Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the open-air Soul’ster Concept, which made its debut at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January, was named the 2009 Concept Truck of the Year during the 2009 North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn,
Five Chevrolet-based characters – including four all-new characters – are featured in the upcoming movie “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, presented by Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Pictures, set to open as of June 24 in European movie theaters. The four new movie characters are: SIDESWIPE, a stylized Corvette vision concept vehicle SKIDS and MUDFLAP, – twin AUTOBOTS based on Chevrolet’s Beat and Trax mini-car concepts JOL
Citroën’s stunning concept supercar, the GTbyCITROËN, took to the streets of central London on Tuesday to recreate part of the ‘street circuit’ featured in Gran Turismo® – the PLAYSTATION®3 driving game which the GTbyCITROËN was designed for. Taking in some of the Capital’s most famous landmarks, the virtual-turned-
When it comes to creating a TOP END car audio systems, the word POTENTIAL has key meaning. The experts from SONY Bulgaria Team know that and they are pleasantly surprised us for a consecutive time at this years Sofia Auto Exhibition. The Audi Q7 Xplod has arrived just a few days beafore the start of the exhibition. The originators of that ”SOUND MONSTER” are Seles Audio, located in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The Q7 Xplod is equipped with six amplifiers, three 15’’ subwoofers, 10 stereo speakers,
Carlsson has always combined individuality, safety and elegance. The new LED daytime running lights for the C-class continue this tradition. The combined module of fog lamp and LED daytime running lights harmonically supports the elegant design of the current C-class (W/S 204, except AMG/AMG-look). As a position light, an entry into the car documents is not necessary. Also the LED light and the low or high beam may be used simultaneously. Carlsson delivers the daytime running light modules at OEM standards
A fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine will be the third engine offered in the 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. Backed by a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission, the new powertrain combination is expected to deliver fuel economy of 30 mpg highway and 20 mpg city*– making LaCrosse one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. “Buick LaCrosse customers will have the fuel-efficient option of the Ecotec 2
The new Opel Astra brings into the compact class its own interpretation of the brand’s award-winning design language of combining sculptural artistry with German precision first seen in the Insignia. Its strong sporty lines and elegant details add to a new handsome look. The exterior of the new generation Astra, which debuts in September at the IAA in Frankfurt, boasts a strong cab-forward, fluid silhouette. Inside, high quality materials and a total re-think of the design add to the excitement of driving a comp
Lotus Cars Limited is delighted to announce that it has selected Pirelli as the principal supplier of tyres for the stunning new Lotus Evora. The Evora is the first all new Lotus to be released since the iconic Elise roadster in 1995. The recent launch at Loch Lomond in Scotland gave the press a perfect opportunity
Vauxhall will use this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed to unveil the all-new, 325 horsepower Insignia VXR for the first time in the UK, and provide visitors with the chance to see two stunning historic concepts that have not been exhibited in public for many years. The high-performance version of this year’s European Car of the Year winner will be displayed in the popular Supercar Paddock throughout the event, which runs from July 3-5, ahead
Following successful trials in the UK, the iconic, zero-emission, smart fortwo electric drive is ready for small series production. Reaction from customers taking part in the UK trial, including the Metropolitan Police, universities, local councils, architects and energy companies, has proved so encouraging that smart’s parent company, Daimler AG, can confirm that the smart electric drive will go into small series production, with cars coming to the UK in early 2010. The second generation
Unveiled to the world for the first time at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the new Fiat 500C pays homage to the original 1957 Fiat 500 and its fabric roof, but also offers innovative solutions in terms of mechanical design, engines and comfort. All this in line with the most authentic Fiat tradition of giving people access to segment firsts in content and technology. In Italy, the public will be able to take it for a test drive from July 4th, the birthday of the Fiat 500 and exactly two years after the launch of th
Top Gear decided to reveal the identity of their Test Pilot. There were rumours that The Stig is Damon Hill or Ben Collins. But who can imagine that it could be Michael Schumaher. The best driver ever - The Stig is Michael Schumaher. There is no question about it and that explains a lot. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifrtlC4NTys&feature=related
