New Citroën DS5

Prepare for impending teasing over the next few days as Citroën has released the first in a likely series of preview images of the third member in its distinctive line of DS models, the DS5, which will receive its world premiere on 18 April at the Shanghai International Motor Show.Aside from the image pictured above, the French carmaker is keeping mum on all the details simply stating that the

Chevrolet Camaro 2012

For the 2012 model year, Chevrolet offers theCamaro with a host of improvements to celebrate the iconic pony car's 45th anniversary. The 3.6-liter V6 engine has been upgraded to develop 323 horsepower at 6,800 rpm, an increase of 11 horsepower over the 2011 engine while fuel consumption remains at 30 mpg (7.84 l/100 km) on the highway.The revised engine is 20.5 pounds (9.3 kg) lighter and

Suzuki r3 mpv concept 2011

Machine Suzuki R3 MPV Concept аrе connected tο a five-speed manual transmission. Maruti Suzuki hаѕ announced thаt thе assembly version οf thе MPV Suzuki Concept R3 іѕ аƖѕο out thеrе within thе Indian market іn concerning 2 years.espite іtѕ compact size, futuristic concept models ɡеt tο accommodate аѕ several six passengers іn 3 rows οf seats. Suzuki doesn’t unharness additional details

Suzuki Kizashi concept 2011

Suzuki’s stand at this month’s 2011 New York International Auto Show will feature two brand new concepts cars, both based on the Kizashi sedan. In the Japanese automaker’s own words, the first study will be a “stylish and socially-conscious sedan propelled by a newly-developed advanced powertrain”, while the second concept will be a “wildly-schemed and amped up homage to Suzuki’s iconic

Lexus LF-Gh Concept

Toyota's luxury brand Lexus released the first official teaser shots of the new LF-Gh hybrid concept car, which will make its world debut at the upcoming 2011 New York International Auto Show (April 22 – May 11). The name of the concept stands for Lexus Future Grand Touring Hybrid, and according to the Japanese company,the LF-Gh “sets out to redefine the premium grand touring sedan.”Lexus says

Porsche New Cajun SUV

Today, Porsche put an end to the rumors concerning the production location of the Cajun by confirming that the assembly will take place in Leipzig, in the Saxony region of Germany, alongside the Cayenne SUV and Panamera sports sedan model. The facilitate production, Porsche plans to extend the Leipzig factory and turn it into a fully-fledged manufacturing site for the Cajun, including

French Design Concept Uses Wind Turbines To Recharge Batteries

Remember a few years ago when every wannabe gangsta was buying those awful “spinner” alloys for their beat up old Chevys and Oldsmobiles? Well, French artist and teacher Thierry Dumaine (who sounds like a character from a historical romance) has taken the concept of the spinner and applied it to an imaginary hydrid he calls the Ventile. It’s all very simple. You know those bicycles that

Ford B-MAX concept

Scheduled to make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show this week is Ford's brand-new B-MAX concept that previews the firm's upcoming small MPV, designed to replace the current European Fusion and rival the Opel Meriva. Based on the Fiesta platform, the almost production-ready minivan has some striking features, the most obvious being the new door concept. It has no B-pillar and

Jaguar B99 Sports Sedan Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; One of the highlights of this year's Geneva Motor Show was the B99 design study for an entry-level Jaguar sedan by Bertone. The concept car was created independently by the Italian design house, without the involvement of Jaguar. Therefore, the B99 does not preview the design of the future X-Type, as confirmed by a top Jaguar executive. “It

Saab PhoeniX Sports Coupe Concept

The highlight of Saab's booth at the Geneva show is undoubtedly the PhoeniX concept car that previews design features and technologies that will be used by future Saab models. Based on the platform that will underpin the next-generation Saab 9-3, the PhoeniX was penned under the supervision of the firm's new design boss, Jason Castriota. According to Saab, it introduces an "aeromotional”

Tata Pixel, a Four-Seater City Car Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Tata, the Indian maker of the Nano, made its way to Geneva with a new concept city car called the Pixel. At just over three meters in lengths, Tata claims the Pixel is "the most package efficient four-seater in the world," being able to "comfortably accommodate four adults". The design of the car is very similar to that of the Pininfarina

BMW Vision Connected Drive Roadster Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; We now seem to live in a world where it is more important to check Facebook updates and check who's tweeting who than it is to drive. You have seen it, you may have possibly done it and the car industry wants to introduce the fun and productivity of Mobile social networking to our daily drive.It makes actually some sense, why leave all

BMW 1 Series Active E

var addthis_cThe ActiveE is the production version of BMW's 2010 Detroit Motor Show EV concept of the same name and it will share the limelight with the Vision CD Roadster study at the Bavarian firm's Geneva Salon stand. BMW plans to build a test fleet of more than 1,000 units of the fully electric version of the 1-Series Coupe, and lease them to select customers in the USA, Europe and

IED's Abarth SCORP-ION Coupe Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; If the rumors are true, Fiat's Abarth division may soon get its own version of the Alfa Romeo 4C mid-engined coupe, but for now, fans will have to make do with the SCORP-ION sports coupe study that was unwrapped at this week's Geneva Motor Show. The SCORP-ION is a conceptual proposal for an environment-friendly sports car designed by the

Mansory's Ferrari 458 Italia

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Mansory's products are always eye-catching (if not necessarily attractive), whether they be a clear coat carbon Aston Martin named Cyrus or that silly pink Bentley. Beauty, after all, is in the eye of the beholder. That being said, allow me to introduce you to the Siracusa. Rant and rave in the comments below.Underneath all the new and

Alfa Romeo 4C Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; I know some of our readers will disagree, hell, even some of the folks here at carsandtec will beg to differ, nevertheless, I'm going to say it: I'm utterly disappointed with the styling of Alfa Romeo's 4C Concept, which is slated to enter production in 2012. Alfa had a unique chance to redefine its design language with its first

Ford Next Mustang Design

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Ford believes its Mustang pony car isn't just an icon in North America alone, but an icon all over the world and as such, it should reflect the company's new philosophy in which products are created with global input. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2011 Geneva motor show, Ford's group vice president for global product development Derrick

Volkswagen Microbus Concept

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; It has been ten long years since the last modern adaptation of the iconic Volkswagen T1. The Microbus concept captivated audiences in 2001 with its modern and evolved design that brought the famed hippie-cruiser into the 21st century. The new Bulli concept aims to bring back the sense of freedom and "free-love" in a more compact and

2011 Geneva Motor Show

http://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/2011-lancia-delta-update.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.com/2011/02/toyota-ft-86-ii-concept.htmlhttp://carsandtec.blogspot.comvar addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};  Welcome to Carsandtec's guide of the 81st edtion of the Geneva International Motor Show which is shaping to be one of the most important automotive events of the year. The show

Skoda Vision 2011

var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true}; Skoda seems to be shedding its old style language for a new bolder corporate design direction. The aim is to highlight Skoda's green line up while differentiating the brand from others in the Volkswagen group. The VisionD is the first such concept car under this new design direction, the overall effect is a simple, clean design that is