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BMW would have loved to surprise everyone with the introduction of the 2019 3-Series at the Paris Motor Show today. But renderings of the new model from the configurator made their way onto the web yesterday. Still, there is a lot information that BMW has kept under wraps until now. Lets begin with the size. BMW has increased overall length by three inches, and extended the wheelbase by 1.6 inches. The car is slightly wider and loses up to 121 pounds depending on the configuration. For North America, BMW will offer three powertrains. At launch will be the 330i, which packs a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder producing 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Thi…
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In the U.S., we only get one body style of the Elantra GT. In Europe where the model is known as the i30, Hyundai offers the standard hatchback and a lift back variant called the i30 Fastback. It is quite a good looking compact and makes us somewhat jealous that Europe gets it. Now, Hyundai upped our jealousness with the introduction of the i30 Fastback N. The Fastback follows the same recipe as the standard i30 N, beginning with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine producing either 246 or 271 horsepower - the latter for when you opt for the Performance Package. Torque stands at 260 pound-feet, but raises to 279 via a short overboost function. A six-speed manual …
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A new automaker will be making its global debut next month at the Paris Motor Show. VinFast, Vietnam's first automaker will be showing off a new sedan and SUV. For being their first models, the designs don't look half-baked. This comes down to VinFast reaching out to four major Italian car design houses to give design proposals and then allowing the people of Vietnam to vote for the winner. ItalDesign won the vote, but VinFast selected Pininfarina to do the finishing work. Both the sedan and SUV share a number of design traits such as the chrome V emblem with a set of chrome bars sitting on either side; LED daytime running lights, and faux mesh inserts for the bumper.…
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If there has been one piece of forbidden Honda fruit that enthusiasts have been clamoring for a few years, it has to be the Civic Type-R. The good news is that the Type-R is coming and Honda has revealed a "concept" of it at the Paris Motor Show. Like most Honda/Acura concepts, the Civic Type-R Prototype is a thinly veiled preview of the production model. There is an aggressive body kit with new bumpers, hood scoop, wider fenders, 20-inch black wheels, and a large rear wing. No details were given on the Type-R's powerplant, but it is expected that the new model would use the current Type-R's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. In the current Type-R, the e…
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Audi had two world premieres for this year's Paris Motor Show, the redesigned 2017 Q5 crossover and the high-performance RS3 sedan. We'll begin with the Q5 as it is one of Audi's most important vehicles. The first thing you'll notice is how much the new model looks like the outgoing one. Yes, there is a larger grille and sculpted lines from the larger Q7. But the redesigned Q5 somehow looks very much the same as the current one. At least the new Q5 is larger in all dimensions which allows for a more spacious interior. Speaking of the interior, the Q5 follows the same ideals as seen the in the A4. This means a clean and simple dash layout and the optional of Aud…
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The diesel emission scandal has left Volkswagen battered and bruised. In an effort to try and salvage their image and business, the company is going all in on electric vehicles. Before the start of the Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen revealed the I.D. concept. Volkswagen says this concept when it goes into production in 2020 will be as groundbreaking as the Beetle. We don't know much about the I.D. except for some details, About the size of a Golf Uses Volkswagen's new Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) Electric motor produces 125kW Total range between 400 to 600 Kilometers (about 249 to 373 Miles) Not sure if this means the vehicle will feature d…
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The future at Mercedes-Benz is electric if the Generation EQ is any indication. This electric SUV is a preview of a new lineup of electric vehicles under the EQ brand. EQ if you're wondering stands for "Electric Intelligence". "The emission-free automobile is the future. And our new EQ brand goes far beyond electric vehicles. EQ stands for a comprehensive electric ecosystem of services, technologies and innovations," said Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. Generation EQ's design looks like a futuristic GLC-Class crossover with a large "grille" featuring blue accent lighting, large greenhouse area, no door handles or mir…
