Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Spy Shots: 2010 Lexus RX


It's time for Lexus to introduce the new version of its popular RX crossover. Now the first clear spy shots of the 2010 Lexus RX have surfaced. As we see on the pictures, the new Lexus RX will carry some similar design cues to recently showed LF-Xh Concept.

The new RX won't be so different from the current version. The updated version takes on more of Lexus' L-finesse styling concepts, and from these shots, the most striking revision seems to be in the rear pillar and taillamps.

The new RX carried nearly identical dimensions to the current vehicle. That similar stance disguised a five-inch stretch in wheelbase, so a much more second-row legroom is expected. A V6 will be standard; likely options will include a seven-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, and the logical hybrid version.

Gallery: 2010 Lexus RX

Spy Shots: 2010 Lexus RX


It's time for Lexus to introduce the new version of its popular RX crossover. Now the first clear spy shots of the 2010 Lexus RX have surfaced. As we see on the pictures, the new Lexus RX will carry some similar design cues to recently showed LF-Xh Concept.

The new RX won't be so different from the current version. The updated version takes on more of Lexus' L-finesse styling concepts, and from these shots, the most striking revision seems to be in the rear pillar and taillamps.

The new RX carried nearly identical dimensions to the current vehicle. That similar stance disguised a five-inch stretch in wheelbase, so a much more second-row legroom is expected. A V6 will be standard; likely options will include a seven-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, and the logical hybrid version.

Gallery: 2010 Lexus RX

Fiat Group Plans New Sports Cars For Abarth, Lancia And Alfa


Today it is reported by Autoblog that three Italian automakers that are under the Fiat Group umbrella have plans to develop three new sports cars. The Fiat Group controls most of the Italian automotive industry, including Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari.

An unique sports car has the biggest possibility. As previously reported Fiat as plans to revive the Abarth performance brand with new cars. It is highly rumored that the Abarth roadster would take an Elise-style approach, and could even borrow underpinnings from Lotus. Power could come from the turbo four in the Punto and 500 Abarth.

There are parallel reports of a new Lancia coupe-cabrio on the horizon. This in addition to the rumored Aurelia flagship, expected to be unveiled in Geneva next March. The Lancia convertible could also have an Alfa Romeo variant.

Picture above: Fulvia concept from Frankfurt 2003

Fiat Group Plans New Sports Cars For Abarth, Lancia And Alfa


Today it is reported by Autoblog that three Italian automakers that are under the Fiat Group umbrella have plans to develop three new sports cars. The Fiat Group controls most of the Italian automotive industry, including Fiat, Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Maserati and Ferrari.

An unique sports car has the biggest possibility. As previously reported Fiat as plans to revive the Abarth performance brand with new cars. It is highly rumored that the Abarth roadster would take an Elise-style approach, and could even borrow underpinnings from Lotus. Power could come from the turbo four in the Punto and 500 Abarth.

There are parallel reports of a new Lancia coupe-cabrio on the horizon. This in addition to the rumored Aurelia flagship, expected to be unveiled in Geneva next March. The Lancia convertible could also have an Alfa Romeo variant.

Picture above: Fulvia concept from Frankfurt 2003

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Spy Shots: Production Suzuki A-Star Spotted In India


The production version of Suzuki's A-Star hatchback spotted in India. Suzuki was pretty fast in preparing the productin ready version. The A-Star Concept showed at the last New Delhi Motor Show just six months ago.

This little car shows how important the emerging countries for the automakers are. - More pictures after the jump...

Spy Shots: Production Suzuki A-Star Spotted In India


The production version of Suzuki's A-Star hatchback spotted in India. Suzuki was pretty fast in preparing the productin ready version. The A-Star Concept showed at the last New Delhi Motor Show just six months ago.

This little car shows how important the emerging countries for the automakers are. - More pictures after the jump...

2010 Camaro SS Spotted In TV Set


Over the weekend a silver prototype of the upcoming 2010 Camaro SS was spotted on the set of a new NBC televesion program starring Christian Slater. The prototype features the predominantly placed SS badge on the right hand side of the front fascia and another on the rear bumper.

