Together with the new Ford Focus EV, the Americans from Ford revealed a concept called Vertrek, a SUV prototype based on the same platform used for the new Focus. The new Ford Vertrek Concept adopts the Kinetic design phylosophy and is meant to show us how the next generation Kuga will probably look like. The sleek American concept brings a...
General Motors decided to introduce the German sub-brand Opel in Australia. Actually, Opel will release the first model in Australia starting 2012, and from the list we can enumerate the new Astra, Corsa or Insignia. Opel's chief Nick Reilly made the big announcement at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, also claiming that few other countries such as Argentina and Israel...
If few days ago we got the chance to see the camouflaged South Korean model while testing, today Kia released the first two sketches for the new Rio, a model which was the best selling model in 2010 with more than 200,000 units in one year. The third generation Kia Rio will debut together with the new Picanto at the...
Borrowing Countryman's platform, the British concept developed by Mini has been introduced at the Detroit Auto Show, in the same time the officials confirming that the model will enter production probably next year. BMW's subsidiary Mini tries to extend its range and considering that last year the British people managed to set a record in terms of sales, with about...
The Japanese at Nissan aren't happy with the little American attention they got from the Detroit Motor Show so far. Why would that be surprising since the only thing Nissan had to say in regards to the North American International Auto Show is how they're going to have a proper presence next year. Just like before, the new announcement was...
Bentley has definitely seen a revival ever since VW took over the British company and for eight of those years, Mr Franz-Josef Paefgen has been CEO of the company. The past tense used in the opening sentence is related to what happened just yesterday at the Detroit Motor Show. Mr. Paefgen has decided to step down from leadership of the...
Mind you, in the automotive business "now" is a relative term. Either way, at the 2011 CES technology trade show, the chaps from a company called Fulton Innovation had something pretty interesting to show us. They've developed a wireless charging method for the Tesla roadster and they've come to Las Vegas show with high hopes of gaining potential buyers within...
The new Kia KV-7 Crossover concept blends the specifications of a family model with some futuristic and innovative features. Firstly, we notice the intelligent idea of the South Korean manufacturer to add rear Gullwing-style doors and normal front doors. The Korean concept measures 4,87m, quite enought to be described as a roomy vehicle great for long trips. The exterior design...
Chevrolet Spark managed to obtain a market share of 2,5% in Europe in the previous year being the best selling model of the Americans in Europe. The second place is taken by Chevrolet Cruze which has been introduced later than Spark. While we don't know the exactly number of units sold in 2010 by Chevrolet, the Americans provided some figures...
It's true that we talk about the concept version of Mercedes SLS AMG E-Cell, an electric supercar able to develop more than 500 horsepower using just the electric engines but we got the confirmation that we'll see this model on the roads in the next years. Namely, starting 2013, Mercedes will offer a completely electric supercar able to develop a...