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Previous Page Next Page The previous two generations of the Land Rover Discovery went by different names in the U.S. - LR3 and LR4. But tonight at an event in Paris, Land Rover introduced the next-generation Discovery and that it what it will go by when it comes to the U.S. next summer. Let's begin with the big story. Land Rover was able to drop 1,000 pounds out of the new Discovery. To put that into perspective, the current LR4 has a base curb weight of 5,655 pounds. How did they do it? Well, it comes down to the Premium Lightweight Architecture (PLA) that is currently underpinning the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. This architec…
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A few months ago, we reported on a Kia ad that sneakily revealed that a turbocharged Soul would be arriving this winter. Now Kia has spilled the beans on the 2017 Soul Turbo before its official debut at the Paris Motor Show next week. As was speculated, the Soul Turbo will use the 1.6L turbocharged-four used in the used in the Forte Koup and Forte5 (Cee'd GT and Pro_Cee'd GT in Europe). It produces 201 horsepower and will go through a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. 0-60 mph takes about 7.5 seconds. Outside, the turbo model features new bumpers, slightly tweaked front grille, and a new set of 18-inch aluminum wheels. Kia will begin sales of the 2017 So…
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Mercedes-Benz has decided to crash luxury off-road wagon party that Audi and Volvo are putting on by introducing the E-Class All-Terrain. The All-Terrain sets itself apart from the standard E-Class wagon with new bumpers, plastic surrounds for the wheel arches, and a wheel/tire package for this specific model. The ride height has been raised by an inch, but the air suspension system can raise the vehicle by about 0.3 inches. Mercedes' 4Matic all-wheel drive system features an 'All Terrain' mode that allows the vehicle to go a little bit further into the bush. For the time being in the UK, the E-Class All-Terrain will only be offered with a 2.0L tur…
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Source: Mercedes-Benz Press Release is on Page 2 Stuttgart. From unpaved tracks to steep, serpentine snow-bound roads, the new E-Class All-Terrain can tackle routes where conventional estates have to give up, thanks to greater ground clearance and 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Rugged styling and flared wheel arches also give it a tough look. The E-Class All-Terrain makes its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2016. The first cars will arrive in the UK from spring 2017, while pricing and specification will be announced in early 2017. “No E-Class has ever been as versatile as the All-Terrain. The new model combines a striking loo…
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Previous Page Next Page Auto show season is upon us and automakers are beginning to reveal their various debuts. For example, Mercedes-AMG has pulled the curtain back on the AMG GT and GT-C Roadsters that will officially debut at the Paris Motor Show later this month. Like the GT coupe, the GT Roadster feature the same 4.0L biturbo V8 with different states of tune. The GT Roadster punches out 469 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, and the GT-C features 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet. Those with keen eyes will note the two roadsters produce more power than their coupe counterparts (GT: 456 horsepower and 443 pound-feet; GT-S: 503 …
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Previous Page Next Page Ahead of the 2016 Paris Motor Show, Opel gave an early look at a new variant of their Opel Karl city-car called the Karl Rocks. The Karl Rocks, gains the looks of a small SUV with a raise in ride height by 18mm (0.7 inches), added perimeter body cladding, integrated skid pads, and functional roof rails. The interior is largely carryover from the standard Karl except for a new seat fabric exclusive to the Rocks. Mechanically, the Karl Rocks maintains the same powertrain as a standard Karl, with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder which produce 75 hp. Transmissions are either a 5-speed manual, or a 5-speed EasyTronic …
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GLOBAL CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SHOWS NEW FACE IN PARIS [LIVE IMAGES] LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Andrew Ganz The European-market Chevrolet Captiva, engineered by GM-Daewoo in South Korea, will receive a new front fascia, as well as a pair of new powertrains for the 2011 model year. Having been launched for the 2006 model year, the Captiva was growing a little long in the tooth. To keep things fresh, the crossover gains a new front end inspired by the Chevrolet Cruze. Nearly everything is new from the A-pillars forward, including the larger grille, redesigned headlamps, domed hood and door-mounted mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. A handful of other detail changes …
