Archive for the ‘Auto Shows’

  • The 2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Facelift Has Been Revealed Prior To New York’s Show
    Mercedes-Benz has released official images of their brand new 2011 R-Class, ahead of the New York Motor Show. The new styling for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a lot bolder and it will replace the old model which did not sell too many times. The German automaker has added a brand new front bumper, a modified grille, a new set of headlights and a revised hood. The rear has...
    by Dean at March 29th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
  • The Chevrolet Cruze Eco And RS Models Will Be At The New York Motor Show
    Chevrolet are planning to introduce a brand new trim level for their four-door Cruze at the New York Motor Show. The brand will introduce a new Eco and RS package for the sedan, where the ECO will boast 40mpg while the RS will have a new aerodynamic package. The Cruze Eco for 2011 will use a 1.4-litre Ecotec engine with 103kW and 200Nm of torque. This motor will be connected...
    by Dean at March 29th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
  • Porsche’s Cayenne S Hybrid Will Debut In New York
    Porsche will reveal their brand new Cayenne S Hybrid at the New York Auto Show next week, where it will be standing alongside a brand new Cayenne base model, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. The next generation Cayenne has already made it’s debut, but we’re yet to see the hybrid. The hybrid will hit the market later in the year, where it will have a 3.0-litre supercharged...
    by Dean at March 26th, 2010 at 08:03 pm
  • Scion Count Down The Days Until Their Next Reveal
    Scion have said that they are counting down the days until the reveal of a brand new product. At the moment we’re not too sure of what the product is, but they have said that they will release a new teaser image every day until the 31st of this month. You’ll be able to find the images on their Scion Dimension site.
    by Dean at March 26th, 2010 at 01:03 am
  • The Mercedes AMG B-Class Sedan, Now With Four Doors And A Coupe Style
    New information and details regarding the Mercedes-Benz B-Class AMG has arrived. The vehicle will be a four-door coupe, and it’s based on the B-Class platform. This essentially means that it will drop the MPV layout, for something a bit more funky and niche. The new model is apparently inspired by the Mercedes F800 concept which made its debut at the Geneva Motor...
    by Dean at March 25th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
  • The Kia Optima’s Interior Has Been Teased Prior To Its Release
    The Kia Optima’s interior has been teased in art-work form. There is major potential in this interior, and if all goes to plan it will definitely be something fresh and different, which in turn, could attract many new buyers interested in mid-class luxury. Translations from Google say that there will be “Bio-Care” heated seats, a heated steering wheel...
    by Dean at March 24th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The First Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Will Be Auctioned Off At Barrett-Jackson
    The third of April will see the highest bidder at the Barrett-Jackson auction drive away with the brand new 2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition coupe, which is currently in a limited production of only 500 units. “The Corvette Z06 Carbon will surely be an instant collectible,” said Jim Campbell, U.S. Vice President, Chevrolet Marketing. “For that...
    by Dean at March 24th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The Lexus CT 200h Will Show Its Face At The New York Motor Show
    Lexus will use the 2010 New York Motor Show to debut their new CT 200h before it goes on sale during the 2011 year. The CT 200h from Lexus will be a hybrid which is ready to hurt all competitors in the premium compact segment. The Lexus CT 200h is said to be smaller than the Toyota Prius, and in fact, it will rival Audi’s up and coming A1 mini. The hybrid powertrain...
    by Dean at March 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 pm
  • Acura Will Introduce An All new Sport Wagon At The New York Show
    Acura has announced that they will introduce a brand new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York Auto Show. The new model will be based on the Accord Tourer and it will most likely boast a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 150kW and 230Nm of torque. Acura has said, “the TSX Sport Wagon will offer a new solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient...
    by Dean at March 9th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
  • The Toyota Auris HSD Has Been Revealed — Expect To See It In South Africa
    The Toyota Auris HSD has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show where it will be a full hybrid model. The plan is to make the Hybrid Synergy Drive system an entire range by the early 2020’s. The Auris HSD will boast CO2 emissions of 89g/km at the lowest. There will be a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine as well as a electric motor. The fuel consumption will be 3.16-litres...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The Westfield iRace — A Electric Vehicle Revealed In Geneva
    The Westfield iRace here is apparently a 99 percent reputation of the production model. The model has been designed by Elliot Hawkins, a graduate from the Royal College of Arts vehicle design. The body is said to be made from aluminium and recyclable plastics. “The use of materials such as fabrics has limited scope for road use, but has major benefits for racing,”...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • BMW’s Alpina B3 S Biturbo Shows Its Face In Geneva
    BMW specialists, Alpina has unveiled their brand new B3 S Biturbo. The new model was first launched in Geneva during the 2007 year, where it was missing the ‘S’ in the badge. The new model with the S will improve performance, torque and fuel ratings. There will be “explosive performance with a high level of comfort and everyday usability, addressing the...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The Gazal-1 — A Student Built Car From Saudi Arabia
    The Gazal-1 is a new model based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It has been built by King Saud University students. The Gazal is named after gazelles, and this create is commonly found in Saudi Arabia. Check out the images below. Good work from students, hey? ...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • The Dacia Duster SUV Has Been Revealed And Priced!
    Dacia has launched their sixth model, the Duster SUV which is currently on show at the Geneva Motor Show. The off-roader will use a Logan platform and this will allow for a 4.31-meter length and a width of 1.82-meters. The Dacia Duster can hold up to five adults with sharing the same amount of space found in the Logan saloon. The boot capacity will be 475-litres. Expect...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Aston Martin’s DBS UB-2010 Will Celebrate Their CEO’s 10th Year In Office
    Aston Martin has used the Geneva Salon to debut their new Works Service Tailored, which is a service from the company. Following this is a new special edition DBS UB-2010 which was created in the respects of Dr. Ulrich Bez’s 10th year as Chief Executive of the company. The Works Service Tailored “focuses on fashioning color and materials precisely to customer...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am