Lexus will be bringing at least three vehicles to the Geneva Auto Show in March; the hybrid IS 300h among them. The company’s F SPORT, plus the latest iteration of LF-LC will round out the trio of stunners the Japanese carmaker introduces to European markets. In fact, the trip to Switzerland will be the first [...]
Mitsubishi will show off two of its newest concept cars at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show in March. The Japanese automaker will bring out a diesel hybrid SUV called GR-HEV, as well as an all-electric concept dubbed CA-MiEV, which can travel 186 miles between charges. Lacking specific powertrain data and marketing schedules, the vehicles appear [...]
Chinese automaker Qoros will unveil its inaugural lineup of vehicles at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show in March. The company is a joint venture between Israel Corporation and China’s Chery Automotive. Israel Corp. is a Tel Aviv-based industrial holding company, while Chery is one of China’s biggest automakers. The Qoros Cross Hybrid Concept, whose specs [...]
Honda Motor Co. will debut a Crosstour look-alike, called Civic Wagon, at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show. The Civic Wagon will be available in European showrooms by the end of the year, as Honda executives have indicated that the concept is quite close to production. The new car will not, however, be introduced into the [...]
Look! Up in Chicago. It’s not a bird or a plane. It’s a car. At the Chicago Auto Show this week, Kia Motors America showed off its Superman-themed Optima, which is a rare combination of serious artwork and car design. The Superman logo and colors seem to literally cover the vehicle and create an overall [...]
Korean automaker Kia unveiled a striking, copper-colored hybrid concept at the Chicago Auto Show this week. The Cross GT features a sloping roof and an innovative interior design that could become the company’s first foray into the luxury vehicle segment. A V6, 3.8-liter engine propels the gas-electric hybrid, which has the ability to drive for [...]
According to several sources within the auto industry, Subaru is set to show a production version of its Tourer Hybrid concept car at the upcoming New York International Auto Show in late March. The car would mark the first time Subaru has produced a hybrid vehicle. If the reports are accurate, Subaru will sell its [...]
The super-efficient Volkswagen XL1, a car that reportedly gets 235 mpg, is expected to show its production face at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, which runs from Mar. 7-17. Some reports say it will be in showrooms by late 2013. Spy shots of the car were published on the Internet since as far back as [...]
Chevy, Toyota, Ford, and Honda are displaying electric cars at the Detroit Auto Show, which is open through Jan. 27. Show-goers are also getting the feel for electric cars by trying out charging stations that adorn the booths. Since making their debut just over two years ago, the number of plug-in cars available has grown [...]
Cadillac’s ELR concept, now on display at the Detroit Auto Show, has been one of the company’s biggest crowd magnets at the NAIAS. The vehicle uses a beefed-up version of the Chevy Volt drivetrain but has a totally different look. The video clip below features a complete review and walk-around of the car.
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A concept car that Honda calls a “back to basics” model was unveiled at the Montreal Auto Show late last week. According to the Japanese automaker, the Gear is reminiscent of various Civic hatchbacks that first cropped up more than four decades ago. The company’s intention with the Gear is to explore the many paths [...]
Via Motors took the wraps off a new concept at the ongoing Detroit Motor Show this week. The stunningly huge off-road truck achieves 70 mpg, and is in some ways a beefed up version of the Chevy Volt. Called the X-Trux, the plug-in is able to travel 40 miles in electric mode, thanks to a [...]
