Partner of Spark Racing Technology to supply the Formula E cars to be entered in the FIA Formula E Championship. The agreement was signed by Patrice Ratti, Renault Sport Technologies Managing Director and as a Renault SAS representative, Alejandro Agag, CEO of Formula E Holdings and Frédéric Vasseur, President of Spark Racing Technologies. 'Renault has demonstrated a unique commitment to z...[Read more...] |
| NISSAN PATHFINDER AND ALTIMA NAMED TO KELLEY BLUE BOOK'S 10 BEST FAMILY CARS LIST | |
 | NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The reinvented 2013 Nissan Pathfinder was named to the top spot on the list of 10 Best Family Cars of 2013 from Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com today. The 2013 Nissan Altima also made this year's cut of KBB.com's top family-friendly vehicles. Each year, editors at Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, develop their list of the 10 Best Family Cars based on characteristics that cater to unique family specifications and situations. ...[Read more...] |
| NISSAN EUROPE CLOSES FISCAL YEAR WITH 4.5% MARKET SHARE IN MARCH | |
 | -March sales reach 80,689 - the highest performing month in 2012 fiscal year -100% electric Nissan LEAF records highest monthly sales since launch with 1,305 cars sold -Sales of Qashqai and Juke crossovers top half million in FY12 - doubling last year's volume -Market share grows 0.3 percentage points to 4.5% in March ROLLE, Switzerland – Nissan in Europe today announced March sales topping 80,689 units, making it the best month of the 2012 fiscal year that ended March 31, 2013. Nissan's m...[Read more...] |
| NISSAN SAYS 'FRIEND-ME' AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2013 WITH NEW CONCEPT CAR | |
 | • Innovation and excitement to be brought to life at Auto Shanghai 2013 • First concept car with key input by Chinese designers to star; 20 exciting vehicles to be on display • Shanghai motor show website to be launched for all to stay updated on the latest news from Nissan HONG KONG – Nissan is set to excite Auto Shanghai 2013 with the global unveiling of their new concept car, Friend-ME, on April 20. Chinese designers working at Nissan Design China in Beijing ...[Read more...] |
| Nissan Announces Sales In Europe For May | |
| Today Nissan in Europe announced sales of 52,354 units in May, lifting volume for the first five months of the year to over 300,000 units. Despite the economic uncertainty in some European markets, which continues to impact all manufacturers, Nissan's diverse product range is helping to maintain sales. The robust monthly performance means, for the January-May period, Nissan's average share of the European market stands at nearly 4% compared to 3.7% over the same period last year. Dem...[Read more...] | |
