Paris Auto Show
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Audi R&D chief Ulrich Hackenberg has hinted on a number of occasions about the possibility of expanding the TT range to include a third bodystyle beyond the current coupe and convertible versions. In fact, the third-generation TT was initially previewed in concept form by a shooting brake concept, and later we saw the automaker roll out a TT-based crossover concept. DON'T MISS: Jeep Driver Out-Jerks Corvette Driver's Jerk Parking Job: Video Now we have sketches of a new five-door liftback version dubbed the TT Sportback. First posted on Auto Zeitung, the sketches show what is claimed to...
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Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Concept: 2014 Paris Auto Show Preview
The quagmire that is Infiniti’s decision to change its entire model lineup to a range of Q- and QX- based alphanumeric sequences may gain its ultimate justification at the 2014 Paris Auto Show, where the Q80 Inspiration Concept will make its debut. A sleek, four-door, four-seater coupe...
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Concept-S Revealed Ahead Of 2014 Paris Auto Show
Mitsubishi has revealed a new plug-in hybrid concept that it will be showing at next week’s 2014 Paris Auto Show. The concept is called the Outlander PHEV Concept-S and it’s described as a special design package for the regular Outlander PHEV first shown at the 2012 Paris Auto Show and...
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Ferrari 458 Speciale Spider Leaked, May Feature VS Name
Ferrari is set to present a convertible version of its hardcore 458 Speciale at the 2014 Paris Auto Show next month, and we now have the first images showing the undisguised car. The images are from an internal Ferrari configurator and were first scooped by 4WheelsNews, which also reports that the...
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Lamborghini Teases New Car For Paris, Possibly Named Asterion?
The Lamborghini Estoque concept thrilled fans of the brand when it made its debut back in 2008, but since then, despite intermittent rumors of a production intent for the car, it has fallen by the wayside. Now, it looks like the idea of a Lamborghini four-door is back on the rise. This time, the...
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Peugeot Reveals 500-Horsepower Crossover Concept
After a stale showing at the previous Paris Auto Show back in 2012, Peugeot is pulling out all the stops for its lineup at this year’s event. Already the French automaker has confirmed the sporty 308 GT, advanced 208 Hybrid Air concept and sultry Exalt concept, but now Peugeot has revealed a...
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Following the reveal of its all-new XC90 in late August, Volvo has now followed up with the luxury SUV’s sporty R-Design trim. Volvo’s R-Design trim doesn’t see any increase in power—for that there’s Polestar—but it does lend the Swedish vehicles a sporty presence—both inside and out. MUST READ: 2015 Ford Mustang First Drive For the latest XC90, the R-Design trim adds a number of distinguishing details, such as a silk metal finish for the grille, lower front spoiler and window surround, plus sporty exhaust tips, integrated roof rails, and side mirror...
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More Powerful Volkswagen Polo GTI Headed For Paris Auto Show
Volkswagen recently introduced a mild facelift for its Polo subcompact sold overseas, but missing from the updated lineup was the sporty Polo GTI variant. The German automaker has now rectified the issue, revealing the updated hot hatch in full ahead of a world debut next month at the 2014 Paris...
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Opel Reveals Sporty Adam S: Forbidden Fruit
Opel’s Adam minicar first hit the scene in 2012 and has since been turned into a race car as well as an upmarket version enhanced by Bitter. Now, the first performance-enhanced version of the Adam has been revealed, the new Adam S, which makes its debut next month at the 2014 Paris Auto Show...
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Renault Reveals 235 MPG EOLAB Concept: Video
Renault is out to prove that not only the Volkswagen Group can build a car that’s capable of consuming just 1 liter of fuel per 100 kilometers of travel, equivalent to 235 mpg. The French automaker has just revealed the EOLAB concept car, which is said to be as efficient as VW’s XL1 but...
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2015 Ford S-Max Revealed, Still Unconfirmed For U.S. Market
First previewed in concept form a year ago, Ford’s second-generation S-Max has now been revealed ahead of its world debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show on October 2. The new S-Max is yet to be confirmed for the U.S. market but during its development prototypes for the vehicle were spotted near...
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2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Gets Sporty New Look And More Tech
Mercedes-Benz’s B-Class was launched on the U.S. market earlier this year in limited numbers, and exclusively in battery-electric guise, but the current version of the popular compact MPV has been on sale elsewhere since 2011. The vehicle has now come in for its mid-cycle update, which has...
