More 2013 Kia Cee’d Images Leaked
Yesterday we brought you an image of the all new, 2013 Kia Cee’d. The trendy new hatchback out of Kia is set for a Geneva Debut and Kia was teasing us with this 1 front 3 quarters shot and the information that it will get the new 1.6-liter GDI engine from the Veloster Turbo.
Now, thanks to Kia World we have much more images of the hatchback that could soon wear Forte badging right here in the U.S. The all round layout is substantially much less aggressive than we’ve witnessed in other Hyundais as of late and borders on understated. Peter Schreyer will do that.
Previously we’ve caught photos of a Cee’d / Forte sedan testing in the U.S.
Citroën DS1 expected In Geneva 2012
The French-based car manufacturer, Citroën, has been coming out with cars like the DS3 and DS4 – which are both already released – and with the DS5, which is on its way, to be released in 2012. Citroën’s persistence has yet to wane as it continues to produce cars well into 2012 and 2013. Now Citroën is working on a vehicle to add to its collection, the DS1. This now entry-level model will rival the extremely popular Fiat 500 as a premium, yet affordable, small-sized hatchback.
As of right now, the other Citroën models, like the DS3 and DS4, have been unable to compete with hatchbacks like the Fiat or Alfa Romeo MiTo because of their size and hefty price tags. Therefore, the DS1 will have to be much smaller and less expensive than its predecessors to compete with other hatchback models.
Citroën DS1 Styling.
While no clues have been disclosed regarding the look or drive of the Citroën DS1, many expect that the new compact car will measure less than 3.6 meters (about 12 ft) long and be powered by a variety of three-cylinder engines sourced from BMW. These units are expected to output about 68-100 PS, while the diesel models will generate about 70 PS. Some also speculate that a GTi model may squeeze onto the market with 130 PS. The styling remains more or less a mystery, although those in the industry predict a unique grill, high-quality interior, and distinctive B-pillars. The Citroën DS1 model is to be built in the Czech Republic, according to the industry experts at Autobild.
It is likely that the DS1 will be debuted in Geneva at the Motor Show before the production version launch in 2013. Additionally, there may be plans for a production version launch at the Paris Motor Show in autumn before the public production launch in 2013. However, Citroën DS1 production details remained undisclosed.
Citroën DS3 Pictures
MINI Cargo panel van set for Geneva show debut
MINI is set to unveil a MINI Cargo panel-van-style two-seat automobile at the 2012 Geneva Motor Display in March. The new variant will broaden upon the now-six vehicle MINI line-up.
The new MINI Cargo will be based on the MINI Clubman wagon, only instead of second row seating, it’s set to characteristic an extended flat loading room all the way to the rear barn-design doors. The side rear windows will also be replaced by sheet metal to finish off the panel van theme.
Beneath the bonnet, the MINI Cargo is anticipated to be powered by the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine, also located in the latest MINI Cooper D. The fuel-effective engine is matched to a six-speed manual transmission. An automatic 2.-litre petrol could also be on the cards.
As opposed to several of the other all-new MINI cars that are staying released recently, the Cargo will be far more recognisable to fans of the original Mini, and the Austin Mini Van.
Delivery cars like the Citroen Berlingo and the Volkswagen Caddy are hugely well-liked in Europe in which compact mobility is a priority, and the MINI Cargo appears set to rival these vans. The MINI Cargo will not be sold in Australia, nevertheless.
We’ll have to wait until the Geneva show for official details. The show begins on March 8. What do you believe? Would you like to see MINI bring back the panel van?
MINI Cargo Van Set For Geneva Debut
Reports from Germany suggest MINI’s all-new model for this year Geneva Motor Show is a commercial vehicle.
According to German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, this new MINI van will be called MINI Cargo, and it’s basically a Clubman with removable back seats and no back windows. The car will provide a rather small, but flat loading bay, suitable for businesses such as pizza delivery.
MINI and its parent company BMW must be seeing some potential market for such a vehicle. As far as we are aware, those who buy commercial vehicles usually want something big, practical and rather cheap. This Cargo doesn’t seem to be any of those things. But if you want a trendy car to move your small objects around in style, then it’s definitely the car for you.
MINI has not yet confirmed this report.
via: WCF
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Lamborghini Aventador Roadster Set For Geneva Debut?
Latest reports from Sant’Agata suggest that the drop-top version of Lamborghini Aventador will make its debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
The dust still hasn’t completely settled on the hard-top, but looks like Lamborghini is in a rush to get the roadster out as well. That said, from debut in Geneva to market launch can be a year or so.
Details? Well, still not much. But TeamSpeed sources say the roof on the Avantador Roadster is much better than the one on the Murcielago Roadster, both in design and the way it’s operated. The Murci’s roof wasn’t so much a roof as a tent. It was so hellishly hard to put on that in case of a sudden rain you’d prefer to get showered than having to deal with its bits and pieces!
One thing’s clear though, the fact that Lamborghini Aventador Roadster will be desperately pretty with the roof down (picture above is a rendering).
Source: TeamSpeed
2012 Geneva Auto Show: Smart ForTwo with a Trailer
Crazy Rinspeed. An electric Smart ForTwo with a trailer.
Why worry about longer-range batteries or faster recharge times when you can just hitch up a trailer? A trailer with its own battery pack, or maybe a fuel cell, that can drive your rear axle, which is actually now the middle axle of the Smart EV… ah, yes, the world is our oyster.
Or, if we’re content with the stock Fortwo ED’s 98-mile range, we could hook up one of Rinspeed’s proposed “Dock+Go” lifestyle trailers, which would apparently just be along for the ride. There’s a trailer with a hot plate in case we want to fast-track a pizza delivery career, and another with a toolbox for a contractor needing to carry… uhm, a rachet set. Other trailer themes include camping, golfing, skiing (water, snow, we’re not sure), the beach, and “party” (which suggests cake to us but might just indicate a 12-pack-capable ice chest).
“Plenty of good and creative solutions for a brighter future mobility,” intones the Rinspeed press release translated from the German. “Take 3 instead of 2 — and who came up with it? A Swiss, who else?”
Right. Darling animation of the Smart with the trailer after the jump.
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Gumpert teases new supercar before Geneva debut
Gumpert, the maker of the Apollo supercar, has released a teaser for its new and upcoming model that will debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
No details on what the model is or what it will be called but Gumpert said it recently tested the car at Altenburg airport.
It would be nice to see Gumpert to jump in on the fastest car in the world battle with Bugatti and Shelby Supercars.