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OPEL ASTRA GTC CONCEPT TAKES TO THE PARIS STAGE LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Drew Johnson General Motors' German Opel brand has fully revealed its upcoming Astra GTC model at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. The GTC model on hand at the Paris show is still in concept form, but the production version expected to bow early next year at the Geneva Motor Show. Opel says that "And the speed was pure beauty," a line from the novel Jonathan Livingston Seagull, inspired the Astra GTC Paris. Opel’s Vice President of Design Mark Adams also helped the project move along, asking the design team to show him "the most emotional side of Opel’s new design language, ‘sculptural artistry m…
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2012 CHEVROLET AVEO HATCHBACK GROWS, MOVES UPSCALE [LIVE IMAGES] LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Andrew Ganz With the Chevrolet Spark set to take over as the bowtie brand's entry-level model, Chevrolet has taken the wraps off of a larger and more upwardly mobile 2012 Aveo hatchback. Making its official debut this week at the Paris Motor Show, the 2012 Aveo will go on sale next year in North America. The Aveo hatchback is aimed primarily at European and Asian markets, although it will go on sale in North America. A United States and Canada-oriented Aveo sedan will debut at a North American auto show later this season. Based heavily on the Aveo RS concept that debuted ba…
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LIVING LARGE: AUDI A7 ARRIVES IN PARIS [LIVE IMAGES] LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Michael Taylor Although it made its formal debut back in July at a private event in Munich, Audi's A7 didn't show up at a major international auto show until this week's Paris Salon. A size larger than its existing A5 Sportback and aimed squarely at the Mercedes-Benz CLS and BMW 5-Series GT, the A7 will hit dealerships in late September. A touch less than five meters long, the A7 has remained faithful to Audi’s original concept car from the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, with its sporty-looking rear end seamlessly integrating into an instantly identifiable Aud…
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2012 CHEVROLET ORLANDO OFFICIAL IMAGESLIVE IMAGES By Andrew Ganz Chevrolet's upcoming Orlando - its first-ever European-style MPV - finally made its production debut this week at the Paris Motor Show. Not bound for the United States, but headed to Europe, Asia and even Canada, the Orlando is a three-row MPV that had initially been slated to replace the automaker's aging HHR. Instead, Chevrolet will rely on the popular Equinox for its domestic consumers. Although the concept car's blue lighting is gone, the overall shape of the vehicle remains very much intact. Although the Orlando will be Chevy's first-ever vehicle in the European MPV segment, the automaker is confid…
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JLR Debuts New Jaguar Concept in Paris By Ward’s Staff WardsAuto.com, Sep 30, 2010 1:59 PM Special Coverage Paris Auto Show Tata Motors Ltd.’s Jaguar Land Rover today at the Paris auto show unveils the Jaguar C-X75 and confirms a 5-door version of the upcoming Range Rover Evoque. The C-X75 concept, an extended-range electric super car concept capable of reaching 62 mph (100 km/h) in a scant 3.5 seconds, “hints at an exciting evolution of Jaguar’s design language while paying homage to some of its most admired cars of years gone by,” the auto maker says. Inspiration for the concept came from iconic Jaguars such as the 1950s C-Type and D-Type race cars, as wel…
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Paris Show: Lotus Unveils New Esprit, Elan, Elise, Eterne Sports Sedan and Concept City Car THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Possibly one of the biggest surprises of the 2010 Paris Motor Show, was the unveiling of six new models from Lotus. Aside from the Elite GT (see here) that we've already told you about, the British sports car maker revealed not one, not two but five more new models and concepts! We'll bring you more details and pictures of each car separately, but here are the key highlights: 2015 Lotus Eterne: Following in the footsteps of other sports car makers, Lotus is getting ready to enter the luxury sports sedan segment with the Eterne. Scheduled for a poss…
