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Second teaser shot for Kia's Chicago show car show's off the hybrid's front end

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GM Vice President of Design was 9 years old the first time he saw the Cadillac Cyclone concept vehicle at the Philadelphia Auto Show. That was half a century and a lifetime of inspiration ago. Full story...

Italian manufacturer unveils first official sketch of its Alfa inspired concept ahead of Geneva world debut.

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Turin January 29th, 2010 - Pininfarina discloses the first official image of its new concept car, world debut on March 2nd at the Geneva Motor Show. Full story...

Carlsson who are approved as an automobile manufacturer by the Federal German Motor Transport Authority, for the first time presents an own developed automobile at this year's Geneva Motor Show - the Carlsson C25. The concept of this Super-GT is based on the vision of combining maximum driving performance with an entirely new design and high exclusiveness. Full story...

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will debut a concept version of the next-generation Honda Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show on February 10, the company announced today. Full story...

Carlsson who are approved as an automobile manufacturer by the Federal German Motor Transport Authority, for the first time presents an own developed automobile at this year's Geneva Motor Show - the Carlsson C25. The concept of this Super-GT is based on the vision of combining maximum driving performance with an entirely new design and high exclusiveness. Full story...

Plug-in hybrid concept teased ahead of it's public debut at next month's Chicago show.

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BMW's Mini brand has released photos and more details of its fourth model line on sale later this year after a Geneva show public debut in March - the Countryman crossover which, it said, "bridges the gap between the classic concept of the Mini and a modern 'sports activity vehicle' (BMW's description of its SUVs). Full story...

As my colleague Marc Bouchard put it, ignoring a prototype or a concept at an auto show is a sure way to miss out on a window to the future. In fact, many of these cars are slated for production. This year's Detroit Auto Show had much to show us in terms of new and potentially up-coming models. Full story...

As Governments and motorists keep up the interest levels in an electric-car future Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first preview rendering of its latest concept car - called Ray - which will make its global debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show next month. Full story...

AvtoVAZ, Russia's largest carmaker, could approve a concept for restructuring the company early next month according to Igor Zavyalov, deputy CEO of industrial conglomerate Rostekhnologii and chairman of the restructuring committee. Full story...

MINI is adding a fourth model to the family, opening up a new dimension of that unmistakable MINI feeling. As a genuine Crossover, the MINI Countryman bridges the gap between the classic concept of the MINI and a modern Sports Activity Vehicle. Full story...

Stunning FT-86 Coupe get racy makeover and takes starring role in Gran Turismo 5 computer game.

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Well, small thing... Do you love drifting or motorsports? I know I do. So what does a performance fan and lover of all things small, fast and RWD do? They get excited about the thought that finally, Toyota will bring a spiritual successor to the Celica, Supra, Corolla AE86 (Trueno), MR2 and going as far back as the 2000GT. Full story...

Honda Access Corporation*1, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature a new Modulo*2 concept vehicle and new styling study models in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 with NAPAC*3, to be held from Friday, January 15, to Sunday, January 17, 2010, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Full story...

No auto show would be complete without its share of prototypes and concept vehicles presented with great pageantry and flourish by the major manufacturers. Full story...

No auto show would be complete without its share of prototypes and concept vehicles presented with great pageantry and flourish by the major manufacturers. Full story...

For the past ten years, just-auto has reported on the novel innovations emanating from Johnson Controls, one of the world's largest manufacturers of cockpit systems, including instrument panels and clusters, information displays and body controllers, among other technologies. Matthew Beecham talked with Thomas Beer, senior product business manager, global product centre cockpit systems, Johnson Controls and Gert-Dieter Tuzar, principal designer HMI (Human Machine Interface), Johnson Controls, about meeting consumer expectations for the cockpit, the increasing use of infotainment and information assistant systems that relieve the cognitive burden on drivers and the importance of good HMI concepts. Full story...

Volkswagen Canada held the North American premiere of its "Top Golf" today at the Montreal International Auto Show. Named the Golf R Concept, Volkswagen unveiled this 3-door "Hot Hatch" that produces 265 HP and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds while consuming only 8.4 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres* traveled to the automotive media. Full story...