
The new Figo, Ford’s second attempt at launching hatch, will be rolled out from the Ford’s manufacturing plant in Chennai beginning 2010, and will also be exported to other Asian markets. The Figo is said to have been developed on a new platform. But the exterior of the car is very reminiscent of a few of Ford’s models currently in the market. The overall design lines are still very Ford like and very European, though there are clearly...

Entering each new season in motorsport, BMW feels new and fresh ambition, query formally proven recipes for success, and focus on new records and outstanding achievements. And precisely this also applies to the debut of the new BMW M3. Having completed its test cycle with flying colors, the new high-performance sports car from BMW M GmbH is ready and waiting to take over pole position. Indeed, with its superior power, performance and dynamism, the...

Honda Access Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature a new Honda Insight Sports Modulo Concept in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 15, to Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Leveraging the Insight hybrid vehicle’s advanced aerodynamic performance...

The Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID is particularly impressive alongside the fuel-efficient versions with a V6 or V8 engine. The very latest hybrid technology makes this model the most economical luxury saloon with a petrol engine. Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID fuel consumption of 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined) corresponds to carbon dioxide emissions of 186 grams per kilometre. The combined output is 220 kW/299 hp, with a combined maximum torque...

The attractive Seat León range has been extended with the arrival of the highly exclusive Seat León Línea R version. With its powerful, seductive image, this new trim level boosts the León’s sporty looks and the result is a unique, spectacular car whose appeal stems from its imposing design, specific detailing and efficient engine range. There are two petrol and one diesel engine versions responsible for powering the new León version. The...

The all-new Milan is now Mercury’s top-selling car among Latino customers, and the Mariner SUV continues to be a top choice. “The Milan is designed for the young, savvy individualist whose personal style is shaped by fashion, new technologies, and the discovery of new and different ideas. Nuevo Latinas and Latinos are an important part of this group, and they express their individuality through these ‘passion points,’”...

The Buick Business Concept MPV aims to appeal the Chinese upper class and developed by GM’s Pan Asian Technical Automotive Center (PATAC). The Buick Business Concept Vehicle develops the Buick form language further and incorporates elements of Chinese culture and artistic influences into the details. The Buick Business Concept Vehicle sits on 20-inch, 9-spoke forged aluminum wheels, with a polished mirror finish, and low-profile tires. The outside...

The Peugeot SR1 Concept comes with incorporates HYbrid4 technology, which will be launched in the Peugeot 3008 in 2011. In the Peugeot SR1, at the front, a 1.6 litre THP petrol engine with a power of 160 kW (218 bhp), is combined with a rear electric motor developing 70 kW (95 bhp). In electric only mode, the car becomes a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), while its combined cycle fuel consumption is only 4.9 litres/100 km or 119 g/km of CO2. When the...

Turbo-charged automobiles have always played a central role in BMW Alpina. In 2008 the BMW ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo rekindled this tradition, combining Bi-Turbo charging with the compact dimensions of the BMW 3 Series. Now, the new BMW ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo couples improved performance and torque with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The B3 S Bi-Turbo’s exceptional powerplant yields 294kW (400hp) at 6000rpm with a maximum torque of 540Nm (397lbs-ft)...

TECHART automobile design, a tuner who stands for the creation of individual masterpieces for sports car enthusiasts, will present TECHART Porsche 911 Turbo Aerodynamic Kit in early March at the 80th international Motor-Show in Geneva, Switzerland. This TECHART program is a personalization for the new Porsche 911 Turbo and 911 Turbo S models consisting of two new aerodynamic packages. The new TECHART Aerodynamic Kit I emphasizes the inner strengths....