Monday, February 6, 2012

Report: Lamborghini drops plans for Estoque four-door coupe

March 22, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

Lamborghini has reportedly shelved plans to build a new four-door coupe based on its stunning Estoque concept car from last year’s Paris Motor Show. The company’s R&D boss Maurizio Reggiani revealed last November that the car could be released as early as 2011 but stressed that that the business case was still being made [...]

Fiat unveils 500C convertible ahead of Geneva Motor Show debut

February 17, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Fiat’s 500 minicar has been a smash hit since its debut, winning car of the year awards from numerous publications and organizations. Now, it’s set to be joined by a convertible variant called the 500C and scheduled to debut at next month at the Geneva Motor Show.
The new convertible is distinguished by an automated sliding [...]

Porsche reveals interior and U.S. pricing for Panamera sedan

February 13, 2009 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News, Future Cars

Having released initial specifications for the Panamera late last year, Porsche is for the first time presenting details for the interior of its new sedan. The car is scheduled to go on sale in the U.S. this October and initially the range will be available exclusively with V8 powerplants.
Boasting a centre console leading back [...]

Diesel Porsche Cayenne begins production in Leipzig

December 29, 2008 by Cam Shaft  
Filed under Auto Industry News

Porsche has stated in the past it would not fit any diesel powerplants to its cars but with toughening fuel economy and emissions regulations looming in both the U.S. and Europe the sports carmaker has been left with no choice. Production of Porsche’s first-ever diesel-engine vehicle, the Cayenne SUV, has begun in Leipzig.
The new engine [...]