2017 Ford F-150 Raptor : V6 Twin-Turbo + 10-Speed Transmission....Hell yeah!!

The 2017 Raptor will be powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission. This marks the first use of the long-anticipated 10-speeder Ford and General Motors Company have been developing for trucks. It may eventually find its way into the Mustang as well...oh yeah!.

The V-6, Ford claims that it will produce more power than the outgoing Raptor's 6.2-liter V-8, which is rated at 411 horsepower and 434 pound-feet of torque. It will also have less weight to push around, thanks to the new F-150's aluminum body. Ford says it cuts over 500 pounds of the kerb weight over the previous Raptor.

The Raptor comes standard with Fox Racing Shox, but they've been enlarged and allow for more suspension travel. There's also an available Torsen limited-slip front differential, a new transfer case that's supposed to offer more flexible power delivery, and a Terrain Management System with mulitiple driving modes including Normal, Street, Weather, Mud, Baja, and Rock, that alter vehicle parameters under different conditions.

The Raptor won't go on sale until the fall of 2016.

Volkswagen Cross Coupe GTE Concept

Volkswagen ‘Cross Coupe GTE’ concept was showcased at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)

The two row five-seater uses a V6 plug-in hybrid drive-train which combines the 3.6 litre FSI engine with two electric motors to produce a maximum output of 355 horsepower. These dual electric generators which source from a compact lithium-ion battery, each power a wheel set – the front or rear and can fuel the car exclusively as an EV for 20 miles when in the e-mode drive type. 

The four other modes are hybrid, GTE, off-road and battery hold/charge, work in sync with the selected driving profiles: snow, sport, on-road and off-road.

The Cross Coupe GTE’s powerful exterior design is characterized by a clear and logical line structure and is 190.9 inches long, 79.9 wide and 68.3 high. This upscaled appearance gives the SUV a confident stance, which is increased by the precise edges of the long hood and the lowered wheelarches. The car’s physical presence is complemented by features such as the neat air inlet and radiator grille, as well as the LED dual headlights that generate a low beam.

The interior reflects strong influences from the german bauhaus movement. The combination of gloss black applications with the seamlessly integrated displays and chrome elements, complement with the elegant bi-color and ink blue nappa leather seats and borders. by enhancing technology, the 10.1 inch infotainment touchscreen that governs most of the car’s features, can also be controlled to make a more intuitive driving experience.