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Paris Show: Toyota Targets Honda Jazz / Fit with New Verso-S MPV THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Toyota is re-entering the European small MPV segment with a new model called the Verso-S, which made its debut at the Paris Motor Show today. Set to go on sale across Europe from February 2011, the Verso-S is a spiritual successor to the Yaris Verso and targets cars like the Honda Jazz / Fit and Kia Venga. The five-seater Verso-S is less than 4 meters long (3,990 mm). However, it compensates with a relatively long, 2,550 mm wheelbase. In addition, Toyota claims that careful attention to detail has maximized spaciousness and as a result, the Verso-S offers "front seat headroom…
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Paris Show: Ford Previews New Fiesta RS WRC Prior to 2011 Race Debut THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Not one to let Mini's announcement of the new Countryman WRC to go unanswered, Ford has revealed its new soon-to-be-airborne Fiesta RS rally car. Co-developed by Ford of Europe and M-Sport (with a little help from the French Pipo Moteur), the Fiesta RS gets a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine which, like the Mini, has direct injection. Testing of the Focus RS WRC replacement, which was initially done in Britain and France using the outgoing Fiesta's engine and a prototype of the new one, will continue next week in Spain using Ford WRC drivers Mikko Hirvonen and Jari-Matti Latvala…
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Paris 2010: Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale is not an Italian DJ, but is an upgraded super coupe by Jeff Glucker (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 7:02PM Maserati can produce some gorgeous automobiles. The Maserati GranTurismo is no exception, in fact we'd place it in the give-up-your-first-born-to-own-one category of beautiful. In addition to its looks, the GranTurismo is a powerful and luxurious grand touring machine that causes both eyes and ears to strain for more as it goes by. The 430-horsepower GranTurismo S was the king of the trident-wearing coupes, until today. Taking the stage at the 2010 Paris Motor Show is the all-new Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale. The G…
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Paris Show: Mazda2 Facelift Makes Euro Debut THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 The subtly updated Mazda2 was given its European premiere in Paris today. The Fiesta's brethren enters the 2011 model year with a new face featuring a revised front grille and a re-sculptured front bumper. A fresh choice of exterior colors and alloy wheel designs complete the look. On the inside, Mazda claims to have improved quality and feel with new materials, seat fabrics and colours, plus some other upgrades such as a new meter design with black background and a closed-type glove compartment. Underneath the sheetmetal, the Japanese automaker has made changes to the chassis and suspension to …
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Paris Show: Jaguar C-X75 Concept in the Flesh Plus First Videos THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 We've already played 'show and tell' with Jaguar's C-X75 Concept (read full details here), but now we've got real live photos from the pre-show media event as well as from the British firm's Paris Motor Show stand, plus a trio of videos including one from last night's presentation. As a refresher, the concept model is powered by four 195HP-strong electric motors, one for each wheel producing a total of 780-horsepower and a mind-blowing 1600Nm (1180lb ft) of peak torque. The car also gets two micro gas-turbines spinning at 80,000 rpm, with Jaguar claiming they can generate enou…
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Paris Show: Audi e-tron Spyder Concept puts Porsche's Boxster on Notice THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 In order to keep its e-high rolling, Audi has created yet another pretty and efficient vehicle for Paris: the e-tron Spyder. Audi's latest plug-in no-top is powered by a 300-horse 3.0-liter V6 TDI outfitted with two turbochargers and two 88-horsepower / 64 kW electric motors; the results are impressive, to say the least. The e-tron system in this car will help it hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.4 seconds on its way to a limited 250 km/h (155 mph), provide an all-electric range of 31 miles, return a combined 128.4 mpg, and only pollute your air with 59 g of CO2 per kilometer.…
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Paris Show: Citroën Updates C5 with LEDs and New Engines THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Citroën chose the Paris Motor Show today to roll out its updated C5 sedan and estate (Tourer) models. The French firm's VW Passat rival has been refreshed for the 2011 model year with some modest styling changes and technology upgrades. Since the C5 has only been out since early 2008, the cosmetic updates were kept to a minimum and concern the front headlamps that gain a strip of LEDs and the revised tail lamps that receive a new "Dark Crystal" treatment with clear glass in the central section. There are more important changes under the hood with the introduction of a new e-HDi engin…
