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Ford is drumming the ‘kinetic design’ beat again with their brand new iosis X concept, which complements the recently announced Mondeo concept. The X in the name stands for this car’s crossover capabilities, a market that Ford is keen to lead. The signal for that future direction...

Alfa will present a production version of its stunning 8C Competizione at the Paris Motor Show and will provide a full run down of all the interesting details. The car will be produced at the Maserati factory in Modena while possible buyers will be evaluated by Alfa's special team of marketers set...

Thanks to a tip sent to us by Jeff, we now have some real life images of the Skoda Joyster concept direct from the Paris Motor Show. The Czech company’s latest three-door sports hatch follows on from its Yeti and Roomster concepts from previous shows. Official details are scheduled to be...

At a U.S. Saab owners meeting recently, Saab's local chief Jay Spenchian revealed a sketch of the upcoming 9-4X crossover. Images taken at the presentation have been displayed. Styling follows design cues taken from the Aero X concept with mechanicals based on a General Motors Company's [NYSE:GM]...

Japanese design house, Sivax, is planning to debut a new concept car labelled the Izana in the following week at the Paris Motor Show. Back in 2004 the company presented its Xstile concept (pictured below) at the same show and a Kira concept before that. This time round their new car adopts design...

After the long drawn out gestation period Audi’s first ever mid-engined sports car is finally here. With the multitude of concept car and spy shot info that’s been circulating the net for months now, there isn’t anything really new to add. Sales of the new car will start in the...

You may remember our earlier story about a man driving his brand new Koenigsegg for the first time and spinning out into a ditch. Well, it seems that Norwegian millionaire Tommy Sharif was so furious about the incident he’s decided to sell the car after owning it for only two weeks. Sharif...

After just posting details on the Brabus tuned CL600, we now have info on another modified CL. Famous Mercedes tuner, Carlsson, has enhanced the Mercedes Benz CL coupe by modifying the engine for better drivability and has tweaked the interior for even more comfort. The 5.5L V12 now produces 600hp...

Ford has rejected claims that the company plans to sell off more of its Premier Automotive Group (PAG). Only the Aston Martin brand is up for sale, meaning the others for the moment are safe. However, Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] is still exploring its options. Aston Martin was the star of the PAG...

We have some new information on the sinister looking Galmer Arbitrage GT supercar, which is scheduled for a 2008 launch. The vehicle features a full carbon-fiber body, 7L mid-mounted LS7 V8 and a rather roomy cockpit by supercar standards. Further, you can even option it with a digital touchscreen...

A new light weight roadster is currently being developed by Danish owner and builder Mikkel Steen Pedersen. The RoadRazer, as its known, will weigh just 300kg with power output of 175hp. This should enable the vehicle to reach 62mph from rest in around 3 seconds and make for a furious track car. It...

According to the source, General Motors is demanding a substantial payment from Renault and Nissan for the privilege of forming an alliance between the companies. The supposed multibillion dollar deal would be on top of any share purchases made by Renault-Nissan and comes because of its global...

Renault is planning a new model for launch next year based on its Twingo concept vehicle. The small three-door concept features frameless windows and an integrated glasshouse where the windshield flows into the roof. Powering the Twingo concept is a small turbo-charged engine displacing 1.2L and...

The recent near-death accident by Top Gear host Richard Hammond will only add to the arsenal of the pedantic safety hat brigade, who want the show cancelled because of the emphasis it places on speed. Hammond, who was injured while attempting to achieve a land speed record, has reportedly begged...

Yes it’s true. The Dallas police have actually had their “bait” car stolen and they have no idea where it is. The vehicle is used to lure would be car thieves into stealing it, and then normally it’s tracked using surveillance technology. This time round it has disappeared...

Here's a great video comparing the following cars: Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes McLaren SLR, Lamborghini Murcielago, Aston Martin DB9, and the Bentley Continental GT. Though the test is fairly old, it includes testing at the high-speed track at Nardo, which is 12.5km and perfectly...

The LA Auto Show Design Challenge is on again, this time getting designers to transform the future of driving into an environmental experience. The initial challenge comes from Mercedes Benz of North America with their Recy roadster entry, which combines spirited driving with an environmental...

Despite the rising popularity of the Volvo brand in many markets, sales in the critical US segment (roughly 30 percent of total sales) have fallen 11.1 percent last year and are already down 9.3 percent this year. A depreciating US dollar is further worsening the situation for cash strapped parent...

Chevrolet’s exciting new WTCC Ultra race car concept has made its official debut at the Paris Motor Show, and if early comments are anything to go by, it seems GM is onto a good thing. The WTCC Ultra was designed with the goal of creating a muscle car for European tastes and to represent...

French design company, Technical Studio, has managed to create the TS07 supercar in roughly twenty months - just in time for the Paris Motor Show. The team was led by Gregory Gambara, an automotive design consultant who’s worked with French auto makers for more than 15 years. The car’s...