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Playful but gutsy, sturdy yet impish – Kia’s dramatic new Niro urban-lifestyle concept, unveiled at the IAA in Frankfurt, hints at a possible future B-segment contender ready to take on the city environment with style and tenacity. Ready for any challenge that the assured modern motorist may throw at it, the Niro combines a mischievous […]
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Today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW unveiled on of the most widely anticipated cars in its history – the BMW i8. On most levels, this plug-in hybrid 2+2 sports car is unlike any car ever introduced. It is was also announced that the BMW i8 will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of
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The Nissan Friend-Me concept has made its European debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Nissan’s unique approach to design has resulted in some of the most groundbreaking and original new cars to be launched in the course of the last decade. The crossover – pioneered, evolved and perfected by Nissan – has transformed the
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Citroën has revealed Cactus, a new concept car and a vision for future C-line models. Shedding the superfluous, Citroën Cactus is a desirable, user-friendly car that creates a unique harmony between the distinctive and the practical, offering comfort for all occupants with easy-to-use technology. Pure and functional styling: Strong styling focused on efficiency (light weight
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A new Lexus mid-size crossover concept, the LF-NX, will make its world debut at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show on 10 September, a study that explores the potential for this kind of vehicle in the Lexus model range. The LF-NX reinforces Lexus’s leadership in hybrid power in the premium market, being powered by a new
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Colin Chapman, of Lotus Cars fame, is famous as saying, “add lightness” when speaking of his designs and creating some of the world’s most competitive road and racing cars. It seems Peugeot have been adhering to that philosophy very closely with the new 208 HYbrid FE, set to be on show at the IAA 2013
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I remember watching repeats of Roger Moore’s portrayal of The Saint as a youngster during summer holidays. To be completely honest, I don’t remember any part of the story line – or even why he was called the Saint – but I do remember the car he drove, a Volvo P1800. Later in life, having
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Yesterday saw the announcement of Land Rover’s Range Rover Hybrid models being launched, the world’s first diesel hybrid 4×4 vehicles in their class. Today sees the launch of what BMW call their SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) in plug-in hybrid form. The impressive figure with this vehicle over the Range Rover’s 44mpg, is the official mpg
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Opel/Vauxhall’s ground-breaking Monza Concept, the first car to feature cutting-edge LED projection infotainment and an evolution of the Ampera’s revolutionary powertrain, is set for its world premiere at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show next month. “The Monza Concept represents the Opel/Vauxhall car of tomorrow. On one hand, it embodies everything that already characterises Opel/Vauxhall – precision
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Land Rover is launching its first-ever hybrid models – the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid – which will deliver outstanding fuel economy, significantly lower CO2 emissions and retain Land Rover’s renowned capability and performance. Order books in the UK will open from September 10 with first deliveries in early 2014, the two all-aluminium
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