Posted by on 09 2nd, 2010 |
No Comments Hyundai will use the Paris auto show to debut the ix20, a sketch of which appears above. The company describes it as a B-segment MPV, meaning it will likely be similar to the Chevrolet Orlando that also will bow in Paris. The ix20 is touted to combine engaging driving dynamics with the practicality of a minivan, although the sketch reminds us more of a small crossover. Like the new Hyundai Tucson,...
Posted by Horisly on 09 2nd, 2010 |
No Comments The designers from Tilke GmbH have unveiled their design for the new Formula 1 racetrack set to be built near Austin, Texas . The location is scheduled to host F1 races from 2012 through 2021 and will be the first purpose-built Grand Prix circuit in the U.S. The course runs counterclockwise and is 3.4 miles long, with 20 corners and a total elevation change of 133 feet. The designers say the layout...
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No Comments The unveiling of the 2011 Dodge Durango gave us an unexpected look at a new Dodge logo design. This image of the Durango’s steering wheel reveals a shield-shaped chrome emblem, with the word “Dodge” centered inside a crosshair design. It’s a change from the old ram’s head logo (pictured below) that used to mark all Dodge products; that design is now exclusive to Chrysler’s Ram Truck...
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No Comments Beside the fun-to-drive FWD vehicles, MINI also stands out with their unique and innovative marketing campaigns. MINI has always appealed to a younger crowd, funky in a way, yet still mature to appreciate the driving experience as well. Their marketing campaigns often spoke directly to its customers, delivering the message in an unconventional way by combining the qualities or features of their cars...
Posted by on 09 2nd, 2010 |
No Comments Nearly ten years ago, BMW films made history in the automotive world by moving away from “classic advertising” to a more engaging medium: videos. A form of branded content, all eight films featured popular filmmakers from across the globe, starred Clive Owen as the “Driver”, and highlighted the performance aspects of various BMW automobiles. In a new initiative to engage the...
Posted by Horisly on 09 2nd, 2010 |
No Comments For those living their lives serving the badge, the durable V-8 engine and the body-on-frame construction of the Ford Crown Victoria was a reliable workhouse in their duty for upholding the law. Understandably so popular, Ford kept the Crown Victoria in production largely on the orders from law enforcement agencies. As the long-respected Ford Crown Victoria is retired from police duty, the Ford...
Posted by on 09 1st, 2010 |
No Comments When it comes to turbochargers, two isn’t necessarily better than one. What Is It? Remember, this is Car and Driver you’re reading. You know exactly what the BMW 335i sedan is. It’s one of the best sports sedans on the market, with a perfect balance of supple ride and superb handling. For 2011, BMW dropped the N54 twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and replaced it with the N55 single-turbo...
Posted by on 09 1st, 2010 |
No Comments This horribly mutilated STI shows that development continues on the joint Toyota/Subaru sports coupe. Sports-car loving Toyota president and CEO Akio Toyoda is committed to producing a Lexus LFA for the masses—or at least some kind of affordable rear-drive sports car—possibly as early as late next year. That is, if the horribly chopped and bobbed Subaru we caught scaring small children in the...
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