VIDEO: Lexus LF-CC Concept, a glimpse of the new IS
We sat up and took notice of the Lexus LF-CC concept when sifting through the pre-Paris show news, not only because it's a preview of the next-gen Lexus IS, but because it's …
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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive shown in Paris: world’s most powerful production EV
Some time ago, we reported of an electric-powered Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG being given the go-ahead for production. The numbers we had were 526 hp and 880 Nm of torque, which were enough …
Jazeman Jaafar finishes runner-up in 2012 British F3
It went down to the wire, but the title wasn’t to be. Despite celebrating two podiums in the final round of the 2012 Cooper Tires British F3 International Series in Donington, Jazeman …
GM, Ford collaborating on fuel-efficient 9- and 10-speed transmissions – GM for FWD, Ford for RWD
There was a time when we thought seven gears was overkill; now we have Audi, BMW and Lexus offering eight-speeders. And it's not going to stop there, for now General Motors and …
Bentley Continental GT3 Concept – a return to racing
Bentley brought this Continental GT3 concept to Paris, a GT3 race car currently being developed by a dedicated motorsport team at the company's Crewe base. It signals Bentley's return to the racetrack …
GALLERY: Mazda 6 Wagon makes Paris debut
The Mazda 6 Wagon has made its world debut in Paris, a month after the sedan was revealed for the first time in Moscow. The booted 6 is quite a looker, but …
Suzuki S-Cross crossover concept detailed in Paris
You've seen teaser pictures Suzuki released of its S-Cross concept, and here it is now in its detailed entirety. Uncovered at the Paris motor show, it hints at a future C-segment crossover …
Renault Clio Estate – 30% bigger boot, lower load lip
Although Renault released pics and info of the supermini in July, the fourth-gen Renault Clio makes its proper motor show debut at Paris. And it's a family affair at Porte de Versailles …
McLaren P1 shown in Paris: F1 successor gets 600 PS per tonne, 600 kg downforce, drag reduction system
Finally, the wraps have come off what is pretty much the sequel to the legendary McLaren F1 hypercar of the 1990s: the McLaren P1. It's still a design study at this stage …
Audi Crosslane Coupe Concept shows the future of Q
It's called the Crosslane Coupe Concept, and it's a hybrid study by Audi, one which provides pointers into the design language that will shape Ingolstadt's future Q models. The Paris debutant is …
Toyota Auris Touring Sports introduced for Europe
The Toyota Auris Touring Sports has been unveiled at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the first time Toyota has done a wagon version of its European market C-segment car. It's an essential …
Honda Civic Euro wagon body concept due in 2013
A Honda Civic wagon will be added to the Civic range in the near future, with a concept version of the new model to be shown in 2013. Honda's European President Manabu …
Honda CR-Z facelift – more details and interior pix
More details about the facelifted Honda CR-Z, which made its surprise world debut a week ago in Indonesia. The car is being showcased in Paris, the venue where it was originally supposed …
Renault Clio RS 200 Turbo: 200hp, 240Nm, dual-clutch
Five-door hatch, turbocharged, dual-clutch gearbox. Sounds more Volkswagen than Renault Sport, but one's got to move with the times, prioritise efficiency and appeal to a broader audience. Unveiled at Paris, the new …
Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept unveiled in Paris
Yes, we now come to the all-important GTI version of the Mk7 Volkswagen Golf, which has been shown at the Paris motor show in concept form. This is basically what the production …
Paris 2012: Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 facelifted for 2013, new LP570-4 Edizione Tecnica introduced
Yesterday's teaser left us wondering whether Lamborghini will bring a new or refreshed Gallardo to Paris. It's the latter. The firm's most successful model has been facelifted for 2013 with new front …
Kia Carens – third-generation unveiled in Paris
Kia has premiered its third-generation Carens at the Paris Motor Show. The all-new compact MPV - designed and engineered from a clean sheet - will enter the market in both five- and …
Paris 2012: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept car previews future shooting brake variant
Porsche has revealed its Panamera Sport Turismo concept car, which gives us a preview of a future shooting brake variant of the Panamera. Officially, Zuffenhausen has this to say: "The body concept …
Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion shows in Paris
You're looking at the parsimonious member of the new-gen Golf family, and the most economical Golf to date. It's been unveiled in Paris, and as with all of Volkswagen's fuel-efficient models of …
Lamborghini teases ‘Gallardo Nova’ ahead of Paris
Everybody is bringing something to Paris and Lamborghini is no exception. The Audi-owned supercar maker has released this teaser video showing parts converging to make a Gallardo. They didn't say much, other …