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Spy Shots: If this is it, the Mazda1 looks nothing like Kiyora concept

UPDATE: This is not a prototype for the Mazda1, it is a Chinese-market Haima subcompact based on the Mazda2. Thanks to everyone who sent in the correction When we were told that the Mazda Kiyora concept unveiled at last year's Paris Motor Show would influence Mazda's coming city car, it looks like we overestimated the word "influence." At least, that's the case if the little Mazda caught in Evo's spy shots is actually the Mazda1. Evo makes a compelling case for the car actually being the Mazda1 – not merely a revised Mazda2. Save for the ... Read more →

Paris 2008: Citroen Hypnos concept Noah Joseph

Someone over at Citroen has been hitting the absinthe. Well, why not, because Citroen is celebrating its birthday and had the semi-annual Paris auto salon in town to coincide. We'd say they should ...

Paris 2008: Alfa Romeo Brera Ti Noah Joseph

Standing in front of the Alfa Romeo display in Paris, we found ourselves in a bit of a conundrum. The big news from Alfa was, of course, the official worldwide show debut of the MiTo, and the ...

Paris 2008: Renault Megane III Noah Joseph

Renault is stepping things up a notch. The French automaker has launched an aggressive campaign to refresh and broaden its lineup, including recent launches of the new Laguna, Twingo and Koleos, to ...

Paris 2008: Ford Kuga Individual Noah Joseph

When we put the production Ford Kuga next to its progenitor, the Iosis X show car, on our test drive in Belgium, we couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. The Kuga is a fine looking cute-ute, ...

Paris 2008: Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse 1 year ago on Autoblog

With the revival of the Abarth tuning division, Fiat is serious about motorsports. They've been racking up victories in the Intercontinental Rally Championship with the Punto, and have even been sponsoring Valentino Rossi's MotoGP Yamaha. And to drive the point home, while the "esseesse" (read: ...

Paris 2008: Previous Gen Audi A4 Seat Exeo 1 year ago on Autoblog

Our Spanish colleagues tell us that the Iberians are none too happy about SEAT grabbing a previous generation A4 out of the garbage bin to make a new sedan. Never mind the opportunity to make an easy(-ier) profit – something that would have any automaker quaking with giddyness right now ...

Paris 2008: Peugeot Prologue HYmotion4 diesel hybrid concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

Peugeot has been showing diesel hybrid concepts at auto shows for the past several years, and the latest is the new Prologue HYmotion4. Unlike the previous versions that were based on the 307 and 308 C-segment hatchbacks, the Prologue is an all-new vehicle. Also unlike the previous concepts ...

Paris 2008: Chevrolet Cruze meets an eager Europe 1 year ago on Autoblog

The Chevrolet Cruze is three kinds of car: small, American and important. And with the state of General Motors, it isn't even the individual words that mean the most: it's whether The General can combine them into a reliable, fuel efficient and cost effective package. True, we don't get to ...

Paris 2008: Peugeot RC HYmotion4 Concept gets 52.3 mpg 1 year ago on Autoblog

The RC HYmotion4 concept is one of several hybrid concepts using a new through-the-road hybrid system being shown in Paris by Peugeot and Citroen. Unlike the hybrid systems used by current production vehicles, this one has no direct mechanical connection between the electric and internal ...

Paris 2008: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster 1 year ago on Autoblog

Certain cars encourage a response that is as routine and predictable as the reaction to a stoplight, and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 S Roadster is one of those cars. This is what happens every time someone gets in one, irrespective of their age, sex, or nationality: she snuggles into the ...

Paris 2008: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Sportback 1 year ago on Autoblog

Rounding out the Mitsubishi Lancer line this year is the new Lancer Sportback, also in extra spicy Ralliart flavor. It's everything you love about the Lancer plus the space, versatility and convenience of a wagon – the first time since the '80s you'll be able to have your cake and haul it, ...

