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Jeep Confirms Plans for a Mini Rival

According to Jeep's CEO Mike Manley, who recently spoke to Autocar, the brand is working on a B-segment SUV that will be released by 2013. "There's definitely space in the market for a Jeep-brand B-segment SUV. We're already working on a project that will meet that need, and expect to have the car on the road by 2013," stated...

What Were the Top-10 Best Selling Cars in February 2011?

Even though the past two days have been filled with news from Geneva, the month of February is over and with it comes the sales numbers. The good news is that for the most part every automaker's sales were up last month with the exception of Chrysler and Jaguar. GM and Toyota had a great month with sales up...

Geneva 11': Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato Unveiled

Fiat has unveiled the 500 Coupe Zagato concept in Geneva, which is inspired by it's predecessor that was buit in 1950. Zagato designers have taken the Fiat 500 and made it more aggressive. The roofline features Zagato's trademark "double-hump", while the side of the car gets uniquely rounded side glass. The Fiat 500 Coupe Zagato is also being used...

Geneva 11': Alfa Romeo 4C Concept is a Baby 8C

Alfa Romeo has unveiled the 4C Concept, which is a preview of a new smaller sports car from the brand. The 4C Concept looks like a mini version of the 8C Competizione. The 4C Concept is based on a new lightweight platform and has a total length around 13 feet plus a wheelbase that is less than 8 feet long....

Geneva 11': Saab PhoeniX Concept Previews the Future of Saab

Saab is celebrating its first year since its departure from under the umbrella of GM. It even released the special edition Independence Edition 9-3 Convertible to celebrate the past year. Saab has also just unveiled the new PhoeniX concept in Geneva, which is supposed to preview of what we can expect from future Saab models. The PhoeniX concept is based...

Geneva 11': Subaru RWD Sports Car to Get 2.0L Boxer Engine

Subaru is using the Geneva Motor Show to share more of the details of its upcoming rear-wheel-drive coupe that it is developing with Toyota. Although every model that is currently available in the US with a Subaru badge, has all-wheel-drive, the upcoming coupe will be rear-wheel-drive. Will Subaru fans scream in disgust? Subaru claims that its first mass-produced front-engine, rear-wheel-drive...

Geneva 11': Toyota FT-86 II Concept Unveiled…It's Almost Here!

It seems like we've been waiting forever for the production version of Toyota's new rear-wheel-drive coupe. Toyota has unveiled the FT-86 II concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Toyota and Subaru have teamed up to create two rear-wheel-drive coupes, both of which are being unveiled in Geneva. The FT-86 II is a clear evolution of the FT-86 that debuted at...

Geneva 11': Toyota Yaris Hybrid Concept Takes on the Fit Hybrid

Not to be outdone by Honda, Toyota has taken the wraps off the Yaris hybrid HSD concept, which will officially hit dealers in the second half of next year. The Yaris hybrid HSD concept is based on the new Yaris aka Vitz that was previewed late last year. The Yaris hybrid HSD concept differs from the regular Yaris with more...

Geneva 11': Mazda Minagi Concept Previews Upcoming CX-5

It's widely known that Mazda is currently working on a new smaller crossover that will slot in below the CX-7 in Mazda's current lineup. This week Mazda is showing off the Minagi concept in Geneva, that is basically a preview of the new small crossover. The Minagi concept combines the new Kodo styling language of the Shinari concept with Mazda's...

VW Guigiaro Go! and Tex Concepts May be the Future of VW

Giorgetto Giugiaro created the final design for the original VW Golf/ Rabbit and Scirocco, two cars dominated VW design in the late 70's and 80s. Italdesign Giugiaro is now owned by VW and created the two concepts you see here, the Go! and Tex. Giorgetto Giugiaro stated "We conducted a research study imagining the Volkswagens of the upcoming future,...

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