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Paris 2010: 2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS is the middle child we can live with by Steven J. Ewing (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 2:19PM Nestled in between Porsche's perennial favorite 911 Carrera S and audacious 911 GT3 is the automaker's latest creation – the 911 Carrera GTS. It features the slightly wider body of the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 models, but only delivers its power to the rear wheels. Speaking of power, Porsche has upgraded the 3.8-liter flat-six to crank out 408 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and with added visual bits like 19-inch RS Spyder wheels and SportDesign front and rear fascias, this is indeed the middle child 911 that we'd be happy to…
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Paris 2010: Lotus shows off its new Grand Tourer, the Elite [w/video] by Jeff Glucker (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 3:00PM Lotus continues its march towards global sportscar domination with the 2010 Paris Motor Show unveiling of the Lotus Elite. The Elite represents a step away from "lighter is better" because it is a hefty, four-passenger grand tourer – it weighs in at 3,600 pounds. Don't let the weight throw you off though, this is a good looking, aggressively styled powerhouse. Under the hood sits a modified version of the 5.0-liter V8 out of a Lexus IS-F. The unit is then massaged to produce 611 horsepower which propels the car to a sub-four-second 0-60 time and a…
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Paris 2010: Lotus debuts Eterne hybrid sedan concept [w/video] by Steven J. Ewing (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 11:54AM When we think of Lotus, the words "hybrid" and "sedan" aren't exactly the first words that come to mind. Now, though, Lotus is changing all that with the introduction of its Eterne concept, a four-door sedan with an optional hybrid powertrain. This may be a big step in a different direction for Lotus, but it's nothing new. The Eterne takes the same shape as the Porsche Panamera, Aston Martin Rapide and Audi A7 Sportback. Like the new Esprit concept, the Eterne is powered by a 620-horsepower, 5.0-liter V8 sourced from Toyota. The optional hybrid driv…
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Paris 2010: Lotus Elise Concept evolves the sports car [w/video] by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 11:49AM There's no denying that Lotus had lost its way prior to the release of the much-loved Elise. The company that Colin built had strayed from its roots of lightweight sports cars and drifted towards the exotic realm... and it had drastic effects on the company's bottom line. Thankfully, the Elise and its hard-core cousin, the Exige, set the company back on the straight and narrow. All of this begs the question, though: How do you update a modern classic like the Elise? Lotus' answer is currently being shown off at the Paris Motor Show. Here are t…
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Paris 2010: Peugeot HR1 Concept by Zach Bowman (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 12:59PM In addition to pulling the sheets back on its new 508, Peugeot unveiled its newest concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Called the HR1 Concept, the car is what we would assume would happen if a Prius knocked boots with the SEMA world. Behind the only-a-mother-could-love face, the HR1 benefits from a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine in front and a 37-horsepower electric motor positioned in the rear of the vehicle. This is a through-the-road hybrid, which means the two powertrains operate independantly and are only connected, well, through the road. Both are bolted…
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Paris 2010: Lotus Elan Concept stuns the crowds [w/video] by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 12:41PM We didn't see this one coming. Lotus' five-car concept explosion at the Paris Motor Show is one of the most welcome surprises sprung on us in recent memory... and the biggest surprise of all may be this Elan. Lotus says its new Elan is slated for a debut in 2013, which makes us wonder what the future may have in store for the current Evora. Pricing for the 2013 Elan is set at $118,500 (£75,000). In any case, the Elan is powered by a 450-horsepower supercharged 4.0-liter V6 engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox from Toyota, which offers enough…
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Paris 2010: BMW Concept 6 Series Coupé looks low, flat and mean by Chris Paukert (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 5:57AM BMW's press conference at the Paris Motor Show won't take place until later today, but the boys from Bavaria left their Concept 6 Series Coupé hanging around on the display's massive curved plinth. While we couldn't finagle our way inside to take a gander at the interior (at least not yet), the crisply styled GT clearly foreshadows the nearly-here 6 Series production model. The attractive and surprisingly large coupe borrows bits from Beijing's Grand Coupe concept as well as the new 5 Series, particularly in the nose. When it arrives next year, the s…
