Although the news may bring a huge surprise to many faces, it is indeed true that Ferrari is going to showcase its first official hybrid product at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show which will kick start in March this year. The decision of the company to finally take on the hybrid turf has not affected the image of the company in any way. The hybrid that would be put on the display will be a 599 GTB Fiorano.
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The 2009 Guangzhou International Motor Show was one gala event which saw almost 720 models and as many as 70 manufacturers from across the globe. Carmakers from all over the world turned out in large numbers to get their hands on what is believed to be the largest car market of this world. The global recession seemed to have had little impact on this show as it saw a staggering increase of 10% in the number of cars and manufacturers.
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The Los Angeles Auto Show which is going to be held next month would be used a launch pad by Porsche to unveil a lightweight addition to the Boxster range. The new car has improved styling and power with a better handling and a reduction in its weight. The new Boxster Spyder has a low slung soft top and it stretches more than the base and S cars. The car also has a similar look to the Carrera GT supercar with lower side windows and a rear lid.
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The Tokyo Motor Show that officially begun from October 24 is making the headlines with some of the major automakers making a few announcements and unveiling at the largest auto event of the East. Carmakers like Suzuki, Honda and Mitsubishi have shown what is in store from them already. Suzuki has three concept cars lined up which include the Alto which is a mini, a hybrid of the Swift and the latest version of the SX4-FCV, which was launched in 2008. The Swift has a battery range of 12 miles and gets its power from the 660cc engine. The SX4-FCV has the 80kW GM fuel cell stack which would soon hit the production factory.
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The Frankfurt Motor Show has always been a place where the German car makers showcase their best machines and their rivals pose a challenge for them. This year was no different with beautiful cars like the Bentley and the Rolls Royce setting the tone. The other super cars adding the charm to the show included the Lamborghini Reventon spider, Ferrari 458, a Porsche, the Mercedes SLS and the Aston Martin Rapide.
The 2010 Audi A5 Sportsback is all set to get its maiden live appearance at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009, which is expected to be a gala event for the auto show lovers. This car would be third in the A5 line up and has four doors, a lengthy rear hatch and more liberal interior to go with the decent sizes boot. The A5 Sportsback is a low slung car with huge carrying ability. The addition of the extra doors has enhanced the look of the car which looks very striking with its frameless doors and high beltline.
Among the many automakers that would showcase their exciting machines in the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show from around the world, Mazda has decided to celebrate the 20th Birthday of MX-5 with the unveiling of the MX-5 superlight. The car has been designed in Oberusel ,Germany at Mazda’s European studios. The car which is rumoured to be a concept does not have door handles, front windscreen and the folding roof which were present in the MX-5. The rear deck of the car has been revised and the bodywork ahs been given a complete new look. There have also been modifications made in terms of its weight and handling ability.
Larger than the previous Outback, the 2010 Subaru Outback goes along the lead of the 2010 Subaru Legacy. The Outback that has been unveiled at the New York auto show and is scheduled to go on sale in August will be available with Subaru’s true crossover, Tribeca.
The Subaru Outback would get 256-horsepower 3.6-liter flat-6. Besides, the Outback will ride on a wheelbase more or less alike to the Tribeca’s. The Outback has been built on a new platform as the 2010 Legacy; however, the Outback is 2 inches wider across the shoulders and has a 107.9-inch wheelbase. The results are that there is a substantial increase in the front hiproom, rear shoulder room and rear legroom.
Overall passenger volume has been increased from 8 cubic feet to 105.4. The enlarged cargo room is supported by a new double-wishbone rear suspension. If you still need room to put away your stuffs on the roof, then you can enjoy the benefits of the new roof rack of the Outback that has fold-away crossbars.
For those of you who have eagerly waited for the Camaro car model, here comes a great news. The Camaro is back with the new 2010 model. The much-awaited 2010 Chevrolet Camaro model that was first unveiled at the 2006 Detroit Auto Show will soon be seen on roads.
Recognized as “Bumbleblee” from Transformers movie, Camaro 2010 is now ready for the grand arrival in 2010. More than 14,000 people have already booked this much-awaited car. Dealers in fact have now stopped taking deposits for this amazing car model due to its high demand.
Are you ready to check out some latest car models? Then, this is a news for you. Lotus, the famous car manufacturer is all geared up to launch the new 2010 Evora to expand the model range with a convertible version. You will have to wait till 2011 for the true launch of Lotus Evora.
At present, Lotus us working really hard to develop an electric unit to produce this much awaited car with unique features. Featuring an open-top, Lotus Evora is expected to have a light rood. It is also expected to have a soft-top as its hard-top system is bit heavy and complicated.
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