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10 April 2007 posted in Crossovers/CUVs 10 views
Why Ford's Flex dropped the sliding doors One of the criteria that doesn't make Ford's new Flex a minivan is its lack of sliding rear doors. Instead, the production version of the Flex gets traditional swing doors, unlike its concept inspirat ...
Tags: autoweek, automaker, rear doors, interior materials, minivan, extra cash, glass roof, mays, rear passengers, sliding doors, suicide doors, fairlane, kiddies, aesthetics, hinge, shrek, swing doors, traditional swing, grade leather, cold drink
6 April 2007 posted in Concept Cars 3 views
Seoul Motor Show: Hyundai HND-3 Veloster coupe concept For about half a millisecond, we thought it might have been cool to head out across the Pacific and check out this year's Seoul Motor Show –- then we started seeing some of the coverage and felt ...
Tags: liter, kia, rear window, hyundai, images, gearbox, honda, cues, glass roof, tiburon, elements, coupe concept, millisecond, sibling, 20th century, speed gearbox, seoul, surroundings, knd, hnd
29 March 2007 posted in Aftermarket 4 views
300 Glassback lets the sun shine in Well, Glassback has a better ring than "big ol' moonroof". Either way, Classic Design Concepts of Novi, MI came up with a slick way to augment the light coming through the 300's gun-slit sideglass. CD ...
Tags: body kit, sema, glass roof, glass panel, decklid, moonroof, chin spoiler, cdc, metal roof, decibels, eldorado, brightwork, sun shine, Vanceva, flowmasters, noise attenuation, metallic layers, logarithmic measure, infrared radiation, frequency range
8 January 2007 posted in Contests 5 views
Detroit Auto Show: Jeep Trailhawk offers open-air off-roading for four click image above to view all the new live shots in our high-resolution photo galleryCalling it a crossbreed between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, Jeep today took the covers off the Bluetec diesel- ...
Tags: detroit auto show, grand cherokee, jeep brand, chrysler group, roofline, glass roof, crossbreed, open sky, jeep wrangler, group design, overhangs, inch wheelbase, roader, road capabilities, resolution photo, grand cherokee jeep, jeep trailhawk, wrangler unlimited, vardis, forward motion
6 December 2006 posted in Misc. Auto Shows 6 views
Ford uses Bologna Motor Show to preview new C-Max Ford will unveil a freshened C-MAX at this year's Bologna Motor Show. Originally called a Focus C-MAX when it debuted a couple of years ago, Ford is losing its focus, umm, the Focus name and going wit ...
Tags: new ford, hids, glass roof, focus c max, backlighting, instrument cluster, volvos, auxiliary input, s max, front end design, bologna motor show, stylish family, ford photo, light bulbs, ford c, max family, max sports, family face, technology front, max c
6 December 2006 posted in Euro 1 views
SMART launches new ForTwo with For a brand with such an "intelligent" name, Smart sure seems to do things backwards. Usually special edition models are released at the end of a model's lifecycle to try to boost sales before its rep ...
Tags: steering wheel, paint job, glass roof, heated seats, city car, public debut, gasoline engine, side mirror, metallic paint, silver accents, leather package, edition models, brown leather, new smart fortwo, bodystyle, nappa leather, limited one, clock radio, options packages, tridion safety cell
30 November 2006 posted in Sports/GTs 7 views
LA Auto Show: Porsche debuts 911 Targa 4 and 4S Porsche has just unveiled the latest Targa variants of the 911, making two engines available on the glass-roofed coupe for the first time. The four-wheel drive Targas will get a choice of either a 3.6 ...
Tags: porsche 911, 4s, los angeles auto show, glass roof, glass panel, haunches, side windows, american debut, metal trim, glass panels, gt3, brushed metal, la auto show, porsche 911 targa, sliding glass, porsche 911 targa 4, 2007 porsche 911 targa, targas, side frame, 911 targa 4
29 November 2006 posted in Concept Cars 2 views
LA Auto Show: Live shots of the Giugiaro Mustang Ford's presence at the L.A. Auto Show can be summed up in one word: Giugiaro. Unfortunately, the new Escape, the product Ford will actually be selling, has been drowned out by the buzz surrounding the ...
Tags: mustang ford, ford, wheels, taillights, stang, camaro, buzz, glass roof, pony car, scissor doors, l a auto show, rear fenders, motions, design cues, night photo gallery, giugiaro mustang, italian designers, overexposure, shroud, spaghetti
28 November 2006 posted in Concept Cars 5 views
Your spaceship has arrived: The spiritual successor to the Citroen DS? 1955 – Elvis is just heating up, Blackboard Jungle is in theaters and tailfins will take a couple more years to really get outrageous. Across the Atlantic in France, the Martians forgot their sp ...
Tags: glass roof, nice ride, boxer engine, spiritual successor, crash safety, couple more years, citroen ds, paris motor, jet age, obi wan kenobi, auto moto magazine, blackboard jungle, thermal isolation, electrochromic glass, citroenet, brigitte bardot, self leveling suspension, tailfins, space capsule, double pane
16 November 2006 posted in Spy Photos 5 views
Spy Shots: Veyron Roadster image surfaces Just a photoshop, we think, but this image from WorldCarFans gives us a peek at what the 2008 Veyron Roadster might look like. As we reported in July, Bugatti has moved forward with plans for a targa ...
