Cadillac Dealers Want the CTS Coupe
Cadillac surprised everyone last month with the CTS Coupe Concept. Dealers were recently shown the coupe where GM talked about the CTS Coupe Concept becoming a reality. GM is trying to bring Cadillac's sales back to the level they were at in 2005 (192,000 retail units). The new CTS sedan and Escalade are helping them get there, but the addition...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Volvo XC60 Crossover Officially Unveiled
After many leaks this week, Volvo has officially unveiled the 2009 XC60 crossover, that is going to be unveiled in Geneva. The XC60 will be released in the US in the first quarter of 2009 with only one engine choice, a turbocharged T6 engine with 281 horsepower. All-wheel-drive will be standard on the XC60. According to Volvo the XC60 is...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Audi A4 Avant Breaks Cover
Following the official unveiling of the Audi A4 sedan, Audi is going to unveil the wagon version (A4 Avant) at the Geneva Auto Show. The all-new A4 Avant is virtually identical to the A4 sedan from the B pillar forward. It is five inches longer than the last version and has up to 50 cubic feet of cargo capacity. While...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Fiat 500 Aria Concept Unveiled
In addition to the 500 Abarth, Fiat is going to unveil the 500 Aria Concept in Geneva next month. The 500 Aria is a "green" version of the 500 with its 1.3L 16v Multijet diesel engine. A particulate filter and robotic Dualogic transmission with start-stop technology improves fuel economy by 10 percent and cuts carbon emissions by 98/km. Related...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Unveiled
Alfa Romeo is going to unveil the 8C Spider at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The 8C Spider is powered by the same 4.7L 450 horsepower V8 as the 8C Competizione coupe. Also just like the coupe, Alfa Romeo is only going to produce 500 of the 8C Spiders. Alfa Romeo is also going to show off the Alfa 147...
Kia Attempts to Go After Scion with SOUL Concepts
Kia is going to bring three special versions of its upcoming SOUL to the Geneva Auto Show. These three concept versions of the SOUL are expected to showcase the "the world of possibilities" for accessories, customizing and personalization of Kia vehicles (similar to Scion). Kia has released one teaser image of the SOUL Burner concept, which is supposed to be...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Jaguar XKR Portfolio Special Edition Unveiled
Jaguar is going to unveil the limited edition 2009 XKR Portfolio at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The limited edition XKR comes in either the coupe or convertible with 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with a unique shadow finish and red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ center badge, exclusive Shadow Grey metallic paint color, milled aluminum power vents, a choice of dark grey...
Geneva 2008 Preview: More Photos of the 2009 Volvo XC60 Surface
More photos of Volvo's upcoming XC60 crossover have surfaced before its official unveiling at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The details remain scarce but it is being rumored that the XC60 will offer a turbocharged 3.0L V6 with 285 horsepower as well as a 2.4L turbo-diesel making between 163 and 185 horsepower. Stay tuned. Related Stories: Geneva 2008...
Geneva 2008 Preview: 2009 Jaguar XJ Portfolio Special Edition Unveiled
Jaguar has unveiled the special edition 2009 XJ Portfolio that is going to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The exterior of the XJ Portfolio features Celestial Black or Astral Gold paint colors, bespoke 20-inch Selena alloy wheels with red Jaguar ‘Heritage’ badge, milled aluminum side power vents, chrome mirror caps and Portfolio trunk lid signature...
Geneva 2008 Preview: Fiat 500 Abarth Unveiled with 135HP
Fiat has finally released the first official photos of the Fiat 500 Abarth that is going to be officially unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next month. The 500 Abarth is powered by a 1.4L turbo engine that produces 135 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. The car also features a new Torque Transfer Control system that improves the cars...
