Ford Verve

All eyes will be firmly focused on the Ford stand at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show when the manufacturer of the UK’s best-loved small car takes the wraps off its vision for the future, - the Ford Verve Concept.

Ford Verve Concept hints at the new design direction for future compact cars and the company plans to closely gauge public reaction while their designers work behind the scenes creating Ford's next supermini generation.

2008 GeigerCars Ford GT

The Ford GT is a living legend. For those who have driven this car before it is hard to imagine what it means to gain 29 % more performance power. Its supercharged engine with an impressive 701 bhp/ 523kW producing a peak torque of 7407 in-lbs reaches a top speed of 211 mph. The engine’s shear force gives you goose bumps and its deep base just about takes your breath away. With the tuning modifications carried out by GeigerCars.de the Ford GT really outdoes itself.

Ford Focus ST500

Ford has announced the arrival of a new special edition of the high performance Focus ST. Called the Ford Focus ST500, and priced from £20,495, it will be available to just 500 UK customers.

The Ford Focus ST500 is based on the top-of-the-range Focus ST3 with the addition of unique features. All models are finished in metallic black with classic silver bonnet, roof and side stripes which are designed to echo the livery of the winning GT40 in the 1-2-3 victory at Le Mans in 1966.

Ford Explorer America

FORD TO REVEAL NEW FUEL-SAVING CONCEPT IN DETROIT

The Ford Explorer America concept showcases a new kind of utility for the vehicle customers have known and loved for years: even better fuel efficiency.

“Customers are smart. They value vehicles – the more efficient, the better,” said Jim Farley, Ford group vice president of Marketing and Communications. “Ford gets it.

Citroen C4 Picasso Lounge

Citroen is taking the Compact MPV to new levels of luxury with the introduction of the Lounge, a very special edition of the Company’s multi-award winning C4 Picasso, created uniquely for the UK market. The marque’s popular family car has been given a prestigious upgrade to create a stylish and distinctive vehicle that combines a sleek and dynamic exterior with a spacious and luxurious interior.

Mazda6

The all-new Mazda6 is the second model of Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom line-up (after Mazda2) to be evolved to the next level and is engineered to deliver three key values to customers. It is ‘emotional and sporty’ with design appeal and high levels of driving fun. It provides an ‘exclusive experience” with quality feel and superior driving attributes, and an ‘insightful package’ that delivers roominess and comfort without negatively influencing the car’s dynamic design. The combination of these three values is meant to create a strong emotional tie between the car and its owner, like a close friendship, which is called Kizuna in Japanese.

Nissan Mixim Concept

At this year’s 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show, Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, a one-off show car based on an existing model and a heavily revised production car.

Mixim Concept Car

Nissan GT R GT500 Debut

he GT500 specification Nissan GT-R racing car, which will vie for the 2008 SUPER GT series, will make its public debut at the upcoming "Tokyo Auto Salon with NAPAC" (January 11-13, 2008 at Makuhari Messe), followed by the "Osaka Auto Messe 2008" (February 9-11, 2008 at Intecks Osaka), the country's two largest annual custom car shows.

PPI Audi R8 Razor

The PPI R8 and PPI R8 Razor – automobile lifestyle in carbon fibre

With the launching of the R8, Audi heats up against rivals Porsche, Ferrari and Bentley vigorously providing stiff competition. The Swabian, German tuners PPI Automotive Design GmbH, customize Audi’s flagship sportscar by stoking up the fire with even more coal going that extra mile by providing an enhanced look combined with improved driving dynamics. A wind tunnel-tested aerodynamic kit of carbon fibre in combination with a performance enhancement and special lightweight magnesium wheels in 19-inch dimensions provides measurably improved appearance whether on the race track or the elegant promenade of the elite jet set.

Abt AS4 Audi A4

The new Audi A4 is definitely the premium model of the middle class cars. All the more when it is additionally improved by Abt Sportsline. The exceptional vehicle shows self-confidently that it is a real winner. With the front skirt, accentuating the headlight area, the Abt AS4 appears aggressive and powerful. Actually, the designers from Kempten managed to enhance the sporty charisma of the car without changing its elegant nature. Like the serial version coming from Ingolstadt, also the AS4 is a wonderful, very comfortable car for longer travels, but much sportier and more agile

2009 Audi TTS

HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDI TTS DEBUTS IN DETROIT

272PS and standard magnetic ride system for the most performance-focused TT to date New even higher performance version of acclaimed TT sports car available in Coupe and Roadster body styles Debuts at the North American International Auto Show on January 13 and is expected to open for UK order in mid-2008

Honda CR Z

The Honda CR-Z is a next-generation lightweight sports car equipped with Honda’s original gas-electric hybrid system which achieves both clean performance and a high level of torque.

