In today’s News Brake: The Chevy Cruze hatchback will debut in Paris, the 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor upgrades its engine, and we test drive the 2010 Mazda RX-8 . . . But Wait, There’s More!
Chevrolet is using the Paris auto show to roll out a five-door version of the Cruze, its much-anticipated small car.
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, the ix20 was styled and designed in Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Additionally, Hyundai’s stand will show o…
Hyundai will debut a small van called the ix20 at this year’s Paris auto show.
Nissan announced its 2010 L.A. Auto Show model introductions today, and by the looks of the vehicle list, they’re sure to attract plenty of attention. Three of the four planned debuts are world premieres. Headlining the display is the brand’s all-new Ellure concept. The sedan is said to add strong innovation to the typically drab four-door sedan. Next is the Quest minivan. Designers promise the spac…
This just in; a couple of days ago, we told you about Citroën’s plans to unveil the first photos of a new model or concept on Monday, August 30th, ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut. We asked around and according to our sources, the French car maker will reveal the DS4, which is the production version of the Geneva Show DS High Rider concept,…
Suzuki today announced it is brining the not-so-new looking but mostly-new underneath, 2011 Swift supermini and the sport grade of the Kizashi sedan to Paris for their European premieres.
Scheduled to go on sale throughout Europe this autumn, Suzuki’s lighter, longer and roomier new Swift will be offered at launch with a new 94-horsepower…
Precisely two years after its debut at the 2008 Paris show in concept form, the production-ready Chevrolet Orlando will bow at this year’s Paris auto show. It will go on sale across Europe early next year. Despite earlier confirmation that the Orlando was destined for the U.S., GM has since decided the Orlando will not be sold here.
The Orlando is a seven-seat mini-minivan based on an elongated version of the Chevrolet Cruze’s platform. It’s easy to see similarities to the Cruze in the bold fr…