Automotive Wallpapers: 2010

2012 Citroen DS4

The DS4 is the production version of the French carmaker’s Geneva Salon DS High Rider concept car. Citroen describes the DS4 as “a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility”, which in reality translates to a potpourri of design influences from numerous cars and segments ranging from the coupe-esque roofline and hidden rear door handles, to the almost crossover-like road clearance.

2011 Ford Mondeo Premieres in Moscow

Auto Show, Ford

Maybe you’ve read a 2011 Ford Mondeo in June. Now, Ford chose the 2010 Moscow International Auto Show for the world premiere of its facelifted Mondeo series.

The new Mondeo completes the rejuvenation of Ford’s large car range, and takes its position as the flagship model in the company’s European portfolio. With a fresh, restyled exterior, an enhanced interior, plus new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi diesel powertrains and a host of new driver comfort and convenience features and safety technologies.

2011 Lotus Evora S

Auto Show, Lotus

2011 Lotus Evora S with a 350 PS 3.5l V6 engine. It has little different from standard Evora. It’s the next level of Evora experience. It communicates with you better, the suspension setting has been fine tuned for added power and control so it responds even more to direction. It’s an instinctual car, the experience is pure. The Evora S, set to be unveiled at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.

2010 Hyundai RB Concept

Hyundai

Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan Hyundai RB Concept, a coupe-like dynamic styling that is sculpted, stately and performance-oriented. It will premieres at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS).

Production version of the Hyundai RB Concept is scheduled to begin at Hyundai’s first full-cycle plant in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Russia(HMMR) in January 2011, and will join the Hyundai lineup in the spring of 2011.

2011 Renault Latitude Premieres in Moscow

Auto Show, Renault

Maybe you remember me ever showing Renault Latitude in June. The Latitude will be manufactured in South Korea at the Busan Renault-Samsung-Motors plant and will go on sale at the end of September in Morocco and Algeria, then in Russia and Ukraine and in Africa.

Today, the French carmaker revealed its new flagship sedan to the public for the first time at the Moscow International Motor Show. Renault will unveil the European version of the car with specific engines, fascia and exterior detailing at next month’s Paris Motor Show.

Mazda's Flow evolves into the Soul of Motion, Shinari Concept

Concept Cars, Mazda

While the debate rages on regarding the Mazda Shinari's inspiration (Fisker Karma, Infiniti Essence, or something more sinister?), here are some real life photos of the car outside of the studio. Introducing Mazda's new Japanese-Euro-American Kodo design language, the Shinari shows where Mazda will be zoom-zooming after its Nagare-derived smiley face cars are dead and gone.

Infiniti's LA Auto Show Lineup to include M Hybrid, IPL G Coupe and G25 Sedan

Auto Show, Infiniti

The 2010 edition of the Los Angeles motor show is still three months away, but since Infiniti doesn't have something that we haven't seen or heard of before, the Japanese automaker decided to end the suspense early by revealing its plans today.

Making its North American premiere at the LA Show, will be the new 2012 M Hybrid sedan, which is set to go on sale in the States next spring. The M Hybrid utilizes a 3.5-liter V6 and a single electric motor located between the engine and automatic transmission, with Infiniti making claims of V8 performance with 4-cylinder fuel economy.

Mazda Shows Shinari Four-Door Sports Coupe Concept

Auto Show, Concept Cars, Mazda

Mazda today took the wraps off a new concept model called the Shinari during a special press event near Milan in Italy. The Shinari is a four-door coupe style sports sedan collaboratively designed by Mazda's styling studios in the United States, Germany and Japan. According to the Japanese firm, the sport sedan's styling previews a future design direction for the Mazda brand.

"This design will lead to the next generation of Mazda design and will lead to other elements," Ikuo Maeda, general manager of Mazda Motor Corp.'s design division, told reporters at the event.

Citroën to Debut Production Version of DS4 Next Week

Auto Show, Citroen

This just in; a couple of days ago, we told you about Citroën's plans to unveil the first photos of a new model or concept on Monday, August 30th, ahead of its Paris Motor Show debut. We asked around and according to our sources, the French car maker will reveal the DS4, which is the production version of the Geneva Show DS High Rider concept, next week - possibly, as early as Monday.

Unfortunately, our sources didn't confirm or deny that this is the car Citroën teased us about in Friday's video (see here). That said, we wouldn't be surprised if the French automaker has more than one new model [or concept] to show us in the next few days. We'll just have to wait and see to find out.

Cadillac CTS Coupe Loses its Top for SEMA Show

Auto Show, Cadillac

Drop Top Customs, the Florida-based company that brought us the Chevy Camaro and Dodge Challenger convertible models at last year's SEMA Show, is now getting ready to chop the roof off the freshly revealed Cadillac CTS Coupe. The soft top Caddy will be revealed in the flesh for the first time at this year's edition of the SEMA gathering, which runs from November 2 to 5 at the Las Vegas convention center.

For now, you'll have to make do with a set of renderings that you can check out along with some other drop top custom conversions from the tuning shop in the gallery after the jump.

Source: DTC , Via: Autoblog.com

Lotus reveals Supercharged Evora S with 350HP and clutchless Evora IPS before Paris

Lotus

Now that the somewhat docile Moscow motor show is out of our minds, what everyone should be looking forward to is the epic design-fest that is the Paris Motor Show. While I'm definitely looking forward to Citroen's usual insanity, there will be "normal" cars there, too. Take, for instance, these 'Loti'.