The high-spec model will only get subtle exterior modifications from the regular Camaro like the additional front spoiler we see above and for the first time we get to see a Camaro with a sunroof. - More pictures after the jump...


2010 Camaro SS Spotted In TV Set


Over the weekend a silver prototype of the upcoming 2010 Camaro SS was spotted on the set of a new NBC televesion program starring Christian Slater. The prototype features the predominantly placed SS badge on the right hand side of the front fascia and another on the rear bumper.

The high-spec model will only get subtle exterior modifications from the regular Camaro like the additional front spoiler we see above and for the first time we get to see a Camaro with a sunroof. - More pictures after the jump...


Sunday, June 22, 2008

Seat Confirms New Sedan Will Be Called Exeo


We've reported before that Seat will be launching a new D-segment model in 2009 that will sit alongside the Toledo and based on the old Audi A4.

Today Seat confirmed in an announcement that the new model will be named Exeo. The new model will be available as both a sedan and as a family version.

The name follows the brand's Mediterranean roots, it comes from the Latin word "Exire" which means “to go beyond” or “to go further”. It differs from the names of the other models in the Seat range but signals a new direction for the automaker.

The new D segment model will be manufactured at the Martorell plant with next year's Geneva Motor Show a likely debut.

Seat Confirms New Sedan Will Be Called Exeo


We've reported before that Seat will be launching a new D-segment model in 2009 that will sit alongside the Toledo and based on the old Audi A4.

Today Seat confirmed in an announcement that the new model will be named Exeo. The new model will be available as both a sedan and as a family version.

The name follows the brand's Mediterranean roots, it comes from the Latin word "Exire" which means “to go beyond” or “to go further”. It differs from the names of the other models in the Seat range but signals a new direction for the automaker.

The new D segment model will be manufactured at the Martorell plant with next year's Geneva Motor Show a likely debut.

Video: Alfa Romeo Mi.To Driving Footage



After the official pictures, there's a new Alfa Mi.To media: A video launched which shows Alfa's new compact hatch in motion.

We see the Mi.To driving around Italy and even more important some nice shots from it's nice interior.

Video: Alfa Romeo Mi.To Driving Footage



After the official pictures, there's a new Alfa Mi.To media: A video launched which shows Alfa's new compact hatch in motion.

We see the Mi.To driving around Italy and even more important some nice shots from it's nice interior.

Honda Develops Revolutionary Rail Car


Honda is a big company which works on cars, planes and even trains. Yes, you read it right. And now Honda develops the Auto-Max railcar.

Today Honda transports 82% of all its soon-to-be-sold autos via rail in the United States. It's for sure that it's more environmentally responsible than using trucks. But the current rail cars can only hold 10 cars and operate for 20 years. So Honda developed the Auto-Max, which will hold 22 cars and run for 50 years. And now its got a fleet of 400 operating in the U.S.

The Japanese automaker also upgraded the rail infrastructure around its Marysville and East Liberty, Ohio assembly plants so trains can pull in and out faster and shipments get on their quicker.

Honda Develops Revolutionary Rail Car


Honda is a big company which works on cars, planes and even trains. Yes, you read it right. And now Honda develops the Auto-Max railcar.

Today Honda transports 82% of all its soon-to-be-sold autos via rail in the United States. It's for sure that it's more environmentally responsible than using trucks. But the current rail cars can only hold 10 cars and operate for 20 years. So Honda developed the Auto-Max, which will hold 22 cars and run for 50 years. And now its got a fleet of 400 operating in the U.S.

The Japanese automaker also upgraded the rail infrastructure around its Marysville and East Liberty, Ohio assembly plants so trains can pull in and out faster and shipments get on their quicker.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Spy Shots: Seat Ibiza Cupra Spotted On The Ring


The all new fourth generation SEAT Ibiza was revealed last month at the Madrid Motor Show with the three-door Ibiza sport-coupe version following a week later.

SEAT has already confirmed the sporty FR and Cupra models are on the way and BridgeToGantry.com, have taken some images of the sport coupe wearing a twin-tip exhaust pipe and a cute roof wing. - Continued after the jump...



