Archive for the ‘Auto Shows’

  • Acura Will Introduce An All new Sport Wagon At The New York Show
    Acura has announced that they will introduce a brand new 2011 TSX Sport Wagon at the New York Auto Show. The new model will be based on the Accord Tourer and it will most likely boast a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with 150kW and 230Nm of torque. Acura has said, “the TSX Sport Wagon will offer a new solution to modern utility needs with its balanced and efficient...
    by Dean at March 9th, 2010 at 10:03 pm
  • The Toyota Auris HSD Has Been Revealed — Expect To See It In South Africa
    The Toyota Auris HSD has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show where it will be a full hybrid model. The plan is to make the Hybrid Synergy Drive system an entire range by the early 2020’s. The Auris HSD will boast CO2 emissions of 89g/km at the lowest. There will be a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine as well as a electric motor. The fuel consumption will be 3.16-litres...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The Westfield iRace — A Electric Vehicle Revealed In Geneva
    The Westfield iRace here is apparently a 99 percent reputation of the production model. The model has been designed by Elliot Hawkins, a graduate from the Royal College of Arts vehicle design. The body is said to be made from aluminium and recyclable plastics. “The use of materials such as fabrics has limited scope for road use, but has major benefits for racing,”...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • BMW’s Alpina B3 S Biturbo Shows Its Face In Geneva
    BMW specialists, Alpina has unveiled their brand new B3 S Biturbo. The new model was first launched in Geneva during the 2007 year, where it was missing the ‘S’ in the badge. The new model with the S will improve performance, torque and fuel ratings. There will be “explosive performance with a high level of comfort and everyday usability, addressing the...
    by Dean at March 5th, 2010 at 05:03 pm
  • The Gazal-1 — A Student Built Car From Saudi Arabia
    The Gazal-1 is a new model based on the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It has been built by King Saud University students. The Gazal is named after gazelles, and this create is commonly found in Saudi Arabia. Check out the images below. Good work from students, hey? ...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • The Dacia Duster SUV Has Been Revealed And Priced!
    Dacia has launched their sixth model, the Duster SUV which is currently on show at the Geneva Motor Show. The off-roader will use a Logan platform and this will allow for a 4.31-meter length and a width of 1.82-meters. The Dacia Duster can hold up to five adults with sharing the same amount of space found in the Logan saloon. The boot capacity will be 475-litres. Expect...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Aston Martin’s DBS UB-2010 Will Celebrate Their CEO’s 10th Year In Office
    Aston Martin has used the Geneva Salon to debut their new Works Service Tailored, which is a service from the company. Following this is a new special edition DBS UB-2010 which was created in the respects of Dr. Ulrich Bez’s 10th year as Chief Executive of the company. The Works Service Tailored “focuses on fashioning color and materials precisely to customer...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Wiesmann’s New GT MF4-S — Pricing Revealed In Geneva
    The Wiesmann GT MF4-S will go on sale for €133,800, and this excludes tax and labour costs. The price means that it will be an ultra-exclusive machine which boasts a 4.-litre V8 engine sourced from the BMW M3. The power will be 309kW with 400Nm of torque. This engine will push the MF4-S to 0-100km/h in about 4 seconds. Top speed is said to be 300km/h. It’s on show...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Mazda’s 5 MPV Is At The Geneva Show
    The Mazda5 MPV has found its way to the Geneva Motor Show. The design is called the Nagare Flow and it will be the first car in the range to boast this styling technique. The features on the new 5 mini-van include dual sliding rear doors, and easy step-in access. Space will be everywhere! Engine choices start with a 1.8-litre 85kW engine and move to a 2.0-litre DISI i-stop...
    by Dean at March 4th, 2010 at 10:03 am
  • Geneva 2010 — The Renault Win Is A Small Roadster
    Renault has revealed their Wind at the Geneva Motor Show. The new model is a 3.83 meter long coupe-roadster which is based on the Twingo’s platform. There is mechanical hardware and other set-ups also from the Twingo model. Expect a new roof system which allows for 270-litres of boot space regardless on whether or not the roof is up or down. There will be two petrol...
    by Dean at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 pm