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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Infiniti QX30 Concept foretells the future

Making its global debut in Geneva, the Infiniti QX30 Concept provides a look at what the automaker plans for a versatile new vehicle that can bolster its market position on a global basis. "The QX30 Concept foreshadows an entry in the premium compact segment that provides a stylish alternative to the existing choices," said Roland Krueger, Infiniti President and CEO. It embodies our conviction to give customers the freedom to go wherever...

Monday, October 26, 2015

Honda Civic Type R set for European launch 2016

The early anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R bowed in Geneva, but unfortunately for American enthusiasts, this one's for Europe only. With its aero-optimized body, upgraded suspension and brakes, competition-inspired cabin and packing a new 306-horsepower engine, it's simply the most performance-focused production Civic ever created by Honda. Here's a quick rundown of what we'll be missing While its development wasn't quite as...

Ford Focus RS revealed 2016

Following up on its Detroit show-stealing GT, Ford has opened another chapter in its performance revival with the first look at the Focus RS, a compact supercar with more power and agility than the Focus ST. It will be the latest in a series of 30 RS (for Rally Sport) models dating to 1985, the third based on the Ford Focus, and the very first RS to reach U.S. showrooms The heart of Ford's potent new pocket rocket is a turbocharged...

Ferrari 488 GTB: Turbo thriller Geneva-bound 2016

Set to appear at the Geneva Auto Show, the 2016 Ferrari 488 GTB is the de facto replacement for the 458 Italia which is being phased out later this year. The striking Gran Turismo Berlinetta rolls onto the scene 40 years after the automaker's first mid-engine V-8, the iconic Ferrari 308 GTB. A major remake of the naturally aspirated mid-engine 458 Italia, the new 488 GTB matches dramatic styling and enhanced dynamic capability with...

Saturday, October 24, 2015

BMW Alpina B6 Xdrive Gran Coupe bows 2016

The fastest and most powerful vehicle in BMW's lineup will be the 2016 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe when it goes on sale later this year in North America. Following its Geneva debut, the car will be shown at the New York Auto Show, with shipments coming as early as June. The 4-door Gran Coupe boasts 600 horsepower, a gain of 60 over the previous Alpina special, and it will have an electronically limited top speed of 200 mph The...