GM needs HUMMERS

Actually, Hummer needs more Hummers. That’s the news coming out of GM today as Bob Lutz told reporters at the opening of a Hummer dealership in Paris (we hope the dealership is well fortified, and Lutz is prepared to take a pie in the face). As for any particulars on what new Hummer models we [...]

Paris Motor Show: Skoda Joyster

Škoda Auto’s new concept car – the Škoda Joyster – is having a world premiere at the Paris International Motor Show. Shaped very dynamically, this leisure-time three-door front-wheel-drive compact vehicle is mainly targeted at young people. On top of its fresh-looking design, the vehicle offers a high degree of comfort and smart modern communication solutions.

Toyota Auris space concept

This interesting concept car from Toyota is making its world debut in Paris, with a new interpretation of Toyota’s “VIbrant Clarity” design theme. The Auris emphasizes interior comfort, style and convenience, wrapped in a cab-forward architecture with short front and rear overhangs.The C-segment Auris concept could herald the next generation of Toyota small cars – [...]

Paris Motor Show Toyota Yaris TS

Toyota will unveil a new flagship for the Yaris range at the Paris Motor Show, the Yaris TS. With an emphasis on sporting performance and style, the TS will add an extra dimension to the appeal of the latest generation Yaris, which was only launched at the beginning of this year. World premiere for sporting [...]

2007 Saab 9-7X Altitude Edition: Very Limited Saab

Saab’s first-ever SUV is flying to new heights with the 2007 9-7X Altitude Edition. Only 500 of these specially-outfitted SUVs will be available for the 2007 model year, making it a limited edition with very exclusive appeal.  Beyond the extremely rich standard equipment of the 9-7X, the Altitude Edition includes 18″ alloy polished wheels, and [...]

2008 Ford Super Duty brings more

Well, the Paris Motor Show has begun and the initial reports are coming in from our team on the floor. Surprisingly, the first vehicle to come across the Atlantic is the decidedly un-European, 2008 Ford Super Duty F450 pickup. It’s big, real big and with reason. The new uber-truck boasts the highest towing capacity in [...]

GM talks tough with Renault Nissan chief executives in alliance talks

General Motors toughened its public stance on proposals that the U.S. carmaker join an alliance with Renault and its sister company, Nissan, adding to uncertainties weighing on the industry as the Paris Motor Show opens its doors Thursday.  For the first time, Detroit-based GM said clearly that it was unhappy with the plan on the [...]

2008 Ford Focus Coupe, next-gen sedan

Spy photographers caught prototypes of both coupe and sedan versions of the new Ford Focus in testing this week. The two-door Coupe will be a new addition to the Focus family, reminiscent of the Escort ZX2. Both the sedan and coupe will get Ford’s new signature three-bar grille.

Audi R8 at Paris Motor Show (video)

AUDI pulled the wraps off its big gun in performance vehicles with the R8 revealed at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, and set for release here in Q2 2007. Australian buyers can expect to see the car at dealers in the second quarter of 2007.  The car is also rumoured to be shown at the [...]

Lexus RX400h

IF you want a new green machine, you have to pay a steep premium. It’s hard sell, but Lexus thinks it can convince enough buyers to move into its new 400h. The 400h is the hybrid version of the RX350 and commands a $10,000 premium over the Sports Luxury petrol RX or a tick under [...]