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BMW unveiled the fifth generation of the BMW 7 Series, introducing into the market a new range of engines including the BMW 750i and BMW 740i petrol engines and BMW 730d diesel engine....
We had a chance to evaluate the new Cadillac CTS-V extensively over the recent period and we did come away very impressed. The exterior of the car suggests quite a compact vehicle,
The new Delta, designed by the Lancia Style Centre, combines the traditional elegance of a Lancia sports car with the interior of a saloon for the first time, with a wheelbase of 2.7...
When BMW introduced the original M1 back in 1978, designed and partially built by Ital Design in Torino, it was true stunner, representing all BMW virtues of quality, sportiness, sophistication,...
With the arrival of the smart fortwo on the American shores, we wanted to see what other bright new ideas might be available on the European market that may be interesting for the US...
Within a week of each other Opel, GM's European daughter, and Buick introduced the Opel Insignia production vehicles and the Buick Invicta Concept, clearly on the same platform and
BMW presents its new high-performance sports car, the new BMW M3. It is the first BMW M3 powered by a new 309kW/420hp V8 displacing 4.0 litres and accelerating to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds....
Since the Mercedes SLK we have seen a number of hardtop convertibles in Europe as well as in the United States, with good and bad fit and finish. In this show you had ample opportunity...
After Ken Okuyama siddenly departed Pininfarina design everyone was wondering where he would turn up next, anxioulsy awaiting his next creations. Courageously enough he established
At the Geneva Motor Show Honda introduced its new European Honda Accord, which will be marketed as the Acura TSX in the United States, without the station wagon version. Similarly,
At the NYC Auto Show, Chrysler not only introduced the SRT version of the Dodge Challenger Coupe, a little less extreme version of the long awaited affordable image car within the Dodge...
We had the chance to evaluate the Audi S4 Convertible, and man did it impress us. Of course we know that the design language of Audi is changing, but this is still a very good example...
Sadly the Volkswagen New Beetle is and has always been a car for women, and the special White Convertible version we are showing you in this design evaluation emphasizes this point
Scion unveiled its Hako Coupe Concept vehicle at a press conference today at the New York International Auto Show. Scion's Hako Coupe was developed by Tokyo Design Division, which studied...
During the 2008 New York International Auto Show, Nissan unveiled two all-new models: the revised 2009 Maxima and the Infiniti FX. Nissan indicates the four-door 2009 Maxima combines...
Hyundai is looking to heighten the competition with the debut of its Genesis Coupe, a 300-horsepower sports car. The vehicle, unveiled during the New York International Auto Show, is...
Pontiac unveiled three new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show, including the 2010 G8 Sport Truck, 2009 Solstice Coupe and 2009 G8 GXP. Besides being a cross between lightweight...
We recently were invited to the studios of Mitsubishi Design North America, to interview designer Gary Ragle on the Mitsubishi RA Concept. When we arrived, it had turned out that Chief...
Audi introduced several new cars at teh geneva motor show, and we show you tjem all detail. Bread & butter vehicle introduction was the A4 Avant, the station wagon version of the A4,...
Infiniti unveiled the all-new, second-generation Infiniti FX50 crossover at an event hosted by Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in conjunction...
Volvo introduced the XC60 in production guise at the Geneva show, logically and predictably very close to what was expected after the "concept" version, and clearly not yet an indication...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled its new Phantom Coupé at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008. The car will...
At the Geneva Show basically the only kept secret was the unveiling of Renaults's Megane Coupe Concept. All other "secrets" were somehow shown on the Internet prematurely, mostly by...
In our Episode 42 we showed you the VW IROC concept, a prelude to the new Volkswagen Scirocco, and thankfully there are not many changes between the "concept" and the final version....
We have reached our 200th Episode!! In just under 2 years we have been providing our viewers with what we think is useful video footage and extensive photo libraries of the latest news...
Renault introduced its new SUV Koleos, sadly a far cry from its very inspired concept car, but noteworthy nevertheless. In this show, one before we reach our 200th episode mark, we
At Detroit Land Rover, on its way outside of the Ford stable and most likely into Indian hands, Tataaaahh.., introduced the LRX concept. Designed under the direction of Gerry McGovern,...
VW needed a minivan for the US market, and rather than developing their own, the joined forces with Chrysler and did a facelifter version of the new Chrysler/Dodge minvan. In this show...
Chrysler enlisted the help of famous Orange County Chopper tough -fatherSon duo Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. to introduce the all new production version of the raw power rocket Dodge Challenger....
Chicago is for GM clearly THE event to introduce all its truck news from most of its North American brands. In this show you can see the new GMC Denali XT Concept in all its splendor,...
