Archive | March, 2009
2009 Geneva: Nissan Qazana Crossover Concept hints at future compact crossover

2009 Geneva: Nissan Qazana Crossover Concept hints at future compact crossover

Nissan has unveiled the new Qazana crossover concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show today. Nissan says that the significance of the Qazana concept should not be “underestimated.” While it may look to radical for a production vehicle Nissan says that a small crossover is on the way and the Qazana points to that very future Nissan [...]

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Mini looking to top 2008 record sales in 2009

Mini looking to top 2008 record sales in 2009

Mini reported a record year in the U.S. in 2008 with sales up 28.6 percent to 54,077 units – making it one of just two brands that boosted sales in a tough market. Well, the BMW brand doesn’t expect things to slow down in 2009. With a new redesigned convertible on the way and new dealerships [...]

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Toyota and Honda to cut production in next fiscal year

Toyota and Honda to cut production in next fiscal year

Japan’s two giants Toyota and Honda are looking to cut production by at least 10 percent in the upcoming fiscal year in hopes to balance their global inventories by June. According to Automotive News, Toyota has told its suppliers that it is targeting worldwide production of 6.2 million vehicles in the next fiscal year. Spokesman [...]

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2009 Geneva: Volkswagen unveils the 2010 Polo (with video)

2009 Geneva: Volkswagen unveils the 2010 Polo (with video)

Before we start - yes we love the Volkswagen Polo and it has been confirmed for the North American market. With that said, Volkswagen has unveiled its new 2010 Polo which will make its world debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show tomorrow. The 2010 Volkswagen Polo will be available in a choice of TDI and [...]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the Gullwing makes a return

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the Gullwing makes a return

Tomorrow at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz will be showing the 2010 E-Class Coupe and Sedan. However, the automaker didn’t want to leave out another of its latest creation in all this Geneva coverage. While the car won’t be seen anywhere near Geneva, Mercedes-Benz has dropped some official shots and details of its latest [...]

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2009 Geneva: 2011 Opel Ampera officially revealed (with video)

2009 Geneva: 2011 Opel Ampera officially revealed (with video)

While the future of Opel remains in question, General Motors’ German brand has unveiled the new European version of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt – the 2011 Opel Ampera. The extended-range electric-vehicle is scheduled to enter prodution in 2011 and will be available in right-hand drive in the UK with a Vauxhall badge. As you can [...]

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2009 Geneva: Kia No 3 hints at future Kia compact MPV

2009 Geneva: Kia No 3 hints at future Kia compact MPV

Details of the Kia No 3 Concept have been revealed on the eve of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show press days. Kia says that the small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) concept hints at “a future production model which will combine compact B-segment exterior dimensions with the interior spaciousness and versatility that is more typical of a [...]

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Zagato Perana Z-One details and images released

Zagato Perana Z-One details and images released

Zagato has dropped all the images and details of its its new Perana Z-one before the car’s Geneva debut. The Perana Z-one is the product of a collaboration between Zagato and a South African Vehicle Manufacturer called the Perana Performance Group. Power will come from a 6.2L V8 that transfers 440-hp to the rear-wheels with a maximum torque [...]

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2009 Geneva: Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce Unveiled

2009 Geneva: Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce Unveiled

Lamborghini has extended its Murcielago model range with a new extreme version badged the Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce. Ready to be unveiled at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show tomorrow, the Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is fast, lighter and more powerful than its Murcielago LP 640 sibling. Power from the 6.5 V12 has been increase [...]

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2009 Geneva: Ford Iosis Max Concept revealed ahead of the big show

2009 Geneva: Ford Iosis Max Concept revealed ahead of the big show

Ford has unveiled its third “iosis” concept car prior to its Geneva Motor Show debut tomorrow. Continuing its ‘kinetic design’ philosophy the new Ford Iosis Max Concept hints at Ford’s vision of a future compact MAV (multi-activity vehicle) and hints at the future design direction of Ford’s next global C-cars. We have to say, it [...]

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