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Mar
9th

By Design: Ford Vertrek

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By Design: Ford Vertrek
Ford Vertrek - By Design - Automobile Magazine
Acceptable excess.

I don't know if Alan Mulally's "One Ford" idea is as coruscating as Ford PR says, but it does make sense not to build two completely different vehicles for exactly the same market niche. Ford used to do that in Europe, with multiple British and German models having separately tooled engines, gearboxes, and body shells. Ford now builds two very similar but unrelated vehicles in the compact SUV category: the Kuga in Europe and the Escape in America. A third, slightly different Escape is also built in Taiwan for Asian markets. That's obviously too many, and the Vertrek concept from the Detroit show gives us a glimpse of a true Mulally-mobile. The Vertrek is meant to prefigure the all-but-identical Kuga and Escape coming soon. Styled in Cologne, Germany, where Stefan Lamm leads all the C-segment (Focus-size) design teams, the convincing Vertrek exterior is by Croatia-born Kemal Curic, a seven-year Ford of Europe veteran who moved to Dearborn, Michigan, early this year. Freeman Thomas, himself one of the brightest sparks at Ford, is lavish in his praise of Curic's creativity, which speaks volumes. When one designer extols another, you know there's an exceptional talent. The interior, by Australian Dennis Sartorello, is equally convincing, although in the long tradition of concept cars, it is likely to be toned down (and cheapened) for production. The glass roof may or may not be available, but the rest of the car is pretty much what you'll be able to buy quite soon.


Photo Gallery: Ford Vertrek - By Design - Automobile Magazine


Mar
9th

Baby MINI set for green light

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Cool Rocketman concept to go into production, complete with carbon fibre body.


Mar
8th

Mazda’s CX-5 caught testing

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Cold weather testing of production version of Minagi concept steps up a gear.


Mar
8th

Geneva 2011: smart forspeed gallery

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At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, smart unveiled its forspeed concept, a sporty-looking electric vehicle designed to drive home the point that green technology can be fun, too. Production isn't part of the plans, but some elements of the car will be carried over into future projects.
Mar
8th

Jaguar disassociates itself with the Bertone B 99 Concept

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Bertone presented the B 99 concept car at the Geneva Motor Show last week, giving us a glimpse of what the next entry-level Jaguar sedan might look like. After careful observation, though, the British automaker said it never ordered the project and that it is no indication of what Jaguar is planning.
Mar
7th

Jaguar says thanks, but no thanks, to Bertone concept:

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Italian design house Bertone showed a design concept at the Geneva auto show for a new entry-level sedan for Jaguar, the B99.
Mar
7th

Chevrolet Colorado show truck set for debut in Bangkok:

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Chevrolet on Monday said a concept that previews the next-generation Chevrolet Colorado small pickup will debut at the Bangkok motor show on March 25. Chevy released a teaser photo that shows the front corner of the show truck.
Mar
7th

Geneva 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept in all its glory

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At the latest edition of the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo lifted the veil on the 4C Concept, a car destined for sale around the world and that should serve as a the foundation for the brand's return in Canada and the U.S.
Mar
7th

Geneva 2011: The Toyota FT-86 II Concept in images

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The auto world has been abuzz with the news of the FT-86 concept for a while now, the product of a Toyota-Subaru collaboration. The manufacturers took advantage of the Geneva Motor Show to present the second evolution of the machine, which comes across as much more belligerent than its predecessor.
Mar
4th

First Look: Saab PhoeniX Concept

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First Look: Saab PhoeniX Concept
Saab PhoeniX Concept - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
Saab rises from the ashes.

Given all of the turmoil Saab went through in the past year it is amazing the company is still alive. At this year's Geneva Motor Show, the Swedish company has shown that it is reinvigorated and ready to flourish. Leading the charge of the new Saab is the PhoeniX concept.


Photo Gallery: Saab PhoeniX Concept - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Mar
4th

Geneva 2011: MINI Rocketman Concept gallery

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MINI stood out from all the models making their debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show with the striking Rocketman Concept. Unlike most other cars, power has nothing to do with it. Rather, it's the unique design, tiny size and surprisingly-roomy interior that make it special.
Mar
4th

Geneva 2011: Is Global Small Concept Mitsubishi’s next hit?

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Earlier this year, Mitsubishi executives made it crystal clear that they intend to boost global sales by 90,000 units within the next two years, terminating a few of their models in the process. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Japanese automaker hosted the world premiere of the Global Small Concept.
Mar
4th

Geneva 2011: Alfa Romeo 4C Concept proves smaller is better

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Introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Alfa Romeo 4C Concept was one of the most praised cars on the show floor. Set to go on sale in several markets in late 2012, it promises surprising performance in a compact package that will most likely appeal to consumers.
Mar
3rd

VW night at Geneva teases us:

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The Volkswagen Bulli concept, a retro design evolution of the original VW Bus, was the star of the company's preshow media preview.
Mar
3rd

First Look: Toyota Yaris HSD Concept

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First Look: Toyota Yaris HSD Concept
Toyota Yaris HSD Concept - First Look - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine
Toyota's hybrid empire continues to expand across the pond.

Not every compact Toyota hybrid model need wear the Prius badge. In keeping with its previous pledges to offer a full range of hybrid models in Europe by 2020, Toyota unveiled the Yaris HSD Concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, and promised to push a version into production by the end of 2012.


Photo Gallery: Toyota Yaris HSD Concept - First Look - 2011 Geneva Motor Show - Automobile Magazine


Mar
3rd

Geneva 2011: MINI Rocketman concept makes a splash

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When you think of the most creative automotive brands in the world, MINI is unquestionably one of the top 3 that come to mind with its unique urban runabouts. And with the Rocketman concept revealed in Geneva, the automaker is once again setting the cat among the pigeons and getting noticed for all the good reasons.
Mar
3rd

Geneva 2011: Zagato Concept emphasizes Fiat 500 styling

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Everybody knows that unorthodox styling and high fuel efficiency are Fiat's top selling arguments for the tiny 500. At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the Italian automaker presented a coupe variant by famous coachbuilder and domestic partner Zagato.
Mar
2nd

Renault unveils minivan concept for families

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Renault unveiled the R-Space minivan concept at the Geneva auto show. The concept is the third design study that shows the automaker's new styling philosophy.
Mar
2nd

Saab PhoeniX concept previews future design themes

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The rebirth of the Saab brand under Spyker Cars took a step forward with the unveiling of the PhoeniX concept at the Geneva auto show. Saab says the PhoeniX provides hints of the brand's future styling themes.
Mar
2nd

Geneva 2011: World debut of Saab PhoeniX Concept and IQon infotainment system

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The Saab PhoeniX concept that made its world debut today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show presents design features and technologies that will shape the next generation of cars from Saab, including the IQon infotainment system.
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