February 8th, 2010 
Shteph 
Honda has prepared an European market CR-Z hybrid coupe which will have its premiere at next month’s Geneva International Motor Show. The biggest difference from the two-seater North American-spec CR-Z that was unveiled at the Detroit Show in January is that the European version features a 2+2 seating layout. Read the rest of this entry »
February 8th, 2010 Shteph 
Most people think of a Porsche 911 Turbo as one of the fastest sportscar in the world but there is someone who believes that the road-runner can do better than that. Porsche staff believed him and so they will reveal 911 Turbo S at Geneva, a brilliant four-wheeled “cheetah” powered by a 523bhp engine that delivers 516lb ft of torque. Read the rest of this entry »
February 8th, 2010 Shteph 
General Motors has big plans for the future, like becoming the first major automaker in the U.S. to design and manufacture its own electric motors for future hybrid and plug-in hybrid models, as it announced it was expanding its in-house electric vehicle development capabilities. Read the rest of this entry »
February 7th, 2010 Shteph 
A new year calls for new models or old models’ tweaking, be it to the exterior, to the engine or both. And if we’re talking about BMW, we couldn’t expect anything but cool modifications to the looks and even better engines than the ones they provide currently.
Thus, BMW unveiled the new X5 SUV. At the exterior the new X5 gets larger side air intakes at the front and an increased proportion of surfaces painted in body color, reshaped rear bumper and the tailpipe surrounds, dual round headlamps with optional Xenon lights, fitted with LED corona. Read the rest of this entry »
February 7th, 2010 Shteph 
After a long period of having been awaited, finally, the Lampo 2 has come to the world to show off its peppery green engine. The all-electric car is based on General Motor’s Kappa platform. This is the same basis for the Pontiac Solstice, Saturn Sky and, in Europe, the Opel GT but what is most outstanding for the eco-friendly Swiss is its power. Read the rest of this entry »
February 7th, 2010 Shteph 
Subaru couldn’t just stay aside and watch the other carmakers show off their perfect 2010 rides. It’s just not Subaru style. So it announced its presence at Geneva Motor Show with the impressive Impreza XV crossover. Impressive by looks and by that divine horizontally-opposed boxer engine. Still, they are very discreet about pictures, but from what I’ve read in the press release, it’s gonna be sorta European-only Outback Sport. A unique grille, wheel arches and roof rails visually set the VX apart from standard Imprezas. What makes it apart from many other cars, however, is that “delicious” boxer engine which will motivate this Impreza crossover, with a choice of 2.0-liter boxer-fours, fueled by either gasoline or diesel. The Impreza VX goes on sale in Europe this summer.
And what else couldn’t miss from a motor show but a hybrid? Subaru introduces Hybrid Tourer Concept that we first saw at Tokyo last fall, as well as the plug-in Stella…still, I can’t take my mind off of the boxer engine.
Press release after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
February 5th, 2010 Shteph 
Nissan’s Z generation is now in its fourties and how else to celebrate the time-honoured age but by a limited edition? Nissan have created the 370Z Black Edition in just 370 units (I don’t think there is a coincidence about the number of units and the name of the car), which will be sold in Europe as “black edition” and in the US as an anniversary edition. However, both are limited and the price starts at £33,645 for a manually shifted version and go up to £35,045 for an automatic equipped Z car. Read the rest of this entry »
February 5th, 2010 Shteph
Oui! Simplement magnifique! Yet another super car that will be revealed on March 2nd at Geneva: a very good looking French coupe-cabriolet. A glass top and a fully-automatic, electro-hydraulic opening mechanism that lowers the top in just 21 seconds adds the “je ne sais quoi” to the stylish, shiny, powerful cabrio.
It comes with a choice of three petrol engine and three diesel engines with output from 110 to 160 hp. All engines are mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) dual-clutch automatic transmission.
What nobody says in any press release or article is the feeling it gives you when you cruise in an elegant coupe-cabrio.
Full details in the press release after the jump.