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There’s a new generation of the BMW 7-Series just around the corner, so to mark the coming end of the current generation of its flagship sedan BMW will present a special ‘Final Edition’ version developed by its BMW Individual personalization department. The special 7-Series will be presented for the first time at the 2014 Paris Auto Show in October and at present it’s only been confirmed for the French market. Called the BMW 7-Series Individual Final Edition, the car will feature a unique shade of brown for its exterior and a contrasting cream interior. Other special...
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2015 BMW 2-Series Convertible Preview
On a day that has already brought us the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the Apple Watch, and, more to the car enthusiast’s tastes, the Mercedes-AMG GT, we’re faced with an embarrassment of riches. Now, BMW adds its 2-Series Convertible to the treasure chest. It’s easy to be fond of the...
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Hybrid Air Tech Edges Closer To Production Reality With Peugeot 208 Concept
The number of drivetrains available to car buyers has never been so diverse. Gasoline, diesel, natural gas, electric and all manner of hybrid vehicles are available right now—and French automaker Peugeot intends to add to the latter with its innovative 'Hybrid Air' technology. Peugeot...
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Peugeot Reveals 308 GT Hot Hatchback, Diesel GT Wagon Too
Most people associate the acronym GTI with Volkswagen, but French automaker Peugeot has a long and possibly even more illustrious history with those three letters than even VW. GTI has graced the rump of some of the best-ever hot hatchbacks (and even a few sedans, in the 1980s) and more recently...
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2015 Lotus Elise S Cup: Forbidden Fruit
Only a couple of weeks ago we spotted a Lotus Elise prototype testing at the Nürburgring, which we reported at the time was for a road-going version of the automaker’s Elise S Cup R race car. Now, Lotus has confirmed the car's launch and released this first photo of it. The new sports...
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Citroën reveals Devine DS concept ahead of Paris auto show
French automaker Citroën is previewing the new look of its DS luxury brand with the Devine DS concept car, which is set to debut next month at the 2014 Paris Auto Show. The DS brand is mainly aimed at capturing a piece of China’s luxury market, and it's recently seen several new models...
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Peugeot’s striking Exalt concept car first shown at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show back in April is getting a set of new clothes for its debut at the 2014 Paris Auto Show early next month. The Exalt’s hallmark feature is its two-tone body, which at the front is actually bare steel while at the rear is textured material that is said to feel like shark skin and able to help aerodynamic efficiency. For the latest version, the textured material gets a new gray color. The interior has also been tweaked and now features a wood-like finish that is actually made from old newspapers. And if...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Unveiled: Live Photos & Video
The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is here, and it’s beautiful. We don’t know much else about the car, as it’s still in development, and Mazda hasn’t nailed down the final specs or performance figures for the car. MUST SEE: Meet The World's Fastest Mobility Scooter: Video What we do...
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Infiniti Releases Teaser For Flagship-Previewing Q80 Inspiration Concept
Infiniti has made little secret of its desire to launch a new flagship to finally fill the void left by the departure of the Q45. At the 2014 Paris Auto Show next month, we’ll get our first solid look at the automaker’s progress in this regard. Recently, Infiniti started teasing a new...
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2016 Volvo XC90 Live Photos And Video
Volvo’s second-generation XC90 finally made its debut at an event in Stockholm, Sweden last week, and these are our first live photos of the all-new SUV direct from its premiere. The original XC90 was launched in 2002, and it revolutionized the SUV segment with its combination of space...
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2016 Volvo XC90 Preview: Full Details, First Photos & Video
In Stockholm, Sweden, Volvo today pulled the wraps off the first of an entirely new generation of vehicles—with a fully redesigned, second-generation version of the Volvo XC90. MUST SEE: Tiny V-8 Nitro Engine Looks, Sounds Amazing: Video Developed in-house at Volvo, as part of a three-year...
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Infiniti Teases... Something For 2014 Paris Auto Show
The 2014 Paris Auto Show is set to begin in early October. Infiniti is ready for the action to start because the automaker just released a photo and some text well ahead of the event. It's a teaser, and there's not much to it, but we'd be remiss if we didn't join every other outlet in reporting on...
Jeff Glucker