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2013 Volvo V40 rear end inadvertently exposed Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show, Hatchback, Volvo
Volvo already confirmed that its all-new V40 is set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show, but French site L'Automobile apparently beat them to the punch with this singular, grainy shot of Volvo's new entry-level five-door.
If this is it, we likey, particularly the deep belt line that runs up and over the rear fenders and the two-tiered glass hatch. Things get a bit too busy in the back, but we'll reserve judgement until we see it in the sheetmetal in a few weeks.
Mum's the word on other V40 details, though reports have suggested a range of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel powertrains, the most powerful of which will likely be a 240-horsepower turbo unit sending power to the front wheels. Stay tuned for the full details in early March. 2013 Volvo V40 rear end inadvertently exposed originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera preparing new Disco Volante concept for Geneva Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo
Mention the names Disco Volante and Touring to connoisseurs of classic Italian automobiles and you're going to need to start handing out bibs.
The Disco Volante, for the uninitiated, is not a rave held inside a convertible Aston Martin, but one of the most beautiful Alfa Romeos ever made. Officially know as the C52, the 1950s-era Alfa prototype - of which only four were ever made - was named Flying Saucer (in Italian) because of its aerodynamic shape. It was based on the Alfa Romeo 1900 but rebodied to its streamlined shape by - you guessed it - Carrozzeria Touring.
That coachbuilder had long since disappeared into obscurity, but was more recently revived to give us some very alluring designs, from concept cars like the Gumpert Tornante and Maserati A8 GCS to coachbuilt conversions of existing vehicles like the Maserati Quattroporte Bellagio Fastback and - perhaps most enticing of all - the Bentley Continental Flying Star.
Now the reborn Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera is preparing to reinterpret the Disco Volante in modern form. The show car set to be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show next month is reportedly based on the 8C Competizione (another one of the most beautiful Alfas ever made) so we're expecting the 450 horsepower, 4.7-liter V8 to carry over, though reportedly mated to a paddle-shift transmission.
What we're looking forward to, however, is the form that aims to modernize the design believed by many to have inspired the Jaguar E-Type. All we have to go on for now is the rendering above, but we'll be watching for more. Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera preparing new Disco Volante concept for Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
How Kia built its show-stopping Track'ster concept Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Videos, Hatchback, Kia, Design/Style
We'll admit it: We're totally smitten with the Kia Track'ster Concept that debuted at last week's Chicago Auto Show. And it's not just because we like the idea of a 250-horsepower, all-wheel-drive hot hatch from Korea, it's because this concept shows bits and pieces of what the next-generation Soul could look like, including a possible three-door configuration. Kia, however, has no immediate plans to send the Track'ster into production. In fact, specific elements like the turbocharged engine don't even exist - this is purely a design study, albeit a hot one.
The process of building the Track'ster started a little over nine months ago, and the folks at Motor Trend were able to watch the entire creation process. Ideas and sketches turned into clay models which were later photographed, detailed, and sent over to a company that specializes in building concept cars. As a special treat, we even get to meet the Kia Soul donor vehicle that gave its life for the birth of this concept car.
Follow the jump to watch the short documentary detailing the birth of the hot little Track'ster. Continue reading How Kia built its show-stopping Track'ster conceptHow Kia built its show-stopping Track'ster concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Are you the Infiniti Emerg-e concept? Filed under: Concept Cars, Spy Photos, Coupe, Hybrid, Geneva Motor Show, Infiniti
For an automaker whose lineup is made up of more crossovers than anything else, Infiniti sure does seem to like doing two-door show cars. The 2006 Coupe Concept showed the way forward for the G37 coupe, the 2009 Essence concept showcased a new design direction, the Etherea concept of 2011 may have been a five-door hatch but tried its damnedest to look like a coupe, and now the Japanese luxury marque is preparing to roll in to Geneva with a new sports car concept altogether.
Dubbed Emerg-e, the concept car has so far only been teased with a handful of close-up detail shots tinted such a deep purple we were half expecting them to break out into a rendition of "Smoke on the Water" - which was, come to think of it, set just across the lake from where the concept is set to be unveiled just a few weeks from now. But we digress. The point is that a series of what appear to be patent renderings have leaked their way online to give us a much better idea of what to expect.
So what should we expect? Well, based on the renderings, the show car is looking rather curvaceous. In some cases, we'd say, a little too much so, with a face that makes us think of a fat man trying to fit into a small bathing suit, and that's never a good image (so, um... sorry about that). We'll reserve final judgement for when we see it up close and personal next month. Are you the Infiniti Emerg-e concept? originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
SsangYong Geneva-bound XIV-2 convertible crossover gets rendered Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover
We know what you're thinking. Combining SsangYong and "convertible crossover" in the same sentence is a recipe for disaster. After all, SsangYong has never been known for the attractiveness of its designs, and the only droptop crossover currently on the market, the Nissan Murano CrossCab, isn't exactly a beauty queen, either.
That said, the SsangYong XIV-1 Concept (that stands for eXciting User Interface Vehicle, for what it's worth) from the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show was a decent enough looker, and, instead of a full-blown convertible top that folds its way into a hump behind the rear seats, the XIV-2 Concept appears to sport a sliding canvas roof akin to the Fiat 500 Cabrio.
Only two teaser images have so far been released, along with a brief press release, so we'll have to wait until the 2012 Geneva Motor Show kicks off in earnest before drawing any conclusions. That said, it's looking like rear visibility will be more than a bit compromised... Continue reading SsangYong Geneva-bound XIV-2 convertible crossover gets renderedSsangYong Geneva-bound XIV-2 convertible crossover gets rendered originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
276-hp Vauxhall Astra VXR headed to Geneva Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Geneva Motor Show, Crossover, Hatchback, Vauxhall
Vauxhall has three big reveals planned for the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, one of them being the 280-horsepower Vauxhall Astra VXR that was announced last November as the Opel Astra OPC. That means the 2.0-liter turbo four lives underhood, and in addition to 276 ponies, it dishes out 295 pound-feet of torque. Handling is aided by the limited-slip differential for the front axle, the HiPerStrut suspension and the "fully adaptive FlixRide system."
Vauxhall's also got a concept "pedelec" bicycle called the "RAD e" headed to the show. Taking some of its cues from the Opel RAK e Concept shown at Frankfurt, the RAD e attaches a 250-watt electric motor to a bicycle to assist the rider. The motor is good for a range of 37 to 90 miles. Finally, the Vauxhall Mokka crossover - their version of our Buick Encore - will make its formal debut in Geneva.
Follow the jump for the press release highlights, and have a look at the trio in the photo gallery. Continue reading 276-hp Vauxhall Astra VXR headed to Geneva276-hp Vauxhall Astra VXR headed to Geneva originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments
Kia Track'ster unlikely for production, but hints at next-generation Soul "family" Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Kia
Expect the next Soul to look something like the Track'ster, with Kia deploying more than one variant.
Kia's Track'ster Concept is one of the big hits of the
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