Yearly Archives: 2008
Mercedes-Benz Hybrids Headed to the US
Mercedes-Benz has already unveiled the S 400 BlueHYBRID, but now comes word that Mercedes is also working on hybrid version of its E and C-Class sedans. After the S-Class hybrid arrives, the E-Class hybrid will be released in 2010 based on the next-gen sedan. By 2011 a C-Class hybrid will also be released based on the refreshed model. "We have...
Infiniti Releases Second Teaser Photo of 2009 G37 Convertible
Infiniti has released a seconds teaser photo of the 2009 G37 Convertible that is going to be officially unveiled at the LA Auto Show next month. The G37 Convertible features a retractable hardtop and is powered by a 328 horsepower 3.7L V6. Stay tuned until next month for all the details from the show. Full Story: Motor Authority Related Stories: 2009...
Honda Releases More Details About the New Insight Hybrid
Honda has officially unveiled the Honda Insight Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The concept is supposed to give a strong indication of what the production version will look like when it hits showrooms next spring. Honda has announced that the new hybrid will be powered by a 1.3L engine that will be mated to an electric motor. It's not...
2010 Lexus IS 250C Unveiled in Paris
Lexus has unveiled the 2010 Lexus IS 250C at the Paris Motor Show. Lexus took its popular IS sedan and chopped off the roof and two doors to create the IS 250C. The newest Lexus convertible features an aluminum folding roof that takes just 20 seconds to open. The IS 250C is powered by the same 2.5L V6 as the...
Chevy Orlando Concept Unveiled in Paris…It's Not Coming to the US
GM has officially unveiled the Chevy Orlando Concept at the Paris Motor Show. The Orlando Concept hints at a new production MPV for the Chevy brand. The 7-passenger Orlando Concept is based on a modified Delta II platform, the same platform that the Cruze is built on. The concept is powered by a 150 horsepower 2.0L diesel engine. It also features...
2011 Chevy Cruze Interior Unveiled Hours Before Official Paris Debut
GM is going to officially debut the new Chevy Cruze at the Paris Motor Show tomorrow, but GM has released official photos a little early. We've already seen photos of the Chevy Cruze compact that will hit our shores in 2010, but this is the first time that we are seeing official photos of the interior of the car. The...
Audi A1 Sportback Concept Photos Hit the Web a Little Early
Photos of Audi's newest concept the Audi A1 Sportback Concept have hit the web a day before its official unveiling in Europe. The A1, which is smaller than the current A3 in Audi's lineup is going to go head to head with the MINI when it is released in Europe next year. The production model is expected to look very...
BMW X1 Concept Officially Unveiled
Following last night's photo leaks of the X1 Concept, BMW has officially unveiled the Concept in Paris. The X1 Concept, which is very similar to the production version that will go on sale next year features a front end that is very similar to the new 7 Series. In terms of size BMW's newest small SUV looks very close in...
Lamborghini Estoque 4-Door Concept Revealed
For the past few weeks Lamborghini has been teasing us with teaser images of its four door concept, but now we have our first look at the full car thanks to AutoJournal. The Estoque Concept borrows a few design elements from the Reventon supercar like the huge air intakes in the front bumper. It's now being rumored that the concept...
Mercedes-Benz Introduces the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 31 mpg
Mercedes-Benz has introduced the S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY which gets up to 31 mpg. The most fuel-efficient S Class is powered by a 3.0L diesel engine that is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. The S 320 gets almost 31 US mpg, which is a little better than the S 400 BlueHYBRID which gets up to 28 mpg. Mercedes has announced...
