
Toyota is committed to maintaining its leadership in Full Hybrid technology with the next generation of Hybrid Synergy Drive® applications at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Toyota Line Up to be displayed will include the FT-CH Concept, the Prius Plug-in Hybrid, Verso-S world premiere – Toyota re-enters the B-MPV segment, and new iQ interior and AYGO Connect multimedia system. As Prius European sales top the 200,000 mark, HSD® technology will also...

The Orlando, a family van which denotes Chevrolet’s first entrant into the European MPV segment, will be one of four Chevrolet world premieres at the Mondial de l’Automobile in Paris on September 30. This Chevrolet’s new compact MPV adopts a bolder look with its low roof-line and crossover inspired silhouette, while retaining the distinctive and recognizable Chevrolet ‘face’ depicted by the split radiator grille and bow-tie...

As part of the yearlong celebration of Jaguar’s 75th anniversary, the Jaguar design team has created the XJ75 Platinum Concept. The concept car represents the company’s first demonstration of the design customization potential of the striking new XJ luxury salon, emphasizing the Jaguar’s dramatic interior and exterior styling themes. Dominated by a striking white and black contrast theme that suggests precious platinum metal, Jaguar...

MG Motor UK, a subsidiary of China’s largest automotive business SAIC, has revealed the MG ZERO concept car at the Beijing Automotive Show. Developed by MG Global Design team led by British MG Design, MG Zero concept demonstrates the design and engineering capabilities of SAIC by showcasing a number of innovative features. With its size measuring around 4 meters in length, the MG ZERO concept features high-tech materials which are drawn from...

As a further development of the classic design of a notchback sedan, the BMW Concept Gran Coupé shows the classic features of all BMW coupes like the long wheelbase, the vaulted bonnet with forward-pointing lines, the set-back greenhouse, the flat silhouette, the coupe-style roof line, and the short front overhang. The BMW Concept Gran Coupé front section is defined by the BMW kidney grille, which has a flat appearance, with an asymmetrical side...

Alfa Romeo’s century-long history, which began on 24 June 1910 in Milan, is an achievement shared by a very small number of other auto makers, and is peppered with commercial successes and racing wins achieved worldwide. The city of Milan, Alfa Romeo’s birthplace, is paying homage to Alfa Romeo by staging four days of events, beginning today, involving the City Council, Fiera Milano Expo, Monza Race Track and the Alfa Romeo Museum. This...

Ford Strategic Concepts Group in Irvine, California has unveiled the Ford Start Concept, a concept car born with a basic idea of transportation and simplicity, yet delivers an aspirational automobile for urban transportation. The start concept previews expanded new three-cylinder Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre petrol engine and anticipated CO2 emissions to be less than 100g/km. The Ford Start Concept showcases a future 1.0-litre EcoBoost three-cylinder petrol...

Five Axis, a tuning specialist most noted for their concept cars and high-end showcars founded by Troy Sumitomo, has unveiled its makeover for the all-new 2011 Scion tC at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Five Axis customization has enhanced the 2011 Scion tC performance with the installation of a Tein adjustable coil-over suspension, a TRD custom Big Brake kit, and 20-inch Yokahama Advan Sport tires mounted onto five AD R5:F wheels. The...

Volkswagen had announced that it will launch its first production electric vehicles in 2013. Electric cars that are driven emissions-free will revolutionize mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas. However, Volkswagen is not just thinking of individual mobility here, but is also considering its possibilities as a vehicle in public transportation. The “Milano Taxi” concept car that has been created is a city MPV tailored to...

As part of the North American debut of the all-new 2011 Scion iQ premium micro-subcompact car, Five Axis has created a special iQ show car for display at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Five Axis’ iQ show car demonstrates the personal customization synonymous with all Scions. Elegance and sophistication were the primary influences for the iQ show car. This is evident with its unique exterior color called Titanium, consisting...