Archive for the 'Auto Show' Category

Beijing Motor Show 2010: 2011 Ferrari 599 GTO, glorious front-engined prancing horse

We took some time to admire the new Ferrari 599 GTO today. Like most Ferrari’s, it looks even more impressive in person. Those giant carbon brake rotors and that serious rear diffuser definitely make this car look worthy of a few track days.
There was only one big problem: it was sitting next to a […]

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

Beijing 2010:Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition is the longest name for a car ever

Lamborghini has unveiled the Lamborghini  Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce China Limited Edition at the Beijing Auto Show.
Designed for “discriminating super sports car enthusiasts,” the China Edition features a grey exterior with black and orange accents. Inside, the cabin is outfitted with alcantara upholstery, carbon fiber trim, orange accents, and an individually numbered badge.
Like the […]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Beijing Motor Show 2010: 2011 Hyundai Accent debuts as Verna across the Pacific

Hyundai has unveiled the 2011 Verna (aka Accent) at the Beijing Motor Show.
Looking like a miniature Sonata, the Verna features sweptback headlights, a bold grille, and rearview mirrors with integrated LED turn signals. Inside, the cabin boasts higher quality materials and an improved design.
Power comes from two new Gamma petrol engines with multiport fuel injection. […]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Beijing 2010: Honda Li Nisn Everus sedan concept

Li Nian has unveiled the Everus concept at Auto China 2010.
Jointly-developed by Honda and Guangqi Honda Automobile (previously known as Guangzhou Honda Automobile), the Everus features angular lines and an Acura-like grille.
While details are limited, the concept is likely based on the Honda City. This means power will be provided by a 1.5- or 1.8-liter […]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Beijing 2010: Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept, HHR goes future tech

Having invested heavily in the Chevy Volt’s plug-in hybrid Voltec powertrain, GM plans to leverage the technology as much as it can. A fashionably tweaked version of the Volt will be sold in Europe as the Opel Ampera, while the regular Volt goes on sale in China next year. The Volt MPV5 concept, making its […]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

North American Chevy Cruze getting market-specific upgrades

General Motors may be giving the Chevrolet Cruze a once-over before the car debuts here in the States. According to Paul Tan, the sedan is getting a few upgrades ahead of American consumers getting a crack at the company’s new compact fighter. The majority of the changes seem to be geared towards making the car […]

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

New York 2010: 2011 Kia Sorento SX offers more standard kit, added visual flare

Kia officially debuted the new SX trim level for the 2011 Sorento at this year’s Atlanta Auto Show, but they also brought the dolled-up crossover to New York for a larger-scale unveiling. The Sorento is already off to a good start in the U.S. – it has already become Kia’s top-selling vehicle for the first […]

Friday, April 2nd, 2010