Supercar feeds provided daily by www.supercarnews.net http://www.supercarnews.net en-us Blog The all-new 2008 Dodge and Chrysler minivans once again prove they have the right ingredients to be the best vehicles to move people and cargo. With 35 new and improved features, the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country aren't just practical vehicles, they also have the right mix to be "family rooms on wheels," with something for everyone to enjoy. "The all-new ... http://www.supercarnews.net/dodge/2008-dodge-grand-caravan Citroën is making business and family motoring even more alluring as it lifts the wraps off the brand new Citroën C5 in Paris. Unveiled to the world in both saloon and estate versions, the new Citroën C5 benefits from a completely new approach by Citroën's designers who have combined Teutonic-like levels of quality, styling and handling with the highest standards of comfort, sa ... http://www.supercarnews.net/citroen/2008-citroen-c5 The Chrysler 300C Touring is simply the most striking estate car on the road today. For 2008 Chrysler will make the 300C stand out even more - with a revised exterior and an updated interior across the range. Chrysler will also launch an entirely new Touring model in the UK - the diesel-powered 'SRT-Design'. The exterior of the Chrysler 300C has been refreshed for 2008 with changes to the rear fa ... http://www.supercarnews.net/chrysler/2008-chrysler-300c-touring-uk-version Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 - an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. "Chevrolet's goal with the new Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is to show what an American supercar can deliver, at a price that trumps exotics that cost two, three or four times as much ... http://www.supercarnews.net/chevrolet/2009-chevrolet-corvette-zr1 Proving that fuel solutions can be wrapped in bold, fun packages, Chevrolet unveiled the 2009 Aveo5 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The redesigned challenger to the economy segment delivers exceptional, EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway (with the standard five-speed manual transmission) - and is expected to be the lowest-priced car in America when it goes on ... http://www.supercarnews.net/chevrolet/2009-chevrolet-aveo5 Cadillac announced the world premiere of the Escalade Hybrid, the world's first fuel-saving hybrid applied to a large luxury SUV. Powered by an innovative, fuel-saving 2-Mode Hybrid system, Escalade Hybrid will deliver more than a 50-percent improvement in fuel economy in city driving - all while delivering the same distinctive style, segment-leading features and full-size capability that have mad ... http://www.supercarnews.net/cadillac/2009-cadillac-escalade-hybrid Tiger Woods, the world's top-ranked professional golfer and long-time Buick partner, teamed up with Buick to introduce media to the brand's newest vehicle: the all-new 2008 Enclave luxury crossover SUV, on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Enclave was unveiled at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, one of the world's most prestigious art and design schools. The Enclave is Buick ... http://www.supercarnews.net/buik/2008-buik-enclave At the heart of this exclusive automobile is the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine. It is based on the turbocharged Mercedes 600 twelve-cylinder engine and represents the most powerful street-legal V12 engine in the world. Installing a special BRABUS crankshaft with longer stroke, combined with a bigger bore and correspondingly sized forged pistons, increases displacement from 5.5 to 6.3 liters. Furthe ... http://www.supercarnews.net/brabus/2008-brabus-sv12-s-biturbo-coupe I had the idea to create my own car design to this specific car manufacturer. I tried to make a model which could be considered as the equivalent of the R8 from Audi : so my the M-ZERO is inspired by the common "M" series of BMW but also takes inspiration from Mercedes (backlights) and Aston Martin's cars like the DB9 (the global silhouette is definitely inspired by the DB9). But I also ... http://www.supercarnews.net/bmw/2008-bmw-m-zero-concept World premiere of the concept car BMW Vision EfficientDynamics, showing a further stage in the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy. The first time a 4-cylinder diesel engine has been combined with BMW ActiveHybrid Technology in a large Sports Activity Vehicle. The concept study based on a BMW X5 - even as a serial production model extremely efficient and dynamic - shows the unique potentia ... http://www.supercarnews.net/bmw/2008-bmw-efficientdynamics-concept Audi has incorporated the name and the genes of a five-time Le Mans winner, the Audi R8 prototype race car, into a spectacular production sports car. Three years after unveiling the Audi Le Mans quattro concept car, the production version debuted at the 2006 Paris Motor Show as the new Audi R8 mid-engined sports model. It is a fascinating driving machine and the sporty pinnacle of the Audi brand. ... http://www.supercarnews.net/audi/2008-audi-r8 The Audi Q7 continues to set new standards in the sport utility vehicle (SUV) segment. It ingeniously combines sportiness and versatility, sophisticated technology and the luxury of a premium-class vehicle. Enhancements for 2008 will make an already attractive SUV even more popular. In its second year, the Audi Q7 3.6, 3.6 Premium, and 4.2 Premium models comprise the 2008 line-up. The options pro ... http://www.supercarnews.net/audi/2008-audi-q7 Aston Martin introduced a revised version of the company's critically acclaimed Aston Martin DB9 at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show, which includes significant enhancements to standard specification. These changes include a revised version of Aston Martin's 6.0 litre V12 engine to deliver improved power and torque. Peak power of 470bhp (350kW) - increased by 20bhp (30Nm) - is now reached at 6,000rpm, r ... http://www.supercarnews.net/aston-martin/2009-aston-martin-db9-volante Since inception, the Acura TL performance luxury sedan has set lofty standards for styling, performance, comfort and technology. Available for 2009 in two distinctly different models, Acura TL and TL SH-AWD®, the all-new fourth-generation Acura TL dramatically expands the model's capabilities and appeal with evocative style, a choice of two VTEC® powertrains (including a new 305-horsepower ... http://www.supercarnews.net/acura/2009-acura-tl The falcon has always been a born fighter, the bird of warriors and a status symbol of the mighty and powerful. The peregrine falcon, with a dive speed of more than 200 km/h, is the fastest bird in the world. With its broad "wings" the AC Schnitzer BMW X5 Falcon also presents a majestic aura. The new widening kit for the front and rear wings perfectly harmonises with the existing accesso ... http://www.supercarnews.net/ac-schnitzer/2008-ac-schnitzer-bmw-x5-falcon When it was created in 1972, the SP1 and SP2 were considered the most beautiful Volkswagen of their times. At at time that the national automobile market is now rising, why not develop a special VW sportscar re-design? Although this is a mere design exercise, the idea of a modern Brazilian sportscar from VW such as SP2 would be a great idea if it ever managed to make it to production lines. ... http://www.supercarnews.net/volkswagen/2008-volkswagen-sp-2-concept-design-by-marcelo-rosa The Volkswagen Passat CC Performance Concept unveiled at the 2008 SEMA show in Las Vegas brings a sleek exterior treatment highlighted by black chrome exterior accents, grey pearl paint with custom front and rear bumper, side panels and machined aluminum spoiler. The black treatment continues inside with high-gloss piano black accents offset by matte black graphics. Customer black leather Recaro s ... http://www.supercarnews.net/volkswagen/2008-volkswagen-passat-cc-performance-concept Designed and engineered in Europe and built at Toyota's Burnaston factory in the UK , the all-new third generation Toyota Avensis has its world premiere at the Paris motor show. Building on the success of its predecessors, Toyota's new European flagship delivers a new level of superior quality, dynamic handling and refined ride comfort. New Toyota Avensis will also contribute to a reduction in To ... http://www.supercarnews.net/toyota/2009-toyota-avensis Since the Sequoia was introduced in 2000, the world has changed. With both gasoline prices and environmental concerns on the rise, Toyota's engineers and designers have taken steps to increase not just the 2008 Sequoia's performance and comfort, but also its efficiency and environmental awareness. Toyota unveiled the second-generation Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle at a press conference t ... http://www.supercarnews.net/toyota/2008-toyota-sequoia Most electric vehicles operate under the assumption that driving is merely a necessary evil if you need to get someplace you can’t reach on foot or bike. The result has been cars that are designed, built, and marketed in ways that refuse to glorify driving. We respectfully disagree. We believe driving is exhilarating. Just watch any child on a go-cart and the joy is plain to see. And