
Chevrolet announced the world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. The Aveo RS show car, finished in electric Boracay Blue, wears global Chevrolet design cues such as the dual element grille, round taillamps and fender flares, but designers turned up the attitude on the show car with low openings and a lower mouth trimmed in a combination of brushed and polished aluminum. The Chevrolet Aveo RS show car’s...

The Honda EV-N Concept is a small, 4-seater battery electric vehicle, inspired by the N360, Honda’s 360cc micro car launched in the 1960s. The Honda EV-N Concept car features solar panels in the roof, which could be used to charge the on-board battery. The Honda EV-N Concept is purely a design study and there are no plans for production.

The new BMW Z4 sDrive35i offers all the driving pleasure of a BMW Roadster with particularly refined and stylish flair. Driving with the roof down, this two-seater offers a refreshingly intense experience of the sunshine and the wind rushing by – and driving with the hardtop closed it provides all the comfort of a sporting coupe in the premium segment. So through this diversity and wide range of qualities, the new BMW Z4 is the re-birth of the roadster. The...

A worldwide preview of the Fiat 500C presentation will take place at the next Geneva Motorshow, before its launch throughout Europe this spring. Evocative of “freedom and emotion”, this original ‘cabriolet’ pays homage to the open-top 1957 model whilst offering leading-edge solutions for mechanical units, powerplants and interior comfort. All this in authentic Fiat tradition giving access to higher segment engineering and technology...

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class line-up, the all new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible features a classic fabric soft top, the soft top can be opened and closed fully automatically within 20 seconds – even when driving at speeds of up to 25mph. The cabriolet roof is stowed in a special compartment behind the rear panel. A retractable cover separates the...

Ford Mustang AV8R: The one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang AV8R unveiled July 27 at the world-famous AirVenture Oshkosh air show. The Mustang AV8R features a special paint scheme, an Air Force star in the glass and leather interior to match the aviation theme. Ford Racing added performance upgrades that will produce 400 horsepower from the 4.6-liter, 24-valve V8 engine. Proceeds from the auction of the car will benefit youths interested in pursuing careers...

Automotive icon Steve Saleen and his new company SMS Supercars launched the production version of the SMS 570 Challenger to media and customers. The lifestyle unveiling at “Tentation” nightclub in Newport Beach proved to be the perfect venue for the automotive enthusiast audience. “We have an exciting new vehicle and wanted to shake up the old standard introduction at an auto show” explains Steve Saleen. After its late night launch the SMS...

The Chevrolet Camaro which retired in 2002 is making a comeback as a 2010 model. It will be a four-passenger, rear-wheel-drive performance-oriented vehicle. To be offered in coupe and convertible body styles, the 2010 Camaro will appear in LS, LT and SS trim levels. The Camaro LS and LT will be motivated by a 3.6-liter V6 engine that will produce 300 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, while the Camaro SS will get a 6.2-liter V8 engine that will...

At the heart of the 2010 Dodge Viper SRT10 remains the venerable 8.4-liter (510 cu. in.) V-10 engine that produces 600 (450 kW) horsepower and 560 lb.-ft. (760 Nm) of torque. Benchmark performance numbers, including 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds, quarter-mile time in the mid 11-second range and 0-100-0 mph in 11 seconds flat, and a top speed of 202 mph, continue to prove how the serious, race-inspired, street-legal two-seater performs without apology....

The top-of-the-line model of the new Cabriolet production series from Audi is the S5 Cabriolet. The letter “S” stands for Sport – for dynamics, performance and power, but also for amazing efficiency. The Audi S5 Cabriolet’s engine is a newly developed, supercharged, three-liter V6. The pressure in the 3.0 TFSI is generated by a mechanical supercharger – with impressive results: The power output tops out at 245 kW (333 hp), the torque between...