Lexus just placed the LF-A Convertible concept on their stand at the 2008 NAIAS, without any fanfare, leading to much speculation that the production introduction is imminent. Much
Honda used the NAIAS to introduce their 2009 Pilot SUV in prototype guise. As you can see from the video and the images in the gallery, Honda not only managed to find an extremely
Chrysler displayed 3 concept cars at the NAIAS, one for each brand, all with clean powertrains, but used in different variations specific to the purpose of the vehicles, and each displaying...
GM made a lot of presentations during the NAIAS, all related to their new found Green-nes. In this episode we will show you their message as it relates to the SAAB 9-4X and the Saturn...
Cadillac unveiled a series of new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, being held in Detroit, that range from elite sports cars to gas-free automobiles. General Motors...
GM, as many other OEMs, made a big deal of their apperent environmental consciousness, this despite having killed their own electric car EV1 not that long ago. What was clear was that...
On the eve of the first press day, GM invited a lot of stars to their GM Style party. We show you footage of plenty of stars, of the Buick Velite with Tiger Woods and Regis Philbin,...
The flowing design language is a pleasure to see, and with every new concept it is interesting to see how it eveolves. The Furai is based on a Courage Le Mans chassis, and thus is a...
Nissan unveiled their Forum concept at the Detroit Motor Show. The unveiing was scheduled to take place in the afternoon, but Nissan opted instead to have the concept on full display...
On the second press day Ford Motor Company again called the press to the COBO Arena to witness the unveiling of the Lincoln MKT concept. This time there was no paid audience, and the...
Early on Sunday morning Ford was the first with its major press conference. It introduced its all important new F150 Truck. All important because it is the best selling truck on the...
One of the most interestinmg production vehicles introduced at this years' NAIAS was the Volkswagen CC, a 4-door coupe based on the Passat platform. It is clearly going in the same
Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors, today unveiled the Tata ‘NANO’, the People’s Car from Tata Motors that India and the world have been looking forward to....
As you can detect from the title of this show, we were quite impressed driving the Peugeot 407 Coupe. Sadly this car is not available on the U.S. market, but in ooks, style, quality...
A little guised "concept" at the recent Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW now unveils the final production version of its innovative Sports Activity Coupe X6. ...
Volkswagen used the LA Motor Show to officially introduce the Tiguan production version to the US market. As can be heard from the speakers at the introduction, a lot is riding on this...
This is the third itteration of this small car concept from VW over the past few months, indicating that they are taking this concept quite serioulsy. Sadly, with VW that has proven...
Updating a design icon like the Nissan Murano was inevitably going to be a tough job: Do you go even further in its abstract language? Do you tone it down to get a bigger audience?
Hyundai unveiled the Concept Genesis Coupe at the L.A. Show, but as you can see in the video of the introduction, there are running prototypes of this car already driving around, and...
Audi used the L.A. Motor Show 2007 to introduce its Audi Cross Cabriolet Quattro Concept. Renowned architect Frank gehry was present at the introduction, since the exterior design for...
At the 2007 L.A. Motor Show Lincoln introduced the production version of its new 2008 MKS luxury flagship. Director of Design made an extensive introduction of the design philosophy...
The Honda FCX Clarity production fuel cell vehicle was by far the best and most significant car at this years LA Motor Show. It represents a clear turn by a car manufacturer towards...
Much in line with the design language conceived and implemented by Frank Stephenson on the Fiat Bravo earlier this year, the Nuova Croma displays well balanced proportions and nicely...
The “New Small Family” from Volkswagen is gaining speed on its journey to the future. Just six weeks after the world premiere of the up! – the two-door city specialist – Europe’s largest...
At the Tokyo Motor Show Audi is unveiling the metroproject quattro, an original, characteristically Audi design study for the sub-compact segment. The three-door four-seater car blends...
We had the opportunity to drive and evaluate the Peugeot 407 SW station Wagon recently, and we came back mighty impressed. The car looks dynamic, young and is still very practical.
Citroën unveiled the C-Cactus at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. This ingenious concept is a new take on vehicle design, centered on essential values. The Marque's ambitious aim is to...
Yet again a show with no video, just to be able to present the art work to you as quickly as possible. As in the past few years, the L.A. Auto Show organizers again held a design competition...
We always try to bring you the news as soon as we can, and update you with video and images as soon as these become available. Well, we are in a situation where we have lost of nice...
Design wise from recent production cars, Nissan seemed to have lost its way of design innovation a bit. In Particular the recent European and US SUV's have not been up to par with expectations....
Hot on the heels of the arrival of a new M3 Coupé, BMW UK has announced details of the four-door M3 Saloon. While four generations of M3 have been built, this is only the second time...
Nissan today unveiled the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Pivo 2 builds on the popularity of the first Pivo, shown at the
BMW has launched its BMW 1 Series Convertible, the fourth model in its series. The vehicle features an electro hydraulic operated soft top that closes within 22 seconds, evben while...