when ... http://www.supercarnews.net/tesla/2008-tesla-roadster The Suzuki Equator is matched to either a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (I4 and V6) or five-speed manual transmission (I4), and offers an available shift-on-the-fly four-wheel-drive system with an electronically controlled part-time two-speed transfer case. For enhanced off-road capability, the rugged Equator offers a comprehensive off-road traction system, including ... http://www.supercarnews.net/suzuki/2008-suzuki-equator-quay-concept Developed around the concept of new and more refined designs for comfort plus performance, the third-generation Impreza features streamlined "5-door packaging", while it offers a rewarding and safe ride enhanced by Subaru Symmetrical AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with the Horizontally-Opposed engine and the newly developed chassis. The all-new Impreza intends to be a new global car that incorpor ... http://www.supercarnews.net/subaru/2008-subaru-impreza-japanese-version Škoda has begun testing on a prototype Fabia rally car. Designed to be used in the Super 2000 category, the vehicle is based on the second-generation Fabia and, in compliance with the FIA regulations, is equipped with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine, a six-speed sequential transmission and a four-wheel drive system. Dr. Eckhard Scholz, Head of Škoda's Technological Developm ... http://www.supercarnews.net/skoda/2009-skoda-fabia-super-2000 The new Seat Exeo, the car with which Seat is making its way into the mid-size saloon segment, made its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Exclusive, elegant and sporty, the Seat Exeo represents a giant leap in quality for Seat, whose aim is to explore new markets and widen its already attractive model range. Quality and precision manufacturing processes and materials were the underlying require ... http://www.supercarnews.net/seat/2009-seat-exeo Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the first limited-production Scion for 2008, the xB Release Series 5.0 (xB R.S. 5.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in Feburary 2008. The 2008 xB Release Series 5.0 features dazzling Gold Rush Mica exterior paint inspired by last year's Chicago Auto Show xB display vehicle. This limited edition xB features a KenSty ... http://www.supercarnews.net/scion/2008-scion-xb-rs-5-0 Saturn announced the addition of the all-new 2008 Astra to its lineup, bringing a decidedly European flavor to the North American compact car market. It is packed with a wide range of standard equipment and safety features, and delivers sporty performance with very good fuel economy. The Saturn Astra will be offered in three-door and five-door models, each underpinned by a taught, European-bred ... http://www.supercarnews.net/saturn/2008-saturn-astra The Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept, making its debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, is an innovative design study exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. Featuring a unique Canopy Top and a wraparound glasshouse that includes the rear screen, the Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept breaks the mould of conventional convertible design by offering four-seat accommodation within the close-co ... http://www.supercarnews.net/saab/2008-saab-9-x-air-biohybrid-concept The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still offering incredible levels of comfort a balance not easily achieved. In 2006, Rolls-Royce 101EX was unveiled, an experimental car hand-built to explore an exciting new design dir ... http://www.supercarnews.net/rolls-royce/2009-rolls-royce-phantom-coupe Renault Sandero marks a new step in the international development of the Renault group. While manufactured and marketed initially in Mercosur, Sandero, like Logan, will ultimately be rolled out worldwide. In 2008, a Dacia version will be produced at the Pitesti plant in Romania for Europe and the Maghreb. In 2009, Renault Sandero will be built and sold in South Africa. Additional markets are curre ... http://www.supercarnews.net/renault/2008-renault-sandero The 2008 Paris Motor Show sees the wraps come off Renault's top-of-the-range concept car Renault Ondelios designed for lovers of long-haul travel who set store by comfort and refinement. Renault Ondelios epitomizes Renault's vision of the high-end crossover, combining a comfortable ride with respect for the environment. Clear illustrations of that vision are the vehicle's ethereal design, its inte ... http://www.supercarnews.net/renault/2008-renault-ondelios-concept