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Mitsubishi Compact Crossover sketch released

George Skentzos — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:44:43 +0000

Mitsubishi Motors has today announced the pending introduction of an all-new on-road Compact Crossover which will arrive in Japan by early 2010. Derived from the Concept-cX City Compact Crossover which was first unveiled in 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new model is the latest iteration to emerge from Mitsubishi’s mid-size global platform. This new model [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mitsubishi Compact Crossover sketch released

Subaru’s new sports car (FT-86 Toybaru)

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:56:13 +0000

It was only a matter of time before someone decided to take the Toyota FT-86 concept and give it the Subaru make over. The FT-86 concept is the basis of a small and affordable rear-wheel drive sports car being co-produced by car giant Toyota and all-wheel drive kings Subaru. We’ve all had to ask whether or [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Subaru’s new sports car (FT-86 Toybaru)

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:49:23 +0000

Nissan Motor Co will be presenting a range of concept cars at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show but the most bizarre car is the electric Land Glider. The Land Glider is approximately 110 cm wide and looks like it is a motorbike with a glass domed roof. The wheels and guards tilt to allow the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider – Tokyo Motorshow

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

Alborz Fallah — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:30:07 +0000

More and more compact city all electric vehicles are emerging, Subaru has the Stella, Mitsubishi has the i-Miev, Nissan has the Leaf and now Toyota is showing off the FT-EV II. A compact electric vehicle designed primarily to drive short distances in city environments, the FT-EV II is founded on the concept of a “future mobility [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-EV II Concept

BMW Simple Concept Video

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:30:30 +0000

Seems like single seat car/bike vehicles are on the way with BMW releasing a video of last year’s “Simple Concept”. A vehicle designed with a similar idea in mind as the Nissan Land Glider (which will be on display at the Tokyo Motorshow next week). Given how so many commuters travel by themselves, why not [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

BMW Simple Concept Video

Land Rover LRX will adhere closely to concept roots

Matt Brogan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:49:48 +0000

Speaking with Land Rover Managing Director, Mr Phil Popham this week, CarAdvice can reveal the brand’s upcoming LRX model will adhere closely to the roots laid out by its concept – as seen at the Melbourne Motor Show back in 2008. With Australia a key market for the British marque Mr Popham was keen to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Land Rover LRX will adhere closely to concept roots

Nissan Qazana Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:40:07 +0000

Earlier this year we discussed the Nissan Qazana concept which was first unveiled at the Geneva motorshow earlier this year. Nissan will be showing off the concept car again at this month’s Tokyo Motorshow. The idea behind this car, as Nissan puts it, is to have fun behind the wheel. Given that’s coming from the company [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Qazana Concept

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:17:19 +0000

Remember when you see a really cool car in a science fiction movie and wonder if they’ll make it? Well, the Nissan Land Glider is not exactly from any particular movie, but it ought to be because its seriously cool. The Land Glider is a tiny electric vehicle that is half way between a car and [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan Land Glider Concept

Video: Toyota FT-86 Concept premieres in GT5

George Skentzos — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:06:26 +0000

Not only is the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 video game a great way to get behind the wheel of cars you could only otherwise dream about, manufacturers are quickly discovering that the life-like graphics are also a great way to showcase new models. Toyota has done just that with its new FT-86 Concept, showing off the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Video: Toyota FT-86 Concept premieres in GT5

Toyota FT-86 “hachi roku” Concept revealed

George Skentzos — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:09:00 +0000

Update: Toyota FT-86. As of late, Toyota has become a brand synonymous with ‘whitegoods’ motoring, usually a favourite of fleet buyers and ‘A to B’ type motorists. Now the brand is set to rekindle its performance spirit by resurrecting its iconic gem – the AE86 coupe – with the pending debut of the Toyota FT-86 Concept at [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota FT-86 “hachi roku” Concept revealed

Nissan teases new global compact car

George Skentzos — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:57:57 +0000

