Land Rover LRX Concept

Land Rover unveiled a vision of its future today at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit Auto Show) with the world debut of the LRX hybrid concept – a bold evolution of Land Rover design that indicates the brand’s progressive shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. [...]

Innovative 9-4X Biopower Crossover Concept signals Saab product expansion

The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, revealed today at the North American International Auto Show, confirms Saab’s plans to enter the growing crossover segment with a dynamic, driver-focused vehicle inspired by Scandinavian design values and respect for the environment. The concept’s progressive design features are combined with a responsible, fun-to-drive appeal based on BioPower engine technology [...]

Ferrari 430 Spider Bio Fuel Concept

Emerging reports indicate that Ferrari will unveil an E85 ethanol-powered version of the 430 Spider tomorrow at the North American International Auto Show, and it looks like they’re right because we ran into this car on the show floor today. Labeled as the 430 Spider Bio Fuel, the roadster runs on the familiar mix of [...]

Ford Explorer America Concept

The Ford Explorer America concept showcases a new kind of utility for the vehicle customers have known and loved for years: even better fuel efficiency. “Customers are smart. They value vehicles – the more efficient, the better,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. “Ford gets it.

Volkswagen Jetta TSI Sport Unveiled

Volkswagen’s latest track challenger, a supercharged and turbocharged Jetta saloon, was unveiled today (Thursday) in Britain. The Jetta TSI Sport made its debut at the Autosport International racing car show at Birmingham’s NEC, taking centre stage on the British Racing and Sports Car Club stand. The new machine will take to the track for the [...]

Hybrid Drive on the Porsche Panamera

Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, will also be building a hybrid drive version of the new Panamera. This four-door Gran Turismo with sporting driving dynamics so typical of Porsche will boast the proven components featured in the Cayenne Hybrid entering the market at the end of the decade. And thanks to its [...]

Porsche is Delaying Hybrid Models Until 2010

Porsche has postponed plans for future hybrid models as top managers express doubts about sales. With Porsche forecasts showing no more the 5 percent market share, the Cayenne Hybrid introduction has been pushed back until 2010. As a result, Porsche sales expectations for the US market are now incorrect. Despite the Cayenne Hybrid Concept being [...]

Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

Cadillac announced the world premiere of the Escalade Hybrid, the world’s first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV. Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving – all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size [...]