Naturally aspirated V12, 715hp, four seats - an SUV is not what you would think of when hearing these things. Ferrari has revealed the Purosangue; it's first SUV, and we love it.
With just 30 examples slated to be produced, and a cost of over $3,000,000 USD, only the few will be able to find out what it's like to go over 300 mph with the top down.
Kia’s latest concept, the Ray, is one of the more beautiful things that we’ve seen from the automaker as of late. It’s a swoopy, fluid design, and it certainly looks the part of a battery-electric hybrid.
Nissan announced that its new small crossover, the Nissan Juke, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, will, in fact, be headed for the United States this fall. It will also be at the New York Auto Show late next month.
A common stereotype says that minivans aren’t cool. But look at this Honda Odyssey Concept — it’s pretty excellent. We like the new styling direction that Honda is using with its much-loved minivan, and we can’t wait to see what the actual production model looks like.
Not only is the Kia Ray Concept an interesting endeavor into the future possibilities of fuel-efficient vehicles, it marks the fist vehicle developed specifically under Kia’s new EcoDynamics sub-brand (similar to the BMW “Project I”). It’s certainly a looker, with a swooping, futuristic design, and we hope that something similar actually comes to production sometime soon.
The heavy duty truck wars are on! Ford’s new Super Duty is only a few weeks away from hitting the streets, Dodge’s Ram HD is just now hitting dealers, and the third contender in this segment is the Chevrolet Silverado HD, which officially debuted today at the Chicago Auto Show.
Audi has unveiled the compact A1, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Claiming to be the “sportiest car in the segment,” the little guy boasts an “agile chassis” and a lineup of turbocharged engines.
Even though the 2011 Ford Edge isn’t an all-new product, the automaker has given it a substantial refresh for the new model year. Boasting a choice of three engines (including an all-new 2.0-liter EcoBoost four) and a more aggressive Sport model, the Edge should indeed continue to be the best-selling midsize crossover.
Only a few months after Toyota pulled the wraps off of its all-new Sienna minivan, Honda is following suit with an updated version of its strong-selling Odyssey. And while Honda is referring to the van on display at this year’s Chicago Auto Show as a concept, we’re sure that it’s just a few small tweaks away from being production ready.
Volvo is unveiling the all-new S60 ahead of its public debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. And ain’t she a beauty? The four-door S60 has been designed with a coupe’s appearance in mind, to give it a sportier demeanor. Volvo also promises that the looks aren’t the only sporty thing about it, as the driving dynamics are meant to be exciting, and suitable for the enthusiast driver.
There really isn’t a strong business case to be made for the Toyota Avalon these days, especially with the current recall mess that the automaker is currently working through. Nevertheless, Toyota has officially taken the wraps off of the redesigned 2011 Avalon, and while it doesn’t prove to be a big departure from the model it replaces, it’s still a very welcomed refresh.
If you’ve ever wanted a 7-Series from BMW’s M division, this is the closest you’ll get. And while a factory-fresh M7 would be pretty cool, we’d much rather have this Alpina-tuned version. It looks excellent and isn’t like anything else on the road — we’re eagerly awaiting our first drive.
With all of the hype surrounding the Hyundai Genesis and the all-new 2011 Sonata, it’s easy to forget that the relatively well-received Azera is still sitting on dealer lots. And while we’re still waiting for an all-new model to come forth, the Toyota Avalon of Hyundais does get a few improvements for the 2011 model year.
The aging Scion tC coupe is in great need of a substantial refresh, but Toyota is once again offering consumers a special, limited-production version of the car. The Release Series 6.0 features a Speedway Blue paint job, as well as an Alpine audio system, HD radio, and a navigation system with a 4.3-inch touch-screen display, offering turn-by-turn voice guidance, three-dimensional map viewing, and a spiffy tC RS guidance icon. (Oooh. Aaah.)
Since its launch in late 2006, the Ford Edge has grown to become the best-selling vehicle in its segment. (Don’t worry, we didn’t know, either.) So when it came time for the Edge’s mid-cycle refresh, Ford wanted to do a lot more than just a standard nose job. Much like the Lincoln MKX, the Edge isn’t all-new, but it certainly looks the part. And to be honest, we rather like it.
Force India unveiled its car for the 2010 Formula 1 season, the VJM03.
The team was a newcomer in 2008, and has only scored two finishes on the podium, but force India hopes to take themselves further this year with the new car. Because of regulation changes, and from learning from last season, the VJM03 differs from its predecessor, the VJM02, in several ways. A larger gas tank was needed to compensate for the refueling ban. The VJM03 also has narrower tires and revised aerodynamics.
As seen in these spy photos, Hyundai is developing a small-ish MPV based on the HED-5 Concept from Geneva, 2008.
These spy photos of the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class came through this morning. They show us some of the changes that have already been made, and hint at more changes yet to come before it goes on sale in 2012.
Move over, Crown Victoria — Ford has a whole new style of taxi to unleash on the streets. Not only is the 2011 Transit Connect Taxi just plain cool, it has useful upgrades that taxi owners and passengers will appreciate.
Ford has said over and over that it plans to release four new battery-electric and hybrid vehicles over the next couple of years, and we now have the official details on FoMoCo’s first offering — the Transit Connect Electric. Hitting the streets near the end of 2010, the zero-emissions Transit Connect Electric will be ideal for commercial vehicle buyers looking to cut down on their carbon footprint.
To celebrate 40 years of Dodge Challenger performance, the company has announced limited edition models of the R/T Classic and SRT8, in a loud throwback color. The SRT8 Furious Fuchsia edition will be limited to 400 units. Both models will go on sale at Dodge dealerships next month.
Like the V-6 and V-8 Mustangs, the top-dog Shelby GT500 is also receiving some pretty substantial changes for the 2011 model year. A bit more power, better fuel economy, and new performance upgrades are on hand, meaning that the GT500 will be even more potent than the outgoing model — changes that we can definitely get behind.
