Although Land Rover introduced their prototype of the Range Rover LRX almost two years ago, they have just announced that they will be building a production version of this beastly, yet sleek looking off-roader to go on sale in 2011. The grand unveiling is due to take place on 17th June next year, which will mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first Range Rover. … continue reading ‘Land Rover LRX - Baby Range Rover Finally Goes Ahead’
The Zoe ZE (zero emissions) is a little, all electric supermini which took centre stage at Renault’s stand in Frankfurt.
The funky looking Zoe is a four-seater and features gullwing front doors and innovative butterfly-style rear doors which also double as the boot opening. The roof is lined with solar cells and it even has an air conditioning system co-developed with cosmetics company L’Oreal. … continue reading ‘Renault Zoe ZE Concept - A Spa Experience on Four Wheels’
Let’s face it, the legendary 2CV was a funny car - reverse it in a fast circle a few times and it would fall over! But many people fell in love with the car’s simplicity and bouncy ride.
Now Citroen have revealed a new concept inspired by the 2CV but which incorporates luxury, technical innovation, sports car handling and daring design. And which probably won’t fall over! … continue reading ‘Citroen Revolte Concept - The 2CV Comes of Age’
A cool £900,000 can buy you the Bugatti 16C Galibier, a luxury four door version of the legendary Veyron.
Well, it probably can’t because the entire production run has already been sold by invitation to a select few at the company’s birthplace in Molsheim, Alsace. With the same 8.0-litre front-mounted W16 engine as its older brother, the Galibier is capable of 217mph.
Bugatti intend the concept “to be the most exclusive, elegant, and powerful four door automobile in the world”. … continue reading ‘The Bugatti 16C Galibier - A Veyron with room for the kids!’
Even though this funky little concept car is only 2.5 meters long, it can squeeze in four passengers and take them all on a very interesting and enjoyable journey.
The Peugeot team have had a very good week at the Frankfurt motor show by first showing off with the fantastic looking RCZ, then demonstrating their ecofriendly side with their electric iOn, and then completely surprising everyone with this new concept car, the BB1.
Putting it mildly, the Peugeot BB1 Concept is … continue reading ‘Peugeot BB1 - A Scooter and Car Offspring’
Developed by Volkswagen, the VW L1 Concept is a new and very different concept car. The L1, which can be seen at this week’s Motor Show in Frankfurt, will also be displaying its new VW ‘face’, enclosed wheel covers and tandem seating position.
Unlike the recent spate of electric and hybrid car announcements from a variety of manufacturers including VW themselves, VW have taken a surprising turn by basing the L1 on a fuel-fossil powered motor. But the L1 is designed to travel 100km on less than 1 litre of fuel, hence the L1 name. … continue reading ‘VW L1 Concept - 200MPG!’
Debuting this month, the Lexus LF-Ch Concept is aiming squarely for the BMW 1-series and the Audi A3 on their home patch at the Frankfurt motor show.
Latest pictures reveal a ground-breaking design that, along with technical innovation and according to Lexus, will “raise the bar in the premium compact segment’.
… continue reading ‘Lexus Hatch Concept To Take On German Rivals’