Mitsubishi to unveil global concept at Geneva
Mitsubishi will unveil an all-new concept automobile at the 2012 Geneva motor display in March. The firm released this teaser image, previewing a new layout course that will form component of the future Mitsubishi line-up.
Mitsubishi hasn’t exposed significantly about the concept, or what section it fits into, even so, in the organization statement the notion is described as a “strategic and progressive premium vehicle”.
The notion is very similar to the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV II, unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in November, suggesting this could be a idea edition of the all-new Mitsubishi Outlander.
Traits of the idea showcase the company’s new design language, which will be utilised on a assortment of upcoming world-wide Mitsubishi cars, from small vehicles to SUVs.
Mitsubishi says the philosophy is even now evolving, but it is envisaged as an open notion, and one particular that is versatile sufficient to blend in with numerous new platforms.
It showcases regular contours and a straightforward yet present day encounter incorporating the three-diamond Mitsubishi logo, even though there is also high cheekbones with a big lower intake below the two-tier chrome centre grille.
Pininfarina Issues Two More Pictures of its Cambiano Concept
The tedious teasing of Pininfarina’s brand new Cambiano concept car continues with two a lot more closely cropped teaser photographs of the vehicle’s front fender and the roof.
Even even though the Italian design and style home describes the car as a “sports activities sedan” on its official internet site, the photos suggest that it is either a coupe or a two-door fastback model.
As we nevertheless have about a month and a half left prior to the Cambiano Concept tends to make its planet premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, we collect that Pininfarina will be dropping much more photos and possibly some added information on the automobile over the following couple of weeks.
Story References: Pininfarina through Autoblog.com
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Toyota unveils 2013 NS4 Plug-In Hybrid Concept
Published January 17, 2012
By Jeff Cobb
Last week at the Detroit Car Display, Toyota showed the world the rest of its Prius-transcending NS4 plug-in hybrid idea.
Primary up to this unveiling, Toyota had maximized its PR value by displaying teaser photographs although providing specifics just as scant as picked close-ups shots of a headlight or other style elements.
So here it is – a new hybrid that Toyota says will be positioned separate from the Prius household, possibly the first progenitor of a new lineup of green cars to be be introduced a few years from now.
Facts are nonetheless limited, but Toyota says it hopes to launch this technology in a automobile really equivalent to the 2013 idea by 2015 – with some technologies trickling sooner into other Toyotas.
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Second Teaser: New Pininfarina Cambiano Concept
Geneva Auto Salon 2012, New Supercar Rumours, Supercar News — By Lawrence on January 14, 2012 at five:29 pm — No Comments
Pininfarina released a second teaser yesterday of their new Cambiano Idea set to debut at the Geneva Auto Salon 2012. Pininfarina will unveil a new luxury atmosphere-friendly sport sedan with sustainability currently being the crucial theme of the project.
No new specifics had been released, but we already know that each the engine and the material choices will be selected with the environment as top rated priority. The name comes from the city that Pininfarina operates from, the commune of Cambiano. It will serve as a celebratory piece for a double anniversary, 1st for 30 years of Pininfarina’s Styling Centre and 2nd for ten a long time of the Pininfarina Engineering Centre.
We’ll let you know when we come across out a lot more! You can see the very first teaser here.
2012 Montreal Auto Show: Mitsubishi i-MiEV + Global Small Car concept
Mitsubishi is banking on the small, technologically advanced and quite green. Their novel all-electric i-Miev has already drawn a lot consideration from the media and buyers alike. Proving to be rather popular, the Mitsubishi i-Miev may possibly be the most urban-friendly four-seater in North America.
The genuine bit of news is in the coming of an all-new modest automobile from Mitsubishi. Acknowledged as the Mirage in Japan, this subcompact is based on a special platform and, when it comes to Canada in 2013, will be driven by a one.0L 3-cylinder engine. Transmission selections will be a five-speed manual or a CVT.
LF-LC Sport Coupe Concept Big Hit in Detroit
Some news from the NAIAS – Designers at the Lexus studio in Calty, California can take a a lot deserved trip now as the much anticipated Lexus LF-LC Hybrid Sport Coupe Idea is proving itself a large accomplishment with an ‘EyesOn Style Award’ for a best notion. Revolutionary technique has been kept in thoughts when designing the two+2 Hybrid which incorporates a certain emotive charge combined with cold blooded technology.
Elements of the new Lexus way, noticed in the new GS 450h, can be encountered in the notion, specifically the “spindle“-like grille kind and the rear architecture.
Kevin Hunter, Calty President, said: “The LF-LC was a dream car to design and style and a true collaborative work at Calty. It is an honour to have that perform recognised by our peers and to acquire the award.“
In the imply time, Mark Templin, Lexus US Group Vice President and Standard Manager, commented: “The LF-LC is a striking layout and breathtaking in its beauty. The group at Lexus rapidly fell in really like with this notion automobile and it’s rewarding to see that the sector agreed. Receiving the EyesOn Style Award is a fantastic commence to what promises to be a amazing year for Lexus.”
Both idea and production cars can be honored with the ‘EyesOn Design Award’ which is provided soon after a group of planet top automotive designers and design and style academics approve the item. Creativity in distinct locations of design is appreciated which includes aesthetics and innovation, idea implementation, performance and the spirit of industrial design.
Report: Kia planning coupe, station wagon version of GT Concept
The stunning Kia GT four door coupe unveiled at the ‘11 Frankfurt Auto Display might be provided as a 2013 model aimed squarely at the Audi A4/A5 sportback and even the equally great A7.
Kia insiders reveal that the automobile could be provided not only as a four door coupe but also as a two door and even a wagon, priced very competitively with the aforementioned European supplying.
The GT idea currently sports a 3.3 liter gasoline driven ‘six with 390 bhp hooked up to an eight speed automatic, this powertrain selection appears competitive with Audi’s offerings.
This may possibly be a far and away offering for Kia, but ex-’Dub/Audi Peter Schreyer feels differently, because joining Kia in 2006 as their Chief Designer. Schreyer also voiced interest in creating a Mazda MX-5 fighter, though this project is only in the musing stage it looks.
- By: Sawyer Sutton
