A BMW M1 to be launched in 2012, based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics Concept from the Frankfurt Motor Show. Rumour or fact? Last week we speculated on the likelihood that BMW will produce a new ‘Supercar’ based on the Vision ED Concept we saw at Frankfurt. But it’s not just Cars UK speculating on […]
Mitsubishi PX-MiEV Concept at Tokyo
Mitsubishi is using the Tokyo Motor Show later this month to show off its next generation crossover – the PX-MiEV Hybrid Crossover. It looks like the Tokyo Motor Show is going the a way of the Frankfurt Motor Show – and the car world in general – by focusing on Hybrid and Electric cars, not […]
Jaguar XF Estate – still coming?
Jaguar are planning new variants of the XF. But Jaguar are reluctant to make an XF Estate without a 4WD Platform. We make no secret of the fact that we think the Jaguar XF is an exceptional car. It combines all the qualities buyers desire in a luxury mid-size saloon in a more appealing way […]
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon. Why?
Subaru has revealed a new Impreza – the WRX STI Carbon – with carbon roof, suede trim and a five-speed automatic. On more of the ‘What’s coming to Tokyo’ theme that’s starting to crop up, we have news of the Subaru WRX STI Carbon. Which sounds very promising. A slimmed-down carbon-clad version of the WRX […]
Audi A5 Coupe – the aluminium future.
Audi has revealed an A5 featuring an aluminium space frame and aluminium body. This points the way to new lightweight Audi models to add to the A8 and R8. The headline is reminiscent of the ‘Jaguar Land Rover – Aluminium Future’ story we ran a couple of months ago. But this time it’s Audi who […]
Honda Skydeck Concept at Tokyo
Honda are bringing the Skydeck Hybrid Concept to Tokyo – a Concept People Carrier aimed at Ford’s new C-Max. We warned you – lots of Tokyo stuff coming in. We had Honda’s CR-Z Concept earlier, and now we gate Honda’s take on the new Ford C-Max – the Honda Skydeck Concept. But again, it’s more […]
Subaru Hybrid Tourer Concept revealed
Subaru are bringing the Hybrid Tourer Concept to Tokyo, featuring a 2.0 litre Boxer engine and a pair of electric motors. Last month just about every piece we ran had ‘Frankfurt’ in it somewhere. And now, with the Tokyo Motor Show looming, the Japanese car makers are busy rolling out their offerings for the show, […]
Honda CR-Z (2010) at Tokyo
Honda are showing the CR-Z Concept at Tokyo – a three door sports coupe hybrid – which will launch in the UK in 2010 Honda are calling the CR-Z a concept. But it’s not. It’s actually one of those ‘Concept’ cars that is ready to roll. It’s not a flight of fancy, but a production-ready […]
Mazda Tokyo Motor Show Press Release
Mazda Global Premiere of Eco-Friendly and Powerful Next Generation ‘SKY-G’ and ‘SKY-D’ Engines, and Sky-Drive Automatic Transmission at Tokyo Motor Show 2009 * Mazda Kiyora concept car, which achieves 3.1 l/100 km fuel economy, to make its Japan debut Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the world premiere of its next-generation engine line-up and automatic transmissions […]
Mazda Kiyora Concept & SKY Tech
Mazda is taking the futuristic Kiyora Concept to the Tokyo Motor Show, together with their new SKY engines and transmission. Despite the world’s car makers staying away from the Tokyo Motor Show next month, the home-grown makers are expected to put on a bit of a show, and Mazda has revealed that they will be […]