It is speculated that the petrol engined Cupra will receive VW's 170hp 1.6-liter TSI engine producing 180 to 200hp. The Sport Coupe will make its public debut next month in London while the FR and Cupra models are expected to debut either at Paris this October or Geneva in 2009.

Spy Shots: Seat Ibiza Cupra Spotted On The Ring


The all new fourth generation SEAT Ibiza was revealed last month at the Madrid Motor Show with the three-door Ibiza sport-coupe version following a week later.

SEAT has already confirmed the sporty FR and Cupra models are on the way and BridgeToGantry.com, have taken some images of the sport coupe wearing a twin-tip exhaust pipe and a cute roof wing. - Continued after the jump...



It is speculated that the petrol engined Cupra will receive VW's 170hp 1.6-liter TSI engine producing 180 to 200hp. The Sport Coupe will make its public debut next month in London while the FR and Cupra models are expected to debut either at Paris this October or Geneva in 2009.

Spy Shots: Saab 9-4X Interior Photo


Saab's new 9-4X SUV spotted entering the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The 9-4X shares the same platform with Saturn Vue and Opel Antara but will be revised to fit the premium segment.

Sources have claimed this prototype has a 284 horsepower V6 engine under the hood mated to an automatic gear box. The dimensions of the model stand at a length 495cm and 192cm wide bringing an estimated weight to around 2180kg.

The car carries some similar design cues to the 9-4X BioPower Concept with the aggressive half oval grille. But the overall profile of the vehicle had to be heavily toned down for production.

The car is expected to make its world debut at next year's Detroit Motor Show before production commences at the GM factory in Mexico. - More pictures after the jump...



Spy Shots: Saab 9-4X Interior Photo


Saab's new 9-4X SUV spotted entering the Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The 9-4X shares the same platform with Saturn Vue and Opel Antara but will be revised to fit the premium segment.

Sources have claimed this prototype has a 284 horsepower V6 engine under the hood mated to an automatic gear box. The dimensions of the model stand at a length 495cm and 192cm wide bringing an estimated weight to around 2180kg.

The car carries some similar design cues to the 9-4X BioPower Concept with the aggressive half oval grille. But the overall profile of the vehicle had to be heavily toned down for production.

The car is expected to make its world debut at next year's Detroit Motor Show before production commences at the GM factory in Mexico. - More pictures after the jump...



Brits Get Limited Edition Toyota Hilux Invincible


Toyota launches a new limited edition range topping model of its Hilux pickup truck for the UK market. The model is based on Hilux Invincible 200 Double Cab powered by the 3.0-liter D-4D diesel engine which regularly pumps out 169bhp and 343NM of torque, this new Invincible limited edition model has a Toyota Motor Sport engine performance kit raising maximum power to 194bhp and 430 Nm of torque. Despite the power increase the fuel consumption and emissions remain the same.

Toyota has also made to minor changes to the look of the vehicle, the exterior gets a news stainless steel mesh grille and a black metallic livery with a set of metallic finish alloy wheels. The interior gets a new two-tone leather upholstery with heated front seats and a full-map touch screen satellite navigation.

Production is to be limited to just 500 units of the model with pricing to start from £21,540.


Gallery: Toyota Hilux Invincible Limited Edition




Brits Get Limited Edition Toyota Hilux Invincible


Toyota launches a new limited edition range topping model of its Hilux pickup truck for the UK market. The model is based on Hilux Invincible 200 Double Cab powered by the 3.0-liter D-4D diesel engine which regularly pumps out 169bhp and 343NM of torque, this new Invincible limited edition model has a Toyota Motor Sport engine performance kit raising maximum power to 194bhp and 430 Nm of torque. Despite the power increase the fuel consumption and emissions remain the same.

Toyota has also made to minor changes to the look of the vehicle, the exterior gets a news stainless steel mesh grille and a black metallic livery with a set of metallic finish alloy wheels. The interior gets a new two-tone leather upholstery with heated front seats and a full-map touch screen satellite navigation.

Production is to be limited to just 500 units of the model with pricing to start from £21,540.


Gallery: Toyota Hilux Invincible Limited Edition