Paris 2008: Pininfarina goes from Ferrari to batteries with B0 Concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

Pininfarina is the Italian design studio perhaps best known for penning almost every production Ferrari over the last half century. The firm, however, does much more than just design exotic sports cars. It has created bodies for more mainstream cars like Peugeots, Alfa Romeos and even Daewoos. ...

Paris 2008: Le Day 1 Wrapup, Part Deux 1 year ago on Autoblog

Day 1 of the 2008 Paris Motor Show is now officially over and below you'll find our complete coverage of the most exciting concepts and production vehicles that were unveiled. We're curious to know which concept is your favorite and which production vehicles you are most looking forward to. Stay ...

Paris 2008: Chevy Orlando Concept outdoes the HHR 1 year ago on Autoblog

Ever wish the Chevy HHR would evolve into something more cool than kitsch? What that would be is the Chevy Orlando Concept, a seven-passenger multi-purpose vehicle that will be entering production in Europe sometime in the near future. We sincerely hope General Motors considers selling the ...

Paris 2008: Jaguar XKR-S fastest since XJ220 1 year ago on Autoblog

Jaguar quietly trotted out its hottest XK to date, the XKR-S. Packing a 420-hp 4.2-liter V8 and sending power to the rear wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox equipped with Jaguar's Sequential Shift system, the XKR-S can run to 60 in 5.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 174 mph, making ...

Paris 2008: 2009 Audi S4 armed and ready 1 year ago on Autoblog

We were never particularly fond of the last generation Audi S4. With 4.2-liters of V8 hanging precariously over the front axle, it provided adequate thrust, but never delivered the dynamic thrills we used to associate with the twin-turbo'd V6 fitted to the B5 platform. Apparently Audi agrees, ...

Paris 2008: Ferrari California in the flesh 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's not every day that Ferrari unveils a new sportscar. And when it does, it's almost invariably billed as a successor to the one that came before, or a version of something already on the market. But the Ferrari California is an entirely different beast, expanding the Prancing Horse's line-up ...

Paris 2008: 2009 Mazda MX-5 1 year ago on Autoblog

We finally had the opportunity to check out the 2009 Mazda MX-5 in person, and despite the tweaks being minor, we like what we see. This is one of those instances where the press pics don't do it justice. It's difficult to see the RX-8-inspired revisions to the front end, but on closer ...

Paris 2008: Le Day 1 Wrapup 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's about 6:00PM in the City of Lights and our rag tag team of bloggers is running on empty after having brought you the first day of debuts at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. Soon they'll be attending after parties and getting drunk on champagne, so we're here to run down the biggest unveilings of the ...

Paris 2008: MINI Crossover Concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

Some concepts are purely design exercises, while others serve as previews of upcoming production models. It's rare for one show car to serve as both, but then MINI is unique in the business. The Crossover concept that the BMW subsidiary unveiled here at the Paris Motor Show has a bit of a Dark ...

Paris 2008: Audi unveils 59-mpg A4 TDI concept e 1 year ago on Autoblog

Audi's parent company Volkswagen already produces some of the cleanest-burning, most fuel-miserly diesel engines in the world. The Jetta TDI was recently released in the U.S. and has been making waves for its hybrid-like efficiency. So it's natural that Audi would want to show off its green ...

Paris 2008: BMW X1 concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're trying to find some redeeming qualities in the BMW X1 concept, but after staring at it on the show stand and navigating our way through BMW's lengthy press release (after the jump), we're at a loss. Built atop the 3-series platform and likely motivated by a handful of gasoline and diesel ...

Paris 2008: Aston Martin One-77 (partially) revealed 1 year ago on Autoblog

Aston Martin said it would have a "property" here in Paris, and indeed it did. The Aston Martin One-77 made its "debut," but it looks like we'll have to wait a bit longer to see the British automaker's $1,000,000+ super coupe. Judging by the limited upskirt shots in our gallery, the length of ...

