Tag Archives: 2013

VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS CROSSBLUE COUPE CONCEPT AT THE SHANGHAI AUTO SHOW

http://www.carbodydesign.com/gallery/2013/04/volkswagen-crossblue-coupe-concept/17/ With the debut of the CrossBlue Coupé at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show, Volkswagen is giving a spectacular glimpse at the future and at a new era of SUV design. Klaus Bischoff, Head of Design for the Volkswagen Brand, … Continue reading

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Something is not right in the House of Honda… Shanghai Concepts

I can no longer deny that it hurts me to see Honda struggle so much in the design area, an area where Honda used to lead the market, where it used to be head above shoulders over the rest. Seeing … Continue reading

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2013 Chevrolet Volt

Text and photos by Cor Steenstra For 2013, Volt offers an e-AT-PZEV specification that earns the Volt a coveted “green sticker” for single-occupancy HOV lane access in California and New York. Volt also adds a Hold mode that allows owners … Continue reading

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When Accidents Happen

Sadly, yes, accidents do happen. Like this very morning to me. I was on the 5 freeway driving North under the 133 overpass near Irvine. It was heavy traffic, very heavy, so we were doing a snails pace, about 5-10 … Continue reading

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Car Design TV presents the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette StingRay in our first iBook Special

With over 60 pages full of high resolution images, all the related product and technical information, and nearly an hour of HD video footage, this is the most comprehensive overview of the new 2014 C7 Corvette StingRay. We even enhanced … Continue reading

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VW CrossBlue Concept NAIAS 2013

If it goes into production, the CrossBlue would flesh out the Volkswagen SUV lineup with a seven-seat midsize crossover. The CrossBlue features a highly innovative plug-in hybrid powertrain that mates a TDI® Clean Diesel engine with two electric motors, a … Continue reading

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Toyota Corolla Furia Concept

Toyota reveals The Furia, a dynamic compact-sedan interpretation, with short overhangs to emphasize a long wheelbase. Furia is designed around a theme that uses pure and simple surface elements to create a confident, more decisive appearance. It features a dramatically … Continue reading

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Tesla Motors With Model X at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Tesla Motors talks about Supercharger Technology at NAIAS. Also, Tesla showcases its Model X which is designed from the ground up to blend the best of an SUV with the benefits of a minivan, as only an electric car can. … Continue reading

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Return of the Stingray: The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with the debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful … Continue reading

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Lincoln MKC Concept debuts at 2013 North American International Auto Show

The Lincoln MKC Concept introduces the “Lincoln Experiences” suite of technology and signature content to enhance the experience. It is designed to strike a perfect balance between warm, inviting comfort and the engaging and superb dynamic qualities of performance, ride, … Continue reading

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