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Paris 2010: Peugeot 508 is a glimpse of things to come by Zach Bowman (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 5:32AM Peugeot is celebrating its 200th birthday (as a company), and to mark the occasion, the French automaker is planning an all-out product offensive. Chief among them is the mighty 508 – a sedan that benefits from reduced weight and increased interior room compared to the old 407. In a word: Progress. Initially, the company says that the 508 will be available with everything from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 120 horsepower and 118 pound-torque of torque to a 150-hp 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine with a gobsmacking 331 pound-feet of torque. Available gearbo…
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Paris 2010: Opel GTC Paris Concept by Zach Bowman (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 4:28AM If there's one thing we can count on from the Paris Motor Show, it's a slew of sexy hatches. Opel was first out of the gate with the GTC Paris Concept, which the automaker is pitching as an obtainable sports car that can still haul five people if the need arises. Under that creased hood sits a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine good for 290 horsepower, though as small as the GTC Paris is, we can't imagine it would take much to get the hatch to hustle. We're digging the GTC's hunkered stance, especially in the rear, where a set of flared hips dominate the vehicle's design. If y…
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Paris 2010: Opel Astra Sports Tourer by Zach Bowman (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 3:57AM Opel is keeping busy, and aside from moving into a handful of new markets and pulling the sheets off of a hot concept, the German manufacturer has been whittling away on its wagon interpretation of the company's Astra. The 2011 Astra Sports Tourer wears the brand's trademark nose and sculpted sheet metal, but throws in an arching roofline for good measure. Inside, buyers can look forward to a set of snappy folding seats in the rear Opel claims should help make the car appealing to both families and small businesses looking to haul goods. Power comes from either an uber-thrifty 9…
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Paris 2010: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS comes on strong by Jonathon Ramsey (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 9:31AM The 2012 Mercedes CLS is the second act of the car that invented both the market segment and the grammatical quandary known as the "four-door coupe." Made dramatically more bold for this go-round, it features an upright grille that flows back into a rump that disappears in photos but holds its own in person. The new sedan is also lighter, with aluminum doors that are 52 pounds less heavy and an aluminum hood, front fenders, trunk lid and parcel shelf. Along with the design, the engines are the story. There will be four available, starting with two 3.5-liter V6 e…
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Paris 2010: Facelifted 2012 Nissan GT-R by Damon Lavrinc (RSS feed) on Sep 30th 2010 at 10:40AM Well look what we found tucked away in a glass-enclosed corner of the Nissan stand. What you're looking at is the 2012 Nissan GT-R, complete with a fascia comprised of a restyled bumper, air-intakes and LED daytime running lamps. A new diffuser pulled from the SpecM is mounted out back, along with new lightweight wheels that may or may not be included in the final package. Our insider wouldn't give us any details on power increases, but they did say we should keep an eye out for an official announcement in the coming months. link: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/30/paris-2…
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INFINITI M35 HYBRID DEBUTS NEW TECH AT PARIS [LIVE IMAGES] OFFICIAL IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Mark Kleis After announcing its M35 Hybrid earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti has released a trio of images showing the four-door luxury hybrid sedan on its test circuit in Japan. Set to go on sale in 2011 in Europe and North America, the M35 Hybrid - or M35h as it will likely be known in Europe - is the luxury marque's first gasoline-electric offering. Based on the all-new M sedan, the 2012 M35 Hybrid will couple Infiniti's 3.5-liter V6 with a compact hybrid drive system. Although Infiniti’s parent company – Nissan – has previously offered a hybrid in the f…