Honda CR-Z

‘CR-Z’ stands for ‘Compact Renaissance Zero’—an expression intended to capture the idea of a renaissance in the design of compact cars that begins

Honda Pilot Prototype

A prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot will be unveiled at the January 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.

The Honda Pilot prototype will convey design features of the more boldly-styled, next-generation Pilot and will emphasize authentic SUV styling, clever interior packaging and advanced technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and convenience.

2009 Honda Accord

The 2009 Honda Accord will feature a new i-DTEC second-generation diesel developing 258lb.ft at 2,000 rpm. The 2.0-litre petrol i-VTEC engine outputs 156 PS and will have improved fuel economy.

Nissan SkylineRB30 vl commodore 3ltr block. skimmed and crack tested new sleeves core plugs etc RB25 2.5ltr 24 valve twin cam head, gas flow and ported and matched and skimmed knife edged ports.

Volvo XC60

Volvo’s new crossover vehicle boasts an exciting mix of two car styles and steps boldly into what is the motoring world’s toughest and fastest-growing segment. Sporting capable XC muscles, it combines a strong athletic body with high ground clearance and large wheels, while the flowing lines create the sporty charisma of a coupe.

Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati will unveil the Maserati GranTurismo S at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The Maserati GranTurismo S is powered by a 4.7 liter V8 engine developing 440 hp and an electro-actuated gearbox with fast MC-Shift.

Gorgeous X1
Audi has the Q5, Mercedes the GLK, Acura the RDX, Infiniti the EX — and very soon BMW will launch the X1 into the burgeoning compact luxury crossover segment.

BMW is foreshadowing this new vehicle at the Paris auto show. While called a concept, little is expected to change for the production version.

2010 BMW 5-Series

new 2010 5-Series, it’s worth noting the other cars in its class, particularly its archrival. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is also new for the 2010 model year, and brings with it a new two-door E-Class Coupe that replaces the old CLK-Class two-door. Diesel and wagon versions are expected. Audi revamps its A6 sedan for the 2009 model year with a revamped front end and a revised engine and transmission range. The Infiniti M sedan remains an attractive alternative to the German sedans; it’s also due for a replacement in the next 18 months, while the current car retains its V-8 and all-wheel-drive options.

Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBi (2010)At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo unveiled numerous major developments heralding the re-launch of the brand on the global stage. Protagonist of the event was the new Alfa Romeo 159 (saloon and Sportwagon versions). The new 159 is designed to express a sporting yet seductive personality and boasts road holding and performance that set new standards for this class of car. Two new engines in particular (a 200 HP, 1750 cc turbocharged petrol engine and a 170 HP 2.0 JTDM diesel) place the Alfa Romeo 159 firmly in market segment D, in the power range that accounts for over half of Alfa Romeo sales.

Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen is presenting in Paris the world premiere of a new generation of the Touareg luxury class SUV. The market launch of the new version of the top-seller will take place at the end of November 2006. The Touareg, equipped with over 2,300 redesigned parts, looks different from its predecessor with a completely modified front section with crest radiator grill, distinctive headlights and much more. In addition, a substantial amount of new and sometimes unique technical developments are being employed. The Touareg will also be available as the first Volkswagen with an eight cylinder direct injection gasoline-powered engine (V8 FSI, 257 kW / 350 hp).

Skoda Tudor Concept (2002)

The Skoda Tudor Concept was introduced at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show where, with its bold design, it attracted much attention.

It is based on the Skoda Superb executive limousine, but with lowered suspension, sport tuned chassis and a six-cylinder engine with an output of 142 kW. Inside the three-spoke steering wheel and aluminum touches to the dashboard and the dials give the interior of the Skoda Tudor Concept a sporty feel.

All three six-cylinder powerplants surpass the latest strict EU5 emissions standards.

The BMW Z4 sDrive30i comes with a 2,996cc powerplant offering 258hp at 6,600rpm and 310Nm of torque from 2,600rpm. The six-cylinder engine records a zero to 62mph time of 5.8 seconds (6.1 seconds for the Sports Automatic) and an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. Like the Z4 sDrive23i, the Z4 sDrive30i posts impressive combined consumption and CO2 emissions figures, recording 33.2mpg (34.0mpg) and 199g/km (195g/km). Transmitting the power to the road in all three Z4s is a six-speed manual gearbox as standard. Customers of the Z4 sDrive23i and the Z4 sDrive30i who prefer the characteristics of an automatic can specify a six-speed Sport Automatic transmission featuring gear change paddles on the steering wheel. Buyers of the Z4 sDrive35i can choose the more advanced seven-speed Double Clutch Transmission, again with gear shift paddles located on the steering wheel.