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Paris: Lotus Shows off New Elan, Begs the Question: What will Happen to the Evora?

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 07:26 PM PDT

Next up on our Lotus debut circus is the Elan, a small 2-seater (with an optional 2+2 layout) sitting somewhere between the Evora and the Esprit. Looking very similar to the Esprit (and in the rest of the new Lotus coupes), the Elan gets its power from a high-output Toyota-sourced V6 and, also like its new big brother, optional KERS and hybrid...


Paris Show: New Lotus Esprit Flagship with 620HP Lexus V8 in the Flesh and on Video

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 07:08 PM PDT

Lotus pounced on Paris like a rabid hyena, debuting no less than 6 all-new models. With the new Esprit, a car everyone has been waiting for, Lotus answered some important questions regarding its future mid-engined 2-seat monster. Scroll on down for video, pics, and all the basic info necessary to make a very important decision: to buy an Esprit or...


Paris Show: Maserati's 300+ km/h GranTurismo MC Stradale

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 05:17 PM PDT

As we told you in our previous post, the GranTurismo MC Stradale is a racier, sportier version of Maser's big coupe (think the GT3, but from Maserati). According to the Italian sports / luxury carmaker, the MC Stradale didn't budge an inch when it came to comprises in return for performance; it handles better without losing ride quality (that has...


Paris Show: Toyota Targets Honda Jazz / Fit with New Verso-S MPV

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 04:42 PM PDT

Toyota is re-entering the European small MPV segment with a new model called the Verso-S, which made its debut at the Paris Motor Show today. Set to go on sale across Europe from February 2011, the Verso-S is a spiritual successor to the Yaris Verso and targets cars like the Honda Jazz / Fit and Kia Venga. The five-seater Verso-S is less than 4...


Paris Show: Renault ZOE Preview Teases 2012 Production EV and Hints at Next Clio

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 03:56 PM PDT

One or two sizes up from the quirky little Twizy is where Renault's ZOE Preview sits. Following in the vain of last year's ZOE Z.E. coupe, the ZOE Preview is a more realistic look at the production version that will be available in 2012 wearing Renault's newest face. Not only that, but it may just be previewing (ZING!) the next Clio as...


Paris Show: BMW Confirms Smaller than 1-Series FWD Model for the USA

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 03:35 PM PDT

*Opening Photo: 1993 BMW Z13 Concept Motor shows aren't only about new car and concept model presentations as many carmakers take the opportunity to either announce or detail future projects. And while we already know about BMW's plans to develop a smaller than 1-Series front-wheel drive model, BMW AG board member for sales and marketing, Ian...


Paris Show: Ford Previews New Fiesta RS WRC Prior to 2011 Race Debut

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:32 PM PDT

Not one to let Mini's announcement of the new Countryman WRC to go unanswered, Ford has revealed its new soon-to-be-airborne Fiesta RS rally car. Co-developed by Ford of Europe and M-Sport (with a little help from the French Pipo Moteur), the Fiesta RS gets a 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine which, like the Mini, has direct injection. Testing of the...


Paris Show: Citroën Updates C5 with LEDs and New Engines

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 02:19 PM PDT

Citroën chose the Paris Motor Show today to roll out its updated C5 sedan and estate (Tourer) models. The French firm's VW Passat rival has been refreshed for the 2011 model year with some modest styling changes and technology upgrades. Since the C5 has only been out since early 2008, the cosmetic updates were kept to a minimum and concern the...


Paris Show: Audi e-tron Spyder Concept puts Porsche's Boxster on Notice

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 12:00 PM PDT

In order to keep its e-high rolling, Audi has created yet another pretty and efficient vehicle for Paris: the e-tron Spyder. Audi's latest plug-in no-top is powered by a 300-horse 3.0-liter V6 TDI outfitted with two turbochargers and two 88-horsepower / 64 kW electric motors; the results are impressive, to say the least. The e-tron system in this...


