Automobiles Review

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  • NEW Skoda Fabia Scout BREAKS COVER

    Škoda has unveiled the first official photographs of the Fabia Scout. The new addition to the Scout family will make its world debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

    The design of the brand new Scout includes distinct features and attractive protective elements, giving this functional and economical car, new emotional dimensions.  A uniquely-shaped bumper and plastic cladding give this new version of Škoda’s popular estate enhanced, robust features.  In addition, protective elements on the sides of the body and a silver roof-rails underline the Fabia Scout’s bold shape. (more…)

  • Hyundai ix-onic Concept

    A sensational concept car will be the highlight of Hyundai’s stand at the Geneva motor show. The ix-onic, which makes its world premiere at the 79th Salon International de L’Automobile on March 3rd, introduces a whole new look for Hyundai’s compact SUVs and is packed with technology which make it more fuel efficient than some superminis. (more…)

  • Hyundai Reveals Three-Door I20

    Hyundai has revealed the first picture of the new i20 three-door, ahead of its official unveiling at the Geneva motor show on March 3rd.

    Building on the success of the recently launched Hyundai i20 five-door, the new body style will broaden the i20’s appeal to the fastest-growing sector of the car market in Europe. (more…)

  • New Lexus Rx 450h To Make European Debut At Geneva

    The all-new RX 450h will make its European debut as the centrepiece of the Lexus stand at the Geneva motor show on 3 March.

    Significant revisions to the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain will deliver substantially lower carbon dioxide emissions when the luxury crossover goes on sale in the UK this summer, setting a new benchmark in its class, well below the figures achieved by the current best-performing diesels.  At the same time it will also be more fuel efficient and more powerful than its predecessor, the RX 400h, the model which first introduced hybrid power to the premium market. (more…)

  • Abarth 500: Rebirth Of A Legend

    Following the huge success of Abarth’s re-launch last year, the Fiat Group’s performance division has now created the ultimate sporting expression of the 500.

    By thoroughly re-engineering the highly acclaimed and universally popular city car from the ground up, Abarth has produced a machine purpose-built for the modern driving enthusiast. Not only does it look the part, thanks to bodywork that’s longer and lower than a regular 500, it’s also entertaining to own and drive while maintaining class-leading economy, low emissions and low running costs. (more…)

  • Citroen DS Concept To Debut At Geneva Motor Show

    The stunning CITROËN DS INSIDE concept will be making its public debut at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. The chic new model will be displayed alongside the Company’s new corporate image. Embodying a bolder, three-dimensional version of the famous Double Chevron logo this new, modern, emblem supports the Company’s spirit of Créative Technologie. (more…)

  • The Essence Of Infiniti To Be Revealed In Geneva

    Infiniti will show visitors to the 2009 International Geneva Motor Show the essence of its brand in one dramatic concept car.  A celebration of Infiniti and its 20 years history as a creator of performance cars, the powerful concept will also be an inspiring exploration into the brand’s future.

    Produced in collaboration with Louis Vuitton, the Infiniti Essence will be revealed on March 3, 2009. (more…)

  • Bug and Spider unearthed in Berkshire Garage

    A bug and a spider would not normally feature high-up on a petrolhead’s wish list when thinking about the contents of a dream garage. However, when the ‘wildlife’ in question turns out to be a 1929 Bugatti Type 40 Grand Sport and 1956 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider America things take on a different complexion. (more…)

  • Infiniti: Dialling Up The Music And The Information At Geneva

    Infiniti’s new and advanced in-car information and entertainment system for its European range will be launched at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. It will first become available in the new G37 Convertible which receives its European debut on the same occasion.


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  • Fiat 500C – A World Preview

    A worldwide preview of the Fiat 500C presentation will take place at the next Geneva Motorshow, before its launch throughout Europe this spring. Evocative of “freedom and emotion”, this original ‘cabriolet’ pays homage to the open-top 1957 model whilst offering leading-edge solutions for mechanical units, powerplants and interior comfort. All this in authentic Fiat tradition giving access to higher segment engineering and technology hitherto unheard of. (more…)

  • BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo

    A genuine BMW offering new options and features in truly fascinating style and diversity – this is the BMW Concept 5 Series Gran Turismo.

    Introducing this trendsetting concept car, the world’s most successful manufacturer of premium automobiles is establishing a brand-new segment in the automobile market, enriching the Sheer Driving Pleasure so typical of BMW by a new facet and carrying over that unique BMW style to another type of vehicle. (more…)

  • Sportec SC 350

    Like its predecessors, the new VW Scirocco is once again becoming an object of great fascination for car tuners. The most recent version is now presented by Swiss HighEnd Tuner Sportec: Among other things, the program consists of a performance optimisation, a sports suspension, elegant rims and other generally enhancing engineering components. (more…)