Paris Show News: 2011 Infiniti IPL G Convertible

2011 Infiniti IPL G ConvertibleInfiniti is turning up the heat. The Japanese firm showed this tuned version of its new G37 Cabrio at the Paris show. The car previews the Infiniti Performance Line kits which may launch in Europe next year, depending on how favourable the reaction is at the French show. To set the IPL Inifiinti apart, the firm has boosted the 3.7-litre V6 from 316bhp to

Paris Motor Show News: 2011 Ferrari 599 SA APERTA

2011 Ferrari 599 SA APERTAMeet the sensational Ferrari 599 SA APERTA! Just 80 examples of the super-desirable drop-top will be built and each car has already been sold. Ferrari chose the number 80 to celebrate design house Pininfarina’s 80th anniversary. The SA in the name stands for Sergio and Andrea Pininfarina, whose company and work has been linked to Ferrari’s most successful

Paris Motor Show News : 2011 Chevrolet Orlando MPV

2011 Chevrolet Orlando MPV The first Chevrolet MPV for the European market has arrived in Paris, where it is on display for the media at the auto show which kicked off today. Based on the Chevrolet Cruze, the MPV is intended to tap into a growing segment of the European automotive market. The Old Continent will receive the model with a choice of three engines, only one of which is petrol. This

Paris Motor Show News : 2011 Hyundai ix20

2011 Hyundai ix20 at Paris Motor ShowHyundai has revealed its new ix20 compact MPV at the 2010 Paris motor show.The company claims it will offer class-leading value, CO2 emissions and economy. The five-seater is Hyundai’s sister car to the Kia Venga, albeit with significantly overhauled front styling and changes to the rear and to its interior. The front-end borrows much from the ix35

Paris Motor Show News: 2011 Chevrolet Captiva

2011 Chevrolet CaptivaThe facelifted Captiva joined the Cruze hatchback, Aveo supermini and Orlando MPV on the firm’s stand, and features a new look inside and out, plus fresh engines aimed at enhancing the car’s appeal.The most obvious change is the Captiva’s striking new front end, which features a reshaped bonnet, much more prominent split grille and narrower prism-style headlights. The

Paris Motor Show News: 2012 Honda Jazz Hybrid

2012 Honda Jazz HybridThe Hybrid Jazz boasts the same petrol electric IMA hybrid system as the Insight, mating an 87bhp 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol unit to a CVT gearbox with an electric motor sandwiched in between. Like the Insight and Civic hybrid, the Jazz will be able to run on electric power alone for short distances. As the Jazz is smaller and lighter than the Insight, it achieves a

Paris Motor Show News: 2011 Hyundai i10 in UK

2011 Hyundai i10 Hyundai has revealed its facelifted i10 at the Paris motor show. Like the new ix20 MPV that’s also been revealed, the revised i10 features styling cues at the front taken from the firm’s ix35 crossover. Changes include a design for the front headlights and a new hexagonal grille. The interior has received a small upgrade, too, although the changes are not as extensive as those