February 5th, 2010 Shteph 
Undoubtedly this year’s Geneva Motor Show will be a fruitful auto show, as a lot of concept cars and new models have been said to be revealed. If that doesn’t ring any bell, you can review the posts about Kia, Alfa Romeo, Auris or BMW.
Thus, VW’s Spanish brand, Seat, announced they would reveal an Ibiza ST, that will be launched in Switzerland. The Ibiza ST (Sport Tourer) will have six engines shared with its VW Group cousins, four of them TSI/TDI units with direct injection and turbocharging. DSG is an option and there will be three trim lines – Reference, Style and Sport. Read the rest of this entry »
February 4th, 2010 Shteph 
Nothing else to add to “Focus RS Club”. No adjective can properly describe this hatch. It would take a whole 1000-something-word essay to cover all the good things about Ford’s goodie.
Moreover, Ford is on the verge of launching an even hotter version of RS, namely RS Clubsport, as well as an all new RS model based on the next generation Ford Focus that was unveiled in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show. Read the rest of this entry »
February 4th, 2010 Shteph 
A couple of weeks ago we presented Mitsubishi crossover RVR that will be revealed at Geneva next month, but there were no images of the interior. But as the internet is the land of all possibilities, leaked images are hovering these days across the virtual space.
Though very much awaited, the RVR does not come with very impressive modification compared to its predecessors as to the interior. Still, not many details have been yet revealed. We’re not sure even about the name as the RVR or ASX is likely to get a new nameplate for the North American market. Read the rest of this entry »
February 4th, 2010 Shteph 
Little Peugeot 207 S2000 rally car has dominated the Intercontinental Rally Challenge for the past three years and recently, their driver, Kris Meeke has won 2009 IRC. This calls for a celebration. They drank three days and three nights, partied, bla bla ….but this is the perfect occasion to have a limited edition, guys! It’s a trend! Not to mention some nice figures in the sales reports. Thus, Special Edition 207 S16 was born, which is limited to 250 examples. Read the rest of this entry »
February 3rd, 2010 Shteph Volvo prepares two sweet surprises for the UK, named DRIVe S80 sedan and V70 wagon with the impressive “119 g/km CO2 emmissions” tag. This makes the S80 and V70 the first premium executive cars to emit less than 120 g/km CO2. More importantly to buyers, that sub 120 g/km CO2 rating means both models fall into the Vehicle Excise Duty Band C category, resulting in a low road tax.
The DRIVe variants of the S80 and V70 are motivated by Volvo’s 1.6L turbocharged diesel engine, developing 109 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque, at 52mpg. Like all of Volvo’s DRIVe models, the DRIVe versions of the S80 and V70 will be available in SE, SE Premium, SE Lux and SE Lux Premium trim levels.
February 3rd, 2010 Shteph 
You’ve seen them, liked them and waited (un)patiently for the price. Finally, prices for all-new Infiniti luxury sedans M37 and M56 have been revealed.
For just $46,250 you get the rear-wheel drive M37 to impress you with the the 330-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, obviously more peppery than the last generation’s 3.5-liter V6 and fuel-friendly. The all-wheel drive variant starts at $48,400, and both models come equipped with Infiniti’s Drive Mode Selector, Active Noise Control, RearView Monitor and Enhanced Intelligent Key memory. Read the rest of this entry »
February 3rd, 2010 Shteph 
The third generation Sportage will come only for North America, with new design lines and hopefully new driving experience that would place the compact crossover at a higher level in the segment.
Kia haven’t released any details about the new model, waiting for Geneva to present the newest member of the family. The model looks a bit like the new Sorento, being longer, wider and lower and I guess it will keep the 2.4-liter inline-four found in the new Hyundai Tucson when it goes on sale this fall. I can say the US costumers will be a little dissappointed as other markets will get a range of gas and diesel power options from which to choose, but, in the end, the looks and strenght of the crossover will make them go over this aspect.
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Tags: Kia sportage at Geneva, new Kia Sportage, third generation Kia Sportage
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