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ECOBOOSTED 2012 FORD FOCUS ST DEBUTS IN PARIS [LIVE IMAGES, VIDEO] LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Mark Kleis Although the standard 2011 Ford Focus hasn't even hit the road yet, the automaker unveiled a range-topping Focus ST earlier today at the Paris Motor Show. Unlike its Focus ST predecessors, the new turbocharged model will actually make it to North America - but not until early 2012. The specs Ford is holding on to many of the details for the end of the month, but for now we know to expect a EcoBoosted (turbocharged) 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, good for 247 horsepower. In terms of specs, that's all Ford has for us, but they did promise "an addictive sound" …
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INFINITI IPL G CONVERTIBLE CONCEPT PREVIEWS FUTURE PERFORMANCE LINE [LIVE IMAGES] LIVE IMAGESOFFICIAL IMAGES By Drew Johnson Following closely on the heels of the 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe, Nissan’t luxury division has taken the wraps off its new Infiniti Performance Line (IPL) G Convertible Concept. The IPL G Convertible Concept features unique aerodynamic styling, an IPL-tuned V6 engine, a sports exhaust system, a revised suspension and 19-inch IPL wheels. Although no performance figures were give, the IPL G Coupe boasts 348 horsepower, indicating a similar rating for the convertible. “The Infiniti Performance Line is designed to push the premium perf…
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2010 Paris Motor Show: 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Supercar Concept By John Voelcker Senior Editor September 29th, 2010 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept, released at 2010 Paris Motor ShowEnlarge Photo Just last week, Jaguar turned 75, celebrating the occasion with a tour of their most historic models. That was then; this is now. Today the company unveiled perhaps its most radically futuristic design ever, the C-X75 Concept, at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. For more photos of the stunning 2010 Jaguar C-X75 Concept, see our complete photo gallery. Not only is the low, sleek supercar a striking design from a company known for its sexy, elegant automobiles, its powertrain is utterly diff…
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2010 Paris Show: 2012 Ford Focus ST, Video and Live Photos By Marty Padgett Editorial Director September 29th, 2010 Source: MotorAuthority.com Ford opened its 2010 Paris auto show festivities with a crash--of a snare drum as it gave its new Focus ST performance hatchback a rock-star introduction near the Champs-Elysees a few hours before the show opened to the media. The Focus ST will be on top of the model range, and alongside it in Paris, Ford will be showing off sedan, wagon, and hatchback versions. But it's the ST that's getting the most attention from the press gathering this year for the Paris Expo. And it's likely because of the 247 horsepower hidden undernea…
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Paris Motor Show: Ford Confirms C-Max Hybrid And Plug-In Minivans By John Voelcker Senior Editor September 30th, 2010 Source: GreenCarReports.com Since launching the Ford Escape Hybrid in 2004, Ford has confined sales of its hybrid-electric vehicles to North America. But that's about to change. In European markets, where up to 50 percent of new cars are fitted with high-efficiency diesel engines, Ford has focused its efforts over the last decade on cars like the ultra-high-mileage Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, sold with a 1.6-liter turbodiesel that returns 63 miles per gallon on the European cycle. Today is media day at the 2010 Paris Motor Show, and last night Ford announ…
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2010 Paris Auto Show: New Model and Concept Car A to Z Guide WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 [updated Daily] Those fortunate enough to be able to attend this year's Paris Auto Show will be in for quite a treat: according to the organizers, no less than 100 new vehicles, concept cars and updated models will be making their world premiere at the salon, which will be open for the public from Saturday 2 to Sunday 17 October at the Paris-Porte de Versailles exhibition center. This year's edition of the biannual show in the city home to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame will see exciting new reveals from the likes of both domestic and foreign automakers including Abarth, Audi, …
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VIDEO: Audi's Quattro Concept in Slow Motion and with Techno WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010 Interested in seeing vids of the new 'anniversarious' Audi quattro concept? You know you are, and we aim to please. As a brief recap, you should know that this RS5-based concept is powered by a 408-horsepower inline-five displacing 2.5 liters that spins all four wheels through a 6-speed stick. Below, you can check out some videos - one techno-backed and short, the other long, quiet, and mostly slow motion - highlighting some of the car's killer (checkered tail lights) and not so killer (the entire front end?) Details. Click on over to our earlier post for the full deets, but leav…
