Here are the first images of the Volvo S60 Concept car which will be unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in early January 2009. The Concept gives an indication of what the all-new Volvo S60 will look like when it’s launched in 2010. “The all-new S60 will be one of the strongest players in a segment where the competition is razor-sharp,” says Volvo Cars President and CEO Stephen Odell. (more…)
Category: Auto News
Auto news – automobile industry news. Articles about all the latest car models and concepts. Breaking news, uncovered secrets.
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Ford’s New Fiesta With Fast Start In Europe; Coming To China In ’09, U.S. In 2010
The new Ford Fiesta – the stylish subcompact that is ushering in a new wave of global cars from Ford – is off to a fast start in Europe. (more…) -
Nissan: Note the changes for 2009
First seen at the 2008 Paris motor show, the compact and spacious family car from Nissan is about to grow up, with changes made to the exterior and interior providing a new look with innovative and friendly technology. (more…) -
Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO: three-fold proof of the everyday practicality of zero-emission vehicles
Mercedes-Benz is showing the way ahead in environmentally responsible electromobility by presenting its near-series Concept BlueZERO at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (more…) -
Caterham R500 – Top Gear’s Car of the Year
Top Gear has named the Caterham Superlight R500 its 2008 ‘Car of the Year’.
The most extreme version of the legendary Seven appeared on the popular BBC show for the first time at the beginning of December, instantly leaving a lasting impression on presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. (more…)
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Bi-Kompressor kits for Ferrari 599
Take your car from 0 – 186 miles per hour in 25.5 seconds! Making an astounding 777, or up to 808 horsepower, the new Novitec Rosso bi-kompressor systems for the V-12 Ferrari 599 GTB are not for novices! Like all Novitec Rosso bi-kompressor kits, huge power gains are made from low boost pressures. (more…) -
Multiple Awards Success For Toyota
Eight Toyota vehicles from the compact Yaris to the legendary LandCruiser have been named winners or finalists in the latest national motoring awards.
LandCruiser is a double winner – being judged Best 4WD over $40,000 in one award and taking out the Large SUV title in another. (more…) -
Fancy Racing A Citroen Supercar Against The World Rally Champion On The Busiest Street In Paris?
Citroën is kicking off Christmas in style at its Champs-Élysées showcase, the C_42, with a new seasonal exhibition and an exciting competition giving visitors a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go head-to-head in a race against Citroën’s five-time, World Rally Champion, Sébastien Loeb, in the stunning GTbyCITROËN – the real world concept car designed for PlayStation’s virtual racing game Gran Turismo. (more…) -
Leblanc Mirabeau At The Vienna Luxus Motor Show 2009
Visit the exhibition in Central-Eastern Europe, where the most wonderful cars of the world will be exhibited! One of them is Leblanc Mirabeau, the newest car from wysstec. A real piece of art with the spirit of race. (more…) -
Mazda to Display All-New Mazda3 and Mazda RX-8 Circuit Trial at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009
Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase an engaging lineup of 13 vehicles and eco-friendly technologies at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 with NAPAC. Mazda will be featuring the all-new Mazda Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) – one of the most popular Zoom-Zoom models, now fully redesigned – which is scheduled for launch in Japan in 2009. (more…) -
Four Audi Models Earn 2009 Consumer Guide® Automotive Praise
Four 2009 Audi models merited spots on the new Consumer Guide Automotive list of the top vehicles for car shoppers to consider. Editors for the 2009 print and online Consumer Guide Automotive awards called the Audi A5 coupe a “Best Buy” among all Premium Sporty/ Performance Cars. The Audi A3, A8 and Q7 claimed “Recommended” status for the second consecutive year.
“Our core mission at Audi is to offer vehicles that consistently deliver top value to the most discriminating car buyers,” said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. “We’re gratified that the editors at Consumer Guide have again recognized the value in a range of Audi products.”
Consumer Guide Automotive has published objective reviews of new and used cars and trucks since 1967. Each year, the editorial team evaluates models according to price, features, and accommodations, as well its performance during test drives. Only cars that turn in outstanding results throughout the 11-point Consumer Guide Automotive assessment make the list.
Audi A5
Audi A3
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Audi Q7
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Top Boxers Weigh-In For Abarth Celebrity Bout At Wembley
Four current and former British boxing champions will be warming up for a ‘bout’ with a difference – when they fire-up a Wembley Stadium crowd this weekend with a Race of Champions showdown in new Abarth 500 race cars. (more…)
