Honda announced the launch of a new low-emission, lightweight sports study model at the British International Motor Show later this month. Called OSM (for Open Study Model, the concept was designed by Honda’s R&D facility in Offenbach, Germany.
Sitting on sporty six-spoke alloy wheels, the OSM has a slippery, aerodynamic exterior to minimize drag. A wide, sloping rear end incorporates a narrow rear light strip, which wraps around the rump of the car. At the front, a gaping front grille sits between angular headlights that stretch from nose of the bonnet to the top of the wheel arches.
There are no plans for the concept to enter production at the moment.
Press release after the jump.
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Chevrolet announced today the debut of the new compact Cruze at the Paris Auto Show in October. Sales will begin in Europe in Spring 2009, and later on the other global regions.
Cruze was developed by a global design and engineering team and will be built in multiple locations around the world. Cruze has a lenght of 4,6 meters and offers ample interior space and cargo capacity for five passengers.
The Cruze features Chevrolet’s new global design language that will continue to be a signature element for future vehicles carrying the gold bowtie. Combined with high safety standards and excellent build quality, Chevrolet will again deliver on its promise of offering a very attractive package at an exceptional value.
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BMW revealed today the official informations about the luxury 7-Series that will make its world debut in autumn at the Paris Auto Show.
The new BMW 7 Series comes as standard with BMW’s newly developed Dynamic Damping Control. Likewise featured as standard, Dynamic Driving Control enables the driver at the touch of a button to choose the degree of damping force, the gearshift dynamics of the automatic transmission, as well as the control maps for the gas pedal and steering assistance. Anti-sway control is available as an additional option, with its intervention and effect tailored to the damper set-up and program selected by the driver.
The new BMW 7 Series is entering the market with a V8 and a straight-six gasoline engine both featuring Twin Turbo technology and direct fuel injection (High Precision Injection) as well as the first representative of a new generation of six-cylinder diesel engines.
The eight-cylinder developing maximum output of 407 hp between 5,500 and 6,400 rpm in the BMW 750i, for example, is the most efficient engine in its performance class and the only engine of its kind worldwide with the turbochargers fitted in the V-space between the two rows of cylinders.
For the BMW 740i, output of the six-cylinder Twin Turbo has been raised to 240 kW/326 hp at 5,800 rpm. The newly developed six-cylinder diesel in the BMW 730d, in turn, develops maximum output of 180 kW/ 245 hp at 4,000 rpm. And it goes without saying that all engines comply in full with the strict EU 5 emission standard.
Press release after the jump.
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Ford will preview at the British Motor Show the 2009 Focus RS. It will go on sale in early 2009.
The Focus RS is powered by a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre 5-cylinder engine that delivers 300 hp and a peak torque of 410Nm.
Front and rear quarter panels have been revised to incorporate wider wheel arches and a wider track, complemented by revised, deeper side rocker mouldings. In another visual reminder of the car’s performance potential, triangular, RS-badged vents sit behind the front wheel arches. Two classic-style bonnet louvres are both a styling hint at the power beneath and a practical requirement, maintaining correct system temperatures.
The completely new front bumper design for Focus RS incorporates a deep front airdam with a large, mesh lower grille in an extended trapezoid. Stylish and practical, this prominent feature represents the latest Ford ’kinetic design’ face and also is finished in piano black. Above, chromed xenon headlamps stand out like cat’s eyes and are framed by matt-black housings with unique additional vents running underneath.
It will make the 0 to 60 mph in under six seconds.
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After Ford revealed the first official spy images of the Focus RS, AutoZeitung revealed today the first images of the concept that will debut at the British Motor Show.
The Focus RS is powered by a specially developed, turbocharged version of the Duratec 2.5-litre engine, based on Focus ST, but significantly revised to generate over 280 hp and more than 400 Nm of torque, thus achieving an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
Opel will add two new versions for its newly launched Insignia at the British Motor Show: a four-door notchback and a five-door hatchback. The length of both the notch and hatchback, at 4,830 mm, and the wheelbase of 2,737 mm remain the same.
Insignia will be offered with a choice of seven engines: all meet Euro 5 emissions standards and come coupled with six-speed transmissions. The four gasoline engines range from a four-cylinder 115 hp unit to a V6 with 260 hp. Three new direct-injection turbo-diesels exclusively developed for the Insignia feature a displacement of 2.0 liters and power outputs spanning from 110 to 160 hp.
Press release after the jump.
2009 Opel Insignia
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Four days before the official informations will be launched (on July 7th), we found on Flickr the official images of the 2009 7-Series. And we have to admit it looks... well, lets just say not what we have expected!
As you can see the exterior design is clearly inspired by the CS Concept (headlights,rear lights with LEDs).
The 7-Series will make its world debut in autumn at the Paris Auto Show.
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The 2009 Dodge Challenger will get even more power. With the help of a supercharger from Mopar. The updated vehicle will be unveiled in November at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.
With 2 stages of modification, the power of the 6.1-liter Hemi V8’s engine will grow from 425 hp to 630 hp.
Along with the blower, the ’09 Challenger will get the typical SEMA treatment: a cold-air intake, a high-flow cat-back exhaust system and, of course, a few different sets of rims.
Land Rover will unveil at the British Motor Show a high-specification version of its Range Rover model. The new special edition is called "Autobiography" and will be priced at £72,995.
The new flagship receives more leather upholstery than any Range Rover before. What’s more, this luxurious semi-aniline leather is from the very best hides, which, after minimum processing, will age over time to give the truly unique character.
The Autobiography’s fascia, door casings, door bins, seats and center console are all finished in leather, complementing the traditional interior wood. The steering wheel is leather-wrapped, the leather-topped fascia has a softer, more luxurious feel, and even the floor mats are edged with leather.
The 2009 Range Rover Autobiography also offers new 20-inch diamond-turned twin-seven-spoke alloy wheels, new paint colors and an optional half wood steering wheel with matching gearshift insert.
An official teaser of the F10 7-Series appeared at the Golf Tournament, and from the image we can say it looks very promising! The headlights are clearly inspired by the CS Concept. Also rumors say official images will be released on Thursday. So, stay tuned!
The future 7-Series will make its world debut this autumn at the Paris Motor Show and sales will begin in 2009.
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