News for 16 September 2010
Matching its sport-tuned suspension, the Fiat 500 Sport features athletically styled front and rear fascias with a larger grille and flared aerodynamic treatment. Between its unique 16-inch aluminum wheels with Mineral Gray painted pockets, the …
Automotivated, a new exhibit at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, traces the evolution of clothes worn in cars–from the bulky circus-tent stuff people had to wear to keep from freezing to death in …
Targeted for launch in all global markets from early 2012, the all-new Ford Focus ST will be Ford’s first high-performance model developed under its global Performance Vehicles strategy.
The new range-topping Focus – which …
The redesigned 2012 Ford Focus will use front and side airbags designed to tailor the deployment force to the seat occupant.
Ford expects that the new airbags will reduce the chances of people being injured by …
Abarth has expanded its range by launching the world premiere of the esseesse kits for the new Fiat 500C Abarth and Fiat Punto Evo Abarth models at the 2010 Paris International Motor Show. The stand …
Celebrating its world premiere at the 2010 Paris motor show, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class builds on the pioneering role of its predecessor with a fresh new interpretation. The proportions remain as spectacular as ever: long …
As standard, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS has a six-speed manual gearbox and the seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) is available as an option. In comparison with the Carrera S, top speed of the GTS with …
Progressive Insurance’s $10 million Automotive X Prize was shared among Edison2’s ethanol-powered Very Light Car, Li-ion Motors’ battery electric Wave II and X-Tracer Team Switzerland’s battery-electric E-Tracer No. 79, the X Prize Foundation announced at …
Luxury carmaker Porsche AG is set to return to the 2011 North America International Auto Show in Detroit after a three-year hiatus.
Porsche pulled out of the show in 2008, citing a desire for “more personal, …
The 2012 Dodge Viper concept resembled the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione with a Viper face, a source said. The Competizione is a limited-edition supercar that was sold in select Maserati dealerships in North America.
In 2009 …
Jeep Patriot’s classic exterior styling and capability are enhanced for 2011 with new front and rear fascias, a body-color grille, and an increased 4×4 ride height. Ride-and-handling is refined courtesy of retuned steering and suspension …
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL is based on the five-door version of the current A-Class, and features a generously dimensioned interior and luggage compartment for maximum versatility. No compromises have been necessary in terms of space …
