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2013 SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW Hyundai Mistra previews a new sedan for ChinaApril 20, 2013 06:01 CET  Hyundai unveiled the Mistra concept for a mid-sized family sedan at the Shanghai auto show Saturday. The production car will go on sale later this year only in China.... Read More »
NEW PRODUCT Renault hints at Twingo design with the Twin'Z EV conceptApril 19, 2013 06:01 CET  Renault has said its Twin'Z rear-wheel-drive electric concept car is part of a design study for the third-generation Twingo, due to go on sale next year. The automaker, which unveiled the concept last month, has not specified which design elements the Twingo will take from the concept.... Read More »
Hyundai will show luxury coupe concept in Seoul 1:19 pm U.S. ET | March 21, 2013  Hyundai said it will show a luxury sports coupe concept next week at the Seoul Motor Show that could hint at a design direction for the next-generation Genesis Coupe.... Read More »
Jeep, Mopar unveil concepts ahead of annual Utah safari 1:49 pm U.S. ET | March 20, 2013  Jeep and Mopar today showed off six heavily modified off-road vehicles, including a Jeep Wrangler made to look like a Navy battleship, that the brands will take this month to the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah.... Read More »
Pininfarina mulls limited run of Sergio roadsterMarch 16, 2013 15:00 CET  Pininfarina may produce a small number of its Sergio concept at a price tag of about 3 million euros each, the company's chief executive said. "We are considering a very limited run of five to six units," CEO Silvio Angori said.... Read More »
DIANA T. KURYLKO Toyota FT-86 convertible falls short 5:16 pm U.S. ET | March 5, 2013  Toyota's FT-86 convertible concept had some skeptics pondering if this was the way to go. They included engineers from Subaru which developed Toyota's production GT86 coupe, as well as Subaru's version -- the BRZ -- and the Scion FR-S.... Read More »
2013 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW Kia studies bigger crossover with Cross GT concept 10:45 am U.S. ET | Feb. 7, 2013  Kia's Cross GT concept revealed today at the Chicago auto show signals the brand's interest in offering a premium crossover larger than the Sorento.... Read More »
2013 GENEVA AUTO SHOW Pininfarina honors former CEO with Geneva conceptFeb. 6, 2013 11:23 CET  Pininfarina has created a concept car named Sergio to pay tribute to the company's longtime CEO Sergio Pininfarina. The car will be unveiled at next month's Geneva auto show.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Autoweek: Chevrolet Corvette best in show at Detroit 1:53 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 18, 2013  A look at Autoweek's top picks at the 2013 Detroit auto show:... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Carmakers get creative with crossovers as SUV alternative 6:46 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 16, 2013  The 2013 Detroit auto show demonstrates an increasing diversity in crossovers, or car-based vehicles that provide the space, styling and functionality of a truck-based sport-utility vehicle without the penalty at the gas pump.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Carmakers get creative with crossovers as SUV alternativeJan. 17, 2013 00:46 CET  The 2013 Detroit auto show demonstrates an increasing diversity in crossovers, or car-based vehicles that provide the space, styling and functionality of a truck-based sport-utility vehicle without the penalty at the gas pump.... Read More »
NICK BUNKLEY Suzuki, hybrids and crazy concepts go missing 2:35 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 15, 2013  As always, there's a lot to see at the Detroit auto show. But here's a look at some of the things NOT here this year.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Acura's next MDX adds front-drive model 10:45 am U.S. ET | Jan. 15, 2013  The redesigned 2014 Acura MDX will be sold in both front-drive as well as its traditional all-wheel drive setup, Acura said Tuesday. The front-drive version is a response to Sunbelt dealers' requests.... Read More »
GABE NELSON VW's CrossBlue signals family hauling 11:58 am U.S. ET | Jan. 15, 2013  Volkswagen AG is making it quite clear that the CrossBlue, the three-row crossover concept that the VW brand unveiled Monday in Detroit, is meant as a family-hauler, not an off-road monster.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Toyota Furia sheds light on next Corolla 2:30 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Toyota offered a vision of its next-generation Corolla sedan that arrives in late 2013 with the unveiling of the Furia concept at the auto show here. The Furia's wheelbase is four inches longer than that of the outgoing Corolla, and the Furia is two inches longer overall. Pushing the wheels to the corners typically has advantages in dynamic handling and interior room, but tends to reduce trunk space. Also, the Furia is wider but the outgoing Corolla is taller.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Hyundai's rakish HCD-14 concept heralds next design phase 3:00 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Hyundai showed the future direction of its rear-drive premium car designs with its HCD-14 Genesis concept today at the Detroit auto show. Hyundai says its HCD-14 Genesis concept heralds the next phase of design for the brand's premium rear-drive vehicles.... Read More »
LARRY P. VELLEQUETTE Chrysler pays tribute to 1963 concept car 9:51 am U.S. ET | Jan. 14, 2013  Chrysler Group dropped a surprise concept on its stand this morning, a Chrysler 300S Turbine edition that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the automaker's famous 1963 turbine-powered concept car.... Read More »
WES RAYNAL Detroit auto show promises to be hot 3:24 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 10, 2013  It's getting to be time for the Detroit auto show around here. This is, of course, the annual party when the Motor City opens its doors to the world and puts on a first-class event, not to mention a motor show competitive with the best in the world.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Hyundai hints at fastback-style roofline for next Genesis 3:04 pm U.S. ET | Jan. 7, 2013  Hyundai seems poised to adopt a fastback-style roofline similar to those of the Audi A7 and other sedans with coupelike styling for its next-generation rear-wheel-drive premium sedans. That’s what the automaker signaled today in renderings of the Hyundai HCD-14 concept car to be revealed next week at the Detroit auto show. Designers at Hyundai’s Irvine, Calif., design studio created the HCD-14.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Toyota to unveil Furia concept at Detroit 3:49 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 20, 2012 Toyota Division will show a concept vehicle -- code-named Furia -- at the Detroit auto show in January. Toyota officials declined to give details, other than to say the Furia is a sedan.... Read More »
2013 DETROIT AUTO SHOW Honda plans to tout subcompact car-based SUV concept 9:03 am U.S. ET | Dec. 11, 2012  Honda plans to unveil a subcompact car-based SUV -- smaller than the CR-V crossover -- at the Detroit auto show in January. Given that Honda plans to build a Fit-based crossover from its Mexico plant in 2014, this concept likely will preview what that vehicle will resemble.... Read More »
GM seeks trademarks on El Camino, Nomad 2:37 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 10, 2012  General Motors has applied for trademarks on the names of its offbeat 1950s Chevrolet El Camino and Nomad with the federal Patent and Trademark office.... Read More »
BMW's EV boss says i3 is no 'niche' modelNov. 28, 2012 11:07 CET  BMW unveiled the i3 coupe concept, another variant of its i electric car subbrand, at the Los Angeles auto show today. The BMW executive in charge of the i subbrand, Ulrich Kranz, spoke about why the i3 is not a niche product and about the use of lightweight, expensive carbon fiber as a construction material.... Read More »
Audi will pursue new design strategyNov. 13, 2012 10:38 CET  Audi says it intends to pursue a new design strategy that will differentiate more between model lines, allow a greater integration of technical features and give emphasis to creating individual styling that pairs the exterior and interior of a vehicle.... Read More »
2012 PARIS AUTO SHOW Suzuki is open to a parent for its Nissan Qashqai rivalSept. 28, 2012 14:06 CET  Suzuki will consider a partner for its new European compact crossover, a company executive said. The Japanese automaker previewed the model with the S-Cross concept unveiled.... Read More »
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