Paris Show: Lotus Unveils New Esprit, Elan, Elise, Eterne Sports Sedan and Concept City Car

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 11:04 AM PDT

Possibly one of the biggest surprises of the 2010 Paris Motor Show, was the unveiling of six new models from Lotus. Aside from the Elite GT (see here) that we've already told you about, the British sports car maker revealed not one, not two but five more new models and concepts! We'll bring you more details and pictures of each car separately,...


Audi Teases Rally Fans with Quattro Concept Model Decked out in Racing Livery

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 10:50 AM PDT

Well surprise, surprise. Do my eyes deceive me or did Audi just take a swing at the WRC? Hidden at corner at Audi's Paris Show stand, is this scale model of the Quattro Concept in rally guise hinting at the possibility of Audi returning to the dirt/snow/tarmac stage that made the four rings what they are today. Who knows, maybe it's just there to...


VW Releases Fresh Drawings of New Midsize Sedan, will Replace the Passat in the USA

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 09:55 AM PDT

In an effort to stem the outpouring of criticism aimed directly at the recently-revealed B7 Passat, VW has released some more pics of the upcoming American NMS (New Midsize Sedan) Thankfully, we here in the States won't have to deal with the reskinned Passat and its - according to our readers - "boring" looks. Instead, we'll be getting a...


Paris Show: Jaguar C-X75 Concept in the Flesh Plus First Videos

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 09:02 AM PDT

We've already played 'show and tell' with Jaguar's C-X75 Concept (read full details here), but now we've got real live photos from the pre-show media event as well as from the British firm's Paris Motor Show stand, plus a trio of videos including one from last night's presentation. As a refresher, the concept model is powered by four...


Paris Show: Mini Unveils Countryman WRC in Preparation for 2011 S2000 Rally Season

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 08:04 AM PDT

Working with Prodrive, Mini has officially re-entered the World Rally Championship after a decades-long hiatus. With its Countryman WRC, which made its world premiere in Paris today, Mini will be ready to compete in the 2011 season with a car driven by Kris Meeke. Unfortunately, the AWD Mini Countryman-based rally car will only be taking part in...


Paris Show: Renault Debuts Production Twizy, the Electric Scooter Car

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 07:45 AM PDT

Welcome to the Twizy, Renault's third model in its Zero Emissions lineup after the Fluence Z.E. and Kangoo Van Z.E. The little city car pod is an all-electric mix between a scooter and a car, allowing for clean and efficient city driving thanks to its 20-horsepower / 42 lb-ft (57 Nm) electric motor. That helps it reach a top speed of 47 mph after...


Paris Show: Mazda2 Facelift Makes Euro Debut

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 07:19 AM PDT

The subtly updated Mazda2 was given its European premiere in Paris today. The Fiesta's brethren enters the 2011 model year with a new face featuring a revised front grille and a re-sculptured front bumper. A fresh choice of exterior colors and alloy wheel designs complete the look. On the inside, Mazda claims to have improved quality and feel...


2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Unveiled: World Premiere in Los Angeles, on Sale in February from $30,000

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 06:21 AM PDT

Taking a short break from our Paris Motor Show coverage, General Motors surprised us this morning with the release of the first official picture of the production 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible. The soft-top iteration of GM's muscle car will make its world debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on November 17, and arrive in Chevrolet..


First Official Photo of New Range Rover Evoque 5-Door

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 05:55 AM PDT

At the world premiere of the new Range Rover Evoque 3d (see here) at the Paris Motor Show today, Land Rover re-confirmed it will be producing a more practical, five-door version of its new compact SUV model and released the first official photo of the vehicle before its official reveal later this year. The British automaker did not release any...


Paris Show: Nissan Townpod EV Concept May Hint at Future Cube

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 05:18 AM PDT

Although Nissan didn't mention the Cube in its press release on the new Townpod EV concept, it's not hard to make the connection between the two cars. However, the quirky looking sub-compact study, which made its world premiere today at the Paris Motor Show, makes use of the same zero-emission technology found within Nissan LEAF in a tall van-like...


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