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Paris Show: Nissan Townpod EV Concept May Hint at Future Cube THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 Although Nissan didn't mention the Cube in its press release on the new Townpod EV concept, it's not hard to make the connection between the two cars. However, the quirky looking sub-compact study, which made its world premiere today at the Paris Motor Show, makes use of the same zero-emission technology found within Nissan LEAF in a tall van-like body with suicide-style rear doors and split trunk doors. Inside, the concept model features a colorful but Spartan interior. All controls for ancillaries such as climate control and media playback are accessed through two centrally mo…
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Automakers go green, sleek at Paris car show Colleen Barry and Greg Keller / Associated Press Paris -- Sizzling, sleek designs for a carbon-conscious world headlined today as global automakers rolled out their latest high-tech models at the Paris auto show, hoping for rebound in a struggling car market. Hybrids and other fuel-efficient, lower-emission vehicles took front seat as CEOs and other top executives strolled out onto well-lit stages to trumpet their engineering innovations and strategies to tap hot markets like China. Rebecca Lindland, an analyst at IHS Automotive, said the market looks optimistic after two "terrible years" since the last Paris show because o…
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GM, Chrysler show what's coming at Paris auto show BY MARK PHELAN FREE PRESS AUTO CRITIC PARIS -- Cars and technology shown at the auto show today could be critical to the future for General Motors and Chrysler, which are still rebuilding after their bankruptcies last year. GM's European Opel brand will show a couple of sporty compacts that hint at the upscale small car Buick will build at the Orion assembly plant in suburban Detroit. Chevrolet will unveil four vehicles developed to power its growing sales in Europe, Asia and Latin America -- including the Aveo subcompact, also slated for production in Orion. "This is tremendously important for GM's brands," said Reb…
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Lamborghini supercar smokes out Paris show 05:24 AM Never mind how wicked it looks. What Italian automaker Lamborghini wants you to know is that the Sesto Elemento sports car weighs very little. Only about 2,200 lbs. (999 kilograms, Lambo says), even though it has all-wheel drive, a heavy features. It's made from very light CFRP -- carbon-fiber reinforced plastics. Carbon is the sixth element in the periodic table, spawning the car's name (sesto is "sixth"). Weighs so little, in fact, that the 570-hp V-10 yanks it from standstill to 100 kph (62 mph) in an astonishing 2.5 seconds, the maker claims. Normally you'd consider a car quick if it made that sprint in five or s…
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What's ahead among European vehicles Opel designs, new BMW coupe among the plans Buick And Opel General Motors' German Opel brand is traditionally among Europe's best sellers. It's now providing the design and engineering for much of Buick's vehicle line, including a compact sedan called the Verano that should go into production at the Orion Township assembly plant north of Detroit in about a year. The Verano will share key design elements with Opel's Astra compact and Astra Sports Tourer station wagon. The Astra Sports Tourer wagon is a key model for Opel in Europe, where station wagons are big sellers. There's no current plan to sell the wagon in the U.S. However,…
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4 new Chevrolet models for Paris auto show BY MARK PHELAN FREE PRESS AUTO CRITIC PARIS -- General Motors' plan to transform Chevrolet into a global powerhouse brand like Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen and Ford gets a major injection of fresh sheet metal as Chevy introduces four key models at the Paris auto show this week. The globalization of Chevrolet is one of GM's few unqualified successes in the last several years. The brand has become a major player in fast-growing markets around the world. It has spearheaded GM's growth in Russia and central Europe. The new models will include the Aveo subcompact, an aggressively styled little car intended to be a major player in de…
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http://www.km77.com/fotos/KIA/Pop_Concept_2010/index.html i am not entirely certain this is even a Paris concept (mods move if need be). this could be the COOLEST thing i have seen in a LONG TIME
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