Nissan Invitation Concept peeks out ahead of Geneva debut [w/video]

Filed under: Concept Cars, Budget, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Technology, Hatchback, Nissan

Nissan is headed to the Geneva Motor Show in March with a brand new hatchback concept. Called Invitation, this five-door should give us an idea of what the Japanese manufacturer has planned for its next B-segment contender. The concept borrows a bit from the [...]

Kia releases second Track’Ster teaser ahead of Chicago debut

Filed under: Chicago Auto Show, Concept Cars, Hatchback, Kia, Design/Style

Kia has officially dropped new teaser for its Chicago-bound Track’Ster concept. Word has it the new hatch will be based largely on the company’s Soul five-door, though with a few notable tweaks. For starters, designers scrapped the rear doors for more of a hot hatch look. [...]

Ford previews 2012 B-Max MPV ahead of Geneva debut

Filed under: Minivan/Van, Geneva Motor Show, Europe, Ford, Design/Style

You’ve seen the S-Max. You’ve seen the C-Max. Now get ready for the B-Max.
The latest European-focused mini minivan from Ford was previewed in concept form at last year’s Geneva Motor Show, but has now been confirmed for production release at the 2012 edition of the same expo [...]

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe caught undisguised ahead of Chicago debut

Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Budget, Hyundai, Design/Style

Here it is, ladies and gents – the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe. The svelte new two-door will make its official debut at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show in just a few weeks, but our intrepid spy photographers managed to catch this completely uncovered prototype on the back of [...]

Buick names new small CUV Encore, promises Detroit debut

Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Crossover, Buick, Design/Style

Corroborating long-held suspicions and spy shots, General Motors has confirmed that its surging Buick marque will shortly receive a second crossover. Dubbed “Encore” (apparently GM is hoping consumers have short memories), the five-seat CUV will be revealed at next month’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show and carry a 2013 [...]

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe makes its debut [UPDATE]

Filed under: Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, BMW, Design/Style, Luxury

Better late than never, right?
We’re now on the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the luxury sedan that kicked off the whole “four-door coupe” craze. Since then, Volkswagen countered with the CC, Porsche launched the Panamera, and Audi won us over with its A7. So what about [...]

2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe makes its debut

Filed under: Sedan, Geneva Motor Show, BMW, Design/Style, Luxury

Better late than never, right?
We’re now on the second generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLS, the luxury sedan that kicked off the whole “four-door coupe” craze. Since then, Volkswagen countered with the CC, Porsche launched the Panamera, and Audi won us over with its A7. So what about [...]

Nissan Juke Nismo Concept will debut in Tokyo [w/video]

Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Japan, Tokyo Motor Show, Hatchback, Nissan

We’ve just learned that Nissan’s Nismo performance arm has been busy playing with the Juke, and the result is the Juke Nismo Concept that will debut later this week at the Tokyo Motor Show. While not nearly as wild as the GT-R-powered Juke-R that Nissan [...]

Volta Motorbikes BCN City to debut at Milan Motorcycle Show

Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels

The Spanish electric motorcycle company Volta Motorbikes revealed its striking prototype back in May to a local audience, but now armed with a final production version of its BCN City, it’s going global at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA).
While there will be three separate models in the BCN line-up, they [...]

Infiniti previews Sebastian Vettel edition FX ahead of Frankfurt debut

Filed under: Concept Cars, Frankfurt Motor Show, Performance, Crossover, Infiniti

With 390 horsepower on tap and a five-second 0-60 time, the Infiniti FX50 crossover really doesn’t need much in the performance department. But merely “fast enough” isn’t a term you’d commonly associate with Sebastian Vettel.
The defending Formula One World Champion drives an FX in his down [...]

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