Alfa Romeo has once again delayed its re-introduction to the U.S. market has it scales back global expansion plans as the European debt crisis deepens. Alfa said that it will delay several key models that were to be launched in the United States by another year and has cancelled plans to build a mid-sized SUV [...]
The 2012 Mazda CX-5 has finally made its public debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The CX-5 is the first Mazda model to adopt the company’s full range of SkyActiv Technology and new design theme – ‘Kodo – Soul of Motion.’ The 2012 Mazda CX-5 will be introduced to global markets starting early 2012. The [...]
Amongst many things this year at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz has just released details for its new adaptive suspension system being equipped to the flagship SLS AMG supercar. Featuring three modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus, the AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension setting could be chosen through the AMG menu in the car’s infotainment [...]
Originally, Fisker’s CEO Henrik Fisker promised that the company’s first model – the Fisker Karma – will start being delivered in Oct. 2010. However, that date was pushed to March 2011 and most recently to Sept. Fisker said it expects start providing its U.S. dealers with demo models by the end of this month. Sources [...]
At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Bentley is showing a new multimedia connectivity concept designed for executives inside its Mulsanne flagship sedan. The Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept offers an impressive range of bespoke business, comfort and entertainment features – designed for you do business on the move or just unwind between meetings. “Mulsanne rear passengers [...]
Following a couple of teasers earlier this month, SsangYong has finally taken the covers off of its new XIV-1 Concept. SsangYong says that the name XIV-1 is derived from the phrase ‘eXciting user Interface Vehicle’, which highlights the car’s focus on interaction with the driver and passengers. The SsangYong XIV-1 Concept is a design study [...]
Cadillac released a new behind-the-scenes video of the development of its new compact luxury model that will launch next year. What’s interesting is that in the press release, Cadillac refers to the model as “codenamed ATS” – which leads us to believe that the actual production model may carry different letters. Click here for more [...]
Alright – here is a really short, but interesting bit of news. Out at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show Ford’s Group Vice President J Mays told reporters that the company plans on introducing a redesigned version of the Mustang for the 2014 model year. That means the 2014 Ford Mustang will arrive in late 2013. Mays [...]
As time goes on, the automobile industry has been proving that green motoring need not be boring. And to add to the case, Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has just unveiled a new EV based on the E-Class. Unfortunately however, Brabus made clear that their EV is just a prototype and isn’t for sale. Either way, let’s [...]
Last we heard anything about the Rolls-Royce Phantom EE – aka 102EX - it was reported that study groups showed that the company’s customer base had no interest in electric uber-luxury vehicles. However, that doesn’t mean Rolls-Royce is just going to give up on it. “The 102EX is on a tour around the globe,” said Dr. [...]
