Paris Preview: Mazda debuts new Kodo design language with Shinari Concept

Filed under: Concept Cars, Sedan, Paris Motor Show, Mazda

Mazda Shinari Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

With the departure of Laurens van den Acker to Renault, Mazda’s loved or loathed Nagare design language has been dispatched, and in its place is a new designer (Ikuo Maeda) a new theme, a new concept and a [...]

Mazda Shinari Concept debuts new face of the brand in style

Filed under: Concept Cars, Performance, Mazda, Design/Style

Mazda Shinari Concept – Click above for high-res image gallery

When Mazda invited us to Milan to see its new concept car, we knew it must be something important. Normally concept cars get their 15 minutes of fame at an auto show, and then it’s off to the next press [...]

Monterey 2010: Moal Coachbuilders debuts Ferrari-powered Gatto

Filed under: Concept Cars, Classics, Coupe, Performance, Ferrari, Luxury

Moal Coachbuilders Gatto – Click above for high-res image gallery

Moal Coachbuilders, the shop that brought us the likes of Tim Allen’s one-time Licorice Streak Special, showed up in Monterey with not only that Tool Time-worthy hot rod, but also its new Gatto retro sports car. The bright [...]

Chevrolet Volt will not be rated at 230 mpg; Victory Red paint debuts

Filed under: Hybrid, Sedan, Government/Legal, Chevrolet, GM, Design/Style, Electric

Chevrolet Volt in ‘Victory Red’ – Click above for high-res image gallery

Remember how big a deal General Motors made about the upcoming 2011 Chevy Volt’s supposed 230 mile per gallon EPA fuel mileage rating? Well, you can now forget about it. According to USA Today, the Feds [...]

Chrysler debuts limited-edition Mopar ‘10 Challenger

Filed under: Coupe, Performance, Chrysler, Dodge, Design/Style

Mopar ‘10 Challenger – Click above for high-res image

The Mopar division of Chrysler has, in a way, been one of the automaker’s silent heroes. This brand continues to build standard-spec and aftermarket parts for a range of Chrysler products, and while these optional goodies have always been offered in [...]

Buick Excelle GT sedan debuts in China, U.S version expected next year

Filed under: MPG, Buick, Green Daily, China

Buick Excelle GT – Click above for high-res image gallery

Later this month, the all-new 2011 Buick Excelle GT sedan will hit dealer lots over in China. Ramping up for the release, Shanghai GM, a joint venture between General Motors and China’s SAIC Motor Corp., released these pics for us. [...]

Chevrolet debuts Synergy Green Camaro

Filed under: SEMA Show, Coupe, Performance, Chevrolet, Design/Style

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Synergy Special Edition – Click above for high-res image gallery

The history of the Chevrolet Camaro is littered with bold styling options and even bolder colors. “Bold” doesn’t always equal “good,” but there have been a lot of both since the 1967 introduction of Chevrolet’s original [...]