The performance model is simply called the Lotus Evora S, and it doesn't have nearly enough old-school Lotus graphics for my taste. However, what it lacks in vintage what-what, it makes up for with that big, curvy letter which signifies the car's supercharged status. With the blower on top of its Toyota-sourced (i.e. fairly reliable) 3.5 liter V6, its puts down a very Esprit-esque 350-horses.

2011 Honda Inspire: Small styling changes and a forest's worth of wood for JDM Accord

Honda

Hot on the heels of the presentation of the updated 2011 Accord sedan and coupe models for North America, Honda today released the refreshed JDM version of the saloon that goes by the name Inspire in Japan. Since the Inspire already featured the 2011 Accord's reflector extensions at the back, Honda focused its attention on the front end that receives the same treatment with new grille and bumper designs as the American model. The JDM car also gets newly styled 17-inch alloy wheels.

In the cabin, it looks like Honda killed a forest to trim out the car's interior with wood (or faux wood) accents making an appearance on the steering wheel, the center, lower and rear consoles, door panels - you get the idea.

Some minor tweaks under the hood that help improve the fuel economy of the 280-horsepower strong 3.5-liter V6, which is the only engine on offer, and the now standard rain-sensing wipers complete the list of changes for the 2011 model year Inspire.

2012 Morgan EvaGT

Morgan

Morgan EvaGT is BMW-powered model is aimed at “young families” offering space for four passengers, although the two rear seats will most likely be suitable only for children. Although price of EvaGT hasn’t been released but Morgan confirm the enthusiast to provide deposit of £5000, with the first 100 examples of the limited run to be delivered in mid 2012.

The EvaGT makes use of a modified version of the Aero SuperSports mode’sl bonded aluminium chassis, which is compliant with both European and US safety regulations. The car is said to tip the scales at around 1,250kg or 2,755 pounds.

2010 Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept

Jaguar

2010 Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept, a one-of-a-kind design project on display at the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance Concept Car Lawn. The new Jaguar XJ75 Platinum Concept celebrates Jaguar’s 75th Anniversary, and highlights the uniqueness of the XJ, and more broadly, the increasingly personal nature of luxury cars in today’s market.

2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe

Infiniti

IPL (Indianapolis Power Light) in the automotive world will now be known as an acronym for Infiniti’s newly formed performance division, “Infiniti Performance Line” and the G Coupe will be its first production model.

It will debut tomorrow evening at a special event at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and goes on sale only in the States in December.

2011 Alfa Romeo MiTo Turismo Sport

Alfa Romeo

The Turismo Sport edition added to the UK range. The MiTo Turismo Sport is available in a choice of three colors, Solid Black (as standard), Biancospino White or the new Alfa Metallic Red.

In addition also available two engines, a 1.4-liter gasoline unit with 95-horsepower and a frugal 1.3-liter JTDM diesel with 95HP that accelerates the Italian hatch from 0-62mph (100km/h) in 11.6 seconds while returning 65.7mpg UK on the combined cycle.

2010 Mansory Bugatti Veyron Linea Vincero d’Oro.

Bugatti

Mansory has announced a special version of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4, the Linea Vincero d’Oro. The exterior car uses gold-coloured, Veyron Linea Vincero accessory range. Modified parts include a restyled front end featuring LED running lights and a stylised ‘V’ in the radiator grille – for Vincero. There are new side skirts and larger side and rear air outlets for improved cooling. The design is finished off with a redesigned rear diffuser.

2011 Volkswagen CrossTouran

Volkswagen

2011 Volkswagen CrossTouran is a plastic body kitted version of the standard Touran minivan blessed with an extra road clearance and a more rugged, off-road look. But, the vehicle’s off road ability hasn’t really been enhanced, as the only difference with the standard Touran concerns the longer suspension springs which add 20mm of ground clearance over the standard model.

2011 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson

Ford

Present the Ford 150 with a special edition Harley-Davidson, perfectly blends the flexibility and capability of F-Series trucks with the free spirit of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With authentic styling, a new standard 6.2-liter V8 engine and plenty of technology upgrades, it’s the most powerful and capable Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson yet.

The new gasoline engine delivers 411 horsepower and 434 lb.-ft. of torque and provides improved maximum trailer towing capacity of 9,300 pounds.

2010 SpeedART Porsche Cayenne Hybrid

Porsche

SpeedART is the German tuning firm’s program for the Cayenne Hybrid bumps output on the 3.3-liter supercharged V6 TSI from 333HP to 407HP, thus increasing the petrol engine and electric motor system’s combined output from 380HP to 450HP. The 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time drops from 6.5 sec to 6.0 sec, while top speed rises by 10km/h to 252km/h (157mph).

The result is Porsche Cayenne Hybrid is more power when needed without affecting the SUV’s capability to run in pure electric operation, in which case, both CO2 emissions and fuel consumption are down to zero.

2010 Honda Civic Type R in Europe

Honda

The news is not good for Europe, due to forthcoming Euro V emissions regulations. Production of the Civic Type R for the European market will cease in October 2010, with sales ending during December.

To axe the Honda Civic Type R across most of Europe has been taken because the car does not currently meet the Euro 5 emission regulations. So, the introduction of Euro 5 means the Type R can only be sold up until the end of 2010 in markets where those rules apply.

2010 Toyota Prius Executive Line

Toyota

Toyota offers the tuner aero package to the owner of a new-generation Toyota Prius. Working together with Wald International, the Japanese tuning house known for its aggressive body kits. There is giving styling package “Executive Line”.

Toyota Prius Executive Line includes a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear apron and spoiler, plus a lowering kit and a beefier set of alloy wheels. The company said it will release more details and photos at a later time.