The Germans at Volkswagen releases official pricing for the new Jetta Hybrid, a model which is few weeks away from its U.S. debut. Powered by a 1.4-liter gasoline engine along with an electric motor, the Jetta Hybrid offers a total of 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque for a 0-100 km/h sprint in 9 seconds and a fuel economy...
Ford will provide a new range-topping Titanium trim level starting next year for the all-new Fusion Hybrid. Priced at $32,995, which is $5,000 over the SE base variant, the new Titanium model adds larger 18-inch alloy wheels, chromed door handles, front fog lamps and a rear spoiler. 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid Titanium Entering the cabin you will find a new...
Having launched the newest version of the Range Rover, the British off-road car making specialist Land Rover is announcing where it's going next. With the new idea about making a car that's smaller than the Evoque still being cooked, they've announced a new version of the Range Rover creeping into our future. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover It's one of...
Renault's current financial situation isn't really the sexiest one to be in at the moment. If they mess it up again there's a lot of bankers and politicians to disappoint. Moving away from this uncomfortable subject, Renault seem to be keeping their plans for the sportiest of divisions on track. Renault - Caterham Sports car RenaultSport will still become an...
It was the late 90's when Volkswagen got serous about reviving the idea of the cool commercial vehicle. They wanted to recreate the Camper van appeal with the Microbus concept. Never really caught on but Volkswagen were adamant that they wouldn't give in. Much closer to our time, Volkswagen came up with the Bulli concept. Volkswagen Bulli Concept This time,...
The dust has pretty much settled over the Paris Motor Show stands so we can talks about some of the less expensive and concept-like cars that were there. The Peugeot 301 is a classic example of the situation. It's far from the RCZ-R sports car and on a different level from the Onyx supercar. Peugeot 301 in Paris Despite this,...
At this year's edition of the Paris Motor Show, the Germans at Mercedes unveiled an all-electric variant of the Mercedes SLS AMG supercar. From the beginning we are told that the SLS AMG Electric Drive is a production version, which means that it can be ordered, but also we know that it comes with no less than 740 horsepower. Mercedes...
The Paris Motor Show saw Porsche unveil the four wheel drive version of their 911 Carrera and even BMW had something from the same department. So, if 4x4 is what people want, they're bound to love this option as it's one of the cheapest way of getting all wheels driven. 2013 Fiat Panda 4x4 It is, of course, the Fiat...
Porsche scored big time at the Frankfurt Motor Show with their new 911. It was the most talked about car to be launched there. Odds are that the Paris Motor Show polling won't be as successful for them. They did bring the 991 Porsche 911 there, but the only new thing on it was a drivetrain option. 2013 Porsche 911...
Peugeot unveiled the sporty 208 GTi in world premiere at the Paris Motor Show, an event which hosted other debuts of the French car maker such as the 2008 and Onyx prototypes. With a total weight of just 1,160 kilograms and a powerful 1.6-liter petrol engine delivering 197 horsepower and 275Nm of torque, the new Peugeot 208 GTi sprints from...
