2009 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle

September 29, 2009 Filed Under: Infiniti
Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle 2009 - Front Angle Picture

Last night Infiniti Canada revealed the Infiniti G37 Anniversary Art Project Vehicle at the 14th Annual Canadian Art Gallery Hop Gala in Toronto. To commemorate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary, Infiniti Canada partnered with Cirque du Soleil(R) to create a one-of-a-kind G37 Sport Coupe. Montreal artist Heidi Taillefer created the design and spent almost one month hand-painting the exterior of the vehicle. “Celebrating 20 years of Infiniti... 

2005 Toyota AYGO 5-door Art Car

March 22, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
Toyota AYGO 5-door Art Car 2005 - Front Angle View

The name Aygo, pronounced eye-go, expresses freedom and mobility – just what the car will offer to its target market of urban men and women with active lifestyles. In short, Aygo is about easy but dynamic urban mobility. Aygo marks a new approach for Toyota in several aspects. It has the potential to attract customers younger than the average Toyota driver: Toyota expects 80 to 90 per cent of Aygo owners to be new to the brand. “We... 

2010 Aston Martin Rapide

October 9, 2009 Filed Under: Aston Martin
Aston Martin Rapide 2010 - Front Angle Picture

Aston Martin Rapide, one of the most eagerly awaited cars of 2009, was unveiled at the 63rd Frankfurt Motorshow. The elegant Aston Martin Rapide, functional yet luxurious, provides space for up to four adults combined with an engaging driving experience synonymous with all Aston Martins. As the marque’s first production four-door sports car, Aston Martin Rapide encapsulates core values of Power, Beauty and Soul; four ’swan wing’... 

2008 Lexus IS-F EU Version

March 11, 2009 Filed Under: Lexus
Lexus IS-F EU Version 2008 - Front View

This level of commitment and expertise paid dividends. As the project grew and was presented to the higher executives, so internal feedback became more positive. The result was that in 2004 they were given the goahead for what had already become known internally as the ‘F’ project. Intense media, customer and distributor interest at the 2007 Frankfurt launch merely confirmed what many in the company already suspected: That the time was right for... 

2006 Mercedes R-Class Meets America’s Cup Yacht Alinghi

April 24, 2009 Filed Under: Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes R-Class Meets America’s Cup Yacht Alinghi 2006 - Front Angle View

One year after its world debut in New York, the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is the focus of an unusual conceptual comparison as part of a workshop. In Valencia it will encounter the Americas’s Cup yacht Alinghi, which is due to defend the title in the 2007 America’s Cup. Both car and yacht combine practicality with elegance and dynamism based on the very latest technology – shared attributes which are interpreted completely differently in each... 

2007 Porsche Carrera 4S TechArt Cabriolet

March 28, 2009 Filed Under: Porsche, Tuning
Porsche Carrera 4S TechArt Cabriolet 2007 - Front Angle View

Powerful engine tuning and exclusive accessories that leave nothing to be desired: TechArt Automobildesign also offers an extensive customization program for the new 997-series models Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S. TechArt also provides engine tuning for both water-cooled six-cylinder engines of the Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S, coupe or cabriolet. The TechArt power kits TA 097/1 for the 3.6-liter version and TA 097/S1 for the Carrera S with 3.8-liter... 

2006 Volkswagen CROSSPOLO

May 20, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
Volkswagen CROSSPOLO 2006 - Front View

The CrossPolo with unique visual characteristics resembling a small SUV An increase in height of 70 millimeters lets the CrossPolo stand out of the sea of compacts * In February the new CrossPolo, developed by Volkswagen Individual, will follow its extremely successful predecessor, the Polo Fun. Designed in the style of a small SUV, the distinctive four-door with a large hatchback presents itself as a practical and lifestyle-oriented all-around... 

2010 Rolls-Royce RR4

March 15, 2009 Filed Under: Rolls-Royce
2010 Rolls-Royce RR4 - Rear Side View

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars revealed the first design sketches of its next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. The design was signed off in 2007 and engineering development is now fully underway. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being completely reconfigured to accommodate the RR4, with... 

