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2011 Volvo S60 first images released

Volvo has released the first photos of the all-new 2011 S60 sedan, further defining the corporate styling that first started with the XC60 crossover SUV this year. Continue reading »

2011 Kia Cadenza readied for debut

Kia has announced that their all-new luxury sedan will be called the Cadenza. The full-size sedan will apparently sport a rear-wheel-drive platform, and should replace the Kia Amanti. Continue reading »

Toyota bringing back AE86 as FT-86

The iconic Toyota Corolla GT-S, known as the Sprinter Trueno in Japan, was a 2-door hatchback that was first introduced in 1983. It had a 1.6L 4-cylinder U.S. engine with 112 hp and, more importantly, a balanced rear-wheel-drive chassis. It became more commonly known as the AE86, nicknamed after its chassis designation, and is popular on the Japanese drift scene till today, even though production ended in 1986. It achieved worldwide popularity only during this past decade, as the hero car in the Japanese animated series Initial D. And now, Toyota is readying a successor in the form of the FT-86 concept at the 2009 Tokyo Auto Show. Continue reading »

Honda CR-Z Concept is rebirth of CR-X

Highly-anticipated by the Honda community, the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show in October will mark the debut of the Honda CR-Z hybrid concept again, except this time it is a near-production version. The sporty-but-slow CR-Z, slated for Japanese production early next year, is a revival of the Honda CR-X from the 1980s. Based on the Civic of that time, with a tiny engine and decent suspension, it became somewhat popular among budget-minded Honda enthusiasts. The new CR-Z is expected to be exclusively hybrid. Continue reading »

Bugatti Galibier sedan concept revealed

After months of teasing retarded bloggers with a shadowy photo, Bugatti has finally revealed its new four-door sedan concept ahead of the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show at an event for Bugatti customers. Originally christened the Bordeaux by rumor-mongers, the super-sedan is called the Galibier, named after a difficult Alpine pass along the Tour de France route. Continue reading »

Lexus LF-Ch Concept previewing new hatchback

Lexus is desperate to reduce the average age of its old-fart buyers, and the IS sedan isn’t cutting it. So in the vein of the BMW 1-Series and the Audi A3, Lexus is readying a smaller hatchback model, and the LF-Ch concept offers a first look at its design direction. Continue reading »

iStream is Gordon Murray’s new project

Gordon Murray, designer of the McLaren F1 supercar, is busy working on an ultra-compact city car. His company’s T.25 City Car is not only designed around a central driving position but an MPV package offering 6 internal layouts within the same vehicle, each layout being easily achieved within 30 seconds. Continue reading »

2011 Hyundai Sonata breaks cover in style

Normally we do not bother with teasers, but these ones for the 2010-2011 Hyundai Sonata reveal enough to prove that the Korean carmaker is going to have sleekest midsize sedan ever in this conservative segment. Continue reading »

BMW Vision EfficientDynamics diesel hybrid concept

The BMW Vision concept car is the latest in a string of “EfficientDynamics” ideas by the German automaker. Conceived as a 2+2-seater with plug-in full-hybrid technology, this concept car combines the performance of a BMW M vehicle with a standard of fuel efficiency and emission management that exceeds even the current levels achieved by the latest small cars. This result is made possible by the combination of BMW ActiveHybrid components with an economical combustion engine and good aerodynamic qualities. Continue reading »

Mini Coupe Concept to debut at Frankfurt

BMW is showing a Mini Coupe Concept at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It might head for production by next year, considering how “complete” it looks, but only if there is enough demand. Continue reading »

2011 Infiniti M56 and M37 debuts in 3D

Infiniti offered an advanced look at the all-new 2011 Infiniti M luxury sedan at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. This is the third generation of Infiniti’s M sedan, which straddles the line between midsize and fullsize. Continue reading »

2010 Hyundai Tucson ix35 nearing release

The Hyundai Tucson crossover is getting long in the tooth, but the Korean company already has the replacement ready. The 2010 Hyundai Tucson, to be renamed ix35 in many markets, was spotted in Australia during the filming of a TV commercial, which would hint at a release date by the end of this year. Continue reading at ModernOffroader.com »

Devon GTX sets lap record at Laguna Seca

The all-new Devon GTX supercar has yet to be introduced to the public but the computer-rendered supercar is already claiming to have set a record. In testing at the famed Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca, the first vehicle from California-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks turned in a production car lap record time of 1:35.075. Already recognized for its breakthrough design, the Devon GTX record lap demonstrates the GTX will stand on its own with the world’s best supercars. Continue reading »

Mazda MX-5 Superlight goes back to Miata roots

The Mazda MX-5 Superlight version, a show car capturing the pure essence of the best-selling roadster, will see its world premiere at the 63rd Frankfurt Motor Show, which will be held from September 15 through 27 this year. Continue reading »

Nissan LEAF electric car slated for 2010 sales

Nissan has unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 100 miles to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. Continue reading »

Velozzi SOLO plug-in hybrid EV announced

A new company called Velozzi has released the first image of its future “green” crossover model. Dubbed the SOLO, it is designed to be “the most environmentally efficient, lightweight, luxurious, and attractive car of today.” The plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle aims to reach production by 2012. Continue reading at ModernOffroader.com »

2010 Saab 9-5 redesign images hit the web

Scans from Germany’s Autozeitung magazine have hit the web, depicting the all-new 2010 Saab 9-5 in its full glory. Continue reading »

2011 Ford Focus to get Ecoboost 2.0L turbo engine

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of improving fuel economy and reducing emissions are affecting all levels of Ford engineering throughout the 2010 lineup. The new 2.0L EcoBoost 4-cylinder will arrive in 2010, and along with the new engine, Ford will also debut its Powershift six-speed dual clutch gearbox next year. Continue reading »

Mercedes-Benz SLS first photo leaked

Apparently this is the first official picture of the Mercedes SLS AMG, the supercar replacement for the defunct Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR, with styling cues inherited from the classic 300 SL. Continue reading »

2010 Lexus LF-A possible October debut with huge price tag

The long-awaited 2010 Lexus LF-A supercar will officially go on sale in October, and will apparently be offered with a price tag of around $400,000. Continue reading »

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