Archive for September, 2010

  • Paris 2010: The Audi e-Tron Spyder
    The Audi e-Tron Spyder has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show. The e-Tron was previously revealed in Coupe form at the Detroit Auto Show, where it has now grown by 13 cm in length and 3 cm in width. Following the growth, Audi’s e-Tron is no longer an all-electric vehicle like the Coupe, instead the Spyder will boast hybrid power from a mid-mounted twin-turbocharged...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: The Audi A1 1.4 TSFI
    Audi has revealed their A1 1.4 TFSI at the Paris Motor Show. The small A1 boasting a 1.4-litre engine comes with an S-Line body kit and a set of 17-inch wheels to distinguish it from any other model in the range. Furthermore, there will be the ability to include LED taillights, a panoramic sunroof and xenon headlights. On the inside of the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI there is mono.pur...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: Skoda Octavia Green E Line Concept
    This is Skoda’s Octavia Green E Line concept which offers a white paint job, aerodynamic wheels and a glossy black roof. When compared to the standard model, the interior of this concept boasts a revised display which offers vehicle information. Power comes from a 85kW electric motor with 270Nm of torque. This allows for a 0-100km/h time of 12 seconds and a top speed...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: The 2011 Ford Focus
    The 2011 Ford Focus has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where they also announced that there will no longer be a three door version available. Ford’s new Focus will offer a five-door hatchback, sedan and wagon design where each of these models will offer new looks and “every-day practicality”. The front end boasts a steeply raked windscreen, where...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: Jaguar C-X75 Supercar Concept
    Jaguar has revealed their C-X75 concept at the Paris Motor Show. The C-X75 concept is an electric supercar which celebrates 75 years of Jaguar, and the automaker said that the C-X75 will pay respect to some of the most admired cars of the past, as well as provide a glimpse into the future of the brand and its design ideas. With a Jetstream Silver paint-job, the C-X75 boasts...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: Peugeot HR1 Concept
    Peugeot has used the Paris Motor Show to reveal their HR1 Concept which features a bit of City-Car, Coupe and SUV DNA. The HR1 boasts an exterior with electric scissor doors, LED lights and a double bubble roof. The interior boasts a driver-orientated design, a head-up display, and an innovative movement recognition system which allows the driver to select functions by...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 02:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: Ford Mondeo & Ka ECOnetic
    Ford’s ECOnetic range has just increased as the automaker revealed two new additions at the Paris Motor Show. The Ford Mondeo and Ford Ka will now boast ECOnetic technology for better emissions and fuel-consumption. First up is the Ka’s 1.3-litre TDCi motor with start/stop technology, a fuel-rating of 4.1-litres per 100km and an emission rating of 109g/km....
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: SEAT IBE Sport Coupe Concept
    SEAT has revealed their IBE all-electric sports coupe concept at the Paris Motor Show. Essentially the IBE Concept revealed here is an improvement of the one revealed at the last Geneva Motor Show. Nonetheless, SEAT’s IBE is an all-electric model with a 2+2 seating layout in a sport coupe design. There is an electric motor in the front end of the car and this is...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: 2011 Volkswagen Passat Facelift
    The 2011 Volkswagen Passat has been revealed at the Paris Motor Show where it houses a new face. Volkswagen has said that this model is the 7th generation Passat and it includes various engines and various equipment upgrades over the current model. The front end which has been re-sculpted similar to the Phaeton luxury sedan and this brings it inline with the rest of the...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 01:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept Revealed
    Lamborghini has revealed the Sesto Elemento Concept at the Paris Motor Show. Known as the Sixth Element Concept in English, the concept will boast advanced carbon-fibre construction technology which allows for a total curb weight of 999-kilograms. The mass above includes the 5.2-litre V10 engine from the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 570-4 Superleggera which sports 419kW with...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
  • Paris 2010: The Ford Focus ST Concept
    The new Ford Focus ST concept has been revealed at the preview event for the Paris Motor Show of 2010. Ford’s Focus ST is currently in concept form where it boasts unique fascias, a large front grille, an integrated roof spoiler, a dual-exhaust system at the back, and a set of 19-inch wheels. The inside includes Recaro seats in orange and black, a new instrument...
    by Dean at September 30th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 Racing Debut Crash
    Mercedes-Benz recently debuted their SLS AMG GT3 where things didn’t exactly go as planned. The SLS AMG GT3 was involved in a slight accident on the Nurburgring where Bernd Schneider accidentally bumped into Christian Hohenadel’s Corvette. The cars stopped in the middle of the track and this forced drivers to pass on the grass. [s:worldcarfans]
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe & Convertible Priced
    Infiniti has released the US pricing, along with a few new images, of their 2011 G37 Coupe and Convertible models. The two G37’s will boast a new front bumper with a lower grille and fog light positioning, as well as 18- or 19-inch wheels. There is a Sport Package available for the all-wheel-drive models, a new Navigation kit for the Premium Package, and Limited...
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • Spied Prior To Reveal: The Saab 9-4X Crossover
    The Saab 9-4X crossover has been snapped prior to its reveal which should take place later this year — perhaps at the LA Show in November. There are no official details on this model just yet, but it’s expected that there will be a turbocharged 1.6-litre and a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine for the petrol range where the diesel models will boast a 2.0-litre...
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
  • Paris 2010 Preview: Exagon’s Furtive e-GT Electric Sportscar
    Exagon Motors has released something called the Furtive e-GT to a small group of journalists prior to the Paris Motor Show which starts this week. The electric sports car will boast two-electric motors and petrol engine for hybrid power. The electric motors are from Siemens and they will offer an estimated 254kW of power with a 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds and an 800-km...
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 10:09 pm