Following last week’s introduction of the new CrossPolo, German carmaker Volkswagen released today details on CrossPolo’s bigger brother, the CrossGolf or, as VW likes to call it, the missing link between MPV and SUV.
Set to meet the fans at next week’s Geneva Auto Show, the CrossGolf is born to become the sixth Golf in the range, following the Golf, Golf Plus, Golf Variant, Golf GTI and the Golf R. To celebrate the entry, VW restyled the car here and there, added new TDI and TSI engines and… (read more)
Red Bull Racing got one day of testing back this off-season, after missing out on the opening test of Valencia earlier this month. With the RB6 being launched after the test at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit, Red Bull practically threw away the first 3 days of testing prior to the opening round of the 2010 F1 season (meaning 20 percent of the entire test days this winter).
The new Porsche Cayenne is one of the most eagerly-awaited models that will attend the 2010 Geneva Motor Show but, up until now, the only things we got were a few teasers or scans from various sources across the globe. Well, what we have here are actually the first leaked photos and details which seem to be official. (Full details and photos released, can be viewed here)
Although the Ford Figo has been revealed for quite some time, the Indian built car has not been completely detailed by the manufacturer until yesterday, when the local website of the American manufacturer opened the flood doors and unleashed the vehicle which will certainly become a hit.
Hyundai will use the upcoming 2010 Geneva Motor Show to introduce the i30 facelift, globally known as i30U, a model that is projected to enter mass production in March, with sales to begin soon after. The South Korean manufacturer hasn’t mentioned the improvements to be seen on the facelifted i30, but it did mention that it will feature several enhancements "in design, specification and competitiveness, as well as even cleaner powertrains".
Stefan Grand Prix have been left on the sidelines before their initially scheduled test at Portimao, because they do not hold a valid racing license from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) for the 2010 season.
The 2010 Geneva Auto Show has just got even more exciting after yesterday British carmaker Lotus announced it will display at the event "a high-performance technology demonstrator" dubbed Evora 414E hybrid. In other words, the Lotus hybrid is here.
What is currently happening to US F1 may very well be described as the chronicle of a death foretold. It will take nothing short of a miracle for the Charlotte-based organization to financially survive prior to the start of the 2010 Formula One season, as it seems the two main backers that initially joined efforts to help Ken Anderson and Peter Windsor set up the operations have left the building.
After months of negotiations and denial that HUMMER might be killed if the deal with Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machines Co. fails to go through, General Motors today confirmed that it will actually wind down the business as no agreement between the involved parties has been reached.
Nissan Motor Co has been very successful in January, as the automotive producer has posted impressive sales and production figures for the month.
Goodyear has announced the election of a new Chief Executive Officer and president, in the person of Richard J. Kramer, a decision that will become effective on April 13.
German carmaker Opel announced today the starting price for the second generation Movano, prior to the van’s market release scheduled for April. The Movano, equipped with various panel van versions will start at 24,990 euros in Germany, excluding VAT.
We already told you that Abarth will bring its very own version of Punto Evo at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland but we’ve just find out that the brand will also display an upgraded 500C. The first convertible to be launched by the renewed Abarth brand, the 500C, will go on sale in the next few months in both Europe and Japan.
Subaru wants its presence at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show to reflect the brand’s commitment to the protection of the environment. The Subaru stand will showcase multiple eco innovations, including a Boxer-hybrid concept car and an electric city car.
As March is one of the most active months for automotive sales, SEAT UK is introducing a package of offers for the Exeo and Exeo ST (wagon), only available during next month.
Earlier today, Force India had confirmed that one of their key members of the F1 organization, technical director James Key, has left the Silverstone based company in order to seek new challenges. A few hours later, it emerged that the challenge he was looking for was working for newly-saved Sauber F1 Team.
Alfa Romeo plans to offers visitors a complete booth at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, as this year marks the brand’s centenary.
Jeep introduced a new special edition for the Grand Cherokee on the UK market, the Overland Tech, offered with the 3.0 liter six cylinder diesel engine that produces 125 HP and 376 lb-ft of torque.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Klasse, the model which, as Daimler said several times last year, will become one of the core lines for the Stuttgart carmaker, has been once again spied, this time while testing its winter skills in preparation for its late 2011 launch.
Although Lotus F1 Team confirmed they are aiming to become the best newly-entered team of Formula One during the 2010 season, their experienced driver Jarno Trulli insisted that the upcoming campaign will be one of constructing a string outfit for the future.