Wednesday, August 27, 2008

benzs_Lada C-Cross Concept Unveiled at Moscow Motor Show


Lada are one of those automotive manufacturers which many enthusiasts around the world see as nothing more than laughing material. This reputation wasn't helped when a crazy and quite ridiculously styled SUV concept attributed to Lada surfaced a couple of weeks a go which was supposed to debut at the Moscow Motor Show. Thankfully this mode never showed up, but one model that did show up is the Lada C-Cross Concept.


The design study demonstrates the styling of an upcoming C-segment crossover currently in development. It will be based on the current Renault Megane platform with a re-worked suspension, pricing will start at around 450,000 rubles (12,800 Euros).


One stumbling block the manufacturer may find is the model's clear similarities with the European Ford Focus.



Source:World Car Fans


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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Moscow International Motor Show


A new Skoda Superb V6 3.6 car is seen at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (the Moscow International Motor Show), August 26, 2008. Some of the world's biggest car makers intend to boost sales in Russia this year, representatives of the companies said at the Moscow International Motor Show.


A new Nissan GT-R car is seen at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (the Moscow International Motor Show), August 26, 2008.


A new Mazda Kazamai concept car is seen at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (the Moscow International Motor Show) August 26, 2008.


A new Mazda Kazamai concept car is seen at the Moscow Auto Salon 2008 (the Moscow International Motor Show) August 26, 2008.
Source:Xinhua



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Jaguar XK

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The new Jaguar XK is elegant to behold, but it seems to lack the swagger and rakish charm of progenitors like the XK 120, XK SS, XKE and XJ 220.

The Jaguar XK's teardrop-shape headlamps and taillights are one departure. "I looked at the old E-Type elliptical headlights and said, 'It's been done,' " the designer said. "Too obvious. Let's do something different."

The coupe's liftback, however, is pure E-Type. The convertible's rear haunches look a bit swollen, but that is because the trunk had to be big enough to hold the retracted softtop and some luggage.

The Jag does not have a retracting hardtop, like rivals from Cadillac, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz. "There's more power and presence in having two cars — a convertible and a coupe," Mr. Callum said. "It's not just a choice; it's to challenge which one to buy."

Jaguar XK

The new Jaguar XK is elegant to behold, but it seems to lack the swagger and rakish charm of progenitors like the XK 120, XK SS, XKE and XJ 220.The Jaguar XK's teardrop-shape headlamps and taillights are one departure. "I looked at the old E-Type elliptical headlights and said, 'It's been done,' " the designer said. "Too obvious. Let's do something different."The coupe's liftback, however, is