2007 Chevrolet HHR Panel “Flaming Skull from Hell” by Jim McCammon

March 29, 2009 Filed Under: Chevrolet
Chevrolet HHR Panel "Flaming Skull from Hell" by Jim McCammon 2007 - Front Angle View

A creative alliance between Chevrolet and Detroit’s College for Creative Studies gave CCS students real-life experience in the competitive world of design and consulting, and provided Chevrolet with a glimpse of what vehicles and brands stir young adults’ souls. Seven CCS juniors researched target demographics and created exclusive designs and integrated marketing plans, aimed at 18- 25-year-olds, for Chevy’s brand-new HHR Panel. An... 

2009 Honda Civic Hybrid

February 15, 2009 Filed Under: Honda
2009 Honda Civic Hybrid - Rear View

The Honda Civic Hybrid with advanced IMA hybrid technology achieves an EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy of 40/45 miles per gallon and is updated for 2009 with the addition of Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and the availability of leather-trimmed interior which includes heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated side mirrors. The Honda Civic Hybrid is certified by the California Air Resource Board (CARB) as Advanced-Technology... 

2006 Toyota Urban Cruiser Concept

March 22, 2009 Filed Under: Toyota
Toyota Urban Cruiser Concept 2006 - Front Angle View

Toyota is using the Geneva Motor Show to showcase its concept for a compact, rugged mini SUV that could bring a fresh approach to the segment. The Urban Cruiser draws heavily on Toyota’s heritage in Sports Utility Vehicles through the legendary Land Cruiser range, the best-selling RAV4 and the tough Hilux. It has styling cues typical of Toyota SUVs but also adds its own dynamic flair to bring a more rugged originality to the mini SUV segment. ... 

2010 CRD Infiniti FX

October 10, 2009 Filed Under: Infiniti, Tuning
CRD Infiniti FX 2010 - Front Side Picture

Innovative newly developed products and the just-in-time production of special vehicle series have been the domain of Car Research & Development (CRD) since 1988. CRD is a company in the BRABUS® Group and works predominantly for the international automotive industry and its national importers. The company’s list of references includes such renowned brands as Chrysler, Dodge, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, KIA, Land Rover, Mitsubishi,... 

2009 Renault Megane Coupe

March 9, 2009 Filed Under: Renault
Renault Megane Coupe 2009 - Front View

The Renault Mégane Coupé Concept unveiled at the Geneva Show in the spring of 2008 paved the way for the release of a new C-segment model line-up with real character. Following the introduction of new Renault Mégane in September 2008, it’s the turn of new Renault Mégane Coupe to take front stage at the Paris Motor Show. The new Renault Mégane family’s designs are the product of a desire to produce an immediately eye-catching car.... 

2009 Mansory Porsche 911 Carrera Facelift

September 27, 2009 Filed Under: Aston Martin
Mansory Porsche 911 Carrera Facelift 2009 - Front Angle Picture

The company Mansory is situated in Bavaria and one of the top addresses for refining premium sports cars. Whether Bentley, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Ferrari or Porsche – the refining specialist shows its technical talent for every automobile. The subsidiary company Mansory Switzerland AG, the in-house expert for Porsche cars, presents a comprehensive tuning programme for the model 911 from the recently revived Porsche Type 997 series at the Geneva Auto... 

2006 VW Passat V-Line Package

May 21, 2009 Filed Under: Volkswagen
VW Passat V-Line Package 2006 - Front View

The Passat, one of Volkswagen’s most successful models, has a very distinguished reputation. Since the beginning of 2006, VW’s versatile model has won some 20 international prizes, including such renowned awards as the “iF design award”, and the “Gelber Engel” from the ADAC automobile club. With the new V-Line aerodynamic package, Volkswagen Accessories clearly demonstrates that the Passat has the makings of a true sports car. The sporty...