Nissan has today released the first official images of its upcoming global compact car. While no specific details have been released, it is almost certain that this model will find its way to Australia by the second quarter of 2010 together with more than 150 countries worldwide. This new compact model will be manufactured by Nissan in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Nissan teases new global compact car

Honda CR-Z sports hybrid concept nears production

George Skentzos — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:31:22 +0000

The latest iteration of Honda’s sporty CR-Z hybrid concept is set to be revealed at the Tokyo motor show in near-production trim as the spiritual successor to the original Honda CRX. The 2009 CR-Z Concept will arrive in the UK by 2010 as the world’s first sports hybrid car, and the first ever petrol-electric vehicle to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Honda CR-Z sports hybrid concept nears production

Range Rover LRX confirmed for greener Land Rover

George Skentzos — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:56:59 +0000

Almost two years after it first made its debut as a concept at the Detroit Motor Show, Land Rover has today confirmed the a production version of its exciting LRX concept car will be built. The production LRX will join the Range Rover line-up in 2011 as the smallest, lightest and most efficient vehicle the company [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Range Rover LRX confirmed for greener Land Rover

Peugeot BB1 concept at Frankfurt Motor Show

Matt Brogan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:22:20 +0000

Peugeot has unveiled its tiny BB1 concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show today. At 2550mm long the unconventionally styled car is shares similar proportions to that of a smart fortwo but is capable of carrying four adults. The near vertical windscreen allows maximum use of the small interior space while the raised roofline allows rear seat passengers [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Peugeot BB1 concept at Frankfurt Motor Show

Ford Focus BEV concept unveiled at Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:20:03 +0000

Ford Europe has unveiled its Focus BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) prototype at the Frankfurt Motor Show, a car specially developed to participate in the UK Government’s “Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicles” demonstration initiative next year. The research program aims to test the technology’s suitability for potential future application in Ford’s European passenger car range. A consortium of Ford, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Focus BEV concept unveiled at Frankfurt

Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt

David Twomey — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:04:11 +0000

Citroen has set out to prove to the automotive world at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it still has credentials as a bold, forward-looking brand with the concept car Revolte, an ultra-chic city car combining luxury with a touch of cheek. The French carmaker says that a compact city car, Revolte sidesteps the difficulties of dense [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Citroen Revolte stars at Frankfurt

Audi e-tron revealed at Frankfurt

David Twomey — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:03:47 +0000

German manufacturer Audi has revealed the highlight of its efforts at the Frankfurt Motor Show with the unveiling of the Audi e-tron, a high-performance sports car with a purely electric drive system. Four motors, two each at the front and rear axles, drive the wheels, making the concept car a true Audi quattro. Producing 230kW of power [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Audi e-tron revealed at Frankfurt

Volkswagen E-Up! zero emissions vehicle announced at Frankfurt

Matt Brogan — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:17:15 +0000

Volkswagen has announced its all-new zero-emissions vehicle – the E-Up! concept – at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Powered by an electric motor capable of delivering 60kW peak / 40kW nominal power and 209Nm of torque, the front-wheel drive E-Up! manages the 0-100km/h run in 11.3 seconds and on to a top speed of 135km/h. With 240 kilograms [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen E-Up! zero emissions vehicle announced at Frankfurt

Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept hints at Veyron stablemate

George Skentzos — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:08:55 +0000

As the climax of its centenary celebrations, Bugatti has unveiled its first concept vehicle which could set the course for the future of the ultra-luxury and ultra-performance marque. Intended to be the most exclusive, elegant and powerful four door vehicle in the world, the Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept is one of several concept studies with [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Bugatti 16 C Galibier Concept hints at Veyron stablemate

Volkswagen to reveal 1L/100km concept at Frankfurt – report

Matt Brogan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:45:15 +0000

Volkswagen is set to release a concept two-seat car capable of obtaining a fuel economy figure of 238 mpg (1 litre per 100 kilometers) at this week’s Frankfurt Motor Show according to a report published in German newspaper Blid. To be known as the L1, for obvious reasons, the concept uses carbon-fibre extensively in a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Volkswagen to reveal 1L/100km concept at Frankfurt – report