Paris - Jeep unveiled the Patriot Back Country concept model in vibrant green with matching leather seats and aimed mainly at outdoor enthusiasts at the Paris Motor Show recently.

Modelled on the current Jeep Patriot Limited, the Back Country features several extras for an outdoor lifestyle such as the roof mounted cargo basket, mud flaps, extra spotlights and 18-inch wheels.

The rear loading area has a special rubber surface for transporting muddy shoes or other dusty outdoor equipment. The upholstery is inspired by wipe-clean scuba diving wetsuits.

Stuttgart - Merc

Stuttgart - The Porsche tuning firm Ruf has announced that it is building an electric-drive Porsche Cayman supercar equipped with a 150 kW/204 hp electric engine with a range between 250 and 300 kilometres.

The firm, which normally gives Porsche cars a horsepower boost, will provide power to the motor with a lithium-ion battery pack. The top speed will be at least 200 km/h.

Ruf will reveal a version of the car in October but it has yet to reveal how many cars it plans to produce and their prices.

Paris - Audi has given a preview of the 2009 serial production A1 by presenting a five-door Sportback concept with a combination of petrol and electric drive capable of powering the vehicle in electric mode for up to 100 kilometres at the Paris Motor Show.

The 1.4-litre TFSI engine develops 110 kW/150 hp with the power directed to the front wheels by means of the S tronic dual-clutch transmission. The 20 kW (27 hp) electric motor is integrated in the

drive train, delivering up to an additional 150 Nm of torque during acceleration.

Seoul -

The Future of Nano was in shambles till a few days back and now when it has found its home, a Gujarati Company, Ajanta Manufacturing Ltd is all set to sweep the market with its new E-car called Oreva E. The small electric car will be priced at approximately Rs 1 lakh and is sure to give competition to Nano. The company is known for making electric bikes and is now venturing into manufacturing cars.