12 January 2009, 09:02 AM
Kia Motors is bringing a sunny beach feeling to the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on a cold Detroit winter day with the arrival of the Kia Soul’ster open-air concept, a variation of the highly anticipated Kia Soul urban crossover.
With young-at-heart buyers’ budgets in mind, the Soul’ster is an efficient front-drive car based on the Kia Soul production model, which made its world debut at the 2008 Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris in October and is another example of Kia’s increased and lon
12 January 2009, 08:55 AM
It’s called the Spark, and it’s set to light up the Geneva Motor Show when it debuts there in March this year.
The first picture of Chevrolet’s new global entry into the lively mini car market was unveiled by GM’s North American president Troy Clarke at the Detroit Auto Show on January 11, 2009, at the same time as the announcement that the model would also form part of the brand’s North American range.
“The Spark will add great style, roominess and versatility to the segment of extremely
11 January 2009, 11:02 AM
Direct injection is one of the cool technologies that makes Ford’s new EcoBoost engine possible.
The all-new engine delivers better fuel economy and reduced emissions as well as improved performance and engine refinement gives it a cool all its own. With an estimated, class-leading 355 horsepower, the 2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost is expected to deliver best-in-class highway fuel economy of 25 mpg.
With its premium EcoBoost engine, the new Lincoln will deliver more power and better highway efficiency than th
11 January 2009, 10:49 AM
Ford Flex turns heads with its distinctive design – and in 2009, the unique full-size crossover becomes even more noteworthy, thanks to an available twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine.
This all-new engine gives Flex V-8 power and performance feel with the fuel economy of a V-6.
The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 produces an estimated 355 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 350 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. In addition t
11 January 2009, 10:30 AM
It’s difficult to get the twin turbochargers in the new Ford EcoBoost V-6 engine too hot under the collar. Not that Ford engineers didn’t try.
Working to ensure the long-life reliability of the dual-turbo, direct-injected engine, Ford put the new engine through a barrage of torture testing.
One of the key areas of testing focused on the two turbos – key weapons in the EcoBoost strategy to deliver the performance of a V-8 with the fuel eco
10 January 2009, 01:41 PM
As a refining specialist for Audi models, the company PPI Automotive Design GmbH has already been one of the top addresses in the world of tuning since 1997. With the makeover for the new Audi A5, the company based in the Southern German town of Waiblingen once again confirms its excellent reputation. The PPI technicians comprehensively re-engineer the Audi Coupé. After the makeover, the refined car has even more vitality in its design, but also in its drive.
Especially the design set named "
10 January 2009, 11:17 AM
The Ford Fusion is now America’s most fuel efficient mid-size sedan for both hybrid and conventional gasoline models.
Ford announced today that new four-cylinder Ford Fusion S has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at 34 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg in the city – beating both the gasoline-powered Camry and Honda Accord models. The news follows certification of the Ford Fusion Hybrid at 41 mpg rating in the city and 36
10 January 2009, 11:05 AM
The presentation of the MINI brand at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is characterised in particular by the world debut of an unusually thrilling model and the breakthrough of the brand into a new age of mobility.
The first public appearance of the new MINI Convertible is leading up as a highly attractive highlight to the warm season, the open four-seater MINI offering lots of opportunities to start the convertible season this year at a particularly early po
10 January 2009, 10:49 AM
Motorists keen to make every penny count in 2009 will be handsomely catered for by Lexus with two new high value versions of the Lexus RX 400h, Europe’s only hybrid power premium SUV. Released for the New Year, the Limited Edition and Executive Limited Edition deliver exceptional luxury specifications and refined, super-efficient performance at a highly competitive price.
Both new RX 400h special editions build on the regular RX specification with a long list of extra features and come with a
09 January 2009, 11:40 AM
The 10th annual Burton European Open (BEO) is gearing up to be one of the season's most exciting snowboard events as many of the world's best riders get ready to compete in LAAX, Switzerland from Jan. 9-16, 2009. Top prizes are two brand new Volvo XC60's, that the best male and female overall rider will take home.
Special versions of Volvos - foiled in Burton collection
Volvo Cars is participating in several Burton activities around Europe, s
09 January 2009, 11:02 AM
Redesigned from the ground up, the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan makes its world debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12. The LaCrosse offers all wheel drive, a suite of advanced intelligent personal technologies and safety features, and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines.
“The new LaCrosse was created with great attention to detail, craftsmanship and advanced technology,” said Susan Docherty, Bui
08 January 2009, 05:35 PM
Renault’s New Mégane Trophy makes its UK debut alongside its hardcore road-going sister Mégane Renaultsport R26.R in a one-two that is guaranteed to wow the crowds at Autosport International, the world’s biggest motorsport show, on 8th-11th January, 2009. The cars join the Clio Renaultsport Cup race car, Formula Renault 2.0 single-seater car and Clio Renaultsport R3 rally car as stars of the Renault Sport UK stand, which once again hosts a combin