Paris 2008: Mazda Kiyora concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

Like so many shows in recent memory, part of the theme in Paris is "green." So in addition to the Nissan Nuvu micro EV, Mazda took the wraps off yet another Nagare-themed concept, the Kiyora. Taking inspiration from past design studies and its Japanese name, which translates to "clean and ...

Paris 2008: Nissan Nuvu EV 1 year ago on Autoblog

Nissan wants to reshape the way we make our way around Gotham, and the Nuvu concept is a means to that greener end. Built atop a new platform measuring around three meters long and featuring an electric drivetrain, Nissan claims that the 2+1 concept is the perfect city car for a better ...

Paris 2008: 2009 Volkswagen GTI 1 year ago on Autoblog

We're still sour that the Scirocco isn't making it to our shores, but Volkswagen is throwing us a bone with the restyled 2009 MK VI GTI. The new front end made a successful transition from the low-slung hatch that's beyond our reach, finally eschewing the gaping maw that's afflicted Audi ...

Paris 2008: Audi A1 Sportback 1 year ago on Autoblog

It's hard to do battle with MINI in the premium compact segment. The Cooper and its derivatives bring style and nostalgia to the game, proving that consumers are okay with spending some hard-earned scratch on an iconic coupe. The Audi A1 Sportback – designed to fill the slot left by the ...

Paris 2008: 2009 Lexus IS250C 1 year ago on Autoblog

Lexus has chopped off two doors and the roof from the IS250 to create the IS250C, due to arrive in Europe in the summer of 2009, and the U.S. shortly thereafter. The 2009 Lexus IS250C features a three-piece aluminum roof that retracts in a "world's fastest" 20 seconds, and features revised ...

VIDEO: Lamborghini Estoque Concept in 3D 1 year ago on Autoblog

We've brought you the official details and high-resolution photos, and now Lamborghini has released a short video showing off even more angles of the four-door Estoque concept. Yes, we'd like to see the car in motion too, but given that Lamborghini didn't name any engine specs and gave a wide ...

Paris 2008: Lamborghini Estoque official details and high-res images 1 year ago on Autoblog

After several weeks of teaser shots from Lamborghini we finally got a full view of the Lamborghini Estoque concept this morning ahead of its official debut tomorrow morning. However, the photos were relatively small and details were scarce, but we are now able to bring you high resolution photos ...

Renault unveils Kangoo Be Bop convertible van 1 year ago on Autoblog

You might think the Renault Kangoo Be Bop is a concept vehicle what with its quirky looks and trick sliding roof. You can credit the quirky styling to it being a Renault, an automaker not known for producing bland production designs. As for the rear roof panel that slides forward to create a ...

Officially Official: BMW Concept X1 1 year ago on Autoblog

After last night's impromptu unveiling of the BMW Concept X1 set off Dan's gag reflex, the Munich-based automaker has released the first batch of official info and images of its premium compact CUV. Most of us here at Autoblog echo Dan's sentiment that the Concept X1 is an ugly duckling, with ...

Paris Leakage: Audi A1 Sportback Concept 1 year ago on Autoblog

We'll start our live coverage of the Paris Motor Show in the wee hours of tomorrow morning, but in the meantime the embargo dam at Audi has broken a bit early and released some interesting details along with a few images of the new A1 Sportback Concept. Hinted at by the Metroproject concept ...

Paris Preview: four-door Lamborghini Estoque unofficially revealed! 1 year ago on Autoblog

Lamborghini has spent the last few weeks tantalizing us with teasers of its front-engine, four-door concept, but that comes to an early end today as a French website has unceremoniously revealed the concept we've been calling the Estoque. Though the images in our gallery are low-res, we can ...

BMW Concept X1 arrives early on web 1 year ago on Autoblog

If the BMW X3 isn't ugly or space-inefficient enough for you, here's the Concept X1, which is a lightly veiled version of the production soft ute you'll see in BMW dealers shortly. Yeech. We can't fathom how it's going to be that much different than the X3, seeing as BMWs famliy tree among 1 ...

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