Archive for September, 2010

Paris 2010: 2012 Ford Focus ST hatches early

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

To say that American enthusiasts have been anxiously awaiting a properly hotted up version of Ford’sEuropean hatchback would be a gross understatement. And while we’re still waiting for a proper Focus RS to hit our shores, we’re certainly happy to see its little brother, the Focus ST, hit the showroom floor withpromises of coming Stateside in 2012 ringing [...]

Paris 2010: Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept lights up the stage

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Surely, one of the most hotly anticipated releases at the 2010 Paris Motor Show would be the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento Concept. After all, no automaker has teased the masses these last few weeks more thanLamborghini, and perhaps no single vehicle manufacturer is as beloved by the teenage boys lurking inside each one of us. That said, any new [...]

Paris 2010: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS comes on strong

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

The 2012 Mercedes CLS is the second act of the car that invented both the market segment and the grammatical quandary known as the “four-door coupe.” Made dramatically more bold for this go-round, it features an upright grille that flows back into a rump that disappears in photos but holds its own in person. The new [...]

Paris 2010: Jaguar C-X75 Concept

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Yesterday’s big surprise at the Paris Motor Show was the range-extended electric supercar from Jaguar, theC-X75 Concept. Built to celebrate the marque’s 75th anniversary, the concept looks forward to the future while honoring Jaguar’s heritage and design. Featuring four electric motors producing 195 horsepower at eachwheel, along with two micro-gas turbines that – in theory – charge the [...]

Paris 2010: Range Rover Evoque shows up ready for production

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Land Rover’s critical new Range Rover Evoque debuted today at the Paris Motor Show, ushering in a brave new world for the British off-roader brand. The debut continues the company’s march toward the softroader segment, a movement first started with the LR2/Freelander and now resulting in the handsome new three-door seen here. Slated to be joined [...]