Huayra Supercar from Italian Automaker Pagani Blocked by U.S. Authorities Due to Insufficient Safety Measures

U.S. authorities have refused to allow the sale of Italian supercar ‘Huayra’, twin-turbocharged 12-cylinder carbon-titanium car, due to less-than-required safety standards followed by Pagani, the manufacturer of Huayra.

$1 million, 700 horsepower Huayra supercar blocked in the U.S. due to less-than-required safety standards.

Italian automaker Pagani had plans to start selling $1 million, 700 horsepower Huayra supercar in the U.S. later this year but federal safety regulators have said "Not so fast."

At about 3,000 pounds, Pagani boasts that the Huayra is the lightest car in its class, enabling it to go from a zero to 60 miles per hour in about 3.5 seconds.

According to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Pagani was looking for discharge from federal auto safety rules involving child-safe "advanced" airbags, with a viewpoint that conforming to the rule would have caused "substantial economic hardship." Therefore, NHTSA blocked the sale of car in U.S. which was expected in somewhere in last quarter of 2011.

Paganai spokeswoman Sanaz Bakhtiari told that the company will not step back and will try to start selling the car next year, after complying with required safety standards. 

The Huayra, pronounced "why-rah," is named after the ancient Andean wind god Aymara Huayra Tata.

F2O by David Cardoso L - - Electric-powered Amphibious Vehicle

This F2O design by Belgian industrial designer David Cardoso L  has been made to go on the road as well as in the water. Looking like a small aircraft, it has adjustable wheels that can also be used as propellers.

The F2O by David Cardoso L is electric-powered, so it is eco-friendly and safe for the fish. The huge rear spoiler suggests that it is a fast going vehicle. Let’s hope that this concept will be brought to life one day and will be seen being driven or at least floating somewhere.

‘Nissan Esflow’: All-new Battery Powered Stallion - - Set to Be Launched at Geneva Auto Show in March

Japanese automaker Nissan Motors is set to launch the all-new battery-powered ‘Nissan Esflow’ in March this year at the Geneva Auto Show. The all-electric Japanese tech-piece is already buzzing around the web with many images and company provided details.  

As per the details available, the Nissan Esflow idea, which is attached to the electric underpinnings of the Leaf (Nissan's four-door electric car), gets a remarkable similarity to its gas-powered 370Z Stablemate, with a likely touch of the old BMW M Couple in its hatchback-like rear haunches and inclined roofline. Up front, a long and wide hood provides approach to a sharply raked windscreen. Front and rear bumper projects are smallest, with the large wheels pushed to the limits of the car. 

Interior photos not yet revealed by Nissan; but an exterior shot discloses a bit of racing style seating usually found on a Ferrari F430 Challenge Stradale, signifying the sporting target of this electric stallion.

“Marusia” Formula-1 Car Unveiled at BBC Television Centre - Trial Run on Feb. 10 in Spain

“Marusia” Formula-1 Car unveiled at BBC Television Centre today. The tele-show-like unveiling ceremony was seen in London only; while Russians can enjoy its recording later on.

Russia-based Nikolai Fomenko Motors Company has designed and built “Marusia” Formula-1 Car. Mr. Fomenko, the founder of the company, was a singer and actor with an extraordinary affection for speedsters. The company’s first produced car “Marussia” B1 featured in popular TV show “Top Gear”, which immediately caught the attention of Britons. Jeremy Clarkson, the show presenter, admired immensely the technical specs and features of the vehicle.

 In 2009 Marussia Motors purchased major portion of shares of British Virgin Racing to form a new “Marussia Virgin Racing” and “Marusia” Formula-1 Car is the first production of the merged company which will bear MVR-02 logo.

A trial run is scheduled in Spain on February 10, which is highly recommended to watch for racing car lovers.

Audi R18 Racecar - - With very Little Details But Amazing Looks and a Must-See Video

Details are very limited on the new Audi R18 racecar, but it something to gawk at. The first thing to catch the eye on this vehicle are those huge LED headlights. The racecar is very reminiscent to none other than the batmobile.

Audi is known for creating rolling works of art, but to see them create a racecar that will compete in the Lemans 24 hour is refreshing. Audi has unveiled racecars before, but from the looks of this one, not only do they plan a victory at races but also in style accolades as well. Check out the gallery above for some sizzling images of the Audi R18 racecar.