Tags: volkswagen, chassis, speculation, lexus, carbon fiber, sunroof, bugatti, top speed, roadster, headlights, surfaces, spy shots, glass roof, peek, windshield, pillars, laminated glass, volkswagen eos, fabric panel, emergency situation
29 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 9 views
Paris Motor Show: Hyundai HED-3 Arnejs Hyundai finally revealed the HED-3 Arnejs concept to the world this week, and our friends at Autoblog Spanish were there to gather vital photographic documentation of the models posing with the car as ...
Tags: kia, automakers, horsepower, autoblog, vw golf, glass roof, concept car, style wheels, press photos, paris motor show, turbine, man on the floor, cee, renault megane, powerhouses, hed 3, paris expo, concept sports, photographic documentation, sister ship
29 September 2006 posted in Coupes 6 views
Paris Motor Show: Porsche 911 Targa Porsche also debuted its 2007 911 Targa 4 and 4S at the Paris Motor Show, in addition to the superlative 2007 911 GT3 RS. The Targa concept has been around since 1966, and the new Targa 4 and 4S give ...
Tags: porsche 911, glass roof, compromise, open sky, rear hatch, drivetrain, rigidity, occupants, paris motor show, porsche 911 targa, square feet, polished aluminum, targas, 911 targa 4, gt3 rs, 4 4s, targa porsche, aluminum strip, death rays, roof frame
28 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 5 views
Paris Motor Show: Toyota Auris space concept This interesting concept car from Toyota is making its world debut in Paris, with a new interpretation of Toyota's "VIbrant Clarity" design theme. The Auris emphasizes interior comfort, style and conv ...
Tags: small cars, world debut, glass roof, global design, design philosophy, press photos, quality interior, paris motor show, new interpretation, space concept, interior comfort, toyota auris, clarity design, perfect imbalance, window surfaces, wide shoulders, forward architecture, light and space, rational approach, sense of space
28 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 7 views
Paris Motor Show: Renault Twingo Concept Although our guy Noah just posted info on this a few days ago, we now have some live pics and a full press release for this funky fun concept. Renault has introduced its new Twingo concept at the Pari ...
Tags: glass roof, show car, disc brakes, bucket seats, air intakes, paris motor show, car pc, instrument pod, electronic gadgets, echoes, car features, clio, usb port, supermini, renault twingo concept, docks, new communication technologies, chequered flag, multimedia features, tce
28 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 1 views
Paris Motor Show: Renault Koleos concept The SUV boom may be waning, but that's not stopping Renault from coming up with the Koleos concept, a sneak preview of an all-wheel drive SUV concept the automaker will launch in 2008. Built on a comp ...
Tags: manual transmission, automaker, glass roof, show car, common rail, everyday use, claim to fame, paris motor show, wheel drive suv, wheel drive chassis, road surface, renault nissan, 4wd vehicle, atmospheric pressure altitude, renault koleos concept, electronic traction control, genuine pleasure, dynamic lines, adventurous nature, 4wds
27 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 5 views
Renault Twingo concept: loaded with tech, in time for Paris Renault has released images of its new Twingo concept car just in advance of the Paris Motor Show. Previewing the upcoming replacement for the tiny Panda-class supermini, this concept is laden with a ...
Tags: liter, hp, images, hatch, renault, glass roof, concept car, bucket seats, windshield, bench, car pc, panda, clio, usb port, paris motor, renault twingo concept, electronic devices, docks
26 September 2006 posted in Euro 7 views
Spy Shots: 2010 BMW X1 BMW is expected to have its X1 mini-ute on the road by 2010. Based on the 1-Series, the X1 sets its targets on the popular Toyota Rav4. The X1 will use its slightly-bigger brother X3's all-wheel drive ...
Tags: spy shots, wheel drive system, sunroofs, stability control, diesels, glass roof, car magazine, sibling, roll bars, air suspension, toyota rav4, rav4, traction control, force distribution, gas engines, target weight, cylinder gas, bmw x1, roof options, dynamic brake
20 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 4 views
VW Crafter Atacama Concept On our drive back home yesterday, we saw one of those apocalypse-ready Ford Econoline vans tooling along on the freeway and thought to ourselves, "Autoblog needs a mobile command unit." After running ...
Tags: ft lbs, glass roof, google, bumpers, ford econoline, sliding glass, econoline, bean counters, dodge sprinter, caradisiac, ford transit, wheel upgrades, ford econoline vans, mobile command unit, work vans, truckster, budget office, accoutrements, aramaic, crafter
18 September 2006 posted in Concept Cars 6 views
Paris Preview: Škoda Joyster Concept The Paris Auto Show is around the corner, and automakers are steadily pumping out announcements in advance of the big event. Today, Škoda officially sent out word of the Joyster Concept vehicle ...
Tags: automakers, automaker, interior space, headlights, fenders, compact car, glass roof, side glass, blind spot, design elements, corporate cousin, vw group, communication technologies, paris auto show, exterior dimensions, compact body, paris motor, long term goal, release premiere, clever solutions
17 September 2006 posted in Hatchbacks 8 views
Paris Preview: Peugot 207 GT Peugot will be taking the wraps off its newest hot-hatch at Paris: the 207 GT. While anticipation had been building for a road-going production version of the 207 Super 2000 rally car (hinted at with ...
Tags: liter, top speed, moniker, stability control, wraps, rally car, fuel cell, glass roof, anticipation, topper, hot hatch, bells and whistles, 17 inch rims, psa, body style, engine co, motorpasion, Peugot, auto tinting, epure