It’s not easy being green
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in Green Machines, Motor Shows | No Comments »If you could sum up the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in one word it would be "hybrid". No longer the realm of cardigan-wearing Toyotas, the cool kids all got electricity sets for Christmas and have been waiting for the first ...
Geneva: Audi R8 Spyder V10
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in Audi, Motor Shows | 5 Comments »As part of their Geneva Motor Show program Audi have released some new press images of their stunning R8 Spyder V10 5.2 FSI. It's a pretty nice looking car, so let's take a look at what they've got to show. You ...
Geneva: Volkswagen wants to dominate hybrid market
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in Motor Shows, Volkswagen | 3 Comments »Volkswagen have announced at the Geneva Motor Show that they want in on the hybrid vehicle market. And they want in in a big way. In 2013 Volkswagen will launch hybrid models of the volume-selling Golf and Jetta models. A ...
Geneva: Audi Quattro celebrates 30th birthday
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in Audi, Motor Shows | 2 Comments »It was 30 years ago today that Audi launched the Quattro. Dr Ferdinand Piëch, Development Director of the original Quattro, presented the car at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 1980. In his speech he stated, "This is the ...
Geneva: Ferrari ‘Vettura Laboratorio’ HY-KERS
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 Posted in Ferrari, Green Machines, Motor Shows | 4 Comments »It would appear that hybrid technology is the new black at the Geneva Motor Show this year, with even Ferrari getting in on the act with their HY-KERS model. Based on the 599 GTB Fiorano the 'vettura laboratorio' (experimental vehicle) ...
Geneva: Audi A1 e-tron
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Posted in Audi, Motor Shows | No Comments »Audi have given the motoring world a new acronym—MCV—Mega City Vehicle. It is used to described Ingolstadt's third e-tron concept, this time built on the A1 platform. The A1 e-tron is fitted with a transversely mounted synchronous electric motor. It can ...
Geneva: Citroën Survolt Concept
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Posted in Citroen, Motor Shows | No Comments »Citroën have gone all Batmobile-like with this crazy Survolt Concept. It's a pretty wild looking machine and that's about all I can tell you about it. There is a press release below, but the only real information it gives away ...
Geneva: Porsche 918 Spyder with hybrid drive
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 Posted in Motor Shows, Porsche | 6 Comments »Just a couple of months after Porsche CEO Michael Macht declared they didn't want hybrid technology in their sportscars comes this superb looking 918 Spyder concept model. Announced at the Geneva Motor Show, the 918 Spyder features a race-inspired 500hp ...
OFFICIAL: Porsche GT3 R Hybrid
Friday, February 12th, 2010 Posted in Motor Shows, Motorsports, Porsche | 3 Comments »Following yesterday's post about the GT3 R Hybrid comes this official release from Porsche, including high res images which you can access by clicking on the pics you like. Porsche have described this car as a"racing laboratory" so we can ...
Detroit: Volkswagen New Compact Coupe
Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Motor Shows, Volkswagen | 9 Comments »Today Volkswagen presents its stunning New Compact Coupe at the NAIAS in Detroit. There's a nice and cuddly green side to this car, but for now, let's just focus on the looks. Said to offer a hint of what to expect ...
Detroit: 2011 Ford Focus
Monday, January 11th, 2010 Posted in Ford, Motor Shows | 3 Comments »Ford have just released new images of their 2011 Focus at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Production will commence later this year, with European and North American sales to commence simultaneously in early 2011. The new Focus has ...
Frankfurt: Mazda MX-5 Superlight
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Mazda, Motor Shows | 6 Comments »You've probably seen and read a bit about the Mazda MX-5 Superlight by now. If so, you've seen enough to know that, in pure performance terms, this car is a having bit of a laugh. It has bugger all power ...
Frankfurt: Audi e-tron
Monday, September 21st, 2009 Posted in Audi, Motor Shows | 8 Comments »Rumours of an electric powered R8, with an individual engine powering each wheel, had been circulating well in advance of the Frankfurt Motor Show. So, then, Audi surprised nobody when they revealed the e-tron at the IAA a few days ...
Frankfurt: best of the web
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 Posted in Motor Shows | 2 Comments »Whoa, this Frankfurt Motor Show has been big! Unfortunately, work and family commitments have left me with a lot of catching up to do. That catching up will have to wait a few days as well, as I will be ...
Frankfurt: Audi R8 Spyder
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 Posted in Audi, Motor Shows | 3 Comments »A 5.2 litre V10 behind your ears. A massive 386kW (525bhp) at your feet. And the wind rushing through your hair. Does it get any better? Well, yes, if your new R8 Spyder is a more tasteful colour than the ...
